bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cadeia de produção do tomate na agricultura familiar: estudo de caso de um município da Amazônia Ocidental
Authors: Monteiro Cristiani Carol dos Santos , Lima Brenda Cristina Marculino , Torres Lindsay de Oliveira Mesquita , Vidigal Filho Ademir Luiz , Vidigal Lucélia Largura do Vale , Loose Cleberson Eller , Souza Valdinei Leones de , Dias Ademilson de Assis , Souza Naiara Meireles de
Published: June 2024

Este estudo apresentou a cadeia de produção de tomate no contexto da agricultura familiar de Santa Luzia D’Oeste - RO, município inserido na Amazônia Ocidental, visando descobrir aspectos do cultivo, produção e comercialização do tomate, bem como fatores que podem influenciar na oscilação do preço de venda. A pesquisa foi caracterizada como descritiva e além da pesquisa bibliográfica, foram realizadas entrevistas com 21 produtores de tomate pertencentes a agricultura familiar local e um questionário semiestruturado foi aplicado. Os principais resultados foram que a espécie de tomate mais cultivada é o fascínio com produções predominantes entre março e junho. A média de produção do município é de 800 caixas por safra, o processo produtivo passa por 14 etapas e é empregado matéria-prima direta, materiais complementares e defensivos agrícolas na produção. A maioria dos frutos advindos das safras são frequentemente comercializados em Manaus - AM e o preço médio de venda é de R$60,00 a caixa. A faixa etária predominante é de 39 a 60 anos e o sexo masculino corresponde a maioria, bem como nenhum produtor de tomate possui ensino superior. A renda mensal encontra-se entre um e três salários-mínimos. Ainda, as variações de preço, segurança alimentar, sazonalidade da demanda, perecibilidade, variações da qualidade, sazonalidade da produção, defensivos agrícolas, materiais complementares e matéria-prima direta influenciam diretamente no preço do tomate da região. Os resultados podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas voltadas para a agricultura familiar na região, visando melhorar as condições de produção e comercialização do tomate.
THERE IS SUCH A SCIENCE.A.V. FEDOROV: TRANSLATION THEORY IS A SPECIAL DISCIPLINE
Authors: GARBOVSKIY N.K.
Published: June 2024

Seventy years after the first publication of the Russian author Andrei V. Fedorov’s book Introduction to Translation Theory, specifically focused on translation studies, the present article makes an attempt to highlight once again Mr Fedorov’s contribution to laying the foundations for a universal translation theory and to observe, in retrospect, the peripeteia of its naming, the identification of its research field, its subject-matter and issues against the backdrop of various social, ideological and research contexts. Special emphasis is put on the functional concept of translation; the connection between linguistic stylistics and the theory of translation is retraced; an interpretation of different mid-twentieth-century scholars’ outlooks on the correlation between language and thinking, as well as the main categories of translation studies, is proposed.
Two-Dimensional Resistivity Modeling of Seawater Intrusion Along the West Flood Canal, Semarang
Authors: Utami Amanda Rizky , Handayani Lina , Sudrajat Yayat , Hanif Muhammad
Published: June 2024

The northern coastal area of Semarang City has significant problems with a decrease in groundwater quality due to seawater intrusion. Increasing groundwater extraction and subsidence due to the city growth worsen the condition. It is necessary to collect information on the contaminated location to develop a strategy to decrease the spreading of seawater intrusion. This study aims to identify the presence of seawater intrusion zones in groundwater and estimate the spread distance of seawater intrusion to the land. We applied the electrical resistivity tomography method to obtain the image of the subsurface. A geo-electric survey with a dipole-dipole multi-electrode configuration was completed along the West Flood Canal. The subsurface model result indicated that the identified seawater intrusion zone is associated with a low resistivity value of less than 3 Ohm.m. The zone is about 0 - 70 meters deep near the coast and is thinning to about 2600 meters to the south. The result confirms that seawater has penetrated long distances to the land.
Analysis of the possibility of using the satellite navigation system in the railway traffic control systems
Authors: Steuer Michał , Burdzik Rafał , Kochan Andrzej
Published: June 2024

