bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Manajemen Pembelajaran Inklusi Berbasis Budaya Lokal di Tk Laboratori Pedagogia UNY Yogyakarta
Authors: Mushlih Ahmad , Munastiwi Erni
Published: January 2021

Inclusion learning is a combination of learning process between normal child and special needs child, both physically and non-physically. Each educational institution has a special branding in the learning process, one of which is local culture-based inclusion. TK Laboratori Pedagogia UNY is one of the schools that carry out the learning of local culture-based inclusion in the region of Yogyakarta. The purpose of this research is expected to provide an overview of the process of implementing a local and locally-based kindergarten. This research is a qualitative study of case study approaches. Research field data retrieval using observation, interviews, documentation. The findings of the field resulted in that 1) the reason for learning local culture based inclusion due to the inclusion and cultural regulations, inclusion education needs for early childhood and special needs, and preservation of local cultures. 2) The value of local culture applied in the learning include, tepo sliro, unggah-ungguh, andhap asor, gugur gunung, welas asih, tertib, tekun, nerimo ing pandum. 3) management processes include planning, organizing, actuatting, and controlling.
Response of downstream lakes to Aru glacier collapses on the western Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Lei Yanbin , Yao Tandong , Tian Lide , Sheng Yongwei ,   Lazhu, Liao Jingjuan , Zhao Huabiao , Yang Wei , Yang Kun , Berthier Etienne , Brun Fanny , Gao Yang , Zhu Meilin , Wu Guangjian
Published: January 2021

Abstract. The lower parts of two glaciers in the Aru range on the
western Tibetan Plateau (TP) collapsed on 17 July and 21 September 2016,
respectively, causing fatal damage to local people and their livestock. The
giant ice avalanches, with a total volume of 150 × 106 m3,
had almost melted by September 2019 (about 30 % of the second ice
avalanche remained). The impact of these extreme disasters on downstream
lakes has not been investigated yet. Based on in situ observation,
bathymetry survey and satellite data, we explore the impact of the ice
avalanches on the two downstream lakes (i.e., Aru Co and Memar Co) in terms
of lake morphology, water level and water temperature in the subsequent 4 years (2016–2019). After the first glacier collapse, the ice avalanche slid
into Aru Co along with a large amount of debris, which generated great
impact waves in Aru Co and significantly modified the lake's shoreline and
underwater topography. An ice volume of at least 7.1 × 106 m3 was discharged into Aru Co, spread over the lake surface and
considerably lowered its surface temperature by 2–4 ∘C in the first 2 weeks after the first glacier collapse. Due to the large amount of meltwater
input, Memar Co exhibited more rapid expansion after the glacier collapses
(2016–2019) than before (2003–2014), in particular during the warm season.
The melting of ice avalanches was found to contribute to about 23 % of the
increase in lake storage between 2016 and 2019. Our results indicate that
the Aru glacier collapses had both short-term and long-term impacts on the
downstream lakes and provide a baseline in understanding the future lake
response to glacier melting on the TP under a warming climate.
Free Speech and Academic Freedom in the Era of the Alt-Right
Authors: Hackett Robin , Rivera Javier
Published: January 2021

This essay is written in two parts: "The Weaponization of Free Speech," describes a series of events on a university campus. The narrative clarifies the nature of current right wing attacks on personnel and programs in women, gender, and sexuality studies, and in race and ethnic studies. "An Annotated Bibliography on Academic Freedom" collects and describes materials that can assist campus communities in building cultures of resistance and resilience in the face of these attacks.
Student Voices in the Movement for Integration and Equity
Authors: Mode Sophie , Michelle Dulce
Published: January 2021

In a time when equity and justice are at the forefront of conversations across the nation, it is essential that the voices of students are not ignored or tokenized. New York City has the most segregated public school system in the nation, more segregated now than in the 1960s. Hundreds of thousands of students spend every day in segregated classrooms, and yet our voices are not the focus. Students are powerful. Students are knowledgeable. Students are passionate. Students are the ones directly feeling the effects of an immensely segregated and inequitable system.
"It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)": Literature and Language in the Academy
Authors: Kampf Louis
Published: January 2021

"It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)": Literature and Language in the Academy.

Reprint of the 1971 MLA Address by Louis Kampf. Preface by Paul Lauter. Postscript by Richard Ohmann
We Demand: The University and Student Protests
Authors: Austin Paula
Published: January 2021

A review of Roderick A. Ferguson's We Demand: The University and Student Protests
El Sistema de Aseguramiento de la calidad Educativa de las escuelas en Chile y sus teorías de la acción. Una interrogación filosófica
Authors: Galioto Carmelo
Published: January 2021

