bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Simulated Influence of Mountainous Wind Farms Operations on Local Climate
Authors: Ze AI , Fei HE , Zheng-hong CHEN , Shui-xin ZHONG , Yan-bo SHEN
Published: March 2022

Renewable energy sources, especially wind power, were believed to be able to slow down global warming; however, evidence in recent years shows that wind farms may also induce climate change. With the rapid development of wind power industry, the number of wind farms installed in mountains has gradually increased. Therefore, it is necessary to study the impact of wind farms in mountainous areas on local climate. The Suizhou and Dawu wind farms in northern Hubei Province were chosen for the present study on the impact of wind farm operations on the local climate in mountainous areas. The mesoscale meteorological numerical model Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) and the Fitch model, together with turbulence correction factor, were used to simulate wind farm operations and study their effects on local climate. The results showed the characteristics of wind speed attenuation in mountainous wind farms: the amplitude and range of wind speed attenuation were stronger in the nighttime than in the daytime, and stronger in summer than in winter. The surface temperature increased and became more significant in summer. However, a cooling variation was observed above the surface warming center. The height of this center was higher in the daytime than it was in the nighttime. The latent heat flux in the wind farms decreased at night, accompanied by an increase in sensible heat flux. However, these changes were not significant. Some differences were observed between the impact of wind farms on the climate in the plains and the mountains. Such differences are more likely to be related to complex terrain conditions, climate conditions, and the density of wind turbines. The present study may provide support for the development and construction of wind farms in mountainous areas.
Statistical Analysis of Different Artificial Intelligent Techniques applied to Intrusion Detection System
Authors: Tribak Hind , Valenzuela Olga , Rojas Fernando , Rojas Ignacio
Published: March 2022

Intrusion detection is the act of detecting unwanted traffic on a network or a device. Several types of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) technologies exist due to the variance of network configurations. Each type has advantages and disadvantage in detection, configuration, and cost. In general, the traditional IDS relies on the extensive knowledge of security experts, in particular, on their familiarity with the computer system to be protected. To reduce this dependence, various datamining and machine learning techniques have been used in the literature. The experiments and evaluations of the proposed intrusion detection system are performed with the NSL-KDD intrusion detection dataset. We will apply different learning algorithms on NSL-KDD data set, to recognize between normal and attack connections and compare their performing in different scenariosdiscretization, features selections and algorithm method for classification- using a powerful statistical analysis: ANOVA. In this study, both the accuracy of the configuration of different system and methodologies used, and also the computational time and complexity of the methodologies are analyzed.
Automated IoT Device to Manipulate Environmental Condition of Black Soldier Fly
Authors:   10.46338/ijetae0322_05, Kristianto Kevin , Lambert Ronaldo Vieri , Girsang Abba Suganda
Published: March 2022

Trash has been one of the main problems in human life. It can bring global warming and spreads toxic pollutants when burnt. Since unfiltered trash is harder to utilise, it is better to filter trash in order to help the action of recycling and reusing. Related to organic trash, black soldier fly is one of the decomposers that also brings value in the form of high protein and lipid on their larva stage. This research represents the goal to create optimization tools to increase the breed product of the Black Soldier Fly around 10 to 30 percent of the egg produce by using IoT concept and utilising Arduino board, DHT22 sensor to read temperature and humidity and BH1750 sensor to read light intensity with common output devices such as warm bulb and mini fan to control temperature, water pump to control the humidity, and spotlights to control light intensity. Validations and constraints were put in the Arduino to control both the sensor and the output devices to work together and stabilize the environment. Each day eggs will be taken and weighted from controlled cage and non-controlled cage. The more stable environment make the Black Soldier Fly produces more eggs. Keywords—Black Soldier Fly, Internet of Things, Arduino Uno, Organic trash, alternative fish food
SoC Power Consumption Estimation at High Level of Abstraction: A Survey Study
Authors:   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences of Ben M’Sick, Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Casabalanca, Morocco, Alali Abdelhakim , Hariti Zineb El , Sadik Mohamed , Aamali Kaoutar
Published: March 2022

Abstract—As electric energy consumption becomes a more pressing concern in System-on-a-Chip (SOC) design, accurate and efficient power analysis and estimation at all levels of abstraction throughout the design phase is becoming increasingly important in order to achieve low power without an expensive redesign process. This study examines dynamic power and leaky power analysis and estimation strategies for SOC design at several design levels that have recently been proposed, with the goal of presenting a unified view of power estimation methodologies at all design levels of abstraction, focusing especially on the high level. Keywords— System on Chip; Energy estimation; SoC modelling; Accuracy; High level of abstraction.
CNC Kumaş Kesim Makinesindeki Krank-Biyel Mekanizmasının Kinematik Analizi ve Kesici Bağlantı Uzunluklarının Performansa Etkisi
Authors: ATAKÖK Gürcan , BALCİ Sezgin
Published: March 2022