The analysis of the possibility of using satellite navigation for rail vehicle positioning, which is the subject of many studies and projects, is aimed at assessing the uncertainty and accuracy of train positioning using satellite navigation systems, along with defining its impact on the capacity and safety of the rail infrastructure. Existing studies in this area prevent a clear assessment of the feasibility of implementing a satellite navigation system for rail vehicle positioning in rail traffic control systems. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the possibility of using satellite navigation for rail vehicle positioning in terms of research problems arising from the limitations of satellite positioning system functionality, which include parameters related to accuracy, reliability, and speed of information transfer between the vehicle and the rail traffic control system. The implementation of the research work should be focused on developing a research model, subject to validation for the parameters and conditions of movement of rail vehicles in the defined area of railroad infrastructure, adopted within the framework of the work carried out. The research and the model form the basis for developing the knowledge of implementing satellite navigation in practical solutions on the railroad network.
El acoso callejero: un análisis jurídico comparado
Authors: Palate-Labre Adelaida del Carmen , Núñez-Solís Rocío Elizabeth
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación aborda el acoso callejero, un problema persistente que afecta significativamente la seguridad y la dignidad de las mujeres en espacios públicos. Enfocándose en la comparación entre Ecuador, Colombia, Perú y Argentina, este estudio analiza cómo cada país ha desarrollado leyes y políticas públicas para combatir esta forma de violencia de género. El objetivo es evaluar la efectividad de estas medidas y proponer mejoras basadas en un análisis comparativo. Para ello, se utilizó un enfoque cualitativo y descriptivo, la metodología empleada incluye la revisión bibliográfica de 25 artículos científicos y documentos legales relevantes. Esta amplia gama de fuentes permite una comparación detallada y bien sustentada entre las legislaciones y prácticas actuales. Los resultados muestran variaciones significativas en la aplicación y efectividad de las leyes, a pesar de la existencia de marcos jurídicos robustos. Las diferencias en la definición del acoso callejero, las sanciones aplicables y los mecanismos de prevención son evidentes, así como los desafíos en la implementación efectiva de estas políticas. La discusión subraya que, si bien se reconoce cada vez más el acoso callejero como una grave problemática que impacta la integridad de las mujeres, se requiere un enfoque más integrado que combine la legislación con cambios culturales profundos. La falta de recursos y la necesidad de sensibilización y educación permanecen como obstáculos principales.
ETHICAL AND LEGAL FRONTIERS IN MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: NAVIGATING PATIENT CARE, CONSENT AND LIABILITY
Authors:   Sigma-Pi MedicoLegal, Leeds, UK, ALEXIOU Pavlina , BERARU Maria Gianina ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, CIOBICA Alin ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University; Apollonia University; Romanian Academy; Academy of Romanian Scientists, MAVROUDIS Ioannis ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists, Leeds Teaching Hospital
Published: June 2024

This paper examines the complex ethical dilemmas and legal challenges in the management of mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBIs), focusing on issues of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, liability, compensation, and insurance. Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis, we explore the current medical understanding of mTBIs, including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, alongside the ethical considerations critical to patient care. Furthermore, we analyze medicolegal implications, highlighting the gaps and inconsistencies in existing legal frameworks that affect the management and protection of individuals with mTBIs. The paper proposes an integrated approach to address these challenges, emphasizing the need for enhanced clinical guidelines, legal reforms, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased research funding. Our findings underscore the importance of developing standardized protocols that incorporate ethical principles and legal safeguards, ensuring equitable and effective management of mTBIs. Recommendations for policy and practice reforms are offered to improve patient outcomes and navigate the ethical and legal complexities associated with mTBIs.
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF TOOTHPASTES CONTAINING BIRCH EXTRACT AND NANO-HYDROXYAPATITES
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University; Academy of Romanian Scientists, DOBROTA Cristina Teodora , FLOREA Alexandra Diana ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, CARPA Rahela ,   Babes-Bolyai University, SORITAU Olga ,   Oncology Institute of Cluj-Napoca, TOMOAIA Gheorghe ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists; Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, HOROVITZ Ossi ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, MOCANU Aurora ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, ROSOIU Cristina Lavinia ,   Babes-Bolyai University, TOMOAIA-COTISEL Maria ,   Babes-Bolyai University; Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: June 2024

The study investigates the antimicrobial efficacy of toothpaste formulations incorporating nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) and birch extract. Toothpastes were evaluated for their ability to inhibit bacterial growth, with observations revealing varied sensitivities among bacterial species to different formulations. Notably, toothpastes containing both nHAP and zinc exhibited heightened antimicrobial activity, while the addition of birch extract introduced variability in inhibition reactions across species. Further analysis delineated differences in effectiveness between nHAP-only and nHAP-birch extract formulations, suggesting the role of secondary metabolites in enhancing antibacterial properties. The study highlights toothpaste P11 as the most effective inhibitor of bacterial growth, offering a balanced combination of remineralization and antibacterial properties, except for S. mutans strain. Future research directions include time-course tests to assess long-term efficacy and oral microbiome studies to understand broader effects on oral microflora, informing the development of more targeted oral care products.
INOVAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA DA LEI GERAL DE PROTEÇÃO DE DADOS (LGPD) EM LABORATÓRIOS DE ANÁLISES CLÍNICAS
Authors: Ventura Rafael , Bueno Miriam Pinheiro
Published: June 2024

