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IOT Based Air Pollution Monitoring System
Authors: Kumar Ravi , Singla Sanjay , Bansal Jhonsy
Published: April 2023

Today it’s a very serious issue of air pollution in our environment. Day by Day its increasing because of industries, vehicles and constructions sites. So, this IOT based Air Pollution Monitoring System works to monitor the current quality of air over a web server using the internet. Air Pollution effects mainly human lungs and by this they face many serious disease as well. The particle which is generated from these sectors are categorized in two types and first PM 2.5 which is generated from vehicle, bricks chimneys and industries and second one is PM 10 which is generated from construction sites, mines etc. Keywords: Air Pollution, Internet of Things, Arduino Uno, MQ135 Sensor.
Implementation of SEC-DED-DAEC Codes using Mentor Graphics
Authors:   DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING, ADITYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, TEKKALI., KUMAR Dr. G. SATEESH
Published: April 2023

Correction of a single error Double Error Detection (SEC-DED) and Double Adjacent Error Correction (DAEC) are prominent error correction algorithms used in computer memory systems to detect and fix errors that arise during data transfer. In this research, we want to put these ideas into practice and assess how well they work through simulations and experiments. We will research the trade-offs between these strategies' efficiency and reliability and contrast them with other error correction techniques. Our research will involve designing and putting error detection and correction procedures into circuits and algorithms for DAEC and SEC-DED. We will also investigate other methods, including parallel processing and error checking mechanisms, to enhance the performance of these strategies. Our findings may also have applications in other domains where error correction is important, such as communication systems and medical equipment. They will help us understand and enhance error correction techniques used in computer memory systems.
Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Possibilities and Challenges
Authors: Eshwar M S
Published: April 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by offering personalized, accurate, and innovative solutions, but it poses challenges such as data privacy, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations. This research paper provides a comprehensive review of the current state of AI in healthcare, its applications, benefits, challenges, and future prospects. The report emphasizes how AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare delivery by enhancing patient outcomes, diagnosis, and treatment while lowering costs and increasing efficiency. With the ability to analyze vast amounts of medical data quickly and accurately, AI has enormous potential to provide personalized and timely care to patients. To ensure the appropriate and ethical use of AI in healthcare, however, there are important ethical and regulatory obstacles that must be addressed. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare
IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY SYSTEM
Authors:   Department of ECE, S.A. Engineering College, Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Sasireka P
Published: April 2023

Road accidents continues to be a major issue in India and it ranks first in the number of road accidents deaths across 199 countries. It is important to monitor the driver health condition before driving. We propose a model that can monitor the Driver health condition while driving. “Improvement Of Road Safety System” is designed to continuously track and monitor driver’s vital health parameters such as (BODY TEMPERATURE, HEART BEAT, ALCOHOL LEVEL). The proposed system can monitor the state or condition of the driver using Sensors with Arduino, TWILLO to send location as SMS in IOT using NODEMCU and WIFI. which is the major reason for road accidents and if any . This project explores the potential of technology to improve public health and safety. Health monitoring and road safety systems are two key areas that have received significant attention in recent years, and have shown great promise in improving the lives of individuals. The platform analyze the drivers with comprehensive health monitoring tools and advanced road safety systems that can help prevent accidents, improve health outcomes, and enhance overall well-being. Keywords- IOT(Internet of things), TWILLO API, Arduino, NODEMCU(ESP8266).
COMMANDFENCE FOR SECURING SMART HOME SYSTEM
Authors:   Department of ECE, S.A. Engineering College, Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Annalakshmi Dr. T
Published: April 2023

The smart home system has become increasingly popular due to its convenience and security benefits. The advantages of the smart home system in terms of convenience and security have made it more and more popular. It is, nevertheless, vulnerable to security lapses and cyberattacks.In this article, we suggest a method for protecting a smart home system using PIR sensor, Node MCU, Arduino Uno, LCD screen, buzzer, and Telegram software are all included. The suggested system is made to recognize and react to potential security concerns like infiltration, unauthorized access, and motion detection. The NodeMCU board receives a signal when the PIR sensor detects motion. The ESP32-CAM module and the Node MCU board then communicate in order to take photos, which are subsequently sent to the user's Telegram account for visual confirmation. Additionally, the system has an LCD display and a buzzer to offer Keywords- IOT (Internet of Things),Arduino,ESP8266,
A system model for real-time monitoring and geospatial data for the simulation of surveillance of COVID-19 in Makassar, Indonesia
Authors:   Electronics Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, Djawad Yasser Abd , - Ridwansyah ,   Electronics Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, Jaya Hendra ,   Electronics Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, Suhaeb Sutarsi ,   Electronics Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia, - Suhartono ,   Computer Engineering Department, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Negeri MAKASSAR, Indonesia
Published: April 2023

