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Health Risks Associated with Heavy Metals in Imported Fish in a Coastal City in Colombia
(Universidad de la Costa, 2018-11-17)
Colombia is a fish exporter and consumer country because of its geographical location. Since 2012, imported fish have become a more economical option than domestic species due to free trade agreements. Concentrations of ...
Perspectives on the concertation of a bilateral integral agreement between China and Colombia
(Espacios, 2018)
El propósito de esta investigación es presentar un análisis sobre la posibilidad del establecimiento de un acuerdo de cooperación bilateral integral entre Colombia y China, dicho análisis se hace a partir de los convenios ...
Sexual risk among Colombian adolescents: knowledge, attitudes, normative beliefs, perceived control, intention, and sexual behavior
(BMC Public Health, 2018-12-06)
Background: Colombia has one of the highest rates of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and pregnancies -
both of which are influenced by lack of condom use -, among adolescent population in Latin America; however,
the ...
Adaptation of an effective school-based sexual health promotion program for youth in Colombia
(Social Science and Medicine, 2019-01-05)
Rationale: Given the disproportionate impact of HIV and STIs among youth in Latin America, there is a compelling need for effective sex education programs. In particular, Colombia lacks a nationally standardized youth
sex ...
Modelo de simulación dinámica para evaluar la inversión en capacidades de innovación tecnológica en la Industria Colombiana de Software
(Espacios, 2017)
En Colombia, la Industria de Software y las Tecnologías de Comunicación son
consideradas un sector de clase mundial que impulsa el crecimiento
económico. Hasta el momento, esta industria ha pasado de un crecimiento ...
Regulatory framework and environmental management of the compact fluorescent lamps
(Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2017)
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are an efficient alternative to tradtional lighting because they consume a fifth of the energy used by incandescent lamps, reducing demand for electricity However, because they contain ...
Litter impacts on scenery and tourism on the Colombian north Caribbean coast
(Tourism Management, 2016-02-12)
This paper provides the location, scenery and litter evaluation of 35 Colombian Caribbean beaches (9 remote, 9 village, 14 urban and 3 resort). Four litter grades were found. A: excellent (5); B: good (8); C: fair (19) and ...
Characteristics And Temporal Variations Of Organic And Elemental Carbon Aerosols In A High–Altitude, Tropical Latin American Megacity
(Atmospheric Research, 2018-04-11)
Bogota is a Latin American megacity located at an average altitude of 2600 m in the tropical Andes. It registers frequent episodes of poor air quality due to high PM10 concentrations. The carbonaceous fraction is the main ...
Assessment Of Human Health Risk Associated With Methylmercury In The Imported Fish Marketed In The Caribbean
(Environmental Research, 2018-08)
The decline in marine and freshwaters catches in recent years in Colombia has led to a change in dietary habits, with an increase in the purchase and consumption of imported fish. This is of particular concern as fish are ...
Board of director in the family business and its impact on socioemotional wealth
(Espacios, 2016)
Este estudio busca determinar el impacto de
la implementación de las buenas prácticas de
gobierno corporativo en la Junta Directiva de
las empresas familiares, observando el
impacto sobre la riqueza socio-emocional ...