bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Deep Learning Model for Prediction Alzheimer's disease Based on Microarray Gene Expression Data
Authors: Abdul kareem Suhaam
Published: October 2022

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major productive neurological illness with complicated genetic architecture. One of the main aims of biomedical research is to identify risk genes and then explain how these genes contribute to disease development. As a result, it is required to increase the list of genes linked to Alzheimer's disease. Genes play a crucial role in every biological activity. Microarray technology has given genes access to a large number of genes, allowing them to evaluate several levels of expression at the same time. Microarray datasets are categorized by a huge number of genes and small sample sizes. This reality is referred to as a multidimensional curse with a difficult task. A promising technology known as gene selection is addressing this issue and has the potential to revolutionize Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. In this work, gene selection approaches such as Singular Value Decomposition (SVD)
Statistical Analysis of the Number of Infections with Corona Virus in Some Arab Countries Using the Method of Least Significant Difference
Authors: Alkutubi Hadeel , Abod Rania , Jabber Omaima
Published: October 2022

In this research, we applied actual data related to the number of infections with the Corona virus for some Arab countries for the month of February of the year 2022, where the method of least significant difference (LSD) was used to find out the significant differences in the number of infections between any two Arab countries. First, the completely random design method (CRD) was used to obtain a table of analysis of variance (ANOVA) and to know in general whether there are significant differences in the number of injuries between Arab countries or not, by rejecting the null hypothesis
A Statistical Study on The Significant Differences in The Number of Infections with The Corona Virus for Some Arab Countries Based on The Tukey Test and The Scheffe Test
Authors: Alkutubi Hadeel
Published: October 2022

In this study, two applied statistical tests were used, namely, the Tukey test and the Scheffetest, to study the significant differences in the number of infections with the Corona virus for some selected Arab countries(Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Lebanon, Libya) for two months, which are January and February of the year 2022. In the beginning, analysis of variance was conducted to find out the presence of significant differences in the number of injuries or not, by applying a completely randomized design. After that, the two statistical tests were used, Scheffe test and a Tukey test, to study the significant differences in the rate of injuries between each of the two Arab countries selected under study. After conducting the statistical tests, it was concluded that there are significant differences between the number of infections with the Corona virus for most of the selected Arab countries under study.
Examining academic motivation levels of undergraduate students taking distance education during the covid-19 pandemic in terms of various variables
Authors: AYDUĞ Damla , ALTINPULLUK Hakan
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study is to investigate the academic motivation levels of undergraduate students taking distance education during the pandemic in terms of various demographic and technology-related variables. The research was designed with survey model. Data of the study were collected from 170 undergraduate students. "Academic Motivation Scale" and personal information form were used as data collection tools. The collected data were analyzed with Kendall's tau correlation test, independent sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance. According to results of the study, it was found that academic intrinsic and extrinsic motivation levels of the undergraduates taking distance education are high and their amotivation levels are low. It was determined that there were significant differences between the students' thoughts on whether to pursue postgraduate education in the future and their academic intrinsic and extrinsic motivation levels, but there was not any significant difference between amotivation dimension. Also, it was found that there were significant relationships between technology usage proficiency and intrinsic motivation of undergraduate students. Lastly, it was determined that there were significant relationships between average daily usage time of technological devices and their academic extrinsic motivation. Suggestions were offered in accordance with the results of the study.
Developing and implementing a student satisfaction scale for the emergency remote teaching in higher education
Authors: ÜSTÜNDAĞ Mutlu Tahsin , SOLMAZ Ebru , ÖZCAN Seher
Published: October 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic that started in Turkey in 2020, a compulsory and rapid transition to distance education has been made at all levels of education, and online systems have become indispensable environments of the education system. In this process, students' satisfaction with the distance education process has emerged as a variable that educational institutions evaluate primarily. This study aims to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the satisfaction levels of students in higher education institutions in the process of emergency remote teaching (ERT). The scale items were created by the researchers through a literature review, and the scope and face validities were ensured by means of expert opinion. The scale was applied online to 6540 students at a state university in the spring term of the 2020–2021 academic year, via the learning management system. Because of the factor analysis, a scale consisting of 29 items and 4 factors was obtained. The factors are "The role of the Instructor" with 11 items, "Attitude" with 7 items, "ICT Infrastructure" with 7 items and "Usability and Access" with 4 items. It is seen that scale items explain 71.35% of the total variance. The structure of the scale was evaluated with confirmatory factor analysis and it was seen that the model had an acceptable fit. The values obtained in the reliability analyses show that the scale has high reliability. The Cronbach alpha coefficient for the scale was calculated as 0.975. Additionally, the satisfaction scores from the scale were examined in terms of the gender, field and degree level. While a significant relationship was found between satisfaction and gender, there was no significant relationship between satisfaction and field as well as between satisfaction and degree level.
Large Eddy Simulations of Wind Shear from Passing Vehicles Under a Freeway Overpass
Authors:   California State University, Long Beach, Rahai Hamid , Begum Assma ,   California State University, Long Beach
Published: October 2022

