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Accumulation and Phytoextraction Potential of Heavy Metals of Enhalus acoroides in the Coastal Waters of Lamongan, Java, Indonesia

This study quantified the concentration of heavy metals Cd and Cu in Enhalus acoroides from shallow seagrass habitat in the northern coastal waters of Lamongan, Indonesia. The objective of this study was to determine the concentration of these metals in different parts of seagrass E. acoroides and to assess their biomonitoring potential of heavy metals pollution in coastal areas. Heavy metal contents in the sediments, roots and leaves of E. acoroides were determined by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry from four sampling sites. The results showed that the concentrations of Cu were significantly higher than the concentrations of Cd in both sediments and seagrass tissues in all stations. The concentrations of Cu were found in slightly similar values in the sediments, roots and leaves. On the other hand, the concentrations of Cd were higher in the sediments than in the roots and leaves of E. acoroides. In addition, Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) of Cu in E. acoroides was two times higher than BCF of Cd (BCFCu = 1.09; BCFCd = 0.49). In contrast, Translocation Factor (TF) of Cu was lower than TF of Cd that was 0.65 and 1.05, respectively. According to BCF and TF values, E. acoroides can be considered to have the ability to perform phytoextraction process especially Cd because E. acoroides was able to restrict its absorption of Cd from the environment (BCF < 1) and once it is absorbed, the plant has the ability to transfer it to the other body parts (TF > 1).
Situational Action Theory and the particular case of settings including a group

Situational Action Theory (SAT) postulates that personal crime propensity and the setting’s criminogenic features are direct causes of crime. This perspective also places a central focus on the moral factors involved. The moral norms of settings have not yet been exhaustively examined in regard to the aspects that may influence them. This theoretical article applies SAT to the particular case of settings including a group. Building upon previous literature on social cohesion in groups (such as team spirit/esprit de corps), the group present in the setting is presumably more likely to be identified by the individual if such group cohesiveness is high. When perceived, the moral norms of the group and deterrence should have an influence through becoming part of the setting in the causation of crime, according to SAT. This application suggests that SAT is a fruitful approach for explaining the impacts of groups on crime.
The Use of Intelligent Packaging in Supply Chain of Food Products

The research aims to identify the limitations and expectations of producers, transport companies, distributors and retailers in introducing intelligent packaging into supply chains of food products on the market of the Western Balkans. The limitations and benefits from the use of intelligent packaging have been identified in transportation, storage, operations of physical handling and display of food products at the place of their final purchase. The results have shown that there are significant differences in terms of limitations affecting the implementation of intelligent packaging into business operations of supply chains, bearing in mind the business type, number of employees, available capital and integrated standards into business operations. In contrast to this, the results point that there are no significant differences in terms of benefits that the analysed entities expect from introducing intelligent packaging into their systems. A set of measures and incentives have been defined for the competent institutions and food supply chain management to take, in order to minimize the restrictions and advance the implementation of intelligent packaging. The proposals and suggestions for further research are stated in the paper.
Segmentation of Australian meat consumers on the basis of attitudes regarding farm animal welfare and the environmental impact of meat production

While public concern over the welfare of farm animals is believed to have intensified across Australia in recent years, no empirical research has sought to examine and quantify the heterogeneity in farm animal-welfare (FAW) concerns among Australian meat consumers. The present study is the first to address this knowledge gap. Data were collected in 2015 by using a comprehensive online survey instrument completed by a representative sample of 1009 Australian meat consumers. Sample quotas were set for age, gender and location. Using these data, we were able to segment meat consumers according to their attitudes towards FAW and perceptions regarding the environmental impact of meat production. Six unique segments were identified and characterised by purchase behaviour, livestock-management knowledge, farming background and experience, beliefs regarding the consumer/farmer implications of improved FAW, influential information sources, participation in FAW-related activities and socio-demographic variables. Our findings showed that the majority of Australian meat consumers (70%) hold neutral views regarding FAW. However, there are two segments, termed ‘concerned-FAW’ (10%) and ‘anti-FAW’ (20%), which expressed strong views with respect to FAW. Overall, consumer knowledge regarding livestock-management practices was low across all segments, with only 11–42% of consumers indicating that they felt sufficiently informed about FAW. This insight into perceptions of FAW by different segments and the impact of meat production on the environment can assist the industry in developing targeted information campaigns to address consumer concerns and allow better-informed meat purchase decisions.
Metacognitive Writing Strategies Used by Omani Grade Twelve Students

