bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Attribute significance based on inclusion degree for incomplete information systems and their applications to MADM problems
Authors: Shi Zhanhong , Zhang Dinghai
Published: August 2021

Attribute significance is very important in multiple-attribute decision-making (MADM) problems. In a MADM problem, the significance of attributes is often different. In order to overcome the shortcoming that attribute significance is usually given artificially. The purpose of this paper is to give attribute significance computation formulas based on inclusion degree. We note that in the real-world application, there is a lot of incomplete information due to the error of data measurement, the limitation of data understanding and data acquisition, etc. Firstly, we give a general description and the definition of incomplete information systems. We then establish the tolerance relation for incomplete linguistic information system, with the tolerance classes and inclusion degree, significance of attribute is proposed and the corresponding computation formula is obtained. Subsequently, for incomplete fuzzy information system and incomplete interval-valued fuzzy information system, the dominance relation and interval dominance relation is established, respectively. And the dominance class and interval dominance class of an element are got as well. With the help of inclusion degree, the computation formulas of attribute significance for incomplete fuzzy information system and incomplete interval-valued fuzzy information system are also obtained. At the same time, results show that the reduction of attribute set can be obtained by computing the significance of attributes in these incomplete information systems. Finally, as the applications of attribute significance, the attribute significance is viewed as attribute weights to solve MADM problems and the corresponding TOPSIS methods for three incomplete information systems are proposed. The numerical examples are also employed to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approaches.
Qualitative Deficits in Verbal Fluency in Parkinson’s Disease with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Clinical and Neuroimaging Study
Authors: Hamada Tomoya , Higashiyama Yuichi , Saito Asami , Morihara Keisuke , Landin-Romero Ramon , Okamoto Mitsuo , Kimura Katsuo , Miyaji Yousuke , Joki Hideto , Kishida Hitaru , Doi Hiroshi , Ueda Naohisa , Takeuchi Hideyuki , Tanaka Fumiaki
Published: August 2021

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is considered a risk factor for PD with dementia (PDD). Verbal fluency tasks are widely used to assess executive function in PDD. However, in cases of PD with MCI (PD-MCI), the relative diagnostic accuracy of different qualitative verbal fluency measures and their related neural mechanisms remain unknown. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relative diagnostic accuracy of qualitative (clustering and switching) verbal fluency strategies and their correlates with functional imaging in PD-MCI. Methods: Forty-five patients with PD (26 with MCI and 19 without MCI) and 25 healthy controls underwent comprehensive neurocognitive testing and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. MCI in patients with PD was diagnosed according to established clinical criteria. The diagnostic accuracy of verbal fluency measures was determined via receiver operating characteristic analysis. Changes in brain functional connectivity between groups and across clinical measures were assessed using seed-to-voxel analyses. Results: Patients with PD-MCI generated fewer words and switched less frequently in semantic and phonemic fluency tasks compared to other groups. Switching in semantic fluency showed high diagnostic accuracy for PD-MCI and was associated with reduced functional connectivity in the salience network. Conclusion: Our results indicate that reduced switching in semantic fluency tasks is a sensitive and specific marker for PD-MCI. Qualitative verbal fluency deficits and salience network dysfunction represent early clinical changes observed in PD-MCI.
An Update on Gene Therapy Approaches for Parkinson’s Disease: Restoration of Dopaminergic Function
Authors: Van Laar Amber D. , Van Laar Victor S. , San Sebastian Waldy , Merola Aristide , Elder J. Bradley , Lonser Russell R. , Bankiewicz Krystof S.
Published: August 2021

At present there is a significant unmet need for clinically available treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients to stably restore balance to dopamine network function, leaving patients with inadequate management of symptoms as the disease progresses. Gene therapy is an attractive approach to impart a durable effect on neuronal function through introduction of genetic material to reestablish dopamine levels and/or functionally recover dopaminergic signaling by improving neuronal health. Ongoing clinical gene therapy trials in PD are focused on enzymatic enhancement of dopamine production and/or the restoration of the nigrostriatal pathway to improve dopaminergic network function. In this review, we discuss data from current gene therapy trials for PD and recent advances in study design and surgical approaches.
A Multisensory Deficit in the Perception of Pleasantness in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Utz Kathrin S. , Martini Max , Mrochen Anne , Lambrecht Vera , Süß Patrick , Renner Bertold , Freiherr Jessica , Schenk Thomas , Winkler Jürgen , Marxreiter Franz
Published: August 2021

