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Methane Mitigation: Methods to Reduce Emissions, on the Path to the Paris Agreement

The atmospheric methane burden is increasing rapidly, contrary to pathways compatible with the goals of the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement. Urgent action is required to bring methane back to a pathway more in line with the Paris goals. Emission reduction from “tractable” (easier to mitigate) anthropogenic sources such as the fossil fuel industries and landfills is being much facilitated by technical advances in the past decade, which have radically improved our ability to locate, identify, quantify, and reduce emissions. Measures to reduce emissions from “intractable” (harder to mitigate) anthropogenic sources such as agriculture and biomass burning have received less attention and are also becoming more feasible, including removal from elevated‐methane ambient air near to sources. The wider effort to use microbiological and dietary intervention to reduce emissions from cattle (and humans) is not addressed in detail in this essentially geophysical review. Though they cannot replace the need to reach “net‐zero” emissions of CO2, significant reductions in the methane burden will ease the timescales needed to reach required CO2 reduction targets for any particular future temperature limit. There is no single magic bullet, but implementation of a wide array of mitigation and emission reduction strategies could substantially cut the global methane burden, at a cost that is relatively low compared to the parallel and necessary measures to reduce CO2, and thereby reduce the atmospheric methane burden back toward pathways consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Collaborative Relationships of Professional Service Organizations for Project Success

Abstract Revealing the key success factors that define supplier-customer relationships within delivery of professional services is the principal focus of this study. It analyses the interdependencies of these success factors and how they influence the collaboration success as well as ultimately the delivery success. In other words, it shows how good the designed model of key success factors fits reality and which factors have the largest influence within the model in order to reach long-term delivery success between professional service suppliers and their customers. According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that “perceived assurance” is the significant factor affecting the “project success”. “Fairness”, “communication”, and “processes” have detectable but limited measurable influence. “Commitment” and “interfaces and standards” seem to have no measurable influence on “project success”.
High Seasonal Variability in Sediment Carbon Stocks of Cold‐Temperate Seagrass Meadows

Seagrass meadows have a high ability to capture and store atmospheric CO2 in the plant biomass and underlying sediment and thereby function as efficient carbon sinks. The seagrass Zostera marina is a common species in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, a region with strong seasonal variations in climate. How seasonality affects carbon storage capacity in seagrass meadows is largely unknown, and therefore, in this study, we aimed to assess variations in sedimentary total organic carbon (TOC) content over a 1‐year cycle in seagrass meadows on the Swedish west coast. The TOC was measured in two Z. marina sites, one wave exposed and one sheltered, and at two depths (1.5 and 4 m) within each site, every second month from August 2015 to June 2016. We found a strong seasonal variation in carbon density, with a peak in early summer (June), and that the TOC was negatively correlated to the net community production of the meadows, presumably related to organic matter degradation. There was seasonal variation in TOC content at all sediment sections, indicating that the carbon content down to 30 cm is unstable on a seasonal scale and therefore likely not a long‐term carbon sink. The yearly mean carbon stocks were substantially higher in the sheltered meadow (3,965 and 3,465 g m−2) compared to the exposed one (2,712 and 1,054 g m−2) with similar seasonal variation. Due to the large intra‐annual variability in TOC content, seasonal variation should be considered in carbon stock assessments and management for cold‐temperate seagrass meadows.
The Differences Between College Readiness and the Type of Algebra 1 Course Taken by Male and Female Students Attending a Private School in Southwestern Virginia

Algebra 1 is a foundational course for all higher mathematics. Research suggests taking rigorous math courses earlier in a student’s education increases college readiness which leads to a greater economic impact to the community. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to determine if there is a difference between male and female students’ college readiness as measured by the mathematics test scores of the PSAT/NMSQT of students who have taken an Algebra 1 course, designated as either Honors or Non-Honors section, who attend a private high school. Having early indications of college readiness allows students more time to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college and reduce the need for remedial courses. The study used archival data of a convenience sample of 166 10th-grade participants to determine differences in college readiness between the Honors and Non-Honors Algebra 1 male and female students. A two-way ANOVA was conducted to analyze the differences and interactions between the groups. The results revealed there is a statistically significant difference in the college readiness of students who took Honors Algebra 1 than those who did not. There was no statistically significant difference in college readiness found between genders. Recommendations for future research include investigating the college readiness for students who stay on the Honors track past Algebra 1 and the differences in college readiness between students who take Honors English and those who do not.
Simulation acceptance scale (SAS): A validity and reliability study

