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A Core On The Edge: An Urban Bird Assemblage On The Atlantic Margin Of Europe

Urbanization threatens bird populations globally, however many urban habitats present important refugia for wildlife in this rapidly changing landscape. Additionally, birds at the periphery of their global range are more prone to landscape changes and thus these distributions are good indicators of the effects of urbanization on diversity; e.g., bird populations and communities of Cork City, Ireland. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects from urbanization on bird densities (birds/ha), species richness, and species composition throughout Cork City. I surveyed 32 points selected with a stratified random sample within commercial areas, residential habitats, and green spaces throughout Cork City during four breeding seasons between 2016–2019. Species richness was highest in green spaces with 18–34 species; whereas residential habitats had 14–27 species and commercial areas had 9–20 species. The most densely populated species citywide were Rock Pigeons (5.4–9.1 birds/ha), Eurasian Jackdaws (2.9–3.8 birds/ha), Rooks (4.5–6.4 birds/ha), European Starlings (3.4–5.3 birds/ha), Eurasian Blackbirds (2.4–3.6 birds/ha), and House Sparrows (2.7–4.5 birds/ha). Overall a lack in urban green space surrounding survey points was most strongly associated with reduced species richness and population estimates. Also, both species richness and population densities tended to be higher in regions with less noise pollution and farther from the urban core. Ultimately these results corroborate other studies stressing the importance of urban green spaces for conserving biodiversity in cities. This is particularly important for the birds of Cork City given that these urban habitats are at the western edge of these species’ distributions.
The Influence of Packaging and Information Transparency on Intention to Try with Endorser Capability as Moderation

Food and beverage industry is growing rapidly which causes companies to trying to fullfil consumer needs, one of which is packaging. Packaging is an important element to protect the product. Technological advances are able to make it easier for everyone to get information. Transparency information is able to provide information that consumers need. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of packaging and information transparency on the intention to try Cikake products and to examine the moderating effect of endorser capability between information transparency on intention to try Cikake's. The population of this research is Cikake consumers who have tried this product before, have an Instagram account and live around the city of Pandaan. The sampling method used in this study was the census method, with a population of 100 people as the sample. Respondent data is collected by distributing questionnaires to Cikake consumers. This research uses Moderated Multiple Regression (MMR) as an analysis tool. The finding from the results of multiple linear regression tests which resulted in a significance value on the packaging variable of 0.005 while the information transparency variable was 0.000, which means that packaging and information transparency had an effect on the intention to try. The effect of moderation has a significance value of 0.030 and an increase in the coefficient of determination, which means that endorser capability is able to moderate the relationship of information transparency to intention to try Cikake's.
Role of Exposure on the Microbial Consortiums on Historical Rural Granite Buildings

This study was partly financed through project CGL2016-79778-R (AEI/FEDER, UE) and Xunta de Galicia (ED431 2018/32). E. Fuentes was financially supported by a PhD fellowship contract, MICINN-FPI (BES-2017-079927)
The Rates of and Relationship between Anemia and Deficiency of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Hospitalized Children

Aim: Increased frequency of deficiency due to the insufficient intake of iron, zinc, vitamin B12-D and folic acid has been reported in the society. We aimed to investigate the rates of deficiency of these vitamins and minerals, as well as anemia frequency in children admitted to pediatric outpatient clinics of our tertiary hospital in a retrospective three-year period. Materials and Methods: The frequency of micronutrient deficiency and the relationship between them was determined using statistical methods by evaluating the levels of hematocrit and other micronutritional elements in patients admitted to the general pediatrics outpatient clinics of our hospital between 01.06. 2015 and 31.05. 2018. The only patient inclusion criteria were being tested for zinc, iron, iron binding, hemogram, vitamin B12, folic acid, ferritin and vitamin D for any reason. Results: After the evaluation of 64487 patients, we discovered the rates of anemia and iron, zinc, folate, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and ferritin deficiency as 30.8%, 52.1%, 41.1%, 18.2%, 32.4%, Original Research Article Sahin et al.; JPRI, 33(27A): 49-57, 2021; Article no.JPRI. 67692 50 20.1% and%26.7 respectively. Additionally, our results indicate that the frequency of folic acid deficiency decreased over the past years, whereas the rates of zinc and vitamin D deficiency increased over time. The final results show a negative correlation between anemia and folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron binding capacity, and a positive correlation between anemia and iron, ferritin and zinc. Conclusion: Although it does not reflect the frequency of deficiency in the general population since the data are collected from hospitalized children, it could be argued that multiple micronutrient deficiencies are significantly common in Turkey and zinc and vitamin D deficiency has been increasing over the years, when compared with the results of previous studies.
Label-Free Observation of Micrometric Inhomogeneity of Human Breast Cancer Cell Density Using Terahertz Near-Field Microscopy