Background: There is growing interest in non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD), due to the impact on quality of life. Anhedonia, the inability to experience joy and lust, has a prevalence of up to 46% in PD. The perception of pleasantness of an odor is reduced in anhedonia without PD. We previously showed a reduced hedonic olfactory perception in PD, i.e., patients evaluated odors as less pleasant or unpleasant compared to controls. This deficit correlated with anhedonia. Objective: We aimed to confirm these findings. Moreover, we hypothesized that the perception of pleasantness in PD is affected on a multisensory level and correlates with anhedonia. Therefore, we assessed olfactory, visual and acoustic evaluation of pleasantness in PD and healthy individuals. Methods: Participants had to rate the pleasantness of 22 odors, pictures, and sounds on a nine-point Likert scale. Depression, anhedonia, and apathy were assessed by means of questionnaires. Results of the pleasantness-rating were compared between groups and correlated to scores of the questionnaires. Results: In particular pleasant and unpleasant stimuli across all three modalities are perceived less intense in PD, suggesting that a reduced range of perception of pleasantness is a multisensory phenomenon. However, only a reduction of visual hedonic perception correlated with anhedonia in PD. A correlation of reduced perception of pleasantness with apathy or depression was not present. Conclusion: We provide evidence for a multisensory deficit in the perception of pleasantness. Further studies should delineate the underlying neural circuity and the diagnostic value to detect neuropsychiatric symptoms in PD.
Characterizing post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life through an international online survey
Authors: Studt Alaina , Gannon Margaret , Orzel Joanna , Vaughan Ashley , Pearlman Amy M.
Published: August 2021

BACKGROUND: Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) is an underrecognized and poorly understood medical condition characterized by sexual dysfunction that persists despite SSRI discontinuation. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a survey of individuals with PSSD to better characterize this condition and its impact on various quality of life concerns. METHODS: Surveys were distributed to an online support group for individuals with PSSD. Surveys assessed medications suspected of causing PSSD and symptoms experienced during and after treatment. Respondents reported the trajectory of their condition, the efficacy of different treatments, and the impact of PSSD on their quality of life. RESULTS: 239 survey responses were included in this study. A majority of respondents had a history of SSRI use (92%) compared to only SNRI or atypical antidepressant use (8%). The overall severity of symptoms improved for 45% and worsened or remained the same for 37% of respondents after discontinuing treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Only 12% of respondents reported being counseled regarding potential sexual dysfunction while taking antidepressants. The majority rated the effect of PSSD on their quality of life as extremely negative (59%) or very negative (23%). CONCLUSION: PSSD can have an overwhelmingly negative impact on quality of life. Currently, it is unclear why certain individuals develop PSSD and there are no definitive treatments for this condition. Further research of PSSD and greater awareness of this condition is needed among prescribers of serotonin reuptake inhibitors to improve patient care.
FORENSIC EXAMINATION IN CIVIL AND ECONOMIC PROCEEDINGS AS A SEPARATE FORM OF SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE USE
Authors: Vasiliev V.
Published: August 2021

The attention in the article is drawn to the fact that despite the obvious need to bring special knowledge into civil and economic procedural proof, this process is progressing rather slowly as the modern practice of using special knowledge constantly reveals gaps and collisions in procedural norms. Defining forensic science as a separate form of using special knowledge, the article focuses on the interpretation of the “special knowledge” concept by scientists, and concludes that scientific papers explicitly indicate that special knowledge is used by a limited number of specialists, they are inherent in a particular science; could be obtained in the process of training, special training and are applied according to the requirements of current legislation.

