bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Demand Forecasting and Demand Supply Management of Vegetables in India: A Review and Prospect
Authors: Reddy A Srinivasa , CHAKRADHAR P , P PAVAN KUMAR , Santosh Teja
Published: May 2018

Vegetable quantity arrival to market varies every day with which its prices also changes rapidly. This paper analyses the factors that affect the rapid change in prices of vegetables such as demand forecasting, demand supply management, erroneous statistics of vegetables, storage facilities, and supply chain system, etc. Government of India has no control over the production of horticultural and agricultural crops, sometimes under produced and sometimes over produced, which makes demand supply management hard-won. This paper mainly focuses on advantages of demand forecasting and demand supply management of vegetable crops and their effects on farmers and consumers. The Government should find a novel method or a system which gets crop data from farmer, does demand forecasting on day to day basis, control crop acreages, generate accurate statistics and do demand supply management of crops.
The Effectiveness of fMRI Data when Combined with Polygraph Data
Authors: Gordon Nathan J. , Mohamed Feroze B. , Platek Steven M. , Ahmad Harris , Williams J. Michael , Faro Scott H.
Published: May 2018

The Integrated Zone Comparison Technique (IZCT) was utilized with computerized polygraph instrumentation and the Academy for Scientific Investigative Training’s Horizontal Scoring System ASIT PolySuite algorithm, as part of a blind study in the detection of deception. This paper represents a synergy analysis of combining fMRI only deception data with each of the three individual physiological parameters that are used in polygraph. They include the electro-dermal response (EDR), pneumo, and cardio measurements. In addition, we compared the detection accuracy analysis using each single parameter by itself. The fMRI score and each individual polygraph parameter score on individual subjects were averaged to establish an overall score.
The Application of the Markowitz’s Model in Efficient Portfolio Forming on the Capital Market in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Radović Milica , Radukić Snežana , Njegomir Vladimir
Published: May 2018

The characteristics of the developing market to which the Serbian market belongs are: illiquidity, low turnover and nontransparency. The aim of this paper is to examine the possibility of application of the Markowitz's model for forming the set of efficient portfolios on the capital market in Serbia. The research is based on previous theoretical and empirical research in the world. Statistical methods of determining return and risk, matrix of variances and covariances for liquid shares have been applied. Portfolio optimization has been conducted by add-in programme Solver included in the Microsoft Excel package, respecting the limitations according to Markowitz's model. The results of the analysis have shown that the set of efficient portfolios, which meets the criterion that they give minimal risk for the given return, can be formed on the capital market in Serbia. The results show that Markowitz's model allows the investors to select the efficient portfolio, but only for liquid shares, depending on the risk they are ready to accept. The findings of this paper indicate that expressive illiquidity on the Serbian market and insufficient number of shares for diversification by sectors make the practical application of the research results difficult.
Identification and Analysis of Key Business Process Management Factors
Authors: Ranđelović Aleksandra Stoiljković , Milojević Radenko , Radosavljević Marija
Published: May 2018

Under the conditions of ever-increasing competition in the market, companies can reach a competitive advantage only with flexible offer of quality superior and cheaper products/services. In order to achieve this, companies must carry out innovative and effective business processes and manage them appropriately. In this regard, it is important to identify the factors that may be considered critical for improving business process management. The aim of this paper is to identify and analyse key business process management factors, on the example of the electronic industry. The research results show that the factors that are usually accepted as the most important for increasing the maturity of business process management are not recognised as dominant in the electronic industry. One of the findings of the survey reveals, as the main lagging factors, four of the six most important factors for the successful implementation of business processes. Based on results of the research, Managing employees has been detected as the most important maturity factor for companies from the electronic industry; hence, the suggestion is further improvement within this field.
Novel Oral Anticoagulants, A Subject in Continuing Debate
Authors: Leon-Constantin Maria-Magdalena , Maștaleru Alexandra , Mitu Ovidiu , Zota Madalina , Vasilcu Teodor , Gavril Radu , Mitu Florin
Published: May 2018

Coumarin anticoagulants era (warfarin, acenocumarol) seems to be coming to an end with the launch of the novel anticoagulants like dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban. Dabigatran (Pradaxa) is a prothrombin (factor II) inhibitor that doesn't necessitate monitoring by coagulation tests, doesn't have food or drug interactions, except for P-gp inhibitors. Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is a direct inhibitor of factor X and is approved for the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery (hip and knee prosthesis). Apixaban (Eliquis) is a direct inhibitor of factor X and is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty, the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of recurrences in patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Edoxaban (Savaysa), recently approved is USA, is a direct inhibitor of factor X and is indicated for deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and for the prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The most recent studies focus on antidotes specifically designed to bind and neutralise the anticoagulant activity of both direct thrombin inhibitors and direct factor Xa inhibitors. The drugs currently being studied are idarucizumab, a specific antidote, andexanet alfa, a class-specific antidote and ciraparantag, a universal antidote. Of these, only idarucizumab was approved by the FDA.
What Lies Behind A Pleurisy?
Authors: Anton Mihaela , Militaru Theodora , Mardale Denise-Ani , Diaconu Roxana , Maximeasa Camelia , Vasilescu Florina , Beţianu Cezar , Ștefănescu Ioana , Jurcuţ Ruxandra , Jurcuţ Ciprian
Published: May 2018

