bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fish Misidentification and Potential Implications to Monitoring Within the San Francisco Estuary, California
Authors: Kirsch Joseph E. , Day Julie L. , Peterson James T. , Fullerton David K.
Published: August 2018

Fish monitoring programs often rely on the collection, species identification, and counting of individual fish over time to inform natural resource management decisions. Thus, the utility of the data used to inform these decisions can be negatively affected by species misidentification. Fish species misidentification bias can be minimized by confirming identification using genetic techniques, training observers, or adjusting monitoring data using estimates of incomplete detection and false-positive misidentification. Despite the existence of well-established fish identification training and quality control programs, there is considerable uncertainty about fish species false-positive misidentification rates and the effectiveness of fish identification training programs within the San Francisco Estuary. We evaluated the misidentification of fish species among Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program observers by conducting five fish identification exams under controlled conditions at the Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office in Lodi, California, between 2012 and 2014. To assess the variability in false-positive misidentification, we fitted data to species and observer characteristics using hierarchical logistic regression. We found that fish species misidentification was fairly common, averaging 17% among 155 test specimens and 32 observers. False-positive misidentification varied considerably among species and was negatively related to fish size, the abundance of the species within monitoring samples, and observer experience. In addition, observers who were not formally trained or used as full-time observers were, on average, 6.0 times more likely to falsely identify a species. However, false-positive misidentification rates among observers and specimens still varied considerably after controlling for observer experience and training, and species and size, respectively. Our results could be used to improve fish identification training and testing, increase the accuracy of fish occupancy or abundance estimation, and justify the allocation of resources to continually use and formally train full-time observers within long-term monitoring programs operating in the system.
A New Spread Spectrum Based Approach for Ensuring Energy Efficiency and Security in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Rouissi Nejla , Gharsellaoui Hamza , Bouamama Sadok
Published: August 2018

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) play a central role in the Internet of Things (IoT). It consists of small-size sensor nodes connected to the internet through gateways providing content rich information. So, the traffic transmission between sensor nodes over radio links requires highly bandwidth and needs to ensure the reliability of the data. Therefore, providing safe communications of sensor data over wireless communication channel plays an essential role. Thus, the important issue on wireless sensor networks is to find an optimal schema that ensuring energy efficiency together with the security. In contrast, implementing traditional cryptographic algorithms is not very well suited for WSNs nodes. In this article, a novel combination of spread spectrum into watermarking scheme is presented. This watermarking schema based on direct-frequency-time spread spectrum secures data communication against jamming and falsification to ensure data integrity and increases resistance to interference at the same time ensures the energy efficiency.
Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Employees' Turnover Intention in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Health Care Services
Authors: Hussein BaniMelhem  , Abu Elanain Hossam M. , Hussain Matloub
Published: August 2018

The article aims to examine the relationship between the human resource practices and employees' turnover intention in United Arab Emirates health care sector. This quantitative study utilized a structure equation model (SEM) technique with Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) 18 software package to analyze data and to investigate the impact of human resources practices on employees' turnover intention in United Arab Emirates health care services. Results of the study showed that human resources (HRM) practices in health care sector (recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, compensation, and career development) have significant relationship with turnover intention. However, this research was limited to the Public Health Care Sector in UAE and it is recommended to include Private health care sector. Moreover, inclusion of health care workers from different emirates such as Dubai and Sharjah will be needed in future researches. Health care facilities management should have a closer look at the significant human resource practices as an initiative to restructure HRM practices, policies, procedures to increase staff satisfaction, reduce employees' turnover intention and retain its valuable health care professionals. This article is among the first and most exhaustive ones carried out in health care sector in UAE. It explores the relationship between the human resource management practices and the employees' turnover intentions.
Determinants and Effects of Mobile Service Customization
Authors: Watjatrakul Boonlert
Published: August 2018

Service customization enables users to custom-made services for their specific needs while service providers can use custom outputs to offer superior services for their users. Less attention, however, has been paid to what factors influence individuals to customize mobile service differently and how custom outputs affect their intentions to use the services. The article proposes a new framework to examine the effects of information seeking and user experience on service customization (service configuration and custom outputs) and the effect of the service customization on users' intentions to adopt mobile services through the three values of mobile services–utilitarian value, hedonic value, and social value. The application-to-person short messaging service (A2P SMS) is used as the domain of study. The structural equation modeling (SEM) technique was used for data analysis. The results indicate that information-seeking and user experience regulate users' abilities to customize mobile services. Specifically, information seeking affects custom outputs while user experience affects service configuration. The results also show that custom outputs influence users' intentions to adopt mobile services through the perceived values of mobile services' utilitarian value, hedonic value, and social value. Hedonic value and social value have direct effects on mobile service adoption. This article broadens knowledge and understanding of mobile service adoption and provides guidance to service providers for effectively utilizing their customization strategies to enhance users' adoption of their services.
Preoperative Chemoradiation in Carcinoma Esophagus: Experience from a Tertiary Cancer Center in India
Authors: Bajwa Harjot Kaur , Singareddy Rohith , Reddy Mahendra M , Raju Krishnam A , Rao Subramanyeshwar T , Rajappa Senthil J
Published: August 2018

