bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploration of Antarctic Ice Sheet 100-year contribution to sea level rise and associated model uncertainties using the ISSM framework
Authors: Schlegel Nicole-Jeanne , Seroussi Helene , Schodlok Michael P. , Larour Eric Y. , Boening Carmen , Limonadi Daniel , Watkins Michael M. , Morlighem Mathieu , van den Broeke Michiel R.
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Estimating the future evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is critical for improving future
sea level rise (SLR) projections. Numerical ice sheet models are invaluable tools for bounding
Antarctic vulnerability; yet, few continental-scale projections of century-scale AIS SLR
contribution exist, and those that do vary by up to an order of magnitude. This is partly
because model projections of future sea level are inherently uncertain and depend largely on the
model's boundary conditions and climate forcing, which themselves are unknown due to
the uncertainty in the projections of future anthropogenic emissions and subsequent climate
response. Here, we aim to improve the understanding of how uncertainties in model
forcing and boundary conditions affect ice sheet model simulations. With use of sampling
techniques embedded within the Ice Sheet System Model (ISSM) framework, we assess how
uncertainties in snow accumulation, ocean-induced melting, ice viscosity, basal friction, bedrock
elevation, and the presence of ice shelves impact continental-scale 100-year model
simulations of AIS future sea level contribution. Overall, we find that AIS sea level
contribution is strongly affected by grounding line retreat, which is driven by the magnitude of
ice shelf basal melt rates and by variations in bedrock topography. In addition, we find that
over 1.2 m of AIS global mean sea level contribution over the next century is achievable,
but not likely, as it is tenable only in response to unrealistically large melt rates and
continental ice shelf collapse. Regionally, we find that under our most extreme 100-year warming
experiment generalized for the entire ice sheet, the Amundsen Sea sector is the most significant
source of model uncertainty (1032 mm 6σ spread) and the region with the largest potential
for future sea level contribution (297 mm). In contrast, under a more plausible forcing informed
regionally by literature and model sensitivity studies, the Ronne basin has a greater potential
for local increases in ice shelf basal melt rates. As a result, under this more likely
realization, where warm waters reach the continental shelf under the Ronne ice shelf, it is the
Ronne basin, particularly the Evans and Rutford ice streams, that are the greatest contributors
to potential SLR (161 mm) and to simulation uncertainty (420 mm 6σ spread).
Estimating the snow depth, the snow-ice interface temperature, and
the effective temperature of Arctic sea ice using Advanced
Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 and Ice Mass Balance buoys data
Authors: Kilic Lise , Tonboe Rasmus Tage , Prigent Catherine , Heygster Georg
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Mapping Sea Ice Concentration (SIC) and understanding sea ice properties and variability is important especially today with the recent Arctic sea ice decline. Moreover, accurate estimation of the sea ice effective temperature (Teff) at 50 GHz is needed for atmospheric sounding applications over sea ice and for noise reduction in SIC estimates. At low microwave frequencies, the sensitivity to atmosphere is low, and it is possible to derive sea ice parameters due to the penetration of microwaves in the snow and ice layers. In this study, we propose simple algorithms to derive the snow depth, the snow-ice interface temperature (TSnow-Ice) and the Teff of Arctic sea ice from microwave brightness temperatures (TBs). This is achieved using the Round Robin Data Package of the ESA sea ice CCI project, which contains TBs from the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 2 (AMSR2) collocated with measurements from Ice Mass Balance (IMB) buoys and the NASA Operation Ice Bridge (OIB) airborne campaigns over the Arctic sea ice. The snow depth over sea ice is estimated with an error of ~ 6 cm using a multilinear regression with the TBs at 6 V, 18 V, and 36 V. The TSnow-Ice is retrieved using a linear regression as a function of the snow depth and the TBs at 10 V or 6 V. The Root Mean Square Errors (RMSEs) obtained are 1.69 and 1.95 K respectively, with the 10 V and 6 V TBs. The Teff at microwave frequencies between 6 and 89 GHz is expressed as a function of TSnow-Ice using data from a thermodynamical model combined with the Microwave Emission Model of Layered Snow-packs. Teffs are estimated from the TSnow-Ice with a RMSE of less than 1 K.
A multi-season investigation of glacier surface roughness lengths
through in situ and remote observation
Authors: Fitzpatrick Noel , Radic Valentina , Menounos Brian
Published: November 2018

Abstract. The roughness length values for momentum, temperature, and water vapour are key inputs to the bulk aerodynamic method for estimating turbulent heat flux. Measurements of site-specific roughness length are rare for glacier surfaces, and substantial uncertainty remains in the values and ratios commonly assumed when parameterising turbulence. Over three melt seasons, eddy covariance observations were implemented to derive the momentum and scalar roughness lengths at several locations on two mid-latitude mountain glaciers. In addition, two techniques were developed in this study for the remote estimation of momentum roughness length, utilising LiDAR-derived digital elevation models with a 1 × 1 m resolution. Seasonal mean momentum roughness length values derived from eddy covariance observations at each location ranged from 0.7–4.5 mm for ice surfaces, and 0.5–2.4 mm for snow surfaces. From one season to the next, mean momentum roughness length values over ice remained relatively consistent at a given location (0–1 mm difference between seasonal mean values), while within a season, temporal variability in momentum roughness length over melting snow was found to be substantial (> an order of magnitude). The two remote techniques were able to differentiate between ice and snow cover, and return momentum roughness lengths that were within 1–2 mm (
A key factor initiating surface ablation of Arctic sea ice: Earlier and increasing liquid precipitation
Authors: Dou Tingfeng , Xiao Cunde , Liu Jiping , Han Wei , Du Zhiheng , Mahoney Andrew R. , Jones Joshua , Eicken Hajo
Published: November 2018

