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Baltic Public Opinion on China in 2022 – Neutral but Tilting towards Negative
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University, Andžāns Māris ,   Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga
Published: December 2022

The chapter of the book "China in the Baltic States – from a Cause of Hope to Anxiety" presents results of tri-nationally representative sociological study from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, where public opinion on China is explored simultaneously in all three countries and within a single methodological framework.
Dinitrogen Binding and Functionalization in Low-Coordinate Alkynyliron Complexes
Authors: Bhutto Samuel , Mercado Brandon , Holland Patrick
Published: December 2022

Alkynyl complexes of low-coordinate transition metals offer a sterically open environment and unusual bonding for reactivity. Here, we explore the capacity of iron(I) alkynyl complexes to bind N2, and isolate an N2 complex including its X-ray crystal structure. Silylation of this complex gives a formally iron(IV) complex with a disilylhydrazido(2–) ligand, but NBO analysis indicates that an iron(II) formulation is more accurate. The structure of this compound is similar to an earlier reported phenyl complex in which phenyl migration forms a new N–C bond, but the alkynyl group does not migrate. DFT calculations are used to test the possible reasons, and the most likely is the stronger Fe–C bond energy in the alkynyl complex.
PETROPHYSICAL STUDY OF ‘GLORY FIELD’ RESERVOIR IN SOUTHERN PART OF NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA USING WELL LOG DATA
Authors: C. Mark Ozoemena , Daniel Uko E. , Opiriyabo Horsfall I.
Published: December 2022

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the petrophysical properties of hydrocarbon bearing reservoirs in ‘Glory Field’ onshore Niger Delta using well log data from five wells. Petrophysical properties evaluated are shale volume, thickness, porosity, net to gross, formation factor, irreducible water saturation, permeability, water saturation, hydrocarbon saturation and pay thickness. The well logs suite contained the following logs: gamma ray, resistivity, density and neutron logs. A total of three reservoir sands (Sand A, Sand B, and C) were identified and correlated across all five wells using Schlumberger Petrel Software. From the result, on average density, Vp/Vs ratio, AI, shale volume, net to gross ratio, net thickness, effective porosity, permeability, water saturation and hydrocarbon saturation values are 2.15g/cm3, 2.28, 5406.67gcm3ms-1, 26%, 74%, 66.99ft, 25%, 2331.14mD, 48% and 52% respectively for sand A reservoir, while 2.17 g/cm3, 2.05, 6117.38 gcm3ms-1,14%, 86%, 185.04 ft, 26%, 2359.88mD, 56% and 46% respectively for sand B reservoir, and 2.18g/cm3, 2.01, 6275.95gcm3ms-1, 14%, 86%, 197.52ft, 25%, 2121.27mD, 53% and 47% respectively for sand C reservoir. The results of this research revealed very good effective porosity (>20%), excellent reservoir permeability (>1500mD) and pay zone thicknesses exceeding 70ft which are sufficient for hydrocarbon production and field development.
INTEGRATION OF SEISMIC REFRACTION AND LABORATORY TEST TECHNIQUES FOR SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS, SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
Authors: U. Aka Mfoniso , M. Ekpa Moses M. , Effiong Christopher I. , Osu Azuanamibebi D. , C. Ibuot Johnson
Published: December 2022

This study integrates seismic refraction technique (SRT) and laboratory test technique (LTT) methods in order to evaluates the slope stability characteristics of the sedimentary rocks at Mary-Slessor Secondary School, South-South, Nigeria. The integrated approach was adopted to investigate the material strength, soil resistivity and delineate optimal slopes with regards to the factor of safety (FOS). Three layers were delineated in the field analysis, the velocity and resistivity of the first, second and third layers range from (460.5 – 1050) m/s and (850 – 1220) Ωm at 5.61 m depth, (1705 – 2100) m/s, (560 – 650) Ωm at 7.20 m, and (2000 – 2500) m/s, (330 – 450) Ωm at 13.3 m respectively. The elastic parameters obtained from SRT and LTT ranged from (1.1 – 2021.1) kN/m2 and (1.2 – 2270) kN/m2. The result revealed the material’s strengths of the third layer formation with a high velocity and low resistivity being optimally stable with regards to FOS.
SITE CHARACTERIZATION USING UPHOLE SEISMIC REFRACTION TECHNIQUE IN PINDIGA, GOMBE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Emmanuel Asaba A. , D. Uko Etim , Ayanninuola Olatunji S.
Published: December 2022

Six uphole seismic refraction profiles were acquired in Pindiga Field, Gombe in Nigeria, using seismic uphole refraction method. The aim of the study was parameterize the site of lithology, near-surface stratigraphy, and velocity for geotechnical and velocity regimes for seismic data processing. The data was recorded using Stratavisor Model NZXP Recorders, processed and interpreted using OMNI, Petrel, Landmark, UDISYS, SeisUp, WavePack, Excel softwares. The results of the interpreted data reveal three-layer cases having dominant geologic lithologic sequences of sandstone, clay and silt, and intercalation of laterite, ironstone, coal and gravels up to a depth of 65m. The sand is an admixture of the various sizes but demarcation is based on the size as define by Wentworth scale of classification. In the First Weathered Layer, the velocity varies between 363ms-1 and 453ms-1 with an average of 391ms-1. In the Second Weathered Layer, the velocity varies between 702ms-1 and 870ms-1 with an average of 834ms-1. For the Third Weathered Layer, the velocity varies between 1012ms-1 and 2104ms-1 with an average of 1182ms-1. In the Consolidated Layer, the velocity varies between 1012ms-1 and 2104ms-1 with an average of 1182ms-1. Velocity regime varies between 1235ms-1 and 2500ms-1 with an average of 1556ms-1. First Weathered Layer, the thickness varies between 2.6m and 4.7m with an average of 3.45m. Second Weathered Layer, the thickness varies between 0.9m and 41.5m with an average of 22.75m. Third Weathered Layer, the thickness varies between 12.5m and 45.9m with an average of 26.43m. The lithology, depth and velocity results of this work can be used to characterize a site, and also be applied in the processing of seismic reflection survey data.
PHYSIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SELECTED GROUNDWATER SAMPLES IN PART OF PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA
Authors: C. Ben Chukwu , Benjamin Udota S. , Paddy Ngeri A.
Published: December 2022