Terahertz-light imaging is attracting great attention as a new approach in non-invasive/nonstaining biopsy of cancerous tissues. Positively, terahertz light has been shown to be sensitive to the cell density, the hydration content, and the chemical composition of biological samples. However, the spatial resolution of terahertz imaging is typically limited to several millimeters, making it difficult to apply the technology to image biological tissues which have sub-terahertz-wavelength-scale inhomogeneity. For overcoming the resolution, we have recently developed a terahertz near-field microscope with a spatial resolution of 10 μm, named scanning point terahertz source (SPoTS) microscope. In contrast to conventional far-field terahertz techniques, this microscope features the near-field interactions between samples and point terahertz sources on a sub-terahertz-wavelength scale. Herein, to evaluate the usefulness of terahertz imaging in cancer tissue biopsy in greater detail, we performed terahertz near-field imaging of a paraffin-embedded human-breast-cancer section having sub-terahertz-wavelength-scale inhomogeneity of the cancer cell density using the SPoTS microscope. The observed terahertz images successfully visualized local (~250 μm) inhomogeneities of the cell density in breast invasive ductal carcinoma. These results may bypass the terahertz limitation in terms of spatial resolution and may further motivate the application of terahertz light to cancer tissue biopsy.
Los Efectos del Sexo y del Autoritarismo en la Legitimación de los Abusos Policiales

This research analyzes whether authoritarianism increases support for police abuse and if the effect is greater in men than in women. In addition, it explores whether fusion with the police, a predictor of extreme behavior, can mediate that effect. An exploratory correlational study was carried out with 149 Spaniards, in which two levels of police force were established, reasonable and excessive. The results showed a direct association between authoritarianism and support for the use of police force and an indirect association through fusion. Furthermore, the effects of authoritarianism on support for the use of police force were found to be stronger in men than in women, but only when the force used was excessive. These results suggest that ideological factors and psychosocial variables such as fusion and gender roles play a role in the legitimation of police excesses.
Getting the Knack for Team-Improvised Adaptation: The Role of Reflexivity and Team Mental Model Similarity

Organizational teams operate in increasingly volatile environments in which the speed and degree of change accelerates, demanding rapid adaptation processes namely of the improvisational type. It is therefore essential to understand how to prepare teams to operate in such contexts. This work investigates the effects of team mental model similarity, in-action reflexivity, and transitional reflexivity on team-improvised adaptation performance and on team-improvised adaptation learning. Two experiments were conducted with a total of 121 teams. We manipulated the independent variables and used an overtime design to measure team-improvised adaptation learning. Our findings suggest that teams operating in unpredictable environments that require rapid adaptation should be able to reflect collectively, both while acting and between tasks. These teams should also develop a common understanding of the main elements of the context and the task, so that they are effective in the face of unpredictability and rapid change.
Asymmetric acoustic signal recognition led to asymmetric gene flow between two parapatric frogs

Correct discrimination between courtship signals could help to maintain genetic integrity between closely related species. However, asymmetric usage of signals might cause asymmetric gene flow across the contact zone. Buergeria choui and B. otai are sibling-species with a parapatric distribution pattern in Taiwan, having two narrow contact zones on the east and west sides of the island. Combining behavioural experiments with genome-wide RAD-seq analyses, we test whether the ability of signal recognition influences genetic introgression across their species boundary. The playback experiments show that all B. choui populations respond strongest to their own ‘cricket’ trills, while the western population of B. otai have evolved a strong level of reproductive character displacement by showing the inclusive usage of the unique ‘chicken’ signals. In contrast, the eastern B. otai population uses both ‘chicken’ and ‘cricket’ trills, and has a stronger preference for the latter. The weak reproductive character displacement in the eastern population has led to asymmetry genetic introgression from B. choui toward B. otai. Our results support the prediction that a more specialized signal-user, compared to its sibling, generalized signal-user, might have a higher probability of maintaining their genetic integrity in the secondary contact region.
Local ethno-political polarization and election violence in majoritarian vs. proportional systems

