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A Estrutura de Capital é Relevante para a Rentabilidade dos Bancos? Evidências Empíricas nos Maiores Bancos Brasileiros com Papéis Negociados na [B]3
Authors: Godoi Alexandre Franco de , Santos José Odálio dos , Santos Fernando de Almeida , Marion José Carlos
Published: November 2020

Objetivo: Identificar evidências da relevância da estrutura de capital e das principais estratégias bancárias para a maximização de valor nos bancos.Método: Pesquisa de natureza empírico-analítica, descritiva, de abordagem quantitativa, sendo os dados longitudinais coletados da base de dados Economatica® entre o período do 1º trimestre de 2008 ao 4º trimestre de 2018. Para as análises foram realizados testes de regressão linear com dados em painel (panel data).Principais resultados: Há evidências da relevância da estrutura de capital e da influência de estratégias bancárias para a rentabilidade dos bancos mensurada com base no ROICAJUSTADO.Relevância e originalidade: A atualidade, relevância e debates críticos inevitáveis sobre o tema desperta o interesse da área acadêmica por pesquisas direcionadas à análise crítica da relevância da estrutura de capital e de estratégias operacionais para a maximização de valor.Contribuições teóricas: Oportuniza o debate acadêmico inevitável acerca da relevância da estrutura de capital e das principais estratégias bancárias para a maximização de valor nos maiores bancos de capital aberto.Contribuições sociais: Contribui para o processo decisório de gestores, investidores, analistas financeiros e órgãos reguladores do setor ao abordar a relevância da estrutura de capital para os bancos, os riscos e custos envolvidos, os principais aspectos que incentivam níveis elevados de alavancagem financeira e os fatores determinantes para a rentabilidade.
Innovations. Market and Social Aspects
Authors: Ornarowicz Urszula
Published: November 2020

Areas of research in economics and management science become increasingly close – they overlap and become very similar. New events, new products of people’s actions, new patterns of behaviour arise with a pace unknown before. Institutionalisation of these phenomena aimed at their broad codification also takes on new forms. We live in an age of ubiquitous innovativeness. Naturally, the question arises: should innovations be perceived in the same way as in the past? Are there any new types of innovations that have appeared lately? Are the current definitions of market and social innovations still up to date?
The aim of the article is to present a change in approach to innovations over time, with particular focus on their market and social aspects. The author attempts to answer the following questions: how did technological progress visible in the networking of economy influence the understanding of social innovations, what is the role of social production and exchange which replace gradually market exchange, in the social innovation definition, to what extent is the cooperation within a community in the virtual space characteristic of a special class of social innovation?
The research method used by the author is based on literature studies on innovations and on the economics of cooperation (access, sharing, co‑use). It comprises an analysis of different concepts of innovation, in particular different definitions of the name, an analysis of different approaches to cooperation economics, comparisons of the obtained results, and conclusions formulation.
The approach to innovation changes over time – from a technical, social and market approach to a differently understood today social approach. Contemporary, the criteria for innovation “society” are different. The understanding of innovation is influenced by the increased role of social production and exchange at the expense of market exchange. The networking of the information economy significantly strengthens the social aspect of innovation. Cooperation within a community, including co‑creation of goods, access to them, their co‑use and sharing, is an extreme example of the advantage of the social dimension of innovation over its market aspect.
Potato Classification by using Ultrasonic Sensor with LabVIEW
Authors: Beyaz Abdullah , Gerdan Dilara
Published: November 2020

Background: Agricultural product classification is an essential and widely working issue in the agriculture industry. There is a lot of work to be done in this area and the agriculture industry is looking for new applications. The reason is that the software and hardware Technologies are always developing, and the latest technologies giving better results parallel to these developments. Also, the costs of the new technologies are decreasing with the help of low-cost sensor and device technologies. New technique and technology usage also directly related to classification efficiency. The primary data on agriculture are agricultural products, so these technologies and techniques use for agricultural production. Methods: The primary data on agriculture are agricultural products, because of this reason, this research aimed to make ultrasonic sensor measurements with the help of a software which is developed in LabVIEW platform for potato classifications and showing the efficiency of the method for the potato classification, which has different sizes. Result: According to the regression coefficient results, the regression between caliper length measurement (CL) and static ultrasonic sensor length measurement (SUL) found as 95.5%, the regression between caliper length measurement (CL) and dynamic ultrasonic sensor length measurement (DUL) found as 86.9%, the regression between static ultrasonic sensor length measurement (SUL) and dynamic ultrasonic sensor length measurement (DUL) found as 87.9% for potato classification.
Study on Selective Mechanization in Kharif Greengram (Vigna radiata L.)
Authors: Rao S. Srinivasa , Sridhar V. , Reddy M. Vijaya Sai
Published: November 2020

