Home range e utilizzo del territorio in pernici rose (Alectoris rufa rufa L.) nate in allevamento e allo stato selvatico

RIASSUNTO In Italia sono state ricostituite numerose piccole popolazioni di pernici rosse (Alectoris rufa L.) in areali dove la specie era estinta. Allo stato attuale, poiché la dimensione delle popolazioni ricostituite non raggiunge la dimensione minima necessaria per preservare la specie da una nuova estinzione, devono essere programmati interventi di sostentamento con rilascio di animali di altra provenienza. Al fine di utilizzare pernici nate in allevamento è quindi indispensabile effettuare una ricerca per valutare la capacità di integrazione, la sopravvivenza, l’uso dell’habitat e gli home-range di tali animali liberati in aree occupate da neopopolazioni selvatiche. All’interno di una Zona di Ripopolamento e Cattura (Petroio-Vinci-Firenze) dove è presente una popolazione stimata di 60 pernici selvatiche sono state immesse 350 pernici allevate nel mese di agosto. In gennaio sono state quindi catturate 6 pernici allevate e 21 pernici selvatiche. 6 soggetti per tesi (allevate o selvatiche) sono stati quindi radiocollarati e localizzati bisettimanalmente fino a luglio 2006. La mortalità osservata degli animali radiocollarati è risultata identica (50% =3 soggetti per ciascuna tesi) fra i soggetti selvatici ed i pochi soggetti allevati ricatturati che avevano superato l’inverno (mortalità stimata post-rilascio = 95,1%). I soggetti allevati sopravvissuti all’inverno sono stati in grado di integrarsi in brigate miste con quelli selvatici ed anche gli animali allevati sono stati in grado di riprodursi: delle 3 nidiate osservate, 1 apparteneva alla tesi selvatiche e 2 a quella allevate. L’habitat più frequentato dalle pernici è risultato il vigneto non lavorato, mentre l’aumento significativo della distanza dai punti di alimentazione artificiale sussidiari durante la cova ha fornito l’indicazione gestionale di aumentare e disperdere maggiormente le mangiatoie in primavera per compensare la dispersione delle coppie legata alla territorialità naturale. La distanza dalle abitazioni e gli home-range non sono risultati infine differire fra pernici selvatiche e allevate. SUMMARY In Italy several small populations of red-legged partridges (Alectoris rufa L.) has been reconstituted in areas where the species was extinguished. In these areas release of different animals must be programmed, since the dimension of the reconstituted populations does not catch up the minimal dimension required to guard the species from a new extinction. We have thought therefore indispensable to carry out a research in order to estimate the integration ability of the released raised-partridges with the wild population, the survival rates, the use of the habitat and the home-ranges of both populations. In a protected area of Central Italy (Petroio-Vinci-Florence), where an estimated population of 60 wild partridges is estimated, 350 raised partridges were released during the August month. In January 6 raised partridges and 21 wild partridges has been captured by traps. 6 subjects for each thesis (raised or wild) have been therefore equipped with radio necklaces and localised biweekly until July 2006. No difference in mortality rates (50% = 3 birds each) was observed between wild or raised partridges that had survived to the winter (estimated mortality after release = 95.1%). Raised partridges, that survive after their release in the wild, were able to integrate themselves in mixed brigades with the wild partridges. Also the raised partridges were able to breed (of the 3 observed broods of the radiotagged birds 2 belonged to the raised and 1 to the wild). Vineyards with interlined grass were the habitat most frequented (more than 25% of the localizations). The distance from the subsidiary artificial feeding points significantly increased during broods showing the necessity to increase the number and dispersion of the supplementary feeders in spring, to help the animals from an alimentary point of view. The distance from the houses and home ranges surfaces did not differ between wild and raised partridges

Business Corporation Law in Changing Society

Evidence suggests that depression is cross-sectionally and longitudinally associated with activation of inflammatory response system. A few studies, however, have investigated the longitudinal relationship between raised inflammatory biomarkers and persistence of depressive symptoms. We examined the temporal relationship between serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers and persistence of depressive symptoms among older participants

Children’s Perspective on Subjective Wellbeing Living in Tirana

The main focus of this study is to draw an overall development of children, especially during the transition from childhood to adolescence age. Dynamic relationship, effects that certain periods, activities and relationships may have on their general wellbeing. In this study are interviewed twelve children living in Tirana. Interviews with children didn’t last more than an hour and thirty minutes. The interview was semi-structured and drafted in a way that was not boring for them, but interesting so that children could express themselves through a variety of communication forms. This was accomplished by including various methods of data collection as activities to break the ice, drawing or writing techniques, different exercises, use of visual aids, writing an essay or paper.The conceptual framework used in this study highlights the relationships of children with the world in which they live. The biological model presented by Bronfenbrenner is a key instrument in presenting this perspective. The views of children regarding health and wellbeing were focused mainly on the physical aspect of it. Proper nutrition and getting into physical activity were considered for most of them key factors for having a healthy body. Children generally considered themselves as healthy . All children interviewed considered smoking as a negative habit and none of them thought they would drink when he/she grew up. Alcohol is not considered to be as negative as cigarettes, if drinked carefully. All of them had had at least one experiece with or alcohol consumption. When thinking about parenting almost all children thought it was something hard. Being a parent for them meant being very careful and responsible with children. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2016.v5n1p13