Background: Esophageal cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in India. In 2012, the CROSS trial evaluated the benefit of induction therapy using weekly carboplatin-paclitaxel with 41.4 Gy radiation versus surgery alone. Pathological complete response (pCR) rates were 28%. Overall survival was improved in the combined therapy arm. However, there is limited data regarding the outcomes of preoperative chemoradiation in Indian scenario. This study was conducted to determine the response to preoperative chemoradiation at a tertiary cancer center in India. Aims: Primary objective was to evaluate the rates of pCR. Secondary objective was to determine recurrence rate and patterns of recurrence. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal junction treated from September 2013 to July 2015. Patients who received preoperative radiotherapy 41.4 Gy with chemotherapy (weekly paclitaxel-carboplatin or cisplatin-5 FU or cisplatin-capecitabine) were included in this study. Chi-square test and Fischer's exact test were used for analysis. Results:: Fifty patients were included in the analysis (76% – squamous cell carcinoma [SCC] and 24% – adenocarcinomas [ACC]). About 60% patients received weekly paclitaxel-carboplatin (CROSS protocol), 32% cisplatin-5 FU, and 8% cisplatin-capecitabine. pCR rate was 39.6%. pCR rate was higher in SCC versus ACC (44.7% vs. 20%) and in paclitaxel-carboplatin than cisplatin-5FU or cisplatin-capecitabine (48.3% vs. 25% vs. 33.3%). At a median follow-up of 12 months, 38 patients were alive, 8 died, and 4 lost to follow-up. Of the 10 patients that recurred, 8 were distant recurrences. Conclusion: Our study results show favorable pCR rate after preoperative CRT with significant higher rate in SCC and patients receiving CROSS regimen. Majority of the recurrences were distant recurrences.
Breastfeeding and Its Associated Risk in Children with Acute Leukemia: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Lingappa Appaji L , Kalapalar Suresh R , Rudrappa Sudha R , Manjunatha SN
Published: August 2018

Aim: This study aims to study the protective risk association between the breastfeeding pattern and acute leukemia in children. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study in Kidwai Institute of Oncology, Bangalore. One hundred and twenty cases and 120 controls were enrolled during April 1, 2015–July 31, 2015. Cases include children diagnosed with acute leukemia either ALL or AML, between the age group of 1–15 years, with an elderly sibling and availability of biologic mother for collecting data regarding breastfeeding pattern. Controls include the elder sibling of the cases, children on compassionate care toward end of life, and also whose mother denied to give consent were excluded from the study. Statistical Analysis Used: Pearson Chi-square test, conditional logistic regression models, and Fischer's extract tests were used to assess the association between breastfeeding patterns and risk of acute leukemia. Results:: The acute leukemia cases and controls were similar with respect to sex, birthweight, maternal education, and socioeconomic status. Frequency of ever breastfeeding was same 99% in both cases and controls, odds ratio of ever breastfed to never breastfed (odds ratio = 1;95% confidence interval = 0.13–7.21) was not associated with risk of acute leukemia. Exclusive breastfeeding ≤2, 2–4 and 4–6 months as compared to exclusive breastfeeding beyond 6 months were associated with significant risk of acute leukemia and the P value trend is 0.0026. Similarly, continued breastfeeding till 1 year of age as compared to beyond 1 year was also associated with highly significant risk of acute leukemia with P value trend of 0.0001. Whereas continued breastfeeding till 2 years as compared to beyond 2 years was not associated with any risk of acute leukemia with P value trend of 0.3433. Conclusion: Significant association between breastfeeding and risk of acute leukemia was observed.
Current Treatment Options for Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Directed Therapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer: An Indian Perspective
Authors: Sudeep Gupta , Sanjoy Chatterjee , Jagdish Nigade , Shyam Aggarwal , Manish Singhal , Alurkar SS , Anil Kukreja , Smruti BK , Shona Nag , Amit Agarwal , Vijay Agarwal , Chacko R , Chirag Desai , Chanchal Goswami , Pavithran Keechilat , Poonam Patil , Krishna Prasad , Rejiv Rajendranath , Rao RR , Sahoo TP , Ashish Singh , Randeep Singh , Sankar Srinivasan , Arun Warrier , Binay Swarup , Priyanka Bhattacharya , Advani SH
Published: August 2018

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer and has historically been associated with poor outcomes. The availability of various anti-HER2 therapies, including trastuzumab, lapatinib, pertuzumab, and trastuzumab emtansine (TDM-1), has remarkably improved the clinical outcomes in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (mBC). However, there is a need to optimize treatment within this population, given the wide variability in clinical presentation. Additionally, geographical and socio-economic considerations too need to be taken into account. To clarify and collate evidence pertaining to HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, a panel of medical and clinical oncologists from across India developed representative clinical scenarios commonly encountered in clinical practice in the country. This was followed by two meetings wherein each clinical scenario was discussed in detail and relevant evidence appraised. The result of this process is presented in this manuscript as evidence followed by therapeutic recommendations of this panel for management of HER2-positive mBC in the Indian population.
Carcinosarcoma (Metaplastic Carcinoma) Breast: A Rare and Aggressive Primary – Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature
Authors: Singh Gunjesh Kumar , Singh Pragya , Bhowmik KT
Published: August 2018

