Currently, there is a huge wave of enthusiasm in the education sector which materializes on the great number of materials and courses to capacitate teachers and students in mastering AI apps to support their education. However, it is possible to also find some reservations among the sector, particularly in the publishing industry and universities that manage scholarly journals. These doubts focus mainly on the authorship issue. Lately, renown publishers have settled limits to the incorporation of AI as authors. In this work, I will focus on understanding how these contradicted approaches, enthusiasm vs reservations, are not only motivated by preserving academic ethics and limit the proliferation of malpractices as the case of plagiarism, but also by economic and legal issues. This analysis centers on academic literature review but also on the comparative study of legal texts (regulations and legal court case sentences), and the examination of punctual controversial court cases about the incorporation of AI for academic research. Final outcomes will show that these contradictory aptitudes about AI are also evidence of the deep impact of this disruptive technology in the academic publishing sector, and how legal frameworks and financing mechanisms are becoming outdated to comply with the quick changes introduced in the educative sector.

La legislación colombiana contempla una indemnización tarifada por despido sin justa causa, pero su capacidad para reparar el daño integral es cuestionada. Este estudio investiga empíricamente el impacto del despido injustificado sobre el bienestar psicológico y las perspectivas de reinserción laboral de los trabajadores en Colombia, examinando el rol mediador de la percepción de injusticia. Se realizó un estudio transversal con una muestra de 250 trabajadores colombianos que perdieron su empleo en los últimos 24 meses, clasificados en tres grupos: despido injustificado (n=85), despido con justa causa (n=75) y cese por reestructuración (n=90). Se utilizaron escalas validadas para medir el malestar psicológico (K-10), la percepción de injusticia, la dificultad de reinserción laboral y el tiempo de desempleo. Los trabajadores despedidos injustificadamente reportaron niveles significativamente más altos de malestar psicológico (F(2, 247) = 18.23, p < .001) y mayor dificultad de reinserción laboral en comparación con los otros grupos. La percepción de injusticia demostró ser un predictor robusto del malestar psicológico (β = 0.45, p < .001) y medió parcialmente la relación entre el tipo de despido y el malestar. Los hallazgos proveen evidencia empírica de que la indemnización legal es insuficiente para mitigar el severo impacto psicológico y ocupacional del despido injustificado.

El método Delphi que se diseñó para indagar acerca del futuro de la tecnología a mediados del siglo XX, tiene una variante llamada policy Delphi que se desarrolló en 1970 para incluir las ideas de diferentes grupos de interés en ejercicios de prospectiva. Una revisión de más de cien ejercicios que utilizaron esta técnica hasta 2025, permite una reflexión acerca de su implementación práctica y decisiones cruciales durante su diseño, ejecución y fases de análisis. Se han identificado catorce decisiones cruciales para el diseño la ejecución, así como el análisis de los ejercicios de prospectiva que comprenden el equilibrio en áreas como consideraciones teóricas, participación de todos los grupos de interés, gestión de la incertidumbre, amplitud del análisis, enfoques metodológicos, aprovechamiento de la experiencia colectiva para analizar instrumentos y decisiones políticas, experiencias basadas en casos y la toma de decisiones atendiendo al pensamiento dominante.

Introduction. This article examines the experience of situations of violence before the age of 18 and its implications in adulthood among women experiencing homelessness (n=292) in four Spanish-speaking countries with significant socioeconomic and cultural differences: Spain (n=136), Argentina (n=72), Puerto Rico (n=54), and Nicaragua (n=30). Materials and Methods. Data were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires, ensuring consistency in data collection and mitigating potential issues related to participants' reading and comprehension difficulties. Results. Women experiencing homelessness interviewed in all four countries had largely experienced physical or psychological violence, sexual assaults, and family-related violence before turning 18. Additionally, they had encountered multiple severe violent stressors, substance use-related problems, and suicide attempts in adulthood. The experience of childhood violence was particularly intense for some participants. A strong correlation was observed between childhood exposure to violence and substance use, self-harming behaviors, and experiences of violence after the age of 18. Discussion. It is essential to implement public policies, prevention programs, and gender-sensitive care interventions aimed at reducing both the number and intensity of violent situations experienced by women and girls at risk of social exclusion or homelessness.

