Asia-Pacific zoos in the 21st century : stakeholder perceptions of the roles and functions of zoos : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management at Massey University, New Zealand

The advent of the anthropocene accentuates the transformation of ecosystems on a global scale. This study responds to these concerns by assessing the role and function of 21st century zoos in general and the Asia-Pacific zoos in particular. The lack of information on key zoo stakeholders (visitors, staff members, corporate sponsors and zoo associates) is significant in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Asia, where there are complexities that may stem from cultural and societal differences. Furthermore, current literature is predominantly based upon Western research and case studies, which rarely take into account the complexities and differences of Asia. This research considers the diversity of the Asia-Pacific region by examining the perceptions and attitudes of the four groups of key stakeholders. Zoos in six countries across the Asia-Pacific were visited over a period of six months to March 2013 in order to assess the diversity of the study region. A literature survey and meta-analysis of 138 zoo-based publications was employed to create a matrix table of themes, stakeholders, and research outcomes. These results were used to design survey instruments directed at stakeholder groups as well as provide a framework against which the results of this study can be compared and contrasted. Quantitative analysis such as Principal Component Analysis, Spearman’s Rho and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used to analyse the results. The face-to-face and computer-based instruments were augmented with the use of a reflective diary and personal work experience to triangulate and validate the research results. The results show that individual zoos across the world are facing similar challenges. Differences in educational backgrounds and socio-cultural norms within the Asia- Pacific region are reflected in stakeholders’ experiences, perceptions, and evaluations of zoos. The results show that there are many differences amongst Asia-Pacific zoo practices, visitor satisfaction, and stakeholder participation and these differences would make it extremely difficult to coordinate activities at a regional level to give them a single voice with a single agenda

Oral improvisation in Latin America according to its female protagonists

[ES] La improvisación oral en América Latina encapsula una variedad de tradiciones que coexisten en el continente. Si bien estas tradiciones parten de contextos muy específicos, todas comparten un origen similar, producto del sincretismo cultural y social que definió la época colonial. De igual forma, también comparten una narrativa en la que las mujeres han sido invisibles hasta bien entrado el siglo XX. Teniendo en cuenta esa invisibilidad, este trabajo tiene como objetivo articular las reflexiones de algunas de las más influyentes improvisadoras del continente sobre sus tradiciones. Para ello, hemos usado el método cualitativo y hemos recogido quince entrevistas en profundidad a improvisadoras de México, Chile y Cuba. Hemos analizado cómo perciben el estado de la improvisación oral en sus tradiciones, así como los retos actuales y futuros a los que se enfrentan. Tras la categorización y triangulación de la información concluimos que, a pesar de las conservadoras realidades en cada tradición, las entrevistadas están abiertas a la experimentación siempre y cuando se mantengan algunas de las características fundacionales, así como la naturaleza comunitaria de la improvisación oral[EN] Oral improvisation in Latin America encapsulates an array of traditions which coexist on the continent. Although these traditions developed in very specific contexts, they all share a parallel origin, product of the cultural and social syncretism that defined the colonial era. Similarly, they also share a narrative in which women have been invisible until the 20th century. By acknowledging this invisibility, this work aims to articulate how some of the most influential improvisers on the continent reflect on their traditions. To do this, we used the qualitative method and collected fifteen in-depth interviews with women improvisers from Mexico, Chile and Cuba. We have analyzed how they perceive the state of oral improvisation in their traditions, as well is the current and future challenges they face. To do so, we have analyzed and triangulated the information. Despite the diversity of realities in each tradition, the interviewees are open to experimentation, as long as some of the foundational characteristics are maintained, including the community nature of oral improvisatio

Standard indicators for the social appropriation of science: Lessons learned.

This book is the result of a two-and-a-halfyear close collaboration between the seven partners of the Erasmus+ KA203 project “Knowledge, beliefs, perceptions about the science of European students (Persist_EU)”. One of the project’s main objectives was to develop a tool to evaluate European students’ initial knowledge when configuring their beliefs and perceptions about different science topics. Once the tool (platform) had been designed, the next step consisted of carrying out activities (Science camps), which would allow validating the platform and identifying changes in perception (through questionnaires with Likert scales), which students experienced during their participation in training activities, organised within the framework of the project. For this, five Science camps were organised in five European universities, two in central Europe (Germany, Slovakia), and three nations in southern Europe (Portugal, Spain and Italy). Therefore, we make sure to cover differences related to socio-geopolitical issues. The topics that were chosen for the debate were climate change, genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) and vaccines, and it was expected that around 100 students would participate in each of the universities of the PERSIST_EU consortium (Valencia, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Trnava, Lisbon, and Vicenza).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Activation of the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) Is Associated with Cholangiocellular Injury, Fibrosis and Carcinogenesis in an Experimental Model of Fibropolycystic Liver Disease

