bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Traffic Accidents Severity Prediction using Support Vector Machine Models
Authors:   Computer Science, EDST, Lebanese University, Lebanon., Farhart* Zeinab , Karouni Ali ,   Institute University of Technology, Lebanese University., Daya Bassam ,   Computer Science, Institute University of Technology, Lebanese University., Chauvet Pierre ,   Computer Science, LARIS, Angers University, France., Hmadeh Nizar ,   Computer Science, Institute University of Technology, Lebanese University.
Published: May 2020

In recent years, road traffic accidents (RTA) have become one of the highest national health concerns worldwide. RTA have become the leading cause of losing lives among children and youth. Recent studies have proven that Data Mining Techniques can break down the complexity that prevails between RTA and corresponding factors. In this paper, Support Vector Machine (SVM) based on Radial basis function (RBF) and Linear Kernel Function is applied to predict fatal road accidents in Lebanon. The experimental results reveal that SVM using RBF give the highest accuracy (86%) and the best AUC (86.6%). The obtained decision-making model claims to tackle the fatal RTA phenomenon.
Policy Direction for AHP-Based Community Nutrition Management Post Eruption of Dempo Volcano, Pagar Alam City - Indonesia
Authors:   Program of Diploma III Nursing and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia, Aprihatin* Yessy , Hermon Dedi ,   department of geography and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia., Barlian Eri ,   department of doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia, Dewata Indang ,   department of doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia., Umar Iswandi ,   department of geography and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
Published: May 2020

The research aims to produce a model of the post-disaster response policy for the volcano eruptions in Pagar Alam City, South Sumatera province. These policy directions are obtained using data collected through interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Subsequently analyzed using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). In drafting a nutritional response policy direction there are three criteria are consisting of human resources, food, and policy. From these criteria, eight alternative policies are resulting in a hierarchy of policy directions with sequential priorities as follows: Food distribution is done on time, transparent and safe, humane and by local conditions; Strict supervision of the communal kitchen; Professionalism of field energy for the handling of refugee nutrition; Improved cross-program coordination and sectoral; Food maintenance with disaster emergencies; Community empowerment of nutritional response; Ready-made fund allocation for basic needs; and monitoring and evaluation of the nutritional status of refugees. All three priorities with the implementation strategy can be used as a solution in the response to the Community nutrition disaster victims, especially in vulnerable groups i.e: infants, toddlers, children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and the elderly.
Evaluation of Carrying Capacity Lands for Food Agriculture Based on Land Degradation in Pagar Alam City - Indonesia
Authors:   department of geography and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia, Wilis* Ratna , Barlian Eri ,   department of doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia, Hermon Dedi ,   department of geography and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia., Dewata Indang ,   department of doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia., Umar Iswandi ,   department of geography and doctoral program of environmental science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia.
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this research is a) analyzing the Land of paddy land change in South Sumatera province, and b) analyzing the capacity to support agricultural land-based food crops degraded land in Pagar Alam City. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach, with variables are about changing land-use using the Geographic information systems (GIS). The results showed that the most extensive land-use in 2007 was mixed bush dryland agriculture (40339.45 Ha), while in 2019 was paddy land (24195.47 Ha). The result of carrying capacity land value is 4.34, which means that the region can carry out food self-sufficiency and can provide a decent living for the population. Most of Pagar Alam City region has land suitability in the range of class II-IV. In general, for the future, the area in Pagar Alam City still has the potential to be developed for agricultural activities.
On Construction of Modified Class of Estimators for Population Variance using Auxiliary Attribute
Authors:   Department of Statistics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P), India., Kumari Chandni , Thakur Ratan Kumar ,   Department of Statistics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (U.P), India.
Published: May 2020

In this paper, an improved estimator for population variance has been proposed to improvise the log-type estimators proposed by Kumari et al. (2019). The properties of proposed estimators are derived up to the first order of approximation. The proposed estimatorfound to be betterthan the existing estimatorsin the sense of mean squraed error and percent relative efficiency. A numerical study is included to support the use of the suggested classes of estimators.
Effect of COVID- 19 on Motivation and Performance In Banking Industry with Reference to Delhi
Authors:   Research Scholar, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India., Bhoj Jyoti
Published: May 2020

The year 2020 has will be remembered as the year where the entire world was thrown into a chaos by the disease named by WHO as COVID-19. This has made our established structures and norms of organization working out of date. It has affected workers all over the world. In India government has issued many guidelines with respect to working. This study analyses the impact of pandemic COVID-19 on employee motivation and performance.
ФИТРАТ ИЖОДИ ВА ФАОЛИЯТИГА БИР НАЗАР: “МУНОЗАРА” ВА ИСТАНБУЛ БУХОРО ЖАМИЯТИ ХАЙРИЯСИ
Authors: ABDIRASHIDOV Zaynabidin
Published: May 2020

