Resultados de investigación

El presente estudio analiza la relación entre la Inteligencia Emocional (IE) de los docentes y su probabilidad de intervención en casos de ciberacoso, así como el papel mediador de la interacción emocional alumno-docente. Para ello, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de corte transversal. Se administraron los instrumentos WLEIS, EFI y un ítem para valorar la probabilidad de intervención. La muestra se compone de 105 docentes, de los cuales un 55,2% eran mujeres, con edades comprendidas entre los 29 y 64 años (M = 47; DT = 8,46), de 16 centros educativos de Secundaria. Los resultados mostraron una relación positiva entre la IE y la probabilidad de intervención, además de una mediación total de esta relación por la interacción emocional alumno-docente. De esta manera, la IE se relaciona con una mayor probabilidad de intervención entre víctima y acosador, a través de la interacción centrada en las emociones entre docente y alumno., Parte del proyecto I+D+i PID2020-117006RB-I00, financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 Grupo de investigación Applied Positive Lab CTS-1048G-FEDER (Junta de Andalucía) Universidad de Málaga (M. T. Chamizo-Nieto bajo un contrato postdoctoral).

This multi-study investigation examined what magnitude of personal resources people need to flourish in their personal life and at work. We specifically looked at the interplay between emotional intelligence (EI) and core self-evaluations (CSE) in relation to flourishing, happiness, and work engagement. Guided by job demands-resources theory, this investigation was conducted through two separate studies (Ns1 = 391; Ns2 = 703) using path analysis with Spanish employees. Study 1 revealed that EI moderated the positive relationship between CSE and flourishing and work engagement so that this relationship was weaker among employees high (vs. low) in EI. Study 2 replicated this pattern for the relationships with happiness and work engagement. Facet-level analyses revealed that use of emotions was driving the moderation on flourishing in Study 1, whereas other-emotion appraisal was driving the moderation on work engagement in Study 2. Overall, these findings suggest that individuals low in CSE might benefit from higher levels of EI to enhance their flourishing. Implications for improving well-being through the development of personal resources are discussed., Parte del proyecto I+D+i PID2020-117006RB-I00, financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, Grupo de investigación Applied Positive Lab CTS-1048G-FEDER (Junta de Andalucía), Junta de Andalucía, Proyectos FEDER (UMA18-FEDERJA-147)

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is among the most prevalent mental illnesses, and due to the low efficacy of the current medication, it is essential to find new biological targets that could modulate alcohol consumption. Since Galanin (1− 15) [GAL(1− 15)] produces a loss of motivational behaviour by an artificial reinforcer and decreases the preference an alcohol consumption in a voluntary alcohol intake, we have studied the role of GAL(1− 15) in alcohol-seekingbehaviourandtheinvolvementofthecorticomesolimbicsystemaswellastheroleofGAL(1− 15) in context-induced alcohol relapse. In rats, we have studied GAL(1− 15)-effects on alcohol-seeking in self- administration, in fixed-ratio (FR1) and progressive-ratio (PR), and the involvement of GAL receptors using siRNA GALR1 or GALR2 knockdown animals. We have analysed the transcriptional changes of C-Fos, dopamine receptors, GAL receptors and 5HT1A receptors in the corticomesolimbic system. Also, we have examined the effect of GAL(1− 15) in context-induced alcohol relapse. GAL(1− 15) substantially reduced alcohol-seeking behaviour in the operant self-administration model in an FR1 protocol and at the breaking point in a PR schedule. GALR1and GALR2 were involved in these effects, as indicated by the analysis by GALR2 antagonist and GALR1 and GALR2 knockdown animals. Notably, the mechanism of GAL(1− 15)-mediated actions involved changes in C-Fos, Dopamine receptors and 5HT1A expression in the ventral tegmental area, accumbens nucleus and prefrontal cortex. Significantly, GAL(1− 15) reduced the context-induced alcohol relapse. These results open up the possibility to use GAL(1− 15) as a novel strategy in AUD., This work was supported by grants awarded by Spanish Ministry of Economy PID2020-114392RB-100, PDC2021-121566-100 and by Junta de Andalucía P20-00026-R and PI-0083-2019

These data has been partially published in: GEMEZ-MATA J, P MORENO, D ÁLVAREZ-TORRES, E GARCIA-ROSADO, J BEJAR, MC ALONSO (2024) Comparative analysis of immune gene transcription in sea bream (Sparus aurata) challenged with RGNNV or RGNNV/SJNNV betanodaviruses. Pathogens, 13(6), 478 (https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13060478), Immunogene transcription after NNV injection in sea bass and sea bream.