Erdheim-Chester syndrome, a non-Langerhans histiocytosis, is a very rare disease, in the present approximately 500 cases being reported in literature. It is characterized by the histiocytic infiltration of various organs and systems, therefore clinical signs and symptoms are miscellaneous. Despite that, there are a few patognomonic elements that help recognizing the disease: symmetrical involvement in the long bones of the lower limbs, bilateral perirenal infiltration (“hairy kidneys”) and circumferential aortic infiltration (“coated aorta”). However, in order to confirm the diagnosis, biopsy is required, histopathologic examination revealing “foamy” histiocytes. Currently, interferon alpha serves as the first line of treatment, most literature data showing that it might improve survival rate in patients diagnosed with Erdheim-Chester syndrome.
The Controversies of Modern Macroeconomic Theory in the Context of the Global Economic Crisis
Authors: Djuraskovic Jovan , Radovic Milivoje , Konatar Milena Radonjic
Published: May 2018

The aim of this paper is to analyze controversies of modern macroeconomic theories in the period of the global economic crisis. Ideas, disagreement and similarities between the most important theories in relation to state intervention and anti-crisis economic policy are presented. The topical research has found a connection between the roots of the global economic crisis and the paradigm of new liberal theories. The crisis has confirmed that the idea of self-regulation in the private sector is untenable in practice. In times of crisis, the leading theoretical framework in economic policy is reexamined. Rules-based monetary and fiscal policies are replaced by discretionary decision-making. In the world economies affected by the crisis, anti-Keynesian cyclical measures of monetary and fiscal policies were implemented. A comprehensive and unequivocal reaffirmation of Keynesianism in anti-crisis policies has confirmed the assumption of the circularity of economic theories. Central banks quickly reduced their key interest rates and increased their money supply. Fiscal authorities implemented expansive stimulus programs. When creating a new macroeconomic paradigm, market imperfection must be taken into account as well as a limited range of government economic policies.
Real Convergence of Western Balkan Countries to European Union in view of Macroeconomic Policy Mix
Authors: Krstevska Aneta
Published: May 2018

Western Balkan (WB) countries have a clear orientation towards the European Union (EU), all of them currently being candidate or potential candidate countries. Moreover, the EU is an important trading partner of the WB economies, therefore, there is a recognizable need for convergence of this region towards the EU economy. The real convergence is a rather slow process and the WB region is still lagging behind the EU. This paper explores the catch up of the WB region during the global crisis that severely hit the EU economy, trying to identify potential changes in the convergence pace. In addition, this work makes a joint overview of the nominal and real convergence processes as well as the convergence of the general macroeconomic indicators of the WB countries to the EU, taking them as complementary and mutually self-supporting processes.
Communal roosting and the seasonal dynamics of the hen harrier Circus cyaneus in the Záhorie region
Authors: Noga Michal
Published: May 2018

A count of hen harriers Circus cyaneus was carried out at roost sites in south-western Slovakia from 1 992-2013. The number of sites and also the frequency of survey visits were different in different years. A total of 1 03 counts were carried out. Hen harriers were not seen roosting at the sites in 13 cases. In all, 10 localities with 14 roost sites were checked. Hen harriers roosted in sedge (5) or in ruderal associations (6) and meadows (3). A total of 634 individuals were recorded roosting. There were 483 brown birds (adult females and immature birds in the first calendar year) and 151 grey birds (males in the second calendar year and older). The average number of hen harriers at the roost sites ranged from 3 to 9 individual birds. The maximum number was at least 27 individuals (December 15, 2011 ; a minimum of 18 brown birds and 9 grey birds, Moravský Svätý Ján, Pacitov locality). The percentage of roosting males was 23.76%. The time period of roosting was also recorded. The last individuals were observed flying over the site from six minutes before sunset to 40 minutes after sunset. The average time of the last observation was approximately 1 7 minutes after sunset. The average luminosity at the last observation of an active individual bird was 28 lux. Hen harriers migrate from October to March in the study area. Occurrences in September, respectively in April and May, were very rare. Most registration and the highest number of individual birds were recorded in October, but especially in December and February.
Comparison of Dolostone and Limestone Assessment Methods for Estonian Deposits
Authors: Sommet Julija , Pastarus Juri - Rivaldo
Published: May 2018

The goal of this study was to elaborate a methodology of sustainability assessment for developing advanced mining technologies. Last year sustainability assessment methods were conducted for Estonian deposits of dolostone and limestone. The elaborated sustainability assessment methods have shown that a three - level risk matrix monitoring scale gives a structured analysis results. The paper introduces with comparison of new Module Analysis (three - level risk matrix) and earlier used Module Analysis (simplest risk scale).
Industrial Research of Condensing Unit for Natural Gas Boiler House
Authors: Ziemele Jelena , Blumberga Dagnija , Talcis Normunds , Laicane Ilze
Published: May 2018

