bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DERIVATION OF FOREST INVENTORY PARAMETERS FOR CARBON ESTIMATION USING TERRESTRIAL LIDAR
Authors: Kalwar Om Prakash Prasad , Hussin Yousif A. , Weir Michael J. C. , Karna Yogendra K.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. This research was conducted to derive forest sample plot inventory parameters from terrestrial LiDAR (T-LiDAR) for estimating above ground biomass (AGB)/carbon stocks in primary tropical rain forest. Inventory parameters of all sampled trees within circular plots of 500 m2 were collected from field observations while T-LiDAR data were acquired through multiple scanning using Reigl VZ-400 scanner. Pre-processing and registration of multiple scans were done in RSCAN PRO software. Point cloud constructing individual sampled tree was extracted and tree inventory parameters (diameter at breast height-DBH and tree height) were measured manually. AGB/carbon stocks were estimated using Chave et al., (2005) allometric equation. An average 80 % of sampled trees were detected from point cloud of the plots. The average of plots values of R2 and RMSE for manually measured DBHs were 0.95, 2.7 cm respectively. Similarly, the average of plots values of R2 and RMSE for manually measured trees heights were 0.77, 2.96 m respectively. The average value of AGB/carbon stocks estimated from field measurements and T-LiDAR manually derived DBHs and trees heights were 286 Mg ha-1 and 134 Mg ha−1; and 278 M ha-1 and 130 Mg ha−1 respectively. The R2 values for the estimated AGB and AGC were both 0.93 and corresponding RMSE values were 42.4 Mg ha−1 and 19.9 Mg  ha−1 respectively. AGB and AGC were estimated with 14.8 % accuracy.
MODELLING FINE SCALE MOVEMENT CORRIDORS FOR THE TRICARINATE HILL TURTLE
Authors: Mondal I. , Kumar R. S. , Habib B. , Talukdar G.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Habitat loss and the destruction of habitat connectivity can lead to species extinction by isolation of population. Identifying important habitat corridors to enhance habitat connectivity is imperative for species conservation by preserving dispersal pattern to maintain genetic diversity. Circuit theory is a novel tool to model habitat connectivity as it considers habitat as an electronic circuit board and species movement as a certain amount of current moving around through different resistors in the circuit. Most studies involving circuit theory have been carried out at small scales on large ranging animals like wolves or pumas, and more recently on tigers. This calls for a study that tests circuit theory at a large scale to model micro-scale habitat connectivity. The present study on a small South-Asian geoemydid, the Tricarinate Hill-turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata), focuses on habitat connectivity at a very fine scale. The Tricarinate has a small body size (carapace length: 127–175 mm) and home range (8000–15000 m2), with very specific habitat requirements and movement patterns. We used very high resolution Worldview satellite data and extensive field observations to derive a model of landscape permeability at 1 : 2,000 scale to suit the target species. Circuit theory was applied to model potential corridors between core habitat patches for the Tricarinate Hill-turtle. The modelled corridors were validated by extensive ground tracking data collected using thread spool technique and found to be functional. Therefore, circuit theory is a promising tool for accurately identifying corridors, to aid in habitat studies of small species.
ABILITY OF LANDSAT-8 OLI DERIVED TEXTURE METRICS IN ESTIMATING ABOVEGROUND CARBON STOCKS OF COPPICE OAK FORESTS
Authors: Safari A. , Sohrabi H.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The role of forests as a reservoir for carbon has prompted the need for timely and reliable estimation of aboveground carbon stocks. Since measurement of aboveground carbon stocks of forests is a destructive, costly and time-consuming activity, aerial and satellite remote sensing techniques have gained many attentions in this field. Despite the fact that using aerial data for predicting aboveground carbon stocks has been proved as a highly accurate method, there are challenges related to high acquisition costs, small area coverage, and limited availability of these data. These challenges are more critical for non-commercial forests located in low-income countries. Landsat program provides repetitive acquisition of high-resolution multispectral data, which are freely available. The aim of this study was to assess the potential of multispectral Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) derived texture metrics in quantifying aboveground carbon stocks of coppice Oak forests in Zagros Mountains, Iran. We used four different window sizes (3×3, 5×5, 7×7, and 9×9), and four different offsets ([0,1], [1,1], [1,0], and [1,-1]) to derive nine texture metrics (angular second moment, contrast, correlation, dissimilar, entropy, homogeneity, inverse difference, mean, and variance) from four bands (blue, green, red, and infrared). Totally, 124 sample plots in two different forests were measured and carbon was calculated using species-specific allometric models. Stepwise regression analysis was applied to estimate biomass from derived metrics. Results showed that, in general, larger size of window for deriving texture metrics resulted models with better fitting parameters. In addition, the correlation of the spectral bands for deriving texture metrics in regression models was ranked as b4>b3>b2>b5. The best offset was [1,-1]. Amongst the different metrics, mean and entropy were entered in most of the regression models. Overall, different models based on derived texture metrics were able to explain about half of the variation in aboveground carbon stocks. These results demonstrated that Landsat 8 derived texture metrics can be applied for mapping aboveground carbon stocks of coppice Oak Forests in large areas.
VOXEL BASED REPRESENTATION OF FULL-WAVEFORM AIRBORNE LASER SCANNER DATA FOR FORESTRY APPLICATIONS
Authors: Stelling N. , Richter K.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The advantages of using airborne full-waveform laser scanner data in forest applications, e.g. for the description of the vertical vegetation structure or accurate biomass estimation, have been emphasized in many publications. To exploit the full potential offered by airborne full-waveform laser scanning data, the development of voxel based methods for data analysis is essential. In contrast to existing approaches based on the extraction of discrete 3D points by a Gaussian decomposition, it is very promising to derive the voxel attributes from the digitised waveform directly. For this purpose, the waveform data have to be transferred into a 3D voxel representation. This requires a series of radiometric and geometric transformations of the raw full-waveform laser scanner data. Thus, the paper deals with the geometric aspects and describes a processing chain from the raw waveform data to an attenuationcorrected volumetric forest stand reconstruction. The integration of attenuation-corrected waveform data into the voxel space is realised with an efficient parametric voxel traversal method operating on an octree data structure. The voxel attributes are derived from the amplitudes of the attenuation-corrected waveforms. Additionally, a new 3D filtering approach is presented to eliminate non-object voxel. Applying these methods to real full-waveform laser scanning data, a voxel based representation of a spruce was generated combining three flight strips from different viewing directions.
CHARACTERIZATION AND SPECTRAL MONITORING OF COFFEE LANDS IN BRAZIL
Authors: Alves H. M. R. , Volpato M. M. L. , Vieira T. G. C. , Maciel D. A. , Gonçalves T. G. , Dantas M. F.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. In Brazil, coffee production has great economic and social importance. Despite this fact, there is still a shortage of information regarding its spatial distribution, crop management and environment. The aim of this study was to carry out spectral monitoring of coffee lands and to characterize their environments using geotechnologies. Coffee fields with contiguous areas over 0.01 km2 within a 488.5 km2 region in the south of Minas Gerais state were selected for the study. Spectral data from the sensors OLI/Landsat 8 and the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission from 2014 to 2015 were obtained, as well as information on production areas, surface temperature, vegetation indexes, altitude and slope, were gathered and analyzed. The results indicate that there is great variation in the NDVI and NDWI values, with means ranging from 0.21 to 0.91 (NDVI) and 0.108 to 0.543 (NDWI). The altitude ranged from 803 to 1150 m, and the surface temperature from 20.9°C to 27.6°C. The altitude and the surface temperature distribution patterns were correlated with the vegetation indexes. The slope classes were very homogeneous, predominantly with declivities between 8 to 20 %, characterized as wavy relief. This study made possible the characterization and monitoring of coffee lands and its results may be instrumental in decision-making processes related to coffee management.
MODELLING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND LANDSCAPE PATTERNS OF LAND USE LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION USING MULTI LINEAR REGRESSION MODELS