This study examines the racist and anti-racist attitudes and behaviours of Spanish youth within a context of growing cultural diversity. The main objective is to identify divergent profiles among young people (aged 15–29) based on their attitudes and behaviours towards racism, and to determine the variables that characterise these profiles, with the aim of informing inclusive educational and policy interventions. The methodology involved a cluster analysis (K-means technique) conducted on a representative sample of 1,200 young people residing in Spain. Data was collected via online surveys (CAWI) using validated questionnaires. Five indices were developed to measure racist and anti-racist attitudes and behaviours, which were then analysed statistically to define the clusters. The results revealed three distinct clusters: Cluster 1 (“High manifestation of racist behaviours”), mainly composed of men, with the highest levels of aggressive and discriminatory behaviours, as well as high levels of victimisation; Cluster 2 (“Predominance of racist attitudes”), also predominantly male, showed high levels of social and relational racism, but fewer reported racist behaviours; Cluster 3 (“Predominance of anti-racist attitudes and behaviours”), the largest group and mostly women, presented the lowest levels of racism and the highest levels of anti-racism, despite some reported experiences of discrimination. The conclusions highlight the importance of variables such as gender, political ideology, religiosity, family context, and social diversity in shaping these profiles. The study underscores the need for tailored educational strategies, the promotion of critical thinking to counteract hate speech, and stronger collaboration between families, schools and communities to foster inclusive values. Finally, it stresses the value of continued quantitative research in this field to better refine the characterisation of these youth profiles.

This study explores the livelihood strategies, role transformations, and challenges experienced by Syrian refugee women in Turkey following forced migration. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, it captures women’s lived experiences while identifying structural and socio-cultural factors shaping their realities. Data were collected from 27 participants through semi-structured interviews, complemented by brief written reflections in which they listed their views immediately after the interview to refine thoughts and add insights that might not emerge in conversation. The interviews, conducted in Arabic with translator support, were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. To enhance interpretation, qualitative data were also “quantified” by calculating the frequency of recurring perceptions across the dataset. This approach highlighted prevalent themes while retaining narrative richness through selected quotations. Findings revealed that many participants, despite holding skilled occupations in Syria—such as lawyer, nurse, engineer, or teacher—shifted into informal, low-paid, or insecure work in Turkey, or remained unemployed. Structural barriers, including limited recognition of qualifications, bureaucratic obstacles to work permits, and labour market restrictions, hindered career continuity and reinforced economic precarity. Women also reported shifts in family livelihood roles, assuming greater economic responsibilities and reduced caregiving time, alongside multidimensional changes in economic, social, emotional, and cultural spheres. Reported challenges included low income, employment insecurity, lack of social networks, language barriers, and legal exclusion. The findings contribute to literature on forced migration and gender, offering policy-relevant insights for inclusive, gender-sensitive integration strategies.

Este artículo presenta el diseño y la fundamentación teórica del modelo de comunidades GPS UNAD-Diversitas-USAL, una propuesta de intervención comunitaria desarrollada en España para mejorar la coordinación institucional en la atención a mujeres con adicciones a sustancias que son víctimas de violencia de género. Partiendo del reconocimiento de la escasa conexión entre los recursos especializados en adicciones y los servicios de atención hacia este tipo de violencia, el modelo construye un marco práctico inspirado en el enfoque ecológico y en los principios de las comunidades de aprendizaje. La propuesta sitúa a las mujeres en el centro del proceso, reconociendo la complejidad de sus trayectorias y la necesidad de una atención integral construida conjuntamente desde una perspectiva de género y adecuada al contexto territorial. El artículo presenta el modelo, incluyendo sus dimensiones clave, los principios que orientan su desarrollo y sus fases de implantación, así como su aplicación en dos comunidades piloto. La experiencia se describe a partir de observaciones realizadas durante el acompañamiento a ambos procesos, lo que permitió documentar cómo se fueron construyendo las alianzas entre recursos, qué herramientas se generaron colectivamente y qué ajustes fueron necesarios para adaptar el modelo a las dinámicas locales. El modelo plantea implicaciones relevantes para las políticas públicas, al evidenciar que una intervención más coordinada requiere condiciones institucionales que favorezcan el compromiso de los actores implicados, el trabajo colaborativo y la sostenibilidad de las redes locales, permitiendo así respuestas más sensibles con la complejidad de las realidades de las mujeres afectadas.