The rapid spread of COVID-19 requires rapid management. Prompt treatment is needed to prevent the spread of this disease, which could be minimized or isolated in one place so that it does not spread to other places. This study was conducted to discover a model of the surveillance system in real time and to analyze the change in its distribution pattern. This study was conducted in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, involving 30 volunteers. Two devices were used, the Internet reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (iRTLAMP) and IoT button application, to provide spatial data in the form of patient points exposed to COVID-19. Furthermore, three scenarios were applied to see the pattern of data distribution. The data recorded in the cloud database were retrieved with a created application and then analyzed using Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) and Point Pattern Analysis (PPA) to observe the distribution of patterns in real time. The analysis utilizing KDE with the Gaussian kernel function as the kernel revealed significant changes in the probability distribution, which could be seen from color changes in the map. The centrographic analysis revealed that the mean and median points of the three scenarios changed in various ways within approximately 700 m to 1.7 km. Meanwhile, the radius of minimal bounding circle behaved similarly and appeared to change depending on the scenario, from a radius of 5.57 (initial) km to 6.55 km (scenario 1), 5.57 km (scenario 2) and 6.22 km (scenario 3). The standard distance also showed a change from 4.53 km to 4.60 km (scenario 1), 4.70 km (scenario 2) and 5.40 km (scenario 3). Simulations carried out using the developed system showed that the use of internet devices could help monitor people exposed to COVID-19 by changing patterns and distribution points. Therefore, decision makers could take preventive actions earlier so that this disease does not spread quickly.
CHARACTERIZATION OF DRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM SUBURBAN RAILWAY STATION PREMISES
Authors: Lele Omkar , Supugade Nishad , Gholap Nupur , Patil Rohin
Published: April 2023

Pathogens in public areas e.g. public transport system can be a critical public health issue due to ease of transfer. Present study deals with isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria from touch surfaces of railway station premises. A total of 53 swab samples taken from different touch surfaces were processed by classical microbiological procedures. Isolates were subjected to antibiotic sensitivity test. Further modified disinfectant challenge test was used to compare effectiveness of four commonly used disinfectants. Overall total 73 isolates were obtained. After morphological, cultural and biochemical analysis 7 isolates were identified as Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and 6 isolates as extended spectrum β-lactamase producing (ESBL) Escherichia coli. By virtue, these all were multidrug resistant. A disinfectant challenge test revealed Sodium hypochlorite, Dettol, MEDNTEK - R82 were effective while Santavis, a locally available disinfectant cum floor cleaner was not effective at recommended dilutions. Presence of multi drug resistant pathogenic bacteria in premises of railway station is extremely worrisome finding. Appropriate cleaning and disinfection measures required to prevent dissemination of these pathogens.
EVALUATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AUTONOMIC FUNCTION TESTS IN OBESE AND NON-OBESE HEALTHY INDIANS
Authors: . Ritesh , Roushanam PoonRakesh
Published: April 2023

Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a centre for the coordination of different body systems. Since the ANS is involved in energy metabolism and in the regulation of almost all visceral systems. It is conceivable that one or more subgroups of persons with idiopathic obesity have an alteration in their autonomic nervous system that may account for several clinical consequences of obesity. This observational study was conducted to find the association of Autonomic Function Tests among obese and non-obese participants. Among 90 participants, 45 were obese and 45 were non-obese, aged 18-40 years of either gender was enrolled after getting their voluntary written consent. In both the groups, Cold Pressure Test and Hand Grip Test were performed for evaluating sympathetic functions. Standing test (30:15 RR Ratio), Standing to Lying ratio, and Valsalva ratio were performed for evaluating parasympathetic functions. Chi-square and unpaired t test was employed for statistical analysis. A statistically significant association of Autonomic Function Tests among obese and non-obese participants was found as per BMI and Body Fat Percentage criteria. Study explored that obesity was associated with ANS dysfunction as compared to non-obese; this relationship was observed primarily in terms of sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. The results of this study are indicative of autonomic insufficiency among obese participants.
逆境青少年心理健康教育策略研究
Authors:   西昌学院, 杜 晓霞 , 杨 雪 ,   西昌学院, 卿 玺 ,   西昌学院, 刘 仁婷 ,   西昌学院, 张 泰豪 ,   西昌学院, 陈 亮 ,   西昌学院, 王 新珠 ,   西昌学院
Published: April 2023

个体在生命早期遭遇逆境可能会长远影响到个体的心理健康。对逆境青少年进行心理健康教育有助于促进其心理健康。本文研究逆境青少年心理健康教育的目标与教学内容。本文提出，逆境心理健康教育包括三个方面， 培养求助意识、增强自助能力和提高交往技能；在教学方法上，应该采用素质拓展、角色扮演与案例教学。此外，我们认为个案干预可以有效帮助有严重心理疾病的逆境青少年。本文的研究为逆境青少年心理健康教育内容制定、策略选择具有参考意义。
Perceptions of Contributions by International & Non-Governmental Organizations (IOs and NGOs) in the Health Care System of Buea & Limbe Municipalities, Cameroon
Authors: Marcel Ediamam Epalle Guy , Toumba Oumarou
Published: April 2023

