bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NAUKI SPOŁECZNE I SZTUKA W KRAJU PERYFERYJNYM – WPROWADZENIE
Authors:   Institute for Social Studies, Center for Social Change and Mobility Reserach, University of Warsaw, Zarycki Tomasz
Published: October 2022

The text provides a brief introduction to the entire volume, which is primarily the fruit of the research project entitled “Sociological Theory of Meaning: Power Fields and Social Sciences in Processes of Semiosis”, funded by the National Science Center and carried out at the Professor Robert Zajonc Institute of Social Studies, University of Warsaw, under the supervision of the editor of this volume. The common theoretical framework of the texts is pointed out, in particular the references to global historical sociology and Pierre Bourdieu’s paradigm of field analysis. The aims of the work are briefly outlined, as well as possible ways of using it in further development of the social sciences in Poland.
Scientific research of modern business processes through a mechanism to increase their efficiency in industrial facilities based on outsourcing
Authors: Alkarawy Heyder G Wannes , Hussein Jassim Mohammad
Published: October 2022

The study of problems associated with the dynamics and fluctuations of the economic environment requires the continuous development of the project, which is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has identified many unresolved problems, especially in light of crises. The choice of other business processes for outsourcing is an important problem, the solution of which depends on the efficiency of the development of industrial enterprises. They require continuous development and improvement of the system for organizing the activities of the enterprise, the development of new, progressive management forms and methods that can reduce and reduce the impact of negative factors on its development indicators. This is especially true for industrial enterprises. The problems of low competitiveness of industrial enterprises, limited resources for their effective performance, low level of human resources require changes in economic activity using effective management methods, high efficiency of business processes and increased competitiveness of business entities, which should become the basis for the formation of new models of economic activity of industrial enterprises on The basis of the composite model is the selection of the optimal outsourcing, which provides an increase in the efficiency of the production process of the industrial enterprise.
FLUENCE OF PHASE FORMATION PROCESSES IN LITHIUM ZIRCONATECERAMICS ON STRENGTHAND THERMAL PROPERTIES
Authors:   Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Kozlovskiy A.L.
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the study of the properties of lithium zirconate ceramics obtained by solid-phase synthesis. The choice of lithium zirconateceramics as objects of study is due to the great prospects for their use as materials for tritium propagation. Results of a study of the influence of the LiO/ZrO2/Li2ZrO3→ LiO/Li2ZrO3 → Li2ZrO3type phase transformations in ceramics, depending on the annealing temperature, on the strength and thermophysical parameters of ceramics are obtained. During the studies, it was found that the change in hardness and crack resistance are directly dependent on the phase composition and concentration of impurity phases in the composition of ceramics. It has been determined that the displacement of lithium oxideand zirconium dioxide impurity phases leads to an increase in hardness and an increase in resistance to cracking under single compression. It has been established that at annealing temperatures above 900°C, the change in strength and thermophysical parameters is minimal. At the same time, a change in the phase composition of the LiO/ZrO2/Li2ZrO3→ Li2ZrO3type ceramics leads to an increase in the thermal conductivity coefficient by (15-20)%
FFECT OF ALCOHOL SOLVENTS ON THE STRUCTURAL, OPTICALAND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PEDOT:PSS POLYMER FILMS ANNEALED AT LOW ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
Authors:   Scientific Center for Nanotechnology and Functional Nanomaterials,Buketov University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Aimukhanov А.К.
Published: October 2022

The paper presents the results of a study of the effect of alcohol solvents on the surface structure, optical and electrical characteristics of a Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate filmsannealed at a low atmospheric pressure of 10-3millimetersof mercury. It has been found that the modification of the surface of a polymer film with ethyl and isopropyl alcohols leads to a change in the surface morphology, optical and electrical transport properties of the polymer. It is shown that when the Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate film is modified with alcohol solvents, the absorption spectra show a decrease in the absorption of the polystyrene sulfonate aromatic fragment. It is shown that the structural features of the Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate surface morphology affect the electrical transport parameters of films, such as the resistance of the Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate film, the charge carrier transfer resistance at the Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate/electrode interface, the effective extraction rate, and the effective time of flight of charge carriers. The optimal technological parameters for the production of films have been determined, at which the electrical transport properties of Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate films annealed at low atmospheric pressure increase
ELECTROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF NEW NANOSTRUCTURED COPPER-ZINC MANGANITE OF LANTHANUM AND MAGNESIUM
Authors:   Abishev Chemical-Metallurgical Institute, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Kasenov B.K.
Published: October 2022

