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The Brigalow Catchment Study: III. Productivity changes on brigalow land cleared for long-term cropping and for grazing

Productivity of grain crops and grazed pastures inevitably declines without soil nutrient replacement and may eventually make these enterprises unprofitable. We monitored these declines in north-eastern Australia during 23 years after clearing 2 of 3 adjacent brigalow catchments, in order to define the productivity levels of developed brigalow land over time. One catchment (11.7 ha) was used for grain production and another (12.7 ha) for beef production from a sown buffel grass pasture. There was no upward or downward trend in annual rainfall amounts throughout the study period. In the cropped catchment, grain yield from 14 winter crops without added nutrients declined significantly in 20 years from 2.9 to 1.1 t/ha.year on the upper-slope clay soil (92 kg/ha.year) and from 2.4 to 0.6 t/ha.year on the Sodosol (88 kg/ha.year). Crop production per year declined by 20% between 2 successive 10-year periods. Wheat grain protein content also declined with time, falling below the critical value for adequate soil N supply (11.5%) 12 years after clearing on the Sodosol and 16 years after clearing on the clay soil. Such declines in grain quantity and quality without applied fertiliser reduce profitability. The initial pasture dry matter on offer of 8 t/ha had halved 3 years after clearing, and a decline in cattle liveweight gain of 4 kg/ha.year was observed over an 8-year period with constant stocking of 0.59 head/ha. Due to fluctuating stocking rate levels of 0.3–0.7 head/ha over the trial period, liveweight productivity trends are attributed to the multiple effects of stocking rate changes and fertility decline. The amount of nitrogen exported from the cleared catchments was 36.1 kg/ha.year in grain but only 1.6 kg/ha.year in cattle (as liveweight gain). Total soil N at 0–0.3 m declined by 84 kg/ha.year under cropping but there was no significant decline under grazing. The soil nutrients removed during grain and beef production need to be replaced in order to avert productivity decline post-clearing.
The loss of NO2, HNO3, NO3/N2O5, and HO2/HOONO2 on soot aerosol: A chamber and modeling study

The heterogeneous loss of NO2, HNO3, NO3/N2O5, and HO2/HO2NO2 on soot aerosol was investigated in a large aerosol chamber for interaction times of up to several days. By fitting a detailed model to the measured time profiles of the trace gas concentrations in the presence / absence of soot aerosol, the following reaction probabilities have been deduced at 294 K and < 10 ppm H2O (in parentheses: at 50% r.h.):γ(NO2) ≤ 4× 10−8; γ(HNO3→NO2) ≤ 3× 10−7; γ(NO3) ≤ 3 × 10−4 (≤10−3); γ(N2O5, hydrolysis)=(4±2) ×10−5 ((2±1 ) × 10−4); γ(N2O5, reduction)=(4±2) × 10−6; γ(HO2≤ 10−2; γ(HO2NO2) ≤ 10−5. These results were adopted in a series of box model calculations for four‐day summer smog episodes, probing a wide range of NO emission rates. The 2nd day ozone maxima were reduced up to 10% in the presence of 20 µg m−3 soot aerosol, mainly due to the heterogeneous loss of HO2.
Assessment of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection among Critical Ill Patients

: Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection are expensive, common, potentially fatal and have greater impact on the patient which can lead to increase in costs, length of stay and morbidity and mortality rates, especially among critical ill patients. The aim of this study was to assess central line associated blood stream infection among critical ill patients. Design: a descriptive exploratory study. Setting: the study was carried out at Medical Intensive Care Units at at El-Hussein Hospital, Al-azhare University. Study subjects: a purposive sample of 30 adult patients with different age group and gender were included in this study. Data collection tools: structured patient assessment sheet and assessment sheet for insertion site. Results: this study revealed that, 13.3% of critical ill patients developed Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections and the predominant causitive microorganisms were Coagulase-negative staphylococcus(6.7%). Conclusion: based on the study finding, The prevalence of CLABSI was particularly high in intensive care units and can be prevented. Recommendations: this study recommends the importance of prevention of central line associated blood stream infection in intensive care units.
Updated Bouguer anomalies of the Iberian Peninsula: a new perspective to interpret the regional geology

ABSTRACT Bouguer anomaly maps are powerful cartographic tools used mainly by geoscientists and natural resources' companies (oil, mining, etc.) since they reflect rock density distribution at different depths, allowing the identification of different tectonic features. At upper crustal levels, Bouguer anomaly maps can help, for instance, in characterizing possible ore deposits, ground water reservoirs, petroleum resources, CO2 storage sites and sedimentary basins; at deeper crustal levels they can help to further refine seismic velocity models or other integrated geophysical models and thus help in deciphering the lateral density variations within the crust and the geometry of the base of the crust. This new Bouguer anomaly map at a 1:1,500,000 scale is based on the compilation of 210,283 gravity stations covering the Iberian Peninsula (c. 583,254 km2). The new map upgrades previous maps in two ways: (1) it is built up from a database with a 15% more spatial coverage than previous compilations and (2) it is freely available. This map show shorter wavelengths than previous published maps thus allowing investigation of smaller geological features.
Exploring Stunted Body Size: Where Have We Been, What Do We Know, and Where Do We Go?

