scholarly journals Macroinvertebrate trophic structure on waterfalls in Borneo

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 2061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Baker ◽  
Michael A. Chadwick ◽  
Rona A. R. McGill ◽  
Rodzay A. Wahab ◽  
Rafhiah Kahar
Keyword(s):  
Trophic Structure ◽  
Macroinvertebrate Communities ◽  
Gut Content ◽  
Δ13c And Δ15n ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Present Case Study ◽  
Isotope Analyses ◽  
Case Study Methods

Waterfalls have unique physical characteristics and harbour highly specialised macroinvertebrate communities, but have been the subject of very few ecological studies. There are no previous studies of trophic structure of waterfall assemblages. It was hypothesised that because of the steep gradient of waterfalls and low retention of terrestrial-based resources, the abundant basal food resources would be periphyton. In addition, because of the frequent scouring flood events, it was predicted that periphyton would be a significant source of food for filter feeders. Waterfalls in the Ulu Temburong National Park (Brunei Darussalam) were used in the present case study. Methods included stable carbon (C)- and nitrogen (N)-isotope analyses (SIA; δ13C and δ15N of leaf litter and periphyton) and gut-content analysis (GCA) of the most the abundant macroinvertebrates. With δ15N values ranging from –1.9 to 5.5‰, literature suggests that this indicates that herbivores (Heptageniidae and Blephariceridae), omnivores (Simuliidae and Hydropsychidae) and predators (Buccinidae) live in the waterfalls. Apart from Buccinidae, the taxa had δ13C signatures ranging from –33 to –26‰, with a high dependence on periphyton, which is similar to other tropical-stream biotopes. The present study suggests that despite scouring velocities, waterfalls support animals with a range of diets, based on grazing or scraping, filter feeding and predation.

scholarly journals Exploring the Role of Dermatoglyphics in Learning- A Case Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-303
Author(s):  
Charu Dhankar
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Intelligence ◽  
Individual Development ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Present Case Study ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Acquisition Method

The nature nurture issue has been an important debate in all aspects of the individual development. According to Jensen’s heritability ratio, hereditary has an impeccable influence in the development process. Based on these, dermatoglyphics has been used in the present case study in order to observe the innate potential of an individual, to give parents an insight into their child’s hidden potential and to groom them effectively. The present case study is confined to the acquiring methods and unique quotients of the subject. The findings of the study revealed the unique quotients of the subject and the best suitable acquisition method for the subject.  Aim/Purpose: To test the methods of learning and unique quotients of the subject with the help of Dermatoglyphics Multiple Intelligence Test DMIT.  Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol-2, issue-3: 301-303 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijssm.v2i3.12651 

scholarly journals Trophic structure of mesopelagic fishes in the Gulf of Mexico revealed by gut content and stable isotope analyses

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. e12449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer P. McClain-Counts ◽  
Amanda W. J. Demopoulos ◽  
Steve W. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Gulf Of Mexico ◽  
Trophic Structure ◽  
Gut Content ◽  
Stable Isotope Analyses ◽  
Isotope Analyses

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENINGKATAN MINAT WIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA MELALUI PROGRAM KREATIVITAS MAHASISWA – KEWIRAUSAHAAN (PKM-K) DI PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN EKONOMI FKIP UNIVERSITAS LAMBUNG MANGKURAT

Jurnal Socius ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmudah Hasanah ◽  
Monry Fraick NG Ratumbuysang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Case Study Methods