The polycrystalline copper-zinc manganite was synthesized by the solid-phase interaction in the range of 800-1200 °C of oxides of lanthanum (III), copper (II), zinc (II), manganese (III) and magnesium carbonate, thus its nanostructured particles were first obtained by grinding on the vibrating mill “Retsch” (Germany). The X-ray investigations determined that the nanostructured manganite is crystallized in the cubic syngony. On the LCR-7817/827 device(Company «Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd., Taiwan») in the range of 293-483 K at frequencies equal to 1.5 and 10 kHz, the dielectric constantand electrical resistance were investigated and it was found that this compound at 293-353 K has the semiconductorconductivity, at 353-373 K -metal and at 373-483 K -semiconductor conductivity again. The band gap widths were calculated. The permittivity at 483 K reaches gigantic values at all frequencies.Referring to the above, the objective of this paper is to study the temperature dependence of the dielectric constantand the electrical resistance of a new nanostructured copper-zinc manganite of lanthanum and magnesium.
OCAL APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FINAL DRYING PROCESS
Authors:   nstitute of Engineering Thermophysics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Suprun T.T.
Published: October 2022

Energy-saving technologies are widely used in various technological processes, in particular for the final drying of plant waste. The purpose of the study is to ensure optimal flow distributions and making targeted changes in the design of the coolant supply system based on measurements of local velocities at characteristic points in space, using the methods of hot-wire anemometry.The measurements were carried out in stages and covered eight modifications of the installation. Based on the analysis of the data obtained, specific measures were developed to improve the design of the coolant supply system.
SPECTRAL DEPENDENCIES OF MAGNETOOPTICAL EFFECTS IN MAGNETIC FLUIDS
Authors:   Department of Physics and Technology, North-Caucasus Federal University, Stavropol, Russian Federation, Yerin C.V.
Published: October 2022

The spectral dependences of the transmittance and optical anisotropy effects in magnetic fluid have been investigated. It is shown that the refractive index spectra of bulk magnetite known are of little use for the quantitativeand qualitative interpretation of optical effects in magnetic fluids. The transmission, birefringence, and dichroism spectra are calculated using the known refractive index spectra of magnetite. The best agreement with the experiment was obtained using the experimental spectra of the complex refractive index of the powder of magnetite nanoparticles. It is concluded that there is a significant difference in the spectra of the complex refractive index for bulk and nanosized magnetite.
Anatomy and ultrastructure of mitgut in the water mite Piona carnea (Koch, 1836) (Acariformes: Hydrachnidia)
Authors: Vorobiova I.G. , Shatrov A.B.
Published: October 2022

Midgut of adult mites Piona carnea (Koch, 1836) was investigated in transmission electron microscope and on semi-thin sections. The midgut ends blindly and is composed of the middle portion (ventriculus) and two paired diverticula running forward and backward as well as of the middle unpaired diverticulum located in the frontal body region. The midgut epithelium is formed of one type of digestive cells throughout the ventriculus and diverticula being, however, in different physiological conditions and located freely in the midgut epithelium. The cells in different physiological conditions may be conventionally characterized as (1) the reserve cells, (2) the cells rich in nutrition vacuoles and (3) the excretory cells. The reserve cells are flat cells forming the midgut wall. They are inactive with respect to the digestive processes. The cells rich in nutrition vacuoles are strongly hypertrophic and contain numerous nutrition vacuoles, reserve nutritive such as glycogen and lipids as well as spherites. The apical cell zone shows intensive endocytotic processes. Digestion is realized by the intracellular type. The excretory cells are the cells, which have already completed the intracellular digestion. They are characterized by the very thin cytoplasmic layer applied to the cell membrane, whereas the remaining cytoplasm is filled with the extremely large clear vacuoles. These cells are mostly devoid of organelles.
Analisis Penerapan Etika Pengambilan Keputusan Publik dalam Kebijakan Penertiban Kawasan Kalijodo Tahun 2016
Authors: Malchiel David , Ramadhan Doni , Agristya Diva , Mochammad Farrell
Published: October 2022

