bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Different Deficit Irrigation Strategies on Yield, Fruit Quality and Some Parameters: â€˜Braeburnâ€™ Apple Cultivar
Authors: KÜÇÜKYUMUK Cenk , KAÇAL Emel , YILDIZ Halit
Published: March 2018

This study was conducted to determine the effects of deficit irrigation applied in different periods to dwarf rootstock apple trees (cv. ‘Braeburn’)on vegetative development, yield, fruit quality and marketable yield for three years (2010-2012). There were six different treatments (none deficit irrigation, T1; continuous deficit irrigation, T2; deficit irrigation between the 40th and 70th days after full bloom, DAFB, T3; deficit irrigation between the 70th and 100th DAFB, T4; deficit irrigation between the 100th and 130th DAFB, T5; deficit irrigation between the 130th and 160th DAFB, T6). It was determined that short-term (30 days) deficit irrigation treatments during growing season resulted in decrease for vegetative development and yield. The apples that have both the highest marketable yield and the highest red colour density were obtained from T3 in deficit irrigation treatments. T3 treatments saved irrigation water according to T1 treatment in study years (12.4%, 14.4% and 15.2 respectively). For more efficient use of water resources in case of limited irrigation water, T3 treatment was found to be recommendable for apple growers because it not only saves water but also affects yield and fruit quality least.
Biology and Yield of Rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) under Field Conditions of the Czech Republic (Central Europe)
Authors: DOLEŽALOVÁ Ivana , DUCHOSLAV Martin , DUŠEK Karel
Published: March 2018

Five rocket (Eruca sativa (L.) Mill.) varieties and accessions were cultivated under field conditions in the Czech Republic (Central Europe) and subsequently studied for variation in morphology and yield. Two cultivation techniques (treatments) were tested during the growing seasons in 2010 and 2011: directly sown seeds in the field and plantlets cultivated in a glasshouse and later transplanted to the field. There were analysed four morphological parameters of the leaf rosette (leaf shape in outline, leaf margin, leaf apex and leaf colour), marketable yield, nonmarketable parts, and rosette radius. Plants from plantlets transplanted to the field in spring terms (April) yielded a substantially higher marketable yield and had a higher rosette radius in contrast to plants from directly sown seeds. Conversely, for the summer terms (late August, September) the direct sowing technique produced higher marketable yield in comparison with plantlets treatment. Plants cultivated from directly sowed seeds reached a marketable yield on average from 15 to 60 g per plant while transplanted plants produced on average from 10 to 49 g per plant. It is evident that cultivation of rocket under field conditions of the Czech Republic is possible and provides, when using the appropriate sowing term, more or less stable yields of marketable parts. Details on variation in yield parameters of individual varieties and accessions are presented.
Biomass Equations and Carbon Content of Young Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) Trees from Plantations and Coppices on Sandy Soils in South-Western Romanian Plain
Authors: CIUVĂŢ Alexandru Liviu , ABRUDAN Ioan Vasile , BLUJDEA Viorel , DUTCA Ioan , NUTA Ilie Silvestru , EDU Elena
Published: March 2018

The aim of the paper was to develop biomass equations for young black locust trees from plantations and coppices established in South-West Romania. A destructive method was used to develop allometric biomass equations and to assess the carbon content of the individual tree and its biomass components. 418 black locust young trees (1-4 years old) from 27 plots established in plantations and coppices growing on sandy soils in Dolj and Olt counties were sampled. Simple linear regression models were developed for biomass estimation. The results shown that root collar diameter was the most accurate biomass predictor, whilst intercept and slope values were similar to those identified in other recent studies. The specific carbon content (mean values) was 45% for roots and 48% for leaves, similar to the values provided by Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change.
Introduction pages
Authors: SESTRAȘ Radu E.
Published: March 2018

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The impact of decongestive physical therapy and elastic bandaging on the control of pain in patients with venous ulcers
Authors: SALOMÉ GERALDO MAGELA , FERREIRA LYDIA MASAKO
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate pain in individuals with venous ulcers treated with elastic bandage and decongestant physical therapy. Methods: we studied 90 patients, divided into three groups with 30 patients each: a group treated with elastic bandage and decongestant physical therapy; a group treated with elastic bandage; and a group treated only with primary dressing according to tissue type and presence of exudate. We used the Pain Numerical Scale to quantify pain intensity and the McGill Pain Questionnaire for pain qualitative assessment. Results: in the first evaluation, all patients who participated in the study reported intense pain. In the fifth evaluation, the majority of patients treated with elastic bandaging and decongestant physical therapy did not report pain; the majority of patients in the elastic bandage group reported mild pain; and most patients treated only with primary dressing reported mild to moderate pain. During all five assessments using the McGill questionnaire, most patients in the elastic bandaging and primary dressing groups used descriptors of the sensory, affective, evaluative and miscellaneous groups to describe their pain. However, in the fourth and fifth evaluations, most patients who received decongestant physical therapy combined with elastic bandaging treatment did not use any of the descriptors. Conclusion: patients treated with decongestant physical therapy and elastic bandage presented pain improvement from the third evaluation performed on.
Prevalência e características dos eventos adversos a medicamentos no Brasil
Authors: Sousa Livia Alves Oliveira de , Fonteles Marta Maria de França , Monteiro Mirian Parente , Mengue Sotero Serrate , Bertoldi Andréa Dâmaso , Pizzol Tatiane da Silva Dal , Tavares Noemia Urruth Leão , Oliveira Maria Auxiliadora , Luiza Vera Lucia , Ramos Luiz Roberto , Farias Mareni Rocha , Arrais Paulo Sergio Dourado
Published: March 2018