La aceptación pública de la homosexualidad continúa siendo cuestionada, existiendo actitudes negativas sutiles y manifiestas. Hacerse visible como gay o lesbiana conlleva algunas dificultades, porque socialmente se presupone la heterosexualidad en hombres y mujeres. Crecer en un entorno familiar con unos vínculos afectivos positivos funciona como una base segura que favorecería una visibilización positiva. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar los elementos de apoyo y las limitaciones en la visibilización de personas adultas cisgénero gais y lesbianas en Cataluña (España), y clasificar sus estilos de apego. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo en el que participaron 241 hombres gais (n=121) y mujeres lesbianas (n=120). Se utilizaron como instrumentos una encuesta ad hoc y el cuestionario de apego adulto CaMir-R. Los resultados señalan que la visibilización es un proceso complejo. Los elementos facilitadores se agrupan en dos temáticas: las relaciones y el apoyo emocional, mientras que las limitaciones se organizan en tres: la diversidad y las relaciones, la identidad y la percepción social, la discriminación y la adversidad, y la falta de apoyo. Por otra parte, el estilo de apego seguro es el más frecuente (59.3%) frente al preocupado (26.1%) o el evitativo (14.5%). Las dificultades significativas están presentes en los apegos inseguros, mientras que los apoyos significativos están presentes en el apego seguro y el evitativo. En conclusión, conocer las experiencias de gais y lesbianas debe alentar a promocionar elementos protectores como los vínculos afectivos familiares y sociales que favorezcan un proceso de autoafirmación positivo.

Excessive and compulsive working have been characterized as a key aspect of work addiction. Postgraduate professors with master's and doctoral degrees are susceptible to work addiction, a significant psychosocial issue. The goal of this research was to find out how common workaholism is and to examine how sociodemographic factors, job-related factors, and psychosocial issues influence its two main aspects (working too much and feeling compelled to work) among 302 university professors in Brazil. We employed the sociodemographic and work-related questionnaires, Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS), and the Copenhague Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ-II) as research instruments. The results indicated a prevalence of workaholism of 15.6% in the sample. The excessive work dimension was predicted by higher work commitment, higher work demands (quantitative, cognitive, and emotional), and higher remuneration. In addition, being a woman and having less experience as a university professor were also predictors of higher excessive work scores. The compulsive work dimension was predicted by higher work demands (quantitative and emotional), higher work commitment and remuneration, and by younger age and level of freedom. The findings suggest that both personal and organizational steps are necessary for prevention and rehabilitation initiatives.

The use of screens and the use of the Internet has an essential effect on the quality of life of older adults, however, there is a lack of studies that reflect how this use affects life satisfaction. This study investigates the relationships between Internet use and life satisfaction among older adults and exploits the mediating role of social interaction both on and off the Internet. 1274 participants aged 68 years (732 women and 542 men). Among the respondents, 54% were people who attended senior centers (688 people), and the rest were people who did not attend senior centers. The results indicated that Internet use is related to life satisfaction among older adults and that social interaction outside the Internet mediated Internet use. Our findings suggest that Internet use could improve the lives of older adults by encouraging offline social interaction. Therefore, society should create environments to help older adults socialize with virtual society to enhance offline social interaction.