Distance from a fishing community explains fish abundance in a no-take zone with weak compliance

There are numerous examples of no-take marine reserves effectively conserving fish stocks within their boundaries. However, no-take reserves can be rendered ineffective and turned into ‘paper parks’ through poor compliance and weak enforcement of reserve regulations. Long-term monitoring is thus essential to assess the effectiveness of marine reserves in meeting conservation and management objectives. This study documents the present state of the 15-year old no-take zone (NTZ) of South El Ghargana within the Nabq Managed Resource Protected Area, South Sinai, Egyptian Red Sea. Previous studies credited willing compliance by the local fishing community for the increased abundances of targeted fish within the designated NTZ boundaries compared to adjacent fished or take-zones. We compared benthic habitat and fish abundance within the NTZ and the adjacent take sites open to fishing, but found no significant effect of the reserve. Instead, the strongest evidence was for a simple negative relationship between fishing pressure and distance from the closest fishing village. The abundance of targeted piscivorous fish increased significantly with increasing distance from the village, while herbivorous fish showed the opposite trend. This gradient was supported by a corresponding negative correlation between the amount of discarded fishing gear observed on the reef and increasing distance from the village. Discarded fishing gear within the NTZ suggested decreased compliance with the no-take regulations. Our findings indicate that due to non-compliance the no-take reserve is no longer functioning effectively, despite its apparent initial successes and instead a gradient of fishing pressure exists with distance from the nearest fishing community

Dampak Pemberian Motivasi, Work Environment Serta Leadership Style Pada Peningkatan Kerja Karyawan PT. Gapura Angkasa Bandara Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of giving motivation, work environment and leadership style on performance of employees At PT. Gapura Angkasa in Makassar Hasanuddin International Airport which consists of giving motivation, work environment and leadership style. The population in this case at 54 employees. Methods of data analysis using quantitative with linier regression. Based on a test of the free variabel F jointly have significant and positive influence against variabels bound performance. Through testing (R) correlation coefficient obtained that level of correlation or relationship between giving motivation, work environment and leadership style on performance of employees is a high relationship i.e. 60.8%. And the ability to work is the most dominant factor influencing the performance of employees at PT. Angkasa Gate in Makassar Hasanuddin International Airport

Efektifitas Kinerja Pegawai Dalam Pengelolaan Aplikasi Info Pajak Di Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara

Pajak pendapatan berarti dalam perekonomian negeri, ialah pajak selaku anggaran serta guna mengendalikan. Sebagian pengeluaran negeri yang memakai dana pajak merupakan pembangunan infrastruktur, bayaran pembelajaran, bayaran kesehatan, subsidi Bahan Bakar Minyak( BBM), pembayaran pegawai negara serta pembangunan sarana universal. Berartinya guna pajak tersebut menjadikan pajak buat menunjang jalannya roda pemerintahan serta pembiayaan pembangunan. Dalam hal ini tekah diterapkan layanan aplikasi INFO PAJAK di Sulawesi Tenggara dalam upaya mengefektivitaskan skema pembayaran atau perolehan informasi pajak kendaraan bermotor untuk bisa dilakukan dengan lebih mudah. Dalam hal ini akan dibahas oleh penulis meneganai efektivitas aplikasi info pajak di Sulawesi Tenggara

