bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A modeling study of the nonlinear response of fine particles to air pollutant emissions in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region
Authors: Zhao Bin , Wu Wenjing , Wang Shuxiao , Xing Jia , Chang Xing , Liou Kuo-Nan , Jiang Jonathan H. , Gu Yu , Jang Carey , Fu Joshua S. , Zhu Yun , Wang Jiandong , Lin Yan , Hao Jiming
Published: October 2017

Abstract. The Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei (BTH) region has been suffering from the most severe fine-particle (PM2. 5) pollution in China, which causes serious health damage and economic loss. Quantifying the source contributions to PM2. 5 concentrations has been a challenging task because of the complicated nonlinear relationships between PM2. 5 concentrations and emissions of multiple pollutants from multiple spatial regions and economic sectors. In this study, we use the extended response surface modeling (ERSM) technique to investigate the nonlinear response of PM2. 5 concentrations to emissions of multiple pollutants from different regions and sectors over the BTH region, based on over 1000 simulations by a chemical transport model (CTM). The ERSM-predicted PM2. 5 concentrations agree well with independent CTM simulations, with correlation coefficients larger than 0.99 and mean normalized errors less than 1 %. Using the ERSM technique, we find that, among all air pollutants, primary inorganic PM2. 5 makes the largest contribution (24–36 %) to PM2. 5 concentrations. The contribution of primary inorganic PM2. 5 emissions is especially high in heavily polluted winter and is dominated by the industry as well as residential and commercial sectors, which should be prioritized in PM2. 5 control strategies. The total contributions of all precursors (nitrogen oxides, NOx; sulfur dioxides, SO2; ammonia, NH3; non-methane volatile organic compounds, NMVOCs; intermediate-volatility organic compounds, IVOCs; primary organic aerosol, POA) to PM2. 5 concentrations range between 31 and 48 %. Among these precursors, PM2. 5 concentrations are primarily sensitive to the emissions of NH3, NMVOC + IVOC, and POA. The sensitivities increase substantially for NH3 and NOx and decrease slightly for POA and NMVOC + IVOC with the increase in the emission reduction ratio, which illustrates the nonlinear relationships between precursor emissions and PM2. 5 concentrations. The contributions of primary inorganic PM2. 5 emissions to PM2. 5 concentrations are dominated by local emission sources, which account for over 75 % of the total primary inorganic PM2. 5 contributions. For precursors, however, emissions from other regions could play similar roles to local emission sources in the summer and over the northern part of BTH. The source contribution features for various types of heavy-pollution episodes are distinctly different from each other and from the monthly mean results, illustrating that control strategies should be differentiated based on the major contributing sources during different types of episodes.
Impacts of bromine and iodine chemistry on tropospheric OH and HO2: Comparing observations with box and global model perspectives
Authors: Stone Daniel , Sherwen Tomás , Evans Mathew J. , Vaughan Stewart , Ingham Trevor , Whalley Lisa K. , Edwards Peter M. , Read Katie A. , Lee James D. , Moller Sarah J. , Carpenter Lucy J. , Lewis Alastair C. , Heard Dwayne E.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. The chemistry of the halogen species bromine and iodine has a range of impacts on tropospheric composition, and can affect oxidising capacity in a number of ways. However, recent studies disagree on the overall sign of the impacts of halogens on the oxidising capacity of the troposphere. We present simulations of OH and HO2 radicals for comparison with observations made in the remote tropical ocean boundary layer during the Seasonal Oxidant Study at the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory in 2009. We use both a constrained box model, using detailed chemistry derived from the Master Chemical Mechanism (v3.2), and the three-dimensional global chemistry transport model GEOS-Chem. Both model approaches reproduce the diurnal trends in OH and HO2. Absolute observed concentrations are well reproduced by the box model but are overpredicted by the global model, potentially owing to incomplete consideration of oceanic sourced radical sinks. The two models, however, differ in the impacts of halogen chemistry. In the box model, halogen chemistry acts to increase OH concentrations (by 9.8 % at midday at Cape Verde), while the global model exhibits a small increase in OH at Cape Verde (by 0.6 % at midday) but overall shows a decrease in the global annual mass weighted mean OH of 4.5 %. These differences reflect the variety of timescales through which the halogens impact the chemical system. On short timescales, photolysis of HOBr and HOI, produced by reactions of HO2 with BrO and IO, respectively, increases the OH concentration. On longer timescales, halogen catalysed ozone destruction cycles lead to lower primary production of OH radicals through ozone photolysis, and thus to lower OH concentrations. The global model includes more of the longer timescale responses than the constrained box model and overall the global impact of the longer timescale response (reduced primary production due to lower O3 concentrations) overwhelms the shorter timescale response (enhanced cycling from HO2 to OH), and thus the global OH concentration decreases. The Earth system contains many such responses on a large range of timescales. This work highlights the care that needs to be taken to understand the full impact of any one process on the system as a whole.
Limitations of demand- and pressure-driven modeling for large deficient networks
Authors: Braun Mathias , Piller Olivier , Deuerlein Jochen , Mortazavi Iraj
Published: October 2017

