bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Activation of innovative means of physical education of students of higher education institutions
Authors: Bezgrebelnaya О. , Pavlos R. , Bulatov А. , Nezhoda S.
Published: September 2020

The article is considers about the issues of physical education of students during their studies in universities. The purpose of the study is to experimentally identify the influence of calanetics as a means of physical education of students of major medical groups on the parameters of the functional state and the state of physical fitness. The basis of the research is the use of methods of obtaining empirical data: pedagogical experiment, pedagogical testing for the diagnosis of somatic health parameters, methods of mathematical statistics. The possibility of ensuring the effectiveness of this process by improving approaches to the organization, formation and implementation of the content of classroom lessons based on the introduction of new innovative tools in this process is substantiated. The development effectiveness is proved by the increase in the studied indicators and the magnitude of the manifestation of their values at the end of the year. Using the means of calanetics in the physical education of female students has been empirically tested. An expressive (p<0.05†0.001) positive effect was revealed in solving the tasks of physical education of students in comparison with the traditional organization and content of classes. Some changes in the dynamics of functional indicators were recorded in control groupstudents, but these changes were less intense, not always statistically confirmed The final analysis of the results of the pedagogical experiment established the effectiveness of using the means of calanetics in increasing the level of the functional state and physical fitness parameters of students who were engaged in the experimental program.
Improving the physical training of young acrobats by means of basic gymnastics
Authors: Deineko A. , Belenkaya I.
Published: September 2020

The article deals with the physical training of young acrobats as a factor of their successful sport activity. The conducted analysis of the special literature has shown that despite the studying of issues related to the physical training of acrobats, the search for new techniques and means to improve development of their physical qualities is relevant. Therefore, purposeful study of rational means and methods aimed at improving the level of physical training of young acrobats will allow to effectively solve the problem of developing technical skills and improving the results in competitive conditions.

It has been determined that the systematic use of basic gymnastics has a positive impact on the development of acrobats' physical qualities. Basic gymnastics is a publicly available means of physical training. A variety of basic gymnastics allows choosing exercises available to athletes of any age. The traditional means are the following groups of exercises: combat, applied, general development; free, the simplest acrobatic and elementary exercises of rhythmic gymnastics, exercises in hangings and on sport apparatus, dance movements.

The study has found that under the influence of the developed exercise complexes of the basic gymnastics, the movements of 8-9 years old acrobats became more accurate, that contributed to the test exercises presentation at a higher technical level. The developed methodology for improving the physical training of young acrobats has helped to increase the level of development of speed, strength, coordination and flexibility.
The effectiveness of the developed methodology for constructing the training process of young kettlebells 12-15 years old in the basic mesocycle of the annual macrocycle, taking into account the specific biological cycle
Authors: Kanunova L. , Piven O.
Published: September 2020

Purpose: to consider the effectiveness of the developed method of construction of the training process of young weightlifters 12-15 years in the basic mesocycle in the annual macrocycle, taking into account the specifics of the specific biological cycle. Material and methods: methods of theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific information, system analysis are used in the work. Results: modern approaches to the construction of the training process of young weightlifters 12-15 years old are presented; the detailed structure of construction of the basic mesocycle of SFP in an annual macrocycle taking into account phases of OMC is given. Conclusions: it is determined that young weightlifters need to distribute loads in the basic mesocycle of the annual macrocycle according to the phases of the CMC. The results of the 30 m run in the experimental group were 3.9 s, which is 0.7 s better than in the control (t = 2.47; p <0.05); running for 60 m - for 1.3 s (t = 2.22; p <0.05); long jump from a place - on 18,1 cm (t = 2,14; р <0,05); pull-ups on the crossbar - 4.2 times (t = 2.53; p <0.05); flexion and extension of the arms at rest, lying on the floor - 6.2 times (t = 2.18; p <0.05); hanging on a bar 1.5 cm wide - for 8.5 s (t = 2.22; p <0.05); hanging on the crossbar on one arm - for 5.3 s (t = 2.18; p <0.05); hanging on the crossbar on bent arms - for 7.4 s (t = 2.39; p <0.05); lifting the legs up while hanging on the crossbar - 6.4 times (t = 2.17; p <0.05) and pulling up on a bar 1.5 cm wide - 5.0 times (t = 2.26; p < 0.05). While at the beginning of the study no significant difference was found.
Age features of football players' sports career in various game specializations
Authors: Ulan A.N. , Kos R.S. , Ivanenko E.N.
Published: September 2020

