bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A sequential three-way decision model based on hesitant fuzzy sets
Authors: Zhang Mo , Zhang Qinghua , Gao Man
Published: March 2021

As a new extended model of fuzzy sets, hesitant fuzzy set theory is a useful tool to process uncertain information in decision making problems. The traditional hesitant fuzzy multi-attribute decision making (MADM) can only choose an optimal strategy, which is not suitable for all of the complex scenarios. Typically, in practical application, decision making problems may be more complicated involving three options of acceptance, non-commitment and rejection decisions. Three-way decisions, which divide universe into three disjoint regions by a pair of thresholds, are more efficient to deal with these problems. Therefore, how to utilize three-way decision theory to process hesitant fuzzy information is an essential issue to be studied. In this paper, from the perspective of hesitant fuzzy distance, a hesitant fuzzy three-way decision model is proposed. First, because hesitant fuzzy element (HFE) is a set of several possible membership degrees, it cannot be compared with thresholds directly. Hence, this paper converts it into the comparison between the distance and the thresholds. Then, to calculate thresholds more reasonably, shadowed set theory is introduced to avoid the subjectivity of threshold acquisition. Furthermore, sequential strategy is adopted to solve the multi-attribute decision making problems. Finally, an example of medical diagnosis and simulation experiments are given to prove the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed hesitant fuzzy three-way decision model.
An effective similarity/distance measure between intuitionistic fuzzy sets based on the areas of transformed isosceles right triangle and its applications
Authors: Huang Jinfang , Jin Xin , Lee Shin-Jye , Huang Shanshan , Jiang Qian
Published: March 2021

Since the intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) was proposed by Atanassov, many explorations of this particular fuzzy set were conducted. One of the most important areas is the study of similarity and distance between IFSs, which can measure the degree of deviation of objects with uncertain and vague features, and this technique has great value and potential to solve the fuzzy and uncertain problems in the real world. Based on our previous similarity/distance measure model DJJ (α, β), a new method is proposed for improving the performance of similarity/distance measure model of IFSs, which is derived from the sum of the areas of two triangles constructed by the transformed isosceles triangles of two IFSs. A great effort is made to prove the validity of the proposed method by mathematical derivation. In order to further demonstrate the performance of the proposed method, we apply this method to solve some practical problems such as pattern recognition, medical diagnosis, and cluster analysis. In addition, we also list a series of the existing methods which are used to compare with the proposed method to prove the effectiveness and superiority. The experimental results confirm that the performance of the proposed method exceeds most of the existing methods.
Hybrid features prediction model of movie quality using Multi-machine learning techniques for effective business resource planning
Authors: Iqbal Naeem , Ahmad Rashid , Jamil Faisal , Kim Do-Hyeun
Published: March 2021

Quality prediction plays an essential role in the business outcome of the product. Due to the business interest of the concept, it has extensively been studied in the last few years. Advancement in machine learning (ML) techniques and with the advent of robust and sophisticated ML algorithms, it is required to analyze the factors influencing the success of the movies. This paper presents a hybrid features prediction model based on pre-released and social media data features using multiple ML techniques to predict the quality of the pre-released movies for effective business resource planning. This study aims to integrate pre-released and social media data features to form a hybrid features-based movie quality prediction (MQP) model. The proposed model comprises of two different experimental models; (i) predict movies quality using the original set of features and (ii) develop a subset of features based on principle component analysis technique to predict movies success class. This work employ and implement different ML-based classification models, such as Decision Tree (DT), Support Vector Machines with the linear and quadratic kernel (L-SVM and Q-SVM), Logistic Regression (LR), Bagged Tree (BT) and Boosted Tree (BOT), to predict the quality of the movies. Different performance measures are utilized to evaluate the performance of the proposed ML-based classification models, such as Accuracy (AC), Precision (PR), Recall (RE), and F-Measure (FM). The experimental results reveal that BT and BOT classifiers performed accurately and produced high accuracy compared to other classifiers, such as DT, LR, LSVM, and Q-SVM. The BT and BOT classifiers achieved an accuracy of 90.1% and 89.7%, which shows an efficiency of the proposed MQP model compared to other state-of-art- techniques. The proposed work is also compared with existing prediction models, and experimental results indicate that the proposed MQP model performed slightly better compared to other models. The experimental results will help the movies industry to formulate business resources effectively, such as investment, number of screens, and release date planning, etc.
Online teaching quality evaluation based on multi-granularity probabilistic linguistic term sets
Authors: Liu Peide , Wang Xiyu , Teng Fei
Published: March 2021

