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Benefits and Risks of the Driving Restriction Policy: A Case Study of Xi’an, China

With the deterioration of air pollution and traffic congestion especially in urban areas, the policy restricting cars operating on the road is deemed as an effective strategy to mitigate the negative impacts. After implementing the driving restriction policy (DRP), some benefits were yielded albeit a few problems appeared. It is desirable to assess the benefits and risks of the DRP and thus propose measures to maintain the benefits. A revealed preference (RP) survey was conducted in the field and via the internet. There are 585 valid samples collected, which were classified by socioeconomic factors, and the corresponding reactions were analyzed and compared. The correlation analysis was used to identify significant and independent demographic/characteristic variables. The results show that most travelers perceive benefits from reducing car ownership and have positive views on DRP. However, others would negatively react to the DRP, which is mainly manifested by buying another car, driving during non-restricted hours and traveling against regulations. Furthermore, socio-demographic characteristics show a relatively high correlation with travel mode choice. Automobile is favorable to middle-aged travelers with upper-middle income. Family characteristics (i.e. household structure, pick up children and cars ownership) are also important inducing travelers to use private cars. These findings will be helpful for formulating the DRP to yield greater benefits after implementation.
Highlighting Survival with Yttrium-90 Radioembolization Therapy in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma has several different therapeutic options, including targeted agents as well as locoregional therapy. Yttrium-90 (Y90) radioembolization therapy is an established treatment for unresectable disease and has been compared to other locoregional options as well as different targeted therapies. Newer case series are also reporting a potential benefit to the addition of immunotherapy to Y90 radioembolization. Here we report a case of prolonged survival in a patient whose treatment course included Y90 radioembolization along with sorafenib and nivolumab.
Virulence and Selection of Beauveria Bassiana for the Control of Thaumastocoris Peregrinus

This work aimed to assess the virulence of Beauveria bassiana isolates in different concentrations on Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) and select them to control this insect pest. Suspensions of IBCB35, IBCB66, IBCB18, IBCB01 and JAB06 isolates were tested in the concentrations of zero, 1 × 10 4 , 1 × 10 6 , 1 × 10 8 conidia/ml, applied on the eucalyptus leaves used to feed the insects. Dead insects were disinfested daily and placed in a humid chamber to confirm the death by fungus. Mortality at the end of the experiment ranged from 12% for IBCB66 to 48% for IBCB18 at a concentration of 1 × 10 4 conidia/ml, between 32% for IBCB66 and 68% for JAB06 at a concentration of 1 × 10 6 conidia/ml, and between 60% for IBCB01 and 84% for JAB06 at the concentration 1 × 10 8 conidia/ml. The assessed isolates were efficient in controlling the insect, especially JAB06.
Effects of timing of glyphosate application on jack pine, black spruce, and white spruce plantations in northern Manitoba

Deferring conifer release treatments is sometimes necessary, but its effects on crop tree performance are not well understood. We investigated the effects of deferring glyphosate applications on jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb.), black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.] BSP), and white spruce (Picea glauca [Moench.] Voss.) plantations established on a dry site with moderate competition and a moist site with heavier competition in The Pas, northern Manitoba. At each site, experimental treatments included no herbicide and one glyphosate (formulated as Vision ® ) at 1.42 kg acid equivalent glyphosate ha -1 application between one and five years after planting with three replications. Survival, root collar diameter, and height of the three conifers were repeatedly measured for ten consecutive years following planting. Survival of the three conifers was not affected by glyphosate application. For all the three species, root collar diameter and stand volume of crop trees increased significantly in glyphosate-treated plots, compared to control plots. Varying the timing of glyphosate application between year 1 and 5 resulted in a similar conifer dimensions. Glyphosate application significantly improved height growth of black spruce and marginally white spruce, but not jack pine. On these sites, glyphosate reduced the cover of woody species, but grass, forbs and shrubs rapidly captured the newly available growing space. A two variable regression analysis revealed that grass cover negatively affected stand volume of all three conifer species. Cover of tall shrub, forbs, and interaction of cover and height of tall shrubs were the next most important variables to explain jack pine, black spruce, and white spruce volume growth, respectively.
Culturally Responsive Teaching through the Lens of Dual Language Education: Intersections and Opportunities