Authors: Bernales A. M. , Antolihao J. A. , Samonte C. , Campomanes F. , Rojas R. J. , dela Serna A. M. , Silapan J.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The threat of the ailments related to urbanization like heat stress is very prevalent. There are a lot of things that can be done to lessen the effect of urbanization to the surface temperature of the area like using green roofs or planting trees in the area. So land use really matters in both increasing and decreasing surface temperature. It is known that there is a relationship between land use land cover (LULC) and land surface temperature (LST). Quantifying this relationship in terms of a mathematical model is very important so as to provide a way to predict LST based on the LULC alone. This study aims to examine the relationship between LST and LULC as well as to create a model that can predict LST using class-level spatial metrics from LULC. LST was derived from a Landsat 8 image and LULC classification was derived from LiDAR and Orthophoto datasets. Class-level spatial metrics were created in FRAGSTATS with the LULC and LST as inputs and these metrics were analysed using a statistical framework. Multi linear regression was done to create models that would predict LST for each class and it was found that the spatial metric “Effective mesh size” was a top predictor for LST in 6 out of 7 classes. The model created can still be refined by adding a temporal aspect by analysing the LST of another farming period (for rural areas) and looking for common predictors between LSTs of these two different farming periods.
HOW MUCH CARBON IS STORED IN DESERTS? AN APPROACH FOR THE CHILEAN ATACAMA DESERT USING LANDSAT-8 PRODUCTS
Authors: Hernández H. J. , Acuña T. , Reyes P. , Torres M. , Figueroa E.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is known as the driest place on Earth, with an average rainfall of about 15 mm per year. Despite these conditions, it contains a rich variety of flora with hundreds of species characterised by their extraordinary ability to adapt to this extreme environment. These biotic components have a direct link to important ecosystem services, especially those related to carbon storage and sequestration. No quantitative assessment is currently available for these services and the role of the desert in this matter remains unclear. We propose an approach to estimate above-ground biomass (AGB) using Landsat-8 data, which we tested in the Taparacá region, located in the northern section of the desert. To calibrate and validate the models, we used field data from 86 plots and several spectral indexes (NDVI, EVI and SAVI) obtained from the provisional Landsat-8 Surface-reflectance products. We applied randomised branch sampling and allometry principles (non-destructive methods) to collect biomass samples for all plant biological types: wetlands, steppes, shrubs and trees. All samples were dried in an oven until they reached constant weight and the final values were used to extrapolate dry matter content (AGB) to each plot in terms of kg m-2. We used all available scenes from September 2014 to August 2015 to calculate the maximum, minimum and average value for each index in each pixel within this period. For modeling, we used the method based on classification and regression trees called random forest (RF), available in the statistical software R-Project. The explained variance obtained by the RF algorithm was around 80-85%, and it improved when a wetland vector layer was used as the predictive factor in the model to reach the range 85-90%. The mean error was 1.45 kg m-2 of dry matter. The best model was obtained using the maximum and mean values of SAVI and EVI indexes. We were able to estimate total biomass storage of around 8 million tons (~ 4 million tons of C) for the whole region.
VEGETATION CHANGES AND THE RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN THE UPPER AND MIDDLE REACHES OF THE NENJIANG RIVER BASIN, CHINA
Authors: Huang F. , Wen D. H. , Wang P.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. To detect changes in vegetation is desirable for modeling and predicting interactions between land surface and atmosphere. Multitemporal series of SPOT VEGETATION NDVI dataset and meteorological data were integrated to interpret vegetation dynamics and the linkage with climate variations in the upper and middle reaches of the Nenjiang River Basin (NRB) from 1999 to 2010 using the correlation analysis and the rescaled range (R/S) analysis. The results demonstrate that annual NDVI increased slightly and 26.02% vegetation coverage of the study area significantly improved. The area of significantly decreased in vegetation cover took up 13.33% of the total land in spring. In autumn, 26.2% of the study area showed a significant vegetation increase. The improved activity of vegetation might reinforce in summer and autumn, while the decreasing tendency in spring might be persistent in the future. The yearly NDVI had significant positive linkages with precipitation and relative humidity. NDVI related significantly and negatively with temperature, sunshine hours and wind velocity, because they may have effects of increasing evapotranspiration and risk of drought and cold damage of vegetation. The variations of annual NDVI were much affected by summer temperature, relative humidity and sunshine duration in autumn and spring wind velocity. Seasonal NDVI decreased in parallel with elevated temperature, but there was no correlation between NDVI and precipitation. Spring temperature, relative humidity in summer and autumn contributed markedly to NDVI variations in the same season. The vegetation improving trend may induce by the warm-wetting climate in recent twelve years.
INTER-SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF VEGETATION COVER AND SURFACE TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION: A CASE STUDY OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ibitolu H. A. , Ogunjobi K. O.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. This study employs Landsat ETM+ satellite imagery to access the inter-seasonal variations of Surface Temperature and Vegetation cover in Ondo State in 2013. Also, air temperature data for year 2013 acquired from 3 synoptic meteorological stations across the state were analyzed. The Single-channel Algorithm was used to extract the surface temperature maps from the digital number embedded within the individual pixel. To understand the spatio-temporal distribution of LST and vegetation across the various landuse types, 200 sample points were randomly chosen, so that each land-use covers 40 points. Imagery for the raining season where unavailable because of the intense cloud cover. Result showed that the lowest air temperature of 20.9°C was in January, while the highest air temperature of 34°C occurred in January and March. There was a significant shift in the vegetation greenness over Ondo State, as average NDVI tend to increase from a weak positive value (0.189) to a moderate value (0.419). The LULC map revealed that vegetation cover occupied the largest area (65%) followed by Built-up (26%), Swampy land (4%), Rock outcrop (3%) and water bodies (2%). The surface temperature maps revealed that January has the lowest temperature of 10°C experienced in the coastal riverine areas of Ilaje and Igbokoda, while the highest temperature of 39°C observed in September is experienced on the rocky grounds. The study also showed the existence of pockets of Urban Heat Islands (UHI) that are well scattered all over the state. This finding proves the capability and reliability of Satellite remote sensing for environmental studies.
REMOTE SENSING EFFICIENCY FOR URBAN ANALYSIS OF MECCA AND SURROUNDS
Authors: Imam Ayman , Alhaddad Bahaa , Roca Josep
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Situated in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, Mecca is considered the spiritual capital of one and a half billion worldwide Muslims. The city is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. It has undergone significant changes in land cover (LC) since the government first embarked on a series of ambitious development projects 20 years ago to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims and citizens. The main objective of our study is to detect, identify, analyze and measure the evolving land cover and urban morphology composition from multi-temporal satellite images. To characterize the morphological change during a period of twenty years, four satellite images, acquired in 1998 by Landsat TM and in 2003, 2008 and 2013 by Landsat ETM+, were classified into five main categories: Urban, Street, Soil and Vegetation. In addition, DEM has been extracted and included as Mountain. Change detection (CD) analysis is applied using post-classification comparison and GIS. As part of the study, morphological index, such as, Entropy is included for better understanding of urban structures behaviour. Mecca and its surroundings show a noticeable increase in urban and vegetation cover. Urban cover (UC) changes were divided into five radial directions: Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, East, and Northwest. These changes are influenced by mountain ranges surrounding the city and the highways. These revelations can play a significant role towards future planning and development activities, which may further promote urban growth.
PRECISION VITICULTURE FROM MULTITEMPORAL, MULTISPECTRAL VERY HIGH RESOLUTION SATELLITE DATA
Authors: Kandylakis Z. , Karantzalos K.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. In order to exploit efficiently very high resolution satellite multispectral data for precision agriculture applications, validated methodologies should be established which link the observed reflectance spectra with certain crop/plant/fruit biophysical and biochemical quality parameters. To this end, based on concurrent satellite and field campaigns during the veraison period, satellite and in-situ data were collected, along with several grape samples, at specific locations during the harvesting period. These data were collected for a period of three years in two viticultural areas in Northern Greece. After the required data pre-processing, canopy reflectance observations, through the combination of several vegetation indices were correlated with the quantitative results from the grape/must analysis of grape sampling. Results appear quite promising, indicating that certain key quality parameters (like brix levels, total phenolic content, brix to total acidity, anthocyanin levels) which describe the oenological potential, phenolic composition and chromatic characteristics can be efficiently estimated from the satellite data.
A STUDY ON THE SAR DATA OBSERVATION TIME FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTING CONDITION OF PADDY FIELDS
Authors: Kimura A. , Kondo A. , Mochizuki K.
Published: June 2016