Krank - biyel mekanizmaları, kullanım alanı çok geniş olan bir hareket mekanizmasıdır ve basit, kullanışlı olması dolayısıyla çok katlı materyalleri kesme makinelerinde oldukça tercih edilmektedir. Bu mekanizmaya dayanan kesme sistemlerinde, kesme hızını arttıran parametrelerden biri olan krank uzunluğu değişiminin sisteme olan etkilerini görmek için Matlab / Simulink ile simülasyon gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca çok katlı serilmiş materyalleri kesmek için kullanılan kesme makinesinin kesici mekanizmasının kinematiği incelenmiş, hareketi analiz edilmiştir. Krank-biyel uzuvlarının optimum boyutları, karmaşık sayıların kullanılarak çıkarıldığı denklemlere göre belirlenmiştir. Çıkarılan boyutlar ve hareket denklemleri, Matlab / Simulink ile modellenerek karakteristik eğriler elde edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, çok katlı serilmiş materyalleri kesme makinesi için uygun krank - biyel kol uzunluğu bulunmuştur.
Effects of Plyometric Training Combined with Repeated Sprints on Physical Performance in Female Handball Athletes
Authors: Neves Tiago de Assis , Winckler Ciro , Fernandes Guerra Ricardo Luís
Published: March 2022

Handball is characterized by high-intensity efforts and sprints and jumps are crucial for the performance during the game; however, little is known about the effectiveness of plyometric training combined with repeated sprints in improving aerobic and anaerobic performance in female handball athletes. Thus, the purpose of this study was to verify whether plyometric training combined with repeated sprints would improve aerobic and anaerobic performance in female handball athletes after preseason. Twelve athletes of the U-20 category (mean age of 18.4 years) were selected, and the variables evaluated covered anthropometric characteristics, body composition, jump tests (vertical and horizontal), aerobic fitness (Yo-Yo test, level 1) and anaerobic fitness (Agility T-test and Running Based Anaerobic Sprint Test) before and after intervention (8 weeks) during the preseason. The training was held three times a week by plyometric exercises (two times a week) combined with repeated sprints (one time a week).Results showed significant differences (p≤0.05) and positive qualitative inference for all variables analyzed between the moments (jump height and distance, agility, aerobic and anaerobic resistance), except for countermovement jump (CMJ) and Fatigue Index. The results of this study revealed that plyometric training combined with repeated sprints could significantly improve aerobic and anaerobic performance in female handball athletes.
Ensino remoto durante a pandemia da COVID-19: uma narrativa sobre a formação em fisioterapia
Authors: Perondi Fabiane , Garcia Júnior Carlos Alberto Severo , Ceccon Roger Flores
Published: March 2022

Este artigo objetiva narrar experiências pedagógicas de uma discente do curso de Fisioterapia de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior Federal, com campus descentralizado, durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Os autores promovem uma reflexão sobre a trajetória formativa após a inserção do ensino remoto por meio da escrita de uma narrativa, usando como ponto de partida o portfólio, que se constituiu como método de registro dos acontecimentos, subjetividades e relações de poder-saber que emergiram durante o percurso. Foi possível perceber que o ensino e a produção do conhecimento carecem de relação e de encontros, e que o formato de ensino remoto é precário e insuficiente para a formação de profissionais da saúde, apesar de ser uma alternativa para a educação no cenário atual. A narrativa aponta para a necessidade de análise e discussão permanente deste contexto no âmbito das universidades do país, especialmente dos cursos da área da saúde.
Resilience in the Post-Welfare Inner City
Authors: DeVerteuil Geoffrey
Published: March 2022

Moving beyond theoretical notions of 'resilience', this is the first book to offer a conceptual and empirical approach to exploring and comparing the process of resilience across service 'hubs' in three complex but different global inner-city regions: London, Los Angeles and Sydney.
The Governance of Female Drug Users
Authors: Du Rose Natasha
Published: March 2022

Challenging popular misconceptions of female users, this book is the first to examine how female drug user's identities, and hence their experiences, are shaped by drug policies.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, PROMOSI DAN DESAIN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KENDARAAN BERMOTOR YAMAHA MIO
Authors:   Universitas Potensi Utama, Tanjung Yahya
Published: March 2022

A person's buying behavior towards a product is influenced by many factors. Each individual has different desires and tastes. Product quality is a factor that is very influential on purchasing decisions, besides that there are many other factors that influence the purchasing behavior. This study aims to analyze the influence of product quality, promotion and design on purchasing decisions for Yamaha Mio motorcycle products and analyze the variables that have the most dominant influence on purchasing decisions for Yamaha Mio motorcycle products in the community in the Surakarta region. The population in this study were all consumers of Yamaha Mio motorcycles in the Surakarta region. The sample used was 150 respondents with the Accidental Quota Sampling technique. Data collection techniques with questionnaires, while data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis, classical assumptions (normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test), statistical tests (t test, F test and coefficient of determination). From the results of the classical assumption analysis, the normality test with kolmogorov-smirnov obtained significantly greater than 0.05, which means that the data distribution is normal. Multicollinearity test obtained VIF and Tolerance values ​​close to one so that it can be concluded that the regression model has no multicollinearity problem, while the heteroscedasticity test using the Glejser method states there is no problem. Based on the results of the multiple linear regression analysis of the t test, it was found that partially the quality of the product had a significant effect on purchasing decisions of Yamaha Mio motorcycle products, while promotion and design had a significant effect on the 5% tarap. From the results of the F test that the simultaneous quality of the product, promotion and design significantly influence the purchase decision of Yamaha Mio motorcycle products where the calculated F value> F table. Product quality has the most dominant influence on purchasing decisions for Yamaha Mio motorcycle products. Obtained an R square value of 0.255, which means that the dependent variable can be explained by an independent variable of 25.5% while the remaining 74.5% is explained by other variables outside the model.
PENERAPAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW) DALAM SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PEGAWAI TELADAN DI KANTOR BUPATI LANGKAT
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Silalahi Arina Prima , Simanullang Harlen Gilbert
Published: March 2022

