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Search results for: Agnés Germot
39 Phylogenetic Studies of Six Egyptian Sheep Breeds Using Cytochrome B
Authors: Othman Elmahdy Othman, Agnés Germot, Daniel Petit, Muhammad Khodary, Abderrahman Maftah
Recently, the control (D-loop) and cytochrome b (Cyt b) regions of mtDNA have received more attention due to their role in the genetic diversity and phylogenetic studies in different livestock which give important knowledge towards the genetic resource conservation. Studies based on sequencing of sheep mitochondrial DNA showed that there are five maternal lineages in the world for domestic sheep breeds; A, B, C, D and E. By using cytochrome B sequencing, we aimed to clarify the genetic affinities and phylogeny of six Egyptian sheep breeds. Blood samples were collected from 111 animals belonging to six Egyptian sheep breeds; Barki, Rahmani, Ossimi, Saidi, Sohagi and Fallahi. The total DNA was extracted and the specific primers were used for conventional PCR amplification of the cytochrome B region of mtDNA. PCR amplified products were purified and sequenced. The alignment of sequences was done using BioEdit software and DnaSP 5.00 software was used to identify the sequence variation and polymorphic sites in the aligned sequences. The result showed that the presence of 39 polymorphic sites leading to the formation of 29 haplotypes. The haplotype diversity in six tested breeds ranged from 0.643 in Rahmani breed to 0.871 in Barki breed. The lowest genetic distance was observed between Rahmani and Saidi (D: 1.436 and Dxy: 0.00127) while the highest distance was observed between Ossimi and Sohagi (D: 6.050 and Dxy: 0.00534). Neighbour-joining (Phylogeny) tree was constructed using Mega 5.0 software. The sequences of 111 analyzed samples were aligned with references sequences of different haplogroups; A, B, C, D and E. The phylogeny result showed the presence of four haplogroups; HapA, HapB, HapC and HapE in the examined samples whereas the haplogroup D was not found. The result showed that 88 out of 111 tested animals cluster with haplogroup B (79.28%), whereas 12 tested animals cluster with haplogroup A (10.81%), 10 animals cluster with haplogroup C (9.01%) and one animal belongs to haplogroup E (0.90%).
Keywords: phylogeny, genetic biodiversity, MtDNA, cytochrome B, Egyptian sheep
38 Cytochrome B Diversity and Phylogeny of Egyptian Sheep Breeds
Authors: Othman E. Othman, Agnés Germot, Daniel Petit, Abderrahman Maftah
Threats to the biodiversity are increasing due to the loss of genetic diversity within the species utilized in agriculture. Due to the progressive substitution of the less productive, locally adapted and native breeds by highly productive breeds, the number of threatened breeds is increased. In these conditions, it is more strategically important than ever to preserve as much the farm animal diversity as possible, to ensure a prompt and proper response to the needs of future generations. Mitochondrial (mtDNA) sequencing has been used to explain the origins of many modern domestic livestock species. Studies based on sequencing of sheep mitochondrial DNA showed that there are five maternal lineages in the world for domestic sheep breeds; A, B, C, D and E. Because of the eastern location of Egypt in the Mediterranean basin and the presence of fat-tailed sheep breeds- character quite common in Turkey and Syria- where genotypes that seem quite primitive, the phylogenetic studies of Egyptian sheep breeds become particularly attractive. We aimed in this work to clarify the genetic affinities, biodiversity and phylogeny of five Egyptian sheep breeds using cytochrome B sequencing. Blood samples were collected from 63 animals belonging to the five tested breeds; Barki, Rahmani, Ossimi, Saidi and Sohagi. The total DNA was extracted and the specific primer allowed the conventional PCR amplification of the cytochrome B region of mtDNA (approximately 1272 bp). PCR amplified products were purified and sequenced. The alignment of Sixty-three samples was done using BioEdit software. DnaSP 5.00 software was used to identify the sequence variation and polymorphic sites in the aligned sequences. The result showed that the presence of 34 polymorphic sites leading to the formation of 18 haplotypes. The haplotype diversity in five tested breeds ranged from 0.676 in Rahmani breed to 0.894 in Sohagi breed. The genetic distances (D) and the average number of pairwise differences (Dxy) between breeds were estimated. The lowest distance was observed between Rahmani and Saidi (D: 1.674 and Dxy: 0.00150) while the highest distance was observed between Ossimi and Sohagi (D: 5.233 and Dxy: 0.00475). Neighbour-joining (Phylogeny) tree was constructed using Mega 5.0 software. The sequences of the 63 analyzed samples were aligned with references sequences of different haplogroups. The phylogeny result showed the presence of three haplogroups (HapA, HapB and HapC) in the 63 examined samples. The other two haplogroups described in literature (HapD and HapE) were not found. The result showed that 50 out of 63 tested animals cluster with haplogroup B (79.37%) whereas 7 tested animals cluster with haplogroup A (11.11%) and 6 animals cluster with haplogroup C (9.52%). In conclusion, the phylogenetic reconstructions showed that the majority of Egyptian sheep breeds belonging to haplogroup B which is the dominant haplogroup in Eastern Mediterranean countries like Syria and Turkey. Some individuals are belonging to haplogroups A and C, suggesting that the crosses were done with other breeds for characteristic selection for growth and wool quality.
Keywords: cytochrome B, diversity, phylogheny, Egyptian sheep breeds
37 The Attitudinal Development of Nigerian Children: The Role of Social Studies in the 21st Century
Authors: Agogo Agnes
An attempt was made in the paper to x-ray the progressive and systematic development of the Nigerian child vis-a-vis the role of social studies as a discipline in the 21st century. An indepth explanation was equally made with regards to the commitment and role of teachers in both cognitive and social modification of the attitude of the Nigerian child.
Keywords: social studies, systematic development, social skills, vis-a-vis
36 WebGIS Development Framework With Prioritized Usability Elements
Authors: Ezekiel Mwangi, Stephen Kimani, Agnes Mindila
Usability is one of the key factors that determine the success or failure of any WebGIS (technology normally applied on the internet to analyze and present spatial data on the Internet). However, not all the usability attributes have the same impact on usability. It is, therefore, necessary to prioritize WebGIS usability elements and determine the ones that are more crucial to the success of the WebGIS. This research aims to identify the main elements of WebGIS usability, investigate the order of importance and priority of the usability elements of WebGIS, and propose a WebGIS development framework that incorporates the prioritization of the usability elements. This will be achieved through a literature review. The outcome of this research will help usability specialists and WebGIS developers in determining specific usability elements that should be accorded more emphasis during the design and development of WebGIS.
Keywords: framework, prioritization, usability, WebGIS
35 Frequency- and Content-Based Tag Cloud Font Distribution Algorithm
Authors: Ágnes Bogárdi-Mészöly, Takeshi Hashimoto, Shohei Yokoyama, Hiroshi Ishikawa
The spread of Web 2.0 has caused user-generated content explosion. Users can tag resources to describe and organize them. Tag clouds provide rough impression of relative importance of each tag within overall cloud in order to facilitate browsing among numerous tags and resources. The goal of our paper is to enrich visualization of tag clouds. A font distribution algorithm has been proposed to calculate a novel metric based on frequency and content, and to classify among classes from this metric based on power law distribution and percentages. The suggested algorithm has been validated and verified on the tag cloud of a real-world thesis portal.
Keywords: tag cloud, font distribution algorithm, frequency-based, content-based, power law
34 Women's Contemporary Dystopias: Feminist Protagonists Taking Back Control
Authors: Natalia Fontes De Oliveira
The Canadian author Margaret Atwood deconstructs the tainted dichotomies between women and men by embracing the disorder throughout her dystopias. In Atwood's The Testaments, nature can be seen as a background to the story as well as a metaphorical expression of the characters' state of mind, nevertheless, the protagonists' nature writing portrays conveys a curiosity to the pre-established sanctions of a docile garden, viewing nature as an autonomous entity, especially when they are away from the confinements of Gilead's regime. The three narrating protagonists, Agnes, Aunt Lydia, and Nicole, use nature writing subversively as a form of rebellion. This paper investigates how the three protagonists narrate nature through an intimist point of view, with sensibility to observe the multiple relationships among humanity, nature, and the impositions of a theocratic ultra conservative patriarchal society.
