Datos flor��sticos sobre la Sierra de Espu��a (Murcia,Espa��a)

Se dan algunas citas de especies, cuya localizaci��n en la Sierra de Espu��a es considerada de gran inter��s desde el punto de vista ecol��gico y corol��gico. Son de destacar aquellas que se presentan en el resumen en ingl��s.

New records of interesting xenophytes in the Iberian Peninsula. V

As a continuation of previous research on the naturalization of non-native vascular plants in the Iberian Peninsula new chorological data are presented for 16 xenophytes recorded between 2010 and 2014, mostly in the provinces of Huelva and Barcelona (Spain) and in the Algarve and Estremadura (Portugal). For each taxon details about distribution, habitats occupied, previous records, degree of naturalization, etc. are provided. Lachenalia bulbifera and Cyperus albostriatus are probably reported for the first time in the wild in Europe, as are Gamochaeta filaginea, and Dysphania anthelmintica and Oenothera lindheimeri for Portugal and Spain respectively. Cosmos bipinnatus is cited as a novelty for the Algarve (Portugal). Newly reported or confirmed for the province of Huelva are: Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Epilobium brachycarpum, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Ficus microcarpa, Tamarix parviflora and Tamarix ramosissima, while Atriplex semibaccata, Chloris truncata, and Elymus elongatus subsp. ponticus are new for Barcelona. Finally, Passiflora caerulea is a novelty for both Barcelona and Huelva provinces.

Phytogeographic characterization of Gran Canaria Island (Canary Islands-Spain)

Studies on the flora and fauna of the Canary Islands show that this Archipelago is one of the planet���s diversity hot spots. However, an analysis of the differences in the phytogeographic characteristics of each of the islands that make up this Archipelago is lacking. This article focuses on the phytogeographic characterization of the island of Gran Canaria. This island exhibits geological and climatic characteristics resulting in a rich vascular flora, including endemic species and genera that are significantly different from the other islands of the Archipelago. These differences are verified through statistical analysis of the existing similarity between the floras of the members of the Canary Islands. This study also analyses the subdivision of Gran Canaria Island, indicating that there are three well-differentiated areas on the island itself. Finally, this study argues that these areas, themselves, should be considered biogeographic sectors.

Identidad territorial y paisaje. Evoluci��n morfol��gica de los n��cleos en Castilla y Le��n.

Este estudio intenta esclarecer las transformaciones f��sicas y socioecon��micas de los asentamientos rurales de la regi��n espa��ola de Castilla y Le��n, durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Se analiza la evoluci��n temporal de la forma urbana a trav��s de un Sistema de Informaci��n Geogr��fico (SIG), calculando unos ��ndices m��tricos y compar��ndolos con la informaci��n demogr��fica hist��rica. Los resultados pretenden mostrar los efectos de la especializaci��n funcional econ��mica, causada por la integraci��n en las jerarqu��as productivas globales, sobre la estructura urbana. La p��rdida gradual de las caracter��sticas tradicionales de los pueblos castellanos, como la compacidad y la integraci��n en el entorno, debido a la p��rdida o degradaci��n de la arquitectura popular y la construcci��n de nuevas edificaciones industriales, supone un riesgo para las futuras pol��ticas de desarrollo local. Se considera necesario preservar la identidad paisaj��stica y evitar la destrucci��n del patrimonio cultural para poder revitalizar estos territorios.

Control estructural de agrietamientos poligonales en la Pedriza del Manzanares (Madrid)

Los agrietamientos poligonales representan una forma com��n de modelado gran��tico cuyo origen y evoluci��n contin��a en fase de estudio, no existiendo una sistematizaci��n de estas estructuras diversas. Algunos autores explican su origen por procesos geodin��micos internos, relacion��ndolo con movimientos de planos de fractura en estados tard��os de consolidaci��n magm��tica. Otros autores atribuyen su formaci��n y desarrollo a factores externos relacionados con el r��gimen clim��tico. La gran variedad de agrietamientos poligonales requiere la utilizaci��n de un n��mero mayor de variables para definir los distintos or��genes, y las posibles interrelaciones entre los factores externos e internos, as�� como para explicar la evoluci��n de dichas estructuras y avanzar en la clasificaci��n de los patrones concretos. Este trabajo pretende contribuir a sistematizar los mecanismos que intervienen en el desarrollo de agrietamientos poligonales. Para ello se estudian ��nicamente agrietamientos poligonales formados sobre planos de fractura verticales o subverticales. En particular se establecen relaciones entre la presencia de agrietamientos poligonales y la red de fracturaci��n, la altura de aparici��n, la orientaci��n e inclinaci��n de la pared, la morfolog��a de las placas y la profundidad de incisi��n de las grietas perimetrales. Por otra parte, establece relaciones entre procesos geodin��micos internos y procesos de meteorizaci��n externos.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHS) (I): Toxicity, population exposure and involved foods