Teknologi mempunyai peran penting bagi suatu instansi, lembaga ataupun perusahaan membutuhkan suatu komputerisasi untuk pengolahan data dan mendapatkan hasil yang sangat akurat untuk mendukung keberhasilan dalam mencapai tujuannya. Begitu juga dengan instansi negara seperti Kantor Bupati, dibutuhkan adanya sistem terkomputerisasi untuk mendukung kinerja dan kualitas pegawai maupun instansi tersebut. Pegawai berperan penting untuk kemajuan kinerja sebuah instansi ataupun perusahaan. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai, banyak cara yang perlu dilakukan salah satunya melakukan pemilihan pegawai terbaik. Aspek penilaian merupakan aspek yang sangat penting, apabila dalam proses penilaian terjadi inkonsistensi, maka ada beberapa pihak yang dirugikan. Permasalahan yang sering ditemukan menyangkut dengan kinerja pegawai, seperti kedisiplinan kerapian dan beberapa kriteria lain yang masih perlu dibenahi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pemerintah serta memenuhi tujuan otonomi daerah. Selain itu, kebutuhan akan akses data dan informasi yang cepat dan akurat juga diperlukan untuk mendukung melakukan penilaian pegawai teladan. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, perlu solusi untuk melakukan pemilihan pegawai teladan, dan menampilkan laporan secara cepat dan akurat yaitu dengan mengangkat penelitian berjudul “Penerapan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Dalam Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Pegawai Teladan Di Kantor Bupati Langkat”.
COVİD-19 SÜRECİNDE ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ÖRGÜTSEL ADALET ALGILARININ UZAKTAN EĞİTİME KARŞI TUTUMLARI VE YENİLİKÇİ DAVRANIŞ EĞİLİMLERİ ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ: BİR ALAN ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: ÖRÜCÜ Edip , HASIRCI Itır , KURT Pınar
Published: March 2022

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı Covid-19 sürecinde üniversite öğrencilerinin örgütsel adalet algılarının yenilikçi davranış ve uzaktan eğitime karşı tutumları üzerine etkisini araştırmaktır.

Yöntem: Araştırmanın evrenini, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören 15.721 öğrenci oluşturmakta olup, örneklemini aynı üniversitede öğrenim görmekte olan 393 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama yöntemi olarak anket uygulaması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Anketlerden elde edilen verilerle frekans analizi, güvenilirlik analizi, normallik testi, korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi yapılmıştır.

Bulgular: Yapılan regresyon analizinin sonucuna göre örgütsel adalet algısının bir alt boyutu olan dağıtım adaletinin yenilikçi davranış eğilimleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olduğu tespit edilirken, örgütsel adalet algısının diğer iki alt boyutu olan prosedür adaletinin ve etkileşim adaletinin yenilikçi davranış eğilimleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi bulunamamıştır. Dağıtım adaleti ve prosedür adaletinin uzaktan eğitime karşı tutumları üzerinde anlamlı etkisinin olduğu tespit edilirken, etkileşimsel adaletin uzaktan eğitime karşı tutumları üzerinde anlamlı etkisinin olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuç bölümünde elde edilen sonuçlar tartışılıp yorumlanmıştır.

Özgünlük: Araştırmanın konusu ile ilgili literatürde çok sayıda araştırmaya rastlanılmadığından bu çalışmanın alan yazına katkıda bulunması beklenmektedir.
INFLUENCE OF SODIUM DODECYL SULFATE ON STABILITY OF BILAYER LIPID MEMBRANES
Authors: Tonoyan L.A. , Torosyan A.L. , Arakelyan V.B.
Published: March 2022

In the paper influence of Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) on planar bilayer lipid membranes (BLM) was investigated. It was shown that the presence of SDS and it’s concentration increasing leads to the loss of stability of the BLM, which is associated with the decrease in the value of the linear tension of pore edge in BLM, because of positive spontaneous curvature of the SDS molecule. It is also shown that the number of lipid pores on the BLM increases as a result of increase in probability of the pore formation, with reduction of the value of linear tension.
SPECIFICATIONS OF RABI OSCILLATIONS IN THE QUANTUM EMITTERS SYSTEMS COUPLED TO THE LOCALIZED PLASMON POLARITONS
Authors: Nerkararyan S.Kh. , Babajanyan A.Zh.
Published: March 2022

In this work phenomenon of resonant transfer of the excited energy between quantum dipole emitters (QDE) by the localized plasmon polaritons (LPP) is investigated. In system the molecules or semiconductor quantum dots act as QDEs and the nanometer size metal particles (MNP) care LPPs. The dependence of the frequency of Rabi oscillations on system parameters (the distance between MNP and QDE, the radius of MNP and dielectric permittivity of the surrounding medium) was determined. Conditions when the period of Rabi oscillations is considerably shorter than system relaxation time were defined.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FREE SURFACE OF HOT STRANGE QUARK MATTER
Authors: Alaverdyan A.G.
Published: March 2022

Within the framework of MIT bag model, properties of hot strange quark matter at zero pressure are investigated. It is shown that the self-boundness property of strange quark matter has a temperature dependent character. With increasing temperature, the strange quark matter which is self-bound at zero temperature, starting with a certain critical temperature becomes not self-bound.
ELECTROMAGNETIC CASIMIR DENSITIES FOR A PLATE IN ANTI-DE SITTER SPACETIME
Authors: Saharian A.A. , Kotanjyan A.S. , Saharyan A.A.
Published: March 2022

