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Conservation strategies that use sustainable use of natural resources through green-labelled markets generally do not recognize the legal sale of wild meat as appropriate due to potential overexploitation and zoonotic disease risks. Wildlife hunting is important to the livelihoods of rural communities living in tropical forests for protein and income. Wildlife management plans in the Peruvian Amazon permit hunting of wild meat species for subsistence and sale at sustainable levels, that include peccaries, deer, and large rodents. These species have fast reproduction making them less vulnerable to overhunting than other species. This study assessed the sustainability of a wildlife management plan. Populations of species were estimated using camera traps and distance transect surveys, and sustainability analysis used hunting pressure from community hunting registers. Interviews were conducted to understand hunters, perceptions of the management plan. Long-term time-series showed increases in collared peccary (3.0 individual/km2 to 5.41 individual/km2) and white-lipped peccary (3.50 individual/km2 to 7.00 individual/km2) populations and short-term time series showed a decline in paca populations from 8.5 individual/km2 to 3.01 individual/km2. The unified harvest analysis showed permitted species populations were greater than 60% of their carrying capacities and hunted at less than 40% of their production, which shows sustainable hunting. The wildlife management plan achieved its general objective of sustainable hunting and improving livelihoods. The broader question is whether sustainable wildlife use plans that allow Amazonian communities to sell limited amounts of wild meat can be a way to change illegal wild meat trade to a legal, green labelled trade with added value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The most successful approach to conserving biodiversity is the development of a worldwide network of protected areas that are effectively managed through various tools and criteria. The latest global project for management quality of protected areas is the IUCN Green List Standard. It offers an instrument for regular assessment and implementation of protected area management efficiency. Listed sites gain recognition as a good example in nature preservation, international promotion, know-how, access to and exchange of global expertise, support and financial resources for good conservation outcomes. Bulgaria has a well-developed network of protected areas and participates in international programs with several nature sites. Joining the Green List program could influence national policy and actions for further excellence of the national network and its effective management, as well confirm Bulgarian commitment to global conservation efforts. The aim of this study is to assess the possibilities for including sites from the Bulgarian protected areas network on the IUCN Green List, identifying sites, ready to complete the application phase and be credible candidates for inscription. A review of the Bulgarian protected areas network was done and an evaluation, corresponding to the application phase of the Green List, of 49 natural sites (three national parks, 11 nature parks and 35 managed reserves) showed that the best potential candidates for the Green List are the administrations of Central Balkan National Park, Bulgarka Nature Park, Persina Nature Park and Belasitsa Nature Park. It is recommended that they start an application procedure and join the IUCN network.

In South Korea, issues related to production and environmental concerns are arising from marine fish cage farm. To address this, a modeling study was conducted to derive management plan. The model used a combination of hydrodynamic, fish growth, and ecosystem (water quality and sediment) models. The hydrodynamic model utilized Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code. The fish growth model was developed specifically for this study’s purpose. The ecosystem model used was Ecosystem Model for Marine Management. This modelling approach is the first of its kind in South Korea. It incorporated pollution sources such as wasted feed and fish feces as state variables, which were integrated into the ecosystem model. Furthermore, the fish growth model considered fish mortality based on aquaculture conditions (water temperature, dissolved oxygen, stocking density). Although the negative effects of high stocking densities are well-documented, no previous fish modeling cases have considered this. Model validation results showed good reproducibility of annual fish growth and production for each cage. Notably, the model reproduced the phenomenon in the 2-year-olds fish of reduced production per cage followed by an increase due to the consideration of density-dependent mortality. Additionally, spatial and temporal reproducibility of water quality and sediment parameters, including total organic carbon and sedimentation rate, were satisfactory. A limitation of this study remains the lack of sufficient observational data. Scenario analysis for the management plan yielded the following results: Firstly, different age classes require specific management approaches due to varying impacts of feeding, excrement production, and growth-limiting factors. Secondly, optimizing feed input can improve environmental conditions and economic benefits. Thirdly, regulating stocking density is more efficient than adjusting the number of cages. This model provides a tool for deriving management plans for marine fish cage farming based on an integrated understanding of the aquaculture ecosystem. Furthermore, it can be utilized for various purposes, such as assessing the range of influence of organic matter, calculating resting periods for fish farms, and evaluating sustainability.

