scholarly journals A Look at Gender Relations in the Production of Clay Things

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Camila Azevedo de Moraes Wichers ◽  
Luiz Antonio Pacheco de Queiroz ◽  
Juliana Freitas ◽  
Luciana Bozzo Alves
Keyword(s):  
Gender Studies ◽  
Gender Relations ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Ceramic Production ◽  
Regional Production ◽  
Fixed Set ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Traditional Communities

In this article, we discuss the gender relations in the production of pottery – the “clay things”. Firstly, we draw a dialogue with gender studies in Archeology. Next, we explain the use of the category "ceramics of local / regional production". We present in detail the operative chain for the production of ceramic artifacts in the district of Santa Rita, city of Ouricuri, Pernambuco. Finally, we draw some comparative reflections between the information derived from Santa Rita and other studies focused on ceramic production in traditional communities of the semi-arid region, in northeast of Brazil, evidencing that the gender action does not have a fixed set of norms, being marked by processes that affect and are affected by other social spheres. Um Olhar para as Relações de Gênero na Produção das Coisas de Barro Neste artigo, discutimos as relações de gênero na produção das coisas de barro. Primeiramente, traçamos um diálogo com os estudos de gênero na Arqueologia. Em seguida, explicitamos o uso da categoria “cerâmica de produção local/ regional”. Passamos então, ao detalhamento da cadeia operatória de produção de artefatos cerâmicos no distrito de Santa Rita, município de Custódia, Pernambuco. Por fim, traçamos algumas reflexões comparativas entre os dados advindos desse estudo e outras pesquisas voltadas à produção cerâmica em comunidades tradicionais do semiárido nordestino, evidenciando que a ação de gênero não está presa a um conjunto fixo de normas, sendo marcada por processos que afetam e são afetados por outras esferas sociais.

Macroalgae Mariculture as a Social and Environmental Alternative for Coastal Traditional Communities of the Semi-Arid Region of Northeast Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Ivanilson de Souza Maia ◽  
Dárlio Inácio Alves Teixeira ◽  
Vigínia Maria Cavalari Henriques ◽  
Maulori Curié Cabral
Keyword(s):  
Arid Region ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Traditional Communities

scholarly journals Hunting and Use of Wildlife Species in the Semi-Arid Region of Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (36) ◽  
pp. 9-21
Author(s):  
Jaciara Raquel Barbosa de Lima ◽  
Patrícia Luiza de Oliveira Rebouças ◽  
Carlos Alberto Batista Santos
Keyword(s):  
Arid Region ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Wildlife Species ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Animal Use ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
And Control ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Traditional Communities

This article investigates the socio-cultural and ecological aspects associated with the hunting of wild animals by the inhabitants of the Cruz village, State of Alagoas. The data was obtained through semi-structured interviews and informal conversations. A total of 23 species was indicated as a game, with mammals being preferred by the population. Among the techniques of capture, the hunting of persecution with dog and hunting with a shotgun stands out, in addition to the shuttlecock, used to reach the birds with small stones. Four forms of animal use were recorded: food, medicine, pets, and control. Despite being indicated as one of the main causes of the reduction of wildlife, hunting is strongly related to the socio-cultural aspects of the Brazilian semi-arid populations. Thus, proposals for the management of wildlife resources in traditional communities must take into account the needs of these populations.

The Molecular Characterization and Biological Assessment of the Leaves Extracts of Loofah Reveal their Nutraceutical Potential

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takoua Ben Hlel ◽  
Feten Belhadj ◽  
Fatih Gül ◽  
Muhammed Altun ◽  
Ayşe Şahin Yağlıoğlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Hela Cell ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Biological Assessment ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Hela Cell Lines ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

