bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Valorización energética de un cultivo energético tras la aplicación de abonado orgánico
Authors: Paniagua Bermejo Sergio
Published: January 2019

Sergio Paniagua explica en qué consiste su tesis doctoral, centrada en valorar el comportamiento térmico de la biomasa procedente de cuatro clones diferentes de chopos tras haberles aplicado un abonado consistente en lodos de depuradora
Noticias de actualidad
Authors: UNILEON OJS Administrador
Published: January 2019

Detalla los numerosos acontecimientos de caracter científico-investigador, docente, formativo y cultural llevados a cabo en la facultad de Ciencas Biológicas y Ambientales de la Universidad de León durante el años 2016.
Planificación y gestión territorial del turismo = Planning and territorial management of tourism
Authors: Lois González Rubén C.
Published: January 2019

El artículo aborda la planificación y gestión territorial del turismo, enfocando el análisis en la estructura competencial de esta actividad y en los instrumentos de planificación territorial que se han implementado en España en las últimas décadas. La creación de una potente imagen de marca en el turismo español ha sido un proceso largo y no exento de contradicciones.Este trabajo cuestiona la importante inversión pública realizada por las diferentes administraciones españolas en la promoción del turismo en todo tipo de destinos, concluyendo que, a pesar de que la situación general no ha cambiado de manera sustancial en muchos de los territorios promocionados, especialmente en aquellos más alejados de los dinámicos ejes turísticos, el modelo debe revisarse pero manteniendo el dominio de lo público, aunque el carácter cambiante e innovador del turismo complique una gestión pública eficiente.The paper focus on the planning and territorial management of tourism, analysing the competence structure of this activity and the territorial planning instruments that have been implemented in Spain in recent decades. The creation of a powerful brand image in Spanish tourism has been a long process with several contradictions. This paper questions the public investment made by the Spanish administrations in the promotion of tourism in all types of destinations, concluding that, despite the fact that the general situation has not changed substantially in many of the promoted territories, especially in those further away from the dynamic tourist axes, the model must be revised but maintaining the domain of the public, although the changing and innovative nature of tourism complicates efficient public management.
Türkiye’de Biyoekonomi Girişimciliğinin Tarımdaki Önemi
Authors: BAYRAMOĞLU Zeki , TEKİN Mahmut , AĞIZAN Kemalettin
Published: January 2019

Günümüz
koşullarında gerçekleştirilen sürdürülebilir kalkınma, üretimde kullanılan
kaynakların sınırlı ve yenilenemez olmasından dolayı ekolojik dengeyi bozduğu
sonucunu ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Özellikle gelişmiş ülkelerde toplumların mevcut
fiziksel ve enerji tüketimleri göz önünde bulundurulduğunda Dünyanın mevcut
tüketim düzeyinin sürdürülebilir olmadığı bilinmektedir. Sürdürülebilir ve
ekolojik dengeyi gözeten bir üretim modeli için biyoekonomi, gelecek yıllar
içerisinde önemini arttırarak devam edecektir. OECD (2012) raporlarına göre,
biyoekonomik gelişmelerin temelinde, gelişen ülkelerde artan nüfus ve kişi
başına düşen gelir yer almaktadır. Dünya nüfusu gelecek 10 yıl içerisinde 9
milyara ulaşacağı ve bu artışın %97’sinin gelişen ülkelerde meydana geleceği
tahmin edilmektedir. Artan bu nüfus sonuç itibariyle gıda, yem, su kaynakları,
enerji gibi kaynakların üzerinde baskı yaratacaktır. Ayrıca 2030 yılına kadar
yine rapora göre GSYİH miktarının OECD ülkelerinde %2.3 ve gelişen ülkelerde
%4.6 oranında artacağı öngörülmektedir. Raporda ayrıca biyokimyasal ürünlerin
toplam kimyasal ürünler içerisindeki payının %35’e, biyoteknoloji ile üretilen
ürünlerin oranının ise %50’ye ulaşılacağı tahmin edilmektedir. Bu nedenle
biyoekonomi alanında bir yapılanmaya ihtiyaç duyulmakta ve biyoekonomi
alanındaki ihtiyacın özel sektör girişimleri ile karşılanması gerekmektedir. Bu
kapsamda, biyoekonomiye geçişin, girişimcilik anlayışı ile bu alandaki
pazarlara ve iş fırsatlarına erişimin kolaylaşmasına yardımcı olacak çeşitli
girişimci ilişkileri ve girişimleri incelenmiş olup, biyogirişimciliğin soyut
kavramını geliştirmek, bileşenlerini kategorize etmek, Dünyada ve Türkiye’deki
biyogirişimciliği incelemek çalışmanın temelini oluşturmaktadır. Ayrıca tarım
sektöründeki biyoekonomi alanında yapılan faaliyetleri belirleyerek sektördeki
yeni fırsatlar incelenmiş ve çalışma kapsamında tarımsal biyoekonomi alandaki
gelişmeler ile ülkelerin kalkınmaları arasındaki ilişkiler ortaya konularak,
tarımsal biyoekonomi girişimciliğinin yaygınlaştırılması gerekliliği ortaya
çıkmıştır.
Fındık İşletmelerinin Destekleme Düzeyine Bağlı Yetiştirme İstekliliği
Authors: ALTUNPALA Buket , BOZOĞLU Mehmet
Published: January 2019

