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Estrategias empresariales: un caso de economía solidaria
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2023-09-15)El presente libro, es producto del trabajo de investigación denominado Estrategias empresariales para la Asociación de mujeres rurales de Colombia y el Caquetá ASMUCOCA, el cual posee dos (2) capítulos, el primero de ellos aborda temáticas como: Estrategia empresarial y la economía solidaria, en la cual se da a conocer qué son las estrategias empresariales, las estrategias empresariales en la economía solidaria y la ... -
Near-death experiences according to neurosciences and spirituality
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2023-09-11)The book seeks to contribute with academic and scientific support from neurosciences and spirituality as a science that near-death experiences (NDE) contribute to the integral development of humanity the universal knowledge that consciousness as such always exists separately from the physical body, so that they are spiritual encounters in the different worlds existing in the infinite universe. When the person is in a ... -
The Religion of Things
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2023-08-22)Ana, una joven indígena esclavizada en los llanos orientales colombianos, condenada a la tragedia inminente, los hermanos Sánchez, asesinos de abuelos con el dilema entre la vida y la muerte idealizados hacia el descanso eterno, Sandra y su hija pequeña, encasilladas en un ritual de brujería indescifrable, Roger, un extranjero en búsqueda de una tribu indígena latinoamericana perdida, Samuel, un abuelo con una vida ... -
Special chromatographic methods for the analysis of ruminal fluid, silage, and milk in ruminants
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2023-10-31)La búsqueda continua de la maximización de la producción de rumiantes y la reducción de sus efectos negativos en el medio ambiente ha estimulado, en los últimos años, el desarrollo e implementación de diversas estrategias nutricionales y de alimentación animal. Como resultado de esta optimización, se han logrado mejoras considerable en términos de mayor eficiencia productiva y calidad composicional de los productos ... -
Materialists of Ancient Times and Their Influence on Marxism and Feminism
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2023-10-31)El modelo de pensamiento occidental ha basado su desarrollo en las ideas platónicas y aristotélicas. Todo esto con base en la influencia que tuvo la aplicación de la religión judeocristiana en el Imperio romano y su correspondiente descendencia. El modelo aristotélico ha permitido que las teorías cristianas tengan un sustento teológico. Pero el modelo idealista de Platón y Aristóteles no era el único en la antigüedad. ... -
The Pan-Amazon in 200 notes: Risks of Systemic Crises for Humanity and Alternative Courses of Action
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)The book “La Amazonía en 200 notas” (The Amazon region in 200 notes) by Jorge Pulecio addresses different topics of the Amazon region in a holistic way, under a historical perspective of what has been the evolution of this region of the planet. It shows the reasons for the difficulties of the so-called Western world to address the biological and cultural diversity of a territory, which, despite the impacts received for ... -
The Logistics Performance Index, Industry 4.0 and Maturity of Global Value Networks: A Multicriteria Analysis in the Colombian Context
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)Global environments, technological innovations, and trade in supply chains are shaping a new way for countries and companies to compete. It is not simply a matter of individual efforts but rather the capacity to create, strengthen, and ensure the sustainability of global value networks, which is possible through integration processes in supply chains. It is about creating value jointly, fostering domestic and global ... -
Armed Conflict in Tibacuy: Narratives, Processes, and Perspectives
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)The recovery of the memories related to the armed conflict from the voice of their citizens leads to acknowledge the peculiarities and marks left on the rural roads. For example, that empty spot that literally became the scene of the last episode in the life of a woman, who had the audacity to challenge the power of the FARC’s 44th front. Or the corner to where a police officer, sentenced by this armed group, managed ... -
A Transformative Orientation
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)This book collects most of the reflections, methodological approaches, and the intention of interweaving academia with social realities. The research group Cuchavira, Power, Socialization, and Knowledge was born in 2011 in response to some questions around three structural elements. Thus, the first element focused on the understanding of the social function of education; the second one analyzed the political implications ... -
Entrepreneurs Associated with University Research Results in Colombia
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)This book is the result of a research and discusses the profile of the business entrepreneur. It is part of the second phase of the research “Factores determinantes para la creación de spin-off universitarias en Colombia” (Determining factors to create university spin-offs in Colombia), which is related to university spin-off entrepreneurs (USOs) and Colombian entrepreneurs as a whole. This research is led by the ... -