Resumo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo descrever a prevalência e fatores associados a eventos adversos a medicamentos (EAM) referidos por usuários de medicamentos no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal de base populacional, realizado no período de setembro de 2013 a fevereiro de 2014, com dados coletados na Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM). Foram consideradas todas as pessoas que referiram o uso de medicamentos; entre elas, foram identificadas as que referiram pelo menos um problema com o uso do medicamento. Realizou-se uma análise descritiva para estimar a prevalência e os intervalos de 95% de confiança (IC95%) de EAM entre as variáveis estudadas, e foram calculadas as razões de prevalência bruta e ajustada, pela regressão de Poisson, na investigação dos fatores associados aos EAM. A prevalência de EAM no Brasil foi de 6,6% (IC95%: 5,89-7,41), sendo maior e estatisticamente significante após a realização da análise multivariada, entre pessoas do sexo feminino; residentes nas regiões Centro-oeste e Nordeste; que consumiam maior número de medicamentos; que percebiam seu estado de saúde como “ruim”; e que se automedicavam. Os EAM foram mais relatados para os medicamentos fluoxetina, diclofenaco e amitriptilina. Os EAM mais referidos pelos entrevistados foram sonolência, dor epigástrica e náuseas. Os EAM mais referidos pelos entrevistados foram de natureza leve, considerados evitáveis e estiveram associados a medicamentos de uso frequente pela população. Em razão desse estudo, foi possível conhecer a dimensão do problema ocasionado pelo uso de medicamentos no Brasil.
Violência por parceiro íntimo: perfil dos atendimentos em serviços de urgência e emergência nas capitais dos estados brasileiros, 2014
Authors: Garcia Leila Posenato , Silva Gabriela Drummond Marques da
Published: March 2018

Resumo: O estudo teve como objetivo descrever o perfil dos atendimentos a vítimas de violência por parceiro íntimo em serviços de urgência e emergência vinculados ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e investigar diferenças entre os sexos. Foi realizado estudo descritivo com dados do inquérito que compõe o Sistema de Vigilância de Acidentes e Violências (VIVA Inquérito), realizado em 86 serviços de urgência e emergência de 25 capitais, em 2014. Foram incluídos todos os 506 casos de violência por parceiro íntimo, 69,9% do sexo feminino e 65% de 20 a 39 anos de idade. Em ambos os sexos, predominaram pessoas de cor da pele negra (70% no feminino e 82,8% no masculino, p = 0,005). A ausência de atividade remunerada foi mais frequente entre indivíduos do sexo feminino (50,4%), em relação ao masculino (24,1%), enquanto o consumo de bebida alcoólica foi mais frequente no sexo masculino (47,9%) em comparação ao feminino (21,9%) (p < 0,001). O meio de agressão mais frequente entre as vítimas do sexo feminino foi força corporal/espancamento (70,9%), seguido por objeto perfurocortante (14,5%), enquanto naquelas do sexo masculino, foi objeto perfurocortante (48,7%), seguido por força corporal/espancamento (31,6%). Indivíduos do sexo masculino foram apontados como agressores por 97,6% das vítimas do feminino e 11,8% do masculino (p < 0,001). A residência foi o principal local de ocorrência das violências (69,6% no sexo feminino e 74,4% no masculino; p = 0,622). A maioria das vítimas era do sexo feminino, enquanto o sexo masculino se destacou entre os agressores. As diferenças encontradas entre os sexos possivelmente refletem padrões culturais e evidenciam a necessidade de investigar o gênero, além do sexo biológico.
Tendência e fatores associados à insegurança alimentar no Brasil: Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios 2004, 2009 e 2013
Authors: Santos Taíse Gama dos , Silveira Jonas Augusto Cardoso da , Longo-Silva Giovana , Ramires Elyssia Karine Nunes Mendonça , Menezes Risia Cristina Egito de
Published: March 2018