Bu
araştırmanın amacı, alan bazlı desteklerde yapılacak olası değişikliklerin
üretime izin verilen alanlardaki üreticilerin fındık yetiştirme
istekliliklerine etkilerinin tahmin edilmesidir. Araştırmanın ana materyalini,
Samsun İli Çarşamba ve Terme ilçelerinde üretime izin verilen alanlarda fındık
yetiştiren işletmeler arasından tabakalı örnekleme yöntemine göre seçilen 95
işletmeyle yüz yüze yapılan anketler yoluyla elde edilen veriler oluşturmuştur.
İşletmelerin fındık yetiştirme istekliliklerinin belirlenmesinde koşullu
değerleme yöntemi, farklı destekleme senaryolarında işletmelerin fındık
yetiştirme istekliliklerine etkili faktörlerin tahmin edilmesinde ise Panel
Poisson Modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Poisson model sonuçları mevcut alan bazlı
gelir desteğinin 100 ¨ artırılmasının işletmelerin yetiştirmek istedikleri
fındık dikim alanını 3.86 da artırdığını göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte,
fındık yetiştirme istekliliği diğerlerine göre şehirde ikamet eden üreticilerde
4.46 da, hane halkı daha fazla olan işletmelerde 2.78 da, daha eğitimli işletme
sahiplerinde 1.64 da, daha fazla arazisi olan işletmelerde 0.72 da ve hane
halkı reisi daha yaşlı olan işletmelerde 0.65 da daha fazla iken, asıl mesleği
çiftçilik olanlarda 2.54 da ve fındıktan birim alandan daha fazla brüt gelir
elde eden işletmelerde 0.085 da daha düşüktür.
Hubungan nilai Ujian Sekolah dan nilai Ujian Nasional dengan indeks prestasi semester pertama mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran
Authors: Tjhin Purnamawati , Samara Diana
Published: January 2019

LATAR BELAKANGSeleksi masuk adalah satu upaya universitas untuk memperoleh mahasiswa yang memiliki kemampuan akademik yang sesuai supaya dapat menunjang proses pembelajaran mahasiswa. Salah satu jenis seleksi masuk yang sering digunakan adalah dengan seleksi nilai rapor SMU calon mahasiswa karena dianggap mencerminkanpriorknowledgecalon mahasiswa. Pada kenyataannya, prestasi akademik mahasiswa yang diperoleh di perguruan tinggi sangat bervariasi walaupun semua telah lulus kriteria seleksi masuk dan menjalani proses pembelajaran yang sama. Penelitian inibertujuanuntuk mengetahui hubungan Nilai Ujian Sekolah (US), Nilai Ujian Nasional (UN), dan asal SMU dengan Indeks Prestasi (IP) semester pertamamahasiswaFakultas Kedokteran (FK).

METODEPenelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan potong lintang pada 170 mahasiswa semester pertama di salah satuFK swasta di Jakarta. Sampel dipilih secara simple random sampling dan diperoleh data berupa Nilai Ujian Sekolah, Nilai Ujian Nasional, asal SMU, dan IPK semester 1. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji Chi-square, Uji T-Test berpasangan, dan regresi linier sederhana.

HASILRerata nilai US lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan nilai UN (p<0,05), kecuali nilai Biologi (p=0,085).Nilai US dan UN berkorelasi sangat lemah dengan IP semester 1 (r=0.00-0.39). Nilai UN lebih berkorelasi dengan IP semester 1 dibandingkan dengan nilai US. Mahasiswa yang berasal dari SMU di Jabodetabek memiliki IP yang lebih tinggi dibanding mahasiswa asal luar Jabodetabek(p = 0.002).

KESIMPULANSemua komponen nilai US dan UN memiliki memiliki arah hubungan yang positif dengan nilai IP semester 1, walaupun memiliki korelasi yang lemah. Terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara nilai US dan nilai UN. Terdapat perbedaan bermakna antara nilai US dan UN siswa di wilayah Jabodetabek dan di luar Jabodetabek.
Effect of Line Loading on An Irregular Elastic Medium Possessing Cubic Symmetry
Authors: Gaba Aanchal , Madan Dinesh Kumar , Kumari Agin , Raghav Jyoti Singh , Gupta I.S.
Published: January 2019

In the present paper, the closed form analytical expressions due to an inclined line-load in an irregular elastic medium with cubic symmetry have been obtained. The irregularities are considered in the shape of rectangular and parabolic. Numerically, the effect of irregularities have been studied by variation of displacements with the horizontal distance by considering different sizes of irregularities (e) of parabolic and rectangular. At different values of 'e' the comparisons are made at different values of angle of inclinations.
Chemical Characterization of Coal And Pollutants Management From Different Bricks Fields In Uttar Pradesh
Authors: . Markandeya , Shukla N. K. , Kumar Vinay , Singh R. B. , Shukla R.
Published: January 2019

