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In eastern Spain, Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) abundance has declined almost 50% in the last 25 years and, consequently, the species is listed as regionally endangered. Therefore, the aim of this study is to report the mortality causes of territorial breeding Bonelli's eagles, including the spatial and temporal patterns, and to assess the effects on population dynamics. From 2015–2023, we tracked 60 Bonelli's eagles via global positioning system‐global system for mobile communications (GPS‐GSM) telemetry; 33 of the eagles died (median survival time = 1,519 days). Survival did not differ in relation to sex, age at capture (subadult vs. adult birds), breeding site (coastland vs. inland territories), or transmitter's model. One‐year probability of survival (95% CI) was 0.716 (0.607–0.845); 2‐year survival was 0.640 (0.524–0.781); and 3‐year survival was 0.581 (0.464–0.729). Anthropogenic mortality (66.7% of cases) prevailed over natural (27.3%) and unknown causes (6.0%). Causes of mortality were intra‐ and interspecific predation (24.2% of cases), electrocution (18.2%), poisoning (15.1%), collision with power lines (9.1%), shooting (9.1%), drowning (9.1%), collision with other man‐made infrastructure (6.1%), and disease (3.0%). Deaths were most frequent during the early breeding season. Only 2 (6.1%) of 33 deaths recorded occurred within a protected area. Natural causes of mortality were more frequent away from the Mediterranean coast. In contrast, anthropogenic deaths were more frequent near the Mediterranean coast, where human population density is high. We estimated that probability of extirpation of the species in our study area is 17.8% in the next 50 years and 99.2% in 100 years. Nonetheless, a small reduction in adult mortality by ≥15% could prevent extirpation in the next 50 years. Therefore, actions to reduce adult mortality are urgently needed to preserve the Bonelli's eagle in eastern Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This contribution analyses the earthquakes that occurred in Ecuador between the devastating ones of 1698 and 1797. Thus, the cases of 1755, 1757, 1778, 1786, and 1787 are dealt with. Through the use of official documentation and printed sources, we attempt to understand the management of the disaster by the Bourbon authorities during the second half of the century, as well as the post-disaster dissemination in reports of events, the press, pastoral letters, sermons, historical-geographical dictionaries, and history books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Between 2017 and 2022, it was carried out research on the management of cultural heritage organizations in the Colombian Caribbean. Caught our attention the quantity and quality of cultural organizations built in Valledupar, Colombia, in comparison to larger cities, and with greater economic resources. Objective: In this study we attempt to identify the economic support ecosystem in the cultural heritage organizations of the city of Valledupar (Cesar, Colombia) and, based on in-depth interviews, formulate postulates about the forces that have facilitated the development of a rich and complex cultural ecosystem, despite the scarcity of resources. Methodology: Social network analysis ARS was used, based on the methodology of Organizational life stories. Results: the relationship dynamics of seven cultural heritage organizations are shown. The network of support that organizations use to survive were represented, which allow them to improve management and strengthen their relationship systems for financing, learning and access to new services and resources. The SNA methodology allowed us to identify the greatest supports, the type of networks, and the development possibilities of the organizations analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Funding decisions influence where, how, and by whom conservation is pursued globally. In the context of growing calls for more participatory, Indigenous‐led, and socially just conservation, we undertook the first empirical investigation of how philanthropic foundations working in marine conservation globally engage communities in grant‐making decisions. We paid particular attention to whether and how community engagement practices reinforce or disrupt existing power dynamics. We conducted semistructured remote interviews with 46 individuals from 32 marine conservation foundations to identify how conservation foundations engage communities in setting their priorities and deciding which organizations and projects to fund. We found that community engagement in foundation decision‐making was limited in practice. Eleven of the 32 foundations reported some form of community engagement in funding decisions. Two of these foundations empowered communities to shape funding priorities and projects through strong forms of engagement. Many engagement practices were one way, one time, or indirect and confined to certain points in decision‐making processes. These weaker practices limited community input and reinforced unequal power relations, which may undermine the legitimacy, equity, and effectiveness of conservation efforts. We suggest that foundations aim for stronger forms of community engagement and reflect on how their grant‐making practices affect power relations between foundations and communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study sought to understand and diagnose the management of water resources in the state of Amazonas. To achieve this objective, a strategic analysis was performed using two tools: SWOT and PESTEL. To build the SWOT and PESTEL tables, a search was carried out of dissertations posted in institutional repositories of the Amazonas State University and the Federal University of Amazonas. Non-participant observation was also performed at the meetings of the State Water Resources Council in order to gain a better understanding of management. The results achieved showed that the diagnosis is of a water resources management that is still in the initial phase, and which requires improvements in planning to achieve its goals. It was noted that the main bottleneck of management is the non-execution of the instruments of the state water resources policy, since they are the essential elements for it to function fully and strategically. In addition, political management has not prioritized water resources, which generates discontinuity of projects. Finally, it was noticed that the water resources management system has few people that are active in the cause, since little participation by the people who compose it was noted in the meetings of the State Water Resources Council. It is clear then that the system must be strengthened and restructured so that management can achieve its principles and objectives, in addition to seeking to train more people to do so. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We are introducing an analysis of the micro and macroeconomic factors associated with the textile industrial decline in the canton of La Maná. Ecuador, unlike similar studies, based on the decline of important industries, we tried to explain the negative factors to execute the Development and Territorial Planning Plan, which aspired for the takeoff of an industry that barely reached 2% participation. We analyzed not considered factors in planning, according to the new data. In the internal component, we particularly observed a management system based on traditional paradigms that did not foster innovation. We concluded about the importance of incorporating into public planning social and cultural programs that promote entrepreneurship, flexibility and the management of social change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, the management audit benefits the organizational management of entities in many aspects to be able to obtain an efficient and effective administration, guiding innovation and progress in the processes of good decision making, executing processes based on current legal regulations. Since for organizational development it is important to know the degree of efficiency, effectiveness and economics of the activities