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Aplicación de metodologías participativas para el mejoramiento genético de frijol en Honduras.
Authors: Rosas Juan Carlos
Published: October 2018

Even though it is recognized that traditional plant breeding approaches have been effective on increasing yields and solving pest problems that limit crop production, it is still argued that the levels of adoption, and expected impacts, have been limited. Small farmers who produced most of the basic grains are included under this context; they do not posses the resources to change their environment to obtain the yield responses that are expected from improved varieties with higher potential. However, in the case of beans in Central America, improved varieties developed by conventional plant breeding methods have been valuable in reducing the dissemination of diseases that could have caused severe yield reductions in the region, i.e. bean golden yellow mosaic. Participatory plant breeding (PPB), which involves an active farmer participation in the development of varieties for specific adaptation, is an alternative for increasing the access and adoption of improved varieties by small farmers who have limited access to improved technologies and/or use low inputs. In Central America, already exists some initiatives of PPB in bean and maize crops; regarding with these initiatives, the interests and expectations of farmers, organizations and donors have increased recently. This publication intents to provide some guidelines on the application of PPB approaches for the genetic improvement of the common bean; it is based in the experience obtained by breeders of the Bean Research Program of Zamorano, during the first two years of a project conducted in collaboration with technical personnel of a nongovernmental organization and farmers from various communities of Yorito and the Lago Yojoa in Honduras.
Inoculación del frijol común con tres cepas seleccionadas de Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. Phaseoli.
Authors: Acuña Oscar , Uribe Lidieth
Published: October 2018

Three strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. phaseoli were tested with three bean varieties, in two different Costa Rica communities: Los Chiles and Puriscal. At Puriscal, the strain CR-477 (a native Costa Rica strain) showed a greater development (nodule dry weight, tissue dry weight and nitrogen content) and higher yields, when used with the bean variety Talamanca. Even greater than the nitrogen fertilizer control. Similar results were showed by the varieties Criolla and Brunca, at Los Chiles. The results showed that with these varieties, the local strain (CR-477) gave better results than strains from CIAT and the chemical fertillizer application (150 kg/ha). The use of inoculants with highly effective strains has shown to have a large potential for yield improvement, at a lower production cost by reducing the amount of fertilizer used.
Determinación del centro de origen del frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivado en España.
Authors: Sánchez Patricia
Published: October 2018

17 out of 24 quantitative characteristics were evaluated for three years in a collection of 112 populations of beans from the Northern region of Spain. The cluster type analysis was utilized, which revealed the existing genetic relationship among them, as well as the procedence on what concerns the two main centers of original domestication of this species: that is, South America and Central America. The results were classified into three groups, of which two groups were related with the domestication origin center in South America and the third group with the Central American origin. The possible relationship existing between these groups was also established as wells the different breeds and genetic sources pertaining to each of the original domestication areas.
Efecto del P sobre el rendimiento y extracción del NP de frijol cultivado en tres suelos.
Authors: García Aurelio , Hernández Germán , Nuviola Antonio , Toscano Vidalina
Published: October 2018

Under controlled conditions and utilizing three soils of Red Ferralithic (Eutric Ferrasols) type with low, medium and high available P we studied the effect over the production of dry matter and the extraction of N and P performed by the bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), produced by the addition in increasing dosage of P, between 0 and 280 kg P2O5/ha, with fixed basis of 60 kg K2O/ha and 40kg N/ha and inoculation with bacteria from the Rhizobium genera. The experimental results showed a plant response differentiated by the availability of P in the soil. In soils with low P contents there was a positive response in the three evaluated indexes, while in the other two soil samples the higher availability of P produced a smaller or negative response. We also discuss the functional relationship found among the evaluated indexes.
Relación entre el peso freco y el peso seco del rastrojo de maíz en diferentes estados fenológicos del cultivo.
Authors: Bänziger M. , Edmeades G. O. , Bolaños J.
Published: October 2018

The amount of dry matter produced during various stages of corn growth is a important variable to be taken into consideration. However, the lack of drying facilities makes its measurement a difficult task in the fields. A simple method to convert the fresh weight of a crop in the field into dry weight, could be an answer to that problem. In this study, we calculated the relationship between fresh and dry weight of corn stovers, over several, growth, stages of eight corn cultivars of different vigour and maturity period, at two Mexican locations. The differences between cultivars were for percent stover dry weight (%SDW) most evident in the second half of the grain growth stage, when late cultivars showed less humidity than the early ones. The % SDW was regressed against the phenological developmental stage and expressed as a ratio against antesis (R, days to sampling /days to 50% antesis). The equations (R2 = 0.97 - 0.99) with best results were: Early maturing cultivars: %SDW = 12.6 + 0.94R2 + 1.68R4; Late: %SDW = 16.1 - 4.00 R2 + 3.36R4. There were no consistant differences among cultivars with different vigour levels, even though certain differences were noted among the locations and they were attributed to differences in relative humidity. We describe a protocol for determining the dry weight of corn stover by area unit (t/ha) when drying conditions are not available, by utilizing only a scale and a ruler.We also suggest a method to calculate percent dry matter for a real plant parts (including grain).
Efecto de la época y tipo de limpia en el frijol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) de humedad residual.
Authors: Esqueda Valentín A. , Durán Arturo , López Ernesto
Published: October 2018