Carcinosarcoma (CS) also known as metaplastic carcinoma of the breast is a rare and aggressive type of malignancy with controversial origin. Currently, there are no standard treatment guidelines outlined, owing to the rarity of the disease, but according to the available literature, surgery followed by adjuvant radiation therapy has the greatest benefit. We are presenting two cases of CS of breast developing metastasis. One of the cases presented with lung metastasis during the course of follow-up and responded significantly to chemotherapy, and the other is currently receiving chemotherapy. The cases are being presented here along with the literature review enlightening the current knowledge and available treatment options.
Odkrivanje koreferenčnosti v slovenskem jeziku na označenih besedilih iz coref149
Authors: Žitnik Slavko , Bajec Marko
Published: August 2018

Odkrivanje koreferenčnosti je ena izmed treh ključnih nalog ekstrakcije informacij iz besedil, kamor spadata še prepoznavanje imenskih entitet in ekstrakcija povezav. Namen odkrivanja koreferenčnosti je prek celotnega besedila ustrezno združiti vse omenitve entitet v skupine, v katerih vsaka skupina predstavlja svojo entiteto. Metode za reševanje te naloge se za nekatere jezike z več govorci razvijajo že dalj časa, medtem ko za slovenski jezik še niso bile izdelane. V prispevku predstavljamo nov, ročno označen korpus za odkrivanje koreferenčnosti v slovenskem jeziku – korpus coref149. Za avtomatsko odkrivanje koreferenčnosti smo prilagodili sistem SkipCor, ki smo ga izdelali za angleški jezik. Sistem SkipCor je na slovenskem gradivu dosegel 76 % ocene CoNLL 2012. Ob tem smo analizirali še vplive posameznih tipov značilk in preverili, katere so pogoste napake. Pri analiziranju besedil smo razvili tudi programsko knjižnico s spletnim vmesnikom, prek katere je možno izvesti vse opisane analize in neposredno primerjati njihovo uspešnost. Rezultati analiz so obetavni in primerljivi z rezultati pri drugih, bolj razširjenih jezikih. S tem smo dokazali, da je avtomatsko odkrivanje koreferenčnosti v slovenskem jeziku lahko uspešno, v prihodnosti pa bi bilo potrebno izdelati še večji in kvalitetnejši korpus, v katerem bodo koreferenčno naslovljene vse posebnosti slovenskega jezika, kar bi omogočilo izgradnjo učinkovitih metod za avtomatsko reševanje koreferenčnih problemov.
Survey of Macrofungi (including Truffles) in Qatar
Authors: Al-Thani Roda F.
Published: August 2018

Fourteen macrofungal genera belonging to 11 families and 7 orders were identified. These were isolated from different habitats (semi- desert, gardens, park, decayed roots of dead trees and under trees) in Qatar. Macrofungi are defined here as ascomycetes and basidiomycetes with large, conspicuous spore-bearing structures that form above or beneath ground. This study indicated that the distribution of macrofungi is dependent on the plant community and the environmental conditions.
Inheritance of Shoulder Spotting in the Red-base Tetra (Characidae: Hemigrammus stictus)
Authors: Frankel Jack S.
Published: August 2018

The Red-base tetra (Hemigrammus stictus) exhibits two phenotypes associated with shoulder spotting. Fish either possess a prominent black shoulder spot located directly behind the operculum or lack this spotting pattern. Segregation patterns observed from the progenies of eleven different crosses suggest that the inheritance of shoulder spotting is controlled by the action of two autosomal loci acting in a complementary recessive fashion, with dominance at either locus resulting in the expression of the spotted phenotype.
Inheritance of Humeral Spotting in the Croaking Gourami (Osphronemidae: Trichopsis vittatus)
Authors: Frankel Jack S. , Adler-Golden Lisa , Porter Andre N.
Published: August 2018

The croaking gourami (Trichopsis vittatus) exhibits two phenotypes associated with humeral spotting. Fish possess a prominent, dark humeral patch or spot located behind the operculum or lack this spotting pattern. Segregation patterns observed from the progenies of eleven different crosses support the hypothesis that the inheritance of humeral spotting in T. vittatus is controlled by the action of a single autosomal locus, with complete dominance of the allele controlling the spotted phenotype.
A New Strain of Bacteria Degrading TNT and 2,4/2,6-DNT From Explosives - Contaminated Soil
Authors: Kim Jinsoo , Yu Yong-Kju , Yan Fei , Bang John , You Taek , Lee Sang-Seob
Published: August 2018

The 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT), and Toluene derived from a nitroaromatic compound(NAC) cause high toxicity and mutagenicity to environment. One of best methods to remove their toxicity from contaminated soil is known biological remediation with soil bacteria. Total of 235 strains of explosives-removing soil bacteria were isolated from the shooting gallery at a military base in Korea. They were identified as Acinetobacter, Agrobacterium, Alcaligenes, Flavobacterium, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Serratia, and Citrobacter species. After further screened for the better removal efficiencies, KT22 identified as Serratia sp., KD4 identified as Klebsiella sp., and KD6 identified also as Klebsiella sp. showed the highest removal efficiency for TNT, 2,4-DNT, and 2,6-DNT, respectively. The optimal removal conditions were shown as follows: cell concentration 1 g/L, pH 7, and temperature 25-30°C. In a Luria-Bertani (LB) medium containing 100 mg/L of TNT, KT22 strain could remove TNT over 99% and showed a good biomass growth after 6 h of incubation. Furthermore, when the KT22 strain was mixed with a Bacillus sp., the mixed culture showed the improved TNT removal efficiency. Conclusively, this new strain could be most effective to remove NAC toxicity with rhizosphere remediation system on contaminated soil.
The SeaSWIR dataset
Authors: Knaeps Els , Doxaran David , Dogliotti Ana , Nechad Bouchra , Ruddick Kevin , Raymaekers Dries , Sterckx Sindy
Published: August 2018