Students benefit from culturally responsive teaching (CRT). CRT is central to dual language (DL) education - an additive approach that is effective for educating emergent bilinguals and closing the achievement gap. Students' achievements in DL education models are higher than in any other type of language learning pedagogy – ESL, Bilingual and Monolingual. The purpose of this research was to identify the CRT practices that are employed in DL classrooms; so that teachers in other educational settings (i.e. mainstream, ESL, bilingual) might implement similar practices and improve their effectiveness with diverse students. Using survey responses from Dual Language teachers (N = 151), this study examined the intersection of CRT practices and DL teachers self-reported practice. This empirical study reveals that three out of the eight features of Gay's CRT framework were present in DL teachers' practices: validating, multidimensional, and empowering. DL teachers validate students' experience through speaking affirmations, offering texts that represent and reflect students' culture, differentiating instruction, and providing cooperative learning experiences for students. The CRT practices that are multidimensional involve establishing a welcoming and safe climate and including performance assessment to authentically evaluate students' learning. Finally, DL teachers empower their students by offering instruction that facilitates independence in learning. These study findings provide a unique window into DL teacher practice, which can be leveraged by administrators and mainstream teachers to improve the achievement of diverse learners in every classroom.
Studies on Ecological Environments and Indoor-rearing Conditions of the Common Grass Yellow Butterfly, Eurema hecabe

The Aims of this study are to investigate ecological environments and indoor-rearing conditions of Eurema hecabe for artificial rearing. Two different nesting site, a open area nearby small river(A area; Daejin-ri, Gonyang-myeon, Sachun-si, Gyoungsangnam-do) and a foot of a hill area(B area; Noryang-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Namhae-gun, Kyoungsangnam-do), selected for investigation of ecological habitat environment, and investigated two times per month, during six month, from June to November in 2010. In result, the number of butterflies, Eurema hecabe, at the hill area(B area) was 6 times more than the open area(A area). We observed the number of eggs, larvae and puapae in the B area more times compared to those in the A area. In the B area, Lespedeza cuneata was higher preference than the other host plant, Lespedeza pilosa and Albizia julibrissin. For development of indoor-rearing conditions, common grass yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe, was reared in a room condition. As a result of oviposition preference experiment, 100-mated-female laid significantly higher number of eggs on Lespedeza cuneata plant, whereas the number of eggs was on Cassia obtusifolia plant. Moreover, the eggs hatched within days from the day of oviposition and procent of egg hatchability was 53.7% on host plant. The headwidth of each developmental larval stage were (1st), (2nd), (3rd), (4th), (5th). The larval period was days under high temperature, long day condition(, 16L : 8D), showing 81.0% pupal ratio. The pupal period was days, and the emergence rate was 79.6%. Based on above experiment, artificial rearing system of common grass yellow butterfly, Eurema hecabe was completed in indoor condition.
Production performances and antioxidant activities of laying hens fed Aspergillus oryzae and phytase co-fermented wheat bran