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a tendência e fatores associados à insegurança alimentar no Brasil nos anos de 2004, 2009 e 2013, utilizando microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD). A insegurança alimentar foi avaliada por meio da Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar. As variáveis independentes foram selecionadas a partir de modelo conceitual de determinação da insegurança alimentar, sendo esse também utilizado para a elaboração dos modelos lineares generalizados múltiplos. Os resultados descrevem tendência de redução na prevalência de insegurança alimentar entre 2004-2013, especialmente, quanto à insegurança alimentar moderada e grave que passou de 17% (IC95%: 15,7-18,4) em 2004 para 7,9% (IC95%: 7,2-8,7) em 2013. Por outro lado, apesar das importantes reduções na prevalência de insegurança alimentar moderada e grave, observou-se que, independentemente do nível de determinação, os estratos populacionais com menor prevalência em 2004 apresentaram redução relativa de maior magnitude. Quanto aos fatores associados à insegurança alimentar moderada e grave, permaneceram os mesmos nos dez anos cobertos pela PNAD, sendo eles: as macrorregiões Norte/Nordeste, área urbana (na presença de saneamento inadequado), densidade domiciliar > 2 pessoas/dormitório, possuir ≤ 4 bens de consumo e a pessoa de referência do domicílio ser do sexo feminino, ter idade < 60 anos, a raça/etnia ser diferente de branca, ter escolaridade ≤ 4 anos e estar desempregada. Entre 2004-2013, a prevalência de domicílios brasileiros em situação de insegurança alimentar moderada e grave caiu pela metade; contudo, dentro da perspectiva da equidade, destaca-se que os avanços ocorreram de modo desigual, sendo menores nos estratos de maior vulnerabilidade social, econômica e demográfica.
PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF JUVENILE Schizolobium amazonicum WOOD
Authors: Vidaurre Graziela Baptista , Vital Benedito Rocha , Oliveira Angélica de Cássia , Oliveira José Tarcísio da Silva , Moulin Jordão Cabral , Silva João Gabriel Missia da , Soranso Denise Ransolin
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT Growth in world demand for wood implies a search for new fast growing species with silvicultural potential, and in this scenario for native species such as Paricá . Thus, the objective of this study was determining the physical and mechanical wood properties of the Schizolobium amazonicum species (known as Paricá in Brazil). Trees were collected from commercial plantations located in the north of Brazil with ages of 5, 7, 9 and 11 years. Four logs from trees of each age in the longitudinal direction of the trees were obtained, and later a diametrical plank of each log was taken to manufacture the specimens which were used to evaluate some physical and mechanical properties of the wood. The basic density of Paricá was reduced in the basetop direction and no difference between the radial positions was observed, while the average basic density of this wood was characterized as low. The region close to the bark showed less longitudinal contraction and also greater homogeneity of this property along the trunk, while for tangential contraction the smallest variation was found in the region near the pith. Paricá wood contraction was characterized as low. Age influenced most of the mechanical properties, where logs from the base had the highest values of mechanical strength.
EVALUATION OF NON-LINEAR TAPER EQUATIONS FOR PREDICTING THE DIAMETER OF EUCALYPTUS TREES
Authors: Souza Guilherme Silverio Aquino de , Cosenza Diogo Nepomuceno , Araújo Ana Carolina da Silva Cardoso , Pimenta Lucas Veiga Ayres , Souza Ramon Barreto , Almeida Filipe Monteiro , Leite Helio Garcia
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT This study aims to evaluate non-linear stem taper models for predicting the pre-commercial diameter of eucalyptus trees and to analyze the effect of genotype on stem taper. The treatments comprise three different genotypes of Eucalyptus sp. in a 3 × 3 m plantation spacing. Seventy sample trees aged 10 years were felled for each treatment. The outside bark diameter measurements were taken at 0.5 m; 1.0 m; 1.5 m; 2.0 m, and then at intervals of 2.0 m till the top of the stem. Four non-linear models were evaluated, namely, the sigmoid model of Garay (1979), the variable exponent model of Kozak (1988), the segmented model of Max and Burkhart (1976), and the compatible model of Demaerschalk (1972). The performance of the models was assessed using the following statistical validation methods: correlation coefficient, standard error of estimate, mean bias, bias variance, root mean squared error, and mean absolute deviation. Graphical analysis of residues was used to evaluate the accuracy and precision of the estimates. Compared with other models, the variable exponent model of Kozak (1988) best described the stem profile, and predicted the total volume of the trees. The identity test showed that the stem profile is affected by the genotype.
Fisheries, life-history and conservation status of the catfish pirá Conorhynchos conirostris (Ostariophysi: Siluriformes) in Brazil
Authors: Godinho Alexandre Lima , Godinho Hugo Pereira
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT Pirá, Conorhynchos conirostris (Valenciennes, 1840), a large migratory catfish endemic to the São Francisco River (SFR), is listed as threatened in the red lists of both Brazil and the state of Minas Gerais. Although fishing for pirá has been prohibited, it is still an important fishery resource, particularly in the middle SFR. We used historical and current occurrence and abundance data regarding pirá to determine if it meets the IUCN criteria of a threatened species. Pirá occurs in the main course of the SFR as well as in its major tributaries. Unlike the most well-known migratory fishes of the SFR, pirá does not use floodplain lakes as nurseries. In the first half of the 20th century, pirá occurred from the upper to the lower SFR. Currently, it is most abundant in the middle SFR, and is rare in the upper SFR and even rarer in the sub-middle SFR. Pirá has not been captured in the lower SFR since around the mid-1980’s. Despite the reduction in its geographic distribution, we did not find evidence to justify considering pirá as threatened. Thus, we recommend that it be removed from the red lists of Brazil and the state of Minas Gerais.
Movement patterns and home range in Diplomystes camposensis (Siluriformes: Diplomystidae), an endemic and threatened species from Chile
Authors: Oyanedel Alejandra , Habit Evelyn , Belk Mark C. , Solis-Lufí Katherin , Colin Nicole , Gonzalez Jorge , Jara Alfonso , Muñoz-Ramírez Carlos. P.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT We document movement patterns and home range of Diplomystes camposensis, an endemic and threatened freshwater catfish from Chile. We tracked the movements of seven individuals of different body size (13.5 to 19 cm SL) using portable radio telemetry equipment to investigate movement patterns in relation to day/night activity and habitat use in the San Pedro River (Valdivia Basin). Tracked movements and model-based analyses revealed that D. camposensis has a large home range and high mobility. The average home range was 0.068163 ± 0.033313 km2, and the average area of higher activity was 0.005646 ± 0.011386 km2. The mean linear home range was 387.4 m. The results also showed that movements were longer during the night, supporting nocturnal habits. Movements tended to be in an upstream direction for some individuals, although these differences were not significant when data was pooled. Large home range and movements suggest that the species may require large river areas to meet ecological demands, an aspect that could be severely affected by fragmentation. These results, along with previously published genetic data, suggest that the conservation of D. camposensis would be seriously threatened by hydromorphological alterations (e.g. lack of connectivity), such as those resulting from dam building.
INFECÇÃO RESPIRATÓRIA AGUDA BAIXA EM CRIANÇAS INDÍGENAS GUARANI, BRASIL
Authors: Souza Patricia Gomes de , Cardoso Andrey Moreira , Sant’Anna Clemax Couto , March Maria de Fátima Bazhuni Pombo
Published: March 2018

