bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
No Effect of Seed Presence or Absence on Sugar Content and Water Status of Seeded and Seedless Watermelon Fruits
Authors: Kawamura Sachiko , Ida Kyoko , Osawa Masako , Ikeda Takashi
Published: March 2018

We investigated physiological differences in watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et Nakai] fruits among seeded diploid and seedless triploid fruits, N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N′-phenylurea (CPPU)–treated seedless fruits, and soft-X–irradiated pollen-pollinated seedless fruits to investigate the effect of the presence or absence of seeds on water relations and sugar content. We picked fruits at 20 and 40 days after anthesis and sampled flesh at the center, around the seeds, and near the pericarp to measure water status and sugar content. There were no significant differences between seeded and seedless cultivars in sugar contents or in water and osmotic potentials of the flesh, although the latter two were decreased at 40 days. CPPU and soft-X–irradiated pollen eliminated mature seeds, but there were again no significant differences in sugar contents or water status between seeded and seedless fruits. Thus, the presence or absence of seeds did not influence the sugar content or osmotic pressure in watermelon fruit, so sugar accumulation was not related to seeds.
Genome Size: A Novel Predictor of Nut Weight and Nut Size of Walnut Trees
Authors: Khorami Saadat Sarikhani , Arzani Kazem , Karimzadeh Ghasem , Shojaeiyan Abdolali , Ligterink Wilco
Published: March 2018

Plant genetic diversity is the fundamental of plant-breeding programs to improve desirable characteristics. Hence, evaluation of genetic diversity is the first step in fruit-breeding programs. Accordingly, the current study was carried out to evaluate 25 superior walnut genotypes in respect of phenotypic and cytological characteristics. For this purpose, 560 walnut genotypes in southwest of Iran were evaluated based on UPOV and International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptor. After a 2-year primary evaluation, 25 superior genotypes were selected for future phenotypic and genome size assessment. Flow cytometry was used to estimate genome size of the selected superior genotypes. A high genetic diversity was found in walnut population collected from the southwest of Iran. The selected superior genotypes had high yield, lateral bearing, thin-shell thickness (0.90–1.64 mm), high nut (12.54–19.80 g) and kernel (7.02–9.91 g) weight with light (L) to extra light (EL) kernel color which easily can be removed from the shell. Also, FaBaCh2 genotype turned out to be protogynous being important as a pollinizer cultivar. In addition to extensive phenotypic analysis, genome size was determined. The studied genotypes were diploid (2n = 2x = 32) and varied in genome size from 1.29 (FaBaAv2) to 1.40 pg (FaBaNs12). Correlation analysis showed that lateral bearing, budbreak date, nut size, and weight were the main variables contributing to walnut production. A linear relationship was found between genome size and nut weight (r = 0.527**), kernel weight (r = 0.551**), and nut size index (NSI) (r = 0.487**). Therefore, genome size can be considered as a strong and valuable tool to predict nut and kernel weight and nut size.
Experimental analysis of pressure-discharge relationship in a private water supply tank
Authors: De Marchis Mauro , Freni Gabriele , Milici Barbara
Published: March 2018

In Mediterranean countries, users are often equipped with private tanks, which provide a temporary water storage capacity, able to compensate service interruptions due to either scarcity or irregularity of water supply. In the presence of private water storage, water supply is no longer linked to users' consumption and network-operating conditions can be off-design, therefore specific models have to be introduced in simulation models of water distribution networks. Here, a new mathematical model is proposed that is able to reproduce a tank's emptying/filling cycles. Specifically, by means of experimental analysis, a hyperbolic tangent law was tested to reproduce the filling process for private tanks. The flow rate is calculated by means of the classical Torricelli law, in which the float valve emitter coefficient and the valve area are calculated using a function that takes into account the water level within the private tank. The comparison obtained through the mathematical model and those observed from experiments confirmed the ability of the model to predict the flow rate balance within private tanks. The results show that the model is suitable for any length of float valve branch. The mathematical system can be easily used in a transient model to correctly estimate the supplied demand.
O PROJETO “A MÚSICA DA GENTE”: ENTREVISTA COM CARLOS KATER
Authors: Santos Regina Marcia Simão , Kater Carlos
Published: March 2018

Entrevista inédita com Carlos Kater feita por Regina Marcia S. Santos, abordando as características do projeto “A Música da Gente”. São apresentadas aqui informações básicas sobre esse projeto original de criação instrumental coletiva, realizado em escolas públicas da periferia de São Bernardo, pelo qual já passaram mais de 900 crianças (faixa etária de 8 a 11 anos). Vários estudiosos comentaram “A Música da Gente”, mas nessa entrevista o seu criador e diretor faz referência particular a alguns dos conceitos, definições e princípios fundamentais que sustentam a proposta do ponto de vista do engajamento dos educadores musicais, face a uma formação humana mais ampla, incluindo, sem exceção, todos os envolvidos na relação de aprendizagem. Estamos aqui diante de um contraponto entre entrevistado e entrevistadora, focado num tema e projeto de alta relevância, do qual emergem reflexões originais valiosas para os profissionais da educação que atuam hoje na formação musical de crianças nas diferentes cidades do Brasil.
Designing Online Interventions in Consideration of Young People’s Concepts of Well-Being: Exploratory Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Authors: Winsall Megan , Orlowski Simone , Vogl Gillian , Blake Victoria , Nicholas Mariesa , Antezana Gaston , Schrader Geoffrey , Bidargaddi Niranjan
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

A key challenge in developing online well-being interventions for young people is to ensure that they are based on theory and reflect adolescent concepts of well-being.

