The Changing Role of Global Financial Brands in the Underwriting of Foreign Government Debt (1815-2010)

This paper covers the long-term evolution of the primary market for foreign government debt. We discuss the role of financial intermediaries as underwriters and distributors of securities, providers of information, and lending of last resort services since the early 19th century, and the evolution of this role. We underscore the role of the prestige of global financial brands in sustaining early foreign debt markets and its weakening in the modern era.Sovereign debt, primary bond market, reputation, underwriting, certification, information asymmetries, investment banking, credit rating agencies, IMF

The changing role of global financial brands in the underwriting of foreign government debt (1815-2010)

This paper covers the long-term evolution of the primary market for foreign government debt. We discuss the role of financial intermediaries as underwriters and distributors of securities, providers of information, and lending of last resort services since the early 19th century, and the evolution of this role. We underscore the role of the prestige of global financial brands in sustaining early foreign debt markets and its weakening in the modern era

Tomar conciencia de la realidad: una mirada transformadora y formativa de los relatos de vida como recurso didáctico

A lo largo de este texto, exponemos una experiencia didáctica realizada con un grupo de alumnado del Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior de Integración Social de un Instituto de Educación Secundaria de Castellón. La experiencia aquí presentada es una unidad didáctica, en la que a la metodología general (exposiciones teóricas, vídeos,...) se le incorporó el trabajo a partir de relatos de vida, concretamente mediante el libro “Afrodita ha llenado mi corazón. Relatos de vida de mujeres migrantes, lesbianas y bisexuales” (Algueró et al., 2012). Cuando la experiencia terminó y con la pretensión de hacer una valoración de la misma, se entrevistó a la docente responsable de la unidad. Tal y como se verá en los resultados del trabajo, la profesora destaca entre otros, los contenidos y valores transmitidos, así como el cambio actitudinal del alumnadoThroughout this paper, we present an educational experience carried out with a group of students from the Higher Level Training Programme for Social Integration of Secondary School in Castellon. This experience is a teaching unit in which the general methodology (theoretical presentations, videos work …) was incorporated life stories as a teaching resource, particularly by the book "Aphrodite has filled my heart. Life stories of migrant women, lesbians and bisexuals "(Algueró et al., 2012). When the experience was over and for doing a review of it, the teacher responsible of the unit was interviewed. As the results showed us, the teacher stands out the content and transmitted values and attitudinal change in student

Percepciones de autoevaluación: Autoestima, autoeficacia y satisfacción vital en la adolescencia

En este estudio se analizan las relaciones entre tres variables relativas a la autoevaluación como son la autoestima, la autoeficacia y la satisfacción vital, así como sus tendencias evolutivas y las diferencias de género en una muestra de 2400 adolescentes con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y 17 años pertenecientes a 20 centros educativos de Andalucía Occidental. Por otro lado, se presentan las relaciones de estas tres variables con el estilo educativo parental.Los resultados indicaron correlaciones significativas entre las variables de autoevaluación, así como con las dimensiones del estilo parental. Concretamente, los niveles de afecto-comunicación y el sentido del humor de madres y padres fueron aspectos que se relacionaron de forma muy significativa con la autoevaluación adolescente. Por otra parte, aparecieron importantes diferencias de género en las trayectorias que la autoestima, la autoeficacia y la satisfacción vital siguen durante la adolescencia, ya que mientras que en los chicos se observaron pocos cambios, en las chicas la tendencia fue descendente, de forma que las adolescentes de más edad mostraron las autovaloraciones más bajas.In this study we analyse the relationships between three variables of self-evaluations, being self esteem, self efficacy and life satisfaction. Moreover, we study the evolution of these three aspects during adolescence paying attention to gender differences. The sample was made up of 2400 teenagers aged between 12 and 17 years old taken from 20 high schools in Western Andalusia. In this study we also analyse the relationship between teenager self evaluation and parenting style. Our results show, on one hand, high correlation between self esteem, self efficacy and life satisfaction, and on the other hand, between teenager self evaluation and parenting style. In fact, parental warmth and communication and sense of humor show high correlation with adolescent self evaluation. We also found increasing differences between boys and girls as regards their self esteem, self efficacy and life satisfaction as adolescence progressed. Specifically, little changed was observed in boys, whereas girls’ self-evaluation decreased with age

Prevalencia de blastocystis hominis en muestra de materia fecal humana

51 p.Blastocystis hominis es un protozoo causante potencial de enfermedades gastrointestinales. Ha sido encontrado en personas de ambos sexos y de todos los grupos etarios, siendo considerado el protozoo intestinal más común en el mundo, con una prevalencia cercana al 50% en los países en vías de desarrollo. Se desea determinar la prevalencia de Blastocystis hominis en muestras de materia fecal humana. Se analizaron 472 muestras de heces de habitantes de la comuna de Molina, VII Región del Maule, Chile. A las muestras se les realizó examen coproparasitológico a través del Método de Burrows (PAF). Los resultados indicaron una prevalencia del 30.9 % de parasitación por Blastocystis hominis, existiendo una mayor prevalencia en el sexo femenino (57.5%) que en el sexo masculino (42.5%)