It is noted that a separate procedural form of special knowledge application is the results of forensic examinations, i.e. for forensic examination conduct it is necessary to involve a specialist who, according to the current legislation, possesses the required sum of special knowledge, which allows him to competently conduct measures that are his functional responsibilities − to provide a forensic report based on their own special, professional knowledge. It is argued that according to the evidence classification, the forensic opinion belongs to personal sources of evidence and, if there are no grounded reasons for disagreement with it, should be taken for granted and used in evidence as a result of research work of an authoritative specialist. It is also emphasized that the forensic report, as an independent forensic evidence in the case, can only be the result of forensic examination, appointed and conducted in strict accordance with the requirements of economic or civil procedural law, the signs by which the forensic report differs from other means of evidence are described. The features that distinguish forensic examination from examinations carried out in other areas of human activity are outlined. It is established that the means of verifying a forensic report in civil and economic proceedings are forensic expert testimony, other evidence provided by the procedure participants and comparing the report with the latter, as well as stressed that the distinction between verification and evaluation of evidence should be conducted according to individual criteria, their characteristic is given.
TYPES OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTS INSPECTION WHILE CROSSING THE STATE BORDER OF UKRAINE (Review Article)
Authors: Talianchuk L.
Published: August 2021

Inspection of passport documents is divided into types according to the following criteria: 1) by entities (the first category includes employees of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine who possess special knowledge and have undergone appropriate training; the second one comprises of prosecutors, units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine; the third one includes only forensic experts with corresponding forensic qualifications; the fourth category comprises of other employees who have the right to inspect documents (representatives of travel agencies, banking institutions, notaries, judges and others)); 2) by inspection sites (at checkpoints: a) at border checkpoints (specially selected buildings with equipment), b) in vehicles and at the places of foreign vehicles parking; c) in specially designated control areas: in ports, fishing enterprises, berths, in the territory of neighboring states; d) outside checkpoints at places where persons are being examined (in a train car, in buses); in workrooms, offices or outside).

During inspection, entities should undertake the following procedure: a) determine the type of passport document; b) examine general appearance; c) check its details; d) examine photo cards; e) pages are studied; e) establish the validity of existing visas; g) use appropriate technical equipment to detect signs of complete or partial forgery in passport documents.

The peculiarities of studying these documents were also systematized and considered above in order to identify signs of forgery, such as: time and place, professional qualification of survey participants, technical support, purpose and result of inspection, procedure for detecting and fixing signs of forgery. The study of documents requires possessing special knowledge, practical skills of checking passport documents which is extremely important in investigation and prevention of criminal offenses related to forgery of identity documents when crossing the state border of Ukraine.
PREHISTORY OF FORMATION OF FORENSIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS IN THE CONTEXT OF FORENSIC ACTIVITY GENESIS IN UKRAINE (FROM THE TIME OF KIEVAN PRINCIPALITY TO THE FIRST WORLD WAR) (Review Article)
Authors: Fedorenko V. , Kovalenko V. , Gaidai O.
Published: August 2021

Preconditions for emergence of forensic intellectual property analysis in Ukraine and abroad in the period from the 10th to the beginning of 20th century in the context of forensic science genesis are comprehensively analyzed in the article. The following sources of court proceedings of the Kyivan Principality (Russia) Epoch and the so-called “Dark ages” (in the 12th/14th centuries), as “Russkaya Pravda”, treaties of appanage princes with grand princes and between each other, charters and letters patent of princes, sudebniky, etc., along with the Statutes of Lithuania (16th century) and others are considered. It is argued that emergence of forensic science in Europe was linked to origin and nature of evidence in court proceedings. Forensic experts are involved when their findings become legitimate evidence for court in criminal and civil proceedings. It is emphasized that for the first time the procedural status of a forensic expert as the “third party expert” is regulated in the Statute of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Empire of 1864 (Articles 112, 690, 691, 692, 698, etc.).

It is noted that the establishment of forensic activities in the field of intellectual property was preceded by legitimization of intellectual property rights in Austria-Hungary, England, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, the USA, France in the 18th century, as well as the establishment of administrative and judicial mechanisms for its protection. At the same time, the practice of involving experts in consideration of copyright disputes over scientific, literary and artistic works, inventions, etc., was uncommon in the 19th century.