Abstract. In recent years, cultivation methods of rice have been diversified due to the low cost of rice-growing techniques. For example, there is direct sowing of seed rice in paddy field in addition to the practice of usual paddy field to flooding at the time of planting. The yield of the usual paddy field and the direct sowing is different even though the same varieties are grown in the same area. It is necessary to grasp by performing classification for the usual paddy field or direct sowing for the management of agricultural crops. The main objective of this study was to select the observation time for the classification of paddy fields’ planting conditions by utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar TerraSAR-X satellite. The planting conditions included the usual planting of rice, the direct sowing of rice and the soybean. We selected the observation time by the statistical distance of the microwave backscattering in each paddy field for maximizing the planting condition classification. In addition, the satellite data observation timing considered the processing time of the analysis and the acquisition costs. The acquisition was performed 4 periods from 2 periods in the rice growing season and the planting phase. In the current study, we were able to classify the usual planting of rice, the direct sowing of rice and the soybean by TerraSAR-X data for the later planting of rice during mid-May and initial growth of rice in early June.
Hydrodynamic characterization of past flash-flood events and their associated hazards from dendrogeomorphological evidence in Caldera de Taburiente National Park (Canary Islands, Spain)
Authors: Garrote Julio , Diez-Herrero Andrés , Bodoque José M. , Perucha María A. , Mayer Pablo , Genova Mar
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Las Angustias river is an ungauged stream located in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park (La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain), where frequent intense flash-flood events occur, sometimes with fatal consequences (4 deaths, November 2001) and considerable financial implications (over 700 000 euros in recent years). The aim of this research is to analyse the flood hazard at the Playa de Taburiente, one of the most popular sites in this protected area, with more than 60 000 visitors per year. The use of classic data sources and hydrological or hydraulic modelling methods for flood hazard analysis has important limitations in this area because of incomplete precipitation and flow data information and low representative values of the statistical time series, which may lead to under- or over-estimated results. Alternative or complementary data sources and methods including palaeohydrological techniques can therefore be used here for flood hazard analysis. A detailed dendrogeomorphological study of the river system was carried out using Canarian pine trees located on the stream bed and river bank with external evidence of flash-flood damage, including scars and exposed roots. The preliminary results identify and date at least eight winter flood events between 1962–1963 and 2011–12. In spite of the uncertainties deriving from the incomplete precipitation data and the mobile alluvial riverbed, the models provide an estimate of past flood discharge magnitudes. E.g. for the 1997 flood event a 1235 m3 s-1 flood minimizes the RMSE over the disturbed tree sample; furthermore, this flow value clearly exceeds the return period considered and means a distinct behavioral change in this gorge, from a braided channel with emerged bars to a single channel occupying the whole river bed. These numerical results and maps could improve flood hazard and risk analysis and should be useful for the national park land use management and visitors planning.
Technological advancements and their importance for nematode identification
Authors: Ahmed Mohammed , Sapp Melanie , Prior Thomas , Karssen Gerrit , Back Matthew Alan
Published: June 2016

