SciComm Report, (SciComm rep.) is a serial and peer-reviewed publication that has been created to contribute to multidisciplinary scientific dissemination that has an impact on people, their social and cultural environments, as well as the development of technology that improves the quality of life of individuals and their communities. SciComm Report is the official body of the Science Communication Center of the Universidad Autónoma de Chile. It is open access and uses a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC- 4.0). We are interested in articles that seek to understand how knowledge circulates in society in all its forms. The journal covers a wide variety of topics related to science, technology, knowledge and innovation and their ways of communicating it, from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines to the social sciences and humanities. Articles addressing objectives of transferring to the community results obtained from conventional research and also the reporting of systematic experiences of citizen science, as well as environmental and health communication are welcome. Objective: To disseminate original articles relating to all aspects of science communication. Analytical studies are generally preferred to descriptive studies. Mission: Promote the professionalization of science communication through systematic analysis of the different forms of knowledge transfer and dissemination. Vision: SciComm rep., seeks to be a space for academic discussion and multidisciplinary dialogue in the area of scientific communication between research and academic peers in the area. Aimed at: Academics, researchers and professionals of any discipline who carry out systematic activities of knowledge transfer to society and scientific dissemination in any of its forms. SciComm Report publishes in the continuous publication scheme in Spanish and English, following the order of publication of the accepted articles. The sections include original articles, review articles, essays, transfer models and good practices and school research, which will be submitted to external arbitration in accordance with the evaluation process defined for this purpose. Publishers, brief communication, letters to the publisher, book recensions and communication of events of scientific or informative interest, will be evaluated by the editor and published in another section that will not be arbitrated. SciComm rep., does not demand article processing (APC) charges or article submission charges for any of the editorial or publishing processes.
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Science in the sports agenda: emerging journalistic coverages in the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games
This article analyzes the incorporation of a scientific approach in the journalistic coverage of the 2023 Pan American Games, with the aim of understanding how the Chilean media integrated scientific disciplines into sports reporting. Based on a corpus of 26 news articles, the main scientific disciplines associated with the coverage, the types of sources used, and the key messages conveyed were identified. The results show that medicine received the most attention, followed by biomechanics and the environment content. There was also a predominance of academic sources, suggesting an effort to lend depth to the narrative. The analysis allowed the content to be grouped into three thematic areas: science applied to athlete well-being; technological and environmental impact of the event; social benefits of science. It is concluded that sports journalism with a scientific focus can contribute to the field by diversifying the media agenda and strengthening the link between science and sports as a strategy for reaching a broad audience.
Copyright (c) 2026 Juan Ignacio Martin Neira, Carolina Calmels-Martínez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Scientific Communication of Human Evolution: From Deficit to Digital Dialogue
Science communication of human evolution faces challenges derived from the complexity of paleoanthropological evidence, the provisional nature of scientific interpretation, and the persistence of cultural misconceptions such as linear models of evolution. This article examines the epistemological, cultural, and communicative factors that shape public understanding of human evolution and analyzes the limitations of traditional deficit-based communication models. Using a critical review of science communication literature and illustrative cases from paleoanthropology, the study proposes strategic approaches that balance scientific rigor, explicit representation of uncertainty, and accessibility for diverse audiences. Within this framework, Digital Paleoanthropology is conceptualized as an emerging paradigm that integrates scientific visualization, controlled narrative, and digital participation to enhance the understanding, engagement with, and appreciation of paleoanthropological knowledge. Case examples such as Lucy and Homo naledi demonstrate how visual representation, early knowledge dissemination, and digital co-creation can reshape public interpretive frameworks around human origins. The article concludes that effective communication of human evolution requires integrating conceptual clarity, epistemic transparency, narrative design, and participatory practices, positioning science communication as a collaborative process that strengthens public understanding of evolutionary science.
Copyright (c) 2026 Roberto Sáez Martín https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
When Artificial Intelligence Formulates Laws: Are We Redefining the Scientific Method?