The quality of groundwater depends on its physiochemical and microbial characteristics. This study is aimed at analyzing the physiochemical quality of groundwater and was carried out to assess the quality of groundwater samples obtained from five different boreholes within Eliozu (the study area). Total of seven major parameters were analyzed, they are potency of hydrogen (PH), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity and concentration of nitrate (NO3 ̅) and sulphate (SO ■(2-@4)). The results obtained were compared with standards prescribed by WHO, and showed that groundwater samples from these boreholes have PH value between 3.9 and 4.5 thus, are acidic and not suitable for drinking purposes, electrical conductivity value range from 50 to 208µΩ/cm, BH3 has low organic matter contaminants because its DO value is the least, TDS values is between 66 and 114.4mg/L which is within the limit desirable for drinking water supplies by WHO, salinity values range from 16.5 to 29.7mg/L, indicating that BH3 and BH5 have the most suitable water for drinking. The knowledge of this study can be applied in water resources management, hydrological activities and environmental and health management.
FACTORS AFFECTING AGROINDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ETTAWA (PE) BREEDING GOAT MILK IN DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Puspitaningrum Dwi Aulia , Hikmah Khoirul , Ilham Adi
Published: December 2022

The demand for animal food product in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY), the Special Region in Java, over the last ten years has shown a significant increase. This is in line with the increase in the population of DIY and also the increase in the income per capita of the people in DIY in meeting the adequacy of food sources of higher quality protein. One of the requests for animal food products other than meat is milk. The milk that is currently starting to develop apart from cow’s milk is goat’s milk, especially the type of goat’s milk from Ettawa Crossbreed (PE). This paper is the result of a research that aimed at analyzing the factors that influence the development of PE goat milk business in DIY, viewed from the supply and demand side. The analytical method used is descriptive with a simultaneous equation modeling approach. The results showed that simultaneously the variables of the population of PE goats, the amount of milk production of PE goats, the amount of milk production of PE goats in the year prior had an effect on the supply side. Meanwhile, on the demand side, simultaneously, the factors that influence the demand for PE goat milk are the population of DIY, income per capita, the price of PE goat milk and consumption of PE goat milk in the year prior. The study on the development of PE goat’s milk business was carried out with a simple descriptive analysis showing that in the future the demand for PE goat’s milk will increase, it is necessary to make efforts to strengthen the potential of PE goat’s milk in DIY, especially in terms of milk products processing business and their derivative products. It is hoped that in the future PE goat’s milk can play more role as a substitute product for cow’s milk in DIY.
OUTPUT SUPPLY AND INPUT DEMAND RESPONSE OF POULTRY EGG FARMERS: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
Authors: Johnson Sina Basil , Mafimisebi Taiwo E. , Adetarami Oluwaseun , Mafimisebi Ojuotimi. E.
Published: December 2022

This research measured the output supply and input demand response of poultry egg production in South-western Nigeria. Specifically, the research noted both elasticities of output supply and input demand for egg production, as well as the short run profit value. This is necessary due to the acute shortage of information on the study area’s elasticity of output supply and input demand for egg production. A well-structured questionnaire and in-person interviews were used to gather data from the 360 egg producers that made up the sample size. The respondents were chosen using a snowball sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to evaluate the data. By taking the first derivative, six equations were constructed from the generalized Leontief restricted profit function. The parameter estimates of the formulas were examined using Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR). Results demonstrated that the egg’s own-price elasticities were positive as predicted, at 0.434, and the supply of spent layers was, at 1.12. Additionally, all estimated own-price elasticities of input demands were discovered to be negative, as predicted. The study found that input demands were highly responsive to own-price change except for the day-old-chicks. The results also showed that labour was the most highly elastic input employed compared to other factors. The cross-price effects between the feed demand and day-old-chicks was found to be complements, while the cross-price effect between the feed demand and labour price was found to be substitutable. The study, therefore, concludes and suggests that price elasticities of demand for labour, feed and vaccines in poultry egg farming are keys for policy formulations to stimulate competitiveness in poultry industry.
A REVIEW ON EVALUATION OF CHANGES IN BLOOD PARAMETERS IN DAIRY BUFFALOES AFFECTED WITH CLINICAL AND SUB-CLINICAL MASTITIS
Authors: Dhakal Sushan , Pokhrel Himanshu
Published: December 2022