Background: Greengram is an important short duration crop for rainfed area of Telangana state. Green gram is grown widely for human diet which contains 25 % protein, 60 % carbohydrate, 1.3 % fat and several essential amino acid including lysine and easily digestable. It is also rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2 C and calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Sowing of seed, application of fertilizers and intercultivation operations should be done timely to get the higher yields and monetary returns besides saving of time and labour, which is possible through only by mechanization in greengram. Methods: This experiment was conducted during Kharif season of 2017 and 2018 at Agricultural Research Station, Madhira farm, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad (Telangana). The soil of the experimental field was clay loam soil in texture, having alkaline reaction (pH=8.3), EC=0.33 ds m-1, low organic carbon (0.18%) and having low available nitrogen (153 kg ha-1), medium in available phosphorus (42 kg ha-1) and high in available potassium (538 kg ha-1). This experiment comprising of two treatments i.e., selective mechanization and normal practice, which was tested by simple t-test at 5% level of significance, non-replicated. Result: Sowing of seed and fertilizer application through seed cum fertilizer drill and intercultivation by tractor drawn implements has shown in good crop growth inturn to get the higher yields and monetary returns besides saving of labour and time in greengram cultivation.
Significance of Feeding Practices for Small Ruminants: A Reveiw
Authors: Khaskheli A. A. , Khaskheli M. I. , Khaskheli A. J. , Khaskheli A. A.
Published: November 2020

Current study was carried in order to understand the significance of feeding practices for small ruminants. In this regards a detailed review of already conducted researches was performance, whereby obtained facts were found to be much interesting and valuable. It was indicated that the profitable small ruminants farming depends upon feeding practices because the feed cost about 70% in farming. Small ruminants are often offered grazing on summer and winter fodders for maintenance and production requirements. However, commercial production demands a change in feeding practice with a trend for more efficient utilization of scarce feed resources. It was further stated that goats spent more time on eating than sheep, while ruminating time remain higher in sheep than goats. Drinking time appears different among these species. Goats spent more time on playing and resting than sheep. Moreover, in extensive, semi-intensive and intensive feeding systems, dry matter intake was noticed higher in sheep than goats. Crude protein intake was reported significantly higher in sheep than goats fed intensively. NDF and ADF intake was higher in goats than sheep. Average daily weight gain was higher in sheep than goats on the extensive system followed by the semi-intensive system. Feed efficiency was similar in both species, while the cost of gain per kg was more economical in goats compared sheep. In conclusion both species performed better on extensive feeding system than the other systems. It might be because of natural grazing behavior.
Potential of Mycovirus in the Biological Control of Fungal Plant Pathogens: A Review
Authors: Longkumer I. Yimjenjang , Ahmad Md. Abbas
Published: November 2020

Fungal pathogenic populations such as Sclerotinia, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium are ubiquitous and have broad range of host enabling them to cause a severe infection resulting in huge yield losses. Albeit the various tactics such as cultural, mechanical implemented to counteract the havoc, it still creates a formidable challenge to the researchers to keep the pathogenic population below threshold. From Eco-friendly sustenance perspective, Biological control can play a vital role in combination along with the other efficient tactics. In field condition various strains are available having two characters namely virulent and hypovirulent, the latter may exhibit hypovirulent nature genetically or due to the invasion of mycoviruses becomes hypovirulent. In both the cases are of interest to the researchers in studying the biological control exhibited by the mycoviruses. The biocontrol agents include Mycoviruses, which plays a significant role in infecting the virulent fungal pathogen by reducing their virulence giving to a phenomenon known as Hypovirulence. Their genome consist of mostly dsRNA and others include +ssRNA, -ssRNA and dsDNA. These studies in fungal and viral interaction can lead to the development of novel biological control strategies and help us to explore upto the molecular level.
Amylose, Gluten and Moisture Content of Non-waxy Rice (Bahadur), Waxy Rice (Aghuni bora) and Buckwheat for Development of Rice Based Gluten Free Biscuit
Authors: Gogoi M. , Barooah M. S. , Borthakur P. K.
Published: November 2020

Background: Rice and buckwheat, due to their gluten free nature, is an important crop to cope up with increasing worldwide high demands for gluten free foods. Therefore, before making product, amylose, gluten and moisture content of the flours were investigated. Methods: Two varieties of rice, non waxy (Bahadur) and waxy (Aghuni bora) and buckwheat flour were selected to investigate amylose, gluten and moisture content by following standard methods for developing a rice based gluten free biscuit which will be suitable for celiac patient. Result: Amylose content of waxy rice was found to be 0.81 per cent, non waxy rice was 27.2 per cent and buckwheat flour 25 per cent. Moisture content ranged from 10.80g/100g to 12.20g/100g in all ingredients. Highest moisture content was found in buckwheat flour being 12.20g/100g and lowest in non waxy rice flour 10.80g/100g. Gluten was not detected in any of the flours. Thus, flours which were tested for amylose, gluten and moisture content are found to be suitable for making gluten free biscuit by substituting wheat flour with rice flour and the judicious combination of waxy and non waxy rice flour will also be very good to overcome problems of dough handling and binding.
Growth Performance and Meat Quality of Purebred Bulls Reared under Intensive Production Systems
Authors: Pilarczyk R. , Wójcik J. , Karamucki T. , Jakubowska M. , Zaborski D , Grzesiak W. , Rybarczyk A.
Published: November 2020

