Merluzas del mundo (Familia Merlucciidae). Catálogo comentado e ilustrado de las merluzas conocidas

Revisión de la familia Merlucciidae, con todas las especies actualmente aceptadas. Claves de identificación. Dibujos y fotografías de todas ellas, así como de piezas duras (Otolitos, hiomandibulares y Urohiales. A destacar la diferencia existente entre las especies americanas y las euroafricanas(presencia o ausencia de escamas en la membrana nasal).-- 57 pages, 12 colour plates[EN] This is a worldwide catalogue of the family Merlucciidae. Two subfamilies, Macruroninae and Merlucciinae, are recognized comprising four genera, Lyconodes, Lyconus, Macruronus and Merluccius, and 18 species. The following subspecies are proposed: Macruronus novaezelandiae magellanicus Lönnberg, 1907; Merluccius albidus magnoculus Ginsburg, 1954, Merluccius australis polylepis Ginsburg, 1954 and Merluccius polli cadenati Doutre, 1960 and Merluccius merluccius smiridus Rafinesque, 1810. The possibility of one other subspecies, Merluccius merluccius lessepsianus, represents the first record of Merluccius from the Red Sea. Merluccius paradoxus is first recorded from Madagascar. In the introductory chapters, Merlucciidae systematics is debated, justifications for the proposed taxonomic organization are provided, and the characters used for the identifications are discussed. Dichotomous keys are provided in the systematics chapter, enabling the identification of the hakes to the species level. Subfamilies and genera are also defined. The species are arranged in alphabetical order under each subfamily and genus to which they belong. The scientific name appears in bold at the head of each genus and species description, followed by the author, year of first description, and publication. Existing synonyms and FAO common names in English, French and Spanish are also provided. For each species there is an illustration followed by ten sections: description or diagnosis with differential characters; additional information; geographical distribution; habitat and biology; size; fisheries; fishery statistics; state of resources; local names, if any; and bibliographical references (author and year). The review is completed by a series of colour plates showing details of different elements (heads, otoliths, hyomandibulars, urohyals) for a quick and efficient diagnosis of the genera and species of Lyconus, Macruronus and Merluccius[ES] Éste es un catálogo mundial de la familia Merlucciidae. Se presentan dos subfamilias: Macruroninae y Merlucciinae, con cuatro géneros: Lyconodes, Lyconus, Macruronus y Merluccius, debidamente comentadas e ilustradas que incluyen 18 especies. Se proponen las siguientes subespecies: Macruronus novaezelandiae magellanicus Lönnberg, 1907, Merluccius albidus magnoculus Ginsburg, 1954, Merluccius australis polylepis Ginsburg, 1954, Merluccius polli cadenati Doutre, 1960 y Merluccius merluccius smiridus Rafinesque, 1810, así como la posibilidad de la existencia de otra, Merluccius merluccius lessepsianus, que constituiría la primera cita del género Merluccius en el Mar Rojo. Igualmente se lleva a cabo el primer registro de Merluccius paradoxus en Madagascar. En los capítulos introductorios se debate la sistemática de Merlucciidae, justificando la organización taxonómica propuesta, y se discute sobre los caracteres usados para la identificación. En el capítulo sistemático se presentan las claves dicotómicas que permiten identificar los organismos tratados aquí hasta el nivel de especie. Se definen también las subfamilias y los géneros. La descripción de las especies se encabeza con el nombre científico, el autor de la primera descripción y el año de la misma, así como el lugar donde se publicó. Inmediatamente después, si existen, sus sinónimos y los nombres FAO en español, francés e inglés. A continuación se presenta una ilustración de la especie a la que siguen diez apartados: descripción o diagnosis, según el caso, con las características diferenciales, notas complementarias, distribución geográfica (acompañada de un mapa), hábitat y biología, talla, pesquería, nombres locales, si los tiene y, finalmente, las referencias bibliográficas (autor y año), utilizadas en cada caso. Finalmente, el trabajo se complementa con una serie de láminas en color que muestran aspectos y detalles de diferentes elementos (cabezas, otolitos, hiomandibulares, urohiales), que, en conjunto, permiten un rápido y eficaz diagnóstico de las especies de los géneros Lyconus, Macruronus y MerlucciusFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Peer reviewe

Pre-tertiary engagement with online learning : Exploring uses of online learning environments and digital technology for progression into and through Higher Education