We investigate the vacuum expectation values (VEV) of the electric field squared and of the energy-momentum tensor for the electromagnetic field in anti-de Sitter (AdS) spacetime induced by a plate parallel to the AdS boundary. On the plate the field obeys the boundary condition that generalizes the perfect conductor boundary condition for an arbitrary number of spatial dimensions. We show that the plate-induced contributions in the VEV of the electric field squared and the vacuum energy density are negative, whereas the normal stress is positive. The VEV vanish on the AdS boundary.
“BONUS HUNGER” BEHAVIOR IN THE ALTERNATIVE BONUS–MALUS SYSTEM
Authors: Gulyan A.G.
Published: March 2022

In this article the “bonus hunger” behavior for the Alternative bonus–malus system (BMS) is discussed. The Alternative BMS is a model, where the next premium is the combination of the previous premium and the aggregate claim amount. The key characteristics for the comparison are the discounted premium reduction for some time horizon and the entire claim amount. Existence of the steady state for the BMS discussed in this paper was proved and the probability of claiming for the general model and for its steady state was found out.
ON TRANSLATION OF TYPED FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMS INTO UNTYPED FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Authors: Nigiyan S.A. , Khondkaryan T.V.
Published: March 2022

In this paper typed and untyped functional programs are considered. Typed functional programs use variables of any order and constants of order $\le$1, where constants of order 1 are strong computable, $\lambda$-definable functions with indeterminate values of arguments. The basic semantics of a typed functional program is a function with indeterminate values of arguments, which is the main component of its least solution. The basic semantics of an untyped functional program is an untyped $\lambda$-term, which is defined by means of a fixed point combinator. An algorithm that translates typed functional program $P$ into untyped functional program $P'$ is suggested. It is proved that the basic semantics of the program $P'$ $\lambda$-defines the basic semantics of the program $P$.
CALCULATION OF CENTRAL MOMENTS OF DIFFERENTIAL MELTING CURVE OF DNA MOLECULE
Authors: Ghazaryan R.S. , Hakobyan S.N. , Shahinyan M.A.
Published: March 2022

Central moments of function of the differential melting curve (DMC) of DNA have been calculated through expansion of block DNA DMC to Gaussian components. Calculations showed that the first moment of DNA DMC characterizes the melting temperature, the second is DNA melting interval. Central moments of the third and fourth orders characterize distribution of nucleotides along DNA chain. It was shown that the distribution of nucleotides along DNA chain differs from quasi-arbitrary distribution.
Ciri-Ciri Pembelajaran Kolaboratif Menerusi Google Classroom yang Meningkatkan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi Pelajar
Authors: Abu Kasim Rashimah , Tasir Zaidatun
Published: March 2022

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti ciri-ciri pembelajaran kolaboratif disokong komputer (Computer-supported collaborative learning, CSCL) yang digunakan di dalam e-pembelajaran Sains bagi tajuk Kereaktifan Logam menerusi Google Classroom dapat meningkatkan kemahiran berfikir aras tinggi pelajar (KBAT). Seramai 32 orang murid tingkatan tiga yang dipilih berdasarkan teknik persampelan rawak mudah terlibat dalam kajian ini. Instrumen kajian ini merupakan soal selidik ciri-ciri dari pendekatan Pembelajaran Kolaboratif disokong Komputer (CSCL). Semua dapatan dalam kajian ini dianalisis dan diproses oleh komputer menggunakan program SPSS versi 22.0 untuk mendapatkan nilai min dan sisihan piawai. Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa semua pelajar setuju dimana ciri-ciri persekitaran pembelajaran CSCL yang digunakan dalam e-pembelajaran Sains ini membantu proses peningkatan KBAT pelajar semasa pembelajaran dan pengajaran Sains Tingkatan 3 bagi topik Kereaktifan Logam. Kajian ini telah memberikan sumber maklumat kepada guru Sains bagaimana caranya untuk melaksanakan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran melalui penggunaan e-pembelajaran Sains yang mengandungi ciri-ciri pembelajaran CSCL yang telah ditetapkan.
Students’ Perception of Social Presence in Facebook
Authors: Jamil Nur Jannah , Tasir Zaidatun
Published: March 2022

Acquiring social presence promotes the degree of salience between two people using communication medium and development of interpersonal relationship. Nonetheless, research on social presence elements in social network system, such as Facebook, normally focuses on Facebook as general; considerably less is known about the relation between specific activities in Facebook towards the five dimensions in social presence: social respect, social sharing, social identity, open mind, and intimacy. Hence, this study uncovered students’ perception of online social presence with relation to their experience, average time spent per day and activities done in Facebook by utilizing the questionnaire adapted from the study by Sung and Mayer (2012). The respondents of this study were a group of students who have similar experience of participating in academic discussion in Facebook on computer subject. Two-ways communication in Facebook, as in chatting, commenting, and sending message correlated positively with all dimensions in social presence. Those Facebook usages are also most frequently used by students, along with several other activities that signify students’ interests to acknowledge themselves with any update or news from the society they choose as Facebook friends. Students might have regularly encountered with social presence instances through their vast experience on using Facebook with major usage of more than 2 years and minimum average of 1 hour per day. Hence, that could justify the high social presence the respondents believe they have perceived. These findings suggest that Facebook can be considered as a promising platform to utilize social presence to the most if the availability of its various tools and activities that support social interaction are put into the best practice to nurture student’s social presence in online learning.
Malaysian Civilian Nurses in Military Hospitals
Authors: Ismail Leena , Ishak Norimah , Othman Normah
Published: March 2022