Abstract. Nematodes represent a species-rich and morphologically diverse group of metazoans known to inhabit both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Their role as biological indicators and as key players in nutrient cycling has been well documented. Some plant-parasitic species are also known to cause significant losses to crop production. In spite of this, there still exists a huge gap in our knowledge of their diversity due to the enormity of time and expertise often involved in characterising species using phenotypic features. Molecular methodology provides useful means of complementing the limited number of reliable diagnostic characters available for morphology-based identification. We discuss herein some of the limitations of traditional taxonomy and how molecular methodologies, especially the use of high-throughput sequencing, have assisted in carrying out large-scale nematode community studies and characterisation of phytonematodes through rapid identification of multiple taxa. We also provide brief descriptions of some the current and almost-outdated high-throughput sequencing platforms and their applications in both plant nematology and soil ecology.
El Estado legislando, relevando, mapeando. Una etnografía de la implementación del Programa de Relevamiento Territorial de Comunidades Indígenas en Salta (Argentina)
Authors: Castelnuovo Biraben Natalia Sabrina
Published: June 2016

Tomando como punto de partida mi colaboración en la recolección y la sistematización de datos vinculados al relevamiento territorial en distintas comunidades guaraníes del noroeste salteño, en apoyo al Programa de Relevamiento Territorial de Comunidades Indígenas (Re.Te.CI) y en el marco de la Ley de Emergencia en materia de posesión y propiedad comunitaria indígena (Ley 26.160), el presente artículo describe y analiza distintos momentos de la implementación del programa. Fundamentalmente, exploro las formas particulares que el mismo asumió en la provincia de Salta focalizándome en el Departamento General San Martín, siendo esta la región de mayor diversidad étnica de la provincia. Inspirada en la propuesta de Ferguson y Gupta (2002) de pensar al Estado como “una experiencia vivida” utilizo materiales etnográficos de tres comunidades indígenas donde se aplicó el programa de relevamiento territorial y me centro en una de ellas para pensar las formas que adopta la relación entre el Estado y los pueblos indígenas.
La Ley de semillas en Argentina: la disputa por el control y el futuro de la agricultura
Authors: Trivi Nicolás A.
Published: June 2016