Three experiments were carried out in the central area of the state of Veracruz, Mexico, during the Fall-Winter seasons of 1989-90, 1991-92 and 1992-93. The main objective was to determine the effect of the time and type of weeding on the yield of residual moisture growing beans. Twelve treatments, arranged in a CRBD with four replications were evaluated. Treatments consisted in hoeing at different times. In some treatments, hoeing was complemented with hand-weeding. The highest grain yields were obtained when the weeds were eliminated at least in two ocations during the early stages of development of the crop. The yield of these treatments was significantly higher than that obtained with the traditional weeding practice (hoeing at 25 days after emergence).Handweeding after hoeing increased grain yields at high weed densities,but when the weed density was not very high, handweeding after hoeing made no difference. The increase in grain yield obtained when two weeding operations were performed instead of one, was sufficient to cover for the expenses of this additional practice and to generate economic profits.
Especies del complejo de jobotos (Phyllophaga spp., Anomala spp y Cyclocephala spp.) asociadas a cultivos, en el Valle Central y Pacífico seco de Costa Rica.
Authors: Abarca Giselle , Quesada Miguel
Published: October 2018

During 1990 and 1992 speciesofthe white grubs complex Phyllophaga, Anomala and Cyclocephala) were found associated to agricultural crops and to different groups of soils, in cultivated arcas of the Central Valley and Dry Pacific of CostaRica.White grubs raster and male genital, observed with the scanning electron microscope (SEM), were used to identify genera and species. Larvae and adults were identified as Phyllophaga menetriesi, P. obsoleta, P. zunilensis, P. elenans, P. vicina and P. valeriana; Cyclocephala lunulata, C. castaniella and C. sanguinicollis; and Anomala cupricollis and A. granulipyga. The distribution in agricultural crops was: P. menetriesi and P. vicina on coffee (Coffea arabica); P. menetriesi on asparagus (Asparagus officinalis); P. menetriesi, P. obsoleta, P. zunilensis, Anomala spp., Cyclocephala spp., Cyclocephala lunulata on strawberry (Fragaria anannas); P. zunilensis, P. elenans on sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum); P. valeriana on potatoe (Solanum tuberosum) and tomatoe (Lycopersicon esculentum); P. obsoleta, C. castaniella, C. sanxuinicollis and A. granulipyga on kikuyu grass (Penissetum clandestinum) P. menetriesi larvae were found in Andisols grand groups: Melanudands, Hapludands and Haplustands. P. obsoleta in the Melanudands grand group. P. vicina in Hapludands. P. valeriana in the Inceptisols grand group of Ustropepts. Anomala spp. in Hapludands and Cyclocephala spp. in Hapludands and Melanudands.
Aislamiento de agentes supresores a Pseudomonas solanacearum E.F. Smith en tomate (Lycopersicon esculentum).
Authors: Cartín Jorge M. , Wang Amy
Published: October 2018

Three soil samples were collected at the highlands of Cartago (Cipreses, Pacayas and Tierra Blanca) Costa Rica and were placed in individual trays. Then, 50 seeds of tomato variety Hayslip were sown in each tray. After 40 days, plants were inoculated with a Pseudomonas solanacearum. Two weeks after the inoculation, healthy and diseased plants were incorporated and left to decompose for 12 days, in order to allow establishment of the bacteria in the soil. Then, 70 seeds were sown in each tray. After 42 days, plants were inoculated by inundation with a suspension of 103 CFU/ml of P. solanacearum. Surviving plants were taken to the laboratory and desinfected; cuts were made at the base of the stems, then the epidermis was removed and cuts were placed in test tubes containing sterile water for 90 minutes. The Petri dishes were then incubated for 48 hours at 28°C. From the growing bacteria, antagonism on P. solanacearum was evaluated by scratching Pctri dishes with each bacteria over same medium alrealy dcseribcd. Out of 22 bacteria originally obtained, 12 showed antagonism on P. solanacearum. Antibiotic substances might be involved in this process.
Efecto del manejo de las malezas en macadamia sobre la población del barrenador de la nuez Ecdytolopha torticornis Meyrick (Lep: Tortricidae).
Authors: Blanco-Metzler Helga , Villalobos Rodolfo , Wat Allan D. , Cosens Derek
Published: October 2018

The effect of three weed management systems -macadamia husk as a mulch, bare ground and weeds growing freely - on the population ofthe nutborer, Ecdytolopha torticornis, were studied from June to September 1992 at Oriente Farm, Turrialba, Costa Rica. The smallest number of the nutborer's eggs was recorded on the bare ground treatment, followed by the unweeded treatment and the husk treatment. Although the macadamia husk as a mulch has been used to sol ve the problem of residues from nut processing, the results suggest that the use of this practice might increase the nutborer population by concentrating odours which could attract the adults, or by disrupting the parasitoid or predator population. There is a need for testing other mulches such as plastics, other plant residues, sawdust and others, and to study alternative weed management systems, including the use of cover crops in the mid-rows.
Laboratorio de Nematología, Escuela de Fitotecnia, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica.
Authors: López Róger
Published: October 2018

Meloidogyne incognita failed to reproduce on the weeds Lantana camara, Melampodium divaricatum, Bidens pilosa, Lepidium virginicum, and Tagetes filifolia under greenhouse conditions. Reproduction on Asclepias curassavica, Acmella oppositifolia, T. microglossa, and T. jalisciensis was poor. Root galling on a successive tomato crop was severe in pots previously planted with T. jalisciensis, moderately severe after T. microglossa and A. oppositifolia, light after T. filifolia and B. pilosa, and with no galling following A. curassavica, L. camara, M. divaricatum and L. virginicum.
Capacidad productiva de cruzas de variedades de polinización libre combinadas con híbridos simples de maíz.
Authors: Espinosa Alejandro , Tadeo Margarita , Piña Angel , Martínez Rafael
Published: October 2018

