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Dadson, Ishmael Yaw, Alex Barimah Owusu, and Osman Adams. "Analysis of Shoreline Change along Cape Coast-Sekondi Coast, Ghana." Geography Journal 2016 (June 16, 2016): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1868936.
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The two most important factors constantly impinging on the net movement of shorelines are erosion and accretion. This study analyzed the role of erosion and accretion in shoreline changes along the coast between Cape Coast and Sekondi in the central and western regions of Ghana, respectively. Aerial photographs, satellite images, and topographical maps were used. In addition, field survey using Global Positioning System (GPS) was conducted at selected locations due to the unavailability of satellite image for 2013. Shoreline change analysis was conducted using Digital Shoreline Analysis Systems based on End Point Rate formula. In addition, community interactions were also conducted to get first-hand information from the local inhabitants. The study finds that the shoreline under study has been fluctuating. The sea advanced inland between 1972 and 2005, which is attributed mainly to intense erosion. The study further reveals that, in the past five years, the shoreline had been retreating mainly due to increased accretion. It is recommended that the shoreline under study should be monitored regularly to keep abreast with net movements that will occur in either the short term or the long term so as to factor the net effect into the management of the coastal zone.
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Indirawati, Sri Malem, Evi Naria, Surya Darma, Taufik Ashar, Devi Nuraini Santi, Nurmaini Nurmaini, Winni, R. E. Tumanggor, Indra Chahaya, and Irnawati Marsaulina. "CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION THROUGH REAL ACTION OF RESTORATION GENERATION FOR MANGROVES ON LABU COASTLINE." Indonesian Journal of Engagement, Community Services, Empowerment and Development 2, no. 2 (August 8, 2022): 210–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.53067/ijecsed.v2i2.60.
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Climate change causes an increase in waves and abrasion, damage to mangrove forests on the coast of Labu due to abrasion has an impact on the balance of coastal ecosystems. Mangrove forests function as breakwaters and abrasion resistance, spawning areas for marine life. This condition has an impact on the productivity of marine biota, the environment so that it will affect the community's economy. This community service aims to increase knowledge, skills and awareness of coastal communities in environmental management, especially mangrove conservation in overcoming abrasion, improving community values and changing behavior so that they can take an important role in climate change mitigation efforts. The method used is socialization, community development, mentoring and community organizing in environmental management through community service "Climate Change Mitigation through Real Actions of Restoration Generation for Mangroves on Pantai Labu". The expected target and outcome is the improvement of environmental quality, knowledge and skills of the community as coastal environmental managers. Publications in journals, videos and mass media, produce processed mangrove products as well as IPR drafts. Community service activities include planting mangroves on coastlines that have experienced heavy abrasion, maintaining and restoring coastal areas with coastal reforestation mitigation activities, processed food products from mangrove plants and the formation of youth organizations that care about the environment
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Wheeler, SH, and DR King. "The European Rabbit in South- Western Australia II. Reproduction." Wildlife Research 12, no. 2 (1985): 197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr9850197.
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'The reproduction of the European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus (L.), at two intensive study sites in south-western Australia is compared with reproductive data from rabbits taken throughout the coastal and inland districts of the south-west region. South-western Australia has hot, arid summers and cool wet winters. Rabbit breeding in the region is characteristic of that in Mediterranean climates, with a winter breeding season which begins when pastures germinate with the initial winter rainfall (April-May) and ceases when the pastures dry out at the end of the year. Unseasonal cyclonic rain can promote pasture growth in summer, leading to limited breeding. At all times of year there were some fertile males, with fewest at the height of summer, followed by an increase before the winter breeding season. Near the coast, male fertility increased more rapidly than further inland. At our two study sites at Cape Naturaliste (on the coast) and Chidlow (55 km inland) the pattern was similar to that in the coastal district. Production of kittens was greater near the coast than further inland, because near the coast there was a high early peak in incidence of pregnancy, a second peak late in the year, and litters remained large throughout the breeding season. In the inland district, the early incidence of pregnancy was lower, there was no second peak, and litter sizes fell at the end of the year. Female reproduction at Cape Naturaliste was typical of that in the coastal district, but that at Chidlow was typical of the inland. The second peak of pregnancy at Cape Naturaliste was due to intensive breeding by subadults born earlier in the year. The differences in female reproduction and productivity between the coastal and inland districts are probably because pasture growth begins earlier and is better in the more fertile coastal areas than in the inland. That nutrition is better for rabbits in the coastal areas than in the inland is reflected in higher growth rates of kittens at Cape Naturaliste than at Chidlow. It is postulated, on the basis of the literature and the results of our studies, that the factor which determines whether rabbits will breed is the presence of growing vegetation, and that the intensity of breeding is influenced by a seasonal cycle in fertility.
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Ponte Lira, Cristina, Ana Nobre Silva, Rui Taborda, and Cesar Freire de Andrade. "Coastline evolution of Portuguese low-lying sandy coast in the last 50 years: an integrated approach." Earth System Science Data 8, no. 1 (June 14, 2016): 265–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/essd-8-265-2016.
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Abstract. Regional/national-scale information on coastline rates of change and trends is extremely valuable, but these studies are scarce. A widely accepted standardized methodology for analysing long-term coastline change has been difficult to achieve, but it is essential to conduct an integrated and holistic approach to coastline evolution and hence support coastal management actions. Additionally, databases providing knowledge on coastline evolution are of key importance to support both coastal management experts and users.The main objective of this work is to present the first systematic, national-scale and consistent long-term coastline evolution data of Portuguese mainland low-lying sandy coasts.The methodology used quantifies coastline evolution using a unique and robust coastline indicator (the foredune toe), which is independent of short-term changes.The dataset presented comprises (1) two polyline sets, mapping the 1958 and 2010 sandy beach–dune system coastline, both optimized for working at 1 : 50 000 scale or smaller; (2) one polyline set representing long-term change rates between 1958 and 2010, each estimated at 250 m; and (3) a table with minimum, maximum and mean of evolution rates for sandy beach–dune system coastline. All science data produced here are openly accessible at https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.859136 and can be used in other studies.Results show beach erosion as the dominant trend, with a mean change rate of −0.24 ± 0.01 m year−1 for all mainland Portuguese beach–dune systems. Although erosion is dominant, this evolution is variable in signal and magnitude in different coastal sediment cells and also within each cell. The most relevant beach erosion issues were found in the coastal stretches of Espinho–Torreira and Costa Nova–Praia de Mira, Cova da Gala–Leirosa, and Cova do Vapor–Costa da Caparica. The coastal segments Minho River–Nazaré and Costa da Caparica adjacent to the coast exhibit a history of major human interventions interfering with the coastal system, many of which originated and maintained a sediment deficit. In contrast, the coastal segments Troia–Sines and Sines–Cape S. Vicente have experienced less intervention and show stable or moderate accretion behaviour.
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Lakshmi, Ch S. Rama, T. Sreelatha, A. Sireesha, P. Jamuna, and M. Bharatha Lakshmi. "Enzyme Activity and Rhizosphere Microflora under Sugarcane Monocropping as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management." Current Agriculture Research Journal 7, no. 3 (November 23, 2019): 343–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/carj.7.3.10.
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Sugarcane is one of the lead crops in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Farmers in North Coastal Zone are opting for raising more number of ratoons owing to its substantially low cost of production. Ratoon crops however seldom receive proper care and inputs due to considered it as a bonus crop by majority of farmers. Field experiments were conducted consecutively for six years in the same field (2012-13 to 2018-19) at RARS, Anakapalle to study the monocropping effect on soil biology under the influence of different nutrient management practices. Irrespective of the year of ratooning, plots which received 50% recommended dose of chemical fertilizers + 25% nitrogen though vermicompost + 25% nitrogen through green manure incorporation resulted in higher microbial population over chemical fertilizers alone. Activity of dehydrogenase and active carbon pool also showed similar trend in multi-ratooning system of sugarcane. Rhizosphere microbial population at different growth stages revealed that, azospirillum population was observed highest followed by azotobacter while lowest population counts of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria were observed. Highest population counts were recorded in INM plots and population was highest at formative later reduced to harvest. INM with 50% RDFN + 50% through organics (66.80 t ha-1) recorded at par yields with 100% RDF (67.28 t ha-1).
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Guida, Domenico, and Alessio Valente. "Terrestrial and Marine Landforms along the Cilento Coastland (Southern Italy): A Framework for Landslide Hazard Assessment and Environmental Conservation." Water 11, no. 12 (December 12, 2019): 2618. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w11122618.
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This study shows the terrestrial and marine landforms present along the Cilento coast in the southern part of the Campania region (Italy). This coast is characterized by the alternation of bays, small beaches, and rocky headlands. In the adjacent submerged areas, there is a slightly inclined platform that has a maximum width of 30 km to the north, while it narrows in the south to approximately 6 km. A wide variety of landforms are preserved in this area, despite the high erodibility of the rocks emerging from the sea and the effects of human activities (construction of structures and infrastructures, fires, etc.). Of these landforms, we focused on those that enabled us to determine Quaternary sea-level variations, and, more specifically, we focused on the correlation between coastal and sea-floor topography in order to trace the geomorphological evolution of this coastal area. For this purpose, the Licosa Cape and the promontory of Ripe Rosse located in northern Cilento were used as reference areas. Methods were used that enabled us to obtain a detailed digital cartography of each area and consequently to apply physical-based coastal evolution models. We believe that this approach would provide a better management of coastal risk mitigation which is likely to become increasingly important in the perspective of climate change.
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Tomberlin, Constance Hilory. "Teletinnitus Program at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System." Perspectives on Telepractice 4, no. 1 (March 2014): 23–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/teles4.1.23.
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There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.
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Raymont, Antony, Mary-Anne Boyd, Timothy Malloy, and Nancy Malloy. "Rural health care in New Zealand: the case of Coast to Coast Health Centre, Wellsford, an early Integrated Family Health Centre." Journal of Primary Health Care 7, no. 4 (2015): 309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/hc15309.