carried out in the organization, therefore it is necessary to carry out a management audit whose purpose is to evaluate the performance of the activities carried out and compare them with the goals and objectives set, so that they can generate good results for the organization, as long as it effectively involves planning, organization, direction and control, providing services and public goods to satisfy the needs of the population, always seeking the local common good of exempt manner subject to the legal provision of the Ecuadorian state, that is, it has autonomy to govern and administer, through a consensus with society the budget is distributed to make the best decisions for an optimal organization, thus guaranteeing the rights of the population, Given this background, the work presented shows the results obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The digital age is characterized by rapid development, growth, innovation, and disruption. Organizations must adapt to the new digital landscape to remain competitive. Digital transformation involves more than just implementing new technologies. A digital transformation strategy is a plan for organizations to utilize IT technologies and methods to create new value and drive growth. The development and implementation of such a strategy have become central concerns for many organizations in research management. In this article, we discuss the technological potentials and challenges of digital transformation and propose a decision-making model using transformation technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introgressive hybridization between wolves and dogs is a conservation concern due to its potentially deleterious long‐term evolutionary consequences. European legislation requires that wolf–dog hybridization be mitigated through effective management. We developed an individual‐based model (IBM) to simulate the life cycle of gray wolves that incorporates aspects of wolf sociality that affect hybridization rates (e.g., the dissolution of packs after the death of one/both breeders) with the goal of informing decision‐making on management of wolf–dog hybridization. We applied our model by projecting hybridization dynamics in a local wolf population under different mate choice and immigration scenarios and contrasted results of removal of admixed individuals with their sterilization and release. In several scenarios, lack of management led to complete admixture, whereas reactive management interventions effectively reduced admixture in wolf populations. Management effectiveness, however, strongly depended on mate choice and number and admixture level of individuals immigrating into the wolf population. The inclusion of anthropogenic mortality affecting parental and admixed individuals (e.g., poaching) increased the probability of pack dissolution and thus increased the probability of interbreeding with dogs or admixed individuals and boosted hybridization and introgression rates in all simulation scenarios. Recognizing the necessity of additional model refinements (appropriate parameterization, thorough sensitivity analyses, and robust model validation) to generate management recommendations applicable in real‐world scenarios, we maintain confidence in our model's potential as a valuable conservation tool that can be applied to diverse situations and species facing similar threats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present work presents as a research problem the importance of efficiency, planning, and principles of good management aiming at capillarity and equity to generate greater access and quality of services. The objective of this article was to identify the expansion of the Family Health Strategy in Brazil between 2007 and 2020, and which variables may explain this evolution. This is a descriptive, ecological research, developed between 2007 and 2020 in Brazil; its variable of interest was the estimated population coverage of this strategy (%). An increase in the coverage of the Family Health Strategy was observed in all regions of Brazil between 2007 and 2020, especially in the Northeast region. At the state level, this coverage showed a significant positive relationship with the following variables: towns with fewer than 40,000 inhabitants and monthly income inferior to half a minimum salary. The Brazilian version of the Family Health Strategy seeks inspiration from the best and most successful health models to achieve high performance and efficiency to provide equity and access to health services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El Real Decreto 110/2015, de 20 de febrero, sobre residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos, incorporó como novedad la creación de la plataforma electrónica de gestión de RAEE y la oficina de asignación de recogidas de RAEE, que son instrumentos de control en materia de gestión de RAEE (gestión que abarca tanto la recogida como los tratamientos posteriores) e instrumentos de apoyo del grupo de trabajo de RAEE de la Comisión de coordinación en materia de residuos, tal y como se recoge en los artículos 55 y 56 del citado real decreto. En primer lugar, la plataforma electrónica de gestión de RAEE permitirá conocer la cantidad y la situación de todos los RAEE constituyendo una base de datos sobre recogida y tratamiento de estos residuos. En particular, garantizará la trazabilidad de los RAEE y posibilitará la consulta de datos de RAEE en función del perfil del operador de que se trate. Otra de sus funciones será facilitar la información sobre el cálculo de los RAEE gestionados dentro del territorio del Estado, así como los trasladados para su gestión a la Unión Europea y a terceros países. La información que contiene es la fuente con la que, por un lado, se evaluará el grado de cumplimiento de los objetivos en materia de RAEE y, por otro, se elaborarán las estadísticas e informes relativos a la gestión de este flujo de residuos. Además, es el medio a través del cual los gestores cumplen con sus obligaciones de información tales como el archivo cronológico y la memoria anual, de acuerdo con los artículos 64 y 65 de la Ley 7/2022, de 8 de abril. Así mismo, contiene la información que, en materia de residuos, han de aportar los productores de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a las Administraciones Públicas, en cumplimiento de sus obligaciones derivadas de la responsabilidad ampliada del productor. Con la puesta en funcionamiento de la plataforma electrónica se pretende que los operadores incorporen datos a lo largo de todo el ciclo de gestión del RAEE. En lo que respecta a su funcionamiento, la plataforma se estructura en un portal interno y en otro externo, siendo el interno únicamente de consulta y el externo permite, además, la grabación de datos sobre los RAEE. Además, se precisa con exactitud la forma de identificación de los distintos tipos de RAEE y se asegura su trazabilidad con medidas concretas. En otro orden, la implantación de la plataforma electrónica como de otras medidas ligadas a ésta se va a hacer de una manera gradual en dos etapas, que se definen en las disposiciones transitorias, así como en la disposición final segunda. En segundo lugar, el objetivo de la oficina de asignación de recogidas de RAEE es garantizar que todos los RAEE recogidos en el territorio del Estado, bajo la responsabilidad ampliada del productor, reciban un tratamiento adecuado. La oficina asignará a los sistemas de responsabilidad ampliada del productor la organización de las recogidas de RAEE. Esta asignación se ha de realizar de manera que se respete la cuota de mercado de los productores que forman cada sistema de responsabilidad ampliada del productor. El ámbito en el que opera la oficina de asignación se circunscribe a los RAEE recogidos en las instalaciones de recogida municipal y en los distribuidores, así como a los RAEE generados por productores profesionales de RAEE, cuando la gestión sea financiada por los sistemas de responsabilidad ampliada. Por último, según establece el capítulo IV, la correcta conexión entre la plataforma electrónica y la oficina de asignación se asegurará mediante mecanismos informáticos que permitan la transmisión de información entre ambos. La incorporación de los diferentes operadores de la plataforma electrónica conlleva también la obligatoriedad del etiquetado de los RAEE. No obstante, la obligación de etiquetar individualmente los RAEE se realizará progresivamente, dependiendo de la fracción de recogida a la que pertenezca el RAEE, según el anexo VIII del Real Decreto 110/2015, de 20 de febrero. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the area of business management, a set of tools are harmonized in terms of the integral management of the economic, social and environmental dimensions that support Corporate Social Responsibility and allow for an evaluation of the company in terms of the fulfillment of its objectives in an integral manner. As part of the process of updating the Cuban economic and social development model, this topic acquires special importance due to its impact on local development with emphasis on the social and environmental aspects. The objective of this research is to design a procedure for the management of social responsibility in the Minas Tobacco Collection and Processing Company, Pinar del Río, valid for other similar companies. The dialectical-materialist method was used, which according to its contributions allowed discovering the dialectic of the development of the process to be studied. Empirical methods were used to obtain primary and secondary information. Surveys and interviews were conducted with workers and managers of the company, their families and other local actors. A diagnosis was made of the current state of the social responsibility management process in the company, where a series of limitations were found, which refer as a central element to the lack of a methodological tool oriented to improve the decision-making scheme, linked to the social actions of the entity. The main subsystems of the corporate social responsibility program are presented, as well as the social actions that have been implemented as part of the municipal development strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At present, it is increasingly necessary to process accounting information with greater speed, quality, reliability of the information and proper functioning of the system, guaranteeing correct decision making to achieve the fulfillment of the goals and objectives set in each entity. The characterization of the entity allowed to verify the organizational deficiencies presented with the accounting information that hinder the aspects related to the informative problems, the organization of the management processes and the realization of activities that have an impact on the decision-making process. The objective of this article is: to show a procedure for the management of accounting information, based on the Cascade Methodology. The proposed procedure is structured in five stages, and its implementation contributed to the improvement of the different processes and sub-processes of each subsystem in correspondence with the updating of the economic model, improving the decision-making process. Its application was developed in the Commerce Enterprise of Pinar del Río. Theoretical and empirical methods were applied, which allowed the collection and credibility of the information presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the complex context in which Cuba's tourism activity is developing, it is necessary to adjust the sector's management to international trends in order to increase the country's competitiveness as a destination. In recent years, it has been pointed out that there is a lack, at the country level, of studies linked to the strategic and integrated planning of the sector. In this scenario, and as part of the project: Development and Competitiveness of the Cuban tourist product, the present research is developed with the objective of designing strategic guidelines for the management of Cuban tourist destinations. In the same, a previous stage linked to the theoretical-conceptual study and the description of the elements linked to tourism in the destination was developed. Subsequently, three stages were developed using methods and techniques such as bibliographic analysis, surveys to experts and discussion groups. This made it possible to present the situational analysis of Cuba in terms of the management of its destinations, future perspectives, good practices of two of the countries that constitute direct competition, as well as to formulate a total of five strategic objectives and 30 guidelines to be taken into account for the design of strategies. The study highlights the need to recognize and assume the management of destinations from the territory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research was carried out in the municipality of Alquízar in the Artemisa province, Cuba with the participation of municipal actors linked to the management of local development projects, members of the Municipal Commission of Sovereignty and Food Security, the management and advice of the University Center Municipal. The objective is to design a strategy that contributes, from the management of local development projects, to food sovereignty and food and nutritional security in the municipality of Alquízar. The theoretical and methodological references of the object were defined, as well as the current state of project management in the territory was diagnosed, revealing gaps related to the preparation of actors for the management of development in the area of food production that prevent efficient execution of the process, carrying out the empirical diagnosis of the research corroborated the problem defined through the triangulation of the results obtained from primary and secondary sources of information. The components of the strategy for the design of local development projects were defined as established in Decree 33/2021. The proposal is distinguished by its social focus and the conception of current Cuban economic and social development, it is structured in four stages and responds to the particularities of the territory. The strategy is pertinent, the user consultation method applied to validate the proposal yielded a Group Satisfaction Index of 0.9, expressing an index of maximum satisfaction of the actors responsible for the availability of food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of artificial intelligence in higher education holds significant potential for strengthening and enhancing institutional and academic processes. These processes include informed decision-making, research, and the learning experience of the academic community, comprising students, faculty, administrative staff, and others. Artificial intelligence can assist universities in identifying potential strategies based on information and trends, contribute to enrollment processes, and help reduce student dropout rates. It aids in identifying risk factors affecting students, allowing for the provision of specialized support measures. Additionally, contributes to the formulation of personalized and differentiated academic plans, enhances learning and teaching management, among other benefits. However, it is important to consider that a high percentage of students in Latin America come from low-income households and have limited access to technology. This limitation may impact their ability to leverage the advantages of artificial intelligence. Therefore, understanding its structure, factors, and effects is essential given its impact and trends in applied usage. A comprehensive implementation of intelligent automation in education is needed, considering these inequalities and challenges. Issues such as cost, scalability, ethics, privacy, and the lack of expertise in artificial intelligence in Colombian academic environments must be addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internationalization as part of globalization in Higher Education has impacted all substantive processes in a transversal manner and has conditioned the export of goods and services as part of the financing required for its development. In Cuba, the activity has been incorporated into the development strategies of Higher Education Institutions since 