In the course of work industrial research was carried out at the boiler plant A/S “Imanta” where a 10MW passive condensing economizer working on natural gas was installed after the 116MW water boiler. The work describes the design of the condensing economizer and wiring diagram. During the industrial experiment, the following measurements were made: the temperature of water before and after the economizer; the ambient temperature; the quantity of water passing through the economizer; heat, produced by the economizer and water boilers. The work summarizes the data from 2010-2011.
Contributos para o percurso e evolução da gravura em Portugal entre os séculos XVI e XVII
Authors: Batista Jorge
Published: May 2018

A análise da evolução da gravura em Portugal entre os séculos XVI e XVII são o objetivo do presente artigo. A gravura artística em Portugal assistiu, até final do século XVII, a um tímido desenvolvimento quando comparado com os restantes países europeus. Uma conjuntura política, social e económica desfavorável e uma condição de país periférico, não contribuíram para o progresso das artes visuais em geral. Contudo, a gravura acabou por beneficiar dos contactos realizados com o exterior e muito particularmente com a deslocação de mão de obra estrangeira especializada, que se estabeleceu nas oficinas e escolas, e em muito enriqueceram o panorama cultural do país. Este movimento permitiu que a gravura artística em Portugal observasse uma consolidação e uma afirmação importante, que viria a ter um momento áureo na centúria setecentista.
Mutilation of political power
Authors: Palmeri Monica
Published: May 2018

This paper aims to highlight some strategy used during the Fascist regime in Italy to symbolically mutilate the Ethiopian’s crown power and it wants to show the exposition context key-role determining items’ cultural and symbolic meaning. Through the exposition of cultural goods stolen from Ethiopia such as Menelik’s Gala Hat and Hailé Selassié throne, the Fascist regime showed its military and politically superiority, proving to succeed where the previous democratic government failed. After the II World War, according to the Treaty of Paris (art. 37), Italy must give back several stolen cultural goods, including the hat and the throne. Following their movements in space and time, these two objects become an opportunity to develop some important reflections about the strategies used to propose a victorious image of the Fascist regime, according to propagandistic goals. The methodology used privileged an analytic and multidisciplinary approach, combining history, museum studies and cultural studies notions.
Obras perdidas
Authors: Schvartz Daiana
Published: May 2018

Trabalhar o arquivo como uma permanente falta é uma constante, mas é por ele e através dele que a falta nos é revelada. Este artigo apresenta o arquivo que circunscreve algumas das obras perdidas da artista Elke Hering.  Dissipadas por incêndio, fator climático e rejeitada por acidente, essas obras são emergidas pelo arquivo através de imagens e textos produzidos pela perda das mesmas.
Los objetos inquietos en el hogar español durante el franquismo a través de las revistas de decoración
Authors: Fernández García Ana María
Published: May 2018

El objetivo de este trabajo es ofrecer una visión de conjunto de las principales publicaciones periódicas dedicadas al diseño de interiores y la decoración en España durante el franquismo (1939-1975), analizando los principales títulos, su público, secciones y principales contenidos. En esas publicaciones se condensa el cambio de los interiores domésticos de este periodo, desde un modelo de amueblamiento autárquico, con productos nacionales, hasta el aperturismo del consumo en el segundo periodo del régimen fascista. El trabajo se ha realizado partiendo del análisis de las principales publicaciones, identificando a sus promotores y desarrollando en discurso de interiorismo que correspondía a cada momento histórico.
Karakterisasi Bahan Perisai Radiasi Neutron Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethyene Dengan Filler Gd2O3 Menggunakan Teknik Radiografi Neutron
Authors: Zarvianti Enny , Fitriyani Dian , Elvaswer Elvaswer , Bery Winda Surya , Rivai Abu Khalid , Mardiyanto Mardiyanto , G.S Sulistioso
Published: May 2018

Radiasi merupakan pancaran energi melalui suatu materi atau ruang dalam bentuk energi, panas, partikel atau gelombang yang dapat diserap oleh bahan lain. Beberapa radiasi dapat mengionisasi bahan yang dilaluinya salah satunya radiasi neutron karena memiliki daya tembus yang tinggi sehingga sangat diperlukan perisai radiasi. Adapun kriteria dari perisai radiasi neutron harus memiliki kandungan hidrogen yang tinggi, memiliki nilai tampang lintang yang baik dan tidak bersifat korosi. Bahan UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethyene) memiliki kandungan hidrogen yang tinggi dan tidak mudah korosi dan bahan Gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) sangat baik menyerap neutron karena mempunyai tampang lintang serapan neutron yang tinggi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka dibuat komposit UHMWPE-Gd2O3 dengan tujuan dapat meningkatkan nilai serapan neutron sehingga dalam aplikasinya bisa lebih efektif untuk memperlambat bahkan menahan radiasi neutron. Telah dilakukan karakterisasi bahan perisai radiasi neutron yang dibuat sendiri dengan teknik radiografi neutron. Bahan perisai radiasi dibuat dengan bahan utama UHMWPE dan penambahan filler Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) dengan kompoisisi 70% : 30% massa menggunakan metode blending dan kompaksi. Bahan dibuat dengan ketebalan yang bervariasi dari 0,5 cm hingga 2 cm. Hasil karakterisasi XRD menunjukkan tidak terbentuk senyawa kimia antara kedua bahan dan karakterisasi menggunakan SEM terlihat hasil distribusi unsur yang terkandung dalam filler Gd2O3 merata pada bahan dasar polimer. Pengujian serapan neutron menggunakan teknik radiografi neutron dengan metode film. Dengan penambahan variasi ketebalan meningkatkan daya serap bahan dari 58,78% menjadi 67,89% dan nilai koefisien atenuasi diperoleh sebesar 1,025.Kata kunci: perisai radiasi, UHMWPE,Gd2O3, radiografi neutron, daya serap dan koefisien  atenuasi.
Data Representation in Big data via succinct data structures
Authors: Kumar Vinesh , Shekhar Jayant , Kumar Sunil
Published: May 2018