OBJECTIVE

This exploratory qualitative study aimed to understand young people’s concepts of well-being in Australia.

METHODS

Data were collected via workshops at five sites across rural and metropolitan sites with 37 young people from 15 to 21 years of age, inclusive. Inductive, data-driven coding was then used to analyze transcripts and artifacts (ie, written or image data).

RESULTS

Young adults’ conceptions of well-being were diverse, personally contextualized, and shaped by ongoing individual experiences related to physical and mental health, along with ecological accounts acknowledging the role of family, community, and social factors. Key emerging themes were (1) positive emotions and enjoyable activities, (2) physical wellness, (3) relationships and social connectedness, (4) autonomy and control, (5) goals and purpose, (6) being engaged and challenged, and (7) self-esteem and confidence. Participants had no difficulty describing actions that led to positive well-being; however, they only considered their own well-being at times of stress.

CONCLUSIONS

In this study, young people appeared to think mostly about their well-being at times of stress. The challenge for online interventions is to encourage young people to monitor well-being prior to it becoming compromised. A more proactive focus that links the overall concept of well-being to everyday, concrete actions and activities young people engage in, and that encourages the creation of routine good habits, may lead to better outcomes from online well-being interventions.
Evaluating the Use of Smart Home Technology by People With Brain Impairment: Protocol for a Single-Case Experimental Design (Preprint)
Authors: Jamwal Rebecca , Callaway Libby , Winkler Di , Farnworth Louise , Tate Robyn
Published: March 2018

BACKGROUND

Smart home technologies are emerging as a useful component of support delivery for people with brain impairment. To promote their successful uptake and sustained use, focus on technology support services, including training, is required.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this paper is to present a systematic smart home technology training approach for people with brain impairment. In addition, the paper outlines a multiple-baseline, single-case experimental design methodology to evaluate training effectiveness.

METHODS

Adult participants experiencing acquired brain impairment who can provide consent to participate and who live in housing where smart home technology is available will be recruited. Target behaviors will be identified in consultation with each participant based on his or her personal goals for technology use. Target behaviors may include participant knowledge of the number and type of technology functions available, frequency of smart home technology use, and number of function types used. Usage data will be gathered via log-on smart home technology servers. A smart technology digital training package will also be developed and left on a nominated device (smartphone, tablet) with each participant to use during the trial and posttrial, as desired. Measures of the target behavior will be taken throughout the baseline, intervention, and postintervention phases to provide the evidence of impact of the training on the target behaviors and ascertain whether utilization rates are sustained over time. In addition, trial results will be analyzed using structured visual analysis, supplemented with statistical analysis appropriate to single-case methodology.

RESULTS

While ascertaining the effectiveness of this training protocol, study results will offer new insights into technology-related training approaches for people with brain impairment. Preliminary data collection has been commenced at one supported housing site, with further scoping work continuing to recruit participants from additional sites.

CONCLUSIONS

Evaluation evidence will assist in planning for the smart technology set-up as well as training and support services necessary to accompany the provision of new devices and systems.

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Sustainability Dilemmas: Risk and Uncertainty in Supply Chain Management
Authors: S. Agrogiannis , I. Kinias
Published: March 2018

Contrary to the considerable development of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) research, the level of conceptual clarity falls short in unveiling the strategic implications of sustainability integration into core business practices. This leads to dilemmas with respect to aspired and achieved levels of business responsibility increasing exposure to financial and sustainability hazards. Given the various incidents of supplier misconduct and cases where no apparent breaches still impose threats to buying firms, it is undeniably mesmeric experiencing the defiance of “common sense” law: just because risks are classified, and responses are deployed, it would be wrong to assume that vulnerability is eradicated. To overcome impediments, we need to discern between uncertainty and risk. To this end, literature supports that firms address issues based on instrumental and moral rationales encompassing fundamentally different justifications. Building on work from risk management, SSCM, paradox as well as management accounting and control, and inserting ideas from entrepreneurship literature, we investigate these particularities and explain how firms could develop their sustainability initiatives and risk management strategies across their Supply Chains (SCs) through an integrative framework. This refinement allows us to increase the odds of more sustainable SCs through a multilevel approach reverberating the interface of strategy and operations. The paper concludes with commenting on the theoretical and managerial implications as well as proposing avenues for future research.
PERAN MIKROBA ENDOFITIK PADA BIJI KARET (Hevea Brasiliensis) TERHADAP PERKECAMBAHAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN AWAL TANAMAN
Authors: Tistama Radite , Dalimunthe Cici Indriani
Published: March 2018

