Controlled spillover in a single catalyst pellet: Rate modification, mechanism and relationship with electrochemical promotion

The effect of spillover processes on the activity of a catalyst system consisting of a mixed oxygen ion and electronic conducting support La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3d and a metal catalyst (Pt) were investigated. Two types of model single-pellet catalysts were used employing Pt deposited on both sides of a dense LSCF disc pellet. One of these single pellets employed highly disperse, physically non-continuous Pt, in contrast to studies on electrochemical promotion, while the other used a low dispersion continuous film. Driving forces for promoter migration were controlled through the manipulation of the oxygen chemical potential difference across the membrane. Catalyst rate modification was observed in all cases. However, it was found that there is a complex relationship between the rate modification, the driving forces for spillover and the geometrical arrangement of the catalyst on the support (i.e. catalyst dispersion).

How high (and far) can you go? On setting fines in cartel cases involving vertically-integrated undertakings and foreign sales

Sources of local knowledge spillover within the Algarve tourism region: evidence to identify a regional innovation system

Tourism sector in Algarve region is the main engine of regional economy. Although frequently, tourism is considered as a low – moderate innovative sector, tourism competitiveness is still highly dependent on specific features of a Regional Innovation Platform, highlighting the crucial importance of knowledge creation and diffusion, learning, cooperative and collaborative interaction that may evolve to a Regional Innovation System (RIS). Studies of Local Knowledge Spillovers have been frequently focused on empirical evidence provided by regions highly related with manufacturing sectors. Considering a case study in Tourism Algarve Region, emphasizing a theoretical character on the analysis of these areas and using a qualitative methodology, the goal of this study was to provide preliminary evidence of the main sources and vehicles of regional knowledge spillovers used by tourism enterprises. Main information has been obtained using primary information collected from 20 interviews over main stakeholders regarding regional private and public sector. Primary information was complemented with secondary information, a deeply and extensive bibliography revision and also statistical information. Results show that, on the one hand, main sources of knowledge used by micro and small tourism enterprises are human resources and formal and informal networks. On the other hand, large tourism companies are weakly related with regional sources using mainly internal company and economic group resources to generate innovation activities. Regional innovation platform shows clear weaknesses on linkages and coordinated initiatives to promote and support innovation performance of firms hampering to increase tourism competitiveness and regional development.

Le Cartel burlesque entre deux amis, envoyé de Paris à Ruel, et refusé pendant la conférance

[Mazarinade. 1649]

Alleviating Negative Spillover of a Brand-Harm Crisis: Sensegiving vs. Sensehiding in a Competitor’s Denial Response Strategy

A brand-harm crisis not only affects the scandalized brand, but may also influence competing brands. Thus, marketers of competing brands need to develop response strategies for reducing negative spillover effects. This research takes a competitor’s perspective and introduces two types of response strategies used to convey a sense of denial: sensegiving and sensehiding. It also investigates how the effects of response strategies are contingent upon brand relatedness and individual thinking styles. The results from three experimental studies show that using a sensegiving strategy reduces negative spillover effects more than using a sensehiding strategy. Additionally, the studies suggest that the observed difference in the effects of response strategy tends to be greater when the level of brand relatedness is high than when it is low. However, individual thinking styles (holistic vs. analytic) seem to have little impact on consumers’ responses to the two denial strategies. This research contributes to the brand-harm crisis literature and provides novel insights into a competitor’s response to potential negative spillover effects.

Aspectos didácticos del collage y del cartel publicitario a través de la educación multicultural.

Obtuvo Primer Premio Antonio Domínguez Ortiz resuelto por el XVI Concurso para el Fomento de la Investigación e Innovación Educativa

Incidencia del conflicto entre el cartel del Golfo y de los Zetas en la gobernabilidad del Estado de Tamaulipas, México. Periodo 2007-2011

La violencia generada por los grupos del crimen organizado en México, ha afectado la esfera social, política, económica e incluso cultural del país. A nivel regional este impacto ha sido aún más profundo,donde la delincuencia organizada rivaliza con el Estado por el control territorial y la soberanía. Esta situación ha puesto a prueba la capacidad del Estado mexicano para responder a este reto y otras demandas sociales. En el noreste de México, en el Estado de Tamaulipas, este fenómeno tiene unas características especiales que no son fruto de años recientes. Esta investigación recopila y analiza las particularidades del caso de Tamaulipas, México, el conflicto entre organizaciones criminales que allí se presenta y cómo éste incide en la gobernabilidad del Estado mexicano a nivel regional y local.

L'autor del cartell del saló del llibre infantil i juvenil. 'El autor del cartel del salón del libro infantil y juvenil'.

Resumen en catalán

Un cartell : un ilúlustrador. 'Un cartel : un ilustrador'.

Resumen basado en el del autor en catalán

Com es fa un cartell. 'Cómo se hace un cartel'.

Expone la finalidad que motiva un cartel y la importancia del público al cual se dirige cada creación de éste tipo. A través de esta cinta de vídeo se hace un repaso de las distintas fases de creación de un cartel..