In 1913, offices of forensic science under the prosecutors of the Kyiv and Odessa Judicial Chambers, which contributed to institutionalization of forensic activities and professionalism of forensic experts were established. These circumstances created conditions for initiation of forensic intellectual properrty analysis. However, the First World War pushed the litigation over the right to intellectual property to the background.
REGARDING RELATION BETWEEN CLASSIFICATION OF FORENSIC SCIENCE GENERAL THEORY TASKS AND PRACTICAL FORENSIC ACTIVITY (Review Article)
Authors: Polianskyi A. , Juodkaite-Granskiene G.
Published: August 2021

The article analyzes conceptual foundations, views and ideas as to understanding of the essence of the classification of forensic science general theory tasks. The main views of scientists concerning classification of forensic examination typical tasks are analyzed. Information is established by examining properties of individual objects or characteristics of several objects interaction process. Special (individual) tasks of the forensic science general theory include: research on the development and formation of forensic examination types, expansion of the scope of their practical application; design of the latest types and kids of forensic examinations in connection with the emergence of modern facilities or improvement of methods and techniques existing in forensic practice; modernization of software for an expert workstation; improvement of the practical activities of forensic experts and emergence of scientific research innovative tasks in the field of forensic science; planned enhancement of existing scientific knowledge and improvement of general and individual theories of forensic science; development (taking into account current realities) of methods and techniques for assessing an expert conclusion.

Having analyzed the trends in the development of individual theories of forensic science and forensic practice, we suggest to supplement the outlined special tasks of forensic science theory with the following: development of systemic links between state and non-state entities of forensic activity; development and rationalization of organizational foundations of forensic activity, including the development of an individual rating of a particular forensic expert and of a forensic science institute in general.

It has been proved that a scientifically grounded classification of forensic science general theory tasks and general tasks of practical forensic activity increases efficiency of forensic activity implementation, helps to identify and investigate crimes, to establish circumstances to be proved in a particular case in the manner stipulated by a corresponding procedural legislation of Ukraine.
PECULIARITIES OF THE ORIGIN OF LEAD TRACES IN A BORE OF SMOOTHBORE FIREARM
Authors: Kolomiytsev A. , Nikitiuk V. , Herman O. , Pashkova O.
Published: August 2021

The article is devoted to review of the problem of studying traces of metallizing in a smoothbore firearm bore when firing various types of kinetic projectiles. The features of the mechanism of formation of lead traces in a bore as well as conditions contributing to lead plating are considered. The main cases of detecting traces of lead on bore surface in the course of corresponding multidisciplinary forensic ballistic and chemistry analysis are considered. The main methods for detecting traces of lead in the bore of the studied sample of weapon are described, as well as signs on the basis of which it is possible to establish the type of projectile that was fired in cases when a bore has not been thoroughly cleaned. In the course of the survey on the study of traces of metallization, it was found that the contact-diffusion method is suitable only for qualitative analysis of lead traces, it can be used to determine only the presence of lead and visualize the degree of concentration of the studied metal in the contact zone based on the intensity of color display of chemical reaction. To establish quantitative indicators of the chemical elements that make up the traces of metallization, this method is unpromising. Particular attention is paid to the study of traces of metallization in a bore of traumatic guns. The possible problematic aspects of this kind of research are indicated. It is obvious that research in this direction requires the introduction into practice of more advanced equipment and new approaches aimed at identifying individualizing signs of the nature of traces origin.
SUGGESTIONS ON AMENDING THE METHODOLOGY OF ESTABLISHING THE OBJECT BELONGING TO FIREAREMS AMMUNITION AND ITS SUITABILITY FOR FIRING
Authors: Krykunenko O. , Sohor T.
Published: August 2021

The article considers structural features of certain types of cartridges in relation to firearms, as well as non-combat cartridges, auxiliary cartridges and products that are structurally similar to cartridges, which are submitted for research as part of forensic firearm examination, especially in connection with the ongoing war in Ukraine, occupation of part of its territory and as a result with mass distribution of illegal weapons and ammunition in Ukraine. The article outlines problematic issues of dismantling cartridges in relation to small arms of large caliber, cartridges loaded with special bullets, particular types of silent bullets, non-combat cartridges. The article also highlights issues of optimizing actions of a forensic expert while research, the objects of which are products that are structurally similar to small arms cartridges, but loaded with propellants, pyrotechnic mixtures, poisonous substances, along with products that coincide with small arms cartridges in size and partially in design.