Perkecambahan dan pertumbuhan awal biji karet bervariasi dipengaruhi oleh tingkat viabilitas biji. Mikroba endofitik diduga berperan penting dalam menjaga viabilitas karet. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji spesies-spesies mikroba endofitik di dalam biji karet viabilitas tinggi (vigor) maupun biji viabilitas rendah (kurang vigor) perannya dalam pertumbuhan biji karet. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) non faktorial dengan tujuh perlakuan dan lima ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa empat spesies jamur Trichoderma viridae, Trichoderma koninggi, Aspergillus flavus dari biji vigor tinggi mampu menekan pertumbuhan Penicillium sp dari biji kurang vigor yang merupakan satu-satunya mikroba yang dapat diisolasi. T viridae, T. koninggi dan A. flavus menghambat pertumbuhan Penicillium sp. secara in vitro. Aplikasi masing-masing jamur tersebut mempercepat masa perkecambahan biji karet, pertumbuhan tanaman dan mempengaruhi arsitektur akar tanaman karet. Kata kunci: Hevea brasiliensis, mikroba endofitik, perkecambahan biji.
Organization of activities for conducting single state registry of real estate on the example of Moscow
Authors: Sinenko V A , Shiyapov T I , Parpura D I
Published: March 2018

In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 1 of Federal Law No. 218-FZ of July 13, 2015 On State Registration of Real Estate (hereinafter - Law No. 218-FZ), the Unified State Real Estate Register is a collection of reliable, systematized information on the accounted in accordance with Law No. 218-FZ real estate, including the registered rights to such immovable property, the grounds for their occurrence, rightholders, as well as other information established in accordance with Law No. 218-FZ. According to Article 1 of Law No. 218-FZ, state registration of rights to immovable property is a legal act of recognition and confirmation of the occurrence, change, transfer, termination of the right of a certain person to immovable property or restriction of such right and encumbrance of immovable property. The procedure for state registration of rights is made by entering in the Unified State Register of Real Estate records of the right to such property, the information of which is included in the Unified State Register of Real Estate. In his article authors gives the main changes introduced by the Law No. 218-FZ and are taken into account when organizing the maintenance of the Unified State Real Estate Register, and also analyzes the results of the activities for maintaining and providing information from the Unified State Real Estate Register in the territory of Moscow.
Viability of Pony Stallion Semen in Different Temperature and Dilution
Authors: Trentin Janislene Mach , Rodrigues Murilo Farias , Pessoa Gilson Antonio , Fiorenza Mariani Farias , Schenatto Ricardo Olimpio , Araujo Laurence Boligon de , Aires Karine Vargas , Rubin Mara Iolanda Batistella
Published: March 2018

Background: Artificial insemination and transport of cooled semen has been routinely used in equine industry in the past 20 years. However, more investigations are needed regarding the methods for long time storage in pony stallion semen. The effect of dilution and cooling temperature on pH, sperm motility, membrane integrity and mitochondrial activity were investigated before and after cooling of stallion semen.Materials, Methods & Results: Two ejaculates each from nine Brazilian ponies were diluted in a nonbuffered powder milk extender cooled at 5°C or 15°C for 48 h using three different dilutions (1:1, 1:2 or 1:3). Data were assessed by analysis of variance and the rate comparison was performed using the Duncan test. Samples diluted 1:1 at 5oC or 15°C showed higher pH values (7.63 ± 0.34 e 7.57 ± 0.27) and lower progressive motility (10.3 ± 11.05, 17.08 ± 9.95). All samples cooled at 15°C also showed lower incidence of morphologically altered spermatozoa (1:1 = 55.84%; 1:2 = 51.84%; 1:3 = 49.95%) [P < 0.01]. Mitochondrial activity was higher on the 1:3 dilution (0.86 ± 0.19 nm) at 5°C and on the 1:1 (0.89 ± 0.23 nm), 1:2 (0.93 ± 0.2 nm) and 1:3 (0.92 ± 0.2 nm) dilutions at 15°C. Progressive motility was higher when semen was diluted 1:3 and cooled at 15°C (42.22 ± 12.38; P < 0.05). Considering mitochondrial activity, similar results were observed when different dilutions of semen were used (P > 0.05) despite time and temperature. The pH, progressive motility, mitochondrial activity and membrane integrity remained similar (P > 0.05) on fresh semen samples independent of the dilution grade used. The best results were obtained when semen was diluted 1:3 and cooled at 15°C. All dilution grades were safe for fresh semen and pH wasincreased when semen was diluted and cooled for 48 h.Discussion: The methodology used to collect and process equine semen and semen from ponies is practically the same. Equine semen when sent for artificial insemination is usually cooled to 5°C. Our results showed that cooling reduces sperm viability, which has also been demonstrated by other studies. In contrast, the best cooling temperature was at 15°C. However, it is easier to keep the temperature at 5°C during transport, due to the large temperature oscillation that may occur during transportation. The semen of ponies can tolerate cooling at both 5 and 15°C. The 1:3 dilution cooled to 15°C provided better viability of pony sperm, and more stable pH during 48 h of cooling. Dilution 1:1 should not be used for cooling in powdered skim milk extender.
A fotografia contemporânea e seus compartilhamentos pictóricos: antinomias e convergências
Authors: Ribeiro Niura Legramante
Published: March 2018