Background: Growth ability and meat performance are of great economic importance in beef cattle. Therefore, breed comparison experiments are needed to provide valuable information on the suitability of different beef breeds for different production conditions. The aim of the present study was to compare the growth performance and meat quality of young Red Angus, Salers and Limousin bulls.
Methods: The material comprised 30 bulls of Red Angus (RA), Salers (SL) and Limousin (LM) breeds. The parameters studied were 210-d bodyweight and daily gains from birth to weaning and to finishing, as well as from weaning to finishing. The finished bulls were slaughtered after 12-hour fasting and post-slaughter evaluation was carried out. The compositions of the samples of meat from the longest dorsal muscle (m. longissimus dorsi) were subjected to basic chemical analysis and sensory analysis.
Result: The best results in the period of maternal nursing were obtained by the SL bulls and during intensive fattening, by the LM bulls. The differences existed in the chemical composition and sensory characteristics of meat from the bulls of the studied breeds. The RA breed demonstrated the highest content of intramuscular fat in the longissimus dorsi muscle and received higher scores for sensory characteristics.
Gene LPL, STAT5 and AGPAT6 Polymorphisms Relationship with Goat Milk Traits
Authors: Šlyžienë B. , Anskienë L. , Šlyžius E. , Bižienë R. , Juozaitienë V.
Published: November 2020

Background: Several single nucleotide polymorphisms had been detected in goats and for the researchers it is important to reveal candidate genes with substantial effects on the traits of economic importance. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between LPL, STAT5 and AGPAT6 gene polymorphisms and milk traits of goats.
Methods: We investigated about 204 goats, four different breeds (Czech White Shorthaired, Saanen, Anglo Nubian, Alpine) and two crossbreeds (Saanen and Alpine, Saanen and Anglo Nubian). The milk samples were analysed using spectrophotometers LactoScope 550 and LactoScope FTIR (Delta Instruments, the Netherlands). The somatic cell count (SCC) in milk was determined by flow cytometry method using the Somascope CA-3A4 (Delta Instruments, the Netherlands). Variations of the goat AGPAT6, STAT5, LPL genes were detected by PCR-RFLP method.
Result: Analysis of AGPAT6 gene revealed that goats with GC genotype had higher milk yield, fat content and lactose content; goats with CG genotype had higher protein content. STAT5 gene analysis showed that goats with CT genotype had higher milk yield; goats with CC genotype had higher fat content and lactose content; goats with TT genotype had higher protein and urea content and also SCC. According to LPL gene analysis, goats with CC genotype had higher milk yield while goats with GG genotype had higher fat and protein content. The highest milk yield was estimated in Saanen and Alpine crossbreed goats while the highest milk fat and protein content was estimated in Anglo Nubian goats.
Isolation and Identification of Major Mastitis Causing Bacteria from Clinical Cases of Bovine Mastitis in Kashmir Valley
Authors: Waseem R. , Muhee A. , Malik H. U. , Akhoon Z. A. , Munir Khusheeba , Nabi S. U. , Taifa Syed
Published: November 2020

Background: Mastitis is one of the most economically important diseases of dairy animals causing heavy losses in terms of fall in milk production, decreased milk quality and additional costs for veterinary services. Mastitis is caused by a wide variety of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, yeast and mycoplasma, of which bacteria are the most frequently isolated pathogens. Microbiological testing is necessary for identification of cause of mastitis and adaptation of control measures to prevent the disease. The aim of the presnt study was to isolate and identify major mastitis causing bacteria from clinical mastitic cases presented to Veterinary Clinical complex, FVSc. and AH, Shuhama Kashmir for treatment.
Methods: A total of 200 bovine milk samples from CMT confirmed clinical mastitis cases were collected and cultured on Nutrient agar, Blood agar, Mac-Conkey agar, Eosine Methylene Blue (EMB) agar, Mannitol salt agar and Edwards media for bacterial isolation. The isolates were then subjected to biochemical tests for identification.
Result: Upon microbiological testing and biochemical confirmation, the major mastitis causing bacteria isolated from clinical cases of Bovine mastitis were Staphylococcus Spp. showing highest prevalence of 46.4% followed by mixed infection with Staphylococcus and Streptococcus (20.8%), Streptococci Spp. (18.4%) and Escherichia coli (14.4%).
Comparative Biochemical Study of Different Lablab purpureus L. Groups under Processing
Authors: Vadodariya Piyush , Abuj Bhagyashree , Karmakar Nilima , Gudadhe Nitin , Faldu Priti , Narwade Ajay , Chauhan Digvijaysinh , Kaur Bineet , Debnath Manoj Kanti
Published: November 2020

Background: Lablab Bean had been considered as an excellent source of protein (20-25%) with it’s two different groups, like Wal (highly fibrous) and Papdi (less fibrous). Cooking alters the level of nutrient content and as well as the antinutrient content and based on this concept the following experiment had been carried out.
Methods: The study was carried out in Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, India, in 2016-17. Two different groups of Indian bean (Lablab purpureus L.) including Wal group (Guj.W.1, Guj.W.2, 125-36, NIBD-15-05, NIBD-15-10) and Papdi group (GNIB-21, NIBD-15-09, NIBD-15-10, NIBD-14-01, NIBD-14-04) were analyzed for their nutrients and anti-nutritional contents for raw and cooked (boiling) vegetables.
Result: Papdi group was proved to be comparatively rich in some nutrient contents like ascorbic acid, flavonoid, Fe, Mn whereas Wal was found to be rich in the other nutrient contents like crude fibre, carbohydrate, S, Zn, Cu, â carotene etc. Both groups performed well for antioxidant activities and protein content. Hence, it was difficult to detect the particular group distinctly and reported that Wal was found to be comparatively nutritionally rich after cooking.
Yield Stability Analysis in An Underutilized Legume ‘Winged Bean’ (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.)
Authors: Tiwari Jitendra Kumar , Kanwar Raja Ram , Yadav Rajendra Kumar , Singh Anil Kumar
Published: November 2020