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INTRODUCTION: Primary health care is critical, particularly in rural areas distant from secondary care services. AIM: To describe the development of Coast to Coast Health Centre (CTCHC) at Wellsford, north of Auckland, New Zealand and reflect on its achievements and ongoing challenges. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with staff and management of CTCHC and with other health service providers. Surveys of staff and a sample of enrolled patients were undertaken. Numerical data on service utilisation were obtained from the practice and from national datasets. RESULTS: The CTCHC provides a wide range of services, including after-hours care, maternity and radiology, across a network of electronically connected sites, as well as interdisciplinary training for a range of health students. General practitioner (GP) recruitment is problematic and nursing roles have been expanded. Staff report positively on the work environment. Consultation rates are higher than in comparable practices, especially consultations with nurses. Rates of hospital admission are relatively low. The development of the CTCHC was assisted by formation of a local primary health organisation (PHO) and by recognition by the local district health board (DHB). Issues with poor coordination of local services, and less service provision than is characteristic in urban areas, remain. Contracting processes with the DHB were complex and time-consuming. The merging of the local PHO into a larger PHO within the Waitemata DHB catchment inhibited progression towards more complete locality planning. DISCUSSION: A dedicated and locally controlled provider was able to generate a more than usually complete community health service for Wellsford and area. KEYWORDS: Interdisciplinary; New Zealand; primary health care; rural health services
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Hutchings, K., and S. J. Lamberth. "Likely impacts of an eastward expansion of the inshore gill-net fishery in the Western Cape, South Africa: implications for management." Marine and Freshwater Research 54, no. 1 (2003): 39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf01209.
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Current South African government policy aims to create more equitable access to marine resources and there is pressure to increase the inshore gill-net fishing effort. At present, the gill-net fishery in the Western Cape is confined to the cool temperate west coast. In order to ascertain the potential catch if the fishery was to expand along the warm temperate south-west coast, a program of experimental netting was conducted. Estuarine and coastal marine sites were sampled bimonthly, using a range of commercial gill-nets (44–178 mm stretch-mesh). Although the target species, Liza richardsonii, dominated the catches, at least 33 of the by-catch species caught were also targeted by the commercial or recreational line-fish sectors. The number of species captured and the line-fish (by-catch) catch per unit effort (CPUE) were greatest in areas currently closed to the commercial gill-net fishery. Multivariate analysis indicated significant differences in catch rates and composition between exploited west coast and unexploited south-west coast sites. A combination of natural biogeographical trends and the impact of over 100 years of commercial gill-netting on the west coast are the likely causes of these differences. A spatial expansion of the gill-net fishery could have a detrimental impact on overexploited line-fish stocks and lead to increased user conflict.
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N’goran Kone, Lucie Florence, Félix Anon N’Dia, and Akissi Géneviève N’Goran. "Determinants of Therapeutic Routes for Malaria Patients in Ivory Coast." Utafiti 14, no. 1 (December 10, 2019): 75–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/26836408-14010004.
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Abstract Malaria patients in Ivory Coast pursue a wide variety of treatment routes, depending upon how they understand the aetiology of their illness, their association of illness with supernatural causes, their ability to afford standard consultation fees, their access to conventional health care facilities, and their confidence in traditional African therapies. This research took place in the context of the government’s policy of providing free management of ‘simple malaria’ for all. Working with four conventional doctors and four traditional African medical practitioners, treatment choices of 161 malaria patients were analysed at Kennedy-Clouétcha, a busy urban health care centre in Abidjan. Almost half (77) of the patients in the study cited mosquito bites, general poor health, and stagnant water sources as the causes of their malaria. A greater number of patients (84) indicated fatigue, sun exposure, mysticism, and diet as the cause. The scope of therapies sought by these patients covered conventional biomedical treatment, traditional African medicine, and prayer. When patients were not cured through methods of their first resort, they pursued second options for care. Despite the availability of free care in centrally located public health systems, the therapeutic trajectory of many patients diverted away from conventional treatment. The data suggests that a patient’s orientation away from the conventional biomedical model may be best explained by confusions surrounding the diagnostic label ‘simple malaria’.
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Fernandes, Jacinta, Joana Bizarro, Nuno de Santos Loureiro, and Carlos B. Santos. "The Winds and the Waves That Carved Out Today’s Coastal Landscape of Sines (Portugal)." Humanities 9, no. 4 (October 15, 2020): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/h9040120.
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The Atlantic maritime winds and waves, as natural forces, shaped the physiography of Sines, a peculiar rocky cliff cape at the western Portuguese coast, as well as cultural processes have shaped its spatial arrangement since ancient times. Despite its small size, Sines port has always been an important maritime trade corner. In the 1970s, winds and waves of modernity reached the Sines coast with an imposing industrial-port complex. We present the history of Sines cape focusing on its landscape dynamics. The patch-corridor-matrix model allowed us to describe the mosaic transformation of such a unique landscape. Spatial information was gathered mostly from historical maps processed with digital tools. A time series of thematic maps (landscape mosaic pattern) was obtained, covering more than 120 years. Current results emphasize that this landscape underwent relevant transformations related to human activities since former times, although disturbance and fragmentation of the landscape were strongly intensified after the arrival of the post-modern wave of the industrial culture. The present study provides a contribution to the history of the Portuguese and Mediterranean coastal landscapes; and results could be used to support decision making in sustainable management of this territory.
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Daugovish, Oleg, Mark Gaskell, Miguel Ahumada, and Anna D. Howell. "Blackberry and Raspberry Cultivar Evaluations in Coastal California." HortTechnology 31, no. 4 (August 2021): 552–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech04843-21.
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Increased productivity of recently developed primocane raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and blackberry (Rubus sp.) cultivars have been accompanied by dramatic improvements in fruit firmness, shape, size, color, and flavor. These traits have contributed to the establishment of these crops throughout California. In this study, we evaluated publically available raspberry and blackberry cultivars for fruit yields, postharvest quality, and production in response to pruning management, at two locations in the central coast of California. Among raspberries, ‘Imara’ and ‘Kweli’ were the highest yielding cultivars at both trial locations while ‘Kwanza’ produced 30% to 50% larger fruit, by weight, with postharvest shelf life superior to that of ‘Vintage’. Among blackberries, ‘Prime-Ark® 45’ was the top-yielding cultivar and had the largest fruit at both locations during both years. ‘Prime-Ark® 45’ and ‘Prime-Ark® Traveler’ had comparable weights after 13 days in cold storage in 2018, while in 2019 ‘Prime-Ark® 45’ and ‘APF 268T’ had comparable fruit weight. Greater and earlier fruit yields of both blackberries and raspberries were obtained with combined production from floricanes and primocanes compared with primocane production alone. However, increase in cane density in combined production can complicate management of pests, fertigation, and fruit harvest efficiency. With increased interest in primocane cultivars, the information generated in this study has provided new resources to guide successful production by small, independent, and direct-sale growers.
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Evstigneeva, I. K., and I. N. Tankovskaya. "Productive Characteristics of Benthic Phytocenoses in Some Areas of the Crimean Coast (Black Sea)." Ecology and Industry of Russia 26, no. 3 (March 5, 2022): 58–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.18412/1816-0395-2022-3-58-64.
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The results of studying the production potential of phytocenoses of fouling of coastal hydraulic structures (groins) and solid substrates of the adjacent water area in the southwest (Lyubimovka and Foros villages), south (Cape Martyan) and southeast (eastern embankment of the city of Alushta) of Crime are reflected. Analysis of the periphyton and benthic communities showed the production superiority of Rhodophyta in periphyton and Ochrophyta in benthos. Dominants and codominants with high absolute phytomass belong to the genera Ericaria Stackhouse and Gongolaria Boehmer. The absolute phytomass of the cenosis, the relative phytomass Ochrophyta, and the Shannon index vary without exceeding the norm established for biological objects. The absolute and relative phytomass of Chlorophyta is characterized by increased variability.
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Walters, Richard Sarfo. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Postoperative Pain Assessment and Management among Health Care Practitioners in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana." TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING 6, no. 1 (April 30, 2020): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.21522/tijnr.2015.06.01.art001.
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Cuervas-Mons, José, María José Domínguez-Cuesta, Félix Mateos Redondo, Anna Barra, Oriol Monserrat, Pablo Valenzuela, and Montserrat Jiménez-Sánchez. "Sentinel-1 Data Processing for Detecting and Monitoring of Ground Instabilities in the Rocky Coast of Central Asturias (N Spain)." Remote Sensing 13, no. 16 (August 5, 2021): 3076. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs13163076.
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The cliff coastline of the central region of Asturias (N Spain) is severely affected by terrain instabilities, causing considerable damage to properties and infrastructures every year. In this study, we applied the A-DInSAR technique based on Sentinel-1 imagery to map and monitor active slopes in an emblematic rocky area of the Asturian coast: the Peñas Cape. The A-DInSAR dataset analysis has been focused at regional and local scales. For the local scale assessment, six areas were selected based on previous work and the landslide database of the Principality of Asturias region (BAPA-Base de datos de Argayos del Principado de Asturias), created by the University of Oviedo. The processing of the data has been performed using two independent sets of processing tools: the PSIG software tools, a professional tool and, the GEP service, an unsupervised platform. The dataset consisted of 113 SAR IW-SLC images acquired by the Sentinel-1 A/B satellites between January 2018 and February 2020. LOS mean deformation velocity maps (mm year−1) and deformation time series (mm) were obtained by PSIG and GEP software, allowing coastal areas with landslide incidence and other terrain movements to be distinguished. Deformation motion has been estimated from PSIG VLOS rates to be from −17.1 to 37.4 mm year−1 and GEP VLOS rates from −23.0–38.3 mm year−1. According to deformation time series (mm), the minimum and maximum accumulated displacements are −68.5–78.8 and −48.8–77.0 mm by means of PSIG and GEP, respectively. These ground motions could be associated with coastal instabilities related to marine activity and coastal retreat, both at regional and local study scales. The main contributions of this work are: (1) the demonstration of the potential of A-DInSAR techniques to evaluate coastal instabilities in a coastal retreat context and (2) the comparison of the results provided by the two sets of tools, which allowed the ground motion to be assessed by using an unsupervised approach vs. a contrasted one (robust software). This study increases the knowledge about coastal instabilities and other ground movements along the rocky coast and cliffs of Central Asturias. As a conclusion for the future, we believe that this work highlights the evaluated methods as significant tools to support the management of coastal territories with jagged and rocky coastlines.
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Hamdani, Rizkiana S., Sudharto P. Hadi, Iwan Rudiarto, and Hartuti Purnaweni. "Do we care enough? revisiting land subsidence and coastal spatial planning policy in Semarang, Indonesia." E3S Web of Conferences 202 (2020): 06005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202020206005.