A implicação da LGPD na área médica, especificamente, na esfera dos laboratórios de análises clínicas causou vultosa repercussão, gerando desta forma mudanças, visto que, a maioria dos dados tratados e armazenados são considerados sensíveis, ou melhor, necessitando de um maior rigor em sua proteção, garantindo, portanto, o direito ao sigilo e a privacidade. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a transferência de tecnologia da LGPD no setor da saúde, especificamente, em laboratórios de análises clínicas. Para o desenvolvimento do trabalho foram aplicados os processos metodológicos de pesquisa qualitativa, exploratória, descritiva, revisão bibliográfica e estudo de caso em laboratório de análises clínicas. Os resultados apontam que é possível que os laboratórios de análises clínicas adotem um software adequado para assegurar a conformidade com a LGPD. As considerações finais demonstram que a prospecção tecnológica e inovação tecnológica da LGPD em laboratórios de análises clínicas. O trabalho é relevante porque contribuiu demonstrando que houve um avanço no que tange a segurança de dados sensíveis dos clientes por meio de software e a LGPD foi uma importante inovação nesse processo.
Morphometric Analysis of Mithmumbri - Malvan Area, Sindhudurg District, West Coast of Maharashtra, India
Authors:   Department of Geology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-411 007(MS), India, Herlekar Milind A. , Kamble Prafull B. ,   Department of Geology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-411 007(MS), India, Chakraborty Arijit ,   Department of Geology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-411 007(MS), India, Nannaware Ramesh R. ,   Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune-411 007(MS), India
Published: June 2024

Morphometric analysis has been carried out from the Mithmumbari to Malvan area, Western part of Maharashtra in Sindhudurg district, India. The morphometric analysis is carried out in fourteen drainage basins, viz., Achra, Pyali, Golvan, Mithmumbari, Katvan, Kamtakhudi, Gavaliwadi, Kunkeshwar, Kandalgaon, Munge, Malvan, Masura, Belachiwadi and Tambalwadi. The morphology of these basins is governed by a number of drivers including tectonic processes mainly the Vijaydurg fault, Mithbav fault, Malvan fault and lineaments, climate and lithology that influence the river system over a range of timescales. The majority of the basins are highly dissected and structurally controlled. The drainage density is low, with moderate to steep slopes within the elongated basin. The Achra, Pyali, Golvan, Gavaliwadi, Kandalgaon, Munge and Malvan basins are structurally controlled. The lower values of length of overland flow in study area reveal that stream erosion is more dominant than sheet erosion. Achra, Pyali, Mithmumbri, Golvan and Malvan basins are higher stream power, which represents higher erosion of the basin indicates high river basin management measures. Achra, Pyali, Golvan, Katvan, Kamthakhudi, Gavaliwadi, Kunkeshwar, Munge, Masura, Belachiwadi and Tambalwadi basins are rapid uplift stage of the basin. The Achra, Pyali, Golvan and Kamthakhudi basins can be inferred as SSW tilting in response to tectonic tilt. The hypsometric analysis shows eight basins (Achra, Pyali, Mithmumbari, Kamtakhudi, Kunkeshwar, Gavaliwadi, Belachiwadi and Tambalwadi) under the mature stage, five basins (Katvan, Munge, Kandalgaon, Malvan and Masura)in the youth stage and one basin (Golvan) under the old stage. The mature stage drainage basins show significant incision and entrenchment as a result of the Late Quaternary upliftment of the study area. The stages of drainage basins development in the western part of Maharashtra thus identify tectonically active and quiescent phases. Keywords: Morphometric and Hypsometric Analysis, Structural Control Basin, RS-GIS, Sindhudurg District, West Coast of Maharashtra
Urban Environment and Water Quality: Insights from Karamana River Basin, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Authors:   Department of Geology, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi-585367 (KN), India, Aslam M.A. Mohammed , Reshma S.R. ,   Department of Geology, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi-585367 (KN), India
Published: June 2024

This study mainly focuses on the water quality and urban influence in parts of the Karamana River. The water quality parameters of six selected sites within the urban area were considered. Physico-chemical and biological parameters of water quality were analysed for 2019 (pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon). Results have shown a distinct variation of parameters in the less built-up areas than that of the more built-up areas. The indication of the effect of urbanization on water resources has been demonstrated. The pH at Thiruvallom was 5.8, which is located at downstream. The conductivity values range from 69.38 μs/s to 605 μS/cm and from 46.5 μS/cm to 615 μS/cm, and from 76.25 μS/cm to 559.6 μS/cm during pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Ca > Na > Mg > K was the order of cation abundance for the study area. The TC value was 43100 cfu/100ml in Moonnattumukk station. The DO was very low in locations at Moonnattumukk, Thiruvallom and Pallathukadav. Though the deterioration of water quality was limited to a few localized zones, the trend of the quality change was distinct. Keywords: Land Use/Land Cover, Urbanization, Water Quality, Physico-Chemical and Biological Parameters.
Data Mining Prior to Earth Mining: A Sustainable Approach for Mineral Exploitation
Authors:   Geological Survey of India, StateUnit: Telangana, Southern Region, Hyderabad -500068 (TS), India, Sahoo Janmejaya
Published: June 2024