Background: Winged bean [Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC] is a protein rich, underexploited leguminous vegetable of the tropics. It grows abundantly in hot and humid environments. The present investigation applied AMMI and GGE biplot techniques to study the patterns of GEI in 05 winged bean genotypes, to find high yielding and most stable genotype(s) suited to Chhattisgarh state of India.
Methods: An experiment was carried out to ascertain the Gene × Environment interaction (GEI), yield stability and adaptability of 05 winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.) genotypes in Chhattisgarh India by using AMMI and GGE biplot models.
Result: First and second component of AMMI model explained more than 84.10% of GEI variation. Genotype ‘AKWB-1’ exhibited maximum trait value with specific adaptation while genotypes ‘RMDWB-1’ and ‘Ambika 11-3’ showed general adoptability. GGE biplot model explained that genotypes ‘RMDWB-1’ and ‘AKWB-1’ were the best performers in all the environments excluding E4, while ‘Ambika 11-3’ was the best performer at location E4 regarding the graphical analysis models of AMMI and GGE biplot. Winged bean genotype ‘AKWB-1’ was the most stable genotype in all the test environment in terms of mean yield and it would be recommended for commercial cultivation in Chhattisgarh state. Other high yielding and stable genotypes i.e., RMDWB-1 and Ambika 11-3 can also be used as parents in winged bean improvement programs.
Effect of Different Insecticides on Yield, Yield Attributes and Pollinator Behaviour of Different Pigeon Pea Varieties
Authors: Banik Supratik , Dey Prithwiraj , Pandit Pramit
Published: November 2020

Background: Yield of pigeon pea, besides other management practices, highly relies on variety and pollinators. Again, different insecticides are also known to immensely influence the abundance of these pollinators. Hence, the current study was conducted with objectives to record diversity of flower visitors and abundance of insect pollinators, to work out pollination efficiency of major pollinators and to evaluate the effect of different varieties and insecticidal treatments on the pollinator behaviour, yield and yield attributes of pigeon pea in order to reduce the ecological impact of chemicals as well as to increase the productivity of pigeon pea.
Methods: The experiment was designed in a Split plot arrangement replicated thrice. The varieties were assigned in main plots and had four levels such as UPAS-120, PA-406, PA-421 and PA-441. Types of insecticides applied were taken in the sub plots and it also had four levels viz. Quinalphos 25 EC (325 g a.i./ha), Lufenuron 5.4 EC (30 g a.i./ha), Deltamethrin 2.8 EC (12.5 g a.i./ha) and Indoxacarb 15.8 EC (50 g a.i./ha).
Result: Outcomes emanated from the study revealed that Megachile disjuncta, Xylocopa latipes and Megachile bicolor were the three most important pollinator bee species on kharif pigeon pea in the tarai region of Uttarakhand. Among the varieties, UPAS-120 and PA-441 had better cross pollination potential over the PA-406 and PA-421. Insecticides had overall negative impact on the insect pollinators. However, Deltamethrin 2.8 EC at recommended dose was found to have least impact on the insect pollinators. Quinalphos 25 EC and Lufenuron 5.4 EC were observed to be more deleterious on pollinators. The ultimate impact on the pollinator insects were profound on the yield and yield attributes of pigeon pea.
Stability Analyses using Regression and AMMI Models for Seed Yield in Blackgram
Authors: Manivannan N. , Mahalingam A. , Bharathikumar K. , Rajalakshmi K.
Published: November 2020

Background: Blackgram is an important pulse crop grown in almost all agro ecological zones in India. One of the major limitations of pulse cultivation in India is lack of superior genotypes with better adaptation to local conditions. Hence developing high yielding stable blackgram genotypes becomes a necessity to improve the area and production across the country. With this background, the present study was undertaken to identify stable and superior performing blackgram genotypes over seasons.
Methods: The experiment was carried out during kharif 2017, rabi 2017-18, kharif 2018 and rabi 2018-19 at National Pulse Research Centre, Vamban. A total of 21 genotypes were evaluated in randomized block design with two replications in each environment. The data on seed yield was subjected to statistical analysis. The G X E interaction was studied as per Eberhart and Russell model, AMMI model and GGE biplot analyses.
Result: In Eberhart and Russell model, the checks VBN 6, VBN 8 and VBN 10 and genotypes VBG 17-019, VBG 17-023 and VBG 17-026 were considered as stable with average response to the environments. In biplot 1 of AMMI analysis, check VBN 8 and genotypes VBG 16-005 and VBG 17-023 were considered as stable with high mean seed yield and less interaction with environment. In biplot 2 of AMMI analysis VBG 16-005 and VBG 007 were less interactive genotypes. GGE biplots indicated that rabi seasons are more informative than kharif seasons to assess the stability of genotypes. This model identified VBG 17-007, VBG 17-024 and VBG 17-030 as ideal genotype with high mean seed yield and stability. It also identified VBG 17-023 as with high mean seed yield and moderate interaction with environment. Based on the results of all models, the genotype VBG 17-023 was considered as stable genotype with high mean seed yield. Hence, the genotype VBG 17-023 can be tested in larger environments to release for general cultivation.
Selection by Genetic Expression Profiles of Desi and Kabuli Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes Tolerant to High Temperature Stress
Authors: Rodríguez-Vera A. P. , Acosta-Gallegos J. A. , Ruiz-Nieto J. E. , Montero-Tavera V.
Published: November 2020