The current study investigated the extent to which metacognitive writing strategies are used by Omani EFL (English as a Foreign Language) grade twelve students. It also explored if there is a significant relationship between grade 12 students' use of metacognitive writing strategies and their language performance. Besides, it examined gender differences in the use of these strategies. The sample of the study was 263 Omani EFL grade twelve students from Batinah North Governorate in the academic year 2018/2019. Metacognitive Strategies of Writing Survey (MSWS) and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The results of the study revealed that students use the three types of metacognitive writing strategies; planning, monitoring and evaluating at high frequencies. However, the findings revealed no significant relationship between students' use of the three types of metacognitive strategies and their language performance. Moreover, students differ in terms of gender in using metacognitive writing strategies. Female students tend to use more metacognitive strategies in writing compared to male students. In light of these findings, implications for practice and future studies have been recommended. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.19. 8.12
Rickettsial fever in tertiary care hospital in rural Bengaluru: Clinical profile and complications

Background: Rickettsial fever is a major health concern in different districts of Karnataka with serious complications, including morbidity and mortality, if diagnosed late. Objective: The objective of the present study was to know the clinical profile of Rickettsial fever in children. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on all the laboratory-confirmed cases of Rickettsial fever in children admitted to a tertiary care hospital from December 2018 to November 2019. Results: Among 103 children studied, majority were males (66%) in the age group of 3–6 years. All the children presented with history of fever (100%) followed by decreased appetite (94%). The least common symptoms noticed were altered sensorium (1.9%), breathlessness (6.5%), and bleeding tendencies (6.5%). The most serious complications seen were shock (38.8%), hepatic dysfunction (7.7%), and myocarditis (3%). There were no deaths reported. The least common complication was renal failure. A single case had cranial nerve palsy with meningitis. Conclusion: It was concluded that male children in the age group of 3–6 years were more affected. The common symptoms observed were fever, decreased appetite, abdominal distension, and skin rash and the common complications were shock and myocarditis.
The Impact of Enterprise Resource Planning on Business Performance: With the Discussion on Its Relationship with Open Innovation

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have played an important role in economic development. The increasing number of SMEs have resulted in the business landscape to become more and more competitive. This has made SMEs to also undergo great challenges to be able to maintain their existence and expand their businesses. It is argued that the enterprise resource planning system (ERPs) can improve business performance. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study is to examine the impact of an ERPs usage on the financial and non-financial performance of the Saudi SMEs. An exploratory study has been used to identify the factors contributing to the effective and successful use of an ERP system. The findings indicate seven contingency factors. Based on the exploratory study results, three hypotheses have been developed and tested in a quantitative study. A survey is constructed and sent to 200 Saudi SMEs that adopted the ERP systems. About 120 valid responses have been received. For data analysis and hypothesis testing, a structural equation modelling (SEM) tool has been adopted. The results depict that management support, user satisfaction, and training significantly impact the ERPs usage. Another significant finding is that ERP systems enhance SMEs’ performance.
Towards a better understanding of agronomic and soil basis for possible charcoal root rot control and production improvement in bean

Abstract Macrophomina phaseolina causes charcoal root rot (CRR) in numerous crops worldwide. However, structural progression of CRR epidemics in association with bean agro-ecosystems is little understood. Thus, progression of CRR epidemics in interaction with 13 agro-ecological variables was characterised in 48 commercial bean fields. Frequency of pathogen isolated from root was assessed at vegetative (V3), flowering-podding (R6-7) and pod maturity (R9) growth stages. Two principal factors accounting for 89% of total data variance characterised CRR epidemics. Rhizobial nodulation and cultivation–depth, clay–pH, date–preceding crop, urea–bean class and urea–herbicide interactions accounted for 50% CRR epidemic dynamics. Sixty-five percent of production variance was explained by soil clay, bean class, colonisation, planting date and depth, cultivation method, preceding crop, nodulation, herbicide and urea application. The present findings enabled us to explain a noticeable part of variations in productivity among the bean CRR pathosystems with the help of certain agricultural and environmental events for sustainable agriculture purposes.
‘Horny and wanting to watch something’: an exploratory qualitative analysis of heterosexual men’s pornography viewing preferences

ABSTRACT The current study qualitatively explores the pornography viewing preferences of a non-university-based male sample from the United States. Cisgender heterosexual men (N = 34) completed an online structured interview about their viewing preferences of pornographic material. Responses were grouped into two main categories, motivations to view pornography and viewing preferences. Unlike some previous pornography studies, a wide range of preferences for sexual activity was shared by the participants. The current study replicates findings from previous research and adds to the literature on male viewing preferences of pornography by highlighting several unique themes that emerged from the sample, including the reticence of heterosexual men to disclose having preferences for male actor characteristics and men viewing pornography to alter their current mental states.
The Antimicrobial Activity of Plant Extracts from Punica granatum, Camellia, and Prosopis farcta on Some Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Species