Research Status and Development Trends of Blended Learning in Mathematics Education: A Knowledge Mapping Analysis Using CiteSpace

Introduction: blended learning has emerged as a prominent area of research in the field of education, with particular interest in its application to mathematics education.Objective: this study aims to systematically explore the research status and development trends of blended learning in mathematics education.Methods: this study utilized 419 journal articles on blended learning in mathematics education, published in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2004 to 2024, as the research sample. Guided by the PRISMA framework, statistical and bibliometric analysis methods were employed. CiteSpace software was used to visualize knowledge maps, including authors, countries, and keyword timeline views, providing a comprehensive analysis.Results: the study showed that current research on blended learning in mathematics education is in a rapid development stage, with a loose network of collaborating authors, and that the United States has the largest number of published papers in the field of blended learning research in mathematics education, with a strong international impact. The research results were mainly published in Computers & Education, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education and other journals. Blended learning in mathematics education research, from initial exploration to application extension to deeper integration with technology, showed a trend of development from conceptual framework building to strategy application to technology driven.Conclusions: this study provides valuable insights for educators and researchers to improve the effectiveness and validity of blended learning implementation in mathematics education

A Concise Summary of policies in Relation to Well-Being of Children and Young People in Albania

The aim of this article is to display a reflection of how children’s and youngsters wellbeing is viewed from a legal perspective including international framework and domestic ones. The Albanian government has drafted legal and institutional documents to protect the best interest of children and young people living in Albania. Some of these documents are included and explained in this paper. The Constitution of the Republic of Albania (1998)1 is the highest law of the state and the main tool of governance. The Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth2 ensures the protection of the constitutional rights for every child. The Social Service in Albania3 is responsible for implementing policies, legislation and economic assistance and payment not only for children and youngsters but also for persons with disabilities and social services across the country. Other documents revised in this paper are Convention on the Rights of the Child4, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights5, the Convention on the Elimination of All Discrimination Against Women6, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights7, The Family Code (2003)8, Law no. 10347, dated 4.11.2010 "On protection of the rights of the child9, the National Strategy for Development and Integration 2007-2013, "Children Action Plan 2012 -2015 etc DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2016.v5n2p20

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) hens of different origin. Dispersion and habitat use after release

Because of the importance of pheasants as a game bird species in many European Countries, information on the success of the restocking programs is interesting for evaluation. For this reason the survival, behaviour and habitat selection of 10 wild translocated and 20 released ring-necked pheasants (10 offspring of wild captured and 10 from the farmed strain, both farm-reared) was studied using radio-telemetry during March-August (fixes were grouped in 3 categorized periods: March 2 - April 18; April 19 - May 28; May 29 - August 16). All the captive reared pheasants were reared according to the new disciplinary rules set forth by the Toscana region for the production of pheasants destined to be released in the wild as part of a game repopulation program. The study was carried out in a hilly area of the Tuscany characterised by 18.1% woodland (core: 1654895E, 4850468N). Results showed that live weights were higher in the farm-reared pheasants (either directly captured or offspring of the captured, P<0.05). The tarsus length statistically differed between the farmed offspring of the captured pheasants and the farm strain (P<0.05). The survival rates and breeding success of the surviving subjects were very high and did not differ between groups (survival rates: 50.0%, 70.0% and 80.0%, and breeding success: 60.0%, 28.6% and 50.0%, for the captive-reared offspring of captured wild pheasants, the captive-reared farm pheasants and the captured wild pheasants, respectively). The dispersion increased with time in the wild translocated pheasants (576 m, 889 m and 1209 m) while the offspring of the captured wild pheasants and the farm strain remained in the vicinity of the releasing site. The wild pheasants showed an increasing distance from the country houses, contrary to the offspring of captured wild pheasants and the farm strain. Artificial feeding stations were better used by the farmreared pheasants, which remained in the vicinity of the artificial feeding points. The results of our study showed that pheasants, reared according to the disciplinary rules stated for the production of pheasants for wildlife reproduction programs, although more expensive, can guarantee the genetic identity with the resident populations and are able to provide good survival rates and breeding success of the released pheasants, of course when restocking is carried out in areas suitable for pheasant wildlife

Examining the teachers’ pedagogical knowledge and learning facilities towards teaching quality

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, learning facilities and the teaching quality of teachers in the Ulul Albab Tahfiz Model (TMUA) schools in Malaysia. The data were collected using a set of questionnaires which probed on the respondents’ demographic information as well as on their pedagogical knowledge, learning facilities and teaching quality. The respondents comprised of 144 teachers from three schools involved in TMUA program. The data obtained were processed and analysed through the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results show that there is a significant relationship between teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, educational facilities and the quality of teaching. The implication of this study is that teachers are aware of the importance of pedagogical knowledge in improving teaching quality when implementing the TMUA program

