Abstract Different fields define artistic mediation, but it is possible to explain that at the heart of these definitions are different ways of accompanying the educational and social processes linked to artistic practices. In the Ibero-American context, two conceptions of artistic mediation currently coexist. One refers to professional support through artistic interventions for people and groups in situations of vulnerability and/or exclusion. The aim is to improve their psychosocial condition, promoting well-being, fostering creativity and participation, enabling an improvement in individual, group and community situations, leveraging social inclusion and community development processes and fostering a culture of peace. The other conception is to bring art closer to the public in cultural or museological contexts, promoting new ways of thinking about the relationship between art, society, and the public. This research reviews both perspectives. To better understand each concept’s scope, it draws on how the scientific publications identified below refer to the concept of artistic mediation in their content.

Resumo Existem diferentes campos que definem a mediação artística, porém, é possível explicitar que no centro destas diferentes definições, estão diferentes formas de acompanhamento dos processos educativos e sociais vinculados às práticas artísticas. No contexto ibero-americano, coexistem atualmente duas conceções de mediação artística. Uma refere-se ao acompanhamento profissional por meio de intervenções artísticas a pessoas e grupos em situação de vulnerabilidade e/ou exclusão, com o objetivo de melhorar sua condição psicossocial, promovendo o bem-estar, fomentando a criatividade e a participação, possibilitando uma melhora em situações tanto individuais, como grupais e comunitárias, alavancando processos de inclusão social, desenvolvimento comunitário e fomentando a cultura de paz. A outra conceção é descrita como a intervenção realizada para aproximar a arte do público em contextos culturais ou museológicos, promovendo novas formas de pensar a relação entre arte, sociedade e público. Nesta pesquisa, ambas as perspetivas são revistas, com apoio na forma como as publicações científicas especificadas a seguir (quando e como) apresentam o conceito de mediação artística no seu conteúdo, com o fim de ganhar uma maior compreensão do alcance de cada conceito.

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to analyze if anthropometric factors and physical appearance are associated to QoL in Turner syndrome (TS). Materials and methods: Observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study. The SF-36 was applied along with an additional questionnaire regarding specific characteristics of TS. Results: There were no differences in quality of life (QoL) in TS women regarding median height and appropriate height according to parental target height, however, participants satisfied and who did not desire to change their height had better scores in the mental health and role emotional domains than those not satisfied and desired to change it. When comparing participants who were or were not bothered by physical appearance, the results showed that those not bothered by physical appearance had a better score in the vitality and social function domains. Considering patients who did or did not desire to change physical appearance, those who did not want to change their physical appearance had higher scores in the mental component and in the social function and mental health domains of the SF-36. Conclusion: This study indicated that anthropometric factors and physical appearance may possibly be associated to QoL in TS, and also emphasizes the need to develop and validate an official questionnaire regarding specific TS characteristics in order to assess in more detail how specific characteristics of TS interfere with their QoL.

Resumen Echiophis brunneus, comúnmente conocida como anguila pecosa, es una especie bentónica costera de la familia Ophichthidae. Su distribución se reporta para el Pacífico Oriental desde el Golfo de California (EE. UU.) hasta el Golfo de Guayaquil (Ecuador). Se reporta por primera vez la presencia de E. brunneus en el norte del Perú a partir de tres ejemplares capturados. Así mismo se registra una nueva talla máxima para la especie y se adiciona la secuencia COI a la base de datos BoldSystems. Una de las principales características para su determinación fue la presencia del diente canino grande localizado en la zona distal del vómer. Las distancias genéticas entre E. brunneus con E. punctifer y E. intertinctus fueron de 0.087±0.013 y 0.095±0.014 respectivamente. Con este trabajo se amplía la distribución geográfica de E. brunneus hasta Salaverry (08°13'28"S, 78°59'22"W), así mismo sugerimos el posible establecimiento de una población de esta especie en la costa norte del Perú.