The extraction of mineral resources from the earth, in various mining forms, such as open-cast and underground mining, has significant environmental and societal consequences, both during and after mining operations. It results in habitat destruction, soil erosion, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and the release of harmful pollutants into the environment. These pollutants, including heavy metals and sulphur compounds, etc., which contaminate water sources and soil, posing a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Despite these challenges, mining remains essential for providing raw materials to meet the needs of modern civilization, and as the global population grows, demand for minerals continues to rise, leading to increased mining operations. This intensified mining activity poses a significant threat to the planet Earth. In this context, addressing the negative effects of mining, such as mining failures, and disruptions to biodiversity, is a growing concern. Mining failures encompass a range of economic, environmental, and social consequences. A comprehensive understanding of these interrelated components is crucial for mitigating the risks and consequences associated with mining failures, as well as for developing sustainable and responsible mining practices.
Estudio ornitolimnológico en el Seno de Reloncaví, Patagonia Norte, Chile
Authors: Rau Jaime R. , Fuentes Norka , Gallardo Jorge , Ríos-Henríquez Catalina , Garrido Danae , Lobos-Ovalle Dante
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo se emplea una aproximación ornitolimnológica para determinar la estructura de los ensambles de aves en humedales de la Patagonia norte de Chile. Se encontró una mayor riqueza de especies para aquellos humedales de mayor perímetro (un “proxy” del espejo de agua) y mejor condición ambiental. Las contabilizaciones de aves se efectuaron bimensualmente desde mayo a noviembre de 2021 y en el invierno del mismo año se determinaron los nutrientes (e.g., nitrógeno, fósforo) y parámetros físico-químicos (e.g., oxígeno disuelto) de dos de los humedales más grandes. Se encontró una alta riqueza de especies de aves (>70), en comparación con otros estudios realizados en Chile, especialmente durante los conteos efectuados en pleamar. El perímetro de los humedales se relacionó positivamente con la abundancia de individuos. Los humedales situados en los extremos del área de estudio, de menor superficie y formas irregulares, presentaron una menor abundancia de individuos y riqueza de especies. Lo contrario ocurrió con los dos humedales más grandes, a pesar de presentar altas cargas de nutrientes nitrogenados y fosforados. Se necesita más investigación para explicar la importancia de otras variables a nivel de paisaje.
Analysis of the diagnosis and management of cervical ectopic pregnancies in Ecuador, through the study of cases described in the bibliography
Authors: Mata Chango Christian Xavier , Urbina Romo Nancy , Solís Sánchez María Ilusión
Published: June 2024

Ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which the fertilized egg implants and begins to grow outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Currently, with the advancement of science, the diagnosis can be made within the first weeks of evolution, after fertilization, identifying the gestational sac in the cervix using ultrasound techniques that seek to implement a measured treatment that does not affect the fertility of the the patient. The objective of the research consists of analysis of the diagnosis and management of cervical ectopic pregnancies in Ecuador, through the study of cases described in the bibliography. The type of research is of a descriptive bibliographic nature, because it seeks to identify the diagnostic tools and clinical criteria described, as well as risk factors described in the bibliography. There are clinical criteria that help detect a cervical ectopic pregnancy such as intense abdominal and pelvic pain, abundant vaginal bleeding, hemorrhages and sensitivity in the area near the cervix. Among the treatment options that exist are medications such as methotrexate or some others that inhibit embryonic growth. In Ecuador this problem is growing and is due to the absence of knowledge about the malformation and the lack of a protocol for its management and resolution, given that there is no established order in how to treat patients with this pathology, causing medical care slows down and generates greater complications
Relationship between procrastination, academic performance, and mental health in university students at Uniandes in Ecuador
Authors: Nieto Villegas Karla Gabriela , Robalino Masabanda Vicente Daniel , Moncayo Redroban Jhoana Pamela , Cortez Ocaña Mayra Paola
Published: June 2024