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Land subsidence is a common unsustainable pattern of land use on young sediment coasts worldwide, such as Semarang coastal area. The impact had already transformed its northeast area become permanently tidal flooded, damage in houses and streets, and economic loss. However, local government efforts are noticeably as band-aid measures, which can lead to further mismanagement in halting land subsidence. Given that, this research aimed to evaluate how the latest coastal spatial planning policy in Semarang responds to its geological hazards. This type of research is a content analysis of various spatial planning policy documents, coastal zoning plans, regional spatial planning, and strategic environmental assessment. The results show that, although land subsidence is already mentioned, no specific zoning plan or development programs were applied. Also, rather than creating more in-depth law in groundwater management or other activities that exaggerate land subsidence rates, the northeast shorelines’ structural measures are preferable. A key point of the result concluded that the local government should develop more strict laws in land subsidence to prevent more intense activities on land, together with vigorous law enforcement. Any structural measures should be planned and built effectively to avert more threatening problems to the regions.
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Vermeulen, Els, Elise Jouve, Peter Best, Geremy Cliff, Matt Dicken, Deon Kotze, Steven McCue, et al. "Mortalities of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) and related anthropogenic factors in South African waters, 1999–2019." J. Cetacean Res. Manage. 23, no. 1 (November 16, 2022): 149–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.47536/jcrm.v23i1.357.
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The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis; SRW) population in South Africa’s coastal waters has experienced marked changes since 2009, including altered feeding and migration behaviour, and decreased calving success. At the same time, anthropogenic activities in the area have increased. Based on this, an update on SRW mortalities and related anthropogenic factors is warranted. Building on the published information of Best et al. (2001a), data were collated on all SRW mortalities as well as non‐fatal ship‐strikes and entanglements along the South African coast between 1999 and 2019. A total of 97 SRW mortalities were recorded, including three that did not result in a stranding, of which the majority were classified as calves of the year. Most of these occurred on the Western Cape coast between the months of July to November, coinciding with the seasonal presence of the species in South African coastal waters. Eleven of these mortalities could be attributed to ship‐strikes whereas three mortalities related to entanglements. A total of 98 non‐fatal incidents, including 16 ship‐strikes and 82 entanglements with SRWs, were recorded in South Africa between 1999 and 2019. Ship‐strikes occurred mainly around the area of Cape Town harbour. Entanglements occurred mainly in rock‐lobster gear and bather‐protection nets in the Western Cape and KwaZulu‐Natal provinces respectively, although the latter did not occur between 2015–2019 attributable to the replacement of over 70% of the nets by drumlines, and the removal of the remaining nets during whale season. In general, the incidence of SRW mortalities and entanglements decreased post‐2007, coinciding with the decreased presence of SRWs along the South African coast. Available data show a relatively low rate of fatal entanglements and ship‐strikes, although this may be underestimated due to the opportunistic nature of the collated data. In view of the population growth rate and the increased anthropogenic activities in South African coastal waters, continued and improved monitoring (e.g. through a more systematic reporting system) of these incidents is crucial to ensure accurate knowledge‐based management decisions in the future. Possible mitigation measures aimed at reducing anthropogenic interactions are mooted.
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Suwarni, Linda, Helman Fachri, and Iskandar Arfan. "PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PEMBANGUNAN BERBASIS “SKP2” TERPADU DALAM MEWUJUDKAN “BLUE ECONOMY” MASYARAKAT PESISIR PANTAI DAN KEPULAUAN YANG TANGGUH DAN SEJAHTERA (TARA)." Jurnal Buletin Al-Ribaath 14, no. 1 (July 5, 2017): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.29406/br.v14i1.580.
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Sungai Raya Kepulauan District is located on the coast separately and away from the Bengkayang Capital. The majority of the population including the coastal communities who work as fishermen. The coastal area has great potential but has not been used optimally. As a result, various problems arose, for example, the low level of health in the village, lack of public education because of limited school and lack of community economy further aggravate the situation. Therefore, we need a new concept for the development of coastal areas, namely the "Blue Economy". As for the measures to be implemented in the framework of the completion of the above problems through Community Empowerment Through Driven Development "SKP2" (Health, Fisheries, and Economic) Integrated In Realize "Blue Economy" Coastal Community and Islands Tough and Welfare (TARA), among others: (a) Enhanced Behavior clean and healthy Lifestyle (PHBs), the method which is used to overcome the problems, namely: workshop, health promotion include counseling on health behavior, socialization healthy latrines, clean water supply, sanitation, training of cadres teen idle and cadres posyandu, family formation standby and idle teenagers, socialization of ground use for medicinal plant families, provision of CPTS (Hand washing), and simple clean water filtration; (b) Increasing the entrepreneurial economy of agriculture and fisheries, methods which are used to overcome the problems, namely: the establishment and development of women farmers, making training Aquaponics pool tarp and net cages step, training cultivation and increasing fish production, training of fisheries product processing, training nursery plantation processing, processing of tourist management training, socialization packaging fishery products and plantations. (c) Improving education in an effort to support the government's compulsory education (12 years old), the method that used to overcome the problems, namely: the establishment of "Smart House B2" smart house B2 cadre training, training on making collages, mosaics and montage of simple materials, training methods Morance, cadre training education, and training management "Smart House B2”. Keywords: health behavior, Entrepreneurship Agricultural Economics, SKP2, Blue Economy, Coastal Communities
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Darko, Emmanuel Nana Kwesi Ofori, and Xiande Wang. "Research on the Influence of Collaborative Learning among Bachelor of Education (Management) Students in University of Cape Coast, Ghana." Open Journal of Business and Management 09, no. 06 (2021): 2816–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2021.96157.
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Briggs, David Stewart, Richard Nankervis, John Baillie, Catherine Turner, Kevin Rigby, and Lorin Livingstone. "Innovation to improve patient care in Australian Primary Health Network: an insider’s perspective." Public Administration and Policy 22, no. 2 (December 2, 2019): 111–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pap-09-2019-0017.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the establishment of Primary Health Network (PHN) in Australia and its utility in commissioning Primary Health Care (PHC) services. Design/methodology/approach This study is an analysis of management practice about the establishment and development of a PHN as a case study over the three-year period. The PHN is the Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN (HNECCPHN). The study is based on “insiders perspectives” drawing from documentation, reports and evaluations undertaken. Findings HNECCPHN demonstrates a unique inclusive organisation across a substantial diverse geographic area. It has taken an innovative and evidence-based approach to its creation, governance and operation. HNECCPHN addresses the health challenges of a substantial Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population. It contains significant and diverse urban, coastal and distinct rural, regional and remote populations. It can be described as a “virtual” organisation, using a distributed network of practice approach to engage clinicians, communities and providers. The authors describe progress and learning in the context of theories of complex organisations, innovation, networks of practice, knowledge translation and social innovation. Research limitations/implications The study provides initial publication into the establishment phase of a PHN in Australia. Practical implications The study describes the implementation and progress in terms of relevant international practice and theoretical concepts. This paper demonstrates significant innovative practice in the short term. Social implications The study describes significant engagement and the importance of that with and between communities, service providers and health professionals. Originality/value This is the first study of the results of the implementation of an important change in the funding and delivery of PHC in Australia.
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Kenigson, Jessica S., Weiqing Han, Balaji Rajagopalan, Yanto, and Mike Jasinski. "Decadal Shift of NAO-Linked Interannual Sea Level Variability along the U.S. Northeast Coast." Journal of Climate 31, no. 13 (July 2018): 4981–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/jcli-d-17-0403.1.
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Recent studies have linked interannual sea level variability and extreme events along the U.S. northeast coast (NEC) to the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), a natural internal climate mode that prevails in the North Atlantic Ocean. The correlation between the NAO index and coastal sea level north of Cape Hatteras was weak from the 1960s to the mid-1980s, but it has markedly increased since around 1987. The causes for the decadal shift remain unknown. Yet understanding the abrupt change is vital for decadal sea level prediction and is essential for risk management. Here we use a robust method, the Bayesian dynamic linear model (DLM), to explore the nonstationary NAO impact on NEC sea level. The results show that a spatial pattern change of NAO-related winds near the NEC is a major cause of the NAO–sea level relationship shift. A new index using regional sea level pressure is developed that is a significantly better predictor of NEC sea level than is the NAO and is strongly linked to the intensity of westerly winds near the NEC. These results point to the vital importance of monitoring regional changes of wind and sea level pressure patterns, rather than the NAO index alone, to achieve more accurate predictions of sea level change along the NEC.
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de Jong, Anna, and Peter Varley. "Food tourism and events as tools for social sustainability?" Journal of Place Management and Development 11, no. 3 (August 13, 2018): 277–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jpmd-06-2017-0048.
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Purpose Food tourism and events are often prefaced as tools for sustainability within national and intra-national food and agricultural policy contexts. Yet, the realities of enhancing sustainability through food tourism and events are problematic. Sustainability itself is often conceived broadly within policy proclaiming the benefits of food tourism and events, with a need for further deconstruction of the ways each dimension of sustainability – economic, environmental, social and cultural – independently enhances sustainability. The lack of clarity concerning the conceptual utilisation of sustainability works to compromise its value and utilisation for the development of food tourism and events in peripheral areas. In recognition, this paper aims to turn attention to social sustainability within the context of a local food festival, to ask the following: in what ways is social sustainability enhanced through a local food festival, who benefits from this sustainability, and how? Design/methodology/approach The paper examines the development of a local food festival in a rural coastal community on Scotland’s west coast. The concept of social capital is used to examine the unfolding power relations between committee members, as well as the committee and other social groups. Observant participation undertaken over a 10-month period, between December 2015 and September 2016, renders insights into the ways event planning processes were dependent on the pre-existing accruement of social capital by certain individuals and groups. Findings Local food festivals have the potential to enhance social sustainability, in offering opportunity to bridge relations across certain diverse groups and foster an environment conducive to cohabitation. Bridging, however, is dependent on preconceived social capital and power relations, which somewhat inhibits social integration for all members of a community. The temporally confined characteristics of events generates difficulties in overcoming the uneven enhancement of social sustainability. Care, thus, needs to be upheld in resolutely claiming enhancement of social sustainability through local food events. Further, broad conceptualisations of “community” need to be challenged during event planning processes; for it is difficult to develop a socially inclusive approach that ensures integration for diverse segments without recognising what constitutes a specific “community”. Originality/value This paper is situated within the context of a peripheral yet growing body of literature exploring the potential of events to develop social sustainability. In extending work examining events and social sustainaility the paper turns attention to the gastronomic – examining the extent to which social sustainability is enhanced through a local food festival, for a rural coastal community – Mallaig, on Scotland’s west coast.