Abstract This paper collects research information and registered data regarding the relationship between climate change and heritage, aiming to present a comprehensive state of studies and research on the subject. This relationship between these two cores is basically the main subject of this research, as well as the discovery of the areas with little information. Nowadays, there is a remarkable increase in the concern of the damage of cultural heritage and the research of methods and means of protection and of interpretation of its value. In the meanwhile, climate change is the other pillar of this paper, with evident damage, eminent jeopardy and accumulative downgrade of heritage assets. The aforementioned facts create a threatening background for the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage and the transmission to the next generations. In general, stakeholders should focus on the mitigation of the human causes of climate change and the necessary adaptation to the climatic conditions for heritage protection. Through the collection of data, this paper presents the region of Mediterranean, as it has a strategic geographic location and the climatic conditions have already shown notable deviations. The presented information relates to the indices and measurements of the effects of climate change and the overall assessment of the risks of heritage, the irreversible impairment, the most common cultural aspects of the studies and the urgent need of protection. The scope of these data is the design of the appropriate management plan, taking into account the unique identity of each piece of heritage and its environment. To sum up, the kinds of heritage incorporated into the environment structuring a completed landscape with immediate exposure to the conditions, seem to lack the essential research for their preservation. For this reason, the adequate management of cultural and natural heritage in jeopardy, such as the cases in the Mediterranean region, require multidisciplinary assessment for heritage management.

Effective classroom management establishes a safe, structured, and conducive learning environment where learners can focus on learning. This study determined the elementary school teachers' classroom management strategies and students' performance at the identified schools of Malabuyoc District, Malabuyoc, Cebu for the school year 2023-2024 as a basis for a management plan. This study is anchored on B. F. Skinner's Theory of Behavior Modification and Lee and Marlene Canter's Assertive Discipline. This study used a descriptive-correlational research design which established the significant relationships of the variables in the study. A total of 84 respondents participated in the study. The significant relationship between the teacher respondents' profile years in teaching experience of 0.002 and relevant training and seminars attended to the extent of employment of Classroom Management strategies as perceived by themselves established a significant relationship of 0.043. The significant relationship between the Teacher Respondents' Profile such as the years of teaching experience and the Usefulness of the Classroom Management Strategies as perceived by themselves established a significant relationship of 0.003. The significant relationship between the Principal Respondents' Profile such as the relevant training and seminars attended and the extent of the teachers' employment of Classroom Management Strategies as perceived by the principals themselves established a significant relationship of 0.047. The significant difference between the Teachers' and Principals' Ratings Towards the Management Strategies revealed that there is no significant difference of 0.516 which accepts the null hypothesis. These findings are important to know what factors affect the utilization of classroom management strategies. With this, it is important to encourage all teachers to continue to explore effective management strategies that sustain quality teaching-learning experiences among learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Climate change is affecting freshwater systems, leading to increased water temperatures, which is posing a threat to freshwater ecological communities. In the Nechako River, British Columbia, a water management program has been in place since the 1980s to maintain water temperatures at 20 °C during the migration of adult Sockeye salmon. However, the program's effectiveness in mitigating the impacts of climate change on resident species like Chinook salmon's thermal exposure is uncertain. In this study, we utilised the CEQUEAU hydrological model and life stage-specific physiological data to evaluate the consequences of the current program on Chinook salmon's thermal exposure under two contrasting climate change and socio-economic scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5). The results indicate that the thermal exposure risk is projected to be above the optimal threshold for parr (intermediate juvenile) and adult life stages under both scenarios relative to the 1980s. Under the SSP5-8.5 scenario, these life stages could experience an increase in thermal exposure ranging from two to five times higher by the 2090s compared to the 1980s. This exposure is projected to occur during the months in which these life stages emerge, including the period when the program is active (July 20th to August 20th). Additionally, our study shows that climate change will result in a substantial rise in cumulative heat degree days, ranging from 1.9 to 5.8 times (2050s) and 2.9 to 12.9 times (2090s) in comparison to the 1980s under SSP5-8.5. Our study highlights the need for a holistic approach to reviewing the current Nechako management plan, ensuring that all species in the Nechako River system are considered especially in the face of climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper collects research information and registered data regarding the relationship between climate change and heritage, aiming to present a comprehensive state of studies and research on the subject. This relationship between these two cores is basically the main subject of this research, as well as