Keywords: contemporary literature, dystopias, feminism, women's writing
33 Strategy, Intellectual Capital Disclosure, Competition, and Market Performance
Authors: Agnes Utari Widyaningdyah
This study investigates the relationship between strategy, intellectual capital (IC) disclosure, and the firm's performance by considering business competition as a moderating variable. The secondary sectors manufacturing firms in the Jakarta Stock Industrial Classification as sample because this group represents a knowledge-intensive firm according to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) criteria. Using path analysis, this study reveals that there is a significant influence of strategy toward IC disclosure. Firms with differentiation strategy tend to withhold its strategic information included IC because of afraid in losing their competitive advantage. The results also indicate that firms are more likely to withhold information about IC if they perceive that current or potential competition is strong. However, firms should consider that IC disclosure is a positive signal to the investor.
Keywords: strategy, IC disclosure, market performance, business competition
32 Climate Change and Its Effects on Terrestrial Insect Diversity in Mukuruthi National Park, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamilnadu, India
Authors: M. Elanchezhian, C. Gunasekaran, A. Agnes Deepa, M. Salahudeen
In recent years climate change is one of the most emerging threats facing by biodiversity both the animals and plants species. Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone concentrations, extreme temperature, changes in rainfall patterns, insects-plant interaction are the main criteria that affect biodiversity. In the present study, which emphasis the climate change and its effects on terrestrial insect diversity in Mukuruthi National Park a protected areas of Western Ghats in India. Sampling was done seasonally at the three areas using pitfall traps, over the period of January to December 2013. The statistical findings were done by Shannon wiener diversity index (H). A significant seasonal variation pattern was detected for total insect's diversity at the different study areas. Totally nine orders of insects were recorded. Diversity and abundance of terrestrial insects shows much difference between the Natural, Shoal forest and the Grasslands.
Keywords: biodiversity, climate change, mukuruthi national park, terrestrial invertebrates
31 The World of Fireworks Factory Working Children in Bocaue, Bulacan
Authors: Agnes Crisostomo, Alvin Joseph Mapoy
This is a qualitative study which focuses on ten (10) children, with a mean age of 13.6, working in fireworks factories in Bocaue, Bulacan. The municipality of Bocaue was chosen since it is the center of trade for fireworks, and child laborers can easily penetrate in factories here. The researcher wanted to know what the possible negative effects are caused by working at an early age of a child in the physical, psychosocial, intellectual and emotional aspects of life. Results showed that social status of their parents and their lack of income forced the children to work for their family. Second, the child laborers still allot time for studying. They still do not give up in pursuing education even if they experience fatigue and illness which affect their physical development. Third, working has a great influence to the child's life. Fourth, through socializing with others, they become more aware of life's hardships. Usually, their co-workers are also their family members and friends; this is how they know the social status is their place, that due to poverty even the children should work for a living. Fifth, these child laborers are still hoping for a better future. Despite of their poor situation, they are still hoping that they can turn it upside down through education, perseverance and determination.
Keywords: child labor, emotional, intellectual, psychosocial
30 The Characteristcs and Amino Acid Profile of Edible Coating Extracted from Pigskin Gelatin
Authors: Meity Sompie, Agnes Triasih, Wisje Ponto
Edible coating is thin layers that act as a barrier to the external factors and protect the food products. The addition of the plasticizer to the edible coating is required to overcome film caused by extensive intermolecular forces. The potential development of pigskin with different ages as a raw material for the manufacture of edible films had not been widely publicized. This research was aimed to determine the influence of gelatin concentration and different type of plasticizer on the edible coating characteristics extracted from pigskin gelatin. This study used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors and three replicates of treatments. The first factor was consisted of pigskin gelatin concentration ( 10, 20, and 30 %) and the second factor was different type of plasticizer (glycerol, sorbitol and PEG). The results show that the interaction between the use of gelatin concentrations and type of plasticizer had significant effect (P< 0.05) on the thickness, tensile strength, elongation, water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), water content and amino acid profile of edible coating. It was concluded that the edible coating from pigskin gelatin with plasticizer gliserol had the best film characteristics, and it can be applied as an edible coating.
Keywords: edible coating, edible film, pigskin gelatin, plasticizer
29 Insights into the Assessment of Intercultural Competence of Female University Students in the KSA
Authors: Agnes Havril
The aim of this paper is to introduce some partial findings of an ongoing research project which is investigating the improvement of intercultural competence of Saudi female university students in English as a Second Language academic environment at the multicultural Jazan University. Since previous research results support the idea that this university generation has the desire to become interculturally or globally competent university students, the present-day investigation is focusing on the assessment of Saudi-specific cultural terms and intercultural competence components in comparison with the Anglo-Saxon oriented western perspective of intercultural competence theories and models. On this stage of the research quantitative research methodology is applied and a survey is being conducted among the female university students in different academic specializations. This paper discusses some empirical data with the aim of identifying and evaluating certain supplementary aspects of intercultural dimensions and components of the intercultural competence construct. The research results also highlight several gender issues in the gender separated higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: gender separation, globally competent university student, intercultural competence, intercultural competence construct, higher education
28 Survey of Potential Adverse Health Effects of Mobile Phones, and Wireless Base Stations in Nigeria
Authors: Nureni A. Yekini, Isaac T. Babalola, Edwin E. Aighokhan, Agnes K. Akinwole, N. Stephen Igwe
Survey was conducted to gather information on potential adverse health effects of Mobile Phones, and Telecommunication Tower Base Stations in Nigeria. Data was sourced from two sampled populations. Firstly from the people living in close proximity to base stations, and secondly from cell phone users. Questionnaire was used to gathered information from 574 people on thirteen non-specific health symptoms. Data obtained was presented and analyzed. The analysis shows that people living close to the based stations over a long period of time with or without cell phone, and also the heavy phone users with close proximity to the base stations are liable to have some potential health hazards, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, feeling of discomfort, difficulty in concentrating, depression, memory loss, visual disruptions, irritability, hearing disruptions, skin problems, cardiovascular disorders, and dizziness.
Keywords: health hazards, wireless base stations, phone users, mobile phones, Nigeria
27 Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂ Nanoparticles as Catalyst for Recovery of Gold from the Mixture of Au(III) and Cu(II) Ions
Authors: Eko S. Kunarti, Akhmad Syoufian, Indriana Kartini, Agnes
Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles have been synthesized and applied as a photocatalyst for the recovery of gold from the mixture of Au(III) and Cu(II) ions. The synthesis was started by the preparation of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) using coprecipitation and sonication methods, followed by SiO₂ coating on magnetite using sol-gel reactions, and then TiO₂ coating using sol-gel process. Characterization was performed by using infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy methods. Activity of Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles was evaluated as a photocatalyst for recovery of gold through photoreduction of Au(III) ions in Au(III) and Cu(II) ions mixture with a ratio of 1:1, in a closed reactor equipped with UV lamp. The photoreduction yield was represented as a percentage (%) of reduced Au(III) which was calculated by substraction of initial Au(III) concentration by the unreduced one. The unreduced Au(III) was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Results showed that the Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles were successfully synthesised with excellent magnetic and photocatalytic properties. The nanoparticles present optimum activity at a pH of 5 under UV irradiation for 120 minutes. At the optimum condition, the Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂ nanoparticles could reduce Au³⁺ to Au⁰ 97.24%. In the mixture of Au(III) and Cu(II) ions, the Au(III) ions are more easily reducible than Cu(II) ions with the reduction results of 96.9% and 45.80% for Au(III) and Cu(II) ions, respectively. In addition, the presence of Cu(II) ions has no significant effect on the amount of gold recovered and its reduction reaction rate.