Objective Wheat bran (WB) was co-fermented with Aspergillus oryzae and phytase (Phy) to determine whether co-fermentation improve WB phosphorus and fiber utilization in Isa-brown layers. Methods A total of 112 Isa brown layer were randomly divided into 7 treatments with 8 replicates per a treatment and 2 hens per a replicate. The treatments included basal diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 250 unit/kg Phy (control+Phy), diet with 10% WB (10% WB), diet with 5% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (5% WB+Phy) diet with 10% WB and 250 unit/kg Phy (10% WB+Phy), diet with 5% fermented WB supplemented with molasses and phy (PCFWH) and 125 unit/kg Phy (5% PCFWH), and diet with 10% PCFWH (10% PCFWH). The intestinal microbial population, intestinal morphology, serum antioxidant enzyme activities, and excreta phosphorus content were assessed. Results In PCFWH, spore counts, protease activity, xylanase activity, and ferulic acid were 8.50 log/g dry matter (DM), 190 unit/g DM, 120 unit/g DM, and 127 μg/g, respectively. Xylobiose and xylotriose were released in PCFWH, while they were not detectable in WB. Antioxidant capacity was also enhanced in PCFWH compared to WB. The 10% WB+Phy and 10% PCFWH groups produced higher egg mass, but hens fed 5% WB+Phy had the lowest amount of feed intake. Eggs from 10% PCFWH had better eggshell weight, eggshell strength, and eggshell thickness. Birds fed with 10% PCFWH also had higher serum superoxide dismutase and catalase activities. Compare to control, 10% PCFWH significantly reduced excreta phosphorus content. Conclusion Diet inclusion of 10% PCFWH improved egg quality, antioxidant status, and excreta phosphorus content of laying hens.
Parâmetros indicadores do potencial de mineralização do nitrogênio de compostos orgânicos

EnglishThe objective of the present study was to evaluate the relationships between the chemical characteristics of 15 types of organic composts and the release of nutrients to the soil. Laboratory soil incubations were carried using plastic cups, where 50 g of a dystrophic Red Yellow Argisol (Ultisol) were amended with 0.374 g of each compost. The design was in randomized blocks with 16 treatments (15 types of compost plus a control) and 4 incubation periods (3, 7, 14 and 28 days) with three replications. At the end of each period, the soil inorganic N was determined, but soil P, K, Ca and Mg were determined only at day 28. The composts had different effects on soil N, causing from mineralization to immobilization. Among the evaluated characteristics of the composts (lignin, poliphenols, ashes, C, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, lignin:N, and C:N) only the C:N ration had a significant correlation with N mineralization. The composts also varied regarding the supply of P and K to the soil, but there were no differences in the supply of Ca and Mg. In conclusion, the chemical characteristics of the composts that were evaluated were not useful indicators of the potential nutrient supply by the composts portuguesO presente trabalho objetivou avaliar as relacoes entre caracteristicas quimicas de 15 tipos de compostos orgânicos e o fornecimento de nutrientes para as plantas. Para isso, experimentos de incubacao de solo foram montados em laboratorio, utilizando-se copos plasticos contendo 50 g de um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo distrofico, no qual foram incorporados 374 mg de massa seca dos compostos. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados com 16 tratamentos (15 compostos e testemunha), 4 tempos de incubacao (3, 7, 14 e 28 dias) e 3 repeticoes. Em cada data de coleta analisou-se o teor de N inorgânico do solo e, aos 28 dias, determinaram-se o P, K, Ca e Mg do solo. Das variaveis estudadas (lignina, polifenois, cinzas, C, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, lignina/N e C/N), apenas a relacao C/N apresentou uma fraca correlacao positiva com a mineralizacao de nitrogenio. Observaram-se diferencas entre os compostos no fornecimento de P e K ao solo, mas nao houve diferencas quanto ao Ca e Mg. Conclui-se que as caracteristicas quimicas avaliadas dos compostos testados nao demonstraram promissoras como indicadoras do potencial de fornecimento de nutrientes pelos compostos
Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring Algorithm for PV Identification in the Residential Sector

This paper presents a novel approach for identification of photovoltaic systems in the residential sector. This is needed in response to increasing embedded generation on distribution networks. To date non-intrusive load monitoring techniques have focused mostly on identifying conventional loads on the customer side. This paper demonstrates the application of non-intrusive load monitoring to identify residential distributed generation, thereby enabling techniques to improve system flexibility and stability. The demonstrated methodology combines basic statistics with the Support Vector Machine technique, to identify PV load signatures. PMU measurements from the residential sector are used to aggregate measurements based largely on electric current records. The methods presented have applications for network operators, both in real time control and generation scheduling.
A Two-Wave Assessment of the Structure and Stability of Self-Reported Problematic Pornography Use Among Male Croatian Adolescents