Bovine mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland of lactating bovines (cattle and buffaloes), which is one of the most significant and encountered diseases in the dairy industry. Every year dairy industries face huge economic losses due to the impact of bovine mastitis. Besides producing various physical and biochemical changes in the milk, mastitis also causes fluctuation in various blood parameters of the dairy buffaloes. The levels of total leukocyte count (TLC), and neutrophils in the blood serum of a mastitis suffering buffalo are significantly higher than a healthy buffalo. Similarly, the serum levels of various enzymes like alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) increase significantly. The lipid peroxidation substances viz. malondialdehyde and nitric oxide increase significantly while there is a significant loss in the level of macro-minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. The findings of various studies have shown the damaging effects of mastitis in the blood profile of diseased buffaloes.
Effects Of Foliar Application Of Salicylic Acid And Calcium Chloride On Yield, Yeild Components And Some Physiological Parameters In Cotton
Authors: Heidari Mostafa , Moradi Mehdi , Armin Mohammad , Amerian Mohammad Reza
Published: December 2022

Salicylic acid (SA), a plant phenolic compound and calcium chloride have a great role on crop plants against biotic and abiotic stresses. This experiment was conducted to study the effects of foliar application of salicylic acid (S1=0, S2=50, S3=100 and S4=150 ppm) and calcium chloride (C1=0, C2=1.5 and C3=3 g/L) on cotton. The results showed that, salicylic acid increased the percentage of oil and nitrogen in seeds as well as the amount of chlorophyll content in the leaves, and this increased continued until S4=150ppm. Calcium chloride had no significant effect on them. The interaction between calcium chloride and salicylic acid had significant effect on the lint and grain yield in cotton and increased them. Biological yield, weight of seed per boll, weight of cotton per boll and number of boll per plant also affected by the interantion between of these two treatments. In thsese traits, although salicylic acid until S4 increased them, but the main effect of calcium chloride was up to C2. It was found unlike salicylic acid, which affectd on yield, yield components, photosynthesis piments and the content of mineral elements in seeds until S4, calcium chloride had a major effect on yield and yield components and this effect was until the level of C2.
Different Combinations Of Biochar And Urea As A Nitrogen Source: Effect On Growth, Tuber Quality, And Yield Of Potato
Authors: Kunwar Samir , Pariyar Rajan , Bhatta Sandesh
Published: December 2022

Field research was carried out to examine the biochar effect on growth, tuber quality, and yield of the potato crop. Treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block design with 7 treatments of different combinations of biochar and urea (BC100%, BC80%+Urea20%, BC60%+Urea40%, BC40%+Urea60%, BC20%+Urea80%, Urea100%, BCC) as nitrogen source with 4 replications, where all treatments supply recommended dose of fertilizer except control treatment (BCC). The tested variety of potato was Janakdev. The recorded observations showed that biochar mixed with chemical fertilizer had a significantly superior effect on growth (height, branches number, canopy), marketable tuber weight and number, tuber size, yield, and dry matter % as compared to sole biochar (BC100%), sole chemical fertilizer (Urea100%), and control (BCC) treatments. Among the treatments, BC40%+Urea60% (Biochar applied @ 10 t/ha) had resulted significantly higher marketable tuber weight and number, tuber size, yield, and dry matter %. Our results thus demonstrate that the application of chemical fertilizer in combination with biochar could effectively enhance the plant growth, tuber quality, and yield of the potato crop.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT DOSES OF GIBBERELLIC ACID ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF OYSTER MUSHROOM (Pleurotus Ostreatus)
Authors: Dabargainya Bibek , Pokhrel Bishal , Basnet Saugat
Published: December 2022

An experiment was conducted at Dang, Nepal in 2021 to scrutinize the effect of different doses of gibberellic acid on the growth and yield performance of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). From February to April, seven different dosages of Gibberellic acid (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 ppm) were tested in Completely Randomized Design (CRD), replicated 4 times with an average daily temperature of 15-28°C and relative humidity ranging from 75-90 %. The oyster mushroom cultivation was undertaken under aseptic conditions, and the growth and development of mushrooms were recorded. Results of the study revealed that the highest yield (2.55 kg/ball), number of fruiting bodies (47), and effective primordia (11), better stipe length (5.132 cm) were found in 10 ppm of GA3 application. The result suggested that GA3 at 10 ppm/packet would be the best possible concentration for the production of Oyster mushrooms.
TOXICITY OF SOME BOTANICAL POWDERS ON MAIZE WEEVIL Sitophilus Zeamais MOTSCHULSKY 1855 (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors: D Nsobinenyui, , WS Mensiy , BN Kwanda , AN Abdulai , V Sama , DT Achiri , DK Njualem
Published: December 2022

Maize production system is challenged by a lot of biotic and abiotic stressors. Among the biotic stressors, the maize weevil is infamous for causing severe damage to stored maize, reducing both qualitative and quantitative qualities. Incessant use of synthetic insecticide to manage maize weevil has led to a public outcry and a need for more eco-compatible options. Botanicals provide a cheap, safe and easy-to-make, and eco-friendly option for maize weevil management. This study was designed to assess the toxicity of four medicinal plant powders on some parameters of maize weevil. The study was conducted in June-July, 2020 in the Food Science laboratory of Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda. Plant powders of Carica papaya seeds, Cupressus macrocarpa leaves, Piper nigrum seeds and a control (no-input) were assessed. All the parameters assessed were significantly influenced by botanical powders (P < 0.05). The highest F1 emergence suppression was observed from piper treatments, followed by cypress and pawpaw treatments. The highest and lowest maize weight loss after storage were 21.0g and 13.25g from control and piper treatments respectively. The highest germination percentage was 95.0%, followed by 80.0%, 75.0% and 52.5% from piper (bush pepper or black pepper, cypress, pawpaw and control treatment, respectively. High repellency potential was observed from botanicals and that of piper can be described as a ‘very good repellant’ and ‘good repellant’ for the other botanicals. The highest adult weevil mortality was 80.05, recorded from piper. The current study demonstrate that botanical powders can play a significant role in maize weevil management. Piper seed powder is highly recommended for management of maize weevil. In addition, it is recommended that botanical powders be incorporated into integrated pest management strategies in order to guarantee safe, healthy and quality maize in storage. Such activities are in line with the objective of sustainable development goals (SDG).
OPTIMISATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON PRODUCTION FROM BAOBAB FRUIT SHELLS BY CHEMICAL ACTIVATION WITH KOH FOR THE REMOVAL OF PHENOL
Authors: Nedjai Radhia , Kabbash Nassereldeen Ahmed , Alam Md Zahangir , Alkhatib Ma’an Fahmi Rashid
Published: December 2022