1992, its development has fluctuated and today it is considered that the potential of the organization is above the achievements obtained. The diagnosis carried out has revealed a considerable number of weaknesses that limit the effectiveness and efficiency of the activity, which is why it is considered that its management needs to be improved. The objective of this article is to propose a procedure that guarantees the necessary improvement in the Higher Education Institutions attached to the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management deficit of school administrators and infrastructure problems in infrastructure problems of educational institutions in the north of Peru are increasing. Peru, are increasing, so this research aims to propose an administrative management plan to improve the propose an administrative management plan to improve the maintenance of school infrastructure. maintenance of school infrastructure, developing basic research with a quantitative approach and non-experimental with a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design. The population consisted of 200 principals, of which a sample of 132 was selected. the questionnaire, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.895, determining that the instrument has a very high reliability instrument has a very high reliability and the normality test of Kolmogorov-Smirov Kolmogorov - Smirnov normality test whose result is 0.000 and 0.006 <0.05 whose distribution isare non-parametric data. We conclude that the diagnosis of administrative management in relation to the maintenance of school premises administrative management in relation to the maintenance of school premises in educational institutions is educational institutions is in process, and therefore an improvement plan is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of the quality management model is of great importance for health service providers, which should be based on strategic planning, continuous improvement of the quality management system and the set of international norms and standards that interrelate with each other to achieve the quality that a company should have to meet the requirements agreed with its clients. Likewise, the incorporation of new innovative tools such as telerehabilitation (TR) has brought multiple benefits for both the health system and the patients. This article analyzes the variables quality management model and TR. A documentary review was carried out in Google Scholar, PubMed and Scopus databases up to September 6, 2022. It is concluded that it is necessary to implement the TR due to the various advantages it presents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of investigation is to expose the changes in the step of the basin for the sustainable use of the natural resources taking in to account the development of the territory. The same as to location, population, production and conservation to understand results and to achieve an efficient use of the natural resources taking into account the environmental identified problems are characterized. You approach to his shows, to the process of step of waters and techniques and white-collar workers materialize the results in the transformation as part of Development Integral Program and implementation of the environmental legislation of the country once the development was focused utilizing tools themselves. It is proposed following up on the step to mitigate the effects of the climatic change, to get adaptation and to contribute to the sustainable development at the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Operational management constitutes an effective method for the execution of business processes, using the necessary means to obtain goods and services. Business process management as part of this type of management considers market variables closely related to design and implementation of strategies. This activity carried out by companies oriented to the commercialization of mass consumption products constitutes the end of the supply chain. In the bibliography consulted, it is evident that there are several studies that provide, from different perspectives, solutions that contribute to promoting the development of organizations and customer satisfaction. The goal of this article is to analyze the importance of operational management for the fulfillment of commercial objectives in Ecuadorian mass consumption companies, as a basis for the presentation of effective strategies. The critical analysis of the evaluated experiences makes it possible to establish the foundations of the research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Every management system includes four steps: organization, planning, performing and control. Maintenance as a system is not excluded in these steps. On a previous work was explained the structure and in the present one is treated the management. Management in maintenance has to be considered as an integral concept of the total control of the quality and it includes all the life's cycle of the assets. The function maintenance is a need that is not denied but sometimes is evident the absence of an own and integral strategy on the management, and are not so well determined the processes that must to be included and the functions of the same ones to allow to decide the actions required and in turn to be able to measure and to control a continuous improvement of it. In this paper we offer the necessary elements to contribute to this purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Noise is one of the occupational hazards inherent in many environments. As sterilization units are, by their very nature, enclosed and noisy places, it is necessary to assess and control noise levels in compliance with regulations and recommendations. A study was carried out in the sterilization unit's washing area to compare the noise measured and the noise felt by the team. Noise was measured using a sound level meter, and a questionnaire was created to assess the agents' perception of noise levels. It was observed that there was a real match between the measurements and the agents' perceptions. The team's awareness-raising work also enabled preventive and protective measures to be put in place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study developed and tested the validity of a scale that measures skills for managing work from home, such as: informing change, searching for information, establishing priorities, setting and adapting goals, assessing work outputs, distributing tasks, and offering feedback. Participants were 2,038 managers from three Brazilian public organizations. Exploratory, confirmatory, and multigroup factor analyses revealed an 8-item unidimensional structure, excellent reliability indices, and goodness of fit, besides invariance for gender and age groups. The short scale permits testing research models with multiple variables, comparative (voluntary vs. compulsory telework), and cross-cultural studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research explored the management to prevent occupational risks in the agricultural sector, in search of practices that guarantee corporate social responsibility, including environmental and social impact, with the objective of consolidating the importance of preventing occupational accidents, highlighting the relevance of incorporating socially responsible practices. A mixed method was used, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, to obtain a comprehensive view of the factors affecting occupational safety and wellbeing. The results obtained reveal the significance of continuously implementing measures through employee protection programs. In detail, the findings show the lack of training and work incidents and less commitment to sustainability. The conclusions derived from the research show the effectiveness of approaching risk management from a social responsibility perspective, not only benefiting workers, but also promoting economic, social and environmental development. In addition, it strengthens the company's reputation. This approach is not only presented as a legal compliance measure, but as a comprehensive strategy