Air pollution is a serious public health problem in all over the world. Coal burning in the brick kilns is contributing significantly to the worst air quality in Uttar Pradesh. Five coal samples were collected from five different brick fields in Uttar Pradesh (Kursi Road - Lucknow, Sitapur Road - Lucknow, Diamond - Barabanki, Awadh – Barabanki and Suraj - Barabanki). Elemental composition (C, N, H and S) with CHN analyzer and trace metals (Na, K, Ca, Fe, Cr, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Ni) with atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) were determined in the coal samples. Coal samples were grinded and extracted with distilled de-ionized water with temperature control water bath and sonicator. The average concentration of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and sulfur were 13.4 (wt%), 34.2 (wt%), 5.89 (wt%) and 4.59 (wt%), respectively. Carbon and sulfur are very important for the atmospheric pollution as they may undergo many primary and secondary chemical reactions. The average concentrations of the determined trace metals were 14.2±7.5 ppm for Sodium, 0.8±0.6 ppm for Potassium, 11.4±11.7 ppm for Calcium and 11.0 ± 12.7 ppm for Iron. Chromium, Cadmium, Cupper, Lead and Nickel concentrations were found below detection limit. The results showed that pollutants containing coals are the potential threat for human health especially for the worker those who are working in the brick industries. The management of pollutants emitted from brick kilns has to be high combustion efficiency coal particles during process of devolatisation, use of coal with particle size smaller than 3/ 4 inch and keep sufficiently long firing zone (coal feeding zone of at least 3-4 lines) so that the volatiles get sufficient space (high temperature zone) to mix and burn.
Improved Double Selection Sort using Algorithm
Authors: Pathak Nirupma , Tiwari Shubham
Published: January 2019

In this paper, we present the work regarding the selection sorting technique for double ended selection sort. This sorting algorithm is both theoretical and programmatically analysis show that the introduce advance selection sort algorithm which enhances the performance of selection sort. It is much faster than the selection sort because of its selection of minimum and maximum elements simultaneously. Advance selection sort algorithm possibility of enhancing execution speed up to 30%. Code for this algorithm is written in C programming Language. So easy to understand the concept of this sorting algorithm by everyone because C is the popular language. Results and discusion show a higher level of performance for the sorting algorithm. It can theoretically prove that the algorithm can reduce steps with the selection short and will improve N2 sorts toward NlogN sort.
SPICE Simulation of Memristor Series and Parallel
Authors: Ahmer Mohd , Sajid Abdul , Yasin M. Yusuf
Published: January 2019

Memory Resistors also known as Memristors, is a nonlinear resistor with memory. It is the fourth basic circuit element except resistor, capacitor and an inductor. The capability of memorizing its resistance makes its useful for designing of non volatile memory and in neural networks. This paper aims at study of Memristors characteristics. We first analyze and model the characteristics of Memristor with HSPICE and then study its behavior for series and parallel combination.
Study and Performance Analysis of MOS Technology and Nanocomputing QCA
Authors: Verma Vinay Kumar , Misra Neeraj Kumar
Published: January 2019

One of the critical issues in VLSI circuit is High Power dissipation. Quantumdot Cellular Automata (QCA) which is widely utilized in nanocomputing era. QCA has Landauer clocked based synthesis approach and it has clocked based information flow. This manuscript analysis and design a combinational digital circuits in an emerging QCA framework. The design is evaluated and formulated in terms of area, latency and power dissipation. QCA Designer tool has been taken for the design of quantum cell-based combinational circuits and simulation purpose. Moreover, it is believed based on experimental analysis that the QCA based combination circuits will make a contribution to high computing speed and low power paradigm.
A Study of Change in Agricultural and Forest Land in Gwalior City Using Satellite Imagery
Authors: Omar Padam Jee , Gupta Nitesh , Tripathi Ravi Prakash , Shekhar Shiwanshu , . Surender
Published: January 2019

The relative evaluation of land use and land cover for various uses such as forest, agriculture and water bodies etc. is the important issue in the semiarid region. Application of Remote Sensing technology for Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) change analysis has been carried out in semi-arid region of Madhya Pradesh, central part of India and found that the use of remote sensing along with Survey of India toposheets could be used appropriately for LULC mapping. The semi-arid regions are characterized by erratic rainfall and high rate of vegetation dynamics. The increasing biotic pressure together with increasing human demands exerts pressure on the available land resources all over the region. Therefore, in order to have best possible use of land, it is not only necessary to have the information on the existing LULC, but also to monitor the dynamic land use resulting because of increasing demands aroused from the growing population. Continuous overexploitation of natural resources like land, water, and forest has caused serious threat to the local population of the semi-arid region. This causes problems like little scope for soil moisture storage, high rate of soil erosion, declining groundwater level and shortage of drinking water
Removal of Cadmium [Cd (II)] ion by Activated Carbon Prepared from Eichhornia Crassipes Mart (ACECM)
Authors: Singh Pramod Kumar , Verma Lal Ji
Published: January 2019