Abstract. Snow plays an important role in the Arctic climate system, modulating heat transfer in terrestrial and marine environments and controlling feedbacks. Changes in snow depth over Arctic sea ice, particularly in spring, have a strong impact on the surface energy budget, influencing ocean heat loss, ice growth and surface ponding. Snow conditions are sensitive to the phase (solid or liquid) of deposited precipitation. However, variability and potential trends of rain-on-snow events over Arctic sea ice and their role in sea-ice losses are poorly understood. Time series of surface observations at Utqiaġvik, Alaska reveal rapid reduction in snow depth linked to late-spring rain-on-snow events. Liquid precipitation is key in preconditioning and triggering snow ablation through reduction in surface albedo as well as latent heat release determined by rainfall amount, supported by field observations beginning in 2000 and model results. Rainfall was found to accelerate warming and ripening of the snow pack, with even small amounts (such as 0.3 mm recorded on May 24, 2017) triggering the transition from the warming phase into the ripening phase. Subsequently, direct heat input drives snow melt, with water content of the snow pack increasing until meltwater output occurs, with an associated rapid decrease in snow depth. Rainfall during the ripening phase can further raise water content in the snow layer, prompting onset of the meltwater output phase in the snow pack. First spring rainfall in Utqiaġvik has been observed to shift to earlier dates since the 1970s, in particular after the mid-1990s. Early melt season rainfall and its fraction of total annual precipitation also exhibit an increasing trend. These changes of precipitation over sea ice may have profound impacts on ice melt through feedbacks involving earlier onset of surface melt.
La maldición de los recursos naturales y los hidrocarburos: una revisión de literatura
Authors: Wirth Eszter
Published: November 2018

La especialización en recursos naturales y sus desafíos inherentes han sido dos de los temas más estudiados y discutidos por la literatura de la economía del desarrollo. El presente trabajo pretende sistematizar los ejes del debate en torno a la maldición de los recursos naturales, poniendo énfasis en sus cuatro potenciales canales de transmisión y tratando de identificar las peculiaridades del petróleo y del gas natural que llevan a los países exportadores de estas materias primas a tener tendencia a sufrir los síntomas de dicha maldición. Se insiste en la variable institucional, clave para el diseño de políticas que mitiguen sus canales de transmisión.
CONHECIMENTO DE PAIS E CUIDADORES SOBRE SAÚDE BUCAL DE CRIANÇAS PRÉ-ESCOLARES
Authors: Souza Elaine Roberta Leite de , Santos Jéssica Fernanda Delfino dos , Oliveira-Filho Abrahão Alves de , Alves Maria Angélica Sátyro Gomes
Published: November 2018

Este estudo analisou conhecimentos de saúde bucal de pais e cuidadores de crianças de 3 creches do município de Patos/PB, atendidas pelo projeto de extensão Construindo Sorrisos. A amostra foi de 107 indivíduos. Os resultados, mostraram que 74,77% destes já receberam informações sobre higiene bucal e alimentação, 100% considerando-as importantes. 85,05% relataram que seus filhos escovam os dentes diariamente predominando a frequência de 2 vezes ao dia (83,52%). 78,50% falaram que as crianças ingerem alimentos açucarados, sendo que, 64,29% ingerem-nos diariamente. 70,09 % relataram que as crianças tomam leite antes de dormir e em 77,33% dos casos é adicionado açúcar. 78,67% não escovam os dentes após esta refeição e 94,31% nunca visitou o dentista. Conclui-se que, embora os pais e educadores importem-se e tenham conhecimento sobre saúde bucal, a maioria permanece com maus hábitos em relação à saúde bucal, refletidos em escovações insuficientes e ausência da ida ao dentista.
PROJETO SIM PARA A VIDA: DEPRESSÃO NÃO É FRESCURA, É DOENÇA!
Authors: Santos João Vítor Carneiro , Ferreira Bruna Rafaela De Souza , Nunes Emannuela Azevedo , Dias Marcos Felipe De Almeida , De Souza Carla Mendonça
Published: November 2018

Depressão é uma doença com grandes proporções, visto que, só no Brasil, afeta 11,5 milhões de pessoas. Gerando sofrimento não apenas para quem a tem, mas a todos ao seu redor, levando ao suicídio milhares de pessoas todos os anos. Menos de 10% das pessoas afetadas com Depressão no mundo buscam tratamento, essa falta de interesse é ocasionada pela falta de conhecimento e julgamento. Com base nisso, o projeto Sim para a Vida buscou promover a conscientização do problema por intermédio de campanhas de prevenção, com conteúdo online, cartilhas e palestras. Para tanto, foram criados perfis em redes sociais, tais como na plataforma Facebook e Instagram, bem como foram realizadas palestras na Universidade Federal de Goiás – Regional Catalão, no Colégio Estadual João Netto de Campos e na instituição SENAI – Catalão. A palestra realizada na faculdade, além de conscientizar, arrecadou alimentos, que foram doados. Ao final dos eventos foi realizada pesquisa com o público sobre a doença.
A Lei do Feminicídio e a promessa de redução da violência letal contra a mulher: o caminho do reconhecimento do direito da mulher
Authors: Teles Marcus Vinícius Santana
Published: November 2018

