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The effect of municipal wastewater irrigation on the yield and quality of vegetables and crops.

The effect of municipal wastewater irrigation on the yield and quality of vegetables and crops was studied by means of pot and lysimetric experiments. The pots were seeded with lettuce salad, radishes, and carrots in all experimental years; the lysimeters were planted with early potatoes in 2005 and 2007, and with sugar beet in 2006. Secondary-treated wastewater (in 2005) or only primary-treated wastewater (in 2006 and 2007) were used in the experiments. The control treatment involved the irrigation with water from a local well (in 2005) or public water supply (in 2006 and 2007). Contrarily to the secondary-treated wastewater, the primary-treated wastewater increased the yield of all vegetables and crops, the increase having been statistically significant in most cases. The irrigation with secondary-treated wastewater increased only the sodium content in radishes and carrots. However, the irrigation with primary-treated wastewater led to a statistically significant increase in the sodium content in the consumable parts of all vegetables, sugar beet bulbs, and potato tubers in both years, and in 2007, in the nitrate contents in lettuce salad and radishes as well. A high bacterial contamination of vegetables and crops irrigated with this wastewater was found out, but there was no evidence for the contamination with pathogens. Also, no risk was shown of contamination of the crops with intestinal nematodes.
Uncertainty evaluation in measurement equipments for power systems

This paper presents the study of the propagation of the effects of uncertainties arising in two key elements of a measurement equipment for modern power systems. The first element is the LPIT (Low Power Instrument Transformer), which is the first element of the measurement chain that converts the primary quantities (voltage, current) into a low-value, low power voltage. The second element is the SAMU (Stand Alone Merging Unit), which collects all voltages from LPIT outputs and converts them into digital form, according to the 61850-9-2 protocol. The characteristics of the LPIT and SAMU will be described in the next IEC Standards 61869-6 and 61869-13, respectively. Both Standards are in the final stage of their preparation. In particular, in 61869-13 a Section is dedicated to the method (suitable and comprehensible by system operators) for evaluating the combined standard uncertainty of LPIT-SAMU. In this paper such a method will be presented along with its use and implementation in practical applications.
Direct evidence supporting the premises of a two-dimensional diode model for the parasitic thyristor in CMOS circuits built on thin epi

A key concept of a recent model to describe the holding point of thyristors in epitaxial CMOS is that due to conductivity modulation, the two-dimensional (2-D) thyristor is equivalent to a p-i-n diode of the same geometry. Here, the physical origin of negative resistance near the holding point is traced to resistance modulation in the epi. This positive feedback mechanism, inherent in the model, is conceptually different from that of the conventional model, in which negative resistance arises out of an increase in the feedback gain as the bipolar transistors come out of saturation. The I-V characteristics of thyristors and p-i-n diodes obtained from PISCES are shown to be almost identical. If the conventional mechanism were solely responsible for the negative resistance region, a thyristor would exhibit negative resistance while a 2-D diode would not. Experimental evidence showing that diodes exhibit negative resistance regions is presented to support the feedback mechanism of the model. <<ETX>>
DIETARY DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID AFFECTS THE ALTERATIONS INDUCED IN RAT CARDIAC MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION IN INSULIN DEFICIENCY AND INSULIN RESISTANCE

The effect of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake on cardiac mitochondrial function was evaluated in permeabilized fibers in insulin deficiency and insulin-resistance in rats. The insulin deficient state was obtained by streptozotocin injection 2 months before investigations. Insulin resistance was obtained by feeding a 62% fructose diet for three months. DHA was incorporated in the diet to modify the fatty acid composition of cardiac membranes, including mitochondria. Insulin deficiency decreased mitochondrial creatine kinase (mi-CK) activity and mitochondrial sensitivity to ADP. DHA intake prevented these alterations. Moreover, the insulin deficient state significantly decreased n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and slightly increased n-6 PUFA in both cardiac and mitochondrial membranes, inducing a significant increase in n-6/n-3 ratio. DHA intake maintained high myocardial and mitochondrial DHA content. Insulin deficiency also decreased glutamate and palmitoylcarnitine-supported mitochondrial respiration, but DHA intake did not prevent these effects. In contrast, insulin resistance did not affect mi-CK activity or sensitivity to ADP. However, insulin resistance influenced the myocardial fatty acid composition with decreased n-6 and n-3 PUFA contents and increased monounsaturated fatty acid content. Only slight alterations were observed in mitochondrial fatty acid composition and they were corrected by DHA intake. Moreover, insulin resistance decreased the glutamate-supported respiration, and DHA intake did not influence this effect. In conclusion, the impairment of cardiac mitochondrial function was more pronounced in insulin deficient state than in insulin resistance. The modification of fatty acid composition of cardiac and mitochondrial membranes by DHA partially prevented the mitochondrial alterations induced in the two models.
Assessing the effectiveness of direct injection for ocean carbon sequestration under the influence of climate change