Given the acceplance, in the high valleys of Mexico -2200 to 2600 mts. over sea level-, of free-pollination strains and the high productivity of hybrids, we considered the alternative of combining these frec-pollination strains with the H-34, thus obtaining another experi-mental single hybrid and our goal was to determine its potential productivity level. The strains known aas Ixtlahuaca, Santiago Yeche and Acambay improved from 37,3% to 20,8% their productivity when crossed with H-34, such was not the case with the strains Almoloya de Juarez and V-23. The other single hybrid was named 417, and it led to aHigher productivity in Ixtlahuaca with 29.1%. When we conbined H-33 x 417 it yielded 9728 kglha, a 7% higher than that of 9088kg/ha with H-33. The results of VS-22x 417 were very similartothose with VS-22. The results indicated that we could use H-34 and perhaps other single hybrids in combination with free-pollina-tion strains, thus obtaining a certain level of heterosis and facilitating seed production, but based on the different responses, this should beevaluated previous to any combination be performed.
Evaluación de pastoreo y fertilización fosfórica en el asocio de estrella africana (Cynodon nlemfluensis)-maní forrajero (Arachis pintoi).
Authors: Barrios Byron , Hernández M. , Valdez W.
Published: October 2018

A study was conducted to determine the grazing period (grazing + recovery) and the optimal dose of phosphate fertilization in the associaation Cynodon nlemfluensis and Arachis pintoi (CIAT 17434). The study was conducted at Centa experimental station, located at lzalco, El Salvador. It was concIuded that these two species growing together can be grazed each 14 days with two days of actual grasing. At least 12.9 kg/ha of phosphorus/ha/year is needed. The system withstands an animal load of 2406 kg/ha/year. Controlled defoliation each 14 days, stimulates vegetative growth of Arachis pintoi (CIAT 17434).
Producción de biomasa de la morera (Morus alba) en la Meseta Central de Costa Rica.
Authors: Boschini-Figueroa Carlos , Dormond Herbert , Castro Álvaro
Published: October 2018

A mulberry bush plantation in a lower montane wet forest was divided into three plots with a distance of 60,90 and 120 cm between rows and plants. Each plot was uniforrnly pruned at two heights: 30 and 60 cm above ground level. During a 336-day period, these subplots were pruned consecutively every 56th, 84th, and 112th day. The annual yield of dry material of the whole mulberry bush (stems and leaves) was highly influenced (P≤ 0.01) by each of the factors studied. Planting distance had a negative effect on the yield of stems and leaves as the distance increased. Biomass production, influenced by the variable pruning height, had a differential effect on the whole plant and on the production of leaves (P≤ 0.01), but not on the amount of stems (P>0.05). The cutting frequency had a marked influence (P≤ 0.01) on the production of biomass in the whole plant and its parts. A linear effect (P = 0.0 1) was observed on stem yield, as well as on the whole plant, as the cutting interval increased between the 56th and 112th days.
Enemigos naturales de la mosca blanca Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): parasitoides y depredadores.
Authors: Blanco-Metzler Belga , Laprade Sergio
Published: October 2018

Composition of species of predators and parasitoid, as well as parasitoid abundance between banana farms associated with the spiraIling whitefIy, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell, were studied during 1997 and 1998 in Matina, Limltn, Costa Rica. Four parasitoids, Encarsiella noyesi Hayat, E. aleurodici (Girault), Encarsiella probo nsp. and Encarsia guadeloupae Viggiani were recovered from whitefIy nymphs. Two species of mite belonging to Phytoseiidae fami1y, Nephaspis sp. (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae), Scymnus sp. (Coleoptera: Coccinelidae), and three species of spiders: Plesiometa argyra (Araneida), Gasteracantha cancriformis (Araneida), and Chrysso sp. (Araneida), were the most common predators of whitefIy aduIt and nymphs. Percentage of parasitism betwecn farms was found to differ significantly being highcst in AGRODISA>SEMDEL> Anabel.
Análisis cluster en híbridos y sintéticos de maíz de temporal en Veracruz, México.
Authors: Castañón Guillermo , Tosquy Hugo , Arano Rafael , Raygoza Bernardo
Published: October 2018

Information from a maize trial (32 single hybrids, 12 triple hybrids, and one double hybrid) repeated in four locations was analyzed using multivariate cluster ana1ysis (average linkage) and principal components analysis. Results proved that the methods are complementary, and result in basicaIly the same classification of the evaluated genotypes. The clustering general tendency between the germ p1asm under evaluation was due to the similarity of the phenotypical traits measured. The lowest degree of association was due to the relationship of the material studied, because the three superior hybrids had a common parent (H-513), or one parentalline from it. The three best hybrids (TTC-17 x POB43 C6 HC232-2#-1-2, AC8149-2-1-1-3 x H-513, H-513 x POOL23 TSR40-2-3-2) had a higher yield than the experiment's general average (5595 kg/ha), and were al so a littIe earlier (male flowering days and female flowering days) than average, but had a similar plant and ear height. Plants and ears of hybrids 2 of lower yield (T-37 x (LRB-14 x 0-539), 28 (D-471 x V-524- 72-1) y 36 (POB INT DENT 5-1-1-2-HC1 x POB 43 C6 HC232-2#-1-2), were al so characterized as being too high or too short.
Poliembrionía en maices de porte normal y enano.
Authors: Espinoza José , Vega Cristina , Navarro Enrique , Burciaga Gustavo A.
Published: October 2018