to ensure occupational safety and general welfare in the agricultural sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Science has progressed rapidly, corresponding with artificial intelligence (AI) allowing machines to emulate human thinking. However, they are still far from being able to handle complex administrative tasks, specialists agree that AI will change the way we manage and lead people in the future. This research work aims to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on the administrative development of the modern company. It is a quantitative study, which used a descriptive and cross-sectional cohort methodology; Among the theoretical methods used to carry out the bibliographic review on the topic are: historical-logical, analysissynthesis, inductive-deductive. It is based on an updated review of the literature and 108 entrepreneurs, employees and business owners were surveyed. As a result of the surveys carried out, it was identified that there is ignorance, uncertainty, and interests related to the implementation of AI, which has the potential to transform business administration, but its adoption must be careful, considered and managed to take advantage of its benefits and mitigate their risks in a globalized world. These results highlight the varied perceptions about the impact of AI on companies that can be useful in the efficiency of business management, as well as perceptions about its future impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Intrapreneurship, as an axis of innovative value in organizations, takes on relevance in the research agendas, posing the challenge of creating in the organization an ecosystem that allows exploitation in a sustained, effective and coherent manner with business objectives. Based on review of the theoretical construct and studies of big corporations such as Lenovo, Google and Nestlé, the Intrapreneurship is analyzed, as an innovative strategic process, from three dimensions: the intrapreneur, the organization and the intrapreneurial activity. And expose a consideration about the approach of the business management to exploit the internal entrepreneurship to promote effectiveness and growth. This paper shows that Intrapreneurship entails a process of transformation and rupture of paradigms involving an exploratory, eclectic, situational and heterodox approach to management, the use of knowledge and the construction of value, in conjunction with exhaustive planning and application of mechanisms of control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of projects to promote agricultural activity is of great importance today, as it responds to national priorities. To this end, it is necessary to diversify and make financial products more efficient in order to cover the investment and working capital needs of such projects. However, even when there are funds for the promotion of agricultural activity, there are limitations in their management, which limits the implementation of development project ideas in the state and nonstate sectors. In view of this problem, the main objective of this article is to design a procedure for the management of the Agricultural Development Bank that will contribute to the implementation of projects associated with agricultural production. The main research method used was the inductiondeduction, which is applied for the design of the proposed procedure and the formulation of actions to facilitate its implementation. The proposed procedure represents a support tool in the management of the Agricultural Development Fund from the financial institutions at the municipal level and has a set of suggestions that will facilitate its application, which are variable according to the criteria of the actors who implement it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this article is to examine the unique characteristics of conflict management in the workplace, within the framework of social dialogue. Through a review of specialized literature, the necessary competencies for workplace mediators to facilitate quality conflict management are analyzed. Additionally, various techniques required for effective mediation are explored. It is concluded that, beyond the specific utility of each technique, the timing of their application is paramount. Moreover, the professionalization of mediators is deemed essential, as they should possess skills such as empathy, active listening, self-control, compassion, creative thinking, assertive language, and critical reasoning, alongside resilience and self-care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This Technical Note (NT) represents an alternative proposal for re-categorizing the Lagoa do Peri Municipal Park, in the south of Santa Catarina Island, Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina. Furthermore, it should be noted that the designation of Natural Monument (MONA) was imposed without the opportunity for a discussion of alternative options, which may have significantly impacted the sentiment and overall perception of the communities involved. Similarly, it is imperative to consider that a number of scientific publications in peerreviewed journals were not taken into account during the Advisory Council discussions. This NT seeks to rescue much of the existing ignored information. It is mainly based on the natural capital and ecosystem services of the Lagoa do Peri System, which should always be part of any protected area management plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current context, despite the pandemic, different activities continue to be carried out in the public sphere, regardless of not knowing exactly when it would end and what its consequences would be. In particular, in the higher education sector, in which the institutional management of the public university is not adequate, the inefficiency of internal governance and social relevance do not comply with social responsibility, having a negative impact on both the students as well as in society. The objective was to analyze the elements of internal university governance and the social relevance of a national university in Lima, Peru in 2020. The methodology was the qualitative method, of an exploratory and interpretive nature and hermeneutical design. The techniques used were open, semistructured interviews, analysis of specialized bibliography and validation of the questions by expert judgment. The results established that Peruvian public universities have an improper organizational system. Those who hold power do not take into account the values and principles, circumstances that prevent university social relevance and, therefore, irresponsibility towards society is established; except, very few exceptions. The conclusion determined that it is necessary, as a priority, to manage personal and institutional change at the management level and to carry out feasibility studies developed for our context, with the purpose of building a convenient paradigm for higher education in our country where responsibility social university (RUS), covers the population as the primary objective of university work with the aim of generating public value in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context. Studying and applying the Circular Economy (CE) is becoming a trend and its presence is increasing as a business model that can balance achieving business objectives and preserving the well-being of future generations through the company's positive impact on the environment. Problem. This study is crucial for understanding the global landscape of CE research, pinpointing influential factors in highly cited works, and guiding future research initiatives. The findings will contribute to shaping the direction of academic endeavors in Circular Economy and supporting informed decision-making for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners invested in sustainable practices. The research aims to investigate the evolution of CE research in key geographic regions, understand the pivotal drivers and performance measures influencing the most cited research articles in this domain, and identify crucial future research directions. "The research problem aims