Desde la llegada de la revolución bioteconológica en la agricultura mundial, las corporaciones semilleras-agroquímicas han avanzado en el control del mercado internacional de alimentos, a partir de diversos mecanismos, entre ellos el de la legislación de derechos de propiedad intelectual. En América Latina, distintos gobiernos han procurado adecuar la legislación nacional a estas tendencias internacionales, con resultado dispar, ya que se ha generado una fuerte resistencia desde organizaciones populares. Argentina, un país de temprana inserción en el mercado internacional de alimentos y de rápida adopción de los derechos de obtentor, está atravesado hoy por una nueva fase de esta disputa, ante la posible sanción de una nueva Ley de Semillas, en la que empresa estadounidense Monsanto está involucrada. Este trabajo hace un repaso del panorama actual desde un punto de vista geográfico, prestando especial atención a las estrategias de las organizaciones que se oponen a la nueva legislación.
El crecimiento electoral de la derecha radical populista en Europa: parámetros ideológicos y motivaciones sociales
Authors: Antón-Mellón Joan , Hernández-Carr Aitor
Published: June 2016

La derecha radical populista se ha convertido en un actor político de primer orden en el continente europeo. El texto analiza el recorrido y las distintas fases que han llevado a este espacio político desde los márgenes del debate político a una centralidad conseguida tanto a través de su capacidad para ir ganando apoyo electoral como de incidencia en las agendas políticas de sus respectivos países. Asimismo, aborda el núcleo ideológico de estas formaciones, las temáticas que han centrado su capacidad de movilización política y el tipo de electorado que han conseguido aglutinar bajo sus siglas. Finalmente, se reflexiona también sobre el significado y el impacto del crecimiento de unas ideas y propuestas como las que representan la derecha radical populista.
Narrative Deliberation? On Storytelling as a Necessary Component of Public Deliberation
Authors: Engelken-Jorge Marcos
Published: June 2016

This paper deals with the place of narrative, that is, storytelling, in public deliberation. A distinction is made between weak and strong conceptions of narrative. According to the weak one, storytelling is but one rhetorical device among others with which social actors produce and convey meaning. In contrast, the strong conception holds that narrative is necessary to communicate, and argue, about topics such as the human experience of time, collective identities and the moral and ethical validity of values. The upshot of this idea is that storytelling should be a necessary component of any ideal of public deliberation. Contrary to recent work by deliberative theorists, who tend to adopt the weak conception of narrative, the author argues for embracing the strong one. The main contention of this article is that stories not only have a legitimate place in deliberation, but are even necessary to formulate certain arguments in the fi rst place; for instance, arguments drawing on historical experience. This claim, namely that narrative is constitutive of certain arguments, in the sense that, without it, said reasons cannot be articulated, is illustrated by deliberative theory’s own narrative underpinnings. Finally, certain possible objections against the strong conception of narrative are dispelled.
Using Modified Soil Quality Index for Determining Ponds Bottom Soil Quality Status of Aquaculture Area BLUPPB Karawang West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Prihutomo Anggoro , Hardanu Warih , Kartikasari Atri Triana
Published: June 2016

The impact of aquaculture activities has led to environmental degradation, especially ponds bottom soil quality. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of the ponds bottom soil quality in different aquaculture systems (traditional and intensive) in BLUPPB Karawang region in a flexible value of soil quality index (SQI). Twenty ponds consisting of 5 traditional of milkfish (Chanos chanos) juvenile rearing ponds and 5 traditional polyculture ponds, 5 intensive of Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp ponds lined with plastic mulch and 5 intensive L. vannamei shrimp earthen ponds. Variables of soil quality parameters examined include physical, chemical and biological of pond bottom soil. Sediment ponds with a depth of 5-10 cm were taken for analysis. Data statistically analyzed using Anova, continued with pos hoc test HSD Tukey. The results showed the ponds soil quality (SQI) of BLUPPB Karawang area has an average of 0.38 ± 0.02 or included in low criteria. Aquaculture systems were not significant (p> 5%) to the general status of ponds soil quality. Aquaculture systems (intensive and traditional) only gave a significant different (p<5%) to the parameter of soil bulk density, c-organic, total N, C:N ratio, total S, total P and soil respiration. Stability of the ponds bottom soil chemical compositions over time make level of intensity does not significantly affect, beside routine sediment removal at the end of cycle in intensive culture.
Evaluation of Oriental Pickling Melon (Cucumis melo L. Var. conomon) Genotypes for Pest and Disease Reaction under Northern Dry Zone of Karnataka
Authors: Gondi Shruti Prakash. , Ganiger V. M. , G Bhuvaneshwari. , Madalageri M. B. , Kotikal Y. K. , G Manjunatha.
Published: June 2016