The Mexican Maize Institute, in Saltillo, Northern Mexico, has developed maize populations with polyembryonic traits. Polyembryony (PE) is interesting for at least two reasons: two or more embryos per seed can produce more oil and embryo protein, as well as savings in the number of seeds necessary to reach a certain population per unit area. The founding population (established in 1973) had 1.5% of PE, identified as "twin plants" by seed. Starting in 1975 different recurrent selection schemes have been applied in order to increase the PE frequency. By 1991 the selection response placed PE at 47%; then the base population was divided into two groups: brachytic and normal height. By 1996 these two populations showed a PE frequency above 60%. For the last 5 years, reproduction management of polyembryonic groups has been made through parental crosses with a mixture of pollen. Between 200 and 250 halfsib families (SHS) were selected in a given cycle in the field in each group; each SHS is represented by 50 seeds, which were individually planted and kept under greenhouse conditions. The families to be transplanted were selected from these according to their PE proportion and at least 75% germination. PE increase seems to limit seed germination to an average lower than 90% under greenhouse conditions, and lower than 60% under direct planting.
Manejo de malezas en pejibaye.
Authors: Bogantes Antonio , Agüero Renán
Published: October 2018

Peach Palm has been consumed in Mesoamerica since pre-colombian times. However, extensive commercial plantations are rather recent, in particular, the production of hearts of palmo Peach palm growing in the humid tropics face great competition from a broad range of weeds. Weed management information for this crop is scarse and scattered in publications of limited distribution. The objective of this review is to gather such information, in order to offer support for future efforts in the development of weed management strategies.
Fertilización y densidad de población en líneas de maíz en el noreste de México.
Authors: Morales Juan Antonio
Published: October 2018

Three coro inbreds (Zea mays L.) with different levels of N, P and population density were studied. The design used consisted of plots divided into randomized blocks where inbreds made up the main plot. Combinations of N, P and population density made up the small plot (a three-factorial central composed design was used for in this plot). Results showed a significant difference between inbreds; there was no evidence of interaction between treatments and inbred combination. A subsequent analysis showed that the stationary point was a saddle point. Another analysis was carried out in order to determine this point, and it was found that the route to highest yields tended towards N=83, P=4l, and a population density of 74,752 plants per hectare (pph). This contradicts the recommendation made for commercial coro in this region, which is N=140, P=40, and a population density of 55,000 pph.
The contribution of personality factors and gender to ratings of sex addiction among men and women who use the Internet for sex purpose
Authors: Shimoni Lee , Dayan Moria , Cohen Koby , Weinstein Aviv
Published: October 2018

Background and aims

Sex addiction is characterized by excessive sexual activity on the Internet. We have investigated the contribution of the Big Five personality factors and sex differences to sex addiction.

Methods

A total of 267 participants (186 males and 81 females) were recruited from Internet sites that are used for finding sexual partners. Participants’ mean age was 31 years (SD = 9.8). They filled in the Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST), the Big Five Index, and a demographic questionnaire.

Results

Men have shown higher scores of sex addiction than women (Cohen’s d = 0.40), they were more open to experiences (Cohen’s d = 0.42), and they were less neurotic than women (Cohen’s d = 0.67). Personality factors contributed significantly to the variance of sex addiction [F(5, 261) = 6.91, p < .001, R2 = .11]. Openness to experience (β = 0.18) and neuroticism (β = 0.15) had positive correlations with SAST scores, whereas conscientiousness (β = −0.21) had a negative correlation with SAST scores, and personality traits explained 11.7% of the variance. A parallel moderation model of the effect of gender and personality traits on sex addiction explained 19.6% of the variance and it has indicated that conscientiousness had a negative correlation with SAST scores. Greater neuroticism was associated with higher scores of SAST in men but not in women.

Discussion and conclusions

This study confirmed higher scores of sex addiction among males compared to females. Personality factors together with gender contributed to 19.6% of the variance of ratings of sex addiction. Among men, neuroticism was associated with greater propensity for sex addiction.
Managing for the Spirit
Authors: Brown Jason M.
Published: October 2018

Like his Puritan ancestors, Joseph Smith Jr, founder of the Mormon (LDS) movement, often went to the woods to pray. In the spring of 1820, Smith, living in upstate New York, claimed to have witnessed a series of visions of angels, God, and Jesus Christ. Since then Mormonism has become globally significant. That small grove is now a 150-acre sacred site visited by thousands of Mormon pilgrims each year. Informally protected since the late 1800s, the LDS Church shifted its approach to management of the Grove in the 1990s by emphasizing the importance of ecological health and restoration. This article outlines the history of management and protection of the LDS Sacred Grove as a sacred site and discusses the spiritual importance of the site to Mormon faithful, and the valuation of the Grove as essentially instrumental rather than intrinsic.
The Glastonbury Thorn in Vernacular Christianity and Popular Tradition
Authors: Cusack Carole M.
Published: October 2018