Background: Mexico is an important producer of chickpea; however, high temperatures during flowering and grain filling limit seed yield and seed size. Plant adaptation strategies to heat stress depend on climatic and soil conditions, but mainly on the plant genetic characteristics. The increase in heat shock proteins (HSP) production occurs when plants experience an abrupt or gradual increase in temperature in order to whithstand stress with the least damage.
Methods: Sixty-five Heat Shock Protein related genes that induce transcription under heat stress were studied according to their expression profiles. This strategy allows for the selection of chickpea genotypes bearing potential heat stress tolerance. Based on the number of overexpressed (induced) genes and on its level of expression, a tolerance index was calculated.
Result: Tolerant desi genotypes were: ICC 10259, ICC 13020, ICC 4958 and Annigeri; and in the kabuli type outstanding genotypes were: Mazocahui, ICCV 2, Blanco Sinaloa 92, Tequi Blanco 95, Combo 743 and CUGA 08-1210. These genotypes showed profiles with a higher number of induced genes and higher Tolerance Indexes. These genotypes will be further evaluated in the field and under controlled conditions and in the near future used as parental stocks.
Assessment of the biodegradation of doxycycline by biostimulation with addition of glucose, phenol or/and copper
Authors: Djelal Hayet , Estrada Martinez Paola , Haddouche Djouza , Chabani Malika
Published: November 2020

Doxycycline, an antibiotic, is largely used in human and veterinary medicine. The conventional treatment with activated sludge is not very efficient. Laccase appeared to be the main enzyme secreted essentially by white rot fungi as Trametes versicolor and Phlebia fascicularia on the degradation of xenobiotic compounds from the pharmaceutical industry. The main purpose of this study was to enhance the biodegradation of doxycycline through activated sludge combined with addition of glucose as a carbon co-substrate to improve the growth of the microbial population present in the activated sludge, phenol as a laccase mediator, copper as a cofactor and inductor for laccase production. The enhancement of the biodegradation of doxycycline was 50, 90, 68 and 83% greater respectively with the addition of glucose, copper, phenol and with a mixture of the compounds after 14 days of treatment at 25°C. Compared with the biotic control (activated sludge alone), a 30% increase for the test with the addition of phenol was observed.
Pneumonia and the role of dentistry on ICU Staff
Authors: Bezerra Tácio Pinheiro , Campêlo Clarissa Sales de Paula , Oliveira Francisco Artur Forte , Forte Clarissa Pessoa Fernandes , Palácio Gomes Aghata Kelma , Barros Silva Paulo Goberlânio de , Matias de Carvalho Bráulio , Alves Ana Paula Negreiros Nunes , Bitu Sousa Fabrício
Published: November 2020

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one ofthe most prevalent healthcare-associated infections (HAI) andcauses of death in intensive care units (ICUs), and studies haveshown its relation to oral health. Aim: To report the impact ofthe incorporation of dental professionals into multidisciplinaryICU staff on the incidence of VAP. Methods: A retrospectiveobservational study was carried out to collect and analyzehealth indicators of patients in the ICUs from 2011 to 2018 andto differentiate these indicators between the periods beforeand after the participation of dental staff in the ICU. This studywas approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results:The average number of monthly ICU admissions was 105.89 ±169.72, and the discharge was 105.21 ± 168.96, with a monthlyaverage number of deaths within 24 h of 38.61 ± 62.27. Theaverage number of monthly HAI-related deaths decreasedfrom 2011 to 2018, followed by a reduction in cases of HAIper month. The average monthly number of HAIs relatedto mechanical ventilation (MV) decreased, and the samewas observed for the infection density of HAIs related to MV(p < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, there was a significantdecrease in the number of HAIs related to MV (p = 0.005).Conclusion: Although a reduction in the number of admissionsor complexity of cases was not observed in the study period,multidisciplinary staff practices were essential for controllingHAIs and the presence of dental professionals can assist in thecontrol of HAIs related to MV.
Perubahan Perilaku Budaya Mburi Omah Masyarakat Pinggir Sungai
Authors: Alfiyansyah Afiarta Akbar
Published: November 2020

