bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uso de expresiones condicionales como estrategia argumentativa: el caso en inmigrantes en Chile
Authors: Santibáñez Cristian
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo presentamos los resultados del análisis del uso argumentativo de expresiones condicionales por parte de tres comunidades de hablante inmigrantes en Chile, a saber, colombianos, peruanos y venezolanos. Ellos respondieron un dilema social, y sus respuestas fueron analizadas por medio de cuatro métodos específicos: 1) descripción de la bicondicionalidad encontrada, 2) caracterización del vínculo entre el uso de conectores argumentativos y el tipo de construcción condicional, 3) análisis del tipo de entorno argumentativo en el que la construcción condicionalidad apareció y 4) caracterización del contexto bicondicional prominente en términos del énfasis en el consecuente y/o antecedente. El principal resultado de nuestro análisis cuatripartito es que se constata una tendencia homogénea entre las comunidades de hablantes en términos de una convergencia hacia la perfección condicional. Dicho de otra forma, las diferencias de nacionalidad de origen, género o edad no repercuten en el tipo de expresión condicional utilizada, siendo la orientación paradigmática del uso una construcción de perfección condicional.
Valoraciones discursivas sobre los indígenas en el relato histórico de ciudades patrimoniales: el caso de La Serena (Chile)
Authors: Cortés Ferreira Cleyton Edison
Published: December 2023

El estudio del patrimonio como fenómeno sociocultural exige prestar atención a cuáles son las representaciones que elabora y hace circular socialmente. En el caso de este artículo, el problema identificado consiste en que las reseñas históricas utilizadas en la difusión de ciudades históricas y patrimoniales pudieran estar representando negativamente a los pueblos indígenas, colaborando en la reproducción de representaciones tendenciosas. De esta manera, el objetivo de este artículo es conocer las valoraciones realizadas a los pueblos indígenas en las reseñas históricas, realizándose un estudio de caso de la ciudad de La Serena (Chile). Para llevarlo a cabo, se recurre teóricamente a los Estudios Patrimoniales y a los Estudios Críticos del Discurso, optando por la arquitectura teórica de la Lingüística Sistémico-Funcional que, valiéndose del Sistema de Valoración, permite indagar sobre los efectos retóricos que construyen posicionamientos ideológicos en los discursos. Se concluye que las reseñas estudiadas poseen un posicionamiento ideológico tradicional de la historia, ya que el relato se presenta como una historia de héroes hispanos que enfrentan grandes gestas contra los indígenas, cuya participación queda descontextualizada y reducida a la destrucción de la ciudad y la oposición a los españoles.
Acerca de las funciones del apéndice de (in)conclusión y así en datos del español de la Ciudad de México
Authors: Guillén Escamiilla Josaphat Enrique
Published: December 2023

En el ámbito hispánico, la investigación sobre los marcadores discursivos ha experimentado un gran auge. Una parte del interés se ha centrado en la descripción de estas formas en variedades específicas del español. En este contexto, el objetivo central de este trabajo es caracterizar las funciones de y así en el español de la Ciudad de México. Para tal fin, se consultaron tres corpus orales de esta variedad y se analizaron las ocurrencias de y así en posición final de enunciado o intervención. De acuerdo con el análisis, y así puede cumplir cinco funciones: (i) apéndice de (in)conclusión, (ii) marca de final de cita, (iii) forma abreviada de y así sucesivamente, (iv) expletivo y (v) marcador de cierre. Todas estas funciones ya han sido descritas en otros apéndices, a excepción de la forma abreviada de y así sucesivamente, por lo que se considera particular del marcador que aquí se analiza. Por último, se destaca la necesidad de llevar a cabo el análisis de esta forma en otras variedades del español.
Formas verbales de segunda conjugación de presente del indicativo en primera persona plural: variación morfológica de las desinencias [-emos] e [-imos] en hablantes del español de Chile
Authors: Leiva-Quiroz Pilar
Published: December 2023

El presente estudio exploratorio centra su investigación en la variación morfológica de los verbos de la segunda conjugación de presente del indicativo en primera persona plural del español de Chile, cuyas realizaciones alternan entre la variante [-emos] e [-imos] en el Corpus oral Sociolingüístico del Castellano de Chile (COSCACH) (Sadowsky, 2021). Nuestro objetivo general es describir la frecuencia relativa de ambas desinencias, en relación con las variables sexo, edad y nivel sociocultural. Mediante un análisis estadístico descriptivo de los datos, establecemos que existe correlación entre la variable morfológica estudiada y las variables extralingüísticas sexo y nivel sociocultural de los hablantes; respecto de la variable etaria, esta no es determinante. También se aprecia un uso muy reducido de la variante [-imos], a favor de [-emos], pese a que la variación morfológica data desde hace más de dos siglos, por lo que podríamos decir que estamos frente a un cambio lingüístico que convendría estudiar en profundidad a partir de una muestra mayor.
Posicionamiento valorativo multimodal en afiches académicos de estudiantes de Biología: consideraciones para una literacidad en ciencias
Authors: Maturana Carmen Luz , Marchant Moreno Marco , Schaale Garay Daniela
Published: December 2023

