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The Role of Farm Management Characteristics in Understanding the Spatial Distribution of Landscape Elements: A Case Study in the Netherlands

In Western Europe the fate of biodiversity is intimately linked to agricultural land use. A driving force behind biodiversity decline is the gradual conversion of Europe’s traditional integrated rural landscapes of nature and agriculture into monofunctional units of production. With these developments, semi-natural landscape elements have increasingly disappeared from agricultural landscapes. A growing body of research, however, underlines the importance of semi-natural habitats in agricultural landscapes for biodiversity conservation, habitat connectivity, and ecosystem services. On the local scale, considerable variation between the relative area of landscape elements on individual farms can be observed. Farm management decisions are presumed to be important determinants for the composition of agricultural landscapes and the services provided to society. By bringing together data from farmer interviews and aerial photographic imagery, this paper analyzes the predictive validity of farm management characteristics to understand the distribution of landscape elements on farmland parcels. The farm management parameters included in the study are relevant to current dominant trends in the Dutch agricultural sector; intensification, scale enlargement, diversification, and gradual termination of farming activities. Scale enlargement and migratory processes are found to be important predictors. The results of the Dutch case study provide insights in the threats and opportunities for the conservation of semi-natural habitat in agricultural landscapes. The findings present an empirical contribution to the debate on sustainable management of agriculture’s green infrastructure and, in broader perspective, the objective to reconcile agricultural production with the urging need of biodiversity conservation in Europe’s spatially contested countryside.
The Positive Impact of US-China Trade War on Global South's Position in the Global Value Chain

Amid the US-China trade war, several US companies have relocated back to the US, while China turned its industry inward to become more self-sufficient. This unpleasant development created a risk for Global South’s position in the Global Value Chain (GVC), especially in countries with manufacturing industries that can only assemble products. However, throughout the last decade, the position of the Global South within the GVC has been strengthening. In 2016, the Global South produced more than 47% of global manufacturing exports. However, the US-China trade war has threatened the delicate process and connection of the GVC. The interference of American and Chinese governments in international trade has forced many companies in taking measures to reduce their exposure to political risk. Additionally, an increasing number of American companies are reconsidering their decision to invest in the Chinese market and diversifying their investment to the Global South. This paper argues that the trade war could provide opportunities for Global South countries, particularly Southeast and South Asian countries represented by India. These opportunities include broader employment access for the youth, robust industrial-based innovation, and rapid economic growth, leading to a higher national income and life quality improvements.
The Ethical Concerns Surrounding GPT in Education

The GPT language model, developed by OpenAI, has gained widespread attention for its impressive ability to engage in conversational interactions with human users, thanks to its extensive training on vast amounts of written data. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that GPTs and their derivatives can exhibit unethical behaviors. Despite this, there has been limited research conducted on the ethical implications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in higher education. To address these concerns, this paper aims to comprehensively examine the harmful behaviors displayed by GPT and its spin-oﬀs. These behaviors encompass social and monolingual biases, issues of reliability and trustworthiness, data privacy and security concerns, toxicity in generated content, challenges in human-computer interaction, and environmental impact.by conducting this study, valuable insights will be provided to educators, administrators, and students, enhancing their awareness of the ethical risks inherent in GPT and its various versions. This will enable them to proactively address and mitigate potential ethical concerns arising from the use of LLMs in educational settings.
Reproductive effort of Plestiodon copei (Squamata, Scincidae), a highland viviparous lizard from Central Mexico

