bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acclimatization and growth of ornamental pineapple seedlings under organic substrates
Authors: Colombo Ronan Carlos , Favetta Vanessa , Cruz Maria Aparecida da , Carvalho Deived Uilian de , Roberto Sergio Ruffo , Faria Ricardo Tadeu de
Published: September 2017

The in vitro propagation techniques are commonly used to produce ornamental pineapple seedlings in commercial scale, aiming to attend the growers with genetic and sanitary quality seedlings. However, the choice of the ideal substrate is essential for the acclimatization and growth stage of the seedlings propagated by this technique, since some substrates can increase the seedling mortality and/or limit the seedling growth due to its physical and chemical characteristics. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the acclimatization of ornamental pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. var. ananassoides (Baker) Coppens & Leal] on different substrates. Seedlings with approximately seven centimeters, obtained from in vitro culture, were transplanted into styrofoam trays filled with the following substrates: sphagnum; semi-composed pine bark; carbonized rice husk; sphagnum + semicomposed pine bark; sphagnum + carbonized rice husk; and semi-composed pine bark + carbonized rice husk. Each treatment was replicated five times using 10 plants. At 180 days, there were evaluated the following variables: survival percentage, plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, largest root length, and shoot and root dry matter. The substrate semi-composed pine bark + carbonized rice husk presented the lowest mean (62%) for survival percentage. The semi-composed pine bark and semi-composed pine bark + carbonized rice husk treatments presented significant increments in some evaluated biometric characteristics. The semi-composed pine bark is the most favorable substrate for the A. comosus var. ananassoids acclimatization.
Petro physical properties analysis of beani bazar gas field, Bangladesh using wireline log interpretation
Authors: Islam G. M. Ariful , Nipa Farzana Yeasmin , Shah Md. Shaheen
Published: September 2017

The study on analysis of petro physical properties which are done into two well such as BB-1 and BB-2 of Beani Bazar Gas Field using wire line log data. In BB-1, Upper Gas Sand (UGS), Lower Gas Sand (LGS), Sand-1 and Bellow Lower Gas Sand (BLGS) zones and in BB-2, UGS and LGS are identified through high gamma ray log, high resistivity, low neutron and low density log response. The thickness of UGS, LGS, Sand-1, BLGS of BB-1 and UGS, LGS of BB-2 are respectively 47.69m, 14.326m, 17.526m, 17.526m and 26.37m, 21.03m. The Shale volumes of UGS, LGS, Sand-1 and BLGS of BB-1 are respectively 14.87%, 21.58%, 11.69% and 21.28% and UGS and LGS of BB-2 are respectively 17.91% and 29.33%, which are measured through Schlumberger Clavier method. The average porosity of UGS, LGS, Sand-1 and BLGS of BB-1 are respectively 17.55%, 16.60%, 18.07% and 31.10% and UGS and LGS of BB-2 are respectively 13.19% and 11.29%, which are very effective for hydrocarbon prospect by using neutron-density combination method. The average water saturations of UGS, LGS, Sand-1 and BLGS of BB-1 are respectively 24.97%, 23.78%, 80.18% and 19.85% which revised to hydrocarbon saturations as respectively 75.03%, 76.22%, 19.82% and 80.15% and UGS and LGS of BB-2 are respectively 41.20% and 69.50% which revised to hydrocarbon saturations as respectively 58.80% and 30.50% that are followed by Simandoux method. By analysis of petro physical properties of those zones, the UGS and LGS are very effective hydrocarbon bearing zones where production is running at the present time, the Sand-1 zone is water bearing zone. This study impose high important on BLGS. This zone is satisfied all criteria for hydrocarbon prospect. This study recommends that more study is needed for BLGS, and it may be commercially economical viable in a future.
The effect of long term physical exercises on plasma cortisol levels
Authors: Bandara Manoj , Rathnayake Iresha , Somasiri Korotta Gamage
Published: September 2017

Regular physical exercises have shown to improve health. Stress can cause great impact on individual’s mental health as well as physical health. Plasma cortisol is used as a biomarker to measure stress. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of long-term physical exercises on cortisol levels in healthy young men. The study was carried out on four study groups; non–exercised control group (NE), exercised for 6 months (E6M), exercised for 18 months (E18M) and exercised for 30 months (E30M). Thirty participants who underwent regular physical exercises for different time periods were included in each exercised group. Thirty controls were also recruited. Plasma cortisol was measured using ELIZA method and compared to the patterns of plasma glucose levels. Plasma cortisol levels of all exercised groups were significantly less than that of control group (p<0.05). A significant reduction of plasma cortisol level was observed in E6M (p<0.001) and E18 M (p<0.001). Plasma cortisol level of E30M was higher than E6M and E18M but less than the control group. Plasma glucose levels followed the same pattern as cortisol. The results of this study suggest that prolong exercises favorably alters the cortisol and glucose levels indicating reduced stress levels in young adults. The study clearly indicates that the prolong exercises have positive effect on the stress marker; plasma cortisol level as well as overall health of an individual.
Bound lengths for Burr-XII distribution under step-stress PALT
Authors: Prakash Gyan
Published: September 2017

