The sixth IPCC report states that a proper conception of climate justice that can address the complexity of the phenomenon of anthropogenic climate change as a whole requires considering not only one but rather three dimensions of justice today: redistributive, procedural, and recognition dimensions. In this article, my focus is on exploring the latter dimension, drawing special attention to climate policies addressing cultural-identity issues. In the first section, I illustrate how climate policies can be connected to discriminatory practices against minority cultures and their identities. To do so, I take the struggles of Black movements against environmental racism and the struggles of Indigenous peoples against a colonialist cultural heritage as case studies. In the second section, I look into the most advanced normative model to address the dimension of recognition, its advantages, and how it addresses the so-called ‘institutionalization of cultural patterns’ in climate policies: the Nancy Fraser model. Finally, in the third section, I investigate an aspect that remains open. It concerns the matter of how to use institutional authority to ‘deinstitutionalize’ non-ecological cultural patterns, while respecting pluralism and avoiding falling into the risks of institutional paternalism. today redistributive procedural article culturalidentity identity issues section identities so studies advantages socalled called institutionalization patterns Finally open ‘deinstitutionalize deinstitutionalize nonecological non ecological paternalism

ABSTRACT Introduction: We aim to compare the safety and effectiveness of the KangDuo (KD)-Surgical Robot-01 (KD-SR-01) system and the da Vinci (DV) system for robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy (RARNU). Materials and Methods: This multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted between March 2022 and September 2023. Group 1 included 29 patients undergoing KD-RARNU. Group 2 included 29 patients undergoing DV-RARNU. Patient demographic and clinical characteristics, perioperative data, and follow-up outcomes were collected prospectively and compared between the two groups. Results: There were no significant differences in patient baseline demographic and preoperative characteristics between the two groups. The success rates in both groups were 100% without conversion to open or laparoscopic surgery or positive surgical margins. No significant difference was observed in docking time [242 (120-951) s vs 253 (62-498) s, P = 0.780], console time [137 (55-290) min vs 105 (62-220) min, P = 0.114], operative time [207 (121-460) min vs 185 (96-305) min, P = 0.091], EBL [50 (10-600) mL vs 50 (10-700) mL, P = 0.507], National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index scores, and postoperative serum creatinine levels between the two groups. None of the patients showed evidence of distant metastasis, local recurrence, or equipment-related adverse events during the four-week follow-up. One (3.4%) patient in Group 2 experienced postoperative enterovaginal and enterovesical fistulas (Clavien-Dindo grade III). Conclusions: The KD-SR-01 system is safe and effective for RARNU compared to the DV Si or Xi system. Further randomized controlled studies with larger sample sizes and longer durations are required. Introduction KDSurgical KD Surgical Robot01 Robot 01 Robot-0 KDSR01 KDSR SR (KD-SR-01 (DV robotassisted robot assisted RARNU. . (RARNU) Methods 202 2023 KDRARNU. KDRARNU KD-RARNU DVRARNU. DVRARNU DV-RARNU data followup follow up Results 100 margins 242 [24 120951 120 951 (120-951 25 62498 62 498 (62-498 0.780, 0780 0.780 , 0 780 0.780] 137 [13 55290 55 290 (55-290 10 62220 220 (62-220 0.114, 0114 0.114 114 0.114] 207 [20 121460 121 460 (121-460 18 96305 96 305 (96-305 0.091, 0091 0.091 091 0.091] [5 10600 600 (10-600 5 10700 700 (10-700 0.507, 0507 0.507 507 0.507] scores metastasis recurrence equipmentrelated equipment related fourweek four week followup. up. 3.4% 34 3 4 (3.4% ClavienDindo Clavien Dindo III. III III) Conclusions KD-SR-0 required Robot0 Robot- KDSR0 (KD-SR-0 (RARNU 20 24 [2 12095 12 95 (120-95 6249 6 49 (62-49 078 0.78 78 13 [1 5529 (55-29 6222 22 (62-22 011 0.11 11 12146 46 (121-46 9630 9 30 (96-30 009 0.09 09 [ 1060 60 (10-60 1070 70 (10-70 050 0.50 3.4 (3.4 KD-SR- (KD-SR- 1209 (120-9 624 (62-4 07 0.7 7 552 (55-2 622 (62-2 0.1 1214 (121-4 963 (96-3 00 0.0 106 (10-6 107 (10-7 05 0.5 3. (3. KD-SR (KD-SR (120- (62- 0. (55- (121- (96- (10- (3 (120 (62 (55 (121 (96 (10 ( (12 (6 (5 (9 (1

