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    StratĂ©gie de reproduction du carangidae Trachinotus teraia cuvier, 1832 dans la lagune ebriĂ© (CĂŽte d’Ivoire)

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    La reproduction de Trachinotus teraia a Ă©tĂ© Ă©tudiĂ©e dans la lagune EbriĂ© au cours de campagnes mensuelles pendant deux annĂ©es consĂ©cutives (fĂ©vrier 2004 Ă  janvier 2006). Cette Ă©tude se situe dans le cadre d’acquisition de connaissances sur la biologie de Trachinotus teraia en vue d’évaluer son potentiel aquacole. Au total, 1806 spĂ©cimens dont 739 mĂąles, 746 femelles et 321 juvĂ©niles ont Ă©tĂ© capturĂ©s Ă  l’aide de filets maillants (mailles : 10, 14, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 80 et 100 mm) et examinĂ©s. En ce qui concerne les paramĂštres dĂ©terminĂ©s, le sex-ratioest 1 : 1. La taille de premiĂšre maturitĂ© sexuelle (LF50) est atteinte Ă  199 mm et 212 mm respectivement chez les mĂąles et les femelles. Le plus petit individu mĂąle mature capturĂ© mesure 154 mm (LF) et pĂšse 86,85 g tandis que la plus petite femelle mature capturĂ©e mesure 170 mm (LF) et pĂšse 118,24 g. Les variations mensuelles des indices gonadosomatique(IGS), hĂ©pato-somatique (IHS), du facteur de condition (K) et des stades de maturitĂ© indiquent deux pĂ©riodes de reproduction. La longue pĂ©riode de ponte se situe de fĂ©vrier Ă  avril tandis que la courte pĂ©riode de ponteintervient de septembre Ă  octobre. Les rĂ©serves hĂ©patiques semblent ĂȘtre mobilisĂ©es pour assurer le coĂ»t Ă©nergique de la reproduction. La fĂ©conditĂ© absolue varie entre 15 053 et 2 058 907 ovocytes pour des femelles de tailles comprise entre 260 et 582 mm. Les moyennes des diamĂštres ovocytaires de ces femelles sont deReproductive biology of Trachinotus teraia was studied in the EbriĂ© lagoon during two years (from February 2004 to January 2006) by monthly sampling using gill nets with stretched mesh sizes 10, 14, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 80, and 100 mm). Basic biological information was collected to describe some aspects of reproductive biology of T. teraia for use in aquaculture programmes. A total of 1806 specimens were examined (739 males, 746 females and 321 juveniles. The sex ratio was 1:1. The size at first sexual maturity (LF50) is reached at 199 mm and 212 mm respectively for the males and females. The smallest mature male was 154 mm (LF) and weighed 86.85 g while in female, this maturity occurred at 170 mm and 118.24 g. The monthly variations of the gonado-somatic index (GSI) and hepato-somatic index (HSI), the condition factor (K) and maturation stages indicated two periods of reproduction. The long period and the short period were respectively from February to April and from September to October. The hepatic reserves seem to be mobilized to ensure the energetic cost of the reproduction. The absolute fecundity was ranged from 15 053 to 2 058 907 oocytes for females of 260 and 582 mm (FL). The averages of the oocytes diameters ranged between 449.53 ± 152.49 ÎŒm and 393.29±126,85 ÎŒm, respectively for the large and the short periods of reproduction.Mots clĂ©s : Carangidae, Trachinotus teraia, reproduction, sex-ratio, fĂ©conditĂ©, CĂŽte d’Ivoire.

    Contamination aux metaux lourds de la matrice eau-sediment et muscle du tilapia Oreochromis niloticus de trois fermes piscicoles en Cote d’Ivoire

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    La prĂ©sente Ă©tude a pour objectif de dĂ©terminer le niveau de contamination du mercure, du cadmium, de l’arsenic et du plomb dans l’eau, les sĂ©diments et le muscle du tilapia Oreochromis niloticus dans trois fermes piscicoles en CĂŽte d’Ivoire. L’eau, les sĂ©diments et les spĂ©cimens de poisson ont Ă©tĂ© prĂ©levĂ©s par mois de fĂ©vrier Ă  juillet 2017 en cage dans la lagune Aghien (ST1), en Ă©tang continental (ST2) Ă  Agboville et en cage dans le barrage de Taabo (ST3). Les paramĂštres physico-chimiques mesurĂ©s ont montrĂ© qu’à l’exception de la conductivitĂ©, des matiĂšres en suspension et des solides totaux dissous, aucune variation saisonniĂšre n’a Ă©tĂ© observĂ©e. En revanche, les valeurs moyennes des paramĂštres physico-chimiques calculĂ©es sont significativement diffĂ©rentes entre les fermes. Les valeurs de chaque mĂ©tal mesurĂ©es dans la matrice eau-sĂ©diment-muscle varient significativement entre les deux saisons dans toutes les fermes. Cependant, aucune diffĂ©rence entre les fermes Ă©chantillonnĂ©es n’a Ă©tĂ© observĂ©e. Les concentrations des mĂ©taux lourds mesurĂ©es dans le muscle sont infĂ©rieures aux valeurs seuils Ă©tablies par l’OMS Ă  l’exception de l’As. Cette contamination Ă©levĂ©e en arsenic pourrait porter atteinte Ă  l’intĂ©gritĂ© biologique et Ă  la santĂ© humaine.Mots clĂ©s : MĂ©taux lourds, Accumulation, Oreochromis niloticus, Ferme piscicole ivoirienn