Some inferences based on Step-Stress Partially Accelerated Life Test (SS-PALT) are discussed in the present article. The Progressive Type-II censoring criterion with Random Removal scheme is used for determining the Approximate Confidence Lengths and One-Sample Bayes Prediction Bound Lengths for the unknown parameters of the Burr Type-XII distribution. Based on the simulated data, the analysis of the present discussion has been carried out.
The Inflammatory Response in Cardiac Surgery. An Up-to-date Overview with the Emphasis on the Role of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) 60 and 70
Authors: Kuneš Pavel , Lonský Vladimír , Manďák Jiří , Brtko Miroslav , Koláčková Martina , Andrýs Ctirad , Kudlová Manuela , Krejsek Jan
Published: September 2017

Cardiac surgical operations are associated with the development of a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). In most cases, the inflammatory response is apparent only in its subclinical form. In some cases, however, it can become clinically manifest or even life-threatening. This review article presents some new data regarding its biological importance, along with an insight into the recently discovered role played by heat shock proteins 60 and 70.
Contemporary All-ceramic Systems – Part 2
Authors: Pilathadka Shriharsha , Vahalová Dagmar
Published: September 2017

Current all-ceramic materials offer a accepted level of fracture resistance, fit and aesthetics. High fracture resistance recommends it to be a material to support fixed partial denture (FPD) in a stress bearing area with clinical success. This part of the present literature review covers the success rate, selection criteria of all ceramic systems, cementation technique, finishing and polishing. In vitro and in vivo studies of new high strength ceramics were well documented. Data suggest that single crowns in the anterior and posterior region are more predictable than bridges. Well-studied longterm success rate for FPDs are very limited.
Assessment of morphological variability and chemical composition of some local pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) populations on the area of Kosovo
Authors: Aliu Sali A , Rusinovci Imer , Fetahu Shukri , Kaçiu Skender , Zeka Dukagjin
Published: September 2017

Seven local pepper populations (Capsicum annuum L.) from different geographical regions of Kosovo, were evaluated for morphological traits, chemical composition, and antioxidant contents using standard analytical techniques. All local peppers populations were characterized for different morphological traits from seedling emergence to crop maturity. The total genetic variation for plant height (PH) was 11.72 cm or expressed in relative values was 27.94 %. Average of leaf area (LA) per plant was 2308.38 cm2, while the lowest value for LA was 1136 cm2. Yield per plant ranged from 265 to 691 g plant-1. The   acidity level was ranging from 1.44 to 1.61 %, carbohydrates varied greatly from 4.21 to 6.07 %. Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) content in fresh fruit ranged from 65.544 to 520.51 mg 100g-1 of fresh mass. Minerals were of reasonable levels with Fe (15.31 mg kg-1), Ca (216.71 mg kg-1), Na (406.01 mg kg-1), K (1851 mg kg-1), and Zn (5.74 mg kg-1).
Willingness to pay for excreta pellet fertilizer: Empirical evidence from Ghana
Authors: Kuwornu JOHN K. M. , Narh JNR Alfred B. , Egyir Irene S. , Onumah Edvard E. , Gebrezgabher Solomie
Published: September 2017

This study examined farmers’ willingness to pay for excreta pellet fertilizer in Ghana. Primary data was obtained from 461 farmers in 10 districts in the Western and Greater Accra regions of Ghana through randomized questionnaire administration. The contingent valuation method was used in eliciting the farmers’ willingness to pay decisions (WTP) and maximum amount they are willing to pay. The Tobit regression model results revealed that being a household head, unit cost of current fertilizer used, and farm size positively influenced the willingness to pay amount whereas previous use of organic fertilizer influenced the willingness to pay amount negatively.
The analysis of technical suitability of the equipment for application of plant protection products in Southeastern Slovenia
Authors: Bernik Rajko , Kuhar Peter
Published: September 2017

Technical testing of the equipment for the application of plant protection products (PPP) was performed in Southeastern Slovenia in the period from 2004 to 2013. The technical conditions of boom or orchard sprayers was examined in details and the following parts were checked: drive, anti-drip valves, nozzles, filters, pipes and tubes, manometers, all valves, pressure regulators, agitator, pump, liquid discharge, spray solution reservoir and spray boom or fan system. The analysis revealed a poor condition of most devices in the initial years. However, technical suitability improved drastically until 2013. Technical condition was not directly related to the region of inspection although the lowest number of defective sprayers was recorded in the Posavje region. This can be linked to higher frequency of use and maintenance of the sprayers in this region as it stands out as the area with larger farms. Occasional technical disorders of the equipment can be recorded each year. It is therefore essential to continue with regular technical inspection to ensure optimal and accurate functioning of the sprayers.
On topological properties of spaces obtained by the double band matrix
Authors: Zeren Suzan , Bektaş Çiğdem
Published: September 2017

Let λ denote any one of the spaces ℓ∞ and ℓp and λ(Ť) be the domain of the band matrix Ť. We study ℓp(Ť) for 1 ≤ p ≤ ∞ and give some inclusions and its topological properties. Also, we define the alpha−, beta− and gamma− duals of the space ℓp(Ť). Finally, we give some matrix mappings.
Is Canada a Religiously Neutral State?
Authors: Van Staveren Karen
Published: September 2017