Os compartilhamentos entre fotografia e pintura na arte contemporânea podem apresentar ao menos dois regimes fundacionais para os processos de criação de obras: propor antinomias como descontinuidades entre os conteúdos da representação de imagem e as narrativas verbais a ela associadas, procurando colocá-los em tensão, ou, por outro lado, buscar convergências entre texto e imagem. Pensar de que forma o universo da tradição pictórica serve de arcabouço compositivo para as práticas fotográficas é a proposição para este artigo, por meio de estudos de caso em determinadas obras de Dirnei Prates e Felipe Cama.
Imagens: arte e cultura, organizado por Alexandre Santos e Ana Maria Albani de Carvalho
Authors: Dalcol Francisco
Published: March 2018

Com organização de Alexandre Santos e Ana Maria Albani de Carvalho, o livro Imagens: arte e cultura (Editora da UFRGS, 2012, 336 páginas) reúne 19 artigos e ensaios que investigam relações entre imagem e cultura nos âmbitos da história, da teoria e da crítica. Os textos apresentam estudos de pesquisadores que compartilham o interesse pela reflexão sobre a imagem mecânica – sobretudo a fotográfica, desde o seu surgimento no século XIX até a atualidade – e as práticas posteriores de produção de imagem, como o cinema, o vídeo e o digital. A publicação tem como importante contribuição estabelecer intercâmbios entre diferentes abordagens e metodologias de pesquisa relacionadas ao fenômeno da imagem.
ZUM ZUM ZUM na cena cultural brasileira.
Authors: Pereira Flavya Mutran
Published: March 2018

Este texto resenha a revista ZUM, publicação semestral do Instituto Moreira Sales, no Brasil. Aspectos como a produção, distribuição, linha editorial e a importância da referida publicação no cenário artístico e cultural brasileiro serão enfocados segundo abordagem crítica e histórica.
Expressões do múltiplo: práticas interdisciplinares
Authors: Salvatori Maristela
Published: March 2018

O presente texto traz aspectos de pesquisas desenvolvidas recentemente no universo do múltiplo, em suas diferentes expressões na contemporaneidade, tomando por base projetos vinculados ao Grupo de Pesquisa Expressões do Múltiplo (CNPq-PPGAV/IA/UFRGS).
Artista e instituição: um encontro doloroso
Authors: Albuquerque Fernanda , Salcedo Doris
Published: March 2018

A entrevista versa sobre o processo de trabalho da artista colombiana Doris Salcedo na realização da obra Shibboleth, desenvolvida para a Turbine Hall, na Tate Modern, em Londres (2007), como parte da então chamada Unilever Series.
Entrevistas com artistas: canteiro virgem de conteúdo fértil
Authors: Veras Eduardo Ferreira Veras Ferreira
Published: March 2018

A partir da constatação de que se disseminou o uso de entrevistas em pesquisas no campo da História, Teoria e Crítica de Arte, o presente artigo procura advertir para os riscos de se incorrer em abordagens ingênuas e pouca fundamentadas, sobretudo no momento de análise do material produzido. Para tanto, estabelece uma premissa – a respeito do convívio, por vezes tensionado, entre obra e discurso do artista – e sugere dois caminhos de abordagem metodológica: a análise de conteúdo, proveniente das Ciências Sociais, e a História Oral. Por fim, aponta a necessidade de se problematizar a opção de publicações acadêmico-científicas e similares pela apresentação de entrevistas com artistas como gênero textual autônomo.
Documenta 14: What can we still learn from art?
Authors: Fetter Bruna
Published: March 2018

Under praise and many controversies, documenta 14, with Polish Adam Szymczyk as its art director, was marked by a strong curatorial discourse. Divided between its usual location in the German city of Kassel and the capital of Greece, the great show used the motto “Learning from Athens” to present a political approach that debated complex discussions of contemporaneity while questioning historical narratives on art.
Apropriação cultural: uma mesa redonda
Authors: Asega Salome , Bhabha Homi K. , Bordowitz Gregg Bordowitz , Kee Joan , Kuo Michele , Kurian Ajay , Satterwhite Jacolby
Published: March 2018

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Informações gerais
Authors: Editores Equipe Editorial -
Published: March 2018

Informações gerais da Porto Arte.
Paisagens (re) mediadas entre matriz-imagem e imagem-matriz
Authors: Blauth Lurdi
Published: March 2018

Esse artigo propõe a análise da série de gravuras denominadas de Passagens

entre Paisagens, na qual são utilizados distintos meios como a fotografia digital, a gravação de matrizes, a impressão, a digitalização e a reimpressão de imagens sobre outros suportes. Esses trabalhos apresentam diferentes granulações e texturas, cujas características são problematizadas pelas operações de contato entre matriz-imagem e imagem-matriz, entre meios tradicionais e a (re) mediação pelos meios numéricos; são abordadas questões conceituais em relação a matriz, imagem e (re) mediação, segundo autores como Vilém Flusser (2008), David Bolter and Richard Grusin (2000), Edmond Couchot (2003), entre outros.
PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY OF COMMUNITY-BASED SALT IN PALU BAY
Authors: Rauf Rustam Abd. , Hasanuddin Asriani , Rosedi Rosedi
Published: March 2018