Data Representation in memory is one of the tasks in Big data. Data representation includes several types of tree data structures through the system can access accurate and efficient data in big data. Succinct data structures can play important role in data representation while data in big-data is processed in main memory. Data representation is a very complex problem in Big Data.We proposed some solution of problems of data representation in Big data. Data processing in big data can be utilized to take a decision on data mining. We know the function and rules for query processing. We have to either change the method of processor we can change the way of representation. In this paper, different kind of tree data structures is presented for data representation in main memory of computer system for big data by using succinct data structures. Here we first compare all data structures by the table. Each method has different space and time complexity. We know that Big data information services increasing day by day. So space complexity of succinct data structures is becoming very popular in practice in this era.
Demarcation Of Work- Life : An Edge To Live
Authors: Tiwari Pushyamitra
Published: May 2018

The purpose of this paper was to examine the close association persists between work-life, as both are interconnected and interdependent to each other. There is needed to be an effort from each individual for maintaining a fair division between both of them. The difference between a life well lived and one merely lived is just a word passion. No matter what it is directed towards be it related to money, work-centric or relates to something else, so long as you remain in reasonable control of it. The growing number of responsibilities of family, work, and society can make many a head spin. We need to be able to manage our expectations. Due to competing for demand for both roles, employees are not able to fulfill the responsibility of their work as well as that of home properly. Through literature review, this study is an attempt to explore various emerging solutions which helps in reducing stress to a large extent. Excessive, unbridled stress can be dangerous, and rather than imparting vision, could blind you to reality. It is visualized that lacking in work-life balance affects innovation, problem- solving, productivity and motivation. Right balance contributes to morale, motivation, commitment and impetus of passion, this way there is probably no need for anyone to give up one for the other. The more control you have over your stresses and anxieties, the better off you will be in the long run.
Modular prosthesis of the larynx: Visions and feasibility
Authors: Nazaradeh Fridun , Eckermann Claus , Kelterer Wiebke , Steltenkamp Siegfried , Dupré Marc
Published: May 2018

Purpose: A total laryngectomy, usually performed after the diagnosis of a laryngeal carcinoma of the stages T3 or T4 in cases where a radiation therapy is not indicated, still leads to radical restrictions of the patient. The postoperative consequences include the loss of the voice, the loss of the regular air ways via mouth and nose, thus also leading to the loss of the sense of smell, and the inability to build up an abdominal pressure. The feasibility of a larynx prosthesis which enables the laryngectomee to talk with his or her usual voice, to breathe via the regular air ways, and to build up abdominal pressure is discussed here.

Materials and methods: The autonomous prosthesis consists of a device to reproduce the natural human voice, a device to reproduce the natural air ways including an artificial epiglottis to avoid choking, and a system of valves to build up an abdominal pressure e.g. to cough. The prosthesis consists of two modules: a stationary module and an exchangeable module. This is necessary to avoid a destruction of the electronics during possible radiation therapies and to easily replace components in case of a breakdown.

Conclusions: Regarding the present possibilities of rehabilitation the modular prosthesis of the larynx for use in patients after laryngectomy means a medical and ethical benefit for the postoperative course in rehabilitation of laryngectomees.
Critical Thinking and experiences of women who have suffered female genital mutilation: A case study
Authors: Siles-González José , Reig-Alcaraz María , Noreña-Peña Ana L. , Solano-Ruiz Carmen
Published: May 2018

Given the need for women who have suffered Female Genital Mutilation, reflect on the true nature of this practice and become aware of the underlying reality of it, it is based on the objective of identifying the factors that affect FGM and its impact through the experiences of women who have suffered it. The paradigm of departure is the hermeneutic and the sociocritical, The principles of cultural heritage and phenomenology, constitute the theoretical basis of the study that will adopt a gender approach using the perspectives provided by Bordieu (habitus) and Durkheim (logical conformism).