Female reproductive effort is defined as the proportion of total energy or resources devoted to reproduction. In reptiles, there is frequently high inter-and intra-population variation related to several factors, such as food availability, climatic conditions, age and size, all of which, in turn, also influence survival and future reproduction. The present study is the first reproductive effort analysis of a population of the high-mountain scincid lizard Plestiodon copei in central Mexico, focusing on relative litter mass (RLM), investment per capita (INV) and productivity (PROD). We also compared the reproductive efficacy of P. copei to those of other Mexican congeners. We collected 24 gravid females of P. copei over a 4-year period and recorded a total of 90 neonates born in captivity. We found significant variation in neonatal mass amongst individual females and across years. We recorded an average litter size of 3.75 and an average litter mass of 1.25 g, which were positively correlated with both the size and total mass of the reproductive females. The RLM, INV and PROD values (0.301, 0.428 g and 1.236 g × year -1 , respectively) for P. copei were greater than those for other Mexican species in the P. brevirostris group (0.290, 0.412 g and 1.135 g × year -1 ), revealing that females of P. copei from Tenango invest a comparatively high amount of their resources in reproduction.
Barriers to access of maternal health commodities among pregnant women in public health facilities in Ubungo Municipal Council, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Background: Access to maternal health commodities improves maternal outcome and reduce maternal deaths. Tanzania has put in place the fee exemption policy for mothers to access maternal health commodities for free, however, the implementation of user fee exemption has been challenging. Therefore, this study explored the barriers to access of maternal health commodities among pregnant women in public health facilities at Ubungo Municipal Council, Tanzania. Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study conducted from January to February 2023. Both focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. These involved 72 pregnant women and 40 health care providers respectively. A purposive sampling technique was used to selected facilities and study participants. Thematic analysis was used to analysis data. Results: Findings from this study indicated that fear of stigma and discrimination, decision-making autonomy, additional costs and stock out of health commodities were the main barriers to accessing maternal health commodities. Furthermore, both pregnant women and health care providers reported that shortage of health commodities and the inadequacy of service providers, which led to long waiting times, also hinder access to health commodities. Conclusion: Improving health commodities availability, and increasing the number of service providers are important factors to consider to improve access to maternal health commodities. In addition, factors such as fear of stigma and discrimination should also be addressed to improve maternal health.
Long-term predictors of developmental outcome and disease burden in SCN1A-positive Dravet syndrome

Abstract Dravet syndrome is a severe infantile onset developmental and epileptic encephalopathy associated with mutations in the sodium channel alpha 1 subunit gene SCN1A. Prospective data on long-term developmental and clinical outcomes are limited; this study seeks to evaluate the clinical course of Dravet syndrome over a 10-year period and identify predictors of developmental outcome. SCN1A mutation-positive Dravet syndrome patients were prospectively followed up in the UK from 2010 to 2020. Caregivers completed structured questionnaires on clinical features and disease burden; the Epilepsy & Learning Disability Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Adaptive Behavioural Assessment System-3 and the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children. Sixty-eight of 113 caregivers (60%) returned posted questionnaires. Developmental outcome worsened at follow-up (4.45 [SD 0.65], profound cognitive impairment) compared to baseline (2.9 [SD 1.1], moderate cognitive impairment, P < 0.001), whereas epilepsy severity appeared less severe at 10-year follow-up (P = 0.042). Comorbidities were more apparent at 10-year outcome including an increase in autistic features (77% [48/62] versus 30% [17/57], χ2 = 19.9, P < 0.001), behavioural problems (81% [46/57] versus 38% [23/60], χ2 = 14.1, P < 0.001) and motor/mobility problems (80% [51/64] versus 41% [24/59], χ2 = 16.9, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis demonstrated a more significant rise in comorbidities in younger compared to older patients. Predictors of worse long-term developmental outcome included poorer baseline language ability (P < 0.001), more severe baseline epilepsy severity (P = 0.003) and a worse SCN1A genetic score (P = 0.027). Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy had not been discussed with a medical professional in 35% (24/68) of participants. Over 90% of caregivers reported a negative impact on their own health and career opportunities. Our study identifies important predictors and potential biomarkers of developmental outcome in Dravet syndrome and emphasizes the significant caregiver burden of illness. The negative impact of epilepsy severity at baseline on long-term developmental outcomes highlights the importance of implementing early and focused therapies whilst the potential impact of newer anti-seizure medications requires further study.
Factors affecting the unplanned use behavior of academic libraries users

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and design the axial coding pattern of the factors affecting the unplanned use behavior of users of the academic libraries and information centers. Design/methodology/approach The study as an applied research with a qualitative approach employed the grounded theory. The data collection tool was a deep and semi-structured interview. The interviews data were analyzed and coded during three stages of open, axial and selective coding using the MAXQDA 10 qualitative analysis software. The research population consisted of faculty members and experts in three areas of library and information science, management and psychology. Using the combined targeted sampling method (targeted and then the snowball), 12 subjects were selected as the sample size. Findings According to the research findings, the factors affecting the unplanned behavior of users in the use of academic libraries resources and services were identified as factors related to technology, environmental factors, information resources, information services, human resources, individual features, time position factor, cultural factors and social factors. Accordingly, the axial coding pattern of this type of behaviors was designed. Research limitations/implications The research limitations include the lack of theoretical basis related to the unplanned behavior issue in the field of library and information science and the lack of full familiarity of most of the experts in the field of library and information science with this topic. These factors lead to the necessity of explaining the subject under discussion. Originality/value The unplanned behavior of clients can be utilized to persuade users to use the information resources and library services so that the costs spent on their preparation and collection will be justifiable. The current research addressed this aspect of the unplanned information-seeking behavior.
Maintaining Community Resilience through Urban Renewal Processes Using Architectural and Planning Guidelines