Abstract. The SeaSWIR dataset consists of 137 ASD (Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.)
marine reflectances, 137 total suspended matter (TSM) measurements and 97
turbidity measurements gathered at three turbid estuarine sites (Gironde, La
Plata, Scheldt). The dataset is valuable because of the high-quality
measurements of the marine reflectance in the Short Wave InfraRed I region
(SWIR-I: 1000–1200 nm) and SWIR-II (1200–1300 nm) and
because of the wide range of TSM concentrations from 48 up to
1400 mg L−1. The ASD measurements were gathered using a detailed
measurement protocol and were subjected to a strict quality control. The
SeaSWIR marine reflectance is characterized by low reflectance at short
wavelengths (<450 nm), peak reflectance values between 600 and
720 nm and significant contributions in the near-infrared (NIR) and
SWIR-I parts of the spectrum. Comparison of the ASD water reflectance with
simultaneously acquired reflectance from a three-radiometer system revealed a
correlation of 0.98 for short wavelengths (412, 490 and 555 nm) and
0.93 for long wavelengths (686, 780 and 865 nm). The relationship
between TSM and turbidity (for all sites) is linear, with a correlation
coefficient of 0.96. The SeaSWIR dataset has been made publicly available
(https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.886287).
Brief communication: The occurrence of rogue waves in the interior
of the oceans: A modelling and computational study
Authors: Chow Kwok Wing , Chan Hiu Ning , Grimshaw Roger H. J.
Published: August 2018

Abstract. The occurrence of unexpectedly large displacements in the interior of the oceans is studied through the dynamics of packets of internal waves, where the evolution is governed by the nonlinear Schrödinger equation. The case of constant buoyancy frequency permits analytical treatment. While modulation instability for surface waves only arises for sufficiently deep water, rogue internal waves may occur if the fluid depth is shallow. The dependence on the stratification parameter and choice of internal modes can be demonstrated explicitly. The spontaneous generation of rogue waves is tested by numerical simulations.
Rip It Up and Start Again: The Challenge of Populism in the Twenty-First Century
Authors: Wilkin Peter
Published: August 2018

This essay examines contemporary populist movements along an axis rarely explored in world-systems analysis: as either libertarian or authoritarian social movements. Rather than representing a fundamental break with traditional notions of left and right-wing politics, this article argues that these populist movements are a re-imagining of older political debates, which framed the conflict between the Enlightenment and its opponents—in short, between the search for a universal and just social order—as opposed to a defense of forms of cultural nationalism.
Review of The Poor’s Struggle for Political Incorporation: The Piquetero Movement in Argentina by Federico M. Rossi. 2017. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 314 pages, ISBN 978- 1316273180 Hardback ($106)
Authors: Gold Tomas
Published: August 2018

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Review of Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis by George Monbiot. 2017. London: Verso. 214 pages, ISBN 978-1-7866-3289-0 Paper ($16.95)
Authors: Foran John
Published: August 2018

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Implementation of Entrepreneurship Education Programme in Tertiary Educational Institutions and Graduate Employment in Nigeria: The Perspective of Cross River State
Authors: Ogbiji Joseph Etiongbie
Published: August 2018

This research investigated the effects of the implementation of Entrepreneurship Education (ENT) programme among tertiary education institutions in Nigeria on graduates employment, with particular reference to Cross River State. Entrepreneurship Education programme was made mandatory for all tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria from 2007/2008 academic session as an antidote to the scourge of graduates unemployment in the country. Four research questions which investigated the extent of programme implementation, inculcation of love for entrepreneurship, graduates self-employment and general students perception of the programme were used to carry out the study. The study population compressed 26,000 graduates projected to have graduated from the four tertiary educational institutions in Cross River State within the ten years of the programme implementation. Using ex-post facto research design, a sample of 2,600 representing 10 percent of the population was studied, using 11-item researcher-made questionnaire titled “Entrepreneurship Education and Graduates Employment Questionnaire” Data analysis was done using simple percentages. The findings reveal that ENT is widely implemented (67.78%) among tertiary educational institutions; the course is not well taught (61.94) among schools; that there were no industrial experience or visits by learners (76.79%) but that the course has introduced learners to many trades (59.27) and that some beneficiaries of the course have becomes self-employed through the inspiration drawn from it (9.93%). There is a consensus view that the course holds great potentials for graduate employment (90.90%). From the findings it was concluded that ENT has great prospects for graduates self-employment and accordingly recommended for improvement in programme implementation.
Theoretical and practical issues concerning young children’s citizenship education: The program “Learn, Care and Act about my City”
Authors: Penderi Efthymia Vaharis
Published: August 2018

