Cephalopod Resources of Venezuela

The cephalopod resources of Venezuela are reviewed, based on previous literature and observations from commercial catches. The history of the squid and octopus fishery in the major fishing grounds is presented along with information on the catches and seasonality. Squids are landed in Venezuela throughout the year, with a high in February when most of the catch consists of the arrow squid, Doryteuthis plei. Octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is abundant in the catches from June until October, with a peak in August-September. Methods of handling, processing, and marketing the cephalopod catch are discussed, and correctional guidelines are given. At present, the fishery is in disarray and there is an urgent need for study of Venezuela's commercial cephalopods

Wrong kind of victim? One year on: an analysis of UK measures to protect trafficked persons

This document is part of a digital collection provided by the Martin P. Catherwood Library, ILR School, Cornell University, pertaining to the effects of globalization on the workplace worldwide. Special emphasis is placed on labor rights, working conditions, labor market changes, and union organizing.ASI_2010_HT_UK_Wrong_kind.pdf: 104 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020.0-ASI_2010_HT_UK_Wrong kind Summary.pdf: 23 downloads, before Oct. 1, 2020

Swordfish Reproduction in the Atlantic Ocean: An Overview

There are 3 unit stocks of Atlantic swordfish, Xiphias gladius, separated into Mediterranean, North and South Atlantic with no precise delimitation between them, and each contains its spawning grounds far from stock boundary areas. This overview characterizes the reproductive information for each stock unit and describes reproductive metrics in detail. Spawning in the western North Atlantic consists of 2 spawning groups: one in open ocean waters and the other in waters close to land masses and fast current systems. Spawning occurs from December to June within the subtropical area (13°N-35°N). Within the Mediterranean, spawning takes place between June and August, and appears to be restricted between 35°N and 40°N. The information for the South Atlantic is limited, but spawning concentrations are present in April-June on the western side off Brazil and the equatorial area, and from October to March in the central-eastern equatorial area. In the western North Atlantic, females are observed to mature at larger sizes (Mf50 =178.7 cm) and older ages (age 5.03) than in the South Atlantic (Mf50 = 156 cm) and Mediterranean Sea (Mf50 = 142.2 cm). Estimates of batch fecundities in swordfish in the Atlantic Ocean appear to be similar, and can reach up to 8-9.9 million eggs per spawn

Situated Learning and Latino Male Gang Members at Homeboy Industries

Gang intervention is crucial to improving the lives of Latino males in Los Angeles. The effectiveness of these programs is dependent on society’s perspective of gang members, and its ability to support the work of gang intervention programs. As documented in this research, Latinos face unique obstacles and situations, in education and in life. This qualitative research study aimed to provide insight as to the perceived impact of a Gang Intervention Program, Homeboy Industries, on Latino males. This study also provided insight as to the methods, behaviors, strategies, and situated learning perceived to positively affect former gang members at Homeboy Industries. The protocol included open-ended, in-depth interviews with former gang members now affiliated with Homeboys that met specific criteria. The data from the interviews provided insight about the impact of the past, the struggles of the present, and the aspirations of the future for former gang members in the Homeboys intervention program. Homeboy Industries utilizes a holistic approach to define clear expectations, and enable a collaborative decision making process to develop a shared vision that cultivates trust among former gang members to improve their lives. This shared vision was rooted in the Ignatian paradigm, espoused by Homeboys Industries founder, Father Greg Boyle, S.J. This study validated the need for gang intervention programs similar to the Homeboys Industries model, and a reconstruction of society’s understanding of the former gang member, and his ability to contribute to society

Characteristics of Adult ICU Patients with Device Associated Nosocomial Infections

Nosocomial infections are a cause of concern for hospital patients and the incidence rates of these infections are greater in intensive care units (ICUs) due to the invasive nature of treatments, additional risk factors and comorbidities, and therapies used. Invasive devices, such as vascular central lines, Foley catheters, and mechanical ventilators pose a risk for critically ill patients in the ICUs to develop device-related, healthcare-associated infections (HAI). The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of patients who developed device-related HAIs within 3 ICU units (medical-surgical, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical) of an academic medical facility. The ecosocial theory of disease distribution provided the theoretical framework for the study to describe how ecological and social determinants interact and affect health variances. Secondary data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlations, and chi-square statistical tests. A total of 4,213 patients admitted to the 3 ICUs from 2010-2014 were identified. According to the chi-square analysis, there was significant association between race/ethnicity and type of device-associated infection; between gender and types of infection; and between risk factors (diabetes, obesity, smoking habits) and kinds of infection, all of which the statistical significance had varied for each individual ICU. Bacterial differences were noted between device-associated infections. The potential positive social change from this study could be insight on possible new processes and interventions to reduce nosocomial infections and improve adult ICU patient outcomes such as decreased HAIs, decreased length of stay, comorbidities, and cost for both the patient and the hospital

FROM CINEMATOGRAPHIC ART TO POST-TELEVISION IMAGE: AUDIOVISUAL CO-EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATIONS OF FEMININITY

En este trabajo crítico vamos a hacer referencia tanto al imaginario legado desde el pasado como, más detalladamente, a cierto imaginario contemporáneo. Partiremos de la alusión a imágenes estereotipadas de la feminidad, como el llamado «ángel del hogar», en el arte cinematográfico narrativo (Guillamón, 2012), mencionando también su pervivencia en los estereotipos de género de las imágenes televisivas más recientes (Belmonte y Guillamón, 2008), cuya ficción es heredera directa del arte cinematográfico. Ello nos permitirá extendernos finalmente en el análisis de un imaginario postelevisivo (Belmonte, 2012), cuyo espectáculo no resulta menos reaccionario por ser más actual, está directamente vinculado además a las cuestiones escolares y de género, y requiere por tanto de la aplicación de una urgente co-educación audiovisual.In this article we will refer to both the imaginary inherited from the past and, in more detail, to certain contemporary imaginary. We begin by looking at stereotypical images of femininity in narrative cinema, such as the so-called «ángel del hogar» (domestic angel) (Guillamón, 2012), and also mention their persistence in the gender stereotypes of more recent television (Belmonte and Guillamón, 2008), whose fiction is a direct descendant of cinematographic art. These stereotyped images allow us to present an in-depth analysis of one specific text of post-television imaginary (Belmonte, 2012), which despite being more recent is no less reactionary, and indeed is directly linked to some gender and educational issues that call for the urgent application of an audiovisual co-education