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Dermatological Practice in Nepal during COVID-19 Crisis: Recommendations of National Panel of Experts
Authors: Parajuli Sudip , Pokhrel Dinesh Binod , Agrawal Sudha , Kumar Ajay , Pokhrel Kumar , Bastola Anup , Bhattarai Sabeena , Shrestha Shristi , Shrestha Manisha , KC Shekhar , Joshi Smita , Das Anil Kumar , Shah Mahesh , Shah Nidhi , Joshi Shambhu Dutta , Paudel Sushil , Hirachan Shashi , Paudel Upama , Neupane Saraswoti
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Novel Coronavirus disease has caused a substantial halt to the ongoing world in every aspect. There are medical and social implications of the disease. Cutaneous manifestations have been reported to be a part of the disease as well. Dermatologists globally are in dilemma with the clinical practice because of the fear of acquiring the disease.

Objectives: This article aims to recommend best practice measures that can be followed in local scenario for re-opening up of dermatological services in the context of Nepal.

Materials and Methods: A preliminary draft for guidance on Dermatological services based on recommendations of American Academy of Dermatology, International league of Dermatological societies, National recommendations from Ministry of Health, Nepal was sent to a panel of national experts to determine the level of consensus in first week of April, 2020.  A preliminary survey was sent to all the members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and leprologists of Nepal on first week of June and a second draft was subsequently formed which was sent again to experts and revised based on the opinions of national experts.

Results: A total of 19 experts participated in the preparation of draft and reached a national consensus after a series of revisions in preliminary draft.

Conclusion: Agreements regarding the opening of practice in dermatology discipline have been summarized. Recommendations have been made for opening of dermatological services – opening of outpatient department, performing dermatosurgical and cosmetic procedures as well as strategies on triage of patients and use of masks.
Balancing Access with Technology: Comparing In-Person and Telerehabilitation Berg Balance Scale Scores among Stroke Survivors
Authors: Gillespie Dan , MacLellan Crystal , Ferguson-Pell Martin , Taeger Andrea , Manns Patricia J.
Published: October 2020

Purpose: Stroke survivors living in rural and remote communities experience challenges in accessing specialized rehabilitation services. Access to balance assessment after stroke is an essential aspect of the physiotherapy assessment. Telerehabilitation (TRH) can eliminate access disparities; however, adoption into practice has been limited. Our primary objective was to examine agreement between Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores obtained through TRH and those obtained through traditional in-person assessment of community-dwelling individuals with stroke. Method: Two raters administered the BBS to 20 community-dwelling individuals with stroke, using both TRH and traditional in-person approaches. The order of assessments and rater assignment was randomized. Interrater reliability between the methods was assessed using Krippendorff’s α reliability estimate. A survey was then administered to examine the participants’ perceptions of the two means of assessment. Results: Excellent interrater agreement was found between TRH and in-person assessment ( κ = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.96, 0.99), and responses regarding patients’ perceived hearing and understanding of instructions as well as perceived safety were comparable. In addition, the vast majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they would use TRH for future physiotherapy sessions. Conclusions: The results of this study support administration of the BBS using TRH technology; this could improve access to balance assessment for stroke survivors in rural and remote communities.
Effect of laser welding speed on pore formation in AA 6061 T6 alloy
Authors: Gündoğdu İş Emine , Akman Erhan , Yilmaz Muharrem , Topuz Polat
Published: October 2020

In this study, 6 mm thick plates of Al 6061 T6 alloy are joined by laser welding at four welding speeds (40 mm × s-1, 35 mm × s-1, 25 mm × s-1, and 20 mm × s-1). The welded joints are made using a 4000 W fiber laser welding machine. The effect of laser welding speed on the pores formed in the weld seam was investigated. In this manner, it was found that with a change in laser welding speed the amount of pores formed in the structure also changed. In addition, after the welding process, macroscopic examinations, tensile tests and the hardness tests were made. As a result of the experiments performed, it was determined that, the laser welding speed was highly effective for pore formation.
Oblique impact behavior of Al-LDPE-Al sandwich plates
Authors: Refah Ahmet , Helin Kaya Şeyma , Nuri Karaoğlu Furkan , Sağlam İsmail , Choupani Naghdali
Published: October 2020

Metal-polymer-metal hybrid sandwich panels are gaining importance in various industrial applications due to their light weight and damping properties. When compared with composite materials, hybrid materials consisting of separate metal and thermoplastic parts can be recycled more easily. In addition to their applications in civil engineering, the aluminum-low density polyethylene-aluminum (Al-LDPE-Al) sandwich panels yield a potential use as light ballistic protection material. In this study, a standard hybrid panel of 3.2 mm polyethylene filling and 0.4 mm of two aluminum metal sheets was experimentally tested under ballistic impact. A finite element model was constructed via commercial software and validated through shooting experiments with a rifle under real conditions. The finite element model was used to simulate the oblique impact behavior of Al-LDPE-Al sandwich panels as a single layer, as 5 layers stacking and as a single layer equivalent of the stacked 5 layer. Results showed that the oblique impact does not have a significant effect on the single layer panel. Stacked layers, however, and the equivalent single layer of a stacked layer have the highest energy absorption under a 30° hitting angle.
Effects of thread rolling processing parameters on mechanical properties and microstructures of high-strength bolts
Authors: Aktas Serkan , Kisioglu Yasin
Published: October 2020