The article deals with community resilience-oriented urban renewal in a geographical periphery, and the characteristic patterns of public housing built in the 1950s and 1960s. When the existing fabric is well-established and effectively serves the residents, demolition and redevelopment may not be the most strategic approach if they undermine the internal resilience of public housing based on functionality. The article addresses the question of how to add new construction and a new population to these patterns of public housing in the periphery without affecting the community resilience of longtime residents and the sense of urban vitality and innovation of the new population. In order to address this question, we examined the built environment’s qualities in relation to the population’s resilience. Specifically, we conducted a quality analysis of the built environment focusing primarily on walkability and connectivity, diversity and land uses, open public spaces, and visibility to internal and external views. The findings of the analysis recommend developing a multiple urban spatial network relying on the longtime community’s resilience and a new spatial network for the newcomers. This is a potentially win–win solution. The old neighborhoods remain, while at the same time an additional layer of housing and other land uses will be developed along the edges of existing neighborhoods. The proposed analysis will be demonstrated on the peripherical city of Kiryat Yam.
Influence of Laser Energy Density on Tribological Properties of AlSi10Mg Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting

In recent years, much work related to the performance of AlSi10Mg manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) has been extensively researched. However, the study of tribological performance caused by different laser energy densities is still insufficient. This work concentrates on the relationship between the wear resistance and laser energy density of AlSi10Mg processed using SLM. Moreover, XRD characterization, density, surface roughness and microhardness were also examined since they are closely related to wear resistance. The results revealed that the XRD pattern of AlSi10Mg was mainly composed of the α-Al and Si phases under the conditions of different laser energy densities. In addition, the peak of Mg2Si was also detected. Also, the grain size increased with the increasing of laser energy density. The increase in laser energy density led to an increase in the convection and porous phenomenon in the molten pool. However, when the value was lower, the overlapping area reduced, and the strength between adjacent melting paths was insufficient, resulting in the declination of the sample property. According to the experimental results, a laser energy density of 63.33 J/mm3 was considered to be a relative optimal condition. The relative density, Ra, microhardness and wear volume were 99.2%, 8.86 μm, 128.3 HV0.2 and 2.96 × 10−2 mm3, respectively. The worn surface morphology also confirmed the influence of laser energy density on wear resistance. A regression model was established and analyzed, which showed the reliability of the results. Furthermore, the tribological mechanism was also revealed.
Follow-Up Weekly Training Distribution and Accumulated Internal Load Effects on Young Football Players’ Well-Being, Physical Fitness, and Technical Performance

This study aimed to quantify the relationships among internal training load, wellness, physiological, isokinetic profile, and technical performance and assessed changes before and after a six-week pre-season structured combining physical fitness, small-sided-game and skill-based training program in young soccer players. Forty-five national-level young male soccer players (16.8 ± 0.9 years) were evaluated. There were no significant correlations between the wellness index and the physiological, isokinetic, or specific soccer skill parameters. Moderate correlations were observed between fatigue and stress (r = 0.47, moderate, p < 0.01), fatigue and average muscle soreness (r = 0.38, moderate, p = 0.01), and a large correlation between average stress and muscle soreness (r = 0.53, large, p < 0.01) were presented. All physiological, isokinetic, and technical parameters improved after a six-week pre-season training program (0.1 to −61.0%). Significant alterations in the physiological domain were observed after a six-week period, particularly in the fatigue index of the Bangsbo sprint test, YO-YO IR1 performance, and YO-YO peak La- (p < 0.01; −61.0%, 25.3%, and −19.8%, respectively). As such, the implementation of structured training and the monitoring of stress responses can lead to appropriate adaptation and balancing in the psychological and physical well-being of young national-level soccer players, particularly in the pre-season period.
Navigating Brand Loyalty: The Dynamic Interplay of Engagement, Attachment, and Usage Patterns