DKI Jakarta sebagai pusat pemerintahan sekaligus pusat perekonomian menyebabkan pertumbuhan penduduk di Jakarta kian meningkat dengan pesat. Oleh sebab itu, keberadaan lahan untuk permukiman sangat dibutuhkan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan penduduk. Namun, hal tersebut berbanding terbalik dengan kebutuhan untuk menciptakan ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) sebesar 30% seperti yang telah ditetapkan dalam UU. No 26 Tahun 2007 tentang Penataan Ruang. Dalam upaya menciptakan lingkungan yang nyaman, aman, dan berkelanjutan, Pemprov DKI Jakarta kemudian menertibkan kawasan yang seharusnya menjadi jalur hijau. Salah satu daerah yang sukses dikembalikan peruntukannya adalah kawasan Kalijodo, Jakarta Utara. Dalam menentukan kebijakan ini diperlukan etika pengambilan keputusan publik yang meliputi tiga aspek yakni konsekuensialis, deontologis, dan etika kebajikan. Oleh sebab itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi dari etika pengambilan keputusan publik dalam kebijakan penertiban kawasan Kalijodo tahun 2016 dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif serta studi kepustakaan sebagai instrumen pengambilan data. Penggusuran ini menyebabkan berbagai reaksi dari berbagai aktor kepentingan yang ada, namun hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam pengambilan kebijakan sudah diterapkan kombinasi dari ketiga pendekatan etika. Pendekatan yang paling berpengaruh adalah konsekuensialis, diikuti deantologis, lalu etika kebajikan. Setiap perspektif etika pengambilan keputusan publik tidaklah sempurna, oleh sebab itu diperlukan â€˜segitiga etikaâ€™ agar terjadi keseimbangan dalam proses pengambilan kebijakan.
A modern history of neurosurgery and neurology in India: lessons for the world
Authors: Modak Anurag , Raju Bharath , Jumah Fareed , Pain Margaret , Gupta Gaurav , Nanda Anil
Published: October 2022

The compendia of medical knowledge of the great ancient Indian physicians Suśruta, Caraka, Jīvaka, and Vāgbhaṭa all attest to the practice of neurosurgery and neurology starting in the 1st millennium bce. Although a period of scientific stagnation ensued between the 12th and 20th centuries ce, Indian medical neurosciences once again flourished after India’s independence from British rule in 1947. The pioneers of modern Indian neurosurgery, neurology, and their ancillary fields made numerous scientific and clinical discoveries, advancements, and innovations that proved influential on a global scale. Most importantly, the efforts of Indian neurosurgeons and neurologists were unified at the national level through the Neurological Society of India, which was established in 1951 and enabled an unprecedented degree of collaboration within the aforementioned medical specialties. The growth and success of the Indian model bears several lessons that can be applied to other nations in order to garner better collaboration among neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physicians in related fields. Here, the authors elaborate on the origins, growth, and development of neurosurgery and neurology in India and discuss their current state in order to glean valuable lessons on interdisciplinary collaboration, which forms the basis of the authors’ proposal for the continued growth of societies dedicated to medical neurosciences across the world.
Prognostic value of an APOBEC3 deletion polymorphism for glioma patients in Taiwan
Authors: Chen Chia-Hua , Wei Kuo-Chen , Liao Wei-Chao , Lin You-Yu , Chen Hsiu-Chi , Feng Li-Ying , Liu Chiung-Hui , Huang Chiung-Yin , Chen Ko-Ting , Wu Chi-Sheng , Chang Yu-Sun , Yu Jau-Song , Chang Ian Yi-Feng
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE

The molecular pathogenesis of malignant gliomas, characterized by diverse tumor histology with differential prognosis, remains largely unelucidated. An APOBEC3 deletion polymorphism, with a deletion in APOBEC3B, has been correlated to risk and prognosis in several cancers, but its role in glioma is unclear. The authors aimed to examine the clinical relevance of the APOBEC3 deletion polymorphism to glioma risk and survival in a glioma patient cohort in Taiwan.

METHODS

The authors detected deletion genotypes in 403 glioma patients and 1365 healthy individuals in Taiwan and correlated the genotypes with glioma risk, clinicopathological factors, patient survival, and patient sex. APOBEC3 gene family expression was measured and correlated to the germline deletion. A nomogram model was constructed to predict patient survival in glioma.

RESULTS

The proportion of APOBEC3B−/− and APOBEC3B+/− genotypes was higher in glioblastoma (GBM) patients than healthy individuals and correlated with higher GBM risk in males. A higher percentage of cases with APOBEC3B− was observed in male than female glioma patients. The presence of APOBEC3B−/− was correlated with better overall survival (OS) in male astrocytic glioma patients. No significant correlation of the genotypes to glioma risk and survival was observed in the female patient cohort. Lower APOBEC3B expression was observed in astrocytic glioma patients with APOBEC3B−/− and was positively correlated with better OS. A 5-factor nomogram model was constructed based on male patients with astrocytic gliomas in the study cohort and worked efficiently for predicting patient OS.

CONCLUSIONS

The germline APOBEC3 deletion was associated with increased GBM risk and better OS in astrocytic glioma patients in the Taiwan male population. The APOBEC3B deletion homozygote was a potential independent prognostic factor predicting better survival in male astrocytic glioma patients.
Factors associated with radiation toxicity and long-term tumor control more than 10 years after Gamma Knife surgery for non–skull base, nonperioptic benign supratentorial meningiomas
Authors: Lee Eun Jung , Chung Hyun-Tai , Park Hangeul , Kim Jin-Wook , Kim Dong Gyu , Paek Sun Ha
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE

Gamma Knife surgery (GKS) is a well-established treatment for benign intracranial meningiomas; however, the dosimetric factors associated with long-term GKS efficacy and safety remain to be elucidated. Using data obtained with at least 10 years of follow-up, the authors aimed 1) to analyze GKS efficacy and safety for the treatment of benign meningiomas confined to non–skull base, nonperioptic supratentorial locations and 2) to determine the radiation dose window that allows for long-term efficacy and safety, namely the minimum dose to achieve long-term local control (LC) and the maximum safe dose to avoid adverse radiation effects (AREs).