A review of literature reveals serious problems in the validity and reliability of the measurement tools used in simulation technology acceptance studies conducted in the context of various technology acceptance models. To address this gap in literature, this study proposes a measurement tool that will allow a valid and reliable measurement of students’ acceptance levels. The study was conducted in the 2017–2018 academic year and involved a group of 409 health sciences students. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to examine the construct validity of the conclusions based on gathered measurements. At the end of the EFA, a construct with a single factor and 24 items which explained 54.87 percent of the total variance was obtained. Based on the findings of the research, it was concluded that simulation acceptance scale produced from the EFA could be used for valid and reliable measurements regarding the general acceptance of simulation technologies by the health sciences students.
Unified Power Flow Controller Based on Autotransformer Structure

This paper proposes a new unified power flow controller (UPFC) topology. A single phase of them system with the proposed topology consists of an N:2 transformer with a center tap at the low-voltage side and a power converter module comprising full- and half-bridge converters. A three-phase system can be implemented with three devices. While the conventional UPFC topology uses two three-phase transformers, which are called series and parallel transformers, the proposed topology utilizes three single-phase transformers to implement a three-phase UPFC system. By using an autotransformer structure, the power rating of the transformers and the voltage rating of switches in the power converter module can be significantly decreased. As a result, it is possible to reduce the installation spaces and costs compared with the conventional UPFC topology. In addition, by adopting a full- and half-bridge converter structure, the proposed topology can be easily implemented with conventional power devices and control techniques. The techniques used to control the proposed topology are described in this paper. The results obtained from simulations and experiments verify the effectiveness of the proposed UPFC topology.
DOES THE NUMBER OF SUPERVISED COUNSELING PRACTICE EXPERIENCES MAKE DIFFERENCE IN THE WISDOM OF PRE-SERVICE COUNSELORS?

Wisdom is one of the fundamental qualities of personality, core competence, and predictors of effective counselor. The wisdom of a pre-service counselor is predicted to develop if the counselor has the opportunity to undergo, ask, reflect, and internalize his/her experiences through supervised counseling practice. The objective of the research is to compare the wisdom resulted by Indonesian pre-service counselors based on the number of supervision during counseling practices. The research used the ex post facto method. The sample of this research consisted of 489 sixth semester pre-service counselors of 11 guidance and counseling department in Indonesia, whereas 307 students only received 3x supervision. Data were collected using Indonesian Counselor's Wisdom Scale with Cronbach’s Alpha = . 92. The t-test results show that there was a significant difference in the average score of wisdom and each dimension: religious, personal, social, emotional, reflective, and ethic of the pre-service counselors based on the number of supervised counseling practice where those with less supervision had better quality of wisdom. This means that the small number of supervised counseling practice experience but with a quality of supervisory working alliance can develop the wisdom of pre-service counselors.
Psychopathic Traits, Risk and Protective Factors, and Attractiveness in Forensic Psychiatric Patients: Their Role in Review Board Dispositions

ABSTRACT Studies have demonstrated that the mere mention of criminal risk factors for future violent criminal behavior predicted decisions to detain or release not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCRMD) patients following their review board hearing. We looked to further our understanding of review board decisions by assessing the influence of the mention of risk factors as well as psychopathic traits, protective factors, and the moderating effect of physical attractiveness. To this end, we coded the mention of risk factors, psychopathic traits, and protective factors in clinical reports of 90 former male NCRMD patients and rated their attractiveness on a scale of 1–10, of which 62 cases adhered to all inclusion and exclusion criteria. Analyses demonstrated that the mention of Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) items significantly increased the odds of being detained following a review board hearing, while attractiveness predicted decisions to discharge the patient. In addition, an interaction effect between PCL-R item-mentions and attractiveness was identified, such that highly attractive patients with high levels of PCL-R item-mentions were more likely to be detained following review board hearings. These results further our understanding of what factors influence review board decisions and demonstrate how extraneous factors can moderate the influence of risk-relevant information. Ultimately these results speak to the need to further educate decision-makers on evidence-based risk and protective factors and furthermore, how to avoid the pitfalls of allowing irrelevant information, such as physical attractiveness, from influencing such critical decisions affecting this vulnerable population.
Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency A Case Report