Food is one of the main exogenous sources of genotoxic compounds. In heated food products, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) represent a priority group of genotoxic, mutagenic and/or carcinogenic chemical pollutants with adverse long-term health effects. People can be exposed to these compounds through different environments and via various routes: inhalation, ingestion of foods and water and even percutaneously. The presence of these compounds in food may be due to environmental contamination, to industrial handling and processing of foods and to oil processing and refining. The highest levels of these compounds are found in smoked foods, in seafood which is found in polluted waters, in grilled meats and, to a lesser extent, in vegetable fats and oils. Lower levels of PAHs are found in vegetables and in cereals and its products.

Analysis of the footprint in school age of 8-10 years old

Biomechanical problems in children, is an important subject currently, existing controversy in different areas, for example, the majority of children have a flattened footprint, or the hypermobility joint is linked to a musculoskeletal pain. The objective of the study was to determine what kind of footprint is most frequent in school-age children (8-10 years) in the area of Plasencia. This was taken as a sign 50 children, of whom 28 were males and 22 females. All the subjects in the study underwent an assessment of footprint planted in static as well as an exploration of different parameters through inspection in a standing position (formula digital, rearfoot). The results show that excavated footprint is present in a 72% cases of the population, 16% was belonging to an excavated footprint in which we find a higher percentage of weight related.For the digital formula we find that the most common is the Egyptian foot by 40% of the cases and that the prevalence in the rearfoot, is a normal hindfoot. In relation with the hypermobility joint, we check that it is more common in girls and that none of them presents an association to musculoskeletal pain. As a future line we could establish a more comprehensive study with new techniques and valuingchild���s statics and dynamics, to have a more accurate study of the different variables in the sample population studied.

Second Metatarsophalangeal joint Synovitis: Update

In podiatric clinics is very common to find inflamatory process in metatarsophalangeal joint capsule , plantar plate and collateral ligaments damage, but it is not clearly recognized. Many authors hipotetized with joint instability of multiple aetiology and his concomitant evolution in different stages with own joint disease. This pathology has more incidence in second metatarsophalangeal joint than third and others and it is a common etiology of metatarsal pain. Bad biomechanics alters forefoot function and can produce overload in capsular joint, decreasing mobility and getting worse the pathology.

Museums as a factor for the social integration of art in the community. The experience of cultural volunteering by members of the senior community

After considering museums as cultural institutions responsible for preserving cultural memory and its evolution over time, this article describes the cultural practices within our society that are aimed at disseminating art and at reproducing and transmitting culture, history and identity. Further, it considers the key role that older people are steadily assuming in Spain���s ageing society. New social-empowerment activities based on volunteering by the elderly are linked to generativity because the individual and social groups acquire new skills through those activities, thereby strengthening a society for all ages. Never in the history of social work have so many older people been prepared to participate actively at the community level, and never has a social movement with these features gone so unnoticed by so many social agents.

Intercultural competence in the area of drug dependencies

This article takes a multidimensional or biopsychosocial conception of drug dependency as its starting point. Within this analytical framework, we advocate making the intercultural dimension more visible, since it is essential for the design and implementation of integral intervention processes. We propose intercultural competence as a working model that can increase the capacities of institutions and professionals ���a particularly important consideration in the case of social work��� in order to effectively address the aforementioned cultural dimension. After an extensive review of the scientific literature, we have defined five processes that can contribute to strengthening an institution���s intercultural competence and four processes that can do the same for a professional���s intercultural competence. Though selected for application in the area of drug dependencies, all these processes can also prove useful in improving attention to any other kind of culturally diverse group or person.