This study examines the relationship between procrastination, academic performance, and mental health in university students. The objective of the study is to relate procrastination, academic performance, and mental health in university students at the Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES) in Ecuador, specifically in the fields of Clinical Psychology, Law, and Medicine. A quantitative research design was used with a non-probabilistic sample of 60 students. The results reveal that Clinical Psychology students exhibit the highest levels of procrastination, while Medicine students achieve the highest average grades and mental health scores. A significant negative relationship is observed between procrastination and academic performance. The conclusion indicates that procrastination negatively impacts academic performance, highlighting the need to develop specific strategies to manage procrastination and improve student well-being
Master Trash System PM10 Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 201A PM10 Sizing Cyclones
Authors: Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on EPA emission factors for particulate matter with a particle diameter nominally less than or equal to 10 µm (PM10). The 1996 EPA AP-42 emission factors were assigned quality ratings, from A (Excellent) to E (Poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Emission factor quality ratings for cotton gins were extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because they were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional PM10 emission factor data for master trash systems at cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt based on EPA-approved stack sampling methodology, Method 201A. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins across the cotton belt. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems, and 4) abatement technologies. Five of the seven gins had master trash systems. In terms of capacity, the five gins were typical of the industry, averaging 36.2 bales/h during testing. Some test runs were excluded from the test averages because they failed to meet EPA Method 201A test criteria. Also, other test runs, included in the analyses, had cotton lint fibers that collected in the ≤ 10 µm samples. This larger lint material can affect the reported emissions data, but EPA Method 201A does not suggest methods to account for these anomalies. The master trash system average emission factors for PM10 and total particulate were 0.056 kg/227-kg bale (0.123 lb/500-lb bale) and 0.152 kg/bale (0.335 lb/bale), respectively. The system average PM10 emission factor was higher and the system average total particulate emission factor was lower than those currently published in EPA AP-42. Master trash system PM10 emission rate test averages ranged from 1.39 to 4.18 kg/h (3.06-9.21 lb/h). The ratio of master trash system PM10 to total particulate was 36.9%.
Comparative Performance of a Glandless Acala Cultivar and Two Glanded Acala Cultivars in New Mexico
Authors: Idowu Omololu , Zhang Jinfa , Flynn Robert , Pierce Jane , Wedegeartner Tom
Published: June 2024

Commercial cultivation of glandless cotton (cotton plants with reduced or no gossypol) will widen the utility of cotton seed beyond its present main use as ruminant animal feed, producing higher income for cotton growers in New Mexico and the Beltwide states as a whole. An Upland cultivar of glandless cotton (Acala GLS) developed for California conditions was evaluated in New Mexico and compared to conventional glanded Acala cultivars (Acala 1517-08 and Acala 1517-99) developed in New Mexico. Four environments (two experimental stations and two commercial farm sites) were selected for testing. Planting was on one m row-spaced beds and irrigation was by furrows and/or sprinklers. A randomized complete block design was used at the research sites (Las Cruces and Artesia, NM), while paired comparisons were used for the commercial farm sites (Anthony and Garfield, NM). The Acala GLS cultivar generally had lower yields (about 12% lower at the research sites) compared to Acala 1517-08. At one of the commercial farm sites, Acala 1517-99 yielded over 50% more than Acala GLS. Fiber quality parameters of the cultivars were very good and within a similar range except for micronaire which was slightly better in the glandless cultivar at the research sites. Location, year and location x year effects were also significant on yield components. This study highlights the need for the development of more adaptable glandless cotton for the New Mexico environment and the need to study seasonal pest pressure for any emerging new insect pests.
First Stage Mote System PM10 Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 201A PM10 Sizing Cyclones
Authors: Boykin Clif , Buser Michael , Whitelock Derek , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on EPA emission factors for particulate matter with a particle diameter nominally less than or equal to 10 µm (PM10). The 1996 EPA AP-42 emission factors were assigned quality ratings, from A (Excellent) to E (Poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Emission factor quality ratings for cotton gins were extremely low. Also, some commonly used cotton gin systems were not represented or were combined with another system under a single emission factor in AP-42. There were no 1996 EPA AP-42 emission factors published for 1st stage mote systems. The objective of this study was to collect PM10 emission factor data for 1st stage mote systems at cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt based on EPA-approved stack sampling methodology, Method 201A. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins across the cotton belt. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems, and 4) abatement technologies. Five of the seven gins were equipped with 1st stage mote systems that were not combined with 2nd stage mote systems. In terms of capacity, the five gins were typical of the industry, averaging 28.8 bales/h during testing. Some test runs were excluded from the test averages because they failed to meet EPA Method 201A test criteria. Also, other test runs included in the analyses had cotton lint fibers that collected in the ≤ 10 µm samples. This larger lint material can affect the reported emissions data, but EPA Method 201A does not suggest methods to account for these anomalies. The 1st stage mote system average emission factors for PM10 and total particulate were 0.020 kg/227-kg bale (0.044 lb/500-lb bale) and 0.034 kg/bale (0.075 lb/bale), respectively. System average PM10 and total particulate emission factors were lower than those currently published in EPA AP-42 for 1st and 2nd stage mote systems combined. The 1st stage mote system PM10 emission rate test averages ranged from 0.15 to 0.94 kg/h (0.32-2.07 lb/h). The ratio of 1st stage mote system PM10 to total particulate was 59.1%.
Development and Application of Process-based Simulation Models for Cotton Production: A Review of Past, Present, and Future Directions
Authors: Thorp K.R. , Ale S. , Bange M.P. , Barnes E.M. , Hoogenboom G. , Lascano R.J. , McCarthy A.C. , Nair S. , Paz J.O. , Rajan N. , Reddy K.R. , Wall G.W. , White J.W.
Published: June 2024