Keywords: Fe₃O₄/SiO₂/TiO₂, photocatalyst, recovery, gold, Au(III) and Cu(II) mixture
26 Traditional Management Systems and the Conservation of Cultural and Natural Heritage: Multiple Case Studies in Zimbabwe
Authors: Nyasha Agnes Gurira, Petronella Katekwe
Traditional management systems (TMS) are a vital source of knowledge for conserving cultural and natural heritage. TMS's are renowned for their ability to preserve both tangible and intangible manifestations of heritage. They are a construct of the intricate relationship that exists between heritage and host communities, where communities are recognized as owners of heritage and so, set up management mechanisms to ensure its adequate conservation. Multiple heritage condition surveys were conducted to assess the effectiveness of using TMS in the conservation of both natural and cultural heritage. Surveys were done at Nharira Hills, Mahwemasimike, Dzimbahwe, Manjowe Rock art sites and Norumedzo forest which are heritage places in Zimbabwe. It assessed the state of conservation of the five case studies and assessed the role that host communities play in the management of these heritage places. It was revealed that TMS's are effective in the conservation of natural heritage, however in relation to heritage forms with cultural manifestations, there are major disparities. These range from differences in appreciation and perception of value within communities leading to vandalism, over emphasis in the conservation of the intangible element as opposed to the tangible. This leaves the tangible element at risk. Despite these issues, TMS are a reliable knowledge base which enables more holistic conservation approaches for cultural and natural heritage.
Keywords: communities, cultural intangible, tangible heritage, traditional management systems, natural
25 Fathers' Knowledge and Attitude towards Breastfeeding: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Jacqueline R. Llamas, Agnes Regal
Objective: To determine the breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of fathers seen at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. Design: Cross-sectional design. Setting: University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH). Participants: 156 fathers who were accompanying their wives/children at the USTH. Findings: Outcome of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale showed fathers to be generally unbiased whether their child be fed breast milk or milk formula. About 85% agreed that breast milk is the ideal food for babies, 79% believed that breastfed babies are healthier than formula fed and 55% of them do not believe that breast milk lacks iron. About 80% agreed that it is easily digested, 87% are aware of the economical value and 57% agreed of its convenience. Breastfeeding support was noted when 55% of the fathers would encourage mothers to breastfeed so as not to miss the joys of motherhood, 91% believed that breastfeeding increased mother-infant bonding. About 57% do not feel left out whenever the mothers breastfeed. However, 46.6% support the decision of their wives to switch to formula feeding once they go back to work, 42% only find breastfeeding in public to be acceptable and 57% will not allow breast feeding to mothers who drink alcohol. Conclusion: In the study, although fathers' attitude toward breastfeeding is unbiased towards breastfeeding or formula feeding, the majority of the fathers appreciate breastfeeding and its benefits. Also, how the father's level of education, age, profession, household income and number of children had an effect on their attitude towards breastfeeding.
Keywords: father, breastfeeding, breast milk, knowledge
24 The Oppressive Boss and Employees' Authoritarianism: The Relation between Suppression of Voice by Employers and Employees' Preferences for Authoritarian Political Leadership
Authors: Antonia Stanojević, Agnes Akkerman
In contemporary society, economically active people typically spend most of their waking hours doing their job. Having that in mind, this research examines how socialization at the workplace shapes political preferences. Innovatively, it examines, in particular, the possible relationship between employees' voice suppression by the employer and the formation of their political preferences. Since the employer is perceived as an authority figure, their behavior might induce spillovers to attitudes about political authorities and authoritarian governance. Therefore, a positive effect of suppression of voice by employers on employees' preference for authoritarian governance is expected. Furthermore, this relation is expected to be mediated by two mechanisms: system justification and power distance. Namely, it is expected that suppression of voice would create a power distance organizational climate and increase employees' acceptance of unequal distribution of power, as well as evoke attempts of oppression rationalization through system justification. The hypotheses will be tested on the data gathered within the first wave of Work and Politics Dataset 2017 (N=6000), which allows for a wide range of demographic and psychological control variables. Although a cross-sectional analysis to be used at this point does not allow for causal inferences, the confirmation of expected relationships would encourage and justify further longitudinal research on the same panel dataset, in order to get a clearer image of the causal relationship between employers' suppression of voice and workers' political preferences.
Keywords: authoritarian values, political preferences, power distance, system justification, voice suppression
23 Development of Sports Nation on the Way of Health Management
Authors: Beatrix Faragó, Zsolt Szakály, Ágnes Kovácsné Tóth, Csaba Konczos, Norbert Kovács, Zsófia Pápai, Tamás Kertész
The future of the nation is the embodiment of a healthy society. A key segment of government policy is the development of health and a health-oriented environment. As a result, sport as an activator of health is an important area for development. In Hungary, sport is a strategic sector with the aim of developing a sports nation. The function of sport in the global society is multifaceted, which is manifested in both social and economic terms. The economic importance of sport is gaining ground in the world, with implications for Central and Eastern Europe. Smaller states, such as Hungary, cannot ignore the economic effects of exploiting the effects of sport. The relationship between physical activity and health is driven by the health economy towards the nation's economic factor. In our research, we analyzed sport as a national strategy sector and its impact on age groups. By presenting the current state of health behavior, we get an idea of the directions where development opportunities require even more intervention. The foundation of the health of a nation is the young age group, whose shaping of health will shape the future generation. Our research was attended by university students from the Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences who will be experts in the field of health in the future. The other group is the elderly, who are a growing social group due to demographic change and are a key segment of the labor market and consumer society. Our study presents the health behavior of the two age groups, their differences, and similarities. The survey also identifies gaps in the development of a health management strategy that national strategies should take into account.
Keywords: competitiveness, health behavior, health economy, health management, sports nation
22 Analysis of Peoples' Adherence to Safety Measures that Curb Ebola Virus Diseases in Nigeria (A Case Study of State of Osun)
Authors: Shittu Bisi Agnes
Ebola virus Diseases outbreak in Nigeria caused a lot of concerns considering the mode of transmission and no known cure discovered. Therefore a lot of safety measures were taken which eventually led to the eradication of the virus in Nigeria. This therefore attempted to determine the various safety measures, how socio-economic characteristic of the people affected adherence to safety measures. And provide reasonable recommendations for total eradication of the virus, future outbreak and general environmental safety Data were collected with the aid of well structured questionnaires and administered 180 randomly selected of the state and oral interview was also utilize. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive tools and inferential statistics vis-a-vis regression analysis. Finding showed that 70.5% was strongly adhere to almost all the measures, 15.2% was fairly advent, 3% was poorly observing the selected measures while 1.3% was in different. 65% of the respondents was strongly aware of the advent of ebola virus diseases, 20% was fairly in awareness, 8.5% was poorly in awareness while 6.55% was in aware of any disease outbreak. Safety measures put forwards were; hand washing, use of hand sanitize-rs, no shaking of hands non-consumption of wildlife games(Bush Meat) and general health and environmental safety measures. It was recommended that policy instrument to increase peoples income will accelerate eradication of diseases as this will enable households to pay for monetary safety measures, health and environmental education, in form of talk shop, workshop, lectures could be organised at the political ward levels, schools, market women, religious bodies functional unions and mass media.