to investigate a central question and its specific dimensions. The primary inquiry is: 'How has the field of Circular Economy (CE) evolved and become more significant, particularly about business models and increasing environmental awareness?' This general question is then broken down into three specific research questions: How has the volume of CE research evolved based on key geographic regions? What types of key CE drivers and performance measures relate to the most cited research articles? What are the most important future research directions in the field of CE research? Purpose. The main purpose of this research was to further examine the study methods of the Circular Economy, specifically within the fields of business, management, and accounting. The goal was to highlight the current trends and directions of research related to the CE. This information is intended to guide current and future research on key issues in corporate sustainability. Methodology. The process used as a method is through a bibliometric review of scientific articles on CE published in the Scopus database, analyzing the period from 2008 to 2023. Co-occurrence maps of circular economy keywords, titles and summaries were created. Representation networks were carried out with the bibliometric analysis software VOSviewer, version 1.6.8 (Van & Waltman, 2018). Theoretical and Practical Findings. The main theoretical contribution revealed a significant and steadily accelerating volume of academic interest in the field of CE and its relevance on business contexts. And, as a practical contribution, it was found that future research should focus not only on quantitative bibliometric analysis but also on the qualitative aspects to fully comprehend the development and direction of this crucial field. Transdisciplinary and sustainable innovation originality. The proposed research is valuable and innovative because it acknowledges that the discourse on CE is not a static field but an evolving conversation. This evolution is shaped by the ongoing interaction of research, business practices, policy-making, and societal needs. Recognizing the dynamic nature of the CE conversation, the proposed research aims to make a significant contribution by monitoring and analyzing emerging trends. The ability to adapt and respond to the ongoing interactions between research, business practices, policies, and societal needs ensures that the findings of this research are relevant and applicable in a constantly changing context. Furthermore, the research goes beyond merely analyzing the evolution of the CE conversation; it also seeks to identify the key factors driving it. By highlighting these fundamental drivers, the research can shed light on critical areas that require attention and guide the future development of the CE. Conclusions and limitations. Therefore, the increasing pace of publications and citations signals not only the growth of the field but also the increasing urgency and significance of transitioning towards a CE in a world grappling with the dual challenge of economic development and environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Accounting education within organizations is essential for proper management of the accounting systems that they manage, accounting is important because it is considered an essential tool for companies in continuous growth. The objective of this research is based on analyzing the teaching of accounting systems in private companies that apply social responsibility. The methodology in this research is based on a documentary-type bibliographic design through a systematic review of scientific articles indexed in databases with verifiable rigor. In conclusion, it is mentioned that the relevance of teaching not only in institutions but also at the business level is essential to have trained and knowledgeable people in the work groups of each aspect related to the activities of the organizations. Nowadays CSR is part of most companies regardless of their size, and therefore the proper management of the information related to it is necessary and even more so the accounting information that is managed by systems that require training and extensive knowledge of each of the aspects covered by these software making life simpler within the organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The high rate of morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19 caused governments to manage the supply of personal protective equipment with the purpose of protecting health workers from contagion, mainly health personnel who directly care for infected patients. However, the policy is not consistent between and its implementation. The objective of the research carried out was to determine the State's management and supply of protective equipment to health personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research is with a quantitative, design approach; non-experimental cross-sectional, descriptive correlational. The survey technique was used with an online questionnaire. The result is that the State's management is deficient with respect to the supply of personal protective equipment, in addition to being inadequate in 40.7%, highlighting the 15.7% low level, followed by the 14.4% level very low in the general supply level. The conclusion is that management, expressed in a high positive correlation with the supply of Management, expressed in a high positive improvement with the supply of protective equipment (with a significance level of 0.000 less than 0.01), shows an evolution based more on policy management than design, so that, at increasing situational management actions, supply progressively increased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solid waste management is one of the very important environmental challenges in African cities, particularly in Saaba, a town near Ouagadougou (the capital city of Burkina Faso). This waste threatens the quality of life, human health, natural resources and the environment and is a real concern for the municipal authorities of this municipality. This investigation aims to study the problem of solid waste management in the municipality of Saaba. The study based on direct observation in the field, supplemented by a quantitative survey and semi-structured interviews enriched by secondary data, highlights the link between the strong growth of pollution in this municipality and the production of solid waste. It further reveals the main types of waste produced there and their management through collection and treatment at the Saaba Waste Landfill Center. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this article is to propose a management control system based on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). The latter can be applied to construction enterprises involved in road construction processes. This is a feasible project, supported by descriptive field research. The study population is made up of the group of enterprises that executed road works for the Mayor's Office of the Iribarren municipality of Lara State in the year 2021. Two questionnaires were applied for the collection of information: the first one, gathers information on the administrative processes of the enterprise; and the second one, gathers information on the managerial processes. The proposal of the CMI base model contemplates generic strategic objectives and indicates the profile of the management indicators from four perspectives, as well as the sequential phases necessary for the understanding and application of the management system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a case study on the optimization of administrative management in the company Cereales Venezolanos. Failures were identified in communication processes and in the internal control system. It is recommended to implement managerial training policies and establish alliances with university institutions for professional development. Additionally, the importance of a comprehensive measurement system is highlighted and guidelines are proposed to improve administrative processes. [Extracted from the article]