Karen Van Staveren is a recent graduate of the University of Waterloo- St. Jerome’s. She has just completed her undergraduate degree in Honours Legal Studies minoring in International Studies. She is looking to continue her studies in the fall at the Balsillie School of International Affairs doing her Masters in International Affairs. Her areas of interest include human rights and the intersectionality of gender and religion in policy. She hopes to go into policy development and analysis at a federal or international level. Her vast volunteer experience has and continues to influence her life path as she hopes to eventually go into the realm of social justice. 
Method of auto-configuration for corporate proxies
Authors: Villarroel Acosta Andrés Abelardo , Montenegro Marín Carlos Enrique , Gaona García Paulo Alonso , Nieto Acevedo Yuri Vanessa
Published: September 2017

Introduction: The proxy servers offer many advantages in business and academia. One of their main uses is to protect both the network and its users, offering a secure and fast connection to multiple users who require a service such as Internet. However, manual proxy settings require time and expertise by the end user, which leads to the network being less user friendly. The article was written in 2016 in the faculty of Engineering of the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia.

Methology: The paper has been elaborated at Colombia using a Cascade Model. Results: The article presents an introduction to proxy auto configuration and proxy servers, as well as a detailed explanation of the configuration methods.

Conclusions: The study demonstrates methods and times that can lead to the reduction in standard connection time through manual configuration vs. automatic proxy configuration. This was implemented as a real case study in a company.
Possible horizons for educational innovation in Colombia through contemporary technological perspectives. A training experience with TIC. Contributions of the Project Analysis Model RED-CO CIER Occidente
Authors: Ramírez Isaza Eugenia
Published: September 2017

Introduction: This paper presents an overview of the lecture presented to unesco-unir tic & Education Latam Congress 2016, conducted by unesco and coordinated by Universidad de la Rioja, (unir) in Spain. The lecture was named “Contributions of the Analysis Model as a systematization of project research redco Knowledge Network: cier Occidente” enlightened about the systematization of the final report of the research work that the Education and Virtuality Research Line of the gitt Group (in Terminology and Translation) of Universidad de Antioquia performed between 2014 and 2015 as one of the five universities that participated in the Project of Colciencias cier Occidente, through its Macro Project: redco Knowledge Network. Methodology: This paper begins with an ample view of redco as knowledge network to characterize the core of the research project in question, where redco was endorsed as a pedago- gical methodological matrix based on the appropriation of ict in two EI (Innovative schools) as a basic scenario where multiple paths, channels, and languages coincide, this by a strong technological component. Results and Conclusions: redco cier Occidente promotes teacher training, considering that the chain value in education is teacher centered, as teachers are who program the learning activities, who need to improve the processes, who use new media and share knowledge and good practices to improve the academic services and refine the outcomes.
Convergent validity of the Occupational Therapy Adult Perceptual Screening Test (OT-APST) with two other cognitive-perceptual tools in a South African context
Authors: Razemba Fadzai , Jacobs Lizelle , Franszen Denise
Published: September 2017

Background and aim: Occupational therapists working in the field of neuro-rehabilitation need to use screening tools which demonstrate validity and reliability to correctly identify patients with cognitive-perceptual impairments. The Occupational Therapy Adult Perceptual Screening Test (OT-APST) is a screening tool which was developed to identify patients with visual perceptual problems and apraxia following a stroke or other forms of acquired brain injury. Other instruments available are the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) and the Rivermead Perceptual Assessment Battery (RPAB). These tools evaluate similar constructs such as visual agnosia, body scheme, unilateral neglect and constructional skills but are too lengthy to use as screening tools.The aim of the study was to determine the convergent validity of the OT-APST with two other cognitive-perceptual tools commonly used in South Africa, namely the Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DLOTCA) Â and the RPAB when administered to patients with a primary diagnosis of stroke.Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 32 participants with a primary diagnosis of stroke. Participants completed the three tools and subscales were compared with the Dynamic Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DLOTCA) cognitive areas and the RPAB items.Results: Five subscales of the OT-APST had significant correlations with similar DLOTCA and/or the RPAB subscales. Only the Apraxia subscale did not correlate with the referencing tools.Conclusion: This study provides further evidence of the convergent validity of the OT-APST when compared to the DLOTCA and RPAB. Although the OT-APST was standardised on an Australian population, it proved to be another option of a visual perceptual screening tool to identifying visual perceptual problems in patients with stroke in South Africa.Key words: Cognitive-perceptual, Stroke, convergent validity, Occupational therapy Adult Perceptual Screening Test (OT-APST), Dynamic Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DLOTCA), Rivermead Perceptual Assessment Battery (RPAB).
India’s macroeconomic challenges for achieving all round development during Pre and Post-Global 2008 Crisis
Authors: Kapadia Sunil B. , Madhav Venu V.
Published: September 2017