Фитрат ХХ аср бошлари туркистонлик зиёлиларнинг кўзга кўринган вакилларидан бири. У қисқа давр мобайнида ҳеч ким танимаган мадраса талабаси даражасидан Туркистон жадидчилигининг ғоявий етакчиларидан бирига айланиб улгурди. Унинг, Туркияда нашр қилиниб, Туркистонга яширинча олиб келинган “Мунозара” ва “Баёноти сайёҳи ҳиндий” деб номланган илк насрий асарлари ўлкада янги усул мактабларининг кенг ёйилишига катта таъсир кўрсатди. У бухоролик ёшлар ичидан биринчилардан бўлиб Истанбулга юборилди. У ерда Фитрат янги ташкил этилган Бухоро хайрия жамияти ишларини юргизиш билан бирга ўқишини ҳам давом эттирди. Мақолада Фитратнинг Туркияда, хусусан, Истанбулда Бухоро ёшлари ишларидаги фаолияти таҳлил қилинган. Бундан ташқари, Фитратнинг Туркияга юборилиши ҳамда “Мунозара” асарининг ёзилиши билан боғлиқ масалалар танқидий нуқтаи назардан ўрганилган.
EMLA- AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TOPICAL ANALGESIA IN SPLIT SKIN GRAFT
HARVEST
Authors: Agrawal Lalit , Khurram Fahud , Khubchandani Naveen
Published: May 2020

Background: Many patients require general anesthesia merely for skin grafting. EMLA cream which is aeutectic mixture of Lignocaine and Prilocaine provides surface anesthesia when applied on intact skin. Its role in venepuncture or IV cannula insertion in children is well documented. Aim and Objective: To compare effectiveness of EMLA over inltrative local anaesthesia in split skin graft harvest. Method: A prospective study was conducted on 64 patients who required skin grafting. Various indications for grafting were
noted. The patients were randomly allocated to two groups. In one group 32 patients, graft was harvested after application of EMLA cream whereas in another group of 32 patients, graft was harvested by inltrating local anesthesia. Pain perceived during donor area preparation, graft harvesting and post-operative pain was recorded and compared between the two groups on Visual analogue scale and Likert scale. Results: Total 64 patients were included in the study with 32 patients in either group. Traumatic loss of skin was the most
common indication in either group for skin graft harvest. As per visual analogue scale during the graft harvest, most of the patients were in the range of 4-7 score in either group (71.87% vs 53.12%). 75% of the patients were in the 4-7 score in both groups. As per likert scale during the graft harvest score of 4 was noted in 62.5% in group 1 vs 53.12% in group 2 patients. 81.25% patients in group 1 reported procedure as excellent versus 53.12% patients in group 2. Patients experienced more pain during inltration of local anesthesia. Whereas more bleeding was noted in EMLA group immediately after harvest of graft. Conclusions: EMLA cream can be effectively used as an alternative to local anaesthetic inltration for harvest of split thickness skin graft
Regional Trends of Sea Level Rise along the Coast of Bangladesh
Authors: Matin Naila , Hasan G. M. Jahid , Ahmad Myisha
Published: May 2020

Bangladesh is becoming increasingly vulnerable to the growing threat of climate change induced sea level rise. Considering the potential severe impacts that sea level rise will have on the coastal population and the country’s economy, it has become very important to know about the regional trends of changing sea levels along the coastlands of Bangladesh. The present study attempted to portray a representative scenario of sea level rise in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. Historic tide gauge records, ranging from 20 to 45 years, were used to determine reliable trends at multiple locations along the coast. Linear regression method was applied to derive the changing trend of annual high, mean and low tidal water levels. The location-specific trends of sea level rise determined in
this study can be helpful to planners and policy makers to combat the emerging threat of SLR in a more efficient manner.
Vigilancia en Salud Pública de la Comunidad de Madrid. Semana 20. Año 2020
Authors: Consejería de Sanidad Dirección General de Salud Pública.
Published: May 2020

Enfermedades de declaración obligatoria. Brotes epidémicos. Vigilancia de las crisis asmáticas. Vigilancia del Polen.
PERCEPÇÃO SUBJETIVA DE SAÚDE, QUALIDADE DE VIDA E CARACTERÍSTICA DE IDOSAS PRATICANTES DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA EM UM PROGRAMA DE SAÚDE PÚBLICA
Authors: Menabo Andrea Maria dos Santos , Macedo Luzia Gabrielly de Carvalho Monteiro , Vieira Klebiana Correa , Zahr Giovanni Cestari , Martins Gustavo Celestino , Passos Ricardo Pablo , Fileni Carlos Henrique Prevital , Lima Bráulio Nascimento , Vilela Junior Guanis de Barros , Camargo Leandro Borelli de
Published: May 2020

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar características de mulheres acima de 60 anos de usuárias dos programas de atividade física da rede pública da cidade de Sumaré-SP e comparar a Percepção Subjetiva Geral de Saúde (PSGS) com a percepção de qualidade de vida. Foram coletados dados antropométricos, IMC e RCQ, dados sobre doenças, PSGS e percepção de qualidade de vida (WHOQOL-Bref) de 24 participantes. As participantes foram divididas em dois grupos de acordo com a PSGS, onde Ruim e Regular formou o grupo G1 e Boa, Muito Boa e Excelente formou G2. Os dados apresentam maioria de participantes com Sobrepeso e com risco cardiovasculares Muito alto. A maioria das participantes encontravam-se com pelo menos umas das doenças (Hipertensão, Diabetes e/ou Alteração no colesterol) Foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre G1 e G2 no domínio Físico. Possivelmente a PSGS está ligada ao domínio Físico para as participantes do estudo.
English Reading Proficiency of Engineering Undergraduates in Malaysia: Implications on Professional Training and Career Development
Authors: Hui Min Low  , Abdul Rashid Mohamed  , Shaik Abdul Malik Mohamed Ismail
Published: May 2020

