Francisco de Paula Santander University

Commercial Society as a Philosophical Problem: An Analysis from Mandeville to the Scottish Enlightenment

It is commonly held, on the authority of Hirschman, that interest was elaborated in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as a countervailing principle against the destructive passions, and that commercial society rests upon the substitution of calculation for affection. This...

Improved Thermal Stability, Moisture Resistance, Oxygen Barrier Properties, and Interaction of Recycled Polypropylene/Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Blends Using a Polypropylene Functionalized with a Maleinized Hyperbranched Polyester Polyol as a Compatibilizing Agent

Polypropylene (PP) is widely used in the packaging industry. However, it has high oxygen permeability (PO2). Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) has been blended with PP to improve this property. However, these polymers are incompatible. In this study, PP functionalized with a maleiniz...

Effects of Controlled Fermentation and Drying on the Physicochemical, Morphological, and Sensory Quality of Cocoa Beans from Clone FSV41

Abstract The growing demand for high-quality cocoa has driven improvements in postharvest processes with the aim of enhancing its physicochemical, sensory, and functional properties. In this context, the present study analysed the impact of controlling the fermentation and drying...

Plasma rich in growth factors membrane for macular holes in eyes with pathological myopia without peeling of internal limiting membrane

Abstract Background Myopic macular holes (MH) present a significant surgical challenge due to their low closure rates and poor visual prognosis. Conventional approaches frequently require internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling, which adds surgical complexity and potential risks...

Update to the Map of Areas Prone to Mass Movement Phenomena in the City of Ocaña, Norte De Santander, Colombia

Mass movement phenomena (MMP) are movements of material on slopes that can cause disasters. In Colombia, according to data from the National Planning Department, 66% of disaster-related deaths are attributed to these phenomena, which threaten nearly 11.7 million hectares. Underst...

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI AS TRUST PRECONDITIONS, AFFECTIVE MEDIATION, AND UNPLANNED BUYING BEHAVIOR IN SHOPPING MALLS: EVIDENCE FROM A CROSS-BORDER EMERGING MARKET

Unplanned purchasing in brick-and-mortar retail has received sustained theoretical attention under the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework, yet the vast majority of empirical work concentrates on digital, e-commerce, and livestreaming environments in high-income economie...

Technology life cycle: Greenhouses

This article provides an analysis of the technological life cycle (TLC) of greenhouses, an essential element of modern agriculture that has evolved from basic crop-protection structures into highly sophisticated systems integrating construction, energy, and digital innovations. T...

Using a digital health tool to strengthen community engagement in arboviral disease prevention: an implementation study in Colombia

Abstract Background Arboviral diseases remain major public health problems in Colombia. Mobile applications such as WhatsApp are increasingly being used to support health interventions by improving community engagement and preventive practices. Given its widespread use in Colombi...