The article presents the results of the study of the current trend of early start in sports, in particular football. In the course of the study, the age characteristics of the sports career of football players of various playing roles were determined. Statistical analysis of the professional careers of highly qualified football players made it possible to establish the average age of starting sports, the duration of a sports career and the average age of ending sports among footballers. The study involved goalkeepers, defensive line players, offensive line players who professionally practice football and represent the world's leading football clubs. The results obtained in the course of the study suggest the need to expand the age boundaries of the beginning of football and to correct the first stage of the long-term process of sports improvement of football players, taking into account the current trends in the development of world football.
Public health as a new specialty: features of teaching in higher education institutions of physical education and sports
Authors: Tsyganenko O.I. , Khomenko I.M. , Pershehuba Ya.V. , Sklyarova N.A.
Published: September 2020

The existing training system in higher education institutions does not take into account the features and capabilities of such areas as physical education and sports, primarily with regard to physical health, physical fitness activity to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the consideration of these features in higher education institutions of physical education and sports is relevant and timely in the preparation of specialists in this specialty.

The purpose of the study: to analyze the scientific, scientific and methodological literature and other sources of information on the features of teaching in higher education institutions of specialty 229 Public Health" and on this basis to determine the features of its teaching in institutions of higher education in physical education and sports.

Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific literature: generalization, synthesis, formalization, abstraction.

Research results and conclusions: the data of the initial, scientific and methodological literature and other sources of information regarding the teaching of the specialty «Public health» in higher education institutions of America, Europe and Ukraine are analyzed.

It is concluded that the existing system of training future specialists in higher education institutions of Ukraine in the specialty 229 «Public Health» does not sufficiently take into account the features and possibilities of the sphere of physical culture and sports, such as physical health, physical activity and recreational physical activity, which are an important component for achieving a healthy way of life and in a promising way both to improve individual, group and public health and to maintain health rove nation.

Suggestions have been developed that allow the use in the pedagogical process in institutions of higher education of physical education and sports of Ukraine of provisions regarding physical health, physical activity and recreational physical activity, the functioning of the Sport for All physical health centers to improve the status of both individual, group and public health, and in the long run, and preserving the health of the nation.
Insights into Treatment Patterns in the Routine Care of Patients Diagnosed with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer in Germany After the Introduction of New Therapies
Authors: Justo Nahila , Justo Nahila , Schweikert Bernd , Simon Andreas , Waldeck A. Reginald , Meinhardt Michael , Samel Yves-René , Goebell Peter J.
Published: September 2020

Background: Clinical treatment guidelines for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)
predominantly rely on the evidence from clinical trials, which frequently apply restrictive eligibility criteria
resulting in selected patient populations. Therefore, real world treatment pattern may deviate from
recommendations. We aimed to describe treatment patterns including sequencing and treatment duration of
patients diagnosed with mCRPC in Germany, by characterizing the demographic and clinical characteristics
of patients.
Methods: A large German claims database was used to identify males who were diagnosed and treated for
mCRPC (ICD-10-GM code C61) between January 2013 and December 2015. Patients were required to be
continuously enrolled 12 months before initiation of treatment with abiraterone, cabazitaxel, docetaxel, or
enzalutamide. Study endpoints included lines of therapy, treatment duration and treatment sequencing.
Treatment duration was calculated via Kaplan-Meier estimates.
Results: There were n=447 patients meeting all inclusion criteria in the database. Mean age (±SD) was 72.9
(±8.8) years, mean Charlson comorbidity index was 8.1, there were on average 1.9 hospitalizations within
the 12 months before the index, and 70% of patients presented with bone metastasis. Overall, abiraterone
was the most commonly prescribed treatment across lines of therapy while cabazitaxel, was the least utilized
therapy. The longest treatment duration was seen in abiraterone patients (median duration of 8.3 months in
first and 7.4 months in second line). Switches between abiraterone and docetaxel in first and second line
were common. Among the 447 patients more than 70 different pathways were identified.
Conclusion: There was a significant variability in treatment pathways pointing to a highly individualized
treatment approach in spite of detailed treatment algorithms. Even in third line, systemic therapies were still
being prescribed. Furthermore, this study showed that routine-care data are a valuable source to assess the
actual treatment pathways on a cohort but also on an individual level.
The Process of Learning Revisited
Authors: Boehm Jan
Published: September 2020

The phenomenon of learning can be looked at from different perspectives. Besides its general everyday understanding, educational studies involve additional perspectives, such as behavioural, cognitivist, constructivist and possibly even humanistic approaches. Looking at learning from a pedagogical point of view rarely happens. This is all the more remarkable, as learning is surely a pre-condition of any pedagogical effort. The so-called “classical” learning theories are genuinely “foreign,” as they are imports from other sciences, notably psychology. The learning aspect represented here results out of learning itself and focuses on the logical dimensions of this phenomenon. An attempt is made to track down the phenomenon of pedagogic learning with the aim of extending the diversity of perspectives to enable learning to be scientifically regarded.
The Problem of Teaching of English Pronominal Pronouns in Genderless Society as Applied Linguistic Domain
Authors: Akopian Mariam
Published: September 2020