Abstract Objectives: In spite of growing concerns about adolescents’ pornography use, research on problematic pornography use (PPU) in this population is scarce. Method: We examined the structure and prevalence of PPU symptoms across 6 months in 337 male Croatian adolescents. Results: Network analysis indicated that associations among PPU symptoms were highly stable, which was not the case with being at risk for PPU. Less than 5% of the panel participants appeared to be at risk for PPU. Conclusions: This study’s findings may help increase awareness and reduce moral panic about PPU among parents and teachers, and inform emerging pornography literacy programs.
Segmenting the Older Resident’s Perception of a Major Cycling Event

The aim of the study is to evaluate the social perception of older adults, resident in the host communities where the stage of “La Vuelta” 2019 starts or ends, identifying the possible existing groups and comparing the results before and during the event. Community support is a critical factor in ensuring the success of a major sports event and in generating a greater sense of community involvement. In order to analyze the social perception of the event, 521 older adults were interviewed using a questionnaire of 27 items. Data were collected online in the pre-event period and face-to-face in the on-site period using tablets. A t-test and cluster analysis was carried out to identify different residents’ opinions. The results showed an improvement in the perception of the positive and negative impacts in the in situ period with respect to the pre-event. Three clusters were identified (Positives, Moderates, Haters) with the Positives group being the most represented in each of the periods. The findings suggest that a high level of future intentions for positive behavior can benefit the intangible characteristics of the event and host communities, and that these population groups can better harness the tangible benefits of sports events.
Two years of a field study on sesame growth and yield, nutrient uptake by PGP bacteria application and capsule type

Abstract A two-year field experiment was conducted to study PGP bacteria on growth and yield productivity of sesame. Factors were control, Nitroxin, Biophosphor, and an equal combination of biofertilizers along with sesame capsule type. 1000-seed weight and oil content increased in the second year, but, seed yield reduced (-12.6 g m2), which represented a negative relationship between seed weight and yield. The effect of year on No. of single and multi-cap node plant−1 was reversed. Seed yield, chlorophyll, protein, and N increased in the multi-cap seed, whereas, 1000-seed weight and seed weight plant−1 was decreased. Maximum yield and yield components were achieved in the second and first year, respectively, along with the multi-cap seed. Nitroxin, after the equal combination, was approximately showed the maximum enhancement of growth and yield productivity of sesame. The most seed yield (4261 k ha−1) was performed in the first year, combined biofertilizers and multi-cap seed, whereas, the highest oil content was gained in the second year and single-cap that it was due to the higher N and P use efficiency in the first year. No. of node plant−1 and capsule No. plant−1 showed the most correlation with the other parameters. Seed yield was correlated with No. of node plant−1 (r = 0.925) and leaf dry weight (r = 0.885). The N and P use efficiency had been higher in the first year, multi-cap, and equal combination. Nitrogen Use efficiency was higher compared to phosphorous. The uptake of N and P by sesame increased with the integrated application of different bacteria.
Crypsis, Mimicry, and Switching: The Basic Similarity of Superficially Different Analyses

Mimicry illustrates how superficial similarities can obscure basic differences. Several theoretical analyses of mimicry in The American Naturalist have illustrated the inverse: how superficial differences can obscure basic similarities. Staddon and Gendron (1983) developed a signal-detection model of search for cryptic prey and concluded that optimal foragers hould show frequency-dependent switching, the abruptness of which depends on the degree of crypticity. I used signal-detection theory to develop a model of search for mimetic prey (Getty 1985). Greenwood (1986) adapted Staddon and Gendron's model from cryptic to mimetic prey (his eq. 1 is their eq. 3, if the cost of rejecting a prey is zero). Greenwood'sobjectives were to show that Staddon and Gendron's model "applies equally well to masquerade and Batesian mimicry, that it depends on factors that have been appreciated for over 50 years [abundances, payoffs, and the degree of resemblance], and most important, hat the abruptness of switching is less when mimicry (or crypsis) is imperfect" (p. 294). Greenwood's econd and third objectives are essentially the same as the conclusions I drew in my earlier analysis of predation on mimics. The point of this note is to show that Greenwood rew the same general conclusions I did because his objective function (his eq. 1) is a simplified form of mine (my eq. 1).
Breeding and improvement of quality traits in alfalfa (Medicago sativa ssp. sativa L.)

