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UHI Research Database pdf download summary Effect of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, plant growth regulator and artificial lodging on grain yield and grain quality of a landrace of barley

Landraces of different crops are still preferred due to their stable yields under low inputs and adverse climatic conditions to which most modern varieties are not adapted. In the UK, a landrace of barley called Bere is currently grown in extreme climatic conditions of Orkney to which most of the modern varieties are not adapted. Although this landrace is probably the oldest barley under cultivation in the UK, very little research has been conducted. In this paper the effects of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, plant growth regulator and artificial lodging on grain yield and quality of Bere were investigated in the Orkney’s short growing season. Higher nitrogen application resulted in a higher lodging incidence but grain yield was not reduced by the severity of lodging. The artificial lodging applied at Zadoks growth stage 77 resulted in the greatest yield losses which indicated that control measures may be required to avoid lodging at this critical growth stage. Phosphorous and potassium had no significant effect on lodging resistance. Whilst plant growth regulator improved lodging resistance it was less effective in controlling lodging at the highest nitrogen level (90 kg ha). The trials indicated that higher level of N caused marginal increase in grain yield when nitrogen level was raised from 45 kg to 90 kg ha. This tended to suggest the use of medium N-level (45 kg N ha) for producing Bere. Plant growth regulator increased lodging resistance but had an inconsistent effect on grain yield. This study recommended the use of plant growth regulator as a means of easing harvesting rather than for enhancing yield and quality. The study concluded that phosphorous and potassium could be used to improve disease resistance and grain yield but not for lodging control.
Greenland Ice Sheet Mass Balance Reconstruction. Part III: Marine Ice Loss and Total Mass Balance (1840–2010)

AbstractGreenland ice sheet mass loss to the marine environment occurs by some combination of iceberg calving and underwater melting (referred to here as marine ice loss, LM). This study quantifies the relation between LM and meltwater runoff (R) at the ice sheet scale. A theoretical basis is presented explaining how variability in R can be expected to govern much of the LM variability over annual to decadal time scales. It is found that R enhances LM through three processes: 1) increased glacier discharge by ice warming–softening and basal lubrication–sliding; 2) increased calving susceptibility through undercutting glacier front geometry and reducing ice integrity; and 3) increased underwater melting from forcing marine convection. Applying a semiempirical LM f(R) parameterization to a surface mass balance reconstruction enables total ice sheet mass budget closure over the 1840–2010 period. The estimated cumulative 171-yr net ice sheet sea level contribution is 25 ± 10 mm, the rise punctuated by periods.
Family-based scheduling rules of a sequence-dependent wafer fabrication system

Consider the dispatch problem for a wafer fabrication where production process is divided into hundreds of operations and takes a few months to complete. In the process, wafers have to go through similar operations several times repeatedly for different layers of circuit, called job re-entrances. General family-based scheduling rules are proved to perform better than the individual job scheduling rule in terms of machine utilization for multiserver and multiple job re-entrance manufacturing systems under the condition that with a positive possibility, a queue exists in front of steppers. Five special family-based scheduling rules are constructed, of which FCFS-F, SRPT-F, EDD-F, and LS-F are modified from previous well-known scheduling rules, while SDA-F is a rule-based algorithm, using threshold control and least slack principles. A simulation model is built to evaluate the performances of these five family-based rules by using the information collected from a wafer fab located in Hsin-Chu, Taiwan. As a result, SDA-F is shown to perform best among all five rules, followed by LS-F and FCFS-F.
Determinants of nutritional behaviour of secondary school students in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The researchers’ purpose in the study was to assess the determinants of nutritional behaviour of secondary schools students in Akwa Ibom State, using a descriptive survey design. Five research questions and three null hypotheses were verified in the study. The determinants of nutritional behaviour (DNB)” questionnaire was used to collect data from a multi-stage simple random sample of 450 drawn from the 1320 Senior Secondary II students in the State. Percentage analysis of data revealed a high positive score of 69.2% on knowledge of nutritional values, and a high positive score of 61.5% on the nutritional behaviour of students. Findings from Chi-square analysis revealed that knowledge of nutrition, family income and gender had significant influence of the nutritional behaviour of secondary school students in the state. Based on the findings, it was recommended that planned and consistent nutrition education should be undertaken to sustain and improve the level of knowledge and nutritional behaviour of students. Also, government should formulate policies that will improve on the social and economic status of people, while intensifying the poverty reduction programmes at the various levels.
INFLUENCE OF COMPENSATION PROGRAMS ON ORGANISATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR AMONG EMPLOYEES OF KENYA WOMEN MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED

The study conducted as an attempt to determine the influence of compensation programs on citizenship behavior among employees in KWFT. Specifically the study aimed; to evaluate the influence of guaranteed pay on citizenship behavior among employees in KWFT and to determine the influence of variable pay on citizenship behavior among employees in KWFT. The research design used for the study was a case study. There were 822 employees currently working with the bank. The sampling frame was all the employees who had been permanently employed by KWFT. A sample size of 269 employees was used for this study and respondents were picked using simple random sampling. The study used questionnaires in collecting primary data. The questionnaire comprised of both closed and open-ended questions. SPSS (version 23.0) computer software aided the analysis and this involved the use of frequencies and percentages and means. The results of data analyzed were presented in form of tables that showed numerical values in rows and columns. The study found that employees agreed with the forms of compensation in KWFT and also agreed that basic salary needed to be revised and increased. The study also found that employees agreed that they were satisfied with the forms of compensation in KWFT. The study concluded that taking all independent variables at zero, a unit rise in guaranteed pay influenced citizenship behavior and a unit rise in variable pay influenced citizenship behavior influenced citizenship behavior. This inferred that citizenship behavior was mostly trailed by guaranteed pay and variable pay and services having the least influence. The study recommended that, to ensure organizational citizenship behavior, basic salary needed to be revised and increased, seniority allowances need to be paid to all staff, pay structures needed to be based on individual input, salary needed to match with that of other organizations and competence related allowances need to be introduced in the bank. The study further recommended that better communication and stronger networks should be created in the organization to facilitate accurate information transfer and improve efficiency among employees. Keywords: Guaranteed Pay, Variable Pay, Citizenship Behavior, Employees in KWFT
Chemical limnology in coastal East Antarctic lakes: monitoring future climate change in centres of endemism and biodiversity

Abstract Polar lakes respond quickly to climate-induced environmental changes. We studied the chemical limnological variability in 127 lakes and ponds from eight ice-free regions along the East Antarctic coastline, and compared repeat specific conductance measurements from lakes in the Larsemann Hills and Skarvsnes covering the periods 1987–2009 and 1997–2008, respectively. Specific conductance, the concentration of the major ions, pH and the concentration of the major nutrients underlie the variation in limnology between and within the regions. This limnological variability is probably related to differences in the time of deglaciation, lake origin and evolution, geology and geomorphology of the lake basins and their catchment areas, sub-regional climate patterns, the distance of the lakes and the lake districts to the ice sheet and the Southern Ocean, and the presence of particular biota in the lakes and their catchment areas. In regions where repeat surveys were available, inter-annual and inter-decadal variability in specific conductance was relatively large and most pronounced in the non-dilute lakes with a low lake depth to surface area ratio. We conclude that long-term specific conductance measurements in these lakes are complementary to snow accumulation data from ice cores, inexpensive, easy to obtain, and should thus be part of long-term limnological and biological monitoring programmes.
ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS | RESEARCH ARTICLE Use of social networks as a CSR communication tool