The emergence of the AI-Newton model, capable of autonomously formulating physical laws from experimental data without prior knowledge, marks a paradigm shift in the philosophy and practice of science. Unlike conventional AI systems focused on pattern recognition, AI-Newton constructs theoretical frameworks and derives universal principles, such as energy conservation, mimicking and even surpassing human scientific heuristics. This development challenges the anthropocentric conception of science as a uniquely human endeavor, raising fundamental epistemological questions. Are we witnessing an extension or a radical transformation of the scientific method? As AI begins to automate concept formation and theoretical innovation, the role of human comprehension and meaning-making in science is brought into question. Rather than opposing this shift, the scientific community must confront the philosophical implications of a future where machines not only support but potentially outpace human discovery.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ivan Suazo Galdames https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
De la ciencia a la acción: Desafíos para América Latina en 2025
The year 2025 started with record temperatures in several regions of Latin America, an alarming reminder that the climate crisis is not a problem of the future, but it is here and it is moving The pace of change is faster than many expected. The heat waves, especially in Chile have the social inequities and the great structural challenges to address the country’s impact of climate change. At the same time, we the latent risk of forest fires highlights the urgency of strengthening communities' resilience to natural disasters, which are The most frequent and devastating.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dinka Liliana Acevedo Caradeux https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
A year of achievements and reflections: Science, Citizenship and Communication
In 2023, the Autonomous University took the lead of the UNESCO Chair of Scientific Education for Citizenship, a project that seeks to empower people with knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions. This initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between science and citizenship, impacting both people’s daily lives and public policy formulation in an effort to build a more informed and participatory society. Through a variety of initiatives, in its first year the Chair has strengthened the connection between research, scientific communication and citizen participation, democratizing access to knowledge and creating inclusive spaces for interaction.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dinka Acevedo Caradeux https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
The plastic paradox in health: vital tool, lethal pollutant
The use of plastics in healthcare poses a critical paradox: while it facilitates medical care, its improper disposal threatens human and planetary health. The environmental impact of the healthcare sector is significant, with up to 83% of hospital waste worldwide consisting of plastics, which have harmful effects on health, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory illnesses. In Chile, only 2% of hospital waste is recycled, while 98% ends up in landfills. The presence of microplastics in human fluids and tissues, such as blood and the olfactory bulb, highlights the severity of the problem. Prolonged exposure is associated with oncological, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases, compromising the ethical principle of “do no harm.” Therefore, it is essential to integrate sustainable strategies for hospital waste management, including the implementation of “Green Teams” to reduce the use of disposable materials, promote reuse, and encourage recycling. In Chile, the adherence of 233 healthcare institutions to the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network represents progress. However, challenges remain in the environmental education of healthcare professionals and the implementation of effective policies. In this context, nursing is positioned as a key actor to lead this change, given its capacity for direct intervention in clinical care, academic training, and waste management. Sustainability must be a central axis in the transformation of the healthcare sector, promoting environmental education in academic curricula and strengthening local research to support public policy development. This approach ensures a balance between providing high-quality patient care and protecting the planet, thereby guaranteeing a healthier future for all.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fernanda Olive Castillo, Andrés Giglio, Andrés Ferre, María Bernardita Sanhueza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Higher education, artificial intelligence and digital transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Digital transformation in higher education (DTHE) in Latin America and the Caribbean faces significant challenges, including lack of infrastructure, connectivity gaps, and limited digital competencies within the educational community. This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, can be integrated as part of DTHE, highlighting the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in this process. Recent studies from Unesco IESALC and Cepal are analysed, identifying key enabling factors such as connectivity, human talent development, and AI literacy as essential for ensuring sustainable impact. Finally, the article proposes recommendations to address existing gaps, including the development of public policies, AI competency frameworks, and strategies to foster equity in adopting these emerging technologies. This approach aims to position HEIs as drivers of change in the region, promoting an ethical, inclusive, and effective digital transformation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arianna Valentini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Train the Trainer: Using an AI Teacher to Upskill Teachers in India
This study explores the effectiveness of utilising an autonomous AI teacher, represented through an avatar, in enhancing the skills and upskilling existing teachers in India. Focused on nursery-level teaching methods and curriculum development, the research employed a specialised generative AI language model, OIMISA7B, with a 7-billion parameter setup designed specifically for educational delivery. The AI avatar, designed to resemble a female trainer, delivered a series of four lessons, each approximately one hour in length. The study assessed the efficacy of this innovative teaching approach through monitoring programme completion rates, and tracking inquiries made to the AI for further clarifications and doubts. The core focus of the paper is to go beyond directly AI-enabled teaching for students which the researchers have conducted several times before, and instead look at empowering the ecosystem, in this case training the teachers.