Abstract. The calculation of hydraulic state variables for a network is an important task in managing the distribution of potable water. Over the years the mathematical modeling process has been improved by numerous researchers for utilization in new computer applications and the more realistic modeling of water distribution networks. But, in spite of these continuous advances, there are still a number of physical phenomena that may not be tackled correctly by current models. This paper will take a closer look at the two modeling paradigms given by demand- and pressure-driven modeling. The basic equations are introduced and parallels are drawn with the optimization formulations from electrical engineering. These formulations guarantee the existence and uniqueness of the solution. One of the central questions of the French and German research project ResiWater is the investigation of the network resilience in the case of extreme events or disasters. Under such extraordinary conditions where models are pushed beyond their limits, we talk about deficient network models. Examples of deficient networks are given by highly regulated flow, leakage or pipe bursts and cases where pressure falls below the vapor pressure of water. These examples will be presented and analyzed on the solvability and physical correctness of the solution with respect to demand- and pressure-driven models.
A BLENDING TECHNIQUE OF TOPOGRAHIC
AND HYDROGRAPHIC DEMs FOR RIVER ALIGNMENT MODELLING
Authors: Karim H. , Hashim M. G. , bin Mohd Salleh M. R.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Current practice in combining bathymetry and topographic DEM is based on overlaying and merging both datasets into a new DEM based on river boundary. Throughout a few sample of datasets from previous recent projects, authors realize that this method is not preserving the nature of natural river characteristic, especially at the slope in between riverbank and riverbed. Some arising issues were also highlighted; validity of the topographic DEM as well as the river boundary, limitations of DEMs and how bathymetry survey was carried out on field. To overcome these issues, a new technique called blending DEMs was proposed and tested to the project datasets. It is based on a fusion of two DEMs (with respective buffer, offset and fusion ratio from a validated river boundary) to produce riverbank slope and a merging of two different interpolation results to produce a best riverbed DEM. Simple riverbank ontology was prescribed to illustrate the model enhancement in accuracy and visualization provided by this technique. The output from three projects/DEM results was presented as a comparison study between the current practices with the proposed technique.
OPTIMIZING PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY WALKING PATH FOR THE FIRST AND LAST MILE TRANSIT JOURNEY BY USING THE ANALYTICAL NETWORK PROCESS (ANP) DECISION MODEL AND GIS NETWORK ANALYSIS
Authors: Naharudin N. , Ahamad M. S. S. , Sadullah A. F. M.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Every transit trip begins and ends with pedestrian travel. People need to walk to access the transit services. However, their choice to walk depends on many factors including the connectivity, level of comfort and safety. These factors can influence the pleasantness of riding the transit itself, especially during the first/last mile (FLM) journey. This had triggered few studies attempting to measure the pedestrian-friendliness a walking environment can offer. There were studies that implement the pedestrian experience on walking to assess the pedestrian-friendliness of a walking environment. There were also studies that use spatial analysis to measure it based on the path connectivity and accessibility to public facilities and amenities. Though both are good, but the perception-based studies and spatial analysis can be combined to derive more holistic results. This paper proposes a framework for selecting a pedestrian-friendly path for the FLM transit journey by using the two techniques (perception-based and spatial analysis). First, the degree of importance for the factors influencing a good walking environment will be aggregated by using Analytical Network Process (ANP) decision rules based on people’s preferences on those factors. The weight will then be used as attributes in the GIS network analysis. Next, the network analysis will be performed to find a pedestrian-friendly walking route based on the priorities aggregated by ANP. It will choose routes passing through the preferred attributes accordingly. The final output is a map showing pedestrian-friendly walking path for the FLM transit journey.
ASSESSMENT OF MULTIBEAM BACKSCATTER TEXTURE ANALYSIS FOR SEAFLOOR SEDIMENT CLASSIFICATION
Authors: Samsudin S. A. , Hasan R. C.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Recently, there have been many debates to analyse backscatter data from multibeam echosounder system (MBES) for seafloor classifications. Among them, two common methods have been used lately for seafloor classification; (1) signal-based classification method which using Angular Range Analysis (ARA) and Image-based texture classification method which based on derived Grey Level Co-occurrence Matrices (GLCMs). Although ARA method could predict sediment types, its low spatial resolution limits its use with high spatial resolution dataset. Texture layers from GLCM on the other hand does not predict sediment types, but its high spatial resolution can be useful for image analysis. The objectives of this study are; (1) to investigate the correlation between MBES derived backscatter mosaic textures with seafloor sediment type derived from ARA method, and (2) to identify which GLCM texture layers have high similarities with sediment classification map derived from signal-based classification method. The study area was located at Tawau, covers an area of 4.7 km2, situated off the channel in the Celebes Sea between Nunukan Island and Sebatik Island, East Malaysia. First, GLCM layers were derived from backscatter mosaic while sediment types (i.e. sediment map with classes) was also constructed using ARA method. Secondly, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used determine which GLCM layers contribute most to the variance (i.e. important layers). Finally, K-Means clustering algorithm was applied to the important GLCM layers and the results were compared with classes from ARA. From the results, PCA has identified that GLCM layers of Correlation, Entropy, Contrast and Mean contributed to the 98.77 % of total variance. Among these layers, GLCM Mean showed a good agreement with sediment classes from ARA sediment map. This study has demonstrated different texture layers have different characterisation factors for sediment classification and proper analysis is needed before using these layers with any classification technique.
SMALL ROV MARINE BOAT FOR BATHYMETRY SURVEYS OF SHALLOW WATERS – POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Suhari K. T. , Karim H. , Gunawan P. H. , Purwanto H.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Current practices in bathymetry survey (available method) are indeed having some limitations. New technologies for bathymetry survey such as using unmanned boat has becoming popular in developed countries - filled in and served those limitations of existing survey methods. Malaysia as one of tropical country has it own river/water body characteristics and suitable approaches in conducting bathymetry survey. Thus, a study on this emerging technology should be conducted using enhanced version of small ROV boat with Malaysian rivers and best approaches so that the surveyors get benefits from the innovative surveying product. Among the available ROV boat for bathymetry surveying in the market, an Indonesian product called SHUMOO is among the promising products – economically and practically proven using a few sample areas in Indonesia. The boat was equipped and integrated with systems of remote sensing technology, GNSS, echo sounder and navigational engine. It was designed for riverbed surveys on shallow area such as small /medium river, lakes, reservoirs, oxidation/detention pond and other water bodies. This paper tries to highlight the needs and enhancement offered to Malaysian’ bathymetry surveyors/practitioners on the new ROV boat which make their task easier, faster, safer, economically effective and better riverbed modelling results. The discussion continues with a sample of Indonesia river (data collection and modelling) since it is mostly similar to Malaysia’s river characteristics and suggests some improvement for Malaysia best practice.
SPATIO TEMPORAL DETECTION AND VIRTUAL MAPPING OF LANDSLIDE USING HIGH-RESOLUTION AIRBORNE LASER ALTIMETRY (LIDAR) IN DENSELY VEGETATED AREAS OF TROPICS
