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2025-12-05T22:35:04+00:00

The fantastic in children’s ideas: comparative peculiarities in Rosa and Márquez

2025-11-02T04:22:22+00:00

This study aims to analyze the texts Partida do audaz navegante (2001), by João Guimarães Rosa, and La luz es como el agua (2005), by Gabriel García Márquez to compare the transposition and/or fusion of the fantastic with the real in the children's universe that permeates these writings. In view of the exposure of the analytical path triggered in this comparative section, the following specific objective was outlined: to identify the resources used in the transposition and/or fusion of the imaginary with the real, in the children's universe of Guimarães and Márquez. To this end, using Content Analysis a tool (Bardin, 1977), the research followed the parameters of qualitative studies (Chizzotti, 2005). With the intention of solidifying the theoretical assumptions that were used by these authors, such as: (i) Comparative Literature - Carvalhal (2006), Kaiser (1980), Remak (1994); about the fantastic - Rodrigues (1988), Todorov (2003), Calvino (2004); (iii) about the analyzes - Bosi (1994), Sperber (1982), Coutinho (1986). In summary, it was concluded, after developing the proposed analysis, that the story by Gabriel García Márquez expresses the impactful force of the fantastic through children's ideas, while the story by João Guimarães Rosa presents some transpositions from the fantastic to the real through the imaginative creativity of the child character Brejeirinha. Propositions of this nature sharpen our view of the different possibilities of comparative reading between literary texts by highlighting different forms of representation.

Incidence of International Cooperation on Sustainable Agroindustry in the Department of Atlántico (2015–2020)

2025-09-23T17:41:23+00:00

The research titled "Incidence of International Cooperation on Sustainable Agroindustry in the Department of Atlántico (2015–2020)"[1] aims to provide readers with an understanding of the interrelation between international cooperation, agroindustry, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The central question analyzed was: How has international cooperation influenced sustainable agroindustry in the Department of Atlántico during the 2015–2020 period? The starting point was to determine whether the presence of international cooperation significantly contributed to sustainable agroindustry growth in the Department of Atlántico between 2015 and 2020.To answer this question, the study investigated the presence and amount of international cooperation as well as its direction. It also analyzed the specific "incidences" of international cooperation on sustainable agroindustry and identified actions within the local, national, and international institutional frameworks that support development. To facilitate understanding, a guide was presented on how to implement an international cooperation project or program for sustainable agroindustry in the studied department.It is important to note that this research was made possible through the support of Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, Universidad del Norte, the Government of Atlántico, and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Their academic contributions and funding enabled efforts to focus on answering the research question.

Cognitive validation and adaptation to the Colombian context of the “Questionnaire on intersectoral actions to influence the Social Determinants of Health”.

2025-07-01T13:10:28+00:00

The interview is a fundamental interpersonal communication tool in the collection of qualitative data for the evaluation of social and health programs. The aim of this research was to validate and adapt to the Colombian context the "Questionnaire on intersectoral actions to influence the Social Determinants of Health" (original Mexican version) through a cognitive validation with 8 Colombian experts. The quantitative concepts had validity and concordance between good (CVC > 0,8) and excellent (CVC > 0,9). The qualitative evaluation allowed grammatical and semantic changes that contributed to a clearer second version of the questionnaire, with relevant questions and vocabulary adapted for Colombia. The validated and adapted questionnaire allows the study of intersectoral actions through structured interviews.

Being part of the war. Narratives of ex-combatants on the armed conflict

2025-01-28T22:31:19+00:00

The objective of this research was to understand the experiences of ex-combatants from organized armed groups (OAG) involved in the Colombian armed conflict. It corresponds to a qualitative, descriptive-level study grounded in the interpretive–hermeneutic paradigm and supported by the phenomenological method. The study included five ex-combatants from two demobilized OAGs in a municipality of Antioquia, Colombia, who participated in in-depth interviews structured around three analytical categories. The results revealed 1,213 open codifications and 25 axial codes, allowing the construction of four inductive categories—semantic networks. The findings suggest that belonging to an armed group depends on each subject’s perceptions and lived experiences, generally shaped by the need to meet individual or collective needs emerging from adverse contextual conditions.