Copyright (c) 2025 Pauldy CJ Otermans, Dev Aditya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Ecoanxiety: Challenges and Opportunities in Latin America to address the impact of Climate Change and Global Ecological Crises on Mental Health
In the context of the triple planetary crisis (pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change), a negative impact on people's mental health is observed. New concepts emerge in global media and within the field of psychology to represent the negative feelings accompanying the global ecological crises, both present and future, such as 'eco-anxiety' and 'climate anxiety.' Through this review, a theoretical and conceptual differentiation of both concepts is made, from a historical and problematizing perspective on the terminology, to contextualize the current challenges in Latin America, within the framework of emerging research in Chile, and to identify opportunities for the development of research lines and thematic areas that could be relevant in addressing increasingly complex challenges.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tamara Hoffmann https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
The Need to Integrate Planetary Health into Higher Education in Health in Latin American
Planetary Health, while closely linked to the comprehensive approach of One Health, goes beyond its scope by emphasizing that human health is not only interconnected with that of animals and ecosystems but also directly depends on the ecological boundaries and the integrity of planetary systems that sustain life and, indirectly, influenced by economic, political, and social dynamics that exert forces on collective health and the systems ensuring our survival. In Latin America, a region rich in biodiversity but highly vulnerable to climate change, integrating Planetary Health into higher education is crucial to preparing future health professionals to face forthcoming challenges. This article outlines the fundamental pillars of Planetary Health education, including the interconnectedness of human and environmental health, climate resilience, environmental justice, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strategies for incorporating these pillars into health education curricula in the region are discussed, such as curriculum reform, teacher training, international collaboration, and digital learning tools. Key implementation challenges are examined, including financial constraints, cultural resistance, and technological inequities. Finally, the article underscores the importance of a collective and adaptable approach to successfully integrating Planetary Health into higher education in Latin America, empowering future professionals to effectively and equitably address climate-related health issues.
Copyright (c) 2025 Damian E. Markov https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Systematizations of Recreational Science Workshops as Open Educational Resources in Mexico
Open Educational Resources (OER) are an important part of the Open Science ecosystem as a proposal to open educational experiences that can be used at different times and in different contexts, each time with proposals focused on taking advantage of different work proposals. One of the essential values for scientific work, from Merton’s perspective, is communism: sharing ideas, models, methodologies and results helps to promote the advancement of science, which is in line with the open science proposal. The activities of public communication of science and technology take this a step further, by making scientific topics accessible to different social sectors; in particular, workshops play an interesting role in this sense, by fostering processes of collective construction of knowledge among their participants. For many years, groups dedicated to the development of workshops have used oral and informal dynamics to transmit the essence of their activities and encourage their replication, which considerably limits their scope. The formalization and dissemination of workshop models in systematization documents, which function as OER, can be an important step for the community of workshop groups and also to take advantage of these resources in spaces such as schools, museums and public libraries. This article uses the case study methodology to identify and describe the progress of the proposal for a Repository of Open Educational Resources with systematizations of recreational science workshops, seeking to encourage the use of these resources at a general level and to promote the principle of openness and use of the scientific efforts made in Mexico.
Copyright (c) 2024 Montserrat García Guerrero, Miguel García Guerrero https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Perspective on Damages and Losses Due to Climate Change in Public Health: The Case of the Linda Vista Community, La Unión, Costa Rica
Marginalized urban communities in the Global South face serious public health challenges due to climate change. This research examines the losses and damages health-related in the community of Linda Vista, La Unión, Costa Rica. With a theoretical-critical approach, scientific information and public data were contrasted with local knowledge, framed within a case study. The design included: a) literature review, b) community characterization, c) primary data collection through semistructured interviews with experts and local stakeholders, and a community focus group, and d) analysis and systematization of the information through thematic categorization. The results show that the community is highly vulnerable due to sociodemographic and environmental factors, such as high population density and irregular geography that lead to landslides and floods. The interviews revealed that intense rains and extreme heat are the main climate-related issues, affecting air quality, water and food security, and increasing vector-borne diseases. The capacity of health systems is limited, and public policies do not adequately address the relationship between health and climate. The research concludes that the community is aware of the impacts on their health, although they do not always connect these with climate change. Intersectoral collaboration and strengthening of public policies are needed to improve climate action and its health benefits.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ericka Murillo-Rodríguez, David Hernández Parra, Adrián Alberto Martínez-Blanco, Andrea Robles-Jirón, María Paula Calvo-Barboza, María Fernanda Muñoz-Tubito https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Relevance for Inclusion and Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way teachers design and deliver their classes, especially in creating environments that prioritize inclusion. Integrating AI into educational environments is not just about adopting new technologies; it’s about reimagining pedagogical strategies to make learning more accessible and personalized for each student. This transformation is supported by a growing body of research that highlights both the potential benefits and challenges of AI in higher education. In this review article we critically evaluate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, focusing on training methodologies and the deployment of AI tools to improve the learning process. Findings from the literature review on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education suggest that the way forward requires a nuanced approach that balances innovation with ethical considerations, inclusivity and practicality.