Young children’s citizenship is a newly constructed concept that elaborates on the placement of children in the civic sphere while it may provide theoretical guidance for relevant educational programs. However, there are restrictions in the way proposed models of citizenship are understood with reference to young children and used to guide pedagogical practices. Moreover, gaps in teachers training and lack of explicit goals and guidance in curricula have resulted in the restricted implementation of targeted programs in the preschool setting and with questionable results concerning children’s active participation. The paper discusses the issue of young children’s citizenship in light of social pedagogical considerations, analyzing an integrated model of citizenship within five-stage children’s participation and agency. Then the design and implementation of the program “Learn, Care and Act about my City” is described. This program was chosen as it incorporates the aforementioned theoretical considerations. It was developed using collaborative action research in 4 kindergarten schools in Northern Greece. 9 kindergarten teachers and 97 children participated in the program which lasted almost 8 months. It consisted of 4 basic thematic units, designed by the coordinator of the program and critical friend, in collaboration with the participating teachers and following several cycles of observation, reflection and redesign of the activities using formative evaluation. Concluding the issue of teachers guidance and professional development along with the dynamics of children’s participation in their civic identity formation are discussed.
Random Item Response Model Approaches to Evaluating Item Format Effects
Authors: Lee Yongsang , Park Inyong
Published: August 2018

The PISA 2006 science assessment is composed of open response, multiple-choice, and constructed multiple choice items. The current study introduced the random item response models to investigate the item format effects on item difficulties, and these models include the linear logistic test model with raThe PISA 2006 science assessment is composed of open response, multiple-choice, and constructed multiple choice items. The current study introduced the random item response models to investigate the item format effects on item difficulties, and these models include the linear logistic test model with random item effects (i.e., the LLTM-R) and the hierarchical item response model (i.e., the hierarchical IRM). In this study these models were applied to the PISA 2006 science data set to explore the relationship between items' format and their difficulties. The empirical analysis results in the PISA 2006 science assessment first find that the LLTM-R and the hierachical IRM provides equivalent item difficulty estimates compared with those from the Rasch model and the LLTM, and also clearly show that the item difficulties are substantially affected by item formats. This result implies that item difficulties may be different to each other depending on the item format although they deal with the same content.ndom item effects (i.e., the LLTM-R) and the hierarchical item response model (i.e., the hierarchical IRM). In this study these models were applied to the PISA 2006 science data set to explore the relationship between items' format and their difficulties. The empirical analysis results in the PISA 2006 science assessment first find that the LLTM-R and the hierachical IRM provides equivalent item difficulty estimates compared with those from the Rasch model and the LLTM, and also clearly show that the item difficulties are substantially affected by item formats. This result implies that item difficulties may be different to each other depending on the item format although they deal with the same content.
Documenting the longevity of an animal marker hair dye on small mammals
Authors: Haines Aaron , Bridgehouse Tyler , Nussbaum Grace
Published: August 2018

Permanent marks such as ear tagging and passive integrated transponder tags have been successfully used in small-mammal mark–recapture research. However, permanent marks can influence small mammal behavior and promote infection. Hair dyes may be favored for short-term mark–recapture studies because they are low-cost, can be applied easily, and are less damaging to marked individuals. Our objective was to determine the longevity of an animal hair dye marker placed on small mammals. Our study was conducted at the Millersville Biological Preserve in Millersville, PA and consisted of two transect lines, each with 10 Sherman traps checked twice a week over 3 months. We captured 27 individuals and marked each of them once with hair dye. Hair dye longevity was monitored via photodocumentation of recaptured individuals. Results showed that the hair dye can be used to distinguish individuals for up to 60 days in short-term mark–recapture studies of small mammals.
Análise da taxa de variação da linha de costa da Enseada de Tijucas (SC) em diferentes escalas temporais como indicadora de suscetibilidade costeira
Authors: Santos Elaine Cristina , Bonetti Jarbas
Published: August 2018

A Enseada de Tijucas, localizada no interior da baía homônima, pode ser considerada um ambiente costeiro semiabrigado em relação à incidência direta de ondas. Entretanto, encontra-se suscetível a eventos de inundação costeira associados à ocorrência de maré meteorológica. Dentre os descritores que podem ser avaliados para melhor identificar áreas suscetíveis a estes eventos destaca-se a análise da taxa de variação da posição da linha de costa através de aerofotografias/imagens de satélite. A rotina Digital Shoreline Analysis System possibilita esta análise a partir da vetorização das linhas de costa de datas distintas e foi escolhida para auxiliar na investigação sobre os eventos de inundação costeira na área de estudo. Foram utilizadas aerofotografias de 1938, 1957, 1978 e 2010, e as imagens de satélite de 2005, 2009, 2011, 2014 e 2015, tendo-se efetuado processamentos independentes para estas duas séries. A análise das aerofotografias resultou na identificação de um processo de avanço da linha de costa, com taxa média de +1,62m/ano. Nas imagens de satélite as variações na posição da linha de costa foram menores, com taxa média de +0,04m/ano. A realização das duas análises em escalas temporais distintas permitiu identificar padrões de deslocamento diferenciados para uma mesma linha de costa. As modificações foram expressivas na escala interdecadal coberta pelas aerofotografias, sugerindo a existência de uma tendência de avanço da linha de costa de longo prazo. Nos 10 anos de análise das imagens de satélite as modificações foram mais sutis, com variações irregulares, ressaltando padrões de alta frequência possivelmente associados a eventos específicos.
Existing Versus Added Soil Organic Matter in Relation to Phosphorus Availability on Lateritic Soils
Authors: Yusran Fadly Hairannoor
Published: August 2018