ABSTRACT The aim was to evaluate remote assistance (Web or App) for overweight/obese patients with two extra cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, smoking, sedentary lifestyle. Design: intervention study using random assignment for Web Group and App Group. The App Group was subsequently selected. Location: urban and rural health centres, teaching and non-teaching centres, in the Zaragoza I health area. Subjects: 261 people with BMI> 25 Kg/m2 and two extra cardiovascular risk factors. Interventions: 18 months follow up, initial checkups and after 1, 6, 12 and 18 months. The primary endpoints were: weight, blood pressure, tobacco consumption, cardiovascular events, quality of life and blood tests. Results: The control group completed the study in a higher proportion (79% vs 14%). The control and intervention groups attained a loss of 8% in and 5% median weight per year, respectively. After 6 months, the control group managed to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 7% and 5%, respectively. Glycosidic haemoglobin was 1% and 0.5% lower in the control and intervention groups, respectively (Wilcoxon Test=10; P=0.089). Both groups reduced tobacco consumption (Wilcoxon=21; P=0.03). The control group had a higher prevalence of cardiovascular events. Quality of life improved (Wilcoxon Test=979; P=0.041). Conclusion: Patients visiting health centres to monitor weight obtain better results than those remotely assisted.

RESUMEN El objetivo es evaluar un seguimiento telemático (web o aplicación [app]) para pacientes con sobrepeso/obesidad y otros dos factores de riesgo cardiovascular: hipertensión arterial (HTA), dislipemia, diabetes mellitus (DM), sedentarismo, consumo tabáquico. Diseño: es un estudio de intervención con asignación aleatoria al grupo intervención (web o app) y al grupo control. Emplazamiento: centros de salud rurales y urbanos, docentes y no docentes, del Sector Zaragoza I. Participantes: 261 personas con índice de masa corporal (IMC) > 25 kg/m2 y otros dos factores de riesgo. Intervenciones: seguimiento de 18 meses con puntos de corte al inicio, 1, 6, 12 y 18 meses. Las mediciones principales son peso, tensión arterial, consumo tabáquico, eventos cardiovasculares, calidad de vida y bioquímica. Resultados: el grupo control finalizó el estudio en mayor proporción (79% versus 14%). El grupo control consiguió una pérdida del 8% de la mediana de peso al año y el grupo intervención un 5%. A los 6 meses, el grupo control logró disminuir el 7% la tensión arterial sistólica y el 5% la diastólica. La hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) descendió un 1% en el grupo control y un 0,5% en el grupo intervención (test de Wilcoxon: 10; p = 0,089). El colesterol de lipoproteínas de baja densidad (cLDL) del grupo control descendió 9 mg/dL, y el del grupo intervención, 7 mg/dl (test de Wilcoxon: 1.089; p = 0,018). El hábito tabáquico disminuyó en todos los grupos (test de Wilcoxon: 21; p = 0,036). El grupo control presentó mayor prevalencia de eventos cardiovasculares. La calidad de vida mejoró en todos los grupos (test Wilcoxon: 979; p = 0,041). Conclusiones: las/los pacientes que acuden al centro de salud para un seguimiento de peso consiguen mejores resultados que si el seguimiento se hace de forma telemática.

Abstract: This research presents the state of the art of the last fifty years on the topic "women in science, engineering and technology". Scientific and technological competencies are fundamental for economic development of a society, but once observing the female participation in these attributes, historically, there is a gender disparity. Despite the growing debates on the issue, the current bibliometric study is justified due to the lack of quantitative studies and evaluation of publication trends. To this end, descriptive analyses and knowledge structure analyses of articles selected from the Scopus and Web of Science were conducted. The results show that the most productive period is recent, being the United States the country with the highest number of publications and "Women and science careers: leaky pipeline or gender filter?" the most cited article. The knowledge structure was understood by identifying seminal authors and articles, trends in study topics, and the worldwide scientific collaboration network. Low average annual citations per article and reduced collaboration between countries indicate the need for further studies, as well as international integration for better development of the topic. In addition to raising accurate and relevant data, we also propose research suggestions for addressing challenges on gender inequality in science, engineering and technology.