Copyright (c) 2024 Iván Suazo Galdames https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Journalism in the Curation of Information: Confronting the Era of Disinformation
The article addresses the challenge of misinformation in democratic societies, emphasizing the crucial role of journalism in combating it. Disinformation is defined as false or manipulated information that threatens informed decision-making process and the quality of public debate. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between “disinformation” (outright falsehoods) and “misinformation” (biased, deceptive or misleading information), and warns of the risks of regulating or criminalizing these forms of information, as it could lead to authoritarian practices and undermine freedom of speech. The text underscores the role of journalism as a curator of information in the digital age, where the abundance of sources and information platforms poses significant challenges to the integrity of data. The journalistic practice of fact-checking is deemed essential for maintaining public trust in the media and enhancing the quality of available information. Additionally, the article discusses how communication theories like “gatekeeping” and the two-step flow of information have evolved in the context of digital disinformation. It highlights the need for ethical and responsible journalism as a pillar of democracy and a key tool against disinformation, emphasizing its influence on forming informed opinions and civic participation. In summary, journalism is presented as an essential antidote to disinformation in contemporary society
Copyright (c) 2024 Sebastián Zárate https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Methodological actions for the development of Digital Competences in Health professors
Maintaining Distance Education in the post-COVID stage requires changes and transformations in medical education professionals. To determine the repercussion of methodological actions in the improvement of teachers’ digital skills, a participatory action research was carried out that involved 75 active teachers from the three health areas of the Santo Domingo municipality, from January 2020 to August 2022. A survey and the test proposed on the digital visitor site were used to obtain the variables of interest. The percentage variation was used as a statistical method. 50.6% of teachers belonged to generation X. Of the 21 competencies initially explored, only 60% of teachers mastered the ability to interact through digital technologies in the area of communication and collaboration. After the application of the proposal, a favorable percentage variation was found in all the areas. Incorporation into research activities and improvement courses increased. The actions carried out have a positive impact, the faculty is perfected with the acquisition of skills and competencies in the field of digital tools for professional growth and enrichment of the training processes.
Copyright (c) 2023 Rosío de la Caridad Estrada Fonseca, Asiris Mendoza Molina, Regla de la Caridad García Navarrete, Arelys Valido González https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Citizen Science: appropriation of knowledge by society
Citizen science is a form of collaboration between the scientific community and society in general, which encourages active participation of non-specialized citizens in scientific research. This review article describes what is meant by citizen science, its relevance for generating knowledge and its connection with society, the importance for democratizing knowledge, and the development of scientific vocations. Additionally, it presents some examples of citizen science projects around the world and in Chile. Citizen science is a valuable tool for engaging society in scientific research, democratizing knowledge, and promoting the development of scientific vocations.
Copyright (c) 2023 Iván Suazo Galdames https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Artificial intelligence in scientific research
The editorial analyzes the irruption of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is applied in scientific research. AI is a technology that simulates human cognitive processes through algorithms and computer systems. AI has multiple benefits for science, such as data analysis, diagnosis and detection of diseases, drug development and public health surveillance. However, AI also involves risks and ethical, legal and social challenges that must be considered and regulated. Some of these risks are: the violation of privacy and security of personal data; biases and discrimination in algorithms and models; possible negative consequences for the environment; and the impact on employment, education and human autonomy. The text mentions some examples of uses of AI in scientific research, such as the analysis of large amounts of data, the generation and validation of hypotheses and the automation of tasks.