the discovery of the areas with little information. Nowadays, there is a remarkable increase in the concern of the damage of cultural heritage and the research of methods and means of protection and of interpretation of its value. In the meanwhile, climate change is the other pillar of this paper, with evident damage, eminent jeopardy and accumulative downgrade of heritage assets. The aforementioned facts create a threatening background for the safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage and the transmission to the next generations. In general, stakeholders should focus on the mitigation of the human causes of climate change and the necessary adaptation to the climatic conditions for heritage protection. Through the collection of data, this paper presents the region of Mediterranean, as it has a strategic geographic location and the climatic conditions have already shown notable deviations. The presented information relates to the indices and measurements of the effects of climate change and the overall assessment of the risks of heritage, the irreversible impairment, the most common cultural aspects of the studies and the urgent need of protection. The scope of these data is the design of the appropriate management plan, taking into account the unique identity of each piece of heritage and its environment. To sum up, the kinds of heritage incorporated into the environment structuring a completed landscape with immediate exposure to the conditions, seem to lack the essential research for their preservation. For this reason, the adequate management of cultural and natural heritage in jeopardy, such as the cases in the Mediterranean region, require multidisciplinary assessment for heritage management.Highlights: The effects of climate change are relevant to every aspect of society and its activities, as well as the sustainability and the transmission of heritage to the next generations. Heritage is in jeopardy of losing its character, due to the exposure to natural hazards and anthropogenic factors, both responsible for climate change. Mitigation and adaptation are indispensable for the protection and management of heritage. There is lack of research and data for endangered heritage assets incorporated into the landscape, such as Open-air Greek Theatres. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective To explore autologous skull cryopreservation protocol, including storage temperature, storage time, storage method, and management process. Methods The clinical data of 325 patients who underwent decompressive craniectomy and autogenous skull transplantation in the Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from January 2016 to December 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. The relevant literature were reviewed. According to the exploratory preservation plan, the data from 2016 to 2018 were divided into the old management group and the data from 2019 to 2021 were divided into the new management group. The evaluation study on the effect of autologous skull transplantation was conducted for both groups of data. Results The average cryopreservation time of autogenous skull was 122.9 days. The average hospital stay after replantation was 12.3 days. After the application of the new preservation scheme and management process, the intracranial infection rate decreased from 3.4% to 1.7%. Conclusions Cryopreservation of autologous skull at 80 °C is effective and can reduce the incidence of intracranial infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The object of this study is the Emerald Site "Pohrebeni" which was created to conserve the biodiversity and natural habitats of European importance. The research is focused on establishing the protection status and level of growth and development of flora and fauna species in their natural habitats, and served as scientific source in the creation of the Management Plan of this Site. In order to achieve this goal, field and laboratory researches were carried out. As a result, twelve rare plant species and nineteen animal species protected through national and international instruments were highlighted. Among the animal species, five of them are also protected at European level. The level of development of herbaceous species is dependent on the density of the trees, season, climatic conditions, etc. At the end of spring, the layer of herbaceous species in the referenced area registered a rich development. The abundance of rare species ranges from Very numerous specimens (75-100%) to Very few specimens (<10%). The species Delphinium fissum and Cephalanthera longifolia were only reported once, which warns of their vulnerability. Based on the results, the Management Plan of the Emerald Site "Pohrebeni" was developed. The Plan included the management actions for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity, such as the integrated conservation of the rare species together with their natural ecosystems and the monitoring of the level of conservation of species recorded only once and those protected at European level. Another important measure included in the Plan is the continuous informing of the general public about the importance of biodiversity conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the main challenges facing human society is to achieve food sovereignty while conserving natural resources. This study took place in the territory REGAC to understand the dynamics related to Food Sovereignty around Yucatan in Natural Protected Areas (NPAs). The objective was to measure the state of food sovereignty in the REGAC region and in each municipality inside the territory through the radar chart methodology, which is assessed with the following dimensions: 1) access to resources, 2) social capital, 3) transformation and commercialization, and 4) food consumption. Results indicate that access to resources dimension is an unstable state, while social capital and food consumption are in a critical state; however, the most concerning dimension is transformation and commercialization, which is approaching collapse. Finally, the overall state of Food Sovereignty in the REGAC is critical. These findings are consistent