Methodologically, the in-depth interview was used as a data collection technique and for its analysis the Dialectical Structural Model of Care. The sample consists of a single case that will serve as a basis for expanding it in subsequent studies. Results: the patriarchally regulated culture is the breeding ground of this "tradition" that has a very marked socializing component in diverse cultures and religions. The option of refusing to experience this practice leads to the absolute marginalization of the "rebellious" woman and also of the family. The habitus and the logical conformism facilitate the maintenance of female genital mutilation as a rite of passage with an institutional character that is subjectively and socially accepted by the communities that practice it.Conclusions: the essential tool to combat female genital mutilation is critical thinking in the context of transculturality that favors the opening of the feminine world to plural ways of thinking and behavior. It is the women themselves who have experienced this practice who have the potential pedagogic to fight against its eradication.
Sistem Informasi Geografis Daerah Yang Layak Menerima Daging Qurban Di Wilayah Kota Padang
Authors: Sotar Sotar , Mardianto Dani
Published: May 2018

Qurban merupakan salah satu ibadah yang dilaksanakan setiap tahun di bulan Dzulhijjah, tujuannya mendekatkan diri kepada sang khaliq. Salah satu fungsi dari ibadah Qurban adalah sebagai bentuk kepedulian kepada kaum dhuafa’ atau fakir miskin artinya bahwa orang yang mampu berqurban dapat berbagi pada orang yang tidak mampu. Di Kota Padang masih banyak daerah pinggiran yang layak menerima daging Qurban, sementara di daerah perkotaan banyak sembelihan hewan Qurban dan banyak kuota daging yang berlebih, akan tetapi mereka hanya mendistribusikannya di daerah perkotaan yang ekonominya relatif  bagus dan Panti asuhan tertentu, hal ini mengakibatkan daging Qurban menumpuk di lokasi tertentu saja. Salah satu penyebabnya Panitia kesulitan mendapatkan informasi yang jelas tentang lokasi atau daerah yang benar-benar layak menerima daging Qurban. Sistem informasi geografis yang dibangun dapat memberikan solusi dan informasi pada Panitia Qurban atau Pengurus Masjid dan lembaga Penyalur daging Qurban lainnya terhadap kurangnya informasi tentang daerah, tempat, rute perjalan, jarak tempuh, jumlah warga, jumlah hewan Qurban  di masing-masing Masjid di kota Padang serta daerah yang terkategori layak menerima daging Qurban. Dengan demikian pendistribusian daging Qurban tersalurkan secara merata, tepat sasaran serta fungsi dari ibadah Qurban tercapai.
Aplikasi Pengenalan Nama Surah pada Juz ke 30 Kitab Suci Al-Qur’an Menggunakan Speech Recognition
Authors: Rahmantara Dhimas Sena , Wardhani Kartina Diah Kesuma , Saf Maksum Ro’is Adin
Published: May 2018

Al-Qur’an is a scripture which contains the saying of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’aala and was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The 30th juz is the juz that exists in the Al-Qur’an. When studying how to read Al-Qur’an well, the first thing that is learned is reading and memorizing surahs in the 30th juz. Nevertheless, there is a problem in remembering or knowing the surah name and the verse which are in the 30th juz. An android application was developed in order to recognize the surah names in the 30th juz by utilizing speech recognition technology to overcome that problem. Markov Model (Markov Chain) algorithm was implemented in this application. This algorithm will process user’s speech and compute probability of the surah name that was spoken. Speech detection testing gave result that the highest accuracy of application in recognizing the speeches was in the environment without noise with the accuracy of 100% in the most ideal distance is 50 cm for male and for female user. Based on the blackbox testing result, all functionalities of the application have functionated well. Control flow testing gave result that the value is 7 which indicates that the code is simple and well written. 87,74% respondents answered, by filling up the questionnaires, that the application is useful in order to make user knows better about the surah names in the 30th juz.
Seed Size And Physiological Quality Of Three Cultivars Of Cotton
Authors: Lopes Filho Luiz Cesar , Ribeiro Victor Alves , Ribeiro Walber Alves , Gomes Flávio Henrique Ferreira , Furtado Guilherme Goulart , Souza Moara Mariely Vinhais , Pires Willian Marques , Santini José Mateus Kondo
Published: May 2018

Cotton is one of the most important crops, both in the national context and worldwide. Being that, its fiber, constitutes an important raw material for the textile industry. The process of improving cottonseeds, favoured cultivars with smaller seeds. The goal of this work was to evaluate three cultivars of cottonseeds with different sizes through vigour tests. The work was developed in the seeds laboratory and the post-harvest Laboratory of plant products of the Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde. Cottonseeds of 3 cultivars were used (FiberMax 913 GLT, FiberMax 910 and DeltaPine 1648 B2RF), obtained in the crop of 2014 in the city of Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso. The experimental design was entirely randomized, with eight replications of 50 seeds. Determinations of moisture content and weight of a hundred seeds, germination test and germination velocity index, emergency test, and emergency speed index, electrical conductivity and accelerated aging were conducted. The dimensions of the size of the seeds (length, width and thickness) were also determined, with the aid of digital caliper, and the weight of the seeds, with the aid of a balance of precision of resolution 0, 001g. The data was subjected to analysis of variance and the averages compared to the Tukey test at 5% probability. There was no clear relationship between the size of the seed and its physiological performance in assessed cultivars/batches, making it necessary more studies that can prove that type of association.
Tratamento de efluentes industriais através da utilização de plantas na despoluição da água, associado à decantação e filtração lenta.
Authors: Da Silva Borba Jonathan , Leste Alexsander Novais , Xavier Elitânia Gomes , Silva Fânia Bailona , Melo Anielly Monteiro de
Published: May 2018