Medicinal plants play important role in the development of therapeutic agents, for curing diseases. The study was conducted to evaluate the antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of three medicinal plants; pomegranate (Punica granatum), black tea (Camellia) and Kharnoob (Prosopis farcta) against some antibiotic resistant isolates The agarwell diffusion method was used for the determination of the antibacterial activity of the extract at different concentration (25,50,100, and 200) mg/ml. The bacteria, isolated from infected wound and diarrheal stool, then identified using routine cultural, morphological, and biochemical testes, The Kirby-Bauer antibiotic susceptibility assay showed that the selected bacterial isolates demonstrated was high resistance to most common used antibiotics, and different multidrug resistance patterns had been seen. The results showed that aqueous and ethanolic extracts from the peels of P. granatum peels had strong activity against bacterial isolates from wound infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, and Escherichia coli. In addition, the aqueous and ethanolic extract of P. granatum pulp, and black tea leaves demonstrated high antibacterial activity against a number of bacterial isolates obtained from diarrheal stool The Antimicrobial Activity of Plant Extracts from Punica granatum, Camellia, and Prosopis farcta on Some Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Species Qanat Mahmood Atya, Gulbahar F. Karim and Siham Sh. AL-Salihi 26 Vol: 14 No: 3, July 2018 DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.24237/djps.1403. 402C P-ISSN: 2222-8373 E-ISSN: 2518-9255 samples, including; E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus mirabilis. In contrast extract from P. farcta didn’t show any antimicrobial activity. It can be concluded that the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of P. granatum (pulp and peel), and black tea had broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against different bacterial species, but ethanolic extracts were more active than aqueous extracts. Moreover, the action of these extracts increased with increasing their concentration. Hence these plant may be used in developing novel, and economic therapeutic agents for treatment of wounds, and gastrointestinal tract disorders causing bacterial strain. Further investigations on the antimicrobial activity of pomegranate, and black tea, against other pathogenic bacteria, are recommended.
EFFECT OF AGE ON HEARTWOOD / SAPWOOD RELATIONSHIP, EXTRACTIVE CONTENTE, AND PERMEABILITY OF TEAK WOOD

Due to the physiological differences in the juvenile and adult phases of teak wood, differentiation occurs in the impregnation by extractive materials along the heartwood regions, assuming that there is also a significant variation in the permeability of this material. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the influence of age on the heartwood / sapwood ratio (H/S), permeability, and extractives content of Tectona grandis L.f wood. Four ages (10, 12, 14, and 16 years) and four trees (repetitions) were evaluated, totaling 16 samples. The H/S ratio, extractive content, and wood permeability were determined, in addition to the average and maximum permeability among all ages selected for calculation of their porosity. The H/S ratio increased over the ages of 10 and 16, and the content of extractive materials increased until the age of 14. There was a high heterogeneity between the permeability values of the wood at all ages analyzed, and one of the possible explanations for this fact is the presence of tyloses in different places on the trunk and the arrangement of the pores around the growth rings.
Differentiation of Nolana and Sclerophylax (Solanaceae) by means of heterochromatin and rDNA patterns

ABSTRACT Within Solanaceae, Nolana L. f. and Sclerophylax Miers are two genera that have deserved special attention because of their rare anatomical characteristics. However, they are poorly known from the cytogenetic perspective. In order to discuss their chromosome features in an evolutionary context, classical staining, chromomycin A3/4′-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (CMA/DAPI) fluorescent banding and in situ hybridisation (FISH) with probes for the 18-5.8-26S and the 5S rDNA loci were applied to root tips of germinating seeds. All the species presented the chromosome number 2n = 24. Karyotypes were highly symmetric, with most chromosomes being metacentric and with a maximum of three submetacentric pairs in N. divaricata. The CMA/DAPI banding technique, assayed for the first time in Sclerophylax, showed CMA+/DAPI− bands associated with nucleolar organiser regions (NORs) in the first metacentric chromosome pair in each species. The FISH technique (applied to four species of Sclerophylax and, for the first time, in one species of Nolana) showed that the 18-5.8-26S loci coincide with CMA+/DAPI− bands. Three Sclerophylax species presented two pairs of 5S signals, whereas S. adnatifolia showed three. The rDNA loci resulted as asyntenic in Sclerophylax, but were localised in the same chromosome in N. divaricata. Despite the morphological peculiarities of Nolana and Sclerophylax, the chromosome number and karyotype features are consistent with the position of the two genera within the ‘x = 12 clade’, while the number and position of rDNA loci established the chromosome rearrangements, suggesting different evolutionary pathways with respect to their closest relatives, Lycium and Jaborosa.
Benefits of instructional coaching for teacher efficacy: A mixed methods study with PreK-6 teachers in California