Bolt production with a grade of 10.9 class quality made from AISI4140 material with a low thread rolling index is usually implemented in accordance with the thread rolling method (cold forming) in industrial applications. In this method, the effects of die revolutions and multiple passes are unknown in the thread forming process as the devices are usually operated with respect to geometrical dimensions but not the mechanical properties and microstructures of the material. In the literature there are few studies on microstructures of low-carbon steel having a higher thread rolling index in bolt production. This study experimentally examined the effects of the processing parameters on the mechanical properties and microstructures. Parameters such as forming speed and single or multi-pass influences were considered in the production of M12 × 1.75 and M20 × 2.5 fasteners widely used in industrial applications. The experiments identified the behavior of the mechanical properties, microstructures and micro-hardness of the AISI4140 material at two forming speeds (rpm) and three passes in the thread rolling process. Thus, significantly sensible outcomes as a function of processing parameters were obtained considering the thread strength viewpoints.
Finite element analysis and design optimization of a non-circular sandwich composite deep submarine pressure hull
Authors: Helal Mahmoud , Fathallah Elsayed
Published: October 2020

Diving depth is the criteria for designing the submarine pressure hull meant to achieve a definite collapse depth. In this study, a methodology to optimize a sandwich composite deep pressure hull is presented. Buoyancy factor (BF) minimization is considered as an objective function. The optimization process is achieved by ANSYS parametric design language (APDL). Composites failure criteria and structural stability are considered as constraints. Additionally, sensitivity analyses were conducted to analyze the effects of geometric parameters on optimal structural design. The results showed that, the utilization of a sandwich composite pressure hull for a deep submarine at extreme depths is not safe. Additionally, the results propose that the submarine designed should be able to operate at a maximum diving depth of up to 7500 m.
Ultrasonic testing and evaluation of moisture-dependent elastic properties of fir wood
Authors: Aydin Tugba Yilmaz , Kucukkose Ayşegul
Published: October 2020

With respect to their relevance for wood-related technologies, moisturedependent elastic engineering parameters of Taurus fir (Abies Cilicica (Antoine et Kotschy) Carriere) are determined from ultrasound longitudinal (2.3 MHz) and shear (1 MHz) wave velocities. The dynamic Young’s and shear modules of characteristic axes and planes decrease significantly down to 17 % at increased moisture content due to decreased wave velocities. Moisture-dependent R1 values of the modules range from 0.88 to 0.99. However, Poisson’s ratios exhibit inconsistent moisture dependent behavior. Remarkable differences between ultrasound findings and the published results from compression tests are observed. Generally, the elastic values of wood from ultrasonic testing are reported higher than from mechanical tests. In contrast we find lower values as well. The critical issue of different ultrasound velocity sensitivity at selected directions is highlighted.
Sinais clínicos neurológicos, associados à leishmaniose visceral canina, em área endêmica: Relato de caso
Authors: Silva Bianca
Published: October 2020

Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is a disease caused by a protozoan of the genre Leishmania spp. This zoonosis presents with several clinical manifestations in the infected host, from skin changes to systemic changes. Studies with dogs positive for visceral leishmaniasis have shown changes in the nervous tissue of these animals. This study aimed to report a case of a dog, naturally infected by Leishmania spp., presenting neurological changes associated with this protozoan. The present case is described by the manifestation of neurological signs of opstotone and spastic tetany in a dog from an endemic area, naturally infected by Leishmania spp. The parasitological diagnosis was performed after aspiration puncture with a fine needle (FNAP) of a popliteal lymph node, through the visualization, in an optical microscope, of amastigote forms of Leishmania spp. Subsequently confirmed by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) directed to the genus Leishmania. Canine visceral leishmaniasis is characterized by a wide and variable spectrum of clinical signs.
Salmonella spp. como agente causal em Doenças Transmitidas por Alimentos e sua importância na saúde pública: Revisão
Authors: Paula Karina Paula Oliveira dos Santos
Published: October 2020

