The Uspallata Valley is located in Mendoza Province (Argentina), at an average altitude of 1,900 m asl. With a north-south direction and a length of around 20 km, it is an intermountain valley placed between the Pre-cordillera (to the east) and the Frontal Cordillera (to the west). The valley discharges to the Mendoza River, the main Andean course that irrigates the largest socio-productive oasis in Mendoza Province. For the last 20 years there has been a significant increase in urban growth and a disordered development of agricultural, touristic, and real estate activities in the southern part of the valley. The objective of this study is to use isotopic and hydrochemical techniques to develop a geohydrological conceptual model, in order to contribute to decision making processes of the provincial management that deals with water and land-use planning. Hydrochemical and isotopic techniques have been used to understand groundwater characteristics and provenance along the valley. Beyond compiling the scarce previous existing data, two monitoring surveys were carried out where physical-chemical parameters and stable isotopes were measured in 39 sites (wells, springs, creeks, and the Mendoza River). The preliminary isotopic balances performed suggest that around 70% of the groundwater comes from the Cordillera Frontal. Moreover, the integrated analysis of new data and existing geological and geoelectric information has allowed the development of a preliminary conceptual model identifying three zones relating to the origin of the water along the Frontal Cordillera. The study is part of the project “Use of isotopic techniques for improving the management of groundwater resources” ARG/7/008, which is funded by the International Atomic Energy.
Physical activity barriers, particularly for the volleyball players of Angeles City, are one of the elements that hinder team cohesiveness for all athletes during this pandemic. According to research, there are many areas where the pandemic influences physical activity and team cohesiveness. The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether physical activity barriers have a direct impact on volleyball players' ability to work together as a team. Based on related literature on how it affects physical activity barriers, an online Cross-Sectional, Descriptive-Survey research was conducted on the volleyball players around Angeles City. Respondents were chosen based on specific qualities and criteria and provided unbiased selection. In analyzing the data, the pandemic practices and communication are the areas that impact the volleyball players in the middle of the pandemic. The findings showed that physical activity barriers have no association with the team cohesiveness of the volleyball player. It is suggested to the trainers, coaches, school administrators, and players that they can apply the findings of this study to their training amidst this pandemic. For further validation, the same research is needed to identify the other areas or factors that affect physical activity barriers to team cohesiveness.
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