California is moving toward a 100% clean energy future, and expanded wind energy will be a major component of the state’s future energy portfolio. Innovations in wind energy resources will move California closer to achieving its goal. To gain a better understanding of transient pressure and the wind shear generated at the bridge poles from passing vehicles, this study performed large-eddy simulations of a vehicle (also called an Ahmed body) moving under a freeway overpass at a distance of 0.75 w (width) from the bridge poles. Results include transient contours of mean velocity, turbulent kinetic energy, vorticity, and pressure around the vehicle and at the bridge poles at different time steps. Additionally, results indicate the vehicle’s base pressure changes with time, indicating the impact of the poles' constraints on the vehicle's drag. On the bridge poles, the location of the stagnation point changes with the passing of the vehicle, and the poles experience a transient load, with the peak load associated with the passage of the vehicle's leading edge. The transient wind generated between the poles is mostly due to the vehicle’s front and decreases with the passing of the vehicle. The pressure at this location oscillates between a peak positive and a peak negative, generating a force potential for possible electric power generation. This data indicates the potential of capturing vehicle-generated wind energy for electric power generation, which could help California meet its clean energy goals and mitigate the negative impacts of climate change.
Comparison of non-invasive imaging methods and laboratory findings on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in childhood
Authors: DOĞAN Caner , KEÇELİ BAŞARAN Meryem , GÜRKAN Okan , GÜLEÇ GEYLANİ Seda
Published: October 2022

Aim: Diagnosis and follow-up of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children with practical and non-invasive methods have been researched for many years. Ultrasonography (USG), Shear wave elastography (SWE), and Magnetic Resonance (MR) are thought to help demonstrate the impairment which is also displayed in liver function tests. This study aims to identify the most effective imaging method among liver scanning methods in exhibiting the fatty condition of the liver and laboratory tests. Material and Method: This study was carried out on a population of 84 children who applied to the clinic. The relationship between the diagnostic performances of three different noninvasive methods [USG, MR, and SWE] and liver function tests in children with suspected NAFLD was analyzed. Age, BMI (body mass index), waist circumference, gender, liver function tests, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and Homeostasis Model Assesment-Insulin Rezistance (HOMA-IR) parameters of NAFLD and control group were put into comparison and their relationship with USG, MR, and SWE imaging methods were also analyzed. Results: There is no statistically significant relationship between hepatosteatosis grade and the mean SWE (p>0.05) while there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between waist circumference and liver long axis values at 33.3% level (p: 0.036; p0.05). Conclusion: Abdominal USG, SWE, and dynamic MR examinations are very essential to demonstrate liver functions and liver pathology in children with non-invasive methods. It is also useful in patient follow-up. In this study, no difference was detected between SWE and MR findings, and we think that the SWE examination will be more suitable in estimating liver functions in follow-up as opposed to costly MR examination.
Comparison of nutritional status, anthropometric measurements and eating awareness of menopausal women
Authors: BARDAK PERÇİNCİ Nazal , KARADENİZ Elif
Published: October 2022

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the nutritional status, anthropometric measurements and eating awareness of menopausal women. Material and Method: The study was conducted with 200 female individuals between the ages of 45-65 who had entered the menopause, living in the Nicosia Gönyeli region of the TRNC and voluntarily accepted to participate in the study. The questionnaire method was applied by interviewing the individuals included in the study face to face. Results: It was determined that there were statistically significant and negative correlations between the pre-menopausal body weight, current body weight, BMI, waist circumference and hip circumference values, and the Eating Awareness Scale scores (p
Postlaminectomy instability–is fusion essential in degenerative lumbar stenosis surgery?
Authors: GÜRSOY Güven
Published: October 2022

Aim: To examine the incidence of postlaminectomy instability in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent facet-preserving laminectomy and decompression with the classical laminectomy technique, together with comorbid diseases, and to determine whether fusion is needed.
Material and Method: The patients who were operated by the same surgeon in the same hospital between 2017 and 2019 and followed up in terms of instability in the postoperative 1st and 6th months were evaluated retrospectively with their clinical findings, comorbid diseases and radiological images. White and Panjabi's instability criteria were used. It was analyzed with SPSS 23.00 statistical package program. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (number, percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation), t-test and ANOVA.
Results: A total of 53 patients, 22 male (41.5%) and 31 female (58.5%) were included in the study. Age, surgical precedures and comorbid diseases were investigated. None of the patients, but 2 patients with osteoporosis with or without diabets, had postlaminectomy instability.
Conclusion: It has been shown in our study that decompressive and facet-preserving surgery performed at 2 levels or less using only the classical laminectomy technique does not cause instability in patients without osteoporosis alone or with diabetes, especially in the first 6 months, and can be safely applied to patients. Osteoporosis alone or in association with diabetes mellitus suggests increased postoperative instability.
AN EVALUATION ON PLANTING DESIGN IN SHOPPING CENTER INTERIORS: THE CASE OF FORUM TRABZON
Authors: BEKAR İrem , ÇAKIR Mert
Published: October 2022

