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Biodiversity Conservation
Mauricio Rivera-Correa, Ana Maria Ospina-L, Maribel Rojas-Montoya, Khristian Venegas-Valencia, Luis Alberto Rueda-Solano, Paul David Alfonso Gutierrez-Cardenas, Fernando Vargas-Salinas
Summary: An analysis of advertisement calls in Colombian anurans revealed significant knowledge gaps, especially in low threat status species. Recommendations were made to enhance research in this area for future studies.
NEOTROPICAL BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
G. Hernandez-Rodriguez, D. Guerra-Ramirez, R. Dominguez-Puerto, I. L. Lopez-Cruz, S. Valle-Guadarrama
Summary: This study evaluated the use of commercial yeast and native yeast during the preparation of a fermented beverage from A. compressa fruits. The results showed that the native yeast performed better in terms of sugar consumption, alcohol production, soluble phenols, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity. Additionally, fermentation with native yeast resulted in better color and antioxidant properties.
REVISTA MEXICANA DE INGENIERIA QUIMICA
(2023)
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Forestry
Hernan J. Andrade, Milena A. Segura, Diana S. Canal-Daza
Summary: Protected areas are crucial for conserving strategic ecosystems and providing environmental services to human populations. The Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque in Colombia preserves important mountain wetlands and Andean highland forests, acting as an effective strategy for mitigating climate change by storing significant amounts of atmospheric carbon.
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Entomology
Camila Perez Roig, Ezequiel Gonzalez, Martin Videla
Summary: In peri-urban areas, farmers are shifting to agroecological practices to reduce pesticide use and protect ecosystem services. This study examined the effects of agroecological transitions and vegetation features on arthropods in horticultural field margins. The results showed that agroecological fields had higher arthropod diversity and lower herbivore abundance compared to conventional fields, with vegetation features influencing the community structure.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Karina Nunez, Griselda Zarate-Betzel, Fatima Ortiz, Medes Mendoza, Maria Vera, Andrea Weiler, Marta Dure
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the richness, composition, and abundance of amphibians and reptiles in the Ypoa wetlands in eastern Paraguay. A total of 32 amphibian species and 21 reptile species were identified, with some species classified as abundant. The study also assessed the differences in species composition among sampling sites and the relationship between species richness and air temperature.
NEOTROPICAL BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
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Nursing
Fernanda Machado Silva-Rodrigues, Milena de Lucca, Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi Leite, Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga, Michele Darezzo Rodrigues Nunes, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento
Summary: The study describes the strategies used by family caregivers of pediatric cancer patients in managing chemotherapy-associated symptoms. Various types of symptoms were mentioned, including physical, emotional, and constitutional symptoms, with pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures being used for their management.
REVISTA DA ESCOLA DE ENFERMAGEM DA USP
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Angelica Martinez-Bernal, Beatriz Vasquez-Velasco, Elia Ramirez-Arriaga, Maria del Rocio Zarate-Hernandez, Enrique Martinez-Hernandez, Oswaldo Tellez-Valdes
Summary: This study analyzed the floristic composition, structure, and diversity of tree and shrub strata in the tropical deciduous forest of El Picante hill in San Jose Tilapa, Puebla, Mexico. The study identified several main indicator species with high importance value indexes and highlighted the highest richness in transect T4 and the greatest abundance in T5. This research contributes to the understanding of ecosystem structure and diversity in the Tehuacan Valley, Mexico.
REVISTA MEXICANA DE BIODIVERSIDAD
(2021)
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Urban Studies
Alba Nunez
Summary: This paper examines the correlation between urban variables and the number of passengers who walk to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system stations in Quito, Ecuador. The results show that the number of entries is related to network density, land use, shape index, sidewalk width, and distance to the business center, while population density is not significant.
EURE-REVISTA LATINOAMERICANA DE ESTUDIOS URBANO REGIONALES
(2023)
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Geography
Agustin Palao Mendizabal, Jennifer S. Holmes, Neil Ortiz, Mercedez Callenes, Alvaro Cardenas
Summary: The oil and gas sectors in Colombia play a significant role in the economy, but are often targeted by guerrilla groups, requiring government protection for critical infrastructure to ensure the industry's normal operation.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Maria Claudia Segovia-Salcedo, Joselin Carolina Caiza Guamba, Michael Kessler, Paul Michael Ramsay, Tatiana Espinoza Boza Espinoza, Daniel Renison, Harold Rusbelth Quispe-Melgar, Erickson Urquiaga-Flores, Milagros Rodriguez-Caton, Fressia Nathalie Ames-Martinez, Aldemar Carabajo-Hidalgo, Diego M. Cabrera-Amaya, Katya Romoleroux
Summary: Polylepis is the dominant genus in the high Andean forest vegetation, playing a crucial ecological role, yet these forests are endangered and many of their biological aspects remain unknown. A series of 67 questions were formulated and narrowed down to 40 by researchers and speakers, categorized into 6 topics for further research and conservation efforts.
NEOTROPICAL BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Yurany Ortiz Sanchez, Mariana Martinez Guzman, Isabelle Kubler, Manuel Fernando Ariza, Susan Castro Molina, John Infante-Gonzalez
Summary: The study genetically characterized the Colombian Creole Hair Sheep population from two geographical areas, showing high genetic diversity, consanguinity, and division into two subpopulations.
REVISTA DE INVESTIGACIONES VETERINARIAS DEL PERU
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Michael S. Awadalla, Sue A. Ingles, Ali Ahmady
Summary: This study developed and validated a practical model for quality control monitoring of dichotomous IVF outcomes, specifically focusing on pregnancy resulting from the transfer of euploid blastocysts. The model uses weighted moving averages to detect shifts in success rates, with specific warning and control limits set to minimize type I errors. The model showed a high power to detect decreases in fetal heartbeat rates, providing a useful tool for continuous quality control assessment in IVF outcomes.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Marina B. Brandao, Wendy J. Coster, Priscilla R. P. Figueiredo, Maira F. Amaral, Andrew M. Gordon, Marisa C. Mancini
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between the use of assistive hand and the performance of children in self-care activities and tasks. The results showed that there is a connection between the use of assistive hand and the hand function and daily functionality of children.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Sandro Barros Coelho, Willian da Silva Lopes, Gabriela de Andrade Meireles Bezerra, Davi Farias de Araujo, Adriano Sergio Freire Meira, Silvio da Silva Caldas Neto
Summary: This study compared surgical and audiological outcomes of type I tympanoplasty using nasal mucosa and temporal fascia grafts. The results showed no significant difference in surgical success rate and hearing gain between the two graft types.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Francisco Guerra-Martinez, Arturo Garcia-Romero, Miguel Angel Martinez-Morales, Jose Lopez-Garcia
Summary: This study found that secondary tropical dry forests (TDF) in agricultural landscapes can regenerate naturally after agricultural activities cease, and the composition of species in secondary forests is important in guiding active ecological restoration strategies.
REVISTA MEXICANA DE BIODIVERSIDAD
(2021)