Cucurbits are the group of vegetables belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. Oriental pickling melon (Cucumis melo var. conomon) is one among the melon group vegetables belongs to Cucurbitaceae family with a chromosomal number 2n=24. It is also called as golden melon or culinary melon in English. In Karnataka it is called by local names as Sambar Southe, Mogghe kayi or Mangalore southe. A field experiment was carried out at University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot, Karnataka to study the reaction of oriental pickling melon to fruit fly pest, diseases like powdery mildew and downy mildew disease. The results revealed that least infestation of fruit fly was recorded in Sirsi Local (40.00 %) followed by BCMCO-01 (41.30 %), BCMCO-02 and BCMSO-03 (41.75 % each). Highest infestation of fruit fly was recorded in Sirsi-2-13 (65.07 %) followed by BCMSO-04 (59.90 %). Among the genotypes, none of them had showed resistant to infestation and found susceptible to fruit fly attack in unsprayed condition. Least infestation of powdery mildew was found in Mysore Local (37.71 %) followed by Sirsi Local (37.99 %) and BCMSO-03 (39.76 %). Whereas highest mildew in GR-3 (46.08 %) followed by Sirsi-1-13 (45.81 %) and BCMCO-02 (45.75 %). Least infestation of downy mildew was observed in BCMCO-02 (14.00 %) followed by Sirsi Local (16.29 %) and BCMSO-03 (17.43%). Highest infestation was found in GR-2-1 (27.07%) followed by GR-4 (26.58 %) and GR-4-1 (26.23 %). Most of the genotypes were moderately susceptible to downy mildew disease.
Antisosial atferd hos tidligere ungdomspsykiatriske pasienter
Authors: Kjelsberg Ellen
Published: June 2016

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Erfaringer med intervensjonsforsøk i yrkesepidemiologi: Basert på studier av miljøtiltak for å forbedre inneklima i kontormiljø
Authors: Skyberg Knut , Skulberg Knut
Published: June 2016

SAMMENDRAGBasert på to intervensjonsforsøk rettet mot helseeffekter i hud og øvre luftveier før og etter inneklimatiltak,drøftes erfaringer med design, metoder og analyse av data. Intervensjonene som ble prøvet ut varantistatisk behandling av dataskjerm (n=117) og storrengjøring i kontormiljø (n=104). Det ble måltstøvkonsentrasjon under vanlig arbeid med direktevisende partikkelteller. Ved støvkonsentrasjoner > 50μg/m 3 hadde tiltakene effekt. Antistatisk behandling av skjermen førte til reduserte hudplager i ansiktet.Kolorimetrisk måling av rødfarge i ansiktet viste ingen forskjeller mellom intervensjon og placebo.Rengjøring av enkeltkontorer førte til reduserte slimhinneplager i øvre luftveier. Personer med tendenstil redusert nesepassasje viste økning av hulmål-parametre, målt med akustisk rhinometri. I beggeforsøk ble endring i helsevariabler før-etter i intervensjonsgruppen sammenlignet med endring ikontrollgruppen. Det konkluderes med at intervensjon som metode i arbeidsmedisinsk forskning erressurskrevende, men har en rekke fordeler som metoden deler med klinisk kontrollerte forsøk.Skyberg K, Skulberg K. Experiences from intervention trials in occupational epidemiology,based on studies of measures to improve indoor air in offices.Nor J Epidemiol ENGLISH SUMMARYBased on two intervention trials on health effects in skin and upper airways, before and after indoor airquality measures, experience with design, methods and data analysis are discussed. Applied interventionswere antistatic treatment of VDU (n=117) and comprehensive cleaning of the office (n=104). Dustconcentrations during usual work were measured, using a particle counter. The interventions showedeffect when the dust concentration was > 50 μg/m 3. Antistatic treatment of the VDU lead to reducedfacial skin symptoms. Colorimetric measurements, however, showed no differences between the interventionand control groups. Cleaning of single offices lead to a reduction of mucosal complaints in theupper airways. Persons with a tendency to reduced nasal passage showed an increase in nasal volumeparameters, measured by acoustic rhinometry. In both trials the differences in health indicators beforeand after in the intervention group were compared to differences in the control group. It is concludedthat intervention methods used in occupational health research are resource demanding, but have anumber of advantages that this method shares with controlled clinical trials.1999; 9 (1): 71-77.
Menns overdødelighet
Authors: Waaler Hans Th.
Published: June 2016