Fuel Terminal (FT) Boyolali merupakan bagian perusahaan PT. Pertamina (Persero) yang memiliki berbagai program pemberdayaan masyarakat dan pengolahan lingkungan sebagai wujud tanggung jawab perusahaan terhadap masyarakat sekitar perushaan. Coorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) perusahaan terhadap kelestarian lingkungan diwujudkan dalam program keanekaragaman hayati dan pemberdayaan masyarakat di sungai Kalipepe. Pelestarian lingkungan sungai Kalipepe yang berdekatan dengan lokasi perusahaan tersebut disebabkan adanya pencemaran lingkungan sungai. Pencemaran tersebut bukan dikarenakan oleh perusahaan melainkan oleh masyarakat yang masih belum peduli akan kelestarian lingkungan. Banyaknya masyarakat yang membuang sampah di sungai kalipepe karena berada dibelakang rumah yang tidak terlihat oleh orang lain. Muncul mainset masyarakat mengenai sungai sebagai “mburi omah” yang mana masyarakat menggap sungai sebagai tempat kotor membuang sampah.
Vine performance benchmarking of indigenous Cypriot grape varieties Xynisteri and Maratheftiko
Authors: Copper Alexander Willem , Collins Cassandra , Bastian Susan , Johnson Trent , Koundouras Stefanos , Karaolis Christodoulos , Savvides Savvas
Published: November 2020

Aim: The aims of this study were to (1) formulate a baseline understanding of the performance of the indigenous Cypriot white grape Xynisteri and the red grape Maratheftiko (Vitis vinifera L.), and (2) compare these varieties to Shiraz and Sauvignon blanc grown in a Cypriot vineyard.Materials and results: The investigation involved multiple dry grown vineyards from the Krasochoria region of Lemesos, Cyprus, during the 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages. Vine performance measurements, including midday stem water potential, stomatal conductance, chlorophyll content, stomata density, vine phenology and vegetative and reproductive measurements, were taken at flowering, veraison and pre-harvest. Xynisteri had the greatest stomatal density, more shoots, more leaves, heavier bunches, greater yield, higher leaf water potential at harvest, and a stomatal conductance equal to Maratheftiko, but greater than that of both Shiraz and Sauvignon blanc. Maratheftiko had the longest shoots, largest shoot diameter and the greatest chlorophyll content out of all four varieties.Conclusions: This study identified the ability of the indigenous Cypriot grape varieties, Xynisteri and Maratheftiko, to better tolerate hot and dry conditions when compared to more commonly cultivated varieties grown in the same environmental conditions.Significance and impact of the study: The changing climate of wine growing regions worldwide is placing great pressure on the resources for sustainable viticulture. Many vineyards in hot climate zones base their businesses on European grape varieties traditionally grown in regions with abundant water resources. It is therefore necessary for the global wine industry to investigate grape varieties that are indigenous to hot climates. The eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus is one such place, with more than 10 indigenous grape varieties that grow well in a hot climate without irrigation. Consumer studies have demonstrated that wines made from these Cypriot varieties are equally, if not more, acceptable than wines made from more traditional European grapes; therefore, the potential for their use in other hot wine growing regions is promising.
Under-vine cover crops: impact on weed development, yield and grape composition
Authors: Abad Javier , Diana Marín , L. Gonzaga Santesteban , José Félix Cibriáin , Ana Sagüés
Published: November 2020

This study aims to evaluate the interest of using an under-vine cover crop as a sustainable management tool replacing herbicides or tillage to control weeds, evaluating its effects on yield and berry parameters in a semi-arid climate. The performance of Trifolium fragiferum as an under-vine cover crop was evaluated in 2018 and 2019 in a Merlot vineyard in Traibuenas (Navarra, Spain). This trial showed that the soil under the vines was covered by 80 % of the cover crop in August 2018 and 100 % in Aug 2019, with clover (T. fragiferum) comprising around 26 % and 70 % of the cover crop surface, respectively. The presence of the cover crop only reduced the number of shoots in the second year, although both years there was an increment in water stress. Neither yield, cluster weight nor berry weight were affected by the presence of the under-vine cover crop. Similarly, no changes in grape composition were observed. The use of T. fragiferum-like cover crops under the vine allows for better control of weeds, provided a good installation is achieved. In the first two years, this cover crop reduced vegetative growth and increased water deficit slightly. However, no changes in yield and grape composition were observed.In a context of herbicide suppression and search for sustainable management, under-vine clover cover crops constitute a viable alternative in semi-arid regions provided drip irrigation can be applied.
GEO-GEO Stereo-Tracking of Atmospheric Motion Vectors (AMVs) from the Geostationary Ring
Authors: Carr James L. , Wu Dong L. , Daniels Jaime , Friberg Mariel D. , Bresky Wayne , Madani Houria
Published: November 2020