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Kunu, Etornam Kwame, and Agbede Philip Sunday. "Statistical Analysis of Patients Waiting Time in Accessing Health Care Services in Ghana: A Case Study of University of Cape Coast Hospital." International Journal of Technology and Management Research 6, no. 1 (May 5, 2021): 14–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.47127/ijtmr.v6i1.113.
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Delayed access to health care in terms of diagnosis and treatment has unforeseen health and cost implications on the patients and the public health system in general. Thus, the study examines patients’ waiting time in accessing health care services. The study employs a convenience sampling technique in collecting data from a sample of 350 Outpatients using a questionnaire. The main analytic tools used in the study are the paired sample t-test, binary logistic regression and SmartPLS structural equation modelling. Results from the study show that the actual waiting times of patients are generally higher than the expected times. Furthermore, the probability of a patient’s waiting time being rated as unacceptable is affected by the Day of attendance, Arrival time of patients, Large number of patients or long queue, Long registration time, Type of diagnosis, and Type of treatment sought. Finally, the study also establishes that there is no relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and unacceptable waiting time, as well as no relationship between hospital factors and unacceptable waiting time. Additionally, the study shows that unacceptable waiting time does not have any influence on overall patients’ satisfaction. However, a strong positive relationship between process factors and unacceptable waiting time was established. The study recommends that there is the need for health care policy formulators to adopt more efficient strategies, like use of computer modelling to help assign appointment time to patients, so as to significantly reduce the time patients spend waiting at the hospitals.
Citation: Kunu, E. K. and Agbede, P. S. (2021). Statistical Analysis of Patients Waiting Time in Accessing Health Care Services in Ghana: A Case Study of University of Cape Coast Hospital. International Journal of Technology and Management Research. Vol. 6, Issue 1: 14－27.
Received: October 23, 2020Accepted: March 30, 2021
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Shuisky, Yuriy D., Galina V. Vykhovanetz, Ludmila V. Organ, and Mukete Theophilus N. Moto. "Anthropogenic impact on the shores and the bottom of the Jebriyan bay in the Northwestern part of the Black Sea." Journal of Geology, Geography and Geoecology 30, no. 4 (December 27, 2021): 729–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.15421/112167.
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The Jebriyan Bay is located in the northern part of the Kiliya Danube Delta, at a junction of the delta cone and the indigenous coast. This is a zone of very high anthropogenic impact on the Danube Biosphere Reserve. The two opposite shores of this bay are fundamentally different. Along the northern shore, the Northwest coastal sand sediment flows discharge from the Cape of the Great Fontanne to the Jebriyan Bay. That is why the northern coast of the bay is made up of sandy forms of coastal topography (marine accumulative terrace and spit). The southern coast is deltaic; composed of a mixture of muddy, siltstone and sandy sediments. The area of the bay is limited to isobaths –11 m and is about 80 km2. The bottom of the bay has a gentle relief, made up of smooth outlines, with an average depth of 6.2 m. The shape of the transverse profile of the underwater slope is mostly convex. The natural system of the bay was affected by fishing, recreation, shipping and industrial sand production on coastal accumulative landforms. Coastal fishing uses a system of fixed bottom seines and small motorized floating equipment. Recreational facilities are designed to serve about 350 thousand people during the warm period each year. The impact of shipping was expressed in the construction and operation of the seaport of Ust-Dunaysk, together with suitable canal and the technical canal between the sea and the branch of the delta breakthrough the system of the large Ochakov branch. The ladle port had an area of about 1.5 km2, a maximal depth of 16 m, and an average depth of 13.7 m. The trough was connected to the Ochakov branch of the Danube Delta by a technical canal with a depth of 4 m. Vessels could enter the harbor of Ust-Danube through an access navigation channel with a depth of 11–12 m and a bottom width of 125 m. The port was used for the transshipment of large containers, general forest cargo from ocean vessels (displacement of 60–100 thousand tons) on regular sea lines from the countries of Southeast Asia to the Black Sea, to the Danube and further to the countries of Central Europe and to the ports of the North and the Baltic Seas. But it was unfortunate that the port construction site did not last as expected. Between 1980–2010 the harbor and approach canal of Ust-Dunaysk were filled with Danube river sediments. The example of Jebriyan Bay has shown that when executing any type of sustainable nature management project, it is very important to take into account the natural milieu.
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Hussey, Nigel E., Ian D. McCarthy, Sheldon F. J. Dudley, and Bruce Q. Mann. "Nursery grounds, movement patterns and growth rates of dusky sharks, Carcharhinus obscurus: a long-term tag and release study in South African waters." Marine and Freshwater Research 60, no. 6 (2009): 571. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf08280.
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Knowledge of movement patterns of sharks in coastal waters is critical for the structuring of regional management plans. Through a long-term tag–recapture program, 9716 dusky sharks (Carcharhinus obscurus) were tagged and released along the east coast of South Africa. A total of 648 C. obscurus, principally small sharks (<100 cm PCL), were recaptured. Most recaptures were within 100 km of the tagging location in the nursery habitat in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with small scale movements occurring throughout the year. Forty-eight C. obscurus undertook movements >200 km that indicated a southerly migration between KZN and Eastern/Southern Cape (E/SC) between June and November. Seasonal northerly migrations were less well defined. The largest southerly and northerly movements were 1323 km and 1374 km, respectively. For sharks moving 1–100 km south from their tagging locality in KZN, an increase in displacement occurred between June and September identifying animals beginning their migration to the E/SC. With increasing displacement, there was also an increase in minimum swimming speed. Calculated growth rates of small sharks of 10.3–11.5 cm year–1 were in agreement with current literature values. Established tag–recapture programs provide an important tool in understanding the ecology of early life-stages of coastal shark species.
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Bakar Sambah, Abu, and Fusanori Miura. "Remote sensing and spatial multi-criteria analysis for tsunami vulnerability assessment." Disaster Prevention and Management 23, no. 3 (May 27, 2014): 271–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dpm-05-2013-0082.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the vulnerability of the Kesennuma area in Japan to a tsunami disaster and to map the area of inundation. Design/methodology/approach – Digital elevation model (DEM) data and ALOS image were used to create maps of the parameters of this study area: elevation, slope, coastal proximity, river, and land use. An analytical hierarchy process was used to assign weights to each parameter and a spatial multi-criteria analysis was applied through cell-based modelling for vulnerability mapping. Findings – The vulnerability map shows that 17.679 km2 of the area could be inundated by a tsunami. High vulnerability areas were mostly found in coastal areas with a sloping coast and a cape area. A low elevation and the presence of rivers or water channels are factors that increase the impact of tsunamis. Inundation areas were predicted to spread in areas identified as having either high vulnerability or slightly high vulnerability. Research limitations/implications – Because of the limited geospatial data, the authors encourage further studies using DEM data with a high spatial resolution. Practical implications – The results of this research can be used as basic information for disaster mitigation and urban planning in coastal areas. Originality/value – This research creates a new approach for assessing which areas could be inundated by tsunamis, based on the vulnerability map generated through remote sensing and spatial multi-criteria analysis. Moreover, the parameters used are very close to those of actual inundation maps.
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Sharpe, J. Danielle, and Julie A. Clennon. "Pharmacy Functionality During the Hurricane Florence Disaster." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 14, no. 1 (December 3, 2019): 93–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2019.114.
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ABSTRACTObjectives:The aim of this study was to analyze pharmacy functionality, or the volume of operational pharmacies, among areas in North Carolina and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence.Methods:Using geographic information system software and data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Healthcare Ready, we computed, mapped, and analyzed pharmacy functionality measures for the period of September 12, 2018, through September 20, 2018, among counties in North Carolina and South Carolina to examine health-care–related disaster readiness for and response to Hurricane Florence.Results:In the Hurricane Florence-impacted region, counties located along the coast had the most suboptimal pharmacy functionality, whereas counties located more centrally within North Carolina and South Carolina had more optimal pharmacy functionality throughout the disaster. Generally, functionality was high at Hurricane Florence’s landfall on September 14, 2018, for which operating pharmacy capacity was reported at 85% in North Carolina and 88% in South Carolina. Both states had the lowest functionality on September 16, 2018, at 71% for North Carolina and 62% for South Carolina.Conclusions:During the Hurricane Florence event, suboptimal pharmacy functionality was detected for coastal areas and during the disaster response period. Hurricane readiness plans and infrastructure strengthening should be emphasized for community pharmacies in hurricane-prone areas.
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Andrews, Doug. "MANAGEMENT OF HIV/AIDS ON THE MID NORTH COAST: A COLLABORATIVE MODEL OF CARE INVOLVING GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM." Australian Journal of Rural Health 10, no. 5 (June 28, 2008): 244–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1584.2002.tb00039.x.
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Andrews, Doug. "Management of HIV/AIDS on the Mid North Coast: A Collaborative Model of Care Involving General Practitioners and the Public Health System." Australian Journal of Rural Health 10, no. 5 (October 2002): 244–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1584.2002.00448.x.
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Downing, Jennifer, Rebecca Taylor, Rachael Mountain, Ben Barr, Konstantinos Daras, Terence Comerford, Anthony Guy Marson, Munir Pirmohamed, Frank Dondelinger, and Ana Alfirevic. "Socioeconomic and health factors related to polypharmacy and medication management: analysis of a Household Health Survey in North West Coast England." BMJ Open 12, no. 5 (May 2022): e054584. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054584.