How does local ethnic demography affect the conduct of majoritarian elections? Because legislative elections in majoritarian systems are contested locally, local ethno-political polarization increases the risk of pre-election violence. In districts that are polarized between politically competing ethnic groups, violence can be targeted with comparative ease at opposing voters, and can, if perpetrated collectively, mobilize the perpetrators’ co-ethnics. I do not expect such dynamics in PR systems where political competition plays out at higher geographical levels. To test this argument, I combine new data on the ethnic composition of local populations in 22 African countries with monthly data on riots and survey data on campaign violence. Ethno-politically polarized districts in majoritarian and mixed electoral systems see substantively larger increases in the number of riots prior to legislative elections and more fear of pre-election violence among citizens than non-polarized districts in the same country and at the same time. I do not find these patterns in PR systems. The results enhance our understanding of how electoral systems interact with local ethnic demography in shaping pre-election violence.
Improving occupational therapists’ confidence in completing the Allied Health Professions Health and Work Report: Results from the CREATE feasibility study

Introduction There is a concern that occupational therapists lack confidence in advising on fitness to work. The aim of this study was to compare two training methods of improving occupational therapists’ confidence in completing the Allied Health Professions Health and Work Report (AHP H&WR). Method A mixed-methods study was conducted. Occupational therapists were recruited to face-to-face (n = 14) or online (n = 18) training. Data were collected via questionnaires at baseline, one week and eight weeks post-training, and using semi-structured telephone interviews. Questionnaire data were analysed descriptively; interviews were analysed thematically. Results It was possible to recruit and retain participants to the study. Occupational therapists from both groups reported that the training improved their confidence in completing the AHP H&WR. However, the majority did not have the opportunity to complete an AHP H&WR in practice during the follow-up period. Conclusion Similar results for both training methods shows promise for further development and testing. There is therefore potential to conduct a definitive study in this area.
Short term outcome of primary un-cemented total hip arthroplasty in osteonecrosis of femoral head

Osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) is characterised by cell death in the subchondral bone caused by abnormalities of blood flow to the femoral head. Chandler called it ‘The Coronary Disease of Hip’. ONFH affects young adults in third to fourth decade of life. About 5% to 13% of arthroplasties are performed yearly for ONFH in United States. Disease usually affects males more than females. ONFH encompasses various radiographic stages grossly divided into pre-Collapse and Collapsed head stages. Management of ONFH is defined by the stage of the disease. X-ray and MRI are used as the diagnostic tools. Groin pain, limp and support for ambulation are the common presentations. Ficat et al classification is the commonest system used for grading of ONFH. Stage 1 and 2 are managed with head salvage. Advanced stages 3 and 4 are best managed with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Proximal femoral osteotimies delay the arthroplasty in young patients with less than 30% head involvement in the ABSTRACT
Analyzing Medical Data by Using Statistical Learning Models

In this work, we investigated the prognosis of three medical data specifically, breast cancer, heart disease, and prostate cancer by using 10 machine learning models. We applied all 10 models to each dataset to identify patterns in them. Furthermore, we use the models to diagnose risk factors that increases the chance of these diseases. All the statistical learning techniques discussed were grouped into linear and nonlinear models based on their similarities and learning styles. The models performances were significantly improved by selecting models while taking into account the bias-variance tradeoffs and using cross-validation for selecting the tuning parameter. Our results suggests that no particular class of models or learning style dominated the prognosis and diagnosis for all three medical datasets. However nonlinear models gave the best predictive performance for breast cancer data. Linear models on the other hand gave the best predictive performance for heart disease data and a combination of linear and nonlinear models for the prostate cancer dataset.
Severe and regionally-widespread increases in tissue urea in the human brain represent a novel finding of pathogenic potential in Parkinson’s disease dementia

Melissa Schole eld (  melissa.schole eld@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk ) University of Manchester https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6810-0986 Stephanie J. Church University of Manchester School of Medical Sciences: The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Jingshu Xu University of Auckland Stefano Patassini University of Auckland Federico Roncaroli University of Manchester School of Biological Science: The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Nigel M. Hooper University of Manchester School of Biological Science: The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Richard D. Unwin University of Manchester School of Medical Sciences: The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Garth J. S. Cooper University of Auckland
Fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of sweet sorghum silage with Paiaguas palisadegrass and Ipypora grass