Lateritic soils (Ultisols and Oxisols) are commonly characterised by high phosphate sorbing capacity due to the type of clay and present high content of aluminium (Al) and iron (Fe) oxides.  Addition of fresh organic matter (OM) may contribute to management of these soils by releasing more bicarbonate-extractable phosphorus (BP) through organic phosphorus (OP) transformation, or by the soluble component of OM additions desorbing phosphate by ligand exchange.  It is not known, however, whether BP results solely from addition of new OM (by either mineralisation or desorption) or from transformation of inherent or pre-existing in soil.  We considered that removing the existing soil OM and replacing it with an equivalent amount of new OM may help to resolve this issue, especially with respect to P transformation after OM additions.  Three lateritic soils of Western Australia (including a deep regolith material with very low inherent soil OM (SOM)) were used, and sub-samples of the three soils were combusted (450° C) to obtain soils effectively free from existing OM.  A further sub-sample of the soils was not combusted.  Both soil groups, receiving the same amount of organic carbon (OC, from 80 ton ha-1 biomass + soil OM or biomass equal to soil OM) from peat, wheat straw (Triticum aestivum L.) and lucerne hay (Medicago sativa L.), were incubated for nine months.  Soil bicarbonate-extractable P as well as non-extractable P (NP, measured as Total-P (TP)-BP) increased due to new OM application in the order lucerne hay>peat>wheat straw.  The correlation between BP with soil organic carbon (SOC) became more positive over time.  Microbial biomass phosphorus (MBP) was not well correlated with the increase of NP content and phosphatase was not related to the increase in BP.  Overall, freshly applied (new) OM not only contributed to the increased level of P compared with the existing OM treatment.
Sustainable Dry Land Management Model on Corn Agribusiness System
Authors: Pujiharti Yulia , Haridjaja Oteng , Eriyatno . , Rusastra I Wayan
Published: August 2018

The study aimed at building model of dry land management.  Dynamic System Analysis was used to build model and Powersim 2.51 version for simulating.  The parameter used in model were fertilizer (urea, SP-36, ACL), productivity (corn, cassava, mungbean), soil nutrient (N, P, K), crop nutrient requirements (corn, cassava, mungbean, mucuna), price (corn, cassava, mungbeans corn flour, feed, urea, SP-36, KCl), food security credit, area planted of (maize, cassava, mungbean), area harvested of (maize, cassava, mungbean), (corn, cassava, mungbean) production, wages and farmer income.  Sustainable indicator for ecology aspect was soil fertility level, economic aspects were productivity and farmer income, and social aspects were job possibility and traditions.  The simulation result indicated that sustainable dry land management can improve soil fertility and increase farmer revenue, became sustainable farming system and farmer society. On the other hand, conventional dry land management decreased soil fertility and yield, caused farmer earnings to decrease and a farm activity could not be continued.  Fertilizer distribution did not fulfill farmer requirement, which caused fertilizer scarcity.  Food security credit increased fertilizer application.  Corn was processed to corn flour or feed to give value added.
Studi Hifa Eksternal CMA dalam Memahami Fungsinya Mengkontribusi Serapan P Tanaman Menggunakan Metode Thin Section
Authors: Effendy Machfud , Wijayani Bhakti Wisnu
Published: August 2018

The study of the external hyphae of AMF was conducted for getting data of the soil hyphae distribution from the observation using thin section preparation. The experiment was arranged in factorial fully randomized design. The 1st factors are dosages of P application: 0; 45; 90; 135; and 180 kg ha-1.  The second factor was AMF spore inoculation: with inoculation and without inoculation.  The observations were conducted to roots and shoots oven dried, absorption of P, P32- fertilizer and P31 from soil.  The soil was separated from T-pots and to prepare for making the thin section of soil for observation to hyphae distribution at every 2 cm level.  The experiment results showed that the prepared of thin section was documented at the 200 µm x 200 µm (= 40.000 µm2) dimension can be used for external hifas observation.  In the 400 µm2 areas of soil without AMF inoculated has about 24 to 27 external hyphal, so at the  40.000 µm2 areas has 2.400 until 2.700 hyphae.  The soil was AMF inoculated has 19 to 25 hyphae at  400 µm2 areas of soil, and in the 40.000 µm2 areas has  1.900 until 2.500 hyphae and the length of hyphae about 67-75 m g-1.  The diameter hifas at soil without AMF inoculation about 8-10 µm, and at the soil with AMF inoculated has hyphae diameter about 8-11 µm, and the long of hyphae about 53-69 m g-1.  The growth speed of hyphae about 0.74-0.89 m day-1 or about 0.031-0.035 m hour-1.  The inoculated plant with AMF spore gave more in contribution to P32 fertilizer and soil P31 than that in uninoculated plant, but the yield of shoot and root oven dried was higher for plants without inoculated AMF spore.  The inoculated soil with spore of AMF caused to sum of AMF spore and soil P availability was higher than that in uninoculated soil.
Respon Tanaman Jagung terhadap Pemupukan Fosfor pada Typic Dystrudepts
Authors: Kasno Antonius
Published: August 2018

