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This study aimed at determining the diversity of forage plants utilized for small ruminant feeding in rural and peri-urban sites in Imo state, Nigeria. The survey was carried out at rural and peri-urban sites in Aboh Mbaise and Mbaitoli Local Government Areas (LGAs), respectively. Ten small ruminant farmers were purposively selected from each LGA across the study communities. Data on fodder diversity, proximate composition, and mineral concentration were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviation. It was observed that a higher diversity of fodder plants existed at the rural sites compared to the peri-urban sites and 43.4% of the fodder plants were common to both sites. Respondents identified 60.8% of the fodder plants also as food-bearing plants, with 55.6% and 80% of these found at the rural and peri-urban sites, respectively. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the relative proximate or mineral supplies to the animals at the two sites. It was, therefore, concluded that despite the diversity and differences in forage selection at the two sites, the relative nutrient supplies to small ruminants will be similar if the cafeteria system of forage provision practiced at the sites is adhered to.

In December 2022, the scientific network “images of aging” resulted in a workshop in which various stakeholders discussed the need for action when it comes to views on aging. Based on these discussions practical and interdisciplinary recommendations were developed that result in six concrete impulses for practice. These six impulses for more diverse views on aging are introduced and presented in this report. These impulses are composed of 1) making people of all ages visible in their diversity, 2) pointing out systemic problems and initiating changes, 3) enabling participation and shaping a positive culture of ageing, 4) starting a broad dialogue 5) clearly naming stereotypes and ageism and standing up against them, 6) tackling taboos about illness, death and dying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The primary aim of this investigation was to examine the morphological diversity of leaves in naturally occurring populations of common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) in Türkiye. Twelve common hornbeam populations, distributed over four distinct watersheds in the Eastern Black Sea Region, were sampled from three altitude levels, ranging from sea level to 1200 meters. Nine morphological characteristics of the leaves were analyzed biometrically. We found a high degree of phenotypic heterogeneity both within and among the investigated populations. The eco-geographic principle's classification of populations was disclosed. Altitude appeared to be the primary factor influencing variation in the majority of leaf attributes from the Camlıhemşin, Çaykara, and Espiye watersheds. Compared to trees at lower altitude, trees at higher altitudes were characterized by smaller leaves. The populations in the Trabzon-Maçka watershed, however, did not show this trend. Largest leaves were observed for trees from the Trabzon-Maçka watershed region at the second altitude level. Overall, our findings support the notion that the Eastern Black Sea area is a hotspot of biodiversity and that the intricate evolutionary process leading to leaf morphological variability may be a consequence of adaptation and plasticity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Using the example of food preparation, learners not only acquire technical competences in Economy, Work and Home Economics lessons, but they can also be encouraged to develop social and intercultural competences. Cooking and eating together provides learners with a framework in which they can experience intercultural diversity, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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