Resumo: Esta pesquisa apresenta o estado da arte dos últimos cinquenta anos sobre o tema “mulheres nas ciências, engenharia e tecnologia”. Competências científicas e tecnológicas são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento econômico de uma sociedade, mas ao se observar a participação feminina nesses atributos, há, historicamente, uma disparidade de gênero. Apesar de serem crescentes os debates sobre a questão, justifica-se o atual estudo bibliométrico frente à carência de pesquisas de levantamentos numéricos e de avaliação de tendências das publicações sobre o tema. Para tanto, análises descritivas e sobre a estrutura de conhecimento de artigos selecionados a partir das bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science foram conduzidas. Os resultados mostram que o período mais produtivo é recente, sendo, os Estados Unidos, o país com o maior quantitativo de publicações e Women and science careers: leaky pipeline or gender filter?, o artigo mais citado. A estrutura de conhecimento pôde ser compreendida identificando-se autores e artigos seminais, tendências de tópicos de estudos e a rede de colaboração científica mundial. Baixa média de citações anuais por artigo e reduzida colaboração entre países indicam a necessidade de realização de mais estudos, bem como de integração internacional para o melhor desenvolvimento do tema. Além de levantarmos dados precisos e relevantes, também propomos sugestões de pesquisas para o enfrentamento de desafios sobre a desigualdade de gênero nas ciências, engenharia e tecnologia.

Abstract: In this work, we explore the dynamics of microfoundations dimensions (individuals, processes and structures) of research organizations (ROs) in order to diagnose the challenges faced by researcher management in Brazilian ROs and improve cooperative actions. To this end, analytical variables were defined from the theoretical fields of management (people and microfoundations) and research-industry cooperation, and applied in three exploratory-descriptive case studies. The results show that the effectiveness of research-industry cooperation depends on paradigm shift and long-term actions, such as the implementation of a collaborative organizational culture and the prioritization of innovative governance. Furthermore, the development of these capacities is hampered by the low maturity of career development processes, structural and financial-budgetary constraints. This research contributes to theoretical development, establishing constructs from the ROs specificities and proposing initial relationships among the analytical variables structured. For practice, we highlight the organizational diagnosis and actions for a better cooperative performance of ROs.

Resumen. Como base de supervivencia y desarrollo, el alimento de los peces representa una línea base para investigaciones sobre aspectos ecológicos relacionados con la estructura y la función de comunidades marinas. El presente estudio se orientó hacia los hábitos alimentarios del huachinango del Pacífico, Lutjanus peru, en Santa Rosalía, Baja California sur (México), durante agosto de 2016 hasta octubre de 2017. Un total de 403 especímenes fueron analizados y categorizados de acuerdo con el sexo, la madurez sexual y la estación climática. El intervalo de tallas fue de 21 a 60 cm de longitud total, y el peso varió de 195 a 1,920 g. En total, se identificaron 29 especies presa, incluidos peces (13 ítems), crustáceos (11 ítems), moluscos (4 ítems) y tunicados (1 ítem). De acuerdo con el índice porcentual de importancia relativa, las principales presas fueron Sardinops sagax (47.65%), Nycthiphanes simplex (38.50%), Harengula thrissina (11.21%), Myctophidae (0.68%) y Benthosema panamense (0.52%). Las presas fueron consumidas en diferentes proporciones de acuerdo con el sexo (F = 2.01, P < 0.049), la madurez sexual (F = 4.99, P < 0.001) y la estación climática (F = 45.52, P < 0.001). La amplitud trófica fue estrecha (B i = 0.16); esta fue consistente con la gráfica de Costello, la cual mostró un consumo principal sobre presas gregarias de origen pelágico-costero y mesopelágico. El huachinango del Pacífico en Santa Rosalía fue un consumidor terciario. Su alimentación oportunista incluyó pocos, pero abundantes ítems presa, y la composición trófica fue distinta a la de L. peru en otras áreas del golfo de California y la costa mexicana del Pacífico.