This paper reports the English reading proficiency of a sample of engineering undergraduates in a public university of Malaysia. A standardized online reading comprehension assessment, called Reading Evaluation and Decoding System (READS) was administered with 189 first year engineering students during their enrolment into six different engineering faculties in the university. The results showed that only 7.9% of the engineering students were able to perform above secondary school level of English reading comprehension proficiency. Specifically, the students were found to perform poorer in questions related to critical thinking than those related to literal comprehension and reorganization. The implications of the findings on the English language education and the professional training of future engineers in Malaysia were discussed.
Reduction of endoglin receptor impairs mononuclear cell-migration
Authors: Han Zhenying , Shaligram Sonali , Faughnan Marie E. , Clark Dewi , Sun Zhengda , Su Hua
Published: May 2020

Aim: To test if the impairment of mononuclear cell (MNC) migration in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is due to the reduction of the endoglin (ENG) receptor on the cell surface and oxidative stress. Method: MNCs of HHT patients and normal controls were subjected to migration assay. Fractions of MNCs were pre-incubated with antibodies specific to HHT causative genes ENG [hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia type 1 (HHT1)] or activin receptor-like kinase 1 [ALK1, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia type 2 (HHT2)], AMD3100 or Diprotin-A to block ENG, ALK1 C-X-C chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) or CD26 (increased in HHT1 MNCs) before migration assay. The MNCs were allowed to migrate toward stromal cell-derived factor-1alpha (SDF-1alpha) for 18 h. The expression of CXCR4, CD26, superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) and glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) in MNCs and nitric oxide levels in the plasma were analyzed. Results: Compared to the controls, fewer HHT1 MNCs and similar number of HHT2 MNCs migrated toward SDF-1. Diprotin-A pre-treatment improved HHT1 MNC-migration, but had no effect on normal and HHT2 MNCs. Pre-incubation with an anti-ENG antibody reduced the migration of normal MNCs. Diprotin-A did not improve the migration of ENG antibody pre-treated MNCs. Anti-ALK1 antibody had no effect on MNC-migration. AMD3100 treatment reduced normal and HHT MNC-migration. ENG mRNA level was reduced in HHT1 and HHT2 MNCs. ALK1 mRNA was reduced in HHT2 MNCs only. CD26 expression was higher in HHT1 MNCs. Pre-treatment of MNCs with anti-ENG or anti-ALK1 antibody had no effect on CD26 and CXCR4 expression. The expression of antioxidant enzymes, SOD1, was reduced in HHT1 MNCs, which was accompanied with an increase of ROS in HHT MNCs and nitric oxide in HHT1 plasma. Conclusions: Reduction of ENG receptor on MNC surface reduced monocyte migration toward SDF-1alpha independent of CD26 expression. Increased oxidative stress could alter HHT MNC migration behavior.
Multivariate Statistical Application for the Assessment of Surface Water Quality in Lower Zab River, Kirkuk
Authors: Mohammed Alya A. , Almaliki Doaa F. , Qasim Rafi M. , Najemalden Mohamed A.
Published: May 2020

Spatiotemporal variation analysis of water quality in the river is very vital for water resources protection and sustainable consumption. In this study, Multivariate statistical methods, i.e., Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Canonical Correlation Analysis (CCA) and Multi Recreation Analysis (MRA) were used to interpret of data matrix in water quality over a period of five years (2015–2019) in the Lower Zab River. The results from PCA matrix showed high positive correlation between total hardness and sulphate (SO4) at 95% confidence level (0.934) indicating that non-carbonate hardness is a measure in the river. By using Varimax rotation and by extracting the eigenvalues greater than 1 from the correlation matrix, number of significant principal components (PCs) were extracted. Five and four latent factors respectively in Lower Zab station 3 (LZ3) and Lower Zab station 2 (LZ2) were identified as responsible for the data structure, explaining 86.8% of total variance in winter season in LZ3 station and it is strong positive related to the SO4, nitrate (NO3), chloride (CL) and pH. All these variables are related to the weathering of minerals component of the river. 87.5% of total variance for winter season in LZ2 station, which is strongly positive, related to the NO3, pH, sodium (NA) and magnesium (MG) related to the weathering of minerals component. The strong correlations between PC3 and five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) as a result of CCA in LZ3 station during summer season, indicates that the high concentration of calcium (CA) and dissolved oxygen (DO) in water cause the low concentration of BOD5. Among 72 multiple regression model run, only eight dependent variables had statistically significant relationships with independent variables. These results provide may useful information for water quality in the Lower Zab River, which can mainly affected by weathering of minerals component of the river, soil structure and run-off.
β** generalized closed sets in intuitionistic fuzzy topological spaces
Authors: Sudha S. M. , Jayanthi D.
Published: May 2020

In this paper, we have introduced the notion of intuitionistic fuzzy $\beta ^{\ast\ast}$ generalized closed sets, and investigated some of their properties and produced some characterization theorems.
Negative binomial improved second degree lindley distribution and its application
Authors: Ashly R. , Rajitha C. S.
Published: May 2020

