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Performative Arts & Pedagogy: A Swiss Perspective
Authors: Sack Mira , Bürgisser Andreas , Pfruender Georges
Published: December 2019

With this text, we would like to offer inroads insights into aspects of performative arts and pedagogy in Switzerland from three intersecting and connecting perspectives. Following a brief general introduction, we shall describe: We shall also include a summary view of organizations representing Theatre Educators in Switzerland. Our challenges are the following: Whilst we fully support the title Performative Arts and Pedagogy as a promising and opening wording to broaden the horizon beyond traditional forms of theatre (thus welcoming also the inclusion of performance arts as a genre), we shall use in this brief report the name “theatre education” , as we refer to centres, programmes and courses which are made visible as “Theaterpädagogik” in Swiss contexts. As we have co-written this document we realize, that it is a first step towards a more substantial text which we would wish to draft at a later stage, notably also in regard to ongoing research in the field of theatre education in the French and Italian speaking regions and in regard to recent journal publications authored in Switzerland. Although theatre or drama are not a school subject at Swiss Elementary Schools, a wide variety as well as a large number of theatre ...
Hubungan Peran Orang Tua dan Pola Asuh Makan terhadap Perkembangan Balita
Authors: Noviyani Ernita Prima , Jayatmi Irma , Herliana Irma
Published: December 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan pola asuh orang tua dan pola asuh  makan terhadap perkembangan balitadi Puskesmas Kecamatan Pasar Minggu Jakarta Selatan Tahun 2017. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan rancangan desain Cross Sectional.Sampel yang diambil adalah seluruh total populasi yang ada yaitu seluruh ibu-ibu yang mempunyai anak usia balita Puskesmas Kecamatan Pasar Minggu Jakarta Selatan  Tahun 2017 sebanyak 107 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan variabel peran orang tua diperoleh p value sebesar 0,019, variabel pola asuh makan diperoleh p value sebesar 0,011, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara peran orang tua dan pola asuh makan dengan perkembangan Balita di Puskesmas Kecamatan Pasar Minggu Jakarta Selatan Tahun 2017. Disimpulkan bahwa peran orangtua berpengaruhdalam perkembangan yaitu membentuk kemampuan dan keterampilannyadalam mengasuh dan mendidik anak-anaknya.Sedangakan pola makan memiliki hubungan dengan perkembangan anak dimana orang tua yang memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang baik tentang pola makan akan mampu untuk memantau dan melatih anak untuk perkembangan dengan optimal sehingga jika terjadi kelainan tumbuh kemang pada anak dapat dideteksi secara dini. Disarankan untuk orang tua, harus selalu memberikan serta meningkatkan perannya dalam memantau perkembangan anak, serta memberikan pola asuh makan yang baik.
Pengukuran Perilaku Ibu Menyusui dalam Melakukan Kunjungan Ke Klinik Laktasi
Authors: Ginting Agussanti Br
Published: December 2019

Klinik laktasi merupakan tempat ibu berkonsultasi dengan tenaga medis yang memiliki pengetahuan mengenai pemberian ASI. Tapi pada kenyataannya klinik ini belum dipergunakan maksimal oleh masyarakat.Tujuan umum penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung serta besaran Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu serta Dukungan Suami. Terhadap Perilaku ibu menyusui dalam melakukan kunjungan ke klinik laktasi Rumah Sakit Hermina Bekasi Tahun 2015. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan cross-sectional. Populasinya adalah ibu yang berkunjung pada bulan Maret 2015 sebanyak 45 orang. Besar sampel merupakan accidental sampling. Data yang dikumpulkan  data primer dengan alat bantu kuesioner. Data diolah dan di analisis menggunakan program Statistik berbasis komputer yaitu SPSS dan PLS. Hasil penelitian 5 hubungan antar variabel berpengaruh signifikan secara positif dengan taraf α = 5% (0,05 = confidence 95%) dari sampel 45 orang pada model akhir yang dimodifikasi. Kesimpulannya Persentase pengaruh semua variabel terhadap perilaku dalam model ini sebesar 67,42%, yang terdiri dari pengaruh langsung sebesar 57,40% dan pengaruh tidak langsung sebesar 10,02%. Disarankan agar Rumah Sakit Hermina Bekasi untuk lebih mempromosikan klinik laktasinya dan mengubah sikap ibu ke arah lebih positif agar ibu yang berkunjung semakin banyak.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KOMPETENSI KOMUNIKASI, KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN (STUDI PADA PT. BANGUN JAYA ALAM PERMAI I, DI KOTAWARINGIN BARAT)
Authors: Utomo Budi
Published: December 2019

Basicly, the employee performance are the result of a complex processes, which are come from the employees itself (internal factor), company situation (external factor), and the company strategic efforts. A good performance is certainly being expected all company and institution who employ the employees, because the employee performance finally expected to increase the company performance totality. This research is aimed to examine the impact of communication competence, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture to employee performance. The problem raised in this study are (1) The influence of communication competence on employee, (2) The influence of emotional intelligence on employee performance, (3) The influence of organizational culture on employee performance.This research has been conducted in PT Bangun Jaya Alam Permai I District of Kotawaringin Barat, Province of Central Kalimantan. As many as 40 employees are taken as respondent using disproportionate stratified sampling. Questionnaires were used as a tool in data collection method. Data analysis techniques in this research SPSS 20 for Windows.This research gets some important conclusion. Firstly, all hypotheses were proved to be significant. Secondly, all of variables communication competence, emotional intelligence and organizational culture impact on employee performance. The implies that communication competence, emotional intelligence and organizational culture played as important role in developing employee performance
Analisa Gaya Kepemimpinan Direktur Utama PT IMSC (Inka Multi Solusi Consulting)
Authors: Karyawati Danik
Published: December 2019

