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Improving Potato Seed Tuber Quality and Producers' Livelihoods in Hararghe, Eastern Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the important vegetable crops in Ethiopia with the potential to improve the national food supply and economic benefits to smallholder producers. Hararghe in eastern Ethiopia is one of the major potato producing regions of the country and potatoes are grown in both the rainy and dry seasons. The increases in potato culture in Hararghe are spurred by ever-increasing population pressure, land fragmentation and the impossibility of sustaining farm families' livelihoods from cereal production. The presence of a regional domestic market and cross-border and export market outlets to the neighboring Djibouti and Somalia have contributed to the development of potato culture in Hararghe. The high yields of potatoes grown on the research station (30-40 metric tones ha−1) are not realized at the producers level in Hararghe (11-13 metric tones ha−1). This might be partly attributed to lack of better yielding modern cultivars and to use of poor quality propagation material by producers. Despite the crop's importance in smallholder producers' livelihoods, there is no organized formal seed tuber production and supply in Hararghe. Potato producers rely entirely on the local seed supply system to obtain propagation material that might not be able to supply disease and pest free seed tubers of good genetic and horticultural qualities. This study was conducted to assess the strength and drawbacks of the local seed tuber supply system, which suggests alternative seed tuber production and supply approaches to enable smallholder producers to grow ware potatoes from good quality propagation material. This should increase yield, improve ware potato quality and producers' competitiveness and negotiating capabilities for fair prices in the cross-border and export markets. This report, after assessing the role of the potato crop in smallholder producers' livelihoods, outlines the drawbacks of the current seed tuber supply system and suggests a practical alternative approach to produce and supply good quality propagation material. The report highlights the potential of a community-based seed tuber production and supply scheme in improving potato yield and ware potato quality, which are prerequisites to raising the level of farm income and smallholder producers' livelihoods.
Chronological age and dentition effects on carcass and meat quality of cattle in northern Australia

The effects of chronological age and dentition on the liveweight, carcass weight, bruising and muscle properties of 348 cows and 370 steers were examined in 5 experiments in Queensland (1982-83). Birth dates were known only for the cows in experiments 1 and 2, and for the steers in experiment 5; with ages categorised as 4 years and less (young), 5-10 years (mature) and greater than 10 years (old). The number of permanent 'incisor' teeth were recorded for all animals. The cattle were weighed (unfasted), transported to an abattoir and given access to water and hay (except in experiment 5). Mustering to slaughter periods varied from 2 to 7 days. Half the carcasses were electrically stimulated in experiments 1 and 2. In general, old and mature cows with 8 teeth had heavier (P<0.05) mean liveweights than did young cows with 4 teeth, and both had heavier (P<0.05) liveweights and carcass weights than those with 2 teeth. Old cows with 8 teeth also had the lowest (P<0.05) mean dressing percentage, while mature cows had the greatest (P<0.05) fat depth. There was no consistent trend between groups in bruise score. Steers with 8 teeth had a greater (P<0.05) mean liveweight, carcass weight, dressing percentage and rib fat depth than other dentition groups, and a greater (P<0.05) bruise score in experiment 5 only. There was no significant effect of chronological age or dentition on the shear force values or cooking losses of M. longissimus dorsi (LD) for cows. In 1 experiment, steers with 8 teeth had a greater (P<0.05) peak force-initial yield value and lower (P<0.05) cooking loss than other dentition groups. Mature cow carcasses cooled more (P<0.05) slowly than those of other ages. Over all experiments, there were more (P<0.05) high pHz4 carcasses among the combined 6 and 8 teeth group than the combined 2 and 4 teeth group (10.2 v. 2.3%).
Suppressive effects of composts against the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica on tomato

Suppressive effects of two composts, from cattle manure and grape marc, on the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica were tested in pot and in vitro experiments. No root galls were found on tomato roots grown in soils containing 10 or 25% (v/v) cattle manure compost, and very few on those grown in 50% grape marc compost. Significant reductions in galling index were also found on tomato plants grown in soils containing lower concentrations of this compost. Chemical analysis of the composts and leachates from the soils showed that the cattle manure compost had higher electrical conductivity (EC) and higher concentrations of nitrogen, especially N–NH4, than the grape marc compost. Water extract of the cattle manure compost showed high nematicidal activity to the nematode juveniles and less activity toward the eggs in vitro. Water extract of the grape marc compost showed weaker nematicidal activity to the juveniles and eggs. Washing composted soils with excess water before nematode inoculation and tomato planting led to better plant growth, but the nematode-suppressive effect was decreased. These results suggest that high nitrogen concentrations, especially N–NH4, and high EC values contribute to the nematode suppressiveness of the composts.
Seed-infesting chalcids of the genus Megastigmus Dalman, 1820 (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) native and introduced to the West Palearctic region: taxonomy, host specificity and distribution