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was performed on patients who underwent GKS for benign meningiomas in the abovementioned location at the authors’ institution between 1998 and 2010 and who received follow-up for more than 10 years. The authors meticulously extracted the values of various dosimetric factors by using a dose-volume histogram. Cox proportional hazard regression analyses were performed to investigate the dosimetric factors associated with LC and ARE.

RESULTS

Fifty-five patients (male/female ratio 1:4.2) with 68 tumors were enrolled. The median (range) gross target volume and marginal dose were 4.2 (0.2–31.7) cm3 and 14.3 (9–20) Gy, respectively. In total, 23.5% of tumors progressed at an average of 72 months, with 10- and 15-year progression-free survival rates of 80.9% and 73.5%, respectively. In univariate analysis, higher marginal dose, coverage (%), Dmin, D98%, Dmean, D2%, Dmax, and Paddick conformity index were significantly associated with LC. In multivariate analysis, D98% was the significant factor, with a cutoff value of 11 Gy (HR 0.754, p < 0.001). Symptomatic AREs occurred in 7 patients at an average of 7 months after GKS. AREs were significantly associated with the volume of normal tissue irradiated with more than 14 Gy (nV14Gy), with a cutoff value of 0.66 cm3 (HR 2.459, p = 0.002).

CONCLUSIONS

D98% was a barometer of the minimum required dose associated with long-term LC, and nV14Gy was related to symptomatic AREs. The authors recommend a marginal dose ranging from 11 to 14 Gy to achieve long-term efficacy and safety in patients with non–skull base, nonperioptic benign supratentorial meningiomas, with the assumption of thorough tumor coverage.
Fortalecimiento de los saberes disciplinares de Ciencias Naturales en la Institución Educativa Jorge Eliecer Gaitán del municipio de Orito, Putumayo
Authors: Muñoz Erazo Richard Edgardo , Suarez Buchelly Emerson Arturo
Published: October 2022

El presente trabajo surgió del problema encontrado en los estudiantes de grado sexto de la Institución Educativa Jorge Eliecer Gaitán del municipio de Orito, Putumayo, para asimilar los saberes disciplinares de peso, masa, volumen y densidad, en ausencia de un aula especializada de ciencias naturales.

Para muchos de ellos, el área de ciencias naturales resulta aburrida e irrelevante debido a la metodología con la que los docentes imparten sus clases quienes, debido a la poca o nula disponibilidad de equipos o herramientas, se ven limitados a la fundamentación teórica, sin recursos que permitan más actividad en la clase. Los estudiantes de grado sexto presentan dificultades para asimilar conceptos sobre peso, masa, volumen y densidad, reflejado negativamente en las temáticas correspondientes a los grados posteriores de básica secundaria y educación media; además, no existe una sistematización de experiencias significativas en la institución para la enseñanza de los procesos físicos de las ciencias naturales; por lo tanto, el objetivo general giró en torno a fortalecer estos saberes conceptuales, a través del aprendizaje basado en proyectos de ciencias naturales.

Los objetivos específicos fueron: Identificar, a través de una prueba diagnóstica, los conceptos que manejan los estudiantes de grado sexto, describir las prácticas pedagógicas que implementan los docentes de ciencias naturales para la enseñanza de estos conceptos, diseñar e efectuar una estrategia metodológica física para fortalecerlos, como alternativa a la ausencia del laboratorio en la institución y, evaluar la implementación de la estrategia metodológica para analizar el impacto en los estudiantes. La pregunta problema se planteó así: ¿Las prácticas de laboratorio con materiales de la vida cotidiana permiten fortalecer los saberes conceptuales de peso, masa, volumen y densidad en estudiantes de grado sexto?, datos con los cuales se desarrolló la investigación.
Do a Visual Presentation
Authors: Ellison Stacey
Published: October 2022

A visual presentation, either a demonstration or an illustrated talk, is a teaching method in which the presenter shares information with an audience with the assistance of visual aids such as posters, models, and computer presentation software. This 4-page fact sheet covers the method of delivery, the plan, the visuals, how to look sharp and to have a sharp presentation. Written by Stacey Ellison, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, June 2015.