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o perfil clínico e o tratamento realizado nas crianças da etnia Guarani menores de cinco anos hospitalizadas por infecção respiratória aguda baixa (IRAB), residentes em aldeias nos estados do Rio de Janeiro ao Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos: Das 234 crianças, 23 foram excluídas (dados incompletos), sendo analisadas 211. Os dados foram extraídos dos prontuários por meio de formulário. Com base no registro de sibilância e padrão radiológico, a IRAB foi classificada em: bacteriana, viral e viral-bacteriana. Foi utilizada regressão multinomial para análise bivariada. Resultados: A mediana de idade foi de 11 meses. Do total da amostra, os casos de IRAB foram assim distribuídos: viral (40,8%), bacteriana (35,1%) e viral-bacteriana (24,1%). Verificou-se que 53,1% das hospitalizações não possuíam evidências clínico-radiológico-laboratoriais que as justificassem. Na análise de regressão multinomial, ao comparar a IRAB bacteriana com a viral-bacteriana, a chance de ter tosse foi 3,1 vezes maior na primeira (intervalos de 95% de confiança - IC95% 1,11-8,70) e de ter tiragem 61,0% menor (Odds Ratio - OR 0,39, IC95% 0,16-0,92). Na comparação da IRAB viral com a viral-bacteriana, a chance de ser do sexo masculino foi 2,2 vezes maior na viral (IC95% 1,05-4,69) e de ter taquipneia, 58,0% menor (OR 0,42, IC95% 0,19-0,92) na mesma categoria. Conclusões: Identificou-se maior proporção de processos virais do que processos bacterianos, bem como a presença de infecção viral-bacteriana. A tosse foi um sintoma indicativo de infecção bacteriana, enquanto a tiragem e a taquipneia apontaram infecção viral-bacteriana. Parte da resolubilidade da IRAB não grave ocorreu em âmbito hospitalar; portanto, propõe-se que os serviços priorizem ações que visem à melhoria da assistência à saúde indígena na atenção primária.
Interference of GR® Volunteer Corn Population and Origin on Soybean Grain Yield Losses
Authors: PIASECKI C. , RIZZARDI M.A. , SCHWADE D.P. , TRES M. , SARTORI J.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT: The cultivation of GR® maize prior to soybean, mainly in the no-tillage system favors the higher occurrence of GR® volunteer corn interfering in soybean crops. Volunteer corn originate from seeds that were lost during harvest or from non-harvested seeds from the field; these are individual seeds, originating individual plants, or several seeds adhered to segments of the rachis, which originate clumps. Volunteer corn in the form of clumps predominates in soybean crops, but little information about its effect on soybean is available in the literature. During two years, three experiments were carried out with the objective of evaluate the impact of the interference of GR® F2 generation volunteer corn populations coming from individual and clump seeds (seven corn plants emerged at the same point) over soybean yield components and grain yield. The results show that losses in soybean yield components and grain yield are influenced by the population and origin of volunteer corn. Clumps cause losses over 90% for populations above four clumps m-2, while the mean maximum loss observed for individual plants was 83% in the largest studied populations. Soybean yield decreased significantly when competing with populations below one plant or clump m-2, being 16% and 46% in the population of 0.5 individual plant and clump m-2, respectively.
Intoxication and Physiological Aspects of Forage Plants and Weeds Submitted to Clomazone Atmospheric Waste
Authors: SILVA M.M. , SANTOS J.B. , SANTOS E.A. , SANTOS M.V. , SARDINHA L.T. , RIBEIRO V.H.V.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT: Herbicide volatilization may generate environmental and agricultural problems and result in visual or physiological contamination of non-target plant species. Thus, the goal of this research was to study the fluorescence of chlorophyll a in weeds and fodder plants under the effect of clomazone in the form of atmospheric waste. The experiment was conducted under field conditions designed in randomized blocks with four replications, in a 6 x 4 factor scheme, with six plant species: Dolichos lablab, bicolor Sorgum, Urochloa brizantha, Macrotyloma axillare, Portulaca oleracea and Sida rhombifolia. There were four solutions containing 0, 360, 720 and 1,080 g ha-1 of clomazone (0, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15 mg L-1, considered as the volume). Seedbeds were built and covered with transparent polyethylene film of 150 μm, with a volume of 12 m³. Fodder plants were sown in line, while weeds were selected according to the incidence. On the sixteenth day after emergence, concentrations of herbicide diluted on three petri dishes were inserted. After 72 hours of exposure, the tunnels were opened and the dishes were removed, noticing evaporation of the product. The following evaluationswere performed: plant poisoning, initial fluorescence, maximum quantum yield of PSII, photochemical quenching, non-photochemical quenching and chlorophyll content. Even at concentrations that do not promote visual effect, clomazone can cause significant damage in the photosynthetic activity of the species. The physiological variables chlorophyll, maximum quantum yield of PSII and initial chlorophyll fluorescence can be effectively used to monitor clomazone waste in the atmosphere.
The Role of Plant Growth Regulators in the Development of in vitro Flowering, Histology and Ultrastructural Studies in Impatiens balsamina cv. Dwarf Bush
Authors: MOHAMED N. , TAHA R.M. , RAZAK U.N.A.A. , ELIAS H.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT: An efficient protocol for in vitro flowering was successfully established for Impatiens balsamina cv Dwarf Bush, an important medicinal plant, through tissue culture techniques. Shoot, stem and petiole explants obtained from 4 week-old aseptic seedlings cultured on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of plant growth regulator (PGR) were used for in vitro flower induction. Gibberellic acid (GA3), benzylaminopurine (BAP) and kinetin (Kin) treatment singly applied in MS media (pH 5.8), could all stimulate flowering at 23-26 oC with photoperiod of 16 hours light and 8 hours dark. It was observed that shoot explants were more responsive than stem explants in floral formation. Regeneration was achieved via direct organogenesis. For shoot explants, the treatment that induced the highest rate of in vitro flowering (7.30 ± 0.16 flowers per plantlet) was 1.0 mg L-1 GA3. Ultrastructural and histological analysis of in vivo and in vitro flowers were done to discover any somaclonal variation. This research described a simple protocol for rapid in vitro flowering that will be very beneficial for further breeding, cytological and molecular biology research.
Does the Interference of GR® Volunteer Corn Alters Stress Metabolism on Soybean?
Authors: PIASECKI C. , RIZZARDI M.A. , SCHONS J. , CAVERZAN A. , CHAVARRIA G.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT: The cultivation of GR® corn prior to soybean favors the occurrence of GR® volunteer corn plants interfering in soybean crops. The interference of volunteer corn causes the soybean yield losses, and the magnitude of losses varies with the corn density. The soybean yield losses can be partially explained by the occurrence of oxidative stress, which occurs by the higher content of reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The objective of this study was to quantify H2O2 content and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) on soybean as a function of interference of populations of GR® volunteer corn originated from individual plants and clumps (clumps are seven corn plants emerged at the same point) in different times, as well as to determine wheter this interference alters stress metabolism on soybean. Quantification was performed at 20, 35 and 46 days after emergence (DAE) of soybean. The mean volunteer corn populations were 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12 plants or clumps m-2. The results show changes in H2O2 content and SOD, CAT and APX activity as a response to interference with volunteer corn populations and origins. The higher activity was observated for SOD. Soybean yield reduce with the increase of populations of volunteer corn originated from individual plants and clumps.
Initial Development of Eucalyptus According to Different Desiccation Periods of Signalgrass
Authors: GRAAT Y. , BACHA A.L. , NEPOMUCENO M.P. , ALVES P.L.C.A.
Published: March 2018

