The general diagnosis for evaluating the socially responsible behavior of a clinical analysis laboratory is presented, as well as the intervention for improving such behavior, as part of the requirements of the acceleration program of the Transfer Office of a higher education institution in the South East of Mexico. The intervention, through two participative action-research cycles, was performed from July to November in 2018, with a post test at the end of the last one. Results show a significant improvement in the environment preservation results, considering the socially responsible behavior as satisfactory in general. And although the differences were not significant in the other ambits, it is important to highlight leadership for motivating and involving employees in action research processes.

In a study I conducted in local private higher education institutions, it was observed that the most important reasons for student retention are outstanding personalized attention by tutors, school authorities, staff and professors, followed by the economic factor and academic achievement.  So, quality in attention is the first step for creating a positive learning environment for students to engage in their own learning, making schools become places where talent and opportunities meet.  Then, more than thinking in retaining students through financial strategies, marketing efforts or trying to amaze them with impressive buildings and facilities, there must be better academic tutoring and vocational orientation, less students per tutor and more effectiveness for solving their problems, also eliminating useless remedial courses.  Close and frequent relation with school autho...

The objective of this paper was to propose, based on a literature review, strategies for improving quality of life of artisans in section 2 of the Mayan Train (municipalities of Calkiní, Hecelchakán and Tenabo, in the state of Campeche). Although this study is focused in these three municipalities, it would settle a methodological precedent in the region and would generate new evidence for supporting including policies to improve quality of life in these vulnerable populations.