A água é o elemento fundamental da vida. Seus múltiplos usos são indispensáveis a uma longa abrangência das atividades humanas, onde se destacam, entre outros, o abastecimento público e industrial, a irrigação agrícola, a produção de energia elétrica e as atividades de lazer e recreação. A água potável após a utilização humana apresenta suas características físicas, químicas e biológicas alteradas se transformando em efluentes. O uso de plantas na despoluição dos mesmostem conquistado significativo interesse científico. Portanto este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho vegetal juntamente com a decantação e filtração no tratamento de efluentes, aproveitando suas características de retenção e eliminação de nutrientes. Foi utilizada no sistema a planta aquática (Eichhornia crassipes (mart.) solms) popularmente conhecida como aguapé além de bananeiras (Musa spp) e taiobas (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) por meio de hidroponia, o meio de tratamento foi mantido em repouso proporcionando a decantação das partículas mais pesadas. Após a etapa de decantação e ação vegetal o efluente foi filtrado através de camadas de areia e brita. Avaliadas as propriedades físico-químicas do efluente bruto como: Turbidez, pH, condutividade elétrica, cloretos, sólidos totais, temperatura e análises microbiológicas sendo comparadas com os resultados de cada etapa do sistema e com a legislação atual CONAMA Nº 430/2011 para lançamento de efluentes. Constatou-se a eficiência do meio com relação aos parâmetros analisados como redução de turbidez (82,7%), sólidos totais (97%), condutividade elétrica (98%) e cloretos (92%). Os índices de PH e temperatura apresentaram pouca variação e houve diminuição no número de bactérias patogênicas. Ao utilizar plantas, princípios de decantação e filtros de areia e brita foi possível obter resultados satisfatórios quanto ao tratamento de efluentes de laticínios.
Population trends and harvest management of pine marten Martes martes in Scandinavia
Authors: Helldin J‐O.
Published: May 2018

In this paper, I describe historical and present harvesting and population trends of pine marten Martes martes in Scandinavia, based on a literature review and analyses of harvest statistics and population indices. The pine marten population has experienced two periods of over‐harvesting with subsequent large‐scale declines in population density and local extinctions; in the 1500–1600s and in the early 1900s. The principal incentive for harvesting appears to have been economic (valuable pelt), but eradication efforts may have compounded the effect on the population. In the last decades, the pine marten population density has increased. At present, it is receding but pine martens are still harvested intensively. I discuss implications for management, and caution about over‐harvesting of the Scandinavian pine marten population in a near future.
The foraging behaviour and diet of red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris receiving supplemental feeding
Authors: Shuttleworth Craig Michael
Published: May 2018

The effect of ad libitum supplemental feeding upon the diet and foraging behaviour of red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris was studied in a coniferous habitat during May 1994 ‐ July 1996. Although supplemental feeding in the form of peanuts was widely available, the animals continued to exploit natural foods such as pine seed, buds and flowers. The degree to which pine seed was exploited was a function of pine cone availability. In contrast, peanut consumption was not correlated with peanut availability, but was determined by the abundance of pine cones. During late winter and spring when seed was becoming scarce, peanuts contributed 30–56% of the dietary items. In addition, increasing amounts of alternative ‘low energy’ foods such as buds and flowers were also exploited. These foods are calcium rich and their ingestion would compensate for the high phosphorus content of peanuts. The nutritional composition of peanuts appears to have restricted the degree to which they could be included in the diet. Nevertheless peanuts were an important dietary component, and seasonally contributed 25–181% of the animals' basic daily energy requirements. Supplemental feeding was associated with relatively large amounts of activity occurring on the ground (annual mean estimates were 47 and 50% of total foraging time). The animals continued to exhibit ‘scatter‐hoarding’ behaviour, with peanuts accounting for 90% of the identified cached items. This stored resource could satisfy 344 (1994/95) and 198 (1995/96) days of the animals' basic energy requirements.
Effects of scale on hunter moose Alces alces observation rate
Authors: Sylvén Susanne
Published: May 2018

Effects of sampling/observation area size on correlations between hunter moose Alces alces observation rates and moose density estimates have been evaluated. Each correlation between observation rates and moose density estimates was examined to discover extreme values strongly influencing correlations due to small sample sizes. The results of my study suggested that hunter observation rates were affected by sampling area size. Correlations between observation rates and moose densities indicate that there is a positive asymptotic relationship between hunter observation rate accuracy and sampling area, i.e. as the sampling area increases, so does the accuracy of the hunter observation rate. It was concluded that the accuracy of density estimates could be improved by using hunter observation rates obtained in sampling areas larger than 500 km2. The concordance between moose counts and densities at this sampling area size was intermediate (rs = 0.5–0.7). It is suggested that estimates of smaller management units may be improved when using year‐to‐year surveys at sampling within homogeneous management units. However, the confidence intervals are generally wide, and moose regulation authorities using hunter observation rates as a moose density estimator will have to accept estimates with a relatively low precision.
Effects of predation and hunting on adult sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus in Idaho
Authors: Connelly John W. , Apa Anthony D. , Smith Randall B. , Reese Kerry P.
Published: May 2018