El artículo explora las posiciones discursivas valorativas multimodales, es decir, que integran el modo verbal y el de la imagen por medio de ensambles, en un corpus conformado por ocho pósteres académicos del curso Biología Celular de una universidad estatal chilena, realizados por estudiantes de primer año entre 2016 y 2019. De cada cohorte, se seleccionaron los dos afiches que obtuvieron la calificación más alta. El objetivo es identificar, a través del marco conceptual de la Lingüística Sistémico Funcional (LSF) (Halliday, 2004, 2014; Martin y White, 2005) y de la Semiótica Social (Kress y van Leeuwen, 2006; Martin, 2010, 2017; Unsworth, 2021), cómo se codifican los significados interpersonales multimodales en el corpus. A partir del análisis, se aporta evidencia para la caracterización de este género académico desde la perspectiva de las posiciones valorativas verbales del texto que se ensamblan con los recursos visuales para configurar el espacio semántico. Los resultados muestran juicios evocados a agentes elididos que dan cuenta de valoración, como una estrategia discursiva de los estudiantes frente a temas controversiales de la ciencia, tales como utilización de células madre y experimentación con animales. Los hallazgos también evidencian la necesidad de incluir un abordaje multimodal en procesos pedagógicos que consideren la literacidad de las ciencias en el género póster académico, ya que los significados verbales se ensamblan con los visuales para marcar posiciones valorativas. Finalmente, se proponen sugerencias para que los estudiantes adquieran las estrategias valorativas adecuadas al discurso académico científico.
Psychological resilience for students of faculty of physical education and sports science
Authors: Salih Adel Omar , Younis Ahmed Abdella , Chtourou Hamdi
Published: December 2023

Background and Study Aim. Understanding the psychological resilience of the student population is becoming increasingly significant in contemporary times. The research aims to identify the level of psychological resilience among students at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and also the differences in average scores in the level of psychological resilience among them.
Material and Methods. The research used a descriptive approach, employing the survey method to collect data. The research sample deliberately included 68 male and female students from the teaching, training, and rehabilitation division in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used after excluding some items to make it suitable for the Libyan environment.
Results. The results show a high level of psychological resilience among the students in both the teaching and training divisions, while it was average for the students in the rehabilitation division. Additionally, there are statistically significant differences between the three divisions, with the teaching division having higher scores. There are no statistically significant differences between the training and rehabilitation divisions in terms of the scale of psychological resilience, due to the similarity of means.
Conclusions. Increasing the level of students' psychological resilience may result from assigning greater responsibility to them during the field training period, which simulates their future work environment. Additionally, it is advisable to develop preventive programs aimed at reducing the low level of psychological resilience among students and to prepare guidance programs aimed at enhancing psychological resilience among students.
Remote versus onsite proctored exams: comparing students’ results in physical fitness testing
Authors: Sarhan Aiman A , Barwais Faisal A
Published: December 2023

Background and Study Aim. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, distance learning has become a widespread practice in educational institutions worldwide, leading to the adoption of remote electronic examinations (e-exams) as a primary method of assessment. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of admission tests for the sport sciences department, contrasting traditional face-to-face onsite testing with online-based remote testing.
Material and Methods. A total of 500 students applied (n =177 distance learning students, n =323 onsite students). From the tests, differences in levels of physical fitness (long jump, sit-ups, burpees, and pull-ups/push-ups) were compared between the remote and the onsite participants.
Results. According to univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA), there was a significant difference in the level of physical fitness (long jump, sit-up, burpees, and pull-up/push-up tests) between the remote participants (154.01 ± 83.1 cm; 13.85 ± 8.21 reps/60 sec; 6.76 ± 6.52 reps/30 sec; 11.36 ± 8.0 pull-ups/push-ups, respectively) and the onsite participants (172.34 ± 27.0; 15.28 ± 4.01 reps/60 sec; 27.29 ± 6.61 reps/30 sec; 14.76 ± 9.47 pull-ups/push-ups, respectively).
Conclusions. The results of the present study indicate that the outcomes of physical fitness tests were significantly higher among onsite participants compared to remote participants. Despite the successful implementation of admission test procedures in the distance sport sciences department, the findings suggest a preference for physical fitness tests among onsite participants due to various factors, including 1) increased motivation, 2) model friction, and 3) competitive atmosphere.
University students’ physical features- reasons, consequences, solutions
Authors: Pop Cristiana Lucretia , Popescu Viorela , Ciomag Rela , Filip Cristina , Nae Cristina
Published: December 2023