Fibropolycystic liver disease is characterized by hyperproliferation of the biliary epithelium and the formation of multiple dilated cysts, a process associated with unfolded protein response (UPR). In the present study, we aimed to understand the mechanisms of cyst formation and UPR activation in hepatocytic c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1/2 (Jnk1/2) knockout mice. Floxed JNK1/2 (Jnkf/f) and Jnk∆hepa animals were sacrificed at different time points during progression of liver disease. Histological examination of specimens evidenced the presence of collagen fiber deposition, increased α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA), infiltration of CD45, CD11b and F4/80 cells and proinflammatory cytokines (Tnf, Tgfβ1) and liver injury (e.g., ALT, apoptosis and Ki67-positive cells) in Jnk∆hepa compared with Jnkf/f livers from 32 weeks of age. This was associated with activation of effectors of the UPR, including BiP/GRP78, CHOP and spliced XBP1. Tunicamycin (TM) challenge strongly induced ER stress and fibrosis in Jnk∆hepa animals compared with Jnkf/f littermates. Finally, thioacetamide (TAA) administration to Jnk∆hepa mice induced UPR activation, peribiliary fibrosis, liver injury and markers of biliary proliferation and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Orthoallografts of DEN/CCl4-treated Jnk∆hepa liver tissue triggered malignant CCA. Altogether, these results suggest that activation of the UPR in conjunction with fibrogenesis might trigger hepatic cystogenesis and early stages of CCA

Effectiveness of an intervention for improving drug prescription in primary care patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy:Study protocol of a cluster randomized clinical trial (Multi-PAP project)

This study was funded by the Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias ISCIII (Grant Numbers PI15/00276, PI15/00572, PI15/00996), REDISSEC (Project Numbers RD12/0001/0012, RD16/0001/0005), and the European Regional Development Fund ("A way to build Europe").Background: Multimorbidity is associated with negative effects both on people's health and on healthcare systems. A key problem linked to multimorbidity is polypharmacy, which in turn is associated with increased risk of partly preventable adverse effects, including mortality. The Ariadne principles describe a model of care based on a thorough assessment of diseases, treatments (and potential interactions), clinical status, context and preferences of patients with multimorbidity, with the aim of prioritizing and sharing realistic treatment goals that guide an individualized management. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a complex intervention that implements the Ariadne principles in a population of young-old patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy. The intervention seeks to improve the appropriateness of prescribing in primary care (PC), as measured by the medication appropriateness index (MAI) score at 6 and 12months, as compared with usual care. Methods/Design: Design:pragmatic cluster randomized clinical trial. Unit of randomization: family physician (FP). Unit of analysis: patient. Scope: PC health centres in three autonomous communities: Aragon, Madrid, and Andalusia (Spain). Population: patients aged 65-74years with multimorbidity (≥3 chronic diseases) and polypharmacy (≥5 drugs prescribed in ≥3months). Sample size: n=400 (200 per study arm). Intervention: complex intervention based on the implementation of the Ariadne principles with two components: (1) FP training and (2) FP-patient interview. Outcomes: MAI score, health services use, quality of life (Euroqol 5D-5L), pharmacotherapy and adherence to treatment (Morisky-Green, Haynes-Sackett), and clinical and socio-demographic variables. Statistical analysis: primary outcome is the difference in MAI score between T0 and T1 and corresponding 95% confidence interval. Adjustment for confounding factors will be performed by multilevel analysis. All analyses will be carried out in accordance with the intention-to-treat principle. Discussion: It is essential to provide evidence concerning interventions on PC patients with polypharmacy and multimorbidity, conducted in the context of routine clinical practice, and involving young-old patients with significant potential for preventing negative health outcomes. Trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02866799Publisher PDFPeer reviewe

La improvisación oral en Latinoamérica según sus protagonistas femeninas

Oral improvisation in Latin America encapsulates an array of traditions which coexist on the continent. Although these traditions developed in very specific contexts, they all share a parallel origin, product of the cultural and social syncretism that defined the colonial era. Similarly, they also share a narrative in which women have been invisible until the 20th century. By acknowledging this invisibility, this work aims to articulate how some of the most influential improvisers on the continent reflect on their traditions. To do this, we used the qualitative method and collected fifteen in-depth interviews with women improvisers from Mexico, Chile and Cuba. We have analyzed how they perceive the state of oral improvisation in their traditions, as well as the current and future challenges they face. To do so, we have analyzed and triangulated the information. Despite the diversity of realities in each tradition, the interviewees are open to experimentation, as long as some of the foundational characteristics are maintained, including the community nature of oral improvisation.La improvisación oral en Latinoamérica encapsula una variedad de tradiciones que coexisten en el continente. Si bien estas tradiciones parten de contextos muy específicos, todas comparten un origen similar, producto del sincretismo cultural y social que definió la época colonial.  De igual forma, también comparten una narrativa en la que las mujeres han sido invisibles hasta bien entrado el siglo XX. Teniendo en cuenta esa invisibilidad, este trabajo tiene como objetivo articular las reflexiones de algunas de las más influyentes improvisadoras del continente sobre sus tradiciones. Para ello, hemos usado el método cualitativo y hemos recogido quince entrevistas en profundidad a improvisadoras de México, Chile y Cuba. Hemos analizado cómo perciben el estado de la improvisación oral en sus tradiciones, así como los retos actuales y futuros a los que se enfrentan. Tras la categorización y triangulación de la información concluimos que, a pesar de las conservadoras realidades en cada tradición, las entrevistadas están abiertas a la experimentación siempre y cuando se mantengan algunas de las características fundacionales, así como la naturaleza comunitaria de la improvisación oral

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