Authors: Bibi T. , Azahari Razak K. , Abdul Rahman A. , Latif A.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Landslides are an inescapable natural disaster, resulting in massive social, environmental and economic impacts all over the world. The tropical, mountainous landscape in generally all over Malaysia especially in eastern peninsula (Borneo) is highly susceptible to landslides because of heavy rainfall and tectonic disturbances. The purpose of the Landslide hazard mapping is to identify the hazardous regions for the execution of mitigation plans which can reduce the loss of life and property from future landslide incidences. Currently, the Malaysian research bodies e.g. academic institutions and government agencies are trying to develop a landslide hazard and risk database for susceptible areas to backing the prevention, mitigation, and evacuation plan. However, there is a lack of devotion towards landslide inventory mapping as an elementary input of landslide susceptibility, hazard and risk mapping. The developing techniques based on remote sensing technologies (satellite, terrestrial and airborne) are promising techniques to accelerate the production of landslide maps, shrinking the time and resources essential for their compilation and orderly updates. The aim of the study is to provide a better perception regarding the use of virtual mapping of landslides with the help of LiDAR technology. The focus of the study is spatio temporal detection and virtual mapping of landslide inventory via visualization and interpretation of very high-resolution data (VHR) in forested terrain of Mesilau river, Kundasang. However, to cope with the challenges of virtual inventory mapping on in forested terrain high resolution LiDAR derivatives are used. This study specifies that the airborne LiDAR technology can be an effective tool for mapping landslide inventories in a complex climatic and geological conditions, and a quick way of mapping regional hazards in the tropics.
RELIABILITY OF WIND SPEED DATA FROM SATELLITE ALTIMETER TO SUPPORT WIND TURBINE ENERGY
Authors: Uti M. N. , Din A. H. M. , Omar A. H.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Satellite altimeter has proven itself to be one of the important tool to provide good quality information in oceanographic study. Nowadays, most countries in the world have begun in implementation the wind energy as one of their renewable energy for electric power generation. Many wind speed studies conducted in Malaysia using conventional method and scientific technique such as anemometer and volunteer observing ships (VOS) in order to obtain the wind speed data to support the development of renewable energy. However, there are some limitations regarding to this conventional method such as less coverage for both spatial and temporal and less continuity in data sharing by VOS members. Thus, the aim of this research is to determine the reliability of wind speed data by using multi-mission satellite altimeter to support wind energy potential in Malaysia seas. Therefore, the wind speed data are derived from nine types of satellite altimeter starting from year 1993 until 2016. Then, to validate the reliability of wind speed data from satellite altimeter, a comparison of wind speed data form ground-truth buoy that located at Sabah and Sarawak is conducted. The validation is carried out in terms of the correlation, the root mean square error (RMSE) calculation and satellite track analysis. As a result, both techniques showing a good correlation with value positive 0.7976 and 0.6148 for point located at Sabah and Sarawak Sea, respectively. It can be concluded that a step towards the reliability of wind speed data by using multi-mission satellite altimeter can be achieved to support renewable energy.
INTEGRITY ANALYSIS OF REAL-TIME PPP TECHNIQUE WITH IGS-RTS SERVICE FOR MARITIME NAVIGATION
Authors: El-Diasty M.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Open sea and inland waterways are the most widely used mode for transporting goods worldwide. It is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that defines the requirements for position fixing equipment for a worldwide radio-navigation system, in terms of accuracy, integrity, continuity, availability and coverage for the various phases of navigation. Satellite positioning systems can contribute to meet these requirements, as well as optimize marine transportation. Marine navigation usually consists of three major phases identified as Ocean/Coastal/Port approach/Inland waterway, in port navigation and automatic docking with alert limit ranges from 25 m to 0.25 m. GPS positioning is widely used for many applications and is currently recognized by IMO for a future maritime navigation. With the advancement in autonomous GPS positioning techniques such as Precise Point Positioning (PPP) and with the advent of new real-time GNSS correction services such as IGS-Real-Time-Service (RTS), it is necessary to investigate the integrity of the PPP-based positioning technique along with IGS-RTS service in terms of availability and reliability for safe navigation in maritime application. This paper monitors the integrity of an autonomous real-time PPP-based GPS positioning system using the IGS real-time service (RTS) for maritime applications that require minimum availability of integrity of 99.8 % to fulfil the IMO integrity standards. To examine the integrity of the real-time IGS-RTS PPP-based technique for maritime applications, kinematic data from a dual frequency GPS receiver is collected onboard a vessel and investigated with the real-time IGS-RTS PPP-based GPS positioning technique. It is shown that the availability of integrity of the real-time IGS-RTS PPP-based GPS solution is 100 % for all navigation phases and therefore fulfil the IMO integrity standards (99.8 % availability) immediately (after 1 second), after 2 minutes and after 42 minutes of convergence time for Ocean/Coastal/Port approach/Inland waterway, in port navigation and automatic docking, respectively. Moreover, the misleading information is about 2 % for all navigation phases that is considered less safe is not in immediate danger because the horizontal position error is less than the navigation alert limits.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF LOW-COST SINGLE-FREQUENCY GPS RECEIVERS IN HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING
Authors: Elsobeiey M.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has issued standards that provide the minimum requirements for different types of hydrographic surveys execution to collect data to be used to compile navigational charts. Such standards are usually updated from time to time to reflect new survey techniques and practices and must be achieved to assure both surface navigation safety and marine environment protection. Hydrographic surveys can be classified to four orders namely, special order, order 1a, order 1b, and order 2. The order of hydrographic surveys to use should be determined in accordance with the importance to the safety of navigation in the surveyed area. Typically, geodetic-grade dual-frequency GPS receivers are utilized for position determination during data collection in hydrographic surveys. However, with the evolution of high-sensitivity low-cost single-frequency receivers, it is very important to evaluate the performance of such receivers. This paper investigates the performance of low-cost single-frequency GPS receivers in hydrographic surveying applications. The main objective is to examine whether low-cost single-frequency receivers fulfil the IHO standards for hydrographic surveys. It is shown that the low-cost single-frequency receivers meet the IHO horizontal accuracy for all hydrographic surveys orders at any depth. However, the single-frequency receivers meet only order 2 requirements for vertical accuracy at depth more than or equal 100 m.
IDENTIFYING THE ROLE OF NATIONAL DIGITAL CADASTRAL DATABASE (NDCDB) IN MALAYSIA AND FOR LAND-BASED ANALYSIS
Authors: Halim N. Z. A. , Sulaiman S. A. , Talib K. , Yusof O. M. , Wazir M. A. M. , Adimin M. K.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. This paper explains the process carried out in identifying the significant role of NDCDB in Malaysia specifically in the land-based analysis. The research was initially a part of a larger research exercise to identify the significance of NDCDB from the legal, technical, role and land-based analysis perspectives. The research methodology of applying the Delphi technique is substantially discussed in this paper. A heterogeneous panel of 14 experts was created to determine the importance of NDCDB from the role standpoint. Seven statements pertaining the significant role of NDCDB in Malaysia and land-based analysis were established after three rounds of consensus building. The agreed statements provided a clear definition to describe the important role of NDCDB in Malaysia and for land-based analysis, which was limitedly studied that lead to unclear perception to the general public and even the geospatial community. The connection of the statements with disaster management is discussed concisely at the end of the research.
CADASTRAL DATABASE POSITIONAL ACCURACY IMPROVEMENT
Authors: Hashim N. M. , Omar A. H. , Ramli S. N. M. , Omar K. M. , Din N.
Published: October 2017