Palu is one of the main areas that have regional salinity and the management is still using the traditional way. Internal factors of inner salt farmers and external factors affecting the production of folk salt in the city of Palu. This study aims to (1) identify the internal factors that become strengths and weaknesses in increased production of community-based salt at Palu bay; (2) identify external factors that became opportunities and threats in the increased production of community-based salt in Palu Bay; (3) define an alternative strategies for improving folk’s salt production in Palu bay. SWOT analysis results indicate that the appropriate strategy in improving the community-based salt production in Palu bay is in the position of the quadrant I SO strategy (Strength-Opportunities). This strategy is implemented by the program: (1) Maximizing production by utilizing the available resources; (2) Increasing the salt farmer mastery of science that accompanied the adoption of appropriate technological innovation; and (3) Increasing capacity in marketing management and build a broader partnership. The results of the analysis obtained the best strategy QSPM the 2nd program "Improvement of salt farmer mastery of science that accompanied the adoption of technological innovations.
THE COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS OF COCOA COMMODITY IN THE DISTRICT OF SIGI
Authors: Ibrahim Andika , Mappatoba Marhawati , Kalaba Yulianti
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the competitiveness of cocoa commodity in the district of  Sigi and the impact of government policies by analyzing the effects of cocoa price changes, cocoa’s input price and cocoa production to the competitiveness of cocoa. Data collection is done in Sub-district of Palolo with the number of respondents 31 farmers and also data supported by data from other related agencies. The research objective answered by using analytical tools Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM). Results of the study found that cocoa in Sigi District has comparative and competitive advantages with the value of Domestic Cost Ratio (DCR) and the Private Cost Ratio (PCR) i.e. 0.45 and 0.50. Results for Nominal Protection coefficient of output value (NPCO) is 0.88 and Nominal Protection Coeffisients of Input (NPCI) is 0.80 respectively show the government's policies are protective for cocoa farmers in the district, while the EPC value is 0.89 indicates the policy is inhibiting the production of farmers with effect of ratio 0.09. The sensitivity analysis of changes in production, the price of cocoa bean and Subsidized- fertilizer prices, shows that the change in production is an indicator that most influence the competitiveness of cocoa in Sigi District.
COCOA PROCESSING INDUSTRY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS (CASE STUDY IN HOUSE OF CHOCOLATE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY CENTRAL SULAWESI PROVINCE) IN PALU
Authors: Bangkele Evyana Marwati , Antara Made , Damayanti Lien
Published: March 2018

This study aims to determine the appropriateness of the establishment of cocoa processing industry (Rumah Coklat Office of Industry and Trade of Central Sulawesi Province) in Palu     based on market aspects, technical aspects, aspects of the organization and management as well as financial aspects. The research was conducted in the city of Palu, namely Rumah    Coklat Industry and Trade Office of Central Sulawesi province were carried out from July to September 2016. The method used was survey used data sourced from Rumah Coklat Department of Industry and Trade of Central Sulawesi province and institutions associated with the study and the results of research conducted by the Center for R & D relating to the cacao processing. Data collected was processed and analyzed the aspects of the market, technical, organizational and management aspects and financial aspects. The results showed that the business of processing cocoa into chocolate and chocolate converture liqour from the aspect of the market is feasible to set up because it has a fairly large market opportunities, both domestic market and overseas markets. Based on a technical aspect, the business of processing cocoa into chocolate liqour and chocolate converture feasible to implement in Palu because of the availability of raw materials, labor, buildings and facilities equipment, the need for production machinery and equipment, the capacity of production capacity and the production process is relatively easy to be fulfilled and realized. Based on the aspect of organization and management, processing of chocolate is feasible. Because the needs of the labor management section and production section is obtained in accordance with the wishes of the company, as well as the maintenance of legality companies easily obtained. Financial aspects of the analysis results obtained by period of return on investment or payback period is 7 years. NPV is Rp. 182,141,428. IRR is about 14 and PI is 1.08%.  BEP amounted to 58.28% of total sales or Rp.  323,561,529. as well as the results of the sensitivity analysis shows that this cocoa processing business into chocolate liquor and converture very sensitive to the price of raw materials cocoa and the amount of the sale. Based on the calculation and analysis can be concluded that the cocoa processing industry namely Rumah Coklat Office of Industry and Trade of the Province of Central Sulawesi in Palu meet the eligibility criteria and eligible to be run the business.
APPLICATION OF SOME TYPES OF SEAWEEDS ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF SHALLOT (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors: Yusuf Ramal , Syakur Abdul , Budiatno Budiatno , Mas'ud Hidayati
Published: March 2018

Shallot plant is often used as a flavor enhancer and appetite enhancer food. Research on shallotcrop has been done. Application of seaweedsgive a different effect on increasing the productivity and growth of shallots. This study aims to determine the effect of applying different types of seaweed on growth and yield of shallot variety Lembah Palu. This research was conducted at the Green House of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tadulako from March to May 2016. The study conducted using a randomized block design (RBD).  The treatments: B0 = control, B1 = NPK 0.2 g / pot, B2 = (Cauelerpa sp) 100 ml/pot, B3 = (Sargassum sp) 100 ml/pot, B4 = (Eucheuma cottonii) 100 ml /pot, B5 = Sea lettuce (Ulva sp) 100 ml/pot. there are six treatments, each treatment was replicated four times, so there are 24 experimental units. The results indicatedthat the application of various types of seaweed significant effect on plant height, fresh weight of the plants, the fresh weight of tuber and diameter of the bulb.
FACTORS AFFECTING MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) REVENUE OF PEOPLE’S BUSINESS CREDIT (KUR) RECEIVERS IN DONGGALA REGENCY
Authors: Widdodo Ary , Rauf Rustam Abd , Damayanti Lien
Published: March 2018