1 * Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyse the use of online social networks as a tool for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) communication and management. To this end, an analysis was performed of the messages posted by the 20 Spanish companies with the highest market capitalisation and the responses that they received on two of the most popular online social networks, Facebook and Twitter. The results of the analysis of these data show that the tendency has been to use social networks for the one-way communication of aspects of CSR related with the organisation. Therefore, it is necessary to change the way companies communicate their CSR issues by shifting to a two-way communication approach, as has been the case in other kinds of enter- prise relations with their stakeholders.
Mortality and growth inhibition of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guen.) by buprofezin, a potent chitin synthesis inhibitor

In the present laboratory study, different concentrations of award 40 SC (Buprofezin) have been applied (topical, potato-dip and topical + potato-dip method) on the 2nd instars larvae of brinjal shoot and fruit borer (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) and then mortality, weight reduction or cuticular change was observed at 3 HAT (hours after treatment), 3 and 7 DAT (days after treatment) application. No mortality or weight reduction was observed at 3 HAT. The significant level of mortality and weight reduction was observed at 3DAT from all applying methods but the maximum mortality and weight reduction was found at 7 DAT. It was also observed that potato-dip method was highly effective than topical method regarding mortality and weight reduction while almost similar efficacy was found from potato-dip and combination (topical + potato-dip) methods. Cuticular abnormalities were found when larvae were treated with higher concentrations of buprofezin in comparison with that in the water-treated control. Moreover, larval mortality and weight reduction were clearly dose-dependent. The lower dose (200 ppm) was ineffective for topical application method but was effective in case of potato-dip and combination methods. Therefore, it is concluded that buprofezin is a potent IGR (insect growth regulator) molecule to reduce L. orbonalis populations through inhibition of chitin biosynthesis.
LINEAR AND NONLINEAR CORRECTIONS IN THE RHIC INTERACTION REGIONS.

A method has been developed to measure operationally the linear and non-linear effects of the interaction region triplets, that gives access to the multipole content through the action kick, by applying closed orbit bumps and analysing tune and orbit shifts. This technique has been extensively tested and used during the RHIC operations in 2001. Measurements were taken at 3 different interaction regions and for different focusing at the interaction point. Non-linear effects up to the dodecapole have been measured as well as the effects of linear, sextupolar and octupolar corrections. An analysis package for the data processing has been developed that through a precise fit of the experimental tune shift data (measured by a phase lock loop technique to better than 10{sup -5} resolution) determines the multipole content of an IR triplet.
Emotional intelligence in university Physical Education teachers

Currently, teaching is one of the professions most highly affected by stress due to the large number of tasks involved and the continuous contact with students, among others, which generate weariness towards the profession, hence the importance of developing high levels of Emotional Intelligence. Why this is so important is that it enables teachers to deal optimally with frustration, and to know how to act appropriately when facing the various situations that arise in a classroom, as well as giving them the ability to communicate and listen, and thus adapt themselves to those situations. These factors are necessary to ensure the promotion of a correct teaching-learning process. By means of this research we aim to discover the mental state of university teachers by conducting a cross-sectional and descriptive study. As a data collection instrument, the TMMS-24 was applied to a sample of Physical Education teachers working in universities. The results showed that people who teach this subject have good levels of empathy with their students, possessing the ability to understand and empathise with them, thus having a good ability to control their feelings, and thus enhancing their mental well-being, which is reflected in the teacher’s job satisfaction.
Five fake ultra-luminous X-ray sources

Context. The nature of ultra-luminous X-ray (ULX) sources is still a matter of debate. Studies of their counterparts in other spectral ranges will help to clarify the nature of those sources. Aims. Our goal was to identify and characterize the optical counterparts of five sources catalogued as ULXs. Methods. We obtained optical imaging and intermediate resolution spectroscopy of these optical counterparts. Results. We demonstrate that five sources previously catalogued as ULXs, two are foreground stars in our galaxy and three are background active galactic nuclei.
Reactions of root plasma membrane redox activities in iron-deficient cucumber plants after application of ionic and chelated copper

