Traditional healing of Lio People in Flores, Indonesia: The source of knowledge

Ethnobotany Research and Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28

Published: Jan. 28, 2024

Background: Ethnomedicine research employing the positivist paradigm has documented types and benefits of flora fauna used in traditional medicine. However, it failed to explain production ethnomedical knowledge. A multidisciplinary approach provides opportunities for ethnomedicine explore role knowledge sources producing analyze impact modern dominance on existence ethnomedicine. This study aims document Lio's healing practices investigate their transmission methods. Methods: Lio’s people ethnomedicinal data were gathered from seven healers through semi-structured questionnaires. Ethnomedicinal quantitatively analyzed using Use Value (UV) Family Importance (FIV). Qualitative obtained interviews thematic analysis techniques. Results: concludes that Lio possess significant potential terms raw materials Dreams serve as a medium herbalists obtain pass next generation. The younger generation's interest pursuing career declined due modernization healthcare system rural areas. Conclusions: communities Rwenzori region depend lot herbal medicine treat various diseases irrespective availability health care. Keywords: Dreams; Ethnomedicine; Traditional knowledge;

Language: Английский

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Public perceptions of African Crowned Eagles and other raptors in an urban–rural mosaic landscape and its importance for raptor conservation

Journal of Ornithology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 2, 2025

Language: Английский

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Predicting the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of a critically endangered avian scavenger, Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus, in Ghana

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 49, P. e02804 - e02804

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Environmental factors, such as climate change and anthropogenic activities, constitute the principal drivers behind global decline of avian scavengers. In this context, understanding predicting impact environmental factors on species distribution at different geographic scales is essential for identifying priority areas with significant suitable habitats conservation. Using ensemble Species Distribution Modelling (eSDM) georeferenced occurrence records from Ghana, study shows that area critically endangered Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) will under specific future scenarios (2060, 2080, 2100). particular, declines be much higher more rapid fossil-fuelled development (SSP585) than in middle road (SSP245) sustainable (SSP126) scenario pathways, which experience a relative increase habitats. Land use (specifically, urban areas/sparse vegetation) precipitation wettest month (bio13) are most important contributors to spatial distribution. eSDM predictions suggest contract South shift up North scenarios. Further, substantial proportion (approximately 78%) lie outside country's protected network, few represented expected by turn century. The approach results appear valuable identifying, monitoring, intensifying conservation planning efforts scientists decision-makers toward protection threatened Ghana.

Language: Английский

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Cultural attitudes and human pressure towards vultures around the Comoé National Park, Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 29, 2024

Abstract Background Populations of vultures in Africa have experienced a rapid decline over recent decades, with some species suffering losses more than 90%. Various forms human pressures been identified as the causes this decline. However, very little is known about complex interaction between cultural practises, traditional medicine and vultures’ natural environment. The purpose study was to analyse on relation attitudes such their demand for magico-traditional Côte d’Ivoire, around Comoé National Park (CNP), one last major refuges these organisms West Africa. Methods Eleven surrounding villages were visited carry out ethno-ornithology surveys. One hundred ten people interviewed, at rate per village, using semi-structured questionnaire informal discussions. Results findings showed that are still being seen both CNP. most common indicated be observed by interviewees Hooded Vulture ( Necrosyrtes monachus ) White-headed Trigonoceps occipitalis ). Nevertheless, 98.2% having decrease abundance few years area, well number sightings organisms. Interviewees attributed scarcity (1) limited availability food resources, (2) pesticide tobacco poisoning, (3) hunting, (4) population growth, (5) annual bushfires (6) habitat loss. uses vulture or parts populations CNP (traditional medicine, mystic consumption food, heritage) also highlighted real threats And commonly used area are: feathers, legs, head, heart, stomach, brain excrement. appears sought-after widely practises area. Conclusion Appropriate conservation communication initiatives required ensure survival raptors, crucial ecosystem well-being, while ensuring respect practises.

Language: Английский

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Ethno-Ornithology: Exploring the Intersection between Human Culture and Avian Science

Human Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Aspects of the illegal hunting and trade of vultures in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ostrich, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Nov. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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