Background and Study Aim. Despite the growing concern about sedentary behaviors among the youth, there has been limited focus on understanding their impact. These behaviors significantly affect students' physical potential, productivity, and overall health. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of sedentary lifestyles on students and to assess their awareness and attitudes towards these behaviors.   Material and Methods. A mixed method of investigation was applied, combining preliminary quantitative research with a qualitative analysis of results. A total of 247 students were measured and tested: 122 males and 125 females, with an average age of 19.3±0.7. The anthropometric parameter focused on was body mass index. The physical test applied was the standing long jump. Students' responses from narrative essays were the basis of the qualitative analysis. The quantitative data collected through measurements and physical tests were directly compared to standards. Results. It was found that 24.5% of young men are overweight or obese. The performance of women in physical tests was lower than average, bordering on poor. Students provided their insights on these findings. Their narrative essays were qualitatively analyzed and synthesized, focusing on the reasons, consequences, and potential solutions related to this issue.  Conclusions. This study adds evidence to the limited literature investigating university students' attitudes, opinions, and contexts that contribute to a decrease in their physical potential. The current generation of university students is unmotivated to consistently devote time and energy to physical activities. The comments and insights from students have provided potentially beneficial information for decision-makers in the domains of health education, overweight prevention, and physical activity promotion.
Condition of the autonomic nervous system during the 'sit-stand-sit' orthostatic test in university students in areas of military conflict in Ukraine
Authors: Vypasniak Igor , Iermakov Sergii , Shesterova Lyudmila
Published: December 2023

Background and Study Aim. Extended residence in a zone of military conflict presents health risks for students. Hence, this research focuses on evaluating the condition of the autonomic nervous system among university students residing in Ukraine's conflict-affected areas.
Materials and Methods. The study involved 57 students (30 men and 27 women) from universities across Ukraine. Before the experiment, these students had experienced a prolonged period of inactivity, attributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic since 2020 and the ongoing war in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Their total time in this difficult environment was 3 years and 6 months. The 'Orthostatic test "seated-to-standing-to-seated" (by Nikolay Teslenko)' was applied in this study. To participate in the study, students were instructed to complete the test and record their findings in a designated Google form. The cardiovascular response (heart rate) was evaluated during the 'sit-stand-sit' sequence for 3 minutes. The experiment's data were statistically analyzed using the PyCharm CE platform and a range of Python coding libraries.
Results. The research on the cardiovascular response to physical activity among male and female students revealed that first-category participants exhibit superior adaptation and consistent heart rate, both while stationary and when moving. The second category experienced more pronounced heart rate variations, signifying an average adaptation level. The third category had the most heart rate variability, potentially indicating inadequate stress adaptation and possible cardiovascular health risks.
Conclusions. Analysis of the data reveals that physical preparedness markedly affects heart and blood vessel system reactions in both genders. The discerned disparities in heart rate reactions among the groups emphasize the necessity for customized physical training strategies, especially for those less adapted to physical demands.
Pembentukan Karakter Toleransi pada Anak Usia Dini Melalui Metode Pembelajaran yang Bervariatif
Authors: Aditya Farninda , Widiatmaka Pipit , Rahnang Rahnang , Purwoko Arief Adi
Published: December 2023

Era digital memiliki dampak positif dan negatif pada anak usia dini, namun yang sering terlihat ialah dampak negatifnya, mengingat sering menonton sikap intolerasni dari video (Youtube), sehingga hal tersebut berimplikasi pada sikap dan karakter yang selalu membeda-bedakan teman berdasarkan agama, jenis kelamin, ras, kemudian melakukan bullying dan lain-lain. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui makna karakter toleransi dalam bingkai ke-Indonesia-an dan mengetahui strategi pembentukan karakter toleransi pada anak usia dini melalui metode pembelajaran yang bervariatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan memanfaatkan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi dokumen dan analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakter toleransi sangat dibutuhkan di Indonesia mengingat masyarakatnya majemuk, sehingga di dalam menjaga dan merawat persatuan dan kesatuan yaitu dengan karakter toleransi.  Karakter toleransi dapat dibentukmelalui berbagai metode pembelajaran dan harus bervariatif, namun kunci utama dalam membentuk karakter tersebut adalah adanya kerja sama atau sinergi antar orang tua dengan guru di pendidikan formal.
Bermain Lempar Tangkap Bola Terhadap Koordinasi Mata dan Tangan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Nurdiansah Nano , Kurnia Aam , Mawaddah Arini Ulfah
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kemampuan bermain lempar tangkap bola, proses bermain lempar tangkap bola terhadap koordinasi mata dan tangan, serta seberapa besar pengaruh kegiatan tersebut terhadap koordinasi mata dan tangan anak kelompok B di RA Sekolah Alam Gaharu. Dasar pemikiran penelitian, melatih dan mengembangkan otot-otot dan bagian tubuh anak yang berefek pada kesehatan dan kebugaran, di mana perkembangan signifikan adalah perkembangan fisik. Permainan melempar bola salah satu permainan yang dapat mengembangkan fisik terutama aspek motorik kasar anak. Metode penelitian menggunakan pre-experimental dengan desain one group pretest-posttest. Subjek penelitian adalah anak kelompok B RA Sekolah Alam Gaharu sebanyak 15 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil menunjukkan keterampilan lempar tangkap bola terhadap koordinasi mata dan tangan anak dengan nilai rata-rata pretest sebesar 47 kategori “kurang” dan posttest sebesar 75 kategori “baik”. Hasil hipotesis menunjukkan nilai Thitung = 11.78 > Ttabel = 1.76 taraf signifikansi 5%. Kesimpulannya terdapat pengaruh bermain lempar tangkap bola terhadap koordinasi mata dan tangan anak kelompok B di RA Sekolah Alam Gaharu.
Understanding the Concept of Heavy and Light Through Weighing Activities for Children Aged 5-6 Years
Authors: Oktavya Nia , Diana Diana , Zar'in Firdaus
Published: December 2023