Fisheries bycatch is a critical threat to sea turtle populations worldwide, particularly because turtles are vulnerable to multiple gear types. The Canary Current is an intensely fished region, yet there has been no demographic assessment integrating bycatch and population management information of the globally significant Cabo Verde loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) population. Using Boa Vista island (Eastern Cabo Verde) subpopulation data from capture–recapture and nest monitoring (2013–2019), we evaluated population viability and estimated regional bycatch rates (2016–2020) in longline, trawl, purse‐seine, and artisanal fisheries. We further evaluated current nesting trends in the context of bycatch estimates, existing hatchery conservation measures, and environmental (net primary productivity) variability in turtle foraging grounds. We projected that current bycatch mortality rates would lead to the near extinction of the Boa Vista subpopulation. Bycatch reduction in longline fisheries and all fisheries combined would increase finite population growth rate by 1.76% and 1.95%, respectively. Hatchery conservation increased hatchling production and reduced extinction risk, but alone it could not achieve population growth. Short‐term increases in nest counts (2013–2021), putatively driven by temporary increases in net primary productivity, may be masking ongoing long‐term population declines. When fecundity was linked to net primary productivity, our hindcast models simultaneously predicted these opposing long‐term and short‐term trends. Consequently, our results showed conservation management must diversify from land‐based management. The masking effect we found has broad‐reaching implications for monitoring sea turtle populations worldwide, demonstrating the importance of directly estimating adult survival and that nest counts might inadequately reflect underlying population trends. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to describe and analyze social responsibility communications management at large companies in Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile and contribute empirical observations to understand sustainability management in Latin America better. The study followed a quantitative approach and conducted a survey based on the Communications and Sustainability Convergence Model. The survey was administered to 96 executives in the three countries, who were asked to rate their practices in these two dimensions. Notwithstanding the limitations associated with survey respondents self-evaluating their practices, we found that most of the companies surveyed categorize their communications and sustainability management as more strategic than tactical and that their practices fit within a scenario known as the Common Good, which aims at creating a triple social, economic and environmental value. However, conceptual differences emerge when understanding sustainability and where it should be focused within the organization. Further research is recommended to help achieve a consensus on the concept of sustainability and how it can be implemented through communications initiatives that benefit both organizations and the communities in which they operate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work aims to add a field to a database, this is an essential task in the development of web applications, as it allows you to adapt and improve the structure of the stored information. To this, the corresponding database management tool is used, which provides an interface that facilitates the management of tables and fields. Among the tools that can be used for the development of responsive websites is Dreamweaver, a wellknown code editor widely used in the industry, we will also use phpMyAdmin to create our database to store messages, the c-Panel to administer our website and finally we will use the jQuery interface, which will be used to send edit comments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The progressive adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the business world has generated a radical transformation in operational and communication management, both internally and externally. ICT are present at all levels of today's society, from the largest multinational corporations to individuals. The objective of this research is to provide an analysis of the trends and prospects of ICT in business management. For this purpose, a scientometric analysis and a systematic review in Scopus and SciELO was conducted during the last 5 years, from 2018 to 2022. The inquiry indicates that the thematic relationships show divergences, in turn, the emerging trends represent a greater variety with respect to the intermediate and consolidated ones. Likewise, it is necessary to opt for the democratization of knowledge regarding technology; in this way, ICT must be an indisputable part of organizations, regardless of the category, size or purpose. The main limitation to the application of ICT is the lack of knowledge about them, or their misleading praxis; therefore, emphasis is placed on the adoption or efficient learning of the tools that will be the protagonist of future progress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An innumerable number of methods and forms can arise when carrying out studies or analysis of the behavior of Maintenance Management in a company to determine if the applied maintenance policy is the most correct, the fundamental thing is to know how to measure the activity that you are going to evaluate, always keeping in mind that the maintenance objective is to guarantee maximum operational reliability in agricultural equipment and facilities, reducing costs with efficient management. In this article, given the impossibility, even within a park of agricultural machines, of finding homogeneity in the application of a general methodology that would allow organizing the technical service, which was mathematically endorsed, it was necessary to carry out a reliability analysis and through the use of first order Markov chains, obtain the final linear equations, through the state graph and with the application of matrix algebra determine the conditions of the stable state. This allows that, once the reliability and maintainability of a piece of equipment or farm machinery is known, the availability coefficient can be determined and the maintenance policy to be used can be correctly guided, the objective of this work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes and describes the changes, tensions and challenges found in the exercise of authority in the workplace, specifically, in organizations that have been systematically evaluated by young people as the best places to work. As a context, we understand that transformations in the exercise of authority must be understood from the confluence of two elements. In the first place, an organizational transformation, associated with the tendency of current management and organization models to blur the role of authority and take away its prominence in the management of the workforce and, secondly, a transformation at the societal level, which in the case of Chile, refer to certain cultural orientations towards an expectation of greater horizontality in relationships with others, which imposes new challenges to the exercise of authority. The confluence of both transformations is key in the current understanding of the exercise of authority, which are expressed in the workplace, showing that authority represents a space of challenge and tension for both, organizations and individuals. Between 2019 and 2020, 12 in-depth interviews were conducted with young professionals between 21 and 35 years old, who work in companies in the service sector of the industry, in order to understand the forms and tensions associated with the exercise of authority and control place of this in those organizations that more radically assume the principles of the new management and that, at the same time, strive to attract and retain young people, who would carry the new cultural orientations of horizontality. The service industry in Chile represents the largest productive matrix, constituting one of the main sources of employment - especially for young