The development and application of cropping system simulation models for cotton production has a long and rich history, beginning in the southeastern U. S. in the 1960s and now expanded to major cotton production regions globally. This paper briefly reviews the history of cotton simulation models, examines applications of the models since the turn of the century, and identifies opportunities for improving models and their use in cotton research and decision support. Cotton models reviewed include those specific to cotton (GOSSYM, Cotton2K, COTCO2, OZCOT, and CROPGRO-Cotton) and generic crop models that have been applied to cotton production (EPIC, WOFOST, SUCROS, GRAMI, CropSyst, and AquaCrop). Model application areas included crop water use and irrigation water management, nitrogen dynamics and fertilizer management, genetics and crop improvement, climatology, global climate change, precision agriculture, model integration with sensor data, economics, and classroom instruction. Generally, the literature demonstrated increased emphasis on cotton model development in the previous century and on cotton model application in the current century. Although efforts to develop cotton models have a 40-year history, no comparisons among cotton models were reported. Such efforts would be advisable as an initial step to evaluate current cotton simulation strategies. Increasingly, cotton simulation models are being applied by nontraditional crop modelers, who are not trained agronomists but wish to use the models for broad economic or life-cycle analyses. Although this trend demonstrates the growing interest in the models and their potential utility for a variety of applications, it necessitates the development of models with appropriate complexity and ease-of-use for a given application, and improved documentation and teaching materials are needed to educate potential model users. Spatial scaling issues are also increasingly prominent, as models originally developed for use at the field scale are being implemented for regional simulations over large geographic areas. Research steadily progresses toward the advanced goal of model integration with variable-rate control systems, which use real-time crop status and environmental information to spatially and temporally optimize applications of crop inputs, while also considering potential environmental impacts, resource limitations, and climate forecasts. Overall, the review demonstrates a languished effort in cotton simulation model development, but the application of existing models in a variety of research areas remains strong and continues to grow.
Effect of Differential Irrigation on Accumulation of Canopy Temperature-Based Heat Units in Cotton
Authors: Mahan James , Young Andrew , Payton Paxton , Bange Michael , Stout John
Published: June 2024

Agricultural management decisions are often timed on the basis of accumulated air temperature heat units (AT-heat unit) to coincide with crop growth and development. The relationship between AT-heat unit accumulation and crop development is affected by water deficits that alter the relationship between air and plant canopy temperature. Improved technology for monitoring canopy temperatures makes it possible to continuously monitor canopy temperature in production settings. The utility of cotton canopy temperature heat units (CT-heat unit) was assessed by comparing decadal (2000-2009) AT-heat unit variation with variation in CT-heat unit accumulation due to variable irrigation in 2009. Irrigation-induced variation in CT-heat units (1198-1416) was similar to the decadal variation in AT-heat units (1270-1508). Two heat unit-based management tools: 1) the assignment of irrigation crop coefficients and 2) the identification of a fiber thickening period were both found to be sensitive to irrigation-induced changes in CT-heat unit accumulation. The inclusion of CT-heat units resulted in variability in both indicators that reflected effects of irrigation and climate on plant performance. Inclusion of canopy temperature measurements in heat unit accumulation might improve the utility of heat units.
Second Stage Seed-Cotton Cleaning System PM10 Emission Factors and Rates for Cotton Gins: Method 201A PM10 Sizing Cyclones
Authors: Whitelock Derek , Buser Michael , Boykin Clif , Holt Gregory
Published: June 2024

This report is part of a project to characterize cotton gin emissions from the standpoint of stack sampling. The impetus behind this project was the urgent need to collect additional cotton gin emissions data to address current regulatory issues. A key component of this study was focused on EPA emission factors for particulate matter with a particle diameter nominally less than or equal to 10 µm (PM10). The 1996 EPA AP-42 emission factors were assigned quality ratings, from A (Excellent) to E (Poor), to assess the quality of the data being referenced. Emission factor quality ratings for cotton gins were extremely low. Cotton gin data received these low ratings because they were collected almost exclusively from a single geographical region. The objective of this study was to collect additional PM10 emission factor data for 2nd stage seed-cotton cleaning systems at cotton gins located in regions across the cotton belt based on EPA-approved stack sampling methodology, Method 201A. The project plan included sampling seven cotton gins across the cotton belt. Key factors for selecting specific cotton gins included: 1) facility location, 2) production capacity, 3) processing systems and 4) abatement technologies. Five of the seven gins were equipped with 2nd stage seed-cotton cleaning systems. In terms of capacity, the five gins were typical of the industry, averaging 32.6 bales/h during testing. Some test runs were excluded from the test averages because they failed to meet EPA Method 201A test criteria. Also, other test runs, included in the analyses, had cotton lint fibers that collected in the ≤ 10 µm samples. This larger lint material can affect the reported emissions data, but EPA Method 201A does not suggest methods to account for these anomalies. The 2nd stage seed-cotton cleaning system average emission factors for PM10 and total particulate were 0.039 kg/227-kg bale (0.087 lb/500-lb bale) and 0.056 kg/bale (0.123 lb/bale), respectively. System average PM10 and total particulate emission factors were both lower than those currently published in EPA AP-42. The 2nd stage seed-cotton cleaning system PM10 emission rate test averages ranged from 0.41 to 1.80 kg/h (0.90-3.96 lb/h). The ratio of 2nd stage seed-cotton cleaning system PM10 to total particulate was 70.3%.
Gossypium Lines Resistant to Rotylenchulus reniformis Vary in Sensitivity to the Herbicide Fluometuron
Authors: Stetina Salliana , Molin William
Published: June 2024

Reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) resistance is being transferred to Gossypium hirsutum from its distant relatives. Reports of fluometuron damage to LONREN lines with nematode resistance from G. longicalyx raised concerns about introducing herbicide sensitivity from other nematode resistance sources. The research objective was to evaluate 15 sources of reniform nematode resistance for their reaction to fluometuron three weeks after planting in a replicated greenhouse trial: two G. herbaceum accessions, four G. arboreum accessions, three G. barbadense accessions, three G. hirsutum accessions, and three G. hirsutum lines with resistance introgressed from G. barbadense (FR-05) or G. longicalyx (LONREN-1 and LONREN-2). The control genotype was G. hirsutum cultivar Deltapine 161 B2RF. Across all herbicide rates tested, mean herbicide injury ratings for G. arboreum accessions were greater than the control, whereas G. barbadense GB 713 and TX 110 were less. Regression analysis of herbicide rates indicated that injury increased linearly with increasing herbicide rate for all accessions, although G. arboreum A2-083 had more injury than the control. Regression analysis of herbicide rates indicated that biomass decreased linearly with increasing herbicide rate for all accessions, although G. barbadense GB 713 and Pima PHY 800 exhibited greater biomass reduction than the control. Across all herbicide rates tested, mean electron transport rates of all G. herbaceum and G. arboreum accessions and G. barbadense Pima PHY 800 were lower than the control. The relationship between herbicide rate and electron transport rate was curvilinear, with similar decreases in electron transport rate in response to increasing herbicide concentration for all lines. Increased sensitivity to fluometuron could be introduced into G. hirsutum through crosses with distantly related species, but with the exception of G. arboreum A2-083, the lines did not respond to the herbicide differently from the control.
The Influence of Teachers' Readiness Level and Motivation on The Implementation of The Merdeka Curriculum (IKM) in North Ternate City
Authors: Salam Ramdani , Rohmah Putri Adibatur , Adjam Syarifuddin , Samili Asnita Ode , Malaka Muhlis
Published: June 2024

This research explores the implementation of The Merdeka Curriculum (IKM) in North Ternate City, focusing on the influence of teachers' readiness level and motivation. The research used quantitative, using surveys to gather data from 68 junior high school teachers in North Ternate City who implemented The Merdeka Curriculum (IKM). The research indicates that the readiness level of teachers influences 0.65, while teacher motivation has an influence of 0.72 on the success of implementing the Merdeka Curriculum (IKM) in Ternate City. With significant coefficients, it can be concluded that both teacher readiness and motivation have a positive and significant impact on the quality of teaching IKM and student success in Ternate City. Enhancing teacher readiness and motivation can be an effective strategy to improve the quality of education through the effective implementation of IKM.
PENGARUH BEBAN KERJA, STRES KERJA, DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA TICKETING OFFICER PT. KAI STASIUN GAMBIR
Authors: Karina Mona
Published: June 2024

The study aims to determine and analyze the effect of workload, work stress, and work motivation on the work performance of ticketing officers at PT KAI Gambir Station partially and simultaneously. The method used in the research is a quantitative research method with a descriptive approach. The sample in this study was a population of Ticketing Officer PT KAI Gambir Station for 50 people. Data collection using a questionnaire method with data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed there was a significant influence partially between Workload, Job Stress, and Motivation on Work Performance. The results also found that workload variables, work stress, and work motivation together (simultaneously) affect the work performance of ticketing officer employees of PT KAI Gambir Station. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh beban kerja, stres kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap prestasi kerja ticketing officer PT. KAI Stasiun Gambir dan pengaruh beban kerja, stres kerja, motivasi secara bersama-sama terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan ticketing officer PT. KAI Stasiun Gambir. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah sejumlah populasi Ticketing Officer PT. KAI Stasiun Gambir yang berjumlah 50 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode kuesioner dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan secara parsial antara Beban Kerja, Stres Kerja dan Motivasi terhadap Prestasi Kerja. Dari hasil penelitian juga didapatkan bahwa variable beban kerja, stress kerja, dan motivasi kerja secara bersama-sama (simultan) berpengaruh terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan ticketing officer PT. KAI Stasiun Gambir.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN INVESTASI, MOTIVASI INVESTASI DAN PENDAPATAN TERHADAP MINAT INVESTASI DI CRYPTOCURRENCY PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS TRILOGI
Authors: Hafiz Fauzan , Harianti Ati
Published: June 2024