This research is that children's understanding of the concept of heavy and light is not optimal, it can be seen from the number of children 14 people 5 children can sort correctly, 9 other children have not been able to sort correctly at RA Hasanuddin Pontianak who has introduced the concept of heavy and light. The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is an understanding of the concept of heavy and light through weighing activities in children aged 5-6 years at RA Hasanuddin Pontianak Tenggara. This study uses a quantitative approach to the experimental method. Data collection techniques namely observation, documentation. The sample in this study was group B children, which consisted of 14 children. Testing the paired sample t test on the aspects assessed by the child between the pre-test and post-test, namely with an alpha significance level of 5% obtained a t-count value of -11,678 with a significance value of 0.01 which is less than an alpha of 0.05, so The decisions that can be made are rejecting Ho and accepting Ha, meaning that there is an influence on understanding the concept of heavy and light after the implementation of weighing activities in children aged 5-6 years.
The Role of Educational Games in Fostering Creativity Among Young Children at Home
Authors: Darmawati Darmawati , Amin Saifuddin
Published: December 2023

This study aims to investigate the role of educational games in fostering creativity among young children in household settings. The research employs a qualitative approach with a single case study method to comprehend the experiences and perceptions of young children regarding educational games at home. Five families with young children (aged 3-6 years) participated in the study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with parents, participant observations during playtime, and documentation of the gaming sessions. The results of the study reveal that educational games play a crucial role in fostering creativity among young children. Through these games, children are provided with opportunities to imagine, create, and explore various roles and scenarios. Educational games also enhance children's problem-solving skills and communication abilities, as they need to think creatively to overcome challenges in the games and interact with their parents or other family members. The study concludes that educational games hold significant potential for developing creativity in young children within the household setting. The practical implication of this research emphasizes the importance of providing appropriate opportunities and support for children to engage in educational games, along with the positive role of parents in optimizing the creative benefits of such games.
Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration Project at Poplar Island: Wetland of Distinction
Authors: Morgante Bill
Published: December 2023

The Paul S. Sarbanes Restoration at Poplar Island (Poplar Island) in the Chesapeake Bay (Figure 1) gained acceptance as a Wetland of Distinction (WoD) early in 2021. Poplar Island is not a typical WoD. Its adoption as the 46th WoD is unique due to its status as a restoration project. This restoration is exceptional in providing remote island wildlife habitat, especially for resident and migratory birds, opportunities for outreach and public education, and the preservation of local heritage. One of Poplar Island’s main goals is to restore remote island habitat within the Chesapeake Bay, in part because of its importance as a safe resting spot along the Atlantic flyway. The island’s location, one mile from the mainland, and the wildlife management on Poplar Island, make it a relatively predator-free destination to rest and nest. To better understand the rationale for restoring this distinctive island habitat, let’s examine the island’s history.
An Updated Citizen Science State of the World’s Wetlands Survey
Authors: Simpson Matthew
Published: December 2023

In July 2020, we reported in Wetland Science and Practice (WSP) that a collaboration among the Ramsar Section of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS), the World Wetland Network (WWN), the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Open University, the Institute for Land, Water and Society, (ILWS), Charles Sturt University, and the Cobra Collective was launching a second citizen science survey of the state of the world’s remaining wetlands. The 2020 survey was a follow up to a similar survey conducted in 2017 by a similar coalition
Crowberry Bog (Olympic Peninsula, USA)
Authors: Munguía Steffanie
Published: December 2023

Just north of the Hoh River on the western Olympic Peninsula in Washington State lies a unique wetland called Crowberry Bog. What it lacks in size – approximately 12 hectares – it more than makes up for as the southernmost and only documented raised bog in the western contiguous United States. In recognition of its distinctiveness, the bog was designated as a state Natural Area Preserve by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in October of 2019. The 95-hectare preserve protects the bog as well as parts of the surrounding forested area.
Propagation of Endangered Aquatic Plants: An Experience that Promotes ex situ Conservation and Environmental Education
Authors: González Mateos Sandra
Published: December 2023