Background:: Luffa cylindrica is a plant that is widely distributed in Africa and Asia and it can be grown in regions with tropical or subtropical climates. Few patents dealt with Loofah biological properties, including some functional foods formulated from its leaves. Objective:: This study aimed to structurally and functionally characterize the bioactive compounds of L. cylindrica leaves grown in two different environments. Methods:: The extracts of L. cylindrica leaves collected from two Tunisian locations: Essouasi (LE), a semi-arid region and Medenine (LM) an arid region, were investigated for their phenolic compounds and fatty acids using HPLC/TOF-MS and GCMS techniques respectively. Furthermore, the antioxidant capacity was evaluated with DPPH, Chelating effect, Hydroxyl radical and Superoxide anion scavenging activities while the anticancer activity against HeLa cell lines was assessed using xCELLigence real time cell analyzer and lactate dehydrogenase cytotoxicity assay. Results:: The antiproliferative capacity of both extracts was time and dose-dependent with LE presenting the lowest HeLa cell index (CI = 0.035 ± 0.018, 250 μg/ml). LE also showed the best cytotoxic capacity (56.49 ± 0.8%) and antioxidant potential (IC50 = 54.41 ± 1.12 μg/ml for DPPH and 12.12 ± 0.07 μg/ml for chelating effet). 14 phenolic compounds were detected in LE with ferulic acid being the major compound (5128.5 ± 4.09 μg Phenols/g) while LM had only 6 phenolics. GCMS analysis showed the presence of omega-3 fatty acids in LE. Conclusions:: Our findings suggest that L. cylindrica leaves, especially when collected from semi-arid regions, are promising for formulating nutraceuticals of interest.

Space-time monitoring of soil organic carbon content across a semi-arid region of Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. e00367
Author(s):  
Patrick Filippi ◽  
Stephen R. Cattle ◽  
Matthew J. Pringle ◽  
Thomas F.A. Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon Content ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

scholarly journals Effect of Temperature on Sowing Dates of Wheat under Arid and Semi-Arid Climatic Regions and Impact Quantification of Climate Change through Mechanistic Modeling with Evidence from Field

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 927
Author(s):  
Jamshad Hussain ◽  
Tasneem Khaliq ◽  
Muhammad Habib ur Rahman ◽  
Asmat Ullah ◽  
Ishfaq Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Arid Region ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Seasonal Temperature ◽  
Sowing Dates ◽  
Rcp 8.5 ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid

Rising temperature from climate change is the most threatening factor worldwide for crop production. Sustainable wheat production is a challenge due to climate change and variability, which is ultimately a serious threat to food security in Pakistan. A series of field experiments were conducted during seasons 2013–2014 and 2014–2015 in the semi-arid (Faisalabad) and arid (Layyah) regions of Punjab-Pakistan. Three spring wheat genotypes were evaluated under eleven sowing dates from 16 October to 16 March, with an interval of 14–16 days in the two regions. Data for the model calibration and evaluation were collected from field experiments following the standard procedures and protocols. The grain yield under future climate scenarios was simulated by using a well-calibrated CERES-wheat model included in DSSAT v4.7. Future (2051–2100) and baseline (1980–2015) climatic data were simulated using 29 global circulation models (GCMs) under representative concentration pathway (RCP) 8.5. These GCMs were distributed among five quadrants of climatic conditions (Hot/Wet, Hot/Dry, Cool/Dry, Cool/Wet, and Middle) by a stretched distribution approach based on temperature and rainfall change. A maximum of ten GCMs predicted the chances of Middle climatic conditions during the second half of the century (2051–2100). The average temperature during the wheat season in a semi-arid region and arid region would increase by 3.52 °C and 3.84 °C, respectively, under Middle climatic conditions using the RCP 8.5 scenario during the second half-century. The simulated grain yield was reduced by 23.5% in the semi-arid region and 35.45% in the arid region under Middle climatic conditions (scenario). Mean seasonal temperature (MST) of sowing dates ranged from 16 to 27.3 °C, while the mean temperature from the heading to maturity (MTHM) stage was varying between 12.9 to 30.4 °C. Coefficients of determination (R2) between wheat morphology parameters and temperature were highly significant, with a range of 0.84–0.96. Impacts of temperature on wheat sown on 15 March were found to be as severe as to exterminate the crop before heading. The spikes and spikelets were not formed under a mean seasonal temperature higher than 25.5 °C. In a nutshell, elevated temperature (3–4 °C) till the end-century can reduce grain yield by about 30% in semi-arid and arid regions of Pakistan. These findings are crucial for growers and especially for policymakers to decide on sustainable wheat production for food security in the region.

Hydrograph apportionment of the Chandra River draining from a semi-arid region of the Upper Indus Basin, western Himalaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 780 ◽  
pp. 146500
Author(s):  
Ajit T. Singh ◽  
C.M. Laluraj ◽  
Parmanand Sharma ◽  
B.L. Redkar ◽  
Lavkush Kumar Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Arid Region ◽  
Western Himalaya ◽  
Indus Basin ◽  
Upper Indus Basin ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Semi Arid
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