The research was carried out at Al Qardaha and Banias regions in the Syrian coast,
according to the randomized complete block design RCBD, with three replicates,
during the season (20162017/). The effect of site on plant growth, development
and pr
oductivity traits of faba bean hybrid (Super Simonia) have been studied by
measuring some of phenological traits (days from planting to germination, and days
from planting to flowering), vegetative growth and productivity parameters (number
of branches pods/plant, number of seed/pod and 100 seeds weight) and seed total
protein content (%). The results showed a significant difference in the response of
Super Simonia hybrid in growth and development traits under two sites (Al Qardaha
and Banias) conditions, and the plants in Banias site were significantly superior in
most of the studied parameters. The research concluded to greater compatibility
when Italian faba bean hybrid (Super Simonia) was cultivated under Banias site
conditions as compared to Al Qardaha site, according to that the faba hybrid could
be planted in Banias region and other areas which have similar environmental
conditions.
During the study of Molluscs/Cephalopods and their diversity and distributionin the
Syrian marine waters; the presence of squid Ommastrephaes bartramii has recordedfor the
first time locally, three individuals were collected during March and April
of 2016,
twoindividuals from the Ras Al-basset coast and one from Jablehcoast, at depths ranging
from 40-130m, the required morphometric were done.mantle lengths has ranged from 36.6
to 50.3 cm and 12,1-19cm widethe, fin is in the size of 17,3-23,3cm,and 14,3- 16 cm wide,
the proliferative arm is in the range size of 46.5 to 73 cm long. the individuals weights
vary between 2555,80-3954g. Anatomy of the samples was performed also. The gonad
vary between 20,6-41,12g, and the digestive gland weight ranged between 86,68-102,25g,
has been observed all of the three individual were females..
Objective:
To examine associations between hematological parameters ( hemoglobin,
hematocrit, platelet (PLT(, red blood cell (RBC), and white blood cell (WBC)) and
components of metabolic syndrome (MS) among the Syrian Coast population.
Methods:
Study subjects were 304 patients (140 men and 164 women), aged between 20-75 years,
who attended endocrine and cardiac clinic in Tishreen and Al-Assad University Hospitals
during the period from February 2015 to April 2016. MS was classified according to the
International Diabetes Federation criterion. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals
(95% CI) of MS were calculated using logistic regression procedures.
Results:
Hematologic parameters were significantly associated with MS components (Ptrend<0.05).
and they increased with increasing number of MS components in both men and Women,
All haematological parameters were positively associated with BMI, waist circumference,
Triglycerides and negatively associated with HDL in male and female subjects. Among
men, MS risk increased across successive quartiles of HB (OR= 4.43,9.27 and 10.18),
HCT (OR= 3.57, 6 and 7.2), PLT (OR= 2.19, 4.18 and 20.86), WBC (OR= 1.59, 5.7 and
7.13) and RBC (OR= 4.49,5.32 and 9.68) as compared with those in the lowest reference
group (P ≥ 0.0001). Among women, those in the highest quartiles of (HB, HCT, PLT ,
WBC and RBC) had respectively (1.26, 1.88, 10.93, 3.93 and 3.55)-fold increased odds of
MetS as compared with those in the lowest reference group. Our findings provide further
evidence in support of using hematological markers for early detection of individuals at
risk for MS.
This paper aimed to present the first record of Pterois miles (Bennet, 1828) off the
Syrian coast (Eastern Mediterranean). Two specimens (159; 206 mm SL) were captured in
Syrian waters between Lattakia and Jableh in 28th September 2015 and 10th Dec
ember
2015. This first record of common lionfish Pterois miles in the Syrian coast could confirm
the occurrence of this species in the Levant Basin (eastern Mediterranean). This is the fifth
record of the species reported to date in the region. These records are not sufficient to state
that the species is substantially established in the area, but investigations are rapidly
needed to avoid unfavorable consequences on local environment and economy.
The Marketing information systems are considered the backbone
of decision making, particularly these needed to run facilities with
higher efficiency and effectiveness of marketing process. The study
recommends that the served facilities ought to d
evelop the
organizational structure, in away leaving the routine more over
forwarding towards more flexible structures, and decentralization in
decision making. As well as getting rid of operation standards,
standing in the hand in order to rationalization of the decision made.