Abstract. Positional Accuracy Improvement (PAI) is the refining process of the geometry feature in a geospatial dataset to improve its actual position. This actual position relates to the absolute position in specific coordinate system and the relation to the neighborhood features. With the growth of spatial based technology especially Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), the PAI campaign is inevitable especially to the legacy cadastral database. Integration of legacy dataset and higher accuracy dataset like GNSS observation is a potential solution for improving the legacy dataset. However, by merely integrating both datasets will lead to a distortion of the relative geometry. The improved dataset should be further treated to minimize inherent errors and fitting to the new accurate dataset. The main focus of this study is to describe a method of angular based Least Square Adjustment (LSA) for PAI process of legacy dataset. The existing high accuracy dataset known as National Digital Cadastral Database (NDCDB) is then used as bench mark to validate the results. It was found that the propose technique is highly possible for positional accuracy improvement of legacy spatial datasets.
Oral candidiasis: relation to systemic diseases and medications
Authors: Chu Xiaozhu
Published: October 2017

Background: Oral candidiasis is by far the most common oral fungal infection in humans. It is caused by the fungal organism Candida albicans. When the host is debilitated by other diseases and conditions, C. albicans, which is usually a part of the normal oral flora, can turn pathogenic and invade the host tissue to cause the infection. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of systemic diseases and medications in the development of oral candidiasis.Methods: A total of 12 cases with code indicating oral candidiasis were collected from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Dental Registry and DNA Repository. The systemic diseases and medications were descriptively analyzed.Results: 50% of the subjects had more than two systemic diseases. The most prevalent diseases were mental illnesses (50%), cardiovascular diseases (41.7%), and respiratory system diseases (33.3%). 50% of subjects were on polypharmacy therapies and 75% of subjects were taking medications that may contribute to oral candidiasis. Among the medications, antidepressants and inhalational corticosteroids may have strong potentials to cause oral candidiasis.Conclusion: Oral candidiasis is associated with having systemic diseases and intake of medication, especially with those medications can cause xerostomia. As the number of systemic diseases and medications increases, the risk of developing oral candidiasis may increase too.
INFÂNCIA, EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA E ESCOLARIZAÇÃO: TENSÕES COTIDIANAS
Authors: Pereira Coimbra Retz Renato , Barcelos Marciel , Dos Santos Wagner
Published: October 2017