El artículo interroga críticamente las políticas de aseguramiento de la calidad educativa del sistema escolar chileno, focalizándose en sus teorías de la acción subyacentes desde algunos argumentos de la filosofía política de Hobbes y Spinoza. En una primera parte, describo el sistema de aseguramiento de la calidad educativa de las escuelas de Chile como ejemplo de accountability con altas consecuencias. Sucesivamente, siguiendo los planteamientos de Hobbes, caracterizo la teoría de la acción que subyace a dicho sistema de aseguramiento de la calidad desde el miedo a las sanciones que pueden recaer a las escuelas en caso de desempeño negativo. Por otro lado, desarrollo un planteamiento alternativo a esta teoría de la acción que se encuentra en la filosofía de Spinoza: ahí la teoría de la acción subraya la ventaja de colaborar en la construcción de la vida social y por consiguiente de la tarea educativa también. Desde el cruce de estos análisis, mostraré como en el sistema de aseguramiento de la calidad chileno, ambas teorías de la acción coexisten, generando un nudo teórico-práctico que tensiona la confianza del sistema escolar. Sin embargo, argumentaré que el papel de la colaboración entre actores institucionales del sistema escolar debería ser fortalecido y se debería abandonar el miedo como elemento movilizador de la calidad educativa.
Genetic Diversity Analysis of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill.] Germplasms in Bangladesh Using SSR Markers
Authors: Khatun M. K. , Haque M. A. , Malek M. A. , Rashid M. H. , Islam S. , Haque M. M.
Published: January 2021

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the genetic diversity and molecular characterization of 50 soybean genotypes in Bangladesh with 20 SSR markers. Genomic DNA was isolated by modified standard cetyl tri-methyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) extraction protocol and alleles were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Allele sizes were estimated in comparison with 50 bp DNA ladder. The software NTSYSpc version 2.2 and POPGENE version 1.31 were utilized for molecular data analysis and preparation of dendrogram. Polymorphic Information Content (PIC) values varied from 0.53 (Satt664) to 0.98 (Satt009, Satt330 and Satt522) with the mean value 0.897 and expected heterozygosity varied from 0.4059 (Satt685) to 0.1246 (Satt664) with the mean value 0.244. The dendrogram analysis depicted that the 50 genotypes were grouped in four (4) major clusters. The most diverse genotypes were SBG-1, PM-78-6-3-13, BS-3 and AGS-31, which suggest that the simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers are very efficient for genetic diversity analysis. The similarity matrix revealed the diversity among genotypes. The diverse genetic materials obtained from the present study on genetic diversity of soybean genotypes in Bangladesh may be utilized in the future breeding programme.
Targeted Editing of SlMAPK6 Using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology to Promote the Development of Axillary Buds in Tomato Plants
Authors: Li Yunzhou , Yue Ningbo , Basit Abdul , Li Yulong , Zhang Dalong , Qin Lei , Crabbe M. J. C. , Xu Wen , Wang Yong , Yan Jianmin
Published: January 2021

The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade signaling system has been relatively conserved throughout the evolution of eukaryotes and is involved in the regulation of growth and development and metabolism. In this study, dwarf tomato plants were used as the research material. First, the tissue-specific expression of SlMAPK6 was measured in wild-type plants by quantitative RT-PCR. The results showed that SlMAPK6 was highly expressed in the tissues of the stems, leaves and flowers but was expressed at low levels in the tissues of the roots, sepals and fruits. Second, SlMAPK6-knockout lines CRISPR-3 and CRISPR-7 were obtained by CRISPR-Cas9 technology and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. Compared with wild-type, the mutant lines CRISPR-3 and CRISPR-7 showed significant phenotypic characteristics, such as increased numbers of axillary buds and true leaves, thickened stems, and longer leaflets. In addition, to explore the molecular mechanism by which MAPK regulates axillary bud growth, we also showed that SlMAPK6 positively regulates the strigolactone synthesis genes SlCCD7 and SlCCD8 and the gibberellin (GA) synthesis genes GA20ox3 and GA3ox1 and negatively regulates the axillary bud development-related genes Ls, BL and BRC1b/TCP8 and the GA synthesis inhibitory gene GAI. Therefore, SlMAPK6 appears to regulate the synthesis of strigolactone and GA to induce the growth and development of tomato axillary buds.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 13, No. 2
Authors: Brown Anne
Published: January 2021

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2021.
Kontrafakturen und Cover-Versionen aus Karlsruhe – Anmerkungen zu den „Recht auf Vergessen“-Entscheidungen des Bundesverfassungsgerichts (6.11.2019, 1 BvR 16/13 und 1 BvR 276/17)
Authors: Marsch Nikolaus
Published: January 2021

Mit seinen beiden „Recht auf Vergessen“-Entscheidungen balanciert das Bundesverfassungsgericht den europäischen und nationalen Grundrechtsschutz neu aus. Ist ein Sachverhalt vollständig durch Unionsrecht determiniert, zieht das Gericht in Urteilsverfassungsbeschwerden nunmehr die Grundrechtecharta als Prüfungsmaßstab heran. Im Spielraumbereich, der durch Unionsrecht beeinflusst, aber nicht vollständig determiniert ist, kontrolliert das Bundesverfassungsgericht die fachgerichtlichen Entscheidungen weiterhin grundsätzlich am Maßstab des Grundgesetzes. Es begründet dies mit einer Vermutung, nach der die Unionsgrundrechte durch die Grundrechte des Grundgesetzes mitgewährleistet sind. Als Hintergrundfolie für die Entscheidungen dient dabei das europäische Datenschutzrecht, das sich zunehmend als zentrales Referenzgebiet eines europäischen Grundrechtsverbunds herauskristallisiert. Mit Blick auf Online-Archive entwickelt das Bundesverfassungsgericht seine Lebach-Rechtsprechung zu einem medienrechtlichen „Recht auf Vergessen“ fort. Was den gegen Internetsuchmaschinen gerichteten Auslistungsanspruch betrifft, setzt sich das Gericht von der „Google Spain“-Rechtsprechung des EuGH ab und stärkt die Rechte der Inhalteanbieter. Das Bundesverfassungsgericht bringt damit sich und seine ausdifferenzierte Rechtsprechung wieder stärker ins Spiel und versucht stärker auf die Fortentwicklung des europäischen Grundrechtsschutzes Einfluss zu nehmen, was dem Grunde nach sehr zu begrüßen ist. Eine abschließende Bewertung kann jedoch erst im Laufe der Zeit erfolgen, wenn sich stärker abzeichnet, wie der vom Bundesverfassungsgericht bereitgestellte Rahmen von ihm selbst, den Fachgerichten, aber auch dem EuGH in der Praxis genutzt wird.
Muftī Courts, Minority Protection and the European Court of Human Rights
Authors: Abdou Noureldin
Published: January 2021