A job satisfaction study among civilian nurses was conducted in 3 Military Hospitals in Malaysia. A Participant    convenient sample of n=172 was selected for statistical analysis and the response rate was 63.7 %. Responsibility, Staff Relation, Opportunity to Develop and Patient Care were domains identified that had high level of job satisfaction.  Staff Relation domain was significant with the highest P- value among demographic data. The dataset was not distributed normally as the distribution was skewed left. The findings of the study revealed that there was significant positive relationship that showed general satisfaction among the domains. From the study it could be concluded that there was the influence of general satisfaction with all the reviewed elements. There was correlation with each other by 45% as indicated by the R2 value in the regression test.
Multidimensional Analysis of Real Estate Prices in Seventeen Cities in Poland in Terms of Economic Security
Authors: Kozicki Bartosz , Stajniak Maciej , Magniszewski Marek , Lorek Marlena , Mitkow Szymon
Published: March 2022

The article presents a multidimensional comparative analysis of apartment prices in seventeen cities in Poland from the first quarter of 2017 to the first quarter of 2021 in terms of the maintenance of economic security. Prices were analyzed in two aspects: value and dynamics of changes, referring to the first period under consideration in spatial terms (in each of the seventeen cities). The research used multidimensional comparative analyzes, such as: Chernoff faces and normalization with the use of stimulants. This, in turn, made it possible to examine the similarities and differences in the prices of 1 m2 of residential real estate in respective cities in Poland in a dynamic approach.
Effects of Different Sulphur Doses on Nutrient Contents of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) Cultivars
Authors: TUNÇTÜRK Rüveyde , NOHUTÇU Lütfi , YOLCİ Muhammed Said , ŞELEM Ezelhan , TOPRAK Tülay , TUNÇTÜRK Murat
Published: March 2022

This study was carried out to determine the effects of sulphur doses on the nutrient contents of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) cultivars under irrigated conditions in 2011 and 2012 years spring periods. Field trials were conducted at randomized complete block split plot design with three replications on the experimental area of Van Yuzuncu Yıl University, Faculty of Agriculture. As factor, three different sulphur doses (0, 25, 50 kg ha-1) and three safflower cultivar were used. In the study, macro and micro nutrient element contents of safflower seed were investigated. It was determined that wasn’t affected significantly of nutrient element contents such as K, Mg, Zn and Cu except for Ca, Fe and Mn contents of seed by sulphur aplications. In addition, statistically significant differences were found amoung safflower varieties in terms of nutrient content of K, Ca, Fe, Mn and Zn, except for Mg and Cu.
An Examination of the Sex Trafficking Dilemma in Three States and the Prevalence of Task Force Involvement in the Prosecution of Human/Sex Trafficking Cases
Authors: Rude Savannah , Barton Barton
Published: March 2022

There is a problem investigating and eliminating sex trafficking. This problem has negatively impacted victims of sex trafficking, especially those who are trafficked into prostitution rings. A possible cause of this problem is the high male demand for commercial sex and the lack of education about the factors involved in sex trafficking. The purpose of this research study is to explore the prevalence of task force involvement in the prosecution of human/sex trafficking cases as well as the possible solutions that can be used to close the gap in the prosecution of human/sex trafficking cases (Brents, Jackson, Hausbeck, 2010) (Farley, 2007). There is a gap in the research specifically regarding the challenges that the legal system has in eradicating sex trafficking. By doing research into the different elements that contribute to sex trafficking, and conducting interviews with law enforcement, task forces, and researchers through a qualitative method, this study found in all the responses combined show patterns in the need to address the gap with law enforcement. Ways this can be done include training across the whole department, the use of victim advocates and trauma-bonding, setting up safety plans in school, creating more awareness, and having better prevention methods. All of these solutions start with law enforcement being a part of a task force.
Does Remote Population Have Better Immune Protection Against Cardiovascular?
Authors: Thupa Veshal , Dherej Rahul
Published: March 2022

In isolated ethnic groups, the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is yet unclear. The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of environmental, dietary, and endogamous variables on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. To conduct a cross-sectional research on healthy individuals. Enzymatic techniques were used to assess glycaemia and lipids, and the results were analyzed using Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure. Animal proteins, saturated and unsaturated fats, sodium chloride, monosodium glutamate, and refined sugar are more prevalent in metropolitan foods than in rural ones. They are more sedentary and had higher BMI, DBP, and SBP levels (p 0.0001). There is a 1.5 times greater frequency of pre-HT, stage I/II HT, and atherosclerosis among city residents compared to those in rural areas, where the atherogenicity index is lower (2,77 vs 3,84). According to our results, none of the people in the study were underweight or malnourished. Despite this, cardiovascular risk variables like as CT, TG, CDL-C/HDL-C, glycaemia, and blood pressure rise as a result of lifestyle changes associated with urbanization among city dwellers. There is no evidence to suggest that the characteristics of the population under research make them more immune to these diseases than other populations.
O USO DO CANABIDIOL EM CRIANÇAS COM SÍNDROME DE DRAVET: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Carvalho Gabriela Gimenes , Mardula Fernanda Paza , Gonçalves Maitê Montandon , Araujo Maria Carolina Cervi , Santos Maria Eduarda Hirata dos , Barros Gérsika Bitencourt Santos
Published: March 2022