Wetlands are among Mexico’s most threatened habitats as they have not received the degree of protection and conservation as they have in North America. To promote their conservation, the Botanical Garden at the Institute of Biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), located south of Mexico City, has established a collection of aquatic plants with the intent to have a representative sample of the country’s aquatic plants, with emphasis on the “Cuenca of Mexico”. The collection is being used to propagate aquatic species, conduct research, promote conservation of aquatic plants, and to serve as the foundation for environmental education programs to increase public awareness of these species and the challenges they face.
Beginnings of Wetland Science in Britain: Agnes Arber and William H. Pearsall
Authors: van der Valk Arnold
Published: December 2023

Agnes Arber (1879-1960) and William H. Pearsall (1891- 1964) were two of England’s most influential antecedent wetland scientists. Arber was a plant anatomist specializing in monocotyledons, whose only major contribution to wetland science was her 1920 book, Water Plants. It was the first compendium of information on wetland plants in English and summarized the literature on their life histories, anatomies, ecologies, and evolution. It remained the standard reference on wetland plants for decades after its publication. William Pearsall began studying the ecology of wetland plants in the lakes of the English Lake District as a young man. This early research (1913-1920), which he did with the help of his school-teacher father, identified the environmental factors (substrate type, siltation rates, maximum light penetration, wave action, etc.) that determined the distribution of wetland plants and changes in the lake basins over time. In the late 1930s, Pearsall pioneered measuring electrical potential (redox) in soils to characterize their chemical status (oxidizing or reducing). He documented that soil electrical potentials became more negative as soils flooded and increased in organic matter. Pearsall also played a major role in the establishment (1929) and initial research program (Honorary Director, 1931-1937) of the Freshwater Biological Association, Britain’s first research organization dedicated to studying aquatic systems.
What is the Flora of the Pantanal Wetland?
Authors: Pott Arnildo
Published: December 2023

The Brazilian Pantanal is a vast Neotropical wetland, in the upper Paraguay River basin. Rainfall and flooding are seasonal. The landscape is heterogeneous showing a mosaic of vegetation types. Overall, it is predominantly a savanna, with aquatic plants, riparian and dry forests, forest islets, woodlands, grasslands and many monodominant formations. The flora is composed of over 2,200 species of Angiosperms, and the species-richest families are Fabaceae (Pea Family) and Poaceae (Grass Family), each with over 300 species, followed by Asteraceae (Daisy Family) and Cyperaceae (Sedge Family), both with more than 100 species each. The species richest genera are Paspalum, Ipomoea (morning glories), Mimosa (sensitive plants), Croton, Eugenia, Ludwigia (primroses) and Arachis (wild peanuts). Very few are endemic species, as the region is geologically recent. The flora comes from surrounding domains, such as Cerrado, Chaco, Amazon, and Atlantic Forest, although most species have broad distribution. However, their arrangement and dynamics are unique in the Pantanal. Human population is quite low, except on the edges. Cattle ranching is the main economy for over 200 years. The conservation status of the Pantanal is still considered rather natural and pristine. Tourism is increasing, mainly for the abundant wildlife.
Peatlands of the Central Andes Puna, South America
Authors: Oyague Eduardo
Published: December 2023

The Andean puna is the highest elevation mountain and plateau region in the western hemisphere, extending from northern Peru to central Chile and Argentina, with vast areas above 4,250 m elevation. The Atacama Desert on the western side of the Andes is the world’s most arid region, and this aridity extends across the mountains. The upland vegetation is mostly continuous in the more humid north but becomes more and more patchy and barren composed only of bunch grasses in the central and southern region. Extensive upland talus, moraines, and colluvial deposits of the mountains produces perennial ground water flow systems that support thousands of peatlands and other wetlands that are regionally termed “bofedales” or “vegas”. The peatlands are dominated by several species in the family Juncaceae, most famously Distichia muscoides, that forms dense clonal cushions that characterize the alpine peatlands and landscapes. Being close to the equator, the growing season extends across the entire year, and continuous growth of the cushion plants have produced high carbon accumulation rates and peat bodies 7-10 m thick in many areas. The region supports unique plants and animals, and ecosystems, and the wetlands are threatened by overuse for livestock grazing, and climate changes that could reduce water provision may lead to some bofedales completely drying.
Wetlands of the Coast of Lima: Patterns of Plant Diversity and Challenges for their Conservation
Authors: Aponte Hector
Published: December 2023

The wetlands of the coast of Lima are ecosystems very close to the city. This makes them particularly important wetlands in composition and function. In recent years, multiple investigations have been carried out on plant diversity of these wetlands. This allows us to know various aspects of their composition and structure. This article compiles the most important information on these ecosystems (mainly at the vegetation level), trying to establish some patterns regarding their diversity at the alpha, beta and gamma levels. As a result, we found that alpha and gamma diversity is intimately related to human activities, which triggers, for example, the presence of invasive species that now represent approximately 50% of the plants. Plant richness is independent of the state of conservation of the areas (having protected areas of high and low diversity compared to the non-protected) and size (the smallest wetland is the one with the highest values of richness per area unit). At the regional level, no patterns of beta diversity have been found, which suggests that we should conserve each wetland along the corridor. Some of the challenges for the conservation of these ecosystems are raised.
Further Perspectives on Shifting the Paradigm to Restore the Human-Wetland Relationship through a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Wetlands
Authors: Fennessy Siobhan
Published: December 2023