The paper demonstrates one of the most recent problems in research of grammatical and natural genders in language. The targets of the article are to research gender representations in English from the perspectives of speakers in genderless society and the ways EFL professionals identify the existence of gender-related problems of teaching and learning of English pronominal usage in EFL settings. Literature review discusses how the field of language and gender is becoming re-conceptualized under the influence of theory of language of signs in society construction. The purpose of this paper is to explore how the generic pronoun and he/man approach have been used to perpetuate negative attitudes towards women, exclude them or relegate them from stereotypical roles. The objectives of this paper are to identify the use of gender-insensitive English language use and to suggest ways of making the gender-exclusive language a gender-inclusive one. In order to figure out the awareness and convention of generic pronouns among Georgian speakers of English, a questionnaire was conducted and distributed among EFL professionals working at higher educational institutions in Tbilisi, Georgia.

According to the research findings, genderless languages are sexist to a specific degree and representatives of genderless languages might apply biased forms of discourse.
Instructional Needs Assessment of Physics Teachers in the Teaching of Physics and Physics Practical in Ogun State Secondary Schools, Nigeria
Authors: Dupev Oludipe Bimbola
Published: September 2020

The study assessed the perceived instructional needs of physics teachers in the teaching of physics in secondary schools in Ogun-state, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey type of research. The sample was made up of eighty (80) physics teachers randomly drawn from forty-three (43) public Senior Secondary Schools in Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South and Ado Odo Ota Local Government areas of Ogun State. Data were collected by means of an Instructional Needs Inventory which consisted of 20 items on a 4–point Likert scale to which the teachers were required to indicate the extent of their instructional needs in Physics: “No help needed”, “Little Help Needed”, “Moderate Help needed” and “Much Help Needed”. The inventory was pretested on a pilot sample of 30 Physics teachers in Ijebu North and Ijebu-Ode Local Government areas of Ogun State. The Cronbach coefficient alpha value was found to be 0.88. One research question was posed and three hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that teachers need more help in developing questions that demand higher-order thinking skills; harnessing students’ existing ideas and conceptions; encouraging students participation in classroom lessons; connecting science concepts to real life examples; conceptual understanding of physics concepts; adapting teaching methods to meet individual students’ needs; linking students’ ideas, values and beliefs to their classroom experiences; engaging students in problem-solving activities; creating innovative ideas that can foster learning; improvising instructional materials; helping students to ask questions and discuss their learning experiences; presenting science experiences  as enjoyable, interesting and relevant; helping students to plan and carry out investigation in the laboratory; helping students to learn by discovery and teaching science process skills. However, the research revealed that teachers need little help in measuring students’ conceptual understanding, helping students to interact actively with learning materials, using technology to enhance classroom experiences, assisting students to formulate their own questions, evaluating students’ learning and helping students to connect practical with underlying theoretical concepts. The results also revealed that the instructional needs of physics teachers were not significantly sensitive to gender differences, experiences and professionalism of teachers.
Мовне сьогодення України крізь призму соціолінгвістичного виміру (Рецензія на монографію: Макарець Ю. С. Статус і стан української мови в незалежній Україні: соціолінгвістичний вимір: монографія. Київ: ЛАТ&К, 2019. 209 с.)
Authors: Boyko N. I.
Published: September 2020

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Persepsi Kebangsaan Siswa Kristen Di Kawasan Timur Indonesia
Authors: Saputra Muhammad Ali
Published: September 2020

Dewasa ini, sebagai efek dari krisis multidimensional di Indonesia pada tahun 1997, nasionalisme/kebangsaan bangsa ini ditengarai mengalami kemerosotan. Ini ditandai dengan maraknya aksi intoleransi antar etnis/agama, penetrasi budaya asing hingga pada munculnya upaya aksi separatisme di sejumlah wilayah, seperti Maluku dan Papua. Aksi-aksi separatis maupun konflik antar agama yang utamanya terjadi di wilayah-wilayah berbasis Kristen, seperti Poso, Ambon, dan Papua mempertanyakan kembali komitmen nasionalisme kelompok Kristen di Indonesia, khususnya bagi generasi muda Kristen yang berpendirian, sehingga perlu diteliti bagaimana persepsi mereka tentang kebangsaan/nasionalisme. Penelitian ini dilakukan di lima lokasi, yaitu Manado, Ambon, Jayapura (Papua), Poso, dan Toraja. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa SMA/sederajat beragama Kristen dengan jumlah sampel 1100 orang. Metode yang digunakan adalah mix methods, menggabungkan penelitian kuantitatif dengan kualitatif, dengan rancangan kombinasi sekuensial eksplanatory, menggunakan angket dan wawancara sebagai alat pengumpul data. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan, bahwa, secara umum, pemahaman kebangsaan responden (dalam keempat aspek kebangsaan) adalah baik, namun dalam sejumlah hal aktual, agak berbeda. Masih ada problem keinginan berpindah kewarganegaraan, adanya ketidak yakinan bahwa Pancasila mampu mengatasi tantangan zaman, dan ketidakpatuhan terhadap hukum dalam hal tertentu yang perlu diperbaiki. Untuk itu, perlu dipertahankan dan ditingkatkan kegiatan terkait penanaman nilai nasionalisme di sekolah, baik melalui kegiatan-kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, maupun kegiatan seperti sosialisasi 4 pilar kebangsaan dan kader bela negara yang melibatkan pihak luar sekolah.
KH. Ahmad Maruf Biografi dan Perannya Mengembangkan Islam di Baruga Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Published: September 2020