And getting the valuable, credibility and economic information at
suitable time allows to rationalization and directing activities the
existing process of marketing the rationalization and directing
activities to achieve at higher level, This enforce the facility to be
awareness to the importance of providing effective marketing
information system, This make it able to govern the process of
decision making, reduce the time and effort which is responsible for
search from information and analysis it, and enable it be able to
assess the prospects for the future, and the face of environmental
changes.
This study has been done on Sparus aurata (Sparidae). Fish samples (297
individuals) were collected along the Syrian Coast from March 2012 to February 2014.
Total length (T) was 15 - 31 cm, and the total weight (W) was 53,1 - 410,34 g. The study
o
f gonado somatic index (GSI) showed that the reproduction period was between
November and February with a maturity peak in January (3.98±0.97)% for females ,and in
December (2.19±0.29)% for males. In addition, the length at the first sexual maturity was
(21.5 cm) and (22.5 cm) for males and females respectively. The results of the hepato
somatic index (HSI) was compatible with the surrounding environmental and physiological
changes which resulted from the change of sexual activity during the reproductive cycle.
Fecundity showed a wide range for a given length, there was a linear relationship between
the absolute fecundity and each of length groups and total weight. Relative fecundity was
(567896-849362) egg per 1kg body weight. The frequency distribution of eggs diameters
revealed the presence of one peak, and the eggs diameter during the reproduction period
ranged from 0.05 to 0.3mm.
Concentrations of eight chlorinated pesticides: namely, gamma HCH, Heptachlor,
heptachlore epoxide, aldrin, dieldrin, 4,4-DDE, 4,4-DDD, and 4,4-DDT were studied in
some mollusks species Monodonta turbinata, Brachidontes variabilis , Patella caerule
a,
Trochus erithraeus, Strombus persicus and in sediments taken from five different
locations: Assin estuary, Jobar estuary, Banias Thermal Electricity Station, Albasia, and
Mirkiya River estuary. Sampling was performed at six different times during the period
2006-2007.
Results indicated that Assin estuary contained the highest level of contamination
followed by Jobar estuary and Mirkiya estuary where sampled mollusks species contained
various concentrations of all of the studied pesticides. At Banias Thermal Electricity
Station samples showed contamination with heptachlore and heptachlore epoxide only,
whereas the concentration of pesticides at Albasia location, much lower than the other
locations.
In this study, the quantity of deposited particles on some trees leaves at
Syrian coast has been determined; and the seasonal changes in the
concentration of trace metals (Zn,Mn,Cd,Pb) at both sides corresponding
to the land and sea have been identified.
The main goal of this study is to produce landslide sensitivity mapusing GIS at
Syrian Coast area.At the first stage of the study, 75% of the landslides locations (45
landslide locations) are used as training dataset and the rest was used as (15 la
ndslide
locations) the validation dataset. Fourteen input data layers were employed as landslide
conditioning factors in the landslide sensitivity mapping. These factors are slope degree,
aspect, altitude, plan curvature, profile curvature, tangential curvature, surface area ratio
(SAR), lithology, land use, distance from faults, distance from rivers, distance from roads,
topographic wetness index (TWI) and stream power index (SPI).
Using these conditioning factors, landslide sensitivity index was calculated.
Subsequently, the result was plotted in ArcGIS and landslide sensitivity map was obtained.
The produced sensitivity map is useful for general land-use planning.
The importance of this scientific research stems from the increasing demand for
building materials, especially the materials involved in concrete industry. The attention
was directed towards finding alternative locations for primary oresin addition
to the
process of reconstructing old mines as the continues inequitable taking of these materials
will eventually result in wasting those resources losing them before using them in an
economical suitable way. We have defined the hope positions in the areas of Banias and
Tartous. We can say that deterioration of volcanic products in those areaswas a direct
result of suitable climatic circumstances which were predominant (weathering process,
deterioration, physical erosion, and chemical like wetness, wind, rain, temperature, and
surface water streaming). The tectonic which attacked those formations later served to
boost the weathering and erosion degree so that it became more effective for the
production of some oxides such as (calcium oxide, iron oxide, aluminum oxide,
deterioration of rock components, and concentration of clay) asplain strataof clay
deterioration according to geochemical analyses conducted in this research.