Salmonellosis is a disease of great global importance worldwide in Foodborne Diseases (DTAs). In Brazil, Salmonella spp. it is the second major causative agent of disease involved in the outbreaks of DTAs, and the enteric species is the one that most affects humans through the consumption of contaminated water and food. After eating the food contaminated by the bacteria, it adheres, invades, replicates and causes damage to the host. The affected individual can be treated with antibiotics if he has an enteric fever, but in cases of gastroenteritis the use is not indicated. Thus, the prevention of salmonellos is of great relevance, since not all cases have symptoms or notification. The objective of this work was to carry out a literature review and address information on the forms of transmission, symptoms presented by the affected individuals, the foods involved, the pathogenicity, prophylactic measures and the importance in public health, of Salmonella spp., Since it is of knowledge of outbreaks is of great importance so that measures to monitor and control the disease are adopted.
Denervação acetabular e pectinectomia no tratamento da displasia coxofemoral canina: Relato de caso
Authors: SILVA CATARINA RAFAELA
Published: October 2020

Coxofemoral dysplasia (DCF) is an orthopedic condition characterized by the abnormal development of the hip joint and consequent degeneration of the articular components. The clinical signs when discrete are little evidenced by the tutors and their manifestation varies according to the age of the animal. The diagnosis is made through anamnesis, physical and radiographic findings. The treatment is performed with the intention of relieving pain and preventing the progression of degenerative joint disease. The present study aims to report the technique of acetabular denervation and pectineotomy as treatment of hip dysplasia in canine, where it can be observed a significant clinical evolution in the postoperative period of the animal.
Correção cirúrgica de tórax paradoxal devido a traumatismo por mordedura em um cão: Relato de caso
Authors: DIAS TIAGO TRINDADE DIAS
Published: October 2020

Thoracic trauma is among the most common conditions in small animals and can be presented with different levels of severity. The most common findings are pneumothorax, hemothorax, rib fractures and diaphragmatic hernias. These injuries do not always require surgical procedures, but when the degree of involvement is high, surgical exploration is acceptable to evaluate the real extent of internal injuries. The present work aims to report a case of a dog attacked in the thoracic region, describing an approach to the multiple trauma patient, in addition to diagnosis, treatment and care in the postoperative period. The patient was attended at Hospital Veterinário Renata Saccaro and had extensive soft tissue injuries, pneumothorax and rib fractures, resulting in loss of chest stability. After the first medical appointments and complementary exams, the patient was referred to the operating room, where the inspection of the thoracic organs was performed, followed by thoracorraphy with placement of a chest tube. The patient received intensive care until medical release and continued to follow up until his complete recovery. This paper demonstrates the importance of the veterinarian’s agility in diagnosing the comorbidities that accompany the polytrauma patient in order to refer him to effective treatment as soon as possible and save the patient.
From Perception to Action
Authors: Scott Blake D.
Published: October 2020

This paper re-examines the well-known problem of how it is possible to have an “intuition of absences” in Sartre’s example of Pierre. I argue that this problem is symptomatic of an overly theoretical interpretation of Sartre’s use of intentionality. First, I review Husserl’s notion of evidence within his phenomenology. Next, I introduce Sartre’s Pierre example and highlight some difficulties with interpreting it as a problem of perception. By focusing on Sartre’s notion of the project, I argue instead that the problem is better understood at the level of action. In support of this interpretation, I conclude with a brief comparison to the early work of Paul Ricoeur. By borrowing some of Ricoeur’s phenomenological vocabulary tailored to action, I reinterpret Sartre’s example as a practical problem.
Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You
Authors: Sommerlatte Curtis
Published: October 2020

This paper examines how Sartre’s early phenomenological works were influenced by Emmanuel Levinas’s The Theory of Intuition in Husserl’s Phenomenology. Sartre embraced two key aspects of Levinas’s interpretation of Husserl: 1) that phenomenology is an ontological philosophy whose foundation is the doctrine of intentionality; and, 2) that consciousness’s being consists in intentionality, which entails that consciousness is non-substantial as well as pre-reflectively or non-thetically aware of itself. In addition to adopting these views, Sartre also became gripped by a methodological problem raised by Levinas. Namely, phenomenology reflects on consciousness, yet reflection modifies the consciousness it reflects on. I argue that Sartre responds to this problem by developing two of Levinas’s ideas: that reflection is a motivated act and that reflection must adequately grasp consciousness’s temporality.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND PATTERNS OF HUMAN MIGRATION EVIDENCE FROM SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA
Authors: Shah Ayaz Ali , Saleem Muhammad , Mohammad Tila
Published: October 2020