The study presents an overview of India’s macroeconomic challenges with special reference to the fiscal policy development and economic liberalisation subsequent to the country’s balance of payments crisis in 1991, and global financial crisis of 2008. It highlights the need to achieve efficiency in utilising the country’s resources in addressing social and economic challenges, with a view to achieving inclusion and all round development. The paper concludes with an attempt to understand India’s current fiscal and financial position as well as highlighting various bottlenecks which India needs to address. These include narrowing the gap in living standards, reducing rising inequality, improving social and economic inclusion, implementing pending reforms, and better targeting of social expenditure. There is a need to remain focused on creating the supply side engines of growth in key areas such as energy, natural resources, and human capital, and institutional reforms for improving the country’s overall economic growth, particularly in the context of the weak and challenging global environment.
Economic Development and Climate Change: An Empirical Study for Developing Nations
Authors: Jain Megha
Published: September 2017

Climate change does not yet feature conspicuously within the environmental or economic policy agenda of developing countries. Yet evidence shows that some of the most unfavourable effects of climate change will be in developing countries, where populations are most susceptible and least likely to easily adapt to climate change. The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis postulates the existence of an “inverted-U” shape relationship between per capita GDP and measures of environmental degradation. Various studies have addressed the direct relationship between environmental degradation and expanding economic activity so far. However, there is a need to establish the sustainable growth pairing with climate impact. This study examines the impact of economic development factors (Output, Energy usage, Direct Foreign Investment) on carbon emissions across BRIC economies and other developing nations, graphically using EKC hypotheses and empirically using GMM. Panel data over period 1991 to 2011 is used. The results validate that economic growth factors are elements of environmental quality in BRIC and developing economies. The paper indicates the relevance of making climate change policies a mainstream goal for global governance through increased carbon spacing.
Determinants of Sanitary Practices in Rural Odisha
Authors: Nayak Chittaranjan , Patri Prasanta
Published: September 2017

Proper sanitation, hygiene and cleanliness are some of the key indicators of quality of life. The present paper attempts to study the status of sanitation in rural Odisha and explore its determinants. The paper is based on both primary as well as secondary data. The relative position of districts in rural sanitation is analysed with help of census data. The analysis observes that there is a significant regional divide in ‘access to toilets’ across the districts of Odisha. The backward districts are lying way below the relatively advanced coastal districts of the state. Moreover, for an investigation at a disaggregated level, we had taken 109 households from a village cluster for a case study. The study observes that caste category, occupation and government subsidy are the important factors influencing the sanitary practices of the study areas. The paper advocates for continuance of government subsidy with better targeting, and a massive awareness drive by the government to change the sordid state of open defecation in the state.
Trade and Economic Growth: The Case of India
Authors: Sethi Simran
Published: September 2017

The objective of this paper is to investigate the short run as well as long run relationship between GDP, exports and imports for India using annual data from 1982 to 2016. Through this paper, I examine the four main hypotheses regarding the relation between exports, imports and economic growth. The first one is export-led growth hypothesis, the second one is the import-led growth hypothesis, the third one is the growth-led exports and lastly, the growth-led imports hypothesis. The Johansen’s cointegration is used to examine the long term relationship and empirical results indicate that there is a long run relationship between GDP, exports and imports. The short term relationship is measured using the Granger causality test and the statistical results suggest unidirectional causality from GDP to exports and GDP to imports in conformity with the growth-led exports and growth-led imports hypothesis respectively.
Evolution of Strategic Groups amongst Public Sector Banks in India
Authors: . Sonia
Published: September 2017

As a result of reforms, competition has led to the expansion of banking markets. With the entry of new private and foreign banks, the competition has affected the conduct of public sector banks. Our objective is to determine whether conduct of public sector reveals that there are strategic groups amongst Public Sector Banks. We have estimated the growth rates of the PSBs as a sector, as well as, two strategic groups, viz., SBI Group and Nationalised banks. Using paired t-test on the data for 1992 and 2016, we have compared the conduct of the two strategic groups, for four conduct variables. All four conduct variables, namely, advertising expenditure, operating expenditure, diversification, and investment in government securities show the presence of strategic groups amongst public sector banks. The paper also establishes that strategic groups are a part of conduct, not structure. It is well established through a set of t-test that in the case of public sector banks, strategic groups, to begin with, did not exist. However, with the emergence of competition, public sector banks chose to polarize as to distinct strategic groups through a process of dynamic formation of such groups namely, SBI group and Nationalised group. We establish through this paper that evolution of strategic groups amongst public sector banks have taken place over the time period.
A Clash of Conventions? Participation, Power and the Rights of Disabled Children
Authors: Sandland Ralph
Published: September 2017

This article considers the neglected topic of the relationship between the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with regard to the participation rights of disabled children. It analyses key articles in both conventions and considers relevant general comments from both convention committees (the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), and their interpretation by academic contributors. The article argues that much work on this topic fails to develop an adequate understanding of power relations, and that the ‘social model of disability’ which underpins the disabilities convention, when applied to ‘childhood’ (as opposed to ‘children’) suggests that the implications of that convention for the participation rights of all children, not only disabled children, are profound. This is because the disabilities convention rejects the relevance of tests of capacity and ‘best interests’ for disabled adults, for reasons which are equally germane to disabled children, and children in general. The article concludes with discussion of the difficulties in implementing the insights derived from the analysis of the disabilities convention in substantive law in the absence of a right to freedom from age discrimination for children, and suggests other, less far-reaching, reforms that could be made this notwithstanding.
Youth Reflexivity as Participatory Research in Senegal: A Field Study of Reciprocal Learning and Incremental Transformations
Authors: Maclure Richard
Published: September 2017