Abstract Introduction: The Wood Thrush is a migratory bird that has experienced dramatic declines in its populations in recent decades. This species overwinters in forest fragments with intermediate levels of habitat modification in Central America. However, more studies detailing the use of remnant forests through time are needed to elucidate the threats this species faces in the wintering grounds. Objective: To understand the effects of environmental and forest structure variables on the occupancy of Wood Thrush in Northern Costa Rica. Methods: The study area was the Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), located in Northern Costa Rica, in December 2016, and during the 2018-2019 migration season. We estimated Wood Thrush occupancy and detection probability in four locations of ACG (dry forest, cloud forest, and two locations in the wet forest) using single-season occupancy models. We also estimated Wood Thrush occupancy and probability of persistence in different months in three vegetation types (open area, secondary forest, and old-growth forest) in the wet forest of ACG using a multi-season occupancy model approach. Results: Wood Thrush occupancy was best described by precipitation in the four locations of the ACG; the probability of occupancy increased with precipitation. The average occupancy of Wood Thrushes varied with vegetation type: open area with shrubs and forest edge (0.69 ± 0.09), secondary forest (0.46 ± 0.1), and old-growth forest (0.61 ± 0.1). Wood Thrush probability of persistence responded partially to changes in precipitation, with an unexpected increase in persistence when the rainfall continued decreasing in the season. Conclusion: Wood Thrush occupancy was best predicted by changes in precipitation considering a larger spatial scale. Its probability of persistence partially varied with precipitation. An increase in persistence closer to Spring migration might be explained by the start of the breeding season of resident birds, potentially reducing territorial conflicts and conserving energy before migration. The long-term protection of wet forests in Northern Costa Rica is of paramount importance for the conservation of Wood Thrushes in their wintering grounds.

Resumen Introducción: El Zorzal del Bosque es un ave migratoria que ha experimentado caídas dramáticas en sus poblaciones en las últimas décadas. Esta especie pasa el invierno en fragmentos de bosque con niveles intermedios de modificación de hábitat en Centroamérica. Sin embargo, se necesitan más estudios que detallen el uso de los bosques remanentes a lo largo del tiempo para dilucidar las amenazas que enfrenta esta especie en las zonas de invernada. Objetivo: Comprender los efectos de variables ambientales y de estructura del bosque en la ocurrencia del Zorzal del Bosque en el Norte de Costa Rica. Métodos: El área de estudio fue el Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), ubicada en el Norte de Costa Rica, en diciembre de 2016, y en la temporada migratoria 2018-2019. Estimamos la ocurrencia y la probabilidad de detección del Zorzal del Bosque en cuatro ubicaciones de ACG (bosque seco, bosque nuboso y dos ubicaciones en el bosque húmedo) utilizando modelos de ocurrencia de una sola temporada. También estimamos la ocurrencia del Zorzal del Bosque y la probabilidad de persistencia en diferentes meses en tres tipos de vegetación (área abierta, bosque secundario y bosque primario) en el bosque húmedo de ACG utilizando un enfoque de modelo de ocurrencia multi-estacional. Resultados: La ocurrencia del Zorzal del Bosque estuvo mejor descrita por la precipitación en las cuatro localidades del ACG; la probabilidad de ocurrencia aumentó con las precipitaciones. La ocurrencia media de zorzales varió con el tipo de vegetación: área abierta con arbustos y borde de bosque (0.69 ± 0.09), bosque secundario (0.46 ± 0.1) y bosque primario (0.61 ± 0.1). La probabilidad de persistencia del zorzal respondió parcialmente a cambios en la precipitación, con un aumento inesperado en la persistencia cuando las precipitaciones continuaron disminuyendo en la temporada. Conclusión: La ocurrecia del Zorzal del Bosque varió con la precipitación considerando una escala espacial mayor. Su probabilidad de persistencia varió parcialmente con la precipitación. Un aumento en la persistencia más cerca de la migración de primavera podría explicarse por el inicio de la temporada de reproducción de las aves residentes, lo que podría reducir los conflictos territoriales y conservar energía antes de la migración. La protección a largo plazo de los bosques húmedos en el norte de Costa Rica es de suma importancia para la conservación de los Zorzales del Bosque en sus zonas de invernada.

Abstract Background: The Myrtaceae family represents one of the most diverse groups in South America. Yet, there are few studies on their reproductive characteristics. Among the species with limited information on their reproductive behavior are Myrceugenia euosma (O. Berg) D. Legrand and Siphoneugena reitzii D. Legrand. Questions: What are the floral attractions and resources of M. euosma and S. reitzii for pollinators? Who are the pollinators of these species? What is the predominant reproductive system in both species? Studied species: M. euosma and S. reitzii, two sympatric Myrtaceae from southern Brazil. Study site and dates: Urubici, Painel, and Rio Rufino, Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil. November 2021 - February 2022. Methods: Information was obtained on morphological aspects, anthesis time, stigmatic viability, floral resources, structures attractive to visitors, olfactory testing, observation and identification of floral visitors, and reproductive system testing. Results: The flowers of M. euosma opens between 11 am and 17 pm (- 20 pm), with full opening occurring mostly at night; S. reitzii flowers open between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., with a highest peak by 8 a.m. Flowers of both species have receptive stigmas until senescence. Pollen is the primary floral reward and the scent coming from the anthers combined with the floral display attract native bees and Apis mellifera, legitimate pollinators of both species. The lack of fruit development in the self-pollination tests support cross reproduction in both taxa. Conclusions: Both species exhibit traits consistent with melittophily syndrome and potential self-incompatibility. These results are essential for conservation efforts.