Being one of the leading cases in 2019, as described by the President of the European Court of Human Rights, this article analyzes the Molla Sali case in the merits as well as the just satisfaction stages. It argues that the Grand Chamber’s decision did not open the door for an expansive application of Islamic religious law (Sharī ̔a) in Europe; that the ECtHR did not impose a flat ban on religious adjudication; and that the ramifications of the decision may influence different religious minorities in general with a particularly alienating impact on Muslim Europeans. The case brought the minority protection regime that had been established in Western Thrace in the aftermath of the First World War under the ECtHR’s scrutiny as to its compatibility with the principles of equality and the rule of law as set forth in the ECHR. Although the Hellenic Republic was held in violation of the ECHR, its newly introduced law amending the functioning of the Muftī courts sought to balance minority interests with the mandates of the ECHR. While the just satisfaction decision was perceived as a Pyrrhic victory, it remains to be seen whether the ongoing proceedings before Turkish courts will be politicized.
Der Gemeinsame Bundesausschuss als Motor für die Initiierung klinischer Studien? Eine kritische Analyse
Authors: Gottberg Antje , Bühler Diedrich , Egger Bernhard
Published: January 2021

Die Rolle des Gemeinsamen Bundesausschusses bei der Innovationsbewertung hat sich in den letzten Jahren grundlegend gewandelt. Der G-BA hat zunehmend auch die Aufgabe übernommen, selbst Wissen zu generieren und Studien zu initiieren. Aufbauend auf den Erfahrungen aus einem prominenten Beispiel, der PREFEREStudie, diskutiert der Beitrag, welche förderlichen Faktoren und welche Hindernisse für die Durchführung von klinischen Studien zu nichtmedikamentösen Verfahren in Deutschland bestehen. Bewertet wird ebenfalls die aktuelle Gesetzgebung zu Erprobungsstudien des G-BA.
Nachmachen erlaubt: Innovative Ansätze aus dem Schweizer Gesundheitssystem*
Authors: Amelung Volker , Ex Patricia , Hildebrandt Helmut , Knieps Franz
Published: January 2021

Welche Modelle und Ansätze sind für Deutschland erfolgversprechend? Die BMC-Studienreise in die Schweiz gab vielerlei Impulse für Veränderung - insbesondere in den Bereichen Versorgungskoordination, alternative Vergütungsmodelle und Telemedizin - die in diesem Beitrag dargestellt werden.
The Primary Origin of the Financial Crisis
Authors: Mouna Aloui , Anis Jarboui
Published: January 2021

This paper examines the relationship between the stock return volatility, outside directors, independent directors, and variable control using simultaneous-equation panel data models for a panel of 89 France-listed companies on the SBF 120 over the period of 2006–2012. Our results showed that the outside directors (FD) and audit size increase the stock return volatility. Furthermore, the results indicate that the independent directors and ROA have a negative effect on the stock return volatility; this result indicates that these variables contribute to decrease and stabilize the stock return volatility. This study employs a variety of econometric models, including feedback, to test the robustness of our empirical results. Also, we examine the relationship between the corporate governance and the stock returns volatility, exchange rate, and treasury bill using GARCH-BEKK model for a panel of 99 French firms over the period of 2006–2013.
Stability on the GMAW Process
Authors: Mylen Montero Puñales Elina , Crisóstomo Absi Alfaro Sadek
Published: January 2021

The gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process is highly used in industrial production; therefore great efforts are made to select the appropriate procedure to ensure the highest quality. An area of study directly correlated to the quality of GMAW and widely studied is the control of process stability. The objective of this chapter is to present a bibliographical review of the scientific literature related to qualitative and quantitative indexes to evaluate the stability of the GMAW process. The documents present a compilation of the factors that affect stability, stability indexes, and, finally, a synthesis of the study. With a review of the literature, it was concluded that the highest percentage of investigation was aimed at the study of metal transfer stability, specifically with the short-circuit transfer mode. It is also evident that the main processing techniques to develop the indexes were the mathematical formulation; the statistical analysis; image processing; and monitoring of acoustic signals. In this text, the discussion surrounds the papers, the thesis, and other documents found on the theme.
Optimization of Manufacturing Production and Process
Authors: Yu YinQuan
Published: January 2021