On the acid soil, phosphorus nutrients become critical for agricultural crops growth. At the present, price of fertilizers significantly increase and fertilizers are not available. These conditions can affect on soil productivity and crop production. The objective of these research were to study the response of maize (Zea mays L.) to phosphate fertilizers on Inceptisol. The research was conducted in Cicadas Village on Typic Dystrudept. Experiment was conducted in a randomized completely block design, with 8 treatments and three replications. Treatments consisted of 6 dosages of P fertilizers,which were P source is SP-36 WIKA Agro 0, 10, 20, 40, 60 and 80 kg ha-1. SP-36 and Tunisia rock phosphate (40 kg P ha-1) were used for standard. Pioneer 12 variety of maized was used as an indicator. Plot size was 5 m x 6 m and the maize was planting with distance of 75 cm x 20 cm with one seed per hole. The results showed that organic C and N, P (extracted by Bray 1), K and CEC on the soil were low. Phosphate fertilizers significantly increased which was P extracted by HCl 25% from 24 to 67 mg P 100 g-1 soil and which were extracted by Bray 1 increased from 0,87 to 63.31 mg P kg-1 soil. Phosphate fertilizers significantly increased plant height from 175.2 cm become to 221.1 cm. Plant height of maize using SP-36 WIKA Agro fertilizer (210.6 cm) was similar to plant heigh using SP-36 fertilizer (213.4 cm) but less height from Tunisia rock phosphate. The yield of maize on SP-36 WIKA Agro (4.94 t ha-1) were linely higher than SP-36 (4.69 t ha-1), significantly was higher than that of Tunisia rock phosphate. Maximum dosage of SP-36 fertilizer was 66.67 kg P ha-1, and optimum dosage was 42 kg P ha-1. Value of Relative Agronomic Effectiveness SP-36 WIKA Agro fertilizer was heigher than SP-36.
Kinetics Approach of Biodegradation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil by using Indigenous Isolated Bacteria
Authors: Yudono Bambang , Said Muhammad , Sabaruddin . , Napoleon Adipati , Fanani Zainal
Published: August 2018

The bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soil was investigated using a microscale Landfarming. The Indigenousbacteria, Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes, Bacillus megaterium, and Xanthobacter autotrophicus were isolated from the contaminated sites Sungai Lilin Jambi Pertamina Ltd and used further in the bioremediation experiments. The biodegradation rates of petroleum contaminated soil in the presence of the isolated bacteria were studied by using the chemical kinetics approach. The reaction orders were studied by using the differential method and the reaction rate constants were studied by using the integral method. The results showed that the reaction orders were 1.0949, 1.3985, 0.8823, and the reaction rate constants were 0.0189, 0.0204, 0.0324 day-1, respectively. Considering the values of reaction orders and reaction rate constants, the biodegradation rate of contaminated soil by usingeach bacteria had significantly different value; Xanthobacter Autotrophicus bacteria could degrade the petroleumoil sludge fastest than the others.Keywords: Biodegradation, indigenous bacteria, kinetics, petroleum oil
Land Surface Evaluation Using Unit Hydrograph Methods at Way Besai Watershed, Sumberjaya, West Lampung, Indonesia
Authors: Manik Tumiar Katarina
Published: August 2018

Sumber Jaya is an important water resource area for Lampung Province; therefore the local government protects this area, especially from clearing the forest for coffee plantation. However, the efforts in protecting the forest area had created conflict with the local farmers. The objective of this research was to evaluate catchments hydrological function from different land cover condition. The method using for this purpose was by investigating the unit hydrograph of each land cover which were observed from several rain events. The results showed that soil cover on each sub-catchment were relatively able to hold the input water. When rain falls, water was infiltrated into the soil before flow to the streams and water level increased slowly. When rain stops, water still flowed from the soil surface that water level did not decrease quickly. It can be concluded that the watershed surface was still in a good condition; however, watershed managements to prevent it from future destruction was necessary. The rest of forest area (12%) should be protected and no further coffee plantation in this area was allowed.Keywords: Unit hydrograph, water level, watershed
Carbon Stock of Agroforestry Systems at Adjacent Buffer Zone of Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi
Authors: Wardah . , Toknok Bau , Zulkhaidah .
Published: August 2018

