scholarly journals FISH COMMUNITY COMPOSITION INDICATES LOW IMPACT OF CAPTURE EFFORTS IN WAR-TORN SOUTH SUDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Luiselli ◽  
John Sebit Benansio ◽  
Johnson J. Balli ◽  
Daniele Dendi ◽  
Stephanie Ajong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fish Community ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Dominant Type ◽  
Fishing Vessels ◽  
Part Time ◽  
White Nile

A survey conducted in Terekeka, Mongalla (=Mongalla) and Gemmaiza (= Gemeiza), payams of Central Equatoria in South Sudan using face-to-face interviews, structured questionnaire and focused group discussion provided information on income generating strategies of fishing communities. These included: full time or part time fishing, small-scale farming, cattle breeding and firewood collection. Stationary gill nets were the dominant type of fishing gear, followed by  monofilament, hook and long line, cast nets, spears and harpoons. Fishing vessels included planked canoes, steel boats and fibreglass. The best fishing months were August, September, followed by May. Main species caught included large bodied potamodromous predators adapted to channel habitats, as well as floodplain migrants. Overall the fish community appeared to be at equilibrium, with no evidence of impacts due to excessive catch efforts. The good health of the White Nile fishery is related to the high resilience of South Sudanese aquatic ecosystems as well as to the low potential of fish capture in a country disrupted by war and lack of security.

scholarly journals Comment: Agricultural Economics Research and Extension Needs of Small-Scale, Limited-Resource Farmers

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben L. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Part Time

West is to be commended for (1) the organization of his discussion, (2) the careful delineation of the research areas, (3) the thoroughness of his research and the excellent documentation of the research efforts of social scientists in treating the problem/s of the small-farm operator, and (4) the development of a means-end schema of “what is,” “what ought to be” with implications for future research, programs, and public policy.As West indicates, there is need for a redefinition of small farm. The $20,000 gross sales limit is inadequate. Most definitions do not include the value added of products produced and consumed by the family. Some states, for example Florida, use figures much lower than $20,000 to characterize small farms. The distinction between full-time and part-time farmers and their incomes is not clearly delineated. A national concern should be the redefinition of the term, “small farm.” Heterogeneous characteristics of small farms should not inhibit the generation of profile information by geographic regions.

Technology adoption by small-scale full-time and part-time family farm households in the subtropics of Jammu & Kashmir

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Rajinder Peshin ◽  
Rakesh Sharma ◽  
Raj Kumar ◽  
Laxmi K Sharma ◽  
Sudhakar Dwivedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Family Farm ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Part Time

scholarly journals Costs and returns to rabbit production in Ijebu-Ode LGA, Ogun state

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
K. A. Akanni ◽  
M. Y. Odubena
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Part Time

This paper investigated the economic viability of rabbit production in ljebu-Ode LGA of Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of forty (40) small-scale rabbit farmers were purposively selected for the study and the collected data were analyzed using both descriptive statistics and budgetary analytical techniques. The results of the analyses showed that all the studied farmers were literate and they were averagely 27 years of age with mean farming experience of five years. The majority (87.5%) were part-time male farmers while others were on full-time practices. Rabbit rearing in the study area was found to be profitable with a profitability index of 0.43 and average annual net income of ₦8,792.42. The rate of return on the investment was 405.65%, 11,793.84% on fixed items and 520.23% on variable items. The farm net income was estimated to be N 8,433.90.

scholarly journals Astronomical observatory of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
V. Efimenko
Keyword(s):  
Solar System ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Astronomical Observatory ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Small Bodies ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Mathematical Sciences ◽  
The Village

In 2019, the Astronomical Observatory had 48 full-time employees and 11 part-time employees. A total of 59 employees, including 34 scientists, including 24 full-time (6 doctors of sciences and 16 candidates of sciences) and 10 part-time employees (1 doctor and 3 candidates of sciences). The observatory consists of the Department of Astrophysics (Head of the Department, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor VI Zhdanov), the Department of Astrometry and Small Bodies of the Solar System (Head of the Department, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Lukyanyk IV.), and 2 observation stations (the village of Lisnyky, the village of Pylypovychi). During the year, 4 budget topics were implemented. The main scientific results. The active nuclei of galaxies have been identified, which are potential sources of extremely high-energy cosmic rays, taking into account energy losses and the influence of magnetic fields on the way to Earth (distance up to 300 million light-years). A large array of observational data of small bodies of the solar system on the 6th (SAO RAS), 4.1th SOAR (Chile), 2.6th (KrAO), 2nd (Terskol), 2nd (OPTICON), 1.3th (AI SAN), 0.70th and 0.48th (v. Lisnyky) telescopes. The reliability of Stokes diagnostics methods of small-scale magnetic fields of the Sun’s photosphere in the interpretation of spectropolarimetric observations of the infrared line Si I 1082.7 nm on modern (VTT, SST, GREGOR) and future (DKIST, EST with a diameter of 4 m) ground telescopes estimated. Published 2 monographs, 65 scientific articles, 25 of them in foreign publications; made 75 reports at scientific conferences.