RESUMOEste artigo investiga as relações estabelecidas pelas crianças do 3º ano do Ensino Fundamental com as rotinas escolares. Para tanto, caracterizou-se como um estudo etnográfico com a permanência dos pesquisadores em campo de março a dezembro de 2014. Utiliza como fontes o registro em diário de campo elaborado a partir da observação em diferentes lugares da escola (entrada, aula em sala e aula de Educação Física). Os dados apontam que as crianças se apropriam da cultura escolar para tensionar as rotinas, atendendo a seus desejos e necessidades, produzindo diferentes sentidos.Palavras chave: Educação Física. Práticas Infantis. Escolarização. Etnografia.
ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DAS DIFICULDADES ENFRENTADAS POR PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA EM ACADEMIAS DE GINÁSTICA E EM ESCOLAS DE EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA NO INÍCIO DE CARREIRA
Authors: Paixão Jairo Antônio
Published: October 2017

Buscou identificar, analisar e comparar as dificuldades enfrentadas por professores de Educação Física no início de carreira com formação em bacharelado e em licenciatura atuantes na região dos Inconfidentes em Minas Gerais. A partir do estudo de campo, qualitativo, com 28 docentes. A formação inicial não proporcionou conhecimentos específicos e suficientes para a atuação nos espaços de intervenção. A dissonância teoria e prática presente na formação inicial desencadeou uma série de dificuldades percebidas pelos professores. Outras dificuldades como lidar com a diversidade de objetivos buscados pelos frequentadores das academias e a falta de reconhecimento e legitimidade da Educação Física como componente curricular na escola.
The Level of Psychological Alienation and its Relationship to Some Demographic Variables among the Hearing – Impaired in Jordan
Authors: Alsaaideh Naji Mnwer
Published: October 2017

The study aimed at identifying the level of psychological alienation and its relationship with some demographic variables among the hearing– impaired in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (80) students from the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf allocated at (50) males and (30) females. The researcher developed a tool to measure the psychological alienation and verify the psychometric features of the tool.The study results pointed out that the level of psychological alienation among the hearing – impaired was at medium level. The results also revealed the absence of statistically significant differences in the level of psychological alienation between the hearing – impaired males and females. The study also showed the presence of statistically significant differences in the psychological alienation level according to the variables of type of residence and the intensity of impairment where the differences were in favor of the deaf students. Based on the results, the researcher recommends the necessity of holding training and guiding programs to reduce the level of psychological alienation among the hearing – impaired in Jordan.
Examining the Relationship between Gender and Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Khanbani Mohsen , Aghaee Asghar , Parvar Mohsen Gol
Published: October 2017

The purpose of this study was" Examine the relationship between gender and psychological well-being" (Self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery and personal growth) among married men and women in Isfahan.The research sample included men and women who have been living together for 5 to 10 years.For this purpose, the sample consisted of 231 couples based on a multi-stage sampling selected and studied.The research method was descriptive, causal-comparative. Research tools was Psychological well-being questionnaire Reef (2009).The results showed that there was significant difference between men and women in positive relations with others, environmental mastery and personal growth (p≤0.01) . But there was no significant relationship in self-acceptance and Autonomy.
Evaluación de técnicas de control de marchitez bacteriana en tomate (Lycopersicon esculentum) de crecimiento determinado
Authors: Trujillo Rodríguez Luis Ernesto
Published: October 2017

Se evaluó la técnica de injerto en tomate para el control de marchitez bacteriana. El experimento se dividió en tres pruebas: 1) Confirmación de suelo contaminado con plantas de prueba; 2) Evaluación del injerto para controlar marchitez bacteriana y 3) Evaluación del uso de mulch. De acuerdo con los resultados, la técnica de injertar puede controlar la marchitez bacteriana en tomate determinado y la utilización de mulch no es esencial para controlar tal circunstancia en combinación con la técnica del injerto.Producción Agropecuaria y Desarrollo Sostenible, Vol. 2, 2014: 45-53
Impacto del cambio climático sobre la sostenibilidad del recurso hídrico en el departamento de Santa Ana
Authors: Lucero Culi Mario José
Published: October 2017