RELAÇÃO ENTRE TAXA DE FALÊNCIAS DE EMPRESAS BRASILEIRAS E VARIÁVEIS MACROECONÔMICAS NO PERÍODO DE 2010 a 2020: um estudo econométrico utilizando vetores autorregressivos

O objetivo do artigo é investigar como a taxa de falência de empresas brasileiras, segregadas por porte (pequenas, médias e grandes), se comporta frente a mudanças em variáveis macroeconômicas como PIB, câmbio, oferta de moeda, taxa de juros, comportamento do mercado acionário, abertura de novas empresas e taxa de inflação. Utilizando modelos de vetores auto regressivos (VAR) para uma amostra de janeiro de 2010 a dezembro de 2015, encontram-se evidências de que, para empresas médias e grandes, as medidas que promovem uma melhor saúde econômica, com crescimento do PIB e baixas taxas de câmbio, estão associadas a uma menor taxa de falência. Por outro lado, a taxa de falência das firmas de pequeno porte não possui sinergia com os demais portes, sugerindo uma dinâmica própria. Ainda, a falência das empresas brasileiras apenas passa a depender de fatores macroeconômicos depois que a firma superou uma barreira de tamanho

Aspectos epidemiológicos e gastos em saúde por demências no Brasil

Aging in our country occurs progressively. Dementia is a syndrome that is characterized by cognitive decline. The objective of the study was to outline the epidemiological aspects and to describe health costs due to dementia in Brazil. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a quantitative approach that used 2018 data on dementia from a secondary source from the Ministry of Health. Data concerning days of hospitalization, number of deaths, and mortality rate were collected. Data were tabulated in Microsoft Excel 2010 and shown using descriptive statistics. There were 8,663 hospital admissions for dementia in Brazil, under the Unified Health System. Most were male, 52.4%. The total amount paid for care from all these hospitalizations was R$14,762,523.68 and the amount spent for total hospital service was R$ 13,619,466.40. Deaths due to dementia in Brazil was 275 and the mortality rate was 9.51. The hospitalization costs shown in the study reflect the high financial amount available for dementia syndromes, both in hospitalizations and in attendance expenses. The costs, although expressive, partially reflect the reality, since not all cases are reported by professionals and institutions. Thus, it is evident the need for funding to public programs concerning dementia syndrome, aiming at a proper diagnosis, treatment, and care and the search for cost reduction.O envelhecimento em nosso país ocorre de forma progressiva. A demência é uma síndrome que se caracteriza pelo declínio cognitivo. O objetivo do estudo foi traçar os aspectos epidemiológicos e descrever os gastos em saúde por demências no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo de abordagem quantitativa que utilizou dados sobre demência em 2018 a partir de fonte secundária do Ministério da Saúde. Os dados coletados foram sexo, idade, registros do número de autorização de internação hospitalar, valores por internamento, dias de internação, número de óbitos e taxa de mortalidade. Os dados foram tabulados no Microsoft Excel 2010 e apresentados por meio da estatística descritiva. Ocorreram 8.663 internações hospitalares por demências no Brasil, no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde. A maioria era do sexo masculino, 52,4%. A soma dos valores pagos por atendimentos de todas essas internações hospitalares foi de R$14.762.523,68 e o valor gasto por serviço hospitalar total foi de R$ 13.619.466,40. Quanto aos óbitos devidos à demência no Brasil, foi de 275 e a taxa de mortalidade foi de 9,51. Os valores de internação descritos no estudo refletem o montante elevado financeiro disposto para síndromes demenciais, tanto em internações, quanto em gastos com atendimentos. Os valores apesar de expressivos refletem parcialmente a realidade, uma vez que nem todos os casos são notificados pelos profissionais e instituições. Fica assim evidente a necessidade de incentivos à programas públicos com referência à síndrome demencial, objetivando o diagnóstico adequado, tratamento e cuidados e a busca por redução de custos

The transformative power of mentorship on novice teacher success: a recent systematic literature review (2022-2024)

This study examines the transformative impact of mentorship in building resilience and enhancing success among novice teachers. By identifying effective mentorship strategies and frameworks, the research addresses critical early-career challenges, supports teacher retention, and contributes to the global aim of quality education. Using a systematic literature review (SLR) guided by preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology, the study analyzed 45 articles from Scopus and ERIC databases, covering publications from 2022 to 2024. Through qualitative thematic analysis, three main themes emerged: emotional and psychological support in mentoring, mentoring models and professional development frameworks, and cultural and contextual influences on mentoring. Findings suggest that mentorship is pivotal in helping novice teachers navigate stress, improve instructional skills, and adapt to diverse school environments. Limitations include the restricted scope to select databases, potentially omitting other relevant studies. Future research could broaden the literature base and assess mentoring’s long-term impacts across varied educational contexts. This study contributes to the field by highlighting mentorship’s essential role in fostering resilience among novice teachers, aligning with sustainable development goal 4 (SDG 4) to promote teacher retention and educational quality