This study aims to describe the activities of Student Creativity Program (PKM), explaining the strategy to increase student wirausha interest, and explaining the obstacles of the Student Creativity Program (PKM). The research approach is used is qualitative research. This qualitative research is more specifically directed to the use of case study methods. In-depth and detailed research on everything related to the subject of research. The results is explaining interest in entrepreneurship should not be something that never made people, but rather develop into things that already exist. The use of the concept of using imitation techniques and modifications can be an option. Student creative ideas can be developed through the encouragement of the lecturers in the study program. The sharing guidance will be an effective forum for discussion of student interest. Students should be much more active understand the stages of proposing PKM as well as supervisor. Furthermore, creative ideas must be supported by competence.Keywords: PKM, entrepreneurship, and competencePenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsi kegiatan Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM), menjelaskan strategi peningkatan minat wirausha mahasiswa, dan menjelaskan kendala pelaksanaan kegiatan Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM). Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif (qualitative research). Penelitian kualitatif ini secara spesifik lebih diarahkan pada penggunaan metode studi kasus. Penelitian yang mendalam dan mendetail tentang segala sesuatu yang berhubungan dengan subjek penelitian. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan minat berwirausaha tidak harus sesuatu yang tidak pernah dibuat orang, tetapi lebih mengembangkan ke hal yang sudah ada. Pemakaian konsep pakai teknik amati tiru dan modifikasi bisa menjadi pilihan. Ide kreatif mahasiswa dapat dikembangkan melalui dorongan dari dosen-dosen pada program studi. Bimbingan yang bersifat sharing akan menjadi wadah diskusi efektif untuk mencari minat mahasiswa. Mahasiswa harus jauh lebih aktif memahami tahapan pengusulan PKM begitupula dosen pembimbing. Selanjutnya ide kreatif tersebut harus didukung kompetensi.Kata kunci: PKM, wirausahan, dan kompetensi

scholarly journals Pacing and Performance Analysis of the World’s Fastest Female Ultra-Triathlete in 5x and 10x Ironman

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1543
Author(s):  
Caio Victor Sousa ◽  
Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽  
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez ◽  
Thomas Rosemann ◽  
Beat Knechtle
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
New World ◽  
World Record ◽  
Average Speed ◽  
Pacing Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Present Case Study

The aim of the present case study was to analyse the performance data of the world’s best female ultra-triathlete setting a new world record in a Quintuple (5xIronman) and Deca Iron (10xIronman) ultra-triathlon, within and between race days, and between disciplines (cycling and running) and races (Quintuple and Deca Iron ultra-triathlon). The subject was an elite female triathlete (52 kg, 169 cm) born in 1983. At the time of her world record in Quintuple Iron ultra-triathlon she had an age of 35 years and at the time of the world record in Deca Iron ultra-triathlon 36 years old. The distribution of time spent in each discipline and transitions was 8.48% in swimming, 51.67% cycling, 37.91% running, and 1.94% transitions. There was no difference between the race days of the average speed neither in cycling nor running. The running pace had a within-day variation larger than the cycling pace, and also varied more between race days. In conclusion, the world’s best female ultra-triathlete adopted a steady (even) pacing strategy for both cycling and running, without substantial variations within- or between race days, for both the world record in a Quintuple and a Deca Iron ultra-triathlon.

scholarly journals Crossing the Antarctica: Exploring the Effects of Appetite-Regulating Hormones and Indicators of Nutrition Status during a 93-Day Solo-Expedition

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1777
Author(s):  
Bjørn Helge Johnsen ◽  
Guttorm Brattebø ◽  
Terry M. Phillips ◽  
Rune Gjeldnes ◽  
Paul T. Bartone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
Energy Sensor ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Present Case Study

Future deep space astronauts must maintain adequate nutrition despite highly stressful, isolated, confined and dangerous environments. The present case-study investigated appetite regulating hormones, nutrition status, and physical and emotional stress in a space analog condition: an explorer conducting a 93-day unsupported solo crossing of Antarctica. Using the dried blood spot (DBS) method, the subject drew samples of his blood on a regular basis during the expedition. The DBSs were later analyzed for the appetite regulating hormones leptin and adiponectin. Energy intake and nutritional status were monitored by analysis of albumin and globulin (including their ratio). Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was also analyzed and used as an energy sensor. The results showed a marked reduction in levels of the appetite-reducing hormone, leptin, and the appetite stimulating hormone, adiponectin, during both extreme physical and psychological strain. Nutrition status showed a variation over the expedition, with below-normal levels during extreme psychological strain and levels abutting the lower bounds of the normal range during a phase dominated by extreme physical hardship. The IL-6 levels varied substantially, with levels above the normal range except during the recovery phase. It was concluded that a daily intake of 5058 to 5931 calories seemed to allow recovery of both appetite and nutritional status between extreme physical and psychological hardship during a long Arctic expedition. Furthermore, IL-6 may be a sensor in the muscle-liver, muscle-fat and muscle-brain crosstalk. These results may help guide nutrition planning for future astronaut crews, mountaineers and others involved in highly demanding missions.