Keywords: ebola diseases, pay, safety, outbreak
21 Efficacy of Clickers in L2 Interaction
Authors: Ryoo Hye Jin Agnes
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of clickers in fostering L2 class interaction. In an L2 classroom, active learner-to-learner interactions and learner-to-teacher interactions play an important role in language acquisition. In light of this, introducing learning tools that promote such interactions would benefit L2 classroom by fostering interaction. This is because the anonymity of clickers allows learners to express their needs without the social risks associated with speaking up in the class. clickers therefore efficiently help learners express their level of understanding during the process of learning itself. This allows for an evaluative feedback loop where both learners and teachers understand the level of progress of the learners, better enabling classrooms to adapt to the learners' needs. Eventually this tool promotes participation from learners. This, in turn, is believed to be effective in fostering classroom interaction, allowing learning to take place in a more comfortable yet vibrant way. This study is finalized by presenting the result of an experiment conducted to verify the effectiveness of this approach when teaching pragmatic aspect of Korean expressions with similar semantic functions. The learning achievement of learners in the experimental group was found higher than the learners' in a control group. A survey was distributed to the learners, questioning them regarding the efficacy of clickers, and how it contributed to their learning in areas such as motivation, self-assessment, increasing participation, as well as giving feedback to teachers. Analyzing the data collected from the questionnaire given to the learners, the study presented data suggesting that this approach increased the scope of interactivity in the classroom, thus not only increasing participation but enhancing the type of classroom participation among learners. This participation in turn led to a marked improvement in their communicative abilities.
Keywords: second language acquisition, interaction, clickers, learner response system, output from learners, learner's cognitive process
20 Households' Willingness to Pay for Environmental and General Health Safety during the Advent of Ebola Virus Diseases in Nigeria
Studies on households' willingness to pay for environmental and general health safety in the advent of Ebola virus Diseases in Nigeria was carried out. This is aimed at revealing the means by which the virus was eventually eradicated in Nigeria as widely claimed in the media. This study therefore attempted to determine the environmental and general health condition in the State Of Osun, how socio-economic characteristics of the people affected willingness to pay. And also provide platform for the reduction of environmental and general health problems. Data were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and administer 150 randomly selected people of study area, and oral interview was also utilized. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive tools and inferential statistics vis-a-viz regression analysis. Findings showed 92.5% of respondents was aware of ebola virus diseases outbreak in Nigeria, 8.5% was unaware of any disease outbreak. And 65.7% of respondents was strongly willing to pay for environmental and general health safety 27.1% was fairly willing, 5.7% was indifferent and 1.7% was unwilling to pay. 5% rated the level of environmental and general health condition in the area has been good, 53.6% rated theirs has been fair, 33.6% as been poor. The average willingness to pay per household per month were #500.00, #250.00, #150.00 and #100.00 respectively for the four categories. It was recommended that policy instruments to increase peoples' income will accelerate eradication of environmental and general health problems, environmental health education in form of talk shop, workshop, lectures and seminars could be organized at the political ward levels, churches, mosque, and at schools. Environmental and general health safety related information could be disseminated through mass media, market women, and functional unions.
Keywords: ebola virus diseases (EVD), socio-economic, safety, pay, Osun
19 Horse Exposition to Coxiella burnetii in France: Antibody Dynamics in Serum, Environmental Risk Assessment and Potential Links with Symptomatology
Authors: Joulié Aurélien, Isabelle Desjardins, Elsa Jourdain, Sophie Pradier, Dufour Philippe, Elodie Rousset, Agnès Leblond
Q fever is a worldwide zoonosis caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It may infect a broad range of host species, including horses. Although the role of horses in C. burnetii infections remains unknown, their use as sentinel species may be interesting to better assess the human risk exposure. Thus, we aimed to assess the C. burnetii horse exposition in a French endemic area by describing the antibody dynamics detected in serum; investigating the pathogen circulation in the horse environment, and exploring potential links with unexplained syndromes. Blood samples were collected in 2015 and 2016 on 338 and 294 horses, respectively and analyzed by ELISA. Ticks collected on horses were identified, and C. burnetii DNA detection was performed by qPCR targeting the IS1111 gene. Blood sample analyses revealed a significant increase of the seroprevalence in horses between both years, from 11% [7.67; 14.43] to 25% [20.06; 29.94]. On 36 seropositive horses in 2015 and 73 in 2016, 5 and four respectively showed clinical signs compatible with a C. burnetii infection (i.e., chronic fever or respiratory disorders, unfitness and unexplained weight loss). DNA was detected in almost 40% of ticks (n=59/148 in 2015 and n=103/305 in 2016) and exceptionally in dust samples (n=2/46 in 2015 and n=1/14 in 2016) every year. The C. burnetti detection in both the serum and the environment of horses confirm their exposure to the bacterium. Therefore, consideration should be given to target a relevant sentinel species to better assess the Q fever surveillance depending on the epidemiological context.
Keywords: ELISA, Q fever, qPCR, syndromic surveillance
18 Diabetes Prevalence and Quality of Life of Female Nursing Students in Riyadh
Authors: Alyaa Farouk AbdelFattah Ibrahim, Agnes Monica, Dolores I. Cabansag
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is reaching epidemic proportions in many parts of the world causing an increasing public health concern. Cases of Type 2 diabetes are rapidly increasing in the Middle East region. Deprived of lifestyle deviations, a section of the Middle East's inhabitants will be pretentious by 2035. As all sociocultural factors have created unhealthy lifestyles, which have become part of the social norms within Saudi society, thereby increased the prevalence of sedentary lifestyle and obesity in women living in Saudi Arabia. So, this study aimed to assess the impact of diabetes mellitus on quality of life of female nursing students in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh. In a crossectional study design, 151 nursing students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences in Riyadh were included in the study. Biosociodemographic questionnaire and Short-Form 36 (SF-36) Health Related Quality of life Survey Arabic version were used for data collection, and all included students were screened for random blood glucose level. Results depicted that among 151 subjects included in the study 17 (11.3%) had diagnosed medical problems, and 29.4% of those participants with medical problems were diabetics. Univariate regression model for the relation between diabetes mellitus and overall percent score of SF-36 health survey domains showed no statistically significant difference between diabetic and non-diabetic subjects 0.990(0.931-1.053). In conclusion, although the diabetes prevalence was high among the study subjects it did not affect their quality of life may be due to age of the study population.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetes prevalence, quality of life, university students' health
17 Determinants of Utilization of Information and Communication Technology by Lecturers at Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi
Authors: Agnes Anyango Andollo, Jane Achieng Achola
The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has become one of the driving forces in facilitation of learning in most colleges. The ability to effectively harness the technology varies from college to college. The study objective was to determine the lecturers', institutional attributes and policies that influence the utilization of ICT by the lecturers'. A cross sectional survey design was employed in order to empirically investigate the extent to which lecturers' personal, institutional attributes and policies influence the utilization of ICT to facilitate learning. The target population of the study was 295 lecturers who facilitate learning at KMTC-Nairobi. Structured self-administered questionnaire was given to the lecturers. Quantitative data was scrutinized for completeness, accuracy and uniformity then coded. Data were analyzed in frequencies and percentages using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19, this was a reliable tool for quantitative data analysis. A total of 155 completed questionnaires administered were obtained from the respondents for the study that were subjected to analysis. The study found out that 93 (60%) of the respondents were male while 62 (40%) of the respondents were female. Individual's educational level, age, gender and educational experience had the greatest impact on use of ICT. Lecturers' own beliefs, values, ideas and thinking had moderate impact on use of ICT. And that institutional support by provision of resources for ICT related training such as internet, computers, laptops and projectors had moderate impact (p = 0.049) at 5% significant level on use of ICT. The study concluded that institutional attributes and ICT policy were keys to utilization of ICT by lecturers at KMTC Nairobi also mandatory policy on use of ICT by lecturers to facilitate learning was key. It recommended that policies should be put in place for Technical support to lecturers when in problem during utilization of ICT and also a mechanism should be put in place to make the use of ICT in teaching and learning mandatory.