This article considers the most famous English sacred tree, the Glastonbury Thorn, which has a special place in vernacular Christianity and popular folklore. It was part of the pilgrimage site at Glastonbury during the Middle Ages and after the Reformation, Puritan soldiers chopped it down during the Civil War (1642-1651). However, elaborate folklore concerning the Thorn developed between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries.  according to these tales, Jesus came to Britain with his mother's uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, who planted the Glastonbury Thorn. The Thorn is considered miraculous, as it flowers twice yearly, with the second flowering in winter at Christmas. It also plays multiple roles in England's past and present. For example, all Christian traditions that assert that Jesus walked on soil other than that of the Middle East are engaged in the sacralization of territory, the transformation of the periphery into the center. English tales that claim Jesus visited Somerset and Cornwall bestow upon England the status of a 'Holy Land'. Further, the Thorn is part of the web of connections linking Glastonbury with the English Crown. This article considers the symbolism of the Glastonbury Thorn and assembleshistorical accounts, folklore, and popular cultural practices to investigate its historical importance and its contemporary significance.
Still Not Listening? Ofsted's Influence on the Shape of the Reception Year, the Teaching of Early Years Reading in England, and Other Concerns from an Early Years Perspective
Authors: Scott Wendy
Published: October 2018

There is widespread concern about aspects of government policy relating to early years education. Current proposals for baseline assessment and changes to the early learning goals reveal a lack of insight into the nature of early learning, and little understanding and respect for effective
early years pedagogy. Indeed, it is apparent that the Reception year in primary schools is now explicitly seen as preparation for Year 1, instead of being celebrated as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The role of Ofsted in reinforcing this development is regrettable, reflecting
as it does the politicisation of education and the loss of informed impartial professional advice both to schools and to policymakers.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by coral vine and assessment of their properties
Authors: Ganaie Sami Ullah , Rajalakshmi R , Abbasi Tasneem , Abbasi Shahid Abbas
Published: October 2018

Aqueous extracts of all parts (leaves, stem and roots) of the invasive terrestrial plant coral vine (Antigonon leptopus; Polygonaceae) were used to synthesise silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in a rapid and single-step process at ambient temperature and pressure. The effect of several key variables that influenced the shape and/or size of the AgNPs was studied – including metal–extract stoichiometry, temperature, interaction time, stirring and pH – on the basis of ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering and X-ray diffraction. The study has yielded a template with which processes for synthesising AgNPs of desired shapes and sizes can be developed using A. leptopus as the bioagent. Besides being simple, non-polluting, inexpensive and non-hazardous, the template makes available a means with which it may become possible to utilise the weed A. leptopus on a large scale, thereby opening an avenue to reducing the ecological degradation that it causes. The synthesised AgNPs showed potential to scavenge free radicals and also had catalytic activity.
Rutting performance of road pavement asphalt binders modified by polymers
Authors: Vamegh Mostafa , Ameri Mahmoud
Published: October 2018

The aim of the work reported in this paper was to investigate the effect of three well-known polymers at their two common dosages on the rutting performance of asphalt binders for road pavements. After performing conventional binder tests, dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) and multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) tests were performed to assess the high-temperature permanent deformation of modified binders. The response surface methodology was applied to study the effect of polymer additives, temperature and stress level on creep recovery. It was found that the recovery was affected linearly by styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) content, while it was influenced linearly and non-linearly by ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) content. The polymers were found to be effective in improving rutting resistance but the rankings of the rheometer and creep recovery tests were different. The binders modified with SBS were the most rut resistant in both tests. As the test involved traffic conditions in addition to temperature, EVA was second in the DSR test while SBR was second in the MSCR test.
Effect of differential settlement on seismic response of building structures
Authors: Sarkar Rajib , Dutta Sekhar Chandra , Saw Ranjeet , Singh Jai Prakash
Published: October 2018

Differential settlement of footings of reinforced-concrete buildings is expected to have a considerable effect on design forces in various structural components depending on the characteristics of the soil. The differential settlement combined with the soil–structure interaction (SSI) effect during earthquakes may be a significant factor in deciding the structural response especially for structures that have already undergone differential settlement. This is generally ignored in conventional design practice. A four-storeyed building structure is considered for the study. A typical layered soil profile similar to the profile observed in the Ganges basin, India has been considered for investigation. The SSI effect under dynamic conditions has been considered by adopting Gazetas springs at the support of buildings. Twelve earthquake time histories have been considered for bedrock motion. Convoluted bedrock motions considering the soil profile have been adopted as the input motion for the structure. Effects of various earthquake parameters on the seismic response of buildings, considering the differential settlement and the SSI effect under dynamic conditions, have been investigated and presented in dimensionless terms. The results indicate that the differential settlements along with the SSI consideration may be critical in deciding the structural response. This may even render the structure unsafe during earthquakes.
Arter Tamirinde N-butil-2-siyanoakrilat (Histoakril) Kullanımı
Authors: GÜNEYLİ Volkan , ÖZTÜRK Hayati , KILINÇ Seyran , PAZARCI Özhan , ÖZTEMUR Zekeriya , TEZEREN Seyfi Gündüz , BULUT Okay
Published: October 2018

ÖZET

Amaç:
Siyanoakrilat birçok cerrahi alanda başarıyla kullanılmakta olup, son yıllarda
mikrovasküler anastomoz amacıyla kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Çalışmamızın amacı
geleneksel sütür tekniği ile kendi geliştirdiğimiz siyanoakrilat ile
güçlendirilmiş sütür tekniğini karşılaştırmaktır.

Gereç
ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya toplam 16 Yeni Zelanda türü
tavşan alındı. 8 Tavşan kontrol grubuna, 8 tavşan ise çalışma grubuna dâhil
edildi. Sol femoral arterleri hazırlanarak, tam kat kesildi. Kontrol grubunda
90° acı ile dört sutur konularak geleneksel anastomoz uygulandı. Deney grubunda
ise ön yüze tek sütür konulup, arka yüzde proksimal parça distalin içine
geçirilip, siyanoakrilat damlatılarak anastomoz uygulandı. Klinik değerlendirme
ve istatistik analiz yapılarak, operasyon süresi, kanama süresi ve geciş
incelendi.