This chapter mainly introduces production processing optimization, especially for machining processing optimization on CNC. The sensor collects the original vibration data in time domain and converts them to the main feature vector using signal processing technologies, such as fast Fourier transform (FFT), short-time Fourier transform (STFT), and wavelet packet in the 5G AI edge computing. Subsequently, the main feature will be sent for cloud computing using genetic programming, Space Vector Machine (SVM), etc. to obtain optimization results. The optimization parameters in this work include machining spindle rotation velocity, cutting speed, and cutting depth, while, the result is the optimized main spindle rotation speed range of CNC, which met machining roughness requirements. Finally, the relationship between vibration velocity and machining quality is further studied to optimize the three operational parameters.
Energy Harvesting Technology for IoT Edge Applications
Authors: Sharma Amandeep , Sharma Pawandeep
Published: January 2021

The integration of energy harvesting technologies with Internet of things (IoTs) leads to the automation of building and homes. The IoT edge devices, which include end user equipment connected to the networks and interact with other networks and devices, may be located in remote locations where the main power is not available or battery replacement is not feasible. The energy harvesting technologies can reduce or eliminate the need of batteries for edge devices by using super capacitors or rechargeable batteries to recharge them in the field. The proposed chapter provides a brief discussion about possible energy harvesting technologies and their potential power densities and techniques to minimize power requirements of edge devices, so that energy harvesting solutions will be sufficient to meet the power requirements.
Diagnosis and Management of Mandibular Condyle Fractures
Authors: Ganesh Sriraam Kasi , Rajendran Arun Vignesh K.
Published: January 2021

In the maxillofacial region, mandibular condyle fracture accounts for about 10–40% of the trauma spectrum. This chapter deals with the etiology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, and contemporary management of mandibular condyle fractures. Along with the regular management strategies, treatment protocols for geriatric and pediatric patients have also been discussed. The indications and contraindications of closed as well as open reduction and fixation of condyle fractures are analyzed in detail.
Renin Angiotensin System, Gut-Lung Cross Talk and Microbiota. Lessons from SARS-CoV Infections
Authors: Matos Andreia , Pereira da Silva Alda , Ferreira Joana , Carolina Santos Ana , Clara Bicho Maria , Bicho Manuel
Published: January 2021

The two antagonistic systems of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-1 and ACE-2 are in the “eye of the hurricane” of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The receptor of the SARS-CoV-2 is the same as ACE-2, which causes its under-expression after binding it, followed by the internalization of the complex virus-ACE-2. ACE-2 have multiple functions with specially relevance in cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, the non-enzymatic role of ACE-2 gives rise to a Hartnup disease, a phenocopy involving microbiota. With this chapter, we intent to explore the key pathways involved in SARS-CoV-2 infection, from the host perspective, considering our hypothesis related to transporter of neutral amino acids, which includes tryptophan precursor of serotonin and kynurenine.
Application of Perturbation Theory in Heat Flow Analysis
Authors: Gupta Neelam , Kanth Neel
Published: January 2021

Many physical and engineering problems can be modeled using partial differential equations such as heat transfer through conduction process in steady and unsteady state. Perturbation methods are analytical approximation method to understand physical phenomena which depends on perturbation quantity. Homotopy perturbation method (HPM) was proposed by Ji Huan He. HPM is considered as effective method in solving partial differential equations. The solution obtained by HPM converges to exact solution, which are in the form of an infinite function series. Biazar and Eslami proposed new homotopy perturbation method (NHPM) in which construction of an appropriate homotopy equation and selection of appropriate initial approximation guess are two important steps. In present work, heat flow analysis has been done on a rod of length L and diffusivity α using HPM and NHPM. The solution obtained using different perturbation methods are compared with the solution obtained from most common analytical method separation of variables.
Design and Construction of a Biosafety Level 3 Autopsy Laboratory
Authors: Nolte Kurt B. , Muller Timothy B. , Denmark Adam M. , Burstein Ron , Villalobos Yvonne A.
Published: January 2021

Context.—

Autopsy pathologists, including medical examiners, provide valuable public health support for infectious disease deaths through surveillance for deaths of public health concern including emerging infections, identifying causative organisms for unexplained deaths, and providing insights into the pathology and pathogenesis of novel or unusual infections. However, autopsy poses biosafety risks to workers within and outside the laboratory. The highest rates of laboratory-acquired infections occur in autopsy workers.

Objective.—

To design and construct an appropriately biosafe autopsy laboratory.

Design.—

We conducted a biosafety risk assessment for autopsy workers using the process developed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health and applied these findings as the basis of laboratory design and construction.

Results.—

Autopsy workers are unpredictably exposed to a variety of infectious organisms, including hepatitis C virus, HIV, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Hazardous autopsy procedures include using and encountering sharp objects and the generation of aerosols from dissection, fluid aspiration, rinsing tissues, and dividing bone with an oscillating saw.