Kajian ini merupakan studi biografi yang menggambarkan perjalanan hidup KH. Ahmad Ma‟ruf sebagai seorang ulama yang mengabdi di pesantren dan masyarakat. Ahmad Ma‟ruf terlahir di daerah Baruga Majene dari seorang ayah yang juga seorang ulama yaitu KH. Ma‟ruf. Sejak kecil, ia belajar di Madrasah Arabiyyah Islamiyyah Baruga, sebuah lembaga pendidikan yang dirintis oleh bapaknya bersama ulama Baruga lainnya. Hanya saja, ia terpaksa meninggalkan kampung halamannya menuju Kota Jakarta ketika terjadi pemberontakan DI/TII yang dipimpin oleh Kahar Muzakkar. Di Ibukota, ia sempat belajar kepada KH. Abdullah Syafi‟i. Ia sempat bekerja PT. Airbaja, perusahaan besi yang cukup besar pada masa pemerintahan Sukarno. Disamping kesibukan sebagai karyawan, ia juga mengabdi sebagai da‟i dan imam masjid di Ibukota. Pada akhirnya, KH. Ahmad Ma‟ruf ke kampung ulama meninggalkan hiruk pikuk kehidupan di ibukota dan mengabdi di masyarakat dan Pesantren DDI Baruga hingga ia wafat. Dalam pandangan masyarakat Majene, ia terkenal sebagai ulama yang bisa diterima semua golangan.
Pembelajaran Kitab Kuning di Pondok Pesantren Al Risalah Batetanga Kabupaten Polman Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Authors: Hamid Wardiah
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mekanisme pembelajaran kitab kuningdi pondok pesantren, serta mendeskripsikan problem dan solusi yang dihadapdalam mempelajari kitab-kitab tersebut. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitiankualitatif deskriptif yang memotret pembelajaran kitab kuning di pondokpesantren. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti itu sendiri sebagai ciri khas dari penelitian kualitatif Teknik pengumpulan data yangdipergunakan adalah wawancara, dokumentasi dan obseservasi. Hasil penelitianini menunjukan bahwa mekanisme pembelajaran kitab kuning di pondokpesantren yang bertipe Salafiyah dalam hal ini Pondok Pesantren Al Risalahmenunjukkan kitab-kitab tersebut digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran. Adapunproblem dan solusi yang dihadapi dalam pembelajaran kitab kuning salah satunyaadalah tingkat kecerdasan anak yang bervariasi sehingga diperlukan tenaga ekstrauntuk mengajar anak-anak ini adalah salah satu kendala proses pembelajaranBeberapa kasus yang terjadi anak-anak yang latar belakangnya berasal dari SDumum belum mampu mengaji dibuatkan kelas khusus serta jam pelajaran metode iqra’. Sehingga pembelajaran pun terasa lambat karena menunggu kemahiran anaksantri dalam mengenal huruf hijaiyah.
Communication Skills among Nursing staff at Azadi Teaching Hospital
Authors: Nadhim Hasan Nashwan , Hasan Mohammed Idrees , Ahmed Mahmood Yousif
Published: September 2020

Communication is an important topic, perceived as inevitable for providing effective and high-quality health care among both patients and health care providers.” To assess nurse’s communication skills and identify the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and nurse’s communication skills. Quantitative design, a descriptive study had been carried out at Azadi Teaching Hospital and from the period of 5th November 2017 to 8th May 2018. To assess nurse’s communication skills and identify the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and nurse’s communication skills. The collected data coded and entered to the SPSS software version 22. In this study, the data were analyzed by using inferential statistical and descriptive analysis. The mean score of the communication skills items ranging from (3.21-3.74), on the other hand 65% of the sample had Moderate communication skills and male nurses had higher communication skills. In inferential analysis indicate a significant relationship between Nurses Communication Skills and Educational level, in addition to a significant Association between Age and Years of Experience. Overall sample level of communication skill of the current study was moderate level and male nurses had higher communication skills. Levels of communication skills increase with increasing Professional satisfaction and Professional interest. Giving priority to communication skills during courses of study for the nursing students and conducting communication skill training course for the staff.
Algorithmization of calculation of fractal parameters of rough surface relief according to GOST R ISO 25178-2-2014
Authors: Markov Boris N. , Masterenko Dmitry A. , Emelyanov Petr N. , Teleshevskiy Vladimir I.
Published: September 2020