Sonuçlar:
Anastomoz iyileşmesi, 21. günde tavşanların sakrifiye edilerek alınan
biyopsilerin ışık mikroskopisi altında histolojik olarak incelenmesi ile değerlendirildi.
İki grup arasında lümen çapları açısından anlamlı fark vardı. Deney grubunda
operasyon ve kanama süreleri anlamlı olarak kısa bulundu. Daha fazla endotel
kaybı ve inflamasyon görülmesine rağmen akım engellemiyordu.

Çıkarım:
Uyguladığımız yöntem basit, az sütürle, kısa zamanda gerçekleştirilen, geçiş
oranını azaltmayan, bir teknik olarak değerlendirilmiştir.
EKLAMPSİ İLE KOMPLİKE GEBELİKLERDE MATERNAL ve FETAL SONUÇLAR
Authors: KOÇ Emine Ahu , ÖZEL Murat , DANIŞMAN Nuri
Published: October 2018

ÖZET

Amaç:Eklampsi
vakalarının klinik gidişleri ve maternal -fetal sonuçların analizini yapmak,
eklampsiye predispozan durumları ortaya çıkarmak, mortalite nedenlerine açığa
çıkarıp yönetimini güncel literatür eşliğinde tartışmak.

Materyal- Metot: Refere
merkez olan 3. basamak bir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesinde 5 yıllık dönemde
eklampsi tanısıyla takip ve tedavi edilen 151 gebe değerlendirildi. Preeklampsi
semptom ve bulgularını gösteren gebede,başka bir patoloji yokluğunda meydana
gelen generalize tonik klonik konvülziyonların varlığı eklampsi olarak kabul
edildi.Maternal öykü, klink ve laboratuvar bulguları, doğum şekli, eklampsinin
yönetimi, maternal ve perinatal komplikasyonlar not edildi.

Bulgular:
Toplam 151 olgu değerlendirildi. 5 yıllık dönemde eklampsi insidansı 1.44/1000
olarak hesaplandı. Olguların ortalama yaşı 23 (16-43) idi.90 (%59.6) hasta nullipar,
146 (%96.7) hasta tekil gebelik idi. Medyan gebelik yaşı 33 hafta (23-41) idi. Konvülziyon
100(%66.2) hastada antepartum, 29(%19.2) hastada postpartum ve 22(%14.6) hastada
intrapartum dönemdeydi. Sezaryenle doğum oranı %70.2 idi. Canlı doğum oranı
%82.7 idi. 31 (%19.9) fetus intrauterin dönemde ex olmuştu. 21 (%13,5)
yenidoğan erken neonatal dönemde ex oldu. Perinatal morbidite %12.8 ve
mortalite %31.2 oranındaydı. Maternal morbidite %31.7, mortalite %2.6 olarak
hesaplandı.

Sonuçlar:
Eklampsi ile komplike olan
gebeliklerde maternal ve perinatal sonuçları iyileştirebilmek için yeterli
antenatal bakım, gebelerin bilinçlendirilmesi ve erken-uygun yönetim
gerekmektedir. Aksi halde eklampsi maternal-peinatal morbidite ve mortalitenin major
nedenlerinden biri olmaya devam edecektir.
Sürdürülebilir Otel Paradigmasının, Turizm İşletmelerinde Uygulanabilirliği Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Konyalılar Nil
Published: October 2018

Bu yazının amacı, turizm işletmelerinde sürdürülebilir otel paradigmasının uygulanabilirliğini araştırmaktır. Çevre bilincinin hızla arttığı ve rekabetin gittikçe daha da zorlaştığı turizm pazarında sürdürülebilirliğin sürdürülebilirliği, turizm bilinci artırıcı işletmeler açısından önemli faydalar sağlayabilir. Çalışmanın evrenini Kocaeli Kartepe'de faaliyet gösteren 9 otelde çalışan 530 kişi oluşturuyor. Bu nedenle, örnek hesaplama tablosuna göre 345 kişi olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmaya katılanlardan elde edilen veriler için Sürdürülebilir Otel Paradigması Ölçeği ve Sürdürülebilirlik Uygulanabilirlik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, çalışanların yaş değişkenlerinin, sürdürülebilirlik sağlanması açısından hizmet içi ve okul dışı eğitimlerin çevre üzerindeki artışına istatistiksel olarak etkisi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, eğitimdeki artış ve çevre kirliliğinin yokluğu arasında da pozitif bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Tüketicilerin ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması ve çevre kirliliğinin önlenmesi için çevre koruma alanında teşvik edilmesi arasında bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Adana'da Turizm Sektörünün Bölgesel Kalkınmadaki Rolü
Authors: OĞUZ Sibel , KIZILDEMİR Özgür , EKER Nuray
Published: October 2018

