45 research outputs found

    Historical Rym-O-Grams

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    "The author has attempted to tell the principal stories of the Pacific Northwest in simple verse to attract children.

    Selection Strategy of Small Mammalian Preys by the Common Genet Genetta Genetta between Natural and Anthropized Environments in Edough Forest Massif (Northeastern Algeria)

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    We analyzed fluctuations in of small mammals’ biodiversity through the winter diet of the common genet Genetta genetta (Linnaeus, 1958), to deduce the predator - adopted strategy according to the habitat conditions in which it occurs, particularly in anthropogenic environments. The field sampling was conducted during the 2020 winter season, in two contrasting environments of the Edough mountain range: natural site (Ain Boukal), and anthropized site (Bouzizi landfill). The analysis of 30 collected excrements in each of the two sites, allowed us to identify different food categories including small mammals. The result shows that the common genet is an excellent sampler of small mammals by consuming at least four taxonomic genera. The results also show that despite that the genet is a generalist predator with a wide food spectrum, the results show that it had exercised a selectivity on small mammals, preferentially on genera Apodemus which was abundant in the natural habitat. However, in the anthropized habitats, the genet was opportunistic feeding on waste and abundant small mammals, mainly for the genera Rattus

    Comparative Effects of Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) Rooting on the Chemical Properties of Soils in Natural and Post-Fire Environments of the Edough Forest Massif (Northeastern Algeria)

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    Wild boars use a wide range of habitats. Their invasive nature is gaining attention due to the complexity of its impact. The goal of this research is to analyze the impact of the wild boar on the chemical properties of soils in a natural and a post-fire forest in the Edough Forest Massif in Algeria. This study compares the impact of wild boar rooting on soil parameters to determine the functional role of the wild boar. The research was conducted during the winter of 2022. The study sites included a natural forest and a post-fire area. Rooting tracks were geolocated and soil samples were collected. The results show significant differences between rooted and control patches in the chemical parameters measured in the two environments. However, in the natural environment, significant differences were only noted for the calcium content and electrical conductivity. But in the post-fire environment, strong significant differences were observed for all measured parameters, suggesting that wild boars do not exert a noticeable soil homogenization effect on the soil properties. This research highlights the importance of understanding and managing the impact of wild boars in natural and post-fire forests on soil formation processes, the diversity of soil properties, and their magnitude

    Environmental and Habitat Preferences of the Algerian Hedgehog Atelerix Algirus(Lereboullet, 1842) in El Kala National Park (North-East Algeria)

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    We conducted this study to identify the preferred habitat of Atelerix algirus in the National Park of El Kala (PNEK), through the analysis of the catches rates of the species combined to an ethno zoological survey carried out among the residents. The study was conducted between January 2010 and December 2011, in five localities of the Park, different by their useful areas (forests and agricultural land) and their degree of urbanization: Raml Souk, El Aioun, Berrihane, El Kala and Bougous. We also surveyed 57 residents of Berrihane locality. Our results identified the locality of Berrihane as the preferred area of life for the species within the PNEK. This area, which has the highest abundance, is rather semi-urban and as much forest as agricultural, meeting the different needs of the species in terms of survival, sustainability and reproduction. This study provided fundamental data on the bio-ecology of this urban adapt species in Mediterranean environments

    BIODIVERSITY OF MACROINVERTEBRATES IN A STREAM OF MOUNT EDOUGH (NORTHEASTERN, ALGERIA)

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    The current study seeks to evaluate the biodiversity and the structure of the onstream macroinvertebrates community assemblage in Edough Mountain in north-eastern Algeria. Data was collected between April and June 2019 along a mountain stream, from its source to its outlet, with analysis of some physico - chemical parameters. After capturing 906 specimens, we were able to identify 08 taxonomic orders and 35 taxonomic families. The results showed that the richest and most abundant families are Dytiscidae (Coleoptera) and Corixidae (Heteroptera)

    Edukacja/Migracja, czyli zamierzony rym

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    The article aims at presenting a critical review of the book Edukacja. Migracja. Edukacja międzykulturowa w kontekście kryzysu migracyjnego z perspektywy krajów V4 [Education. Migration. Intercultural education in a context of migration crisis regarded from V4 countries perspective] edited by Emilia Kledzik and Małgorzata Parczyk and devoted to the issue of intercultural education. The review author tries to define the source of such reflection. She argues that John Dewey’s concept of education presented in his work Democracy and Education is essential for creating a contemporary model of intercultural education. The concept of the American pedagogue remains valid because it is based on viewing education as being a result of combining heritage with personal experience. It emphasises respect for otherness and the belief in universalizing different experiences, which must lead to communication. In the article author’s opinion, the reviewed book consists of texts constituting a contemporary commentary to John Dewey’s ideas

    DOES THE AFRICAN GOLDEN WOLF, Canis anthus, PLAY THE ROLE OF REGULATOR OF NATURAL MICROMAMMAL POPULATIONS IN THE EDOUGH MOUNTAIN RANGE (NORTHEASTERN ALGERIA)?