Height assignment is an important problem for satellite measurements of Atmospheric Motion Vectors (AMVs) that are interpreted as winds by forecast and assimilation systems. Stereo methods assign heights to AMVs from the parallax observed between observations from different vantage points in orbit while tracking cloud or moisture features. In this paper, we fully develop the stereo method to jointly retrieve wind vectors with their geometric heights from geostationary satellite pairs. Synchronization of observations between observing systems is not required. NASA and NOAA stereo-winds codes have implemented this method and we have processed large datasets from GOES-16, -17, and Himawari-8. Our retrievals are validated against rawinsonde observations and demonstrate the potential to improve forecast skill. Stereo winds also offer an important mitigation for the loop heat pipe anomaly on GOES-17 during times when warm focal plane temperatures cause infra-red channels that are needed for operational height assignments to fail. We also examine several application areas, including deep convection in tropical cyclones, planetary boundary layer dynamics, and fire smoke plumes, where stereo methods provide insights into atmospheric processes. The stereo method is broadly applicable across the geostationary ring where systems offering similar Image Navigation and Registration (INR) performance as GOES-R are deployed.
Determinants of Surgical Case On-Time Start and On-Time Finish in Perioperative Services
Authors: Uddin Majbah , Fredendall Lawrence , Huynh Nathan , Taaffe Kevin , Allen Robert
Published: November 2020

Efficient use of the operating room (OR) is crucial for any hospital. One of the major inefficiencies in the OR is surgical cases not starting or finishing on time as scheduled. When a case is delayed, it affects all subsequent cases in that OR. This study uses discrete choice analysis to determine the significant factors, including team familiarity, that influence OR case on-time start and finish. A case is considered on-time if the documented procedure start and finish times are no more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start and finish times. The analysis uses surgical case data from a large tertiary referral hospital and academic center in Greenville, South Carolina. The case data includes all surgical cases (15,091) performed during regular workdays in 2013. Two binary logit models are developed: one for case on-time start and one for case on-time finish. Results indicate that higher team familiarity between surgeon and anesthesiologist, surgeon and circulating nurse, surgeon and scrub nurse, and surgeon and CRNA improve the likelihood of an OR case on-time start and on-time finish. This finding indicates that the OR scheduling staff in the study hospital make a concerted effort to schedule the surgical teams with members who have worked well together in the past.
Does Impact Factor of a Journal Reflect anything Concerning Its Scientific Significance?
Authors: Klebanov Lev , Kuvaeva Yulia , Volkovich Zeev
Published: November 2020

This article is devoted to discussing the famous Impact factor citation suited to indicate the published scientific result's significance. Considering this problem based on the available statistical data, we demonstrate that: Impact factor follows a distribution having a heavy power tail that may lead to inconsistency in scientifically comparable journals' evaluation. Further, we remark that many papers recognized as sleeping and seemingly sleeping beauties are not considered when calculating. This makes the impact factor unsuitable in evaluating the original, groundbreaking discoveries and their consequences. Due to permanent changes in the composition of the underlying datasets, the impact factor can not be considered as a reliable indicator and to be used as a consistent evaluation metric. Overall, discussing all represented impact factor obstacles and other appropriate considerations, we conclude that the considered index can hardly be used as a reliable estimator of the publication's significance.
Thermodynamic Foundation of Generalized Variational Principle
Authors: Sun Bohua
Published: November 2020

One long-standing open question remains regarding the theory of the generalized variational principle, that is, why can the stress-strain relation still be derived from the generalized variational principle while the method of Lagrangian multiplier method is applied in vain? This study shows that the generalized variational principle can only be understood and implemented correctly within the framework of thermodynamics. As long as the functional has one of the combination $A(\epsilon_{ij})-\sigma_{ij}\epsilon_{ij}$ or $B(\sigma_{ij})-\sigma_{ij}\epsilon_{ij}$, its corresponding variational principle will produce the stress-strain relation without the need to introduce extra constraints by the Lagrangian multiplier method. It is proved herein that the Hu-Washizu functional $\Pi_{HW}[u_i,\epsilon_{ij},\sigma_{ij}]$ and Hu-Washizu variational principle comprise a real three-field functional. In addition, that Chien's functional $\Pi_{Q}[u_i,\epsilon_{ij},\sigma_{ij},\lambda]$ is a much more general four-field functional and that the Hu-Washizu functional is its special case as $\lambda=0$ are confirmed.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Use in Infants and Children was Never Shown to be Safe for Neurodevelopment: A Systematic Review
Authors: Cendejas-Hernandez Jasmine , Sarafian Joshua , Lawton Victoria , Palkar Antara , Anderson Lauren , Lariviere Vincent , Parker William
Published: November 2020

Although widely believed to be safe for use in infants and children when used as directed, increasing evidence indicates that early life exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) may cause long-term neurodevelopmental problems. Further, recent studies in animal models demonstrate that cognitive development is exquisitely sensitive to paracetamol exposure during early development. In this study, evidence for the claim that paracetamol is safe was evaluated using a systematic literature search. Publications on PubMed between 1974 and 2017 that contained the keywords “infant” and either “paracetamol” or “acetaminophen” were considered. Of those initial 3096 papers, 218 were identified that made claims that paracetamol was safe for use with infants or children. Of these, a total of 103 papers were identified as sources of authority for the safety claim, and 36 of those contained actual experiments designed to test safety. The 36 experiments described had a median follow-up time of 24 hours, and none monitored neurodevelopment. Further, no trial considered total exposure to drug since birth, eliminating the possibility that the effects of drug exposure on long-term neurodevelopment could be accurately assessed. On the other hand, abundant and sufficient evidence was found to conclude that paracetamol does not induce acute liver damage in babies or children when used as directed.
Congratulations! The Best Paper Award 2020
Authors:   Editorial Office
Published: November 2020

The 11th Best Paper Award 2020 ceremony was held virtually on September 23, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the health and safety of the attendees, the winners and IJAT committee members who took part in the selection process attended through Zoom. The Best Paper was carefully selected from among the 84 papers published in Vol.13 (2019). The Best Paper Award winners were given a certificate with a nearly USD 1,000 honorarium.