Analysis of the impact of sustainable and blue entrepreneurship in the transversal competences of Higher Education
Social entrepreneurship is currently producing a progressive interest in society, because it contributes to generating value by responding and seeking innovative solutions to social needs related to economic, social or environmental aspects. When these initiatives have the additional objective of respecting the marine environment, favoring its conservation and the sustainable development of the regions in which it is framed, we would be talking about blue social entrepreneurship. The university has become one of the fundamental pillars in the development and promotion of entrepreneurship and social and blue entrepreneurship, fundamentally it is through the transversal skills that appear in the Degree reports that the training of graduates in entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Our study focuses on the analysis of the transversal competences of the different Andalusian universities by branches of knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship and sustainable development. The reports and schedules of the Degree subjects contain many concepts, both theoretical and practical, that must also be covered, and that make teaching on transversal skills difficult. To carry out a comparative analysis of the transversal competences, a post hoc test has been carried out, which was applied to a total of 78 teaching schedules (n1=78) from 41 different university degrees. The results indicate that blue entrepreneurship is partially included in the cross-cutting skills of university degrees, with the branches of knowledge “Social and Legal Sciences” and “Science” where they appear the most. Based on the results, it is considered necessary that in the university environment a higher level of individual and global development be favored and be an engine of change and social transformation.
Copyright (c) 2023 Victoria-Rocío Gómez-Carrillo, Juan-Jesús Martín-Jaime https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
PISCIS: Platform for Interactive Search and Citizen Science
Many topics in modern astronomy are characterised by the identification of features in images. While this is an easy task for a trained eye, it is difficult to obtain the same quality when performed by models or numerical methods. This has led to cooperation between research teams and citizenship has a long history in different scientific disciplines, due to the great interest of the public, the presence of amateur associations and the constant need for processing large volumes of data. In this work the objective is to present the experience and development of a citizen science web platform (PISCIS, Platform for Interactive Search and CItizen Science), a platform that aims to generate value-added catalogues from data comprising a set of images making use of the citizen’s interest in Astronomy, facilitating the collection and analysis of data as well as making the public aware of the methodology and research topics in the area of Astronomy. A user-friendly application was created for the pollster and the public to create concise surveys and accompany them with images, along with spaces to add information and examples of the surveys to be carried out. The platform is now available. In addition, it is being used to classify the first set of data, consisting of pairs of galaxies, the objective is to catalogue them according to the type of interaction and, for this, examples of pairs with high, medium or low interaction are provided. The collaboration of the public has been important, both in evaluating the platform and in visually inspecting hundreds of galaxy pairs. PISCIS allows people to be linked to research projects, making it possible for a researcher to collect a large amount of data. In order to be able to perform the classifications, training is necessary, so in turn, the participant also learns about science and how it works.
Copyright (c) 2023 Germán Alfaro, Ingrid Vanessa Daza Perilla, José Benavides Blanco, Marcelo Lares, Victoria Santucho, Juan Cabral, Ana Laura O’mill, Facundo Rodríguez, Mauricio Koraj https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
A brief annotated history of the relevant events that shaped the modern calendar
I present the results of a compilation of the most relevant historical facts that determined the evolution and form of the Gregorian calendar since its earliest recorded origin. This compendium, in the form of a brief chronological annotated history, gathers in one place all the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the characteristics and peculiarities of the modern calendar, including the origin of the names, the order and length of the months, and the presence of years with different lengths. It also disproves some falsehoods on the subject. This article responds to the need to gather in a single orderly writing all the relevant factors on the subject that are usually explained in a scattered, partial or disjointed way in separate sources. This article is proposed as a verified source on the subject and can be used as support material in the classroom or for dissemination. Many of the sources consulted are electronic, but everything obtained was contrasted with several verified bibliographic sources on the subject of calendars. This compendium highlights how the human effort to keep the length of the calendar year synchronized with the passing of the seasons was affected in the western world not because of technical or knowledge limitations, but because of external factors that were imposed over the concrete objective of a calendar.
Copyright (c) 2022 Katherine Vieira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Ocean literacy and connection with the ocean in Chile
There is wide evidence on the relevance of both awareness and policymaking in coping with environmental progressive deterioration. With 6,435 km of coastline, Chile has one of the longest and most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. It is believed that a greater understanding of the marine environment is likely to make citizens feel responsible to act as stewards of the ocean. But knowledge is not everything, since we have personal values, attitudes and perceptions that are also an important part of active marine citizenship. In this study we answer the question: does a deeper connection with the ocean means having more knowledge about ocean issues? Our results showed that, on average, our basic knowledge about the ocean is very limited even when feeling a strong connection with it. Research into knowledge plus perceptions towards the marine environment can aid in designing the most effective learning experiences.