with the absence of a management plan, which, if implemented, could incorporate necessary components to enhance food sovereignty, as suggested in the discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Conservation Units (CUs) are territorially protected spaces for their environmental attributes. The use and occupation of these areas has been disordered through degrading and polluting activities. The research aims to present the first stage of proposing guidelines and diagnosis for preparing the APA Serra do Rosário Management Plan. Field research of an exploratory-descriptive nature carried out in 2023, as the theme of the dissertation of the Postgraduate Program Academic Masters in Geography - UVA, anchored in the theoretical and methodological approach of the triad: Geosystem Territory and Landscape (GTP) and tool for analysis. It identified among the elements of analysis and understanding of the organization of geographic space and its nature-society interrelationship, and as a proposition for this the elaboration of characterization, diagnosis and zoning as an instrument, considering that since its creation 15 years ago, the unit does not have a Management and Management Plan, legally constituted consultative Management Council. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As parental involvement is necessary in this new normal education set-up, this study targeted to assess the extent of parental involvement and related it with pupils' academic performance. Specifically, this study sought the extent of involvement of parents in facilitating the education of their children in terms of parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community. Pupils' academic performance for School Year 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 and the challenges encountered by parents in facilitating the education of their children were also determined. This descriptive-survey research used questionnaire and documentary analysis in data gathering. The respondents were teachers and parents from selected public elementary schools in Catanauan Districts I and II in the Division of Quezon. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and ANOVA were used as statistical tools to process the data and provide inputs for the output of the study which was a proposed management plan to maximize parental involvement in facilitating education of their children. Results revealed that parental involvement is greatly evident and pupils had increasing performance based on their Mean Percentage Score. Likewise, the findings bared that poor educational background and poor health condition are the challenges encountered by parents in facilitating the education of their children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental pollution arising from aquaculture wastewater is becoming increasingly important in Nigeria as the aquaculture industry continues to grow to meet the animal protein needs of the country and alleviate its food insecurity crisis. The increase in the number of fish farms in the country, coupled with a concomitant rise in aquaculture wastewater, comes at a cost. The vital components of aquaculture wastewater are remains of unconsumed feed, sediment materials, and metabolic waste of the cultured fish species. These constituents vary in physico-chemistry, volume, composition, and microbial load depending on the type of culture system practiced. Some of the negative effects of releasing aquaculture wastewater into aquatic environments are eutrophication of receiving water, food poisoning, freshwater pollution, bioaccumulation of metals by aquatic biota, increase in the prevalence of diseases among contaminated ecosystem inhabitants, and, in extreme situations, the loss of commercially valuable and viable aquatic resources. Several technologies have been developed to treat aquaculture wastewater and they include: constructed wetlands, recirculatory aquaculture systems, phytoremediation, nanotechnology, as well as other physical and biological processes. These methods vary in efficacy, cost-effectiveness, sophistication, and eco-friendliness. A few of the suggested management and policy options to mitigate the impacts of aquaculture wastewater on the environment are improvements in feed quality and feeding methods and government intervention through her agencies. This review suggests a tripod aquaculture wastewater management plan that involves fish farmers, government agencies, and research institutions such that aquaculture wastewaters are treated before getting discharged into inland water bodies, government agencies ensure that fish farmers comply with policies and regulations on waste management, and research institutions develop improved and cost-effective local technologies to treat aquaculture wastewater.

Ships generating waste pose a significant environmental challenge in the maritime sector. This research aims to assess how effectively waste management practices are implemented by maritime personnel to mitigate the environmental impacts of onboard waste. Data gathered from survey questionnaires were analyzed using a quantitative research design, focusing on responses from chief officers and second engineers of ships. A four-point Likert scale was employed, and results were evaluated using frequency percentages, weighted means, and the Chi-square statistical analysis. The study aimed to profile the ship's crew and evaluate the implementation of waste management strategies, particularly regarding waste management plans and waste disposal onshore and ship-to-shore. The findings indicate that waste management implementation at the Port of Surigao's ships was fully achieved. These results underscore the importance of comprehensive waste management systems and training to ensure consistency in perceptions and practices among maritime officers. Therefore, the researchers suggested that ship operators can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the maritime industry by developing a comprehensive waste management plan, providing crew training, installing effective waste segregation facilities, implementing recycling initiatives, and conducting regular audits.