In today’s education industry, online teaching is increasingly becoming an important teaching way, and it is necessary to evaluate the quality of online teaching so as to improve the overall level of the education industry. The online teaching quality evaluation is a typical multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) problem, and its evaluation index can be expressed by linguistic term sets (LTSs) by decision makers (DMs). Especially, multi-granularity probabilistic linguistic term sets (MGPLTSs) produced from many DMs are more suitable to express complex fuzzy evaluation information, and they can not only provide different linguistic term set for different DMs the give their preferences, but also reflect the importance of each linguistic term. Based on the advantages of MGPLTSs, in this paper, we propose a transformation function of MGPLTSs based on proportional 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model. On this basis, the operational laws and comparison rules of MGPLTSs are given. Then, we develop a new Choquet integral operator for MGPLTSs, which considers the relationship among attributes and does not need to consider the process of normalizing the probabilistic linguistic term sets (PLTSs), and can effectively avoid the loss of evaluation information. At the same time, the properties of the proposed operator are also proved. Furthermore, we propose a new MAGDM method based on the new operator, and analyze the effectiveness of the proposed method by online teaching quality evaluation. Finally, by comparing with some existing methods, the advantages of the proposed method are shown.
DNA methylation of AMHRII and INSR gene is associated with the pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Authors: Zhong Xingming , Jin Fenpin , Huang Chuican , Du Mengxuan , Gao Mengge , Wei Xiangcai
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecologic endocrinopathy, characterized by menstrual disorders, ovulation disorders, polycystic ovary, hyperandrogen syndrome and insulin resistance. At present, the etiology and exact pathogenesis of PCOS are still unclear. Anti-Müllerian hormone is a local regulator secreted by ovarian granulosa cells, and participates in regulating the occurrence and development of PCOS. Insulin resistance is another important pathophysiological feature of PCOS. Although the expression of anti-müllerian hormone receptor (AMHR) and insulin receptor (INSR) in PCOS have been previously reported, the DNA methylation of the genes have not been well characterized. OBJECTIVE: To study AMHR II/INSR and its role in gene methylation in Ovarian and endometrial pathology of PCOS subjects. METHODS: We recruited seventy-five women with PCOS as cases and twenty healthy women as controls, using immunohistochemical method, study localization, distribution and expression of MHRII/INSR in ovary and endometrium and then discover the correlation of AMHRII/INSR gene methylation. RESULTS: Different clinical features in PCOS group AMHRII gene methylation level and insulin resistance relations have significant differences (r= 0.532, P= 0.000); INSR gene methylation level and insulin resistance relations have significant differences (r= 0.281, P= 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: The analysis of DNA methylation suggested that methylation of AMHRII and INSR genes was associated with basic clinical characteristics and insulin resistance of PCOS. These results provide evidence for AMHRII and INSR genes, and their methylation levels are intimately associated with the pathogenesis of PCOS.
Gestational diabetes mellitus prediction model: A risk factors analysis of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus but have normal oral glucose tolerance test results in the second trimester of pregnancy
Authors: Lu Jiayu , Zhang Song , Jiang Hongqing , Yang Lin , Hao Dongmei , Yang Yimin , Li Xuwen , Chen Aiqing , Shao Jing , Liu Xiaohong
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a standard for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, clinically, some cases with normal results were diagnosed as GDM in the third trimester. OBJECTIVE: To establish a risk model based on energy metabolism, epidemiology, and biochemistry that could predict the GDM pregnant women with normal OGTT results in the second trimester. METHODS: Qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed to find out the risk factors, and the binary logistic backward LR regression was used to establish the prediction model of each factor and comprehensive factor, respectively. RESULTS: The risk factors including the rest energy expenditure per kilogram of body weight, oxygen consumption per kilogram of body weight, if more than the weight gain criteria of the Institute of Medicine, the increase of body mass index between the second trimester and pre-pregnancy, and fasting blood glucose. By comparison, the comprehensive model had the best prediction performance, indicating that 85% of high-risk individuals were correctly classified. CONCLUSION: Energy metabolism, epidemiology, and biochemistry had better recognition ability for the GDM pregnant women with normal OGTT results in the second trimester. The addition of metabolic factors in the second trimester also improved the overall prediction performance.
Development of a low-cost six-axis alignment instrument for flexible 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes
Authors: Kim Jungsuk , Kim Kwang Soo , Choi Hojong