In addition to its ecological effects, planting designs help to obtain a more whole and aesthetic landscape by softening the harsh appearance of the built environment, reducing the visually disturbing features, creating more pleasing and inviting spaces, and integrating the structures into the environment. Plants have become a material that is frequently encountered in many buildings, used to make the space attractive and increase productivity. Shopping centers, where people spend their free time and have social relations, are among the places where planting designs are frequently used, with circulation areas symbolizing streets and squares and spaces supporting recreational activities. In the study, the use of plant materials in the interiors of shopping centers is discussed through the example of the Forum Trabzon. The study consists of 3 stages. In the first stage, a literature background was created by researching the use of plant materials in interiors and shopping centers. The second stage includes the steps of obtaining the data related to the study area, revealing the plant use types in the study area and examining them in the context of functionality, naturalness (living/artificial), mobility (fixed/mobile), and design method (solitary/group). In the third stage, all the collected data was turned into a summary table and the results related to functionality, mobility, naturalness, and design method were revealed in line with the obtained data. Evaluation of the criteria determined in this study, in which planting design is handled through shopping malls, can be a reference for future studies in spaces that serve different purposes.
The 3%: Positive action for positive change
Authors: Nguyen Hong-Anh
Published: October 2022

In 2019, The King’s Fund Library Service in the UK created a positive action graduate traineeship aimed at correcting the lack of ethnic diversity within the library and information profession in the United Kingdom. This commentary, anchored in the critical race theory tenet of counter-narrative, examines the establishment of this post through the lens of critical race theory, providing insight into how white supremacy presents itself in the implementation of anti-racist recruitment practices.
Neural network-based robot nonlinear output feedback control method
Authors: Chu Lina
Published: October 2022

In order to improve the accuracy of robot terminal pose tracking and the anti-interference performance of robot nonlinear motion path control, a nonlinear output feedback control method based on neural network is proposed. Construct the coordinate transformation matrix of the connecting rod, calculate the linear and angular velocity of the nonlinear motion of the robot, then calculate the sum of the kinetic energy of each connecting rod of the robot, and establish the motion equation of the robot. The structure of BP neural network is analyzed, and the motion equation is solved by BP neural network. Finally, a Fractional Order PID controller is designed and BP neural network is constructed to control the nonlinear motion equation of the robot to complete the output feedback control of the robot. The experimental results show that the end attitude tracking error of this method is the smallest, and it best fits the actual nonlinear trajectory of the robot. It shows that this method can accurately track the end posture of the robot, and can still effectively control the trajectory of the robot in the interference environment.
14-channel neurofeedback with Auto Train Brain improves the left lateralization of the brain in dyslexia: A pilot study
Authors: Eroglu Gunet
Published: October 2022

Auto Train Brain is a neurofeedback-based mobile application that increases reading comprehension and reading speed in dyslexia with EMOTIV EPOC-X which has 14 channels. The clinical trials have been completed on dyslexia beforehand. The left hemisphere-related deficits are known in dyslexia. In this research, we have investigated the positive long-term effects of Auto Train Brain to improve the variance of gamma band sample entropy across neurofeedback sessions. The previous research indicates that the increase in the variance of the gamma band entropy shows the increased adaptations in the functional networks. 14-channel neurofeedback with Auto Train Brain increases the variance of gamma band entropy in the left temporal lobe (T7) over the right temporal lobe (T8) which may be translated as the adaptations of the functional networks in the left temporal region are increased after 100 sessions of neurofeedback in terms of electrophysiology.
#CapTheCrossBronx: Grassroots Advocacy & Public Health Research to Secure Federal Funding for Reimagining the Cross Bronx Expressway
Authors: Levine Alexander S. , Liang Timothy , Susenack Adam Paul , Muennig Peter
Published: October 2022