This research is based on the advancement of digital currency technology in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of investment knowledge, investment motivation, and income on cryptocurrency investment interest. This research is a quantitative descriptive study involving 97 respondents from Trilogy University, Faculty of Economics and Business, who were taken by the purposive sampling method. Then the research data was tested using several analyses, namely descriptive statistical tests, outer model tests, inner model tests, and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the investment knowledge variable had a positive and significant effect on interest in investing in cryptocurrency. On the other hand, the investment motivation variable had no significant effect on interest in cryptocurrency investment, while the income variable had a positive and significant effect on interest in cryptocurrency investment.Penelitian ini didasari adanya kemajuan teknologi mata uang digital di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan investasi, motivasi investasi dan pendapatan terhadap minat investasi mata uang kripto. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan melibatkan 97 responden Mahasiswa Universitas Trilogi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis yang diambil dengan metode purposive sampling. Kemudian data penelitian diuji dengan menggunakan beberapa analisis yaitu uji statistik deskriptif, uji outer model, uji inner model dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel pengetahuan investasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat berinvestasi mata uang kripto, sebaliknya variabel motivasi investasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat investasi mata uang kripto, sedangkan untuk variabel pendapatan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat investasi mata uang kripto.
PENGARUH PERCEIVED USEFULNESS DAN PERCEIVED EASE OF USE TERHADAP KECENDERUNGAN GEN Z MENJADI BRAND EVANGELIST
Authors: Kumalasari Dewi , Harris Ibnu
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze and to find out the effect of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use on the tendency of generation Z in Batam City to become a brand evangelist. The background of this research is because generation Z is a generation that is familiar with the use of digital technology and communication, such as social media, so it does not impossible for generation Z's tendency to become a brand evangelist. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach method with a total of 107 respondents from generation Z in Batam City. Respondents in this study were selected using a non probability sampling method with purposive sampling technique. The research data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) assisted by Google Colaboratory (Python). The results of this study reveal that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use affect the tendency of generation Z in Batam City to become brand evangelists.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui pengaruh perceived usefulness (persepsi manfaat) dan perceived ease of use (persepsi kegunaan) terhadap kecenderungan generasi Z di Kota Batam untuk menjadi seorang brand evangelist. Latar belakang penelitian ini dilakukan adalah generasi Z merupakan generasi yang akrab dengan penggunaan teknologi digital dan komunikasi, seperti media sosial, sehingga tidak menutup kecenderungan generasi Z dapat menjadi seorang brand evangelist. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 107 orang dari generasi Z di Kota Batam. Responden dalam penelitian ini dipilih menggunakan metode non probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modelling dengan Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) dibantu dengan Google Colaboratory (Python). Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa perceived usefulness dan perceived ease of use berpengaruh terhadap kecenderungan generasi Z di Kota Batam untuk menjadi brand evangelist.
Compact: Approximating Complex Activation Functions for Secure Computation
Authors: Islam Mazharul , S. Arora Sunpreet , Chatterjee Rahul , Rindal Peter , Shirvanian Maliheh
Published: June 2024

Secure multi-party computation (MPC) techniques can be used to provide data privacy when users query deep neural network (DNN) models hosted on a public cloud. State-of-the-art MPC techniques can be directly leveraged for DNN models that use simple activation functions (AFs) such as ReLU. However, these techniques are ineffective and/or inefficient for the complex and highly non-linear AFs used in cutting-edge DNN models. We present Compact, which produces piece-wise polynomial approximations of complex AFs to enable their efficient use with state-of-the-art MPC techniques. Compact neither requires nor imposes any restriction on model training and results in near-identical model accuracy. To achieve this, we design Compact with input density awareness, and use an application specific simulated annealing type optimization to generate computationally more efficient approximations of complex AFs. We extensively evaluate Compact on four different machine-learning tasks with DNN architectures that use popular complex AFs silu, gelu, and mish. Our experimental results show that Compact incurs negligible accuracy loss while being 2x-5x computationally more efficient than state-of-the-art approaches for DNN models with large number of hidden layers. Our work accelerates easy adoption of MPC techniques to provide user data privacy even when the queried DNN models consist of a number of hidden layers, and trained over complex AFs.