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Diversité et Mode de Dissémination des diapores du Peuplement Végétal de la Commune de Cocody (Abidjan-Côte d’Ivoire)
Get PDFLa présente étude, réalisée dans la commune de Cocody visait à améliorer les connaissances sur la flore urbaine de ladite commune. La méthodologie utilisée a consisté en une synthèse bibliographique des listes floristiques des travaux déjà effectués associée à un inventaire itinérant. Les résultats révèlent la présence de trois formations végétales à savoir le jardin botanique du Centre National de Floristique, le jardin botanique du Centre National de Recherche Agronomique et le jardin botanique de l’Unité de Formation et de Recherche Biosciences de l’Université Félix HOUPHOUET BOIGNY. Les résultats indiquent la présence de 602 espèces réparties en 415 genres regroupés au sein de 96 familles avec une forte représentation des Fabaceae. Cette flore est dominée par les microphanérophytes et comprend majoritairement les espèces de la zone guinéo-congolaises (GC) avec 338 espèces soit un taux de 56,15 %. Cette flore est riche de 122 espèces à statut particulier, dont 84 espèces endémiques. 36 espèces sont inscrites sur la liste rouge de l’UICN et 24 espèces rares et/ou menacées d’extinction de la flore ivoirienne ont été recensées. S’agissant du mode de dissémination des diaspores, les espèces zoochores sont majoritaires, suivis des anémochores, des autochores, et des hydrochores. Tous ces facteurs témoignent de la diversité floristique de la flore étudiée.
The present study, conducted in the commune of Cocody, aimed to improve knowledge of the urban flora of the area. The methodology consisted of a bibliographic synthesis of floristic lists from previous studies combined with a transect survey. The results revealed the presence of three plant formations, namely: the botanical garden of the National Center for Floristics, the botanical garden of the National Center for Agronomic Research, and the botanical garden of the Biosciences Training and Research Unit of Félix Houphouët-Boigny University. The results indicated the presence of 602 species distributed across 415 genera grouped into 96 families, with a strong representation of the Fabaceae. This flora is dominated by microphanerophytes and is mainly composed of species from the Guineo-Congolian (GC) zone, with 338 species accounting for 56.15%. The flora is rich in 122 species with special status, including 84 endemic species. Thirty-six species are listed on the IUCN Red List, and 24 rare and/or threatened species of the Ivorian flora were recorded. Regarding the mode of dissemination of diaspores, zoochorous species were predominant, followed by anemochorous, autochorous, and hydrochorous species. All these factors highlight the floristic diversity of the studied flora
Tendance actuelle de la consommation des aliments traditionnels dans la ville de Goma, province du Nord-Kivu, à l’est de la République démocratique du Congo
Get PDFLa nature offre une diversité d’aliments traditionnels. Paradoxalement, l’insécurité alimentaire demeure alarmante dans la ville de Goma. En outre, les études axées sur cette problématique sont d’une rareté inquiétante. Le but de cette étude était d’identifier les types d’aliments traditionnels vendus et consommés en ville de Goma et les facteurs qui en déterminent la consommation. Cette étude avait porté sur un échantillon de 13 producteurs, 52 vendeurs et 126 consommateurs sélectionnés suivant les normes d’échantillonnage aléatoire. Les résultats indiquent que la grande diversité des aliments traditionnels inventoriés était d’origine végétale (55,60%) comparativement à ceux d’origine animale (33,30%) et des champignons (11,10%). A peu près 40,10% des enquêtés incluaient dans leur ration alimentaire au moins un aliment traditionnel 3 fois la semaine. Les aliments traditionnels sont utilisés comme aliment ou comme médicament. Les aliments d’origine animale plus utilisés comprenaient : le miel (90,00%), les peaux de vache ou de chèvre (73,30%), cobaye (52,90%), sauterelles (50,80%), la tope (30,90%) et les chenilles (13,06%). Les aliments d’origine végétales étaient entre autres, les champignons (72,80%), les aubergines sauvages (66,40%), la chayotte (65,40%), les feuilles de colocase (62,80%), la pulpe de courge (58,60%), la morelle noire/verte (55,00%), le tournesol (54,40%), les ignames (50,80%), le gombo (48,10%), la farine de banane (47,60%), les aubergines locales (38,70%). La consommation des aliments traditionnels était trouvée associer à l’existence à domicile des moyens de conservation de ces aliments et au statut coutumier-financier du consommateur (p=0,024., χ2 test). Le taux de consommation ménagère des aliments traditionnels était plus élevé chez les producteurs (cueilleurs/récolteurs) consommaient beaucoup plus les aliments traditionnels que chez les acheteurs-revendeurs (p= 0,011., χ2 test). Comparativement aux taux relevés à hier en Afrique Sub-saharienne, la tendance actuelle de consommation des aliments traditionnels en ville Goma est faible. Des recherches approfondies sont nécessaires à être menées, dans le futur, pour déterminer les implications sanitaires chez les consommateurs avant de commencer les campagnes de sensibilisation sur leurs valeurs nutritionnelles et leur potentiel contribution dans l’amélioration de la qualité du panier de la ménagère.