The effects of ionic (CuSO 4 ) and chelated forms of copper (Cu(II)HEDTA, where HEDTA is N-(2-hydroxyethyl) ethylenediamine triacetic acid, applied at micromolar concentra- tions in nutrient solutions of cucumber plants grown hydroponically under conditions of iron deficiency (-Fe), were studied. Changes of plasma membrane reductase activity (PMRA) of intact roots after treatment with ionic or chelated copper were followed in (+Fe) and (-Fe) cucumber plants. Iron deprivation in nutrient solution provoked a great increase of ferric-chelate reductase activity (with substrate of Fe(III)HEDTA) and accelerated the cupric-chelate reductase activity (measured with Cu(II)Citrate as an electron acceptor) as well as the hexacyanoferrate(III) (HCF(III)) reductase activity. Continuous application of cupric ions in solutions of iron-deficient plants re- sulted in a dramatic inhibition of Fe(III)HEDTA and Cu(II)Citrate reductase activity. The reductase activity in iron-deficient cucumber roots, measured with HCF(III), was inhibited to a lower extent after cupric ions treatment. On the other hand, the cupric-chelate Cu(II)HEDTA, applied at the same concentrations in solutions with (-Fe) plants, maintained the high stimulation of plasma membrane ferric-chelate and cupric-chelate reductase activity and produced additional accel- eration of HCF(III) reduction by cucumber roots. The treatment with Cu(II)HEDTA improved the growth and root PMRA as well as other iron-deficiency stress responses of cucumber plants.
Efficacy of Corticosteroids in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: An Observational Study

Background: Deficits in the treatment options makes Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) management more challenging. With Involvement of inflammatory pathways, corticosteroid remains a vital choice for ARDS treatment. However lack of studies and presence of ambiguity in results with use of glucocorticoids makes it imperative to carry out more research. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of glucocorticoids in the treatment of ARDS and to identify the treatment pattern of ARDS. Methods: Retrospective observational study, involving 150 patients with confirmed diagnosis of ARDS admitted during January 2011 to December 2011 in a tertiary care hospital. Demographics, social habits, and association between glucocorticoid initiation and respective onset and outcomes like mortality and free ventilator days, were analysed by Chi square test and p Results: Mean age of our study population was 43.37 ± 16.15 with male 60.7% and 39.3% female. The study found reduced mortality (41.7%) in the glucocorticoid treatment group compared to the non-glucocorticoid group (56.4%) (p Conclusions: The use of glucocorticoids in ARDS showed benefits, especially when started early in the course of treatment with reduced mortality and decreased ventilator days. However small sample size precluded the power of detection of important outcome such as mortality and more research is necessary to establish the role of glucocorticoid therapy in ARDS. Key words: ARDS, Glucocorticoids, Mortality.
Comparison of the susceptibility to Histomonas meleagridis infection of two strains of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) : preliminary study

SUMMARY The authors have compared the susceptibility to Histomonas meleagridis infection of two turkey strains : an industrial Heavy Weight strain, (H.W.) and a traditional Light Weight strain, (L.W.), used in Bresse. The aim of the study was to know if the industrial strain is naturally more resistant to histomoniasis than the traditional strain. Intracloacal infections were carried out experimentally using inoculums containing 106 and 3.106 Histomonas per bird according to the different groups. The repercussions on the body weight, mortality and the incidence of lesions were studied. The response to infection of the H.W. was in every way comparable to that of the L.W. with the exception of the mortality : 100% mortality was attained later (seven days) in the H.W. than in the L.W. At necropsy, lesion scores for the liver and caeca were given: there was no difference in the seriousness of the lesions or histological difference between the two strains of turkeys.
Privacy and Social Media Use in the Arabian Gulf: Saudi Arabian & Qatari Traditional Values in the Digital World