Dalam suatu organisasi tentunya diperlukan adanya hirarki pimpinan dan bawahan. Oleh karena itu sangat perlu sumberdaya manusia yang berkualitas untuk menjadi pimpinan dan bawahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apa jenis gaya kepemimpinan yang dilakukan atau diterapkan oleh Direktur Utama pada PT. IMSC. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif melalui wawancara untuk memperoleh data dari ketiga informan. Uji keabsahan data ketiga informan menggunakan metode triangulasi sumber. Hasil dari penelitian ini membuktikan gaya kepemimpinan yang diterapkan oleh direktur di PT. IMSC didominasi oleh gaya kepemimpinan Supportif dan Partisipasif, tetapi dalam situasi tertentu direktur juga menggunakan gaya kepemimpinan Direktif.
Praktik Konsumsi Jilbab Syar’i Dan Cadar Di Kalangan Perempuan Salafi Dalam Perspektif Budaya Konsumen
Authors: Rizqi Mahanani Prima Ayu
Published: December 2019

Praktik konsumsi dalam ranah pemikiran postmodernisme menjadi bahan kajian yang perlu diperhatikan. Haryanto Soedjatmiko mengkaji beberapa persoalan konsumsi dalam bukunya “Saya Berbelanja, maka Saya Ada: Ketika Konsumsi dan Desain Menjadi Gaya Hidup Konsumeris”. Ia membagi perilaku konsumsi ke dalam tiga periode, yaitu periode klasik, kemunculan sosiologi konsumsi, dan periode postmodernis. Saya menggunakan perspektif budaya konsumen dalam mengamati praktik konsumsi jilbab syar’i dan cadar di kalangan perempuan Salafi karena mengaitkannya dengan persoalan identitas. Jilbab syar’i dan cadar dianggap masyarakat sebagai penanda identitas yang paling mencolok dari kelompok Salafi di antara beragam varian gaya berhijab yang ada di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui alasan-alasan di balik kegiatan konsumsi jilbab syar’i dan cadar di kalangan perempuan Salafi. Oleh karena itu, digunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode wawancara mendalam kepada pengasuh pondok pesantren Salafi di kota Kediri, yaitu Pondok Pesantren Imam Muslim Al-Atsary dan ketujuh perempuan yang menyatakan diri sebagai Salafiyah. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan praktik konsumsi jilbab syar’i dan cadar yang dilakukan oleh ketujuh informan bermula karena alasan fungsi atau nilai guna, yaitu beribadah, mengikuti Rasulullah, penghormatan diri, keamanan, perlindungan, dan kenyamanan. Konsumsi nilai guna ini berdasarkan pengamatan lebih lanjut telah memunculkan nilai tanda yang mengarah pada konsumsi tanda-tanda, seperti ketaatan, ketaqwaan, kesalehan, ketundukan, dan kepatuhan.
ÖĞRETMENLİK YOLUNDA FEN ÖĞRETİMİ LABORATUVAR UYGULAMALARI DERSİ: BİR DURUM ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: CEYLAN Erhan , GÜZEL YÜCE Sibel , KOÇ Yasemin
Published: December 2019

Bu çalışmada, fen bilgisi öğretmenliği lisans programında verilen fen öğretimi laboratuvar uygulamaları (FÖLU) dersinin öğretimine ilişkin öğretmen adaylarının eğitimsel ihtiyaçlarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Araştırma birimini Türkiye’nin güneyindeki bir üniversitede FÖLU dersini alan öğretmen adayları oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma için bu dersi alan öğretmen adaylarından ve dersi veren öğretim üyesinden de gerekli izinler alınmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak görüşme formu hazırlanmış ve uzman görüşleri doğrultusunda şekillendirilerek toplam on iki öğretmen adayıyla görüşülmüştür. Görüşmeye ilişkin ses kayıtlarının transkriptleri çıkarılmış ve görüşme soruları doğrultusunda tümevarımsal bir yaklaşımla veriler analiz edilmiştir. Veriler alt kategori ve en çok tekrar eden kodlara ilişkin katılımcılardan doğrudan alıntılar yapılarak geçerlik arttırılmaya çalışılmıştır. İlk analizlerden 6 ay sonra iki araştırmacı tekrar bir araya gelip görüşme soruları doğrultusunda transkriptlerden elde edilen kategori ve alt kategorilerin elde edilip edilmediğine ilişkin görüşlerini karşılaştırmışlardır. Karşılaştırma sonucunda, iki araştırmacı arasındaki görüş birliği 0,86 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Yapılan analiz sonucunda, FÖLU dersi öğretim programı ögelerinin (amaç, içerik, öğretme-öğrenme süreci ve ölçme ve değerlendirme) öğretim sürecini destekleyen hususlar yanında geliştirilmesi gereken hususlar da olduğuna ilişkin görüş belirttikleri görülmektedir. Elde edilen araştırma sonuçları doğrultusunda uygulamadaki programa ilişkin öneriler yanında derse ilişkin örtük programın etkililiğini artırmaya yönelik de önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Diversidad y diálogo intercultural: un horizonte renovado de la Justicia en Europa
Authors: Díaz Pintos Guillermo
Published: December 2019

