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Evaluation of decoupling of GDP and energy in Central Asia
Authors: Junissov A , Bekaliyev A , Adamov A , Poulopoulos S G
Published: November 2021

Currently, economic growth remains the main criterion of development. However, it does come along with threats to the environment, due to its link to the increased energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Decoupling can be used to break this link and stop jeopardizing the environment in the favor of economic progress. This paper focuses on the decoupling between economic growth and energy consumption in each of five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – from 1990 to 2014. The Tapio decoupling model was implemented in order to determine the decoupling states for each country. Gross domestic product (GDP) was used to represent the economic growth, and the total primary energy supply (TPES) described the environmental pressure. These data were obtained from the IKE World Energy Balances. Both the GDP and the TPES of most of the Central Asian countries had a parabolic trend of initial drop and further increase during the timespan analyzed. This observation can be explained by the collapse of USSR and the transition to market economy. The results of the decoupling analysis can be divided into two stages for Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and into three stages for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, with several different decoupling states observed during each stage. According to the results, the main decoupling states in Central Asia were expansive negative decoupling, expansive coupling, weak decoupling, and strong decoupling. The analysis showed that there is a serious environmental pressure on the economic development in Central Asia.
Does the design according to the seismic zone affect the environment and the manufacturing cost of a 5-storey R/C building with a conventional plan?
Authors: Chrysanidis Theodoros , Gkigki Athina , Papageorgiou Grigorios , Alamanis Nikolaos
Published: November 2021

The main scope of the present research is the analysis, dimensioning and estimation of the cost of a five-storey reinforced concrete building, which is similarly constructed in three different seismic hazard zones (ZI, ZII, ZIII). The ground plan of the building is a conventional floor plan with solid reinforced concrete slabs. The cross-sections of the structural members remain stable, except for the columns whose cross-sections are reduced in height. The aim of the present study is to analyze how the cost of manufacturing the load-bearing structure of a reinforced concrete building is affected by the seismic risk of the area, if that influence is significant and in what extent. Moreover, along with the construction cost, the possible influence to the environment is studied, too.
A place based analysis of stakeholders’ advancing sustainability in remote and isolated communities: The case of North Aegean Islands
Authors: Trivellas P , Anastasopoulou A , Malindretos G , Reklitis P , Sakas D P
Published: November 2021

During the pandemic crisis, the study of sustainability in remote and isolated communities requires holistic approaches in a multi-dimensional context. To understand remote communities within their natural and constructed environments as dynamic ecosystems, we need to take into account different levels of research and analysis, types of structures, areas of human activity, and actors. It is of particular importance to identify and distinguish the different types of stakeholders who interact in these domains, as well as the dynamics among them, taking into consideration limitations and opportunities set by natural and constructed environments. We reconstruct traditional views and key pillars of sustainable development based on an extensive literature review of relative cases worldwide, to develop a conceptual framework, and to guide research on sustainability in remote and isolated island communities. Thus, this paper is focused on human activities and the wellbeing of remote communities, aiming to propose a “place-based” typology of stakeholders. Byinvestigating the cases of the Greek remote islands’ communities (North Aegean), we critically discuss this evolving conceptual framework, identifying a multi-layered approach in stakeholder analysis that pertains to the civil society that emerged as a key actor. Building on Giddings’ et al [1] anthropocentric view, we synthesize and enrich human activity and wellbeing with several factors, such as natural environment, critical infrastructure, regulatory frame, remoteness, connectivity, cohesiveness, equity, eco-efficiency as well as stakeholders’ multi-identity.
Application of the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) scale in Greece
Authors: Gareiou Zoe , Zervas Efthimios
Published: November 2021

Researchers from various fields have studied in recent years the environmental attitudes of people and how environmental attitudes affect their behavior. There are several well-established environmental behavior measures and, among them, the New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) Scale is one used to measure the environmental concern of citizens. This study investigates the application of the NEP scale in Greece. The survey was conducted in November 2020 in Greek cities. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Totally, 1,689 valid questionnaires were analysed, using simple descriptive statistics and chi-square test. The results show that the respondents believe that the limit of the number of people that the earth can support is approaching and that humans are severely abusing the environment. In addition, the respondents believe that humans are still subject to the laws of nature, and also that the fragility of nature’s balance is very delicate and easily upset. Also, the respondents declare that if things continue on their present course, a major ecological catastrophe will occur in the near future. Finally, Greek citizens show a high environmental concern, both for the current state of nature and for the future one, while those living outside Athens, the capital of Greece, are more environmentally sensitive.
Energy transition and willingness to pay for renewable energy: The case of environmental students
Authors: Karasmanaki Evangelia
Published: November 2021