Health is a very important part of any individual and the community as a whole. For this reason, many agencies both state and private as well as International Organizations (IOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have been working the provision of health care services in Cameroon. This research evaluates the contribution of IOs and NGOs in the Health System of the Buea and Limbe Municipalities located in the South-West of Cameroon. The research hypothesizes that the perception of IOs and NGOs operating the Health System of the Buea and Limbe Municipalities has not improved the health system. The primary data for the study were obtained from field observations and 158 questionnaires were administered in the Buea and Limbe municipalities. Interviews were conducted on 20 health professional practitioners. Data collected were statistically analyzed and Chi-Square test was used to test the validity of the hypothesis. The results obtained show that IOs and NGOs have contributed in the health systems of the Buea and Limbe Municipalities by: educating these communities on health-related issues, subsidizing patient’s hospital bills, organizing vaccination campaigns and community dialogues, distributing mosquito nets, providing drugs, and sanitization campaigns. To limit the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19), these NGOs and IOs provided face masks, soaps and hand sanitizers.
Sustainability in Private Capital Investing: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Mirza Majid , Dordi Truzaar , Alguindigue Pedro , Johnson Ryan , Weber Olaf
Published: April 2023

The private capital asset class has grown to over $10 trillion in assets under management and has significant potential to contribute to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. However, there is a dearth of academic research about ESG with regards to private capital investing. This literature review adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining a quantitative (bibliometric) analysis with a qualitative review of the articles. It was found that less than 1% of the literature, written in English, between 1960-2020 on private equity and venture capital addresses topics related to sustainability. It was also observed that the 46 papers which address sustainability topics can be categorized into 13 themes, including certifications and standards, impact investing, and corporate social responsibility. Investment in private securities grew at twice the rate as public securities during the end of this time-period and interest in sustainability integration in private capital investing is growing. Incentives for private equity and venture firms to engage with sustainable investments are being driven by institutional investors, such as pension funds and insurance companies. The focus of sustainability research has typically been on public markets, hindering the potential of private capital investment to influence sustainable policy and practices. The objective of this paper is to provide evidence of the dearth of academic literature on the topic of private capital markets and sustainable investment, while identifying current themes in the existing literature so that future work may address gaps in research.
Modelling Soil Color and Soil Fertility Relations on Cultivated Semi-Arid Sloping Landscapes
Authors: DJAMA Zeinab Abdi , SÜNAL KAVAKLIGİL Seval , ERŞAHİN Sabit
Published: April 2023

Soil color is a critical property, providing important information on soil properties. Soil color highly spatially varies on cultivated semi-arid sloping landscapes, indicating differences in soil properties that affect soil fertility. This study evaluated the relationships between color variables (L*: soil brightness, a*: redness, and b*: yellowness) and some basic soil properties on air dry and wet (around field capacity) soil samples, in a semi-arid sloping landscape having been under wheat cultivation for a long time. The values of color variables and soil properties were graphed and relationships between them were modeled using most proper regression models. The soil properties were poorly related to values of a* and b*, while CaCO3, sand, clay, and K contents and EC were highly significantly correlated with values of L*-wet (L*-values obtained on moist soil samples). Soil EC and CaCO3 content can be safely predicted by L*-wet in the study area. Also, the L*-wet should be preferred over L*-dry in predicting soil properties from soil color components in the study area and similar soils.
Impacts of Da Afghanistan Bank’s Monetary Policy on Inflation and Exchange Rate
Authors: Stanikzai Habib Ur Rahman , Jawhar Dawlat Khan , Ghausee Shafiullah
Published: April 2023

The Afghanistan Bank monetary policy is primarily used to maintain the stability and value of the Afghani. The Afghanistan Bank aims to remove unnecessary Afghanis from circulation through currency auction. On the one hand it results the amount of money in circulation (Afghani) is controlled to keep the price level stability, which is the main function of the Afghanistan Bank, and on the other hand, it indirectly prevents the depreciation of the Afghani against the dollar. Every year, the Afghanistan Bank sell a large amount of USD, but sometimes purchase take place. The Afghanistan Bank has been very successful in its monetary policy in achieving monetary stability and price stability. For example, in case of inflation we have seen that with an increase of one percent in the currency auction, inflation increases by 0.034 percent, in the exchange rate, increase of one percent in the amount of the currency auction, the value of Afghanis increases by 0.002 percent.
Molecular Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Viruses; Technologies and Their Clinical Applications
Authors: Athar Muhammad Ammar , Ahmad Vakil , Ullah Inaam , Ullah Malik Sami
Published: April 2023

Hepatitis-C is one of the most common viral diseases caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV).  It is responsible for millions of deaths each year in the developing world. The common dissemination paths of HCV include the use of contaminated water and transfusion of infected blood. Control of this virus has become a challenge for scientists and health professionals due to its versatility and adaptability in different host environments. Along with other problems, lack of efficient diagnosis, quantification and genotyping of viral strains are the major hindrances in a management of this notorious epidemic. The knowledge of HCV genotype and an amount of virus in patient’s blood are pre-requisites to determine the duration and method of treatment. In this review, we discuss the implications of HCV molecular diagnostic methods and their clinical applications. We conclude that while, several commercial and home-brewed methods are available for this purpose, and there is a visible vacuum for cost effective, robust, sensitive assays that can detect multiple viral genotypes in a single reaction.  We are of the view that the level of sensitivity offered by Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) technique is unequivocal as compared to other techniques. Therefore, researchers may explore further possibilities using this technique in the management of HCV.