Humans have had a close association with wetlands for millennia. There is ample evidence to demonstrate that human well-being is closely linked with the condition of wetlands, whether that is described through measures of wetland health or wetland integrity, or by agreements to maintain their ecological character (Gardner and Davidson 2007; Pritchard 2018), or more anthropocentrically, through the provision of ecosystem services. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment included an exploration of the consequences of wetland change for human well-being and recommended a conceptual shift in decision and policy making to ensure the long-term future of the ecosystem services provided and supported by wetlands.
Teaching Groundwater Hydrology in a Wetland Ecology Class
Authors: Wilcox Dougal
Published: December 2023

Teaching Groundwater Hydrology in a Wetland Ecology Class.
Potential and Problems of Floating Treatment Wetlands for Mitigating Agricultural Contaminants
Authors: White Sarah
Published: December 2023

Floating treatments wetlands (FTWs) are a relatively new water treatment technology and are designed to float on top of ponds or other existing water bodies, whereby the submerged root systems of plants aid in removal of nutrients and metals carried in runoff from wastewater, urban, or agricultural sources. Research documents the efficacy of FTWs to mitigate both metal and nutrient contaminants from runof.
Initial Surface Hydrology Characteristics of Icelandic, Drained, Patchy Wetlands
Authors: Perera Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

Northern wetlands with a high organic content comprise a large portion of Earth’s wetlands. Icelandic inland wetlands are mostly fens that contain varying amounts of inorganic and organic material. The distinctive geology in Iceland affects wetland soils. It is populated with several glaciers and about 30 active volcanoes, fed by a mantle plume under the island, erupting on average every 4-5 years. Aeolian and tephra distribution from these volcanoes is deposited throughout the island, creating variable soil conditions with lower organic content nearer to volcanoes and major dust sources, such as large sandar. The primary region for this study is within the lowlands in southern and western Iceland, the largest area of topogenous fens here. Combining these geographic characteristics creates three wetland soil types, as defined by the Icelandic classification system: histosols, histic andisols, and gleyic andisols.
What the World Needs Now to Fight Climate Change: More Swamps
Authors: Moomaw William
Published: December 2023

Drain the swamp has long meant getting rid of something distasteful. Actually, the world needs more swamps. These are some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth. They also are underrated but irreplaceable tools for slowing the pace of climate change and protecting our communities from storms and flooding.
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals by Salvinia natans in a Kashmir Himalayan RAMSAR Site
Authors: Ahmad Syed
Published: December 2023

Heavy metals are metals having a density greater or equal to 5 g/cc. In water (both surface water and ground water) they pose a serious environmental problem threatening not only the aquatic ecosystem but also human health through contamination of drinking water. Being persistent, heavy metals accumulate in water, soil, sediment and living organisms. Exposure to heavy metals has been linked with developmental retardation, various cancers, kidney damage, autoimmunity, and even death in some instances when exposed to very high concentrations. Essential metals such as copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) have normal physiological regulatory functions (Hodgstrand and Haux 2001) but many also bioaccumulate and reach toxic levels (Rietzler et al. 2001). Non-essential heavy metals are usually potent toxins and their bio-accumulation in tissues leads to intoxication, decreased fertility, cellular and tissue damage, cell death and disjunction of a variety of organs. High levels of Cd (cadmium), Cu, Pb (lead), and Fe can act as ecological toxins in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
Assisting Nature: Ducks, “Ding” and DU
Authors: Van Der Valk Arnold
Published: December 2023

Jay “Ding” Darling (1876-1962) was a newspaper editorial cartoonist and duck hunter. Because of his pro-conservation cartoons, he had become one America’s most prominent conservationists by the early 1930s. Joseph P. Knapp (1864-1951) was a prominent businessman, philanthropist, conservationist, and duck hunter who, like Darling, had become concerned about the decline of waterfowl populations. Both worked to reverse this duck decline. Darling was appointed chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. During his short tenure as its chief (1934-1935), he focused the Bureau’s mission more on wildlife conservation and he oversaw the expansion of the national wildlife refuge system. In 1930, Knapp founded the More Game Birds in America Foundation. This Foundation through its waterfowl surveys documented that western Canada was the major breeding ground of ducks in North America. This resulted in the Foundation establishing Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in the US and Ducks Unlimited (Canada) in 1937.
Assisting Nature: Ducks, “Ding” and DU by Arnold van der Valk
Authors: Van Der Valk Arnold
Published: December 2023