This report outlines work undertaken by the Institute of Education to explore how pre-tertiary experiences of online learning influences students’ successful transitions into and through Higher Education. The work was commissioned by Pamoja Education, and the studies that were undertaken focused on the experiences of students and staff taking part in Pamoja Education courses offered as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The work involved reviewing previous literature about the role of technology in preparing students for University study; undertaking a survey of International Baccalaureate students (including Pamoja Education alumni) to explore their experiences; interviewing Pamoja Education alumni as a way of explaining and elaborating these patterns of experience; and asking teachers to reflect on how they worked with learners to support them online. Each of these areas of work is reported in a separate section of this report

Pre-tertiary engagement with online learning : Exploring uses of online learning environments and digital technology for progression into and through Higher Education

This report outlines work undertaken by the Institute of Education to explore how pre-tertiary experiences of online learning influences students? successful transitions into and through Higher Education. The work was commissioned by Pamoja Education, and the studies that were undertaken focused on the experiences of students and staff taking part in Pamoja Education courses offered as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The work involved reviewing previous literature about the role of technology in preparing students for University study; undertaking a survey of International Baccalaureate students (including Pamoja Education alumni) to explore their experiences; interviewing Pamoja Education alumni as a way of explaining and elaborating these patterns of experience; and asking teachers to reflect on how they worked with learners to support them online. Each of these areas of work is reported in a separate section of this report

Fatal Photobacterium damselae-induced enteritis in a leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea

Stranded leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea complete pathology reports are rare, and the cause of mortality is difficult to determine in many cases. We conducted a complete pathological study of a stranded leatherback turtle from the western Mediterranean. The main finding was a fibrino-necrotizing enteritis with associated bacteria which were identified as Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae according to biochemical and phenotypical characteristics. This report provides evidence of the pathogenic effect of this bacterium in wild sea turtles.info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersio

Valor económico agregado como estrategia y su efecto en la gestión empresarial de las empresas constructoras del Distrito de Trujillo, Perú

El propósito de la investigación fue determinar el efecto del valor económico agregado como estrategia en la gestión empresarial de las empresas constructoras del Distrito de Trujillo. El entorno empresarial actual está hoy más que nunca, enfocado a la obtención de lo que se denomina valor añadido; los inversores demandan a los gestores de sus empresas que sean capaces de aportarles valor añadido a través de la revalorización al alza de su inversión, creando riqueza. Se trabajó con un universo - muestra de 48 empresas constructoras, las cuales se seleccionaron mediante muestreo no probalistico a criterio del investigador empleándose la técnica de la encuesta. Asimismo, se utilizó los métodos analíticos- sintéticos, inductivos- deductivos, estadísticos. Concluyéndose que las empresas constructoras deben considerar como factor preponderante e indispensable la tasa de costo de capital como el indicador apropiado para poder decidir las alternativas de financiamiento, para escoger la estructura financiera apropiada y calcular la tasa interna de rendimiento mínimo para poder aceptar o rechazar una propuesta de inversión que contribuya en la creación de la riqueza para el accionista, convirtiéndolas en entes competitivos