SUMARIO: Resumen. - La diversidad cultural en los orígenes de la Unión Europea. — Diversidad cultural y medidas anti-discriminación.— La justicia como igualdad ante la ley. — El Discurso sobre los derechos individuales.— Justicia, diversidad y cooperación.— Justicia, derechos humanos y bien común. — El «diálogo intercultural» en Europa: un horizonte renovado de la justicia. — La propuesta del Libro Blanco «Living Together As Equals in Dignity».El diálogo como fundamento del vínculo social y el principio democrático.
Informe sobre las oficinas presupuestarias en el derecho comparado
Authors: Montejo Velilla Salvador , Jiménez Díaz Andrés
Published: December 2019

SUMARIO: I.- Introducción. II.- Las experiencias de Derecho Comparado (Informe de 1996). III.- Las experiencias de Derecho Comparado (actualización: la Missión d'evalutation et de contrôle de la Asamblea Nacional francesa).
A propósito del Informe Mundial 2010 sobre el E-Parlamento : Parlamento y nuevas tecnologías
Authors: Cueto Aparicio Marina
Published: December 2019

SUMARIO: Introducción. Síntesis del informe mundial 2010 sobre el e-Parlamento. Los desafíos a los que se enfrentan los Parlamentos. En qué fase están los Parlamentos: principales conclusiones. El estado del e-Parlamento en 2010. Colaboración y cooperación a nivel internacional. Qué se puede hacer: unas recomendaciones para avanzar.
THE IMPACT OF MOBILE TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE USE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: KORHAN Orhan , ELGHOMATİ Ali
Published: December 2019

People using mobile touch
screen devices (MTSDs) have been exposed to the musculoskeletal disorder
because of physical risk factors. As being lightweight; the latest generations
of MTSDs are preferred for personal and work purposes as they are comfortable to
operate and easy to carry. Furthermore, they have many advantageous facilities
compared to conventional devices. This study aims to survey previous researches
on the effects of MTSDs use on the musculoskeletal disorder. In this scope;
published researches on musculoskeletal disorders, postural problems, and
kinematic activities at upper extremities among people who use mobile phones or
tablets for daily use are investigated. The articles reviewed were cited based
on the research made from Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Elsevier Science
Direct, and Google Scholar. The method selected in this study was to review
published studies from January 2010 to December 2019 on occurrence of
discomfort symptoms in different positions of the body parts and muscular
activities in upper extremities among people who use MTSDs.
MISMATCH BETWEEN CLASSROOM FURNITURE AND STUDENT BODY DIMENSIONS: CASE OF IZMIR
Authors: KAYA Nazife Aslı , ERKARSLAN Önder
Published: December 2019

The aim of the research is to determine the anthropometric measures of school children aged 12-13, who live in Izmir, Turkey, in order to propose anthropometrically appropriate school furniture (desk and chair), and to compare findings with the available classroom furniture produced according to Standards of Classroom Furniture, published by Republic Of Turkey General Directorate of Primary Education to determine potential mismatches. A total of twelve anthropometric data were collected by convenience sampling from 393 (207 male and 186 female) students. The data were analyzed with the aid of the SPSS v13 software on a desktop computer. Descriptive statistics for each anthropometric dimension are given as mean, standard deviation and 5th and 95th percentile values for male and female in mm. The obtained anthropometric data used for calculating classroom furniture dimensions, sitting height, seat depth, seat width, backrest height and desk height. Mismatches were found when the findings were compared with the Standards of Classroom Furniture, published by Republic Of Turkey General Directorate of Primary Education.
ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEANS OF INFORMATION PROTECTION
Authors: Selifanov Valentin , Ermak Oksana , Yakunina Anna , Yarkova Karina
Published: December 2019

The process of the development of means of information protection can be divided into three stages: invention of writing, emergence of technical means of information processing and period of mass Informatization of society. Each stage is characterized by the development of information carriers, as a result of which there are new threats of information leakage. In this connection there is a necessity of formation of requirements to protection of information and information systems.
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF FUNCTIONING OF MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN THE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL DELIBERATE DESTRUCTIVE INFLUENCES
Authors: Novikov Sergei
Published: December 2019

The paper proposes a mathematical model of the functioning of a multiservice communication network under external destructive influences, taking into account: network structure, capacity of message transmission paths; probabilistic-temporal parameters (intensity of income, density of distribution) of information packet of messages of various applications entering the network; routing method.
BUILDING OF A LEGALLY SIGNIFICANT PROTECTED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Zavorina Lyubov , Erokhina Anastasia , Makarova Diana
Published: December 2019

The article deals with the problem of electronic document management system using "Blockchain" technology for public authorities, namely for critical information infrastructure. The problem is relevant since the development of the digital economy in Russia has already reached the governmental level.
GENERALIZED MODEL OF CHEMICAL KINETIC OF DETONATION COMBUSTION OF GASEOUS HYDROCARBONS
Authors: Fomin Pavel
Published: December 2019

A two-step generalized model of chemical kinetics of detonation combustion of propylene
is presented. The model is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics and Le Chatelier’s principle. Constants of the models have a clear physical meaning. Owing to the simplicity (it includes only one ordinary differential equation) and high accuracy, the model can be used in multi-dimensional numerical calculations of detonation wave parameters and multi-front cellular structure.
The Effect of Sulfur Sources, Levels and Time of Addition on the Growth and Yield of Corn (ZeamaysL.)
Authors: H. Habeeb K. , S. Jabir A.
Published: December 2019