Activated carbons (ACs) were produced from baobab fruit shell (BFS) by varying the operating parameters of activation temperatures, activation times, and impregnation ratios using response surface methodology (RSM). Adsorption tests on an aqueous solution of phenol were used to determine the optimum conditions for BF-ACs produced and central composite design (CCD) was used to determine the effects of the three preparation variables on the adsorption capacity of phenol. Based on the CCD, a quadratic equation was developed for the response, and from the analysis of variance (ANOVA), the most significant factor was specified. The results demonstrated that the optimal activated carbon which had the highest phenol adsorption capacity (93.56 mg/g) was obtained by these conditions as follows: the activation temperature of 700 °C, the activation time of 60 min, and IR of 2. Characterisation of the BF-AC produced showed that good quality adsorbents with the few functional groups and the distribution of the well-forming pores are found during the optimum production conditions. The highest BET surface area and micropore volume were 1263.127 m2/g and 0.453 cm3/g, respectively. It concluded that activated carbons produced from baobab fruit shells using KOH are suitable for the treatment of wastewaters from organic pollutants.
Independent scientific research entities in New Zealand: Cawthron Institute as a case study
Authors: Hodder Peter
Published: December 2022

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More experiments may help explore what works in conservation
Authors: Jones Julia
Published: December 2022

The following article is republished from The Conversation, dated 6 November 2018. The article has not been edited, but we have attributed the author and her institute, given the internet citations, and used a non-copyrighted illustration.
The construction of new scientific norms for solving Grand Challenges
Authors: Maxwell Kate , Benneworth Paul
Published: December 2022

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Comments: Hodder (2018): ‘Independent scientific research entities in New Zealand’, Table 9
Authors: Editors
Published: December 2022

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An ecosystem services approach to choosing environmental indicators for state of environment reports
Authors: Dymond John , Ausseil Anne-Gaëlle
Published: December 2022

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The Utilisation of Social Science Research in Policy Development and Program Review
Authors: Head Brian , Cherney Adrian , Boreham Paul
Published: December 2022

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The 2019 World Science Forum, 20–23 November in Budapest, Hungary
Authors: Editors
Published: December 2022

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Teaching the next generation of scientists to support communities in their restoration of ecosystems and ways of life
Authors: Hepburn Christopher , Russell Peter , Smith Alessandra , Pritchard Daniel , Leahy Eugene , Coyle Lucy , Flack Brendan , Russell Khyla , Vanderburg Patricia , Dale Matthew , Jackson Anne-Marie
Published: December 2022

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Mātauranga Māori and the high-tech interface
Authors: Ruckstuhl Katharina , Martin William
Published: December 2022

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Mātauranga and Science II – Introduction
Authors: Jackson Anne-Marie , Mercier Ocean
Published: December 2022

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The science and practice of Māori astronomy and Matariki
Authors: Whaanga Hēmi , Harris Pauline , Matamua Rangi
Published: December 2022

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Towards building an Indigenous Science Tertiary Curriculum (Part 2)
Authors: Jackson Anne-Marie , Rewi Tangiwai , Hakopa Hauiti , Phillips Chanel , Russell Peter , Parr-Brownlie Louise , Hulbe Christina , Leoni Gianna , Mita Ngahuia , Hepburn Chris , Wikaira Jeanette , Flack Brendan , Te Rangi Tame , Elder Hinemoa
Published: December 2022

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The role of experts in the Covid-19 pandemic and the limits of their epistemic authority in democracy
Authors: Lavazza Andrea , Farina Mirko
Published: December 2022

Copyright © 2020 Lavazza and Farina. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative CommonsAttribution License (CC BY). It was originally published in Frontiers in Public Health, 14 July 2020 | Volume 8 | Article 356 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00356) and is published here with permission.
A potted history of freshwater management in New Zealand
Authors: Knight Catherine
Published: December 2022

This article traces the history of freshwater management in New Zealand from the earliest laws to protect newly introducedtrout and salmon from pollution in the 1860s through to what an increasing number of New Zealanders today consider as a‘freshwater crisis’ – a consequence of the failure of government to respond adequately to the unprecedented speed and scale ofland use intensification and its impacts over the last few decades. Two themes are highlighted by this history: the tension betweenthe protection and use of our water (and land) resources; and the tendency of government to intervene only when serious environmental damage has become evident.
The Neutral Theory of Evolution
Authors: Chambers Geoffrey
Published: December 2022

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One Health Aotearoa: a transdisciplinary initiative to improve human, animal and environmental health in New Zealand
Authors: Harrison Sarah , Baker Michael , Benschop Jackie , Death Russell , French Nigel , Harmsworth Garth , Lake Robin , Lamont Iain , Priest Patricia , Ussher James , Murdoch David
Published: December 2022