Key words: Hepatitis C virus, Genotyping, Mixed infection, Fluorescence melting curve analysis, Viral Load, Quantification
A Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery: Design, Evaluation and Approach towards Painless Drug Delivery System
Authors: Latif Muhammad Shahid , Nawaz Asif , Alam Shah Muhammad Khursheed , Iqbal Asif
Published: April 2023

Transdermal drug delivery systems were developed in order to overcome the difficulties associated with oral drug delivery. Through an adhesive patch affixed to the skin, transdermal patches deliver medications into the bloodstream. This treatment may benefit damaged areas of the body. Unlike oral, topical, intramuscular, and intravenous drug delivery methods, transdermal drug delivery enables controlled drug release into the body. Body heat is used to melt thin layers of medication embedded in the adhesive through the transdermal patch's porous membrane. As a barrier against foreign invaders, the skin serves as a protective layer. A medication with a molecular weight less than 500 Da can penetrate the stratum corneum through the outermost layer of the skin. An overview of transdermal patches is provided in this review article, including matrix patches, reservoir patches, membrane patches, micro reservoir patches, and patches that contain drugs in adhesive forms. These dosage forms have also been evaluated using various methods.
Welcome to Pharmaceutical Communications
Authors: Nasir Fazli
Published: April 2023

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Pharmaceutical Communications-a biannual, open access, and peer-reviewed journal aiming to publish high-quality research articles in the field of basic & advanced pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. Pharmaceutical Communications is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal published online and in print that primarily publishes research articles and reviews that focus on basic and advanced pharmaceutics. The journal accepts manuscripts related to but not limited to, the processing of pharmaceuticals, such as crystallization, lyophilization, chemical stability of drugs, pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, pro-drug developments, metabolic disposition of bioactive agents, dosage form design, pharmaceutical technology, targeted drug delivery. Other topics include pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical promotion, patient-provider communication, healthcare communication, patient safety, and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaceutical Communications primarily accepts original research articles and reviews. However, invited editorial summaries and letters to the editor are also occasionally published.
The journal provides a platform for scientists, practitioners, and healthcare professionals to share their knowledge and experiences in the field of pharmaceutics. The journal also serves as a forum for discussing and debating current issues and trends in the pharmaceutical industry. The journal welcomes submissions from academics, practitioners, and industry professionals who wish to share their research and perspectives on topics related to pharmaceutics.
In the last two decades, rapid technological advances have enabled researchers to investigate arcane technological phenomena and ask more profound questions. Several pharmaceutical processes involved in the manufacturing of various dosage forms are being unraveled at a rapid pace, high resolution, and with unprecedented details. Authors carrying out investigations leveraging these technologies dealing with the composition, formulation, preparation, or manufacturing and quality control of extemporaneously compounded or commercially manufactured drugs are encouraged to submit their findings to Pharmaceutical Communications.
The purpose of this journal is to provide a platform to the scientific fraternity, especially regional and national academics, where they could get their studies published after a rapid, transparent, and high-quality peer review. All the articles published in Pharmaceutical Communications will be freely available to readers immediately after publication. The open-access policy of our journal is likely to increase the readership of articles and enhance their visibility and citation potential. The journal also welcomes submissions from authors from any country. Therefore, I invite you to submit your work to Pharmaceutical Communications. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Professor Dr. Fazli Nasir
Editor-In-Chief
Rehabilitation Communications
Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Traffic Police in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Authors: Naz Somiya , Kousar Ambrin , Aslam Bakhtawar , Matiullah Anum , Waqar Saira
Published: April 2023

A significant increase in the population in the last few decades in Pakistan has made controlling vehicular traffic an extremely challenging duty for traffic police personnel. Consequently, traffic police personnel are at risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). Therefore, the need to determine this risk is important. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WRMSDs among traffic police officers. It was a cross-sectional survey conducted within the premises of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A questionnaire was distributed to 320 traffic police personnel. Active service traffic police having job experience of more than a year were included. Pregnant women and individuals with certain pathologies were excluded from the study to make the study bias-free. Data were collected using the convenient sampling technique. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was incorporated in the survey to determine the prevalence of WRMSDs among traffic police in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, while questions related to occupation and demographic data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. Most of the participants (70%) reported pain. This study reported low back (43%) as the most common region for pain, followed by the neck (31%), upper back (26%), shoulder(21%), knee(18%), ankle(13%), and wrist(7%). Traffic police have a high prevalence of WRMSDs. This study supports the need for ergonomic intervention at job sites and modifications in the fitness training of traffic police.
The Coach’s Corner: Why IQ Isn’t Enough
Authors: Hicks Robert
Published: April 2023

Physicians, as a whole, are above average in IQ compared to the rest of the population. Unfortunately, IQ does not necessarily predict success in life or even on the job.
The role of immunotherapy in lung cancer: Actual scenery
Authors: Ertorun Ipek , Huseynli Aydan , Ertekın Sevinc Nursena , Akalın Çiftçi Gülşen
Published: April 2023