En esta investigación se establecen patrones de tendencia a fin identificar el impacto del cambio climático sobre los recursos hídricos en el departamento de Santa Ana, con el propósito de sugerir medidas de adaptación al mismo, a través del análisis de variables meteorológicas como precipitación y temperatura. Los datos históricos de las variables estudiadas se obtuvieron del Servicio Nacional de Estudios Territoriales (SNET)1, dependencia del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de El Salvador. La información se analizó mediante el programa Statgraphics, utilizando la estadística descriptiva de cada variable y por estaciones meteorológicas. A partir de este estudio se puede inferir probables impactos sobre el recurso hídrico, por medio del ciclo hidrológico del cual las precipitaciones forman parte. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que en cuanto a tendencias de temperatura no existe un incremento de la misma. Si el análisis se realiza solo considerando la estación lluviosa de Santa Ana entre los años 1980 y 2011, se muestra un incremento de 0.05 oC. En cuanto a precipitaciones, estas aumentaron 25.7 mm. Los datos no denotan un incremento sustancial en cuanto a ambas variables, pero si demuestran una inconsecuencia fuerte con eventos históricos como la tormenta 12-E en 2011.Producción Agropecuaria y Desarrollo Sostenible, Vol. 2, 2014: 85-98
La crítica a la modernidad en dialéctica de la ilustración
Authors: Beretta Aldo
Published: October 2017

No abstract available.
Realidad: Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades No. 148, 2016: 3-26.
El papel mediático del ídolo futbolístico en Latinoamérica: un estudio de caso
Authors: López Velasco Sirio
Published: October 2017

In the following paper, I defend the thesis that, in societies that suffer continuous crisis that hurt the self-confidence of the population, the main press tries to sell its readers the double illusion of partaking the glamour of the sport idols and that their children, through a sport career, may attain the club of the rich and famous.Realidad: Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades No. 148, 2016: 97-107
Un viaje a través del tiempo: El proyecto Catherwood de Leandro Katz
Authors: Cortez Beatriz
Published: October 2017

No abstractRealidad: Revista de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades No. 148, 2016: 197-204
CRESCIMENTO MICELIAL DE FUNGOS MICORRÍZICOS ARBUSCULARES E FORMAÇÃO DE MICORRIZA EM SOLO CONTAMINADO POR CÁDMIO
Authors: Martins Rúbia Marcia Siqueira , Melloni Rogério , Melloni Eliane Guimarães Pereira
Published: October 2017

O mecanismo que envolve a ação de fungos micorrízicos arbusculares (FMAs) na proteção das plantas em solos contaminados tem sido objeto de estudo visando a sua utilização em áreas contaminadas por metais. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar o comportamento dos FMAs e seu potencial de formação de micorriza em solos artificialmente contaminados por cádmio. Para isso, foi instalado um experimento em casa de vegetação, em esquema trifatorial, com quatro doses crescentes de Cd (0, 5, 10 e 20 mg kg-1), três espécies de FMAs (Rhizophagus clarus, Gigaspora rosea e Acaulospora scrobiculata), e um controle, duas posições de infestação com FMAs (em ambiente contaminado e não contaminado por Cd), e três repetições por tratamento. Cada unidade experimental foi composta por um sistema construído em PVC, dividido em dois compartimentos por uma malha 40 µm, e mistura de solo e areia como substrato, com uma planta de milho em cada compartimento. Avaliaram-se os atributos: porcentagem e intensidade de colonização, comprimento do micélio extrarradicular total, número de esporos, matéria seca da parte aérea e matéria fresca da raiz. Comprovou-se que houve deslocamento dos FMAs, por meio do crescimento micelial, da região não contaminada para a contaminada por Cd e vice-versa, mostrando a capacidade desses FMAs se deslocarem em solos contaminados até 20 mg kg-1 de Cd. Todas as espécies apresentaram comportamento diferenciado na produção de propágulos, em função das doses de Cd, nas duas posições estudadas, mas com redução do número de esporos na maior dose.
RESPOTA DO FUNGO MICORRÍZICO ARBUSCULAR RHIZOPHAGUS CLARUS E ADIÇÃO DE SUBSTÂNCIAS HÚMICAS NO CRESCIMENTO DO TOMATEIRO
Authors: Barbosa da Silva Mylena , Custódio Oliver Fernanda , Sete da Cruz Rayane Monique , Almeida Marchi Bianca , Marques Das Almas Luiz Renato , Alberton Odair
Published: October 2017

