The research problem dealt with in the first part of this text concerns the existence of a Mayan theory of knowledge based on its own historical evolution through a mind perspective that involves an acceptance of intercultural difference. The text…

The Libro de medicinas, muy seguro.... (1751) is an unpublished source of great importance for our knowledge of traditional Yucatec medicine, both because of its early date as well as the fact that it reflects a synthesis between purely indigenous…

The article analyzes representations made by academics about professional psychology practice and the meaning they give to their social identity. As a case of study, qualitative and interpretative methodologies were used to study academics' representations about status and social prestige…

This review was made to examine some aspects of studies that describe the function of social support networks in elders, as this age group is increasing in number and it has been reported that the social network is relevant for…

El conocimiento tradicional (CT) integra riqueza local y culturalmente compartida por los integrantes de una comunidad. Incluye información referente a creencias, sistemas de valores, respeto y cuidado al medio ambiente, así como el conocimiento y manejo de la flora nativa…

The state of psychology as a knowledge discipline is examined. Some reflections are made about the application of psychological knowledge, taking into account: a) the nature of knowledge being applied, b) the translation of analytic knowledge typical of basic science,…

La teoría del crecimiento (neoclásica, endógena y de la nueva geografía económica) y el desarrollo de nuevas técnicas computacionales han fertilizado el campo de conocimiento del análisis económico-espacial y, más recientemente, el uso de métodos paramétricos se ha complementado con…

En el trabajo se intenta articular los marcos teóricos propuestos por Marx para analizar el cambio tecnológico con las transformaciones extremadamente significativas de las fuerzas productivas, lo que implica rigor teórico y un vasto conocimiento empírico del funcionamiento actual de…

The superior education in Cuba has begun the century XXI with new ideas generated by their own development and the aspiration to convert the country in a great university. That is why the methodological work in the postgraduate education should…

The dental mutilation was a cultural practice in Mesoamerica, being accepted that it was used to re-enforce symbolic-social aspects that had to be manifested in an individual. In the human osteological collection from Tantoc, an archaeological site in San Luis…