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The pulse-echo test is used to evaluate the performance of ultrasonic probes before manufacturing ultrasonic systems. However, commercial alignment instruments are very large and use complex programs with long operation times. OBJECTIVE: To develop a low-cost alignment instrument used in the pulse-echo test for evaluating the performance of various 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes. METHODS: The developed alignment instrument can be aligned with the X, Y, Z, azimuth, elevation, and tilt axes with manual structure to support mounting fixtures that hold 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes. Each axis has a manual lever and is designed to have no movement when fixed. In particular, tilt and azimuth directions are designed to move more than 5∘ left and right. RESULTS: The probe mounted in the X, Y, and Z axes can move at above 50 mm. The probe mounted in the azimuth, elevation, and tilt axes can move more than 5∘ in the left and right directions. The pulse-echo test using commercial ultrasonic probes showed maximum error rate of less than 5%. CONCLUSIONS: Our developed alignment instrument can reduce costs by eliminating the need for shortening inspection times for probe manufacturers.
Comparative parenting stress measures between segmental and community-based rehabilitation services in parents of children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): A cross-sectional survey
Authors: Kim Mikyoung , Park Chanhee , Park Myungsook , You Joshua (Sung) H.
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: There is a dearth of information on the effects of different types (Segmental rehabilitation service (SRS) vs Community-based rehabilitation service (CRS)) on the parenting stress and family quality of life in parents of children who have individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OBJECTIVE: This paper is to compare the effects of SRS and CRS on parenting stress and family quality of life in parents of individuals with IDD. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used to examine parenting stress and family quality life in cohorts of 120 fathers and mothers of children with IDD who had received either SRS or CRS participated in the survey. The outcome measures included the modified Parenting Stress Index (PSI) and the modified Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale (mBCFQLS). The Mann-Whitney U test was performed at P< 0.05. RESULTS: A significant difference was observed in social stress in PSI between the SRS and CRS groups (P= 0.03). The child rearing, emotional well-being, and physical and material well-being variables in mBCFQLS were different between the SRS and CRS groups (P< 0.05), indicating superior benefits from CRS than SRS. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide important information and about parenting stress and family quality of life in children with IDD, for developing effective rehabilitation programs and services for these parents.
Direct 3D model extraction method for color volume images
Authors: Liu Bin , Liu Shujun , Shang Guanning , Chen Yanjie , Wang Qifeng , Niu Xiaolei , Yang Liang , Zhang Jianxin
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: There is a great demand for the extraction of organ models from three-dimensional (3D) medical images in clinical medicine diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to aid doctors in seeing the real shape of human organs more clearly and vividly. METHODS: The method uses the minimum eigenvectors of Laplacian matrix to automatically calculate a group of basic matting components that can properly define the volume image. These matting components can then be used to build foreground images with the help of a few user marks. RESULTS: We propose a direct 3D model segmentation method for volume images. This is a process of extracting foreground objects from volume images and estimating the opacity of the voxels covered by the objects. CONCLUSIONS: The results of segmentation experiments on different parts of human body prove the applicability of this method.
Occupational radiation exposure of orthopedists at different locations during pedicle screw insertion: An anthropomorphic phantom study
Authors: Chiang Hsien-Wen , Wu Re-Wen , Yin Tsung-Cheng , Li Jung-Hui , Wang Yue-Sheng , Lin Li-Han
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this work was to evaluate orthopedic surgeons’ exposure to occupational radiation doses from scattering using a mobile flat panel C-arm X-ray machine at different standing positions during an intraoperative pedicle screw implantation. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the radiation dose received by medical staff, by applying flat X-ray machine in surgical room during an intraoperative pedicle screw implantation. METHODS: A mobile flat-panel C-arm X-ray machine at a dedicated orthopedic operating room was used to image an anthropomorphic female phantom which was set in a prone position on the operating table. The X-ray was projected horizontally, and 1 minute continuous fluoroscopy was used for lumbar spine and thoracolumbar spine during pedicle screw implantation. Scattering radiation doses to orthopedic surgeons were measured at different standing positions and body heights (50, 100, 150 cm above the ground) with and without limited collimations. RESULTS: The dose area product (DAP) in this experiment is normalized as 343 μGy⋅m2. In the four areas, the lowest scattered radiation measured by DF is 11.2 vs. 0.7 μSv, outside and inside the lead suit, respectively, with or without restricted field, 150 cm above the ground, and the lowest scattered radiation dose inside the lead suit. It is 1.3 vs. 0.5 μSv. Comparing the highest dose of the TF at with the lowest dose of the DF, the average result is 73.7 vs. 11.1 μSv, P< 0.05. CONCLUSIONS: Using a mobile flat-panel C-arm X-ray machine during a pedicle screw implantation, the minimum scattering radiation to surgeons was found to be at the terminal DF area based on the analysis of the scattering doses orthopedic surgeons were exposed to.
Implementation of a 3D position detection system for a medical simulator
Authors: Bang Sang Kwang , Seong Ki Woong , Kim Myoung Nam , Lee Jyung Hyun
Published: March 2021

BACKGOROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular disorders are increasing because of poor eating habits, excessive drinking, and lack of exercise. Some of the typical cardiovascular surgical procedures utilize catheters. Catheter-based procedures require the surgeons to have extensive experience and high proficiency at performing vascular interventions. However, the learning period to acquire such proficiency is lengthy and the opportunities for practical training and mastery are insufficient. Therefore, due to insufficient skill, dangerous situations with damage or rupture of the patient’s blood vessels may occur, thereby increasing the risk of medical accidents. Hence, it is necessary to have experience and proficiency for performing vascular interventions. Thus, it is necessary to develop a simulator to shorten learning time and reduce medical accidents. METHODS: In this study, we developed a position detection system for the simulator to use physical models to learn cardiovascular surgical intervention techniques. The developed system uses changes in the output values of a Hall sensor based on the position of a permanent magnet. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: From the changing output values, the distance calculation equation is derived, and the position of the permanent magnet is effectively estimated from the calculations. The performance of the position detecting system was tested, and the results proved that the system could be sufficiently used as a simulator.
An auricular division method based on ASM algorithm
Authors: Wen Junling , Jiang Miao , Wang Yihui , Huang Na , Gao Ming
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Auricular acupuncture point (AAP) therapy is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine and is featured with a sophisticated location method based on the division of auricular subzones. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to realize the automatic computerized division on the relatively small area of the research object which has long been considered difficult. METHOD: We propose a novel method based on the active shape model algorithm and the “Name and location of AAPs” issued by the World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS STANDARD-002:2013). RESULTS: The experimental results showed that the subzones of the auricle could be divided for the location of AAPs using the proposed method automatically and efficiently. The average Hausdorff distance and Euclid distance of landmarks between the machine and the manual positioning were 6.28 ± 0.50 and 6.67 ± 0.59, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed method might provide benefits for further development of therapeutic and educational applications of AAPs.
Classification of epileptic seizure using feature selection based on fuzzy membership from EEG signal
Authors: Lee Sang-Hong
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Feature selection is a technology that improves the performance result by eliminating overlapping or unrelated features. OBJECTIVE: To improve the performance result, this study proposes a new feature selection that uses the distance between the centers. METHODS: This study uses the distance between the centers of gravity (DBCG) of the bounded sum of the weighted fuzzy memberships (BSWFMs) supported by a neural network with weighted fuzzy membership (NEWFM). RESULTS: Using distance-based feature selection, 22 minimum features with a high performance result are selected, with the shortest DBCG of BSWFMs removed individually from the initial 24 features. The NEWFM used 22 minimum features as inputs to obtain a sensitivity, accuracy, and specificity of 99.3%, 99.5%, and 99.7%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, only the mean DBCG is used to select the features; in the future, however, it will be necessary to incorporate statistical methods such as the standard deviation, maximum, and normal distribution.
Становлення українського законодавства у сфері зовнішньої трудової міграції.
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Поляруш С.І.
Published: March 2021