Keywords: policy, computers education, medical training institutions, ICTs
16 Developing a Research Culture in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the Central University of Technology, Free State: Implications for Knowledge Management
Authors: Mpho Agnes Mbeo, Patient Rambe
The thirteenth year of the Central University of Technology, Free State's (CUT) transition from a vocational and professional training orientation institution (i.e. a technikon) into a university with a strong research focus has neither been a smooth nor an easy one. At the heart of this transition was the need to transform the psychological faculties of academic and research staffs compliment who were accustomed to training graduates for industrial placement. The lack of a culture of research that fully embraces a strong ethos of conducting world-class research needed to be addressed. The induction and socialisation of academic staff into the development and execution of cutting-edge research also required the provision of research support and the creation of a conducive academic environment for research, both for emerging and non-research active academics. Drawing on ten cases, comprising four heads of departments, three prolific established researchers, and three emerging researchers, this study explores the challenges faced in establishing a strong research culture at the university. Furthermore, it gives an account of the extent to which the current research interventions have addressed the perceivably "missing research culture", and the implications of these interventions for knowledge management. Evidence suggests that the endowment of an ideal institutional research environment (comprising strong internet networks, persistent connectivity on and off campus), research peer mentorship, and growing publication outputs should be matched by a coherent research incentive culture and strong research leadership. This is critical to building new knowledge and entrenching knowledge management founded on communities of practice and scholarly networking through the documentation and communication of research findings. The study concludes that the multiple policy documents set for the different domains of research may be creating pressure on researchers to engage research activities and increase output at the expense of research quality.
Keywords: Central University of Technology, performance, publication, research culture, university
15 Using Contingency Valuation Approaches to Assess Community Benefits through the Use of Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site as a Tourism Attraction
Authors: Nyasha Agnes Gurira, Patrick Ngulube
Heritage as an asset can be used to achieve cultural and socio-economic development through its careful use as a tourist attraction. Cultural heritage sites, especially those listed as World Heritage sites generate a lot of revenue through their use as tourist attractions. According to article 5(a) of the World Heritage Convention, World Heritage Sites (WHS) must serve a function in the life of the communities. This is further stressed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) charter on cultural heritage tourism which recognizes the positive effects of tourism on cultural heritage and underlines that domestic and international tourism is among the foremost vehicles for cultural exchange, conservation should thus provide for responsible and well-managed opportunities for local communities. The inclusion of communities in the world heritage agenda identifies them as the owners of the heritage and partners in the management planning process. This reiterates the need to empower communities and enable them to participate in the decisions which relate to the use of their heritage divorcing from the ideals of viewing communities as beneficiaries from the heritage resource. It recognizes community ownership rights to cultural heritage an element enshrined in Zimbabwe' national constitution. Through the use of contingency valuation approaches, by assessing the Willingness to pay for visitors at the site the research determined the tourism use value of Great Zimbabwe (WHS). It assessed the extent to which the communities at Great Zimbabwe (WHS) have been developed through the tourism use of the WHS. Findings show that the current management mechanism in place regards communities as stakeholders in the management of the WHS, their ownership and property rights are not fully recognized. They receive indirect benefits from the tourism use of the WHS. This paper calls for a shift in management approach where community ownership rights are fully recognized and more inclusive approaches are adopted to ensure that the goal of sustainable development is achieved. Pro-poor benefits of tourism are key to enhancing the livelihoods of communities and can only be achieved if their rights are recognized and respected.
Keywords: communities, cultural heritage tourism, development, property ownership rights, pro-poor benefits, sustainability, world heritage site
14 3D Microscopy, Image Processing, and Analysis of Lymphangiogenesis in Biological Models
Authors: Thomas Louis, Irina Primac, Florent Morfoisse, Tania Durre, Silvia Blacher, Agnes Noel
In vitro and in vivo lymphangiogenesis assays are essential for the identification of potential lymphangiogenic agents and the screening of pharmacological inhibitors. In the present study, we analyse three biological models: in vitro lymphatic endothelial cell spheroids, in vivo ear sponge assay, and in vivo lymph node colonisation by tumour cells. These assays provide suitable 3D models to test pro- and anti-lymphangiogenic factors or drugs. 3D images were acquired by confocal laser scanning and light sheet fluorescence microscopy. Virtual scan microscopy followed by 3D reconstruction by image aligning methods was also used to obtain 3D images of whole large sponge and ganglion samples. 3D reconstruction, image segmentation, skeletonisation, and other image processing algorithms are described. Fixed and time-lapse imaging techniques are used to analyse lymphatic endothelial cell spheroids behaviour. The study of cell spatial distribution in spheroid models enables to detect interactions between cells and to identify invasion hierarchy and guidance patterns. Global measurements such as volume, length, and density of lymphatic vessels are measured in both in vivo models. Branching density and tortuosity evaluation are also proposed to determine structure complexity. Those properties combined with vessel spatial distribution are evaluated in order to determine lymphangiogenesis extent. Lymphatic endothelial cell invasion and lymphangiogenesis were evaluated under various experimental conditions. The comparison of these conditions enables to identify lymphangiogenic agents and to better comprehend their roles in the lymphangiogenesis process. The proposed methodology is validated by its application on the three presented models.
Keywords: 3D image segmentation, 3D image skeletonisation, cell invasion, confocal microscopy, ear sponges, light sheet microscopy, lymph nodes, lymphangiogenesis, spheroids
13 Effects of Pterostilbene in Brown Adipose Tissue from Obese Rats
Authors: Leixuri Aguirre, Iñaki Milton-Laskibar, Elizabeth Hijona, Luis Bujanda, Agnes M. Rimando, Maria P. Portillo
Introduction: In recent years great attention has been paid by scientific community to phenolic compounds as active biomolecules naturally present in foodstuffs due to their beneficial effects on health. Pterostilbene is a resveratrol dimethylether derivative which shows higher biodisponibility. Objective. To analyze the effects of two doses of pterostilbene on several markers of thermogenic capacity in a model of genetic obesity, which shows reduced thermogenesis. Methods: The experiment was conducted with thirty Zucker (fa/fa) rats that were distributed in 3 experimental groups, the control group and two groups orally administered with pterostilbene at 15 and 30 mg/kg body weight/day for 6 weeks. Gene expression of Ucp1, Pgc-1α, Cpt1b, Pparα, Nfr1, Tfam and Cox-2 were assessed by RT-PCR, protein expression of UCP1 and GLUT4 by western blot and enzyme activity of carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1b and citrate synthase by spectrophotometry in interscapular brown adipose tissue (iBAT). Statistical analysis was performed by using one way ANOVA and Newman-Keuls as post-hoc test. Results: Pterostilbene did not change gene expression of Pgc-1α. However, significant increases were found in the expression of Ucp1, Pparα, Nfr-1 and Cox-2. Protein expression of UCP1 and GLUT4 was increased in animals treated with pterostilbene, as well as the activities of CPT-1b and CS. These effects were observed with both doses of pterostilbene, without differences between them. Conclusions: These results show that pterostilbene increases thermogenic and oxidative capacity of brown adipose tissue in obese rats. Whether these effects effectively contribute to the anti-obesity properties of these compound needs further research. Acknowledgments: MINECO-FEDER (AGL2015-65719-R), Basque Government (IT-572-13), University of the Basque Country (ELDUNANOTEK UFI11/32), Institut of Health Carlos III (CIBERobn). Iñaki Milton is a fellowship from the Basque Government.