The following article, Harrison, S., Baker, M.G., Benschop, J. et al. One Health Outlook 2, 4 (2020), was published online by BMC on31 January 2020 at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-020-0011-0. It is © The Author(s) 2020, but is Open Access and is distributedunder the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), whichpermits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that appropriate credit is given to the originalauthor(s) and the source, a link is provided to the Creative Commons license, and any changes are indicated. Permission to republishthe paper here has been obtained from the authors, and no changes have been made to the text.
Science for Policy Handbook
Authors: Šucha Vladimir , Sienkiewicz Marta
Published: December 2022

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Scientific Society Presidents Call for Ministerial Intervention in Massey Science Cuts
Authors: Baisden Troy
Published: December 2022

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Is it time to round up Roundup®?
Authors: Shaw Ian
Published: December 2022

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Science and managerialism in New Zealand
Authors: Gill Brian
Published: December 2022

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Forensics and ship logs solve a 200-year mystery about where the first kiwi specimen was collected
Authors: Scofield Paul , De Pietri Vanesa
Published: December 2022

The following article is republished from The Conversation, dated 14 April 2021 (https://theconversation.com/forensics-and-ship-logs-solve-a-200-year-mystery-about-where-the-first-kiwi-specimen-was-collected-158410).

As required in this journal’s republishing guidelines, the article has not been edited, but we have attributed the authors and their institute.
Healthy and sustainable diets: providing nutrition, not only nutrients
Authors: Huppertz Thom
Published: December 2022

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The availability and affordability of nutrition
Authors: Smith Nick
Published: December 2022

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Producing animal source food with respect for human and planetary health
Authors: Van Zanten Hannah , Van Selm Benjamin , Frehner Anita
Published: December 2022

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Environmental footprinting of New Zealand agricultural products and implications for food nutrition
Authors: Ledgard Stewart
Published: December 2022

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Discussion Session 4 – Changing the food system?
Authors: Smith Nick
Published: December 2022

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Feeding the future: Reflections on the food systems discussion
Authors: Roche John
Published: December 2022

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The Signposts Of Inquiry: Dewey’s Logic and Kuhn’s Philosophy of Science
Authors: Mayoral Juan Vicente
Published: December 2022

In this article, I review John Dewey’s Logic: The Theory of Inquiry in order to show some points of coincidence with the work of a later author: Thomas S. Kuhn. I support the view that despite the disparities that their works sometimes show—and the reservations that Kuhn himself had about Dewey’s work—there are interesting coincidental points that help to offer a common standpoint that goes against more traditional views on logic, inquiry and scientific methodology. I focus on three main aspects: the contextual and social nature of logic; the significance they both grant to problem-solving contexts; and their convergence on a developmental view of the progress of knowledge.
Kiowa Images, Stories, and Human/More-than-human Relations in Alfred and N. Scott Momaday’s The Way to Rainy Mountain
Authors: Brígido-Corachán Anna M.
Published: December 2022

Drawing from the pictographic traditions and interspecies relations of the Kiowa as well as from N. Scott Momaday’s own theories of language, vision, and the creative imagination, this article aims to broaden our understanding of the ­­­memoir The Way to Rainy Mountain as a verbal/visual collaboration between Kiowa painter Alfred Momaday and his son, N. Scott. The stories and images rendered in the book strongly establish the Kiowa in relation to a particular cultural landscape, to visual/oral forms of memory, and to the animals and more-than-human beings that endow them with meaning. To further understand these two sets of relations, the sacred interdependence between images/words and human/more-than-human beings in the Kiowa tradition, I first situate the revision of history, place, and ceremony carried out by the Momadays within a tribal-specific intellectual framework. To that end, I consider the visual modes and practices that were traditionally engaged by the Kiowa and which are reinserted by the Momadays in their text as a form of anti-colonial resurgence. Such strategies contributed to decolonizing textual spaces and tribal representation in the late 1960s through their blurring of Western disciplines and through the spiritual interconnection of human, more-than-humans and place at a time when Native American religions were banned. Words and images in The Way to Rainy Mountain are preeminently relational and place-based; they engage with the land and the multiple beings that dwell on it at material and spiritual levels that cannot be set apart. Shaped by traditional Kiowa epistemology and social practice, Rainy Mountain’s illustrations depict more-than-human beings and interspecies relations which, understood as both material and sacred experience, lead to creative vision and cultural resurgence in this groundbreaking text.
Niveles protohistóricos y andalusíes en la plaza del Dance de Tauste (Zaragoza). Intervención arqueológica 2020
Authors: Gutiérrez González Francisco Javier
Published: December 2022

Tras las catas previas realizada en 2018, en 2020 se ha confirmado la conservación de niveles de vivienda celtibéricos de los ss. III-II a. C. que se asientan sobre niveles de relleno de ladera con materiales de cronología de la Edad del Hierro, ya sea redepositados por erosión pluvial o antrópica. Esto confirma la existencia de un poblado en el entorno de la plaza del Dance de Tauste tanto en la Segunda Edad del Hierro, como en la etapa Celtibérica hasta el inicio de la conquista romana, con la consiguiente implicación en los debates sobre losprocesos de sinecismo de los siglos previos a la conquista romana. También se han detectado pozos con materiales de época medieval islámica, quizá califal.
Application of motor rehabilitation programs in the normalization of the psycho-emotional sphere of patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Voloshina Nataliia , Bogdanova Iryna , Voloshyn-Gaponov Ivan , Fedoseev Serhiy , Tereshchenko Lyudmila , Bohdanova Taisia
Published: December 2022