The study examines the practice of legal protection of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Site located in Australia. It reflects the main content of the decisions of the World Heritage Committee and the International Union for Conservation of Nature on the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, looks at the features of its management as a World Heritage Site (hereinafter also - WHS), as well as regulatory and organisational solutions aimed at preventing threats to the ecological state of the Great Barrier Reef WHS. The analysis of the legal framework and practice of protection of World Heritage Sites allows to conclude that some elements of the Australian experience can be used to strengthen the institutional and legal framework of the environmental regime of Lake Baikal. The proposal to develop a management plan for the Lake Baikal World Heritage Site in accordance with the requirements and standards of the World Heritage protection system, as well as to adopt special strategic development plans has been formulated. According to the authors, to ensure the effective development of specific management decisions, it is necessary to establish normatively the general principles of management plan formation. Based on the practice of engaging local communities in the management of World Heritage Sites and Australian experience of organising Marine Advisory Committees, the authors have verbalized a proposal to create an Advisory Council of representatives of various spheres of society, operating in the territory of the Lake Baikal World Heritage Site, environmental organisations and representatives of the public.

Kat Mülkiyetinin yönetiminde en önemli kaynak yönetim planıdır. Yönetim planının hukuki niteliği sözleşme olup tüm kat malikleri ile haleflerini bağlar. Yönetim planının tek malik tarafından veya yüklenici tarafından hazırlanması uygulamada sorunlara yol açmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, yönetim planı ile diğer kat maliklerinin yönetime katılma haklarının kısıtlanması hususu üzerinde durulacak ve çözüm önerileri sunulacaktır.

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a crucial component of international biodiversity conservation commitments, yet are increasingly affected by climate change. No synthesis or analysis exists of the specific on‐the‐ground management actions that have been taken by MPA managers in response to climate change. Here, we extract, evaluate, classify, and analyze adaptation responses from 646 existing, English‐language MPA management plans preselected for their consideration of climate change. Our synthesis documents 213 unique management actions, of which only a fraction (4.7%) were on‐the‐ground adaptative measures directed at enhancing biodiversity conservation; in contrast, almost half (45.5%) were monitoring measures. Our analysis highlights the apparent paucity of documented management actions addressing the challenging task of limiting climate change impacts on biodiversity within MPAs—a "biodiversity adaptation gap". By compiling a community resource of adaptation approaches that can be further expanded and disseminated, we hope to contribute to the effort to adapt MPA networks to climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ships generating waste pose a significant environmental challenge in the maritime sector. This research aims to assess how effectively waste management practices are implemented by maritime personnel to mitigate the environmental impacts of onboard waste. Data gathered from survey questionnaires were analyzed using a quantitative research design, focusing on responses from chief officers and second engineers of ships. A four-point Likert scale was employed, and results were evaluated using frequency percentages, weighted means, and the Chi-square statistical analysis. The study aimed to profile the ship's crew and evaluate the implementation of waste management strategies, particularly regarding waste management plans and waste disposal onshore and ship-to-shore. The findings indicate that waste management implementation at the Port of Surigao's ships was fully achieved. These results underscore the importance of comprehensive waste management systems and training to ensure consistency in perceptions and practices among maritime officers. Therefore, the researchers suggested that ship operators can reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the maritime industry by developing a comprehensive waste management plan, providing crew training, installing effective waste segregation facilities, implementing recycling initiatives, and conducting regular audits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong management and care, affecting around 422 million people worldwide and roughly 37 million in the United States. Patients newly diagnosed with diabetes must work with health care providers to formulate a management plan, including lifestyle modifications and regular office visits, to improve metabolic control, prevent or delay complications, optimize quality of life, and promote well-being. Objective: Our aim is to investigate one component of system-wide access to timely health care for people with diabetes in New York City (NYC), namely the length of time for someone with newly diagnosed diabetes to obtain an appointment with 3 diabetes care specialists: a cardiologist, an endocrinologist, and an ophthalmologist, respectively. Methods: We contacted the offices of 3 different kinds of specialists: cardiologists, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists, by telephone, for this descriptive cross-sectional study, to determine the number of days required to schedule an appointment for a new patient with diabetes. The sampling frame included all specialists affiliated with any private or public hospital in NYC. The number of days to obtain an appointment with each specialist was documented, along with "time on hold" when attempting to schedule an appointment and the presence of online booking capabilities. Results: Of the 1639 unique physicians affiliated with (private and public) hospitals in the 3 subspecialties, 1032 (cardiologists, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists) were in active practice and did not require a referral. The mean wait time for scheduling an appointment was 36 (SD 36.4; IQR 12-51.5) days for cardiologists; 82 (SD 47; IQR 56-101) days for endocrinologists; and 50.4 (SD 56; IQR 10-72) days for ophthalmologists. The median wait time was 27 days for cardiologists, 72 days for endocrinologists, and 30 days for ophthalmologists. The mean time on hold