20. yüzyılın ikinci yarısından itibaren turizm, dünya ekonomisinde en hızlı gelişen ve genişleyen endüstrilerden biri haline gelmiştir (Çımat ve Bahar, 2003; UNWTO, 2014). Birleşmiş Milletler Dünya Turizm Örgütü (UNWTO)’nün 2016 yılında yayınlanan raporuna göre, uluslararası seyahatlere katılan kişi sayısının 1 milyarı geçtiği, bu hareketler sonucunda 1 trilyon doların üzerinde bir gelir elde edildiği anlaşılmaktadır (UNWTO, 2016). Bu araştırma, Adana destinasyonun mevcut turizm potansiyelinin incelenmesi ile başlayıp, turizm destinasyonu kapsamında turistlerin harcamaları incelenmiştir. Yapılan bu turistik harcamaların destinasyondaki ekonomik etkilerine bakılarak bölgesel kalkınmadaki rolü değerlendirilmiştir. Bu araştırmanın amacı; bölgesel kalkınmada Adana ekonomisine turizm endüstrisinin ekonomik katkılarını değerlendirmektir. Adana’ya gelen turist sayısının yıllar itibariyle artış göstermesi il ekonomisine turizmin katkısının ölçülmesi gerekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında 396’sı T.C. vatandaşı olmak üzere Adana ilini ziyaret eden 600 turiste bölgesel kalkınma anketi uygulanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre kişi başı ortalama turist harcaması 2232 TL’dir. Gelen turist sayısının ortalama kişi başına harcamayla çarpılması sonucu yaklaşık 2,44 milyar TL/642 milyon $ (1 $=3,8 TL) doğrudan Adana ekonomisine katkı yaptığı görülmektedir. Adana’da turizmin geliştirilmesi bölgeye ekonomik katkılar sunacak, bölgedeki ulaşım ağlarının, alt yapı ve üst yapının, turizm işletmelerinin, istihdamın ve bölgedeki diğer sektörlerin gelişimine katkılar sağlayacaktır.
Financial Development and Economic Growth in BRICS Countries and Turkey: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: ERKİŞİ Kemal
Published: October 2018

In the last few decades, although there have been many studies examined the relationship between financial development and economic growth, it seems that no consensus has been reached due to the diversity of variables and the methods used in the analyses. This article examines the relationship between financial development and economic growth (GDP) by using panel data analysis for BRICS Countries and Turkey. The analysis covers 21 years between 1996-2016. Variables used for financial development are Morgan Stanley Capital International Index (MSCI), Credits (CREDIT), money supply (BMONEY), foreign trade (TRADE). According to the result of the analysis; MSCI is the only variable that statistically significant and so affects GDP positively both in the long-term and the short-term. BMONEY and TRADE variables are statistically significant in the short-term, but not in the long-term. While TRADE affects GDP positively, BMONEY affects growth negatively in the short-term. CREDIT is not statistically significant neither in the short-term nor in the long-term. There is unidirectional causality from MSCI to GDP, from GDP to MBROAD, from MSCI to TRADE and from MBROAD to TRADE. There is not a causality between MBROAD and MSCI, while there is a bidirectional causality between TRADE and GDP. Therefore, it is not certain if financial growth is the determinant of economic growth for selected variables and the countries in the period of 1996-2016.
Eines per a la regulació dels serveis ambientals dels ecosistemes a Catalunya
Authors: Pons i Solé Joan
Published: October 2018

La concepció i visió del medi natural com una realitat que va més enllà dels elements materials, perceptibles i tangibles és la clau per comprendre les dinàmiques que es donen en aquest sistema complex. Cal anar més enllà i indagar sobre tot allò que els ecosistemes ofereixen de manera intrínseca i que, de vegades, repercuteixen directament sobre el nostre benestar. Aconseguir aquest objectiu serà fonamental per revalorar el medi natural i justificar-ne la preservació. Aquest és l'eix central sobre el qual gira aquesta publicació.
Identitat, literatura i dret
Authors: autores Varios
Published: October 2018

Aquest volum reuneix les aportacions a les Terceres Jornades de la Càtedra Josep Anton Baixeras, celebrades la tardor de 2016, en què van participar els professors Antoni Jordà Fernández, Pompeu Casanovas i Joan Cuscó Clarasó. El títol ĞIdentitat, Literatura i Dretğ resumeix els interessos intel·lectuals de Josep Anton Baixeras, tal com es fa palès en un discurs seu contra la pena de mort, pronunciat al senat espanyol, del qual Isabel Baixeras Delclòs fa una anàlisi que clou el llibre.
La protección de la calidad del aire
Authors: Faccioli Carlotta
Published: October 2018

?En qué consiste la contaminación atmosférica?, ?cómo y cuánto nos afecta?, ?quién la origina?, ?cómo se puede combatir? El presente libro trata de dar una respuesta clara y concisa a todas estas preguntas, con especial referencia a la normativa —nacional, internacional y europea— que disciplina la contaminación atmosférica. El libro consta de tres capítulos: el primero se focaliza en el desarrollo del concepto de contaminación atmosférica y sus implicaciones medioambientales, es decir, en el desarrollo de los aspectos más técnicos y científicos del tema, abarcando también las posibles afecciones a la salud que esta contaminación puede causar. En el segundo capítulo, sustancialmente jurídico, se hace hincapié en las acciones y los instrumentos predispuestos por el Estado y su aparato administrativo al servicio de la lucha contra la contaminación atmosférica. Y, finalmente, la última parte analiza, por un lado, el fundamento jurídico y el alcance de las competencias y de la potestad normativa de las administraciones locales y, por otro, el abanico de instrumentos a nivel local de lucha contra la contaminación atmosférica, con particular atención en la ordenanza municipal.
METHODS OF MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING BASED ON GAME THEORY AS A GROUP OF METHODS OF STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING CLASS BASED ON THE OPTIMIZATION OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Authors: Tebekin A. V.
Published: October 2018