In order to study the effectiveness of the motor rehabilitation program for Parkinson’s disease patients, 48 ​​patients who underwent a course of motor rehabilitation using the phenomenon of paradoxical kinesia and subsequently followed the rehabilitation recommendations in different ways were clinically examined. It was found that patients who underwent an additional online rehabilitation program and subsequently followed the rehabilitation recommendations demonstrated a significantly better state of the psycho-emotional sphere compared to patients who underwent online rehabilitation, but did not follow the recommendations, and patients who did not undergo online online rehabilitation and did not follow the recommendations. The indicators in these groups were, respectively: on the HDRS scale: 10.18±3.64 points, 14.56±1.82 points and 17.87±3.27 points, respectively, on the A. Beck scale: 7.18±3 .94 points, 11.63±3.59 points, 20.93±13.43 points; according to the HADS depression scale: 9.06±2.88 points, 12.88±1.67 points, 15.13±2.33 points; according to the HARS scale: 18.41±4.29 points, 21.38±3.56 points, 29.40±8.12 points; according to the HADS anxiety scale: 9.06±2.16 points, 11.06±1.88 points, 13.73±3.17 points; reactive anxiety: 34.47±6.29 points, 39.63±4.98 points, 44.93±6.83 points; personal anxiety: 38.71±10.00 points, 40.38±5.92 points, 50.80±10.90 points; somatization: 0.68±0.19 points, 0.93±0.27 points, obsessive-compulsive symptoms: 0.44±0.73 points, 1.38±0.73 points, 1.89±0.46 points; interpersonal sensitivity: 1.22±0.32 points, 1.63±0.38 points, 1.96±0.26 points; depression: 1.46±0.53 points, 1.98±0.56 points, 2.67±0.78 points; anxiety: 1.89±0.35 points, 2.32±0.39 points, 2.68±0.27 points; hostility: 0.00±0.00 points, 0.03±0.13 points, 0.25±0.20 points; phobic anxiety: 0.55±0.31 points, 0.91±0.36 points, 1.19±0.32 points; psychoticism: 0.44±0.22 points, 0.51±0.26 points, 0.69±0.27 points. Full implementation of the program and recommendations also contributed to the improvement of quality of life indicators in all key areas.
The methods of prophylaxis of the pancreatic fistula occurrence after pancreato–duodenectomy
Authors: Kopchak V. M. , Pererva L. O. , Saliutin R. V. , Kropelnytskyi V. O. , Khomiak I. V. , Duvalko O. V. , Schkarban V. P. , Khilko Yu. O. , Trachuk V. I. , Khanenko V. V. , Danyliuk A. O.
Published: December 2022

Objective. To elaborate the measures system, which permit to reduce the occurrence of pancreatic fistula and other severe complications after performance of pancreato–duodenectomy.

Materials and methods. There were analyzed the results of treatment of 327 patients, in whom pancreato–duodenectomy was performed. In accordance to the scheme proposed, using the elaborated scale of risk for the postoperative pancreatic fistula occurrence with estimation of sarcopenia presence and application of certain prophylactic measures 98 patients were operated in period from November 2018 to December 2020 yr. (the main group). Into the control group 229 patients were included, operated on in the clinic from January 2015 to October 2018 yr. without estimation of risk for the pancreatic fistula occurrence and presence of sarcopenia. The method of pancreato–jejunoanastomosis formation was selected by operating surgeon.

Results. Postoperative complications have occurred in 94 (41.0%) patients of the control group and in 28 (28.6%) patients of the main group (c 2 = 4.56, p=0.03). Clinically significant postoperative pancreatic fistula of B Degree have occurred in 9 (9.2%) patients of the main group, what was statistically significantly lower, than in the control group, in which postoperative pancreatic fistula of B or C Degree have occurred in 64 (27.9%) patients (c 2 = 11.6, p=0.0007). Lethality was 2.2% in the control group and 1.02% – in the main one.

Conclusion. Introduction of the measures system elaborated have permitted to lower the postoperative pancreatic fistula rate statistically significantly from 27.9 to 9.2%, and of other postoperative complications – from 41.0 to 28.6% and lethality from 2.2 to 1.02%.
Familias Saludables, Niños Saludables
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Aguirre Quezada María Alejandra , Yambay Bautista Xavier Rodrigo , Ochoa Zamora Sandra Patricia , Encalada Torres María Daniela , Herrera Jaramillo María Isabel , Cordero Zumba Nancy Beatriz , Méndez Pedroza Diana
Published: December 2022

El ciclo de la vida tiene su curso, pero no debemos permitirnos vivir cada etapa, por la simple acción del paso del tiempo; tenemos la obligación de potencializar cada período y fundamentalmente alcanzar una muy buena calidad de vida. La ciencia muestra, que se pueden prevenir enfermedades, que represen- tan las principales causas de muerte en el país y, lo más valioso, su conexión con la práctica de hábitos saludables en los que está la alimentación como pilar básico. Cuanto mayor amor damos a un ser humano, se genera la mayor contribución a su proyecto de vida y además ganamos todos. Padres que se amen, valoren y se respeten y que puedan tener las coincidencias para ejercer la parentalidad de manera que, sea un placer y una construcción plena de seres humanos felices y saludables. Que el aporte de este libro permita alertar la gravedad de un estilo autoritario. Acaso es necesario tener niños que por temor hayan perdido su capacidad de cuidar su barrera de saciedad. Desde pequeños recibimos información, cada familia genera esa transferencia de costumbres o ideologías sobre cómo debería ser el desarrollo de la vida y así crecer con aprendizajes que duren siempre. Sin embargo, los autores hacen un análisis profundo y sobre la valoración objetiva mencionan pruebas y razones para que los progenitores puedan tomar decisiones con pensamiento crítico, muy lejos de la abrumadora presión publicitaria sobre productos ultra procesados con enfoque infantil. Por lo cual, esta es una guía que genera una colaboración para los padres o quienes decidirán a futuro ser padres, y así puedan comprender, que se proyecta lo que tiene en el interior.
Strategi Komunikasi Penyuluh Agama Hindu Kabupaten Bulengleng pada Masa New Normal
Authors: Putri Niluh Wiwik Eka , Pratyaksa I Gede Titah , Widiantara Komang Agus
Published: December 2022