We congratulate the winners and sincerely wish them success in the future.

The Best Paper Award 2020

Title: Tool Orientation Angle Optimization for a Multi-Axis Robotic Milling System

Authors: Leandro Batista da Silva, Hayato Yoshioka, Hidenori Shinno, and Jiang Zhu

Int. J. of Automation Technology, Vol.13 No.5, pp. 574-582, September 2019
PENGARUH STRATEGI PROMOSI DAN SOCIAL MEDIA TERHADAP MINAT BELI GARSKIN YANG DIMEDIASI WORD OF MOUTH
Authors: Nuvia Ningsih Dwi , Wahyu Hidayat Candra , Rusno Rusno
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh secara langsung strategi promosi dan social media terhadap minat beli garskin dan pengaruh secara tidak langsung strategi promosi dan social media terhadap minat beli garskin yang dimediasi word of mouth. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Sumber data diperoleh dari penyebaran kuisoner kepada 105 responden konsumen produk garskin. Variabel penelitian yang digunakan strategi promosi dan social media terhadap minat beli yang dimediasi word ofmouth. Metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis path atau analisis jalur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan secara simultan strategi promosi dan social media yang dimediasi word of mouth menunjukkan berpengarauh positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli garskin. Secara parsial strategi promosi berpengaruh sebesar 0,001 dan social media berpengaruh sebesar 0,002 terhadap word of mouth, strategi promosi dan social media berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli dan word of mouth berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli garskin.
BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH OPEN ENDED DITINJAU DARI GAYA BELAJAR VISUAL
Authors: Alfiana Ana , Listiawati Enny , Faulina Ria
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan berpikir kreatif siswa SMP dalam memecahkan masalah matematika open ended ditinjau dari gaya belajar visual. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, dengan subjek penelitiannya adalah satu siswa SMP kelas VIII perempuan yang memiliki gaya belajar visual. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah soal tes gaya belajar, soal tes pemecahan masalah dan pedoman wawancara. Teknik pengambilan data dengan teknik tes dan wawancara. Analisis data dengan menggunakan tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa subjek memenuhi indikator berpikir kreatif fluency pada tahap memahami masalah yaitu menyebutkan yang diketahui dan yang ditanyakan, menceritakan ulang soal dengan kalimatnya sendiri. Pada tahap merencanakan penyelesaian subjek memenuhi indikator fluency yaitu menjelaskan cara yang digunakan untuk menyelesaiakan masalah. Pada tahap melaksanakan rencana, subjek juga memenuhi indikator berpikir kreatif fluency yaitu menjelaskan dengan rinci langkah-langkah dalam menyelesaiakan masalah. Pada tahap memeriksa kembali subjek juga memenuhi indikator beripikir kreatif fluency yaitu memeriksa kesesuian hasil yang diperoleh dengan yang ditanyakan pada soal. Temuan penelitian menujukkan bahwa subjek belum memenuhi indikator berpikir kreatif flexibility dan novelty.
Novel Progressing Cavity Pump Configurations Address Operational Challenges
Authors: Dunn Lonnie , Rowan Ryan , Prakash Abhishek , Barbour Steven
Published: November 2020

Progressing Cavity (PC) pumps evolved from their industrial pump origins to a diverse range of geometries and configurations that satisfy a variety of oilfield artificial lift applications including several where no other lift systems had proved effective. While these downhole PC pump designs provide options for end users, the numerous products combined with a lack of industry standardization has the potential to make pump selection and application challenging. The first part of this paper describes the fundamental PC pump geometry parameters along with various other design parameters and provides context for how they are incorporated in downhole PC pump design. A second part demonstrates how the PC pump design flexibility can be deployed to address specific operational challenges through a synopsis of the design and field experience of two novel PC pump configurations. The first new configuration uses a modified rotor geometry with alternating sections of interference and clearance fits with a standard stator. Since the clearance sections of the stator do not experience contact and as a result normally no elastomer damage, the associated section of stator remains intact in most cases even after prolonged pumping under problematic operating conditions. After the initial interference sections of the stator have been damaged, an adjustment to the rotor position can be made to the non-damaged section of the stator by lifting the rod string a short distance at surface, thus restoring pumping operation without surfacing the pump. The second novel PC pump configuration employs a modified low eccentricity large cross-section rotor geometry. Potential benefits of this configuration are a strong rotor that is less prone to breaking when operating in highly directional wellbore segments; reduced eccentric pump movement that minimizes rod breaks and vibration above the pump; a rotor profile that when sanded-in pulls free easier at lower safer loads for flushing/coiling; and a wider seal line profile that makes the rotor less prone to severe damage and results in higher salvage rates for rechroming. Several different models of both novel pump configurations have been developed and run in the field to confirm benefits.