—Although stunting is a fairly common phenomenon in fishes, confusion remains about underlying mechanisms and appropriate management strategies. Herein, I summarize current literature to provide a synthetic look at factors that can cause stunting and consider associated management strategies. First, I provide historical context by reviewing early literature, much of which is focused on density-dependent slow growth as the cause of stunting. A brief summary of more recent literature, however, suggests that stunting is often more complex than early investigations might indicate, and mechanisms such as early maturation and overexploitation of adults are considered. Because the bluegill Lepomis macrochirus is an extremely common reservoir species, a large body of literature related to its population size structure and associated management strategies is available. Therefore, I use bluegill as a model system to describe how various mechanisms might lead to stunting and indicate important considerations from a management stand-point. In the final section, I review management strategies and argue, among other things, that consistent language, clear identification of underlying mechanisms, and multifaceted management approaches are necessary for robust results when dealing with stunted populations.
Young Filipino breast cancer patients have worse survival outcomes

Background In the 2020 GLOBOCAN report, breast cancer is the 3rd most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the Philippines. The incidence of breast cancer in the young (≤40 years) was reported to be higher in the Philippines compared to other Asian countries. Several studies have consistently demonstrated poor survival outcomes in this age group due to its aggressiveness and unique tumour biology. However, data on survival outcomes of young Filipino breast cancer patients remains unknown in the Philippines. Methods A retrospective study was performed involving patients with stage I–III breast cancer who underwent definitive surgery from January 2010 to December 2015 at a single-tertiary institution. Patients were grouped according to age (≤40 and >40 years old). Their clinicopathological characteristics, treatment profile and 5-year survival outcomes were analyzed. Results A total of 524 Filipino patients (15.1% aged ≤40 years) were included. Younger patients were diagnosed at a higher stage and pathologic grade. A negative hormone receptor, high Ki67 status, and triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtypes were also more common among younger patients. The overall breast-conserving surgery rate was low at 8.9%. The use of adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was more common and both 5-year overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) were lower (61.1% versus 77.1% and 31.1% versus 66.8%, respectively) in the ≤40-year-old group. In the multivariate analysis, age group, tumour size, and nodal status were significant predictors for DFS. However, only tumour size was significant for OS. Conclusion Young Filipino breast cancer patients have demonstrated unique pathologic characteristics with associated lower survival outcomes similar to the published literature. Increasing awareness of cancer screening practices among young women, provision of equitable access to healthcare, and prompt management of breast cancer in the young are crucial.
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Objectives: This study aims to examine the form of service quality which has profound effects on the way customers interact with firms to create positive service outcomes i.e., service quality, perceived value, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to examine the service quality’s impact on the user's perceived value, satisfaction, and loyalty in mobile banking. Methodology: This study uses a quantitative research method. The data has been collected from 498 service users through the online survey. Finding: Structural Equation Modelling is applied by using the PLS-SEM program to test the model. The study concluded that mobile banking service quality positively and significantly affects customer perceived value, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty. Customer perceived value positively and significantly affects customer satisfaction, significantly but negatively affects customer loyalty, and customer satisfaction positively and significantly affects customer loyalty. Conclusion: This research has differences and similarities with the results of previous studies. This difference is caused by several things such as regional characteristics and participating respondents. The characteristics and behavior of consumers are unique so there may be differences in the results of the research conducted. The research results obtained from the hypothesis prove that the greater the influence of service quality, the greater the perceived value of the mobile banking application, and better customer service quality decreases customer loyalty, better customer service will further increase customer satisfaction. Better perceived value will further increase customer satisfaction, and better customer satisfaction increases customer loyalty.
Designing and Validating a Guideline for Transition of Newly Graduate Nurses to Professional Practice at Mansoura University Hospital