J ay “Ding” Darling (1876-1962) was a newspaper editorial cartoonist and duck hunter. Because of his proconservation cartoons, he had become one America’s most prominent conservationists by the early 1930s. Joseph P. Knapp (1864-1951) was a prominent businessman, philanthropist, conservationist, and duck hunter who, like Darling, had become concerned about the decline of waterfowl populations. Both worked to reverse this duck decline. Darling was appointed chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. During his short tenure as its chief (1934-1935), he focused the Bureau’s mission more on wildlife conservation and he oversaw the expansion of the national wildlife refuge system. In 1930, Knapp founded the More Game Birds in America Foundation. This Foundation through its waterfowl surveys documented that western Canada was the major breeding ground of ducks in North America. This resulted in the Foundation establishing Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in the US and Ducks Unlimited (Canada) in 1937. DU, Inc. would raise money, and DU (Canada) would spend this money in western Canada on wetland conservation and restoration projects. Both men helped to slow down the loss of wetlands by stressing the need for the public and private sectors to conserve and restore them as waterfowl habitat. They also shaped future wetland science by creating opportunities for the employment of wetland scientists.
History and Role of the Journal Wetlands in Developing the Field of Wetland Science
Authors: Wilcox Douglas
Published: December 2023

Development of wetland science as a distinct field required consolidation of wetland-related publications in a recognized wetland journal. Growth of the Society of Wetland Scientists was thus tied to developing its own publication outlet. Wetlands debuted as the proceedings of the SWS meeting held in 1981, became a peer-reviewed proceedings in 1982, and was opened to outside submissions in 1983. Major changes in the journal through the years included gaining coverage in important abstracting services, switching to a larger page format, creating key word and author indices, developing an electronic distribution option, converting to an on-line submission process, increasing exposure, and growing larger. Manuscript submissions increased, more papers were published, and more pages were produced. The journal moved to two issues in 1988, three issues in 1989, four issues in 1993, and six issues in 2010. Growth of the journal transformed it into the top journal in wetland science, with submissions coming from around the globe. The journal is multi-disciplinary in scope, exposing readers to a variety of ideas, methods, and applications. Consolidating efforts from many fields of expertise with a focus on wetlands helped to develop a broad, ecosystembased science that is now globally recognized.
Wetland Science and Wetland Culture - Evolutions in the Ramsar Convention
Authors: Pritchard David
Published: December 2023

When the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was signed forty-six years ago, the text of the treaty explicitly recognised the interconnected importance of ecology, economics and culture. Major investments have been made by Ramsar in scientific research and in techniques for economic valuation, but the cultural aspects of wetlands, or at least institutional attention to them, have taken longer to receive focused attention. In recent years, however, this has changed markedly, not only with specific initiatives on culture, but also with the growth of a broader approach to forms of evidence, knowledge and understanding. This approach seeks to integrate traditional and indigenous wisdom and contemporary social science along with research on ecology and hydrology.
Phenology of Carex stricta: It pays to be tall!
Authors: Zedler Joy
Published: December 2023

Southern Wisconsin tussock meadows are greatly diminished in area relative to pre-settlement times (Zedler and Potter 2008; Figure 1), and restoration is warranted. The geographically-widespread sedge, Carex stricta, is considered a “superplant” for restoring southern Wisconsin’s wet meadows because it is readily grown from both ramets (vegetative propagules) and seeds (Leaflet 22; see arboretum.wisc.edu/leaflets). Young plants can be tailored to different restoration sites by manipulating water and nitrogen (Gallagher 2009). Also, the species is easy to outplant in restoration sites, and canopies rapidly expand to create dense cover.
Ferhad Pasha’s Waqf in Bosnia and Dalmatia: Incentive for Urbanization on the Ottoman Border in the 16th century
Authors: KORİĆ Elma
Published: December 2023

Ferhad Pasha was one of the most prominent individuals of the branched Sokolović (Sokollu) family, whose members in the 16th century held some of the most important administrative positions in the Ottoman capital and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. As a high-ranking Ottoman official originally from the Bosnian area, Ferhad Pasha Sokolović endowed a certain part of his property for the construction of a mosque, turbe, water supply, and road communications in Banja Luka, as well as other endowment buildings in some other cities of the Bosnian Eyalet. In this way, he made a significant contribution to the urban, cultural, and economic development of the mentioned places. This paper will provide information regarding the waqf of Ferhad Pasha Sokolović, which was founded in the second half of the 16th century, and the places where his endowments were located in the area of the Bosnian eyalet. Data from his waqfiye as well as other Ottoman sources and relevant literature will be used to write the paper.
Multi-Objective De Novo Programming with Type-2 Fuzzy Objective for Optimal System Design
Authors: UMARUSMAN Nurullah
Published: December 2023

De Novo Programming, which is also known as Optimal System Design, regulates the resource amount of constraints depending upon the budget. Mostly, this process is managed using traditional methods, fuzzy methods and hybrid methods. When considered from this point of view, there is no certain method for the solution of De Novo Programming problems. An approach for solving the Multi-Objective De Novo Programming has been recommended using Type-2 Fuzzy Sets in this research. Without exceeding the budget in the recommended approach, Type-2 membership function for each objective function has been defined applying positive and negative ideal solutions. The solution phase of this approach, called Multi-Objective De Novo Programming with Type-2 Fuzzy Objective, has been shown step by step on the illustrative problem. Then, this illustrative problem has been solved with regards to five different approaches in the literature and the results have been compared.
Using Artificial Intelligence in the Security of Cyber Physical Systems
Authors: GÜRKAŞ AYDIN Zeynep , KAZANÇ Murat
Published: December 2023