A field experiment is conducted in Suwara Researches Station in Wasit Governorate in spring season 2015 in clay loam in order to study the effect of sulfur sources R1 agricultural sulfur (90% sulfur) R2-foam sulfur (75% sulfur) at the levels of  0, 2500,  5000 kg,s,ha-1. Represented levels of S0, S1, S2 and time of addition T (30 days before sowing T0), 15 days before sowing (T1) and during sawing (T2) on growth and yield of corn plant (Zeamays L.) and plant content of sulfur using (RCBD) design. Corn seeds class 5018 have been sowed in plots (2*3 m2) at amount of 120 kg seeds to give a plant density of 60000 plans ha-1. Sulfur is added at 10 centimeters far from each agricultural line. Irrigation water is added when losing of 50% of available water in soil. Results of the study showa significant effect of sulfur sources (R), levels (S) and time of addition T where agriculture sulfur source R1 on addition level S2 5000 kg S H-1 and addition time at agriculture (T2). Triple interaction treatment R1S2T2 gives the highest values of plant length, leave area, protein (%), dry matter yield, grains yield at 218 cm, 6102 cm2 .plant-1, 15.02%, 12.220 ton. ha-1 respectively, which insures the importance of triple interaction of sulfur supply to plant and its reflection on the growth characters, the yield and plant content of sulfur.
The Effect of Pulverization Tools and Tractor Speed on Some Machinery Performance and Yield of BarleyHoridium vulagri L.
Authors: Ahmed Rawdhan Saif
Published: December 2019

Field experiment has been conducted during autumn season of 2011-2012 at the experimental farm, Department of Agriculture Machines Science, Collage of Agriculture –University of Baghdad. A field study has been carried out to determine the effect of pulverization tools and tractor speed on yield of barley crops for optimum production and some machinery group. Pulverization tools treatments are (rotivator, disk harrow and spring cultivator). Tractor speed is (4 and 5 km hr-1). Randomized complete block design with three replications and LSD (0.05) is used to compare the means of treatments at 0.05.The experiment results show the following: The treatment of pulverization using rotivator+5 km hr-1 tractor speed achieves higher practicalproductivity with mean recorded 0.99 ha hr-1, and lower fuel consumption combined and slippage percentage with mean 28.31 and 7.77% respectively as  compared with disk harrow and spring cultivator The mean values of the pulverization tools and tractor speed show that rotivator+5 km hr-1 tractor speed gives heights value biological yield (t/ha) and seed yield (t/ha) recorder 18.23 and 5.85 Ton ha-1.
The Effect of the Conventional and Modified Subsoilers on the Soil Water Infiltration in Clay Soil During Sun Flower Crop Growth Stages (Helianthus annus L.)
Authors: A. J. A. Kareem Bahaa , A. H. Al-Mosawi Kawther
Published: December 2019

A filed experiment has been conducted at college of agriculture research station, Garmit Ali , Basrah university in ( 2014 ) . The soil texture is clay . Three plow types are used namely modifiled subsoiler , conventional subsoiler and moldboard plow . The first two plows (subsoilers) are used at operating depths of 30 , 40 and 50  cm . The moldboard plow is used at operating depth of 25 cm . These plow types are used to study their effect on the soil  water infiltration of the soil in after crop harvesting. The crop used in the experiments is sun flower ( Helianthus annus L.) . The following abbrivations are used for the modified and conventional subsoilers operating depths 30 , 40 , and 50 cm , which are they S1D1 , S1D2 , and S1D3 and S2D1 , S2D2 and S2D3 respectively . For the moldboard plow depth of 25 cm  MT is used and no tillage treatment (NT) . The control treatment is given (con.) . The filed is divided into three equal area blocks . Each block is divided into nine experimental units . The experimental parameters are randomly distributed on experimental units . The crop seeds are planted on 4/4/2014 . The irrigation is added according to the difficiency in the water level of water evaporation basin . The addition of water is 100% of the measured evaporation value with another 20% as leaching requirement . The crop harvesting date is 4/7/2014 .The results showed :That plowing operation reduced Acumulative infiltration and infilteration rate are higher in the plowed soil compared with unplowed soil (NT) . At the end of season growth S1D3 recorded the highest equmilative and mean infiltration while the lowest values are recorded to MT . The rest of treatments gave medium results.
The Effect of Chemical Fertilization Time on NPK Pannaes Contents and Yield of New Date Palm Breading for Three Cultivars
Authors: Fleh Hassan Waleed , Hameed Salman Adnan , Kassiem Mohamed Iman , Adnan Moter Harth
Published: December 2019