A total of 21 species (including one new to science) of Megastigmus seed chalcids are recognized in Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor. From 1977 to 2001, 5260 seed samples were collected from a total of 118 tree and shrub species. Megastigmus spp. were found in 29 of the native conifers of genera Abies, Cedrus, Cupressus, Juniperus, Larix and Picea, in 43 of the exotic conifer species introduced to Europe, in 28 species of Rosaceae (Amelanchier, Rosa, Sorbus) and in nine species of Anacardiaceae (Pistacia, Schinus). Fifteen species develop in seeds of conifers whilst six infest the seeds of Angiosperms. Thirteen of the chalcid species are considered to be native. The other species were probably introduced from North America (seven species) and South Africa (one species) along with seeds. Chalcid specificity and evolutionary relationships with host species are discussed. Illustrated keys to males and females are presented, followed by a detailed description of species morphology, host range and distribution. A list of Megastigmus seed chalcids at risk of introduction from other world regions is provided, along with the host plants to be surveyed.
Physico-chemical characteristics of fresh guava and papaya fruits

The fresh guava and papaya fruits were evaluated for various physico-chemical characteristics. Data show that average flesh firmness, fruit weight and pulp weight of guava and papaya fruits were 9.40 and 5.20 kg/cm2, 132.48 and 3281.68 g, and 731.24 and 773.36 g/kg fruit. Physico-chemical constituents in guava and papaya fruits such as total soluble solids (TSS), total sugars, reducing sugars and acidity were analyzed to be 9.00 and 11.40%, 6.46 and 8.72%, 4.04 and 5.02%, and 0.61 and 0.17%, whereas pectin, ascorbic acid, total carotenoids and total phenols were found to be 1.05 and 0.86%, 176.64 and 66.24 mg/100 g, 0.72 and 3.69 mg/100 g and 114.04 and 65.02 mg/100 g, respectively
Care of People with Diabetes: A Manual of Nursing Practice

Contents: Diagnosing and classifying diabetes -- Assessment and nursing diagnosis -- Monitoring diabetes mellitus -- Nutritional aspects of caring for people with diabetes -- Medication commonly used in diabetes management -- Hypoglycaemia -- Hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperosmolar coma and lactic acidosis -- Long term complications of diabetes -- Management during surgical and investigative procedures -- Special situations and unusual conditions related to diabetes -- Diabetes and sexual health -- Diabetes in the older person -- Diabetes in children and adolescents -- Women, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes -- Psychological and quality of life issues related to having diabetes -- Diabetes education -- Discharge planning -- Community and primary care nursing and home-based care -- Complementary therapies and diabetes -- Managing diabetes in the emergency situations.
Effect of green tea (Camellia sinensis) on the level of the salivary Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) in a sample of periodontal patients

This study was designed to investigate whether the green tea intake will affect the salivary antioxidant level in a sample of periodontal patients . The study was carried out on a sample of male periodontal patients with age ranging from 25- 45 years. The subjects were divided to 3groups; Group A: which include Thirty subjects with no clinical and/or radiographic,Group B: Thirty subjects diagnosed of periodontitis who had no history of green tea intake or any antioxidants for at least 3 months and Group C: Thirty subjects of group B after green tea intake three times daily.The level of salivary antioxidants was measured for both study and control groups via estimation of Total salivary antioxidant capacity (TAC). The results of this study showed significant decrease in the level total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in group B groups compared to that of group A . On the other hand, significant increase in the level total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of group C compared to both group According to this study, we could conclude that green tea consumption may prove to be a promising adjunctive prophylactic and therapeutic modality in reducing oxidative damage in saliva of periodontal patient
Study of path coefficient analysis of some quantitative traits in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

The present investigation entitled “Study of Path Coefficient Analysis of some Quantitative Traits in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)” was undertaken to study the path coefficient analysis for grain yield and its components. A set of twenty genotypes of Wheat were evaluated over two years from 2015-16 to 2016-17 to assess the genetic analysis of these genotypes for yield and its contributing traits over years and environments. Experiment was conducted in randomized complete block with 3 replications and two dates of sowing i.e. 3rd week of November (timely sown) and 1st week of January (very late sown). In the study number of tillers plant-1 showed highest positive direct effect on grain yield plant-1, followed by biological yield plant-1, harvest index, number of grains plant-1, ear weight and number of spikelets ear-1. It means direct selection of these traits may reward. However, days to maturity, plant height, days to 50% flowering, ear head length, peduncle length, 100 grain weight, number of ears plant-1, number of grains ears-1, number of dead tillers plant-1 and number of effective tillers plant-1 recorded negative direct effect on grain yield plant-1. Greater part of indirect effects was recorded via other traits were only such traits viz., biological yield plant-1, number of tillers plant-1, number of effective tillers plant-1/number of ears plant-1, harvest Index, number of grains plant-1, ear weight and number of spikelets ear-1 having high to moderate positive indirect effects. This indicated that these were main contributors to the grain yield.
Studies on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.] genotypes