Conclusions.—

Exposure to blood-borne and airborne pathogens from procedures that can cause cutaneous inoculation and inhalation of aerosols indicates that human autopsies should be performed at biosafety level 3. We designed a large, entirely biosafety level 3 medical examiner autopsy laboratory using design principles and characteristics that can be scaled to accommodate smaller academic or other hospital-based autopsy spaces. Containment was achieved through a concentric ring design, with access control at interface zones. As new autopsy laboratories are planned, we strongly recommend that they be designed to function uniformly at biosafety level 3.
Adubação potássica na qualidade de frutos de pessegueiro
Authors: Barreto Caroline Farias , Ferreira Letícia Vanni , Navroski Renan , Benati Jorge Atílio , Cantillano Rufino Fernando Flores , Vizzotto Marcia , Nava Gilberto , Antunes Luis Eduardo Correa
Published: January 2021

Para pessegueiros produzidos na região sul do Brasil ainda são escassas as informações sobre a influência da adubação potássica sobre a qualidade dos frutos. Deste modo, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar os atributos físico-químicos e compostos bioativos dos frutos de pessegueiros submetidos a diferentes doses de potássio aplicadas no solo por três safras consecutivas. O experimento foi realizado estudando a cultivar Sensação em um pomar comercial no município de Morro Redondo, RS – Brasil, durante as safras de 2016, 2017 e 2018. Os pessegueiros da cultivar Sensação foram adubados com potássio (K) nas doses de 0, 40, 80, 120 e 160 kg ha-1 de K2O na forma de cloreto de potássio, aplicadas na superfície do solo. Após a colheita foram determinados os teores de sólidos solúveis (SS), acidez titulável (AT), relação SS/AT, pH, coloração da polpa, firmeza da epiderme e da polpa, teor de carotenoides totais, compostos fenólicos totais e atividade antioxidante. A firmeza da epiderme, a relação SS/AT e a concentração de carotenoides dos pêssegos responderam à adubação potássica, mas apenas em alguns ciclos de produção. Os parâmetros de coloração, firmeza da polpa, sólidos solúveis, pH do suco, fenóis totais e atividade antioxidante dos pêssegos não alteraram em decorrência da aplicação de potássio ao solo.
Nitrogen fertilization and leaf spraying with Azospirillum brasilense in wheat: effects on mineral nutrition and yield
Authors: Besen Marcos Renan , Goes Neto Antonio Feijo , Esper Neto Michel , Zampar Eder Junior de Oliveira , Costa Eunápio José de Oliveira , Cordioli Vitor Rodrigues , Inoue Tadeu Takeyoshi , Batista Marcelo Augusto
Published: January 2021

The use of Azospirillum brasilense has the potential to improve plant nitrogen (N) use efficiency, while a better understanding of alternative management practices with inoculation is necessary. The aim was to examine the effects of the leaf application of A. brasilense in association with nitrogen fertilization on the wheat crop. The experiment was conducted in Lidianópolis, Paraná, Brazil, in a completely randomized block design with four replications. The treatments included four doses of A. brasilense for leaf application (0, 200, 400, and 600 ml ha-1) and four doses of N (0, 40, 80, and 120 kg N ha-1). The nutritional content, yield components, quality, and yield of the wheat crop were evaluated. There was no interaction among the factors, nor did the treatments have an isolated effect on spike length, the number of spikelets per spike, spikes per m2, thousand grain weight, and test weight. However, doses of A. brasilense increased calcium and magnesium absorption at 283 and 380 ml ha-1, respectively. Similarly, nitrogen application increased the content of calcium, magnesium, and copper in the leaf at 61, 47, and 49 kg N ha-1, respectively. Nitrogen also increased the number of grains per spike and yield at 56 and 54 kg N ha-1, respectively. Yield correlated with the number of grains per spike and the manganese and copper content in the leaf. The results demonstrate that the inoculation of leaves with A. brasilense favored a higher absorption of divalent cationic macronutrients and that N was fundamental to increasing the yield, with the best responses observed between 47 and 61 kg ha-1.
Prior disinfestation of irrigated rice seeds under laboratory conditions favors expression of physiological potential
Authors: Scheidt Bruno Tabarelli , Garcia Jaquelini , Casa Ricardo Trezzi , Coelho Cileide Maria Medeiros , Berghetti Juliano
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze prior seed disinfestation of irrigated rice seeds with sodium hypochlorite and its effect on physiological quality. The experiment was conducted in the seed analysis laboratory of Santa Catarina State University (UDESC). Twenty-four (four per cultivar) seed lots of the cultivars SCSBRS Tio Taka, Epagri 109, SCS116 Satoru, SCS118 Marquês, SCS121 CL, and SCS122 Miura, produced in the Upper Itajaí Valley in the 2016/2017 season, were used in a completely randomized experimental design with four replications. Germination and vigor tests were performed with and without disinfestation seeds. For the germination test with disinfected seeds, there was a higher percentage of normal seedlings and a smaller number of abnormal seedlings and dead seeds. There was significant decrease in vigor without prior seed disinfestation. The fungi that infested the seeds caused an increase in the percentage of abnormal seedlings and dead seeds. Seed disinfestation prior to physiological test positively affects the results regarding the physiological quality of irrigated rice seeds.
Sobrevivência de Pseudomonas marginalis pv. marginalis em bulbilhos de alho
Authors: Marcuzzo Leandro Luiz , Amler Dionatan Alan
Published: January 2021