This paper is about how and by what ways climate change affects human migration. The world at large is expected to face crises of dual nature. In the first place, excessive fossil fuel consumption would result in environmental degradation. Among others, people would be faced with serious food crises as well as reduced income. In the wake of environmental change, people will migrate in search of better income prospects and food security. There is no doubt that there a strong but direct relationship between climate change and human displacement. This displacement may either be long distance or a short distance in other cases. If it is a short distance, there is a possibility that it will be temporary, and as soon as the climate change event is over, people may return back to their habitats. It may be a long-distance if climate change-related event takes place on regular intervals over a long period of time. Data is collected through secondary sources.
Electronic Magazine Development in Mathematics Learning
Authors: Komarudin Komarudin , Suherman Suherman , Puspita Laila , Savitri Indy Alda
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this study was to develop a teaching material in the form of an electronic magazine in mathematics learning. This study uses research and development methods. The development procedure used is the ADDIE (Annalyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model procedure. Data collection techniques used were observation, questionnaires and tests. The sample used was class VII SMP (Junior High School). The data analysis technique used is the t test. Based on the results of the validation carried out the media developed obtained very appropriate criteria by experts (media experts and material experts). Judging from the attractiveness of the results obtained from 2 large-scale trials and small-scale electronic magazines that were obtained obstained very interesting criteria. Based on the results of the t-test it was found that the learning outcomes of students using electronic electronic magazines were better than the learning outcomes of students who did not use mathematical electronic magazines. Based on this, it can be concluded that electrochemical magazines in mathematics learning developed can be used as mathematical learning aids.
Blended Learning Strategies of Telegram-Assisted Learning Towards Student Mathematics Learning Results Reviewed from Learning Style
Authors: Suryati Kadek , Adnyana I Gede
Published: October 2020

The research aims to describe the influence of telegram-assisted blended learning strategies on mathematics learning outcomes in terms of learning styles. This research is a quasi-experimental research using 2x3 factorial design. The respondents taken is the second semester students majoring in informatics engineering at the STMIK STIKOM Indonesia campus. The sampling procedure in this study was a random sampling technique that was started by carrying out the equivalency test of 4 classes taken using the one-way ANOVA test. After that randomly selected, two classes as an experimental class and two classes as a control class. To get instruments that have validity before use, questionnaires and tests are first tested and validated by experts who are experts in their fields. Normality and homogeneity tests are needed as a prerequisite before analyzing the data. The method used to analyze data is two-way ANOVA. The results showed that (1) student mathematics learning outcomes taught with telegram-assisted blended learning strategies were better than conventional mathematics learning outcomes of students taught, (2) the effect of telegraph-assisted blended learning strategies on student mathematics learning outcomes in learning styles. Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it is recommended that further researchers or educators be able to develop a blended learning strategy as a way to convey learning material so that they can pay more attention to the learning styles of each student and can develop telegrams with more attractive features so that the telegram becomes one of online application for learning media.
Forecasting the Development of Islamic Bank in Indonesia: Adopting ARIMA Model
Authors: Syarif Ahmad
Published: October 2020

Financial activities that are often carried out by people in developed and developing countries. Banks can collect public funds directly from customers, then distribute them to the public. Islamic banks still have a good reputation in the community so that the assets and third party funds of Islamic commercial banks grow. This is also reinforced by public optimism due to regulation of Banking Synergy in One Ownership for the development of Islamic Banking. The purpose of this study is to forecast the growth of Islamic banking after the implementation of banking synergy regulations in one ownership as an effort to increase the efficiency of the Islamic banking industry. This study used the secondary data all of  the Islamic Banks in Indonesia from Financial Service Authority by Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) period 2015-2019 as the estimated data and 2020-2022 as the forecasting data in quarter. This study used two variables, asset and third-party fund, to estimate the best model. The result shows ARIMA (0,1,1) has the small AIC and significant value as best estimation model. The growth of Islamic banks in 2020 will increase by 7.4 % in assets and 7.3 % by the end of 2022 to IDR 437 trillion. Meanwhile, third party funds by the end of 2022 will increase by 8 % with total third party funds of IDR 361 trillion. Banking Synergy in One Ownership Order has the potential to increase the effectiveness and the efficiency of the Islamic Banking Industry at future.
Application of Treffinger Learning Model to Improve Creative Reasoning and Mathematical Problem Solving Skills as Well as Student Learning Interests
Authors: Kusuma Jaka Wijaya , Jefri Ulfi , Hidayat Ardi , Hamidah Hamidah
Published: October 2020

In the learning process it is very important to try to get students to think creatively in solving problems and engaging actively. This research is an experiment in the form of design pretest postest control group design. The subjects in this study were two classes of 62 grade VIII junior high school students. The instruments used are tests of creative reasoning skills and mathematical problem solving in the form of 5 essay questions and learning interest questionnaires. Analyze data using Gain test, Chi Square test and Contingency Coefficient. The results found that improved creative reasoning skills as well as the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students with Treffinger  learning were superior to regular learning. In addition, it was also found that the higher the student's learning interest the higher their creative reasoning skills and mathematical problem solving skills. Other findings include associations between students' learning interests, mathematical creative reasoning skills and students' mathematical problem-solving skills classified as moderate.
Forage Moisture Testing
Authors: Chambliss (editor) Carrol G.
Published: October 2020

This document is SS-AGR-178, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published 1999. Revised August 2002.