: High attrition rates suggest that new graduates do not easily transition into the role of registered nurse, having to come to terms with not only clinical issues and time management but also assimilating with their professional identity Subjects and Methods: A descriptive design was used and the study was conducted on 82 head nurses and 53 new graduate nurses working at, Mansoura University hospital and25jury experts from different nursing faculties and hospital by using three tools as: transition requirement questionnaire aimed to evaluate the requirement for new graduate nurses' transition guideline observation check list aimed to determine the activity performed by participants related to the requirements for new graduate transition guideline Results: The results indicated that there was a highly agreement of the transition sub items of the proposed guideline. As well, the proposed guideline was agreed upon its content and face validity by majority of jury experts. Recommendation: collaboration between faculty of nursing and health care instiutions to ensurethat transition to practice guideline content is akey identifiable component in undergraduate nurse programs.
MEDIA FOCUS ON THE ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION IN SOCIAL NETWORKS

Introduction : Climate change poses a significant threat to society, and as such, it is imperative that the media include raising awareness about the need for an ecological transition as part of their objectives. Given that social media platforms connect millions of people who can act as amplifiers of news on their personal profiles, the treatment of information on these platforms takes on greater importance. This study aims to identify and analyze the focus on ecological transition by six Spanish media outlets on their Instagram and Twitter profiles, which collectively have over 100,000 followers, during the first six months of 2022. Methodology : A content analysis will be conducted on the posts related to ecological transition made by these media outlets on both social media platforms. The analysis will take into consideration various variables, including the percentage of monthly news related to this subject, the most frequently used formats and structures, the approach of the information, the number of likes per post, an analysis of the received comments, content descriptions, and the identification of the most popular entities in this type of information, among other variables. Results : The results indicate that media outlets play a key role in raising awareness about ecological transition in Spain, especially through social media, where they have the ability to inform a large audience instantly. Conclusions : This study demonstrates that media outlets are an essential source of awareness in Spain regarding ecological transition, highlighting their influence on social media. The capacity to inform millions of people instantly makes the media a crucial channel for disseminating information related to ecological transition and raising awareness about climate change.
Design and Analysis of the Basic Physics Practicum Model Based on the Higher Order Thinking Laboratory as a Model for 21st Century Learning Practicum

The type of research used is development research, with a Research and Development (R&D) research design. This research design is used to produce a product and test the effectiveness of a product. The development procedures are (1) needs analysis; (2) product development (design, manufacture and product validation); (3) product trials; and (4) product revision. The participants for the product trial were physics education students at the University of
Breast Cancer Information Sources and Preferred Sources among Low Income Women in Kesses, Kenya

: In health communication researches, there have been various qualitative and quantitative studies on breast cancer. However, there is paucity of research investigations on the sources of breast cancer information among rural women, preferred sources and the interaction of this information sources. This study therefore, investigated the interaction of these different information sources regarding breast cancer among rural women in Kenya. This study was anchored on the convergence model by Lawrence Kincaid. It employed descriptive survey design, which made use of the questionnaire, focus groups and interview schedule to achieve the objectives of the study. The total number of subjects examined in this study was 284, of which 272 were questionnaire respondents and the extra twelve were interviewed. Simple random sampling techniques were used to select the questionnaire respondents in Kesses sub-county, Tulwet and Megun wards. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents (97%) were aware of breast cancer but many of these respondents were not sufficiently knowledgeable of the disease. It also reveals that information sources such as mass media and interpersonal channels are crucial health communication carriers for breast cancer interventions. It was suggested that mass media messages be included as key components of comprehensive approaches to improving breast cancer care among women. This is essential because mass media messages can directly and indirectly produce positive changes or prevent negative changes in health-related behaviors of rural women in Kesses sub-county. It was also recommended that Healthcare professionals increase the awareness of BSE among women living in rural communities. This can be achieved through fusing together pamphlets, brochures or booklets and radio stations because most villages in Kenya have vernacular radio stations. Health education efforts should be customized to suit the local population.
A Visibility-Aware Model for Pre-Filtering and Rendering Surfaces in Real-Time

: We present a multiscale surface appearance representation and a rendering model that accounts for the subpixel visibility distribution. Starting from this model, we propose a method for pre-ﬁltering detailed surfaces and their attributes. Our representation of the ﬁltered attributes takes the correlation with their visibility into account. The masking and shadowing eﬀects lost in geometric ﬁltering of the surface can thus be recovered at rendering. This grants high visual quality of subpixel eﬀects while ensuring a nearly constant per pixel computation complexity. Besides, accounting for subpixel occlusion naturally anti-aliases geometry. The computational model we propose has low memory and computational time requirements, and is thus well-suited for real-time rendering.
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The Communication Patterns Questionnaire-Short Form (CPQ-SF) is an 11-item self-assessment of spouses’ perceptions of marital interactions. A cited reference review of the CPQ-SF literature revealed no formal assessment of its psychometric properties and that researchers are imprecise in their use, reporting, and referencing of the assessment. Toward improving the use of the CPQ-SF in research and practice, the factor structure and psychometric properties of this scale were examined with data collected from a diverse sample of married individuals. Three latent constructs were identified: criticize/defend, discuss/avoid, and positive interaction patterns. Support for the original two-factor structure, demand/withdrawal and positive interaction, was also found. Suggestions for a more precise use of the CPQ-SF in research and practice conclude the paper.
Is fledging success a reliable index of fitness in Northern Goshawks