Ensiling sorghum with tropical forages has been shown to be a promising alternative for ruminant feed production, as this approach improves the quality of the sorghum silage. In this context, the goal of this study was to evaluate the fermentation characteristics and nutritive value of sweet sorghum silage made with different levels of Paiaguas palisadegrass and Ipypora grass. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized 2 x 6 factorial design with four replications. Two forages (Paiaguas palisadegrass and Ipypora grass) were added to sorghum at six levels (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%), for a total of 48 experimental silos. After 50 days of fermentation, the silos were opened, and the fermentation profile and chemical composition of the silage were analysed. The results showed that the addition of Paiaguas palisadegrass and Ipypora grass to the sorghum silage increased the pH, buffering capacity and NH3-NT of the silage and reduced its dry matter content but did not affect its fermentation characteristics, which remained within an appropriate range. The addition of increasing levels of Paiaguas palisadegrass and Ipypora grass to the sorghum silage increased the crude protein and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of the silage and decreased the fibre fraction (neutral detergent fibre, acid detergent fibre and lignin) and ether extract contents. Adding tropical forages to sorghum silage material at levels above 40% is recommended. Among forage crops, addition of Paiaguas palisadegrass to sorghum silage resulted in higher content of crude protein and IVDMD. Mixed silages can be an effective alternative to improve the quality of forage sorghum silage.
Impact of Work Motivation on Lecturer Performance Through Job Satisfaction at LL2DIKTI Indonesia

This investigation means to analyze Motivation indicator for the paintings on lecturer’s execution In the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia, Job Satisfaction. The exploration device utilized Quantitative has been examination with an overview study philosophy directed by lecturers Indonesia-Wide, with a sum of 243 instructors. The examination gadget is an autonomous lecturer. Most Respondents were respondent’s ladies as 56% with the greatest position of Assistant Expert and Assistant Expert Lector at 41% and 39%, individually. A tool for exploration was assembled dependent Operationalization on the cycle of each one builds that was received and created from past examination. Information were gotten utilizing a poll. The discoveries of the examination were explained as unmistakable Inferential, and. inferential scrutiny utilizing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique utilizing Lisrel 8.8 measurable programming. The discoveries demonstrated that there has been a significant fine effect of labor inspiration at the instructor's exhibition and occupation fulfillment. On the opposite side, there is no certain. The finish of this examination add to this the impediments of the writing and discoveries that are not the same as numerous past investigations, in particular the absence of exploration utilizing the interceding variable activity fulfillment on speaker execution and assisting solution a few new examinations That didn't have added To the outcome of these factors.
Influence of Heterointerfaces on the Kinetics of Oxygen Surface Exchange on Epitaxial La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 Thin Films

Considerable attention has been directed to understanding the influence of heterointerfaces between Ruddlesden–Popper (RP) phases and ABO3 perovskites on the kinetics of oxygen electrocatalysis at elevated temperatures. Here, we report the effect of heterointerfaces on the oxygen surface exchange kinetics by employing heteroepitaxial oxide thin films formed by decorating LaNiO3 (LNO) on La1.85Sr0. 15CuO4 (LSCO) thin films. Regardless of LNO decoration, tensile in-plane strain on LSCO films does not change. The oxygen surface exchange coefficients (kchem) of LSCO films extracted from electrical conductivity relaxation curves significantly increase with partial decorations of LNO, whereas full LNO coverage leads to the reduction in the kchem of LSCO films. The activation energy for oxygen exchange in LSCO films significantly decreases with partial LNO decorations in contrast with the full coverage of LNO. Optical spectroscopy reveals the increased oxygen vacancies in the partially covered LSCO films relative to the undecorated LSCO film. We attribute the enhanced oxygen surface exchange kinetics of LSCO to the increased oxygen vacancies by creating the heterointerface between LSCO and LNO.
Overview of hydrological and climatic studies in Africa: The case of Ghana

Abstract Climatic impacts on the environment, land cover and land use change such as urbanisation and deforestation affect rainfall and change riverflow responsiveness and seasonal flows as a result of their influence on nonlinear behaviour of the catchments of rivers. Water supply is seriously affected which invariably impacts on domestic activities and agriculture. In some countries river transportation, hydropower, irrigation and fish farming are at risk due to these impacts. Within this paper, a review of existing hydrological and climatic studies in Africa and Ghana in particular is presented. The paper highlights the knowledge gaps identified in the review, such as rainfall-riverflow processes and their controls in the country, estimation of cycles in evapo-transpiration and solar radiation time series, together with the complete characterisation of the temporal and spatial fluctuations within the climate cycles. The establishment of a monograph of catchment response characteristic across the Ghanaian latitudinal gradient and if possible across the tropics is recommended. This could be used for the prediction of hydrologic response of ungauged catchments in the country.