SAMMENDRAGForventet levealder for kvinner er ca. 6 år lenger enn for menn, en forskjell som svarer til en livsvarigdobbel dødelighet for menn. Ratioen mellom kvinners og menns forventede levealder var konstant fra1840 til 1950. I de siste 50 år har ratioen økt betydelig og varierende med alderen. De siste ti årene harigjen ratioen vært fallende. I NOU 13:1999 om Kvinners helse i Norge framheves en langvarig diskrimineringmot kvinner i forskning og i helsetjenestens møte med kvinner som et problem. Hvis det erriktig så kan man neppe si at det har gitt mennene en fordel mht. helse.Waaler HT. The excess mortality of men in Norway. Nor J Epidemiol 1999; 9 (2): 97-100. ENGLISH SUMMARYThe excess mortality of men has been observed for a long time and figures are presented from Norwaysince 1850. The ratio between females and males as to life expectancy was rather constant from themiddle of the last century up to about 1950. For the last 50 years the ratio has increased conciderablyand differently for the varying age groups. A recent Official Report on Females' Health in Norwayunderscores the discrimination against women from the medical research and the health services overthe generations. The increasing gap in life expectancy between females and males doesn’t support thisclaim or at least doesn’t seem to have given the males an advantage. One consequence of the differencein mortality is the widow/widower ratio which takes the value of about four in all adult age groups.
Responsabilidad civil extracontractual de los usuarios de programas P2P por infracción a los derechos de autor
Authors: Schnettler Ferdinand
Published: June 2016

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto analizar de manera crítica y práctica la responsabilidad civil extracontractual de los usuarios de programas P2P bajo la normativa nacional. Para esto, se busca dar respuesta a dos interrogantes fundamentales: En primer lugar, aquella que dice relación sobre si la conducta de los usuarios de programas P2P puede ser catalogada como infractora bajo la óptica de la Ley de Propiedad Intelectual (LPI); y en caso de ser afirmativa la respuesta a dicha pregunta, si aquella conducta puede ser reprochada con el deber de indemnizar los perjuicios acudiendo a la normativa respectiva, esto es, el Código Civil (CC), y la propia LPI.
Não há peixe para pescar neste verão: efeitos socioambientais durante a construção de grandes barragens – o caso Belo Monte
Authors: Magalhães Sonia Barbosa , Silva Ygor Yuri Pereira da , Vidal Cleice Da Luz
Published: June 2016

A maioria dos estudos de cunho socioantropológico que versa sobre os efeitos socioambientais decorrentes da construção de grandes barragens dedica-se aos fenômenos que se verificam após o barramento do rio. Neste texto, a partir de pesquisa de campo realizada no contexto de construção de Belo Monte, pretendemos evidenciar como, do ponto de vista de quem os vivencia, os efeitos socioambientais do período pré-operação não são negligenciáveis e nem meramente transitórios. Durante a construção, o fluxo de máquinas, equipamentos e pessoas destinados à construção e seu entorno incide sobre territórios e recursos naturais que são condição para a reprodução social e econômica de povos e comunidades. O conhecimento tradicional acumulado faculta a apreensão de transformações sutis no ambiente, incluindo o comportamento de peixes e demais integrantes da fauna aquática, alterações na turbidez da água, na vegetação e outras, assim como mudanças nas relações sociais, incluindo restrições ao deslocamento de pessoas e de objetos. O gradiente de sua magnitude não pode estar fora do contexto no qual ocorre. Deveria ter como unidade de medida o sentido vivido. Dos pontos de vista institucional e político, é necessário que haja reconhecimento da epistemologia de produção e reprodução do conhecimento tradicional, com canais competentes para que as avaliações produzidas a partir dele sejam igualmente consideradas.
The Principle of Indifference Does Not Lead to Contradictions
Authors: Tschirk Wolfgang
Published: June 2016

The Principle of Indifference says that if there are a finite number of propositions and a state of knowledge according to which none of the propositions is more plausible than any other, then, conditional on that knowledge, all of them have the same probability. Most researchers reject the principle because there exist counterexamples believed to prove that it leads to contradictions. We analyse three examples representative of the objections to the principle and show that, rather than disproving it, they suffer from a common error in applying it. From this and the fact that the Principle of Indifference complies with plausible reasoning we conclude that it does not lead to contradictions.
Using Arbitration for Resolving Foreign Investment Disputes: A Comparative Study of Laws on Arbitration in Ghana and China
Authors: Ayangbah Shirley
Published: June 2016