Examining willingness-to-pay (WTP) for renewable energy sources (RES) as well as views on energy topics can enable policymakers to design effective measures for facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to a renewable-based energy system. The aim of this study was to investigate environmental students’ willingness-to-pay for renewables and their views on various energy topics. Results showed that respondents preferred renewable-based electricity production to conventional energy production while solar energy emerged as the most preferred renewable type. In addition, most respondents were willing to pay for renewable energy but would pay relatively low sums of money per month. Moreover, respondents were divided over whether new lignite plants should be constructed in Greece. Finally, social media and special websites were the most favored media of daily information.
Climate change and green networks. Spatial planning provisions at the Greek metropolitan areas
Authors: Asprogerakas E , Tasopoulou A
Published: November 2021

Climate change has recently emerged in the scientific dialogue as an important environmental issue. Several policies from the global to the local level have been formulated to frame the actions and measures that will enhance the resilience of societies and space. The focus is on outlining goals, objectives, and strategies both for mitigating climate change impacts and for adapting to reduce its effects and ameliorate vulnerability. The Greek National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (2016) includes certain adaptation measures that relate to the design, increase and integration of open / green spaces, and recognises spatial planning as a framework for the effective coordination of adaptation policies. This work focuses on the recording and evaluation of relevant policies that are formed at the metropolitan level in Greece, with emphasis on the organisation of green networks, as provided by strategic spatial planning. The study reveals that the effective contribution of spatial planning lies largely in the way it is utilised as a governance tool for policy coordination and management and the efficient integration of the planning system, from the national to the local level.
Hierarchizing the importance of the attributes of an online shared freight transportation service platform with the use of Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA)
Authors: Nalmpantis Dimitrios , Genitsaris Evangelos , Amprasi Vasiliki , Akac Attila , Anagnostopoulou Afroditi
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this paper is to hierarchize the importance of the attributes of an online shared freight transportation service platform with the use of Multi-Actor Multi-Criteria Analysis (MAMCA). A MAMCA was performed amongst the partners of the INTERREG Balkan-Med SCOPE project in order to hierarchize the attributes of such a platform which is under development in the frame of the project. The results show that all the actors agree that the most important criterion is the Service, i.e., the services that the platform will provide. The research institute and the chambers actors agree that the second most important criterion is Access, i.e., the interface of the platform, while the university actor thinks that Range is the second most important criterion, i.e., the service area of the platform. Probably, the actors who are closer to the market understand better the needs, requirements, and preferences of the users than academia, and that once you set up the platform for a specific Range, it can be easily expanded to cover more areas in the future. Nevertheless, it has to be underlined that these results have been derived by a very small sample, i.e., the partners of the SCOPE project and probably a broader MAMCA, including more stakeholders, should be performed in order to validate them.
Reforming the fleet of public authorities
Authors: Zindros Stylianos , Anagnostopoulou Afroditi
Published: November 2021

The negative environmental implications and the reduced ψlevel of social services in many urban areas have attracted significant attention over the last years. Sustainability and quality of life are evolving to demanding actions in urban areas and public authorities have started to buy cleaner, greener vehicles in order to reforming their fleets. This paper presents and analyses a case study of the Traffic Police Division of Attica transition to a new vehicle fleet. It aims to examine how they managed to decrease the inefficiencies of their transport services in terms of both operational and environmental costs by achieving reduced fuel consumption as well as Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. It focuses on the impact on the environment due to the fuel consumption of vehicle fleet by using proper performance indicators (such as l/100 km for fuel consumption, g/km for CO, g/km for CO2). Overall, the performance of reforming the fleet of the Traffic Police Division of Attica is evaluated in terms of fuel consumption and GHG reductions following a proposed approach for estimating emissions.
Oxygen requirements in relation to sludge age in wastewater treatment plants
Authors: Kemmou Liana , Samiotis Georgios , Amanatidou Elisavet
Published: November 2021

Sustainability of activated sludge (AS) wastewater treatment processes is inexplicably linked to minimization of secondary wastes, such as waste sludge, as well as energy requirements for achieving effluent quality standards. Oxygen requirements and waste sludge management accounts for most of energy consumption in aerobic AS wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). In this study, a novel, highly aerobic AS process, entitled complete solids retention AS process (CRAS), is being evaluated in terms of waste sludge production and biomass oxygen utilization rate. Aim of this work is to study the effect of solids retention time (SRT) on observed sludge yields and on oxygen requirements for respiration in order to evaluate CRAS process as a sustainable alternative to typical activated sludge processes.
On the contribution of risk management plans to municipal solid waste management: Evidence from a major Greek municipality
Authors: Georgousoglou K , Mouzakitis Y , Adamides E D
Published: November 2021

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management is becoming a highly important issue of considerable complexity, considering the plethora of processes, technologies and strategies available, and taking into account the number and diversity of the stakeholders involved. As complexity increases in times of uncertainty, risks increase in the development and operation of waste management systems, requiring consistent management. The aim of this paper is to briefly demonstrate the application and importance of a risk management perspective in the design, implementation and further development of a robust and resilient municipal solid waste policy. We concentrate on a major Greek municipality (Patras) and outline the use of a risk management method, as well as discussing its benefits when applied in the framework of the existing solid waste management system.
Acid soil tolerance of 28 soybean varieties in hydroponics and soil-based evaluation
Authors: Puspitasari Winda , Bachtiar Taufiq , Robifahmi Nur , Anisiyah  , Iqbal Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Utilization of marginal soil plays important role in improving soybean production in Indonesia. Soybean breeding program targeting high yielding varieties and tolerant to acid soils is estimated to be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach in improving plant productivity on acid soil. The aim of this research was to study plant response under acid soil stress and to identify tolerant and sensitive genotype which might be useful for further breeding program. The experiment was conducted using 28 soybean varieties as genetic material. The experiment was carried out in two parts, including seedling evaluation in hydroponics and plant growth evaluation in polybag using acid soil. The first experiment was arranged in factorial randomized block design, consisting of genotype, pH, and AlCl3 treatment as the factors with 5 replications. The second experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design with 5 replications to identify the plant growth in different genotype and acid soil conditions. The results showed that the low pH and high Al inhibits seedlings root growth of soybean genotypes. The estimation of STI from root and shoot dry weight suggests Detam 1 as the most tolerant genotype followed by other varieties with lower level of tolerance. Plant response was different each genotype to both seedling evaluation in hydroponics and plant growth evaluation using acid soil.
High phenolic and mineral compound of rice lines as an alternative healthy food to maintain human health under climate change
Authors: Rumanti I A , Nugraha Yudhistira , Sitaresmi Trias , Wening Rina Hapsari
Published: November 2021

Climate change promotes variances diseases in rice plant and humans. Unpredicted weather due to climate change caused an optimal condition for vectors, pathogens and hosts to be survive and reproduced themselves. Phenolic compounds have the ability to act as antioxidants that can counteract free radicals and prevent various diseases in humans. The mineral content of Zn and Fe is also very useful to anticipate anaemia, stunting and immune boasting in humans being. The research was conducted by tested 14 promising lines and 2 check varieties in the farmer field. The research was followed randomized block design with 3 replications. The grains of each line and checks were analysis in the laboratory for mineral content and phenolic content. The results showed that there were several rice lines that had good yield potential with high antioxidant and mineral content, including IR83663-20-3-2-2, B5640H-MR-1-PN-1, and BH39D-MR-PN-1. IR83663-20-3-2-2 has a high Zn content in rice that is 23.76 ± 2.03 ppm, with grain yield of 5.39 t ha-1, and early maturity. While the B5640H-MR-1-PN-1 line is a black rice and has a phenolic compound of 4801.00 ± 0.00 mg AAE 100−g of brown rice. The BH39D-MR-PN-1 line is a red rice which has a higher total phenolic compound up to 5743.35 ± 9.74 mg AAE 100−g of brown rice and Zinc mineral content of 23.66 ± 0.25 mg kg−1. The availability of specialty rice varieties with high mineral content and phenolic compounds will provide an alternative for healthy food, especially during a pandemic virus recently. Besides this, the foodstuffs can be utilized to broad market opportunities and decrease a need of imports.
Evaluation candidate of test cross hybrid QPM under ecosystem of Polewali Mandar West Sulawesi
Authors: Karim Harli A , Hikmawati  , Rohim Muhammad , Yasin Hg M
Published: November 2021

Abtract. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) was specialty maize which is high content of lysine and tryptophan. These are two essential amino acids better nutritional for human body to anticipated of disease (kwashiorkor) on severe among children, and could be corrective use in balancing diets. The experiment on 2018 has been conducted to evaluated of nine candidate test cross hybrid of QPM vs. check Bima 13Q with CRD three replications under lowland in distrit of Polman West Sulawesi. Genetic material were planted in four rows 5.0 m lenght, spacing 75x20 cm, and applied fertilizer Urea, Ponska (300-200) kg/ha. The result shown that two test cross F1 QPM were (MSQ(S1)C0-26-1-1 x MR14Q) and (MSQ(S1)C0-43-1-1-1 x MR13Q) which the best with potential yield 10.66-10.95 t/ha. The LSD shown that there are significant different with check Bima 13Q on yield (wc.15%) and highly 30.0% and 31.6%. The two candidates were founded shelling percentage 77.9% and 79.0%, asi less than five days and could be promising as new variety and continuing in evaluation variety trial (evt) in west Sulawesi.
Sorghum cultivation of the ratoon system for increased yields in dry land
Authors: Paesal  , Syuryawati  , Suarni  , Aqil Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Planting sorghum twice a year on dry land is constrained by the short duration of rainfall, so it requires technology to increase yields with the ratoon cropping system. The research was carried out in Agricultural Technology Research and Assessment Installation of Bajeng, Gowa, South Sulawesi from March to October 2019. The superior genotypes of sorghum were planted on marginal land as the main crop with a spacing of 75 cm x 20 cm (66,666 plants/ha). The ratoon plant used a split-split plot design. The main plot consisted of two mulches: M1=no mulch + 50% dose of main crop fertilization and M2=sorghum stover mulch + biodecomposer 1kg/ha without NPK fertilizer. The sub-plots consisted of 2 populations: P1=population of 66,666 plants/ha (1 shoot/hole), P2=133,332 ratoon plants/ha (2 shoots per hole). The sub-sub-plots consisted of 5 (five) genotypes/varieties of sorghum: V1=Numbu, V2=No.58-1, V3=No. 86.1, V4=No.103-1 and V5=No. 113-1, so that 20 treatment combinations were obtained with 3 replications. The results showed that to obtain high grain yield in ratoon cultivation in dry land, NPK fertilization (150-100-50)/ha is still necessary. The increase in population density of ratoon from 66,666 to 133,333 plants/ha significantly affected the increase in grain yield. Sorghum genotype No. 58-1, No. 86-1, No. 103-1 and No. 113-1 is technically and economically feasible to be developed in the cultivation of the double harvest ratoon system with the profit (Rp 10,989,000-12,247,500/ha) from the cultivation of sorghum once the main crop (Rp 4,003,000-4,856,000). The R/C value is 2.00-2.10 and the MBCR value is 2.27-2.38.
Integration of smartphone technology for maize recognition
Authors: Aqil M. , Tabri F. , Andayani N. N. , Panikkai S. , Suwardi  , Efendi Roy , Bunyamin Z , Azrai M. , Ratule Taufiq
Published: November 2021