More than half of those who succumb to cancer each year also lose their battle with the disease, making cancer a leading cause of death worldwide. After surgery, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which are preferred in cancer management, immunotherapy has revolutionized. In this mini-review, we cover the various immunotherapeutic approaches used in contemporary cancer immunotherapies. These are immune checkpoint blockade, an attemp planned to ‘unleash’ robust T cell responses, and adaptive cellular therapies connected on the infusion of tumor-struggling immune cells into the body. One of these attemps, Nivolumab, became the first ICI to be approved to treat lung cancer in 2014. To date, different ICIs, such as pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, and durvalumab, have been in a row introduced into clinical medicine and have shown significant effect. Therefore, in this mini-review, we present some emerging goals and attemps in cancer immunotherapy.
Selected Sources of Research Funding in Railway Transport
Authors: Barcikowska Renata , Wawrzyn Eliza
Published: April 2023

In Horizon 2020, funding for research and innovation in the railway area was entirely channeled through the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (Shift2Rail). Shift2Rail was founded in 2014 as a Public-Private Partnership between the European Union (EU) and the rail industry and aimed to coordinate and manage EU research and investment in the rail sector. From the current financial perspective - Horizon Europe - the successor to Shift2Rail, is Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail). The new rail partnership aims to enable the European rail network to play a vital role in the Green Deal policy for environmentally friendly and energy-efficient mobility. In 2017, the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) and PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK S.A.) established a Joint Undertaking, Research and Development of Railway Infrastructure, with the acronym BRIK. The program supports research and development (R&D) work in railway infrastructure and aims at increasing the Polish railway potential. The article provides a critical-cognitive analysis of selected joint R&D projects in the railway sector at both European and national levels. The activity of the Railway Research Institute (IK) in international and national projects is also presented. The article attempts to answer the research question: Are European and national programs supporting research in the railway area an appropriate and sufficient funding source? The research methods used included source material analysis, comparative approach, data analysis of the EU, Railway Research Institute, National Centre for Development Research (NCBR), and case study.
Consejería sobre los efectos del abuso de drogas en la adolescencia como medida preventiva.
Authors: Moreira Bravo Jael Farih , Vivero Cedeño Nancy Johanna
Published: April 2023

Durante muchos años se ha venido tratando el problema del abuso de las drogas desde diferentes perspectivas, donde la población adolescente ha sido objeto de varios estudios, siendo que se reconoce la necesidad de actuación en ellos partiendo de sus propias percepciones, en virtud de lo cual se realizó un estudio en la ciudad de Portoviejo, que tuvo por objetivo general establecer un diagnóstico relacionado con la consejería como medida preventiva sobre los efectos del abuso de drogas en adolescentes.  Se realizó una investigación no experimental, de alcance descriptivo, y de carácter transversal con enfoque mixto, bajo el paradigma sociocrìtico. Se consideró una población de 40 adolescentes de un sector de la Parroquia Colón de Portoviejo y se constituyó la muestra con la totalidad de la población. Además, se trabajó con 10 padres de estos adolescentes que quisieran ser parte del estudio, usando como técnicas la encuesta y la entrevista. Se logró identificar que los adolescentes refieren que han recibido información sobre el abuso de drogas solo en algunas ocasiones, por lo que no se sienten bien informados, entonces reconocen la importancia de la consejería sobre efectos físicos y psicológicos de las drogas en una persona; los padres consideran que debe hacerse consejería a toda la población en general. Queda expuesta la importancia de realizar una correcta consejería sobre abuso de drogas en la adolescencia, lo cual implica contar con las redes de apoyo necesarias y oportunas para poder así evitar conflictos de la persona a nivel individual y familiar.
Covid 19 Pandemisi’nde Türkiye’de Turizm Reklamlarında Mesaj Stratejileri: Türkiye’de Güvenli Turizm Reklam Kampanyasının Göstergebilimsel Analizi
Authors: DEMİRCİ Kenan
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışma kriz dönemlerinde, turizm reklamlarının mesaj stratejilerini anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Ulusal ve uluslararası krizler turistlerin belli bir destinasyona yönelik olumsuz imaj edinmelerine neden olabilmektedir. Covid 19 pandemisi özellikle turist hareketliliği bakımından bir turizm krizi yaratmıştır. Çünkü turistler, destinasyonlar hakkında ciddi bir güvenilirlik şüphesi içerisine girmişlerdir. Bu sebeple ülkeler bu olumsuz imajı önlemek için çeşitli stratejiler geliştirmektedir. Reklamlar özellikle kriz dönemlerinde, hızlı enformasyon sağlama bakımından en avantajlı iletişim araçlarındandır. Bu sebeple Covid19 pandemisi sonrası turizm destinasyonlarının yaşadığı kriz pek çok ülke tarafından uluslararası reklamlar yoluyla aşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Özellikle uluslararası seyahatlerin mümkün hale geldiği 2020 yazı, turizm destinasyonları açısından çok önemlidir. Bu dönemde Türkiye de Covid 19 döneminde yaşanan krizi aşmak için reklam kampanyalarından yoğun olarak yararlanmıştır. Bu sebeple 2020 yazında “Türkiye’de güvenli turizm” reklam kampanyası yayınlanmıştır. Bu çalışmada bu reklam kampanyasının 3 adet reklamı göstergebilimsel analiz yoluyla çözümlenmektedir. Bu kapsamda göstergebilimsel anlatıda kullanılan araçlar olan metaforlar, metonimler, mitler ve kapsayıcı işaretler çalışma kapsamında analiz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak reklamlarda, güvenli turizm destinasyonu mesajının verilmesinde metafor, metonim ve mitlerin yoğun olarak kullanıldığı görülmüştür. Kapsayıcı işaretler ise daha sınırlı olsa da reklamlarda kullanılmaktadır.
Características de las presas del Peuquito (Accipiter chilensis) en el Bosque Templado Austral
Authors: Figueroa Rojas Ricardo A. , Alvarado Orellana Sergio , Bravo Vivanco Carlos , Corales Stappung E. Soraya , González Benito A. , Ibarra-Vidal Héctor
Published: April 2023