Висвітлено процес формування державної міграційної політики в Україні. Констатується, що із середини 2010-х рр. міграція з нашої держави набула масових масштабів. Наслідки вказаного про- цесу можуть бути як негативними, так і позитивними для українського суспільства. Визначається, що завданням внутрішньої політики нашої держави є максимальне використання позитивних наслід- ків масової трудової міграції. Розглянуто два періоди формування української нормативно-право- вої бази у сфері зовнішньої трудової міграції: 2000-ні рр. як період приведення нормативної бази у відповідність до Основного Закону України і період 2010-х рр. – реагування на масову трудову емі- грацію. Проаналізовано низку чинних законодавчих та підзаконних нормативно-правових актів, що опосередковано чи безпосередньо стосуються зовнішньої трудової міграції.
Щодо визначення завдань правоохоронних органів.
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Гриценко В.Г.
Published: March 2021

Розглянуто ключові аспекти завдань правоохоронної системи. З’ясовано, що завдання в межах пра- воохоронної діяльності постають як певні сфери і питання впливу та прояву компетенції відповідних пра- воохоронних органів. Без чіткого виокремлення завдань досліджувані суб’єкти адміністративного права не зможуть належним чином реалізувати свої повноваження для досягнення мети правоохоронної ді- яльності. Відсутність переліку завдань на законодавчому рівні створює практичні проблеми розмежуван- ня компетенції органів між собою, створення правових механізмів активізації їх взаємодії на міжгалузево- му рівні. Звернуто увагу на відсутність єдиної точки зору щодо визначення поняття «завдання». На осно- ві аналізу існуючих наукових розробок та доктринальних підходів запропоновано розуміти завдання пра- воохоронних органів як певні сфери і питання впливу і прояву компетенції відповідних правоохоронних органів. Акцентовано увагу на тому, що в сучасних умовах завдання правоохоронних органів мають коор- динуватися із завданнями суспільства і держави. Наголошено, що таке співвідношення потребує і зумов- лює новий зміст державно-управлінських відносин, що полягають у якісних змінах односторонньо влад- них відносин, які не мають бути домінуючими.
Правова політики держави у сфері запобігання і протидії корупції в Україні.
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Башкатова В.В.
Published: March 2021

Протягом періоду незалежності нашої держави питання запобігання і протидії корупції постій- но обговорюються, до цього процесу залучаються науковці, фахівці, представники правоохоронних органів. Гостро системні явища корупції в Україні стали проявлятися на початку дев’яностих років ми- нулого століття, що спонукало державу вживати певних заходів у цьому напрямі шляхом прийняття відповідних нормативно-правових актів. Першим таким правовим документом, спрямованим на по- долання корупції в Україні, слід вважати Постанову Верховної Ради України «Про невідкладні заходи щодо боротьби з організованою злочинністю і корупцією» від 7 травня 1993 р., якою передбачалося підготувати і внести на розгляд Верховної Ради України низку проектів законів, спрямованих на про- тидію корупції і організованій злочинності. Незважаючи на те, що цей документ був політико-право- вим, він заклав підвалини подальшої правової політики держави у сфері боротьби з корупцією. Осо- бливо гостро питання боротьби з корупцією постало в останні роки, коли неправомірні дії і зловжи- вання владою та службовим становищем стали загрозою правам людини і громадянина, верховен- ству права й демократії, правопорядку та соціальній справедливості, перешкодою стабільному еко- номічному розвитку суспільства, а також причиною зниження інвестиційної привабливості України для інвесторів, завадою для розвитку бізнесу, чинником руйнування довіри до судової та правоохо- ронної систем.
Конфліктогенні зони України в умовах нового світового порядку.
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Глушков В.О.
Published: March 2021

У статті з’ясовано, що світовий порядок являє собою планетарну глобальну ієрархічну систему міжнародних зв’язків і відносин між державами або союзами держав, яка одержала міжнародно- правове закріплення і має розподіл політичних ролей на планетарному чи регіональному рівнях. Це есхатологічний, месіанський проект, в основі якого перебуває ідея політико-економічного пануван- ня певної окультної верхівки фінансової олігархії, що спирається на ідеологічну і спекулятивно-лих- варську революцію, що виникла в результаті цього нового мислення; він має багаторівневу взаємо- залежну і взаємообумовлену ієрархічну структуру держав. Визначено, що однією із головних цілей Нового світового порядку є космополітизація людства. Проблеми побудови сучасного монополярного світового порядку полягають у претензіях США на планетарну гегемонію, які після розвалу Радянського Союзу відчули себе єдиною наддержавою і на- магаються встановити свій світовий порядок імперської спрямованості. Теоретично обґрунтовано, що для досягнення своїх стратегічних завдань США формують центри сили в Європі, Азії й Америці, що мають стати опорою для встановлення нового монополярного світового порядку, які утворяться в умовах клубка їх протиріч із США, тому що протиріччя існують між континентами і світовими регі- онами з їхніми геополітичними центрами сили (такими є Німеччина в Західній Європі, Росія – у Схід- ній, Японія і Китай в Азії).
Безпосередня демократія як крок до впевненого майбутнього держави.
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Палєєва Ю.С.
Published: March 2021