YES Bank Fiasco: Arrogance or Negligence

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Shakeb Akhtar ◽  
Mahfooz Alam ◽  
Mohd Mohsin Khan
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Private Bank ◽  
Quality Review ◽  
Bank Management ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Asset Quality ◽  
Present Case Study ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

The present case study is based on the nation’s biggest-ever banking failure of India’s fastest-growing private bank, YES Bank. The YES Bank fiasco showcases the prevalent flaws of uprising NPAs and mounting bad debts in the financial sector. Post Asset Quality Review (AQR) conducted by RBI elucidate that the NPA of YES Bank is seven times higher than the actual reported amount in their audit book. The sudden trauma reflected the events unfolding in the bank as the share market plummets drastically and the losses enlarged exponentially. To stymie further deterioration, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in and took over YES Bank management. The economy is already set to decelerate to an 11-year low following demonetization and the outbreak threatens to delay a revival in an emerging economy like India. The subject that this case will fit in is Capital Structure, Corporate Governance and Ethics and Auditing.

scholarly journals Controlled Reservoir Drawdown—Challenges for Sediment Management and Integrative Monitoring: An Austrian Case Study—Part B: Local Scale

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Hauer ◽  
Patrick Holzapfel ◽  
Peter Flödl ◽  
Beatrice Wagner ◽  
Wolfram Graf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Scale ◽  
Macroinvertebrate Communities ◽  
Event Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Monitoring Design ◽  
Freeze Core ◽  
Reservoir Drawdown ◽  
Present Case Study ◽  
Integrative Monitoring

The present case study deals with a controlled drawdown beyond the operational level of the Gepatsch reservoir (Austria). Based on the awareness of potential ecological consequences, an advanced set of measures was conducted and an integrative monitoring design was implemented. This pre- and post-event monitoring included measurements regarding the cross sectional variability and habitat-related turbidity, freeze-core sampling to obtain knowledge on fine sediment infiltration and an evaluation of the macroinvertebrate communities as well as fish egg development (salmonid incubation). The results of the sedimentological as well as biological investigations show a negligible impact on the downstream located aquatic system due to the controlled drawdown of the Gepatsch reservoir. In addition, recommendations based on the findings from this study regarding possible methods for local scale monitoring can be given.

A Case Study of Psychopathology and Personality Processes in Twins of Indian Origin

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saranya Banerjee ◽  
Deepshikha Ray
Keyword(s):  
Twin Studies ◽  
Thematic Apperception Test ◽  
Psychometric Assessment ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Indian Origin ◽  
Thematic Apperception ◽  
Inkblot Test ◽  
Present Case Study

Twin studies have mostly focused on the pattern of maladaptive behaviour manifested by the twins and their biological basis but the findings have remained controversial till date. The present case study explores the psychopathology in 14 year old twins of Indian origin. They were referred for psychometric assessment and psychotherapy for their conduct problems. The tools administered on them during psychometric assessment are Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children IV (WISC-IV), Rorschach Inkblot Test (RIBT) and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Findings are discussed in terms of the personality processes and relationship quality of the twins.

The Social, Cultural and Behavioral Components of Information and Knowledge-Seeking Among Home Care Nurses

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmund J.Y. Pajarillo
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Study Methods ◽  
Soins À Domicile ◽  
The Social ◽  
Knowledge Seeking ◽  
Case Study Methods ◽  
Home Care Nurses

Information and knowledge-seeking vary among users, including home care nurses. This research describes the social, cultural and behavioral dimensions of information and knowledge-seeking among home care nurses, using both survey and case study methods. Results provide better understanding and appreciation of nurses’ information behavior.La recherche d’information et de connaissances varie selon les usagers, y compris parmi les infirmiers et infirmières des soins à domicile. Cette recherche décrit les dimensions sociales, culturelles et comportementales de la recherche d’information et de connaissances parmi les infirmiers et infirmières des soins à domicile, en utilisant les méthodes de sondage et de l’étude de cas. Les résultats offrent une meilleure compréhension et connaissance du comportement informationnel des infirmiers et infirmières. 

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