Resumen Antecedentes: La familia Myrtaceae es una de las más diversas en América del Sur, pero sus características reproductivas están poco estudiadas. Myrceugenia euosma (O. Berg) D. Legrand y Siphoneugena reitzii D. Legrand son dos especies con información limitada sobre su comportamiento reproductivo. Preguntas: ¿Cuáles son las atracciones florales y los recursos de M. euosma y S. reitzii para los polinizadores? ¿Quiénes son los polinizadores de estas especies? ¿Cuál es el sistema reproductivo predominante en ambas especies? Especies estudiadas: M. euosma y S. reitzii, dos Myrtaceae simpátricas del sur de Brasil. Sitio y años de estudio: Urubici, Painel y Río Rufino, Santa Catarina, Sur de Brasil. Noviembre de 2021 - febrero de 2022. Métodos: Se analizaron aspectos morfológicos, tiempo de antesis, viabilidad estigmática, recursos florales, estructuras atractivas para visitantes florales, pruebas olfativas, identificación de visitantes florales y ensayos del sistema reproductivo. Resultados: Las flores de M. euosma se abren entre las 11 am y las 5 pm (completamente durante la noche), y las de S. reitzii entre las 4 am y las 8 am. Ambas especies tienen estigmas receptivos hasta la senescencia. El polen es la principal recompensa floral, y el aroma de las anteras, junto con la visualización floral, atrae a abejas nativas y Apis mellifera, sus polinizadores legítimos. La autopolinización no resultó en frutos, lo que sugiere la predominancia de la reproducción cruzada en ambas especies. Conclusiones: M. euosma y S. reitzii muestran características de melitofilia y potencial autoincompatibilidad, lo que es crucial para su conservación.

Global databases such as Web of Science and Scopus have determined the standard indicators to measure the research output in national comparisons and its quality evaluation for decades. Already classic studies of science proved that this landscape of scientific production was distorted by using overly selective bibliographical indexes that were considered “international databases” while their coverage was severely limited. A relevant part of the bibliometric literature in the last 10 years has revolved around the limitations of these global data sources and the search for alternatives to explore more comprehensive universes of the scholarly output, considering all disciplines and languages. Particularly relevant in this debate are some recently created bibliographic services and search engines that provide new opportunities: Dimensions, Lens, Open Alex, CrossRef and Google Scholar. Our specific contribution to these studies relies on a methodological shift based on a convergence between prosopography and bibliometrics. For that end, we selected two countries that can be considered “peripheral centers” in the Latin American region. Firstly, we determined a universe of national researchers of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq, Brazil) and the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET, Argentina). The target populations are composed of 10,619 tenured researchers at CONICET and 14,418 holders of the CNPq’s “research productivity fellowship”. Secondly, we built a database with their comprehensive publishing performance uploaded in the national curricular information systems, the Brazilian Lattes and Argentina’s SIGEVA, that includes metadata for all articles. After computational and manual data cleaning of this database, we retained a total 464,361 articles for Brazil and 81,005 for Argentina published in 2013-2020. The comparative study shows that Argentina and Brazil have similar patterns of coverage in the global databases, although they differ in terms of collaboration practices and national publishing.

Abstract: This article examines the use of the concept of “evidence” in the current movement known as “Evidence-Based Medicine” (EBM). The article includes some historical milestones of the concept, in which Aristotle, André Lalande and Michel Foucault are the main references. Then, the process through which EBM was born is reviewed, going through Cochrane, Guyatt, Sackett and Woolf. It is explained that EBM understands evidence as facts, where controlled and randomized clinical studies, as well as systematic reviews, are the most appropriate means to obtain evidence. We propose that EBM may not be aware that the concept of “evidence” used is crypto-normative, which makes this concept contain a strong axiological load. The article does not intend to simply dismiss the concept of “evidence”, but rather to review its univocality and open it to an analogous understanding that could improve clinical practices and the theoretical scope that serve as their foundation. A central part of the arguments used in this paper consists of reviewing the supposed epistemic neutrality of EBM, which is a movement in formation that requires various adjustments. Among them, an in-depth review of the concept that gives it its name and meaning, for the benefit of the generators and users of EBM (clinicians and patients).