De acuerdo a la literatura y a nuestras observaciones, al menos 37 taxa de vertebrados y 2 de insectos constituyen las presas del Peuquito (Accipiter chilensis) en el Bosque Templado Austral. Entre los vertebrados, la mayor parte de los taxa corresponde a aves (31 especies), seguido de roedores (4) y reptiles (2). De las 36 especies de vertebrados determinadas, el 44.4% son endémicas de la ecorregión del Bosque Templado Austral y el 47.2% son de distribución amplia. Sin embargo, cuando se consideran solamente a aquellas asociadas a ambientes boscosos (30 especies), la proporción de especies endémicas del Bosque Templado Austral alcanza al 53.3%. Entre éstas, 14 especies (46.7%) son especialistas de bosque. La mayor parte de las presas de bosque son especies especialistas de suelo y generalistas de microhábitat (i.e., que utilizan simultáneamente el suelo, troncos y el dosel). El 40% de las especies presa de bosque son consideradas sensibles a la destrucción del hábitat.
Vertebrados depredados por la Lechucita Vizcachera (Athene cunicularia) en la Meseta de Somuncurá (Río Negro, Argentina)
Authors: Andrade Analía , Udrizar Sauthier Daniel E. , Pardiñas Ulyses F.J.
Published: April 2023

Se documentan los vertebrados depredados por la Lechucita Vizcachera (Athene cunicularia) en una localidad central de la Meseta de Somuncurá, provincia de Río Negro, Argentina. Se realizó una colecta exhaustiva de restos óseos en las inmediaciones de una cueva habitada por dos individuos. Las presas consumidas incluyeron dos especies de reptiles, una de aves y seis de mamíferos. Entre los mamíferos, mayormente roedores sigmodontinos, se destacó Euneomys chinchilloides por su abundancia y su aporte de biomasa.
Hábitos granívoros en la Gaviota Cangrejera (Larus atlanticus): implicancias sobre su estatus de especialista
Authors: Petracci Pablo F. , Delhey Kaspar , Sotelo Martín
Published: April 2023

En este trabajo se dan a conocer observaciones sobre hábitos de alimentación desconocidos para la Gaviota Cangrejera (Larus atlanticus) en el puerto Ingeniero White, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Entre 2002 y 2005, 281 individuos fueron observados alimentándose de granos en las banquinas del acceso y playa de estacionamiento del puerto. Los grupos de alimentación variaron entre 2–51 individuos. En el 78% de los casos este comportamiento ocurrió durante la pleamar, cuando el acceso a sus presas del intermareal era restringido. El uso de recursos de origen humano apoya la hipótesis que Larus atlanticus posee cierta plasticidad trófica y que puede comportarse como generalista. Se presenta una síntesis del estado actual del conocimiento de la dieta de esta especie y se propone una explicación para las distintas observaciones obtenidas a lo largo de la costa argentina.
El Chorlo de Espolón (Vanellus cayanus) en Argentina
Authors: Jensen Roberto , Areta Juan I.
Published: April 2023

El estatus del Chorlo de Espolón (Vanellus cayanus) en Argentina no ha sido debidamente evaluado. Luego de casi 90 años desde la colecta de un individuo en Misiones que se consideraba extraviado y de un avistaje sin registro de casi 20 años atrás, fotografiamos al Chorlo de Espolón en la provincia de Salta y encontramos la primera y única piel colectada en Argentina. La aparición del Chorlo de Espolón en Argentina probablemente se debe a movimientos de corta distancia. Presentamos y analizamos las citas previas en Argentina de la especie.
Uso de arroceras por chorlos y playeros migratorios
Authors: Isacch Juan Pablo
Published: April 2023

Este artículo no cuenta con un resumen.
Identificación de especies y áreas prioritarias para el estudio de la reproducción de aves rapaces de Argentina
Authors: Trejo Ana
Published: April 2023