4HGCO59/4H163: Do a Visual Presentation (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader's Guide
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised 195-page curriculum guide is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. Youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015. 
4HPSL21/4H192: Plant Connections Leader's Guide (ufl.edu)
Individual Chapters: 

4H357/4H357: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Introduction
4H358/4H358: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 1: What Is a Plant?
4H359/4H359: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 2: Why Are Plants Important?
4H360/4H360: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 3: What Makes Plants Grow?
4H361/4H361: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 4: How to Grow Plants
4H362/4H362: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 5: How to Select and Handle Plants
4H363/4H363: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 6: The Future in Plants
Guide to the Florida 4-H Council
Authors: Ellison Stacey E. , Tesdall Tracy , Rutledge J. A. , Jordan Joy C. , Armstrong Wendi
Published: October 2022

The 4-H Program utilizes many tools or methods to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council (or other relevant named groups) at county, district, and state levels is one of these tools. A Council is an elected representative group of 4-H members who meet, discuss, plan, and assist in carrying out 4-H programs and activities in the interest of the total membership. The Council provides a link between local clubs or groups and County 4-H Programs, between County Programs and District 4-H Programs, and between District Programs and State 4-H Programs. This revised 11-page guide was written by Stacey E. Ellison, Tracy Tesdall, J. A. Rutledge, Joy C. Jordan, and Wendi Armstrong, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, October 2014.

4H GCM 12/4H315: A Guide to the Florida 4-H Council (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Introduction
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised document is the introduction to the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. It is part of the 4-H Plant Connections Curriculum, which is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. In this guide, youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015.

4H357/4H357: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Introduction (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 1: What Is a Plant?
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised document is the first lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. It is part of the 4-H Plant Connections Curriculum, which is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. In this guide, youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015.

4H358/4H358: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 1: What Is a Plant? (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 4: How to Grow Plants
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised document is the fourth lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. It is part of the 4-H Plant Connections Curriculum, which is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. In this guide, youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015.

4H361/4H361: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 4: How to Grow Plants (ufl.edu)
Best Management Practices for Siting Honey Bee Colonies: Good Neighbor Guidelines
Authors: Ellis James D. , Hayes Jerry
Published: October 2022

Keeping honey bees requires responsible management so that the bees do not become a nuisance. Additionally, the presence of Africanized honey bees in Florida places more pressure on beekeepers to maintain their colonies properly. This revised 3-page fact sheet is a reference for honey bee management in Florida, with emphasis on siting apiaries in sensitive locations, in order to promote harmonious cooperation between beekeepers, neighbors, and landowners. Written by Jamie Ellis and Jerry Hayes, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2014. (Photo by Thien Gretchen (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0), via Flickr)

ENY115/AA137: Best Management Practices for Siting Honey Bee Colonies: Good Neighbor Guidelines (ufl.edu)
Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues: Horns, Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Lumpy Jaw
Authors: Imler Amie , Hersom Matt , Thrift Todd , Yelich Joel , Irsik Max
Published: October 2022

Cull cattle are those that are sold from a herd for lack of performance, lack of resources, or genetic improvement. The non-fed beef cattle market (cattle that are not managed through traditional feedlot finishing systems) is comprised primarily of cull cows and bulls. This 3-page article is one of the Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues series, which addresses liability and food safety concerns. It also discusses some quality defects identified in the non-fed beef market, how to prevent them, and how to address them when they appear in cattle. Written by Amie Imler, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich, and Max Irsik, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014.
Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues: Bruising, Condemnation, and Foreign Objects
Authors: Imler Amie , Hersom Matt , Thrift Todd , Yelich Joel , Irsik Max
Published: October 2022

Cull cattle are those that are sold from a herd for lack of performance, lack of resources, or genetic improvement. The non-fed beef cattle market (cattle that are not managed through traditional feedlot finishing systems) is comprised primarily of cull cows and bulls. This 4-page article is one of the Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues series, which addresses liability and food safety concerns. It also discusses some quality defects identified in the non-fed beef market, how to prevent them, and how to address them when they appear in cattle. Written by Amie Imler, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich, and Max Irsik, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014.
Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues: Hide Defects, Contamination, and Non-Ambulatory Cattle
Authors: Imler Amie , Hersom Matt , Thrift Todd , Yelich Joel , Irsik Max
Published: October 2022

Cull cattle are those that are sold from a herd for lack of performance, lack of resources, or genetic improvement. The non-fed beef cattle market (cattle that are not managed through traditional feedlot finishing systems) is comprised primarily of cull cows and bulls. This 3-page article is one of the Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues series, which addresses liability and food safety concerns. It also discusses some quality defects identified in the non-fed beef market, how to prevent them, and how to address them when they appear in cattle. Written by Amie Imler, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich, and Max Irsik, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014.
How Do I Legally Sell Meat from My Own Livestock and Poultry in the State of Florida?
Authors: Carr Chad , Scheffler Jason , Eubanks Larry , Webb Ron , Cornman Lee , Talley Scotland , Stiegler Steve
Published: October 2022