The study of android based maize assessment was done by involving two popular machine learning software i.e. teachable machine and android studio. The classification model was performed in online teachable machine learning while interface generation was performed in android studio. Various maize tassel from male, female and contamination plants were collected and used for training and model validation. The results indicated that Android-based tassel classification was successfully applied to the study area with accuracy of 80.7%. In addition, the error of classification was 19.3%, a relatively lower values for large testing datasets. Several mis-classification were found particularly at similar tassel shape. The integration of the model with smartphone technology enables rapid recognition of off-type plant at real-time, even though operated by personnel with limited skills or no knowledge seed technology on maize parental lines ideotype.
The yield potential and chemical analysis of some introduction sweet cultivars in the Papua highlands
Authors: Kadir Syafruddin , Herniwati
Published: November 2021

The research aims to identify the adaptability some Cilembu sweet potato clones in the highland region of Papua and to determine consumer responses to sweet potato clones Cilembu. The activities carried out in Jayawijaya and Yahukimo. The experiment were 10 cultivars / clones of yams consisting of 6 (six) clones Cilembu and four (4) local sweet potato clones of each: UP-UM 1 (V1), UP-UM 4 (V2), UP-UM 5 (V3), UP-UM 6 (V4), UP-UM 9 (V5), Rancung (V6), Papua Salosa (V7), Helaleke (V8), Cangkuang (V9), and Weayuken (V10). The experiment were conducted on two districts with a height above sea level (asl) different namely Jayawijaya (1550 m asl) and Yakuhimo (2000 m). Assessment was laid out using a randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. The assessment results in districts Jayawijaya shows that, clones Cilembu UP-UM1, UP-UM 5, UP-UM 6, UP-UM 9, and Rancung, as well as varieties lonkal Papua Salosa compounds containing β-carotene / Antocianin shown from yellow / orange / purple. In the district of Jayawijaya, average tuber longest and largest bulb diameter produced by local variety Cangkuang. But the number of tubers were generated by clones Cilembu UP-UM 5. Productivity and highs of 10 varieties / clones were studied both in Jayawiya and Yakohimo is Cangkuang (23.59 t / ha), while the highest dry matter content produced by clone up- UM 4. Production of dry matter produced by the highest Weayuken varieties. The results of the chemical analysis of the highest protein content produced by clone UP-6 and UP-UM UM 9; The highest content of starch and amylose varieties produced by Cangkuang; The highest content of reducing sugar produced by clone UP-6 and UP-UM UM 9; The highest content of β-carotene produced by UP-UM 5; and the highest content of vitamin C is produced by UP-UM 6.
The correlation of variable affecting yield on anthocyanins corn
Authors: Sumange La , Rahman Syamsul , M Yasin HG. , Mustari Kahar
Published: November 2021

Variable importance under vegetative and generative stage for effecting of grain yield opv anthocyanins corn. Simple correlation and regression analysis has been conducted between grain yield as dependent variable (yi) with all independent variable (xi, i: 1,2,3,…,6) as vegetative and generative stage. Stepwise of multiple regression was be used for define of variable was more important to affecting of yield.The experiment were conducted in Maros and Bajeng experimental farm on rainy 2017, data has been collected as sample from 30 plants per se. Two blocks of experiment 17x25m were planting of with spacing 75x20 cm one plant per hole, length of plot 15 m. Fertilizer be applied with Urea-Ponska (300-200) kg/ha. Anthocyanin’s corn held to increase of human health. The origin of anthocyanins corn is from Mesoamerica it is a pigment that give color of purple to black may affect to anticipated of viral (virus), cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, and cancerThe result multiple regression shown that variable which is be increase of yield and significant different founded in Maros were plant height (x1), water content of seeds (x2), and ear height. (x5). Model: y:3.404+0.027x1+0.018x2-0.073x5, R2:0.645. In Bajeng shown that water content of seeds (x5), number of seeds per cob (x7), and 1000 seeds (x8), Model was yi=4.096-1.776x5+0.087x7+0.023x8; R2:0.92. In The two-location yield, be decrease if water content of seed was increase.
The influence of fermented brown algae extract (Sargassum sp.) on corn plant growth (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Nurjannah K.A.I , Amaliah N A. , Junda M , Iriany N , Makkulawu A T. , Karim H , Azis A A. , Djawad Y A. , Jumadi O
Published: November 2021