Cadmium is the most toxic heavy metal which is now entering food chain by water. Cadmium and its compounds are, compared to other heavy metals, relatively water soluble. They are therefore also more mobile in soil, generally more bio-available and tend to bioaccumulation. Removal of cadmium [Cd (II)] from aqueous solutions using activated carbon prepared from Eichhornia crassipes Mart. (ACECM), a perennial aquatic plant (or hydrophyte) was studied. The adsorbent made from different part (root, petiole and leaf) of water hyacinth were used to remove of the Cd (II) from domestic wastewater. The influence of various parameters such as effect of pH, agitation speed, adsorbent dose, contact time, and initial concentration of metal ions and on the removal Cd (II) was evaluated. Results indicated that maximum removal efficiency (76.58%) of Cd (II) at pH values 4.0 for all part i.e., root, petiole and leaf while the maximum adsorption capacity (70%) of ACECM for metal ion was 2 g l-1 in all parts. 70% removal efficiency was observed at 45 rpm agitation speed in all parts while contact time was non-significant.
A Survey - Confrontation with Data Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Singh Jitendra Bahadur , Tripathi R. C.
Published: January 2019

The main objective to use wireless sensor network (WSN) is to collect data across various nodes and send the collected data to sink for processing. This is typically the scenario in any real-time application of WSN. In this paper, the authors review various existing methods in data aggregation, list out the research challenges faced by the researchers and propose solutions for each method.
Vibrational Study and Electronic Parameters of "2-Diphenylphosphanyl- 6-fluoro-pyridine"using First Principle
Authors: Hasan Tanveer , Singh P. K. , Mehdi S. H.
Published: January 2019

Vibrational investigations along with theoretical quantum chemical studies on “2-Diphenylphosphanyl-6-fluoro-pyridine (C17H14NFP)” have been carried out. The quantum chemical density functional method at B3LYP/3-21Glevel is used to obtain the equilibrium geometries of the title compound. We have also performed vibrational analysis of the title compound at their equilibrium geometries and established the complete assignments of the significant vibrational modes. Electronic parameters such as HOMO, LUMO and frontier orbital energy band gap, has been calculated. Besides it the thermodynamical parameters like internal thermal energy, entropy and constant volume specific heat capacity have been calculated.
Transplanting Space Effect on In-vitro Raised Sugarcane
Authors: Gangwar Sonali , Pathak Saurabh , Joshi Maya Datt
Published: January 2019

Tissue cuture is considered to be a best technique for rapid multiplication and production of disease free, healthy seed cane. With a view to studying the effect of transplanting spacing on growth and yield of micropropagated crop of sugarcane, an experiment was carried out at Tissue Culture Laboratory, Shobhit University, Meerut. Tissue culture raised plantlets of sugarcane variety. In vitro cultured sugarcane were transplanted at various spacing of 90 x 45, 90 x 60, 90 x 90 and 120 x 60 cm. Among the four spacings, the highest plant growth, number of tillers, number of malleable canes, cane height and cane yield were recorded at 90 x 60 cm. Thus, a spacing of 90 x 60 cm was found most suitable
for transplantation of tissue culture raised plantlets of sugarcane
Power Enhancement from Solar PV Array Topologies under Partial Shading Condition
Authors: Singh Santosh Kumar , Yadav Anurag Singh , Srivastava Ashutosh , Singh Amarjeet
Published: January 2019

In this paper, a detailed study is carried out on the solar photovoltaic (PV) array topologies under various shading patterns. The aim of this study is to investigate the mismatch effect losses in PV modules for non uniform irradiations. The shading causes not only power losses, but also non-linearity of P-V characteristics. Under partial shaded conditions, the P-V and I-V characteristics exhibit extreme non-linearity along with multiple load maxima. In this paper, the investigations of the optimal layout of PV modules in a PV array are worked out to provide maximum output power under various shaded conditions. Three type of solar PV array topologies e.g. Series-parallel (SP), Total cross tied (TCT) and Bridge link (BL) are considered for various types of shaded patterns. The modeling of solar PV array for various types oopologies is done in MATLAB/Simulink environment. The extensive results have been taken on these topologies for partial shading patterns and analyzed, which proves the TCT topology performance is better as compared to other topologies for most of the shading patterns.
Cytomorphological alterations of thyroid gland consequent upon fluorosis
Authors: Chaluvadi Jwalaram Kumar , Kande Srinivasulu , Ramalinga Viswa Kumar , Kutala Vijay Kumar , J. Vijay Kumar
Published: January 2019

Background: Study aimed at assessing the impact of elevated fluoride from drinking water on thyroid gland structure and function in fluorosis prone areas. Iodine is incorporated in the thyroid synthesis by thyroid gland but in the presence of low Iodine levels fluoride is likely to interfere with the concentrating capacity of thyroid of iodine in thyroid production, consequently reflecting changes in thyroid parameters and also cytomorphological features manifesting hypothyroidism in association with different pathological entities.Methods: Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh is fluorosis prone zone and subjects are picked up from highly vulnerable zone in this district and their specimens are collected to study cytomorphological changes of the thyroid gland and biochemical parameters of blood samples for thyroid function test were considered. Cytological study by way of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) of thyroid gland, biochemical parameters pertaining to function of thyroid gland namely Free triiodothyronine (FT3), Free Thyroxine (FT4) and Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were assessed in the subjects from fluorosis prone zone.Results: The results were statistically significant with concurrent association of different cytological alterations of thyroid gland in these subjects like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis of hypothyroidism, adenomatous goitre, colloid goitre and few of follicular adenoma/neoplasm. FNAC makes cytological changes evident showing different morphological features that comprise different pathological entities largely with an evidence of hypothyroidism in most of the cases in the given study.Conclusions: The results of the study strongly suggest assessing the magnitude of the problem of fluorosis and also magnitude of its influence on thyroid structure and function that warrants assessment of the thyroid function by biochemical and cytological studies.
Neonatal umbilical myiasis
Authors: Kotha Rakesh , Pandala Paramesh , Singh Himabindu , Reddy B. Swetha , Reddy S. Tejaswi , Rathod Mahesh , Rhajkumar E. P.
Published: January 2019