The information in this document was adapted from Production and Utilization of Pasture and Forages in North Carolina, Technical Bulletin 305, North Carolina Agricultural Research Service, North Carolina State University and is published with their permission. This publication is also part of the Florida Forage Handbook, an electronic publication of the Agronomy Department.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag181
2020–2021 Vegetable Production Handbook: Chapter 6. Cole Crop Production
Authors: Zotarelli Lincoln , Dittmar Peter J. , Dufault Nicholas S. , Wells Bonnie , Desaeger Johan , McAvoy Eugene J. , Wang Qingren , Miller Christian F
Published: October 2020

This chapter covers production of cole crops and Asian crucifers, including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese broccoli, Chinese cabbage, Chinese mustard (bok choy), kohlrabi, lobok/daikon, collards, kale, mustard, and turnip.
2020–2021 Vegetable Production Handbook: Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production
Authors: Freeman Josh H , McAvoy Eugene J. , Boyd Nathan S. , Paret Mathews , Wang Qingren , Miller Christian F. , Desaeger Johan , Qureshi Jawwad , Martini Xavier , Dittmar Peter J. , Williams Phillip B.
Published: October 2020

This chapter covers production of cucurbits, such as cantaloupe, cucumber, squash, watermelon, and pumpkin.
2020–2021 Vegetable Production Handbook: Chapter 5. Ethnic Vegetable Production
Authors: Liu Guodong , Miller Christian F. , Wells Bonnie , Li Yuncong , Dittmar Peter , Wang Qingren
Published: October 2020

The objectives of this publication are to (1) provide various names of some ethnic/Asian vegetable crops with EDISpublications available to readers; (2) list related chapters in this handbook, which provide recommendations for crops close to these ethnic vegetables grown in Florida; and (3) list EDIS publications currently available for these crops.
Economic Impacts of Healthcare in the Rural Health Networks of Florida
Authors: Philippakos Effie , Hodges Alan W. , Mulkey David
Published: October 2020

This is EDIS document FE 339, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published July 2002.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe339
Why is Your Cup of Coffee so Expensive? Because of a Tiny Bark Beetle!
Authors: Hulcr Jiri
Published: October 2020

Sometimes an insect pest attacking crops in places as far away as Indonesia or Ethiopia can be very important to us here in Florida. One such insect is the coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), a tiny (1.5 mm) bark beetle that originated in the highlands of central Africa. It would probably remain one of the many inconspicuous little beetles in the tropics, if not for the choice of its host: seeds of several Coffea species. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr382
Working in Groups: The Importance of Communication in Developing Trust and Cooperation
Authors: Terry Bryan D.
Published: October 2020

Working together in groups can be a great experience or one filled with stress and anxiety. The success of group work depends largely on the trust developed among group members and the respect they show each other. When an individual has had a positive experience in a group, he/she is more likely to take risks, ask questions, and share ideas that will benefit the total group. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Bryan D. Terry, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1378
Creating a Positive Workplace for Your Associates
Authors: Ruth Amanda M. , Crawford Chip , Wysocki Allen F. , Kepner Karl W.
Published: October 2020

This is EDIS document HR 012, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published May 2002.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hr012
Guide to Identifying and Controlling Postharvest Tomato Diseases in Florida
Authors: Bartz Jerry A. , Vallad Gary E. , Sargent Steven A.
Published: October 2020

Pathogens are present in all tomato production areas and are most numerous when the weather becomes warm and wet. Movement of weather fronts or tropical storms through production areas can also affect the susceptibility of tomato fruit to decay. Fruit decays can be minimized by the employment of strict sanitation measures along with careful handling. This bulletin is designed to supplement field scouting and identification guides by

a) describing postharvest decay pathogens important to Florida tomato packers and shippers,

b) presenting sanitation guidelines for controlling decay pathogens during harvest and handling operations,

c) offering appropriate storage temperature options.
Summer Pruning in Low-Chill Peaches Grown in Florida
Authors: Sarkhosh Ali , Huff Dustin , McGee Trequan , Popenoe Juanita
Published: October 2020

Low-chill peach trees growing under Florida conditions can become vigorous and large. Summer pruning is a management strategy that can be applied to help restructure the canopy, direct the tree’s resources into fruit production, and improve the efficiency of fieldwork. Without summer pruning, peach orchards in subtropical regions will continue to grow vigorously and, if left unmanaged, will reach a point at which ladders will be required to harvest and maintain the trees. Summer pruning can be a means of reducing overall tree size, redistributing fruiting wood for easier harvesting, reducing disease pressure, and increasing fruit quality. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, written by Ali Sarkhosh, Dustin Huff, Trequan McGee, and Juanita Popenoe, provides an illustrated step-by-step guide to summer pruning of peach trees.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1377
Striped Cucumber Beetle Acalymma vittatum F. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Evans Braden , Renkema Justin
Published: October 2020

The striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum F. (Figure 1) is a serious agricultural pest of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae in eastern North America. Crops affected by larval and adult feeding include cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., cantaloupe, Cucumis melo L., pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo L., and other Cucurbita spp. (Dill and Kirby 2016). The striped cucumber beetle is a vector of the plant disease bacterial wilt (Eaton 2016). Though the striped cucumber beetle occurs throughout Florida, it is the least commonly reported among three chrysomelid species on cucurbit crops in the state. The spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber, and banded cucumber beetle, Diabrotica balteata LeConte, are more common in Florida, causing damage symptoms that are similar to striped cucumber feeding damage (Webb 2010). Includes: Introduction - Distribution - Description and Life Cycle - Damage - Monitoring - Management - Selected References.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1215

Also published at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/VEG/BEAN/striped_cucumber_beetle.html
A Bromeliad-Inhabiting Mosquito Wyeomyia vanduzeei Dyar and Knab 1906 (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Lippi Catherine , Buckner Eva
Published: October 2020

Originally published at: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/AQUATIC/Wyeomyia_vanduzeei.html
Pestalotia Leaf Spot and Fruit Rot of Strawberry
Authors: Baggio Juliana S. , Peres Natalia A.
Published: October 2020

Pestalotiopsis-like fungi cause diseases on many different species of plants worldwide, including strawberry. The pathogen is not necessarily new to strawberry and was first reported causing fruit rot in Florida and Israel in the 1970s. However, during the 2018–19 and 2019–20 strawberry seasons, severe and unprecedented outbreaks were reported in Florida, characterized by symptoms on nearly all plant parts including roots, crowns, petioles, fruit, and leaves. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department describes the disease and its causal agent and briefly covers what is known about disease development and control practices. This document will provide valuable information to strawberry nursery and fruit production growers. Written by Juliana S. Baggio and Natalia A. Peres.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp357
Managing Landscape Irrigation to Avoid Soil and Nutrient Losses
Authors: Hochmuth George , Trenholm Laurie , Rainey Don , Momol Esen , Lewis Claire , Niemann Brian
Published: October 2020

Proper irrigation management is critical to conserve and protect water resources and to properly manage nutrients in the home landscape. How lawns and landscapes are irrigated directly impacts the natural environment, so landscape maintenance professionals and homeowners must adopt environmentally-friendly approaches to irrigation management. After selecting the right plant for the right place, water is the next critical factor to establish and maintain a healthy lawn and landscape. Fertilization is another important component of lawn and landscape maintenance, and irrigation must be applied correctly, especially following fertilization, to minimize potential nutrient losses. This publication supplements other UF/IFAS Extension publications that also include information on the role of soil and the root zone in irrigation management. This publication is designed to help UF/IFAS Extension county agents prepare materials to directly address nutrient losses from lawns and landscapes caused by inadequate irrigation management practices. This 6-page fact sheet was written by George Hochmuth, Laurie Trenholm, Don Rainey, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, and Brian Niemann, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss586
Computer Tools for Diagnosing Citrus Leaf Symptoms (Part 2): Smartphone Apps for Expert Diagnosis of Citrus Leaf Symptoms
Authors: Schumann Arnold , Waldo Laura , Mungofa Perseveranca , Oswalt Chris
Published: October 2020

Visual identification of nutrient deficiencies in foliage is an important diagnostic tool for fine-tuning nutrient management of citrus. This new 2-page article describes a new smartphone app that uses a trained neural network to identify disease and pest symptoms on citrus leaves through your phone's camera. Written by Arnold Schumann, Laura Waldo, Perseveranca Mungofa, and Chris Oswalt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss691
Improving Behavioral Outcomes in Extension Using the Tools of Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM)
Authors: Monaghan Paul , Monroe Martha
Published: October 2020

There is increasing evidence that, with the right approach, people can be encouraged to change. From recycling, composting, and picking up pet waste to saving water, the public is adopting new behaviors and giving up old ones. The tools to do this can be found in Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM). This 6-page fact sheet was written by Paul Monaghan and Martha Monroe, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc149
Using Perceived Landscape Benefits to Promote Water Conservation Behaviors in Urban Areas
Authors: Ali Amanda D. , Warner Laura A. Sanagorski , Kumar Chaudhary Anil
Published: October 2020

Because a large percentage of water used in urban areas can be applied through irrigation, home landscape management practices are an important factor of water conservation. The information in this 5-page document is the result of a cluster analysis used to identify meaningful subgroups among home irrigation users to encourage water conservation behaviors. Written by Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, and Anil Kumar Chaudhary and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc291
Preparing to Work with Generation Z
Authors: Suarez Cecilia Elizabeth , McKee Valerie
Published: October 2020