Abstracts

Brown Algae Extract is one of the ingredients used in organic fertilizers that is more effective for maximizing the growth and production of corn plants. This study aims to determine the effect of fermented brown algae extract on the growth of corn. The research was conducted in Sokkolia Field, Gowa District. The treatments were arranged in a randomized block design with 4 replications. The first treatment was algae extract which was inoculated by Trichoderma harzianum and Gliocladium sp. Bacillus subtilis and Paenybacillus polymyxa as well as unfermented algae extract. The algae extract was applied to corn by spraying. The parameters observed were plant height, stem circumference, cob length (cm), cob diameter, number of rows of seeds. The results showed that application of algae extract improved the quality and quantity of corn growth compared to the UPK (Urea + Phosphate + Potassium) control.
The presence of bacterial stalk rot disease on corn in Indonesia: A review
Authors: Suriani  , Patandjengi Baharuddin , Junaid Muh. , Muis Amran
Published: November 2021

Bacterial stalk rot disease in corn results in a significant reduction in yield due to the interruption of the flow of nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant. Pathogenic bacteria infect the inner tissue of the stalk until it rots. This disease has been reported to attack corn crops in Asia and Europe such as India, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Nepal, Mexico, Serbia, and China. In Indonesia, this disease was first reported to attack corn in the West Sulawesi region by the Mamuju Class II Quarantine Station. The results of molecular identification indicated that this disease is caused by the bacteriumDickeya zeae,previously known asErwinia chrysanthemipv.zeaethat previously reported attacked pineapple and aloe vera in Indonesia. The potential for economic losses due to this disease is quite high, so appropriate and efficient control measures are needed. Based on those, this research study about the symptom, the characteristic of the bacteria agent caused the stalk rot disease, the distribution and the impact to the maize production in Indonesia.
Field testing of synthetic inseticides on fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiferda J.E. Smith) in corn plant
Authors: Nonci Nurnina , Pakki Syahrir , Muis Amran
Published: November 2021

Fall armyworm is a new pest in Indonesia that is currently of concern because of its widespread attack on corn production areas. FAW infestation in young plants will cause damage up to 90% and even corn plants can die. The study on the control of the fall armyworm (FAW) caused by Spodoptera frugiperda was conducted at the Bajeng Technology Research and Assessment Installation, Gowa, which took place from March-August 2020. The treatments were arranged in a randomized block design with 6 treatments repeated 4 times. The treatments consist of 4 synthetic insecticide treatments derived from 4 active ingredients (emamectin benzoate, spinoteram, carbofuran, chlorantraniliprole + tiamethoxam), one vegetable pesticide (nano pesticide; a.i. citronella, geraniol and citronellol) and one control treatment without pesticides. The treatment application was carried out 2 weeks after planting (WAP) then repeated every 2 weeks until the plants were 8 WAP. The treatment was carried out 2 times in the fegetative phase, 2 times in the generative phase. The plot area of each treatment is 5 x 5 m, the spacing is 70 x 20 cm. The results showed that the most effective insecticide to control FAW was Spinetoram followed by Emamectin Benzoate and Chlorantraniliprole. The average percentage of attacks in the spinetoram treatment was: 24.2% at 4 WAP, then 24.9% at 6 WAP, 29.1% and 37.1% at 10 WAP. The highest average yield was obtained in the insecticide treatment Spinetoram (10.7 t/ha) followed by Emamectin Benzoate (9.3 t/ha) and Chlorantraniliprole (8.9 t/ha), while the lowest yield was obtained in the control treatment (5.2 t/ha).
Isolation and characterization of phosphate solubilizing bacteria from corn rhizosfer
Authors: Haswania  , Karim H , Azis A.A. , Iriany N , Jumadi O
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was to isolate and characterize the Phosphate solubilizing bacteria from the rhizosphere of Zea mays L., Jeneponto Regency. This research was conducted in several stages; i.e, sampling, medium preparation, sample dilution, isolation, characterization in the form of gram staining, biochemical tests, and quantitative tests of phosphate solubility. Soil samples were diluted in 0.9% NaCl and soil containing microbes was isolated on the Picovskaya medium. Three isolates were obtained which could dissolve phosphate, namely J2KN1, J3KR2, and J3TG3 isolates. The isolates were generally round in shape with raised elevations, white, slimy, smooth, shiny surface, milky white, shape like coccus and bacillus, and gram-negative. Some of the isolates had positive motility, indole, voges, methyl red, glucose, and sucrose fermentation in the biochemical test. The quantitative tests of the ability to dissolve phosphate showed that J2KN1 isolate had the highest concentration of 51.1 μM, and the J3KR1 and J3TG3 isolates had a concentration of 45.2 μM and 37.6 μM, respectively.
IAARD’s new high-yielding varieties maize farming revenue in Gorontalo Province
Authors: Rouf Ari Abdul , Hannan Muhammad Fitrah Irawan , Munawaroh Soimah , Saragih Ammini Amrina , Moko Hasyim Dj
Published: November 2021