Infestation is a state of being invaded or overrun by parasites. Myiasis is an infestation caused by dipterous fly. Even though human myiasis is a rare infestation particularly in newborn period unlike animal myiasis as neonate is just newly introduced to the environment and during this period neonate usually more protected and taken care by us. In rural areas of tropical countries where good hygiene conditions will not be there, authors are still identifying these cases. Risk factors for myiasis usually poor socioeconomic conditions and unhygienic environment. Finding cases of umbilical myiasis usually indicates poor environmental sanitary measures at that particular place. Here authors are presenting a case of neonatal umbilical myiasis caused by Chrysomya megacephala. These flies usually lay their eggs over the wounds or moisture dead necrotic tissues unlike other species of flies where they usually lay eggs over the animal fecus. But some other free-living flies(saprophagous) also cause myiasis due to accidental laying of eggs over dead necrotic tissues due to open defecation. In present case authors identified myiasis as early as third completed day of life, means infestation occurred at the time of delivery as incubation period for hatching eggs to larvae usually 4-8 days. These larvae able to survive inside deep tissue by breathing through a small hole. Even though myiasis usually have good prognosis it will become a focus for secondary infections. If deep-seated causes severe morbidity and even in extreme cases causes death also. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, authors can identify the species by microscopic examination of third stage larvae and finding age of the larvae also useful in identifying time of infestation. Treatments usually direct removal of larvae from the site by manipulation, irrigation, suffocation by ether and surgery if deep-seated. As they usually create nadir for infection by bacteria ruling out secondary infection and treatment is necessary. It is better to take preventive strategies like birthplace cleanliness and environmental sanitation. Tracking the case helpful in finding the places where authors need to improve sanitary measures it is better to give feedback to appropriate administrative officers to prevent home deliveries.
Oral cancer awareness among university students from Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Limaye Dnyanesh , Ziesenis Patrick , Limaye Vaidehi , Ahmad Mansoor , Saeed Farah , Alam Mahboob , Rizvi Ramla , Kapadi Atul , Sathe Sushama , Fortwengel Gerhard
Published: January 2019

Background: Oral cancers (OC) are malignant lesions occurring in the oral cavity that include squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), salivary gland and odontogenic neoplasms. Even though it is the eighth most common malignancy globally but in Pakistan it is the second commonest type of cancer. Lack of awareness about ill-effects of preventable risk factors of oral cancer increases the burden of disease due to the associated high cost of treatment, permanent impairment and high mortality. Hence, awareness can be very helpful in prevention, control and early diagnosis of oral cancer.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among university students from Karachi, Pakistan during April to May 2018. Three hundred students were approached to participate in the study of which 277 agreed to participate. Pretested questionnaire was distributed and collected data was analysed using IBM SPSS version 23.Results: There were 125 (45%) males and 152 (55%) females in the study and response rate was 94%. Sixty one percent (154/250) respondents correctly identified smoking, and tobacco chewing as possible causes of oral cancer. Almost one third (74%; 184/250) respondents correctly responded that oral cancer does not spread from person to person through touch or speaking. Sixty six percent (164/250) respondents believed that oral cancer is curable. Mean score of knowledge was higher in females (61%) than males (53%). Significantly higher number of females compared to male participants answered correctly to questions regarding cause of oral cancer, spread of disease and occurrence of oral cancer in AIDS patients.Conclusions: Participants showed poor knowledge about oral cancer. Female participants showed better knowledge compared to male counterparts. Details about oral cancer should be incorporated in the university curriculum and periodic awareness programs should be organized for students.
The Pyrolytic Fuel Production From Nutshell-Rice Husk Blends and Determination of Engine Performance and Exhaust Emissions in a Direct Injection Diesel Engine
Authors: UYUMAZ Ahmet , AKSOY Fatih , MUTLU İbrahim , AKBULUT Furkan , YILMAZ Emre
Published: January 2019

In
this study, pyrolytic fuel from nutshell and rice husk blends was produced at
500°C temperature, 1 L/min gas flow rate and 10 °C/min heating rate. Pyrolytic
fuel was experimented in a single cylinder, direct injection diesel engine with
different engine speeds of 1750, 2000, 2250, 2750, 3000 rpm at wide open
throttle. The blend of 10% pyrolytic fuel and 90% diesel (B10) and pure diesel
were selected as test fuel. Test results showed that conversion efficiency
increased with 15% rice husk and 85% nutshell blends compared
to pure nutshell at 500°C temperature, 10°C/min and 1L/min gas flow speed. In
addition, power output and brake torque decreased 10.20% with B10 compared to
diesel. Specific fuel consumption (SFC) increased 28.42% with B10 compared to
diesel. HC and CO reduced with pyrolytic fuel about 43.87% and 15.72% compared to diesel
respectively. As a result, similar properties were seen between pyrolytic fuel and diesel. So, it was found that
pyrolytic fuel could be efficiently used in diesel engines without detailed
modification.
“The Wrong Side of Heaven, the Righteous Side of Hell”: Religion, Faith, and Belief in Ted Chiang's Stories of Your Life and Others
Authors: Wahpeconiah Tammy
Published: January 2019