ABSTRACT: This study aimed at evaluating the effects of different desiccation periods of Urochloa decumbens on the initial development of Eucalyptus urograndis (clone C-219H). The experiment was conducted in 100 liter concrete boxes, previously filled with Dark-Red Latosol. U. decumbens was sown in all plots, except for the control sample without covering. After 95 days from sowing, the herbicide glyphosate (dose of 1,424 g a.e. ha-1) was sprayed at intervals of 0 (Apply-Plant), 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days before eucalyptus planting, plus a control sample without covering, totaling seven treatments. A completely randomized design with six replications was used. Eucalyptus plants were evaluated 30, 60 and 90 days after planting (DAP), when the height of the plants and the diameter of the stem were determined. At the end of the experimental period (90 DAP), the leaf area and the dry matter of leaves and stem were measured. It is possible to conclude that the Apply-Plant modality was harmful to some of the eucalyptus characteristics (E. urograndis - C-219H), while planting the seedlings in periods over 14 days after the desiccation of U. decumbens plants promoted a better development of the culture.
Report on the Eighth International Conference on Computational Creativity
Authors: Pease Alison , Jordanous Anna
Published: March 2018

The Eighth International Conference on Computational Creativity (ICCC '17) was hosted at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 19–23, 2017. The ICCC'17 organizing committee consisted of Ashok Goel (general chair), Kazjon Grace (workshop cochair), Matthew Guzdial (media chair), Mikhail Jacob (local chair), Anna Jordanous (program cochair), Ruli Manurung (workshop cochair), and Alison Pease (program cochair). This report summarizes the main topics addressed.
Development and Validation of a Clinical Score for Cardiovascular Risk Stratification of Long-Term Childhood Cancer Survivors
Authors: Oikonomou Evangelos K. , Athanasopoulou Sofia G. , Kampaktsis Polydoros N. , Kokkinidis Damianos G. , Papanastasiou Christos A. , Feher Attila , Steingart Richard M. , Oeffinger Kevin C. , Gupta Dipti
Published: March 2018

Background

Long-term childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are at increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events; however, there is a paucity of risk-stratification tools to identify those at higher-than-normal risk.

Subjects, Materials, and Methods

This was a population-based study using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (1973–2013). Long-term CCS (age at diagnosis ≤19 years, survival ≥5 years) were followed up over a median time period of 12.3 (5–40.9) years. Independent predictors of cardiovascular mortality (CVM) were combined into a risk score, which was developed in a derivation set (n = 22,374), and validated in separate patient registries (n = 6,437).