International Investment in recent times is seen as one of the fastest-developing areas of international law. In the past decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of bilateral investment treaties and other agreements with investment related provisions that grant foreign investors important substantive and procedural rights, including, most importantly, the right to sue individuals, organizations and even the state hosting their investment for violations of customary international law and treaty obligations. Dispute becomes an inevitable phenomenon as individuals, organizations and countries continue to engage in foreign investment and as such there is the need for dispute solving mechanism to resolve such disputes as and when they arises. Even though there are several dispute solving mechanisms, arbitration seems to be a well-established and widely used mechanism to end dispute probably due to the efficiency and flexibility nature of it. The laws governing arbitration differ from one country to the other and it is for this reason that investors need to be abreast with the different arbitration laws  so as to enable them make inform decisions as to whether to resort to arbitration  or not. This paper analyses the arbitration laws of The Republic of Ghana and Peoples Republic of China in a comparative manner by drawing on the similarities and difference with respect to arbitration laws and procedure in these two countries. The paper is divided into three parts. The first part of this paper gives a brief background as well as the characteristics of the concept of arbitration. The second part looks as the similarities and difference of arbitration between the selected countries, and the final part looks at the arbitration phase and post arbitration phase of the two countries.
La formació d’una estructura de la propietat de la terra a la Catalunya Vella (segles XVI-XIX)
Authors: Ferrer i Alòs Llorenç
Published: June 2016

El treball és l’estudi de la formació d’una estructura de la propietat des de l’edat mitjana fins al segle XIX. S’analitza la concentració de la terra en mans d’institucions eclesiàstiques, la utilització de la precària primer i de l’emfiteusi després, que originà una divisió entre domini directe i domini útil, la crisi del segle XIV, l’aparició dels masos, el procés de concentració a través del sistema hereditari i de les vies d’endeutament, el procés de fragmentació provocat pels deutes i l’aparició de la rabassa que va permetre resoldre el problema del bloqueig de la terra. L’anàlisi es fa a partir de l’estudi intensiu de parròquies ubicades a la comarca del Bages, a l’interior de Catalunya.
Els «Secrets d’agricultura» (1617) de Miquel Agustí en el context dels llibres agronòmics europeus
Authors: Luna-Batlle Xavier
Published: June 2016

El llibre de Miquel Agustí, Secrets d’agricultura (1617), s’analitza contrastant-lo amb els textos agronòmics europeus anteriors i coetanis per tal de veure’n les fonts i el context ideològic i textual. Es mostren alguns resultats de l’acarament amb una de les fonts principals, el llibre francès La Maison rustique de Charles Estienne i Jean Liébault, i s’observa com Agustí en treu bona part del contingut i de la redacció. Es constata que en l’obra d’Agustí no hi ha la influència ni de l’obra agronòmica de l’espanyol Alonso de Herrera ni la del text més avançat de l’inici del s. XVII, el Théâtre d’Agriculture d’Olivier de Serres. De la font principal provenen alguns gal· licismes, dins d’una obra que conté també interessants mots genuïns, ben útils per a la història de la llengua i en particular dels parlars catalans del nord-est.
La «Memòria de les maneres de les laurons» en el corpus medieval de los «scriptores rei rusticae» catalanohablantes
Authors: Capuano Thomas
Published: June 2016

Una comparación de diversos textos tardomedievales dedicados a la agricultura en lengua catalana permite postular la existencia de un opúsculo sobre el cultivo de las hortalizas apenas estudiado hasta ahora. La identificación de esta obra anónima, con título presumido Memòria de les maneres de les laurons que hom deu fer a tota ortalissa, ensancha el corpus sobre el tema y sugiere la pujanza de una nueva clase de campesinos letrados.
Palomo, Federico (coord.) (2014). La memoria del mundo: clero, erudición y cultura escrita en el mundo ibérico (siglos XVI-XVIII)
Authors: García Bernal José Jaime
Published: June 2016

Palomo, Federico (coord.) (2014)La memoria del mundo: clero, erudición y cultura escrita en el mundo ibérico (siglos XVI-XVIII)Madrid: Universidad Complutense de Madrid. «Cuadernos de Historia Moderna. Anejos XIII», 262 p.ISBN 9788466934930
Editorial
Authors: Jané Checa Oscar
Published: June 2016

Editorial de Manuscrits vol. 33 (2015).
Los dueños del dinero. Prestamistas abulenses a mediados del siglo XV
Authors: Colombo Octavio
Published: June 2016

El objetivo del presente trabajo es reconstruir el perfil socioeconómico de los prestamistas abulenses que aparecen en el libro del notario Gómez González entre los años 1448 a 1451. Allí consta la existencia de unas setecientas operaciones de préstamo, de las cuales más de la mitad tienen como acreedores a un pequeño número de sujetos. A su vez, los mismos aparecen involucrados en numerosas actividades económicas adicionales. Se realiza en primer lugar una presentación del conjunto de las deudas consignadas, su distribución temporal, sus montos y de las características globales de prestamistas y prestatarios. Luego, se analizan las actividades de los acreedores más prominentes, utilizando para ello documentación complementaria del concejo de Ávila. En base a ello, por último, se intenta una reconstrucción del perfil social de este segmento de la sociedad concejil bajomedieval. The objective of this paper is to reconstruct the socio-economic profile of money-lenders in Ávila which appear in the books of the public notary, Gómez González, between 1448 and 1451. From this source, it is possible to identify close to seven hundred credit records, of which more than half belong to a small group of lenders. Furthermore, these creditors also appear taking part in many additional economic activities. First, we present a comprehensive examination of these loans, their chronological distribution, the monetary quantities and the general features of the lenders and the borrowers. Secondly, we analyze the activities of the most prominent lenders using supplementary documents from Ávila. Finally and based on this collected data, we intend to reconstruct the social profile of this group within late-medieval urban society.