Se analizaron 97 publicaciones sobre biología reproductiva de aves rapaces en Argentina (hasta 2006), clasificándoselas según la especie, el año de publicación, la provincia, las asociaciones de hábitat y el tema tratado. La cantidad de publicaciones ha aumentado, especialmente desde 1970. Casi todas las provincias están representadas en el relevamiento. Hay 33 especies sobre las cuales no existe información de tipo cuantitativo, 19 de ellas rapaces diurnas y 14 nocturnas. A fin de determinar las áreas prioritarias para el estudio de la reproducción se consideró para cada zona de vida la riqueza específica, el número de especies endémicas o exclusivas, el estado de conservación y la existencia o no de información sobre las especies. Sobre esa base se pueden establecer como áreas de importancia las selvas (Selva Paranaense y Yungas), el Chaco y los bosques andino-patagónicos. Analizando el tipo de hábitat preferido por las 33 especies para las cuales no existe información, el 85% son especies típicas de selva o de bosque. Existe una evidente disparidad entre el conocimiento logrado y las necesidades de conservar la fauna más vulnerable por su baja flexibilidad de utilización de hábitat y por su mayor riesgo de conservación. Esto se debe a dos factores fundamentales: escasez de investigadores y complejidad estructural del hábitat.
Medicina de la conservación, enfermedades y aves rapaces
Authors: Saggese Miguel D.
Published: April 2023

Como resultado de los cambios de origen humano en los ambientes naturales, del sostenido aumento de la población humana mundial y de la creciente tasa de contacto entre seres humanos, animales silvestres y domésticos, la exposición de todos ellos a macroparásitos (helmintos y artrópodos) y microparásitos (bacterias, virus, protozoos) está en constante aumento. Esto conduce a la aparición de numerosas enfermedades en animales y seres humanos. Sumados a los factores clásicamente considerados (pérdida de hábitat, introducción de especies, efecto en cadena de las extinciones y persecución directa), los parásitos pueden ocasionar también severos cambios demográficos en poblaciones de aves rapaces y otros animales silvestres, y contribuir a su declinación. Como respuesta a esta situación surge una nueva disciplina de crisis: la medicina de la conservación. Sus objetivos son la conservación de la biodiversidad y lograr el restablecimiento de la salud de los ecosistemas naturales y de todos sus componentes. A diferencia de enfoques previos, los cuales percibían a la conservación y a la salud de las especies animales y de los seres humanos como temas separados, la medicina de la conservación se preocupa por todos ellos, dado que la pérdida del estado de salud en cualquiera de estos componentes puede impactar negativamente en los otros. La conservación de las aves rapaces de Argentina dentro de un marco de desarrollo sustentable necesita de la colaboración y el esfuerzo mancomunado de profesionales provenientes no solo de las ciencias médicas y biológicas sino también de las sociales, políticas y económicas. La medicina de la conservación puede ser el marco adecuado para quienes comparten estos ideales.
Respuesta de las aves rapaces al uso de la tierra: un enfoque regional
Authors: Filloy Julieta , Bellocq Isabel
Published: April 2023

La Región Pampeana ha sufrido cambios en toda su extensión debido principalmente a la agricultura, la ganadería y la urbanización. Actualmente, existe un gradiente regional agrícola–ganadero en el sentido N–S. En este trabajo se examina la respuesta de las aves rapaces a la intensidad de uso agrícola, relevando aves y uso de la tierra en 17 transectas que cubren el gradiente. Para explorar la relación entre la presencia y la abundancia de cada especie con la intensidad de uso agrícola se usaron regresiones logísticas y simples y autocorrelogramas. La Prueba de Mantel y el Análisis de Redundancia permitieron explorar la respuesta de la abundancia de las especies a la composición de los paisajes. En total se identificaron 11 especies de rapaces. La abundancia total respondió a la estructura espacial del uso de la tierra en la región, siendo el ensamble más abundante en paisajes ganaderos. Sin embargo, la mayor parte de las especies estuvo presente tanto en paisajes ganaderos como agrícolas. Desde una perspectiva regional, el ensamble fue afectado negativamente en mayor medida por la agricultura que por la ganadería, aunque la mayor parte de las especies fue tolerante al uso de la tierra. Sin embargo, dentro del paisaje agrícola o del paisaje ganadero las especies estudiadas manifestaron diferencias en cuanto al tipo de ambiente que explotan.
Biología y conservación del Cóndor Andino (Vultur gryphus) en Argentina
Authors: Lambertucci Sergio A.
Published: April 2023

El Cóndor Andino (Vultur gryphus) se distribuye actualmente por el oeste de América del Sur. Aunque está catalogado como una especie cercana a la amenaza e incluido en CITES I, ha sido poco estudiada y, en la actualidad, aún se desconocen muchos aspectos de su biología. En este trabajo se presenta una revisión bibliográfica sobre la biología y el estatus de conservación del Cóndor Andino, con énfasis en la información conocida para Argentina, y se proponen líneas de investigación orientadas a su conservación. Al norte de su distribución las poblaciones han sido diezmadas, en algunos casos hasta la extinción. Hacia el sur, las poblaciones aún contarían con un estatus favorable, pero existen síntomas de retracción. Esta especie posee una de las tasas reproductivas más bajas del mundo y una de las mayores tasas de supervivencia entre las aves. Las características de su comportamiento (grandes concentraciones para alimentarse y pernoctar), hacen de ella una especie muy sensible a disturbios. Esto podría causar la pérdida masiva de individuos de una población, llevándola a un estado crítico, considerando que no posee capacidad de respuesta demográfica rápida. Algunas amenazas que estaría sufriendo incluyen la matanza por considerarla una especie cazadora, la ingesta de cebos tóxicos y municiones de plomo, la colisión contra tendidos eléctricos, la cacería furtiva, la competencia por alimento y las trampas cepo, entre otras. Es necesario obtener estimaciones poblacionales, tasas de supervivencia, ponderar los factores de mortalidad, detectar áreas de importancia para la especie y determinar la disponibilidad y distribución del alimento en cada país. Las características biológicas del Cóndor Andino, junto con el desconocimiento y las amenazas humanas, generan una combinación peligrosa para su supervivencia.
Ecología y conservación del Aguilucho Langostero (Buteo swainsoni) en Argentina
Authors: Sarasola José Hernán
Published: April 2023