people - being relevant to address the question of the exercise of authority in this productive sector. The results of the interviews made it possible to characterize the efforts made by organizations to modify organization and management schemes that lead to blurring the role of formal authority. In this way, initiatives that used to be exclusively attributed to formal authority stand out, but that today we see progressively being transferred to the execution line, such as encouraging the group and orienting it towards organizational purposes; distribute and regulate tasks and times; control and correct deviations from expected performance; facilitate the work environment and relationships between those who make up the teams. We identified 3 areas of organizational initiatives that account for the blurring of the formal leadership, which refer to the commitment to objective systems and open information, the introduction of collaborative work managerial methodologies and flat organizational structures. It should be noted that the process of blurring the role of the formal authority as a result of the organizational initiatives does not end up making the heads disappear, but rather limits their presence and exercise to specific appearances in which the systems, methodologies and structures fail to guarantee the expected performance. At the same time, the results of the study reveal the ways in which authority is transformed, as well as the spaces of ambiguity and tension on which its exercise unfolds, identifying four fields of tension linked to the place and the ambiguous moment in which it is exercised within the framework of the new organization and management practices. In each of these fields - daily bond, delegate, act or intervene and, accompany - we find demands and evaluations towards authority, subtleties and ambiguities about how authority should be exercised and possibilities of falling into lack, which together reveal an exercise of authority in permanent tension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Business management is the ability to guide, manage and organize the resources of a company in order to achieve the objectives set. Currently, a set of business management practices, strategies and systems are encompassed in the search for balance between the economic, social and environmental dimensions that are the foundation of Corporate Social Responsibility. At present, it is of vital importance to implement tools and technologies for the management of corporate social responsibility in organizations, as they will allow to analyze the situation of the company in this matter, as well as to identify the actions that must be designed and implemented to incorporate this process as part of the company's strategic planning. Corporate Social Responsibility is a practice that allows organizations to develop competitive advantages and have good relations with the different interest groups that guarantee success in all their activities. The objective of this research was to characterize the social responsibility management process in the Epicol Industrial Fishing Company. For its accomplishment, an analysis of the current situation of the social responsibility management process in the company was carried out, using a set of secondary and primary sources of information according to the defined needs, which allowed the identification of the particularities of the process under study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The experiences of the authors in the address processes and management of the posgrade have demonstrated the necessity to perfect the work in the mensuration of the impact in the master programs and posgrade specialty. In the work they intend alternatives for the mensuration of the impact in the cloister and the students, to the being the main actors of this process, for the mensuration of the impact with a systemic, integrative and continuous character; as a necessity for the sustainable development of the academic posgrade in the institutions of superior education and science entities, technology and innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The restocking of health products is carried out by supplementing the endowment according to a pre-defined schedule. Apart from these orders, the services make urgent requests, the number of which continues to grow. Are these urgent requests always justified ? A non-interventional monocentric prospective study was carried out in five departments over two periods of 21 days, between which corrective actions were implemented. The number of urgent request lines went from 462 to 300 and their justification rate from 37% to 60%. This is linked to the action plan put in place, articulated around 5 axes: staffing review, harmonized storage of drugs, training of paramedical staff in the proper use of the software, personalized display in each treatment room on the ordering methods and institutional training on good practices in the drug circuit. These measures have had a positive quantitative and qualitative impact on urgent requests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article addresses the current situation of the academic staff in Mexican public universities, using the case of the uam as a reference. On the 50th anniversary of the opening of what were at the time the new universities, a cycle is completed anticipating the eminent replacement of a majority of its staff, which requires a clear renewal policy. In this sense, an analysis is carried out that puts in context a series of urgent and necessary actions to guide the future of a community made up of a majority of elder professors. The article calls to carry out a process of "self-evaluation" that opens the way towards the exercise of a renewing and revolutionary role of those interested to live a retirement period that honors its career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the aim of understanding the management of corporate social responsibility in URBASER, an online survey was conducted with 24 executives from the company. The scales used in previous studies were adjusted to fit the context of the current study. The facilities for waste treatment referred to the company's activities, and for the reduction dimension, factors related to the conservation of energy, water, and raw materials were used. The brand knowledge scale was measured using four items. Based on the results, it can be concluded that URBASER has opportunities to improve its management of corporate social responsibility in different dimensions, particularly in waste treatment, reduction of natural resource consumption, and brand knowledge scale. This way, URBASER can enhance its performance in social and environmental responsibility and gain a competitive advantage in the market, contributing to sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Existing regulations requiring food establishments to label on the presence of mandatory declaration allergen fail to prevent accidental adverse reactions from occurring in susceptible consumers. Therefore, this paper reviews the existing European legislation on allergens and analyses the reasons why health alerts for undeclared allergens continue to occur, proposing possible solutions to solve this problem. Method: Documentary research was carried out in five stages. For this purpose, literature published up to November 2022 was collected. Results: Regulation 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers sets out the labelling rules applicable to allergens contained in products. In its article 36, one of the voluntary food information to be included is the possible unintended presence in the food of substances or products causing allergies or intolerances, also known as precautionary allergen labelling (PAL). Confusion surrounding the use of PAL, the complex structure of the food chain and, in some cases, poorly trained staff all can increase the risk of placing unsafe products on the market within the reach of susceptible people. Conclusions: It is considered appropriate to intensify the training of workers in all food establishments the PAL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]