Keywords: brown adipose tissue, pterostilbene, thermogenesis, uncoupling protein 1
12 The Efficacy of Kinesio Tape and Long Thumb Spica Splint for Treating DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis: A feasible Study
Authors: Alduqsi Badr, Sheil Agnes, Haynes Sinead
The aim of this feasibility study is to determine the prospect of conducting a randomised controlled trial to study the efficacy of Kinesio Tape and Long Thumb Spica Splint for treating DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis. This study's objectives are to investigate the recruitment procedures and process, the implementation of interventions and treatment protocols and the applicability and appropriateness of outcome measures. Nine subjects, aged between 18 to 65 years old and who have a positive Finkelstien's test, were divided into two groups, Kinesio Tape and Long Thumb Spica Splint. The subjects participated in six weeks intervention. Due to the small sample size of subjects, descriptive analysis was employed using Excel (version 2009). The results were reported by comparing individuals' scores and graphs based on the Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) scores. Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI), Pinch and Hand Strength, Numerical Rating Scale for Pain (NRSP), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) were used to measure upper extremity functional status, pain, pinch and grip strength and performance and satisfaction in the most five important activities from the client's perspective, respectively, before and after the intervention. The findings of this feasibility study indicated that there were components that need to be modified to conduct a successful main trial. In addition, the results of this feasibility study indicated that the Kinesio group demonstrated better functional status (DASH and ULFI), grip strength, pinch strength and less pain intensity (NRSP) in comparison to the Splint group. Further, both groups showed similar improvement in activities performance and satisfaction and pain severity and its interference with activities. In conclusion, this feasibility study suggested that Kinesio taping can be a feasible treatment approach in the treatment of DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis.
Keywords: DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, DeQuervain stenosing tenosynovitis, kinesio taping, thumb spica splint
11 Improving Collective Health and Social Care through a Better Consideration of Sex and Gender: Analytical Report by the French National Authority for Health
Authors: Thomas Suarez, Anne-Sophie Grenouilleau, Erwan Autin, Alexandre Biosse-Duplan, Emmanuelle Blondet, Laurence Chazalette, Marie Coniel, Agnes Dessaigne, Sylvie Lascols, Andrea Lasserre, Candice Legris, Pierre Liot, Aline Metais, Karine Petitprez, Christophe Varlet, Christian Saout
Background: The role of biological sex and gender identity -whether assigned or chosen- as health determinants are far from a recent discovery: several reports have stressed out how being a woman or a man could affect health on various scales. However, taking it into consideration beyond stereotypes and rigid binary assumptions still seems to be a work in progress. Method: The report is a synthesis on a variety of specific topics, each of which was studied by a specialist from the French National Authority for Health (HAS), through an analysis of existing literature on both healthcare policy construction process and instruments (norms, data analysis, clinical trials, guidelines, and professional practices). This work also implied a policy analysis of French recent public health laws and a retrospective study of guidelines with a gender mainstreaming approach. Results: The analysis showed that though sex and gender were well-known determinants of health, their consideration by both public policy and health operators was often incomplete, as it does not incorporate how sex and gender interact, as well as how they interact with other factors. As a result, the health and social care systems and their professionals tend to reproduce some stereotypical and inadequate habits. Though the data available often allows to take sex and gender into consideration, such data is often underused in practice guidelines and policy formulation. Another consequence is a lack of inclusiveness towards transgender or intersex persons. Conclusions: This report first urges for raising awareness of all the actors of health, in its broadest definition, that sex and gender matter beyond first-look conclusions. It makes a series of recommendations in order to reshape policy construction in the health sector on the one hand and to design public health instruments to make them more inclusive regarding sex and gender on the other hand. The HAS finally committed to integrate sex and gender preoccupations in its workings methods, to be a driving force in the spread of these concerns.
Keywords: biological sex, determinants of health, gender, healthcare policy instruments, social accompaniment
10 In vitro and in vivo Infectivity of Coxiella burnetii Strains from French Livestock
Authors: Joulié Aurélien, Jourdain Elsa, Bailly Xavier, Gasqui Patrick, Yang Elise, Leblond Agnès, Rousset Elodie, Sidi-Boumedine Karim
Q fever is a worldwide zoonosis caused by the gram-negative obligate intracellular bacterium Coxiella burnetii. Following the recent outbreaks in the Netherlands, a hyper virulent clone was found to be the cause of severe human cases of Q fever. In livestock, Q fever clinical manifestations are mainly abortions. Although the abortion rates differ between ruminant species, C. burnetii's virulence remains understudied, especially in enzootic areas. In this study, the infectious potential of three C. burnetii isolates collected from French farms of small ruminants were compared to the reference strain Nine Mile (in phase II and in an intermediate phase) using an in vivo (CD1 mice) model. Mice were challenged with 105 live bacteria discriminated by propidium monoazide-qPCR targeting the icd-gene. After footpad inoculation, spleen and popliteal lymph node were harvested at 10 days post-inoculation (p.i). The strain invasiveness in spleen and popliteal nodes was assessed by qPCR assays targeting the icd-gene. Preliminary results showed that the avirulent strains (in phase 2) failed to pass the popliteal barrier and then to colonize the spleen. This model allowed a significant differentiation between strain's invasiveness on biological host and therefore identifying distinct virulence profiles. In view of these results, we plan to go further by testing fifteen additional C. burnetii isolates from French farms of sheep, goat and cattle by using the above-mentioned in vivo model. All 15 strains display distant MLVA (multiple-locus variable-number of tandem repeat analysis) genotypic profiles. Five of the fifteen isolates will bee also tested in vitro on ovine and bovine macrophage cells. Cells and supernatants will be harvested at day1, day2, day3 and day6 p.i to assess in vitro multiplication kinetics of strains. In conclusion, our findings might help the implementation of surveillance of virulent strains and ultimately allow adapting prophylaxis measures in livestock farms.
Keywords: Q fever, invasiveness, ruminant, virulence


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Старое Дуваново  — село в Дрожжановском районе Татарстана. Входит в состав Алёшкин-Саплыкского сельского поселения.

География
Находится в юго-западной части Татарстана на расстоянии приблизительно 9 км на северо-восток по прямой от районного центра села Старое Дрожжаное на речке Малая Цильна.

История
Основано по местным данным еще в период Казанского ханства. В письменных источниках фигурирует с 1879 года. В начале XX века имелись школа, лавки, 4 мельницы.

Население
В селе числилось в 1879 году 256 человек, в 1896—342, в 1911—533, в 1989—298. Постоянное население составляло 265 человек (чуваши 94 % в 2002 году), 257 в 2010.

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Населённые пункты Дрожжановского района

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Toronto's unusually warm December actually broke a record
Your winter attire probably didn't get as much use as expected in December, with regular unseasonably balmy temperatures recorded in Toronto to close out the year.
December already shattered one temperature record, with the warmest Dec. 16 of all time recorded in the city when Toronto enjoyed a spring-like mercury surge exceeding 17 C.
And it turns out the records weren't just limited to that day, as last month proved to be the first December on record where temperatures never fell below -5.3 C. These records go all the way back to 1840, just six years after Toronto took on its current name and 27 years before Confederation.
🥇For the 1st time in recorded history, #Toronto stayed above -5.4°C during an entire December (December 2021). #TOWx #ONWx pic.twitter.com/pBXGKtyZEa
— Toronto Weather Records🌤 (@YYZ_Weather) January 4, 2022
Using this same metric, six of the warmest ten Decembers on record all fell within the last decade, more evidence of rising global temperatures.
The numbers out of Toronto Pearson International Airport weren't quite as dramatic, where the highest minimum temperature of the month was measured at -7.8 C.
Still, that's only the third time in history that Pearson temperatures have stayed above -8 C throughout December.
🥉For only the 3rd time in recorded history, #Toronto-Pearson stayed above -8°C during an entire December (December 2021). #TOWx #ONWx pic.twitter.com/VAsnCXV57V
While this sub-zero record isn't exactly beach weather, it's well above the median temperature of -12.95 C averaged out from 1991 to 2020, and a great deal warmer than Toronto's record December low of -30 C from all the way back in 1933.