Abstract. A biological basis for survival and development, the diet of fish represents a baseline for research on ecological aspects related to the structure and function of marine communities. This study focused on the feeding habits of the Pacific red snapper, Lutjanus peru, in Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur (Mexico), during August 2016 through October 2017. A total of 403 specimens were analyzed and categorized by sex, sexual maturity, and season. The size interval ranged from 21 to 60 cm total length, and the weight ranged from 195 to 1,920 g. A total of 29 prey items were identified, including fish (13 items), crustaceans (11 items), mollusks (4 items), and tunicates (1 item). According to the index of relative importance, the main prey were Sardinops sagax (47.65%), Nycthiphanes simplex (38.50%), Harengula thrissina (11.21%), Myctophidae (0.68%), and Benthosema panamense (0.52%). Prey were consumed in different proportions according to sex (F = 2.01, P < 0.049), sexual maturity (F = 4.99, P < 0.001), and season (F = 45.52, P < 0.001). The trophic width was narrow (B i = 0.16); this was consistent with the Costello graph, which showed the consumption of mainly pelagic-coastal and mesopelagic gregarious prey. The Pacific red snapper in Santa Rosalía functioned as a tertiary consumer. Its opportunistic diet included few highly abundant prey items, and the diet composition differed from that of L. peru in other areas of the Gulf of California and the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Resumen. El tiburón sedoso Carcharhinus falciformis es una de las especies de tiburón más importantes en las capturas de la pesquería de pequeña escala de la costa mexicana del Pacífico. En el presente trabajo reportamos los principales componentes alimentarios de C. falciformis capturados por la flota pesquera de pequeña escala en Acapulco, Guerrero, México, de acuerdo con la talla (neonatos y juveniles) y el sexo (machos y hembras), así como la amplitud de su nicho y nivel trófico. Se recolectaron en total 165 estómagos de C. falciformis, de los cuales 57 presentaron contenido estomacal y 108 se encontraron vacíos. Se identificaron en total 11 componentes alimentarios: 4 crustáceos, 3 peces, 2 cefalópodos, 1 tortuga marina y 1 ave. De acuerdo con el índice de importancia relativa especifica de la presa (%IIREP), el grupo de los crustáceos representó el 77.17% de la dieta. El cangrejo Portunus xantusii fue el componente más importante de la dieta de neonatos, juveniles, machos y hembras. Las dietas entre neonatos y juveniles y entre machos y hembras no presentaron grandes diferencias (índice de Morisita-Horn: 0.86 y 0.80, respectivamente). El tiburón sedoso presentó una amplitud de nicho estrecha en todas las categorías, lo que indicó una estrategia de alimentación de tipo especialista (índice de Levin <0.60). De acuerdo con el modelo de Amundsen, C. falciformis mostró una preferencia por P. xantusii. El nivel trófico determinado para C. falciformis indicó que es un depredador secundario.

Abstract. The silky shark, Carcharhinus falciformis, is one of the most important shark species in the small-scale fishery landings on the Pacific coast of Mexico. In the present work, we report the main food components of C. falciformis caught by small-scale fisheries in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, according to size (neonates and juveniles) and sex (males and females), as well as reporting the niche breadth and trophic level. A total of 165 stomachs of C. falciformis were collected, of which 57 contained food and 108 were empty. A total of 11 prey groups were identified: 4 crustaceans, 3 fish, 2 cephalopods, 1 sea turtle, and 1 bird. According to the prey-specific index of relative importance (%PSIRI), crustaceans accounted for 77.17% of the diet. The crab Portunus xantusii was the most important component of the diet of neonates, juveniles, males, and females. The diets did not show great differences between neonates and juveniles and between males and females (Morisita-Horn index: 0.86 and 0.80, respectively). The silky shark presented a narrow niche breadth in all categories, indicating a specialist-type feeding strategy (Levin’s index <0.60). According to Amundsen’s model, C. falciformis showed preference for P. xantusii. The trophic level determined for C. falciformis indicated that it is a secondary predator.

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between first-degree family history and colorectal cancer (CRC). Method We analyzed data from 2857 controls and 1360 CRC cases, collected in the MCC-Spain project. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of association with the family history of CRC was estimated by non-conditional logistic regression. Results First-degree relatives doubled the risk of CRC (OR: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.80–2.66), increasing in those with two or more (OR: 4.22; 95% CI: 2.29–7.78) and in those whose relatives were diagnosed before 50 years (OR: 3.24; 95% CI: 1.52–6.91). Regarding the association of the family history with the location, no significant differences were observed between colon and rectum, but there were in the relation of these with the age of diagnosis, having more relatives those diagnosed before 50 years (OR: 4.79; 95% CI:2.65–8.65). Conclusions First-degree relatives of CRC increase the chances of developing this tumor,they also increase when the relative is diagnosed at an early age. Therefore, it must be a target population on which to carry out prevention measures.

Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between first-degree family history and colorectal cancer (CRC). Method We analyzed data from 2857 controls and 1360 CRC cases, collected in the MCC-Spain project. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of association with the family history of CRC was estimated by non-conditional logistic regression.. Results First-degree relatives doubled the risk of CRC (OR: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.80–2.66), increasing in those with two or more (OR: 4.22; 95% CI: 2.29–7.78) and in those whose relatives were diagnosed before 50 years (OR: 3.24; 95% CI: 1.52–6.91). Regarding the association of the family history with the location, no significant differences were observed between colon and rectum, but there were in the relation of these with the age of diagnosis, having more relatives those diagnosed before 50 years (OR: 4.79; 95% CI:2.65–8.65). Conclusions First-degree relatives of CRC increase the chances of developing this tumor,they also increase when the relative is diagnosed at an early age. Therefore, it must be a target population on which to carry out prevention measures.

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Resumen El artículo sostiene que los lugares de memoria poseen una dimensión pedagógica constitutiva, caracterizada por la contingencia comunicativa que no permite reducir la interpretación del pasado a una sola versión. Para ello, se propone el concepto de semiosis nemotécnica. Además, el texto reflexiona sobre las características de los lugares de memoria y su vínculo con el patrimonio; argumenta que esto es necesario para lograr la reparación de las víctimas y la participación activa de la comunidad en su territorio. En ese marco, se muestran los retos de extender estos lugares a escenarios virtuales. Finalmente, se describe la experiencia del Museo Casa de la Memoria de Medellín como ejemplo de los argumentos expuestos en el artículo.

Abstract Memory sites have a built-in pedagogical dimension described as communication shortcomings which prevent past events from prevented from being interpreted as a one, single version. This study uses mnemonic semiosis associated to armed conflict to reflect on the characteristics of memory sites and how they are linked to a deeper cultural perspective where active community participation is necessary for victim reparations. Within this context, the challenges of extending memory sites to virtual scenarios is also addressed using the experience of the Museo Casa de la Memoria Museum in the city of Medellin, Colombia as an example of the arguments presented herein.

Resumen Objetivo: Venetoclax en combinación con obinutuzumab ha mostrado frente a la inmunoquimioterapia mejoras significativas en términos de eficacia (supervivencia libre de progresión) en pacientes con leucemia linfocítica crónica que no han recibido tratamiento previo. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar su eficiencia en España a partir de un análisis de coste-utilidad. Método: A partir de un modelo de análisis de la supervivencia adaptado al contexto español y basado en tres estados de salud (supervivencia libre de progresión, supervivencia tras progresión y muerte), se llevó a cabo una simulación de la evolución de los pacientes candidatos a iniciar una primera línea de tratamiento para un horizonte temporal de toda la vida. Venetoclax en combinación con obinutuzumab se comparó frente a las opciones terapéuticas más utilizadas para estos pacientes en el momento del diseño del estudio: clorambucilo en combinación con obinutuzumab, ibrutinib, fludarabina en combinación con ciclofosfamida y rituximab, y bendamustina en combinación con rituximab. Los datos de eficacia para estimar las curvas de supervivencia fueron derivados del estudio CLL14 y de un metaanálisis en red. El análisis consideró la perspectiva del Sistema Nacional de Salud incluyendo los costes sanitarios directos, en concreto los farmacológicos y su administración, y los asociados al manejo de la enfermedad y acontecimientos adversos. El uso de recursos fue validado por un grupo de expertos. Se emplearon datos de calidad de vida para estimar los años de vida ajustados por calidad obtenidos para cada alternativa. Se consideró un umbral de 25.000 €/años de vida ajustados por calidad. La robustez del modelo se evaluó mediante análisis de sensibilidad determinísticos y probabilísticos. Resultados: Venetoclax en combinación con obinutuzumab se mostró como una alternativa dominante frente al resto de alternativas de tratamiento, con un menor coste por paciente (–67.869 € frente a clorambucilo en combinación con obinutuzumab, –375.952 € frente a ibrutinib, –61.996 € frente a fludarabina en combinación con ciclofosfamida y rituximab, y –77.398 € frente a bendamustina en combinación con rituximab) y una mayor ganancia en años de vida ajustados por calidad (0,551 años de vida ajustados por calidad ganados frente a clorambucilo en combinación con obinutuzumab e ibrutinib, 1,639 años de vida ajustados por calidad ganados frente a fludarabina en combinación con ciclofosfamida y rituximab, y 1,186 años de vida ajustados por calidad ganados frente a bendamustina en combinación con rituximab). Entre el 68% y el 85% de las simulaciones realizadas en el análisis de sensibilidad mostraban a venetoclax en combinación con obinutuzumab con un menor coste y un mayor número de años de vida ajustados por calidad ganados. Conclusiones: Venetoclax en combinación con obinutuzumab se muestra como una alternativa eficiente y dominante como tratamiento de pacientes con leucemia linfocítica crónica no tratados previamente frente a las alternativas disponibles y desde la perspectiva del Sistema Nacional de Salud.