Results

In the derivation registries, older age at diagnosis (≥10 years vs. reference group of 1–5 years), male sex, non-white race, a history of lymphoma, and a history of radiation were independently associated with an increased risk of CVM among long-term CCS (p < .05). A risk score derived from this model (Childhood and Adolescence Cancer Survivor CardioVascular score [CHACS-CV], range: 0–8) showed good discrimination for CVM (Harrell's C-index [95% confidence interval (CI)]: 0.73 [0.68–0.78], p < .001) and identified a high-risk group (CHACS-CV ≥6), with cumulative CVM incidence over 30 years of 6.0% (95% CI: 4.3%–8.1%) versus 2.6% (95% CI: 1.8%–3.7%), and 0.7% (95% CI: 0.5%–1.0%) in the mid- (CHACS-CV = 4–5) and low-risk groups (CHACS-CV ≤3), respectively (plog-rank < .001). In the validation set, the respective cumulative incidence rates were 4.7%, 3.1%, and 0.8% (plog-rank < .001).

Conclusion

We propose a simple risk score that can be applied in everyday clinical practice to identify long-term CCS at increased cardiovascular risk, who may benefit from early cardiovascular screening, and risk-reduction strategies.

Implications for Practice

Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) are known to be at increased cardiovascular risk. Currently available prognostic tools focus on treatment-related adverse events and late development of congestive heart failure, but there is no prognostic model to date to estimate the risk of cardiovascular mortality among long-term CCS. A simple clinical tool is proposed for cardiovascular risk stratification of long-term CCS based on easily obtainable information from their medical history. This scoring system may be used as a first-line screening tool to assist health care providers in identifying those who may benefit from closer follow-up and enable timely deployment of preventive strategies.
Phase I Trial of a Tablet Formulation of Pilaralisib, a Pan-Class I PI3K Inhibitor, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
Authors: Edelman Gerald , Rodon Jordi , Lager Joanne , Castell Christelle , Jiang Jason , Van Allen Eliezer M. , Wagle Nikhil , Lindeman Neal I. , Sholl Lynette M. , Shapiro Geoffrey I.
Published: March 2018

Lessons Learned

A phase I study of the pan-class I phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor pilaralisib (in capsule formulation) in advanced solid tumors established the maximum tolerated dose as 600 mg once daily. The current study investigated pilaralisib in tablet formulation. Pilaralisib tablets were associated with a favorable safety profile and preliminary antitumor activity. Based on pharmacokinetic data, the recommended phase II dose of pilaralisib tablets was established as 400 mg once daily.

Background

A phase I trial of pilaralisib, an oral pan-class I phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, established the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the capsule formulation in patients with advanced solid tumors as 600 mg once daily. This phase I study investigated pilaralisib in tablet formulation.

Materials and Methods

Patients with advanced solid tumors received pilaralisib tablets (100–600 mg once daily). Primary endpoints were MTD and safety; secondary and exploratory endpoints included pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics, and efficacy.

Results

Twenty-two patients were enrolled. No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were reported. The most common treatment-related adverse events were diarrhea (40.9%), fatigue (40.9%), decreased appetite (22.7%), and hyperglycemia (22.7%). Pilaralisib plasma exposure did not appear to increase dose-proportionally. Steady-state exposure was higher with pilaralisib tablet formulation at 400 mg than with pilaralisib capsule formulation at 400 or 600 mg (mean area under the curve [AUC0–24] 2,820,000 ng × h/mL vs. 2,653,000 and 1,930,000 ng × h/mL, respectively). Of 18 evaluable patients, 2 (11.1%) had a partial response (PR).

Conclusion

Pilaralisib tablets were associated with a favorable safety profile and preliminary antitumor activity. MTD was not determined. The recommended phase II dose for pilaralisib tablets, based on PK data, was 400 mg once daily.
Effect of calcined dolomite addition on sodium carbonate-activated slag cements with different curing methods
Authors: Zhang Wei , Yao Xiao , Yang Tao , Zhang Zuhua
Published: March 2018

This paper reports the performances of sodium carbonate-activated slag cements incorporating calcined natural dolomite (CD) under sealed and ambient curing conditions. The reaction process, compressive strength development and microstructure characteristics are studied, as well as the carbonation behaviour of the samples under ambient curing conditions. The CD contents vary from 0 to 10% and the sodium carbonate contents are fixed at 5% and 10%. The results show that the reaction process can be significantly accelerated by adding a small quantity of CD. Both increasing the concentration of sodium carbonate and extending the sealed curing are proven to be beneficial to compressive strength development of the samples. The main reaction products in the binders are calcite, calcium silicate hydrates and hydrotalcite-like phases. The curing regimes have a negligible influence on the formation of those phases. In terms of carbonation, increasing either CD or sodium carbonate contents can restrict the extent of carbonation of the samples. This is attributed to the formation of large quantities of hydrotalcite-like phases in the binder.
Potential use of lignosulfonate for expansive soil stabilisation
Authors: Alazigha Dennis Pere , Vinod Jayan S , Indraratna Buddhima , Heitor Ana
Published: March 2018

This study involved the laboratory evaluation of the effectiveness of lignosulfonate (LS) admixture in improving engineering properties (i.e. swell potential, unconfined compressive strength, durability, compaction characteristics, permeability, consolidation characteristics and shrinkage behaviour) of a remoulded expansive soil. Standard geotechnical laboratory tests performed on untreated and LS-treated soil specimens compacted at optimum moisture content and maximum dry unit weight showed significant and consistent improvements in the engineering properties of the soil. The swell potential of the soil decreased by 23% while maintaining its ductility and pH value. The improved soil resistance to repeated freeze–thaw/wet–dry cycles was also observed in the LS-treated specimens. Likewise, the compressive strength, consolidation characteristics and shrinkage limit improved appreciably. However, the compaction characteristics and permeability of the treated soil remained relatively unchanged. With over 50 Mt of global annual production of LS, the successful use of LS as an alternative admixture for expansive soil stabilisation provides viable solutions to the sustainable use of the lignin by-products from paper manufacturing industry.
Withdrawn: Interface dependency of reinforced concrete jacketing for column strengthening
Authors: Mahmud Riaz , Ahmed Khondaker Sakil
Published: March 2018

RETRACTION NOTICE:

At the request of the Journal's Editor-in-Chief and ICE Publishing, the following article has been retracted.