The prominence of cyber security continues to increase on a daily basis. Following the cyber attacks in recent years, governments have implemented a range of regulations. The advancement of technology and digitalization has led to the creation of new vulnerabilities that cyber attackers can exploit. The digitalization of facilities such as energy distribution networks and water infrastructures has enhanced their efficiency, thereby benefiting states and society. The modern sensors, controllers, and networks of these new generation facilities have made them susceptible to cyber attackers. While all forms of cyber attacks are detrimental, targeting critical cyber-physical systems presents a heightened level of peril. These assaults have the potential to disrupt the social structure and pose a threat to human lives. Various techniques are employed to guarantee the security of these facilities, which is of utmost importance. This study examined the applications of machine learning and deep learning methods, which are sub-branches of artificial intelligence that have recently undergone a period of significant advancement. Intrusion detection systems are being created for the networks that facilitate communication among the hardware components of the cyber-physical system. Another potential application area involves the development of models capable of detecting anomalies and attacks in the data generated by sensors and controllers. Cyber physical systems exhibit a wide range of diversity. Due to the wide range of variations, it is necessary to utilize specific datasets for training the model. Generating a dataset through attacks on a functional cyber-physical system is unattainable. The study also analyzed the solutions to this problem. Based on the analyzed studies, it has been observed that the utilization of artificial intelligence enhances the security of cyber physical systems.
Teknoloji Destekli Etkinliklerle Zenginleştirilmiş Matematik Öğretiminin Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Matematik Başarısına Etkisi: Deneysel Çalışma
Authors: ÇIRAK Seçil , UYGUN Tuğba
Published: December 2023

Çalışmanın temel amacı, özel yetenekli öğrencilerin eğitim ihtiyaçlarına yönelik hazırlanmış olan teknoloji destekli etkinliklerle zenginleştirilmiş matematik öğretim programının özel yetenekli öğrencilerin matematik başarılarına etkisini araştırmaktır. Bu amaçla nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılının ikinci yarısında Türkiye’nin Akdeniz Bölgesi’nde bulunan bir Bilim ve Sanat Merkezinde özel yetenekli olarak tanılanmış olan 5. sınıf bireysel yetenekleri fark ettirme programında (BYFP) öğrenim gören 36 öğrenci çalışma grubunu oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubunda bulunan öğrenciler 8 hafta boyunca teknoloji destekli etkinliklerle zenginleştirilmiş matematik öğretimi programına katılmışlardır. Araştırma verileri araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen matematik başarı testi ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 22.0 istatistik programı kullanılmış, Kolmogorov- Smirnov testi, Wilcoxon işaretli sıralar testi ve ilişkili örneklem t- testinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, teknoloji destekli etkinliklerle zenginleştirilmiş matematik öğretim programının özel yetenekli öğrencilerin matematik öğretiminde kullanılmasının faydalı olduğu, öğrencilerin matematik başarısını anlamlı düzeyde artmasını desteklediği tespit edilmiştir.
Coğrafya Öğretmenlerinin Endüstri 4.0 Bilgi Düzeyleri ile Dijital Yetkinlik Seviyelerinin Belirlenmesi Üzerine Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: YENER İlayda , YAŞAR Okan
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, coğrafya öğretmenlerinin Endüstri 4.0 bilgi düzeylerini ve dijital yetkinlik seviyelerini ortaya koymaktır. Araştırmada coğrafya öğretmenlerinin Endüstri 4.0 bilgi düzeyleri ve dijital yetkinlik seviyelerinin tespiti amacıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu hazırlanmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formunda öğretmenlerin Endüstri 4.0 bilgi düzeylerini ve dijital yetkinlik seviyelerini tespit etmek amacıyla 12 adet açık uçlu soru bulunmaktadır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu, Bursa ili Mudanya, Yıldırım, Osmangazi ve Nilüfer ilçelerinde görev yapan 20 coğrafya öğretmenine uygulanmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan coğrafya öğretmenlerinin %50'sinin Endüstri 4.0 tanımını bilmedikleri ancak %50'sinin Endüstri 4.0 teknolojileri ile ilgili örnekler verebildikleri ve %60'ının Endüstri 4.0 teknolojilerini kullandıkları sonucuna varılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin genel olarak dijital yetkinliği tanımlayabildikleri, %50’sinin ise coğrafya dersi öğretim programında bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerine yönelik kazanımlar bulunduğunu belirttikleri sonucuna varılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin Endüstri 4.0 bilgi düzeyinin ve dijital yetkinlik seviyelerinin gelişmesi amacıyla hizmet öncesi ve hizmet içi eğitimler verilmesi ve okullarda yazılım ve donanım imkanlarının geliştirilmesi öneri olarak sunulmaktadır.