Resumen: En el presente artículo, se examina el uso que se hace del concepto de “evidencia” en la corriente llamada “Medicina Basada en la Evidencia” (MBE). El artículo incluye algunos hitos históricos del concepto, en los que Aristóteles, André Lalande y Michel Foucault son las referencias principales. Luego se revisa el proceso a través del cual nace la MBE, pasando por Cochrane, Guyatt, Sackett y Woolf. Se explica que la MBE entiende la evidencia como hechos, donde los estudios clínicos controlados y aleatorizados, así como las revisiones sistemáticas, son los medios más adecuados para obtener evidencia. Proponemos que la MBE podría no ser consciente de que el concepto de “evidencia” empleado es criptonormativo, lo cual hace que dicho concepto contenga una fuerte carga axiológica. El artículo no se propone desestimar sin más el concepto de “evidencia”, sino revisar su univocidad y abrirlo hacia una comprensión análoga que podría mejorar las prácticas clínicas y los alcances teóricos que sirven de fundamento a aquellas. Una parte central de los argumentos empleados en este escrito consiste en revisar la supuesta neutralidad epistémica de la MBE, el cual es un movimiento en formación que requiere de diversos ajustes. Entre ellos, el de una revisión en profundidad del concepto que le da su nombre y su sentido, para beneficio de los generadores y usuarios de MBE (clínicos y pacientes).

Resumo: No presente artigo, examina-se o uso que se faz do conceito de “evidência” na corrente denominada “Medicina Baseada em Evidências” (MBE). O artigo inclui alguns marcos históricos do conceito, em que Aristóteles, André Lalande e Michel Foucault são as referências principais. O processo através do qual nasce a MBE é revisado, passando por Cochrane, Guyatt, Sackett e Woolf. Explica-se que a MBE entende a evidência como fatos, onde os estudos clínicos controlados e randomizados, assim como as revisões sistemáticas, são os meios mais adequados para obter evidência. Propomos que a MBE poderia não estar ciente de que o conceito de “evidência” empregado é criptonormativo, o que faz com que tal conceito contenha uma forte carga axiológica. O artigo não se propõe a descartar de imediato o conceito de “evidência”, mas revisar sua singularidade e abri-lo a uma compreensão análoga que poderia melhorar as práticas clínicas e os escopos teóricos que lhe servem de base. Uma parte central dos argumentos empregados nesse texto consiste em revisar a suposta neutralidade epistêmica da MBE, a qual é um movimento em formação que requer diversos ajustes. Entre eles, o de uma revisão profunda do conceito que lhe dá nome e sentido, para benefício dos criadores e usuários da MBE (clínicos e pacientes).

Abstract The quarry-workshops are ancient lithic landscapes that are socially significant and traditional. The aim of this work was to analyze the technological activities and the persistent use of space in a quarry-workshop landscape in Antofagasta de la Sierra (Catamarca province, Argentina). For this purpose, techno-typological studies of lithic assemblages sampled in different sectors of the quarry-workshop landscape were carried out, together with an analysis of differential stages of eolian abrasion. The quarry-workshop landscape has activity areas under open sky and repair where core reduction, blank extraction and tool knapping were carried out. The presence of techno-technological diagnostic tools (e.g., bifaces, bifacial thinning flakes, preforms and projectile points) indicated the activities of hunter-gatherer groups that occupied the region in different time periods. On the other hand, the information from the different stages of eolian abrasion allowed a chronological approach to the knapping events that gave rise to this ancient landscape. In addition, the analysis of the differential stages of abrasion made it possible to recognize cases of artifact reclamation and the reuse of task spaces in a persistent way. In sum, the data recovered from the analysis of the lithic assemblages made it possible to confirm the continuous procurement of raw materials and the sustained use of space at different moments of the local time sequence. In fact, the conformation of this ancient social landscape occurred continuously from the early Holocene and early middle Holocene.

Resumen Las canteras-taller conforman paisajes líticos antiguos que son socialmente significativos y tradicionales. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las actividades tecnológicas y el uso persistente del espacio en un paisaje de canteras-taller de Antofagasta de la Sierra (provincia de Catamarca, Argentina). Para tal fin se llevaron a cabo estudios tecno-tipológicos de conjuntos líticos muestreados en diferentes sectores del paisaje de canteras-taller, junto a un análisis de estadios diferenciales de abrasión eólica. El paisaje de canteras-taller cuenta con áreas de actividad a cielo abierto y bajo reparo donde se realizaron tareas de reducción de núcleos, extracción de formas-base y formatización de instrumentos. La presencia de artefactos tecno-tipológicamente diagnósticos (por ejemplo, bifaces, lascas de adelgazamiento bifacial, preformas y puntas de proyectil) dio cuenta de actividades de grupos cazadores-recolectores que ocuparon la región en diferentes lapsos temporales. Por su parte, la información reunida de los distintos estadios de abrasión eólica permitió efectuar una aproximación cronológica relativa a los eventos de talla que dieron origen a este antiguo paisaje. Además, el análisis de los estadios diferenciales de abrasión posibilitó reconocer casos de reclamación de artefactos y la reutilización de espacios de tareas de manera persistente. En suma, los datos recobrados del análisis de los conjuntos líticos posibilitaron constatar el aprovisionamiento continuo de materias primas y el uso permanente del espacio en diferentes momentos de la secuencia temporal local. En efecto, la conformación de este antiguo paisaje social se dio de manera sostenida desde el Holoceno temprano e inicios del Holoceno medio.