The objective of this paper is to introduce a new two parameter mixed negative binomial distribution, namely negative binomial-improved second degree Lindley(NB-ISL) distribution. This distribution is obtained by mixing the negative binomial distribution with the improved second degree Lindley distribution. Many mixed distributions have been used in the literature for modeling the over dispersed count data, which provide a better fit compared to the Poisson and negative binomial distribution. In addition, we present the basic statistical properties of the new distribution such as factorial moments, mean and variance and the behavior of mean, variance and coefficient of variation are also discussed. Parameter estimation is implemented by using maximum likelihood estimation method. The performance of the NB-ISL distribution is shown in practice by applying it on real data set and compare it with some well-known count distributions. The result shows that the negative binomial-improved second degree Lindley distribution provides a better fit compared to Poisson, negative binomial and negative binomial-Lindley distributions.
Subdivision vertex & subdivision vertex neighborhood
Authors: Kalamani D. , Kiruthika G.
Published: May 2020

Let us newly define the Subdivision vertex corona and subdivision vertex neighbourhood corona product of the Cycle graph $ C_m $, for any $ m\ge3 $ with empty graph $ \overline{K_n} $, for any $ n \ge1 $. Additionally we will give generalization result based on the graph $ S({C_m}\odot\overline{K_n})$ and $ S_N({C_m}\boxdot\overline{K_n})$ for any, $ m\ge 3, n\ge 1 $. Then we shall calculate the topological indices of the different types of Zagreb index for our newly defined graphs. The molecular graph of Subdivision vertex corona product of $ C_3 $ and $ \overline{K_2} $ i.e., $ S( C_3 \odot \overline{K_2} )$ can be represented in the form of tri-thioacetane.
El cuidado del entorno educativo: de la educación de la mirada al diseño y arquitectura de contextos educativos
Authors: Herrera Ruiz de Eguino Naiara
Published: May 2020

La educación de la mirada permite adentrarse de manera más profunda en la red de significados que se abre a través de los elementos visuales y captar la información implícita que surge de ellos, algo relevante teniendo en cuenta que los elementos visuales, y entre ellos también el diseño y la distribución del espacio, tienen gran influencia en la forma de relacionarnos con el mundo. Así se constata en el pensamiento de Herman Hertzberger y Rosan Bosch, quienes, desde la arquitectura y el diseño respectivamente, atienden al cuidado de los entornos educativos teniendo en cuenta su influencia en los procesos de aprendizaje.
Роль и значение языка в формировании этнической идентичности
Authors: Rakhmatullina Z.
Published: May 2020

Автор анализирует изменения, произошедшие в языковой сфере в Республике Башкортостан за последние два десятилетия. Признавая роль и значение русского как государственного языка и средства международного общения, автор утверждает, что в приоритете для башкир должен быть родной язык.

The author analyzes the changes that have occurred in the language sphere in the Republic of Bashkortostan over the past two decades. Recognizing the role and importance of Russian as the state language and means of international communication, the author states that the priority for Bashkirs should be their mother tongue.
Условия адаптации детей мигрантов в общеобразовательной школе
Authors: Pisarik L.
Published: May 2020

Автор представляет определенные образовательные приемы и технологии социокультурной адаптации детей мигрантов путем дополнительного образования, основанные на теории и практике.

The author presents certain educational techniques and technologies of socio-cultural adaptation of migrant children through additional education, based on theory and practice.
Мовлид Висаитов – Герой Советского Союза
Authors: Idigova A.
Published: May 2020

В год 75-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне московский учитель истории рассказывает о славном боевом пути Мовлида Алероевича Висаитова.

In the year of the 75th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic war, a Moscow history teacher tells about the glorious battle path of Movlid Aleroyevich Visaitov.
Millennials Acceptance of Insurance Telematics: An Integrative Empirical Study
Authors: Tian Xiaoguang , Prybutok Victor R. , Mirzaei Fouad H. , Dinulescu Catalin C.
Published: May 2020

Insurance telematics is a recent technology-enabled service innovation advanced by insurance companies and adopted by millions of drivers worldwide. This research study explores the insurance telematics technology acceptance and use among the new Millennials generation, which represents both a challenge and an opportunity for insurers. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the study uses data from 138 Millennials in the USA to delve into their perceived attitudinal behavior and intention to use insurance telematics. The findings provide empirical confirmation of the integrative and predictive power of the proposed combined theoretical framework (TAM-TPB) to explain insurance telematics adoption and use. The results also suggest a sophistication-level shift in Millennials preferences from functionality evaluation to applicability value sought through the adoption and use. And the findings ascertain the role of perceived enjoyment, trust, and social media as critical factors influencing Millennials attitudinal behavior and intention to use insurance telematics. Considering these results, the authors further discuss implications for scholars and practitioners, and suggest future research directions.
The Role of Foreignness in the Relationship between Disruptive Innovation and MNE Performance
Authors: Jiang Chuandi , Zhao Xing
Published: May 2020

The innovation-performance literature has failed to make a distinction between the effects of incremental and disruptive innovation on multinational enterprise (MNE) performance. The understanding of the role of foreignness has overemphasized the negative side. From the institutional anomie theory perspective, this study investigates how foreignness, which consists of national culture, industrial competition, and innovative national capacity, affects the relationship between disruptive innovation and MNE performance. We illustrate the distinctiveness between incremental and disruptive innovation and then build a conceptual model to show the moderating role of foreignness on the innovation-performance link. The model suggests that foreignness provides contextual conditions under which the relationship between disruptive innovation and MNE performance is either strengthened or impeded. Also, firm-level cultural intelligence (CQ) can help MNEs to overcome the negative effects of foreignness, as well as enhance its positive effects. Propositions are discussed for further research.
Bythinella perivoliensis n. sp., replacement name for Bythinella radomani Glöer & Reuselaars, 2020
Authors: Glöer Peter , Reuselaars Robert
Published: May 2020