    Evaluation de la compĂ©titivitĂ© des systĂšmes piscicoles pratiquĂ©s en CĂŽte d’Ivoire: gestion, alimentation et production

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    La production aquacole de poisson reste faible en CĂŽte d’Ivoire. Pour Ă©valuer la capacitĂ© des systĂšmes pratiquĂ©s Ă  produire des poissons marchands compĂ©titifs en quantitĂ© suffisante, les indicateurs de gestion, d’alimentation et de productivitĂ© des systĂšmes piscicoles ont Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ©s sur 301 fermes. Les rĂ©sultats permettent d’observer que les systĂšmes semi intensif (51,83%) et extensif (42,86%) Ă©taient les plus pratiquĂ©s par rapport Ă  la rizipisciculture (3,99%) et Ă  l’intensif (1,33%). Les fermes enregistrĂ©es en intensif respectent les indicateurs de gestion Ă©valuĂ©s et enregistrent 50 Ă  75% de pratique de la majoritĂ© des indicateurs d’alimentation. L’intensif contribue Ă  la production de poissons marchands compĂ©titifs avec un rendement de plus de 10 000 kg/ha/an sur toutes les fermes. Le systĂšme semi intensif traduit le suivi de la majoritĂ© des indicateurs de gestion par plus de 50% des fermes contrairement aux indicateurs de bonnes pratiques d’alimentation et de production. L’extensif et la rizipisciculture sont caractĂ©risĂ©s par un faible niveau de gestion, d’alimentation et de productivitĂ©. Les capacitĂ©s de production en semi intensif, extensif et en rizipisciculture doivent ĂȘtre renforcĂ©es par les bonnes pratiques de gestion et d’alimentation. Aussi le systĂšme intensif doit ĂȘtre promu pour amĂ©liorer la production quantitative de poisson compĂ©titif.Mots clĂ©s : Pisciculture, systĂšme, indicateur, gestion, alimentation, rendement

    Design and Simulation of a Transmon Qubit Chip for Axion Detection

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    Quantum Sensing is a rapidly expanding research field that finds one of its applications in Fundamental Physics, as the search for Dark Matter. Devices based on superconducting qubits have already been successfully applied in detecting few-GHz single photons via Quantum Non-Demolition measurement (QND). This technique allows us to perform repeatable measurements, bringing remarkable sensitivity improvements and dark count rate suppression in experiments based on high-precision microwave photon detection, such as for Axions and Dark Photons search. In this context, the INFN Qub-IT project goal is to realize an itinerant single-photon counter based on superconducting qubits that will exploit QND for enhancing Axion search experiments. In this study, we present Qub-IT's status towards the realization of its first superconducting qubit device, illustrating design and simulation procedures and the characterization of fabricated Coplanar Waveguide Resonators (CPWs) for readout. We match target qubit parameters and assess a few-percent level agreement between lumped and distributed element simulation models. We reach a maximum internal quality factor of 9.2×105 for -92 dBm on-chip readout power

    Challenges of elementary science teaching: an Australian perspective

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    This chapter profiles research that has explored the role of affect in the teaching of science in Australia particularly on primary or elementary science education. Affect is a complex set of characteristics that relate to the interactions between an individual’s knowledge and emotional responses to a stimulus. Thus, there are many dimensions and theoretical frameworks that inform our understanding of how and why people behave in particular ways

    Brood‐stock management and early hatchery rearing of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus (Linnaeus))

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    Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus (Linnaeus)) is a stenothermic cold‐water fish, which has been cultured in Northern Europe and North America since the 1980s. The industry has remained relatively small with an annual production between 6000 and 10 000 tonnes, and is still challenged by an unreliable offspring production. This review focuses on offspring production in Arctic charr aquaculture including holding conditions for brood‐stock, fertilisation and egg rearing until hatch. Brood‐stock requires low temperatures during summer (<12°C) with the optimum still unknown. The temperature maximum for egg incubation lies between 6 and 8°C. The composition of an optimal brood‐stock diet is debated regarding fatty acids. A demand for a freshwater‐based diet rich in omega‐6 fatty acids is indicated, but results remain inconclusive. Extensive knowledge has been gained on the timing of spawning and its manipulation through photoperiod, temperature and hormone treatments; spawning can be induced by short‐day photoperiod; and temperature drops to 5°C. Eggs are fertilised dry in ovarian fluid. Egg quality is highly variable and positively related to egg size and energy density. Contrary, little information is available on sperm quality and its impact on egg survival. There may also be profound differences between Arctic charr of stationary or anadromous origin regarding requirements for holding conditions of brood‐stock and their diet. However, these differences have received little attention, and direct comparative studies are in demand

    Brood‐stock management and early hatchery rearing of Arctic charr ( Salvelinus alpinus

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