A mediados de la década de 1990 el Aguilucho Langostero (Buteo swainsoni) se convirtió en uno de los casos paradigmáticos de los efectos negativos que tienen las prácticas agrícolas sobre la fauna silvestre en la Región Pampeana de Argentina. Sus hábitos de agregación espacial, de selección de hábitat y de alimentación, sumados a condiciones ambientales que favorecieron explosiones demográficas de insectos perjudiciales para los cultivos de la región, fueron factores que se conjugaron dramáticamente y que concluyeron en una serie de eventos de mortalidad por envenenamiento que afectaron aproximadamente 20000 individuos de esta especie, un 5% de la población total estimada por ese entonces. A pesar de que el insecticida causante de aquellas mortalidades ha sido retirado del mercado y que no se han reportado nuevos incidentes de mortandad durante los últimos años, son diversos los aspectos de la biología de la especie que necesitan de mayores estudios para asegurar su conservación. En este trabajo se recopila la información disponible sobre la ecología de la especie en la Región Pampeana, analizando al mismo tiempo los aspectos que motivaron la ocurrencia de envenenamientos masivos, las medidas y acciones tomadas para evitar nuevos incidentes y los logros alcanzados a partir del desarrollo de actividades de extensión, educación e investigación. El Aguilucho Langostero se transformó de esta forma en una “especie paraguas” para la conservación de la biodiversidad en los agroecosistemas pampeanos, dado que el esfuerzo puesto en la conservación de sus poblaciones seguramente ha redundado en la conservación de otras especies de aves en este ecosistema.
Bibliografía comentada sobre aves rapaces de Argentina
Authors: Trejo Ana
Published: April 2023

En este trabajo se presenta una compilación de la literatura publicada sobre aves rapaces (diurnas y nocturnas) de Argentina hasta 2004 inclusive. Se omitieron tesis, informes técnicos y presentaciones a congresos. Se presenta un total de 852 citas, para cada una de las cuales se indican las especies tratadas en el trabajo, la temática del estudio y las provincias en las que se llevó a cabo.
Estado de conservación de las aves rapaces de Chile
Authors: Pincheira-Ulbrich Jimmy , Rodas-Trejo Jenner , Almanza Viviana P. , Rau Jaime R.
Published: April 2023

Se clasificaron 30 especies de aves rapaces de Chile utilizando la técnica diseñada por Reca et al. (1994) y las categorías de conservación propuestas por Grigera y Úbeda (2000). Los resultados se obtuvieron mediante un índice que considera 12 variables que representan factores de importancia para la sobrevivencia o para la conservación de las especies. Se clasificaron ocho especies (27%) en la categoría de prioridad máxima, nueve (30%) en la categoría de atención especial y 13 (43%) como no prioritarias. Strix rufipes y Buteo exsul fueron consideradas como las especies con mayor prioridad de conservación, y junto a Accipiter chilensis, Buteo albigula, Buteo ventralis, Phalcoboenus australis, Vultur gryphus y Phalcoboenus albogularis conforman la categoría de prioridad máxima de conservación. Las aves rapaces diurnas (Falconiformes) poseen una mayor prioridad de conservación que las nocturnas (Strigiformes). A nivel de familia, Accipitridae fue la de mayor riqueza de especies y también la que presentó los mayores problemas de conservación. Se concluye que la técnica es una herramienta útil y de aplicación simple que permite orientar las decisiones públicas de conservación sobre este grupo taxonómico.
Seasonal abundance of the Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) at Lagoa dos Patos estuary, Southern Brazil
Authors: Barquete Viviane , Vooren Carolus Maria , Bugoni Leandro
Published: April 2023

Censuses of the Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) were carried out at a power tower near the mouth of Lagoa dos Patos estuary, southern Brazil, from November 2001 to October 2002. At this major roosting site, a total of 309 counts over 47 days of census were performed to estimate monthly variation in the abundance of the Neotropic Cormorant. The highest abundance occurred in January (1390 birds), and the lowest in May (117 birds). The tower was a roosting site for cormorants at night, which arrived around 15:30 h onward, with numbers increasing near dusk. Birds preferentially used the lower levels of the tower (including the concrete base and levels 1 and 2) throughout the year and this preference could be partially due to strong winds in the area. Migrating cormorants arrived at the estuary in winter and spring, increasing throughout the summer and severely decreasing in autumn months, when they probably moved to inland breeding grounds.