A utilização de fungos micorrízicos arbusculares (FMAs) pode otimizar a produção, uma vez que a simbiose entre o fungo e a planta pode promover o aumento da absorção de nutrientes. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da inoculação de fungo micorrízico arbuscular e a adição de substâncias húmicas (SHs) na cultura do tomateiro. Para isso, foram avaliados: a densidade dos esporos, a colonização radicular por FMA, a produção de fitomassa, o índice de clorofila e o conteúdo de fósforo na parte aérea. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado com quatro tratamentos e cinco repetições em vasos com 3 L de substrato (areia + vermiculita 1:1 v/v, estéril) em casa de vegetação da Universidade Paranaense – UNIPAR, Umuarama, PR. Os tratamentos foram os seguintes: 1 - sem inoculação de FMA e sem adição de SHs, 2 - com inoculação de FMA e sem adição de SHs, 3 - sem inoculação de FMA e adição de SHs, 4  - com inoculação de FMA e adição de SHs. A densidade de esporos, a colonização radicular por FMA, a massa seca da parte aérea e total e o conteúdo de fósforo das folhas foram aumentados significantemente com a inoculação de FMAs e adição de SHs. O índice de clorofila aumentou significantemente a adição de SHs. Conclui-se que com a inoculação de FMAs e adição de SHs promove o crescimento e o aumento do conteúdo de fósforo na planta de tomateiro.
FRAÇÕES DA MATERIA ORGÂNICA, INDICE DE MANEJO DO CARBONO E ATRIBUTOS FÍSICOS DE UM LATOSSOLO VERMELHO SOB DIFERENTES SISTEMAS DE USO
Authors: Balin Nilson Marcos , Ziech Ana Regina Dahlem , Oliveira Jaqueline Pereira Machado de , Girardello Vitor Cauduro , Stumpf Lizete , Conceição Paulo Cesar
Published: October 2017

O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar as frações da matéria orgânica, o índice de manejo do carbono e os atributos físicos de um Latossolo Vermelho sob diferentes sistemas de uso. Quatro áreas distintas de uso do solo foram avaliadas: Lavoura de culturas anuais sob sistema plantio direto há mais de 5 anos (LAV-PD); Pastagem com grama estrela (PAST); Plantio florestal de eucaliptos com 10 anos de idade (EUC); Floresta Ombrófila Mista em estagio médio de regeneração (MATA). Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0,00-0,05, 0,05-0,10, 0,10-0,20 e 0,20-0,40 m para a determinação do teor de carbono orgânico total (COT), do carbono orgânico particulado (COP), do carbono orgânico associado aos minerais (CAM), do diâmetro médio geométrico de agregados (DMG), da densidade do solo (Ds), da macroporosidade (Ma), da microporosidade (Mi) e da porosidade total (Pt). O estudo mostrou a importância de se realizar avaliações quali-quantitativas do teor de carbono do solo (COT, COP e CAM), no intuito de se avaliar de uma forma mais precisa a contribuição dos sistemas de uso sobre a dinâmica do carbono no ambiente e nos atributos físicos do solo. O tratamento MATA mostrou-se ser o sistema mais equilibrado, considerando todas as camadas de solo avaliadas, pois apresentou a maior estabilidade dos agregados, menor Ds e maior percentual de Pt e Ma em relação aos demais tratamentos
Effect of Asperagillus awamori on Alloxan-induced Mouse Hyperglycemia
Authors: Masuda Shota , Okachi Yoshinao , Hirao Takumi , Matsuoka Kosuke , Miura Ryusei , Miyoshi Shunya , Murakami Takayuki , Inoue Junji , Ishihara Kohji , Masuoka Noriyoshi
Published: October 2017

Problem statement: Though alloxan-induced mouse hyperglycemia was ameliorated by feeding of 5 % Asperagillus awamori (A. awamori)-fermented burdock root diet (fermented burdock diet), it is unclear whether the anti-hyperglycemia activity is due to A. awamori or antioxidant activity induced by the fermentation.Methods: A 0.05 % A. awamori diet was prepared. Acatalasemic mice, having a quite low catalase activity in blood, were divided three groups, and each group fed control, A. awamori and the fermented burdock diets for 14 weeks, separately. Then, alloxan monohydrate (200 mg/ kg of body weight) was intraperitoneally administrated to each mouse. Glucose, insulin, C-peptide contents in blood and glucose tolerance tests (GTTs) were examined. Results: Incidence of alloxan-induced hyperglycemia in acatalasemic mice maintained with the A. awamori diet or the fermented burdock diet was low (20 or 25%) compared to that (75%) maintained with the control diet. Feeding the A. awamori diet ameliorated insulin, C-peptide in blood and GTT like as mice fed the fermented burdock diet. It indicated that A. awamori in these diets plays an important role for the prevention of alloxan-induced hyperglycemia.Conclusions: It is suggested that A. awamori has the anti-hyperglycemia activity.
Enkele fiscale aspecten van de vierde tranche
Authors: Burgerhart W.
Published: October 2017

Enkele fiscale aspecten van de vierde tranche

De auteur gaat in deze bijdrage in op de fiscale effecten van de veranderingen in het huwelijksvermogensrecht per 1 januari 2018. De relatie tussen het huwelijksvermogensrecht en de verschillende heffingswetten is gecompliceerd. Hoewel fiscale aanpassingswetgeving achterwege is gebleven, dient men bedacht te zijn op fiscale neveneffecten van de bedoelde veranderingen.
THE REACTION OF PURCHASE PRICES OF HOG LIVESTOCK IN POLAND
TO CHANGES IN STOCK INDEX – ECONOMETRIC CONCEPTUALIZATION
Authors: Bilakiewicz Julita , Mruklik Agnieszka
Published: October 2017