Розглянуто поняття референдуму. Зроблено акцент на тому, що це інститут безпосередньої де- мократії. Приділено увагу історії виникнення і проведення перших референдумів на території Євро- пи. Наведено питання, які виносяться на референдум, серед них: остаточне затвердження консти- туції, питання проведення адміністративно-територіальних реформ, участь держави у міжнародних організаціях. Предметом місцевого референдуму можуть бути будь-які питання, які є актуальними для жителів країни. Основним методом виявлення пріоритетів і векторів розвитку держави є інсти- тут безпосередньої демократії – референдум. Рішення, прийняте на референдумі, вважається рішен- ням народу. На особливу увагу заслуговують держави, які часто практикують його проведення. Про- блеми і дискусійні питання мають бути винесені на референдум у першу чергу. Таким чином, насе- лення допоможе державі обрати правильний вектор розвитку. Аналізується досвід зарубіжних кра- їн, таких як Швейцарія, Іспанія, Норвегія, Шотландія. Нагадаємо, що Швейцарія є лідером за кількістю проведення референдумів.
Role of Packaging in Society and the Environment
Authors: Berger Kenneth
Published: March 2021

According to a 1990 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the largest segment of municipal solid waste is the Containers/Packaging component. Whether by weight (32 percent) or by volume (30 percent),containers and packaging products are the dominant materials in the waste stream. Packaging is so abundant in the solid waste system because it impacts so many aspects of life, commercially as well as privately. In fact, modern society could not exist without a mature and advanced packaging system, and packaging coincideswith society's wants and needs. We choose what packaging is used by what we purchase. This document is ABE336, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published Dec 2002. Minor revision: Dec 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae207
Applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agricultural Operation Management: Part III: Best Practices for Efficient Aerial Surveying
Authors: Singh Aditya , Fletcher James
Published: March 2021

With the increasing use of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) in the agricultural domain, ensuring the consistency and completeness of aerial surveys is critical in order to establish repeatability and consistency in data collection activities. This publication covers five main steps to ensure that aerial data collections are repeatable and consistent among missions. It is one of a three-part series focusing on the applications, configuration, and best practices for using UASs in agricultural operations management. Written by Aditya Singh and James Fletcher, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2021.
Specialty Cut Flower Production Guides for Florida: Sunflower
Authors: Schoellhorn Rick , Emino Everett , Alvarez Erin
Published: March 2021

One of the four native American commercial crops of global importance, sunflowers are grown for oil seed, snack seed, birdseed, and garden flowers. In addition, they are now widely grown for cut flower production as a specialty cut flower. Sunflowers are drought tolerant, grow in full sun, and grow in a wide range of soil conditions as annuals and perennials. They are used in the landscape for borders, screening, or in containers. Many cultivars are available in colors that range from yellow to bronze, red, or cream. New cultivars have been introduced especially for bedding and cut flower use, as the familiar old cultivars and agronomic oil seed typesare not well suited for these purposes. With proper cultivar selection, the flowering season in Florida is long and limited only by freezing temperatures. This document is ENH885, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date February 23, 2003.
Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium
Authors: Chen Jianjun , McConnell Dennis B. , Henny Richard J. , Everitt Kelly C.
Published: March 2021

The intent of this article is to describe common species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provide guidelines for their culture and interior use, and list physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. This document is ENH956, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date August 1, 2003. 

ENH956/EP159: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium (ufl.edu)
Recycling Organic Materials to Improve Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape
Authors: Freeman Terra , Silvasy Tiare , Barber Lynn , Wichman Tom , Momol Esen , McIntyre Kristina , Rivas Jacqlyn , Marvin Jen
Published: March 2021

This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is intended to educate homeowners on environmentally friendly ways to enhance soil fertility for vegetables, herbs, and fruits in the home landscape. It discusses strategies for recycling nutrients in place or via composting systems to create productive edible landscapes with less waste. Adopting these methods into your landscape maintenance routine will build organic matter and add nutrients to the soil naturally. Written by Terra Freeman, Tiare Silvasy, Lynn Barber, Tom Wichman, Esen Momol, Tina McIntyre, Jacqlyn Rivas, and Jen Marvin.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep599
Production Costs and Commodity Budgets for Selected Florida Vegetables
Authors: Smith Scott A. , Taylor Timothy G.
Published: March 2021

The vegetable budgets presented in these reports are intended to reflect production practices that are considered typical for any given crop in a given area. A consensus of opinion among UF/IFAS personnel and various producers in each production area define typical production practices for each crop. Cost estimates resulting from this process should not be considered as representing the average cost of production in a statistical sense, nor should they be considered as necessarily relating to recommended production practices. The intent of these cost budgets is to establish a benchmark within the range of actual costs that could be expected to produce the crop. This is EDIS document FE436, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published November 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe436
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Leviten Aaron , Samek Kelly
Published: March 2021

Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act to assure that the workplace environment is safe and healthy. To fulfill this purpose, OSHA authorized the Secretary of Labor, who is the head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to set and enforce safety standards for employees working in dangerous circumstances such as handling hazardous wastes. This is EDIS document FE447, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe447
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act (HMTAA)
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Leviten Aaron , Samek Kelly
Published: March 2021

In 1994, Congress enacted the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act (HMTAA) to provide protection against the risks to life and property during the transportation of hazardous materials. HMTAA broadened the regulatory and enforcement authority of the Secretary of Transportation. The statute is so comprehensive that it covers the transportation of hazardous materials by: aircraft, rail, ships, and vehicles. This is EDIS document FE449, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe449
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Ocean Dumping Act (ODA)
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Leviten Aaron , Samek Kelly
Published: March 2021

The Ocean Dumping Act regulates: the dumping of materials into the United States territorial ocean waters and the transportation of materials for the purpose of dumping.  The purpose of the statute is to strictly limit ocean disposal of any material that would negatively affect: human health, the marine environment, ecological systems, and potential economic endeavors. This is EDIS document FE451, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe451
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Local Government Structuring
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Leviten Aaron , Samek Kelly
Published: March 2021

The laws of local governments are called ordinances. These local laws have the authority of the state behind them and you can be prosecuted for violating them, much the same as state laws. Local governments have procedural protections similar to those of the state, but these may vary among the local governments. The legislature can also affect local policy and issues through the passage of special laws that apply only to a certain locale. This is EDIS document FE456, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe456
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Contact Agencies
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Leviten Aaron , Samek Kelly
Published: March 2021

This is EDIS document FE468, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published December 2003.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe468
Ornamental Teaching Gardens: Design, Development, and Use
Authors: Wilson Sandra B. , Minton Tara M. , Mecca Laurie K. , Gersony Judith
Published: March 2021

The teaching gardens at the University of Florida's (UF) Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) were developed as an outdoor teaching laboratory to provide on-site plant collections for hands-on learning activities. The educational value of the gardens is witnessed daily by demonstrated landscape design principles and visible plant nomenclature. This is EDIS document FE469, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published January 2004. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe469
Spatial Measurements on USGS Topo Maps
Authors: Hochmair Hartwig , Benjamin Adam
Published: March 2021

United States Geological Survey topographic maps provide a variety of geospatial measurement tools thanks to their built-in georeferencing capabilities. Georeferencing facilitates display of geographic coordinates and measurement of distances, perimeters, and areas on PDFs using the measure tools built into Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. This 7-page fact sheet written by Hartwig H. Hochmair and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation explains and showcases the use of these geospatial readout functions. It also provides background information about and assistance with estimating point coordinates on the Universal Transverse Mercator grid cast on USGS topographic maps as an optional layer.
2021 Guidelines for Operation and Usage of County Kitchens in the State of Florida
Authors: Simonne Amarat , Wilson Tim , Sachs Geralyn , Hilliard Chris , Von Bodungen Steven , Felter Liz
Published: March 2021

Many county Extension office buildings have small kitchens or areas for food preparation to accommodate employees, group educational events, and other mission-related activities.

In recent years, many people have become interested in developing small food businesses. Using county kitchens to make food products for sale may seem very attractive. However, because of different local, state, and federal regulation requirements, there may be some confusion and unresolved conflicts among different parties as to the legalities and practicalities involved.

The objective of this document is to provide guidelines and advice for Florida Extension personnel to use when determining the appropriate usage for their kitchen facilities, based on a situation in one Florida county. The document will cover utilization, roles and responsibilities, and potential liability issues relevant to the use of county kitchens, providing some potential solutions to conflicts for all parties.
Elder Companion Lesson 7 Time Management
Authors: Bolton Elizabeth B.
Published: March 2021

This document is FCS5253/FY593, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, UF/IFAS, Gainesville 32611. First published: September 1999. Revised: January 2004.
Family Relationships in an Aging Society
Authors: Mills Terry
Published: March 2021

For the elderly the family becomes more and more important as the need for support increases. Yet one must remember that the aging person and the family are all part of a larger society. Society impacts the resources and services available to older adults and their families. This document is FCS2210 FY625, one of a series of publications from the distance education in-service "Aging in the 21st Century." First published: September 2003.