This research aims to determine the factors affecting micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) revenue of people’s business credit (KUR) receivers in Donggala Regency. Factors that allegedly influenced the income of MSMEs of KUR recipients include turnover, length of business, number of manpower and number of KUR.This research was conducted in December 2016 until January 2017 in Donggala Regency. The number of samples used are 43 debtors from Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI), Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Mandiri. The sample is using snowball sampling method, and the data analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. Based on the analysis result, it can be concluded that the factors that influence the revenue of MSMEsof KUR receiver are the turnover, the number of labor and the KUR number while the old factor of business does not affect the revenue of MSMEs receiving KUR
DROUGHT TOLERANCE TEST OF THREE GOGO RICE CULTIVARS USING PEG ATGERMINATION PHASE
Authors: Mustakim Mustakin , Maemunah Maemunah , Adrianton Adrianton
Published: March 2018

Data in 2012 explained that Indonesia had dry land about 148 million ha (78%) and wetland by 40.20 million ha (22%) out of 188.20 million ha of the total land area. The variety of rice which can grow and produce well on marginal land such as gogo rice is very indispensable. This research aimed to find the gogo rice cultivars that can germinate normally in particular osmotic pressure and the tolerance limit on the drought by using PEG 6000 solution. The research was prepared with two-factor factorial design by using Completely Randomized Design. The first factor consisted of three gogo rice cultivars, namely 1. siang, 2. Pulut ko, and 3. roda, while the second factor consisted of four treatments, namely 1. water as control of 2. -1 bar, 3. -2 bar, and 4. -3 bar.Thus, there were 12 combinations of treatment in which each treatment was repeated four times. In the experiment Rolled Paper placed in plastic test method was used in which there were 50 items in each experiment unit.The variable observed was potential for growth, percentage of germination, and germination rate. The research findings reveal that the three cultivars were able to germinate normally only up to -1 bar osmotic pressure, while the pulut cultivar had higher germination capacity compared with siang and roda cultivars up to -3 bar PEG 6000 osmotic pressure. Siang cultivar and -1 bar osmotic pressure gave potential for growth, germination capacity, and germination rate.
Endpoints of multi-valued weakly contraction in complete metric spaces endowed with graphs
Authors: Tiammee Jukrapong , Suantai Suthep
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we introduce a new concept of weak G-contraction for
multi-valued mappings on a metric space endowed with a directed graph.
Endpoint theorem of this mapping is established under some sufficient
conditions in a complete metric space endowed with a directed graph. Our main
results extend and generalize those fixed point in partially ordered metric
spaces. Some examples supporting our main results are also given. Moreover,
we apply our main results to obtain some coupled fixed point results in the
context of complete metric spaces endowed with a directed graph which are
more general than those in partially ordered metric spaces.
Approximation by generalized positive linear Kantorovich operators
Authors: Dhamija Minakshi , Deo Naokant
Published: March 2018

In the present article, we introduce generalized positive linear-Kantorovich
operators depending on P?lya-Eggenberger distribution (PED) as well as
inverse P?lya-Eggenberger distribution (IPED) and for these operators, we
study some approximation properties like local approximation theorem,
weighted approximation and estimation of rate of convergence for absolutely
continuous functions having derivatives of bounded variation.
Fixed point problems for α-ψ-weakly contractive operators on KST spaces
Authors: Guran Liliana , Bucur Amelia
Published: March 2018

Using the concept of w-distance we will investigate some existence,
uniqueness and Ulam-Hyers stability results for fixed point problems
concerning ?-?-weakly contractive operators. Starting at the results of P.
Amiri, S. Rezapour, N. Shahzad [1] the presented theorems extend and
generalize several results concerning a w-distance.
Fixed points of (α,ψ,φ)-generalized weakly contractive maps and property(P) in S-metric spaces
Authors: Babu Gutti , Kumssa Leta
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we introduce a notion of (?,?,?)-generalized weakly
contractive maps in S-metric spaces and prove the existence of fixed points
for such maps. We also prove that these maps satisfy property(P). The results
presented in this paper extend the results of Khandaqji, Al-Sharif and
Al-Khaleel [15] from G-metric spaces to S-metric spaces. We provide examples
in support of our results.
A new version of the real Paley-Wiener theorems
Authors: Mejjaoli Hatem
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we establish new real Paley-Wiener theorems for the Dunkl
Transform.
Long time behavior of quasi-convex and pseudo-convex gradient systems on Riemannian manifolds
Authors: Ahmadi P. , Khatibzadeh H.
Published: March 2018

In this paper, we study the following gradient system on a complete
Riemannian manifold M, {-x?(t) = grad'(x(t)) x(0) = x0, where ? : M ? R is a
C1 function with Argmin ? ? ?. We prove that the gradient flow x(t) converges
to a critical point of ? if ? is pseudo-convex, or if ? is quasi-convex and M
is Hadamard. As an application to minimization, we consider a discrete
version of the system to approximate a minimum point of a given pseudo-convex
function ?.
Operators with compatible ranges
Authors: Djikic Marko
Published: March 2018