This mixed-methods, survey research explores the impact of instructional coaching in a mid-sized California school district on teacher efficacy, as assessed in part by TschannenMoran and Woolfolk Hoy's (2001) Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale. Literature highlights instructional coaching activities, roles, and supports that can positively impact teachers. Research also identifies instructional coaches have the greatest impact when developing collaborative, trusting teacher relationships. Significant findings between perceived use of instructional coaching and teacher efficacy in classroom management, student engagement, and instruction are indicated. The paper includes implications for intentional use of instructional coaching with novice teachers to increase efficacy and how differentiation of instructional coaching with veteran teachers might increase value of the coaching process for this subgroup.
Synthesis and Characterization of α-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles by Microemulsion Method

In this study, α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by microemulsion method. Synthesized NPs were characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra, and UV-Visible techniques. According to TGA analysis, it has been observed that a complete formation of Fe2O3 at around 400 °C. According to SEM images, plate like structure formation was observed in α-Fe2O3 NPs with homogeneous dispersion. Approximately 13.1 nm particle size was calculated from the XRD data by using the Scherrer equation. Fe-O vibrations in octahedral and tetrahedral regions were obtained in the FTIR spectrum. According to UV-Vis spectrum, it was determined that NPs showed optical absorption feature at wavelength of around 420 nm. In addition, optical band gap of the α-Fe2O3 NPs was calculated 3.2 eV.
Promoting Student Intercultural Communicative Competence in the Japanese Context

The impact of culture on language has been acknowledged for many years (Vygotsky, 1962) as well as how local culture may influence the communication strategies and interactions of EFL learners. Since intercultural communicative competence is the key to such communication, I investigated the perceptions of Japanese university students of integrating American and British cultural activities with language learning both in and outside of the EFL classroom. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 78 university students. The results suggest that students had positive attitudes and an interest in developing further understanding of the target language culture both in and outside of class. Furthermore, they believed that the target language culture should be incorporated in the teaching of foreign languages. Therefore, this study highlights the need for integrating the teaching of culture with language instruction into the curriculum in the Japanese context. 言語に対する文化の影響は、長年にわたって広く認識されている（Vygotsky、1962）。 同様に、地域の文化がEFL学習者のコミュニケーション戦略と交流にどのように影響するかについても広く認識されている。 したがって、異文化コミュニケーション能力は、国際コミュニケーションを成功させるための重要な要素である。 本研究では、大学生のEFL教室と授業外での米国及び英国の文化活動と語学学習の統合に対する認識を調査している。 調査は、日本の大学の78人のEFL大学生に実施された。 結果は、生徒がクラスの内外で対象言語の文化を理解することに前向きな姿勢と関心を示したことを示唆している。 さらに、彼らは対象言語の文化が外国語の授業に組み込まれるべきであると信じていた。 したがって、この研究は、日本の実情に即して、文化と言語を統合的に教える必要性を強調している。
Characterization of Ethiopian chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germplasm accessions for phosphorus uptake and use efficiency II. Interrelationships of characters and gains from selection

The efficient use of phosphorus fertilizer in an environmentally friendly and sustainable ways is preferred because of cost and ecological concerns. An experiment was conducted with 155 chickpea genotypes in 2009/10 at two locations (Ambo and Ginchi) in Ethiopia to study interrelationships, broad-sense heritability and genetic gains from selection for attributes of phosphorus-uptake and use efficiency and other agronomic characters on which data were collected. Significant positive correlations were observed between characters of plant tissue phosphorus contents (r = 0.22-0.85), between plant tissue phosphorus contents and phosphorus yields (r = 0.22-0.99), between plant tissue phosphorus yields (r = 0.23-0.89) and parameters of phosphorus-uptake and -use efficiency in a number of cases. Grain yield and some of its components showed significant positive correlations (r = 0.70-0.99) with phosphorus yield efficiency. Broad-sense heritability values ranged from 60-93% and genetic advance values ranged from 4-62% in the absence of phosphorus. The corresponding broad-sense heritability and genetic advance values in the presence of phosphorus ranged from 59-93% and 4-79%, respectively. Selection among the Ethiopian chickpea gene pool for most of the traits studied would be expected to be effective, indicating the need for the initiation of a planned breeding program for improving phosphorus uptake and use efficiency.