An experiment was conducted during 2014 growing season at Al –Rabi date palm station/Zafaraniah /Baghdad to study the effect of  chemical  fertilization time on NPK pannaes  contents,offsets number  and yield  of new date  palm breading for Barhee, Zahdee and Kathrawee Mandly cultivars . There are five chemical  fertilization times first time (march and September) second time  (march, April  and September) third time  (march, April ,May  and September) forth time(march, April ,May, June and September) and the last time in September , an experiment was growing under drip irrigation. The results show that  a significant increases in nitrogen and  phousphors pannas contents in September  , it were 1.33 , 0.226 mg.kg-1 dry mater for  nitrogen and  phousphors respectly  ,the highest  value of nitrogen pannas content had record in Zahdee cultivar it was 1.36 mg N.kg-1 dry mater , the highest value of nitrogen pannas content had record in Kathrawee Mandly cultivar fertilized in September it was 0.247 mgP.kg-1 dry mater .There were a significant increases in potassium  pannas content in forth time  , it were 1.262 mgK.kg-1 dry mater  ,the highest  value of potassium  pannas content had record in Zahdee cultivar fertilized in forth time  it was 1.20 mg K.kg-1 dry mater, although results show a significant increase in yield  in second time  , it was 13.78 kg.tree-1  , the highest  value of yield had record in Kathrawee Mandly cultivar it was 13.85 kg.tree-1 , the highest  value of yield  had record in Kathrawee Mandly cultivar fertilized in second time  it was 15.67 kg.tree-1,  although results show a significant increase in off sheet number  in first time , it was 9.56 offsheet.tree-1  , the highest  value of yield had record in Kathrawee Mandly cultivar it was 9.17 offsheet.tree-1 , the highest  value of yield  had record in Kathrawee Mandly cultivar fertilized in first time  it was 14.33 offsheet.tree-1.
The Response of Wheat Cultivars Triticum aestivum L. to Various Growth Regulators Under Thi-Qar Province Condition
Authors: A. Ali Haitham , Hadi Farhood AL-Salim Salih , Hadi A. AL-burky Ragheb
Published: December 2019

A field experiment is conducted at Thi-Qar Province in AL-Shatra District located about 30 Km North AL-Nassiria City to study the response of three wheat Cultivars Triticum  aestivum L. to Growth regulators during 2014-2015 growing Season. The Cultivars are Latifia , AL-Rasheed and Iba 99. The growth regulators are Alga600, Atonik and Azomin32%. Factorial experiment in R.C.B.D.  with three replicates is used . The results showed that Iba 99  Cultivar gives the highest plant height , Spikes/m2 and grain yield , with a means 80.83 cm , 272.25 spike/m2 and 3.06 Ton/h) Respectively . Azomin32%  growth regulator gives the highest grain /spike , 1000 grain weight and grain yield , with a means 66.00 seed/spike ,43.55 gm , 272.33 spike/m2  respectively. In addition the interaction between Iba 99 Cultivar  and Azomin32% growth regulator gives the highest Leaf Area , number of grain/spike and grain yield with means 45.10 cm2 , 70.00 grain/spike and 3.16 ton/ha respectively.The combination treatment Iba 99 with Atonik growth regulator gives the highest number of spike/m2  with a mean 279.66 spike/m2  . In the other hand, the same cultivar with Atonik and Azomin32% gives the highest mean of grain yield with a amount 3.16 ton/ha.
Study of Correlation and Path Analysis Between Grain Yield and Yield Related Traits in Wheat
Authors: M. S. Maysoun , H. F. Al-salim Salih , Al-edelbi Reem , S. M. Naoman
Published: December 2019

Agricultural experiment carried out during the 2014-2015agricultural season winter wheat planting classAba99in tow sites Al-Shattra and Al-Dwayah in Al-NaseriahExplanatory farmers' fields covered by the national program for the development of the cultivation of wheat in Iraq and four treatments were applied on wheat(Laser plus weed controlling, Laser plus weed controlling plus sulfur, Laser plus weed controlling plus sulfur plus other elements, Control for comparing), in Randomized Complete Block Design RCBD with three replications, Correlations and path coefficient analysis between (number of brunches, Spike Length, number of spikes/m2, grains number per spike, thousand grain weight and plant grain yield), Results showed that grain yield  had a positive significant correlation with each of number of spikes/m2 and grains number per spike (0.711**, 0.465**) respectively.Results of path coefficient analysis showed that the direct effect of number of spikes/m2  on grain yield was high and positive(0.5350), while the indirect effectsfor each of number of brunches and number of grains  per spike and thousand grain weight on grain yield wasmedium and positive (0.2571, 0.2557, 0.2434) respectively, and also the indirect effect for grain number per spike on grain yield through number of spikes/m2 was positive and medium(0.2479). Results also showed that number of spikes/m2 had  the highest contribution in yield as a direct effect 28.621%, followed by the corporate effect of number of spikes/m2  and number of grains in spike12.674%
The Effectof Different Concentrationsof Potassiumand Copper Foliar Applicationon Grownand Yieldof Potato
Authors: J. Al- Amiry N. , S. Al- Musawy Amir
Published: December 2019

This study has been conducted at the city of Diwaniah located 180 km south of Baghdad to examine the effect of potassium and copper floral application on the growth and yield of potato plants (var.Burren) during the 2015 spring season. Factorial experiment has been carried out in Random Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications and Nine treatments have been used  which have three potassium concentrations at 0, 3000, and 6000 mg KL-1 designated  respectively and three copper concentrations at 0, 2.5, and 5 mg CuL-1 designated  respectively in addition to their interactions. The treatments are applied at three different timeframes which are 45 days after sowing, 15 days after the first spraying, and 15 days after the second spraying. Vegetative growth have been collected at the maturation stage then dried to obtain dry weight and N, P, K, and Cu have been estimated in plant leaves. Tubers are harvested to measure number and yield/plant, tubers average weight, total marketing yield and yield. The obtained data are statistically analyzed and averages are compared according to the least significant differences (LSD) at 5% level of significance and the results were as follows:

The yield components which include tubers number as compared with the control treatment.

Copper foliar application significantly increase vegetative traits of the yield. The K2 treatment has given the highest significant increase of main stem vegetative growthof the components which include tubers number as compared with the control treatment.

The interaction treatments have given a significant result in terms of the both the vegetative and yield traits where K2* Cu2 give the most significant increase in term of vegetative growth while K2* Cu1 significantly increase the plant height and K1* Cu2 significantly affect the number of leaves. As for the yield component, K2*Cu2 show to have the most significant result in all traits under investigation.

