Individual notions of distributive justice and relative economic status

We present two experiments designed to investigate whether individuals’ notions of distributive justice are associated with their relative (within-society) economic status. Each participant played a specially designed four-person dictator game under one of two treatments, under one initial endowments were earned, under the other they were randomly assigned. The first experiment was conducted in Oxford, United Kingdom, the second in Cape Town, South Africa. In both locations we found that relatively well-off individuals make allocations to others that reflect those others’ initial endowments more when those endowments were earned rather than random; among relatively poor individuals this was not the case.

Subcutaneous fat composition of youthful and mature Canadian beef: emphasis on individual conjugated linoleic acid and trans-18:1 isomers

[EN]A comprehensive evaluation of the fatty acid composition of subcutaneous adipose tissue from beef cattle produced in western Canada was undertaken to determine if the current Canadian grading system is able to distinguish classes of animals with value added potential due to their fatty acid composition. Grades included youthful Canadian Yield Grade 1 A/AA beef, under (YUTM) and over (YOTM) 30 mo of age and the four mature grades (D1, D2, D2 and D4). Subcutaneous fat between the 12th and 13th ribs over the longissimus muscle was obtained from 18_21 animals per grade. Fatty acids were analyzed using a combination of silver-ion HPLC and GC with a highly polar 100 m column. There were no differences in total trans-18:1 content amongst grades, but adipose tissue from grade D1, D2 and D4 had more 11t-18:1 than YUTM (PB0.05), whereas adipose tissue from YUTM carcasses had more 10t-18:1 than all other grades (PB0.05). Adipose tissue from YUTM carcasses also had less total CLA (PB0.05) than the D grades, mainly due to a lower level of 9c,11t-CLA, but they had slightly more 7t,9c-CLA and 10t,12c-CLA (PB0.05). Adipose tissue from YOTM and D grades contained more n-3 fatty acids relative to YUTM (0.56% vs. 0.29%; PB0.05) and lower n-6:n-3 ratios (PB0.05). Overall, older animals (YOTM and D grades) had adipose tissue compositions with higher levels of fatty acids with reported health benefits. Taken together, these higher levels may provide opportunities for value added marketing if regulatory authorities allow claims for their enrichment based on demonstrated health benefits. Higher concentrations of beneficial fatty acids, however, need to be considered within the context of the complete fatty acid profile and it would be important to demonstrate their advantages in the presence of relatively high levels of saturated fatty acids.

La familia Alberdi: ¿Puede una intervención de trabajo social individual-familiar contribuir al bienestar social de la comunidad?

Duración (en horas): De 11 a 20 horas. Destinatario: Estudiante y Docente

Interdisciplinary experience in the Teacher Training College of Vitoria-Gasteiz: teaching profession module

[EN] The higher education regulation process in Europe, known as the Bologna Process, has involved many changes, mainly in relation to methodology and assessment. The paper given below relates to implementing the new EU study plans into the Teacher Training College of Vitoria-Gasteiz; it is the first interdisciplinary paper written involving teaching staff and related to the Teaching Profession module, the first contained in the structure of the new plans. The coordination of teaching staff is one of the main lines of work in the Bologna Process, which is also essential to develop the right skills and maximise the role of students as an active learning component. The use of active, interdisciplinary methodologies has opened up a new dimension in universities, requiring the elimination of the once componential, individual structure, making us look for new areas of exchange that make it possible for students' training to be developed jointly.

Behavioral profile of adults with Prader-Willi syndrome : correlations with individual and environmental variables