Abstract Objective: Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab has significantly improved efficacy versus immunochemotherapy (progression-free survival) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have not received prior treatment. The objective of this study was to evaluate its efficiency in Spain using a cost-utility analysis. Method: Using a partitioned-survival analysis model adapted to the Spanish context and based on three health states (progression-free survival, survival after progression, and death), a simulation of the evolution of patients who were candidates for initiating first-line treatment was conducted for a lifetime time horizon. Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab was compared to the most commonly used therapeutic options for these patients at the time of study design: chlorambucil in combination with obinutuzumab, ibrutinib, fludarabine in combination with cyclophosphamide and rituximab, and bendamustine in combination with rituximab. In order to estimate survival curves, efficacy data were derived from the CLL14 trial and a network meta-analysis. The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the Spanish National Healthcare System and included direct healthcare costs (i.e. pharmacological costs and their administration), and those associated with the management of the disease and adverse events. The resource use was validated by an expert group. Quality of life data were used to estimate the quality-adjusted life years obtained for each alternative. A threshold of €25,000/quality-adjusted life years was used. The robustness of the model was evaluated using deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. Results: Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab was shown to be a dominant alternative compared to the rest of the treatment alternatives, with a lower cost per patient (€–67,869 compared to chlorambucil in combination with obinutuzumab, €–375,952 compared to ibrutinib, €–61,996 compared to fludarabine in combination with cyclophosphamide and rituximab, and €–77,398 compared to bendamustine in combination with rituximab). It also had a greater gain in quality-adjusted life years (0.551 quality-adjusted life years gained compared to chlorambucil in combination with obinutuzumab and ibrutinib, 1.639 quality-adjusted life years gained compared to fludarabine in combination with cyclophosphamide and rituximab, and 1.186 quality-adjusted life years gained compared to bendamustine in combination with rituximab). Between 68% and 85% of the simulations performed in the sensitivity analysis showed that venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab had lower costs and more quality-adjusted life years gained. Conclusions: Venetoclax in combination with obinutuzumab is an efficient and dominant alternative for treating previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia compared to the available alternatives and from the perspective of the Spanish National Health System.

ABSTRACT. The Pacific porgy Calamus brachysomus (Lockington, 1880) is exploited for local consumption and commerce in Baja California Sur (BCS). Monthly samples to study its reproductive biology were obtained from the artisanal fishery operating in Santa Rosalía, BCS, Mexico, from July 2015 to July 2016. A total of 265 specimens were analyzed, including 147 females and 118 males. The sexual proportion (1.24F:1M) did not differ from the expected 1:1 proportion (P = 0.08). There were no significant differences between sexes in total length (P = 0.94). Variations in the hepatosomatic index and condition factor indicated that food constituted the main energy source during reproduction, with possible additional use of endogenous reserves originating in the liver during spawning. The gonads histological analysis indicated an asynchronous ovarian development and batch spawning strategy. There were spawning capable females during 11 of the 13 sampled months; the exceptions were February and September, coinciding with minimum and maximum sea surface temperature (SST) values. These results, along with the gonadosomatic index variations, allowed us to conclude that C. brachysomus reproduces over a large part of the year with an activity peak from May to July, in an SST interval of 21 to 28°C.