There is much interest in locally produced foods, but the federal, state, and local regulations can be confusing. This 5-page fact sheet is a “one-stop-shop” for Florida residents who want to sell meat from their own livestock and poultry. Written by Chad Carr, Jason Scheffler, Larry Eubanks, Ron Webb, Lee Cornman, Scotland Talley, and Steve Stiegler, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock.com)

AN316/AN316: 2021—How Do I Legally Sell Meat from My Own Livestock and Poultry in Florida? (ufl.edu)
Not All Landscape Palm Fertilizers Are Created Equal
Authors: Broschat Timothy K.
Published: October 2022

Palms are widely planted in Florida landscapes. Their bold leaf textures create a tropical or Mediterranean look that is highly desired by residents and tourists alike. But palms have very high nutritional requirements, and deficiencies of any element can result in conspicuous and unattractive symptoms on their large leaves. UF/IFAS research shows that the most effective fertilizer has 100% of the N, K, Mg, and B sources in slow-release or controlled-release form and that all of the Mn, Fe, Zn, and Cu sources should be water soluble. This 4-page fact sheet explains the reasons for this recommendation and how to ensure that you have a formulation that will be effective. Written by Timothy K. Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2015. (Photo Credit: T.K. Broschat) 
ENH1255/EP516: Not All Landscape Palm Fertilizers Are Created Equal (ufl.edu)
Economic Impacts of Highway Beautification in Florida
Authors: Khachatryan Hayk , Hodges Alan W. , Rahmani Mohammad , Stevens Thomas J.
Published: October 2022

The Florida Department of Transportation is allocated money every year for highway landscaping projects. They make driving more pleasant and are better for the environment, but do they attract private investment and contribute to the economy? This study, commissioned by the FDOT, finds that the average annual economic impacts of highway beautification expenditures in Florida during 2008–2013 amounted to $46 million in output impacts and $28 million in value-added impacts. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Hayk Khachatryan, Alan W. Hodges, Mohammad Rahmani, and Thomas J. Stevens, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2014. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe963
How to Start a Food Business: Writing a Business Plan
Authors: Ahn Soohyoun , House Lisa , Goodrich-Schneider Renée
Published: October 2022

Before starting a new food business, you should set a goal and have detailed plans to accomplish that goal. But writing a good business plan is often a challenge and it requires a great amount of effort. This 4-page fact sheet provides guidance on how to write a good food-business plan. Written by Soohyoun Ahn, Lisa House, and Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock)

FSHN14-12/FS259: How to Start a Food Business: Writing a Business Plan (ufl.edu)
Women's Nutrition: Folate/Folic Acid
Authors: Dunn Caroline , Kauwell Gail
Published: October 2022

To decrease a baby’s chances of having certain types of births defects, mothers need to have already been consuming enough of the vitamin called folate, or folic acid, before they become pregnant. This article provides information about the folate/folic acid needs of women who are capable of becoming pregnant, including its role in preventing birth defects, sources, and strategies for meeting the recommended intake. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Caroline Dunn and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2015. (Photo Credit: Mike Watson Images/moodboard/Thinkstock.com) 
FSHN15-03/FS265: Women's Nutrition: Folate/Folic Acid (ufl.edu)
Seguridad Alimentaria: ¿Su cocina pasa la prueba?
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: October 2022

Los adultos mayores corren un riesgo mayor de contraer enfermedades por alimentos. Para ayudar a reducir el riesgo, es importante tener prácticas de manipulación de alimentos sanas. ¿Cómo se mide su cocina? 
This revised 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS8801/FY926: Food Safety: Does Your Kitchen Pass the Test? Written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2014.
Healthy Eating: Nutrition and Diabetes
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Hillan Jennifer , Minton Emily
Published: October 2022

A healthy diet, along with exercise and medication, can help control diabetes and reduce the risk of complications. A healthy lifestyle also helps reduce the chances of developing diabetes for those who are at high risk. For a healthy diet, follow these tips. This revised 3-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, Jennifer Hillan, and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2015. (Photo:iStock/Thinkstock.com)
Breast Cancer: Making Sense of the Numbers
Authors: Monroe Martha C. , Shea Barbara F. , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: October 2022

A breast cancer diagnosis is always a challenge to the patient and her family.* People react in different ways to a breast cancer diagnosis. Some breast cancer patients want to take an active role in understanding and choosing their treatment, and others prefer to leave decisions to their health care providers. This revised 5-page fact sheet, first in a 12-part series on breast cancer, provides information that will help persons who want to understand and be actively involved in treatment decisions. Written by Martha C. Monroe, Barbara F. Shea, and Linda Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock)