The present investigation was carried out at the Experimental Field, Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-K, Shalimar during Kharif 2018. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Thirty genotypes were evaluated for various quantitative and quality traits. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for all the traits. The estimates of phenotypic coefficient of variance were slightly higher than the corresponding genotypic coefficient of variance for all the characters studied indicating the little influence of environment in the expression of these traits. The highest phenotypic and genotypic coefficients of variation were observed for fruit diameter (35.65 and 34.62) followed by total chlorophyll (30.08 and 20.02) and fruit length (23.70 and 23.44). High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was recorded for fruit length (0.97 and 47.74), fruit diameter (0.94 and 71.73), total sugars (0.74 and 24.05) and dry matter content (0.84 and 25.42) indicating that the heritability is most likely due to additive gene effects and thus the chances of fixing by selection are more.
Second Language Writing Research Insights For The Classroom

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Association between Walking Pace and Diabetes: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017

Background: Walking pace is a well-known indicator of physical capability, but it is also a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, there is a lack of evidence on the association between walking pace and T2D, specifically, within developing countries such as Chile. Aim: To investigate the association between self-reported walking pace and T2D in the Chilean adult population. Methods: 5520 Chilean participants (aged 15 to 90 years, 52.1% women) from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017 were included in this cross-sectional study. Both walking pace (slow, average, and brisk) and diabetes data were collected through self-reported methods. Fasting blood glucose (reported in mg/dl) and glycosylated haemoglobin A (HbA1c) scores were determined via blood exams. Results: In the unadjusted model, and compared to people who reported a slow walking pace, those with average and brisk walking pace had lower blood glucose levels (β = −7.74 mg/dL (95% CI: −11.08 to −4.40) and β = −11.05 mg/dL (95% CI: −14.36 to −7.75), respectively) and lower HbA1c (β = −0.34% (95% CI: −0.57 to −0.11) and β= −0.72% (95% CI: −0.94 to −0.49)), respectively. After adjusting for sociodemographic, Body Mass Index and lifestyle factors, the association between glycaemia and HbA1c remained only for brisk walkers. Both the average and brisk walker categories had lower odds of T2D (OR: 0.59 (95% CI: 0.41 to 0.84) and (OR 0.48 (95% CI: 0.30 to 0.79), respectively). Conclusion: Brisk walkers were associated with lower blood glucose and HbA1c levels. Moreover, average to brisk walking pace also showed a lower risk for T2D.
School adaptation problems of primary school students in mixed-age classrooms

: The aim of this study is to determine school adaptation problems of primary school students according to teachers' opinions. In this study, embedded mixed method design was used. The sample of this study consists of 909 first grade primary school students and 30 classroom teachers determined by stratified purposeful sampling method. "Adaptation to School Scale" and "semi-structured interview form" were used for data collection. In this study, descriptive statistics and differential analysis were used for quantitative data and descriptive analysis technique was used for qualitative data. As a result of the study, it was determined that 60-65 months old students sometimes experienced adaptation problems, while the students of 66-71 and 72-84 months old almost never experienced adaptation problems. In interviews, teachers stated that as their students' ages decreased, their school adaptation problems increased. Furthermore, school adaptation problems were found to be higher in students who study in Van province and did not receive preschool education. Accordingly, it can be suggested to prepare effective school adaptation curricula for primary school students.
The impact of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment on economic growth of Peru

Since 2000, the Peruvian economic policy presented a positive impact on the economic growth thanks to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increase and the inclusion of foreign markets in the local economy. This study analyzes and quantifies the short and long-run impact of FDI and Foreign Direct Investment from China (FDICH) on economic growth in Peru, using annual time series data from 2001 to 2018 obtained from the Central Bank of Peru and the World Bank. Vector Autoregression (VAR) Model, Augmented Dickey-Fuller test, Johansen Co-integration test, and Granger Causality test were employed for data analysis through the production function. The findings revealed the impact and significance of FDI and FDICH in the short and long-run, which were positive and significant. Moreover, the Co-integration test (for long-run relationship) was positive, and the causality test in the relationship between all variables and the economic growth revealed the directionality of these links.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM VITAMIN D LEVEL AND RECURRENT APHTHOUS ULCER