Although sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus have declined throughout their range in North America, little is known about annual mortality patterns of this species. Thus, we summarize a long‐term data set on timing and causes of mortality of sage grouse. Predation was the most common cause of death for radio‐marked sage grouse. For adult males, 83% of deaths were attributed to predation and 15% to hunting. However, for adult females, 52% of deaths were caused by predation while 42% were attributed to hunting. We rejected the hypothesis that type of mortality (predation vs hunting) was independent of gender of sage grouse. For males, 70% of deaths occurred during spring and summer (March‐August) and 28% occurred in September‐October. For females, 52% of mortalities occurred during spring and summer and 46% occurred in September‐October. We rejected the hypothesis that time of death is independent of the gender of sage grouse. In six of 15 years (40%), harvest rates for adult females may have exceeded 10% while this rate was only exceeded in two of 15 years (13%) for adult males.
Grouse science as a process: where do we stand?
Authors: Storch Ilse
Published: May 2018

The paper sketches the state of grouse science as reflected by the 8th International Grouse Symposium held at Rovaniemi, Finland, in September 1999, by contrasting the representation of species, topics and trends in the literature and at the Symposium. The analysis was based on 5,349 grouse papers published between 1930 and 1998 and 75 abstracts submitted for the Symposium. In the past, grouse research has focused on the species with the greatest economic and cultural importance. During the 1990s, population dynamics, habitat and behaviour have become the major research topics. At the Symposium, a number of trends became apparent: increasing importance of genetic and landscape ecological studies, integration of disciplines, approaches and explanations, as well as increasing cooperation. However, a significant gap seems to exist in the documentation and communication of experience in grouse conservation and management.
Weight‐related renesting in capercaillie Tetrao urogallus
Authors: Storaas Torstein , Wegge Per , Kastdalen Leif
Published: May 2018

In a population study during 1979–1988 at Varaldskogen in southeastern Norway, 234 capercaillie Tetrao urogallus nests and broods were classified as first nests or renests. Of the females that had their first nest depredated, 9–87% (mean 36%) renested. Over a 6‐year period, autumn brood production increased from 30 to 38% due to renesting. Renesting is physically demanding for the females; the eggs in renests are fewer and smaller, and the females take more and longer recesses than when incubating first nests. All the females incubated their first nests till the eggs hatched or the nest was depredated. Two of the renesting females took more and longer recesses until they gave up their nests. The ability to renest seems to be weight‐related, as yearling females, which weigh less than adult females, did not renest, and the weight of adult females on leks was highest in the two years when most renesting occurred. The female will renest if the nest is depredated during the first three days of incubation. Each of the following 19 days, all years combined, a mean of 26% of females who lost their nests renested. Capercaillie renesting was related to the vole cycle; it was highest in the year before the small rodents peaked and decreased through the vole crash and the year after.
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF DEEP BEAM UNDER DIRECT AND INDIRECT LOAD
Authors: Hussain Haleem
Published: May 2018

This research study the effect of exist of opening in web of deep beam loaded directly and indirectly and the behavior of reinforced concrete deep beams without with and without web reinforcement, the opening size and shear span ratio (a/d) was constant. Nonlinear analysis using the finite element method with ANSYS software release 12.0 program was used to predict the ultimate load capacity and crack propagation for reinforced concrete deep beams with openings. The adopted beam models depend on experimental test program of reinforced concrete deep beam with and without openings and the finite element analysis result showed a good agreement with small amount of deference in ultimate beam capacity with (ANSYS) analysis and it was completely efficient to simulate the behavior of reinforced concrete deep beams. The mid-span deflection at ultimate applied load and inclined cracked were highly compatible with experimental results. The model with opening in the shear span shows a reduction in the load-carrying capacity of beam and adding the vertical stirrup has improve the capacity of ultimate beam load.
SUITABLE LOCATION OF SHEET PILE UNDER DAM RESTING ON SANDY SOIL WITH CAVITY
Authors: Aziz Laith , Abdallah Marwa
Published: May 2018

This research describes the seepage characteristics of experimental model test of dam with cutoff located at different region (at dam heel, at mid floor of dam, and at dam toe). It is resting on sandy soil with cavity at different locations in X and Y directions (such as in Al-Najaf soil city). Thirty three model tests are performed in laboratory by using steel box to estimate the quantity of the seepage and flow lines direction. It was concluded that the best location of the cutoff wall is at the dam toe for model test with cavity ( Xc/B= 0 and 0.5), but for model test with cavity ( Xc/B≥1), the best location of the sheet pile wall becomes at the dam heel. For negative location of the cavity, the best location of the sheet pile wall is at the middle of the floor dam.
Evaluation of pharmacological potentials of the ethanolic extract of a mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) grown in FCT
Authors: Etim V. A. , Abubakar S. , Asemota U. K. , Okereke O. E. , Ogbadu G. H.
Published: May 2018