The potential of agrofrestry to sequestrate carbon varies depending on the natural quality of sites and management practices. Agroforestry is a climate change mitigation activities. The aim of study was to estimate the carbon stock of agroforestry system at adjacent buffer zone of Lore Lindu National Park (LLNP). Research was carried out in two types of agroforestry stands (simple and complex) adjacent LLNP buffer zone in Palolo Sub District, Sigi District, Central Sulawesi. Estimation of biomass of tree, herbs, litter, necromass and root was based on an allometric equation. The carbon storage in soil was estimated based on the carbon organic content and bulk density of soil in30 cm of depth. The results of study showed that the total carbon stored in the simple agroforestry (125.97 MgC ha-1) was significantly lower than in the complex agroforestry (209.39 MgC ha-1). In addition, the aboveground carbon stock biomass (tree, herbaceous, necromass and litter) and belowground carbon stock (root and soil organic) in a simple agroforestry were 42.42 MgC ha-1 and 83.55 MgC ha-1, respectively. Whereas, the aboveground carbon stock biomass and belowground carbon stock in the complex agroforestry were 98.46 MgC ha-1 and 110.93 MgC ha-1, respectively. Based on the carbon stock estimation in six agroforestry plots in the buffer zones of Lore Lindu National Park, the complex agroforestry was likely to be more stable and more longer in storing carbon comparedto the simple agroforestry.Keywords: Agroforestry, biomass, carbon, climate change, Lore Lindu National Park
The Application of Rice Hull Mulch and Potassium Nitrate on Growth and Yield of Kailan (Brassica oleraceae var. Long Leaf)
Authors: Ramadiana Sri
Published: August 2018

Potassium (K) is absorbed by plants in larger amounts than any other mineral element except N to optimalize plant growth. Mulches may be influenced an available K at vegetative growth phase of plant. The research was conducted in Simpang Kanan Village, Gisting, Tanggamus Lampung Province. The objectives of this research were to study the application of KNO3 and rice hull mulch on growth and yield of kailan. Fields experiments were arranged by a factorial in a completely randomized block design with 10 treatments and 3 replications. A first factor was (1) dosages of KNO3 (150, 175, 200, 225, and 250 kg ha-1) and the second factor was mulch of the rice hull (with and without the rice hull). The results showed that the application of the rice hull did not significantly affected the yield of kailan, however the application of KNO3 till 250 kg ha-1 increased the level of greenness up to 6.10% and the wide of leaf up to 18,57%. In addition, the present of potassium fertilizer suspended with the rice hull significantly affected the width of kalian leaf.Keywords: Kailan, mulch, potassium nitrate, rice hull
Complications After Pelvic Arteriography in Patients With Pelvic Ring Disruptions
Authors: Wiley Marcel , Black Sheena , Martin Case , Barnwell Jonathan , Starr Adam , Sathy Ashoke
Published: August 2018

Introduction:

Pelvic angiography with transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is an established intervention for management of pelvic arterial hemorrhage. This study analyzes complication rates after angiography among patients with pelvic trauma treated in the context of a multidisciplinary institutional pelvic fracture protocol.

Methods:

Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was conducted. Demographics, fracture type, embolization (ie, unilateral versus bilateral and selective versus nonselective), and complications (ie, pseudoaneurysm, renal failure, soft-tissue necrosis/infection, and anaphylactic reactions) were noted.

Results:

Eighty-one patients with pelvic ring injuries underwent angiography from 2009 to 2013. Complications among 41 patients who underwent angiography with TAE were compared with a control group of 40 patients who underwent angiography without TAE. Eight of 41 patients with TAE had complications (19.5%) compared with 3 of 40 (7.5%) in the control group (P = 0.19). The overall complication rate was 13.6%.

Conclusion:

The use of angiography with TAE as part of an institutional pelvic fracture protocol involves an acceptable rate of complications.

Level of Evidence:

III
Industrial object – analysis of problems during adaptation processes on examples of Warsaw Vodka Factory ‘Koneser’
Authors: GRUSZCZYŃSKA Joanna
Published: August 2018

The aim of this article is to analyzed views on design process from a perspective of historical objects adaptation to new functions. Based on the example review - the Warsaw Vodka Factory ‘Koneser’ – highlighted were the problems and impediments of designing in the historical fabric. The paper focuses on the following issues: adaptation of monument, facing the problems of designing process in historical buildings.
Total Dietary Fiber (CODEX Definition) in Foods and Food Ingredients by a Rapid Enzymatic-Gravimetric Method and Liquid Chromatography: Collaborative Study, First Action 2017.16
Authors: McCleary Barry V ,   Collaborators:, Ames N , Cox J , Iilians S , Jin Y , Johnson M , McCarthy S , McKie V , Nishibata T , Pastell H , Plank D , Salman H , Sanders P , Santi A , Steegmans M , Yoshida M
Published: August 2018

A method for measurement of total dietary fiber (TDF) has been validated. This method is applicable to plant materials, foods, and food ingredients as consumed, consistent with the 2009 CODEX definition (ALINORM 09/32/REP), and measures insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF), comprising SDF that precipitates in the presence of 78% ethanol (SDFP) and SDF that remains soluble in the presence of 78% ethanol (SDFS). The method is an update of AOAC Method 2009.01 and addresses each of the issues identified by analysts in using that method over the past 8 years. A total of 13 laboratories participated in the study, with all laboratories returning valid assay data for most of the 16 test portions (8 blind duplicates) consisting of samples with a range of content of traditional dietary fibers, resistant starch, and nondigestible oligosaccharides. The dietary fiber content of the eight test pairs ranged from 6.90 to 60.37 g/100 g. TDF was calculated as the sum of IDF plus SDFP measured gravimetrically and SDFS measured by HPLC. The repeatability SD ranged from 0.27 to 0.76 g/100 g, and the reproducibility SD ranged from 0.54 to 3.99 g/100 g. The RSDr ranged from 1.22 to 6.52%, and the RSDR ranged from 2.14 to 10.62%.