The Hindu Religious Counselor in Buleleng Regency coordinated by the Buleleng Regency Ministry of Religion has an important role in providing spiritual guidance to the Buleleng community. The right communication strategy is needed so that the messages conveyed can hit the hearts of the people so that the various problems above can be handled properly. This study uses a qualitative method and a phenomenological approach. In carrying out Hindu religious counseling, the Buleleng Regency Hindu instructor carries out communication planning which includes Analysis of Audience and Community Needs of Buleleng Regency, Determination of Communication Targets, message design, channels, and recipients, Implementation of planning that includes funds, human resources, and time. The communication strategies of Hindu Religious Instructors used in the New Normal Period include Intrapersonal Communications for Hindu Religion Instructors, Interpersonal Communications for Hindu Religion Instructors, Group Communications for Hindu Religious Instructors, Mass Communication for Hindu Religion InstructorsKeywords: Communication Strategy, Hindu Religion Counselor, Buleleng, New Normal
El rol del empoderamiento psicológico en la productividad del empleado
Authors: Torres Mansur Sandra Maribel , Segovia Romo Adriana , Placeres Salinas Sandra Imelda
Published: December 2022

El propósito de esta investigación es presentar una revisión de la literatura que fundamenta la base teórica, definiciones, dimensiones e investigaciones aplicadas con la finalidad de establecer la relación entre la productividad laboral con el empoderamiento psicológico. La metodología será cuantitativa, con alcance descriptivo con un diseño no experimental, transversal, utilizando fuentes bibliográficas y documentales. Como resultados se presentan las principales definiciones, así como la clasificación de las dimensiones para cada variable, presentando un modelo gráfico de la relación entre las mismas, este modelo formará parte de un estudio empírico más completo, para la comprobación de la hipótesis planteada: El empoderamiento psicológico incide positiva y significativamente en la productividad laboral de los empleados en las organizaciones.
Factores que intervienen en el desempeño laboral en equipos de trabajo: una revisión de literatura.
Authors: López Robles José Leonel , Mendoza Gómez Joel
Published: December 2022

El desempeño laboral es un tópico de suma relevancia para las organizaciones en la actualidad debido a que es un factor que influye directamente en el crecimiento económico de las mismas, por lo tanto, se deben tener en cuenta todos los factores que influyan en el desempeño de sus trabajadores para tener un crecimiento sostenible en las organizaciones. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo realizar la revisión de literatura con el propósito de analizar la información existente acerca de las variables: confianza, innovación, coordinación y comunicación con el desempeño laboral en los equipos de trabajo en las empresas, de esta manera reconocer los factores relevantes y la conceptualización del tema para realizar futuras investigaciones.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMASARAN INDUSTRI RUMAH TANGGA DI KELAYU
Authors: Husnaini Wahidatul , Cahyaningtyas Susi Retna , Isnaini Zuhrotul
Published: December 2022

Kemasan dan label merupakan hal yang penting dalam memasarkan produk industri rumah tangga. Kemasan dan label adalah salah satu cara memperkenalkan produk kepada konsumen dengan tujuan meningkatkan produksi dan penjualan guna meningkatkan penghasilan. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendampingan pemasaran melalui kemasan dan label kepada Ibu-Ibu yang mempunyai industri rumah tangga di Kelayu. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini terdiri dari tiga tahap yaitu survey kemasan dan label produk (jajan) tradisional, pendampingan proses pengemasan dan pemasangan label/stiker sampai menjadi jajan yang siap dijual dan evaluasi kegiatan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa setelah produk (jajan) dikemas dan diberikan label, produk dan penjualan mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan.
Demografia em Foco 3 – Perfil da População de Baixa Renda do Distrito Federal
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

A publicação do “Perfil da População de Baixa Renda do Distrito Federal” constitui o terceiro volume da série Demografia em Foco, fazendo a abordagem de aspectos referentes à população de baixo poder aquisitivo das 15 Regiões Administrativas de menor renda do Distrito Federal.
O estudo insere-se no esforço, empreendido pela atual gestão da Codeplan, de fazê-la retornar à sua missão de órgão responsável pela geração, tratamento e disseminação de informações de natureza socioeconômica relativas ao Distrito Federal e sua Região Geoeconômica.
Ademais, consolida o pleno restabelecimento do Núcleo de Estudos Populacionais da Codeplan, somando-se a outra ação relevante que tem sido a realização do curso “Noções Gerais de Demografia”, voltado para a formação de servidores de órgãos do Governo do Distrito Federal que lidam com o tema.
As análises contidas neste documento serão, certamente, de grande valia para os órgãos públicos que têm seu foco voltado para o segmento de baixa renda, assim como para instituições acadêmicas, empresariais e da sociedade civil em geral.
Análise das relações de gênero no Distrito Federal a partir da PDAD 2010-2011
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