Russian version of the ISO 25178-2:2012 standard is commented. The functions provided by the standard for calculating fractal dimension are considered, and the algorithms for calculating them in the Mathcad environment are described. An example of calculations based on the results of measurements of the height of the surface irregularities of the gauge block obtained using an atomic force microscope is given.
Evaluation of the accuracy of reconstruction of the electrophysical and geometric parameters of multilayer dielectric coatings by the multi-frequency radio wave method of a slow surface electromagnetic waves
Authors: Kazmin Aleksandr I. , Fedjunin Pavel A.
Published: September 2020

One of the most important diagnostic problems multilayer dielectric materials and coatings is the development of methods for quantitative interpretation of the checkout results their electrophysical and geometric parameters. The results of a study of the potential informativeness of the multi-frequency radio wave method of surface electromagnetic waves during reconstruction of the electrophysical and geometric parameters of multilayer dielectric coatings are presented. The simulation model is presented that makes it possible to evaluate of the accuracy of reconstruction of the electrophysical and geometric parameters of multilayer dielectric coatings. The model takes into account the values of the electrophysical and geometric parameters of the coating, the noise level in the measurement data and the measurement bandwidth. The results of simulation and experimental investigations of reconstruction of the structure of relative permittivitties and thicknesses of single-layer and double-layer dielectric coatings with different thicknesses, with different values of the standard deviation (RMS) of the noise level in the measured attenuation coefficients of the surface slow electromagnetic wave are presented. Coatings based on the following materials were investigated: polymethyl methacrylate, F-4D PTFE, RO3010. The accuracy of reconstruction of the electrophysical parameters of the layers decreases with an increase in the number of evaluated parameters and an increase in the noise level. The accuracy of the estimates of the electrophysical parameters of the layers also decreases with a decrease in their relative permittivity and thickness. The results of experimental studies confirm the adequacy of the developed simulation model. The presented model allows for a specific measuring complex that implements the multi-frequency radio wave method of surface electromagnetic waves, to quantify the potential possibilities for the accuracy of reconstruction of the electrophysical and geometric parameters of multilayer dielectric materials and coatings. Experimental investigations and simulation results of a multilayer dielectric coating demonstrated the theoretical capabilities gained relative error permittivity and thickness of the individual layers with relative error not greater than 10 %, with a measurement bandwidth of 1 GHz and RMS of noise level 0,003–0,004.
Biomagnetism of tumor in rats with Guerin’s carcinoma after injection of ferromagnetic nanocomposite (Ferroplat): contactless measurement
Authors: Todor I.N. , Lukianova N.Yu. , Primin M.А. , Nedayvoda I.V. , Chekhun V.F.
Published: September 2020

Summary. Aim: In order to develop fundamentally new technologies for non-invasive and safer diagnosis of cancer, we aimed to detect non-contact magnetic signals from a malignant tumor in animals treated or not-treated with the ferromagnetic nanocomposite Ferroplat. Materials and Methods: Guerin’s carcinoma was used as a model of tumor growth. The biomagnetism of the tumor was evaluated in the dynamics of its growth. Ten days after tumor transplantation, Ferroplat was administered intravenously to half of the animals with the tumor and to half of the control animals. The magnitude of the magnetic signals was determined 1 h and every two days after administration of the nanocomposite using a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device magnetometer of the original design. Results: We have found that the magnetic signals coming from the tumor are significantly higher compared to control tumor-free animals. Intravenous administration of a ferromagnetic nanocomposite (Ferroplat: Fe3O4 + cisplatinum) led to a significant increase of the magnetic signal, especially in the tumor tissue, and inhibition of Guerin’s carcinoma growth. Ferromagnetic nanoparticles (32.7 nm) are retained in malignant cells for a longer time than in normal ones. Conclusion: Tumor cells accumulate iron nanoparticles more intensively than normal ones. Nanocomposite Ferroplat can be used for a targeted delivery of cisplatin to malignant cells.
Histological differential diagnostics of renal oncocytoma
Authors: Baranovska V.V. , Romanenko A.M. , Zakhartseva L.M.
Published: September 2020