When Glöer & Reuselaars in 2020 described the new species Bythinella radomani from Greece (Glöer & Reuselaars, 2020) they overlooked the description of Bythinella radomanii Falniowski, Szarowska & Sîrbu from Romania (Falniowski et al. 2009). Thus B. radomani Glöer & Reuselaars 2020 is a homonym. To give this species an available name we describe it with the replacement name Bythinella perivoliensis n. sp., named after the region where the species was found.
ADOPTION OF COCONUT-BASED INTERCROPPING SYSTEMS IN SRI LANKA: THE FALLACY OF CONVENTIONAL WISDOM ON ECONOMIC PROFITABILITY
Authors: M.T.N.  Fernando  , M. E. Daw  , I. E. Edward
Published: May 2020

Despite the concerted efforts of successive governments in Sri Lanka to popularize coconut-based intercropping (CBI) systems, an intensive land use alternative to traditional less intensive coconut monocropping, its adoption by farmers is as low as 25% of the agronomically potential area of 100,000 ha. Although the adoption of an innovation is influenced by a range of determinants which can be broadly categorized as technical, economic, institutional and personal/social, economic profitability of the technology itself is one of the key determinants influencing its adoption. This study assesses the economics of widely practiced five different CBI systems vis-a-vis coconut monocropping, employing five economic indicators, namely Total Gross Margin (TGM), Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), returns to labor and returns to capital. Data were collected by a field survey of 113 intercroppers and 37 monocroppers conducted from March to May 1995 in three main coconut growing districts in Sri Lanka, namely: Gampaha; Kurunegala; and, Puttalam. Results revealed that all the CBI systems give higher returns per hectare than coconut monocrops, though some of the indicators, namely BCR and returns to variable costs, are reasonably attractive for monocrop coconuts, albeit they are less than for some CBI systems. The study concluded that the low rate of adoption of CBI systems is not a problem of low profitability. Hence, it is worthwhile to explore the other factors typically influencing the adoption of production technologies to find out the reasons for low adoption of CBI
DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF BASAL STEM ROT (GANODERMA) DISEASE RESISTANT COCONUT GENOTYPE IN ENDEMIC AREA
Authors: A  Karthikeyan  , R. Bhaskaran  , M. Karthikeyan
Published: May 2020

A Tall x Tall coconut genotype resistant to basal stem rot (Ganoderma) disease has been developed for the first time in India. The resistant coconut genotype registered higher survival rate, growth characters and nut yield in disease endemic area. It contains more amount of phenolics, lignin, amino nitrogen and lesser amount of sugars which may be the factors responsible for the disease resistance.
DEVELOPMENT IN THE USE OF COCONUT FARM RESIDUES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COIR-WOOD-CEMENT AS ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Authors: R. N. Palomar  , L. J. Penamora  , N. J. Melencion
Published: May 2020

A new product using farm wastes from coconut plantation is being developed as an alternative building material. The product,  coir-wood-cement board (CWCB), is made from husk fiber of coir and shredded sapling or excelsior that are mixed separately with cement at a predetermined ratio of 70% cement to 15%  coir excelsior by weight basis.

 

Mixture of saturated coir/excelsior and cement is mat-formed and pressed to the desired thickness and then conditioned by air-drying to produce CWCB. Its dimension is 61 cm wide and 244 cm long with thickness ranging from 8 mm to 25 mm

 

CWCB meets the strength requirements set by PHILSA standard specification for particleboard (PHILSA 106, 1975). It is being service-tested as an alternative material for expensive construction materials such as plywood, particleboard and cement hollow blocks. It has been found suitable for such uses as exterior/interior walls, partition panel and ceiling of building as well as furniture components such as table top and cabinet siding.

 

Production of CWCB needs the major equipment/machinery such as decorticating machine, shredding machine, blending machine, hydraulic press, trimmer and lifter. Except for lifter, these machines can be designed and fabricated locally. Estimated total investment cost of PhP 3.76 million is needed to establish a CWCB plant that includes equipment, land rental, building and working capital. About 37,500 boards can be produced every year with internal rate of return of 35.20% and payback period of 2.68 years.
Integrated Soil Fertility Management on Local Coconut Hybrid in a Farmer- Managed Coconut-Based Cropping System
Authors: Millicent I. Secretaria  , Rogaciano Z. Margate
Published: May 2020

An integrated soil fertility management or ISFM on-farm trial was conducted at Barangay Tawan-tawan, Baguio District, Davao City in 1993 to 1999 to know the effects of  organic and inorganic fertilizers on the vegetative growth, nutrient status and yield performance of intercropped Catigan dwarf x Laguna tall (CATD x LAGT) coconut  hybrid better known as PCA 15–1 or  CATLAG.