Molecular Localization of Epstein Barr Virus and Rb Tumor Suppressor Gene Expression in Tissues from Prostatic Adenocarcinoma and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Background Epstein- Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous in that infecting more than 90% of adult population worldwide. Recently, EBV has been linked to the development of variety of human malignancies including prostate tissues that range from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to prostatic adenocarcinoma (PAC). Somatic point mutations in Rb gene have been detected in prostate cancer and are involved in progression steps of prostate carcinogenesis. Objective: To analyze the distribution and impact of concordant Rb expression and latent EBV infection on a group of prostate adenocarcinoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Patients and methods: Seventy- two (72) formalin-fixed, paraffin- embedded  prostatic tissues were obtained in this study; (40) biopsies from prostatic carcinoma and  (20) from benign prostate hyperplasia as well as (12) apparently normal prostatic  autopsies control group. Detection of EBV-EBERs was done by ultra sensitive version of in situ hybridization method where as immunohistochemistry detection system was used to demonstrate the expression of Rb gene. Results: Detection of EBV-EBERs -ISH reactions in tissues with PAC was observed in 19 out of 40 (47.5%), while in the tissues from BPH was detected in 10% (2 out of 20). No EBV-EBERs positive – ISH reaction was detected in healthy prostate tissues in the control group.   The differences between the percentages of EBERs detection in tissues PAC and each of BPH & control groups were statistically highly significant (P value = < 0.0001). Positive Rb immunohistochemical (IHC) reactions were observed in 19 PAC cases (47.5%) and in 2 BPH cases (10%). Conclusions: Our results indicate that the EBV might contribute to the development of subset of prostate tumors. In addition, the significant percentage of expression of possible Rb gene as well as EBV in prostate adenocarcinoma could indicate for an important role of these molecular and viral factors in prostatic carcinogenesis. Key word: EBV; prostate adenocarcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, in situ hybridization

Focus Assessment of Transthoracic Echocardiography post septostomy Procedure in Patients Undergoing Ablation of Left Atrial Supraventricular Tachycardia

Background: Echocardiography has an important role to follow up patients with Iatrogenic atrial septal defect (IASD) and after Catheter ablation during electro-physiological study. Objectives: evaluating the impact of non-invasive Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) parameters (LAVI, LVEF, ASD size and E/e`) post radiofrequency ablation of left atrial arrhythmia. Patients and methods: for the evaluation of the atrial septal defect, a transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was used in patients who underwent left atrial arrhythmia ablation, enrolled in prospective study in the Iraqi center for cardiac diseases, in cooperation with university of Baghdad /college of medicine Results: The outcomes of the present study were assessed according to Transthoracic Echocardiographic parameters with a median period of follow up of six months post-radiofrequency procedure for each patient. The mean of age was (36.28±10.34 years), females were 24 (51.1%) while males were 23 (48.9%), with no structured heart diseases and normal LV function with mean EF (64.68± ,5.23%) and the mean LA diameter (35.75±,2.92mm). Iatrogenic atrial septal defects (IASDs) were detected by TTE in all patients with range from (2-5) mm with mean of (3.47±0.92). Also we noticed that patients with smaller ASD size had higher LVEF than those who had larger ASD size with (P=0.007), while there was no significant association between ASD size with left atrial volume index (LAVI) and E/e`. Conclusions: Non-invasive Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) study that was used post atrial septostomy for monitoring the closure of residual atrial septal defect is useful and applicable. And may be used in daily practise post atrial septostomy procedure and recommended rather than the use of invasive Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Effect of Habitat Characteristics on the Distribution and Abundance of Damselfish Within a Red Sea Reef

For coral reef fish with an obligate relationship to their habitat, like Pomacentrid damselfish, choosing a suitable home amongst the reef structure is key to survival. A surprisingly small number of studies have examined patterns in adult damselfish distributions compared to other ontogenetic phases. The aim of this study was to determine which reef and coral colony characteristics explained adult damselfish distribution patterns in a Red Sea reef. The characteristics investigated were reef type (continuous or patchy), coral species (seven species of Acropora), and coral morphology (coral size and branching density). The focal damselfish species were Dascyllus aruanus, D. marginatus, Chromis viridis, and C. flavaxilla. Occupancy (presence or absence of resident damselfish), group size and fish species richness were not significantly different between the seven Acropora species. However, within each coral species, damselfish were more likely to occupy larger coral colonies than smaller coral colonies. Occupancy rates were also higher in patchy reef habitats than in continuous sections of the reef, probably because average coral colony size was greater in patchy reef type. Fish group size increased significantly with coral colony volume and with larger branch spacing. Multi-species groups of fish commonly occurred and were increasingly likely with reduced branching density and increased coral size

Photo-identification of Dugongs in Marsa Alam and Wadi El Gemal National Park, Egypt