A queima-bacteriana-do-alho causada por Pseudomonas marginalis pv. marginalis é uma das principais doenças foliares da cultura e pouco se conhece de sua dinâmica de sobrevivência no bulbilho. Dentro deste aspecto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a sobrevivência desta bactéria no bulbilho com e sem assepsia durante o armazenamento. Bulbilhos de alho do cultivar Chonan foram inoculados com isolado mutante a rifampicina de P. marginalis pv. marginalis para diferenciar de outras bactérias e foram transplantados a campo. Ao final do ciclo da cultura foi avaliada a população presente no bulbilho e mensalmente até o sexto mês de armazenamento. Para quantificação da população bacteriana foram realizadas três repetições composta de dez gramas cada de bulbilhos sem e com assepsia com hipoclorito de sódio por três minutos, seguida do isolamento pela técnica de diluição seriada seguida de plaqueamento em meio de cultura King-B com rifampicina para isolamento seletivo da bactéria. Após incubação de 48 horas a 28 ºC, as colônias foram contadas para analisar mensalmente a sua sobrevivência no bulbilho. Mediante aos resultados obtidos, a bactéria não tem capacidade de sobreviver nos bulbilhos submetidos à assepsia durante o armazenamento, mas consegue sobreviver sem assepsia por até três meses.
Avaliação da fertilidade de gemas de variedades de uvas americanas e híbridas cultivadas no Planalto Norte Catarinense
Authors: Würz Douglas André , Pinto Maíra Alves , Kowal Alcemir Nabir , Maciel Thalia Aparecida Silva , Oliveira Simone de , Almeida Rabechlt Stange , Ribeiro Ramilton Manuel , Ribeiro Daniele Moreira
Published: January 2021

Apesar da importância da fertilidade de gemas para a produtividade e para indicação do melhor método de poda, estes dados são inexistentes na região do Planalto Norte Catarinense, e nesse contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a fertilidade de gemas de variedades de uvas americanas e híbridas cultivadas no Planalto Norte Catarinense. O presente projeto foi realizado durante as safras 2018 e 2019, em um vinhedo comercial, situado na localidade de Pedras Brancas, município de Canoinhas, Santa Catarina. Para o desenvolvimento do trabalho foram utilizadas plantas das variedades: Bordô, Niágara Branca, Casca Dura e Grano d’Oro. Coletou-se 20 ramos do ano de cada tratamento, no período de endodormência das plantas, e cada segmento do ramo contendo uma gema foi disposto em bandejas de isopor com espuma fenólica hidratada. As bandejas foram colocadas em casa de vegetação com temperatura e umidade controladas. As gemas foram classificadas em férteis ou não férteis de acordo com a presença ou ausência da inflorescência. De acordo com os dados observados no presente estudo, observa-se que as variedades Casca Dura, Niágara Branca, Bordô e Grano D’Oro apresentam boa adaptabilidade, apresentando alta fertilidade de gemas, com destaque para as gemas das porções medianas e apicais dos ramos. Dessa forma, recomenda-se a poda mista destas variedades, para obtenção de melhores produtividades nas condições do Planalto Norte Catarinense.
Health assessment measurements quality assurance program
Authors: Barber Chuck , Burdette Carolyn , Hayes Hugh , Luvonga Caleb , Phillips Melissa M , Rimmer Kate , Wood Laura J , Yu Lee L
Published: January 2021

HAMQAP was launched in collaboration with the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) in 2017. HAMQAP was established to enable laboratories to improve the accuracy of measurements in samples that represent human intake (e.g., foods, dietary supplements, tobacco) and samples that represent human metabolism (e.g., blood, serum, plasma, urine) for demonstration of proficiency and/or compliance with various regulations. Analytes are paired where possible to represent the full spectrum of health assessment. Exercise 5 of this program offered the opportunity for laboratories to assess their in house measurements of nutritional elements (calcium, iron, potassium, and sodium), contaminants (arsenic and arsenic species, chlorate and perchlorate), water-soluble vitamins (several B vitamins), fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin D and metabolites), fatty acids (select omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids), botanicals (catechins), natural products (xanthines), and proximates in foods and dietary supplements, and corresponding biomarkers/metabolites in clinical specimens (human red blood cells, sera, and urine).
Nazwy własne a lingwistyka dyskursu. Mariusz Rutkowski, Katarzyna Skowronek (2020): Onomastyczna analiza dyskursu. Kraków: Wydawnictwa Akademii Górniczo-Hutniczej, 148 ss.
Authors: Czachur Waldemar
Published: January 2021

The goal of this contribution is to review and to discuss the content of the publication by Mariusz Rutkowski, Katarzyna Skowronek (2020): Onomastyczna analiza dyskursu. Kraków: Wydawnictwa Akademii Górniczo-Hutniczej, 148 ss.
E-learning e futuri studenti in mobilità internazionale. Riflessioni su aspetti e potenzialità di un corso di lingua italiana
Authors: Pettinelli Alessandra , Sola Chiara , Cintra Monique , Avellini Luca
Published: January 2021

The A1 online Italian course offered by the CLA (University Linguistic Centre) of the University of Perugia, is one of the results achieved during various research projects, which has contributed, on the one hand, to the internationalization of the Institution, on the other, to the enhancement of digital technologies providing future university mobility students with the opportunity to acquire linguistic-cultural knowledge, even before the beginning of their mobility exchange programme in Italy. The experience reported in this article reflects on an evolving work, describing its design phase – course structure, selection and creation of linguistic and didactic materials, tools available in the Moodle open-source learning platform – and its subsequent phases of course activation and verification. Throughout the entire project, we focused on two fundamental aspects: inspiring and maintaining student motivation in addition to constructing an assisted, and above all, interactive self-learning path.
Investigation of artificial quantum structures constructed by atom manipulation
Authors: Li Yu-Ang , Wu Di , Wang Dong-Li , Hu Hao , Pan Yi ,   State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Center for Spintronics and Quantum Systems, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China,   Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Published: January 2021