Introduction: Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is the most prevalent oral lesion. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of regular, oval or round, solitary or painful multiple ulcers. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroid pleiotropic molecule. Lower vitamin D serum level has been found to be involved in the etiology of many diseases. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare levels of serum vitamin D in patients having RAU with healthy subjects to determine if a relationship exists between vitamin D level and the severity of the disease. Subjects and Methods: 70 patients having idiopathic MiRAU (Group I) and 70 healthy control subjects with matched age and sex (Group II) were included. RAU severity was represented by number of ulcers per attack and the frequency of recurrence. 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Serum vitamin D levels were compared between group I and group II and correlated with RAU severity. Results: The mean level of 25(OH)D in MiRAU group was significantly lower than the control group (p< 0.001). Severe deficiency and deficiency levels of 25(OH)D were more common in MiRAU group than in control group. Significant inverse correlation was observed between serum 25(OH)D levels and severity of RAU. Conclusions: In this study, significant association has been observed between serum vitamin D deficiency and RAU. Moreover, the strong influence of low serum vitamin D level on the severity of the disease suggesting its role in the pathogenesis of RAU.
Effect of nutrient fortification and spacing on growth and yield of Bt cotton under protective irrigation

The field experiment was conducted in Kharif season of 2017 at Agronomy Nagpur to assess the effect of nutrient fortification and spacing on growth and yield of Bt cotton under protective irrigation. Four nutrient levels and three spacing’s were tested in split plot design with 3 replications and there were twelve treatment combinations. Study revealed that, growth parameters i.e., plant height and number of sympodial branches plant -1 recorded highest with fortified nutrient level N 4 125% RDF with fortified Humic Acid. Similarly yield attributes i.e., Number of picked bolls plant -1 and seed cotton yield plant -1 recorded significantly highest with nutrient level N 4 . Growth parameters i.e., plant height was recorded highest with plant spacing of S 1 -90 cm x 45 cm. But number of sympodial branches plant -1 number of picked bolls plant -1 , seed cotton yield plant -1 was highest with plant spacing of S 3 -120cm x 45cm. Higher seed cotton yield kg ha -1 was recorded with the treatment combination of 125% RDF fortified with humic acid under spacing of 90cm x 45cm (N 4 S 1 ). But, it was remain at par with the treatment combination of 100% RDF fortified with humic acid under spacing of 90cm x 45cm (N 1 S 1 ).
Mycophenolate mofetil in kidney transplantation

textabstractMycophenolate mofetil is a new immunosupressive drug, exhibiting its effect through inhibition of proliferation ofT- and B-Iymphocytes. Superior efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil compared to azathioprine, in combination with cyclosporine and prednisone, in the prevention of acute rejection in organ transplantation has made mycophenolate mofetil one of the standard immunosupressive drugs after transplantation. Mycophenolate mofetil also is an interesting candidate drug for many other, mainly auto-immune mediated diseases. The use of mycophenolate mofetil in several of these diseases is discussed. The defmitive place of mycophenolate mofetil will depend on the results of randomised trials currently under way.
How to Get a Phd

This handbook and survival manual for PhD students, providing a pratical, realistic understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate. It discusses many important issues often left unconsidered, such as the importance of time management and how to achieve it, and how to overcome the difficulties of comminicatng with supervisors. Consideration is given to the particular problems of groups such as wowen, part-time and overseas students.
The Synthesis and Future Directions of Empirical Research on International Students in the United States

The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the trends in empirical research on international students in the United States produced between 2010 and 2019. After reviewing and synthesizing the characteristics of 334 research articles published over the past decade, I identify the areas that have been overly researched and the domains that have not yet been adequately explored. The overall findings of this review indicate that recent scholarly efforts have not always been aligned with the international student representation on U.S. campuses. Consequently, I provide eight critical recommendations for future research in the field in the context of overand underresearched institutional sites (e.g., institutional type and control), international student populations (e.g., academic level, field of study, and country of origin), research methods employed, and research questions examined.
Competitiveness of Sharia Tourism Destination

This study emphasizes that one concrete step in effort to develop sharia tourism is to pay attention to actual factors affecting the purpose of traveling in sharia tourism destinations in Malang. The study results showed that between motivation, cognitive goals, and service quality showed a relationship. Therefore, students would naturally intend to visit sharia tourism destinations. When tourism is needed by students in accordance with purpose of doing sharia tourism, then fulfilling this need will lead a tourist to bring up his attitude of loyalty to sharia tourism. Customer loyalty is very important for companies to maintain continuity of their business and activities. There is a fulfillment of tourists need if it is associated with sharia tourism destinations. This will increase the intention to visit sharia tourism destinations.