Technical follow courses in U.C.R.

A technicians following UCR courses have performed very well, teachers are very satisfied with their work and preparation they have received in the UNA. Lucia Chacon speaks well about the courses: I think when you start a race for it to be good, or more specifically their level of use is optimal, it is necessary that both the faculty and the students show interest. It is also important that students are aware of what the role of the library in the process of communication between the company and its role culturizante in a changing world. Thus the career of librarianship should be a support staff who need the libraries in the country, should contribute to social and cultural development of society and should be upgraded every day the library system, which is achieved mainly through accountability and self-improvement of teachers, so that their knowledge is transmitted to the students.

Algunas consideraciones para la preparación de la pequeña y mediana empresa exportadora

El artículo describe el escenario comercial actual en que actúan las pequeñas y medianas empresas y señala los tipos de exportación que pueden utilizar las compañías que deseen insertarse en los mercados externos. Explica las condiciones subjetivas y objetivas que debe considerar las firmas al prepararse para participar en el proceso exportador, tales como los recursos financieros y humanos, las alianzas, la tecnología, la logística, la información, la producción, la gestión de la organización, la capacitación técnica, la experiencia y la infraestructura, entre otros, así como las ventajas y desafíos que enfrentan las empresas en las actividades comerciales internacionales. Abstract This article describes the current trade scenario where small and mid enterprises acts and emphasizes on the types of exportations companies can use to be part in international markets. At the same time, this scenario explains the subjective and objective conditions must be taken into account all firms to prepare themselves to participate in export processes, such as financial resources, strategic alliances, technology, information, production, organization process, technical training, expertise and infraestructure, among others as advantages and challenges enterprises faces in all international trade activities.

Technical performance profile of the four-time Costa Rican senior basketball league championship team

The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare the technical performance profile of the four-time Costa Rican Senior Basketball League championship team. A total of 142 games was recorded throughout the 2007, 2008 and 2009 seasons. Performance indicators selected were: two and three-point shots (converted, missed, effectiveness rates), free throws (converted, missed, effectiveness rates), points, offensive and defensive rebounds, fouls, turnovers, assists and ball steals. The information was described based on absolute and relative frequency values. Data was compared by season and by playing period based on the following non-parametric techniques: U-test, Friedman test and Chi-square. In all cases, SPSS version 15.0 was used with a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results showed a better profile of technical performance in the 2008 season, characterized by better percentages of two-point shots, free throws, fewer turnovers and more ball steals and assists. In relation to the playing period, the team showed a better technical performance profile during the second half of the matches. In general, the effectiveness rate of two-point shots and free throws was above 60% in both playing periods, while the three-point shot percentage ranged between 26.4% and 29.2%. In conclusion, the team showed a similar technical performance profile to that reported in the literature, as well as a clear evidence of the importance of recording and following up on technical performance indicators in basketball.