FCS2210/FY625: Family Relationships in an Aging Society (ufl.edu)
Lettuce Cultivars for Insect Resistance in Southern Florida
Authors: Lu Huangjun , Wright Alan L.
Published: March 2021

Lettuce Cultivars for Insect Resistance in Southern Florida (HS1196)

Florida’s subtropical climate facilitates lettuce production from fall through spring, but the warm, moist conditions are also favorable for insect proliferation and damage. Information about current cultivar response to common insect pests in Florida is limited, so UF/IFAS researchers conducted a study to evaluate cultivar response to insect infestation under field conditions and to identify resistance useful for integrated pest management. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Huangjun Lu, Alan L. Wright, and David Sui, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2012.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1196
University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: Elkton
Authors: Andrade Mario H. M. L. , Zotarelli Lincoln , Gergela Douglas , Haynes Kathleen
Published: March 2021

‘Elkton’ is a white-flesh potato variety suitable for chipping directly from the field (Figures 1 and 2). ‘Elkton’ was selected from the USDA-ARS breeding program in Beltsville, Maryland, by Dr. Haynes in 1997. In 2003, seed of ‘Elkton’ was made available for field evaluation under Florida growing conditions. In 60 trials conducted between 2003 and 2018, ‘Elkton’ yielded 112% in comparison with ‘Atlantic’ (Table 1). In these trials, ‘Elkton’ demonstrated resistance to internal heat necrosis and hollow heart, which are common tuber physiological disorders under high temperature growing conditions.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1237

This is a minor revision. Originally published April 2014.
Spicebush Swallowtail, Papilio troilus Linnaeus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
Authors: Hall Donald W. , Butler Jerry F.
Published: March 2021

The spicebush swallowtail butterfly is a large, dark swallowtail. It is one of our most beautiful and interesting swallowtails. All developmental stages are great examples of adaptive coloration. This document is EENY-168, one of the Featured Creatures series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service,Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: October 2000.
Beelouse, Braula coeca Nitzsch (Insecta: Diptera: Braulidae)
Authors: Weems, Jr. Howard V. , Sanford Malcolm T.
Published: March 2021

The beelouse, Braula coeca Nitzsch 1818, is a tiny commensalate wingless fly found in colonies of the honey bee, Apis mellifera Linnaeus, where it lives on the bodies of the bees and literally steals its food out of the mouth of its host. The beelouse is in the family Braulidae, comprising two genera, Braula and Megabraula, contains eight species (see Papp 1984f; Huttinger 1980; Grimaldi and Underwood 1986). This document is EENY-171 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 252), one of the Featured Creatures series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2000. 

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in328
Melon Aphid or Cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Authors: Capinera John L.
Published: March 2021

Melon aphid occurs in tropical and temperate regions throughout the world except northernmost areas. In the United States, it is regularly a pest in the southeast and southwest, but is occasionally damaging everywhere. Because melon aphid sometimes overwinters in greenhouses, and may be introduced into the field with transplants in the spring, it has potential to be damaging almost anywhere. This document is EENY-173, one of the Featured Creatures series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service,Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: November 2000.

EENY-173/IN330: Melon Aphid or Cotton Aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) (ufl.edu)
Sting Nematode, Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Tylenchina: Belonolaimidae: Belonolaiminae)
Authors: Crow William T. , Brammer Angela S.
Published: March 2021

Sting nematodes are among the most destructive plant-parasitic nematodes on a wide range of plants. Adults can reach lengths greater than 3 mm, making them one of the largest plant-parasitic nematodes. While there are several species of sting nematodes described, only Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau is known to cause widespread crop damage. This document is EENY-239, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2001.

EENY618/IN395: Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Tylenchina: Belonolaimidae: Belonolaiminae) (ufl.edu)
Biology of Gratiana boliviana, the First Biocontrol Agent Released to Control Tropical Soda Apple in the USA
Authors: Medal Julio C. , Gandolfo D. , Cuda James P.
Published: March 2021

Tropical soda apple (TSA), Solanum viarum Dunal (Solanaceae), is a perennial weed, native to South America, that has spreading throughout Florida at an alarming rate during the last decade. TSA was first reported in Glades County in 1988. This weed is also present in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Currently, the area infested with TSA is estimated at more than one million acres. This document is ENY-826, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: November 2003.
Plant Growth Regulators
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: March 2021

This document discusses the meaning of the term “plant growth regulator,” patterns of use and provides a listing of plant growth regulators registered for use in Florida.
Plant Growth Regulators
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: March 2021

Revised! PI-102, a 5-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, defines the term, “plant growth regulator,” addresses patterns of use for plant growth regulators, and provides a listing of plant growth regulators registered for use in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009. Revised January 2015 and February 2018. Retired from active collection, February 11, 2021.

 

Previous version:

Fishel, Frederick. 2006. “Plant Growth Regulators”. EDIS 2006 (6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi139-2006.