The authors of the article examined the impact of exchange quotations of indexes WIG, WIG20 and
WIG-food on prices of hog livestock in Poland. Based on the collected data was constructed an econometric
model, which explains the evolution of the monthly prices of the hog livestock in Poland in the period from
January 2004 to December 2015 depending on the WIG20 index quotes. This model of the linear regression
has been estimated, verified substantially and statistically and next used to calculate point forecasts for all
months of 2016. Forecasts errors have also been calculated.
ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION IN HUNGARY
Authors: Ferencz Árpád , Deák Zsuzsanna , Nótari Márta
Published: October 2017

The developed world for decades has been trying to achieve waste management that meets
the requirements of sustainable production. It is very important to understand, analyse and predict the
individual consumer behaviour, motivations, values and attitudes towards environmental consciousness.
Consumers’ environmental awareness covers positive attitudes towards the environment supported by
values and beliefs. The conclusion of the research is that in the area of environmental awareness Hungary
is at the beginning of a long process and it cannot be predicted when will it reach the level of developed
countries. A positive trend is that today’s young people, who represent the next generation, show more
interest towards environmental awareness.
THE SELECTED DETERMINANTS OF FOOD SECURITY IN COUNTRIES
COVERED BY THE OECD STATISTIC
Authors: Grzelak Aleksander
Published: October 2017

The main aim of the article is an attempt to identify the determinants of the food security in countries
covered by the OECD statistic. One has used in the study comparative analysis of the examined phenomena
and panel models. Despite of the upward trend in agricultural product prices, food security has improved
in the surveyed countries. It does`nt mean that these prices have no impact on food security. It is primarily
about the purchasing power of consumer income. The strongest stimulus, out of the analyzed variables,
was the level of socio-economic development expressed by the HDI index.
PROFITABILITY OF APPLICATION BIOSTIMULATORS IN WINTER RAPE CROP
Authors: Gugała Marek , Sikorska Anna , Zarzecka Krystyna , Krasnodębska Ewa , Kapela Krzyszof , Mystkowska Iwona
Published: October 2017

The aim of the study was to conduct an economic analysis of winter rape, depending on the use of biostimulators
four ways: control, Asahi SL, Silvit and Tytaniy. The data came from the Agricultural Experimental
Station Zawady belonging to the University of Natural Sciences and Humanities in Siedlce. Seed yield stood at
Asahi SL – 4.16 t/ha, Silvit – 3.96 t/ha: Titanit – 3.91 t/ha, control (without biostimulator) – 3.80 t/ha. Income
from 1 ha of crops including direct payments ranged from 3449 PLN/ha (control – without biostimulator)
to 3827 PLN/ha (biostimulator – Asahi SL). The largest share in the structure of direct costs incurred had
the cost of fertilizer 31.1-33.0%.
MEANING OF PROGRAMS OF SUPPORTING OF THE COMPETITIVENESS
IN THE OPINION OF MANAGERS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Authors: Klepacki Bogdan , Radochońska-Wasiewicz Elżbieta
Published: October 2017

In the study they presented research results conducted in enterprises which subsidies got in frameworks of the
programme increase in the competitiveness. They effected recognizing views of the management about factors shaping
the competitive position, including lines of the foreign aid budget. They stated that in the evaluation of factors much
higher managers were standing the creation of the competitive potential own reserves, including corporate image,
quality of the staff, modernity of the technology, management with quality and the like, than the possibility of raising
financial means from outside the enterprise.
FARMER’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE INSURANCE
Authors: Wicka Aleksandra , Leśniewska Milena
Published: October 2017

The main goal of paper is presentation of the chosen results of the survey about farmers’ opinion on life insurance
and the reasons that may increase their interest in this kind of products. Survey was realized on the group of 153 farmers
in the age between 25 and 60 years old. The analizing and reporting platform PS IMAGO 4 containing IBM SPSS
Statistics 24 was used in the survey. As the result of the study the fact was stated that only a small amount of famers
buy life insurances ( 31%). The main changes that can positively affect their will to purchase such products is mainly
lower price (68%) or better offer (36%).
THE COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY GREENING EFFECTS
ON THE EXAMPLE OF FADN FARMS
Authors: Wrzaszcz Wioletta
Published: October 2017

The aim of the article is to present the organizational changes which have been made on farms after
the introduction of the requirement of greening. The subject of the analysis were individual farms covered
by the Polish FADN in years 2014-2015. The research results indicated the farms` adaptation to the
greening requirements.
Towards Sustainable Partnership: Examining Cross Perceptions of Public and Technical Services Academic Librarians
Authors: Weng Cathy , Ackerman Erin
Published: October 2017

Public services (PS) and technical services (TS) librarians play equally crucial roles in providing library services to meet user needs to support institutional goals. For PS and TS librarians to develop effective workplace collaborations, both groups must have a better understanding of the other side’s perspectives, values, and concerns. This paper sought to learn how librarians in the two areas currently perceive and/or stereotype each other. The authors conducted a survey on cross perceptions of public and technical services academic librarians. The study tested and confirmed assumptions that previous papers have made about the negative perceptions of TS librarians held by PS librarians. Analysis of survey results, however, found that TS respondents expected to be viewed more negatively than was evidenced by the PS responses. Nonetheless, both PS and TS respondents recognized and agreed on the important role that library technical services play within the larger context.