Analysis of personal and contextual factors impacting teacher identity of novice science teachers. It includes the two datasets and the readme file., R&D project B1-2020-23, funded by Universidad de Málaga; R&D project PID2022-140001OA-I00, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER Una manera de hacer Europa; RYC2020- 029033-I/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, financed by the State Research Agency and the European Social Fund

The experimental data are organized into the following folders: 1.- FEA Simulations; Finite element analysis model files. 2.- Measurements; Experimental measurements of the system: 2.a.- EMI; Tests evaluating the influence of electromagnetic noise. 2.b.- Force; Tests characterizing the response to applied force. 2.c.- Proximity; Tests evaluating the response to non‑contact approaching objects. 2.d.- Proximity and Force; Combined tests in which objects first approach and then make contact to apply force. 2.e.- Videos; Recordings showing the sensor response to approaching objects., This dataset contains the data obtained from the experiments described in the article: J. Castellanos‑Ramos et al., “Adding Proximity Sensing Capability to a Tactile Array Based on Off‑the‑Shelf FSR and PSoC,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, vol. 69, no. 7, pp. 4238–4250, July 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2019.2944555 URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10630/32690 URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8853265&isnumber=9112796

This dataset contains time series data representing cell-level interference generated from a dynamic system-level mobile network simulator. The data captures the temporal evolution of interference conditions across different cells under simulated network scenarios. Additionally, the dataset includes a file containing the spatial positions of the simulated base stations, expressed as Cartesian coordinates (x, y) in kilometers. This positional information enables spatial analysis of interference patterns and supports reproducibility of the simulation environment.

Because problematic smartphone use (PSU) is rising among adolescents, it is vital to analyze the potential causes and psychosocial consequences affecting this target population. Current theoretical frameworks suggest that specific personal core characteristics might predispose individuals to experience increases in this problematic behavior over time. Additionally, PSU has been conceptualized as a maladaptive coping mechanism to manage negative emotions. The present study aimed at analyzing a personal resource, critical thinking disposition, and a potential negative consequence, reduced academic engagement, and the underlying role of perceived stress and PSU in this association among Spanish adolescents. The sample consisted of 688 adolescents (54% females, 46% males) aged 12 to 18 years from Southern Spain. Participants completed self-report questionnaires to assess critical thinking disposition (VIA-Youth), perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale), PSU (Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Version), and academic engagement (Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Students). We analyzed a serial mediation model using PROCESS (SPSS), in which critical thinking disposition was the independent variable, perceived stress and PSU were the first and second mediators, respectively, and academic engagement was the outcome variable. Our results indicated that lower critical thinking disposition was linked to increased perceived stress, which was associated with higher PSU, resulting in decreased academic engagement. These findings provide empirical support for the pathways model of PSU, the maladaptive coping theories, and the I-PACE model of behavioral addictions. Furthermore, we discuss our results highlighting the important implication of training adolescents to think critically regarding their smartphone usage to reduce their stress levels, to avoid using smartphones as a coping strategy, and hence, to improve their student's attitudes toward school., Universidad de Málaga (PPIT.UMA.A2.2019) Grupo PAIDI Applied Positive Lab CTS-1048 (Junta de Andalucía) Proyecto I+D+i del Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación de España (PID2020-117006RB-I00) Fondos FEDER/Junta de Andalucía (UMA 18-FEDERJA-147)

Previous research reports that cybervictims are more likely to experience suicidal ideations. Gratitude and life satisfaction have shown to predict suicide risk, but they have rarely been explored in the cyberbullying context. Hence, this study examined the roles of gratitude and life satisfaction in suicide risk in cyberbullying situations. An initial sample of 858 adolescents participated in a prospective study, completing questionnaires assessing gratitude, life satisfaction, cyberbullying experiences and suicidal ideation. Results showed that low levels of gratitude and life satisfaction influence suicidal ideation in cybervictimized adolescents. Limitations and implications of this study are discussed., Parte del proyecto I+D+i PID2020-117006RB-I00, financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, Parte del proyecto UMA 18-FEDERJA-147 financiado por Junta de Andalucía/Fondos FEDER, Grupo de investigación Applied Positive Lab CTS-1048G-FEDER (Junta de Andalucía)

Is Supplement To: Mauerer, I., Puy, M. S. & Urzay-Gómez, S. (2025). "Explaining Preferences for EU Integration: Theory and Empirical Evidence". European Economic Review 176.doi: 10.1016/j.euroecorev.2025.105038, We present and empirically test a model that explains how European citizens form their preferences for integration, which is crucial for understanding the public support for EU advancement. The model incorporates varying levels of information and awareness of how EU legislation impacts national politics as well as economic considerations. The empirical results indicate that European citizens tend to be aware of the interplay between EU laws and national legislation. We reach this conclusion by showing that further EU integration is supported by citizens who believe EU legislation amends their national policies. By contrast, Euroscepticism emerges among citizens who perceive the EU as interfering in their domestic politics. Our theory and empirical evidence suggest that citizens see EU legislation as correcting or undermining national politics, contrasting with other theories that directly link support for integration and Euroscepticism to left- and right-wing ideological orientations. (2025-05-08), EMERGIA, Junta de Andalucia