scholarly journals Combining jobs and motherhood: is it worse when growing children alone?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Roxo ◽  
G Porto ◽  
J Perelman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Lone Mothers ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Employment Characteristics

Abstract Background Women combining paid job and motherhood may experience a poorer health status than those childless. This risk is expectedly higher among lone mothers due to their greater emotional, social, and economic vulnerability. This study aims to assess the impact of employment characteristics on the health of working mothers and to understand differences between lone and coupled mothers. Methods We used data from the 5th Portuguese National Health Survey from employed women (N = 1,649) aged 25-55 living with a child (<16). We modelled depression (assessed by the Personal Health Questionnaire-8) and less-than-good self-reported health as a function of employment variables (part-time job; self-employment; instable job situation; skill level and sector of activity) using logistic regressions, adjusting for age, family variables, socioeconomic status, and social support. Interaction terms assessed differences between lone and coupled mothers. Results Women in part-time (OR = 3.04, 95%CI=2.97-3.11), high-skilled jobs (OR = 3.57, 95%CI=1.30-1.38), and self-employed (OR = 1.34, 95%CI=1.30-1.38) had higher odds for depression, compared to those working in low-skilled, full time and not self-employed jobs. Less-than-good health was also more likely among those working part-time (OR = 1.34, 95%CI=1.31-1.36) and self-employed (OR = 1.34, 95%CI=1.31-1.37). Mothers' mental health disadvantage was amplified when alone regarding self-employment and part-time jobs. Conclusions Employed mothers' physical and mental health may be harmed by part-time jobs, self-employment, and working in more differentiated jobs. Employed lone mothers may experience greater risks than coupled mothers. Key messages Part-time, high-differentiated jobs or self-employment may harm the physical and mental health of working mothers. Lone mothers are disproportionately impacted by these employment characteristics.

scholarly journals Combining jobs and motherhood: is it worse when raising children alone?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Roxo ◽  
G Porto ◽  
J Perelman
Keyword(s):  
Differential Susceptibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Employed Mothers ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Reported Health

Abstract Background Paid employment has been shown to benefit childless women’s health, while employed mothers experience poorer health, and more pronounced fatigue. This study measures the association between job characteristics and the health and well-being of employed mothers and the differential susceptibility to job characteristics between coupled and single-parent mothers. Methods We used data from the 5th Portuguese National Health Survey from 1649 employed women (aged 25–54) living with a child under 16. We modelled depression (assessed by the Personal Health Questionnaire-8) and self-reported health as a function of job characteristics, adding interaction terms to compare coupled and single-parent mothers, using logistic regressions. Results Working part-time was associated with depression (odds ratio (OR) = 3.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.31–3.48) and less-than-good health (OR = 1.28, 95%CI = 1.26–1.31), compared to working full time. Compared to high-skill jobs, the likelihood for depression among low-skill occupations was lower among coupled mothers (OR = 0.25, 95%CI = 0.24–0.26), and higher among single-parent mothers (OR = 1.75, 95%CI = 1.54–1.99). Unstable jobs were associated with depression among coupled mothers. Conclusions Part-time jobs are detrimental for mothers’ mental health, but high-skilled jobs are protective for single-parent mothers. Part-time and unstable jobs are linked to poorer self-reported health among coupled mothers. Results question the gendered arrangements that may face employed coupled mothers.

Building bridges to fight fire: the role of informal social interactions in six Colorado wildland - urban interface communities

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Brenkert-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Property Owners ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Bridging Capital ◽  
In Fire

Property owners in fire-prone communities have been identified as key stakeholders in the wildfire dilemma. Although past research has examined stakeholder characteristics and their behaviours, less is known about how small-scale social processes among stakeholders might shape mitigation decision-making and related actions. This manuscript highlights the role informal social interactions play in building bridges among full-time and part-time residents that facilitate the spread of wildfire information and galvanise small-scale cooperative efforts to reduce wildfire risk. Data from in-depth interviews conducted with residents in six fire-prone Colorado communities indicate that these interactions create bridging capital that links those who are not likely to be the direct recipients of wildfire outreach efforts to those who are.