Mahmud, R. and K.S. Ahmed, Interface dependency of reinforced concrete jacketing for column strengthening. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings, 2020. 173(1): pp: 31-41. Link: https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/full/10.1680/jstbu.17.00124

It has come to our attention that the article was also published as:

K Sakil Ahmed, Riaz Mahmud, Interface dependency of reinforced concrete jacketing for column strengthening, 2017, MIST International Journal of Science and Technology (MIJST), Vol-5 (1), pp:112-122. Link: https://mijst.mist.ac.bd/mijst/index.php/mijst/article/view/128/117

The Editor-in-Chief has considered the close similarity between the papers and with the authors’ agreement it is concluded that the paper should be retracted from Structures and Buildings.

The Journal's Editor-in-Chief and ICE Publishing wish to emphasize that the retraction is based on the submission being also submitted to Structures and Buildings without full disclosure.
Searching for Yield Abroad: Risk-Taking Through Foreign Investment in U.S. Bonds
Authors: Ammer John , Claessens Stijn , Tabova Alexandra , Wroblewski Caleb
Published: March 2018

The risk-taking effects of low interest rates, now prevailing in many advanced countries, "search-for-yield," can be hard to analyze due to both a paucity of data and challenges in identification. Unique, security-level data on portfolio investment into the United States allow us to overcome both problems. Analyzing holdings of investors from 36 countries in close to 15,000 unique U.S. corporate bonds between 2003 and 2016, we show that declining home-country interest rates lead investors to shift their portfolios toward riskier U.S. corporate bonds, consistent with "search-for-yield". We estimate even stronger effects when home interest rates reach a low level, suggesting that risk-taking further accelerates.
First record of Trypauchen vagina (Bloch and Schneider 1801) (Perciformes: Gobiidae) in the Narmada River, Gujarat, India
Authors: Thakkar Nevya , Sarma Kangkan Jyoti , Mankodi Pradeep C
Published: March 2018

Gobiids are a large group of fishes inhabiting freshwater, marine and brackish water habitats. Trypauchen is the Indo-Pacific genus and comprises of two species: Trypauchen pelaeos known from Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China; and T. vagina, distributed from Kuwait, along the coasts of India, ranging eastward to the Philippines, Taiwan and China. A specimen of T. vagina (Bloch and Schneider 1801) was caught by cast net from the shallow water of the Narmada River on 11 April 2017 that has later been preserved in the museum of Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara (voucher number: ZL-CH-OSH-026). This paper presents the first observation of T. vagina in the Narmada River in Gujarat.
Performance Based Contracting and Increase in Wage in Preschool Education: Development Strategies, Motivation and Incentives
Authors: Abankina Irina , Rodina Natalya
Published: March 2018

This article explores opportunities in using performance-based contracting as a tool for internal recruitment and a means of solving problems that preschool educational institutions face in their development. Kindergarten staff underwent little change for decades. Sociological surveys revealed the first shifts in the motivation of preschool teachers after some large-scale salary increase measures in education were undertaken. According to the Monitoring of Education Markets and Organizations, only 60% of preschool teachers wanted to continue working for their institutions in 2007–2011, while 40% felt like changing their jobs. In 2016, 78% of kindergarten teachers did not want to quit: they had new incentives and an interest in professional growth, their work had become more creative, and interest in work had come to the fore. The findings give reason for considering further support of the salary reform feasible in order to change the nature of preschool teaching as a strategic vector of development in this education sector. As the course of the preschool teacher salary reform has been analyzed and the major trends in changes in institutions that applied performance-based contracting in 2012–2016 have been identified, the conclusion is made that further implementation of performance-based contracts is possible provided that performance criteria recommended “from above” are specified wisely at the level of individual educational institutions and adjusted to kindergarten-specific development strategies. Personnel policies are becoming a resource in the transformation of preschool education content and its orientation towards the development of 21st-century skills.
The influence of agricultural tillage practices on soil biodiversity: Soil metagenomic methods, arthropod community v1
Authors: Strohm Jeff , Robert Hanner not provided , Richard J Heck not provided
Published: March 2018

This protocol provides the sampling and molecular biology lab methods used to prepare arthropod amplicons for MiSeq sequencing.
The influence of agricultural tillage practices on soil biodiversity: Sequence analysis v1
Authors: Robert Hanner not provided , Richard J Heck not provided , Strohm Jeff
Published: March 2018

Bioinformatic pipleine used to process all sequence reads.
Methods from: The influence of agricultural tillage practices on soil biodiversity v1
Authors: Strohm Jeff , Robert Hanner not provided , Richard J Heck not provided
Published: March 2018

This is a collection of methods from [tentative citation]:Jeff Strohm, Robert Hanner, Richard J Heck. (2018)A metabarcoding perspective on soil biodiversity under different tillage treatments.Submitted to Metabarcoding and Metagenomics
Yenidoğanda Olası Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Sendromu
Authors: DİNÇER Zübeyde , KIRIK Serkan , GÜNEŞ Hatice , YURTTUTAN Sadık
Published: March 2018

Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Sendromu (KTWS) kutanöz
vasküler malformasyonlar, kemik ve yumuşak doku hipertrofisi ve varisli
damarlar ile karakterize konjenital bir sendromdur. KTWS'de hem periferik hem
de viseral tutulum görülebilir ve bu önemli bir morbidite ve mortalite kaynağı
olabilir. Pulmoner emboli, tromboflebit, kanama, staz dermatiti ve kutanöz
ülserasyon gibi komplikasyonların önlenmesinde erken tanı önemlidir.
Kliniğimize  olası KTWS tanısı ile 9
günlük yenidoğan sunuldu. Çocuklukta bu hastalığın erken teşhisi önemlidir ve
venöz yetmezliği önlemek için uygun destek tedavisi başlatılır.
Assessing the irradiance levels of phototherapy devices in Jos, north central, Nigeria
Authors: Ofakunrin Akinyemi O. D. , Diala Udochukwu M. , Toma Bose O. , Shwe David D. , Gidado Sanusi , Afolaranmi Tolulope O. , Bode-Thomas Fidelia
Published: March 2018

Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria with significant contribution to the global figures. Effective phototherapy can reduce the complications associated with NNJ. The effectiveness of a phototherapy device (PD) depends mainly on the emitted irradiance of the device. We, therefore, assessed the irradiance of the PDs in Jos, North Central Nigeria in order to determine the effectiveness of the devices and to highlight the need for routine assessment of irradiance levels of PDs in low-middle income settings.Methods: This was a cross- sectional study involving 14 hospitals with a total of 38 functional PDs comprising of 25 (65.8%) locally fabricated, eight (21.0%) light- emitting diode (LED) and five (13.2%) conventional patented devices. The irradiance was measured using the BiliBlanket® light meter II.Results: The irradiance of the PDs ranged from 2 to 102μW/cm2/nm with a median value of 10.6 (IQR 6-18μW/cm2/nm).   Sixteen devices (42.1%) had a suboptimal irradiance (<10μW/cm2/nm); while only five (13.2%) provided irradiance at the intensive level (≥30μW/cm2/nm). The mean distance between the babies and phototherapy lights was 35.1±12.7cm (range 15-70cm).Conclusions: A significant proportion of the PDs in Jos delivered suboptimal irradiance which could reduce the effectiveness of the phototherapy. The irradiance of PDs needs to be assessed regularly and measures should be instituted to improve the irradiance to the optimum level in order to reduce the burden of kernicterus.
Histopathological study of nasal lesions: 2 years study
Authors: Parmar Nisha Jayantilal , P. Jethwani Deepa , A. Dhruva Gauravi
Published: March 2018

ackground: Majority of the nasal lesions are polypoid. It is difficult to comment upon the nature of the nasal lesion- whether neoplastic or non-neoplastic. Hence histopathological examination is essential for both ENT surgeons as well as pathologists. Aim to study the incidence of different nasal lesion. Also, to find out frequency of inflammatory, benign and malignant conditions of nasal lesions and to compare various histopathological lesions of nasal mass in relation to age, sex and site distribution.Methods: The present study was undertaken in histopathology laboratory of Department of Pathology, P.D.U. medical college and hospital, Rajkot for period of 2 years from October 2013 to September 2015. A histopathological study of total 100 cases of nasal lesions was done. Tissue were processed and studied.Results: Out of 100 cases, 59 were males and 41 were females. Male to Female ratio was 1.44:1. Maximum numbers of nasal lesions were detected in age group of 11-20 years with 24 (24.00%) cases. Out of these 100 cases, 80 (80.00%) were non neoplastic and 20 (20.00%) were of neoplastic origin. In neoplastic lesions, 12(12.00%) were benign, 1 (1.00%) was borderline and 7 (7.00%) were malignant nasal lesions. Non neoplastic lesions were composed of the majority of cases followed by benign neoplastic lesions.Conclusions: Most of malignant neoplastic lesions were occurs after 40 years of age. Incidence of malignant neoplastic lesions was increase with advanced age.
Profile of organophosphate poising cases, clinical outcome and factors associated with outcome among them in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Harika Dhulipalla , Rao Bunga Bhaskara , Gorijala Aparna
Published: March 2018

Background: Poisoning by Organophosphorus poisoning is still one of the most common cause of poisoning and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. With addition of new compounds and changing patient profile, periodic studies exploring the factors affecting treatment outcomes are vital in providing effective management.Methods: The current study was conducted with an objective of assessing the profile of organophosphate poisoning and factors affecting the outcome in a tertiary care hospital. The current study was a prospective observational study, conducted in the emergency department of medical inpatient ward and ICU of NRI medical college and Hospital, Andhra Pradesh between June 2015 to July 2016. Patients >18 years admitted to emergency department organophosphorus or carbamate poisoning were included in the study.Results: One hundred patients presented to the hospital between June 2015 to July 2016 of which 71% were males. About 59% of the patients belonged to 21-30-year group and 67% of them reached our hospital in <6 hours. Grade 1 poisoning was observed in 45% of patients, a dose of <500 units of pseudo cholinesterase was given to 40% of them. A Glasgow Coma Score >10 was found in 75% of the patients and the overall mortality of OP poisoning was 17%.Conclusions: OP poisoning is more common among younger population, below 30 years with male preponderance. Favourable outcome determinants were younger age, female gender, being admitted to the hospital before 6 hours of OP consumption.