Abstract Background: Several studies on garlic have shown that due to its bioactive components, it exhibits antimicrobial properties. The most prevalent dermatomycoses are those caused by dermatophytes and yeasts of the genus Candida. In recent years, an increase in recurrent and recalcitrant cases has been reported due to strains of dermatophytes resistant to terbinafine, a considered first-line antifungal. Objective: The objective of this work was to determine the in-vitro antifungal effect of extracts from Chinese garlic (fresh variety) and Chilote garlic (fresh and black varieties) against the two primary fungi that cause superficial mycoses: Trichophyton rubrum and Candida albicans. Methods: The hydroalcoholic method obtained Fresh garlic extracts with subsequent freeze-drying. Decreasing concentrations of each extract were tested. Results: Both fresh Chilote garlic and its black variety showed antifungal effectiveness at different concentrations on both analyzed fungal agents. In contrast, white garlic of Chinese origin did not show effectiveness against C. albicans at any concentration tested. Conclusions: Black garlic, compared to fresh garlic, does not release a robust characteristic odor or flavor, which would open a point of interest as a natural alternative to the antifungals currently used.

Resumen Introducción: Numerosos estudios sobre el ajo han demostrado que, debido a sus componentes bioactivos exhibe propiedades antimicrobianas. Las dermatomicosis de mayor prevalencia son las producidas por dermatofitos y por levaduras del género Candida. En los últimos años, se ha reportado un aumento en casos recurrentes y recalcitrantes dado por cepas de dermatofitos resistentes a terbinafina, antifúngico considerado de primera línea. Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar el efecto antifúngico in-vitro de extractos provenientes de ajo chino (variedad fresca) y ajo Chilote (variedades fresca y negra), frente a los dos principales hongos causantes de micosis superficiales: Trichophyton rubrum y Candida albicans. Métodos: Los extractos de ajo fresco se realizaron con un método hidroalcohólico con posterior liofilización. Se testearon concentraciones decrecientes de cada extracto. Resultados: Se observó que tanto el ajo Chilote fresco como su variedad negra, poseen efectividad antifúngica para ambos agentes analizados, pero en diferentes concentraciones, mientras que el ajo blanco de origen chino no mostró efectividad frente a C. albicans en ninguna concentración testeada. Conclusión: El ajo negro en comparación al ajo fresco, no libera un fuerte olor ni sabor característicos, lo que abriría un punto de interés como alternativa natural a los antifúngicos actualmente empleados.

Die fokus in hierdie teaterhistoriese bespreking is op die gebruik en voorkoms van black- en brownface op die Afrikaanse verhoog. Twee tydperke word bespreek, naamlik (1) die vroeë Afrikaanse toneel (laat-19de eeu tot vroeë-20ste eeu), asook (2) die 1960's tot laat-1970's. Die vroeë Afrikaanse toneel sluit tot 'n mate aan by die vroeë Engelse toneel in Suid-Afrika wat ook 'n bepaalde rasideologie weerspieël het deur middel van die algemene gebruik van black- en brownface op die Suid-Afrikaanse verhoog van die 19de eeu. Hierdie gebruik het sy oorsprong in die minstreel-tradisie wat via Amerika na Engeland en uiteindelik ook na Suid-Afrika gebring is. Die gebruik word gesien as tekenend van 'n bepaalde rasideologie wat die breër koloniale toneel van die 19de eeu (Amerika, Engeland, Kanada, Australië, Indonesië, en ander lande) onderlê het, naamlik een wat 'n hiërargiese onderskeid tussen die onderskeie rasse gepropageer het waarin swart (en bruin mense) as ondergeskik tot blankes beskou is. Terwyl die gebruik van black- en brownface meestal verdwyn het van die Engelse Suid-Afrikaanse verhoë teen die laat 1940's, vind ons in die 1960's tot laat-1970's die ironiese situasie by die staatsgesteunde streeksrade (veral TRUK, SUKOVS en KRUIK) dat 'n verskeidenheid van rassewette veroorsaak dat blanke akteurs steeds swart/bruin karakters uitbeeld in black- en brownface. Eers met die skrapping van hierdie wette kon swart en bruin akteurs hierdie rolle vertolk en verdwyn die gebruik van black- en brownface ook op Afrikaanse verhoë.