A bounded operator T on a finite or infinite-dimensional Hilbert space is
called a disjoint range (DR) operator if R(T) \ R(T*) = {0}, where T* stands
for the adjoint of T, while R(?) denotes the range of an operator. Such
operators (matrices) were introduced and systematically studied by Baksalary
and Trenkler, and later by Deng et al. In this paper we introduce a wider
class of operators: we say that T is a compatible range (CoR) operator if T
and T* coincide on R(T)(R(T*). We extend and improve some results about DR
operators and derive some new results regarding the CoR class.
Some fixed point results for (β-ψ1-ψ2)-contractive conditions in ordered b-metric-like spaces
Authors: Padhan S.K. , Jagannadha Rao , Nashine Hemant , Agarwal R.P.
Published: March 2018

This paper extends and generalizes results of Mukheimer [(?,?,?)-contractive
mappings in ordered partial b-metric spaces, J. Nonlinear Sci. Appl. 7(2014),
168-179]. A new concept of (?-?1-?2)-contractive mapping using two altering
distance functions in ordered b-metric-like space is introduced and basic
fixed point results have been studied. Useful examples are illustrated to
justify the applicability and effectiveness of the results presented herein.
As an application, the existence of solution of fourth-order two-point
boundary value problems is discussed and rationalized by a numerical example.
The solution of a class functional equations on semi-groups
Authors: El-Fassi Iz-Iddine , Chahbi Abdellatif , Kabbaj Samir
Published: March 2018

Let S be a semi-group, and let ?, ? ? Antihom(S,S) satisfy ? ? ? = ? ? ? =
id: We show that any solutions f : S ? C of the functional equation f (x?(y))
+ f(?(y)x) = 2 f(x)f(y), x, y ? S; has the form f = (m + m ? ? ? ?)=2, where
m is a multiplicative function on S.
Krasnoselskii-Mann method for multi-valued non-self mappings in CAT(0) spaces
Authors: Tufa Abebe , Zegeye Habtu
Published: March 2018

We define Mann iterative scheme in CAT(0) spaces and obtain 4-convergence and
strong convergence of the iterative scheme to a fixed point of multi-valued
nonexpansive non-self mappings. We also obtain strong convergence of the
scheme to a fixed point of multi-valued quasi-nonexpansive non-self mappings
under appropriate conditions. Our theorems improve and unify most of the
results that have been proved for this important class of nonlinear
operators.
Serbian lexicology today: Current achievements and perspectives
Authors: Dragicevic Rajna
Published: March 2018

At the turn of 21st century Serbian lexicology is under the influence of the
Slavic (predominantly Russian) and Anglo-Saxon semanticists. Different
semantic theories are used in language analyses in Serbian papers. Since the
1970s componential analysis had been a leading theory, but as of the 1990s
Serbian lexicology has come under the influence of cognitive linguistics.
There are more and more interdisciplinary investigations where linguistics is
interwoven with psychology, communicology, and sociology. Often, lexicology
is interwoven with other linguistic disciplines, such as syntax, word
formation, morphology, stylistics, etc. Recently, some semantic studies have
been conducted from the pragmatic viewpoint. Depending on the object of the
analysis and the theory chosen, different research methods are used, such as
collocational, associative, and additionally, various types of syntactic and
semantic approaches are taken. The focus of interest is semantics of words,
and less frequent of morphemes or sentences. The future of Serbian lexicology
lies in promoting an interdisciplinary approach, and its relation with other
linguistic disciplines and other nonlinguistic sciences.
Serbian lexicography today
Authors: Gortan-Premk Darinka
Published: March 2018

There are three urgent tasks before the Serbian lexicographers: the vertical
and horizontal defining of the contemporary Serbian language, the formation
of the Serbian language corpus and the compilation of the standard
descriptive dictionary: the first two tasks should be done by the Serbian
linguists and by those dealing with corpora, whereas the third should be
trusted to the Serbian lexicographers, both the present and the future ones.
The Serbian lexicographers, the members of the Belgrade school of
lexicography, who have compiled 20 volumes of the Serbian Academy of Arts
and Sciences Dictionary, six-volume Matica Srpska Dictionary, and
single-volume Matica Srpska Dictionary, and outstanding Belgrade
lexicologists will doubtless create a modern and reliable conception of such
a dictionary, make precise working instructions based on contemporary
linguistic and lexicological knowledge if the project is supported by the
government. Hopefully, this extremely significant national undertaking will
be completed in a few years.
Tooth and bone changes after initial anterior dental alignment using preformed vs customized nickel titanium archwires in adults: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Phermsang-ngarm Papatpong , Charoemratrote Chairat
Published: March 2018

Objectives:

To compare tooth movement achieved, time required for alignment, root resorption, and alveolar bone thickness changes during initial dental alignment between groups treated with 0.012-inch preformed heat-activated or customized nickel titanium (NiTi) archwires.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty-two subjects (mean age 19.8 ± 1.7 years) with severe crowding of maxillary anterior teeth had premolar extractions and were randomly allocated into control and experimental groups receiving preformed heat-activated and customized NiTi archwires, respectively. Limited field of view cone-beam computed tomographies were taken initially (T0) and three months after final alignment (TF) to evaluate bone changes. Digital model analysis assessed tooth movement at monthly intervals. Time to achieve alignment was assessed in months. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and Mann–Whitney U-tests were used to compare changes within and between groups, as appropriate.