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ObjectivesTo examine the socioeconomic and demographic drivers associated with polypharmacy (5–9 medicines), extreme polypharmacy (9–20 medicines) and increased medication count.Design, setting and participantsA total of 5509 participants, from two waves of the English North West Coast, Household Health Survey were analysedOutcome measuresLogistic regression modelling was used to find associations with polypharmacy and extreme polypharmacy. A negative binomial regression identified associations with increased medication count. Descriptive statistics explored associations with medication management.ResultsAge and number of health conditions account for the greatest odds of polypharmacy. ORs (95% CI) were greatest for those aged 65+ (3.87, 2.45 to 6.13) and for those with ≥5 health conditions (10.87, 5.94 to 19.88). Smaller odds were seen, for example, in those prescribed cardiovascular medications (3.08, 2.36 to 4.03), or reporting >3 emergency attendances (1.97, 1.23 to 3.17). Extreme polypharmacy was associated with living in a deprived neighbourhood (1.54, 1.06 to 2.26). The greatest risk of increased medication count was associated with age, number of health conditions and use of primary care services. Relative risks (95% CI) were greatest for those aged 65+ (2.51, 2.23 to 2.82), those with ≥5 conditions (10.26, 8.86 to 11.88) or those reporting >18 primary care visits (2.53, 2.18 to 2.93). Smaller risks were seen in, for example, respondents with higher levels of income deprivation (1.35, 1.03 to 1.77). Polypharmic respondents were more likely to report medication management difficulties associated with taking more than one medicine at a time (p<0.001). Furthermore, individuals reporting a mental health condition, were significantly more likely to consistently report difficulties managing their medication (p<0.001).ConclusionAge and number of health conditions are most associated with polypharmacy. Thus, delaying or preventing the onset of long-term conditions may help to reduce polypharmacy. Interventions to reduce income inequalities and health inequalities generally could support a reduction in polypharmacy, however, more research is needed in this area. Furthermore, increased prevention and support, particularly with medication management, for those with mental health conditions may reduce adverse medication effects.
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Kopari, Nicole M., Mario Rivera, Herb A. Phelan, Randy D. Kearns, and Jeffrey E. Carter. "570 Burn-Related Injuries Treated at Two Gulf Coast Hospitals During Following a Category 4 Hurricane." Journal of Burn Care & Research 43, Supplement_1 (March 23, 2022): S121—S122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irac012.198.
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Abstract Introduction Natural disasters are commonly associated with mass destruction and severe injuries. On August 29th, 2021 a category 4 hurricane made landfall before mandatory evacuations were ordered in a major metropolitan community. The powerful storm challenged disaster management teams and first responders as communities struggled to recover. Our study analyzes the demographics of those injured and the injury patterns treated at our state’s only verified burn/trauma center and the adjacent children’s hospital in the aftermath of the hurricane. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed on patients seeking emergent care following the hurricane. Demographic data was abstracted from the medical records along with injury pattern including age, gender, mechanism of injury, total body surface area (TBSA), surgical interventions, and length of stay. In addition, brief surveys of fire chiefs from the two most impacted regions were performed to assess prehospital challenges. Results 41 patients (76% male) presented to our ER with a median age of 44 (7 patients < 12 years of age). 85% of injuries occurred at home while 15% occurred at work. Of the 78% requiring admission, 66% underwent excision and autograft with a mean TBSA of 17% (range 1-80%). Power outages resulted in increased gas generator usage across the region. Most of the burn injuries following the storm were due to generator and cooking accidents (56%). Each fire chief reported up to 91 calls/day due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning for the two weeks following the storm. A single event resulted in 8 inhalation injuries treated in our ER with one burn ICU admission. The mean hospital length of stay was 1.11 days/%TBSA for those undergoing surgery. Conclusions Hurricanes are more common today with many coastal cities as risk for similar natural disasters. Despite our generator safety media outreach efforts prior to the storm, this remains an opportunity for improved injury prevention. Many patients suffered delays in discharge as their homes/nursing facilities suffered structural damages and were without power and water. Disaster planning should account for limited disposition options during severe storms. Our study is the first to describe burn-related injuries from a category 4 storm and our communities’ response.
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Newlin Lew, Kelley, Yolanda McLean, Sylvia Byers, Helen Taylor, and Karina Cayasso. "Type 2 diabetes prevention and self-management among Nicaraguan ethnic minorities: findings from phase 3 of a community-based participatory research study." International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare 10, no. 1 (March 13, 2017): 28–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijhrh-06-2016-0007.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore physical environmental, medical environmental, and individual factors in a sample of ethnic minority adults with or at-risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional descriptive design guided by a community-based participatory research framework. Three coastal communities in the South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS) of Nicaragua were sampled. Inclusion criteria were: lay adult with or at-risk for T2D, ⩾21 years of age, self-identification as Creole or Miskito, and not pregnant. Convenience sampling procedures were followed. Data were collected via objective (A1C, height, and weight) and self-report (Pan American Health Organization surveys, Diabetes Care Profile subscales, and Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form-12 (MOS SF-12) measures. Univariate and bivariate statistics were computed according to level of measurement. Findings The sample (N=112) was predominately comprised of Creoles (72 percent), females (78 percent), and mid-age (M=54.9, SD±16.4) adults with T2D (63 percent). For participants with T2D, A1C levels, on average, tended to be elevated (M=10.6, SD±2.5). Those with or at-risk for T2D tended to be obese with elevated body mass indices (M=31.7, SD±8.1; M=30.2, SD±6.0, respectively). For many participants, fresh vegetables (63 percent) and fruit (65 percent) were reported as ordinarily available but difficult to afford (91 and 90 percent, respectively). A majority reported that prescribed medication(s) were available without difficulty (56 percent), although most indicated difficulty in affording them (73 percent). A minority of participants with T2D reported receipt of diabetes education (46 percent). A1C levels did not significantly vary according to diabetes education received or not (M=10.9, SD±2.9; M=10.4, SD±2.5; t=−0.4, p=0.71). Participants at-risk for T2D were infrequently instructed, by a provider, to follow an exercise program (4.8 percent) or meal plan (4.8 percent) and receive diabetes education (2.38 percent). MOS SF-12 findings revealed participants with T2D (M=41.84, SD=8.9; M=37.8, SD±8.5) had significantly poorer mental and physical health quality of life relative to at-risk participants (M=45.6, SD±8.4; M=48.1, SD±9.5) (t=−2.9, p<0.01; t=−2.5, p=0.01). Research limitations/implications Salient physical environmental, medical environmental, and individual factors were identified in a sample of adults with or at-risk for T2D on Nicaragua’s Atlantic Coast. Practical implications Findings informed the development of community-based clinics to address the problem of T2D locally. Social implications The community-based clinics, housed in trusted church settings, provide culturally competent care for underserved ethnic minority populations with or at-risk for T2D. Originality/value This is the first quantitative assessment of the T2D problem among diverse ethnic groups in Nicaragua’s underserved RAAS.
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Boadu, Richard Okyere, Mary Adama Lamptey, Kwame Adu Okyere Boadu, Godwin Adzakpah, and Nathan Kumasenu Mensah. "Healthcare Providers’ Intention to Use Technology to Attend to Clients in Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana." BioMed Research International 2021 (November 5, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5547544.
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Background. Patient records’ relevance is associated with a variety of needs and objectives. Substantiating the health of patients perpetually and allowing professionals in the medical field to assess both signs and symptoms that fall in a relatively wider temporal point of view and contributions that lead to enhanced diagnoses and treatment are all quintessential of patient records. The advancement of information technology systems has led to the anticipation that development will be put into digitization and electronic means of storing patient records in order to grease their handling. Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) is piloting implementation of patient’s electronic health record system. The introduction of the electronic health record system known as Lightwave Hospital Information Management System (LHIMS) was to provide a permanent solution to patients’ continuity of care. User’s acceptance of new information technology is seen to be one of the most challenging issues in information system. This study assesses healthcare providers’ (HP’) behavioural intention to use LHIMS to attend to clients in Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and other factors influencing it. Methods. A nonexperimental cross-sectional study was used to obtain information from 84 HP recruited from the various departments and units in CCTH who use LHIMS to attend to clients. The sample size of 90, representing 8% of HP in CCTH, was randomly selected from the various departments and units. However, 84 (indicating 93.3% response rate) of the selected HP were available during the period of the research. Results. Perceived ease of use (PEOU) of LHIMS had the strongest direct effect on perceived usefulness (PU), with a highly significant path coefficient of 0.75. PU had the greatest impact on attitude about HP’ behavioural intention to use (BIU) LHIMS to attend to patients’ healthcare delivery in CCTH (0.91). This relationship was highly significant at p < 0.001 . PEOU did not have a significant direct effect on attitude about LHIMS use, as hypothesized in the original technology acceptance model. However, attitude towards use had a strong significant effect on HP’ BIU of LHIMS, with a strong statistically significant path coefficient of 0.98 at p < 0.001 . Conclusions. We conclude that attitude towards use have a significant influence on HP’ behavioural intention to use LHIMS to attend to clients in Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
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Prasita, Viv Djanat, Ima Nurmalia Permatasari, Supriyatno Widagdo, and Fajar Setiawan. "Patterns of Wind and Waves Along the Kenjeran Beach Tourism Areas in Surabaya, Indonesia." Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology 30, no. 2 (March 11, 2022): 1289–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.47836/pjst.30.2.24.
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Waves are movements of ups and downs of seawater that carry energy. This wave energy can erode the beach shore, including the Kenjeran Beach. The areas of eroded coast will depend on the magnitude of the energy of the waves. This research aimed to analyze wind and ocean waves for the management of coastal tourism areas, mainly related to visitor safety. This research used wind and wave data from BMKG obtained for ten years (2009–2018), and they were processed using Software ArcGis 9.3 and Software WRPOLT View 8.0.2. The statistical method used in this research was the Windrose method, which analyzed the wind direction and speed in a certain place and was the ratio of the wind blowing in each wind direction. The distribution of wind was intended to determine the significant wind speed and direction that have an effect in 10 years. The wind had an average speed of 5.31 m/s from 2009 to 2018. The variation in the dominant wind direction movement occurred in the range of 90° to 270°, but overall, the wind came from the East and Southeast. The highest ocean waves caused by wind in the Kenjeran tourism area were 0.8 m and occurred in 2014. It can be concluded that the wind and the ocean waves in the coastal tourism area of Kenjeran are relatively weak. Thus, in terms of security and safety for visitors, Kenjeran beach is very suitable for tourists.
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Gâștescu, Petre. "The Danube River and its mouths area and coast line (delta) in documents and maps from the ancient times to the present." Risks and Catastrophes Journal 29, no. 2 (December 1, 2021): 9–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.24193/rcj2021_11.