The atom manipulation technique based on scanning tunneling microscope refers to a method of relocating single atoms or molecules on a certain surface at atomic accuracy by using an atomically sharp tip, which is a unique and powerful tool for studying the quantum physics and prototype quantum devices on a nanometer scale. This technique allows us to build artificial structure atom-by-atom, thus some desired interesting quantum structures which are difficult to grow or fabricate by conventional methods could be realized, and unique quantum states, spin order, band structure could be created by the fine tuning of the structural parameters like lattice constant, symmetry, periodicity, etc. Combined with nanosecond scale time domain electric measurement and autonomous control technique, the atom manipulation would be useful in exploring the atomic precision prototype quantum devices, and providing some valuable knowledge for future electronics. In this review, we introduce the atom manipulation technique and related milestone research achievements and latest progress of artificial quantum structures, including electronic lattices with exotic quantum states on Cu(111), quantum dots on III-V semiconductors, magnetic structures with tunable spin order, structures for quantum information storage and processing, prototype Boolean logic devices and single atom devices. The STM lithography and autonomous atom manipulation are discussed as well. With such improvements, this technique would play more important roles in developing the functional quantum devices in future.
Reproducible analysis of disease space via principal components using the novel R package syndRomics
Authors: Torres-Espín Abel , Chou Austin , Huie J Russell , Kyritsis Nikos , Upadhyayula Pavan S , Ferguson Adam R
Published: January 2021

Biomedical data are usually analyzed at the univariate level, focused on a single primary outcome measure to provide insight into systems biology, complex disease states, and precision medicine opportunities. More broadly, these complex biological and disease states can be detected as common factors emerging from the relationships among measured variables using multivariate approaches. ‘Syndromics’ refers to an analytical framework for measuring disease states using principal component analysis and related multivariate statistics as primary tools for extracting underlying disease patterns. A key part of the syndromic workflow is the interpretation, the visualization, and the study of robustness of the main components that characterize the disease space. We present a new software package,syndRomics, an open-source R package with utility for component visualization, interpretation, and stability for syndromic analysis. We document the implementation ofsyndRomicsand illustrate the use of the package in case studies of neurological trauma data.
Taphonomic patterns mimic biologic structures: diagenetic Liesegang rings in Mesozoic coleoids and coprolites
Authors: Klug Christian , Di Silvestro Gianpaolo , Hoffmann Rene , Schweigert Guenter , Fuchs Dirk , Clements Thomas , Gueriau Pierre
Published: January 2021

Because of physiology of coleoids, their fossils preserve soft-tissue-remains more often than other cephalopods. Sometimes, the phosphatized soft-tissues, particularly parts of the muscular mantle, display dark circular patterns. Here, we showcase that these patterns, here documented for fossil coleoids from the Jurassic of Germany and the Cretaceous of Lebanon, superficially resemble chromatophores (which enable living coleoids to alter their coloration). We examined and chemically analyzed the circular structures in these specimens, describe them, and discuss their genesis. Based on their structure and color, we visually differentiate between three types of circles. By comparison with similar structures, we suggest that these structures are not biogenic but Liesegang rings, which formed due to reaction-diffusion processes very soon after death.
As práticas do Slow Food no Brasil
Authors: Valduga Vander , Minasse Maria Henriqueta Sperandio Garcia Gimenes
Published: January 2021

O Slow Food é um movimento internacional que defende o prazer da alimentação associado à produção social e ambientalmente responsável de alimentos. O Brasil possui 65 convívios Slow Food distribuídos em seu território. O objetivo central da pesquisa é: analisar o Slow Food e suas relações com o espaço cotidiano da hospitalidade e do turismo no Brasil. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, com uso de questionários estruturados com 30 questões organizadas a partir das categorias analíticas: lugar, área contígua de hospitalidade, identidade, ação solidária, permanências, liberdade e soberania. O recorte analítico é a região sul, totalizando 13 convívios pesquisados. Como principais resultados, destacam-se: as ações do movimento ocorrem com base em redes, convivialidade e diversas ações solidárias, manifestadas pelo voluntarismo das ações de seus membros em diversos projetos, denotando relações diretas de hospitalidade. Identificou-se uma centralização de recursos e informações pelo Slow Food internacional e pouco apoio aos convívios em escala local. As relações com turismo se mostraram indiretas, por intermédio das ações de inserção dos produtos nas cadeias de distribuição dos membros dos convívios, porém com ações e projetos com base no resgate de saberes, no fortalecimento dos lugares, na valorização e reafirmação de identidades no espaço social alimentar.
Condições de trabalho em casa durante a pandemia
Authors: Silva Ivan Conceição Martins da , Silva Marina Hastenreiter , Santos Mayra Laborda
Published: January 2021