while attempting to schedule an appointment with these specialists was 2.6 (SD 5.5) minutes for cardiologists, 5.4 (SD 4.3) minutes for endocrinologists, and 3.2 (SD 4.8) minutes for ophthalmologists, respectively. Over 46% (158/341) of cardiologists enabled patients to schedule an appointment on the web, and over 55% (128/228) of endocrinologists enabled patients to schedule an appointment on the web. In contrast, only approximately 25% (117/463) of ophthalmologists offered web-based appointment scheduling options. Conclusions: The results indicate considerable variation in wait times between and within the 3 specialties examined for a new patient in NYC. Given the paucity of research on wait times for newly diagnosed people with diabetes to obtain an appointment with different specialists, this study provides preliminary estimates that can serve as an initial reference. Additional research is needed to document the extent to which wait times are associated with complications and the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of people served by different providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A key reason for the need for a national management plan for Australian cave art is that the fifty-four known sites occur on the traditional lands of several different language groups; and they are found on private land, public land and land dedicated to the production of pine trees, but under different management systems and in different states. This complex mosaic of management structures is not conducive to the uniform preservation of cave art. A few sites are already subject to existing management practices, but most are not. Since all face the same preservation issues, they need to be subjected to uniform effective protection and conservation regimes. The key variables for this to be achieved are listed and elucidated, and it is noted that not one of the sites is suitable for tourism. Human visitation of the caves is considered the greatest threat to the conservation of rock art found in them. However, it is recommended to consider the establishment of cave art facsimiles, which have proved extraordinarily successful in France and Spain. The management plan proposed here recommends the creation of an entity responsible for the perpetual preservation of all Australian cave art sites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Novel combinations of physical oceanographic data and high-definition terrestrial imagery were collected between 2018 and 2021 at three archeological sites located in Everglades National Park (ENP), Southwest Florida, USA. The goal was to quantify geomorphic change along shorelines subjected to a distinct set of environmental conditions to which most archeological sites within ENP are subjected: (1) wave-dominated, open ocean island; (2) coastal island archipelago; and (3) tide-dominated mainland rivulet. The data were then used to assess and prioritize risks to the sites under conditions of a changing climate. The results suggest ENP cultural resources will be subject to increasing risk over time as rising seas and tropical cyclones reduce site elevation relative to mean sea level and local relief, respectively. This will initially result in the submergence of open ocean islands. The loss of these islands, which directly face the Gulf of Mexico and absorb prevailing and event energy, will induce a cascading loss of sites located in the island archipelago and along the mainland shoreline. Archeological investigations conducted within ENP should therefore prioritize wave-dominated, open ocean locations, which in this study are projected to submerge by mid-century. Given the geographic (e.g., susceptibility to tropical cyclones) and geomorphologic (e.g., low-relief coastal zone consisting of unconsolidated sediments) similarity between the study area, the shorelines of the Southeastern United States and in the Wider Caribbean, it is recommended that practitioners responsible for archeological investigations and related resource management planning in these areas should also prioritize open ocean sites to ensure their cultural content is cataloged before it is degraded or submerged under conditions of a rapidly changing climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Achieving a work-life balance and having a workplace spirituality is a necessity for every teacher to thrive in the world of teaching. This study assessed the work-life balance, workplace spirituality and work performance of teachers in Alegria District, Cebu, for the school year 2022-2023 as basis for management plan. The theories used in this study anchored on Work/Family Border Theory and Respectful Pluralism which provide a substantive discussion pertaining to the background of the study. A triangulation mixed method research design was utilized in this study with descriptive correlation for quantitative and thematic analysis for qualitative data. A valid instrument was distributed to 153 respondents in the district of Alegria Cebu. The quantitative results revealed that among the Teachers' Work Life Balance, Workplace Spirituality and Work Performance, self-management and development (0.03) and managing stress (0.00) established significant relationship while the rest did not. For the Teachers' Work Life Balance and Workplace Spirituality, meaningful work under workplace spirituality and managing stress (0.00), family involvement (0.00), job gratification (0.00), managing fun and leisure (0.00), work management (0.00), and time management (0.00) established a significant relationship under work life balance. Only the selfmanagement and development that resulted to no significant relationship. This is also similar to sense of community under the workplace spirituality. The third construct under work place spirituality which is the alignment of value generated a significant relationship to all constructs under work life balance. This means that these two independent variables generated mostly a significant relationship. The qualitative results generated three themes (Theme 1: The Highlights of Teaching, Theme 2: The Weighing Scale, and Theme 3: The Support System) which captured the experiences of the teachers in work-life balance and workplace spirituality. This study concluded that administrators should pay attention as to how teachers are managing their stress as this impact a domino effect to the school's productivity. This study recommends a management plan wherein teachers are given an established support system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background The primary objective is to determine the