Backlog of approaches incorporated in the current methodology for researching ammunition is identified in the article and practical need for updates and additions is actualized.

Proposals were raised to amend the Methodology aimed at increasing safety of forensic firearm examinations, regulating actions of a forensic expert in deciding on dismantling cartridges. It is suggested to use modern devices for reloading cartridges in forensic practice to provide a better and safer research. A procedure for a forensic expert course of action while study of cartridges which are sent for forensic examination in a single copy to minimize the impact on both the object under study and its components, is proposed.
Atualidades no tratamento da Síndrome Atópica Felina
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Massitel Isabela Lopes , Camargo Mauro Henrique Bueno de ,   Universidade Estadual de Maringá
Published: August 2021

The term Feline Atopic Syndrome has been used to describe allergic food and/or environmental hypersensitivity, excluding all parasitic causes. The most evident clinical sign in this disease is intense itching, generating cervicofacial abrasions and symmetrical alopecia self-induced by trauma. As no clinical sign of this syndrome is pathognosomenic, diagnosis is difficult and involves the exclusion of all pruriginous dermatological causes. The treatment of this disease represents a challenge for veterinarians, since its physiopathogeny has not yet been well elucidated and has so far been considered incurable. This review will address the available treatments.
Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Authors: Rainbolt Curtis R. , Sellers Brent A. , Ferrell Jason A. , MacDonald Greg E.
Published: August 2021

Herbicide performance is a complex issue that is influenced by many factors. These include spray coverage, application method, herbicide rate, environmental conditions, and weed size, to name a few. Poor or incomplete control may also be due to the ability of a weed to tolerate a particular herbicide. Herbicide tolerance is the inherent ability of a species to survive following a herbicide treatment. There was no selection to make the plant tolerant; it simply possesses a natural tolerance. This document is SS-AGR-243, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 2005.
Management of Spittlebugs in Limpograss Pasture
Authors: Adjei Martin B. , Sprenkel Richard , Selph Jim
Published: August 2021

The twolined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta Say) causes considerable damage to 'Floralta' limpograss (Hemarthria altissima [Poir] Stapf and C.E. Hubb) pastures in south Florida during the summer season. Both adults and immatures or nymphs damage grasses by inserting their needle-like mouthparts and sucking plant juices. The adults also inject toxic saliva into leaf tissue while feeding, which causes streaking on the leaves. Tips of infested grass turn yellow, followed by browning and curling. Heavily infested pasture turns brown, becomes unproductive and may die back in large patches (Figure 1). This document is SS-AGR-106, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published October 2005.

SS-AGR-106/AG242: Management of Spittlebugs in Pasture (ufl.edu)
2003 Survey of the Florida Caladium Tuber Production Industry
Authors: Deng Zhanao , Harbaugh Brent K. , Schoellhorn Rick K. , Andrews R. C.
Published: August 2021

A survey of the Florida caladium growers and industry was conducted from June to August 2003. Objectives of the survey were 1) to gather basic demographic information about the Florida caladium tuber production industry, 2) to understand the industry's needs for new varieties, research and informational resources, and 3) to determine caladium cultivars that are currently grown commercially and to identify the leading cultivars. Similar surveys were conducted in 1979 and 1997. Survey forms were mailed to 20 business operations, of which 14 are currently growing caladiums for tuber production. A total of 13 growers returned their surveys. The responses represented at least 95% of the total acreage currently in caladium tuber production. This document is ENH1007, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date August 2005. 

ENH1007/EP258: 2003 Survey of the Florida Caladium Tuber Production Industry (ufl.edu)
Ten Frequently Asked Questions for Small Business Start-Ups
Authors: Cothran Henry M. , Wysocki Allen , Mulkey David
Published: August 2021

Every person starting a business will have questions along the way, and as soon as one question is answered another one arises. In fact, several questions may exist at the same time. This fact sheet presents ten questions that encapsulate the most important issues that must be addressed by those interested in starting a business. This is EDIS document FE571, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Published September 2005.