An important objective in alfalfa breeding is the improvement of forage quality. The aim of this experiment was to determine the genetic control of the most important quality traits in whole plant leaves and stems of alfalfa genotypes. Quantitative genetic parameters were estimated for crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), acid detergent fiber (ADF) and acid detergent lignin (ADL) content. A 5x5 diallel design with reciprocals among parents from geographically different populations were studied. In the diallel study, effects due to general combining ability (GCA) were higher than those due to specific combining ability (SCA) for majority of the tested characters in analyses of whole plant. The F1 progeny effect was significant for almost all characters (except ADF content). The highest values of narrow sense heritability’s were found for NDF (h =0.19) and CP (h =0.17) in whole plant, and in leaves (0.11 and 0.08), while in stems most heritable traits are ADF (h = 0.29) and ADL (h = 0.16) content. As a consequence, CP, NDF and ADF content would be more efficient selection criteria in whole plant analyses, while ADF and ADL content would be more interesting to investigate in stems, in a breeding program for improved nutritive value of alfalfa. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. TR 31024]
Knowledge discovery from remote sensing images: A review

The development of Earth observation (EO) technology has made the volume of remote sensing data archiving continually larger, but the knowledge hidden in massive remote sensing images has not been fully exploited. Through in‐depth research on the artificial intelligence (AI)‐based knowledge discovery approaches from remote sensing images, we divided them into four typical types according to their development stage, including rule‐based approaches, data‐driven approaches, reinforcement learning approaches, and ensemble methods. The basic principles, typical applications, advantages, and disadvantages have been detailed for commonly used algorithms within each category. Conclusions include the following: (a) Rule‐based, data‐driven and reinforcement learning algorithms form a trilogy from knowledge to data, and to capabilities. (b) Rule‐based data mining algorithms can provide prior knowledge for data‐driven approaches, the knowledge discovered by data‐driven models can be as an important complement to expert knowledge and rule sets, and reinforcement learning approaches can effectively make up for the lack of training samples or small training sample in data‐driven models. (c) The traditional data‐driven machine learning approaches and their ensemble methods are the current and may be the future mainstream methods for large regional and even global scale long time series remote sensing data mining and analysis, and improving their computing efficiency is the key research direction. (d) Deep learning, deep reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and an ensemble approach of the three may be the main means for small‐area scope, short time series, and key geoscience information extraction from remote sensing images within a long time of the future.
Radical segmentectomy as a potential alternative surgical treatment with curative intent in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

J Thorac Dis 2020;12(10):6115-6119 | http://dx.doi. org/10.21037/jtd-20-1582 Since the Lung Cancer Study Group (LCSG) reported the results of a prospective, randomized, and comparative trial of sublobar resection vs. lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) measuring ≤3 cm in 1995 (1), lobectomy has been the standard surgical procedure for NSCLC, even for small tumors. In the LCSG study, a three-time higher locoregional recurrence rate was seen with relatively lower overall and cancer-specific survival in patients who underwent sublobar resection, including both segmentectomy and wedge resection, compared to those who underwent lobectomy. In the 2000s, some studies demonstrated favorable postoperative outcomes after segmentectomy in patients with early-stage NSCLC (2-5). These studies focused on relatively smaller tumors compared to those investigated in the LCSG study and focused solely on segmentectomy in sublobar resection surgeries. In a recently published review article, titled “Are segmentectomy and lobectomy comparable in terms of curative intent for early stage non-small cell lung cancer? ” by Mimae et al. (6), the authors specifically referred to radical segmentectomy for early-stage NSCLC and discussed the possibility of segmentectomy as an alternative to lobectomy for the surgical treatment with curative intent for early-stage NSCLC.