 

Vegetative growth  of CATD x LAGT palms  revealed that ammonium sulfate + NaCl and goat manure + NaCl   produced significantly bigger girth size on the first year and more number of leaves and living fronds on the second and fourth year, respectively. These treatments also enhanced early flowering (>50% @ 4.5 years) and yield (51-53 nuts/tree/yr @) 5 years from field planting) in hybrid palms.  The organic fertilizers, i.e. goat manure and coconut husk, become more effective in their effect on the vegetative and reproductive characters of palms when combined with a Cl source (NaCl).  The application of Cl nutrient contributed to the better performance of palms during the drought condition. The application of goat manure resulted in improved levels of soil nutrients as K, Ca, Mg and P, increased percent base saturation and lower soil acidity.

 

The use of local hybrid, PCA 15-1 and ISFM-based low cost production inputs such as ammonium sulfate, goat manure/coco waste (husk) and common table salt as well as intercropping suitable crops under young coconuts is a profitable package of technologies capable of improving and sustaining coconut farm productivity in the Philippines.
Origin, Domestication, Dissemination and Genetic Diversity of Coconut: DNA information
Authors: Lalith Perera
Published: May 2020

Information on origin, dissemination and levels and distribution of genetic diversity in coconuts will allow plant breeders and conservationists to select better breeding materials and formulate appropriate conservation strategies. PCR-based DNA profiling of coconut palms from Sri Lanka was initially conducted using both Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLPs) and Microsatellites (SSRs). Thirty-nine microsatellite primers specific to coconut were developed by small insert genomic library construction. Eighteen of those primers were used to analyze the same set of Sri Lankan coconut materials. Overall, the results generated by both AFLPs and SSRs were in agreement. Most diversity was found in the tall variety (Typica) (0.92 and 0.62 for AFLPs and SSRs, respectively) rather than the intermediate (Aurantiaca) and dwarf (Nana) varieties (0.82 and 0.25 for AFLPs and SSRs, respectively). A hierarchical analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) based on AFLP data was used to quantify and partition levels of variability  between and within form components. This revealed that for the inbreeding dwarf and intermediate forms most variation was observed between rather than within forms.  In contrast, the out-breeding tall forms exhibited as much variation within as between forms.
A NEW TYPE OF TRAP FOR CAPTURING ORYCTES RHINOCEROS (SCARABAEIDAE, DYNASTINAE), THE MAIN PEST IN YOUNG OIL PALM AND COCONUT PLANTINGS
Authors: Morin J.-P.  , Ps. Sudharto  , R. Purba  , R Desmier de Chenon  , T. Kakul  , S Laup  , L. Beaudoin-Ollivier  , D. Rochat
Published: May 2020

Oryctes rhinoceros (Scarabaeidae, Dynastinae) trapping is possible with the pheromone (ethyl 4-methyloctanoate) as the attractant. This article describes a new type of trap that functions without insecticides or water, and can remain in place for several months without any particular maintenance so long as the attractant does not run out. As it is 2 m tall, it offers the advantage of having the silhouette of a palm stem, which is visually attractive to this insect
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN COIR EXTRACTION & WASTE UTILIZATION
Authors: Anita Das Ravindranath
Published: May 2020

Coir, the fibre extracted from the mesocarp of the drupe of the coconut palm cocos nucifera is used for the production of beautiful products like mats, matting, carpet, handicrafts etc. (Table I) Coir suits very well for geotextiles and insulating materials and being environment friendly has an edge over synthetics for application in environmental operations.
BIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF DIVERSITY IN PACIFIC OCEAN COCONUT POPULATIONS
Authors: M.J. Ratnambal  , V. Arunachalam  , Augustin Jerard B.  , Sarankumar Rizwal  , V.Damodaran
Published: May 2020

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is an important perennial multi-purpose palm commonly grown in humid tropics. The crop belongs to the monotypic genus Cocos having 2n=2x=32 chromosomes. The crop supports millions of resource poor farm families in islands and coastal ecosystems. Genetic improvement of coconut palm is in progress in many research stations for improving yield and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress. Knowledge of genetic divergence of the crop is helpful in improvement of the crop. Pacific islands are supposed to contain wild forms and rich diversity of coconut.  Genetic divergence studies were carried out using morphological, fruit component characters by many workers. Sugimura et al., (1997) analysed the diversity of 39 accessions of coconut as three major groups typica, nana and javanica using agronomic and botanical traits. Nana was found to be an aggregate group, which was far distant from typica. But, javanica was found to be an intermediate type.
LEAF GAS EXCHANGE IN TWO DWARF COCONUT GENOTYPES IN THE SOUTHEAST OF BAHIA STATE, BRAZIL.
Authors: Gomes, F.P.  , Mielke, M.S.  , Almeida, A. F.  , Muniz, W. S.
Published: May 2020