FE571/FE571: Frequently Asked Questions for Small Business Start-Ups (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE584, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE584/FE584: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [Superfund] (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pesticide Law
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE590, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE590/FE590: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pesticide Law (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Management and Storage of Surface Waters
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE605, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE605/FE605: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Management and Storage of Surface Waters (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Air and Water Pollution Control Act
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE607, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE607/FE607: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Air and Water Pollution Control Act (ufl.edu)
Addressing Misconceptions about Wildland-Urban Interface Issues
Authors: Monroe Martha C.
Published: August 2021

Residents in the wildland-urban interface probably have some notions about their local environment. They may have an experience, or may have heard something from neighbors, which helps them construct explanations and understandings that make sense to them. The challenge for extension agents and resource managers is to understand the beliefs that are interfering with the acceptance of new concepts, acknowledge them, show how they are incomplete, and help people restructure their mental models to accommodate the new information. Educators have to do this all the time, but it is a new technique for extension agents and resource managers. While it may be easiest to address misconceptions when speaking to an individual, it is important to consider how to use this concept when speaking to a group, when writing a newsletter article, or when talking to the media. This document is FOR 108, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation Department, UF/IFAS Extension. First published November 2005.

FOR 108/FR155: Addressing Misconceptions about Wildland-Urban Interface Issues (ufl.edu)
Improving Inservice Teacher Workshops in Florida
Authors: Monroe Martha C. , Seitz Jenny , Agrawal Shruti , Aldridge Michelle , Morshed Sheda , Swiman Elizabeth , Crisp Vicki
Published: August 2021

To increase their usefulness to educators, workshop facilitators should be familiar with terms and concepts now used to describe Florida's professional development. These terms should be incorporated into inservice programs. This fact sheet defines the terms that are most helpful and provides suggestions for planning, advertising, delivering, and evaluating workshops to meet the needs of our teachers. Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshops are used as an example of how nonformal education facilitators could adapt their workshops to better address the new professional development system. This document is FOR 109, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date February 2005.
Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus
Authors: Schneider Keith R. , Goodrich Renée M. , Mahovic Michael J. , Shukla Rajya
Published: August 2021

"Norovirus" was recently designated as the official genus name for the group of viruses previously described as “Norwalk-like viruses” (NLV). Noroviruses (family Caliciviridae, genus Norovirus) are a group of non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA viruses found worldwide, with humans being the only known host. Norovirus, similar to Norwalk virus, causes an illness called gastroenteritis, which is commonly referred to as “the stomach flu” (no relation to the common flu, which is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus).  This document is FSHN05-18, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2005.

FSHN0518/FS129: Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus (ufl.edu)
Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Associated with Melons
Authors: Diekman Clara , Krug Matthew D. , Myers Ashley T. , McEgan Rachel , Schneider Keith R. , Danyluk Michelle D.
Published: August 2021

In recent years, foodborne illness outbreaks have become more prevalently associated with produce. Melons (specifically cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon) are popular commodities consumed around the world. Despite the manner in which they are prepared, melons are commonly consumed raw without a processing step which would eliminate pathogenic bacteria. This 10-page major revision was written by C. Diekman, M. D. Krug, A. T. Myers, R. McEgan, K. R. Schneider, and M. D. Danyluk.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs258
An Overview of Diversity
Authors: Guion Lisa A.
Published: August 2021

This paper is the first in a series of articles on planning programs to effectively outreach to diverse audiences. This series will include specialized papers on enhancing cultural competence, recruiting diverse volunteers, planning culturally appropriate marketing strategies, and other topics that are integral to the design and implementation of culturally relevant Extension education programs. This document is FCS9217, one of a series of the Family Youth and Community Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date September 2005.
Citrus Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
Authors: Gyeltshen Jamba , Hodges Amanda
Published: August 2021

The citrus longhorned beetle (CLHB), Anoplophora chinenis (Forster), is a serious pest of citrus in China but did not occur in the U.S. until it was detected in a Washington nursery in 2001. An eradication program was immediately implemented in Washington and there have subsequently been no new infestation reports (Anonymous 2005). However, with the increasing global trade and movement of plant materials, there is an imminent risk of establishment of CLHB in new areas. This document is EENY-357, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published: September 2005.