There is now widespread appreciation that children are capable of functioning as key protagonists of their own development, and that this capacity can be enhanced if they are afforded opportunities to participate in forms of inquiry that stimulate reflexivity amongst themselves and with outside researchers. There is likewise common acceptance that youth participation in research on issues that relate to their well-being can contribute to evidence-based knowledge that has multiple benefits. Rather more ambiguous, however, are questions concerning the nature of youth–researcher relationships and whether—or to what extent—youth participation in research can be characterized as a transformative process. Such questions are particularly salient in countries of the global South where the notion of youth participation tends to run counter to the persistence of hierarchical power arrangements, and where there are substantial socio-cultural differences between youth participants and professional researchers, many of whom are associated with international aid. This article addresses these questions by recounting a field study that engaged eight groups of youth living in rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Senegal. Through processes of reflexivity that entailed analysis of issues they deemed to be socially problematic, and through subsequent dissemination of their analyses in narrative performances of their choosing, the youth attained a remarkable degree of project ownership. As a result, the field study also fostered a process of reciprocal learning among the participants and the researchers that contributed to the genesis of incremental transformations.
To the problem of the "superfluous" person in the Russian literature of the ХIХ century
Authors: Khanbalaeva S.N. , Vedenjapina E.A.
Published: September 2017

The article deals with the drama of a starry-eyed man, a dreamer, daydreaming not about exploits, about glory, but of a peaceful family life surrounded by friends in the bosom of Russian nature. This man is a young nobleman, the owner of the state, which allows him to carry out his wishes, but an obstacle arises in his lack of will, inability to work in any of its form as a result of upbringing in the conditions of serfdom. This is what makes him the "superfluous" person.
The concept “wealth” in Russian and English proverbs and sayings
Authors: Gracheva E.A.
Published: September 2017

The article is entitled “The concept “wealth” in Russian and English proverbs and sayings” and the author of the work reveals the specific features of the term “concept”. It is reported in the text that the meanings of the proverbs of the language depends on the national character and reflect the cultural, national spheres of the life.
Style variation of intonation in intercultural communication and in the practice of teaching English
Authors: Freydina E.L.
Published: September 2017

The article is devoted to the problems of stylistic variation of phonetic means in English oral discourse. The author gives an overview of contextual factors which influence the prosodic realisation of speech. It is demonstrated that in speech interaction the factors related to the local context (the immediate speech situation) are closely connected to the sociocultural context. The problems of phonostylistics are discussed with regard to cross-cultural communication and EFL teaching. It is argued that phonostylistics should be integrated into the course of phonetics for the students of foreign languages faculties. The author outlines some approaches to teaching the fundamentals of phonostylistics.
Identifying Trauma-Related and Mental Health Needs: The Implementation of Screening in California’s Child Welfare Systems
Authors: Crandal Brent R. , Hazen Andrea L. , Reutz Jennifer Rolls
Published: September 2017

A central aspect of trauma-informed care in child welfare (CW) systems is the use of a trauma-informed screening process. This includes the use of a broadly administered measurement approach to assist professionals in identifying current trauma-related symptomology or a history of potentially traumatizing events. With a high prevalence of unmet mental health needs among CW-involved children, screening can be a crucial step as systems strive to identify children impacted by trauma. This paper offers a summary of CW screening approaches in county-administered CW systems across California. Through a web-administered survey, 46 county administrators reported on their screening practices and perceptions. Information about ages of children screened and screening tools used, perceptions of screening implementation priorities, degree of implementation and satisfaction with screening processes is provided. Several implementation considerations for future trauma-informed care efforts are offered including maintaining a focus on childhood trauma, closing the science-practice gap, and evaluating the state of the science.
Trauma-Exposed Infants and Toddlers: A Review of Impacts and Evidence-Based Interventions
Authors: Melville Alysse
Published: September 2017

Infants and toddlers are exposed to abuse and neglect at disproportionate rates compared to other children, setting a trajectory for disrupted developmental processes and increased vulnerability to future traumatic exposure. Social workers encounter trauma–exposed young children across a number of systems, including but not limited to early childcare, family physical and mental health, court, and child welfare. It benefits social workers to have a working understanding of current research related to the bio–psycho–social impact of trauma on infants and young children and an awareness of current, research-driven interventions that can support young, at–risk children and families. This article reviews trauma-impacted development throughout the first two years of life with a discussion of current research exploring attachment and brain development and then discusses caregiver–child based interventions that work to repair disrupted attachment patterns, repair impaired regulatory processes, and return the caregiver–child relationship to a healthy developmental path.
An Association Between Implementing Trauma-Informed Care and Staff Satisfaction
Authors: Hales Travis W. , Nochajski Thomas H. , Green Susan A. , Hitzel Howard K. , Woike-Ganga Elizabeth
Published: September 2017