Neste trabalho, serão abordadas informações que traçam, ainda que superficialmente, um perfil das mulheres do Distrito Federal – quanto à constituição demográfica, de renda, de formação e de religião – tendo por base a comparação entre sexos. Compreende-se, no entanto, que tais dados só passam a ser imbuídos de significado quando considerados os aspectos socioculturais históricos que envolvem os sujeitos
tratados – mulheres e homens –, acrescentando dimensões comuns à vivência dos dois sexos e preservando assim o conceito de gênero.
Este relatório apresenta a análise de dados de 24 Regiões Administrativas do Distrito Federal coletados pela Pesquisa Distrital por Amostra de Domicílios (PDAD) em 2010/2011. Ainda faltam dados relativos a seis regiões. Seu objetivo é subsidiar o governo do Distrito Federal no planejamento de políticas públicas adequadas a especificidades de gênero, salvos os limites das análises aqui realizadas e baseadas na variável sexo.
PESQUISA DOMICILIAR SOCIOECONÔMICA PEDS - 2009
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

A pesquisa revela a realidade de uma parcela de nossa população que deve ser prioridade de toda e qualquer ação que tenha por objetivo a promoção do desenvolvimento no âmbito do DF. Os resultados estampados nas diversas tabelas que compõem este volume procuram oferecer elementos para a atuação dos órgãos do complexo administrativo local, abrangendo características socioeconômicas da população, condições de domicílio, problemas nas cercanias do domicílio entre outras.
Levantamento Domiciliar Socioeconômico Vila Weslian Roriz 2009
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

O objetivo principal da Pesquisa “Levantamento Domiciliar Socioeconômico Vila Weslian Roriz” é colaborar com a governabilidade, oferecendo informações que possibilitam o entendimento da realidade e o estabelecimento de políticas públicas.
PDAD - Pesquisa Distrital por Amostra de Domicílios - Relatório de pesquisa DF
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

A PESQUISA DISTRITAL POR AMOSTRA DE DOMICÍLIOS – PDAD pretende ser um instrumento do planejamento das ações governamentais, tendo como finalidade a produção de informações básicas para o estudo das características socioeconômicas da população do Distrito Federal.
Este estudo visa à atualização de informações disponíveis relativas ao perfil socioeconômico dos moradores da área urbana das dezenove Regiões Administrativas - RAs do Distrito Federal, assim como conhecer a realidade das novas regiões criadas em 2003/2004.
Neste sentido, a pesquisa deverá suprir a carência de dados e informações para subsidiar o governo no planejamento e tomada de decisões, bem como os demais órgãos públicos, privados e organismos envolvidos com a questão do desenvolvimento socioeconômico da capital do país.
Panorama da Economia Criativa no Distrito Federal
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

O dinamismo da economia do Distrito Federal depende, em grande parte, de políticas públicas fundamentadas no conhecimento e aproveitamento das oportunidades do momento econômico vivido no mundo, com os paradigmas que o determinam, e no
conhecimento da realidade socioeconômica e territorial, com suas possibilidades estratégicas. Este texto trata das principais características da Capital e seu potencial na economia criativa, setor que se apresenta promissor e apropriado à Capital do Brasil.
Retrato da Classe C no Distrito Federal
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

A fim de contribuir para o conhecimento sobre essa “nova classe” brasileira, o Governo Federal, por meio da Secretaria de Assuntos Estratégicos da Presidência da República (SAE/PR) apresentou, em setembro de 2012, o projeto Vozes da Classe Média - É ouvindo a população que se constroem políticas públicas adequadas. Em sua primeira etapa, a SAE/PR promoveu uma série de estudos para delimitar a “nova classe média”. Por fim, estabeleceu-se que essa classe é formada por pessoas que possuem renda familiar per capita de R$ 291,00 a R$
1.019,00, em valores de 2012. As pesquisas realizadas no âmbito desse projeto revelam que a melhoria do emprego e dos salários pode ser considerada como um dos principais motivos do fenômeno da explosão dessa classe, que foi engrossada por um contingente de 37 milhões de pessoas nos últimos dez anos, passando a constituir 53% da população total, ou 104 milhões de pessoas em todo o território. Em 2002, a classe C correspondia a 38% da população total. Dos 37 milhões de novos membros dessa “nova classe média”, apenas oito milhões são resultado do crescimento vegetativo; a maior parte – o equivalente a 29 milhões de pessoas – ascendeu das camadas mais baixas da população, com a melhoria dos empregos e salários. A renda delas cresceu cerca de 40% nos últimos sete anos.
Retrato da infância e da adolescência no Distrito Federal
Authors: Federal Companhia de Planejamento do Distrito
Published: December 2022

O objetivo deste relatório é retratar indicadores associados à infância e à adolescência, descrevendo a realidade desse grupo no Distrito Federal. O conhecimento dessa situação pode subsidiar e fomentar políticas públicas que a abarquem efetivamente. A fim de alcançar o objetivo proposto, foram analisados os dados coletados pelo Censo Demográfico 2010, realizado pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Os indicadores aqui expostos fazem referência à demografia e às situações educacional, de trabalho e de responsabilidade domiciliar de crianças e adolescentes no Distrito Federal.
Deputy Editor-in-Chief’s preface to Issue 5-1
Authors: Rychkova L. V.
Published: December 2022

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