Volume I, Issue I - July - December 2014
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Estimating live weight of sheep of Guatemala by a simple formula PARÉS-Pere, CABALLERO-M. and VILÀ-L. Abstract: A sample of 64 native ovines (50 females and 14 males) of different ages (from sucklings to very old individuals) belonging to different flocks, from different local communities of the Quetzaltenango Department in W Guatemala, were weighed and measured for thoracic girth (TG), ear length, cannon perimeter, face length and head length. Measurements were obtained by the same persons. Live weight (LW) was estimated using a linear model. Coefficient of determination (R2) values computed for LW versus TG were 0.871. It was concluded that thoracic girth is a useful tool in predicting weight of sheep from Guatemala for all ages. From this, the derived predictive equation for the live weight determination from thoracic girth, LW (kg) = TG0.735 is a quite simple, easy to remember formula, presenting a high coefficient of determination, and with no statistical differences between real and estimated weight values. Keywords: Barometry, body measurements, body weight, “criollo” sheep, size allometry |
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The income and its influence in shaping business practices of families in the city of Sucre ESPINOZA-Luis Abstract: "We must learn to walk between the desirable and the possible, between Utopia and Reality". Desirable, utopia is that social behaviors are not determined by economic factors. But the reality is that this phenomenon exists and grows every day as a result of the exclusion, inequality and global socio-economic imbalance. To change reality is important to first identify the conduct to generate structural changes through comprehensive interventions that seek to effectuate, among others, bigger and better policies Human Development. It seeks therefore based on the application of objective means to obtain real data, reflecting reality, perceive and observe two families, when making decisions and choices when consumed; as a social nucleus where the practical reality is observed. And it is through a process of reflection - action that the analysis of their own habits, systematizing the observed behavior will be promoted, seeking that the near future the possibility of social relations are not determined by income, materialism and consumerism. This is how this research entitled: "The income and its influence in shaping cultural practices of families of high and low socioeconomic strata of the city of Sucre and its habits", consists of a first part of introductory that break the habits of two families from the city of Sucre, in order to understand them in their structures. Keywords: Habits, Economic Income, Cultural Practices, Habitus |
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Cultural landscape; an approach to build security MONTERO-Carlos and MONTERO-Juan Carlos Abstract: This paper emphasizes the important role of local governments to build security through a different approach to urban design. Reconsidering the importance of developing public spaces and social capital, local governments may design its policies based on the cultural landscape approach. This approach considers different elements from landscape as a whole instead of designing projects or isolated specific interventions, contributing to create the public spaces and social capital needed to help preventing violence and crime. Keywords: Cultural landscape, urban design, public space, social capital, security |
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A migration study using the method of life story GONZÁLEZ-Cándido and GONZÁLEZ-Gabriela Abstract: Migration has been analyzed from the quantitative component for decades. Odds on who will return and who help but do not do enough to explain the migration phenomenon itself. Life stories emerge in the twentieth century from the work of Thomas and Znaniecki that was about a migrant’s life, too. Both quantitative and qualitative studies allow us to give an explanation of what migration is, who those who migrate are, why do they do it and how they do it. However, we often find cases that deviate from those parameters that we established. Its particular characteristics are worthy of being analyzed and that is why we turn to the life stories, to learn about cases like the one presented in this work: a native of the west part of Mexico who became migrant at a young age and who became successful in an area in which he was not capable at the beginning. Moreover, he took his extended family to the United States. Experiences like this one can be rescued by using the life story method to get an understanding of the phenomenon of migration from different areas Keywords: Migration, life story, qualitative methodology |
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Use of prosthetic materials in the health care of wildlife in calakmul ENCALADA-Alberto, LÓPEZ-Verónica, DUARTE-Ivonne, GONZÁLEZ-Evarista and GONZÁLEZ-Luisa. Abstract: The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the use of dental biomaterials that can be used in wildlife confined to rural areas of the reserve of Calakmul and this needs rehab for various physical damages caused them difficulty survive and where the support of experts in dentistry provides alternatives to regain their health through the use of biomaterials. Dentistry was chosen because it is one of the areas where interdisciplinary work can provide various treatments based on their prosthetic experience in human and veterinary traspalarlos the area. For this work is organized in three sections, the first refers to an explanation of the materials used in dentistry that are likely to be used in the care of animals, the second is a review of work done in various species which are used biomaterials through support to dentists, the third is an analysis of the cost / benefit of this type of veterinary care in wild species and concludes with some recommendations. Keywords: Prosthetic rehabilitation, wildlife, biomaterials, cost / benefit |
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Avoiding nightmares selling dreams: migration to u.s.a and ecotourism in protected areas. The case study of los tuxtlas biosphere reserve, Mexico ÁLVAREZ-Ángeles and NAVA-Martha Abstract: In 1998, in response to the deteriorating state of its natural resources, part of the region known as Los Tuxtlas, in the Mexican state of Veracruz, is designated a Biosphere Reserve. Included within park boundaries are municipalities characterized by a high poverty rate and whose residents, due to restrictions placed on their traditional farming activities, have had to immigrate to the United States. Concurrently, the biosphere reserve’s natural wealth has inspired environmentally friendly ecotourism initiatives. The purpose of our research was to analyze the relationship between migration and ecotourism in three communities located within park boundaries. We found that private and community-based ecotourism ventures can provide inhabitants with adequate employment which in turn strengthens their ties to the community and reduces the need for them to emigrate away for financial reasons. Keywords: Migration, Ecotourism, Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Veracruz, Mexico |
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Bamboo (Guadúa Cane) in the Province of Santa Elena MERA-Manuel and OLIVES-Carlos Abstract: According to data gathered at the provincial level, 53.06% of establishments where the cane is located in the canton Santa Elena is sold, highlighting its location both in the regional town and along the road axis of Route Spondyllus. The 36.73% of those offices is located in the La Libertad and finally the difference, ie, a 10.20% is located within the canton Salinas is therefore important use of bamboo in the Province of Santa Elena. Keywords: Bambu, Customers, Marketing |