In the last five years there has been very significant progress in the development of transcendence theory. A new approach to the arithmetic properties of values of modular forms and theta-functions was found. The solution of the Mahler-Manin problem on values of modular function j(tau) and algebraic independence of numbers pi and e^(pi) are most impressive results of this breakthrough. The book presents these and other results on algebraic independence of numbers and further, a detailed exposition of methods created in last the 25 years, during which commutative algebra and algebraic geometry exerted strong catalytic influence on the development of the subject.

"Es para mí una gran suerte a la par que un inmenso placer presentar al lector este libro titulado “Tutela jurídica de la persona: entre cuestiones constitucionales e institucionales”, en el cual se contienen profundos y rigurosos estudios repletos de una enorme inquietud y sensibilidad hacia la situación jurídica actual de la persona y la tutela de sus derechos. Me provoca una sensación de enorme alegría y emoción participar de los logros de una joven jurista, cuyo tren inicia un largo viaje lleno de enriquecedoras y exitosas experiencias profesionales. La obra que el lector tiene en estos momentos en sus manos no es fruto del azar, sino de la convicción y compromiso con la realidad social y, en concreto, con los derechos humanos de la persona, de una inquieta jurista con muchas ganas de compartir generosamente su sapiencia, pero también de seguir aprendiendo e investigando inicia una prometedora andadura profesional. En ella se aborda, con rigor científico y espíritu crítico, una temática compleja, transversal y tremendamente actual. El respeto a la persona y a su dignidad es una preocupación constante que aflora en cada una de las distintas cuestiones que en estas páginas se abordan". Inmaculada Vivas Tezón. Profesora Titular de Derecho Civil. Universidad de Sevilla.

This research examines mental health in postpartum women of color (WOC) during COVID-19 including risk for development of postpartum depression (PPD). Barriers and challenges to PPD treatment via telemedicine are also assessed using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a guiding framework. During the summer of 2020, 135 participants identifying as WOC in the postpartum period completed an online survey. Survey measures administered include the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS); the eHealth Literacy (eHEALS) scale; and items assessing preference for in-person vs. digital psychotherapy. Open-ended questions were used to further assess mental health challenges and opinions of virtual therapy. The average reported EPDS score was 11.4; a score >9 is indicative of PPD. However, only 26% of participants reported receiving mental health services. Of this 26%, only 11% used telemedicine for virtual therapy. Factors reported by participants as negatively impacting their mental health during COVID-19 include social support challenges, increased domestic duties, financial challenges, and health-related concerns. Participants reported high confidence in using technology to access health information; the average eHEALS score was 32.5. Reported connectivity was also high, with 98.5% owning a smartphone and 86% having access to Wi-Fi. A majority (84%) of participants were open to therapy while 76% were open to virtual therapy. Barriers to virtual therapy include cost, time, and trust. While reporting the technology, digital health literacy, and openness to participating in virtual therapy, few postpartum WOC have spoken to a mental health professional; even fewer have done so virtually. More work is needed to make virtual therapy more accessible.

A collection of short stories inspired by my emotions and personal experience.