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A Study of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) with New Records to Turkish Fauna
Get PDFThis investigation has been carried out to identification of Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) species collected by using sweeping nets and Malaise traps from different localities of Isparta province in Turkey between May 2016 and July 2016. In the current publication 20 species belonging to the subfamilies of Banchinae Wesmael, 1845; Campopleginae Förster, 1869; Cryptinae Kirby, 1837; Diplazontinae Viereck, 1918; Ichneumoninae Latreille, 1802; Orthocentrinae Förster, 1869, Pimplinae Wesmael, 1845 and Tryphoninae Shuckard, 1840 are listed. Among them Olesicampe geniculella (Thomson, 1887), Dicaelotus (Dicaelotus) cameroni Bridgman, 1881, Helictes borealis (Holmgren, 1857) and Townesia tenuiventris (Holmgren, 1860) species are four new records for the fauna of Turkey. A short zoogeographical characterization, distribution in Turkey and world distribution are also mentioned for each species
Mathematics Teachers’ Beliefs, Self-assesments and Their Teaching Practices in Republic Croatia
Get PDFThe aim of this research was to analyse the beliefs, self-assessments, teaching practices and some extracurricular activities of mathematics teachers in the Republic of Croatia. In order to conduct the research on the competence profile of math teachers and present the findings, an instrument was devised based on relevant research in the field of math education as well as relevant theory and research in pedagogy and psychology. Primary objective of the research was set on determining predictive value of individual teacher characteristics, deriving from their attitudes, beliefs, self-assessment and teaching practice and the amount in which they contribute to the quality of their teaching methods and practices. Main assumption of this study is that the perception of academic self-efficiency, teacher system of values and beliefs reflect teacher competence profile, determine their teaching and upbringing role and are the foundation for acquiring values and achieving educational outcomes of students. Participants in the research were 348 elementary and high school mathematics teachers from all Croatian counties
The Security and Defence Cooperation in the Visegrad Group – Actual and Alternative Formats of Cooperation
Get PDFIn the last 30 years, the Visegrad Group (V4) is identified as the most noticeable and constant format of regional cooperation between states in Central Europe and a significant collective player. All four countries from the V4 are able to function as separate actors in different policies and activities, but their perception as a group of countries is more emphasized in the presentation of V4 as a successful model of cooperation. In a various occasions its existence has been challenged by other forms of regional cooperation, but the V4 remained stable through the years. In recent decade, all four member states of the Visegrad Group have experienced the possible creation of parallel regional alliances that could offer them a new platform if any of them decide to leave the Visegrad Group. The paper sections focus on the security aspects of cooperation. It locates the beginnings of their regional cooperation and the possible effects of future cooperation alternatives regarding their security policy. The paper also analyzes their mutual relationship and their relations with other forms or models of security and defence cooperation in Europe, emphasizing the changes that happened in the last decades in the fields of security and defence. The paper also deals with the successes and failures of their security cooperation so far and the future security challenges for the V4 countries
Quality of Cherry and Large Tomato Fruits Influenced by Varieties and Rootstocks
Get PDFCurrently, the main challenge is to improve crops’ performances under a wide array of suboptimal growth conditions. In tomato production, grafting is one of tools increasing fruit quality. It depends on variety and rootstock selection. In this aim different combinations of rootstock-variety of tomato were studied in order to determine the induced changes on tomato quality. Experimental design including six rootstocks-Variety combinations was conducted. Four tomato varieties (Sweetle, SanPaulo, Angel a cherry tomatoes and Pulia a large tomato) and two rootstocks (Maxifort and Integro) were combined.
Physical characteristics (shape, weight) and chemical composition (Brix, pH, polyphenol, protein) characterization of different combinations were compared. Results showed that large fruits presented the lowest firmness, polyphenol, protein and Brix values. Variety influenced significantly all the studied parameters. However rootstocks influenced significantly firmness, shape index, width, CE and polyphenols at P<0,05.