We explore the meaning of “privacy” among citizens of the Gulf states of Qatar and Saudi Arabia as it manifests in digital environments. Privacy is an essential and widely respected value in many cultures, and the way in which it is understood and enacted depends on context. Therefore, we conduct this research to understand user behaviors regarding privacy in the digital sphere, where individuals increasingly publish personal information. We present the results of two Arab Gulf based-studies, the first one is a mixed-methods analysis of 18K Twitter posts of Qatari nationals that mention “privacy. ” The second study provides qualitative insights through 34 ethnographically-informed interviews that focus on online privacy with Saudi Arabian nationals. In our analysis, we pay attention to the face-to-face and digital contexts in which privacy is mentioned and enacted, and how those contexts lead to varied ideologies regarding privacy. Our findings reveal that in this context, the need and pursuit of privacy stems from the Islamic faith, in addition to the use of paternalistic language by men when discussing women’s privacy is common. Above all, privacy is framed as a communal attribute, including not only the individual, but the behavior of those around them; it even extends beyond one’s lifespan. We contribute an analysis and description of these previously unexplored interpretations of privacy, which play a role in how users navigate social media.
use of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae for Fruit Fly control : A novel Approach

Jorge Toledo, Pablo Liedo, Salvador Flores, Sergio E. Campos, Antonio Villaseñor and Pablo Montoya Departamento de Entomología Tropical. El Colegio de la Frontera Sur. Apartado Postal 36, Tapachula, Chiapas, 30700 México. jtoledo@ecosur.mx. Subdirección de Desarrollo de Métodos. Programa Moscamed, SAGARPA. Central Poniente 14, Tapachula, Chiapas, 30700 Mexico. Dirección de Operaciones de Campo. Programa Moscamed, SAGARPA. Calle Central Poniente # 14, Tapachula, Chiapas, 30700 México.
The Effect of Health Education based on Health Belief Model on Preventive Actions of Synthetic Drugs Dependence in Male Students of Kerman, Iran

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Background: Drug dependence among adolescents and youths is one of the biggest concerns in today’s societies. Drug addiction is a serious threat to society. This study was conducted to determine the effect of health education based on Health Belief Model (HBM) on preventive actions of synthetic drugs dependence among students. Methods: This quasi-experimental study used preand post-method and was conducted on 100 students of the second and third grade in Kerman who were selected randomly. The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed based on HBM, awareness and preventive actions of synthetic drug dependence. Before the educational intervention, the questionnaire was completed by both groups, and then the educational intervention was conducted for the intervention group in the form of 2 training sessions for one and a half hour. Later, 2 months after educational intervention, information was analyzed again for both groups. Results were analyzed through Paired ttest, Independent t-test, Chi-square and Pearson correlation. Results: Findings of the research showed that there is a significant difference between the average scores related to HBM structures (sensitivity, severity, perceived benefits and barriers, cues to action and self-efficacy) in intervention and control groups about the preventive behaviors of drug dependency before and after educational intervention. In addition, the intervention group had better performance in preventive behaviors than the control group 2 months after the end of the training program. In other words, the value of performance increased significantly from 14 to 16.84, 2 months after the educational intervention (Pvalue < 0.05). Furthermore, a direct and significant correlation was observed between the awareness, structures of the model (except for perceived barriers), and preventive behaviors (P-value < 0.001). Conclusion: Findings indicated that by increase of HBM components' average scores, the average score of synthetic drug dependence preventive actions increased too. Therefore, results of the research confirm the effect and efficiency of HBM in making preventive actions of drug dependence.
Physiological and Molecular Responses of Feeding Ractopamine toYearling Heifers Across Days on Feed

ii Acknowledgements . iv List of Tables . viii List of Figures . x I: Introduction . 1 II: Literature Review . 3 Heifers and days on feed: . 3 Ractopamine . 6 Beta adrenergic agonist structure and effects . 6 Ractopamine effects . 9 Leptin . 14 History of leptin and food intake research . 14 Leptin description and function . 15 Leptin secretion, regulation, and targets . 16 Leptin in animal science . 18 III: Materials and Methods: . 21 Animal care and use . 21