Introdução: A Síndrome de Dravet é uma encefalopatia epiléptica resistente à medicamentos e apresenta 3 fases, que levam a comprometimentos cognitivos e comportamentais. Devido à ineficácia dos remédios existentes e necessidade de novas medidas terapêuticas, surgiu o interesse pelo uso de canabidiol. Materiais e métodos: foram utilizadas as palavras chaves Dravet syndrome; Dravet; Dravet pharmacology; Dravet syndrome and cannabidiol; Cannabinoids epilepsy. Foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados: PubMed, Portal de periódicos da Capes e Google Acadêmico. Os critérios de inclusão dos artigos foram: artigos publicados em português e inglês entre 2011 e 2021 e com qualis mínimo B3 que foi consultado na Plataforma Sucupira. Foram excluídos artigos cujos objetivos de trabalho não se alinhavam aos interesses dessa pesquisa.   Resultados: Dentre os 53 artigos selecionados para análise, apenas 22 foram utilizados como amostragem final da pesquisa. Dentre eles, 12 tratavam exclusivamente sobre a síndrome de Dravet e seus aspectos clínicos. Foi constatado, em 10 artigos, a relação entre a Síndrome de Dravet e o uso de canabidiol como tratamento para a mitigação das crises convulsivas. Além disso, os artigos também destacam outros aspectos relacionados a patologia, como outras opções de medicamentos. Conclusão: A utilização do princípio ativo CBD é eficaz para um dos principais sintomas da síndrome de Dravet, as crises convulsivas, e vem sendo cada vez mais estudado devido sua alta eficácia.
Decay Development and its Restriction in Trees
Authors: Pearce R.B.
Published: March 2022

The major hypotheses that have been proposed to explain the patterns of decay development and its restriction in the wood (xylem) of living trees are outlined briefly. The current understanding of the biochemical and physiological events that contribute to the protection of pre-existing functional sapwood is reviewed, with particular reference to the formation of reaction zones at the host-pathogen interface in Acer species, especially the European sycamore maple {Acer pseudoplatanus) in which the interactions between wood-inhabiting fungi and sapwood have been extensively investigated. Studies using conventional anatomical and biochemical approaches have been integrated with the application of advanced physical techniques (nuclear magnetic resonance [NMR] imaging, proton induced X-ray emission [PIXE] microanalysis and mapping, and electron paramagnetic resonance [EPR] spectroscopy), allowing a model describing the development and function of reaction zones in this species to be proposed. Results from other woody angiosperms indicate that in some (e.g., European beech [Fagus sylvatica]) reaction zones may be essentially similar but that in others there may be significant differences. The implications of our developing understanding of antimicrobial defense in trees on the practice of arboriculture is discussed briefly.
Trees are not the Root of Sidewalk Problems
Authors: Sydnor T. Davis , Gamstetter David , Nichols Joan , Bishop Bert , Favorite Jammie , Blazer Cherelle , Turpin Leslie
Published: March 2022

Locations of defective sidewalk blocks in Cincinnati, Ohio, were compared to various soil complexes in the city. Soils with a percentage of repair record greater than the percentage of soil coverage were identified. The Urban-Stonelick soil complex had a low frequency of repair history. The Switzerland-Urban soil complex had a moderate record, while the Rossmoyne-Urban soil complex and the Urban-Martinsville soil complex had high frequencies of repair when compared to the records of other soil series and complexes in the city. Soil surveys categorized the Switzerland-Urban soil complex with moderate limitations for road construction and the remaining soil complexes with severe limitations. The 4 soil series were selected, and associated sidewalks were randomly surveyed to determine sidewalk failure rates. Sidewalks did not fail at higher rates where trees were present. Sidewalks greater than 20 years old failed at a higher overall percentage rate. Sidewalks less than 20 years old on the Switzerland-Urban soil complex and the Urban-Martinsville soil complex appeared more stable and less prone to failure than the Rossmoyne-Urban and Urban-Stonelick soil complexes. Sidewalks less than 5 years old were not affected by trees in any soil. A variety of problems were identified as being involved in the failure of sidewalks. It appears that trees play a minor role in sidewalk service life. Extending service life of sidewalks will require the cooperation of urban foresters, landscape architects, and engineers.
Survival and Growth of Transplanted Large-And Small-Caliper Red Oaks
Authors: Struve Daniel , Burchfield Laura , Maupin Cathy
Published: March 2022

Red oak (Quercus rubra L.) of 2 caliper sizes, 8.4 and 3.6 cm (3.3 and 1.4 in.), and 2 vigor classes (high and low) within the small-caliper trees, were transplanted to compare growth and establishment over a 4-year period. Possible confounding factors such as pre-transplant vigor, genetics, relative root-ball to backfill volume, and relative canopy to root-ball volume were controlled to determine whether small-caliper trees establish more rapidly than large-caliper trees. Large-caliper trees had high mortality, 58%, while no small-caliper trees died. Based on trunk caliper and height growth after transplanting, surviving large-caliper trees established faster than small-caliper trees—demonstrating that transplanted large-caliper red oaks can establish as rapidly as small-caliper red oaks.
Root Barriers and Windthrow Potential
Authors: Smiley E. Thomas , Key Albert , Greco Craig
Published: March 2022