All tomatoes fruits have the same protein contents approximately 717 mg/100g FW revealing the high quality and important nutritional value of geothermal tomato of western south of Tunisia. Sweetel variety grafted on Maxifort presented the highest polyphenol content
An Analysis of Determinant Factors of Drug Planning for Basic Health Services in Health Center Inpatient Care Facilities in the Working Area of the Health Department of Malaka Regency
Get PDFBackground: Drug planning is critical for fulfilling drug demand in primary health care. In order to achieve the specified needs, the planning stage must be as well-designed as feasible. Objective: To investigate the factors that influence drug planning for basic health services at health center inpatient care facilities in the Malaka Regency Health Office\u27s working area. Methods and design: This is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. This study included 28 respondents from four health center inpatient care facilities in the Malaka Regency: Weoe Health Center, Biudukfoho Health Center, Namfalus Health Center, and Kaputu Health Center. Simple logistic regression and multiple logistic regression were employed in the statistical study. The factors investigated were drug demand, drug types and dosages, drug dose forms, compilation of drug usage, and pharmacists. Results: Bivariate analysis revealed that drug demand (p=0.040; OR=6.41), drug types and dosages (p=0.017; OR=10.50), drug dosage form (p=0.007; OR = 16.00), and compilation of drug usage (p = 0.002; OR = 60.00) had a significant influence on drug planning, but there was no effect between pharmacists (p = 0.497; OR = 1.75). Conclusion: The compilation of drug usage is a determining factor in drug planning for basic health services at the health center inpatient care facilities in the working area of the Malaka Regency\u27s Health Office
Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) Strategies for the Growth of Digital Business in Small-medium Enterprise (SME)
Get PDFSmall and medium-sized business expansion is a dynamic process of development. It grows despite many alterations that exceed its organization, resources, and skills, as well as market demands. Its operations mostly leverage gaps in niche markets and integrate resources. Small and medium-sized businesses can rely on digital platforms to efficiently execute regulations and achieve faster growth in the Internet environment, but consumer and public evaluation is a crucial element in assisting the development of businesses. Consumers and the general public use Internet resources to publish information about businesses, products, and services. The electronic word-of-mouth generated by these evaluation effects not just the purchasing behavior of consumers, but also the enterprise brand value. The influence of electronic word-of-mouth is evident throughout the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. This study examines the mechanism of electronic word-of-mouth and focuses on the application strategy of electronic word-of-mouth in the evolution of small and medium-sized businesses
Contractor’s Competencies, Business Strategy and Business Performance: A Structural Model
Get PDFMany construction firms in developing countries have encompassed Competencies and business strategies that are thought to represent two harmonizing paradigm dimensions of any organization in need to grow and or develop within a multidisciplinary business sector. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the two dimensions toward business performance improvement. Using a structured questionnaire survey instrument, a sample from a high-ranked class construction firms listed by Contractors Registration Board were used to test the raised hypothesis. Ninety-three (93) equal to (67.9%) response rate of the well-administered questionnaires were returned from more than ten years of experienced respondents purposively sampled. Data analysis was performed using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS-24) to produce descriptive and inferential information. SPSS-AMOS software was also used to develop the structural model for the study. The findings of the study have shown the presence of a positive significant correlation between firm capabilities, business strategies, and performance improvement. The relationship between the dimensions has predicted the empirical evidence for the presence of benefits between construct to facilitate the future construction business performance improvement. The study has presented the model suggesting potential dimensions to construction industry practitioners and stakeholders to improve business performance
Agricultural Credit Accessibility Determinants: Evidence from Ghanaian Smallholder Farmers
Get PDFAgricultural credit is an essential input along with modern technology for increased in farm productivity hence serves as an intervention to eradicate rural poverty and increase in agricultural growth. It is believed that smallholder farmers growth in farm production will depend on the availability of agricultural credit. The study assessed on the heterogeneous effect of the factors on the source of agricultural credit (formal and informal) and the gender composition. The study utilized the quantitative research design, a total of four hundred (400) participants were randomly sampled from 4 selected districts and municipalities in the Eastern region of Ghana (Asuogyaman, West-Akim, Suhum and Birim South). A statistical test like the binary logistics regression model was used to predict whether or not smallholder farmers’ access to agricultural credit in the formal and informal source of credit and the gender composition is influenced by the determinants considered for the study. According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that a lot of factors influence the smallholder accessibility to agricultural credit.
The model showed a significant relationship between the determinant and accessibility of agricultural credit. This asserts that smallholder farmers’ accessibility of agricultural credit depends on these determinants for the purpose and the study area. The study, therefore, suggests that suppliers, borrowers and other interested stakeholders should be able to improve and intervene in the financial inclusion as well as that stakeholders in the agricultural industry such as MOFA, NGOs, FAO etcetera should include in their sensitization programs ways of enhancing farmers to adopt better farm management practices since they are variables influencing farmers used of agricultural credit
Creativity as a Part of the Post-Pandemic Architectural Education: A Brief Discussion
Get PDFThe current study discusses the importance of the creativity in architectural education, with a focus on the challenges and their implications on students, educators, and institutions. This study revisits a vision of an educational model for post-pandemic architecture education and discuss the necessary approaches for educators and educational institutions to foster creativity. This study directly reacts to the demand on the pandemic\u27s effect on conventional education by using an instructional approach. This paper contributes to reconceptualizing of a novel approach that is targeted to tackle architectural education challenges in a post pandemic age through foster creativity models. The proposed creativity models are creative and critical thinking, neutral and positive stress, and objective-based creativity. These models are further developed using a thematic analysis process to be integrated in the educational model
Peri-Urban Agriculture and its Impacts on Smallholder livelihoods in Arusha, Tanzania
Get PDFUrban population in Tanzania is increasing alarmingly, creating an increased demand for food by both peri-urban and urban dwellers. Meeting this demand has been challenging, and thus, this research examined the existing farming systems in peri-urban areas and how these farming systems contribute to smallholder livelihoods. Data were collected using mixed research methods, namely, an in-depth interview with an extension officer, a focus group of 8 farmers, and a household survey of 150 farmers. Initially, the data were analysed using descriptive statistics and then the association between variables were explored using chi-square and Spearman’s rank-order correlation analysis. The peri-urban farming area per household is small with a quarter to one acre but their farming systems had both livestock and crops. Although there are no specific policies on peri-urban agriculture, households have changed their farming practices due to government and private sector interventions. It was revealed that peri-urban agriculture provides food and is the main source of income for the smallholders that helps cover health and education costs. The livelihood forms of capital varied across the study area with some having more forms of capital than others. Given the significance of peri-urban agriculture among smallholders in the study area, it is recommended that coordinated support mechanisms are developed to enhance the production and marketing