Quality and Social Inclusion in Pedagogical Practices within the Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Program at the Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)In the last decade, there has been an emphasis on pedagogical practices in the classroom as a critical element for school success. In this sense, the pedagogical and didactic theory demands a practical component in which the different approaches to the educational process can be tested, discussed, complemented, and, if necessary, reformulated. Consequently, faculties of education have been making essential contributions, ... -
Process of Formulation and Management of Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) Projects in Accordance with the Requirements of Colombian Technical Standard 5802 of 2008
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)This research emerges from the need to understand the concepts and procedures required to formulate and manage research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects that meet the expectations and from which results can be obtained, such as new knowledge or innovations that benefit people, organizations, and the environment. -
Punitive Crime Management, Victims, and Reconciliation
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)One of the biggest challenges facing Colombian society is related to the existence of historical punitive models built within one of Latin America’s longest internal armed conflicts. The other challenge is related to the presence of institutional issues resulting from the new governmental apparatus, which was developed in the transitional model, and which claims other non-punitive and vertical forms of justice. This ... -
Problems and Contributions of the Social Sciences and Humanities in the 21st Century
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)The book Problems and Contributions of the Social Sciences and Humanities in the 21st Century is the result of a research work that, from its title, sets an important and novel reference when investigating social sciences and humanities areas from the perspective of the 21st century, their evolution, problems, and contributions to the challenges this century brings. One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ... -
Philosophical Theories and Praxis, the Relevance of Philosophers in the 21st Century
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)Since philosophy is not just theory but also praxis, and such philosophical praxes are historical, then our century requires not only philosophers but also multiple and diverse possibilities to philosophize, as well as a broader characterization of their work profile. Our main objective is to analyze the different perspectives for both philosophical theory and praxis to offer other possibilities of employment in ... -
Complex Thinking and Learning Activities in Virtual Learning Contexts
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)Educational processes mediated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) enable an approach to the multidimensional and complex nature of the human being, as well as the relations shaped in the dynamics that allow learning to emerge. To have a better understanding of these phenomena, it is necessary to expand the imposed boundaries and limitations, and integrate other aesthetics of knowledge, ways of perceiving ... -
The University as a Promoter of Entrepreneurial Development, the UNAD ZCBC Case
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)Human capital is one of the drivers of competitiveness; therefore, business education is a key factor on the path towards collective prosperity. The more qualified the country’s population, the more businesses can provide more timely and innovative answers to a demanding global market with a high degree of uncertainty. In this context, the authors aim to contribute to innovation through training tools for entrepreneurship. The ... -
Challenges and Trends for the Sustainability of Organizations in Scenarios of Uncertainty
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)This research book contains chapters that analyze the development and strengthening of organizations to become increasingly competitive, facing the opportunities of new business models in the global context. Among the topics discussed are: solutions to problems inherent to the quality of life, productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable development of organizations through innovation, marketing, training, and human ... -
History Notes to Keep Alive the Memory and the Remembrances of a People that Forget Themselves
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)The very title of this pedagogical booklet highlights the extremely serious problem that young people lack more and more proper knowledge regarding the history of the places where they were born, grew up, and developed. The above is stated after successfully conducting a diagnostic research, which showed little or null knowledge from most of the subjects involved in the study regarding the facts that sustain the cultural ... -
Center for Research and Community Psychosocial Action: A Setting for Peacebuilding. III Volume
(Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD; Sello Editorial UNAD, 2022-11-04)Since 2020, the social, political, and welfare conditions around the world have been violated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, according to World Health Organization (WHO) figures for December 2021, more than five million people’s lives have been taken, and millions more have fallen into poverty. And not to mention the sociopolitical issues emerging in Colombia in 2021, which caused social struggles that ...