FCS8825/FY895: Breast Cancer: Making Sense of the Numbers (ufl.edu)
Control of Rapid Postharvest Decays of Tomato Fruit
Authors: Bartz Jerry A. , Sargent Steven A. , Huber D. J.
Published: October 2022

What is a rapid postharvest decay? Water-soaked lesions begin within 12 to 18 hours after harvest and continue to develop, producing large amounts of fluids. The decay spreads within cartons of tomatoes, producing wet patches in the bottom and sides of the container, a condition called “wet-boxes.” Affected fruit are out-of-grade either prior to shipment or upon arrival at the receiver. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by J. A. Bartz, S. A. Sargent, and D. J. Huber, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, December 2014. (Photo: S. R. Bartz)
Pest Identification Guide: Two-spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch
Authors: Casuso Nicole , Smith Hugh
Published: October 2022

This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. The text highlights key general morphology and biology, distribution, and natural enemies. Written by Nicole Casuso and Hugh Smith, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2014.

ENY-880/IN1059: Pest Identification Guide: Two-spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (ufl.edu)
Rice Bug (suggested common name) Leptocorisa acuta (Thunberg) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Alydidae)
Authors: Serrano Amelio Chi , Mizell Russell F. , Byron Morgan A.
Published: October 2022

Broad-headed bugs belong to a well-known but relatively small family of plant-feeding true bugs, usually seen feeding on the foliage and flowers of leguminous and graminaceous crops. Leptocorisa acuta (Thunberg) can be found on many crop plants in the family Poaceae (grasses), especially rice, and is a reported pest of economic significance in rice-producing countries like India, Australia, and China. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Amelio Chi Serrano, Russell F. Mizell, III, and Morgan A. Byron, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2014. (Photo: Lary E. Reeves, UF/IFAS)
EENY614/IN1067: Rice Bug (suggested common name) Leptocorisa acuta (Thunberg) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Alydidae) (ufl.edu)
Wedge-Shaped Beetles (suggested common name) Ripiphorus spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae)
Authors: Owens David , Mortensen Ashley N. , Klopchin Jeanette , Kern William , Ellis Jamie D.
Published: October 2022

Ripiphoridae are a family of unusual parasitic beetles that are thought to be related to tumbling flower beetles and blister beetles. They parasitize bees and wasps, roaches, and wood-boring beetles, but specific hosts for many ripiphorid species are unknown. Their secretive life cycle makes an assessment of their economic and ecological impact very difficult. Additional research is necessary to determine the abundance and impact of Ripiphorus species. This 4-page fact sheet was written by David Owens, Ashley N. Mortensen, Jeanette Klopchin, William Kern, and Jamie D. Ellis, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2014. 
EENY613/IN1069: Wedge-Shaped Beetles (suggested common name) Ripiphorus spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae) (ufl.edu)
Thrips in Florida Strawberry Crops
Authors: Cluever Jeffrey D. , Smith Hugh A. , Funderburk Joe E. , Frantz Galen
Published: October 2022

Strawberries grown in Florida are attacked by several pests, including flower thrips. Western flower thrips and common blossom thrips (both invasive) can cause damage to strawberries in Florida; but, while the native Florida flower thrips is commonly found in strawberry blossoms, it hasn’t been established that it can cause economic damage to strawberry. This 9-page fact sheet describes thrips damage, characteristics to distinguish among the three species, and methods of control. Written by Jeff D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joe E. Funderburk, and Galen Frantz, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2015. (Photo: H. A. Smith) 
ENY-882/IN1078: Thrips in Florida Strawberry Crops (ufl.edu)
Sting Nematode Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau (Nematoda: Tylenchida: Belonolaimidae)
Authors: Crow William T.
Published: October 2022

Among the most destructive plant-parasitic nematodes to a wide range of plants, Belonolaimus longicaudatus damages plant roots. When the plants cannot take up water and nutrients from the soil, they become stunted, wilt, and with severe infestation, die. Florida is considered to be the point-of-origin for Belonolaimus longicaudatus, and therefore this nematode exhibits a great deal of diversity in morphology, host preference, and genetics in our region. This 6-page fact sheet was written by W. T. Crow, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2015. (Photo W. T. Crow, UF/IFAS)
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis [Pergande])
Authors: Cluever Jeffery D. , Smith Hugh A. , Funderburk Joseph E. , Frantz Galan
Published: October 2022

One of many species of thrips found in Florida, Frankliniella occidentalis, is a pest of several crops throughout Florida and the world, causing injury by feeding and by transmission of plant viruses. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joseph E. Funderburk, and Galen Frantz, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2015. (Photo: Lyle Buss) 
ENY-883/IN1089: Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis [Pergande]) (ufl.edu)
What to do about African Honey Bees: A Consumer Guide
Authors: O’Malley Michael K. , Ellis James D. , Neal Anita S.
Published: October 2022