This paper studies the effect of climate change on simulated efficiency of carbon injection at different locations and ocean depths using an Earth system model of intermediate complexity, ISAM‐2.5D. Following the OCMIP carbon sequestration protocol, we carried out a series of carbon injection simulations. The ISAM results show that warming over the next 500 years under the IPCC S650 and WRE1000 stabilization scenarios could change the ocean circulation and thereby increases the residence time of CO2 disposed into the deep ocean, particularly for Atlantic injection. However, the warming does not have a significant effect on carbon injections into the Pacific and Indian Oceans, where circulation change is small. This new finding contrasts with previous OGCM results.
Osmotic and glutamate receptor regulation of c-Jun NH 2terminal 2terminal 2terminal protein kinase in neuroendocrine cells

Meeker, Rick, and Alda Fernandes. Osmotic and glutamate receptor regulation of c-Jun NH2-terminal protein kinase in neuroendocrine cells. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 279: E475–E486, 2000. —Expression of a c-Jun NH2terminal protein kinase (JNK), also known as stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK) in rodents, has been implicated in the ability of cells to respond to a variety of stressors. In nonmammalian cells, JNK participates in the regulation of cell volume in response to hyperosmotic stress. To explore the possibility that JNK may participate in the transduction of osmotic information in mammals, we evaluated the expression of JNK immunoreactivity in neuroendocrine cells of the supraoptic nucleus. Low basal expression of JNK-2 (SAPK-a) and JNK-3 (SAPK-b) was seen in vivo and in vitro. During water deprivation, JNK-2 increased in the supraoptic nucleus but not in the cortex. Osmotic or glutamate receptor stimulation in vitro also resulted in an increase in JNK-2 that was tetrodotoxin (TTX) insensitive and paralleled by increased nuclear phospho-c-Jun immunoreactivity. A TTXsensitive increase in JNK-3 was seen in smaller neurons. Thus different JNK pathways may mediate individual cellular responses to osmotic stress, with JNK-2 linked to osmotic and glutamate receptor stimulation in magnocellular neuroendocrine cells.
An Examination of the Relationships between Safety Culture Perceptions and Safety Reporting Behavior among Non-Flight Collegiate Aviation Majors

Daniel Kwasi Adjekum University of North Dakota, kadjekum@yahoo.com Julius Keller Purdue University, keller64@purdue.edu Micah Walala Purdue University, micahwalala@gmail.com Cody Christensen South Dakota State University, cody.christensen@sdstate.edu Randal J. DeMik Lewis University, demikra@lewisu.edu John P. Young Purdue University, jpy@purdue.edu Gary J. Northam Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -Prescott, northamgj@gmail.com Follow this and additional works at: http://commons.erau. edu/ijaaa Part of the Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Community College Leadership Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons, Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Commons, and the Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
Vaccine-Induced HIV-Specific CD8+ T Cells Utilize Preferential HLA Alleles and Target-Specific Regions of HIV-1

AbstractMost T cell–based HIV-1 vaccine candidates induce responses of limited breadth for reasons that are unclear. We evaluated vaccine-induced T-cell responses in individuals receiving an HIV-1 recombinant adenoviral vaccine. Certain HLA alleles (B27, B57, B35, and B14) are preferentially utilized to mount HIV-specific responses, whereas other alleles (A02 and B07) are rarely utilized (P < 0.001). This preference seems due to 4 following factors individually or in combination: higher affinity of specific peptides to specific HLA alleles; higher avidity of T-cell receptor; HLA and peptide interaction; and/or higher surface expression of certain HLA. Thus, HLA immunodominance plays a substantial role in vaccine-induced T-cell responses.
Impact of Tangible and Intangible Rewards on Organizational Commitment: Evidence from the Textile Sector of Pakistan

This study explores the relationship between tangible rewards, intangible rewards and organizational commitment with the mediating role of collectivism in the textile sector of Pakistan. In total, 250 questionnaires were distributed. The response rate was 81%. Data were analyzed by using SPSS (20.0) software. Results showed that collectivism was negatively correlated with tangible and intangible rewards and positively correlated with organizational commitment. Further results showed that tangible and intangible rewards had a significant impact on the organizational commitment. Moreover, mediating role of collectivism has also been proved. Theoretical & managerial implications, recommendations and limitations for future research have been discussed.
I Can Do Maths Too--Count Me in!.