Summary. Background: The morbidity rate of kidney cancer has been increasing. Management of patients and their prognosis depend on the specific histological type of tumor. Unfortunately, different renal tumors can have similar histological features, making differential diagnostics challenging. Among the most challenging tasks is differential diagnosis of renal oncocytoma (RO) and chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC). Aim: To analyze different histological features of renal oncocytomas and specify their pathognomonic characteristics that may be advantageous for the confirmation of the diagnosis. Materials and Methods: The medical records and histopathological reports of 197 patients with diagnosis of either RO or ChRCC were analyzed. 37 histological parameters were then evaluated and their prevalence in RO or ChRCC was compared by performing a contingency table analysis. Odds ratio was also calculated. Results: The most common growth patterns of ROs were solid (53%), nested (47%), cystic (29%), and alveolar (28%). A combination of two or more growth patterns was seen in 82% of cases mostly composing of nested, cystic, alveolar or solid structures. Most tumors exhibited granular inclusions (70%) and dense cytoplasm (58%). Conclusion: With more than 95% confidence, the nested pattern, myxoid stroma, granular cytoplasm and round nuclei are likely indicative of RO, whereas the varying nuclear size, raisinoid nuclei and reticular cytoplasm indicate higher likelihood of ChRCC. Therefore, these features should be analyzed for RO confirmation.
Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Insurance
Authors: Prevatt Stefanie , Pracht Dale , Davis Paula , Psikogios Janet , Norman Marilyn , Fogarty Kate , Hink Jean
Published: September 2020

This 4-page publication is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It reviews policies and best practices for understanding insurance when working with UF/IFAS Extension programs. Written by Stefanie Prevatt, Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, February 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h296
Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-event Planning Guide and Matrix
Authors: Pracht Dale , Davis Paula M. , Prevatt Stefanie , Psikogios Janet , Norman Marilyn , Fogarty Kate , Hink Jean
Published: September 2020

This is the first publication in the Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work series. This series is intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth for the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This 5-page fact sheet discusses the matrix, levels of risk, probability that something will go wrong, modifications to the event or activity, and post-event assessment. Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink, and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, revised March 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h299
Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist
Authors: Pracht Dale , Davis Paula M. , Prevatt Stefanie , Psikogios Janet , Hensley Sarah
Published: September 2020

This is one publication in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. This series is intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This 4-page document provides a checklist that will help during 4-H event and activity planning. Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, and Sarah Hensley and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, March 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h384
Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures
Authors: Davis Paula , Pracht Dale , Prevatt Stefanie , Psikogios Janet
Published: September 2020

This 2-page publication is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It focuses on basic overall precautions to be taken by everyone involved with 4-H. Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Stefanie Prevatt, and Janet Psikogios and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Department, February 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h385
Pretreatment of Ligno-cellulosic Biomass for Biofuels and Bioproducts
Authors: Tong Zhaohui , Cheng Nusheng , Pullammanappallil Pratap
Published: September 2020

This 4-page fact sheet discusses bioethanol as a renewable form of energy, explaining the importance of using ligno-cellulosic biomass to produce biofuels. It describes the pretreatment step in producing biofuels and the need for more research into this step so that ligno-cellulosic biofuels can be produced cheaply and efficiently at a commercial scale. Written by Zhaohui Tong, Nusheng Cheng, and Pratap Pullammanappallil, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2013. 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae495
Natural Area Weeds: Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum)
Authors: Langeland Kenneth A. , Hutchinson Jeffery
Published: September 2020

Native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, Old World climbing fern (OWCF) is a newcomer to Florida that has spread at an alarming rate since its introduction. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council considers Old World climbing fern to be invasive. It’s also regulated by laws of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as a Florida Noxious Weed and by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Federal Noxious Weed. It may be the most serious threat to Florida’s natural areas. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Kenneth A. Langeland and Jeffery Hutchinson, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag122
Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Corn
Authors: Berger Sarah , Ferrell Jason , Dittmar Peter
Published: September 2020

This 9-page fact sheet lists nine modes of action: the mechanism of action, behavior in plants, symptoms and herbicides, and illustrations. Written by Sarah Berger, Jason Ferrell, and Peter Dittmar, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag374
Brunswickgrass or Paspalum nicorae: A Weed Contaminant in Southern Pastures and Bahiagrass Seed Production Fields
Authors: Blount Ann R. Soffes , Wallau Marcelo Osorio , Sellers Brent A. , Hancock Dennis , Dillard Leanne , Dubeux Jose C. B. , Mackowiak Cheryl L. , Vendramini Joao Mauricio Buen , Cooper Clay T.
Published: September 2020