Net photosynthetic (A) and leaf transpiration (E) rates and stomatal conductance to water vapour (gs) of Malayan Yellow Dwarf (MYD) and Brazilian Green Dwarf (BGD) coconut accessions (Cocos nucifera var. ‘nana’ L.) were studied and discussed in terms of the technical aspects related to light-response curves in field conditions. Measurements of gas exchange were performed during four days, in April and may 2000, at the Cocoa Research Center Experimental Station (Una - BA, Brazil). The A, gs and E parameters were significantly (P < 0.05) different between the two genotypes. The mean maximum values of A, gs and E were 10.4 and 12.0 µmol CO2 m-2 s-1, 0.21 and 0.35 mol H2O m-2 s-1 and 3.07 and 3.69 mmol m-2 s-1 for MYD and BGD, respectively. For both genotypes a good fitting of the light-response curve models were obtained, indicating that A and gs were dependent of the photosynthetically active radiation incident on leaf surface (Qi), in spite of high genotipic variation. Interesting results were achieved when an empirical multiplicative model was used. The model relating A or gs with Qi and with leaf-to-air water vapour pressure deficit inside the chamber (VPDL) was tested for both genotypes and showed a negative influence of the latter on the stomatal behavior and consequently on A. Such effect was more pronounced in BGD than in MYD. These and others relationships involving leaf gas exchange and microclimatic variables in coconut palm trees are discussed
The Effects of Itikaf on State-Trait Anger, Intrinsic Religiousness, and Subjective Well-Being
Authors: Karakaş Ahmet Canan , Eker Hasan Hüseyin
Published: May 2020

Itikaf (seclusion in a mosque) is prayer maintained with deep hunger during Ramadan, the month of fasting. Hunger has a positive psychological impact on people. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of itikaf on spirituality and mental health by examining its effects on anger control and subjective well-being. This experimenal study investigates the effects and changes on trait anger, intrinsic religiousness, and subjective well-being during the period of itikaf on healthy adults practicing itikaf worship. While a statistically significant difference exists between the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory and Subjective Well-Being Inventory scores collected before and after the itikaf (p < 0.05), no statistically significant difference has been found for the scores from the Intrinsic Religiousness Scale before and after the itikaf (p > 0.05). At the end of itikaf, anger-control scores were observed to increase as anger scores decreased. A significant difference has been observed in the Subjective Well-Being Inventory and State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory posttests in terms of the duration of the fast. Itikaf has been found to have positive psychological effects due to being an intensive worship program.
College Students’ Attitudes Toward Counseling for Mental Health Issues in Two Developing Asian Countries
Authors: Kuok Angus C.H. , Rashidnia Jafar
Published: May 2020

This study examines 300 college students in Iran and China. It clarifies that students from China have more positive attitudes toward counseling than those from Iran using a quantitative survey with well-established existing scales in the literature. The regression tests show different indictors for college students’ attitudes toward mental health counseling in these two developing countries. Anticipated risk has been found as the most negative and powerful predictor of attitudes toward counseling in Iran. Stigma has been found as the most negative and powerful predictor of attitudes toward counseling in China. Implications have been discussed for educational departments and governments to advocate positive evaluations on mental health counseling services.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Spirituality
Authors: İme Yakup
Published: May 2020

Solution-focused therapy began to gain widespread attention in our country and around the world in the last quarter of the 20th century suggesting that clients possess the power, resources and problem-solving skills needed to solve their problems. During therapy, the counselor focuses on clients’ strengths in life rather than their problems. Clients’ strengths include their values, beliefs, experiences and spirituality. Since these strengths can be a part of the solution, it is possible to use them during therapy in accordance with the philosophy of solutionfocused therapy. Due to the client’s limited self-disclosure and the focus on solution rather than problem, it is considered that this approach can be used by clients from different cultures.Studies demonstrate that this therapy method can be benefited by Muslim clients, in particular, due to its emphasis on solution and future-focused and hope-oriented nature. In the present study, the emergence and philosophy of solution-focused therapy is briefly described and multiculturalism, spirituality and religion in solution-focused therapy and compatibility of solution-focused therapy with Islamic perspective are addressed with case examples and analyses.
The Impact of Spirituality and Spiritually-Oriented Therapeutic Interventions on Schizophrenia Patients
Authors: Erduran-Tekin Özge
Published: May 2020

Schizophrenia, with its various aspects that are as yet as unexplainable and which causes those suffering from it to move away from relationships and reality, is a severe psychiatric disorder that usually deteriorates thinking and behavior from an early age. A general definition of schizophrenia has been mentioned for the purpose of this study without describing the types of schizophrenia in detail. The main axis of the study is what role spirituality may have in increasing schizophrenic patients’ well-being, which is the last step in the model for their medical treatment. A lack of deterioration in patients’ consciousness and short-term memory is very important in order for them to be able to understand the therapeutic practices; the study discusses spiritual counseling practices that can be studied with schizophrenic patients who have no problems in these areas. The study evaluates the concept of insight in schizophrenia patients from different perspectives and includes spiritual counseling practices that can be done with schizophrenia patients possessing high levels of insight. The study continues by examining which individual spiritual counseling practices are possible for patients with schizophrenia and presents the example of group counseling over spiritual counseling practices for patients with schizophrenia as well as which counseling practices can be done for schizophrenic patients and their families. The main aim of this study is to present to clinicians, psychologists, and psychological counselors working in the field a general review of the literature on studies that have examined the relationship between schizophrenia and spirituality and to give them ideas into how to integrate spiritual counseling practices into the process while working with schizophrenia patients and their relatives.
Transactional Analysis Theory and Spirituality
Authors: Saruhan Vildan
Published: May 2020