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The Effect of Phosphate Fertilizer Starter Solution on Growth of Two Tomato(Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill)Varieties in Sandy Soil
Authors: A. Desher Mohsen
Published: December 2019

A field experiment is conducted during the growing season of 2012 - 2013 on a sandy loam soil at Al-Berjsia researches station / Ministry of Agriculture , Basrah province , south of Iraq . The aim of study is to determine the effect of phosphate fertilizer starter solution  on the growth of Two Tomato( Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill ) varieties ( Hotuf and Speedy ) and P-uptake . Phosphate fertilizer as consternated super Phosphate (CSP)is applied at level 120 Kg P ha-1 . An equivalent of 0 , 0.05 , 0.10 and 0.20 % of Phosphor level are added as starter solution either at transplanting time or three days after transplanting . The remaining of Phosphorus level was applied to soil at two doses . Percentage of dead seedling , plant height , number of leaves plant-1 , number of branchesplant-1 , number of flower clusters plant-1 , shoot and root dry weight , P concentration in leaves and P-uptake by plant are investigated . The results showthat addition of CSP starter solution significantly decreases the percentage of dead seedling of compared with the control treatment. Plants received Phosphor starter solution show a higher growth parameters and P-uptake as compared with control treatment plants . Increasing the level of Phosphor starter solution from 0 to 0.20 % decreases percentage of dead seedling by 90.1 % and increased plant height by 19.23 % , number of leaves by 33 % , number of branches by 23.52 % , number of flower clusters by 69.24 % , shoot dry weight by 183.1 % , root dry weight by 175 % , P concentration by 60.8 % and P-uptake by 309.7% . Comparing between two tomato varieties ,results show thatSpeedy tomato varietyis more tolerant to transplanting and gives a higher growth and P-uptake ,the results show also tomato seedlings received starter solutions at three days after transplanting time appear more resistant to soil shuck of transplanting than those plants received starter solution at transplanting.
A Study of Some Physical Properties of Two Different Soil Textures Planted with Conocarpus Trees (Conocarpuslancifolius. Engl)
Authors: S. S. AL- Wali Nuhad , A. AL- Mosawi Kawthar
Published: December 2019

This research has been conducted to study the effect of Conocarpus trees and their roots on some of soilphysical properties. The soil physical properties are moisture content , bulk density , total porosity , mean weight diameter (dry sieveing) and soil penetration resistance . Some soil samples are collected from two locations :the first location is Agric. College research, Garmat Ali, stations , Basra university , and the second location isZuwber province farm . The soil texture of the first location is silty clay which is classified as fine clay mixed Calcarioushy perthermictypictorrifluvent, while the soil texture of  the second location is sandy loam. This soil is classified with in species Entisol and under species psamments and high group , underhigh group and family (Typictorripsamments, Calcarious Mixed Hyperthermic).  The soil samples are collected from two soil depths( 0 – 30 and 30 – 60) from both locations are planted with Conocarpus trees, their ages ranged between 4 to 5 years . The trees height is 2.5 – 3.0 m . Another soil samples are also collected from unplanted soil  with Conocarpus trees. The results reveated that the silty clay soil is significantly surpassed the sandy loam soil in moisture content and mean weight diameter by a percentage of 68.76% and 32.91% respectively . Whereas, the bulk density and soil penetration resistance decreased , while the total porosity of the silty clay soil as compared with sandy loam soil .For unplanted soil, moisture content, the bulk density and the soil penetration resistance are increased as compared with planted soil . The soil depth (30 – 60)cm is surpassed soil depth of ( 0- 30)cm in giving higher values of moisture content andbulk density whereas it does not significantly affect the mean weight diameter and  soil penetration resistance .
The Use of Rice Husk for Gray water Treatment in Irrigation and for Improving the Properties of Leaching Saline Soil
Authors: Salal Abd AL-Hamza1 Jabbar
Published: December 2019

This study aimsat finding out the possibility of using rice husks in the treatment of gray water resulting from the hands washing sinks of Rusafa side school of Baghdad, then  useing it  to irrigate plants in schools and improve the properties of soil to increase the growth of plants and get rid of them without any environmental or economic damage. Al-Sa'adah Primary School has been chosen to execute the research during 2015. Two experiments have been carried out: the first is in the laboratory to know the possibility of using the husks of rice in the treatment of gray water with the column system, and the second is a biological one to know the possibility of using the husks of rice to improve some properties of degraded soils by using the experiment of planting plastic pots. The randomized complete block design RCBD has been used with three replications. The results of the laboratory experiment  show that gray water quality in all selected schools are good and non-saline and do not require secondary treatment, but only primary treatment by using husks of rice for filtering and clarifying from suspended solids and large  species then can be used for irrigation. While the results of the biological experiment show that the addition of husks of rice to the soil haslead to the increase of organic matter, water conductivity and total porosity as (7 gm.kg-1) ,( 2.46 cm.hr-1),  and 44.14%  respectively. Decreasing the bulk and particle density to (1.20gm.cm-3), (2.55gm.cm-3) respectively, and thereby improves physical and chemical properties of the soil which in turn is reflected in the increased growth of plants in the school and thus preserves the environment from pollution
Life Cycle Approaches for the Environmental Impact Assessment of Organizations: Defining the State of the Art
Authors: Rimano Michela , Simboli Alberto , Taddeo Raffaella , Raggi Andrea
Published: December 2019