While the nature offers a diversity of traditional food, the current situation of food insecurity is alarming in various homesteads in the Goma city (eastern DR Congo). There are preliminary surveys describing the attachment of the urban community to traditional food items in Goma. The above knowledge gap motivated this survey study. Therefore, the goal of this study survey was to identify the types of traditional food traded/consumed in this town and the drivers (factors) influencing current trend in the consumption of traditional food in urban environment. The study survey was composed of a sample of 13 producers, 52 sellers and 126 consumers who were randomly selected from the entire urban population of consumers/sellers met during interviews. The results indicated that, a variety of traditional food was produced, traded and consumed by local inhabitants from different historical/family background. Most of these traditional food types were of plant origin (55.60%) as compared to animal (33.30%) and fungal (11.10%) origins. About 40.10% of traditional foods were consumed 3 times per week per household. There was a seasonal variability in price of different food types. Consumption behaviors varied according to wealth status and to cultural background. Two categories of traditional food were used as food or medicine. The list of animal-based food types included honey (90.00%), animal skins (73.30%), guinea pig (52.90%), grasshoppers (50.80%), termite (38.70%) and insect caterpillars (13.06%). The list of plant based traditional foods included mushroom (72.80%), wild eggplant (66.40%), leaves of taro (62.80%), gourd pulp and seeds (58.60%), nightshade or green (55.00%), sunflower (54.40%), yams (50.80%), plantain/banana flour (47.60%) and maize/sorghum-based porridges. As compared to producers, the study revealed that consumers/venders had high ability to process/store traditional foods recently collected in the field/nature wild or home-gardens (p=0.024, χ2 test). As compared to sellers/marketers, the key driver of the choice of food items by a given producer/consumer was the consumer's financial-cultural back ground(statute) (p = 0.011, χ2 test). Aged respondents wanted to shop more food stuffs collected in the wild than from home-gardens. Overall, the level of consumption of traditional food was found to be low in Goma as compared to reports from other urban cities of DR Congo and Sub-Sahara Africa. In future, there is an urgent need for an awareness campaign to be conducted after detailed studies are conducted for the nutritional values, toxicity risks that can be associated to health of consumers of traditional/wild foods. Obviously traditional food types have the potential to contribute in the improvement of the nutritional quality and welfare of consumers of urban and rural households. For producers/collectors/ harvesters, traditional food is likely contributing to the increase of household income, livelihood and wellbeing of users. As nutritional-sensitive products, they have the potential to increase women financial baskets as these are frequently involved in trading traditional foods in Africa
Burnout in Nurses: How Job Redesigns Can Help
Get PDFBurnout is a common phenomenon in many modern-day organizations. The literature, however, shows that burnout is more pronounced in nurses relative to other categories of healthcare workers. Unfortunately, there is a dearth in the literature on how organization development interventions can help reduce burn out in nurses. This paper accordingly attempts to examine the ways job redesigns can be appropriated as typologies of organization development interventions, the overarching goal being to propose dimension-specific interventions of job redesigns that can subsequently be empirically tested as predictors in studies, towards understanding of how to reduce burnout experiences in nurses in their everyday undertaking of caregiving
Evaluación de la cultura emprendedora en estudiantes universitarios: institución pública mexicana
Get PDFLa creación de empresas en México es crucial para el desarrollo económico y la generación de empleos. Sin embargo, la falta de cultura emprendedora entre los jóvenes universitarios representa un obstáculo para este proceso. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar las actitudes y percepciones hacia el emprendimiento entre estudiantes de una institución de educación superior pública. Se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado a una muestra representativa de seis programas educativos, considerando variables como creatividad, autoconfianza, apoyo familiar, tolerancia al fracaso y motivación emprendedora. Los resultados revelan que solo el 10 % de los estudiantes presentan un alto nivel en la evaluación de cultura emprendedora, mientras que un 49 % se ubica en un nivel medio y un 40 % en nivel bajo. Se encontró que predomina la intención de emprender ocasionalmente, con baja participación en proyectos, lo que evidencia una separación entre las actitudes favorables y la acción emprendedora. Las principales limitantes son la falta de recursos económicos, el temor al fracaso y una creatividad que se manifiesta esporádicamente. Se concluye que existe un potencial emprendedor en los estudiantes, pero es necesario fortalecerlo mediante programas universitarios integrales que promuevan no solo habilidades técnicas, sino también el empoderamiento personal, el acompañamiento institucional y el entorno familiar favorable. Esto permitirá transformar las intenciones en proyectos viables, con impacto social y económico para la región.
Business creation in Mexico is crucial for economic development and job creation. However, the lack of entrepreneurial culture among university students represents an obstacle to this process. This research aimed to evaluate attitudes and perceptions toward entrepreneurship among students at a public higher education institution. A structured questionnaire was administered to a representative sample of six educational programs, considering variables such as creativity, self-confidence, family support, tolerance for failure, and entrepreneurial motivation. The results reveal that only 10% of students have a high entrepreneurial culture, while 49% are at a medium level and 40% at a low level. The predominant intention to start a business is occasional, with low participation in projects, which demonstrates a gap between favorable attitudes and entrepreneurial action. The main constraints are a lack of financial resources, fear of failure, and sporadically manifested creativity. It is concluded that there is entrepreneurial potential in students, but it needs to be strengthened through comprehensive university programs that promote not only technical skills but also personal empowerment, institutional support, and a supportive family environment. This will allow entrepreneurial intentions to be transformed into viable projects with a social and economic impact for the region
Accessibility of Public Transport for Older People in Non-Urban Areas in Poland
Get PDFThe accessibility of public transportation for elderly people in Poland's rural and peri-urban regions represents a pressing concern, particularly in light of the nation's aging demographic and the growing phenomenon of transport exclusion. This study delves into the myriad challenges faced by seniors in accessing reliable transportation, emphasizing the detrimental consequences of limited mobility, such as heightened social isolation and diminished access to essential services. The paper scrutinizes the underlying causes of transport exclusion, including the curtailment of bus and rail services, inadequacies in stop infrastructure, and vehicle fleets that fail to accommodate the needs of the elderly. Through an in-depth case study of the Konin Agglomeration, the disparities in accessibility are brought to the forefront, underscoring the imperative for systemic modernization of transport networks. Proposed solutions, such as the implementation of demand-responsive transport systems and comprehensive infrastructure enhancements, are explored as avenues to mitigate these issues. The article posits that by adopting integrated strategies and prioritizing accessibility, policymakers can significantly enhance the mobility and social inclusion of elderly citizens. Such measures not only improve the quality of life for this vulnerable population but also contribute to the broader goals of sustainable transport development and societal cohesion
Public Transport Appreciation: A Comprehensive Analysis of User Perceptions and Influencing Factors in Italian Urban Contexts
Get PDFSystems of public transportation are essential to urban mobility because they provide social, economic, and environmental advantages. To improve service quality and advance sustainable transportation, it is crucial to comprehend how users perceive these systems. This paper explores the many facets of appreciating public transportation, in Italian urban contexts looking at elements like affordability, accessibility, service quality, environmental impact, and technological integration. This study uses information gathered from a nationwide survey to examine how the public and local public transportation users in Italy are perceived. The purpose of the study is to provide indications and to evaluate how frequent and infrequent users value several facets of public transportation services, such as accessibility, cost, frequency, cleanliness, timeliness, and environmental impact. A wide range of demographic samples contributed responses, offering a thorough picture of regional variations and shared issues. We seek to give a thorough overview of the factors influencing public transportation enjoyment and its implications for practice and policy by synthesizing recent research and empirical data.
The findings highlight the significant challenge of changing travel habits, given that 72% of respondents own a car and 87% prefer private transportation over public options. This underscores the importance of promoting more sustainable. mobility options through advancements in public transportation infrastructure, safety perceptions, and urban design. In the end, a major obstacle in determining Italy's transportation future is striking a balance between environmental objectives and ease. 
