We explain what obesity is, the symptoms and consequences of this chronic disease and what its main characteristics are. What is obesity? Obesity and overweight are two important chronic diseases that affect a significant proportion of the world population in these times. In both cases, the human body accumulates an amount of body fat or adipose tissue that is higher…

We explain what the Komodo National Park is, where it is located and what its flora and fauna are like. In addition, its characteristics and importance. What is Komodo National Park? The Komodo National Park is a nature reserve made up of three large volcanic islands of the Indonesian archipelago: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as other smaller…

We explain what an anthology is, how it is classified and the criteria it must follow. Also, what are its characteristics and examples. What is an Anthology? An anthology is known as a compilation of texts or works, usually written , that stand out for some common characteristic, referring to their authorship, their subject matter, their origin, etc. This term…

We explain what classicism was, its origin and characteristics. In addition, its main representatives and more. What is classicism? Classicism is an artistic and cultural movement that had its heyday between 1750 and 1820 , influenced by the aesthetic and philosophical values of Roman and Greek antiquity, hence the origin of its name that alludes to classical…

We explain everything about the culture of Japan, what its influences and political relations are. Plus, its features, fine art, and more. What is the Culture of Japan? As its name indicates, the culture of Japan or Japanese culture summarizes the way of living, relating and conceiving the world of the Japanese region , that is, of…

We explain what the import substitution industrialization model was and how it came about. Also, what are its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. What is the Import Substitution Industrialization Model? The import substitution model, also known as import substitution industrialization (ISI), was an economic model adopted by numerous countries in Latin America and other territories of the so-called Third…

We explain what the business mission is, the factors that must be taken into account when preparing it and what its characteristics are. What is the business mission? The corporate mission is the goal and the engine of the company . It is the point through which all the participants of the company must be clear in order to contribute…

We explain what Peronism is, its origin and the mandates it had. In addition, its main characteristics and its three fundamental pillars. What is Peronism? Peronism is a populist political regime that emerged in the mid-1940s in Argentina .  It was implemented by Lieutenant General (later President) Juan Domingo Perón and his wife Eva Duarte de Perón . Since then, the Peronist…

We explain what Unix is, the history of its creation and the various uses it has. In addition, its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. What is Unix? Unix is known as the brand of a family of computer operating systems developed from the 1960s and that are characterized by being open source , that is, their own users can contribute to…

We explain what heterotrophic organisms are, the types that exist and how they feed. Also, what are its characteristics and examples. What are heterotrophic organisms? All those organisms that must feed on the organic matter of other living beings are known as heterotrophs . Through food they obtain the energy and resources necessary to maintain the functioning of their metabolism, grow, develop…