Introduction: Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) is a rare congenital anomaly , resulting in varying degrees of femoral hypoplasia that causes limb shortening pelvic abnormalities and reduction in the optimal function of the limb. It may be associated with other osseous and systemic anomalies. The exact aetiology is not known and various theories have been put forth . We present a case of an isolated unilateral PFFD that was born locally. Case Report: A 7 yr old female child was brought to out-patient department at our institute for disability certificate and for opinion with regard to any treatment for the limb anomaly , if any. She was having a short right lower limb , shortened to the level of opposite knee. Detailed history was obtained and she was examined clinically as well as radiologically. She was diagnosed as a case of PFFD. The parents were counselled in detail with regard to the condition and the possible treatment options available. Patients parent refused for any form of treatment for the child. Conclusion: PFFD is a rare congenital anomaly with variable degree of absence of length of femur. It affects the patient physically, socially as well as psychologically. Proper evaluation and its management accordingly can definitely help the
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF COMPANY SIZE, CPA FIRM, RETURN ON ASSET AND DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO TOWARDS AUDIT DELAY AT THE SECTORS OF PROPERTIES, REAL ESTATES AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS LISTED AT INDONESIA SHARIA STOCKS INDEX PERIOD 2013-2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP), Return on Asset (ROA) dan Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) terhadap Audit Delay pada perusahaan sektor properti, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di Indeks Saham Syariah Indonesia (ISSI) tahun 2013-2017, baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan sektor properti, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di Indeks Saham Syariah Indonesia (ISSI). Teknik pengambilan sample dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling, terdapat 19 sampel perusahaan yang layak untuk dianalisis. Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisis regresi linier berganda, sedangkan teknik analisis menggunakan Uji F, Uji R2 dan Uji t yang diolah menggunakan E-views 10. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Ukuran Perusahaan, Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP), Return on Asset (ROA) dan Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Audit Delay pada perusahaan sektor property, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di ISSI periode 2013-2017. Selanjutnya Ukuran Perusahaan dan Return on Asset (ROA) masing-masing secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Audit Delay, Kantor Akuntan Publik (KAP) secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Audit Delay, sedangkan Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Audit Delay pada perusahaan sektor property, real estate dan konstruksi bangunan yang terdaftar di ISSI periode 2013-2017.
Quality Living Conditions and the Boarding Preferences of UM College Students

This descriptive study explored and analyzed the quality living conditions and the boarding preferences of UM college students who were renting in temporary shelters in Davao City, Philippines at the time of the investigation. Through a random sampling method, 300 students from ten colleges participated in the survey using validated questionnaires. Informal interviews were also conducted to 20 randomly selected boarding house operators for the triangulation of results. This mixed methods research obtained the initial interrelated ideas in the survey and informal interviews by means of open coding and exploratory analysis. Aside from accessible means of transportation, the student-participants favored affordable rental fees, organized house rules, provision of basic amenities and proper waste management. And on top of all these basic services, they desired a friendly atmosphere while they live, study and / or work in the land of promise, the metropolitan Davao. In general, UM college boarders prefer practicality, safety and security in a supportive environment. It was discovered likewise that some managers were non-compliant of specific boarding house ordinances such as the provision of safe and secure boarding house boarding house/dormitories. In compliance with the basic ordinances on boarding hose operations, it is hereby recommended that owners be closely monitored and evaluated based on their planning and implementation of the rules.
Breaking the limit of 3D fluorescence microscopy by dual-stage-processing network

Although three-dimensional (3D) fluorescence microscopy is an essential tool for life science research, the fundamentally-limited optical throughput, as reflected in the compromise between speed and resolution, so far prevents further movement towards faster, clearer, and higher-throughput applications. We herein report a dual-stage mutual-feedback deep-learning approach that allows gradual reversion of microscopy degradation from high-resolution targets to low-resolution images. Using a single blurred-and-pixelated 3D image as input, our trained network infers a 3D output with notably higher resolution and improved contrast. The performance is better than conventional 1-stage network approaches. It pushes the throughput limit of current 3D fluorescence microscopy in three ways: notably reducing the acquisition time for accurate mapping of large organs, breaking the diffraction limit for imaging subcellular events with faster lower-toxicity measurement, and improving temporal resolution for capturing instantaneous biological processes. Combining our network approach with light-sheet fluorescence microscopy, we demonstrate the imaging of vessels and neurons in the mouse brain at single-cell resolution and with a throughput of 6 minutes for a whole brain. We also image cell organelles beyond the diffraction limit at a 2-Hz volume rate, and map neuronal activities of freely-moving C. elegans at single-cell resolution and 30-Hz volume rate.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria Isolated from Sachet-packaged Water Sold in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Aims: This study was aimed at determining the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from sachet water sold in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Study Design: Sachet water was randomly sampled in Uyo Metropolis. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria, between June and November 2018. Methodology: Six different brands of sachets water sold and consumed in Uyo metropolis were studied for their physical and microbiological qualities. Thirty (30) sachets water from the six (6) different brands respectively, were serially diluted and cultured on Nutrient agar, Eosin Methylene Blue agar, MacConkey agar and Salmonella-Shigella agar, while Muller Hinton agar was used for sensitivity test. Suspensions of purified isolates were standardized with 0.5 McFarland turbidity standard and were subjected to antibiotics susceptibility testing using Agar Diffusion method. Results: The bacterial counts obtained ranged from 2.0 x 101 cfu/ml to 1.34 x 102 cfu/ml. Species isolated from the samples analysed included: Klebsiella sp. , Escherichia sp. , Staphylococcus sp. , Salmonella sp. , Pseudomonas sp. , Citrobacter sp. , Bacillus sp. Bacillus sp. Was susceptible to all the antibiotics tested against it except streptomycin while Staphylococcus sp was resistant to gentamicine and ampiclox but susceptible to other antibiotics. All the gram negative isolates were susceptible to tarivia and peflacine but completely resistant to nalidixic acid. Klebsiella sp. was most resistant (70%) of all the isolates, these was closely followed bt Escherichia sp. and Salmonella sp. at 60% resistance. Some of the sachet water brands from bacteriological standpoints did not meet the World Health Organization Standard for portable water. Conclusion: This study indicted sub-standard packaged waters as a vehicle for the spread of antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens, and this poses a high risk to public health. Hence, routine monitoring of producers of sachet water should been enforced.
SURVEY OF A 10-YEAR INCIDENCE OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER IN IRAN, A CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL STUDY