Implementation of Mindfulness-Based Movement for Sheltered Women

Introduction In 1894, Angeline’s Day Center for Women was established through the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) to serve the evolving needs of homeless women in Seattle by addressing existing racial and socioeconomic health disparities (Schafranek, 2021). Angeline’s provides overnight and day services to address the COVID-19 related heightened community need, including healthcare, meals, and hygiene services to 40 women (Schafranek, 2021). In 2022, the Seattle Pacific University (SPU) Lydia Green Nursing Program partnered with Angeline\u27s to analyze and address the needs of the population they serve. The undergraduate nursing students performed a windshield survey and developed a community diagnosis of ineffective coping related to social circumstances and homelessness as evidenced by self-reports of health-harming behaviors. To address this diagnosis, mindfulness-based movement (MBM) sessions were implemented with the goal of reducing stress and promoting positive coping skills. Background Homelessness in King County continues to rise: the 2020 Point-in-Time Count for Seattle/King County found a total of 11,751 people experiencing homelessness countywide (Constantine, 2020). King County’s steady increase in homelessness is compounded by the ongoing pandemic. YWCA program participants experienced job loss, food insecurity, loss of health insurance, and loss of housing related to COVID-19 (Schafranek, 2021). Furthermore, homeless adult women demonstrate elevated rates of physical health concerns such as inadequate nutrition, under-utilization of preventative care, and heightened prevalence of mental health concerns secondary to trauma-exposure (Dickins et al., 2021). Research indicates that homeless women are more likely than other women to adopt health-harming coping strategies, including refusal to accept circumstances, avoidance, and increased smoking (Dickens et al., 2021). Fortunately, studies have demonstrated that physical activity and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions have the potential to reduce stress, promote positive coping strategies, and improve health outcomes, in trauma-exposed, low-income women (Dutton et al., 2013; Vogel, et al., 2022). Considering the need for improved coping strategies and stress-reduction in homeless women, along with emerging health benefits of exercise and MBSR, the nursing students have partnered with Angeline’s to offer guided MBM. Activities with Rationale Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of relaxation-based movements such as guided breathing, yoga, dancing, and focused muscle training in reducing depression and anxiety in adults (Klainin-Yobas et al., 2015). Utilizing this research, the nursing students developed four sessions of MBM that focused on reducing stress and promoting positive coping. Each session opened with informal conversations with the women, followed by introductions, and implementation of 15-20 minutes of MBM. The nursing students provided verbal instructions and physically demonstrated full-body, yoga-like movements that promoted blood flow, relaxation, and intentional deep breathing. Outcomes/Results The total number of participants versus the total number of women present in the room for each implementation were as follows: 4 out of 10 (40%), 7 out of 9 (77.8%), 8 out of 10 (80%), and 5 out of 8 (62.5%). Following the first session, one participant reported that she felt more relaxed following the MBM. However, overall participation rates in the first week were low. To address this, the students reflected on potential barriers to engagement, including lack of trust and the presence of non-familiar people within the shelter. They decided to incorporate background music and a period of causal communication before the session to make the students’ presence more inviting. These changes contributed to a marked improvement in active participation in the second session. In the third and fourth weeks, the students donned scrub tops to model familiar nursing attire and gain trust among the residents. Additionally, stress balls were incorporated into the activity to serve as a tactile aid for deep breathing. The energy levels were considerabl y higher, and teaching from the students garnered surprise from the residents, indicating active listening. The nursing students recognized that the introduction of music before and after the sessions allowed for self-expressive dancing, increased participation, and was met by participant verbalization of increased collective energy. The combination of music and movement proved to be a positive coping strategy for the women of Angeline’s. Conclusion The program\u27s goal was to decrease stress and introduce healthy coping mechanisms. This goal was met through the implementation of four MBM sessions. The women at Angeline’s vocalized enjoyment, decreased stress levels, and increased knowledge of physical movement. To leave a lasting impact, the nursing student provided the Angeline’s activity coordinators with exercise guides to be posted throughout the shelter to serve as a visual reminder for the women to apply exercises when seen. Additionally, a playlist was created to allow for continued unstructured movement time (Appendix C). Limitations encountered included COVID-19 restrictions at Angeline’s that limited the time of the sessions and prohibited the entire group of nursing students from attending at once. The most significant obstacle that the nursing students encountered was the lack of participation from the women secondary to lack of trust. However, the student’s repetitive presence and the incorporation of music significantly increased participation. The nursing students are hopeful that having increased time with the participants to develop therapeutic relationships would bolster active participation in future MBM sessions. References Dickens, K. A., Philpotts, J. F., Flanagan, J., Bartels, S. J., Baggett, T. P., & Looby, S. E. (2021). Physical and behavioral health characteristics of aging homeless women in the United States: An integrative review. Journal of Women\u27s Health, 30(10), 1493-1507. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2020.8557 Dutton, M., Bermudez, D., Matas, A., Majid, H., & Myers, N. (2013). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for low-income, predominantly African American women with PTSD and a history of intimate partner violence. Cognitive Behavioral Practice, 20(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2011.08.003 Constantine, D. (2020). Point-in-time count estimates a 5 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness, newly updated data dashboards reveal more people receiving shelter and services. https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/July/01-homeless-count.aspx Klainin-Yobas, P., Oo, W. N., Suzanne Yew, P. Y., & Lau, Y. (2015). Effects of relaxation interventions on depression and anxiety among older adults: A systematic review. Aging & Mental Health, 19(12), 1043–1055. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.997191 Schafranek, A. (2021). COVID-19: What women need now and in the future. https://www.ywcaworks.org/blogs/ywca/tue-02162021-1010/covid-19-what-women-need-now-future Vogel, E. A., Zhang, J. S., Peng, K., Heaney, C. A., Lu, Y., Lounsbury, D., Hsing, A. W., & Prochaska, J. J. (2022). Physical activity and stress management during COVID-19: A longitudinal survey study. Psychology & Health, 37(1), 51–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2020.186974

Effect of Age on the Use and Impact of Social Networks in the Dominican Youth

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