In this article, I argue that Chiang addresses questions surrounding faith, religion, belief, and the nature of God. He questions whether God has a role in our lives, what that role may look like, and the ability of religion to provide meaning. I further argue that Chiang's stories are apocalyptic in nature and have a certain similarity to the apocalyptic writings of John because they reveal our disillusionment with the world and our inability to find meaning in religion alone.
Patty Duke, Marlo Thomas, and Mary Tyler Moore—Three Stars, Three Iconic Shows, and a Young Generation of TV‐Watching Females
Authors: Jackson Kathy Merlock
Published: January 2019

Today when people look back at television in the 1960s and 1970s, they cringe at its portrayals of women and see that messages that seemed to be progressive at the time were merely smokescreens in a patriarchal world view. Nevertheless, changes in culture had to begin somewhere, and for an audience of post‐World War II baby‐boom females, television provided a lens for growing up. Prime‐time network television programs targeted different segments of the population, but very little was available for baby‐boom girls growing up and looking toward their futures. However, three popular prime‐time television sitcoms, The Patty Duke Show, That Girl, and the Mary Tyler Moore Show, aired when few shows were built around the lives of young single women, demonstrated for their time agency, ambition, and professional aspirations of females. Although antiquated by today's standards, each of these shows–driven by an attractive woman with a flip hairstyle, lots of warmth, and endless determination‐was groundbreaking. Collectively, they comprise a single narrative of female maturation from high school student, to job seeker, to young professional, showing steps a woman can take to navigate a male‐dominated world, achieve independence, and establish an identity and career.
War, Patriotism, and Nationality in the Norwegian and Swedish Translations of Cherry Ames
Authors: Axelsson Marcus
Published: January 2019

Helen Wells' novels of the nurse Cherry Ames follow the protagonist through student nursing to her life as a practicing registered nurse. The books, featuring her military service, were soon translated, reaching Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. This article focuses on how the themes of war, patriotism, and nationality are translated in the Norwegian and Swedish translations of Cherry Ames. When comparing these two countries, it is notable that the literature for young girls was somewhat scarcer in Norway in the middle of the twentieth century, where this kind of book had not been highly prioritized during the war. This article also focuses on how the representations of war, patriotism, and nationality are translated into Norwegian and Swedish and how the same themes are depicted on the respective book covers. Bearing in mind that Norway participated in the war, and Sweden did not, it is interesting to investigate whether war and patriotism are rendered differently in the Norwegian and the Swedish target texts and whether the American patriotism is preserved or in some way “domesticated” to make the novels more Scandinavian.
A Conversation with Nanette: A Not‐So‐New Proposal for an Invitational Rhetoric
Authors: Hilton Nanette Rasband
Published: January 2019

Hannah Gadsby's 2018 comedic routine, Nanette, is a global live stage, Netflix, and viral sensation. However, Gadsby's success comes at the expense of an Other from whom she derived the title of her show and casts as a scapegoat for societal sins. Invitational Rhetoric, as modeled by five female writers from nineteenth century Margaret Fuller to twenty‐first century Rita Felski, teaches a better way for resolving ideological conflict, working toward understanding, and promoting peaceful communities.
Interest rate model with humped volatility under the real-world measure
Authors: Yasuoka Takashi
Published: January 2019

The purpose of this paper is to develop real-world modeling for interest rate volatility with a humped term structure. We consider humped volatility that can be parametrically characterized such that the Hull–White model is a special case. First, we analytically show estimation of the market price of risk with humped volatility. Then, using U.S. treasury yield data, we examine volatility fitting and estimate the market price of risk using the Heath–Jarrow–Morton model, Hull–White model, and humped volatility model. Comparison of the numerical results shows that the real-world humped volatility model is adequately developed.
Young Salafi-niqabi and hijrah:agency and identity negotiation
Authors: Sunesti Yuyun , Hasan Noorhaidi , Azca Muhammad Najib
Published: January 2019

This article analyzes the life of young millennial Salafi-niqabi in Surakarta and their strategies in dealing with power relations in their everyday lives. Studies on Salafi in Indonesia have focused more on global Salafimovements, power politics, links with fundamentalist-radical movements, state security and criticism of Salafi religious doctrine. Although there are several studies that try to portray the daily life of this religious group, the majority of previous studies focused on formal institutions and male Salafi. Very few studies have addressed the lives of Salafi women. This is likely due to the difficulty of approaching this group because of their exclusivity, and their restrictions on interacting with the outside world. Using Macleod’s theory of ‘accommodating protest’ within the
Environmental fragmentation in the State Park Morro do Diabo in Teorodo Sampaio, SP, Brazil
Authors: De Moura Marta Aparecida , Arana Alba Regina Azevedo
Published: January 2019