Mobile electronic devices’ demand is greater than any other electronic device currently. This study aims to find the mechanism that creates Brand Loyalty through Brand Engagement in the context of the mobile industry, where market saturation makes it very difficult for organizations to gain it. This study determines the effectiveness of psychological drivers including Brand Awareness; Brand Image; Brand Psychological Ownership; and Value Congruity in developing Customer Brand Engagement, as well as to investigate the effect of Customer Brand Engagement on Behavioral Brand Loyalty through the mediating influence of Brand Awareness. The study also investigated the moderating role of Brand Usage Duration and the role of Usage Frequency between Brand Awareness and Behavioral Brand Loyalty. Customers' data was collected using an existing established questionnaire through convenience sampling, the public intercept sampling approach was used. The data was acquired from 384 respondents. The structure equation model method was used to analyze the data. This study demonstrated the effectiveness of consumer psychological motives in establishing Customer Brand Engagement that further leads to Customer Loyalty and reflects which element is more powerful. Further research indicates the impact of Brand Usage Duration on Customer Brand Engagement and Behavioral Brand Loyalty. All variables were proved to have a positive and significant effect except Usage Frequency. This research will assist Brand managers in determining which aspects are more influential in the growth of Customer Brand Engagement that further leads to Brand Loyalty. Study limitations and future directions have been provided at the end of the study.
In vitro evaluation of antioxidant properties of Chlorella vulgaris and its derivatives for use as antioxidant supplements in animal production

Bioactive compounds with varied functional properties found in microalgae such as Chlorella vulgaris can serve as antioxidants supplement against free radicals causing oxidative stress in food animals, but there is a need to quantify these antioxidants in the algae for effective applications. Therefore, this study quantified antioxidants in Chlorella vulgaris and derivatives prepared with the microalgae biomass for enhancing its application in animal nutrition. Eight derivatives prepared using the Chlorella vulgaris biomass were subjected to in vitro antioxidant supplements in animals for attenuation of oxidative stress to improve performances and productivity because of their antioxidant potentials. Antioxidant assessments including ferric antioxidant power, hydrogen peroxide scavenging potential, total antioxidant capacity, and total phenolic content. The results showed that the mean total capacities of the preparations were 621.83±36.41 µmol/g ascorbic acid equivalent, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) was 1.28±0.09, while the hydrogen peroxide scavenging (HPS) potential was 34.04±3.18%, and the total phenolic content was 30.54 mg/g ellagic acid equivalent. It was concluded from these observations that the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and its derivatives as prepared in this study could be used as antioxidant supplements in animals for attenuation of oxidative stress to improve performances and productivity because of their antioxidant potentials.
The Effect Of Family Support On Postpartum Depression : Scoping Review

Abstract. Typically, a mother with postpartum depressive disorder is depressed and has suicidal thought. One of the factors that contributes to emotional stress is relationships with family. Mother's unstable emotions during the postpartum period may affect on the baby's growth besides the mother. Scoping review of existing scientific evidence on postpartum maternal mental health is the goal of this study. Using the Arksey and O’Malley's (2005) framework and the PRISMA-ScR checklist, this research applied a scoping review. In this study, PubMed, Science Direct, and ResearchGate were used for literature searches. The terms "support," "family," "parents," or "husband," and "mental health of postpartum mothers" were chosen as keywrods. Joana Briggs Institute (JBI) Appraisal Tool was implemented in this research. From 669 articles that could be utilized, 10 eligible articles were selected, those articles were written in English and published between 2019 until 2023. The articles focusing on the role of family support in postpartum mother’s mental health and containing conclusions about the effect of family support in postpartum mother’s mental health were all considered. This research was conducted in 7 distinct nations and each of the 10 eligible articles utilized a quantitative design. The mapping themes found are family support and satisfaction in relationships. The result of scoping review highlighted that the mother requires family support internally during the postpartum period. During the postpartum period, community-based health programs are effective in avoiding mental illness.
A Longitudinal Study of Anxious and Depressive Symptomology and Pain Medication Usage

Evidence suggests that depression and anxiety may be related to pain medication use in a bidirectional manner. Understanding the relationship of these factors is of heightened importance due to the extensive use of long-term opioid pain medication therapy for treatment of adults suffering from chronic pain. The present study, utilizing a large longitudinal sample from the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS), examined the relationship between depression, anxiety, gender, and pain medication usage in individuals with chronic pain over an almost 20-year span. Structural equation modeling found stability of depression and anxiety in individuals with chronic pain. It also appears that both anxiety and depression may have a bidirectional positive relationship in this population. As expected, pain medication use predicted later use at 10 years. Surprisingly, pain medication use was not strongly related to later negative affect in this sample. However, heightened anxiety was associated with later pain medication use. Gender effects were nonsignificant. Implications for those who are prescribed pain medications over a long term are discussed.