Brunswickgrass (Paspalum nicorae Parodi) is becoming a problematic weed in summer perennial grass pastures in the Southeast. The plant is competitive with bahiagrass and bermudagrass. Since it is less palatable, it can eventually dominate a perennial grass pasture. Brunswickgrass has become naturalized and has reportedly contaminated bahiagrass seed fields and pastures in the southeastern states, including some of the important counties for seed production in Florida, such as Gilchrist, Levy, Alachua, Citrus, and Sumter. This 4-page fact sheet provides an overview of brunswickgrass and discusses its appearance, variety/germplasm, and management. Written by Ann Blount, Marcelo Wallau, Brent Sellers, Dennis Hancock, Jose Dubeux, Cheryl Mackowiak, Joao Vendramini, and Clay Cooper, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, April 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag408
The Florida Bull Test 2016–2017
Authors: Canal Luara B. , Lamb Graham Cliff , DiLorenzo Nicolas
Published: September 2020

The 17th annual Florida Bull Test Sale was held on January 21, 2017 at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 Florida Bull Test. The test evaluated the performance potential and breeding soundness of bulls consigned to the program at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC). This new 9-page fact sheet discusses test procedures, assessment of feed efficiency, test rules and regulations, health requirements, and test results. Written by Luara B. Canal, G. Cliff Lamb, and Nicolas DiLorenzo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an341
Ornamental Palms for Central Florida
Authors: Broschat Timothy K. , Davis James E.
Published: September 2020

Palms are often thought of as symbols of the tropics, but fortunately there are a number of palm species that grow in warm, temperate climates, such as that of Central Florida. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Timothy K. Broschat and James E. Davis, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep020
Recommended Native Landscape Plants for Florida’s Treasure Coast
Authors: Wilson Sandra B. , Gersony Judith A. , Nolan Keona L. , Broda Janice C. , Skvarch, Jr. Edward A.
Published: September 2020

This 17-page fact sheet provides useful resources and handy tables for information on the function, form, and landscape use of proven native performers of the Florida Treasure Coast (Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties). Written by Sandra B. Wilson, Judith A. Gersony, Keona L. Nolan, Janice C. Broda, and Edward A. Skvarch, Jr., and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep348
Florida Foliage House Plant Care: Adenium obesum
Authors: Henny Richard J. , Chen Jianjun
Published: September 2020

Adenium obesum and its many hybrids are often seen in retail garden centers. They have vibrant floral displays in shades of red, white, pink, and yellow. Flowers average 2–3 inches in diameter and may be single, double, or even triple. The plants must be stationed in high light, 6 hours or more per day, to maintain flowering during the summer. Adenium obesum makes a dramatic specimen for a deck or patio but should be moved indoors in winter. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. J. Henny and J. Chen, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep474
Ocean Acidification: pH Variability Across Space and Time
Authors: Krimsky Lisa , Henry Joseph , Patterson Joshua
Published: September 2020

The absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the oceans has changed the chemical properties of seawater and made it more acidic all over the world. Florida, with an extensive coastline and deep cultural and economic ties to marine resources, will be directly affected. This 4-page fact sheet written by Lisa Krimsky, Joseph Henry, and Joshua Patterson and published by the UF/IFAS Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation focuses on the spatial and temporal variability in oceanic pH and provide an overview of pH variability in Florida's coastal waters.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa227
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Borisova Tatiana , Davis Jarrett
Published: September 2020

This 2-page fact sheet written by Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, and Jarrett Davis and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department is part of a handbook designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principal federal and Florida state laws that govern agriculture. This chapter provides an overview of soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), explains their purpose and structure, and describes some of the agency partnerships SWCDs make. edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1017
Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2015-16
Authors: Court Christa D. , Hodges Alan Wade , Rahmani Mohammad , Spreen Thomas
Published: September 2020

This 2-page fact sheet written by Christa D. Court, Alan W. Hodges, Mohammad Rahmani, and Thomas H. Spreen and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department describes the economic contributions of the citrus industry to the state of Florida in fiscal year 2015/16, updating previous studies for 2012/13 and 2014/15 and previous estimates for the economic impacts of citrus greening disease. edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1021
Import Growth and the Impact on the Florida Strawberry Industry
Authors: Guan Zhengfei , Suh Dong Hee , Khachatryan Hayk , Wu Feng
Published: September 2020

The United States is the second largest producer of strawberries after China, and Florida, along with California, accounts for about 98% of the total US production. In recent years, the US strawberry industry has become increasingly concerned with competition from Mexico. This 3-page fact sheet written by Zhengfei Guan, Dong Hee Suy, Hayk Khachatryan, and Feng Wu and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department describes the impact of imported strawberries on the Florida strawberry industry and explains how the industry can adapt to meet the challenge. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1022
Growing Pomegranates in Florida: Establishment Costs and Production Practices
Authors: Wu Feng , Guan Zhengfei , Vallad Gary E.
Published: September 2020