The general public can take several steps to avoid encountering honey bee swarms or colonies. The first and most important step is for citizens to educate themselves and their families about the African honey bee (AHB). This revised 3-page fact sheet provides links to valuable resources, definitions of key terms, and touches on general precautions and bee-proofing. Written by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2014. (Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA/ARS)
Observation Bee Hives
Authors: Hall David , Ellis James D. , Sanford Malcolm
Published: October 2022

The use of observation bee hives continues to interest a variety of people. This is not surprising. The observation hive is one of the primary research and educational tools in apiculture. It is both educational and entertaining. Observation bee hives can be used to enhance public relations and marketing programs. But a great deal of time and energy is needed to set up a hive and keep it going. Maintenance can be expensive and time consuming, especially if the hive is to be used as a permanent display for the general public. This 3-page fact sheet provides sources for building observation hives and tips for maintenance. Written by David Hall, James D. Ellis, and Malcolm Sanford, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2015. (UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones) 
ENY131/MG320: Observation Bee Hives (ufl.edu)
Pesticide Storage: Keep It in the Container
Authors: Fishel Fred
Published: October 2022

Accidents happen quickly, and so do accidents with pesticides. Anyone storing pesticides, especially in the presence of children, needs to take precautions by keeping them in their proper, original containers. Several people have died when they unknowingly drank pesticides from containers that originally held soda, other beverages, or foodstuffs. In particular, the herbicide paraquat is highly toxic to humans; one small accidental sip can be fatal, and there is no antidote. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Fred Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2015. (Photo: Fred Fishel) 
PI255/PI255: Pesticide Storage: Keep It in the Container (ufl.edu)
Impact of Tomato Varieties and Maturity State on Susceptibility of Tomatoes to Salmonella
Authors: Marvasi Massimiliano , Hochmuth George , Teplitski Max
Published: October 2022

Non-typhoidal Salmonella has emerged as one of the problematic human pathogens associated with fresh produce, nuts, and complex foods containing them. Recent research shows that some varieties of plants are more “resistant” to colonization by the pathogens than others. This raises the intriguing possibility that cultivar selection could be used to identify crop varieties that may be less conducive to proliferation of human pathogens. This 3-page fact sheet provides up-to-date information about tomato production practices and their relationships with Salmonella. Written by Massimiliano Marvasi, George Hochmuth, and Max Teplitski, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, December 2014. (Photo: Max Teplitski, UF/IFAS)

SL414/SS627: Impact of Tomato Varieties and Maturity State on Susceptibility of Tomatoes to Salmonella (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Frogs
Authors: Johnson Steven A. , Ober Holly K. , Giuliano William M.
Published: October 2022

Frogs control garden pests such as insects and slugs, and serve as a food source for many larger wildlife species. Research on the substances frogs secrete through their skins has even led to the creation of new painkillers and antibiotics. Most frogs in Florida are reclusive and harmless to people, but two species of frogs that have invaded Florida can be harmful to humans and their pets. This 4-page fact sheet presents some facts about native frogs, describes the problems invasive frogs cause, and provides suggestions on how to cope with problem frogs. Written by Steve Johnson, Holly K. Ober, and William M. Giuliano, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, November 2014. (Photos: Steve Johnson, UF/IFAS) 
WEC349/UW394: Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Frogs (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Bears
Authors: Giulliano William M. , Ober Holly K. , Watine Lauren , Hellgren Eric , Boughton Raoul , Telesco Dave
Published: October 2022

Black bears are omnivorous, enigmatic animals that help maintain healthy forests by dispersing seeds of plants they eat. Bear watching is a favorite pastime for many Floridians throughout the state. Bears are generally secretive and rarely a problem for people. But there are rare situations where they can become dangerous or damaging. In this 4-page fact sheet, we present some facts about bears, describe dangers and problems they may cause, and provide suggestions on how to cope with these issues. Written by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Eric Hellgren, Raoul Boughton, and Dave Telesco, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2014.
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 2: Reading Rainbow, “Sam the Sea Cow”
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 4-page fact sheet is the second lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM205/VM205: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 2: Reading Rainbow, "Sam the Sea Cow" (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 13: Manatee Migration Activity
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 21-page fact sheet is the thirteenth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM216/VM216: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 13: Manatee Migration Activity (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 15: Collecting Data about Manatees
Authors: Floyd Maxine , McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 11-page fact sheet is the fifteenth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Maxine Floyd, Ruth Francis-Floyd, and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM218/VM218: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 15: Collecting Data about Manatees (ufl.edu)