Organizations play a key role in reducing anthropogenic pressure on the natural environment. The first step towards improving their sustainability performances is the implementation of methodologies that take into consideration multiple environmental impact categories, as well as the entire value chain. The attention of scholars and practitioners was initially addressed to the analysis of products and processes, yet in a few cases in which they were addressed, the approaches used for organizations had a limited scope and range of use. Only in recent years have they been framed in a life cycle perspective. This article analyzes two recent life cycle-based methodologies that have their focus on the organization, namely Organization Environmental Footprint (OEF) and Organizational Life Cycle Assessment (O-LCA). The goal is to define the state of the art of their methodological and current application developments and consider the relevance that these methodologies can have, both in terms of internal and external commitment (e.g., for the supply chain actors) and of reporting and communication requirements. The research was carried out starting from scientific databases, integrating technical legislation and secondary literature. The results obtained allowed tracing the first evolutionary trends, identifying the main authors and scientific journals and highlighting the relevant issues according to the researchers. A content and bibliometric analysis was performed that included all the contributions published so far. Projects and case studies that practically applied the two methodologies were also identified and analyzed. Finally, the main differences between the two methodologies were highlighted and future developments were hypothesized.
Ground Truthing and Physiological Validation of Vis-NIR Spectral Indices for Early Diagnosis of Nitrogen Deficiency in cv. Barbera (Vitis vinifera L.) Grapevines
Authors: Squeri Cecilia , Gatti Matteo , Garavani Alessandra , Vercesi Alberto , Buzzi Marta , Croci Michele , Calegari Ferdinando , Vincini Massimo , Poni Stefano
Published: December 2019

Several narrow or broadband spectral indices can be calculated at varying spatial and spectral resolution, which can then be correlated with the physiological and nutritional status of the leaves. In a three-year trial carried out on fruiting, potted cv. Barbera grapevines subjected to full (N+) or no (N0) nitrogen supply, seasonal evolution of different leaf spectral indices were correlated with non-destructive chlorophyll readings (Minolta SPAD meter), leaf gas exchange, and vine performance. Throughout the entire trial, N starvation resulted in greater-than-proportional limitation of vine yield as compared to vegetative growth (55% compared to 26% less than values measured on N+). Indices calculated within the red-edge spectral domain had highest sensitivity to relative change between N+ and N0, also indicating that the promptest response was recorded at the median shoot zone level. Twelve broadband indices were linearly correlated with leaf blade N concentration at veraison, indicating that N values ≤ 1.8% of dry matter identify a limiting N status. Any of these indices collected at the leaf level can be reliably used as a non-destructive predictor of N availability, albeit due to significant between-year variation in their absolute values at a given N level, readings should always include a well-supplied N treatment.
An Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Soil Salinity in Combination with Field and Satellite Data: A Case Study in Sujawal District
Authors: Solangi Kashif Ali , Siyal Altaf Ali , Wu Yanyou , Abbasi Bilawal , Solangi Farheen , Lakhiar Imran Ali , Zhou Guiyao
Published: December 2019

Soil salinization is a serious environmental issue that significantly influences crop yield and soil fertility, especially in coastal areas. Numerous studies have been conducted on the salinity status in Pakistan. Information about the geospatial and temporal distribution of salinity in the Sujawal district is still lacking. The present study examines the soil salinity status and the impact of seawater intrusion in the entire district from 1990 to 2017 using field and remote sensing (RS) data. In addition, 210 soil samples at different depths (0–20, 20–40, and 40–60 cm) were collected from randomly selected locations for lab measurements of physiochemical properties. The results showed that the soil texture classes were mainly fine to medium particles. The samples collected at the 0–20 cm depth were mostly dominated by three textural classes of soil: clay at 19.5%, clay loam at 25.6%, and loam at 32.9%. The electrical conductivity (EC) of 65.7% soil samples collected from the top layer exceeded the normal range. The quantitative results indicated that the exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) ranged between 1.38 and 64.58, and 72.2% of the top layer soil samples had ESP >15, while 81.5% of soil samples were in the normal range of soil pH. Furthermore, the results indicated that the vegetation decreased by 8.6% from 1990 to 2017, while barren land and water bodies increased significantly, by approximately 4.4% and 4.2%, respectively. The extreme and high salinity classes were characterized by high contents of soluble salt on the surface in the Jati and Shah Bandar subdistricts. In addition, the soil EC values at the 0–20 cm depth were significantly correlated with the salinity index (S1). Therefore, it was concluded that more than 50% of the top layer of soil was affected by salinity due to seawater intrusion, low rainfall, climate change, and erratic river flow. It is suggested that remote sensing (RS) data are more suitable for the detection of the soil salinity status of a region and impose a lower cost compared to other conventional approaches. However, this study could provide significant knowledge to land managers, policymakers, and government officials to allow them to take action to implement salinity control measures in the study area.
Protective Effects of Fucoidan against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Damage in Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Authors: Li Yue , Zhao Weimin , Wang Li , Chen Yueping , Zhang Hao , Wang Tian , Yang Xiaoyang , Xing Fei , Yan Junshu , Fang Xiaomin
Published: December 2019