A pandemia da Covid-19 agravou as condições precárias de trabalho, já em curso, e acentuou a exploração dos trabalhadores a partir de novas configurações do labor, como o home office, a transformação do lar em ambiente de trabalho, a intensificação e flexibilização das jornadas e a perda de direitos sociais. Assim, a presente pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar as condições de trabalho em casa durante a pandemia da Covid-19 a partir do discurso do sujeito coletivo dos trabalhadores do setor de agenciamento de viagens. Para tanto, o percurso teórico-metodológico foi norteado pelo método da complexidade, contemplando pesquisa bibliográfica, entrevistas virtuais para coleta de dados e aplicação do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo e da Análise de Discurso. Como resultados, observou-se percepções contraditórias e complementares dos trabalhadores quanto às suas condições de trabalho durante a pandemia, destacando-se: redução salarial significativa; desproteção à saúde do trabalhador; e migração ao modelo de trabalho em casa sem garantia dos recursos adequados. Dessa forma, torna-se evidente a precarização das condições de trabalho e o esfacelamento dos direitos sociais trabalhistas.
Predictive Value of the New Inflammatory Score Based on C-reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio in Serious Postoperative Complications after Curative Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Mercan Ümit , Ersen Ogün , Yüksel Cemil , Ünal Ali Ekrem
Published: January 2021

Introduction: The CRP/Albumin Ratio (CAR) which has been shown to be closely related to the results in septic patients has been found to be also associated with postoperative and long-term outcomes in patients with malignant diagnosis. Although the prognostic value of CAR in many gastrointestinal cancers has been determined, studies on pancreatic cancer are limited. Aim: To evaluate the predictive value of CAR on serious postoperative complications after curative pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer. Materials and Methods: One hundred eighty seven patients that underwent curative resection for pancreatic cancer between January 2010 and January 2020 were included in the study. The optimal cut-off level of the CAR was calculated as 0.22. Patients were divided into two groups as below and above this value. Clinicopathological and postoperative variables were compared between the groups. Results: In univariate and multivariate analysis, modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) (OR: 3.67. %95 CI: 2.31~5.82. p=0.028), CAR (OR: 8.02 %95 CI: 3.45~21.62. p>0.001), lymph node status (OR: 1.54. %95 CI: 0.41~3.39. p=0.042) and TNM stage (OR: 3.92. %95 CI: 1.56~10.08. p= 0.005) were found to be independent risk factors for serious postoperative complications. Conclusion: Based on these data, CAR, which can be easily measured from preoperative biochemical results in each patient, may be an independent and significant predictor of postoperative serious complications and poor outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with pancreatic cancer.
Infantile Epididymitis Presenting as Scrotal Swelling with Sinus in Paediatric Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Ali Md Mokarram , Kumar Amit , Rashi . , Sinha Amit Kumar , Kumar Bindey
Published: January 2021

Scrotal swelling with intermittent discharge and sinus is rare in paediatric age group. Among various differential diagnosis, Infantile Epididymitis is one possibility of scrotal swelling in infancy. Here, Authors reporting one such case of scrotal swelling in a four-year-old child which was present since three months of age. After failed initial medical management, swelling was excised which was reported as epididymitis in histopathological examination
Internationalization Issues and Export Performance of Manufacturing SMEs in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
Authors: Fernando W. K. M. Hashan Vimukthi , Samarakoon S. M. A. K.
Published: January 2021

Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) plays a major role in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing job opportunities, reducing poverty etc. Even though they have contributing in large to the economy still they are facing number of challenges when internationalizing their businesses. Since this study focused on the factors influence on SMEs internationalizing their businesses. Based on review literature and discussion of expert in the field, four critical factors were identified namely competition, technology, legal requirements and support from the government. Researches received fifty-five questionnaires from the manufacturing Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) owners in North Western Province. Fifty completed questionnaires used to measure the effect of four issues on export performance in Sri Lanka. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis used to analysis data using SPSS.

The study reveals that out of four critical factors competition, support from the government showed a positive relationship with performance of internationalized Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) while technology showed a negative relationship and legal requirements showed no relationship. Among these four critical factors most significant factor was competition. Second most significant factor was support from government and technology; legal requirements were at last. This study will give a big support for Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) owners, policy makers, researchers and etc. Policy makers and government should encourage internationalization of SMEs to achieve higher performance and give big contribution to the country. Further research needs to conduct on SME internationalization and their issues with massive sample covering both manufacturing and service industries.
On-farm Fertility Management through Target Yield Approach for Sustenance of Tribal Farmers
Authors: Rajamani Kasthuri , Madhavi A. , Srijaya T. , Babu P. Surendra , Dey Pradip
Published: January 2021

The demonstrations on on-farm fertility management through desired yield target were conducted with castor and maize crops at 15 farmers’ fields during rabi 2016-17 at Peddatanda and Sainapally tanda of Nagarkurnool District, Telangana to improve sustenance of tribal farmers and to verify the fertilizer prescription models & to analyze the economics of these models to enhance the productivity and profitability. The results revealed that the targeted yield prescription models ensured higher seed yield, response yard-stick and nutrient ratio to the applied fertilizers, and additional benefits from higher produce, a good benefit-cost ratio obtained over the farmers’ practice. The seed yield from the pre-fixed targets of 25 and 60 q ha-1 of castor and maize were achieved within ± 10 % yield deviation at almost all the locations, which ensure for further nourishment of tribal farmers. The targeted yield prescription models for fertilizer recommendations were more precise to achieve the targeted yield, additionally led to higher profits and soil health.