proportion of men with suspected prostate cancer (PCA) in whom the management plans are changed by additive gallium-68 prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PSMA-PET/CT) guided prostate biopsy (PET-TB) in combination with standard of care (SOC) using systematic (SB) and multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsy (MR-TB) compared with SOC alone. The major secondary objectives are to determine the additive value of the combined approach of SB + MR-TB + PET-TB (PET/MR-TB) for detecting clinically significant PCA (csPCA) compared to SOC; to determine sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and diagnostic accuracy of imaging techniques, respective imaging classification systems, and each biopsy method; and to compare preoperatively defined tumor burden and biomarker expression and pathological tumor extent in prostate specimens. Methods The DEPROMP study is a prospective, open-label, interventional investigator-initiated trial. Risk stratification and management plans after PET/MR-TB are conducted randomized and blinded by different evaluation teams of experienced urologists based on histopathological analysis and imaging information: one including all results of the PET/MR-TB and one excluding the additional information gained by PSMA-PET/CT guided biopsy. The power calculation was centered on pilot data, and we will recruit up to 230 biopsy-naïve men who will undergo PET/MR-TB for suspected PCA. Conduct and reporting of MRI and PSMA-PET/CT will be performed in a blinded fashion. Discussion The DEPROMP Trial will be the first to evaluate the clinically relevant effects of the use of PSMA-PET/CT in patients with suspected PCA compared to current SOC. The study will provide prospective data to determine the diagnostic yields of additional PET-TB in men with suspected PCA and the impact on treatment plans in terms of intra- and intermodal changes. The results will allow a comparative analysis of risk stratification by each biopsy method, including a performance analysis of the corresponding rating systems. This will reveal potential intermethod and pre- and postoperative discordances of tumor stage and grading, providing the opportunity to critically assess the need for multiple biopsies. Trial registration German Clinical Study Register DRKS 00024134. Registered on 26 January 2021.

School leaders from the Philippines and around the world are confronted by shockingly high degrees of difficulties. Threats are present that many, if not all, school organizations have faced in the past. Due to the fact that teachers were underprepared when the pandemic hit, education in the new normal requires numerous adaptations. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the actual experiences, weaknesses and opportunities of the school administrators and public-school teachers in the new normal education in Alcantara District, Cebu province for the school year 2022-2023 as basis for proposed management plan. Specifically, this research explored the challenges of the administrators as to Learning Continuity Plan (LCP), Challenges in Introduction of LCP through Webinars, and Student’s Issues. It also investigated the coping mechanisms of school administrator in addressing the aforementioned challenges and the suggestions can be made to help the other administrators cope up the post effect of the pandemic. This paper utilized qualitative approach particularly Heideggerian phenomenology in the current study. This design is used to examine the lived experiences of school administrators on how flexible learning is being used as a modality in the new normal. There 9 participants who made the data saturated across 9 schools in Alcantara. The phenomenological model explains the participants' interpretations of their experiences. Based on the results of this study, the adaptable mindset of the elementary school administrators toward instructing and learning in the new normal was evident despite all the difficulties they face, it is clear. The Covid-19 epidemic brought with it advantages, disadvantages, In the new normal, teacher educators face both possibilities and risks. The instructors interpreted the flaws as opportunity for teaching lessons throughout the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Existing maintenance management systems implement periodic inspections and diagnoses and perform maintenance to restore damaged facilities, making it difficult to establish a long-term and analytical budget plan. The Framework Act on Sustainable Infrastructure Management necessitates specific implementation plans for new implementation items. This study proposes a detailed method for estimating infrastructure management cost to overcome the limitations of the post-response maintenance system and establish a management plan for the Framework Act on Sustainable Infrastructure Management, considering the performance and cost effects in terms of the life cycle. The method was classified into the following stages: analysis of the performance degradation timing by deriving the performance degradation curve, analysis of proper construction methods by performance grade to establish a cost model for each member grade, representative life assessment of the establishment to determine the end-of-life of members, and analysis of optimal action timing for establishing short/mid- to long-term repair and reinforcement plans. The proposed method was applied to a water reservoir (99 reservoirs in Seoul, Korea). The performance degradation and cost prediction models for the target establishment were analyzed. The proposed method can be applied to the maintenance decision making of the management agency and is significant for efficient infrastructure maintenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biodiversity illustrates the extraordinary variety of life on Earth, but technological progress and the intensive use of natural resources have considerably increased the anthropogenic impact on biological diversity. Therefore, to stop the decline of biodiversity through the long-term conservation of the most valuable and endangered species and habitats of European interest to identify, maintain, and restore areas of special interest for the conservation of wild fauna and flora species, the EMERALD Network was established. To integrate the objectives of conservation and protection of species and habitats of national and local interest, education, information, and public involvement in the efficient management of the heritage of the Emerald Network site and Natura 2000, it is necessary to develop management plans for EMERALD sites.