Fledging success is often assumed to be a reliable index of reproductive success (i.e., fitness) in the ornithological literature. We examined the validity of this assumption in a large population of Northern Goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) on the Kaibab Plateau, Arizona, at both the population and individual levels. We used mark-recapture data from 558 fledglings produced at 494 nests over a 10-yr period to assess the hypothesis that the number of fledglings returning to breed from an annual fledgling cohort is positively correlated with the size of the cohort. Natal philopatry was low and recruitment was gradual: only 48 fledglings (8.6%) returned to breed between 2? 8 yr of age (x = 3.5 yr). We found no evidence that the breeding population produced more local recruits in years of high fledgling production than in years of low fledgling production. At the individual level, however, fledgling production for 290 breeding adults was related to their contributions to the future breeding population. Variation in fitness potential among territorial adults was high, as only 20% of the breeding population produced nearly 50% of the fledglings and 84% of the local recruits during the study. Our results indicate that measures of annual productivity for a large breeding population were not reflective of reproductive success, whereas measures of individual productivity were. We conclude that fledging success of individual goshawks is a reliable index of fitness, but that population productivity is a poor predictor of local recruitment.
Importance Of Agricultural Systems As Multifunctional Landscapes

Agricultural landscapes provide our society with many benefits. While food production is the primary role of these landscapes, sociocultural and ecological benefits are also provided. However, the full scope of benefits that we obtain from agricultural landscapes are not always taken into account, and with the intensification of agricultural activities, more complex multifunctional landscapes are converted into simpler and lessfunctional landscapes. I used a heterogeneous agricultural landscape, the Champlain Valley of Vermont, as a case study to examine the interactions between landscape structure and the provision of landscape functions and services. I analyzed sociocultural and production functions indices obtained via standardized landowner surveys, and ecological function indices collected in the field for 51 plots. Plots were clustered into landscape composition categories (forest, mixed and agriculture), and configuration categories (simple and complex). I identified a tradeoff between the production and ecological function in agricultural landscapes. When a rural landscape was managed for intensive agricultural production, ecological benefits decreased. Landscapes with diversified land use/land cover and heterogeneously distributed elements returned the greatest number of benefits. Agricultural areas that comprise between 30 and 45% of the landscape can prevent the loss of ecological benefits while retaining high production. I evaluated the importance of treed habitats in agricultural landscapes in maintaining biodiversity. I related landscape metrics to ecological function indices obtained from fine-grained land use/land cover maps. Metrics obtained from fine-grained maps more accurately predicted the abundance of edge tolerant birds than those obtained from coarse grained maps. I also explored the importance of small treed landscape elements for common breeding birds and evaluated the convenience of monitoring nests comparing temperature loggers to direct observations. More heterogeneous landscapes, rich in small treed elements, supported a greater density of nests. Nests located on small treed elements in agricultural landscapes were as successful as nests located in large landscape elements. These analyses deepen our knowledge about the relationship between landscape structure and function, facilitating the evaluation of the functionality of heterogeneous agricultural landscapes.
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Objectives : This paper sought to undertake a comprehensive analysis aimed at investigating the influence arising from the various financial metrics, namely the Current Ratio, Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Return On Assets, and Total Assets Turnover on Earnings Per Share (EPS), and Stock Prices as the moderating variable. Methodology : This research employs a quantitative descriptive methodology by collecting financial reports of Food and Beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). The measurement model and hypothesis testing are Descriptive Statistics with a Panel Data Regression Model Selection. Finding : The study found that the Current Ratio had no significant direct effect on Earnings Per Share (EPS), while the Debt to Equity Ratio, Return on Assets, and Total Assets Turnover all had varying degrees of negative influence on EPS via Stock Price. The combined impact of these metrics was statistically significant, emphasizing the importance of considering multiple factors when assessing financial performance. Conclusion : The use of predictive models to forecast stock performance based on these factors can offer significant benefits to both investors and company management. Moreover, this research can aid in the development of better financial metrics, more effective risk management, smarter investment strategies, and an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex relationships between financial factors and stock prices. All of this will provide more robust tools for evaluating company performance and making better investment decisions in the world of investments