The study described in this 6-page fact sheet written by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Gary Vallad and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department provides a description of pomegranate production practices and preliminary cost estimates to inform investment and production decisions when growers look to diversify and grow pomegranate as a niche crop. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1024
Tomato Suspension Agreements and the Effects on Market Prices and Farm Revenue
Authors: Guan Zhengfei , Suh Dong Hee , Wu Feng
Published: September 2020

The production capacity of the US tomato industry has decreased significantly in the past decade. The US Department of Commerce and the Mexican tomato industry negotiated and signed several Suspension Agreements that set floor prices for imported Mexican fresh tomatoes to protect the US domestic industry. This 4-page article written by Zhengfei Guan, Dong Hee Suh, and Feng Wu and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department provides a review of the history of the suspension agreements and an analysis of their effects on the US tomato industry. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1025
H-2A Program and Immigration Reform in the United States
Authors: Qushim Berdikul , Guan Zhengfei , Roka Fritz
Published: September 2020

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952 authorized a nonimmigrant visa category, known as H-2, for foreign agricultural and nonagricultural workers to come to the United States and perform temporary services. To protect against disruptions in the farm labor supply, many growers are turning to the H-2A program to import foreign guest workers. This 5-page fact sheet written by Berdikul Qushim, Zhengfei Guan, and Fritz M. Roka and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department explains the H-2A program and briefly discusses immigration reform. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1029
Budget Template for Home Canning
Authors: Athearn Kevin , Simonne Amarat , Ahn Soohyoun
Published: September 2020

One in five US households cans fruits or vegetables in a home kitchen. If your household is one of them, you may want to know the full cost of the activity or how much money you are saving by doing it yourself. This 10-page fact sheet written by Kevin R. Athearn, Amarat Simonne, and Soohyoun Ahn and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department presents a template designed to assist you in estimating the cost and potential returns from canning food at home. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1034
Regulatory and Market Risk Factors and the Emissions Reduction Potential for Energy Intensive Firms
Authors: Guan Zhengfei
Published: September 2020

In the last decade, one of the major global environmental concerns has been greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the political debate over climate change, various policy initiatives are being proposed. Energy intensive firms that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases (e.g., floriculture or nursery firms with heated greenhouses) will be operating in an environment of high regulatory and market uncertainties in the coming years. This 3-page fact sheet presents a brief introduction of the regulatory and market risks faced by energy intensive firms and a case study of emissions reduction potential in the horticulture industry. Written by Zhengfei Guan and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe919
Wildland-Urban Interface: Key Issues
Authors: Hermansen-Baez Leslie Annie , Seitz Jennifer , Monroe Martha C.
Published: September 2020

A result of the influx of new residents to the South is an expansion of urban areas into forests and other natural areas, creating areas referred to as the wildland-urban interface. Interface issues of most concern vary from state to state, but some key issues are consistent across the South. the US Forest Service conducted a series of focus groups in 2000. Key issues gleaned from those focus groups and other related sources are described in this 5-page fact sheet written by L. Annie Hermansen-Baez, Jennifer Seitz, and Martha C. Monroe, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr264
Common Woody Plants of Florida Scrub Ecosystems
Authors: Proenza Lynn , Andreu Michael
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this fact sheet is to help identify a few of the more common woody plant species found in Florida’s scrub ecosystems. In the individual plant descriptions, words that appear in bold font are considered to be key field characteristics that will aid in identification of the species. This 14-page fact sheet was written by Lynn Proenza and Michael Andreu and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2012.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr373
Thousand Cankers Disease: A Threat to Black Walnut in Florida
Authors: Spence Don , Smith Jason A.
Published: September 2020

Thousand cankers disease of walnut is a tree disease of the edible nut-producing and ornamental tree, black walnut. The first diseased trees were observed in New Mexico in the 1990s. The disease has since spread to most of the western states. Until 2009, diseased black walnut trees were only found outside of the natural range of black walnut, which occurs from the mid-Atlantic states to just west of the Mississippi River. In 2009, it was found near Knoxville, Tennessee; it has since spread to Pennsylvania and Virginia. It is possible that within the next decade this disease could naturally spread to Florida. However, if people continue to move TCD infested walnut logs from place to place, this disease could arrive in Florida tomorrow. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Don Spence and Jason A. Smith, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr376
Valuing the Ecosystem Services of Florida’s Forest Conservation Programs: The Economic Benefits of Protecting Water Quality
Authors: Kreye Melissa M. , Escobedo Francisco J. , Adams Damian C. , Stein Taylor , Borisova Tatiana
Published: September 2020

How much are Floridians willing to pay for water quality protection programs that include forest conservation? This 9-page fact sheet reports the results of a study to answer this question, using a benefit transfer approach. Written by Melissa M. Kreye, Francisco J. Escobedo, Damian C. Adams, Taylor Stein, and Tatiana Borisova, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr377