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Advancing Rural Tourism in Adjara: Key Projects and Strategic Approaches
Get PDFThis article explores the development of rural tourism in general, the evolution of its definition, and its connection to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on key projects and strategies that have driven the growth of this sector in the Adjara region. With its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and traditional agricultural practices, Adjara has become a significant destination for rural tourism. The study highlights various initiatives and community-based tourism projects supported by governmental and international organisations. The findings suggest that rural tourism offers local communities economic opportunities and contributes to cultural heritage preservation and environmental sustainability
The Impact of Chatgpt on English as a Foreign Language Learners’ Writing Skills-An Experimental Study at Georgian Universities
Get PDFThis study explores the impact of ChatGPT on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' writing skills. The integration of advanced AI tools like ChatGPT has transformed educational experiences, offering significant potential to enhance writing competence through personalized feedback and interactive writing practice. Conducted in a Georgian higher education context, the study involved 33 B2-level students divided into experimental and control groups over six weeks. The experimental group used ChatGPT for writing assistance, while the control group received traditional instruction. Results showed that ChatGPT significantly improved students' writing performance, highlighting its efficacy as an educational tool. However, concerns about ethical use and over-reliance on AI were noted, emphasizing the need for a balanced integration of technology in language learning
Revue systématique de l'association entre les déplacements domicile-travail et le bien-être subjectif
Get PDFLes déplacements domicile-travail font partie intégrante de la vie quotidienne et peuvent avoir une grande influence sur le bien-être subjectif (SWB). Les études sur le lien entre les déplacements domicile-travail et le bien-être subjectif sont contradictoires, d'où la nécessité d'une synthèse systématique des données existantes. Conformément aux principes PRISMA, cette étude systématique vise à examiner les relations entre les caractéristiques des déplacements domicile-travail et les différentes composantes du bien-être subjectif. Nous n'avons retenu que la littérature évaluée par des pairs et analysant les effets du temps de trajet, du mode de transport et de la distance sur les diffèrentes composantes du bien-être subjectif à savoir, la composante cognitive, affective et eudémonique. Nous avons sélectionné les études publiées entre 2010 et 2023 dans Scopus, Google Scholar et PubMed. Conformément à Kmet et al. (2004), une évaluation de la qualité méthodologique et des critères d'inclusion ont permis de retenir un total de 32 recherches Les résultats de l'étude montrent que les longs trajets domicile-travail (>80 km/jour) et les longues distances parcourues diminuent la satisfaction de vie et augmentent les niveaux des émotions négatives liées aux trajets. Alors que les transports publics et les voitures sont généralement perçus négativement en raison de la fatigue, des retards, des encombrements et des contraintes de distance, les modes de transport actifs (marche, vélo) favorisent le bien-être.
Commuting is an integral part of daily life and can have a significant impact on subjective well-being (SWB). Studies on the link between commuting and subjective well-being are contradictory, hence the need for a systematic synthesis of existing data. In accordance with PRISMA principles, this systematic review aims to examine the relationships between commuting characteristics and the different components of subjective well-being. We selected only peer-reviewed literature analyzing the effects of travel time, mode of transport, and distance on the different components of subjective well-being: cognitive, affective, and eudaimonic. We selected studies published between 2010 and 2023 in Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed. In accordance with Kmet et al. (2004), an assessment of methodological quality and inclusion criteria resulted in a total of 32 studies. The results of the study show that long commutes (>80 km/day) and long distances traveled decrease life satisfaction and increase levels of negative emotions related to commuting. While public transport and cars are generally perceived negatively due to fatigue, delays, congestion and distance constraints, active modes of transport (walking, cycling) promote well-being
Innovaciones en la cadena de valor de la miel de Melipona beecheii localizada en un área natural protegida
Get PDFLa abeja Melipona beecheii es una especie sin aguijón, nativa de México, cuyo aprovechamiento se produce a menor escala que la Apis mellifera. El objetivo fue identificar innovaciones en la cadena de la miel de M. beecheii en meliponicultores del sureste mexicano, en el Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cañón del Usumacinta. Se utilizó la metodología del estándar de competencias EC0818: mapeo de la cadena, análisis de los procesos de producción, identificación de la innovación y diseño de una estrategia de gestión de innovación. Se encontró que el mercado de la miel es focalizado, se centra en el autoconsumo, con una comercialización limitada; la producción artesanal se centra en realizar una cosecha al año. Sin embargo, en el mercado local, el precio de la miel de meliponas es 20 veces mayor que la de A. mellifera; de ahí la importancia de mejorar la calidad de la cadena para cumplir con las características que el mercado meta requiere. Además, la creciente demanda de productos naturales incrementa la oportunidad para su comercialización como ingrediente en cosméticos mediante plataformas digitales. Una estrategia a implementar es la organización de los productores en asociaciones para tener acceso a fuentes de financiamiento que permitan mejorar la calidad de la producción para introducir innovaciones, mejorar los canales de distribución e incursionar en actividades turísticas relacionadas con la meliponicultura.
The Melipona beecheii is a stingless bee native to Mexico that is exploited on a smaller scale than Apis mellifera. The objective was to identify innovations in the M. beecheii honey chain among beekeepers in southeastern Mexico, in the Usumacinta Canyon Flora and Fauna Protection Area. The methodology of the EC0818 competency standard was used: chain mapping, analysis of production processes, identification of innovation and design of an innovation management strategy. It was found that the honey market is mainly localized, focused on self-consumption, with limited marketing; Artisanal production focuses on one harvest per year. However, in the local market, the price of melipona honey is 20 times higher than that of A. mellifera; hence the importance of improving the quality of the chain to meet the characteristics that the target market requires. In addition, the growing demand for natural products increases the opportunity for their commercialization as an ingredient in cosmetics through digital platforms. One strategy is to organize producers into associations to have access to sources of financing that allow them to improve the quality of production, introduce innovations, improve distribution channels, and venture into tourist activities related to bee farming
Styles Educatifs Parentaux, Estime de Soi et Addictions aux Drogues chez les Adolescents du Centre d’Accueil de la Croix Bleue d’Abidjan
Get PDFLa présente étude examine la relation entre les styles éducatifs parentaux, l’estime de soi et les addictions aux drogues chez des adolescents patients au Centre de la Croix Bleue Côte d’Ivoire. A cet effet, 35 participants, de sexes masculin et féminin, âgés de 17 à 19 ans, ayant au moins consommé de la drogue durant les 12 derniers mois, sont sélectionnés à l’aide des dossiers de consultation médicale. Ensuite, les questionnaires de l’échelle d’estime de soi de Coopersmith (1984) de l’échelle du style parental de Robinson & al (2001) leur ont été administrés afin de relever le niveau d’estime de soi et le style parental auquel chacun d’eux était soumis. Enfin, le questionnaire du Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) a été administré pour le diagnostic des addictions. L’analyse du Khi-deux réalisée sur les données recueillies suggère une relation simple et interactive entre le style parental démocratique, l’estime de soi élevée et les conduites addictives liées aux drogues chez des adolescents à Abidjan comparativement au style parental permissif et l’estime de soi faible. Ces résultats s’inscrivent dans la perspective des théories de l’attachement de Bowlby (1988), psychosociales de Peele (1985), et des modèles psychologiques des addictions. Cette étude, dans l’optique d’apporter une explication des addictions aux drogues en lien avec le contexte social et les caractéristiques intrinsèques des adolescents, pourrait contribuer à sensibiliser les parents à l’usage des pratiques éducatives stimulantes pour le développement optimal de leurs enfants et ainsi les éloigner des pratiques susceptibles de leur causer des dommages.
The present study examines the relationship between parental educational styles, self-esteem and drug addiction among adolescent patients at the Côte d'Ivoire Blue Cross Center. To this end, 35 participants, male and female, aged 17 to 19, having used drugs at least during the last 12 months, were selected using medical consultation files. Then, questionnaires from Coopersmith's self-esteem scale (1984) and Robinson & al's (2001) parenting style scale were administered to them in order to identify the level of self-esteem and the parenting style to which each of them was subject. Finally, the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) questionnaire was administered for the diagnosis of addictions. The chi-square analysis carried out on the data collected suggests a simple and interactive relationship between democratic parenting style, high self-esteem and addictive behaviors related to drugs among adolescents in Abidjan compared to permissive parenting style and low self-esteem. These results fall within the perspective of the attachment theories of Bowlby (1988), psychosocial theories of Peele (1985), and psychological models of addictions. This study, with the aim of providing an explanation of drug addiction in relation to the social context and the intrinsic characteristics of adolescents, could contribute to raising parent’s awareness of the use of stimulating educational practices for the optimal development of their children and thus keeping them away from practices likely to cause them harm
Intégration pédagogique des technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) et développement des compétences numériques des des élèves des établissements secondaires publics de l'arrondissement de Kousseri au Cameroun
Get PDFDans un monde en pleine révolution numérique, les établissements scolaires sont contraints d'adopter des innovations technologiques pour développer les compétences des apprenants. En revanche, la promotion des technologies en éducation dans des zones où de nombreuses écoles ne disposent pas encore de ressources énergétiques est un défi réel. Le présent article se propose d’étudier l’influence de l'intégration pédagogique des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) sur le développement des compétences numériques des apprenants des zones rurales. Une approche méthodologique de type quantitatif a permis d’opérationnaliser cet objectif. Le cadre théorique s'appuie sur la théorie socioconstructiviste de Vygotski (1985) pour la contextualisation et l’interprétation des résultats obtenus. Un questionnaire a été distribué à 95 élèves participants. Les données recueillies ont été analysées à l'aide d'un test de régression linéaire simple réalisé avec le logiciel Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 20.1.). Les résultats révèlent que l’utilisation des outils d’autonomisation, la pratique de la gamification et l’utilisation des startups dans l’apprentissage développent des aptitudes numériques des apprenants. Bien que des défis subsistent, les perspectives d'intégration des TIC dans l'éducation en zone rurale sont prometteuses. En s'appuyant sur les principes de la théorie socioconstructiviste et en favorisant une culture d'apprentissage collaboratif, il est possible de transformer ces défis en opportunités pour le développement des compétences numériques des apprenants.
In a world of digital revolution, schools are increasingly forced to adopt technological innovations to develop learners' skills. However, the promotion of educational technologies in areas where many schools lack subsequent resources is a real challenge. This article aims to study the influence of the pedagogical integration of information and communications technologies (ICT) on the development of digital competencies of learners in rural areas. A quantitative methodological approach was used to operationalize this objective. The theoretical framework based on Vygotsky's social constructivist theory (1985) helped to contextualize our research and interpret the results obtained. A questionnaire was distributed to 95 participants. The data collected were analyzed using a simple linear regression test performed with the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS.20.1). The results reveal that the use of empowering tools, the practice of gamification and the use of startups in learning develop learners' digital competencies. Despite the challenges in this domain, the prospects for integrating ICT into education in rural areas are promising. The study suggests that, by drawing on the principles of socio-constructivist theory fostering a collaborative learning culture, it is possible to turn these challenges into opportunities for developing learners' digital skills
Caracterisation des Peuplements Ichtyologiques d’un Hydrosysteme Fluvial a Guessabo et Lacustre a Buyo, Cote d’Ivoire
Get PDFLa présente étude porte sur les données collectées dans deux portions du fleuve Sassandra : sa partie lacustre à Buyo et sa partie fluviatile à Guessabo. Ces plans d’eau sont exploités par les pêcheurs artisans. Les données biologiques ont été collectées sur les prises de la pêcherie commerciale, complémentées avec de celles issues de six campagnes d’échantillonnage. Un ichtyomètre, une balance électronique et un GPS pour les coordonnées des zones de pêche ont été utilisés. Cette approche a permis d’en savoir davantage sur le stress environnemental que subissent ces poissons eu égard aux valeurs de l’indice de Comparaison Abondance Biomasse (ABC). Au titre de la diversité, 46 espèces ont été identifiées, appartenant à 11 ordres et 17 familles, avec une dominance des Perciformes, Siluriformes, Characiformes et Ostéoglossiformes. La partie lacustre a montré une plus grande abondance (7312 individus), mais une moins bonne organisation des populations, tandis que la partie fluviale présentait une abondante diversité réduite (1943 individus), avec une mauvaise organisation. Sur la période d'échantillonnage (Juin 2020-Décembre 2022), Syndontis koensis (886 individus) et Sarotherodon melanotheron (258 individus) étaient respectivement, dans les parties lacustre et fluviale, les plus abondants. Les résultats révèlent un stress environnemental sur ces populations.
This study is based on data collected in two portions of the Sassandra River: the lake at Buyo and the river at Guessabo. These bodies of water are exploited by artisanal fishermen. Biological data were collected on catches in the commercial fishery, complemented by data from six sampling campaigns. An ichthometer, electronic scale and GPS for the coordinates of the fishing areas were used. This approach has provided insight into the environmental stress these fish are experiencing with respect to the Biomass Abundance Index (ABC) values. In terms of diversity, 46 species have been identified, belonging to 11 orders and 17 families, with a dominance of Perciformes, Siluriformes, Characiformes and Osteoglossiformes. The lake portion showed greater abundance (7312 individuals), but less well organized populations, while the river portion showed reduced abundance of diversity (1943 individuals), with better organization. In the sampling period (June 2020-December 2022), Syndontis koensis (886 individuals) and Sarotherodon melanotheron (258 individuals) were the most abundant in the lake and river regions, respectively. The results reveal environmental stress on these populations
Modeling Site Suitability and Capacity for Small Hydropower Generation in Edo State, Southern Nigeria
Get PDFThe study evaluates the suitability of sites for small hydropower (SHP) development in Edo State, Nigeria, as a renewable energy source. The assessment integrates Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques with hydrogeological and remote sensing data, including precipitation, stream order, geology, slope, land use/land cover, and soil texture. A Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) approach, specifically the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), was used to rank potential SHP sites based on their suitability for hydropower generation. The analysis identified three highly suitable locations for SHP development. The estimated gross annual energy outputs for these sites were 5.8 MW, 5.65 MW, and 6.1 MW, respectively. These findings indicate significant potential for SHP as a sustainable energy solution in the region. However, further considerations-such as the specific hydropower yield, the river course location, environmental sustainability, socio-cultural factors, and compliance with government policies-are crucial for successful development. The study underscores the importance of SHP in enhancing electrification efforts while promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable energy generation
Water Safety and Hygienic Practices of Formal and Informal Food Outlets in Malawi
Get PDFAccess to potable water is one of the most important aspects of ensuring consumer safety in food production. Interventions to improve the quality of drinking water and ensuring hygienic practices provide significant benefits to health. However, the monitoring of water quality and maintaining good hygiene remains a challenge in public food outlets where contamination of water may cause the outbreak of disease. The study aimed at assessing the water safety and hygienic practices of formal and informal food outlets in Malawi Community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in Nkhotakota district, Malawi. A stratified random sampling technique was adopted to select 384 participating food outlets to assess water safety and hygiene practices. Data were collected through interviews and observational checklists. The study revealed that 31% (n = 384) of the food outlets had poor hygienic practices and half of the food handlers in the food outlets (50%, n = 376) had no knowledge of water contaminations. Furthermore, it was found that 96.6% of the food outlets (n = 384) use untreated water. Based on the findings, it was concluded that water being used was not safe for drinking due to poor hygiene and lack of knowledge by food handlers. Due to poor hygiene and lack of knowledge by food handlers, the study recommends widening the scope of policies in food outlets to provide special periodic orientation sessions to food handlers on sanitation and hygiene followed by evaluation in their respective food outlets. Food outlet owners should take responsibility for ensuring that hygienic conditions are followed at their business premises