Despite its widespread adoption there is limited research on the influence of trauma-informed care (TIC). The current study examined the impact of implementing TIC on the satisfaction of agency staff by comparing the results of a satisfaction survey taken in January of 2014, a month prior to the agency's implementation of TIC, and again twelve months later. As collaboration, empowerment, and self-care are primary components of a TIC organizational approach, its implementation was expected to increase staff satisfaction. Following the implementation of TIC, agency staff reported higher scores on all but one of the six satisfaction survey factors. Increases in staff satisfaction have been associated with better staff retention rates, increased organizational commitment and better performance. In consequence, TIC implementation is associated with increased staff satisfaction, and may positively influence organizational characteristics of significance to social service agencies.
Performers, Composers, Scores and Editions: Commentary on Huisman, Gingras, Dhondt, and Leman (2017)
Authors: Fabian Dorottya
Published: September 2017

Reflecting on a study that examines the impact of various editions on the speed of learning and performance errors, this short paper notes the crudeness of western music notation and how musicians cope with deciphering the composer's musical intentions. Drawing on parallels with practitioners who specialize in historically informed performance and tend to favor playing from manuscripts and facsimiles, I argue that although performing editions are useful, proper education regarding the meaning of notation practices and compositional styles might better serve musicians. This enables each generation to construct its own understanding of the music, and of the contradictory and insufficiently specified demands of the score.
Jordan B. L. Smith, Elaine Chew, & Gérard Assayag (editors), Mathemusical conversations: Mathematics and computation in music performance and composition
Authors: Harrison Peter M. C.
Published: September 2017

No abstract available.
Preparing the next generation for the Machine Age
Authors: Gerrand Peter
Published: September 2017

A book review of ‘Changing Jobs. The Fair Go in the Machine Age’ by Jim Chalmers and Mike Quigley, Redback 13, Schwarz Publishing, September 2017, 199 pp.
Tecnologias sociais e energias renováveis na agricultura familiar: experiências do NDTS/IFPB e parceiros
Authors: Borges Francisco Fechine , Luna Flávio Melo de
Published: September 2017

O Núcleo de Desenvolvimento de Tecnologias Sociais do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba (NDTS/IFPB), em parceria como a Associação Laboratório Educacional de Tecnologias Sociais e Energias Renováveis (LETS) vem ampliando o leque de opções de tecnologias sociais para os agricultores familiares, incluindo a microgeração de energia renovável, a utilização de equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos de baixo custo; por meio do desenvolvimento, experimentação e testes de campo com  os agricultores familiares; realizando capacitações e treinamentos nos assentamentos e comunidades rurais.  As oficinas – treinamentos e capacitações - realizadas nas instalações do IFPB, na Granja Escola LETS (no bairro do Geisel, em João Pessoa - PB) e nas Unidades Produtivas Familiares (UPF´s), dos assentamentos/comunidades, objetivam a inclusão dos agricultores familiares nesta área, de forma educativa, numa abordagem que considera o desenvolvimento sustentável. Observa-se que a sinergia entre educação formal e educação popular promove, além da socialização do conhecimento, o processo de valorização da autoestima e de melhoria da qualidade de vida no assentamento. Ressalte-se a relevância social da ação extensionista realizada pelo NDTS/IFPB e parceiros, ao apoiar um segmento historicamente discriminado e de suma importância para a sociedade brasileira, construindo o conhecimento na linha educação popular e tornando possível que assentados da reforma agrária construam e utilizem tecnologias sociais adequadas à sua realidade local.
Implantação da coleta seletiva solidária no IFPB Cabedelo
Authors: Góes Valéria Camboim , Vieira Andressa De Araújo Porto , Silva Andréa De Souza , Leal Claudiana Maria da Silva , Silva Henrique César da , Costa Lício Romero , Lacerda Pedro Paulo Sampaio de , Baptista Turla Angela Alquete de Arreguy
Published: September 2017

Apresenta uma experiência desenvolvida no Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Paraíba (IFPB), Campus Cabedelo (IFPB-CB), a partir da elaboração e execução do Plano de Gerenciamento de Resíduos Sólidos (PGRS), instituído no referido Campus com objetivo de contribuir para a redução da geração de resíduos sólidos no referido Campus, orientando as etapas adequadas a partir da segregação até a destinação final desses resíduos, bem como estabelecer a relação entre o IFPB-CB e a Associação de Catadores de Reciclagem de Cabedelo para definir quais os materiais eram reciclados e garantir o sistema de rateio entre os associados e cooperados. Foram realizadas palestras de educação ambiental com alunos, servidores e terceirizados, bem como a implantação da coleta seletiva solidária no Campus. Todas as etapas, desde a elaboração do plano até a efetivação da coleta seletiva, aconteceram em um período de sete meses, entre fevereiro e agosto de 2016.
Sensibilização da Comunidade Cavalhada, Município de Flores - PE, sobre o uso racional dos recursos hídricos
Authors: Da Silva Hernando Nunes , Da Silva Everaldo Barbosa , Monteiro Ismael Fernanda Carolina , Araújo Adriana Oliveira , Oliveira Filho Francisco De Sales , Ismael de Sousa Thâmara Martins
Published: September 2017