Since the early 1980s, it has become increasingly common for children with special needs to be included in regular classrooms. In this article, the author addresses issues surrounding the inclusion of students with special needs into the regular classroom. She discusses potential sources of difficulty with mathematics and suggests strategies to help teachers effectively manage the learning of special needs students in their classes.
A Phase I Trial of BKM 120 ( Buparlisib ) in Combination with Fulvestrant in Postmenopausal Women with Estrogen Receptor – Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

Purpose: This trial was conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and preliminary efficacy of buparlisib, an oral pan-class I PI3K inhibitor, plus fulvestrant in postmenopausal women with metastatic estrogen receptor positive (ERþ) breast cancer. Experimental Design: Phase IA employed a 3þ3 design to determine the MTD of buparlisib daily plus fulvestrant. Subsequent cohorts (phase IB and cohort C) evaluated intermittent (5/7-day) and continuous dosing of buparlisib (100 mg daily). Nomore than 3 prior systemic treatments in themetastatic setting were allowed in these subsequent cohorts. Results: Thirty-one patients were enrolled.MTDwas defined as buparlisib 100mg daily plus fulvestrant. Common adverse events (AE) included fatigue (38.7%), transaminases elevation (35.5%), rash (29%), and diarrhea (19.4%). C-peptide was significantly increased during treatment, consistent with on-target effect of buparlisib. Compared with intermittent dosing, daily buparlisib was associated with more frequent early onset AEs and higher buparlisib plasma concentrations. Among the 29 evaluable patients, the clinical benefit rate was 58.6% (95% CI, 40.7%– 74.5%). Response was not associated with PIK3CA mutation or treatment cohort; however, loss of PTEN, progesterone receptor (PgR) expression, or mutation in TP53 was most common in resistant cases, and mutations in AKT1 and ESR1 did not exclude treatment response. Conclusions: Buparlisib plus fulvestrant is clinically active with manageable AEs in patients with metastatic ERþ breast cancer. Weekend breaks in buparlisib dosing reduced toxicity. Patients with PgR negative and TP53 mutation did poorly, suggesting buparlisib plus fulvestrantmaynot be adequately effective against tumorswith these poor prognosticmolecular features.Clin Cancer Res; 22(7); 1583–91. 2015 AACR.
An Index to Measure a System's Performance Risk

Abstract : Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) are traditionally defined and evaluated to assess how well a system is achieving its performance requirements. Typically dozens of TPMs are defined for a system. Although they generate useful information and data about a system performance little is available in the program management community on how to integrate these measures into a meaningful measure of the system overall performance risk. This paper presents how individual TPMs may be combined to measure and monitor the overall performance risk of a system. The approach consists of integrating individual technical performance measures in a way that produces an overall risk index. The computed index shows the degree of performance risk presently in the system. It identifies risk-driving TPMs enables monitoring time-history trends and reveals where management should target strategies to lessen or eliminate the performance risks of the system.
Editorial: Unravelling Social Norm Effects: How and When Social Norms Affect Eating Behavior

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THE ROLE OF GALAXY INTERACTION IN THE SFR–M* RELATION: CHARACTERIZING MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF Herschel-SELECTED GALAXIES AT 0.2 < z < 1.5

Galaxy interactions/mergers have been shown to dominate the population of IR-luminous galaxies (LIR ≳ 1011.6 L☉) in the local universe (z ≲ 0.25). Recent studies based on the relation between galaxies' star formation rates and stellar mass (the SFR–M* relation or the “galaxy main sequence”) have suggested that galaxy interaction/mergers may only become significant when galaxies fall well above the galaxy main sequence. Since the typical SFR at a given M* increases with redshift, the existence of the galaxy main sequence implies that massive, IR-luminous galaxies at high z may not necessarily be driven by galaxy interactions. We examine the role of galaxy interactions in the SFR–M* relation by carrying out a morphological analysis of 2084 Herschel-selected galaxies at 0.2 < z < 1.5 in the COSMOS field. Using a detailed visual classification scheme, we show that the fraction of “disk galaxies” decreases and the fraction of “irregular” galaxies increases systematically with increasing LIR out to z ≲ 1.5 and z ≲ 1.0, respectively. At LIR >1011.5 L☉, ≳ 50% of the objects show evident features of strongly interacting/merger systems, where this percentage is similar to the studies of local IR-luminous galaxies. The fraction of interacting/merger systems also systematically increases with the deviation from the SFR–M* relation, supporting the view that galaxies falling above the main sequence are more dominated by mergers than the main-sequence galaxies. Meanwhile, we find that ≳ 18% of massive IR-luminous “main-sequence galaxies” are classified as interacting systems, where this population may not evolve through the evolutionary track predicted by a simple gas exhaustion model.
Adopting Organic Agriculture: An Investigation Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Certified organic production by small-scale farmers in developing countries is increasingly promoted as an opportunity to access a growing and dynamic market, while at the same time, enhance productivity and improve incomes. Nevertheless, adoption has been limited. The economics literature suggests profitability is the main constraint, however, the sustainable agriculture literature is inconclusive and considers attitudes of significant importance. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study investigates the psychological barriers to adoption using small-scale avocado producers from Michoacan, Mexico as a case study. The data is obtained from a household study carried out during 2004 and is modelled using an ordered probit model. Despite positive attitudes towards organic production, intentions to convert are negative. Intentions are significantly influenced by social pressures (subjective norm) and the perceived ability to successfully convert to organic production. Promotion of organic production will therefore require a focus on information asymmetries within the wider population, development of technical skills, the alleviation of credit constraints and the creation of an enabling environment.
Multienvironment analysis of traits relation and hybrids comparison of maize based on the genotype by trait biplot.