Abstract This study aimed to determine the effect of presence of the corpus luteum (CL) and its influence on cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs) obtained from the ipsilateral or contralateral ovary in bovine on the recovery and capacity of the oocytes to sustain mono-spermic fertilization, undergo preimplantation development, and develop to the blastocyst stage. Ovaries were collected at a local slaughterhouse and kept in pairs corresponding to the same animal. In the first experiment the variables evaluated were compared between cows with (CCL+) and without (CCL-) CL, and for the second experiment, comparisons were made between ovaries with an ipsilateral (CL+), contralateral (CL−), and no (NCL). The recovery rate of COCs was higher in ovaries from CCL− cows, and a higher proportion of grade 1 COCs were recovered from this group. A higher proportion of metaphase I oocytes at 7 h of maturation, and a higher rate of cleavage were observed in the CCL+ group; however, a higher proportion of embryos were obtained from the CCL− group. Besides, COCs from the CL+ group had a lower proportion of grades 1 and 2 morphological qualities, lower rate of metaphase II oocytes at 22 h of maturation, and lower rate of formation of two pronuclei, whereas a higher proportion of unfertilized oocytes after in vitro fertilization. On the other hand, the COCs from the CL− group displayed a lower proportion of oocytes with more than two pronuclei, higher cleavage rate, and higher final blastocyst production were obtained when compared to CL+. Thus, the effects of CL on the competence of bovine COCs are different depending on the anatomical proximity of their location in the animal, negatively affecting the quality of COCs located in the same ovary, but not having negative effects on the competence of COCs in the ovaries contralateral to their location.

Abstract Between the 19th and 20th centuries, a strong movement of internationalization took place at the Stockholm Central Institute of Gymnastics (GCI), relying, among other actions, on the mobility of individuals from Sweden to other countries. Ludvig Gideon Kumlien (1874-1934) moved from Sweden to Paris and developed different actions to promote Swedish gymnastics. By mobilizing the notion of mediating intellectuals, our objective was to analyze the dissemination strategies undertaken by Kumlien in France between 1895 and 1921, using French newspapers and gymnastics manuals as sources. We conclude that Kumlien, in his encounter with a new culture, designed strategies to overcome the resistance against the Swedish gymnastics; however, he did not abandon the modus operandi of the individuals trained by the GCI.

Resumen Entre los siglos XIX y XX, un intenso movimiento de internacionalización sucedió en el Instituto Central de Gimnástica de Estocolmo (GCI) que invirtió, entre otras acciones, en el traslado de ciudadanos suecos a otros países. Ludvig Gideon Kumlien (1874-1934), sueco, se trasladó a Paris y realizó diferentes acciones para la divulgación de la gimnástica sueca. Objetivamos, trayendo a la luz la noción de intelectuales mediadores, analizar las estrategias de divulgación empleadas por Kumlien en Francia entre los años de 1895 y 1921. Como fuentes, utilizamos los periódicos franceses y manuales de gimnástica. Concluimos que Kumlien, cuando se ha encontrado con una nueva cultura, ha trazado estrategias para escapar de las resistencias; pero no ha abandonado el modus operandi de los sujetos formados en el GCI.

Resumo Entre os séculos XIX e XX, um intenso movimento de internacionalização tomou lugar no Instituto Central de Ginástica de Estocolmo (GCI), apostando, entre outras ações, no trânsito de sujeitos da Suécia para outros países. Ludvig Gideon Kumlien (1874-1934), sueco, se mudou para Paris e realizou diferentes ações para divulgar a ginástica sueca. Objetiva-se aqui, mobilizando a noção de intelectuais mediadores, analisar as estratégias de divulgação empreendidas por Kumlien na França entre os anos de 1895 e 1921. Como fontes, recorreu-se a jornais franceses e manuais de ginástica. Concluiu-se que Kumlien, no encontro com uma nova cultura, traçou estratégias para driblar as resistências, mas não abandonou o modus operandi dos sujeitos formados no GCI.