The agricultural sector for Gorontalo Province has a very strategic role. Agriculture is a business that provides the largest contribution to gross regional domestic product (GRDP). It is recorded that the agricultural sector has a GRDP value of about 38.8 percent of the total. One of the leading agricultural commodities for Gorontalo is maize. One of the ways to increase maize production is by using superior seeds. The study was done in Sukadamai Village, North Bulango, Bone Bolango Regency from October 2020 to January 2021. The study involved 6 cooperative farmers with a land area of 3 Ha. The results of the study showed that the JH 37 and JH 29 varieties had the highest productivity levels compared to other varieties. IAARD’s is feasible because it has an RC ratio value above 1 and has a positive profit value.
Maize seed quality with fungicide treatment during the storage period
Authors: Rahmawati  , Aqil Muhammad
Published: November 2021

In some areas, farmers sometimes delay planting due to several factors, including: unfavorable climate, unprepared land and insufficient manpower so that planting takes a long time. As a result, seeds that have been given a fungicide cannot be planted and stored under uncontrolled conditions, both at the place and temperature of the storage room. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the storage resistance of seeds that have been given a fungicide (saromyl) so that they can be used as a reference for storing seeds of saromyl. The research was carried out in June - December 2020 at the seed quality testing laboratory of the Cereal Crops Research Institute (Balitsereal), Maros, South Sulawesi Province. The corn seeds used in the study were Bisma 2018 and 2019, Sukmaraga 2017 and 2019, Srikandi Kuning 2018 and 2019, Lamuru 2017 and 2019 varieties. Observations were made on 1000 grain weight, moisture content, electrical conductivity, maximum growth potential, seed growth speed, length of primary root, length of shoot and number of secondary roots. This study used a completely randomized design with 4 replications. The results showed that at room temperature storage (25-26°C and relative humidity 50-58%) the seeds that had been given a fungicide (saromil) with a storage period of 21 days still had high seed quality. Even at low temperature storage (18-18.9°C and Rh 50-55%) during the 6-month storage period, the quality of the seeds was very good. The shelf life of seeds that have been given a fungicide (saromil), is influenced by the shelf life of the seeds, the temperature and relative humidity of the storage room.
Analysis on physical properties of micropolar nanofluid past a constantly moving porous plate
Authors: Stepha N Golden , Jacob D Kavin
Published: November 2021

The computational analysis is presented for boundary layer heat and mass transfer flow of hydro magnetic micropolar nanofluid flow. In the flow model, viscosity of the fluid is taken as temperature-dependent and varies linearly and the other physical properties such as radiative heat flux, the magnetic field, the viscous dissipation, chemical reaction are additionally assumed in the energy equation and spices concentration equation respectively The PDEs representing the fluid flow have been changed into a framework of dimensionless ODEs and explained mathematically through the 4th order R-K and NS shooting technique. Temperature distribution, velocity distribution, micro rotation, and concentration distribution are explored graphically for a series of solid volume fraction (0<ϕ<2) of nano-solid particles. All the findings for various flow parameters agreed perfectly with physical situation of the flow. It is observed that for increasing value of magnetic parameter, the concentration and temperature of the micropolar nano fluid near the boundary layer declines and increasing value of the volume fraction of nano-solid particle ϕ leads to decrease in velocity and micro rotation of the fluid within the boundary layer decreases.
Applying analytical hierarchy process for addressing the agile manufacturing drivers
Authors: Sharma Rohit , Khan Ubaid Ahmad
Published: November 2021

In order to incorporate agile manufacturing (AM) in materials and systems, the manufacturing sectors have drivers to face obstacles. Agility is generally accepted for satisfying diverse consumer demands as a new strategic principle in the automotive industry. There has now been a prerequisite for evaluating AM in industry. An organization’s effectiveness relies on their ability to find and pay special attention to the crucial success drivers to achieve a high level of efficiency. This paper suggests a number of Agile Manufacturing Drivers (AMDs) to evaluate AM that is deemed suitable to the production industry. In order to prioritise performance drivers, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach is used to summarise the perspective of an expert. The proposed AMDs are believed to encourage and assist the manufacturing sector in producing agile products to achieve higher efficiency so as to improve competition.
Stress-strain distribution in intact L4-L5 vertebrae under the influence of physiological movements: A finite element (FE) investigation
Authors: Sanjay Devismita , Kumar Neeraj , Chanda Souptick
Published: November 2021