In this discussion the focus is on the use and practice of black- and brownface on the Afrikaans stage. Although there are a few studies available on the use of blackface on the South African English stage, little research has been done on this topic with reference to Afrikaans theatre. Although one can discern a number of similarities between the use of this practice within both early Afrikaans and English theatre in South Africa (19th century), this can be attributed to the fact that all colonial theatre of the period (as noticed by Stephen Gray) was highly racialised. Two periods can be distinguished within the development and establishment of Afrikaans theatre where the practice of black- and brownface is found, namely (1) in early Afrikaans theatre (late 19th and early 20th centuries), and (2) in the period of the 1960s to the late 1970s. In the first period (the establishment of Afrikaans theatre) only white actors were used to portray both white and black/coloured characters on stage and thus made use of burnt cork/ polish/make-up to portray these black/coloured characters. It is, however, clear when one consults both the standard theatre histories (FCL Bosman, LWB Binge, Jill Fletcher), as well as study the early Afrikaans plays themselves (inter alia, Melt Brink, CL Langenhoven, and most Afrikaans plays in the 1940's and 1950's), that such portrayals were linked to a particular racist ideology. The practice of blackface originated in America with the appearance of blackface minstrelsy and was exported via travelling minstrel groups to England, South Africa, and other colonies where it was for a period extremely popular. Although Afrikaans theatre did not produce any minstrel shows as can be found in early English South African entertainment acts, the portrayal of black and brown characters does show a few similarities with blackface minstrelsy characters. These characters are also caricatured (through their names, physical appearance, actions, and utterances), while a clear racial hierarchy is presented in these plays (they are slaves, maids, servants to the white masters and madams). While this type of black- and brownface portrayals disappeared after the 1950's and the portrayal of these characters became more sympathetic from the 1960's with a new generation of Afrikaans playwrights (André P Brink, Bartho Smit, and others) critical of the Nationalist Party's race-based ideology, we find the ironic situation that these portrayals on stage again made use of black- and brownface make-up since various laws prohibited the mixing of races on stage or even within the auditorium. The state-funded Arts Councils (inter alia PACT, PACOFS) had to comply with these laws, although all of them (for example Pieter Fourie at CAPAB) actively agitated against this situation. While many English theatre practitioners simply cut their ties with the Performing Arts Councils and established theatres like The Market Theatre (Johannesburg) and The Space Theatre (Cape Town) which were non-racial, the state-funded theatres continued with these portrayals during the 1970's till the race-based laws were retracted and theatres were open to all races.

Abstract The article we present arises from research that studies the changes that occurred at the University, from the point of view of the students, regarding the teaching methodologies used by the professors. The year 2020 is the starting point of a new way of relating, because as a consequence of the confinement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, social and work activity changed, and although it was temporary, it had its consequences that may have remained. Thus, in the different social environments, face-to-face activities began to be carried out remotely. At the University of Extremadura, this research team, as teachers, asked themselves what was happening in teaching, and above all, which of these changes remained with us. To do this, the opinions of the students of the University of Extremadura on the changes in teaching methodologies during confinement due to COVID-19 have been analyzed. The research method that has been used is the qualitative study of the answers given by the students to the open questions of the questionnaire validated by this research team. The results obtained indicate that the changes made in teaching methodologies during the COVID-19 pandemic are NOT perceived positively by students in their teaching/learning process. Consequently, it can be concluded that there is no manifestly clear unanimity among students regarding the positive and negative aspects obtained from this experience on the changes in teaching methodologies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resúmen El artículo que presentamos surge de la investigación que estudia los cambios que ocurrieron en la Universidad, desde el punto de vista de los alumnos, respecto a las metodologías docentes utilizadas por los profesores. El año 2020 es el punto de partida de una nueva forma de relacionarse, pues como consecuencia del confinamiento provocado por la pandemia COVID-19, la actividad social y laboral cambió, y aunque fue de forma temporal, tuvo sus consecuencias que puede que hayan permanecido. Así, en los distintos ambientes sociales, las actividades presenciales pasaron a realizarse de forma remota. En la Universidad de Extremadura, este equipo de investigación, como docentes, se preguntó qué estaba ocurriendo en la docencia, y sobre todo, cuáles de estos cambios se quedaron entre nosotros. Para ello, se han analizado las opiniones de los alumnos de la Universidad de Extremadura sobre los cambios en las metodologías docentes durante el confinamiento debido al COVID-19. El método de investigación que se ha utilizado es el estudio cualitativo de las respuestas dadas por los alumnos a las preguntas abiertas del cuestionario validado por este equipo de investigación. Los resultados obtenidos indican que los cambios realizados en las metodologías docentes durante la pandemia de COVID-19 NO son percibidos positivamente por los alumnos en su proceso de enseñanza/aprendizaje. En consecuencia, se puede concluir que no hay una unanimidad manifiestamente clara, entre los alumnos con respecto a los aspectos positivos y negativos, obtenida de esta experiencia sobre los cambios en las metodologías docentes causados por la pandemia del COVID-19.