Problem Statement: The Genotype by Trait (GT) biplot can be used to compare cultivars on the basis of multiple traits and to identify cultivars that are particularly good in certain traits and therefore can be candidates for parents in plant breeding program. Approach: The objective of this study was to evaluate the maize hybrids based on Genotype by Traits (GT) biplot to examine its usefulness in visualizing maize trait relationship and its application in hybrids comparison. Results: Correlation coefficient between phenological-agronomic traits showed that there is a strong positive relationship between all of the measured traits, except Anthesis-Silking Interval (ASI). This pattern approximately repeated during three years. Also, correlation coefficient between grain yield components reveals a positive or negative relation between measured traits. These results reflect the complexity of the correlation among the grain yield components. The genotype by trait comparison indicated that KSC 700 had greater value for rows number per ear and kernel depth whereas OSSK 602 and ZP 684 had greater value for thousand kernel weight and grain number per row. Conclusion: Results indicate that the pattern of the polygon view traits varied across three years. Consequently, GT biplot describes the interrelationships among traits and it was used to identifying hybrids that are good for some particular traits.
Simulation and experimental analyses of planetary gear tooth defect using electrical and mechanical signatures of wound rotor induction generators

In this paper, the sun gear tooth fault in a one-stage planetary gear is studied in a representative electromechanical system. The aim is to use both electrical and mechanical signatures of a wound rotor induction generator for fault diagnosis through both numerical simulation and experimental approaches. In this regard, a dynamic model of the system, which includes all mechanical components in the drive-train, is presented. It is shown that the sun gear tooth localized fault generates fault impacts at the N×(fs-fc) frequency in the mechanical torque. It is also observed that the most sensitive fault frequency components are close to the main natural torsional resonance frequencies of the mechanical system under study. The simulation results are validated by experiments obtained from a test-rig based upon a 5.5kW wound rotor induction generator which is linked to a one-stage planetary gearbox through mechanical couplings and a high speed shaft. The results demonstrate that the gear tooth localized fault can be detected using both the mechanical torque and the stator current signature of the wound rotor induction generator.
Supplementation of Infant Formula with Probiotics, Prebiotics, DHA & ARA: A Systematic Review

There are recommendations to guide parents to help their infants make the transition from milk to weaning foods, but they differ in their focus in developed or developing countries and on the physiological and behavioral reasons that underlie the introduction of weaning foods. According to recommendations, ideally, term infants should begin weaning at six months, while breastfeeding should continue for two years. The recommendations on nutrients in complementary foods are based on the nutrient gap between the composition and volume of breast milk after approximately six months of exclusive breastfeeding and the physiology of infant nutritional requirements. Gastrointestinal flora influences health, but the composition of flora can be changed with prebiotics or probiotics. The addition of probiotics to powdered infant formula has not been demonstrated to be harmful to healthy term infants. ESPGHAN Committee on Nutrition reviews the effect of adding probiotic bacteria to infant formulas, follow-on formulas and special medical foods. The administration of probiotic (single or in combination) supplementation in infant or follow-on formula, and given beyond early infancy, may be associated with some clinical benefits, such as a reduction in the risk of nonspecific gastrointestinal infections, a reduced risk of antibiotic use and a lower frequency of colic and irritability. The addition of prebiotics to infant formula softens stools but other putative effects remain to be demonstrated. Studies published post marketing shows that infant fed a long-chain inulin/galactooligosaccharide mixture (0.8 g/dl) in formula normally have no side – effects. The addition of same mixture at a concentration of 0.8 g/dl to infant formula was therefore recognized as safe by European Commission in 2001 but follow – up studies were recommended. It is thought that a bifidogenic effect is beneficial for the infant host. The rising incidence in allergy during the first year of life may justify the attempts to modulate the infant’s formula. In addition to prebiotic and probiotic, DHA and ARA are important for brain and eye development. Many researchers have demonstrated the role of DHA and ARA in infant health and development.