The aim of this research work is to evaluate the pharmacological potentials of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidium grown in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria. Phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of ethanolic extract were carried out. The phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic extract revealed the presence of pharmacological constituents such as: steroids, triterpenoid, carbohydrate, cardiac glycosides and glycosides .The antibacterial activity of the extract was conducted using well agar diffusion method on four clinical bacterial isolate which are identified using various standard biochemical tests. The extract shows activity on: Escherichia coli (12mm), Klebsiella pneumonia (12mm), Proteus mirabilis (13mm) and Streptococcus spp (14mm) at 1000mg/ml respectively .The antioxidant potentiality of the extract was also evaluated using the stable radical 1,1- Diphenyl-l-pienyl hydroxyl (DPPH) and the IC50 of the standards and extract was obtained at 0.06, 0.13, and 0.23 respectively.
Vegetation dynamics between an open patch and a forest edge
Authors: Corpuz Onofre S. , Ali Norodin C.
Published: May 2018

The study was conducted in two adjacent open area (patches and forest edges) resulted from a major blowdown as a laboratory exercises in SFI 223 (Advanced Silviculture). The two areas were utilized to understand the growth dynamics of the resulting vegetation in the plots. Findings of the study reveals that the forest edge and open patch still covered with various big indigenous and exotic tree species, and lianas. Open patch has more regenerants than forest edge. The comparatively higher difference of number of regenerants in open patch particularly might be due to the fact that Forest Edge have been fully covered with vines and other woody climbers that suppressed the growth of regenerants. For basal area, still open patch has higher B.A of 23.26cm2.Minimal growth was observed in the forest edge site for the 3 weeks measuring interval. This might caused to the relatively short interval of data collection aside from the dry season occurring on the month of data collection and other site factors such as sunlight competition from cover vegetations, nutrient competition from shrubs, lianas, and grasses. In the open patch, the highest growth increment of 21.473 cc is due to the significant growth increment and absolutely higher abundance of regenerants present and low mortality rate Another possible reason is that, the site is located at SE aspects were sun can constantly penetrate to the forest floor mat drives energy for the growth of the regenerates present.
Tephrosia purpurea Linn (Sharpunkha, Wild Indigo): A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Studies
Authors: Dalwadi Pankti P. , Patel Jigisha L. , Patani Pragnesh V.
Published: May 2018

Tephrosia purpurea (fabaceae) commonly known in sanskrit as ‘sharapunkha’ is highly branched ,herbaceous, suberect, perennial herb.widely grown in india. Whole plant and various parts of the plant are useful as ayurvedic medicines. Medicinal uses of drugs are tonic, laxative, diuretic, bronchitis, bilious febrile attack, boils, pimples, diarrhea, gonorrhea, rheumatism and cures disease of heart, spleen and blood. The pharmacological studies have shown that Tephrosia purpurea posses following biological activity such as antiulcer, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti viral, anti asthmatic ,hepatoprotective, antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemia, immunomodulatory activity, antioxidant, wound healing property, antiallergic activity. A wide variety of phytochemicals are isolated from the plant Tephrosia purpurea which has concerned with their medicinal uses. The present review high lights the mainly phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of the plant.
Role of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi on tolerance to salinity of the tree legume Albizia lebbeck (L.) inoculated by Rhizobium
Authors: Bhushan Gaurav , Sharma Santosh Kr , Sagar Priyanka , Seth Nishtha , Singh A. P.
Published: May 2018

Myrica esculenta (Myricaceae) and Syzygium cumini(Myrtaceae), the Indian traditional fruits The effect of different level of salinity on growth, nodulation and Nitrogen fixation of single and dual inoculated tree legumes which help arbascular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) Acaulospora laevis Gerd. and Trappe with Rhizobium bacteria in the presence of different levels of salinity (concentration of NaCl) conducted in earthen pots in a completely randomized block design with three replications resulted in effective plant growth, shoot and root biomasses, nodulation and N2 fixation. The effect of different levels of salinity (concentration of NaCl) on growth, nodulation and N2 fixation of single (Rhizobium or AMF alone) and dual inoculated (Rhizobium + AMF ) tree legume has a pot culture experiment using The parameter growth , nodulation, nitrogen fixation and % AMF colonization of roots were considerable influenced with the increase in salt concentration from 0.5 % to 4.0 % NaCl. It was observed that the mycorrhizal tree legume (inoculated with the most preferred AMF Acaulospora laevis) performed better in the increasing levels of salinity in comparison to non-mycorrhozal ones. These investigations suggested a protective role play by AMF in providing resistance to the tree legume against injurious effects of salinity. Inoculation of efficient strain of AMF (Acaulospora laevis) during the course of study, prevented the injurious effects of salinity in the test plants due to enhanced water and sustainable nutrient uptake thereby promoting growth, nodulation and biogeochemical N2 cycle (fixation of nitrogen) of the tree legume under investigation.