The end of December was also the end for this streak of relatively warm weather, and by Jan. 3, Toronto was plunged into the deep freeze with the arrival of the extreme frigid lows typical of winter in the city.
Phil Marion

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Trevor's Island Having to leave his home and family far behind to go to school on the mainland Trevor is very unhappy and homesick. Then one night something magical happens and he is taken to an enchanted place. Here he finds happiness and amazing new friends. Tracy's Wish This story tells how a jealous girl makes a foolish wish to have her baby brother disappear, but is overheard by a witch who snaches him away. Finding a fairy friend she sets out to rescue him and faces grave danger. Tales of the Woods This book contains a warning to take notice of our surroundings and follow the country code. The story tells how a thoughtless action can bring terrible suffering to the creatures of the woods. Pip to the Rescue This book tells of the courage of a wood sprit to save his lake dwelling friends .Pip and his river bank friends are happy in their home, until cruel boys take away the toad to make sport with him. Pip uses his magic flute to save him and teaches these children how to treat others. Henry's Plight A farm gate not secured allows an inquisitive calf out to explore the world beyond the safety of the farm and into the hands of ruthless men who mean to sell him so he can never return home.


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We're facing a boy crisis, says Dr. Warren Farrell.	 JGI/Jamie Grill
At some point – soon I am hoping – feminists are going to realize they have solved all the problems they set out to solve for girls and we can turn our attention to real problem now facing society: the boy crisis.
I think we are so unprepared to see the problems right in front of our eyes. When I interviewed Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys are Struggling And What We Can Do About It, I asked him to start by identifying the problems facing boys.
It really is apparent that it is a first world problem: Farrell says that in 70 developed nations, boys have fallen behind girls in tests of knowledge.
We have a generation of boys being raised that will have less education than their fathers. We have boys disproportionately diagnosed with ADHD, living in their parents' basements with no purpose, addicted to video games, addicted to pornography, addicted to drugs, and in the extreme committing suicide and homicide.
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The crisis of school shootings is not about access to guns. Girls have just as much access to guns and they aren't the ones we keep seeing on the news. School shootings are happening because something is going on with the boys.
LISTEN: Dr. Warren Farrell discusses what "the boy crisis" is
Farrell says all these conditions are linked by one factor common to all developed nations: The breakdown of the family through divorce. We are now learning that the loss of dad in a boy's life has a profound impact on his social development. The way Farrell describes it, moms are hard-wired to protect their children from harm and are more likely to relax boundaries. Dad's roughhousing may irritate mom – "someone's going to get hurt!" – but it is a vital way to teach children about risk and to test their own limits at an early age. Whereas mom might be willing to give their son ice cream even if he doesn't finish his peas, dad will tell his son he has to live up to the deal to clean his plate before getting dessert. It may seem like a small matter, but this daily setting of expectations and interactions makes all the difference.
(I asked Farrell if these roles apply to same-sex couples and he said there hasn't been enough research on it, but he suspects we'd find the same pattern – that one parent is the nurturer and the other is more of the traditional father role.)
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When a marriage breaks down, and the boy loses that daily dad influence, he loses the crucial experiences that allow him to develop self-discipline. Without self-discipline it leads to problems of focus, motivation and purpose, and poor school performance. In the case of a bad marriage breakup, where the boy continuously hears his mom constantly criticizing his dad, he can also develop self-loathing which can manifest in self-harm and harming others.
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Add to this problem the decline of male educators in the school system and boys are left with fewer mentors in their lives to show them the pathway for how to become a man.
I don't foresee a change in society that will suddenly result in fewer divorces. So that means we are going to have to develop workarounds to ensure boys get what they need to develop in a healthy way.
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Before we can figure out what those solutions are, we first need to be prepared to acknowledge we've got a crisis with boys. And it's a problem that grows bigger every day we avoid talking about it.
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Bournemouth is well known for its bustling and vibrant nightlife. The resort's cosmopolitan culture makes it the perfect home to hundreds of pubs and bars that cater for groups of all sizes and with very different reasons to celebrate. Whether it's a quick drink after work or a big night out in honour of a special occasion, you'll find the perfect venue among Bournemouth's award winning selection.
If you're on your way to the cinema or theatre, there are plenty of places in the town centre that offer a glass of bubbly as well as light bites and nibbles. Or for the perfect excuse to wear your favourite LBD or new top, we've got stylish cocktail bars serving the latest creations from talented mixologists.
There are also traditional pubs and microbreweries where you can sample local ales and home brews or sit outside in the sunshine with a refreshing pint. In the coastal villages, you'll find a lively suburban vibe complete with award winning live music venues and comedy clubs.
Of course, our USP is our breathtaking coastline and many of the pubs and bars on the seafront and along the clifftops offer sea views. Many of the bars in our huge selection of coastal hotels are open to the public so you can enjoy panoramic vistas over a glass of wine. We've even got a sky bar at the heart of the resort!
There are also spacious central venues that are ideal for larger groups so you won't spend ages waiting to get served when it's your round!
Awarded Purple Flag status for our commitment to a safe and vibrant night time economy, whether you're on a date night with your better half or out for a 'knees up' with a bunch of mates, from the most popular national chains to a good ol' fashioned local, a pub or bar with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere awaits.
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Poole Arms
Take a stroll down Poole Quay and discover its oldest watering hole... the Poole Arms with great views overlooking Poole Quay specialising in fresh fish and seafood.
The Dancing Moose
We have all the buzz of a bar and all the chill of a pub, so If you're looking for the perfect place for a business breakfast meeting, a daytime hot desking space, casual brunch with family, dinner out with friends or relaxed drinking until late,…
Cosy Club
Beside the seaside you'll find Bournemouth Cosy Club. Here you can enjoy dining alfresco in one of the sunniest spots in Bournemouth.
Urban Reef
Funky tunes, quality papers & magazines, surrounded by fresh produce and an amazing view
The Coconut Tree
Experience an explosion of flavours at The Coconut Tree, Bringing Sri Lankan street food to Bournemouth.
Rick Stein Sandbanks
In the heart of Sandbanks, opposite the beach, you'll find Rick Stein's restaurant – which specialises in fresh seafood, simply cooked.
Plant the seeds of happiness. Always give hugs. Enjoy life. These are the words we live by at the Urban Garden. Find us in the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth town centre, open every day from breakfast to dinner. We love local, fresh and seasonal food…
Renoufs Cheese and Wine Bar
At Renoufs® Award Winning Cheese and Wine Bars, we know a thing or two about Cheese and Wine. In fact, we could say that we're the best Cheese and Wine eatery in the area. But we'd rather leave that to your judgement.
Poole Hill Brewery - Southbourne Ales
This Victorian themed brewery and taproom was voted Dorset's best brewer in 2018. The taproom and visitors centre are open daily with brewery tours, live music and multi award winning ales.
Camel Bar
Camel Bar is the Best place to go to party, have fun with your friends, or just relax. We are open until 6:00 A.M every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and on Bank Holiday Sundays.
Banana Wharf bar & restaurant at Poole is the perfect spot to meet, eat and drink by the water, with fantastic views looking out over the marina to Brownsea island.
Key West Restaurant
Key West Restaurant is situated on the end of Bournemouth Pier, giving it unrivalled 300 degree panoramic views across the bay.
Neo Restaurant
NEO Restaurant & Bar located directly opposite Bournemouth and big wheel offers views like no other venue in the city.
The Neptune - Harvester
Welcome to The Neptune, Harvester restaurant in Boscombe. Here you will find our famous grills and salads; we serve real food fresh, fun and full of flavour.
Join us to taste the very best of beach-side Bournemouth, whatever the weather... There's simply no better place to start your day or end your evening.
1812 is the missing piece of the Bournemouth puzzle, exceptional cocktails and inspired food will tantalise; all you need is to come in with great company and your evening can take care of itself.