Results:

Central incisor tooth movement was significantly different (all P ≤ .003) between groups at all time points. TF-T0 showed labial movement (0.75 ± 1.42 mm) in the control group and palatal movement (−0.96 ± 0.41 mm) in the experimental group. The experimental compared to control group showed significantly more canine distal movement (0.60 ± 0.28 mm; P ≤ .049), less labial bone thickness changes (P ≤ .004), less root resorption of the central and lateral incisors (P ≤ .007), and a longer time to achieve alignment (P = .01).

Conclusions:

The experimental group exhibited palatal movement of the central incisors, more canine distal movement with less bone thickness changes, and less root resorption but took more time to achieve alignment than the control group.
Palatal volume and area assessment on digital casts generated from cone-beam computed tomography scans
Authors: Shahen Shereef , Carrino Gennaro , Carrino Rossella , Abdelsalam Reham , Flores-Mir Carlos , Perillo Letizia
Published: March 2018

Objectives:

The objective of this study was to develop a reproducible method to measure the change of palatal volume and area through superimposition using maxillary expansion digital cast models.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 10 pre- and 10 postexpansion dental cast models were scanned by the same cone-beam computed tomography machine. Superimposition was performed using a fully automated surface-best fit of the palatal surfaces on the digital cast models. A gingival plane, identified only once on superimposed casts, and a distal plane with the lateral closing border and the palatal surface were used to localize this selection of air. Area and volume were calculated for pre- and postexpansion records. Pre- and postexpansion palatal volume and area were measured by the main investigator and three different observers for inter- and intra-observer reproducibility assessment.

Results:

The level of intra- and inter-observer agreement was very strong (intraclass correlation coefficients ≥ 0.953; P value < .0001) for all measurements.

Conclusions:

Palatal volume and area measurements based on the proposed superimposition are reproducible and can be used reliably.
Assessment of changes in the nasal airway after nonsurgical miniscrew-assisted rapid maxillary expansion in young adults
Authors: Kim Soo-Yeon , Park Young-Chel , Lee Kee-Joon , Lintermann Andreas , Han Sang-Sun , Yu Hyung-Seog , Choi Yoon Jeong
Published: March 2018

Objectives:

To evaluate changes in the volume and cross-sectional area of the nasal airway before and 1 year after nonsurgical miniscrew-assisted rapid maxillary expansion (MARME) in young adults.

Materials and Methods:

Fourteen patients (mean age, 22.7 years; 10 women, four men) with a transverse discrepancy who underwent cone beam computed tomography before (T0), immediately after (T1), and 1 year after (T2) expansion were retrospectively included in this study. The volume of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx and the cross-sectional area of the anterior, middle, and posterior segments of the nasal airway were measured and compared among the three timepoints using paired t-tests.

Results:

The volume of the nasal cavity showed a significant increase at T1 and T2 (P < .05), while that of the nasopharynx increased only at T2 (P < .05). The anterior and middle cross-sectional areas significantly increased at T1 and T2 (P < .05), while the posterior cross-sectional area showed no significant change throughout the observation period (P > .05).

Conclusions:

The results demonstrate that the volume and cross-sectional area of the nasal cavity increased after MARME and were maintained at 1 year after expansion. Therefore, MARME may be helpful in expanding the nasal airway.
Quantitative and perceived visual changes of the nasolabial fold following orthodontic retraction of lip protrusion
Authors: Baek Eui Seon , Hwang Soonshin , Choi Yoon Jeong , Roh Mi Ryung , Nguyen Tung , Kim Kyung-Ho , Chung Chooryung J.
Published: March 2018

Objectives:

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the quantitative and perceived visual changes of the nasolabial fold (NLF) after maximum retraction in adults and to determine its contributing factors.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 39 adult women's cone-beam computed tomography images were collected retrospectively and divided into the retraction group (age 26.9 ± 8.80) that underwent maximum retraction following 4 premolar extraction and the control group (age 24.6 ± 5.36) with minor changes of the incisors. Three-dimensional morphologic changes of hard and soft tissue including NLF were measured by pre- and posttreatment cone-beam computed tomography. In addition, perceived visual change of the NLF was monitored using the modified Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. The influence of age, initial severity of NLF, and initial soft tissue thickness was evaluated.

Results:

Anterior retraction induced significant changes of the facial soft tissue including the lips, perioral, and the NLF when compared with the controls (P < .01). Perceived visual changes of the NLF was noted only in women younger than age 30 (P < .05), with the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 2.44 (1.3461–4.4226), indicating greater possibility for improvement of NLF esthetics in young women of the retraction group when compared with the controls.

Conclusions:

Orthodontic retraction induced quantitative and perceived visual changes of the NLF. For adult women younger than age 30, the appearance of the NLF improved after maximum retraction despite the greater posterior change of the NLF.