EENY357/IN633: Citrus Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora chinensis (Forster) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) (ufl.edu)
Managing Resistance to Diamide Insecticides in Florida Tomato
Authors: Smith Hugh A.
Published: August 2021

This publication discusses optimal placement of diamide insecticides in the context of season-long insecticide rotations for management of pests of tomato. It describes the treatment interval approach to managing insecticide resistance.
Bermudagrass for Florida Lawns
Authors: Trenholm Laurie E. , Schiavon Marco , Unruh J. Bryan , Shaddox Travis W.
Published: August 2021

Bermudagrasses are among the most widely used warm-season grasses. Improved, fine-textured bermudagrasses are used throughout the South on golf courses, athletic fields, and in high-profile residential and commercial landscapes where a fine-textured, dense ground cover is desired. This publication reviews current cultivars available in Florida and best management practices for maintaining bermudagrass lawns in Florida. Minor revision by L. Trenholm, M. Schiavon, J.B. Unruh, and T. Shaddox; 5 pp.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh007
Twolined Spittlebugs in Turfgrass
Authors: Short D. E. , Buss Eileen A. , Williams Larry
Published: August 2021

Spittlebugs are present throughout the entire state, but they are more abundant in northern and northwestern Florida. They attack all turfgrass species, but centipedegrass is the most susceptible. Adults also feed on ornamental plants, especially hollies (Ilex cassine or I. opaca).  This document is ENY-334, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Date first printed October 1993. Revised: September 2005.
Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Thiocarbamate Fungicides
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: August 2021

This document provides a general overview of human toxicity, provides a listing of laboratory animal and wildlife toxicities and a cross reference of chemical, common and trade names of thiocarbamate pesticides used as fungicides registered for use in Florida. This document is PI-62, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date September 2005.
Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: August 2021

This document provides a general overview of human toxicity, provides a listing of laboratory animal and wildlife toxicities and a cross reference of chemical, common and trade names of many neonicotinoid pesticides registered for use in Florida. This document is PI-80, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date October 2005.
Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: August 2021

This guide explains precautionary measures that can be used to protect pets from injury due to pesticides used in and around the home. This document is PI-81, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2005.

PI-81/PI118: Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides (ufl.edu)
Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Bipyridylium Herbicides
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: August 2021

This document provides a general overview of human toxicity, provides a listing of laboratory animal and wildlife toxicities and a cross reference of chemical, common and trade names of the bipyridylium herbicides registered for use in Florida. This document is PI-88, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November, 2005.
Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Sweet Orange Scab (SOS)
Authors: Chung Kuang-Ren , Timmer Lavern W.
Published: August 2021

Sweet Orange Scab is a disease that differs in host ranges from the common citrus scab present in Florida. Citrus scab is serious on many tangerines and tangerine hybrids such as Temple, as well as grapefruit and lemons, but rarely causes lesions on sweet orange. In contrast, SOS can cause significant damage on all sweet oranges as well as tangerines and their hybrids. It can be a significant problem on fruit produced for fresh market. Establishment of SOS in Florida could also have quarantine implications for marketing of fresh fruit, especially in Europe. SOS is common in humid citrus growing areas of South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay), but its presence has not been confirmed elsewhere. This document is Fact Sheet PP-224, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: November 2005.
Sugarcane Production in Southwest Florida: Mineral Soils and Amendments
Authors: Muchovej R. M. , Hanlon Edward A. , Ozores-Hampton Monica , Shukla Sanjay , Roka Fritz M. , Yamataki H. , Ezenwa I.
Published: August 2021

This document integrates information that was presented at the Sand Land Workshop, held at the Dallas B. Townsend Hendry County Extension Center, LaBelle, Florida, 2003, dealing with the production of sugarcane on the mineral soils of southwest Florida. This document reviews challenges facing sugarcane growers dealing with soils, water management, and nutrients. Effective strategies, which are evolving to efficiently produce sugarcane in southwest Florida on mineral soils, are reviewed in this publication. This document is SL 230, a fact sheet of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date October 2005.
Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Controlling Particulate Phosphorus and Canal Sediments
Authors: Diaz Orlando A. , Lang Timothy A. , Daroub Samira H. , Chen Ming
Published: August 2021