Este texto tem por objetivo analisar a violência letal contra a mulher, as alterações legislativas promovidas pela Lei 13.104/2015, responsável pela tipificação do homicídio contra mulheres em condição de violência de doméstica e/ou menosprezo à condição de mulher e a transfiguração desse delito em crime hediondo. Com foco na motivação do legislador em tipificar a referida violência, nos principais eventos, normas e julgados no âmbito do direito internacional e dos direitos humanos. Destacando o histórico da violência contra mulher, a necessidade, e principalmente o surgimento das de uma política pública priorizando a redução da violência contra a mulher e, principalmente da violência letal. Demonstrando que mesmo tendo valor essencialmente simbólico, não há (veria) outra política a ser adotada pelo Estado brasileiro, devido a complexidade do problema e das pressões internacionais.
An automatic and non-intrusive hybrid computer vision system for the estimation of peel thickness in Thomson orange
Authors: Javadikia Hossein , Sabzi Sajad , Arribas Juan I.
Published: November 2018

Orange peel has important flavor and nutrition properties and is often used for making jam and oil in the food industry. For previous reasons, oranges with high peel thickness are valuable. In order to properly estimate peel thickness in Thomson orange fruit, based on a number of relevant image features (area, eccentricity, perimeter, length/area, blue component, green component, red component, width, contrast, texture, width/area, width/length, roughness, and length) a novel automatic and non-intrusive approach based on computer vision with a hybrid particle swarm optimization (PSO), genetic algorithm (GA) and artificial neural network (ANN) system is proposed. Three features (width/area, width/length and length/area ratios) were selected as inputs to the system. A total of 100 oranges were used, performing cross validation with 100 repeated experiments with uniform random samples test sets. Taguchi’s robust optimization technique was applied to determine the optimal set of parameters. Prediction results for orange peel thickness (mm) based on the levels that were achieved by Taguchi’s method were evaluated in several ways, including orange peel thickness true-estimated boxplots for the 100 orange database and various error parameters: the sum square error (SSE), the mean absolute error (MAE), the coefficient of determination (R2), the root mean square error (RMSE), and the mean square error (MSE), resulting in mean error parameter values of R2=0.854±0.052, MSE=0.038±0.010, and MAE=0.159±0.023, over the test set, which to our best knowledge are remarkable numbers for an automatic and non-intrusive approach with potential application to real-time orange peel thickness estimation in the food industry.
Imaging finding in diabetic mastopathy: A case report
Authors: Nadine Gui Bile Lynda , Antoun Hanane , Ahoury Judicael , Kabas Raissa , Ohui-Acko Estelle Valerie , Amrar-Vennier Frederique
Published: November 2018

Diabetic mastopathy is an uncommon immunologic breast disease occurring usually in patients under long-term insulin treatment. It can pose a question of differential diagnosis with breast cancer especially in case of family history of breast cancer. We report the radiological diagnostic approach of a case of diabetic mastopathy with family history of breast cancer. The mammogram was nonspecific. Ultrasound showed two suspicious masses of right breast without suspicious enhancement on MRI. Diabetic mastopathy was confirmed on histology without cancer cells. Diabetic mastopathy is a diagnostic challenge and needs to be suspected in all patients with type I diabetes. Image-guided biopsy confirmation remains mandatory. The literature is briefly reviewed.
A Comparative HPLC Analysis of Myricetin, Quercetin and Kaempferol Flavonoids Isolated From Gambian and Indian Moringa oleifera Leaves
Authors: Shervington Leroy A. , Li Bianca Szeaar , Shervington Amal A. , Alpan Nsima , Patel Ronak , Muttakin Usamah , Mulla Ebrahim
Published: November 2018

Moringa oleifera has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine in a number of sub-tropical countries. Recent studies have found it to be rich in flavonoids that exhibit antioxidant activity both in vitro and in vivo. In this study slightly modified conditions were examined in order to maximise the yield of these compounds in particular; Myricetin, Quercetin and Kaempferol. Quantitative analysis of these flavonoids were established using reverse phase ion-pairing High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) at a wavelength of 370 nm. The method development was carried out following the International Conference for Harmonization guidelines. It was found that refluxing with 0.10 M hydrochloric acid for 24 hour provided high yields of the flavonols (myricetin 292 mg/kg, quercetin 1099 mg/kg and kaempferol 133 mg/kg). There was a significant difference in the yield of these flavonols originating from the different geographical locations, with Community Forest Management Farm (CFM Farm) yielding the highest quantity of the flavonols under the conditions applied.
Morphogenetic Studies of Some Genotypes of Onion (Allium cepa L.) In Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Sirajo S. A. , Namo O. A. T.
Published: November 2018