Copyright (c) 2022 Felipe Pizarro Mora, Gabriela Fajardo , Mariana Ayala , Luis Cárcamo-Ulloa , Catalina Velasco-Charpentier https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
About afecTAR: from the field to the writting as a laboratory
In this essay we present the work proposal developed at the afecTAR laboratory -a research group at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) - which takes place at different social environments. We use the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) by Bruno Latour, the discussion proposed by Jorge Bondía on the experience and the notion of being affected, developed by Jeanne Favret Saada to support our research methodology. We argue that the production of scientific knowledge based on the experience of affectation by the possibility of situated and embodied investigation, that moves through what has been lived. This time, we are committed to working with an editorial policy capable of to make the field overflow, affecting/touching those who read it, as well as the people who went with him in the research meeting, following their leads and being guided by the questions raised by the research.
Copyright (c) 2022 Alexandra Tsallis, Marcia Oliveira Moraes, Beatriz Balbino , Jackeline Aires, Juliana Bravo, Keyth Vianna, Larisse Ribeiro, Loíse Lorena, Monique Brito, Rebecca Teodoro, Sonalle Azevedo, Tereza Bredariol https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Representing climate: who is talking about climate change on the Internet?
In a media environment where news about Climate Change (CC) has as its main sources politicians and, to a lesser extent, activists, Internet has served to voices interested in the issue can make themselves heard and distribute their content without need for intermediaries. However, have the pieces uploaded to cyberspace contributed to the generation of new communication proposals, with different voices and approaches, which would facilitate citizen involvement and participation? This study examining it. Through a content analysis, the representation of CC in the most popular videos on YouTube was analyzed. After examining a sample of 288 pieces disseminated during a year, it was found that politicians are the most cited sources, followed by journalists and scientists. The media occupy a privileged place in terms of production, representing 53 % of the videos analyzed (154). The 23 % (66) corresponded to "Others", where there are political parties, companies, religious organizations, and other institutions that have a recurring program that includes the environmental issue. Of these, 21.7 %, representing five cases, took part of their content from television channels. Also, 17 of the 30 private users used information from other media (16 from TV channels and one from radio). The main vocation of the messages was informative, with a focused discourse, especially in developed countries. The results show that the issues that help to understand the CC are relegated to the political situation. There is a predominance of politicians, civil servants, or former public officials as information sources over expert voices, which carries the risk of less social discussion.
Copyright (c) 2022 Hilda Paola Muñoz Pico https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Complex organic molecules, from astronomy to biochemistry
To date, about 250 molecules have been discovered in the interstellar medium or circumstellar shells, many of these are complex organic molecules (COMs). The region where a large part of these molecules have been discovered is the molecular cloud of Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2), the region richest in molecules in Milky Way. Molecules of different types such as molecular ions, radicals, ring molecules and stable molecules have been detected. Some of these are formed by gas phase chemistry and others on the surface of interstellar dust grains. The detection of these molecules has been achieved by radiotelescopes at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. Several molecules of biological interest have been detected as precursors of sugars, nucleobases, aminoacids, phospholipids and even a chiral molecule. The discovery of complex organic molecules in space not only contributes to understanding the chemical composition and evolution of the universe, but also supports the hypothesis of "exogenous delivery" at the origin of life.
Copyright (c) 2021 Abraham Urzúa Castro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Sustainable development in mining activity: a case study in the province of Uige, Angola
The sustainable development of the extractive mining industry is a necessity for the development of mining areas in the province of Uige. This research aims to develop a system of sustainability indicators capable of measuring and contributing to sustainable mining development in the exploitation of construction materials, based on a methodology that operationalizes the participation of the government, companies and communities living in the mining development zone (decision-making groups). Geological and mining indicators, economic growth, compensation and development are considered in the system. Through the application of the Delphi method, the system was validated for its application in a case study, the use of the hierarchical analytical process of multicriteria analysis allowed to establish equations to determine the sustainability indices of the company from the emissions of judgments of the groups decision makers. The result of the evaluations showed priority towards the social dimension and development indicators. Based on the evaluations of compliance with actions towards sustainable development, the sustainability indices of the indicators in the dimensions and of the dimensions in sustainable development were determined, and finally the total sustainability index that resulted from a compliance was determined. of 44.6% towards sustainable development, qualifying the company as a "case study" of medium performance that partially satisfies the sustainability condition.