Anthropogenic action can cause pollution, depredation and deforestation, leading to interference with biodiversity, ecological balance, and environmental impact and damage. We chose to study the Morro do Diabo State Park (MDSP) in Teodoro Sampaio-SP. This article aims to make an historical analysis of the public policies that determined the formation of the territory in the municipality and the environmental impacts caused since the legalization of the MDSP from 1941 to 2006. We used a qualitative-quantitative approach, for the construction of the linear history of environmental impacts in the Park. We verified that there was a gradual territorial loss of 9.31% corresponding to 3,311.35 hectares during the 65-year-period analyzed and that the main environmental damage was the implantation and construction of the Hydroelectric Plant of Rosana, which caused the deforestation of about 5.53% of the total area.
Genotype × environment interaction effects on cured leaf colour distribution in Zimbabwean Virginia tobacco (Nicotianatabacum L)
Authors: Shava Justify Gotami , Kageler Susan , Dari Shorai , Magama Frank , Rukuni Dzingai
Published: January 2019

Cured leaf colour is one of the most important traits in Virginia tobacco (Nicotianatabacum L) production. Cured leaf colour is associated with the relative nicotine content of the leaf and determines the relative price of the cured leaf on
the market. There are three main Virginia tobacco cured leaf colours namely lemon, orange and mahogany. Virginia tobacco breeders in Zimbabwe aim to produce varieties that give each of the cured leaf styles to satisfy a wide range of farmer
preferences. However, it is often speculated without empirical evidence that the location, climatic conditions and hence farmer management practice influence the cured leaf colour of Virginia tobacco produced by a farmer. A study involving twelve
genotypes was conducted in eight farming locations across Zimbabwe over two seasons to determine the genotype × environment interaction effects on Virginia tobacco cured leaf colour. Experiments in each location was laid out as a randomised complete
block design (RCBD) with three replicates and data on the proportion of the cured leaf that was classified as dark (orange and mahogany) was observed. The collected data was analysed using the AMMI Model in Genstat Version 17 it was shown that there
were no significant genotype × environment interaction effects for cured Virginia tobacco leaf colour (p > 0.05). The results have also indicated that Virginia tobacco varieties with K E1 as their progenitor gave relatively high proportions of
dark cured leaf styles.
Pearl Millet: boon in mineral deficiency: A review
Authors: Datir Rupesh P. , Adil Shaikh , Sahare Amol S.
Published: January 2019

Mineral deficiency can be defined as a condition that caused due to reduced level of any of the minerals essential to human health. Low mineral concentration may impair a function dependent on that mineral in a body. Minerals support normal growth and development through various biochemical reactions. Its deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as fatigue, weak bones or a low immunity and other disorders. A large section of today’s population is suffering from micronutrient deficiencies caused largely by deficiency of vitamins and minerals. Iron and Zinc deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world, and is a public health problem in both developed and developing countries. Widespread malnutrition specially among children is of great concern as it affects child growth, cognitive development and resistance to infection. Malnutrition due to mineral deficiency is a great concern in India as large number of children are suffering mineral deficiency due to insufficient mineral rich diet. Pearl Millets is important cereal crop and provides various minerals which are required for the wellbeing of a human body. It is enriched with Iron, Zinc and other minerals and its inclusion in diet through various food products could be useful in battling mineral deficiency.
Dynamics of fungicidal resistance in the agro eco-system: A review
Authors: Valarmathi P.
Published: January 2019

The usage of fungicides to manage plant diseases in many crops is very significant. Reduced disease control with fungicides can result from several causes including application of insufficient quantity, low effectiveness of the fungicide on the target pathogen, improper timing or method of application and excessive rainfall. Resistance is the evolutionary response of a fungus to threat its survival by the fungicides. Fungicides with single site of action are more prone to develop resistance. The quicker development of resistance and the way to control its loss solely depends both on fungicide and the target fungus. The development of fungicide resistance is complex interactions of factors involving nature of fungicide and target pathogen. Thorough knowledge about the ecology of fungicide resistance pertaining to its development and its management is crucial for ensuring sustainable disease control with fungicides.
Cooking and organoleptic quality of pre-treated foxtail millet (Setaria italica) rice
Authors: Doddamani Smita , Yenagi Nirmala B.
Published: January 2019

The present study was conducted to know the effect of pre-treatment on the cooking quality, functional properties, visual appearance and organoleptic quality in comparison with raw foxtail millet grains. Different pre-treatments were given to the millet grains in different combination such as roasting; cooking and drying; cooking, drying and roasting; soaking, steaming and drying; soaking, steaming, drying and roasting. Pre-treatments decreased cooking time (11.66 to 5.33 min) and per cent solubility (6.72 to 2.08 %). Pre-treatment increased cooked weight (28.66 to 37.33 g), cooked volume (23.66 to 32.33 ml) and swelling power (5.60 to 6.77 g/g). Pre-treatments decreased the visual appearance of grains. Cooked rice of pre-treated grains affected appearance, colour and texture in organoleptic evaluation. Each above mentioned quality characters was ranked and scores were given. As cooked dried and roasted grains got high total score than other pre-treatments, it can be used as ready to eat convenient rice.
FEvaluation of nutritional, physio-chemical and sensory properties of sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) pulp incorporated set yoghurt
Authors: Madhubhashini R.M.S. , Mangalika U.L.P. , Nayananjalie W.A.D , Weeragalle W.A.P.P. , Kumari M.V.I.
Published: January 2019