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The Danube River and its mouths area and coast line (delta) in documents and maps from the ancient times to the present. The Danube mouth as reported in documents and maps from the Antiquity to date.This mouth of the Danube and its Delta in particular, where a topic interest for many classical scholars (Herodotus, Erathostenes, Polybus, Ptolemey, Strabo etc) and recent scientific researchers who focused their attention on the number of Danube arms and the evolution of the Delta realm from the moment of its formation to the present configuration. The second half of the 19th century witnessed the publication of Sir Ch. Hartley’s map under the aegis of the Danube European Commission. The map was intended to help the selection of and correction works to one the arms in order to facilitate maritime navigation on it. Several other maps were printed in the 20th century by I.Vidraşcu, 1909-1911, the State Water Committee, 1964 and the Institute of Geography, 1983. In addition a series of topographical maps of Romania territory have also been produced. This sector was created as a result of accumulation processes, the north-south coastal marine currents, moving the river alluvia blocked the river mouth forming the Danube Delta and Halmyris lagoon, the whole becoming Razim Sinoie Lake Complex. This marine shore sector, due to the contribution of river alluvia, is characterized generally by the advance in the marine space, but the current conditions (reducing the volume of sediments from the Danube, marine minitransgression and anthropogenic interventions (by the dams raised at the mouth of the Sulina branch and Cape Midia) generate shoreline retreat in some areas. To identify portions of advancement and retreat, and setting the corresponding annual rates, existing topographic map series for a period of over 150 years, hydrographic measurements for 30 years and series of satellite images starting from 1975 were used.
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Shearer, B. L., C. E. Crane, R. G. Fairman, and M. J. Grant. "Occurrence of Armillaria luteobubalina and Pathogen-mediated Changes in Coastal Dune Vegetation of South-western Australia." Australian Journal of Botany 45, no. 5 (1997): 905. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/bt96084.
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Sixty-two Armillaria luteobubalina Watling & Kiledisease centres were assessed along the coast from near Cervantes, 160 kmnorth-west of Perth, to Cape Arid, 120 km east of Esperance. Disease centresranged from 0.02 to 6.5 ha in size (mean ± s.e., 1.7 ± 0.2 ha).Most disease centres were active, with mainly old deaths occurring in only7% of centres. Impact was low in only 3% of centres. Diseasecentres mainly occurred on calcareous sands of Holocene dune systems.Susceptible hosts from the Proteaceae, Mimosaceae and Myrtaceae tended to bedominant small trees or shrubs and their death resulted in centres composedmainly of sedges or small shrubs and ground-cover species from a range offamilies. Percentage cover of susceptible plant species was significantly lessin disease centres than adjacent healthy areas. Cover of resistant speciestended to be greater in disease centres than adjacent healthy areas, althoughdifferences were not significant. In association with changes in communitystructure, infection resulted in more bare ground in disease centres thanamongst healthy vegetation. Infection had minimal effect on species richness.The mortality progress curve for the susceptible speciesDryandra sessilis (Knight) Domin increased at a meanapparent infection rate of 0.31 ± s.e. 0.12year-1. A disease centre extended at the rate of 0.004ha year-1 between 1964 and 1983 and 0.07 hayear-1 during the period 1981–1989. Diseaseextension per year was not correlated with yearly rainfall. Threatened taxakilled by A. luteobubalina included the rare andendangered Banksia brownii Baxter ex R.Br.,B. occidentalis R.Br. subsp.formosa Hopper, andB. verticillata R.Br. This is the first report ofdisease significantly altering the structure and composition of coastalvegetation of south-western Australia.Armillaria luteobubalina is a significant additional,and hitherto unrecognised, selection pressure on coastal dune vegetationcommunities, and an important consideration in their management andconservation.
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Allyn, Paul, Joanna Schaenman, Brian Schwartz, and Tara Vijayan. "1332. West Coast Transplant ID Conferences, A Model for Building Community in ID Disciplines?" Open Forum Infectious Diseases 5, suppl_1 (November 2018): S407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1165.
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Abstract Background Transplant infectious diseases (TID) is a young and rapidly changing field. Providers need to make patient care decisions with limited clinical data. Challenges faced by TID providers may be different than others in their local ID community. We describe a model where TID faculty from six major transplant centers on the West Coast held periodic web-based conferences to discuss challenging cases and controversial topics in TID. Methods In 2011, faculty from six major transplant centers in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California began participating in web-based conferences. To assess impact, we distributed a 30-item survey generated in Qualtrics via email in Spring 2018. Participants were invited if they had ever attended one of the conferences. The survey collected quantitative and qualitative data on how the conferences changed clinical practice and helped build community. Data on conference topics was also collected. Results West Coast Transplant ID Conferences were held 12 times between 2011 and 2018 with TID topics covered including management of RSV, antifungal prophylaxis, CMV, and LTBI among others. Sixteen participants responded to the survey representing all six institutions. eight (50%) of respondents spent at least half of their time in the practice of TID. Six (37%) of respondents worked for <5 years and five (31%) reported working more than 10 years in TID. 56% of participants attended ≥4 conferences in the last 3 years. 93% of participants included trainees on the conference call. All respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the topics covered were relevant to their practice. 87.5% felt that the calls generate consensus about difficult or controversial topics. 62.5% reported that they had changed their practice because of the conferences. Only 1 respondent reported that they collaborated on research because of the conference. 100% agreed or strongly agreed that the conferences built a sense of community within TID. Conclusion Given improvements in web-based technologies, a community of practice can be easily created despite geographic distance allowing for TID providers to discuss relevant topics that impact practice and enhance sense of community. This model could be reproduced in other areas of infectious diseases. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.
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Maitland, Kathryn, Sarah Kiguli, Robert O. Opoka, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Charles Engoru, Patricia Njuguna, Victor Bandika, et al. "Children’s Oxygen Administration Strategies Trial (COAST): A randomised controlled trial of high flow versus oxygen versus control in African children with severe pneumonia." Wellcome Open Research 2 (October 11, 2017): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.12747.1.
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Background: In Africa, the clinical syndrome of pneumonia remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in the post-neonatal period. This represents a significant burden on in-patient services. The targeted use of oxygen and simple, non-invasive methods of respiratory support may be a highly cost-effective means of improving outcome, but the optimal oxygen saturation threshold that results in benefit and the best strategy for delivery are yet to be tested in adequately powered randomised controlled trials. There is, however, an accumulating literature about the harms of oxygen therapy across a range of acute and emergency situations that have stimulated a number of trials investigating permissive hypoxia. Methods: In 4200 African children, aged 2 months to 12 years, presenting to 5 hospitals in East Africa with respiratory distress and hypoxia (oxygen saturation < 92%), the COAST trial will simultaneously evaluate two related interventions (targeted use of oxygen with respect to the optimal oxygen saturation threshold for treatment and mode of delivery) to reduce shorter-term mortality at 48-hours (primary endpoint), and longer-term morbidity and mortality to 28 days in a fractional factorial design, that compares: Liberal oxygenation (recommended care) compared with a strategy that permits hypoxia to SpO2 > or = 80% (permissive hypoxia); andHigh flow using AIrVO2TM compared with low flow delivery (routine care). Discussion: The overarching objective is to address the key research gaps in the therapeutic use of oxygen in resource-limited setting in order to provide a better evidence base for future management guidelines. The trial has been designed to address the poor outcomes of children in sub-Saharan Africa, which are associated with high rates of in-hospital mortality, 9-10% (for those with oxygen saturations of 80-92%) and 26-30% case fatality for those with oxygen saturations <80%. Clinical trial registration: ISRCTN15622505 Trial status: Recruiting
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Maitland, Kathryn, Sarah Kiguli, Robert O. Opoka, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Charles Engoru, Patricia Njuguna, Victor Bandika, et al. "Children’s Oxygen Administration Strategies Trial (COAST): A randomised controlled trial of high flow versus oxygen versus control in African children with severe pneumonia." Wellcome Open Research 2 (January 9, 2018): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.12747.2.
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Background: In Africa, the clinical syndrome of pneumonia remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in the post-neonatal period. This represents a significant burden on in-patient services. The targeted use of oxygen and simple, non-invasive methods of respiratory support may be a highly cost-effective means of improving outcome, but the optimal oxygen saturation threshold that results in benefit and the best strategy for delivery are yet to be tested in adequately powered randomised controlled trials. There is, however, an accumulating literature about the harms of oxygen therapy across a range of acute and emergency situations that have stimulated a number of trials investigating permissive hypoxia. Methods: In 4200 African children, aged 2 months to 12 years, presenting to 5 hospitals in East Africa with respiratory distress and hypoxia (oxygen saturation < 92%), the COAST trial will simultaneously evaluate two related interventions (targeted use of oxygen with respect to the optimal oxygen saturation threshold for treatment and mode of delivery) to reduce shorter-term mortality at 48-hours (primary endpoint), and longer-term morbidity and mortality to 28 days in a fractional factorial design, that compares: Liberal oxygenation (recommended care) compared with a strategy that permits hypoxia to SpO2 > or = 80% (permissive hypoxia); andHigh flow using AIrVO2TM compared with low flow delivery (routine care). Discussion: The overarching objective is to address the key research gaps in the therapeutic use of oxygen in resource-limited setting in order to provide a better evidence base for future management guidelines. The trial has been designed to address the poor outcomes of children in sub-Saharan Africa, which are associated with high rates of in-hospital mortality, 9-10% (for those with oxygen saturations of 80-92%) and 26-30% case fatality for those with oxygen saturations <80%. Clinical trial registration: ISRCTN15622505 Trial status: Recruiting
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Ariadi, Heri, Tholibah Mujtahidah, and Sri Hidayati. "Pelaksanaan Tradisi Petik Laut Nelayan Hindu dan Islam Dalam Korelasi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Pesisir di Jembrana." Jurnal Kebijakan Sosial Ekonomi Kelautan dan Perikanan 12, no. 2 (December 28, 2022): 137. http://dx.doi.org/10.15578/jksekp.v12i2.11315.