Copyright (c) 2021 André Afonso Bambi, Juan Manuel Montero Peña https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Twelve reasons — not new but often forgotten — for scientists to participate in science communication activities
Scientific communication through outreach and engagement activities is currently recognized as an important element of researcher’s work, however, participation by scientists in this type of activities remains low. Many scientists do not understand the purpose and benefits that outreach provides for the public at large, which may further account for a low percentage of time devoted to scientific communication. The growing societal role of science communication becomes paradoxical in light of the limited motivation by scientists to participate in these activities. Therefore, the objective of this article is to provide a brief, limited and systematic summary of 12 arguments that justify why scientists should be communicating their work to society. These arguments may be useful for scientific and technological institutions in developed countries, and especially in developing countries, where the social bond to science and technology is more limited.
Copyright (c) 2021 Ronnie Reyes-Arriagada, Carla Christie, Paul Bamford https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Preliminary draft of a bag biodigester for the kitchen dining room of a swine company
The use of biodigesters worldwide and in Cuba has had a notable growth due to the implementation of energy policies that promote the use of renewable energy sources. The objective of this work is to show the energy, agricultural and economic advantages that the use of biodigesters should promote in the pig farm and neighboring farms. In the preliminary project, biodigester calculation methodologies from FAO, ECLAC and the Institute of Porcine Research of the Republic of Cuba were used. The calculation made for the kitchen of 100 people shows that 13 plastic bags of 10 m3 each are required. The economic evaluation is carried out in Cuban pesos (CUP) with an equivalence of 24 CUP / $ USD and shows that an initial investment of 94,334.24 $ CUP is necessary, which results in an annual income of 101,485.26 $ CUP for the use of biogas and the sale of the fertilizer obtaining a NPV of 215,265.05 $ CUP, an IRR of 30% and a period of recovery of the investment of (PRI) of 3.2 years in an estimated useful life of 10 years, which makes it an attractive investment. The proposed social investment aims to improve the living and working conditions of the personnel who use firewood to cook food and also contributes to preserving the nearby forest by avoiding the burning of 56 t / year of wood as fuel.
Copyright (c) 2021 Pedro Jorge Negrín Ransoli, José Pedro Monteagudo Yanes, Luis Angel Iturralde Carrera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Implementation of a medical distance methodological design in COVID-19 times
The challenge of linking university students in the fight against an emerging, highly contagious disease and the maintenance of the educative process from the First Health Care Settings in COVID, requires didactic alternatives that allow describing the implementation of a methodological design for distance medical education, during the COVID-19 investigation, in the Santo Domingo municipality, Cuba. From the Teaching Department of the Municipal Health Directorate, an advisory group was formed that carried out —based on the theoretical references established through a digital search in national and international sites— the proposal of an integrated model for the pre and post graduated distance education taking into account the b-learning and m- learning. In the model design it was considered the pedagogical, organizational, technological and that of the quality evaluation components. After the proposal implementation it was created a virtual community for health teaching in the territory which involved the pre and post graduated education. The indicators reached in both alternatives were very satisfactory, it was possible to promote all the students which belonged to the model with a high satisfaction level, it was evident the reinforcement of values like freedom, creativity, cooperation, and partnership. Both, students, and professors accepted and reached the goal. The designed Project guaranteed the continuation of the Educative Learning process until its fulfillment with satisfactory results to the pre and post graduate medical education, the experience made possible to improve and broaden the professional growth in the territory and to establish a precedent for future interventions.
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Anatomical terms in venezuelan amerindians E’ñepa language
Since less than 5000 persons speak the E’ñepa language, it is rare known. Consequently, even a basic knowledge of 113 anatomical terms assembled in this research still with a rough pronunciation of the terms can be useful for communicating with the E’ñepa. The sole purpose of this search was to gather anatomical terms for use in communicating with the E’ñepa.
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Building quality culture at vietnamese private universities
Quality Culture has a decisive role in maintaining and improving the quality of Vietnamese private universities to best meet the demand of customers. However, there is no private universities in Vietnam that has built quality culture based on a feasible and practical study. Therefore, this study is first implemented in Vietnam to address that situation of private universities. Based on theoretical and practical study, this study aims to give six solutions for building of Quality Culture to improve the quality of training and education, scientific research and public service of Vietnamese private universities.
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