This study is aimed at finding the stress and strain distribution in functional spinal unit of L4-L5 occurring due to physiological body movements under five loading conditions, namely compression, flexion, extension, lateral bending and torsion. To this purpose, 3D finite element (FE) model has been generated using 4-noded unstructured tetrahedral elements considered both for bones and intervertebral disc, and 1D tension-only spring elements for ligaments. The analyses were performed for a compression load of 500 N and for other load cases, a moment of 10 N-m along with a preload of 500 N was applied. The model was validated against in-vitro experimental data obtained from literature and FE analysis data for a range of motion (RoM) corresponding to various loading conditions. The highest stress was predicted in the case of torsion though the angular deformation was highest in case of flexion.
Fabrication of protein-coated titanium dioxide nanoparticles for cellular uptake fluorescence imaging and treatment of colorectal cancer
Authors: Zhang Li , Wang Deping , Yu Honglu
Published: November 2021

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) coated with different proteins has exhibited exceptional bio-compatibility, leading to various biomedical engineering applications. With the use of green and chemical reduction methods, we fabricated Titanium dioxide nanoparticles that were protein-coated. Bovine serum albumin (BSA), lysozyme proteins, zein, and collagen have been used to coat titanium dioxide-aryl nanoparticles of the form TiO2-NPs. However, in both cases, no catalysts or other stabilizing agents were used. These images of TiO2-NPs fabricated using the green method show high crystallinity. It is a malignant colorectal tumour with dysfunctional cellular processes that cause colorectal cancer cells. It is hoped that studies employing SW1417 cells would give mechanistic ideas on the specifics of the amplification in cancers. This was done by flow cytometry utilizing and laser confocal fluorescence microscopy (LCFM) on the SW1417 colorectal cell line. Of the protein-coated Titanium dioxide nanoparticles fabricated green methods, BSA@TiO2-NPs were the most readily absorbed. Of all TiO2-NPs, lysozyme@TiO2-NPs fabricated by the chemical reduction technique were the most effectively internalized by SW1417 cells out of TiO2-NPs types. However, TiO2-NPs fabricated by the green methodology were coated with zein and lysozyme and tiny. A hydrophobic covering is also on the two nanoparticles. There is a possibility that the variation in hydrophobicity and charge affected the internalization process. Colorectal diagnostic and therapeutic compounds might be synthesized from those coated nanoparticles that were effectively internalized.
3D printing of metasurface-based dual-linear polarization converter
Authors: Lee Gyeongyeong , Noh Yeong-Hoon , Lee In-Gon , Hong Ic-Pyo , Yook Jong-Gwan , Kim Jong-Yeong , Kim Jihoon
Published: November 2021

Three-dimensional printing using digital light processing (DLP) technology has been studied in various fields because of its ability to create complex shapes through a simple process. In this study, DLP 3D printing was employed in the implementation of the metasurface-based dual-linear polarization converter (DLPC). The unit cell of the metasurface-based DLPC for linear polarization conversion was designed consisting of the upper and lower dipole-pair antennas connected through vias and a shielding layer that electrically shields the antennas from each other, and its fabrication was based on the characterization results of the dielectric properties of the photocurable substrate materials and electrical properties of the conductive materials used for synthesizing the metasurface. The printability evaluation of dipole pairs, vias, and a shielding layer was carried out to implement the detailed structures of the DLPC in 3D printing. The electromagnetic wave transmission characteristics of the 3D-printed 8

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Prevalent behavior of smooth strongly monotone discrete-time dynamical systems
Authors: Wang Yi , Yao Jinxiang , Zhang Yufeng
Published: November 2021

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Workplace Mistreatment: A Review and Agenda for Research
Authors: Vranjes Ivana , Lyubykh Zhanna
Published: November 2021