This study was carried out as a pilot project in Imam-Khotneini, a teaching general hospital mainly dealing with cases of reconstructive surgery. The age of onset! geographical distribution, histologic type and other features ofskin cancer in Iran were determined. The most COftUtlOll neoplasm in both sexes was Bee The age group 0/65 and over had higher rate of acquired skin cancers. East Aiarbuijan province had the highest numher of patients.
Assessing effective medium theories for designing composites for nonlinear transmission lines

Nonlinear transmission lines (NLTLs) are of great interest for high power microwave (HPM) generation because they can sharpen pulses to create an electromagnetic shockwave to produce oscillations from 100 MHz to low GHz. NLTLs provide frequency agility, compactness, durability and reliability, providing a solid-state radiofrequency (RF) source for producing HPM. The essential component of NLTLs is the nonlinear material, typically a dielectric that varies with voltage or a magnetic material whose permeability varies with current, incorporated in the transmission line in various topologies. This thesis presents an alternative approach involving designing composites comprised of nonlinear dielectric inclusions (barium strontium titanate (BST)) and/or nonlinear inductive inclusions (nickel zinc ferrites (NZF)) in a polymer base host material, analogous to electromagnetic interference designs that incorporate stainless steel inclusions of various shapes in a plastic to tune the composite’s electromagnetic properties at GHz. Appropriately designing NLTL composites requires predicting these effective properties both in linear (for a fixed and low voltage and current) and nonlinear regions (permittivity and permeability become voltage dependent and current dependent, respectively) prior to designing HPM systems comprised of them. As a first step, this thesis evaluates and benchmarks composites models in the commercial software CST Microwave Studios (CST MWS) to various effective medium theories (EMTs) to predict the permittivity and permeability of composites of BST and/or NZF inclusions in the linear regime, compared with experimental measurements. The manufacturing and measurement of the nonlinear composites will be briefly discussed with an analysis of the homogeneity of a composite sample using 3D X-ray scan. Long-term application of these approaches to predicting the effective nonlinear composite permittivity and permeability and future work will be discussed.
Factors affecting business graduates' employability–empirical evidence using partial least squares (PLS)

The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between skills and employability of business graduates. The study also examines the moderating effect of ‘social mobility factors’ in the ‘skills–employability’ relationship. ,A quantitative positivist approach was undertaken to test the hypotheses. Business graduates from two universities in a developing country responded to a questionnaire about their perceptions of different sets of employability factors. Partial least squares (PLS)-based structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships between skills and employability of business graduates. ,The findings show that both soft skills and technical skills are positively related to employability, which is consistent with prior studies. The findings also indicate that social mobility factors play a significant role in employability. ,The study is based on data from two public universities, and its findings need to be interpreted with care as universities differ in their size, area of concentration and ownership structure. ,The findings advance the evidence of graduate employability of business students. Based on these results, university authorities, policymakers, teachers and business graduates will benefit from the findings related to students preparedness for the competitive global job market. ,The study's findings contribute to business graduates' skill set development in the developing countries that share a similar education system, culture and values.