The improvement of the fresh bulb and the economic dry matter yields of onion is dependent on the morphogenetic variability and the interrelationships amongst morphological attributes which can be used to determine the quality or performance of the crop. This research was aimed to study the morphogenetic characteristics of ten genotypes of onion (Ares, Violet de Galmi, Red Creole, “Wase”, “Dan Zaria”, “Dan Garko”, “Dan Giyawa”, “Bahaushe”, “Bakana” and “Yar Aleiro”) in Jos, Plateau State. Using the seedlings raised in the nursery, the genotypes were laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) with four replicates. Results showed that morphological attributes differed amongst the genotypes, except the number of leaves per plant, neck thickness and horizontal bulb diameter. The study concludes that morphological differences, which are responsible for differences in fresh bulb and dry matter yields, exist amongst the different genotypes of onion. These attributes could be used as selection indices in the improvement of the onion.
GEOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESMENT OF THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE MINING IN LJUBIJA ORE REGION
Authors: Cvijić Ranko , Milošević Aleksej , Čelebić Miodrag , Kovačević Žarko
Published: November 2018

The iron ore of the Ljubija ore region for decades has a very great impact on the overall social reproduction in the area of the city of Prijedor, RS, BiH, which is clearly connected with the constant renewal and intensification of the production process. We have systematic geological explorations last over 135 years and exploitation with certain interruptions over 100 years. Existing resources/reserves should be optimally activated in order to achieve the commercial viability of investment funds invested in them, but also those that have yet to be invested, and a certain expected national benefit, and at the same time an intensive geological exploration of the potential space for finding new reserves in terms of iron ore base.

The paper attempts to assess the real justification of further geological exploration and exploitation in this area and the strategy for further development of iron ore mining.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OF RAILWAY ROUTE DOBOJ – ZENICA, SECTION km 103+500 – MAGLAJ
Authors: Đurić Neđo , Stevović Svetlana , Đurić Dijana , Perišić Milan
Published: November 2018

Researched section of the railway route presents a part of the route from Sarajevo to Doboj, built with two tracks. First track was built in 1947, and the second in 1978. In construction methods are present differences, considering the time when it was constructed and the way of construction. Both tracks were used for years for movement of trains of various purposes and speeds up to 100 km/hour. Over time, the railroad worsened, especially at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when the train speed was reduced on some sections to less than 40 km/hour. Revitalization of the railway was done by sections with the task to prepare it for train speed of 120 km/hour.

Evaluation of railway route situation is given based on surveys carried out in the field and laboratory tests of taken samples. The route was researched rigorously in its corridor, since it has a movement restriction on its wider area. Regular train lines were maintained which slowed investigations and some research works could not have been applied. Therefore, were applied researches that were possible to realize in high quality.
AN OVERTURE TO THE ROLE OF ARCHITECT WORLDVIEW IN CONFORMITY AND DIRECTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Authors: Yusefabad Sepide Abbasi , Aminzade Behnaz , Naghizade Mohammad
Published: November 2018

The “product” of architecture, as something that is created by the architect in a “design process”, along with other effective materialistic and environmental factors, depends on the worldview of the architect as the pioneer and director of the process. In fact, the architect‟s definition of human being and his aspects of existence on one hand and his needs and objectives on the other, determine “how” and “in what direction” the design process will proceed. It also reveals how the data intended for designing will be gathered, and “for achieving what goals” and “meeting what needs” they are processed. The present enquiry is an attempt to investigate how the character and characteristics of the architect‟s worldview will affect the steps and characteristics of the design process. Therefore, first, an architectural design process will be established step by step, and then, the effects of the worldview on them will be studied; and consequently the components influenced by the worldview will be analyzed. Based on the nature of this paper, the descriptive-analytical methodology and inductive reasoning were used. Also, the required data were gathered by desk study.
HUMIC ACIDS OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF RENDZINA SOILS IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF SERBIA
Authors: Radmanović Svjetlana , Nikolić Nataša , Đorđević Aleksandar
Published: November 2018

This study examined the impact of climate, altitude and landforms on humic acids (HA) optical properties (E4/E6, ∆logK, RF indexes) in Serbian Rendzina soils. HA humification degree of calcareous and decarbonated Rendzinas under natural vegetation (forest and grassland, separately) decreased with altitude increasing. This particular rule was not manifested in arable Rendzinas. HA humification degree in Rendzinas on flat positions (hilltop and footslope) is significantly higher than in Rendzinas on slope sides. Humification degree of HA is the highest in Rendzinas in eastern Serbia (in the vicinity of Negotin), followed by central Serbia (Sumadija) and Srem, southeast and finally, southeast and southwest Serbia. With respect to the climate change foreseen for the end of this century, i.e. increase of precipitation and temperature variance among the regions in Serbia, also an increase in variance of quality of humic acids in Rendzinas on different altitudes and regions can be expected.
COENOLOGICAL SIMILARITIES OF DIATOMS IN WELLS AND IN OTHER WATER BIOTOPES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Ćurčić Milenko , Milinković Dragica , Petrović-Tomanić Olivera , Đurić Dijana
Published: November 2018

The research and determination of diatoms (Bacillariophyta) have been carried out in the area of Semberija (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in several locations, which included 35 open shadoof wells incurred by the anthropogenic activity many decades ago, and they represent artificial fresh water ecosystems. The algological material has been collected from wells in 9 villages, the Sava River, at the site Bosanska Rača, the Drenovača pond in Velino Selo, artesian wells in Velino Selo and Donji Brodac, and ephemeral puddles in the immediate proximity of the researched wells. In all investigated habitats of those locations 149 species and infraspecific taxa of Bacillariophyta in total have been identified, of which 89 (59.73%) were identified only in the investigated wells in Semberija.