Abstract Cañadón Negro open-air site, La María, Central Plateau of Santa Cruz, is characterized based on identified social practices. Results of the study of the landscape, lithic technology, and the latter’s distributional analysis are presented. In addition, the site’s possible use as a camp by hunter-gatherer societies is evaluated. Spatial analysis indicates that the distribution of the remains presents a non-random clustering pattern. Given that the geomorphological and environmental variables would not have generated large-scale modifications in the artefactual distribution, it is proposed that this distribution could be the product of social practices. Different activities were carried out at the site, such as the production, maintenance, use, and primary discard of artifacts, as well as the lighting of hearths. Furthermore, it is recognized that the raw material used most frequently was flint. Tools were related to primary and secondary resource processing and hunting activities. The evidence thus supports the idea that Cañadón Negro functioned as a camp site where multiple activities were carried out. Such an interpretation is consistent with the patterns recognized in ethnohistorical sources, such as regional ethnographic and archaeological studies.

Resumen Se caracteriza el sitio a cielo abierto Cañadón Negro –La María, Meseta Central de Santa Cruz– a partir de las prácticas sociales identificadas. Se presentan los resultados del estudio del paisaje, de la tecnología lítica y su análisis distribucional. Asimismo, se evalúa el posible uso como campamento por sociedades cazadoras-recolectoras. El análisis espacial señala que la distribución de los restos presenta un patrón agrupado no azaroso. Dado que las variables geomorfológicas y ambientales no habrían generado modificaciones de gran escala en la distribución artefactual, se propone que esta sería el producto de las prácticas sociales. En el sitio se realizaron distintas actividades como elaboración, mantenimiento, empleo y descarte primario de artefactos; y el encendido de hogares. Además, se reconoce que la materia prima mayormente usada fue el sílex y que los artefactos formatizados se relacionaban con actividades de procesamiento primario y secundario de recursos, también con actividades cinegéticas. Esto permite postular que Cañadón Negro funcionó como un sitio campamento donde se efectuaron actividades múltiples. Lo cual es consistente con los patrones reconocidos en fuentes etnohistóricas, como en estudios etnográficos y arqueológicos regionales.

ABSTRACT Professionals in careers related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are among the most in demand worldwide, but various media and studies have reported that the demand for them far exceeds the current supply. Paraguay does not escape this reality, so this paper seeks to analyze the academic offer of this type of career and the number of graduates who graduate from them through the quantitative analysis of open data provided by the Ministry of Education and Sciences. For this purpose, the Excel tool was used, importing the source data in csv format and using mainly dynamic tables and some functions described in the work. It is observed that both the academic offer and the percentage of graduates of the total are very low, in both cases not exceeding 2% of the total, data that coincides with the few previous studies on the subject. However, some aspects that affect this result are mentioned in the work, specifically referring to the cleaning and standardization of the data used for the study.

RESUMEN Los profesionales de las carreras relacionadas a las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) son de los más demandados a nivel mundial, pero varios medios y estudios han informado que la demanda de estos supera por mucho la oferta actual. Paraguay no escapa de esta realidad por lo que el presente trabajo busca analizar la oferta académica de este tipo de carreras y la cantidad de egresados que se titulan en las mismas a través del análisis cuantitativo de los datos abiertos provistos por el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias. Para el efecto se utilizó la herramienta Excel importando los datos de origen en formato csv y utilizando principalmente tablas dinámicas y algunas funciones descriptas en el trabajo. Se observa que tanto la oferta académica como el porcentaje de egresados del total son muy bajos no superando en ambos casos el 2% del total, dato que coincide con los pocos estudios anteriores sobre el tema. No obstante, se mencionan en el trabajo algunos aspectos que inciden en este resultado, referidos específicamente a la limpieza y estandarización de los datos utilizados para el estudio.

Students' research, interactivity, experiences, and exposure have increasingly become important indicators of quality in higher education, however these expectations declined during COVID-19 pandemic. While studies have been conducted on postgraduate students' experiences during their studies, there is lack of empirical evidence on their experiences during COVID-19 pandemic, specifically at open distance learning institutions (ODLs). To bridge this identified gap, qualitative exploratory research was conducted to explore the experiences of postgraduate students registered in master's and doctoral programmes at the Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, during the pandemic. Non-probability purposive sampling was used. Online interviews via Microsoft Teams were used for data collection. The interviews were recorded and the data obtained were analysed thematically. Findings revealed both positive and negative experiences. Anxiety, exhaustion and frustration due to sickness, death of family members, poor communication from the university, inadequate resources and poor internet access affected students' studies. Some participants reported lack of supervisory communication and support, while others applauded the continuous support of their supervisors and the university's improvement of its electronic communication linkages. Microsoft Teams was newly adopted. Working from home also gave them an opportunity to accelerate their studies. In conclusion based on the findings the researcher recommended that the university continue to improve academic support and address the mental health of students to prepare them to accept current and future unforeseen circumstances positively. Strengthening collaboration with national and international partners to enhance continuous online communication between the university and the students should also be considered.