Within the framework of the General system of management decision-making methods, the role and place of management decision-making methods based on the optimization of performance indicators are shown. The features and areas of application of methods of game theory as a group of methods of the class of strategic decisionmaking based on the optimization of performance indicators are considered. The classification of a group of methods of management decision-making based on the theory of games on the basis of cooperation, symmetry, the value of the total amount, sequence of actions, completeness of information, finiteness of the number of steps, continuity, purity of strategies, type of winning function.
El programa emblemático en azulejos de la sacristía del convento de Santo António de Varatojo (Torres Vedras, Portugal)
Authors: García Arranz José Julio
Published: October 2018

La sacristía del convento de Santo António de Varatojo, (concejo de Torres Vedras, Portugal), contiene un interesante programa icónico pintado sobre azulejos, atribuido al taller lisboeta del mestre Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes, uno de los más activos durante el segundo cuarto del s. XVIII. Realizados hacia 1723-34, estos paneles cerámicos en azul cobalto sobre fondo blanco presentan una decena de composiciones de carácter alegórico, inspiradas en su mayor parte en dos de los más influyentes libros de emblemas religiosos del s. XVII: la Schola cordis, de Benedictus van Haeften, y los Pia desideria, de Herman Hugo. En el presente trabajo proponemos un análisis de este ciclo conventual, estableciendo sus fuentes precisas, su significación y su contextualización en la historia y funciones del cenobio en el que se ubica.
El Cristo de José de Mora: nuevos datos para la historia de una obra cumbre
Authors: Díaz Gómez José Antonio
Published: October 2018

El presente trabajo de investigación trata de arrojar nueva luz sobre los ignotos orígenes y evolución posterior de una de las grandes creaciones escultóricas del Barroco Español, como lo es el Cristo Crucificado de José de Mora, al hilo de la documentación hallada en los fondos de la congregación de padres caracciolinos de Granada.
La obra de Juan Pascual de Mena y el singular conjunto escultórico de Torrecilla en Cameros (La Rioja)
Authors: Díaz Fernández Antonio José
Published: October 2018

La iglesia parroquial de Torrecilla en Cameros, La Rioja, se enriquece principalmente con una imagen de la Inmaculada Concepción que forma parte junto a otras cinco esculturas del conjunto encargado en 1759 para el hoy desaparecido convento franciscano de su advocación. Aquí se analizan éstas y otras tres tallas más que muestran el estilo personal que el escultor académico Juan Pascual de Mena (1707-1784) imprimió a la escultura madrileña de su tiempo y cuyo arte se difundió ampliamente en otras zonas
Diversas interpretaciones de una misma imagen: controversias iconográficas de Santa Librada en el sureste peninsular dentro de un conjunto escultórico del siglo XVIII
Authors: Jaquero Esparcia Alejandro
Published: October 2018

La particular iconografía representada en la imagen de Santa Librada la hace partícipe de un grupo de figuras religiosas con un rasgo muy característico: el elemento de la cruz como símbolo del martirio. Lo que puede parecernos un claro rasgo identificativo, en ocasiones puede generar ciertas confusiones interpretativas. No se puede limitar el estudio concreto de una imagen a la simple valoración iconográfica de la misma. En estas líneas abordaremos un ejemplo derivado de las acciones de mecenazgo y patrocinio desarrolladas durante el mandato del cardenal Belluga en la antigua diócesis de Cartagena. Pretendemos analizar y emitir una relectura de un conjunto escultórico de mediados del siglo XVIII en el que, en principio, hallamos una representación de Santa Librada junto a otro elenco de santas que no han sido todavía reconocidas.
Noticias sobre los pintores Bartolomé de Ávila y Francisco Leonardo de Chavaçier
Authors: Pérez de Gracia Rodríguez María Virginia
Published: October 2018

En este artículo se aportan nuevos datos sobre el pintor Bartolomé de Ávila, procedentes de los archivos Histórico Provincial de Soria y Diocesano de Osma-Soria. Un nuevo documento muestra cómo al final de su vida el pintor vendió algunas estampas, entre otras pertenencias, probablemente para cancelar deudas. El interés de las noticias se ve aumentado por la carencia de información sobre los pintores que trabajaron en Soria a finales del siglo XVI y principios del XVII; en muchas ocasiones, los datos se refieren a obras actualmente desaparecidas.
El público en el museo actual. Reflexiones sobre la Nueva Museología y las masas. The public in the current museum. Reflections about the New Museology and the masses.
Authors: Notario Sánchez Álvaro
Published: October 2018

El museo como ente público ha evolucionado desde su concepción decimonónica hasta nuestros días. Este constante cambio fruto de la democratización de la cultura, de la educación y los avances sociales han modificado notablemente la función originaria del museo templopara convertirlo en un lugar destinado además de a la conservación de las obras y la investigación sobre las mismas, también en un espacio de aprendizaje, de ocio y de intercambio cultural. La propia institución hace tiempo que se ha dado cuenta de este cambio de paradigma, por lo que destina importantes esfuerzos no sólo a analizar los perfiles de sus visitantes sino también a la atracción de nuevos públicos.The museum as a public entity has evolved from its conception in the nineteenth-century to the present day. This constant change resulting from the democratization of culture, education and social advances have notably modified the original function of the temple-museumto turn it into a place destined in addition to the conservation of works and research on them, also in a space for learning, leisure and cultural exchange. The institution itself has long been aware of this paradigm shift, which is why it dedicates important efforts not only to analyze the profiles of its visitors but also to attract new audiences.