On the basis of comparative analysis results, it can be concluded that 45 (30.20%) of species and infraspecific taxa of Bacillariophyta are common for the wells and other investigated localities (Sava River, Drenovača pond, artesian wells, ephemeral puddles). 61 species and infraspecific taxa of Bacillariophyta (40.93%) were identified in Sava River, 57 species and infraspecific taxa (38.25%) in Drenovača pond, 21 species in front of the artesian wells and 16 species and infraspecific taxa in the ephemeral puddles. The density of population, i.e. the production of Bacillariophyta in the investigated wells, shows similar seasonal fluctuations. The highest average number of plants per unit of area on the moss leaves at a depth of 50 cm of well walls amounted to 453702 items/cm2 , and the lowest average number of plants was recorded at the depth of 200 cm of well walls and amounted to 68.207 items/cm2 .

In order to have the objective results of the researched and identified diatoms in the mentioned biotopes, the numerical analysis of qualitative data on the structure of diatoms in similar biotopes, i.e. on their coenological similarities, have been carried out.
MEASURING AND MAPPING NOISE POLLUTION IN THE CITY OF BANJA LUKA
Authors: Ilić Predrag , Nešković Markić Dragana , Stojanović Bjelić Ljiljana
Published: November 2018

Noise pollution may have negative impacts on human health and environmental. The primary aim of this study is was to determine and mapping the noise pollution in the urban part of the city Banja Luka in Bulevar Cara Dušana by evaluating noise levels in the boulevards. The aim of this investigation is also compare measured noise levels in the boulevards with legislation. The measured values exceeded the level of noise allowed. Because they are at all measuring points at study area mixing two zones I (hospital, rehabilitation) and III (trading, business, housing and housing next to traffic corridors, warehouses excluding heavy transport) it can be concluded that the noise level values in this area are alarming.
COPPER (Cu) DISTRIBUTION IN TUZLA'S TOPSOILS
Authors: Stjepić Srkalović Željka
Published: November 2018

The main goal of the research was to determine to which extent the copper (Cu) is dominant in the topsoils of Tuzla's area. Considering the defined goal, the detailed soil analyze for the presence of this element in the area of Tuzla, was carried out. The terrain work was based on soil sampling (240 samples) from the area of about 303 km2 . The sampling network for the urban part of the town was 1x1 km, and for the rural part 1,5x1,5 km and according to URGE instructions. The Cu concentrations are obtained by the most sophisticated laboratory method (ICP-MS), with a highly sensitive detection threshold (0.02 to 10,000 ppm). Elevated concentrations of copper in the Tuzla’s topsoil are recorded in 64 samples. The copper concentrations in these samples ranges from 50 ppm to 156,1 ppm. Highly exceeded concentrations are recorded in samples No: 64, 66, 163, 170, 171, 182, 187, 195, 214 and 249a, located mostly in the western part of the Tuzla. The increased concentrations copper are primarily a consequence of anthropogenic impacts in enviroment.
POTENTIAL OF CARBONATE RAW MATERIALS OF GRAČANICA, DEPOSIT "SKLOP
Authors: Baraković Damir
Published: November 2018

Mineral resources as natural resources constitute the backbone of the development of the national economy of each country, and their valorization should be classified into its strategic development plans. Polyvalent industrial branches of the economy today are unthinkable without adequate supply of raw materials, analysis of raw material base, their preparation and processing, technology of breeding and possible application.

Due to the geological structure of the municipality of Gračanica, carbonate raw materials are one of the most important non-metallic mineral raw materials. In the territory of the municipality of Gračanica there are numerous areas with deposits of carbonate raw materials (architectural and constructional and technical-construction stone), among which the "Sklop" deposit occupies the most important place. This paper presents the geological characteristics, types of carbonate raw materials, deposits, reserves, quality and potentiality.
APPLICATION OF COPRAS METHOD FOR LAND CONSOLIDATION PROJECTS RANKING
Authors: Marinković Goran , Lazić Jelena , Grgić Ilija , Ilić Zoran
Published: November 2018

Each local, self-government unit which is planning to develop and later implement the project of land consolidation is confronted with the problem of choosing the cadastral municipality for land management via land consolidation. The appliance of multi-criteria decision method enables and helps the decision makers to act regularly and correctly when making a decision. Multi-criteria analysis, above all, enables decision making in conflict conditions. These conditions include multiple alternatives and criteria, from which some should be maximized, and others minimized. This paper deals with the problematic of the ranking of cadastral municipalities in which land management should be performed with the use of land consolidation, by applying COPRAS method. The paper also presents the evaluation of the defined model in the Municipality of Pećinci.
STUDY OF Cu(II) ADSORPTION BY BENTONITE AND FOLLOWING REGENERATION BY BIOLEACHING
Authors: Danková Zuzana , Dakos Zuzana , Štyriaková Iveta , Bekényiová Alexandra
Published: November 2018