Members of Generation Z, the incoming generation of college graduates and future members of the workforce, will require specific leadership and support to reach their potential and contribute to the needs of the agriculture industry. This 3-page publication describes Generation Z and offers best-known practices for preparing this generation to contribute to Florida’s agriculture and natural resource industries. Written by Celia Elizabeth Suarez and Valerie McKee and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2018. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc311
Decreasing Levels of BOD, COD and Oil in Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Using Scale Up Experiment of Symbiosis Mutualism Technology Between Microalgae Chorella Sp and Agrobost
Authors: Zalfiatri Yelmira , Restuhadi Fajar , Pramana Angga , Yuliandri Fajar
Published: October 2020

Biological processing liquid sago waste is carried out by utilizing microlagae which are symbiotic with decomposer bacteria. The aim of this research was to get chosen treatment of microalgae Chlorella sp. as a reducing BOD, COD and Oil content in Palm Oil Mill Effluent with symbiotic mutualism between microalgae Chorella sp and Agrobost. This research used a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with treatment 5 times and  replication 3 times.  This research was microalgae 800 ml/L (with abundance 6.883.000 cell/ml) in 6000 ml of total treatment solution with 5 treatments of Agrobost (0% v/v, 4% v/v, 8% v/v, 12% v/v, and 16% v/v).  Data processing using ANOVA and DNRT 5%, the results showed that the concentration of Agrobost had significant affects for BOD, COD, oil and pH. The chosen treatment from the result of this research was 16% v/v which had the value BOD 89.10 mg/L, COD 297.67 mg/L, oil 2.85 mg/L, and pH 9.05.
The Effect of Bioorganic Dosage with N, P Fertilizer on Rice Production of Sri Methods and Increased Nutrient Content of Paddy Soil Intensification
Authors: Elita Nelson , Erlinda Rita , Agustamar Agustamar
Published: October 2020

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) operates under aerobic conditions so that helpful microbes are active and abundant. Effective N-fixing rhizobacteria and indigenous phosphate solubilizers Azotobacter and Pseudomonas grow well in the organic compost Bioorganic because it resembles their natural habitat. The purpose of this research is to find out the right dose of Bioorganic fertilizer and the most N and P doses needed to optimize the SRI method of rice crop production. This research uses a factorial randomized block design. The first factor is Bioorganic fertilizer dosage (1, 3, and 6) t ha-1. The second factor is the dose of N and P fertilizers to use (0, 25, 50, and 75)% of the recommended dosage. The results of this study inform you about Bioorganic fertilizers containing Azotobacter and Pseudomonas fluorescens indigenous. Azotobacter bacteria produce the availability of nutrients N, which functions as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), these bacteria quickly colonize the root system, regulate hormonal balance, nutrition, and encourage resistance to pathogens. Pseudomonas fluorescens bacteria acts as a provider of phosphorus and nutrients in the generative phase. Both of these microbes have a role in SRI method of rice plant metabolism to increase vegetative and generative growth of rice plants with SRI method with production reaching production of 8.80 t ha-1 in B2 (3 t ha-1) and N2P2 (50%) with the production of 9.21 t ha-1, so the use of inorganic fertilizers is more efficient. Rice soil nutrient status increased pH from slightly acidic to neutral, C-organic increased from 1.27% (low) to 9.30-10.68% (high), N total from 0.13% (low) to 0.45-0.58% (high), P- available from 13.0 ppm reaching 18.0-20.0 ppm (moderate), the Bioorganic application has not been able to increase the C: N, CEC value and base saturation. Nutrient uptake of N and P on the leaves of rice plants is better at dose B2. Bioorganic applications increase the nutrient content of paddy soils planted with the SRI method compared to initial soil nutrient analysis.
Green Technology for Drying of Herb, Food, and Agricultural Industry
Authors: Fudholi Ahmad
Published: October 2020

Editorial Corner
Bankruptcy of the agricultural holding: Causes, consequences, lessons (The case of “Eurodon”)
Authors: Uzun V. Y.
Published: October 2020

The bankruptcy of large agricultural holdings has a very significant impact on production volumes, agricultural incomes, government spending on agricultural development and its effectiveness, consumer spending on food. This is illustrated with the case of the agricultural holding “Eurodon” which became bankrupt in 2019. Its bankruptcy brought down the financial results of the agricultural sector, increased the losses of agricultural organizations of the country by almost three times. The creditors’ claims on holding companies recognized by the arbitration court amounted to about 196 billion rubles taking into account the guarantees of agricultural holding organizations among themselves, without guarantees — 53 billion rubles. However, it was possible to sell the holding’s assets after bankruptcy for only 6 billion rubles. The main losses were endured by the “VEB. RF” Development Corporation. According to experts, new multi-billion loans are required to resume the holding’s operations at the volumes preceding its bankruptcy. The federal budget suffered huge losses due both to non-repayment of loans and to subsidies allocated to the holding for the period of its existence. Losses of the Rostov region are also significant: 6 thousand people lost their jobs (their salary amounted to 2.6 billion rubles a year). Also taxes to the budget, contributions to extrabudgetary funds, etc. ceased. Turkey prices on average increased by 14% in the country. The analysis of the bankruptcy case of “Eurodon” allowed to identify the risks of holdingization and develop a set of measures to reduce them.
Risk assessment of public-private partnership in Russia based on the fuzzy logic method
Authors: Savrukov A. N. , Savrukov N. Т. , Kozlovskaya E. A.
Published: October 2020