Part-Time Instruction: A Comparative Lens

10.17158/227 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhodora S. Ranalan
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Part Time Faculty ◽  
Shared Experiences ◽  
Immaculate Conception ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Time Basis ◽  
The University ◽  
Additional Income ◽  
Time Faculty

Teachers who work on a part-time basis in other schools while maintaining a full time teaching employment have stories to tell. Their reasons for teaching as part-time faculty, their experiences in other schools, as well as their views on part-time instruction are sources of the stories that this phenomenological research paper aimed to present. The study focused on the experiences of two groups of college teachers in the University of the Immaculate Conception. Using interview, focus group discussion and fielded questionnaire, the study found that though the two groups of teacher participants have various reasons for being part time teachers, their motivations converge on two points: they teach for additional income and for recognition of their expertise. The researcher classified the experiences of the participants into either fulfilling or frustrating. Both groups articulated that their fulfilling experiences are mainly rooted on the growth and appreciation shown by their students as well as the school’s recognition of their expertise. Both groups also expressed that their frustrating experiences are income-related and also due to the different school systems that confronted them. Although there are dissonances in their shared experiences, there is also synchronicity in their perceptions and encounters with a different school. Moreover, their reasons for teaching part-time are closely related with how they assess their experiences as either frustrating or fulfilling.

scholarly journals Savings-Group Improvements Contribute to Sustainable Community-Fisheries Management: A Case Study in Cambodia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sopha Lieng ◽  
Nobuyuki Yagi ◽  
Aimee Mori ◽  
Jay Hastings
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Commercial Fishing ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Sustainable Community ◽  
Sustainable Operation ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Community Fisheries ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Small-scale community fishers dominate fisheries in Cambodia. In the central floodplain of Cambodia, 35% of rural dwellers are part-time fishers and 15% full-time fishers. By 2012, the Cambodian government had abolished all commercial fishing lots and put these resources under the management of community fisheries. One challenge in the implementation of community-fisheries management is budget shortages and resultant livelihood stress. To address this problem, savings groups were established. The Sustainable Communities International program provided establishment and facilitation support for savings groups in 10 community fisheries in the Kampong Chhnang Province. The savings groups were recognized as useful support facilities, meeting the needs of community fishers and sustainable community fisheries operations. However, there were concerns about the sustainability of the savings groups and the fisheries. To date, there are no documented case studies of savings groups for community fisheries. This study was conducted in two community fisheries in the Kampong Chhnang Province. We found that the internal rules of the savings group must reflect the opinions and perceptions of the members to ensure sustainable operation. Education and integrated livelihood activities were important considerations in encouraging participation. These insights are also useful for community fisheries elsewhere.

Exploring Barriers to Doctoral Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Insights From Practicing Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1552-1563
Author(s):  
Denise A. Tucker ◽  
Mary V. Compton ◽  
Sarah J. Allen ◽  
Robert Mayo ◽  
Celia Hooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Doctoral Study ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
Doctor Of Philosophy

Purpose The intended purpose of this research note is to share the findings of a needs assessment online survey of speech and hearing professionals practicing in North Carolina to explore their interest in pursuing a research-focused PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and to document their perceptions of barriers to pursing a PhD in CSD. In view of the well-documented shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD) faculty to attract, retain, and mentor doctoral students to advance research and to prepare future speech and hearing professionals, CSD faculty must assess the needs, perceptions, and barriers prospective students encounter when considering pursuing a doctoral research degree in CSD. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 242 speech and hearing professionals to investigate their interest in obtaining an academic research-focused PhD in CSD and to solicit their perceived barriers to pursuing a research doctoral degree in CSD. Results Two thirds of the respondents (63.6%) reported that they had considered pursuing a PhD in CSD. Desire for knowledge, desire to teach, and work advancement were the top reasons given for pursuing a PhD in CSD. Eighty-two percent of respondents had no interest in traditional full-time study. Forty-two percent of respondents indicated that they would be interested in part-time and distance doctoral study. The barriers of time, distance, and money emerged as those most frequently identified barriers by respondents. Conclusion The implications inform higher education faculty on how they can best address the needs of an untapped pool of prospective doctoral students in CSD.

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