Workplace mistreatment researchers study negative interpersonal behaviors under a plethora of different labels, including incivility, bullying, harassment, aggression, and violence. While negative interpersonal behaviors differ in their intensity, intent, and frequency, a common denominator of these behaviors is their adverse impact on employees and organizations. Research has identified the nomological network of workplace mistreatment, which illustrates individual and contextual factors associated with mistreatment behaviors. Authors have also highlighted outcomes of mistreatment, showing that mistreatment results in reduced psychological and physical health, worsened job attitudes, and diminished performance for both targets and bystanders. Further, enacted mistreatment is not without consequences for the perpetrators, and these consequences can be both negative and positive. While workplace mistreatment research has been steadily growing, many questions remain unanswered. There are unexplored topics, approaches, and methodologies. First, there is a need to understand the uniqueness and similarities of different mistreatment constructs to provide a more comprehensive approach for studying workplace mistreatment and highlight alternative ways of measuring mistreatment constructs. Novel methodological approaches, such as HotMap and artificial intelligence, could shed light on the dynamics between targets and perpetrators of mistreatment, allowing researchers to capture the dynamic nature of mistreatment behaviors. Second, the interactions among societal, cultural, and interpersonal factors are likely to shape enacted mistreatment. For instance, social networks within organizations and the interrelations between employees are likely to influence not only the individual who becomes targeted, but also the way in which bystanders are to take action against such mistreatment. Third, while the role of bystanders in the dynamics of workplace mistreatment is undoubtedly important, there is a need to critically investigate the role bystanders may play in curtailing or encouraging mistreatment. More specifically, bystander interventions can take both constructive and destructive forms. Finally, targets’ responses to experienced mistreatment are likely to be relevant to the understanding of the dyadic nature of workplace mistreatment, such that an aggressive target response is likely to cause a mistreatment spiraling. However, it remains unclear what type of target response, if any, would be beneficial in helping de-escalate destructive behavior from the perpetrator. Thus, more research is needed to help address the important question of the best ways to deal with experienced mistreatment.
Mediation: Causal Mechanisms in Business and Management
Authors: Rosopa Patrick J. , Xoxakos Phoebe , King Coleton
Published: November 2021

Mediation refers to causation. Tests for mediation are common in business, management, and related fields. In the simplest mediation model, a researcher asserts that a treatment causes a mediator and that the mediator causes an outcome. For example, a practitioner might examine whether diversity training increases awareness of stereotypes, which, in turn, improves inclusive climate perceptions. Because mediation inferences are causal inferences, it is important to demonstrate that the cause actually precedes the effect, the cause and effect covary, and rival explanations for the causal effect can be ruled out.

Although various experimental designs for testing mediation hypotheses are available, single randomized experiments and two randomized experiments provide the strongest evidence for inferring mediation compared with nonexperimental designs, where selection bias and a multitude of confounding variables can make causal interpretations difficult. In addition to experimental designs, traditional statistical approaches for testing mediation include causal steps, difference in coefficients, and product of coefficients. Of the traditional approaches, the causal steps method tends to have low statistical power; the product of coefficients method tends to provide adequate power. Bootstrapping can improve the performance of these tests for mediation. The general causal mediation framework offers a modern approach to testing for causal mechanisms. The general causal mediation framework is flexible. The treatment, mediator, and outcome can be categorical or continuous. The general framework not only incorporates experimental designs (e.g., single randomized experiments, two randomized experiments) but also allows for a variety of statistical models and complex functional forms.
Moral Emotion and Intuition in Organizations
Authors: Pircher Verdorfer Armin , Fladerer Martin , Zwarg Clarissa
Published: November 2021

While traditional approaches have described ethical decision-making in organizations mainly as being the result of rational deliberative thought, a steadily growing body of research indicates that moral decision-making is strongly influenced by moral intuitions and emotions. The moral intuition approach typically has two aspects: the process through which moral intuitions emerge and their content. With regard to the process, moral intuitions represent fast, automatic, evaluative reactions that are emotionally charged. An important tenet of moral intuition research refers to the primacy of intuition—the notion that moral intuitions generally drive moral decision-making. Accordingly, moral intuitions are described as starting points for rational reflection processes that follow later. On this basis, it has also been argued that the interplay of moral intuition and deliberation is malleable. Specifically, the well-formed moral intuitions of experts are thought to differ from the naive moral intuitions of novices. With increasing experience and reflection about the moral issues in one’s experiences, deliberation increasingly enables individuals to shift between intuitions and reasoning and to monitor, test, weigh, and reject both intuitions and reasons. The content of moral intuition refers to the foundations of morality, which are the underlying moral domain, specifying what individuals view as morally right or wrong. The most commonly referenced account in this field, Moral Foundations Theory (MFT), argues that moral intuitions are a function of evolutionarily developed, innate predispositions to master multiple social problems that interact with social and cultural influences. These predispositions, or moral foundations, include care, fairness, loyalty, authority, and sanctity. While empirical work on the role of moral intuition in organizations is still at an early stage, several areas have been identified that may particularly benefit from integrating moral intuition process and content. For instance, the moral intuition perspective can aid the understanding and prevention of processes through which unethical behaviors and practices, such as corruption, may be justified and normalized in organizations. Furthermore, the moral intuition perspective is increasingly used to study the moral leadership process, most notably the link between leader moral foundations and moral leader behaviors, as well as the role of (mis)fit between leader and follower moral foundations. Moral emotions are an inherent element of the moral intuition process and refer to the welfare of others and the promotion of a functioning society. It is thought that individuals experience moral emotions when they or others have violated moral standards. These emotions build the motivational force for moral action and are often placed in five clusters: other‐praising (e.g., gratitude), other‐suffering (e.g., sympathy), other‐condemning (e.g., contempt), self‐condemning (e.g., guilt), and self-approving (e.g., moral pride) moral emotions.