The South Florida Water Management District has developed a BMP table that lists the BMP practices that have been designed to reduce particulate P and sediment loads in drainage waters from Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) farms. The purpose of this document is to explain and discuss these particulate P and sediment control practices. These practices serve as important tools in efforts to improve water quality in the basin. This EDIS article is one in a series that attempts to explain in easily understandable terms the implementation methods and rationale behind the main P load reducing BMPs employed on EAA farms. This document is SL228, a fact sheet of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date August 2005.

SL228/SS448: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Controlling Particulate Phosphorus and Canal Sediments (ufl.edu)
Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality
Authors: Swiman Elizabeth , Hostetler Mark , Main Martin , Miller Sarah Webb
Published: August 2021

Living in Florida, we have to share our space with a very large reptile, the American alligator (Alligator mississipiensis). Because of Florida's booming population growth, people and alligators are constantly forced to cross paths, increasing the chances of conflict. Knowing where alligators live, how they behave, and what you can do to avoid conflict with alligators is key to sharing space safely (Figure 1). This document is WEC 203, one of a series of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2005.

WEC203/UW230: Living with Alligators: A Florida Reality (ufl.edu)
Data Collection: Poultry Integrations
Authors: Butcher Gary D. , Nilipour Amir H.
Published: August 2021

In this article, a point rarely discussed in industry magazines and scientific journals will be defined: How to collect data to permit competent and timely decision making. This document is VM140, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2005. 

VM140/VM105: Data Collection: Poultry Integrations (ufl.edu)
PENGARUH PELATIHAN KERJA DAN PENGALAMAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. ISS INDONESIA
Authors: Kurniawan Prasetyo , Susanto Noto
Published: August 2021

Tujuan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh pelatihan kerja dan pengalaman kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. ISS Indonesia.Metode. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Asosiatif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 150 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner. Adapun teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan, statistik deskriptif, uji validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik dan pengujian hipotesis parsial serta simultan.Hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: 1) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan pelatihan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. ISS Indonesia. 2) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan pengalaman kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. ISS Indonesia. 3) Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan pelatihan kerja dan pengalaman kerja secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. ISS Indonesia.Implikasi. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan perusahaan perlu memperhatikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan karyawan dengan mengadakan pelatihan secara berkala.
Design of Tripod Auto Balance With Gyroscope Sensor
Authors: Mualim Ahmad Choirul , Yahya Mochtar , Kusumastutie Diah Arie Widhining
Published: August 2021

Dalam dunia fotografi tentunya tidak asing dari peralatan pendukung seperti tripod yang merupakan alat untuk membantu agar badan kamera bisa berdiri dengan tegak dan tegar. Dalam  menggunakan tripod kamera tentunya harus mengatur kaki-kaki tripod secara manual agar tripod menjadi seimbang dan sejajar. Oleh karena itu penulis bertujuan membuat inovasi terhadap tripod yang secara otomatis menyesuaikan kaki-kakinya agar tripod dapat berdiri secara seimbang dengan memanfaatkan sensor gyroscope.

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengembangan atau Research and Development (R&D). Adapun sumber data yang diperoleh adalah data-data primer dan sekunder dari proses realisasi. Data tersebut dakan dianalisa dengan metode interaktif. Selanjutnya perancangan sistem yang terdiri dari sensor MPU 6050 sebagai sensor pembaca kemiringan tripod. Untuk penggerak kaki tripod digunakanlah rangkaian motor stepper yang arah putaran dan kecepatannya diatur oleh driver A4988. Sebagai pengendali mikrokontroler, dipilih Arduino nano yang memakai pemrograman Bahasa C dengan menggunakan metode cut on-off sebagai penerapan dalam mencari keseimbangan tripod.

Berdasarkan analisa di atas menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa tripod dapat seimbang secara otomatis dengan memanfaatkan sensor gyroscope dan dalam berbagai permukaan, tripod mampu bertahan seimbang dengan kemiringan sudut maksimal 10°.