Autoconcepte físic multidimensional i barreres per a la pràctica física en l’adolescència

Aquest treball analitza les relacions entre l’autoconcepte físic multidimensional (habilitat física, condició física, atractiu físic i força) i l’autoconcepte general amb les barreres per a la pràctica física, posant de manifest la capacitat predictiva de les primeres variables sobre les puntuacions atorgades en els obstacles per fer activitat física. Participen en aquesta investigació 1929 adolescents de la ciutat de Màlaga (Espanya), en edats compreses entre 14 i 17 anys (M = 15,62; DT = ,96). La investigació segueix un disseny transversal en què s’ha usat l’enquesta per a la presa de dades, recollint-se informació sobre el sexe i l’edat. A més a més s’explora l’autoconcepte físic, mitjançant el Qüestionari d’Autoconcepte Físic (QAF - Goñi, Ruiz de Azúa, & Rodríguez, 2006), i les raons que podrien impedir fer activitat física, gràcies a l’Autoinforme de Barreres per a la Pràctica d’Exercici Físic (ABPEF - Niñerola, Capdevila, & Pintanel, 2006). Les anàlisis de correlació i regressió lineal mostren associacions significatives entre ambdues variables i posen de manifest la capacitat predictiva que té la percepció de l’autoconcepte físic sobre les barreres per a la pràctica física. Les dimensions que millor es relacionen amb les barreres per practicar són l’habilitat física i condició física, així com les mesures generals del QAF, autoconcepte físic general i autoconcepte general

Evaluation and adaptation of vocational and career guidance of students with diversity in secondary education in an inclusive context

La falta de estudios que relacionen la orientación vocacional/profesional del alumnado con diversidad dentro de una situación inclusiva, nos llevó a evaluar sus necesidades de orientación a partir de la percepción del profesorado y de las necesidades manifestadas por dicho alumnado. Los resultados señalan una necesidad de medidas de atención a la diversidad, falta de formación docente y de recursos. El alumnado desconoce las vías no ordinarias para graduarse y las salidas e itinerarios a seguir para poder trabajar en lo que desean. Por ello, proponemos un programa de Orientación específico para alumnos con diversidad, pero aplicable a todo el alumnado de Educación Secundaria que aborde aspectos como: autoconocimiento; campos profesionales y grupos vocacionales; itinerarios académicos/profesionales y toma de decisiones.The lack of studies on vocational and career guidance of students with diversity in an inclusive situation led us to evaluate the needs guidance of these students, from the perception of teachers and the needs expressed by the students involved. The results point to a need for measures of attention to diversity, lack of teacher training and resources. It is not known by students other ways to graduate other than ordinary ones, options and itineraries to continue whatever they want to do. We propose a specific orientation program for students with diversity. This program is applicable to all students in high school and it will addresses issues such as self-knowledge; professional fields; vocational groups; academic and professional itinerary and decision-making

Renewable energy research progress in Mexico: a review

Mexico ranks 9th in the world in crude oil reserves, 4th in natural gas reserves in America and it is also highly rich in renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomasss, hydropower and geothermal). However, the potential of this type of energy has not been fully exploited. Hydropower is the renewable energy source with the highest installed capacity within the country (11,603 MW), while geothermal power capacity (958 MW) makes Mexico to be ranked 4th in the use of this energy worldwide. Wind energy potential is concentrated in five different zones, mainly in the state of Oaxaca, and solar energy has a high potential due to Mexico's ideal location in the so called Solar Belt. Biomass energy has the highest potential (2635 to 3771 PJ/year) and has been the subject of the highest number of research publications in the country during the last 30 years (1982-2012). Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico has led research publications in hydropower, wind, solar and biomass energy and Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas in geothermal energy during this period. According to the General Law for Climate Change the country has set the goal of generating 35% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2024. This paper presents an overview of the renewable energy options available in Mexico, current status, main positive results to date and future potential. It also analyses barriers hindering improvements and proposes pertinent solutions. © 2014 The Authors

3D Digital techniques applied to new design products based on cultural heritage elements

The aim of this paper is to present the 3D digitalization and posterior treatment of complex heritage elements existing in the Alhambra Palace, so that they can be used as the starting point for the development of new products. Not only are the direct results of 3D digitalization exploitable and essential for the documentation, recording and research of heritage elements, but also these 3D files compiling the original elements are to be used as the blueprints for the future development of new products and designs, such as constructive elements regarding their application at interior design and architecture projects. The enrichment provided in new products is undeniable as they will depart from the same provenance as the heritage element, which allows the product to increase its market value, and the opening of new Market niches. It is very important to highlight that any new product creation process will be grounded in full respect and protection of cultural heritage. For this reason, under no circumstances will the original elements be completely reproduced, not even partial developments of them since this action could undergo the risk of a non-responsible reproduction of the heritage elements.Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tec