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Petik laut adalah tradisi kebudayaan masyarakat nelayan di pesisir Jembrana, Bali. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pola perbedaan pelaksanaan tradisi petik laut antara nelayan yang beragama Hindu dan nelayan yang beragama Islam di Jembrana Bali serta pola kebijakan di wilayah pesisir yang dapat dibuat berdasarkan adanya akulturasi budaya tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data berdasarkan wawancara mendalam (deep interview) dan pemberian kuesioner kepada 20 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan tradisi petik laut oleh nelayan yang beragama Hindu dan nelayan yang beragama Islam adalah mirip. Nelayan Hindu melaksanakan tradisi petik laut berdasarkan pada keyakinan pancasradha selama 3 hari yang berlandaskan pada tattwa, susila, dan upacara. Nelayan Islam melaksanakan tradisi petik laut didasarkan keyakinan iman kepada Tuhan selama 3 hari yang diiringi dengan pembuatan larung sesaji. Tradisi petik laut merupakan hasil akulturasi budaya yang ada sejak zaman nenek moyang sebagai cara bersyukur dan memohon berkah kepada Tuhan. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pola pelaksanaan tradisi petik laut antara nelayan yang beragama Hindu dan Islam terletak dari pada teknis pelaksanaan tradisi yang akan memberikan corak perbedaan. Tradisi petik laut di Jembrana yang berlangsung turun-temurun dapat memberikan fondasi kebijakan berupa (1) sebagai landasan dasar penyusunan peraturan daerah tentang pengelolaan pesisir yang berbasis pada budaya masyarakat, (2) landasan religius tradisi petik laut dapat dijadikan sebagai visi pengelolaan sumber daya pesisir yang lestari, dan (3) tradisi petik laut yang dijalankan oleh agama Hindu dan Islam dapat dijadikan sebagai opsi pengembangan cultural tourisms bagi pemerintah daerah setempat.Title: Implementation of The Petik Laut Tradition on Hindu and Islamic Fishers with Correlation of Coastal Resource Management in Jembrana Petik Laut is a cultural tradition of the fishing community on the coast of Jembrana, Bali. The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of differences in the process of implementing the petik laut tradition between Hindu fishermen and Muslim fishermen in Jembrana Bali and the pattern of policies in coastal areas that can be made from this cultural acculturation. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques based on deep interviews and giving questionnaires to 20 respondents. The results show that the implementation of the petik laut tradition by Hindu fishermen and Muslim fishermen is similar. Hindu fishermen carry out the petik laut tradition based on the five-day faith of five days, based on tattwa, morals, and ceremonies. Islamic fishermen carry out the petik laut tradition based on faith in God for 3 days accompanied by making offerings. The petik laut tradition is the result of cultural acculturation that has existed since the time of the ancestors as a way of giving thanks and asking God for blessings. The results of the study concluded that the pattern of implementing of petik laut tradition between Hindu and Muslim fishermen lies in the technical implementation of the tradition which will give a different style. The petik laut tradition in Jembrana which has been passed down from generation to generation can provide policy foundations in the form of (1) the basis for the preparation of regional regulations on coastal management based on community culture, (2) the religious foundation of the petik laut tradition can be used as a vision for sustainable coastal resource management, (3) the petik laut tradition carried out by Hinduism and Islam can be used as an option for developing cultural tourism for the local government.
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Ryan, Conor, Pádraig Whooley, Simon D. Berrow, Colin Barnes, Nick Massett, Wouter J. Strietman, Fredrik Broms, Peter T. Stevick, Thomas W. Fernald, and Christian Schmidt. "A longitudinal study of humpback whales in Irish waters." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 96, no. 4 (January 9, 2015): 877–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315414002033.
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Knowledge on the ecology of humpback whales in the eastern North Atlantic is lacking by comparison with most other ocean basins. Humpback whales were historically over-exploited in the region and are still found in low relative abundances. This, coupled with their large range makes them difficult to study. With the aim of informing more effective conservation measures in Ireland, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group began recording sightings and images suitable for photo-identification of humpback whales from Irish waters in 1999. Validated records submitted by members of the public and data from dedicated surveys were analysed to form a longitudinal study of individually recognizable humpback whales. The distribution, relative abundance and seasonality of humpback whale sighting records are presented, revealing discrete important areas for humpback whales in Irish coastal waters. An annual easterly movement of humpback whales along the southern coast of Ireland is documented, mirroring that of their preferred prey: herring and sprat. Photo-identification images were compared with others collected throughout the North Atlantic (N = 8016), resulting in matches of two individuals between Ireland and Iceland, Norway and the Netherlands but no matches to known breeding grounds (Cape Verde and West Indies). This study demonstrates that combining public records with dedicated survey data is an effective approach to studying low-density, threatened migratory species over temporal and spatial scales that are relevant to conservation and management.
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Kouamé, Patrice A., Marcellin Ayé, Daniel Amantchi, Vazoumana Kouyaté, Sylvie Koboh N'guessan Atsé, Traoré Zié, Oheueu S. Saint Honoré, and Jeannette A. Adouko. "The prevalence of odontogenic maxillary osteitis at the Cocody University Hospital's Odontostomatological Consultation and Treatment Center (CCTOS), Abidjan (Ivory Coast): clinical and therapeutic aspects." Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery 27, no. 4 (2021): 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/mbcb/2021027.
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Maxillary osteitis is a bone tissue disease or condition with a dentoalveolar origin. This condition remains a public health concern in most developing countries, particularly in the Ivory Coast. Without appropriate management, it can alter the patient's overall health owing to aesthetic, functional, and psychological complications. This study aimed to provide a better understanding of odontogenic maxillary osteitis to consequently improve its diagnosis and medical care. Three major etiologies of maxillary osteitis have been reported: infectious, traumatic, and physicochemical causes. According to the literature, osteitis is grouped into two clinical forms, namely circumscribed osteitis and diffuse osteitis. Their diagnosis is based on a rigorous clinical examination as well as radiographic, histological, and bacteriological examinations. At the Cocody University Hospital's Odontostomatological Consultation and Treatment Center (CCTOS), patients with the late stages of the condition present with significant, disabling, and unsightly osteocutaneous-mucous lesions. Treatment of this osteitis is preventive, curative, and restorative. Odontogenic maxillary osteitis is encountered frequently and typically at a late stage at the Cocody University Hospital's CCTOS. To limit aesthetic and functional damage, raising awareness among African people about oral hygiene and the need for regular consultations should be encouraged.
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Panagea, I. S., I. N. Daliakopoulos, I. K. Tsanis, and G. Schwilch. "Evaluation of promising technologies for soil salinity amelioration in Timpaki (Crete): a participatory approach." Solid Earth 7, no. 1 (February 3, 2016): 177–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-7-177-2016.
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Abstract. Soil salinity management can be complex, expensive, and time demanding, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Besides taking no action, possible management strategies include amelioration and adaptation measures. Here we apply the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) framework for the systematic analysis and evaluation and selection of soil salinisation amelioration technologies in close collaboration with stakeholders. The participatory approach is applied in the RECARE (Preventing and Remediating degradation of soils in Europe through Land Care) project case study of Timpaki, a semi-arid region in south-central Crete (Greece) where the main land use is horticulture in greenhouses irrigated by groundwater. Excessive groundwater abstractions have resulted in a drop of the groundwater level in the coastal part of the aquifer, thus leading to seawater intrusion and in turn to soil salinisation. The documented technologies are evaluated for their impacts on ecosystem services, cost, and input requirements using a participatory approach and field evaluations. Results show that technologies which promote maintaining existing crop types while enhancing productivity and decreasing soil salinity are preferred by the stakeholders. The evaluation concludes that rainwater harvesting is the optimal solution for direct soil salinity mitigation, as it addresses a wider range of ecosystem and human well-being benefits. Nevertheless, this merit is offset by poor financial motivation making agronomic measures more attractive to users.
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Ramdiana, Ramdiana, Nani Anggraini, Sattar Yunus, and Hadiratul Kudsiah. "APLIKASI WIND POWERED COMPOSTER DI KAWASAN PESISIR KELURAHAN CAMBAYYA KOTA MAKASSAR." Panrita Abdi - Jurnal Pengabdian pada Masyarakat 4, no. 1 (January 28, 2020): 92. http://dx.doi.org/10.20956/pa.v4i1.7639.
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Application of Wind Powered Composter in the Coastal Area of Cambayya Village, Makassar CityAbstract. Cambayya Village is one of the coastal areas of Makassar City which has a very complex waste condition, which is garbage from the people who live and carry out activities in the coastal area, garbage sent from land area that flows from rivers or gutters that flow into the coast. The Community Service Program aims to conduct activities in the form of training, practice and assistance in processing organic waste into compost using Wind Powered Composter technology located in the RT A community group of Cambayya Village. The problem by partners is the large amount of garbage generated in the coastal settlements of Cambayya Village, residents do not yet know how to process organic waste, and there is no practical application of renewable technology that is acceptable to the community in environmental management. The technology applied is Wind Powered Composter Technology which is an organic waste processing technology using wind power as an energy source to produce compost that can be useful for greening and economic value. This method is contained from a few stages: Preparation stage, namely processing permits, socializing activities to partners, and preparing training materials, Implementation stage conducting motivational training in processing waste, training on organic waste sorting, making composter equipment, making use of SOP training, the practice of composting, harvest compost and compost packaging, The evaluation stage by providing assistance and periodic checking of the composting process. The results of the implementation of this activity are the reduction in the volume of 60 kg of organic waste in each composting process, increased knowledge of citizens about organic waste processing, and the application of appropriate technology in coastal areas.Keywords: Organic waste, composter, wind poweredAbstrak. Kelurahan Cambayya merupakan salah satu wilayah pesisir Kota Makassar yang memiliki kondisi sampah yang sangat kompleks yaitu sampah dari masyarakat yang tinggal dan melakukan aktivitas di wilayah pesisir, sampah kiriman dari wilayah daratan atas yang mengalir dari sungai atau selokan yang bermuara ke pesisir. Adanya program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan melakukan kegiatan dalam bentuk pelatihan, praktek dan pendampingan dalam pengolahan sampah organik menjadi kompos dengan menggunakan teknologi Wind Powered Composter yang berlokasi di kelompok warga RT A Kelurahan Cambayya. Masalah yang dihadapi mitra adalah banyaknya timbulan sampah yang dihasilkan di permukiman pesisir Kelurahan Cambayya, warga belum mengetahui cara mengolah sampah organik, dan belum ada penerapan teknologi terbarukan yang praktis dan mampu diterima masyarakat dalam pengelolaan lingkungan. Teknologi yang diterapkan adalah Teknologi Wind Powered Composter yang merupakan teknologi pengolahan sampah organik menggunakan tenaga angin sebagai sumber energi menghasilkan kompos yang dapat bermanfaat untuk penghijauan dan bernilai ekonomi. Metode kegiatan ini diantaranya: Tahap persiapan yaitu pengurusan surat izin, sosialisasi kegiatan ke mitra, dan persiapan materi pelatihan, Tahap pelaksanaan melakukan pelatihan motivasi dalam mengolah sampah, pelatihan pemilahan sampah organik, pembuatan alat komposter, pelatihan SOP penggunaan alat, praktek pembuatan kompos, panen kompos, dan pengemasan kompos, Tahap evaluasi dengan melakukan pendampingan dan pengecekan berkala terhadap proses pembuatan kompos. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan ini adalah berkurangnya volume sampah organik maksimal 60 kg dalam setiap proses pengomposan, meningkatnya pengetahuan warga tentang pengolahan sampah organik, dan telah diterapkannya teknologi tepat guna di kawasan pesisir.Kata Kunci: Sampah organik, komposter, tenaga Angin
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Abukasim, Mansyur, Faizal Kasim, and Miftahul Khair Kadim. "Keanekaragaman dan Kelimpahan Gastropoda pada Ekosistem Mangrove Desa Kramat Kecamatan Mananggu Kabupaten Boalemo, Provinsi Gorontalo." Journal of Marine Research 11, no. 3 (July 4, 2022): 357–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/jmr.v11i3.34213.