Background: Maladaptive behavior has been reported as a phenotypical feature in Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS). It severely limits social adaptation and the quality of life of children and adults with the syndrome. Different factors have been linked with the intensity and form of these behavioral disturbances but there is no consensus about the cause. Consequently, there is still controversy regarding management strategies and there is a need for new data. Methods: The behavior of 100 adults with PWS attending a dedicated center was assessed using the Developmental Behavior Checklist for Adults (DBC-A) and the PWS-specific Hyperphagia Questionnaire. The DBC-A was completed separately by trained caregivers at the center and relatives or caregivers in a natural setting. Genotype, gender, age, degree of obesity and cognitive impairment were analyzed as variables with a hypothetical influence on behavioral features. Results: Patients showed a relatively high rate of behavioral disturbances other than hyperphagia. Disruptive and social relating were the highest scoring DBC-A subscales whereas anxiety/antisocial and self-absorbed were the lowest. When hospital caregiver and natural caregiver scores were compared, scores for the latter were higher for all subscales except for disruptive and anxiety/antisocial. These effects of institutional management were underlined. In the DBC-A, 22 items have descriptive indications of PWS behavior and were used for further comparisons and correlation analysis. In contrast to previous reports, rates of disturbed behavior were lower in patients with a deletion genotype. However, the behavioral profile was similar for both genotypes. No differences were found in any measurement when comparing type I and type II deletions. The other analyzed variables showed little relevance. Conclusions: Significant rates of behavioral disorders were highlighted and their typology described in a large cohort of adults with PWS. The deletion genotype was related to a lower severity of symptoms. Some major behavioral problems, such as hyperphagia, may be well controlled if living circumstances are adapted to the specific requirements of individuals with PWS.

Plan De Cuidados Estandarizado. Atención individual a personas con úlcera venosa

Se presenta un Plan de Atención de Enfermería en Atención Primaria para personas que presenten úlceras venosas en las extremidades inferiores, y que frecuentemente, se oye como motivo de consulta: “Sensación de pesadez y calambres en las piernas que va en aumento al final del día”. Las úlceras venosas siendo con diferencia, el tipo de úlceras más frecuentes de la extremidad inferior, suponen un importante problema de salud, tanto para las personas que las padecen, consecuencia del largo tiempo que precisan hasta su curación, como para los sistemas sanitarios que requieren una gran inversión en recursos humanos y materiales. Para tratarlas, es necesaria la implicación y participación de la persona en el proceso de cuidados, como receptor y eje central del mismo, además de la puesta en marcha de estrategias dirigidas hacia la continuidad de cuidados. Se utiliza, el modelo conceptual de Virginia Henderson (la persona como un todo e independiente) y como metodología enfermera para la gestión y planificación de los cuidados, el Proceso de Atención de Enfermería mediante un lenguaje universal y estandarizado a través de la interrelación de las taxonomías NANDA I - NOC - NIC. La enfermera interviene supliendo o acompañando a la persona, cuando observe la insatisfacción de alguna de las 14 necesidades humanas básicas propuestas por V. Henderson en su modelo, proporcionando cuidados integrales y orientando la actuación hacia el logro de su independencia para llevar a cabo sus autocuidados.

Familias monoparentales: satisfacción vital en madres jóvenes inmigrantes

[SPA] Conocer el bienestar psicológico subjetivo y satisfacción vital de quienes asumen la responsabilidad de las familias monoparentales mejora la acción educativa, ayudando a prevenir situaciones de riesgo y exclusión social. Este trabajo presenta el análisis de la satisfacción vital expresada por un grupo de madres jóvenes inmigrantes al frente de familias monomarentales usuarias del Programa Beregain de la Fundación Itaka-Escolapios (Bilbao). Se realizaron entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas a las madres que integran la muestra. El análisis e interpretación de datos se llevaron a cabo conforme a una metodología cualitativa, específicamente el estudio de casos. Los resultados revelaron la escasa satisfacción en ciertos ámbitos vitales relacionados con las relaciones interpersonales, el ocio, la conciliación del cuidado de sus hijos/as con la propia formación, y la imposibilidad de hacer frente a los gastos económicos sin la ayuda que reciben por parte de la fundación.

Determinación de compuestos orgánicos potencialmente alérgenos en equipos textiles de protección individual (EPIs) mediante analisis directo por pirólisis acoplado a cromatografía de gases espectrometría de masas (Py-GC/MS).

Nota de aplicación instrumental desarrollada en el Servicio Central de Análisis de Bizkaia (SCAB)