The natural bentonite and bentonite/iron oxide composite were used as sorbents of Cu(II). Their sorption properties were examined under the different conditions such as pH of the solution, initial metal ion concentration. The bentonite removed 71 % Cu(II) while composite 90 %. Their maximum adsorption capacities were 34.1 and 44.4 mg Cu(II) g -1, respectively. The chemical regeneration of composite sorbent by organic acids (oxalic, citric) led to partial Cu(II) dissolution. The hydrochloric acid caused its structural destruction. For the bacterial regeneration, the sorbents were inoculated with heterotrophic indigenous bacteria. After 10 days the bacteria released approximately 80 % of loaded Cu(II), leaving the sorbents stable. Longer treatment and higher concentration of metal cations caused the reverse sorption of Cu(II) by bacteria. The regenerated sorbent was successfully repeatedly used for the Cu(II) adsorption.
HUMUS COMPOSITION OF RENDZINA SOILS IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF SERBIA
Authors: Radmanović Svjetlana , Đorđević Aleksandar , Nikolić Nataša
Published: November 2018

This paper shows organic matter composition (humic acids, fulvic acids, humins) and fractions of humic (free and bounded with mobile R2O3 (HA1), bounded with Ca (HA2), and bounded with clay and stabile R2O3 (HA3)), and fulvo acids (free and bounded with mobile R2O3), bounded with HA1, bounded with HA2, and bounded with HA3), in Rendzina soils on different altitudes (151-1210 m), landforms (hilltop, flat or very gentle slope; foot slope, very gentle slope, south, southwest; slope 45- 80º, south, southeast, southwest; slope 20-60º, north, northwest, northeast), and regions (Srem, west, central, east and southeast Serbia).

Differences in temperature and water regimes of Rendzinas on various altitudes are not so prominent to have a significant impact on organic matter composition. Landform has more significant impact, with average higher content of HA on slopes, and FA on flat positions, which could be attributed to reduced wetting of soils on slopes. Exposition had no significant impact on humus composition. Differences in soil moisture among regions are more pronounced than differences in soil temperature.

Differences in soil organic matter composition among Rendzinas from various regions are small and do not follow pattern of humidity change. Still, organic matter of Rendzina from most humid western region has the least favourable HA/FA ratio, while at the driest east and southeast regions content of humin is the greatest.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN URBAN AREAS BY INNOVATIVE PERMACULTURAL DESIGN
Authors: Stevovic Svetlana , Jovanovic Jovana , Djuric Dijana
Published: November 2018

First two paramount problems of the world are food security and energy. Permaculture is a new interdisciplinary branch of the science, which has positive synergistic effects and solves both problems, including environmental care. The paper analyzed the holistic principles of permaculture design and possible application in the flats, gardens in the suburbs and/or in the countryside, the urban land, fields and plots, on rural estates and cottages, in commercial and industrial applications, as well as in educational institutions and in the abandoned land. Permaculture as a set of knowledge about designing sustainable human communities, is a connection of the old traditional techniques, enriched with new knowledge and technologies in the field of architecture, construction, agriculture and forestry, chemistry, biology, sociology, urban planning, ecology, economy, energy, water and waste management. Permaculture research answers on how to simultaneously grow food, build energy efficient dwellings and improve the functionality of urban communities while preserving the environment. Model of positive examples from international smart practice are presented.
ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR UP TO 15 000 EQUIVALENTS
Authors: Knežević Nebojša , Pešević Dušica , Milunović Igor
Published: November 2018

The purpose of the wastewater treatment plant project is to implement and achieve the goals set in the water management bases of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of BiH, which identified the necessary sectoral investments and the development of the institutional capacity needed to meet the requirements of the European directives. By implementing the projects of the wastewater treatment plant, settlements of up to 15,000 equivalent inhabitants (EBS) will meet European standards in urban wastewater treatment in order to protect the environment from harmful consequences of the discharge of municipal wastewater. The paper proposes a central sewage treatment plant that includes several treatments: mechanical, biological, chemical and sludge treatment. The paper presents the norms and standards used for the design of the purification process, as well as the basic input parameters during the calculation, which are used to dimension the necessary equipment.
Approach to Human Capital in National Postal Providers: A Cross-country Analysis in Europe
Authors: Gottwald Dalibor , Zákorová Eva , Švadlenka Libor , Pavlisová Hana
Published: November 2018

The article investigates human capital in national postal providers (NPPs), which is an area that has yet to be underpinned by research. There is a number of works dealing with human capital, but only few address human capital in the postal service sector. The main aim of the article is to define differences in approach to human capital management in selected NPPs. Differences are expressed via the overall Human Capital Index (HCI). Due to the fact that so far there has been no complex research analyzing activities related to human capital in NPPs, it was necessary to carry out a content analysis of annual reports of selected NPPs. Results of the analysis served as a basis for expression of overall HCI. This study brings new insights into the topic and contributes to the sustainable development of the field.
PERUBAHAN IKLIM DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP SISTEM PERLINDUNGAN ANAK PADA MASYARAKAT TRADISIONAL DI KUPANG (NUSA TENGGAR TIMUR) DAN PALU (SULAWESI TENGAH)
Authors: Cholid Sofyan , Pranawati Santy Yanuar , Rahmawati Restri
Published: November 2018