Esse trabalho teve como objetivo promover ações voltadas para sensibilizar a população da Comunidade Cavalhada, Município de Flores - PE, a preservar as fontes de água disponíveis, assim como, a utilizar a água de forma racional e responsável. Para isso, a metodologia adotada consistiu, basicamente, na identificação das fontes hídricas e de suas deficiências e potencialidades, sendo estas etapas realizadas por meio de visitas técnicas á área de estudo e pela utilização de ferramentas de geoprocessamento, assim como, realizando-se palestras e fóruns de discussão com a população atendida. Após serem identificadas as deficiências, foram propostas medidas de mitigação para as mesmas. Como resultados, destaca-se que foram identificadas na comunidade estudada 67 fontes hídricas, onde as principais deficiências verificadas foram: o desmatamento da mata ciliar e a deposição de resíduos sólidos nas proximidades das fontes hídricas. Com relação às potencialidades, destaca-se a quantidade de dispositivos utilizados para armazenar água, a saber: 67, dando destaque para as cisternas. No que tange às medidas propostas, tendo em vista as deficiências identificadas, destaca-se a indicação de medidas mitigadoras, tais como: a recuperação da mata ciliar e a manutenção periódica das fontes hídricas. 
IFMusic: ampliando o acesso a linguagem musical
Authors: Lucena Ferreira Líbna Naftali
Published: September 2017

O presente texto trata de um relato de experiência de ensino, aprendizagem, vivência e experimentos com a linguagem musical por meio do desenvolvimento do projeto intitulado IFMusic: ampliando o acesso a linguagem musical. O projeto teve como propósito levar a música para o contexto escolar de instituições de ensino públicas da região do Brejo Paraibano situadas em áreas de risco social, por meio de apresentações do grupo musical do IFPB  Campus Guarabira, IFMusic. Além de oferecer workshops de teclado, violão e canto para os alunos das escolas, ministrados pelos componentes da banda. Compreendendo que a música é uma linguagem artística muito presente no cotidiano, sendo um importante meio de comunicação e expressão existente em nossas vidas, há a necessidade de fazer parte do currículo e do contexto escolar. Trabalhar música no cotidiano escolar significa ampliar a variedade de linguagens e permitir a descoberta de novos caminhos de aprendizagem, é antes de tudo, trabalhar com a sensibilidade humana, de uma forma prazerosa e saudável para as crianças, adolescentes e jovens. 
Dando sentido ao cuidar: suporte para cuidadores informais de idosos dependentes da Zona Sul de João Pessoa – PB
Authors: Cunha Maria Tereza De Souza Neves da , Pereira Dione Marques Figueiredo Guedes , Lima Aline Soares de , Silva Iraneide Gomes da , Leon Maria Gorete Brito Ponce de
Published: September 2017

O presente projeto de extensão teve como objetivo geral proporcionar a cuidadores informais de idosos dependentes da zona sul de João Pessoa – PB, uma capacitação com relação a aspectos biopsicossociais que envolvem o cuidado, com o propósito de dar sentido ao cuidado exercido. O projeto teve o formato de um curso livre, sendo ofertado em parceria com o CRAS de Mangabeira. Após o mapeamento, foi feito o contato com os cuidadores em forma de entrevista, e posteriormente foi dado início ao curso de capacitação. O curso foi executado por professores, servidores e discentes do IFPB Campus Mangabeira. Foi oferecido    capacitação a 19 cuidadores informais de idosos dependentes. Após a finalização do projeto disseminou-se os resultados na comunidade dando ênfase a importância de serem realizados cursos de capacitação para cuidador informal de idoso dependente a fim de dar suporte a estas pessoas nesse momento tão delicado da vida de seu familiar dependente.
Alimentos alternativos e variação no cardápio do Centro de Amparo à Velhice Jesus Maria José
Authors: Barreto Heloiza Carneiro , Coelho Maria de Fátima Soares , Andrade Miguel Wanderley de , Souza Lane Maria de Oliveira Gadelha , Florêncio Francisca Robenia Silva
Published: September 2017

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo, incluir alimentos alternativos no cardápio dos idosos do Centro de Amparo à Velhice Jesus, Maria, Jose como forma de agregar valor nutricional a alimentação servida a este público.   Os alimentos foram selecionados de acordo com o cardápio disponibilizado pelo setor de nutrição do Centro. Posteriormente, foram elaborados e ofertados uma vez por semana nas refeições do almoço e/ou jantar. Como instrumento de avaliação e coleta de dados, foi utilizados questionamentos orais aos idosos, durante e ao final do desenvolvimento do projeto. Observou-se que o tipo de alimentação que foge aos padrões convencionais, teve uma boa aceitabilidade por parte dos idosos e não causou nenhum problema gastrointestinal, mesmo muitas vezes os idosos repetindo a refeição demonstrando com isso, que é uma alimentação condizente com as fases da vida humana inclusive a terceira idade.
Projeto de incentivo à reutilização de rejeitos minerais para a geração de renda para garimpeiros na Região do Seridó Oriental
Authors: Araújo Mario Henrique Medeiros Cavalcante de , Fonsêca Davi Kennedy Oliveira da
Published: September 2017