The efficacy of marine protected areas (MPAs) depends on their governance and management. We review their history in South Africa and recognise four periods. Period 1 (1964–1994) provided initial protection but was based on exclusionary, preservationist policies, was ad hoc in the absence of a national plan, and neglected social considerations. Period 2 (1994–2010) began introducing people-oriented policies, focused on ecosystems rather than species, and was strengthened by the formation of a national coordinating body. Period 3 (2010–2019) heralded improvements in design, ecosystem representation and stakeholder engagement, yet fractured governance hindered coordination and management. Period 4 (Since 2019) added challenges in managing new offshore MPAs. Progress in achieving effective MPA governance and management was assessed over these periods for 17 components of governance and management, representing key issues for which changes could be identified throughout. Fifteen components indicated overall improvements—most notably legislation and policies, MPA establishment, planning and design, and staff training and skills—whereas progress for most of the other components was weaker. Zero net gains were recorded for enforcement and compliance, and for the staff complement. Our recommendations flow principally from components assessed as faring poorly. We conclude with eight critical needs: (1) specify detailed objectives for every MPA; (2) fast-track management plans for new MPAs; (3) improve law enforcement and compliance; (4) enhance participation of adjacent communities and other stakeholders; (5) address MPA-related social impacts and injustices, and improve benefit sharing; (6) ensure financial sustainability; (7) strengthen evaluations of management effectiveness; and (8) improve cooperation between government authorities responsible for MPAs and fisheries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implementation of protected areas, in particular, nature Conservation Units (CUs), is a conservation strategy recognised worldwide. However, these territories require efficient management to achieve their conservation goals. When the management of CUs is deficient, it results in damage to their own goals, affecting biodiversity and ecological processes, as well as causing social and economic impacts. In this context, we evaluated the management effectiveness of 11 integral Conservation Units of nature in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, through interviews, visits to these CUs and a review of their official documents. For this analysis, we used the adapted method of Effectiveness of Management of Protected Areas (EMAP), which was analysed using a Likert scale with five levels, eight scopes, 73 indicators and 65 evaluation scenarios. Ninety-one percent of the CUs assessed in southern Brazil by the EMAP method oscillated from average to very unsatisfactory efficacy and low management effectiveness: 18% of the CUs had a very unsatisfactory quality of management, 37% unsatisfactory, 36% average and only 9% high or satisfactory. Moreover, the CUs did not fulfil the main objectives for which they were created. In this context, we recommended a series of actions to be applied for CU improvement, such as the adoption of a quali-quantitative evaluation model for the units, through a mathematical model; increase in staff; training teams and managers; improvement of CU infrastructure and inputs; regular budget allocation; land regularisation, implementation of consultative councils and urgent review of management plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management of invasive species is a current challenge for the conservation of biodiversity. One approach is their utilization as a food source. In this study, 2040 French people were interviewed to assess crustacean consumers’ receptivity to this new species and its desirability as a food. The crab’s appearance (shape and color) had no effect on consumers’ opinions. Remarkably, 96% were willing to support culling blue crabs in French waters by purchasing and consuming them, mostly in restaurants and fish stores. They were ready to pay €15–€19 for a dish in restaurants and €8–€10/kg in fish stores, reflecting awareness of market prices for similar species. Importantly, the youngest French adults see eating blue crab as an act of environmental protection and civic engagement. The study showcases a comprehensive survey that could guide governments in managing this invasive species effectively.