Citizen security and public policies for crime prevention: a systematic review

2025-11-06T01:07:57+00:00

A systematic review of the literature on public policies for citizen security and crime prevention was conducted with the objective of identifying the predominant trends, patterns, and approaches in this field. Emerging in the post–Cold War context as a response to militarized security models, the concept of citizen security has evolved into strategies that prioritize the protection of human rights and people’s well-being in the face of urban violence, evidencing a clear transformation in both academic paradigms and public policy practices. Utilizing a rigorous methodology based on PRISMA guidelines, 1,994 records were retrieved from international databases, of which 196 articles met the inclusion criteria. Bibliometric indicators revealed an initially marginal performance during the period 1987–2000, followed by modest growth between 2001 and 2008, and a notable increase starting in 2009, as evidenced by publication peaks between 2012 and 2013. This growth is associated with shifts in political agendas and the expansion of scientific infrastructure. The review also highlights the geographic diversity of academic production, with developed countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States leading in publication volume, while research from Latin America contributes relevant perspectives on local issues. Overall, the study underscores the transition from traditionally punitive approaches to comprehensive and participatory strategies, while simultaneously providing critical insights for designing more effective public policies adapted to heterogeneous contexts.

Keywords: public policy, citizen security, urban violence, crime prevention, governance.

Postgraduate training needed in Colombia to strengthen governability, democracy and human rights

2025-09-16T19:31:21+00:00

This research employs a mixed methodology that integrates theoretical and statistical analyses to examine the challenges associated with reducing inequalities in access to postgraduate education in governance, democracy, and human rights in Colombia. The study begins with a comprehensive review of various epistemological and theoretical perspectives to establish a conceptual framework that facilitates an understanding of the role of postgraduate education in strengthening governance and democratic innovation. Subsequently, the specific context of the country is analyzed, highlighting the importance of postgraduate education in meeting research demands and legitimizing knowledge, particularly in rural areas. Finally, the statistical analysis of the existing postgraduate education offerings reveals that they are insufficient, with an even wider gap in rural areas. These findings underscore the urgent need to implement educational policies aimed at expanding access and coverage in the most marginalized territories.

Regional Electoral Coverage 2023 - El País de Cali and El Heraldo: Objectivity or Bias?

2025-06-09T16:03:14+00:00

This study analyzes the media coverage of the 2023 regional elections in Colombia by the newspapers El Heraldo from Barranquilla and El País from Cali, aiming to identify possible informational biases. The research is based on the theoretical framework of framing, agenda-setting theory, and proximity journalism, evaluating how alignment with political and economic interests influences the treatment of information.

Through a qualitative content analysis, it is evident that both media outlets prioritized the coverage of municipal elections over departmental ones, which could limit informational plurality. El Heraldo focused primarily on the Barranquilla mayoral race, while El País from Cali, following its acquisition by the Gilinski Group, adopted a more neutral stance, though with a bias towards the electoral context in Bogotá.

The study concludes that apparent informational neutrality does not guarantee balanced coverage, as the reliance on institutional sources and the omission of alternative voices affect the depth of electoral analysis. It is recommended to strengthen the diversity of sources and promote more critical journalism to ensure more equitable and democratic information.

Characterization through multiple correspondences of factors associated with environmental awareness

2025-01-29T21:15:52+00:00

This study implements a multivariate methodology to characterize environmental awareness in the institutional academic environment based on information from the perceptions of the students of the educational community. The purpose is to address issues to work on in Environmental Education, related to the problems that affect changes in land use and affect the regional environment associated with multiple factors of economic, socio-demographic, political, cultural and academic order, which respond to a change in the environmental awareness of current and future generations from the orientation in the institutional educational projects in the formation of good environmental practices in the economic, social and sustainable coexistence in time and space of natural resources.

Characterization of sports leagues in the Department of Atlántico

2025-10-29T00:38:22+00:00

The scientific research article related to; The characterization of sports leagues in the Atlántico department is relevant for sports in this region, for providing solid bases for making decisions and implementing effective sports policies with positive impacts at the departmental and national levels, as a process to understand the functioning of sport, according to the Sports Law 181 of 1995, which governs the organizational requirements of sport in all its areas, This allows sports leagues to analyze in sports terms the detection and promotion of talent in athletes. Or His goal was; identify administrative characteristics of Atlantic sports leagues. Its methodology was quantitative, under a cross-sectional descriptive design. Theoretically, it was based on authors such as: Michael (1996), Quintero & Murillo (2023), Gálvez & Morales (2015), among others. The research had the institutional support of the academic program: sport and physical culture of the autonomous university of the Caribbean.