This paper is the first to assess the integral level of risks in public-private partnership (PPP) projects being implemented in Russia, taking into account the stages of project implementation. The results of empirical assessments have shown that the aggregate risk level is now estimated by experts as high. The key risks are incorrect assessment of project parameters, possible change of tariffs as well as risks related to the construction stage and demand for services. The majority of risk factors in PPP projects are of sectoral, project-level nature and are not related to economic, political or legal conditions. The study has shown differences in the structure of risks that partnership subjects are willing to take and transfer to another party, which has allowed to justify the distribution of risks among participants.
Market, state and ownership in Eurasian space (On the book “The transition to a market economy and structural reforms in the member-states of Eurasian Economic Union” edited by I. V. Pilipenko)
Authors: Buzgalin A. V. , Kolganov A. I.
Published: October 2020

The book under review aims to form a broad picture of economic reforms in the course of transition from a planned economy to a market one in the memberstates of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The authors set as their objective to show changes of economic institutions in the process of market reforms. In this book, the main attention is paid to institutions of ownership and institutions, which determine the role of the state in the economy. This analysis not only shows the process of reforms in different countries, but demonstrates the evolution of the conditions for economic integration of EAEU member-states. In the book, the presence of barriers for integration is analyzed as well as the conditions for their dismantling. It contains a lot of facts and empirical information, which are structured by unified principles that makes the process of comparing economic reforms in different countries much easier. At the same time, the empirical part in the book evidently prevails over the analytical one. Presentation of facts is rarely followed by definitive theoretical conclusions.
UFSC Integration to The Academic Society Journal
Authors: Bock Eduardo , Ponce Daniel , Martins Daniel
Published: October 2020

In this edition, we are pleased to present the last advances of The Academic Society Journal in terms of relevance and diffusion. Due to our continuous effort for improvement, we now have ISSN, DOI in publications, a peer review policy and editorial board of renowned professionals. In this context, our editorial board is integrating professor Daniel Martins, who is coordinator of the Robotics Laboratory (LAR) at UFSC. In addition to him, other LAR members were invited to join the team of reviewers.
The UFSC – IFSP partnership started at 2014, with the approval of CAPES Public Call in Assistive Technology in Brazil and Studies on Disability (PGPTA) No.59/2014 with the project “Reconfigurable Platform for Assistive Technology for Bedridden Patients”. The funds from this project helped to finance scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from both universities involved.
From that moment, UFSC has been participating annually in the MEC3F Congress of Engineering and Applied Sciences in the three Borders, an event that undoubtedly promoted the exchange between these universities. This event is deeply connected with our Society and TAS Journal.
During the 6th International Symposium on Multibody Systems and Mechatronics MuSMe 2017, organized by the Commission for Mechatronics and Technical Committees for Multibody Dynamics, Robotics and Mechatronics in UFSC, in Florianópolis, it became evident the importance of creating research centers of excellence in Latin America to increase our international competitiveness, a fact that we can evidence now with the recent participation of Prof. Silvina Ramos group.
In September 2018, the 4th WMRD - Fourth Workshop on Mechanism and Robot Design, of Federal University of Santa Catarina UFSC was gathered in Blumenau and the participants had the opportunity to discuss new forms of scientific cooperation between the institutions.
Today, we have completed our partnership with the participation of professors and students from the Robotics Laboratory – LAR from UFSC.
We hope our work and partnership will allow us to further elevate the concept of the TASJ journal, generating a greater impact factor, number of publications and will support scientific and technological knowledge.
Interestingly, what started with assistive technology and accessibility projects can then increase accessibility to scientific publication, open access and free of charges.
PARTS OF SPEECH TAGGING: A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES
Authors: Awwalu Jamilu , Abdullahi Saleh El-Yakub , Evwiekpaefe Abraham Eseoghene
Published: October 2020

Technology advances by the day and computers can be considered as valuable to almost every learned person. One of the most uses of computers nowadays is for internet surfing and social networking. Computers in this context are not restricted to desktop or laptop computers only. Internet surfing and social networking has made interactions between people and computers very easy, where people can communicate using their languages thus making processing of these languages a useful task for the computers to interpret. The correct processing of these languages on the computer relies on the correct identification of parts of speech (POS) in sentences which has been an active area of research for a long time. This paper presents a review parts of speech tagging, comparison of different tagging techniques, their characteristics, difficulties, limitation, and Multilingual Parts of Speech (POS) tagging approaches.