Cultivating Gender Equality to Achieve Educational and Social Sustainability among Indigenous Women of Malaysia
Get PDFThe ultimate aim of sustainability is to meet present-day requirements without endangering those of future generations. Gender equality is essential for social and educational sustainability because it allows people and society to reach their full potential, which produces more inclusive, equitable, and profitable results. This study depicts certain cases of the indigenous women in Malaysia, exploring the gender equality aspects in achieving educational and social sustainability in the indigenous peoples. A qualitative case study approach was employed for this case study. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 10 indigenous women from two main tribes, which are the Mah Meri and Temiar. Data were transcribed and analysed using a thematic analysis process. The findings reveal that there were three major themes generated from the thematic analysis, which are contributions to society and freedom in the pursuit of education. This case study highlights that indigenous women play a vital role in creating a balance between the responsibilities of the genders in order to achieve SDG5 (gender equality) and educational sustainability in indigenous communities
The Sasanian Simorgh and Its Reflections in Islamic and Byzantine Art
Get PDFThe Simorgh, a prominent composite creature in ancient Iranian mythology and art, achieved its most stylized and symbolic form during the Sasanian period. A mythological hybrid with canine or leonine heads, eagle wings, scaled bodies, and peacock-like tails, it became a key motif in Sasanian luxury arts. This study introduces a new typology of the Sasanian Simorgh based on a comparative formal analysis of its visual variations in silk textiles, silverware, and architectural ornamentation. Four main morphological groups are identified, each defined by distinctive tail structures and compositional elements. Employing Panofsky’s iconological method in conjunction with the theories of Hans Belting and Michael Baxandall on visual transmission, the research explores how the Simorgh motif was recontextualized in Islamic and Byzantine art. The findings demonstrate how the proposed typology enhances our understanding of the Simorgh’s visual transmission across cultural and temporal boundaries, revealing consistent patterns of adaptation and transformation in Islamic and Byzantine art. This typological framework thus contributes to broader discussions on image circulation, visual hybridity, and cultural exchange in Late Antique and Byzantine visual cultures
AI-based Machine Translations in Tourism and Hospitality: An Exploratory Study of Travelers’ Perceptions and Future Challenges
Get PDFWith the progress of AI-driven technologies, machine translation has significantly impacted tourists’ travel experiences by transforming how they engage with or interpret language at their destinations. However, the body of empirical literature on the benefits, obstacles, and future prospects of these emerging technologies in tourism and hospitality is yet to be fully explored. This study aims to explore and outline 320 travelers’ perceptions of machine translation. A distinctive sample of Italian travelers, along with their current and potential customers in the digital environment, is analyzed. Descriptive statistics was used to present the number and main characteristics of travelers’ perceptions about AI-based machine translators. Travelers were grouped into two clusters based on perceived benefits and implementation challenges. The results contribute to the growing literature on AI-based machine translators in the tourism and hospitality industries and offer managerial insights by mapping the benefits, challenges, outlook, and maturity levels of machine translations. This is among the first studies exploring the tourism and hospitality approaches adopted by travelers to manage their interactions with AI-based machine translations while traveling abroad
Digital Assessment of Italian-English Translations of COVID-19 Reports
Get PDFThe present work is concerned with assessing the quality of the English language in official reports published by the Italian Higher Health Institute and released through its website during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reports are the result of a translation from Italian into English, on which a quantitative analysis was carried out to assess the total number of errors, as well as their accuracy, adequacy, and readability. A qualitative evaluation was also undertaken focusing on the cohesive, lexical, and syntactic features of the reports, thus highlighting mistranslations. The quantitative analysis, carried out using the TAUS DQF system, evidenced a mean accuracy of 3 and a mean adequacy of 2. The Grammarly software counted a mean number of 109 errors. The Flesch-Kincaid readability tests, calculated using the Content Analysis SEO Tool, yielded a mean reading ease of 38 and a mean school grade of 8. The publication of official health reports addressed to the general public should be committed to improving lives and increasing the social impact of science. On the other hand, official health reports that are aimed at a specialized medical audience should respond to all the rules and norms of that specific language community. In both cases, the reports assessed in the present investigation seem to fail in their communicative function due to their linguistic ineffectiveness