1351-1358Using photo-identification techniques, 30 dugongs were recorded at the southern Egyptian Red Sea coast between December 2015 and October 2017, 16 at Marsa Alam and 14 at Wadi El Gemal National Park (WGNP). Males were recorded seven times more frequently than females and calves were also recorded. A Photo ID catalogue was prepared for the dugongs with records of their occurrence among sites. We confirmed the presence of particular dugong specific sites. Long- and short-distance movements within the study sites were recorded for eight different dugongs. This is the first study to document the number of dugongs in inshore areas of the Egyptian Red Sea coast. Further studies are recommended for offshore sites in WGNP for better documentation of this group of animals

Photo-identification of Dugongs in Marsa Alam and Wadi El Gemal National Park, Egypt

1351-1358Using photo-identification techniques, 30 dugongs were recorded at the southern Egyptian Red Sea coast between December 2015 and October 2017, 16 at Marsa Alam and 14 at Wadi El Gemal National Park (WGNP). Males were recorded seven times more frequently than females and calves were also recorded. A Photo ID catalogue was prepared for the dugongs with records of their occurrence among sites. We confirmed the presence of particular dugong specific sites. Long- and short-distance movements within the study sites were recorded for eight different dugongs. This is the first study to document the number of dugongs in inshore areas of the Egyptian Red Sea coast. Further studies are recommended for offshore sites in WGNP for better documentation of this group of animals

THE CLINICAL PROFILE AND CORONARY ARETERY FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in daily practice and one of the heart disorders with the highest morbidity and death rates, as it is responsible for a huge number of negative consequences. In our country, there is limited information on the prevalence or natural history of the less well-defined clinical types. Objective: to evaluate the clinical profile and coronary artery findings in atrial fibrillation patients. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from the first of October 2019 to end of July 2021 at the Iraqi Center for the heart disease at Baghdad Medical City. Included 32 Iraqi patients with atrial fibrillation of both genders. Angiography performed through the femoral Artery approach, Data collected by history, through clinical examination and investigations, using data collection sheet Results: The main type of AF was chronic, (62.5%), Echocardiography findings revealed Systolic dysfunction in 31.1% of patients, Diastolic dysfunction in 37.5%, and both dysfunctions in 6.2%, Left atrium was dilated in 13 (40.6%). Angiographic findings revealed RCA lesion in 13 (40.6%) patients, LCA in 9 (28.1%) while both RCA and LCA lesions present in 3 (9.4%) patients. LAD lesions reported in 10 (31.2%) patients, LCX in 27.8% and LMS in 16.8%. Conclusion: Chronic AF was the more frequent type, Systolic and diastolic dysfunction are frequent among AF patients. RCA was more frequently affected than LCA, LAD was the more affected branch

AH jump as predictor for successful Ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)

Background: Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is the commonest regular supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. Ablation in the area of slow pathway (SP) has been successfully implemented in every day clinical electrophysiological practice for more than 20 years. Although the procedure is generally regarded as effective and safe, data on long-term effects and predictors of success or failure are incomplete. Objectives: This study was designated to prove that AH interval is an electrophysiological parameter which serves as a predictor for successful AVNRT ablation. Methods: While performing an electrophysiological study using a programmed atrial stimulation, thirty nine (39) patients (25 female and 14 males) with a mean age 51 ± 16.7 years with AVNRT were assessed and underwent AVNRT radiofrequency ablation using diagnostic and ablation catheters inserted via the right femoral veins. This study was performed during the period from February, 2013 to march, 2014 at the unit of Electrophysiogy in Leipzig heart center. Results: Acute successful AVNRT ablation was achieved in 39 (100%) patients, including 23 (59%) with slow pathway (SP) ablation and 16 (41%) with SP modification. Patients with SP modification were younger male, had faster AVNRT cycle length, and had more frequent isoproterenol usage before ablation. During six months follow-up period, all patients experienced no AVNRT recurrences. . Conclusions: AH jump served as predictor for successful Ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia with a better outcome