A great deal of importance has recently been given to studies dealing with the spiritual aspect of psychological theories and approaches; the aim has been to shed light on the spiritual aspect of humanity through these conducted researches and compilations. The current study aims to explain the perspective of transactional analysis on spirituality in terms of the theory of interpersonal relations and the extent of spirituality on the understanding of transactional analysis. Mainly the views of Berne and the researchers following in his footsteps have been taken into consideration. The experience of self-transcendence has been referenced by elaborating on the concept of autonomy, which occurs in spirituality through transactional analysis. By forming a framework over the transactional analysis view on spirituality, a perspective is offered towards transactional analysis patterns and spirituality along the axis of transaction and ego states. Family prisms, which are especially effective in the process of working with families in the understanding of transactional analysis, are clarified along the axis of spirituality. In addition, brief and summary information is presented about the pilgrim model, which guides transactional analysts regarding the spiritual elements a client brings during the consultation process. This study aims to show that the understanding of transactional analysis is a theory of relations and that therapists do not exclude spirituality from the counseling process but reference spirituality, particularly when focusing on ego states, intimacy, and autonomy, although not on all the concepts discussed along the understanding axis. For this purpose, the study aims to give the point of view on spirituality in transactional analysis theory by compiling the research that has been performed.
Kullanıcı Deneyiminde Bağlamsal Analiz Yöntemleri: Senaryo, Görev Haritası ve Bilgi Mimarisi Oluşturmak
Authors: AKIN Mustafa Şeref
Published: May 2020

Kullanıcının
bağlamının anlaşılması, senaryolaştırılması, amaçlarının çözülmesi için
geliştirilen kullanıcı deneyimi yöntemleri bu makalede örneklerle tanıtılacak.
Sürecin başında sorunları anlamak için sistem analizi ve soyutlama basamakları
kullanılır. Sonrasında senaryolaşma, görev haritası ve bilgi mimarisiyle
uygulamanın çatısı belirlenir. Sıradan senaryo, kullanıcının bağlamından
kopartılmış olduğu senaryo yaklaşımıdır. İnsanların farklı ihtiyaçları
gözetmeyen robotik bir site kurgulanabilir. Arayüz planlamasında hayattaki
olası bir senaryo üzerinde durulduğunda, insani ihtiyaçları karşılayan çok daha
duyarlı bir site kurgulamak mümkündür. Sıradan senaryo ile bağlamsal senaryo
durumlarında çıkarılan görev haritası ve bilgi mimarisiyle ortaya çıkacak internet
sitesi birbirinden oldukça farklı olacaktır.
Google Algoritmasına Göre Seçilen Örgütlenmelerin Misyon ve Vizyon Kavramlarına Verdikleri Önemin Nitel Analizi
Authors: ÖZAY Mustafa Ali
Published: May 2020

Örgütler değerlerini, hedeflerini ve amaçlarını tanıtmak amacıyla misyon ve vizyon tanımlamaları yapmaktadırlar. Her örgütün kendisine ait misyon ve vizyon tanımlaması bulunmaktadır. Bu farklılıklar işletmelerin önem verdiği önceliklere göre ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı örgütlerdeki farklı öncelikleri ortaya koyabilmek ve birbiriyle en fazla ilişkili kavramları belirlemektir. Bu çalışmada veri toplama yöntemi olarak Google’ın akıllı sıralama algoritmasından yardım alınmıştır. Buna göre Google’da yapılan misyon ve vizyon kelimeleri aramasında ilk sırada çıkan örgütlerden toplam 100 tanesi analiz edilmiştir. Analiz için toplamda 7 kod kullanılmıştır. Nitel analiz sonrasında ortaya çıkan verilerin sonuçları değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirme sonucunda örgütlerin en fazla değer verdiği kavramlar ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca hangi kavramların birbirleri ile en fazla ilişkili olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Buna göre 'Sektörde Liderlik' ve 'Yenilikçilik' en fazla birlikte kullanılan kavramlar olmuştur. Sektörel bir sınıflamanın da yapıldığı bu çalışmada en çok eğitim sektöründe faaliyet gösteren örgütlerin misyon ve vizyonlarına bakıldığı ortaya çıkmıştır.
Identifying The Influencing Factors of Renewable Energy Consumption in Turkey With MARS Methodology
Authors: YUKSEL Serhat , UBAY Gözde Gülseven
Published: May 2020

The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting the renewable energy consumption in Turkey. In this context, firstly, similar studies in the literature have been examined. As a result of the investigation, 11 different variables have been identified that may affect the use of renewable energy. Annual data of the mentioned variables in the period of 1990-2018 are taken into consideration. On the other hand, MARS method is used in the analysis process of the study. As a result, it has been determined that renewable energy use increases when the population in the country goes up. As can be seen from here, with the increasing population, the demand for energy has also increased. As a result, renewable energy has started to be used more. In addition, it is also determined that the increase in natural gas prices leads to higher consumption of renewable energy. In the event that natural gas becomes more expensive, it is understood that people are turning to other alternatives. The loan amount in the country is another factor that has an impact on renewable energy consumption. In case the loan amount exceeds a certain rate, it is seen that these loans are concentrated on non-renewable energy sources. In addition, it has been determined that there is a negative relationship between carbon emissions in the country and renewable energy use. It can be understood that renewable energy usage can be increased mainly because of the obligatory reasons, such as higher demand for energy and natural gas prices increase. This indicates that no sufficient consciousness is formed in Turkey for renewable energy. Therefore, it is important to provide the necessary incentives such as tax advantage by the state to make renewable energy use more attractive.