Una mirada cient��fico-te��rica al quehacer de la Propaganda Indirecta en el medio radiof��nico

A partir del triunfo de la Revoluci��n Cubana las acciones de propaganda indirecta devinieron ejercicio profesional dentro de la gama de acciones de los medios de comunicaci��n masivos, asociados a la construcci��n y afianzamiento de la ideolog��a socialista imperante en nuestro pa��s y al mismo tiempo, aferrados a los preceptos de la comunicaci��n pol��tica.Este factor ha influido en que esta tipolog��a comunicativa en la emisora Radio Vitral de Sancti Sp��ritus constituya un quehacer imprescindible en los mensajes, lo cual se convirti�� en punto de partida para, mediante una metodolog��a de corte cualitativo y con los merecidos referentes te��ricos, realizar un diagn��stico de cada una de las particularidades, d��gase categor��a, subcategor��as e indicadores de la propaganda indirecta en este medio de comunicaci��n del centro de Cuba, lo cual sirvi�� de soporte para la validaci��n te��rico metodol��gica de este instrumento evaluador.Asimismo, con los resultados analizados en el diagn��stico de la propaganda indirecta se determin�� que se carec��a, a diferencia de la creaci��n directa, de herramientas para evaluar la eficacia de los mensajes comunicativos, acordes con las caracter��sticas propias del sistema radiof��nico, lo cual devino motivo para proponer una herramienta cient��fica y te��rico metodol��gica que permita evaluar el quehacer propagand��stico indirecto en el medio radiof��nico, que des las miradas de las mediaciones sociales y la recepci��n activa garantice su aplicaci��n en cada una de las emisoras cubanas.

The landing of Commander Bayo in Majorca through the letters of journalist Gabriel Fuster Mayans ���Gafim���

The well-known Majorcan journalist and town councillor in Palma Gabriel Fuster Mayans, alias Gafim, fought in the ranks of the national side during the Spanish Civil War when he was only 23. Using unpublished letters to his bride, the author has been able to retrace his role during the landing of the ship under the command of captain Bayo in August 1936, an exceptional witness from a man who became one of the most distinguished public figures in the Balearic capital.

Adaptation to the Environment: Changes in Initial Projects in Ottoman Shephardic Press

The origins of Sephardic press date back to the mid-20th century, when the influence of the Western world spread across the Sephardim communities of the East. The content of these newspapers was diverse: pieces of general interest, but also scientific, literary and humorous works, with various political orientations. These papers were published in different languages, writing styles and alphabets. Those to be analysed here, however, were published in aljamiado Judeo-Spanish: three papers from Smyrna and one from Salonica. Throughout this work we will focus on the different obstacles and difficulties the editors and publishers of this Ottoman Sephardic press had to face to bring their publications to light.

The media on violence against women: the paradigm of thinness

This article attempts to show that the aesthetic pressure through the media, especially exerted on women, can be defined as gender violence; and the consequences of thinness paradigm of our society and obesity stigma that this entails have for their bio-psycho-social health.

The first chronicle of Miguel Hernandez: The New Journalism (1936-1939)

This paper presents and analyzes the first literary-journalistic chronicle writen and published by Miguel Hern��ndez: ���Defensa de Madrid. Madrid y las ciudades de Retaguardia���, during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). This chronicle is the first one of a series establishing a new and personal type of journalism: literary chronicles ���poetical and political-. Miguel Hernandez published his masterpieces in different newspapers as a war reporter, with his own name and with a pen-name, playing roles of director and political commissar in different newspapers in the war-trenches. Thematically, this first article shows his personal and political engagement, as well as his desire and strategy to protect the capital city of Spain: Madrid. Methodologically, the analysis is an approached to linguistics in social sciences, which presents some of the personal characteristics and style of the chronist Miguel Hern��ndez. Thus, it becomes patent that the so-called New Journalism (narrative and literary), which flourished in the 70s, had already been deeply and efficiently practiced by Miguel Hern��ndez 40 years before. That is the reason why Miguel Hern��ndez deserves to be added to the well-known collective of chronicle writers that have already been rescued to this moment. His literary style and quality are installing him in a outstanding position as well as pioneer of the genre nowadays known as New Journalism that in his case, it is politically engaged