The Christopher Creeke is based in Bournemouth and is the perfect place to come and enjoy some pub classic foods and ales in a great atmosphere here today!
Be At One
Lively chain bar that serves sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and offers mixing masterclasses.


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Landscapes filled with coffee and culture
The coffee region is an area located mainly between the departments of Caldas, Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima and Valle del Cauca. It is recognized for the beauty of its landscapes, the productivity of its lands and the wide variety of tourism activities for those who visit.
As the name implies, it is a region that is formed of coffee plantations, where its inhabitants are mainly engaged in the activity of growing coffee, which has gained it international recognition.
Traveling through this area by land is a privilege, because it involves immersing yourself in a culture of colorful coffee farms and leafy mountains filled with the region's flagship product.
To learn more about the coffee region it is necessary to take a tour of two of the main departments: Quindío and Risaralda.
A classic Jeep Willys travels through the corners of the region loaded with merchandise and markets that the farmers carry throughout the territory and in some of the paths that surround the department. Its striking colors bring to life the landscapes of this department located in the western center of the country.
Its 1,845 km² area is bordered by the Barragán, La Vieja, San Juan, Rojo, Verde, Espejo and Quindío rivers.
The Willys tour takes you through the mountains of wax palm, coffee, banana, plantain and avocado.
The intense smell of coffee is all over the place, giving those who visit it a unique experience through the culture of coffee. Visitors get to understand this product through its journey towards the cups that awaken and energize Colombians and foreigners all day.
The coffee region is also home of products such as avocados, which have captivated the land with their creaminess and size. The crops highlight the 3,825 hectares planted with 19,308 tons of export quality avocados.
The characteristic flavor of this superfood is increasing in popularity worldwide and the Colombian quality stands out, thus making the country one of the main worldwide producers.
The land's cultural and economic wealth makes Quindío a primary destination chosen by many tourists who want to learn more about Colombian culture, traditions, crops and other customs that represent locals. Among the possible tourist activities are the coffee farm tours, where visitors have the opportunity to live an immersive Colombian countryside experience.
The intense smell of cups of coffee and the productivity of the land has become the inspiration for the realization of one of the most recognized competitions in the region: the National Coffee Reign. The event is held annually, where the national and international coffee representative is selected. This celebration looks to integrate attendees through the participation in various cultural, sports and gastronomic activities.
In the mountains, large balconies, ample corridors and huge work areas characterize coffee plantation houses. Privileged panoramas allow farmers to visualize their crops and have an unforgettable magnificent and colorful view.
Their homes are decorated with the history of their Quimbaya ancestors, which stood out for being an indigenous tribe with great artistic and cultural expressions, among which their skills as goldsmiths are preserved.
Similarly, in the history of this municipality there is also talk of the colonization of the Antioqueños during the 19th century, who arrived to the territory and organized farms, raised populations, carved paths, energized the economy of the municipality, and developed commercial, social and cultural relationships. The influence of these settlers is largely reflected in the architecture of the farms they built.
The impact that the presence of the Antioqueños had on this population was so great that a large percentage of the inhabitants of the department are descendants of these settlers. They are entrepreneurial people with a great capacity for work and an agricultural vocation.
A Willys takes us the 110 km distance between the department of Quindío and Risaralda. Risaralda is located in the central zone of the Andean region, bordered by the Central and Western mountain ranges.
The Risaraldense territory bases its economy on agricultural, livestock, industrial and commerce activities. Agricultural products include coffee, sugar cane, bananas, cassava, cocoa, pineapple, potatoes, corn and avocado.
Surrounding the department are the San Juan and Cauca rivers, bringing freshness to its landscapes.
The strength of the Willys allows us to explore the most complicated terrain of this department, which has high mountains, and where one of the main economic sources of the region is present: agriculture.
The flavor and texture of avocados is one of the main attractions of Risaralda. This is because it is a fruit that has revolutionized the country. According to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2018, the department had 2,668 hectares planted with avocado for a total production of 18,419 tons.
The territory has seen significant growth in the cultivation of avocado fruit trees, and this has been driving more and more exports to the United States and European countries such as the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
In the 2014 figures, avocado production in the region reached 15,699 tons, which compared to 2018 represents significant growth.
This place is also recognized for creating unforgettable experiences for tourists who have visited the valley of Cauca and Risaralda rivers; and the Natural Park of Los Nevados.
The red, green, blue and yellow colors of the houses, the balconies, the wide corridors, the large windows and high doors are the main characteristics of the architecture of this municipality. Its streets reveal a territory that, crossed by modernity, has allowed development to boost the industry and growth of its economy.
Among the pages of the oldest history books, the evolution of the Quimbayas indigenous civilization is narrated. The civilization diminished, giving way to the colonization of Antioquia. With that came a working culture with the cultivation of coffee as a central focus. This event is very similar to what was experienced in Quindío, where the colonization of Antioquia brought with it a culture oriented towards coffee production.
Pereira's joy and pride becomes known in the month of August with the commemoration of the founding of the Capital of the coffee region, a celebration held annually at a party known as the Harvest Festival. Its activities include craft fairs, sports championships, horse shows and orchid displays.
Its gastronomy, similar to many of the departments of our country, is based on the main elements that make up its economy. In this case, being a region where the culture of Antioquia had great influence, among its typical dishes are arepa and beans.
Below, we recommend some places you should visit when you are in the coffee region.
Helena Adentro: A place to share Colombian food with friends, couples or family with a fun and creative mix that has been inspired by our culture.
Estación paraíso: a place to enjoy the diversity of traditional and typical dishes in a pleasant atmosphere with the region's typical decor.
Camelia Real: A restaurant located at Hotel Campestre las Camelias offers a great variety of typical local and international food. It has a capacity of more than 130 people.
Hotel Sonesta: located in the Cerritos sector. It has spacious and well equipped rooms and a heated pool. Likewise, the gastronomic variety is present. There are two restaurants: Cook's, with a varied menu, and Eighth by Rausch, with signature cuisine.
Hotel Campestre las Camelias: Located in Quindío, its facilities have a convention center for 1,000 people and other additional rooms with capacity for up to 470 people. It has 202 rooms with capacity for 552 people in multiple accommodations, three restaurants, a bar, large green areas for outdoor activities, swimming areas, among others.
Hotel Campestre La Navarra: It has a strategic location that allows movement through the coffee region. It has capacity for 55 people distributed in 15 rooms in single, double, triple and quadruple accommodation. It offers services of ecological hikes, kiosk with hammocks, pool table and table tennis.
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Los Nevados park: The park is located in the central Andes coffee region of Colombia. It is known for its snowy volcanoes, glaciers, lakes and forests. The park is filled with hummingbirds, eagles, parrots and condors. It has high wax palms and espeletia.
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Valle del Cocora: a place of natural beauty where varied experiences of nature tourism are provided, such as: hiking with guides specialized in the biodiversity of the Cocora Valley and its native species, hiking in foggy forests and planting of the Wax Palms, a national tree of Colombia, bird watching and flora and fauna.
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Quindío botanical garden: a recognized nature tourism center. As a botanical garden, they have several collections and plant exhibits, a national collection of palms, a butterfly garden, an insect zoo, three sites for bird watching, a geology and soil museum, the Line Tunnel Museum, a museum of Ethnobotanical palms and many other natural attractions.
The coffee region is one of the destinations that are part of the routes that will be traveled in the Avotours, where you will have the opportunity to live a unique experience by discovering the new origin of the Colombian avocado and the main producing municipalities in the department of Antioquia.
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On this day in 1944, Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy during World War II.
Honor Flights are one-day trips for the vets, who each have a guardian to help them along the way.
About 50 people showed up to listen to a special presentation of a local woman who served in World War II's Air Force. Enjoy these photos taken by Caitlen Cameron.
90-year-old Wakeman man honored at May Senior Celebration.


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