The Facts about climate change and its impact on the ecosystem across the world has been taking greater attention from scholar, government, scientist, activist, as well as civil community. Based on IPCC report 2007, sea level rise and human development contributed to the lost of coastal wetland and mangroves as well as flooding in coastal areas. This research focused on describing the climate change impacts on children well-being in the society who strongly depend on natural resources, and what kind of the adaptation process and the changing occurred in child protection framework. The methods used include time line, tree problem, ranking activities, and season calendar of important events in both areas. These method were used to document the children development, the important events in which closely linked to changing climate, what kind adaptation they use when problems occurs, how the impacts to their children well being and the way they cope with it. Data showed that children forced to help their parents. The problem perceived in the society that closely linked to climate change and children well being such as food security because the unpredictable weather. They forced to looking for another alternative food supply from rice to cassava, reduce the rice consumption from 3 times a day become once in a day. Second, the impact of climate change exacerbated their economical condition. People forced to seek another job to fulfill their family’s needs. Third, due to their economic condition, it is difficult for them to get the access of education. The school fare was too high for them. The last problem is the lack of information on climate change and adaptation. The intervention from all level include government, NGOs, and civil society to strongly empower the adaptive capacity of indigenous people whose depend on natural resources to cope with climate change is required at least by providing the information.
PEMASARAN SOSIAL SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRAKTEK PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF BAGI IBU HAMIL (STUDI DESKRIPTIF PADA PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM KELOMPOK PENDUKUNG IBU KELURAHAN RAWA BUAYA, JAKARTA BARAT)
Authors: Intani Amalia Reza , Hati Getar
Published: November 2018

This study aims to explain the social marketing of Mother Support Group Program in Rawa Buaya as the way to improve breast feeding practice for pregnant mothers and to describe the obstacle of the program. The qualitative data were collected by conducting in-depth interview and direct observation. Based on the result of this study, social marketing of Mother Support Group Program has done various social marketing steps and it is one of the way to achieve the change of pregnant mother’s behavior in order to implement breast feeding practice for the further life. This social marketing is implemented with education and participation for community development.
PROSES PERENCANAAN, IMPLEMENTASI DAN HASIL PROGRAM PERUBAHAN PERILAKU KOMUNITAS IBU DALAM PEMBERIAN MAKANAN SEHAT DAN BERVARIASI BAGI ANAK (STUDI PENELITIAN TINDAKAN TERHADAP 10 IBU YANG BERASAL DARI KELUARGA MISKIN DI KELURAHAN SEMPER BARAT, JAKARTA UTARA)
Authors: Hati Getar , Adi Isbandi Rukminto
Published: November 2018

This article discusses about the process of community development included in planning, program implementation, and evaluation of behavior change program in women community in child feeding. The application of these processes were based on the result of community problems, needs, and capitals through participatory planning. It mapped on quality of life assessment scheme which related on malnourished children of 6-24 months old in urban poor families. This research conducted by action research method which based on analysis result of look 1 phase. This article discusses about think, act, and look 2 phases. Think phase describes planning process included formulating the aim, strategy, and intervention program. Act phase describes the implementation of social marketing program. Look 2 phase describes the results of community behavior change in 3 (three) behavior variations, i.e. continued adoption, process of adoption, and continued rejection related to the supporting and inhibiting factors within them.
PERLINDUNGAN DAN KESEJAHTERAAN ANAK: STUDI DESKRIPTIF PADA KELUARGA TENAGA KERJA INDONESIA (TKI) LAKI-LAKI DI LOMBOK TIMUR
Authors: Nopitasari Rika , Imelda Johanna Debora
Published: November 2018

This study discusses children protection and welfare of male migrant workers in East Lombok using framework Child Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare. This study uses qualitative approach with descriptive research. This study argues although migrant worker family have remittances, nevertheless the remittances is not always affect the child welfare, because there is still less at-tention given by parent and household instability in migrant worker family which become signif-icant for child welfare. Results of study are: male migrant workers have their remittances, but their income not always enough nor stable; so their wife has to work to support family income. Dimension of parenting capacity, parenting style also related to stability of family. On family and environmental factors, all families receive social support from extended family and environment. Developmental needs of children, child development task is not always accomplished on families with high remittances.
PEMBANGUNAN SOSIAL PEDESAAN MELALUI PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI (TIK)
Authors: Azzasyofia Mira , Adi Isbandi Rukminto
Published: November 2018

The rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) should be able to become an opportunity in social development. Appropiate utilization of ICTs can be a key in economic growth, social development, and empowerment of disadvantaged people. However, acquiring ICTs is not always gives a positive impact, infrastructure development on ICT is still not able to touch the whole layer of society, and also the utilization of ICT can also increase inequality in accessing social network and social capital that will impact on the greater inequality of disadvantaged people so that social development is distorted. A village in Central Java, precisely in Desa Kaliabu, Salaman, Magelang become a village that utilizes ICT. Using qualitative study, this research looked at the utilization of ICT in Desa Kaliabu and its implementation with social development in rural area. Utilization of ICT through the logo desainer work can improve the social status of rural communities, strengthen religious communities, area and families, and also able to reduce the number of criminals. Appropriate utilization of ICT can promote social development.
TrpV1 receptor activation rescues neuronal function and network gamma oscillations from Aβ-induced impairment in mouse hippocampus in vitro
Authors: Balleza-Tapia Hugo , Crux Sophie , Andrade-Talavera Yuniesky , Dolz-Gaiton Pablo , Papadia Daniela , Chen Gefei , Johansson Jan , Fisahn André
Published: November 2018

Amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) forms plaques in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and is responsible for early cognitive deficits in AD patients. Advancing cognitive decline is accompanied by progressive impairment of cognition-relevant EEG patterns such as gamma oscillations. The endocannabinoid anandamide, a TrpV1-receptor agonist, reverses hippocampal damage and memory impairment in rodents and protects neurons from Aβ-induced cytotoxic effects. Here, we investigate a restorative role of TrpV1-receptor activation against Aβ-induced degradation of hippocampal neuron function and gamma oscillations. We found that the TrpV1-receptor agonist capsaicin rescues Aβ-induced degradation of hippocampal gamma oscillations by reversing both the desynchronization of AP firing in CA3 pyramidal cells and the shift in excitatory/inhibitory current balance. This rescue effect is TrpV1-receptor-dependent since it was absent in TrpV1 knockout mice or in the presence of the TrpV1-receptor antagonist capsazepine. Our findings provide novel insight into the network mechanisms underlying cognitive decline in AD and suggest TrpV1 activation as a novel therapeutic target.
Genetic evidence supports a distinct lineage of American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in the Greater Antilles
Authors: Milián-García Yoamel , Russello Michael A. , Castellanos-Labarcena Jessica , Cichon Martin , Kumar Vikas , Espinosa Georgina , Rossi Natalia , Mazzotti Frank , Hekkala Evon , Amato George , Janke Axel
Published: November 2018

Four species of true crocodile (genusCrocodylus) have been described from the Americas. Three of these crocodile species exhibit non-overlapping distributions—Crocodylus intermediusin South America,C. moreletiialong the Caribbean coast of Mesoamerica, andC. rhombiferconfined to Cuba. The fourth,C. acutus, is narrowly sympatric with each of the other three species. In this study, we sampled 113 crocodiles acrossCrocodyluspopulations in Cuba, as well as exemplar populations in Belize and Florida (USA), and sequenced three regions of the mitochondrial genome (D-loop, cytochrome b, cytochrome oxidase I; 3,626 base pair long dataset) that overlapped with published data previously collected from Colombia, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. Phylogenetic analyses of these data revealed two, paraphyletic lineages ofC. acutus. One lineage, found in the continental Americas, is the sister taxon toC. intermedius, while the Greater Antillean lineage is most closely related toC. rhombifer. In addition to the paraphyly of the twoC. acutuslineages, we recovered a 5.4% estimate of Tamura-Nei genetic divergence between the Antillean and continental clades. The reconstructed paraphyly, distinct phylogenetic affinities and high genetic divergence between Antillean and continentalC. acutuspopulations are consistent with interspecific differentiation within the genus and suggest that the current taxon recognized asC. acutusis more likely a complex of cryptic species warranting a reassessment of current taxonomy. Moreover, the inclusion, for the first time, of samples from the western population of the American crocodile in Cuba revealed evidence for continental mtDNA haplotypes in the Antilles, suggesting this area may constitute a transition zone between distinct lineages ofC. acutus. Further study using nuclear character data is warranted to more fully characterize this cryptic diversity, resolve taxonomic uncertainty, and inform conservation planning in this system.
Evaluation of 17 microsatellite markers for parentage testing and individual identification of domestic yak (Bos grunniens)
Authors: Pei Jie , Bao Pengjia , Chu Min , Liang Chunnian , Ding Xuezhi , Wang Hongbo , Wu Xiaoyun , Guo Xian , Yan Ping
Published: November 2018

Background

Yak (Bos grunniens) is the most important domestic animal for people living at high altitudes. Yak ordinarily feed by grazing, and this behavior impacts the accuracy of the pedigree record because it is difficult to control mating in grazing yak. This study aimed to evaluate the pedigree system and individual identification in polled yak.

Methods

A total of 71 microsatellite loci were selected from the literature, mostly from the studies on cattle. A total of 35 microsatellite loci generated excellent PCR results and were evaluated for the parentage testing and individual identification of 236 unrelated polled yaks. A total of 17 of these 35 microsatellite loci had polymorphic information content (PIC) values greater than 0.5, and these loci were in Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium without linkage disequilibrium.

Results

Using multiplex PCR, capillary electrophoresis, and genotyping, very high exclusion probabilities were obtained for the combined core set of 17 loci. The exclusion probability (PE) for one candidate parent when the genotype of the other parent is not known was 0.99718116. PE for one candidate parent when the genotype of the other parent is known was 0.99997381. PE for a known candidate parent pair was 0.99999998. The combined PEI (PE for identity of two unrelated individuals) and PESI (PE for identity of two siblings) were >0.99999999 and 0.99999899, respectively. These findings indicated that the combination of 17 microsatellite markers could be useful for efficient and reliable parentage testing and individual identification in polled yak.

Discussion

Many microsatellite loci have been investigated for cattle paternity testing. Nevertheless, these loci cannot be directly applied to yak identification because the two bovid species have different genomic sequences and organization. A total of 17 loci were selected from 71 microsatellite loci based on efficient amplification, unambiguous genotyping, and high PIC values for polled yaks, and were suitable for parentage analysis in polled yak populations.