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of fucoidan in ameliorating hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative stress to porcine intestinal epithelial cell line (IPEC-1). The cell viability test was initially performed to screen out appropriate concentrations of H2O2 and fucoidan. After that, cells were exposed to H2O2 in the presence or absence of pre-incubation with fucoidan. Hydrogen peroxide increased the apoptotic and necrotic rate, boosted reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and disturbed the transcriptional expression of genes associated with antioxidant defense and apoptosis in IPEC-1 cells. Pre-incubation with fucoidan inhibited the increases in necrosis and ROS accumulation induced by H2O2. Consistently, in the H2O2-treated IPEC-1 cells, fucoidan normalized the content of reduced glutathione as well as the mRNA abundance of NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 and superoxide dismutase 1 while it prevented the overproduction of malondialdehyde. Moreover, H2O2 stimulated the translocation of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2 to the nucleus of IPEC-1 cells, but this increase was further promoted by fucoidan pre-treatment. The results suggest that fucoidan is effective in protecting IPEC-1 cells against oxidative damage induced by H2O2, which may help in developing appropriate strategies for maintaining the intestinal health of young piglets.
Veterinary Professionals’ Understanding of Common Feline Behavioural Problems and the Availability of “Cat Friendly” Practices in Ireland
Authors: Goins Matt , Nicholson Sandra , Hanlon Alison
Published: December 2019

Veterinary behavioural medicine (VBM) is an integral aspect of veterinary practice. However, Golden and Hanlon (Ir. Vet. J. 71:12, 2018) found that the majority of professionals surveyed felt they had received inadequate VBM education and were commonly asked to give advice on feline behavioural problems. The purpose of this study was to explore understanding of feline VBM and the availability of “cat friendly” provisions in clinical practice in Ireland. An online survey comprised 21 questions on professional role and experience, vignettes of common feline behavioural problems, and “cat friendly” practice management. Using a Likert Scale, participants were requested to score whether the advice depicted in vignettes supported best outcome based on the definition by Shalvey et al. (Ir. Vet. J. 72:1, 2019). The survey was distributed via professional organisations, social media, and at the University College Dublin Hospital Conference. Forty-two veterinary practitioners (VPs) and 53 veterinary nurses (VNs) completed the survey. The majority of veterinary professionals agreed with our classification of best outcome, but some areas of disagreement and uncertainty were identified. In addition, there were significant differences between VPs and VNs regarding spraying (p = 0.033), self-mutilation (p = 0.016), and resource-based aggression (p = 0.013). Relatively few “cat friendly” measures were implemented in respondents’ clinics. Our findings support the need for increased education in feline VBM, in particular, implementation of cat friendly practice initiatives.
Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Formation on Soft Contact Lenses by Allium sativum Fermented Extract (BGE) and Cannabinol Oil Extract (CBD)
Authors: Di Onofrio Valeria , Gesuele Renato , Maione Angela , Liguori Giorgio , Liguori Renato , Guida Marco , Nigro Roberto , Galdiero Emilia
Published: December 2019

Two natural mixtures, Allium sativum fermented extract (BGE) and cannabinol oil extract (CBD), were assessed for their ability to inhibit and remove Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms on soft contact lenses in comparison to a multipurpose Soft Contact Lens-care solution present on the Italian market. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027 strain) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical strains isolated from ocular swabs were tested. Quantification of the biofilm was done using the microtiter plate assay and the fractional inhibitory concentration index was calculated. Both forms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa generated biofilms. BGE at minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) showed inhibition percentages higher than 55% for both strains, and CBD inhibited biofilm formation by about 70%. The care solution at MIC inhibited biofilm formation by about 50% for both strains tested. The effect of BGE on the eradication of the microbial biofilm on soft contact lenses at MIC was 45% eradication for P. aeruginosa ATCC 9027 and 36% for P. aeruginosa clinical strain. For CBD, we observed 24% biofilm eradication for both strains. For the care solution, the eradication MICs were 43% eradication for P. aeruginosa ATCC 9027 and 41% for P. aeruginosa clinical strain. It was observed that both the test soft contact lenses solution/BGE (fractional inhibitory concentration index: 0.450) and the test soft contact lenses solution/CBD (fractional inhibitory concentration index: 0.153) combinations exhibited synergistic antibiofilm activity against most of the studied bacteria. The study showed that BGE and CBD have good effect on inhibition of biofilm formation and removal of preformed biofilms, which makes them promising agents that could be exploited to develop more effective care solutions.
Phylogenetic Diversity, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Virulence Characteristics of Escherichia coli Isolates from Pigeon Meat
Authors: Capita Rosa , Cordero Jorge , Molina-González Diana , Igrejas Gilberto , Poeta Patrícia , Alonso-Calleja Carlos
Published: December 2019

Monitoring resistance to antibiotics in wild animals may assist in evaluating tendencies in the evolution of this major public health problem. The aims of this research work were to determine the patterns of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolates from the meat of wild or domestically reared pigeons from Spain, to detect the presence of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes, and to carry out a phylogenetic classification of the isolates. Of the 37 E. coli strains tested, 32.43% of them belonged to the B2 phylogenetic group, which is often implicated in extra-intestinal infections. None of the strains showed extended-spectrum beta-lactamase activity. All the isolates presented resistance or reduced susceptibility to two or more antibiotics, with high levels of resistance to β-lactams, aminoglycosides and tetracycline. Ten resistance genes were detected, the most frequent of which were ampC, conferring resistance to ampicillin and aadA, conferring resistance to streptomycin. In total, 97.30% of the strains carried virulence factors (between one and five). The strains from pigeons reared in captivity harboured higher average numbers of resistance and virulence genes than isolates from wild pigeons. Pigeon meat is an important reservoir of E. coli with genes for antibiotic resistance and virulence having the potential to cause disease in humans.