The study was conducted to develop a value added set yoghurt, flavoured with acceptable combination of milk and ripened sapodilla fruit pulp. Sensory data showed that, the sample incorporated with 5% sapodilla pulp had the best qualities. Significantly lower (P less than 0.05) pH (4.0 – 4.2) was observed in sapodilla added samples compared to the control (4.7). Further, significantly higher (P less than 0.05) protein contents (5.58 - 5.73%) and total solids (29.34 - 29.64%) were observed in control and 5% sapodilla added yoghurts compared to 15% sapodilla added yoghurts. Escherichia coli was not detected and yeast and mould counts were accordance with the Sri Lanka Standards (824:1989) for a period of 15 days at refrigerated storage. In conclusion, yoghurt incorporated with 5% (w/w) sapodilla pulp has better organoleptic properties and nutritional value and can be stored under refrigerated conditions for 15 days without any quality deterioration while producing at lower cost.
Development of chutney from gongura (Hibiscus cannabinus L) and its storage stability
Authors: Sashidevi G. , Kowsalya S. , Meenakshi V.
Published: January 2019

Hibiscus cannabinus. L. is popular for its edible leaves and are used in various foods. Roselle is also famous for its high nutritional and medicinal values. It is a source of antioxidants. Roselle commonly known as Cranberry, Gongura and Pulichakeerai. The leaves are rich in calcium, iron and phosphorus. Plant also exhibits chemo preventive and hepatopreventive properties. The current research work was taken to standardize chutney and to study the storage stability, the prepared chutney were analyzed for its moisture, ascorbic acid content, calcium, iron and phosphorus. The samples were stored in three batches (i.e.,) control, preserved with oil, with vinegar and with preservative were stored in glass bottles, polyethylene bag and pet bottle was stored at room and refrigeration temperature. Sensory qualities were evaluated. Among the chutney Gongura stored in glass bottle with oil was found to have higher acceptability.
A pilot study on assessing the sustainability of food safety and hygienic practices in street food handling system
Authors: Krishnasree V. , Nethra P. V. , Dheeksha J. , Madumitha M.S. , Vidyaeswari R. , Lakshya P.
Published: January 2019

Street food vending units are on a rise in the country as they offer less expensive and a variety of delicacies to the consumer. It also supports the economy of the country as street foods are gathering a lot of attention through food tourism as well. On the other hand, a large number of population is thriving on it as a means of livelihood. However, the safety and hygienic practices followed in these food vending system requires large reforms. In this regard, the present study was undertaken to understand the awareness of street food handlers on food safety and to determine the microbial contamination of the street foods. The current investigation revealed that even though, majority of the food vendors were aware of the safe food handling practices, it was not followed appropriately during food preparation which resulted in higher levels of microbial contamination in their produce. The study also throws light on the methods that could achieve a sustainable food safety in the street food vending systems in the country.
Factors Influencing The Demand For Credit By The Private Sector In Kenya
Authors: Chebet Sarah , Muriu Peter W
Published: January 2019

This study investigates the effects of selected macroeconomic variables on the Demand for credit by the private sector in Kenya. The study used annual time series data for the period 1980-2012. Data was obtained from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, World Development Indicators and supplemented by Central Bank of Kenya. Using Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) methodology, the study established that; Public investment, Short term interest rate, Long term interest rate, Employment and Domestic debt have a positive effect on demand for credit by the private sector, while per capita GDP and Exchange rate have a negative effect. The policy implication of these results is that providing sound economic growth policies, a stable macroeconomic situation, policies leading to lower credit cost and greater financial liberalization would simultaneously boost lending and lower the risk of lending to the private sector.
Relación Entre La Duplicidad De La Marca Y La Penetración De La Marca En Productos De Consumo Habitual
Authors: Fischer Laura , Espejo Jorge
Published: January 2019

In order to examine the association between a brand and its penetration for a series of everyday consumption products, a quantitative study was conducted on 60 households in Mexico City. During a 12 week time period the recurrent purchase behavior of participants was recorded and analyzed. Results revealed that a high percentage of participants who purchased a product identified with a specific Brand, also tended to purchase other products of the same Brand.
Diseño De Un Producto Agro-Ecoturístico En La Propiedad De La Empresa Agropecuaria Y Turística “A Y T” Parroquia San Isidro, Cantón Guano, Provincia De Chimborazo
Authors: Cutiupala Guicela Margoth Ati , Baquero Juan Carlos Carrasco , Arévalo Paola Alexandra Velastegui , Vinueza Sofía Andrea Basantes , Velásquez Carlos Renato Chávez
Published: January 2019

The development of an agro-ecotourism product in the A&T Agricola and touristic company was the objective of this research project. The first stage of this project consisted in the collection of primary and secondary information through field visits and literature review. It was identified that local and international tourist will be the target audience of this product (target demand). Furthermore, a complete inventory of touristic sites in the zone were created. This inventory identified five natural attractions and five cultural attractions, with five attractions reaching level II of hierarchy. To target tourist, four packages were designed using touristic and agro-ecological activities. In the second stage of this project, economic, legal, and environmental feasibility analyses will be performed. Finally, the agro-ecotourism product proposed in this project is an alternative for the development of the local population as it takes into account the local agriculture in conjunction with ecological activities targeted to the improvement of the society economically and culturally.