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Pesisir Desa Kramat merupakan bagian dari sebaran mangrove di kawasan Teluk Tomini. Tekanan lingkungan akibat aktivitas masyarakat seperti alih fungsi kawasan dan sampah pesisir ditengarai telah merusak kawasan mangrove di Desa Kramat. Kondisi tersebut dikhawatirkan berdampak pada gastropoda sebagai komponen esensial ekosistem mangrove. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengamati kekayaan jenis, keanekaragaman dan kelimpahan gastropoda mangrove di pesisir Desa Kramat, Kabupaten Boalemo, Provinsi Gorontalo. Penelitian dilakukan dengan cara mensurvei populasi gastropoda menggunakan kuadran berukuran 5x5 m yang dibuat pada tiga transek garis (LT) yang berbeda berdasarkan lebar sabuk mangrove. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah spesies gastropoda di ekosistem mangrove adalah 14 yang mewakili anggota 8 famili. Kelimpahan tertinggi terdapat di LT-1 dengan lebar sabuk mangrove terkecil, yaitu Terebralia sulcata (14.800 ind/ha) untuk tingkat spesies dan Potamididae (20.600 ind/ha) untuk tingkat famili. Nilai indeks keanekaragaman Shannon-Wiener untuk semua spesies berkisar antara 1,517 hingga 2,177. Nilai indeks dispersi Morisita berkisar antara 0,97–14,00 untuk tingkat spesies dan 0,97–4,67 untuk tingkat famili. Meskipun jumlah spesies gastropoda cukup besar, nilai indeks keanekaragamannya tergolong sedang, dengan sebaran mengelompok. Kajian ini menunjukkan peran ekologis kawasan mangrove Desa Kramat sebagai penunjang keanekaragaman hayati dan habitat gastropoda yang diperlukan untuk pengelolaan kawasan pesisir di Teluk Tomini. The coast of Kramat Village is part of the mangrove distribution area in the Tomini Bay area. Environmental pressures due to community activities such as area conversion and coastal waste are suspected of degrading the mangrove area in Kramat Village. The condition is feared to impact gastropods as an essential component of the mangrove ecosystem. This research aimed to observe species richness, diversity, and the abundance of mangrove gastropods on the coast of Kramat Village, Boalemo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The study was conducted by surveying the gastropod population using a 5x5 m quadrant established on three different line transects (LT) based on the width of the mangrove belt. The study's results showed that the number of gastropod species in the mangrove ecosystem was 14, representing members of 8 families. The highest abundance was found in LT-1 with the smallest mangrove belt width, namely Terebralia sulcata (14,800 ind.ha-1) for species level and Potamididae (20,600 ind.ha-1) for family level. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index values for all species ranged from 1.517 to 2.177. Morisita's dispersion index values ranged from 0.97-14.00 for the species level and 0.97-4.67 for the family level. Although the number of gastropod species is quite large, the diversity index value is categorized as a medium, with distribution clumped. This study shows the ecological role of the mangrove area of Kramat Village to support biodiversity and as a habitat for gastropods needed for the management of coastal areas in Tomini Bay.
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Khakhim, Nurul, Dedi Soedharma, Ani Mardiastuti, Vincentius P. Siregar, and Mennofatria Boer. "Analisis Preferensi Visual Lanskap Pesisir Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta untuk Pengembangan Pariwisata Pesisir Menuju pada Pengelolaan Wilayah Pesisir Berkelanjutan." Forum Geografi 22, no. 1 (July 20, 2008): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.23917/forgeo.v22i1.4925.
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The aim of this research is to analyze of DIY coastal landscape with visual preference analysis for suistanble coastal tourism development and management. The unit of analysis that used is coastal typology. The guideline in deciding the classification of coastal typology is using the Response-Process System with relief/slope, main constructing material, genesis process and dominate process happened in the meantime such as tide, wave and river flow. This response-process system divide the coastal typology into seven classes including coastal typology of land erosion coast, sub aerial deposition coast, volcanic coast, structurally shaped coast, wave erosion coast, marine deposition coast and coast built by organism. The method of SBE (Scenic Beauty Estimation) is used for visual preference analysis, and the method used to compose the policy of costal tourism development is SWOT method. Result shows that all seven coastal typology are found in the coastal area. Land erosion coast and coast built by organism dominate in Gunungkidul coastal area and then in Bantul and Kulon Progo coastal area are dominated by marine deposition coast and sub aerial deposition coast. Volcanic coast, structurally shaped coast, wave erosion coast can only be found in a small area of Gunungkidul coast. Each of this coastal typology has a special land characteristic which can be used to develop its potential. Coast built by organism is very suitable for tourism activity proved by the high score of SBE from the respondents. Recommendation for developing coastal area in area of interest is by developing the coastal natural resources suitable to its physical typology, because this will make the management of coastal area for continuous development easier. Recommendations for coastal management in Gunungkidul including mapping and classification of protected karst area and mineable karst area to secure the run of coastal area management, for coastal management in Bantul using Managed realignment which plans for retreat and adopts engineering solutions that recognise natural processes of adjustment, and identifying a new line of defence where to construct new defences and move seaword model by constructing new defenses seaward the original ones. Last, for Kulon Progo coastal area using hold the line model whereby seawalls are constructed around the coastlines.
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Hamid, Nur, Dewi Liesnoor Setyowati, Juhadi, Agustinus Sugeng Priyanto, Puji Hardati, Muh Soleh, Nur Rohmah Wijayanti, and Elvara Norma Aroyandini. "The Effect of Human Activities Towards Coastal Dynamics and Sustainable Coastal Management." International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 16, no. 8 (December 30, 2021): 1479–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.160809.
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One of the disasters that often occur in coastal areas is abrasion. Abrasion causes coastal dynamics, including the East Coast of Rembang, Kragan Village, Kragan District, Rembang Regency. From 1975 to 1990, at least 50 meters of land from this area has been lost due to abrasion. This dynamic may become one of the causes of unsustainable management of the coastal environment and its natural resources. Various efforts have been made to overcome abrasion, but abrasion continues to hit this area, even until 2020. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were carried out in this study to discover the coast dynamics and various human activities that may trigger abrasion. Image interpretation, observation, interviews, and questionnaires were used as data collection techniques at three observation points in the Kragan Village area. This study concludes that the beach in Kragan Village has experienced dynamics with a total land loss of 46 meters from 2003 to 2020. Harmful activities carried out by humans resulted in abrasion so that the coast experienced dynamics. Human activities also affect coastal management, namely the basic principles of integrated coastal management and processes in the management of coastal areas.
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Winton, Megan V., James Sulikowski, and Gregory B. Skomal. "Fine-scale vertical habitat use of white sharks at an emerging aggregation site and implications for public safety." Wildlife Research 48, no. 4 (2021): 345. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr20029.
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Abstract ContextOver the past decade, the coastal waters off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, have emerged as the only known aggregation site for the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in the western North Atlantic. During periods of seasonal residency, white sharks patrol the shoreline in search of pinniped prey, bringing them in close proximity to popular beaches where people recreate. AimTo examine whether white sharks off Cape Cod are more likely to occupy shallow depths (and consequently more likely to overlap with recreational water users) under certain conditions. MethodsWe deployed short-term, pop-up satellite archival transmitting (PSAT) tags and acoustic transmitters on 14 subadult and adult white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod during the summer and fall of 2017. PSAT tags provided fine-scale depth and temperature data, which were combined with high-resolution location data obtained from an acoustic telemetry array, to identify the depth and temperature preferences of white sharks when resident in the area. Key resultsSharks spent the majority (95%) of tracked time at depths of 0–31m and at temperatures from 8.9°C to 20.7°C. During resident periods along Cape Cod, individuals spent almost half (47%) of their time at depths of less than 4.5m, but made frequent excursions to mid-shelf depths, alternating between the surf zone and deeper offshore waters. Sharks were slightly more likely to occupy shallow depths at night during the new moon. The relationship between shark depth and lunar phase varied over the course of the day, suggesting the mechanism underlying lunar effects differs among diel periods. ConclusionsAlthough the overall risk posed to humans by white sharks is low, there is a high potential for overlap between white sharks and recreational water users off Cape Cod. The risk of interaction may be slightly higher during periods when local environmental conditions favour the species’ predatory stealth by influencing prey behaviour or detectability. ImplicationsThis study provides the first glimpse into the fine-scale vertical habitat use of white sharks off Cape Cod, which can be used to better understand the risk to recreational water users and to inform public safety practices.
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Juma, Ibrahim Mohammad, Alya Abdulrahim AlHarmoudi, Noora Mohammed Hokal, and Abdulla Sharief Kizhisseri. "REAL TIME COASTAL MONITORING FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF DUBAI COAST." Coastal Engineering Proceedings, no. 36 (December 30, 2018): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.9753/icce.v36.risk.38.
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The Dubai coastal zone is defined as a land mass stretching from the Abu Dhabi border in the south to Al Mamzar lagoon in the north, from approximately +4 m DMD (Dubai Municipality Datum) onshore to 10 nautical miles offshore. In its natural state this approximately 70km long coastline consists primarily of long sandy beaches backed by low level dunes and ridges. However, recent infra-structural developments related to trade, tourism and real estate have resulted in significant development within the Dubai coastal zone. These developments have interfered with the natural coastal processes of waves, tidal currents and sediment transport. To understand the dynamics of coastal processes Coastal Zone & Waterways Management Section (CWMS) of Dubai Municipality (DM) developed an advanced coastal real-time monitoring system for coastal management and future planning. This paper provides an overview of the coastal monitoring programme and how these data are used in managing the coastal zone and decision making.
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Anutha, Karen. "Coast to coast '94: A national coastal management conference Hobart, Tasmania, Australia." Ocean & Coastal Management 25, no. 2 (January 1994): 155–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0964-5691(94)90046-9.
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