This study was developed to determine if commercially available ribbed barriers reduce or increase the stability of trees under severe lateral stress. Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) were planted in November 1996: 6 in surrounding-type tree root barriers and 6 without barriers. Half of each group was pulled over in July 1999 under dry (14% water) soil conditions and the other half was pulled over under saturated (33% water) soil conditions. The force required to pull the trees over was measured as was the wind resistance of the trees. Slightly more force was required to pull over the trees grown within root barriers than the control trees. The force required for the weakest tree, however, was far greater than that exerted by a 100-mph (160-kph) wind. The reason for the increased strength of the root barrier trees appeared to be the deeper root system.
Effects of Road Distance and Protective Measures on Deicing NaCl Deposition and Soil Solution Chemistry in Planted Median Strips
Authors: Pedersen Lars Bo , Randrup Thomas B. , Ingerslev Morten
Published: March 2022

The deposition pattern of deicing salt and the resulting concentrations in the soil water were determined in planted median strips of two major approach roads with speed restrictions of 70 kmh (43.5 mph) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The objectives were to evaluate the effect of distance from the roadside and to test different straw mat protective measures. Deposition and soil water concentrations of sodium chloride (NaCl) decreased significantly within 2 m (6.6 ft) from the roadside compared to areas farther away. Straw mats mounted like a skirt around the tree stem did not constitute a proper protection against salt spray or splash and high salt concentrations in the soil water. In contrast, protection with straw mats on all sides of the trees resulted in a small but measurable effect. The highest concentrations of NaCl in the soil water were seen during the winter. However, there was a strong tendency of elevated concentrations persisting throughout the subsequent summer, which suggests that serious salt stress exists on the trees during the growing season. We concluded that planting at a distance of more than 2 m from the roadside is more effective than using straw mats in reducing the undesirable effects of salt spray deposition on trees as well as the salt concentration in the soil water.
Transplanting Success of Balled-And-Burlapped Versus Bare-Root Trees in the Urban Landscape
Authors: Buckstrup Michelle , Bassuk Nina
Published: March 2022

In this study, 40-mm-caliper (1.5-in.) balledand- burlapped (B&B) and bare-root (BR) hackberry (Cdtis occidentalis), American hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), and swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) were paired and planted on sites throughout the city of Ithaca, New York. Half of the trees were planted in fall, half in spring. BR trees received a hydrogel root dip at the nursery to prevent post-harvest root desiccation. Survival rates were excellent for all treatment combinations except spring-planted BR hophornbeam, which experienced 50% mortality. Growth measurements were taken in August of the first and second growing seasons. First-year results showed many significant differences between treatments. By the end of the second growing season, however, very few significant differences in growth responses between treatments persisted. During the first growing season, fallplanted BR hackberry grew better than fall-planted B&B hackberry. Growth on spring-planted hackberry was better on B&B trees. Fall-planted hop-hornbeam responded equally well B&B and BR, but spring-planted hophornbeam grew better B&B. Swamp white oak grew somewhat better B&B than BR, regardless of season. Both B&B and BR swamp white oak planted in fall grew somewhat better than their spring-planted counterparts. A separate study on swamp white oak looked at the impact of withholding irrigation on spring-planted, paired B&B and BR trees. B&B and BR swamp white oak trees performed equally well after two growing seasons characterized by drought.
The Dendro-Psychoses of J.O. Quantz
Authors: Sommer Robert
Published: March 2022

J.O. Quantz was an early Canadian psychologist who published an intriguing article on the origins of human attachment to trees. Based on anthropological sources and interviews with children, the paper is a forerunner of current evolutionary theories of tree preference.
The Influence of Waterlogging on the Establishment of Four Australian Landscape Trees
Authors: Smith Karen D. , May Peter B. , Moore Gregory M.
Published: March 2022

An experiment was conducted to test the ability of recently planted trees to grow new roots under waterlogged conditions and to recover from waterlogging.Corymbia maculata(spotted gum, syn.Eucalyptus maculata), Lophostemon confertus(brush box),Platanus orientalis(oriental plane), andPlatanus=acerifolia(London plane) were subjected to a period of waterlogging and then to a recovery phase after waterlogging had ceased. Root length was measured at the end of both the waterlogging and recovery phases. The species were found to vary considerably in their ability to tolerate and recover from a period of waterlogging. Waterlogging suppressed root and shoot growth in all experimental species. Young spotted gum and oriental plane were able to initiate new roots under waterlogged conditions but London plane and brush box were not.
A Survey to Determine the Leaf Nitrogen Concentrations of 25 Landscape Tree Species
Authors: Perry Ed , Hickman Gary W.
Published: March 2022

A survey was conducted to determine the concentrations of leaf nitrogen in 25 landscape tree species. Leaf samples were taken from mature, healthy trees in the landscape and analyzed for percent (total) nitrogen. Concentrations ranged from 1.0% (dry weight basis) for deodar cedar(Cedrus deodara)and Southern magnolia(Magnolia grandiflora)to 3.6% for white mulberry(Morus alba). The leaf nitrogen levels determined by the current study were compared to two other published surveys. From a practical standpoint, the list of tree species and their corresponding minimum leaf nitrogen values from visually healthy trees will allow arborists and landscape maintenance professionals to more effectively use leaf analysis for diagnosing nitrogen deficiency. The information can also be used for designing fertilizer programs, much as critical leaf nutrient level guides are currently used in the fruit and nut tree industries.
Effects of Cover Sprays and Residual Pesticides on Scale Insects and Natural Enemies in Urban Forests
Authors: Raupp Michael , Holmes John , Sadof Clifford , Shrewsbury Paula , Davidson John
Published: March 2022