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    The objective of this study is to analyse the share of small mammals in the diet of the African Golden Wolf (Canis anthus), to deduce its functional role as regulator of densities of this food category. Methods: Sampling campaign was carried out during the winter period 2020, when trophic resources are least abundant, and when the small mammals are most abundant. We choosed two different ecological conditions to conduct the scats sampling in the Edough Mountain Range, once in the natural environment of Berouaga and the second in Ain Barbar landfill. 30 droppings were collected in the field and at each site, then sterilized, washed, sorted and identified in the laboratory. Results: We were able to identify rodents, wild boar’s carcass, arthropods, birds, plants and wastes (plastic bag, papers, aluminium foils..). Occurrence frequencies analysis of item preys stand shows that the African golden wolf consumes micromammals less frequently in the natural environment, to avoid interspecific competition pressure with other predators like common genets, and does not consume them at all in the anthropized environment, since the anthropogenic resources are abundant, easily accessible and requiring no energy loss. Conclusion: By its opportunistic behavior, the African Golden Wolf turns away from its role as regulator of natural populations of small mammals, in the presence of anthropogenic resources

    Komunikowanie się z cho rym u kresu życia w opinii pielęgniarek

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    COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS AT THE TERMINAL STAGE IN NURSES’ OPINION Introduction. Communication is a basic component of nursing care and the condition of satisfaction of patient and his/her family. Communicating with patients at the end of their lives requires mutual trust and kindness. At the core of nursing and communication there should be the principles of autonomy according to which the right of the patients to make choices according to their own system of values and beliefs is recognized. Aim. The aim of this study was to gain knowledge about how nurses communicate with patients who are at the terminal stage of life, identify factors contributing to the impediment of contacts and obtain information about the scope and type of support to the family of the patient by nurses. Material and methods. In clinical research, diagnostic survey method was used. As a technique, a questionnaire designed by the author was used. Studies were conducted in health care facilities in Tarnow in the period from February to June 2012 among 130 nurses. Results. For most of the nurses is not difficult to establish and maintain contact with patients in the terminal phase of illness. Aa small percentage of them admit that the contacts pose some difficulties. Most often the nurses provide support for the family in caring for the sick.KOMUNIKOWANIE SIĘ Z CHO RYM U KRESU ŻYCIA W OPINII PIELĘGNIAREK Wprowadzenie. Komunikowanie jest podstawową składową opieki pielęgniarskiej i warunkiem satysfakcji chorego i jego rodziny. Komunikowanie się z chorym u kresu życia wymaga wzajemnego zaufania i czynienia dobra. U podstaw postępowania pielęgniarskiego i komunikowania powinna tkwić zasad autonomii według, której uznaje się prawo chorego do dokonywania wyborów zgodnie z własnym systemem wartości oraz przekonaniami. Okazywanie poszanowania autonomii chorego łączy się z potrzebą współczucia i niesienia pomocy. Cel pracy. Celem pracy było pozyskanie wiedzy o sposobie komunikowania się pielęgniarek z chorymi będącymi u kresu życia, określenie czynników utrudniających nawiązanie kontaktów i uzyskanie informacji o zakresie i rodzaju wsparcia dla rodziny chorego ze strony pielęgniarek. Metoda i materiał. W badaniach zastosowano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego. Jako technikę wykorzystano kwestionariusz ankiety własnej konstrukcji. Badania przeprowadzona w zakładach opieki zdrowotnej na terenie Tarnowa w okresie od lutego do czerwca 2012 wśród 130 pielęgniarek. Wyniki. Większość badanych pielęgniarek nie ma trudności w nawiązaniu i podtrzymaniu kontaktu  z chorymi w terminalnej fazie choroby, niewielki odsetek przyznaje, że kontakty nastręczają im pewne trudności. Pielęgniarki najczęściej udzielają wsparcia rodzinie w zakresie sprawowania opieki nad chorym

    Edukacja/Migracja, czyli zamierzony rym

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    The article aims at presenting a critical review of the book Edukacja. Migracja. Edukacja międzykulturowa w kontekście kryzysu migracyjnego z perspektywy krajów V4 [Education. Migration. Intercultural education in a context of migration crisis regarded from V4 countries perspective] edited by Emilia Kledzik and Małgorzata Parczyk and devoted to the issue of intercultural education. The review author tries to define the source of such reflection. She argues that John Dewey’s concept of education presented in his work Democracy and Education is essential for creating a contemporary model of intercultural education. The concept of the American pedagogue remains valid because it is based on viewing education as being a result of combining heritage with personal experience. It emphasises respect for otherness and the belief in universalizing different experiences, which must lead to communication. In the article author’s opinion, the reviewed book consists of texts constituting a contemporary commentary to John Dewey’s ideas
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