RESUMO A amizade no trabalho tem se revelado um importante recurso social, representando um papel central na vida dos trabalhadores e que contribui para a promoção de ambientes laborais mais saudáveis. Com isso, uma lacuna referente à delimitação do escopo de pesquisa da amizade ainda está aberta. Assim, o objetivo do estudo consiste em identificar os benefícios e desafios da amizade no ambiente de trabalho com base na produção científica internacional, apresentando um panorama atual de pesquisas. Por meio de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, foi realizado um levantamento na base Web of Science, a qual retornou 36 artigos que compõem o corpus textual desta revisão. Os resultados revelaram como a temática evoluiu no decorrer dos últimos cinco anos, possibilitando identificar os principais benefícios e desafios da amizade para as organizações. Esta revisão apresenta um esforço seminal ao analisar o campo de estudos da amizade, em que identifica itinerários, benefícios e desafios, assim como faz um mapeamento do campo que impulsionou a construção de uma agenda por meio das lacunas encontradas. Espera-se, ainda, que os resultados aqui coligidos sirvam como um diagnóstico para que seja promovida uma gestão mais humanizada, pautada em laços de confiança e amizade. social saudáveis isso aberta Assim internacional pesquisas literatura Science 3 anos organizações itinerários encontradas Esperase, Esperase Espera se, Espera-se humanizada

Friendship at work has proven to be an important social resource, playing a central role in the lives of workers and contributing to the promotion of healthier working environments. Therefore, a gap is still open regarding a better delimitation of the scope of friendship research, identifying the benefits and challenges. Thus, the objective of the study is to identify the benefits and challenges of friendship in the workplace based on international scientific production, presenting a current research panorama. Through a systematic review of the literature, a survey was carried out on the Web of Science database, which returned 36 articles that make up the textual corpus of this review. The results revealed how the theme has evolved over the last five years, making it possible to identify the main benefits and challenges of friendship for organizations. This review presents a seminal effort in analyzing the field of friendship studies, identifying the itineraries, benefits and challenges, as well as a mapping of the field that boosted the construction of an agenda through the gaps found. It is also expected that the results collected here will serve as a diagnosis for managers to promote more humanized management, based on bonds of trust and friendship. resource environments Therefore Thus production panorama literature database 3 years organizations studies itineraries found management

La amistad en el trabajo ha demostrado ser un recurso social importante, que desempeña un papel central en la vida de los trabajadores y contribuye a la promoción de entornos laborales más saludables. Por lo tanto, aún queda una brecha abierta respecto de una mejor delimitación del alcance de la investigación sobre la amistad, identificando los beneficios y desafíos. Así, el objetivo del estudio es identificar los beneficios y desafíos de la amistad en el lugar de trabajo a partir de la producción científica internacional, presentando un panorama actual de la investigación. A través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se realizó una encuesta en la base de datos Web of Science, la cual arrojó 36 artículos que conforman el corpus textual de esta revisión. Los resultados revelaron cómo el tema ha evolucionado en los últimos cinco años, permitiendo identificar los principales beneficios y desafíos de la amistad para las organizaciones. Esta revisión presenta un esfuerzo seminal en el análisis del campo de los estudios de la amistad, identificando los itinerarios, beneficios y desafíos, así como un mapeo del campo que impulsó la construcción de una agenda a través de las brechas encontradas. También se espera que los resultados aquí recogidos sirvan de diagnóstico a los directivos para promover una gestión más humanizadas, basada en vínculos de confianza y amistad. importante saludables tanto Así internacional literatura Science 3 años organizaciones itinerarios encontradas humanizadas

Resumen Este trabajo indaga sobre la conformación del rol profesional del asesor pedagógico en instituciones superiores universitarias, y analiza la configuración de su identidad, de su campo profesional a partir de su inserción dentro de una cultura institucional particular, como lo es el de una Fuerza Federal de Seguridad. Se parte de la concepción de un campo abierto que responde a un conjunto heterogéneo de prácticas que se desarrolla en diferentes escenarios, y con propósitos, agentes y estrategias diversas. En este artículo se volcarán algunas reflexiones preliminares sobre aspectos relativos a la identidad del rol de asesor dentro de una Fuerza de Seguridad.

Abstract This paper inquires about the conformation of the professional role of the pedagogical advisor in higher university institutions, and analyzes the configuration of their identity, of their professional field from their insertion within a particular institutional culture, such as that of a Federal Force of Security. It starts from the conception of an open field that responds to a heterogeneous set of practices that develops in different scenarios, and with diverse purposes, agents, and strategies. In this article some preliminary reflections on aspects related to the identity of the role of adviser within a Security Force will be overturned.