Cover sprays and residual insecticides are tactics used by landscapers and arborists to control arthropod pests on trees and shrubs in urban settings. Trees in residential landscapes that received three cover sprays annually for at least 4 years harbored a greater diversity of scale insect pests and were much more likely to be infested with scales than trees in landscapes treated with cover sprays for shorter periods of time. Oak (Quercus palustris) trees in an institutional landscape treated with residual insecticides harbored significantly lower numbers of beneficial arthropods than trees treated with a pesticide that lacked residual activity. The suppressive effect of the residual insecticides on natural enemies was pronounced on the community of parasitic wasps that attack the obscure scale (Melanaspis obscura), a common scale insect pest of oak. The effect of residual insecticides on individual wasp species persisted 4 weeks after the pesticides were applied. By reducing the use of cover sprays and residual insecticides, arborists may be able to conserve communities of natural enemies in managed landscapes. This will enhance the biological diversity of beneficial insects found in urban forests and thereby aid in increasing their sustainability.
Response of Amphibian and Reptile Populations to Vegetation Maintenance of an Electric Transmission Line Right-Of-Way
Authors: Yahner Richard , Bramble William , Byrnes W. Richard
Published: March 2022

A 2-year study of amphibian and reptile populations was conducted on a 500-kV transmission line right-of-way (ROW) of PECO Energy in the Piedmont Physiographic Province, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S., from June through July 1999, September through October 1999, and March through October 2000. The objectives were to compare the diversity and relative abundance of amphibians and reptiles between the ROW and the adjacent forest, among five treatment units on the ROW, and between wire and borders zones on treatments on the ROW. Eight species were observed during the study, and the two most common species were Jefferson salamanders (Ambystoma jeffersonianum) and redback salamanders (Plethodon tinereus). All eight species were noted on the ROW, but only Jefferson and redback salamanders occurred in the adjacent forest. The number of species ranged from six species in the mowing plus herbicide unit to three each in the stem—foliage spray and foliage spray units. All species were found in the wire zones compared to only five species in the border zones. The ROW contained a greater diversity of amphibian and reptile species than the adjacent forest. Because forest-management practices can have negative impacts on populations of amphibians and reptiles, this study provides valuable information on forest-management practices required for the conservation of amphibians and reptiles.
Application of Systemic Insecticides in Relation to Boxwood Leafminer's Life History
Authors: d'Eustachio Gabriel , Raupp Michael
Published: March 2022

We describe the life cycle of boxwood leafminer (Monarthropalpus jlavus) in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States in relation to growing degreeday accumulations. In addition, the efficacy of three systemic insecticides (avermectin, imidacloprid, and acephate) for control of the boxwood leafminer were evaluated. Avermectin and imidacloprid applied at adult flight provided excellent control. Imidacloprid applied in the summer when larvae were present in leaves gave good control of larvae. Avermectin and acephate were ineffective when applied in the summer.
Mîhâîl Nuayme'nin "Saâdetu'l-Bîk" Öyküsü ile "Züğürt Ağa" Filmi Arasında Bir Karşılaştırma
Authors: Parıldı Metin
Published: March 2022

Bu makalede modern Arap edebiyatında "Mehcer (Göç) Edebiyatı" olarak isimlendirilen oluşumun tanınmış yazarlarından Mîhâîl Nuayme'nin "Kâne mâ Kâne" adlı öykü kitabında yer alan "Saâdetu'l-Bîk (Sayın Bey)" adlı öyküsü ile Osman Şahin'in "Acenta Mirza" ve "Reşim" hikayelerinden yola çıkarak Yavuz Turgul tarafından senaryolaştırılan ve Nesli Çölgeçen'in yönetmenliğini yaptığı "Züğürt Ağa (1985)" filmi karşılaştırılmıştır. "Saâdetu'l-Bîk (Sayın Bey)" öyküsü ve "Züğürt Ağa" filminin odak noktası, sosyoekonomik şartların zorladığı ve sosyal rollerde önemli değişimlere yol açan göç olgusudur. Her iki anlatıda da modernleşme-gelenek ekseninde meydana gelen bazı çatışma noktaları öne çıkarılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, artık etkinliği sona erme aşamasına gelmiş olan birtakım geleneksel unvanları ve toplumsal ayrıcalıkları elinde tutan kişilerin içine düştükleri trajikomik durumlar ironik bir dille anlatılmaktadır. Biri yazınsal, diğeri görsel bir sanat eseri olan iki farklı anlatı, tematik açıdan aynıdır; kapitalistleşmeye doğru giden toplum yapısı içinde "ağalık", "beylik" gibi yok olmaya yüz tutmuş unvanlara sahip olan kişilerin içine düştükleri çaresizlik öne çıkarılmaktadır. Her iki eserde de başkarakterin (protagonistin) hayatını değiştiren olay hemen hemen aynıdır. Aslında ekonomik durumları iyi olmamakla birlikte, eskisi gibi yaşayıp gitmekte iken benzer iki hadise onların hayatında yeni bir dönem başlatır. İki eser de, doğup büyüdükleri topraklarda alıştıkları yaşamı terk etmek zorunda kalıp daha iyi bir yaşam umuduyla büyük merkezlere göç eden ancak kendilerine çok yabancı bir ortamla karşılaşmalarından dolayı daha iyi yaşam şartlarına kavuşamayan bir "şeyh" ve bir "ağa"nın dramıdır.