Apresenta resultados de um projeto desenvolvido com garimpeiros da Região do Seridó Oriental com objetivo conscientizar e capacitar os garimpeiros para que estes tenham alternativas de melhorias no próprio garimpo. Para tal, foi realizado um mapeamento sistemático das atividades extrativista mineral do Município de Picuí, PB visando traçar um perfil destas áreas quanto à força de trabalho, situação legal, posse da terra entre outras informações de alta relevância. Simultaneamente,  foram iniciados contatos para a firmação de parcerias para troca entre experiência e técnica. Tendo em vista, a realidade encontrada, foram realizadas palestras, que forneceram ao público alvo conhecimentos específicos sobre  empreendedorismo apontando para a possibilidade de incremento da renda de tais trabalhadores através do incentivo ao reaproveitamento dos materiais que antes eram descartados, contribuindo assim, para a redução sistemática do impacto ambiental gerado pela atividade garimpeira. Deste modo, conclui-se que o projeto foi considerado altamente relevante é alcançou os objetivos traçados.

 
The genetic diversity of leaf vegetable jute mallow (Corchorus spp.): A review
Authors: Ngomuo Munguatosha , Stoilova Tsvetelina , Feyissa Tileye , Kassim Neema , Ndakidemi Patrick A.
Published: September 2017

Corchorus spp. is among traditional vegetable which is very nutritious and has been in use in many households in Africa. It contains high level of carotenoids (150µg/100g), vitamin C, Iron (190µg/g), 1.3% Calcium and 25.0% protein. The leaves are used in treatment of diseases and have wide antibacterial properties. It is semidomesticated and sometimes grows as a volunteer crop. Its status in some parts of Tanzania as a wild plant renders it unappealing for consideration in crop development programs.There is limited scientific information on its diversity for use as a vegetable in crop improvement and is a potential area for research. Variations exist among different accessions based on leaf shapes and color. Diversity studies by using molecular markers, proteins and isozymes are reported by several authors. There is low variation within species and high among species. Most of released varieties have a narrow genetic base. Conservation of this species in Africa is scarcely reported.
Assessment of nitrogen doses and planting densities for optimizing growth and yield performance of rainfed maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Sangtam Selila , Gohain T. , Kikon Noyingthung
Published: September 2017

A field investigation was conducted during the kharif season of 2014 to optimize N doses and planting densities for enhanced growth and yield performance of maize under rainfed conditions of Nagaland. Application of N @ 80 kg/ha resulted in higher N uptake and enhanced growth of maize ultimately expressing superior yield attributes and registering the highest grain and stover yields of 3518.5 and 6976.01 kg/ha respectively. Maintaining a planting density of 55,555 plants/ha at a spacing of 60 cm x 30 cm was found to provide optimum crop stand in maize resulting in higher N uptake and favourable growth consequently recording better yield attributes and maximum grain yield of 2941.66 kg/ha. However, higher planting density of 74,074 plants/ha at a spacing of 45 cm x 30 cm was found to be more effective for higher stover yields up to 6772.63 kg/ha.
Direction of trade and changing pattern of indian marine products exports
Authors: Manjunath N. , Lokesha H. , Deshmanya B. Jagrati
Published: September 2017

The present study was initiated with the objective of analyzing the export performance of marine products in India. The study is based on the secondary data i.e., quantity of export of marine products from 2005-06 to 2014-15 compiled from official website of Marine Products Export Development Authority of India. The structural change and direction of trade in marine products was analyzed using Markov Chain approach. The Cumulative Annual Growth Rate of export of marine products from India in volume and value terms is positive with 8.67 and 19.58 per cent during the period from 2005-06 to 2014-15. The increased export growth in marine products is mainly attributed its increasing demand from animal and human consumption, food processing as well as alternative purposes such as cosmetics, fishmeal and fish oil, bio active compounds, pharmaceuticals, marine protein and food processing aids and bi-products are used for valuable ornamentals. European Union, South East Asia and China are the stable importer of Indian marine products as reflected by the highest probability of retention was 79, 78 and 74 per cent respectively. Therefore, efforts are needed to promote exports to these countries by stabilizing the markets by supplying quality marine products and make its price competitive in the international market.
Study of anatomical parameters of leaf and brix content of some promising commercial Indian varieties of sugarcane
Authors: Mondal Animesh , Pal Tuhin , De Kalyan Kumar
Published: September 2017

The structural and quantitative diversity of Kranz anatomy of nineteen Indian varieties of sugarcane was studied in relation to brix content or yield of sugar. The nature and distribution of Kranz tissue and types of vascular bundle in the leaf blade have also been described and discussed. In hand made transverse sections of leaf blade of sugarcane varieties, two different sizes (large and small) of vascular bundles were found. The large vascular bundles were characterized by the presence of metaxylem vessels on the either side of protoxylem. The small vascular bundles entirely consist of metaxylem but lack of protoxylem. Variation of Brix content of the basal, middle and top part of Culm of nineteen varieties was also observed. Statistically, average Brix content was positively correlated with the total area of the photosynthetic cells as well as bundle sheath cells and the linear regression curve followed the straight line.