The Cross Bronx Expressway (CBE) forms a scar through The Bronx. It devastated diverse communities when built in the 1950s and continues to negatively impact the health of Bronx residents through air pollution, noise pollution, and community disruption. In this Policy and Practice report, we discuss how a study on the cost-effectiveness of placing deck parks on the CBE published in the _American Journal of Public Health_ (2018) became an important tool for a grass-roots campaign to secure federal funding.
Pilot analysis of intravenous lipid infusion role in COVID-19 mortality
Authors: Ahmadi Seyyed Amir Yasin , Moradi Mohammad , Elmi Mitra , Bitaraf Ehsan , Kabir Ali
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION. How to reduce the fatality of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still challenging. A proper nutritional support has been always a matter of attention in critically ill patients.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. We assessed COVID-19 patients who had received intralipid infusion due to medical indications and compared them with those who did not receive it regarding fatality rate and prognosis.
As a part of a data mining project using data of observational cohort of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the educational centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, an inferential case series was performed. A total of 19 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection were selected from the cohort. Briefly, 13 patients survived and 6 patients died, and 12 patients were admitted in intensive care unit (ICU). All dead cases were ICU admitted. The association of intralipid infusion and survival rate was examined using Fisher exact test. No association was observed between intralipid infusion and survival.
CONCLUSIONS. No significant protecting effect was observed for patients who received intralipid for medical indications. Since intralipid was administered according to medical indications, surviving of all the non-ICU admitted patients despite having underlying diseases was remarkable. Despite the fact, due to several bias factors that could not be controlled in such a retrospective study, the results might be accidental. We suggest to assess such an effect retrospectively in other centers as well.
Stress and physical activity level during COVID-19 pandemic in medical students from Medical University in Katowice
Authors: Dąbrowska-Galas M , Dąbrowska J
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION. Students of medical faculties are exposed to greater stress than students of other faculties. In addition, remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way and quality of life for most people.
AIM. The aim of the study was to assess the level of stress among medical students during and before the COVID-19 pandemic. The second purpose was to find out if the level of physical activity had an impact on the stress level of students.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. 248 students of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice participated in the study. The research tool was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10).
RESULTS. The stress level was significantly higher during the pandemic (p <0.001) than before (17.07 vs 23.17, respectively). Before the pandemic, students with higher levels of physical activity were characterized by lower levels of stress (p <0.001).
CONCLUSIONS. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in stress among medical students. In light of the spread of the virus, it makes sense to continue research with a wider group to investigate the specific relationship between physical activity and stress, and other methods and strategies of coping with stress which could serve as guidelines and recommendations for students.

STRESZCZENIE
WSTĘP. Studenci kierunków medycznych narażeni są na większy stres niż studenci innych kierunków. Ponadto zdalna nauka podczas pandemii COVID-19 zmieniła sposób i jakość życia większości osób.
CEL. Celem pracy była ocena poziomu stresu wśród studentów kierunków medycznych w czasie pandemii COVID-19 oraz przed jej rozpoczęciem. Drugim celem było sprawdzenie czy poziom aktywności fizycznej (AF) ma wpływ na poziom stresu wśród studentów.
MATERIAŁ I METODY. W badaniach wzięło udział 248 studentów Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach. Narzędziem badawczym był Międzynarodowy Kwestionariusz Aktywności Fizycznej (IPAQ) oraz Skala Odczuwanego Stresu (PSS-10).
WYNIKI. Poziom stresu był istotnie wyższy podczas pandemii (p<0,001) niż przed (odpowiednio 17,07 vs 23,17). Przed pandemią studenci z wyższym poziomem aktywności fizycznej charakteryzowali się niższym nasileniem stresu (p<0,001).
WNIOSKI. Pandemia COVID-19 spowodowała nasilenie stresu wśród studentów kierunków medycznych. W świetle ciągle rozprzestrzeniającego się wirusa, zasadnym jest kontynuowanie badań na szerszej grupie w celu zbadania szczegółowej zależności pomiędzy aktywnością fizyczną i poziomem stresu oraz innych metod i strategii radzenia sobie ze stresem, co mogłoby posłużyć jako wskazówki i rekomendacje dla studentów.
Students’ preferences regarding teaching methodology in dental education – a cross-sectional study
Authors: Sekhon Tegbir Singh , Sekhon Simran , Gambhir Ramandeep Singh
Published: October 2022

ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION. The goal of dental education is to prepare competent ethical professionals with critical thinking, reasoning and analyzing skills along with ability of application of clinical skills and judgement in treating a patient. The present study was designed with the objective to elicit the preferences of dental students regarding the utility of the prevailing teaching and learning methods and teaching aids.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate dental students.
Study population consisted of 382 dental students. A self-designed close-ended questionnaire written in English was constructed specifically for the study. The questionnaire was divided into two sections. Information regarding various teaching and learning methods both in theory and practical/clinical classes was obtained from the students. Results were calculated using numbers and percentages only.
RESULTS. The mean age of the students was 20.49 + 2.4 years. Problem based learning (PBL) was rated very useful by 76% (290) and useful by 24% (92) of subjects. Performing clinical/practical procedure individually rather than in group was rated very useful by 31% (118) of subjects. Use of power-point along with the blackboard was rated as the most useful method by 95% (363) of subjects. Majority of subjects (61%, 233) felt that 40 minutes duration of lecture was more useful as compared to 30 minutes.
CONCLUSIONS. Our study concludes that dental students prefer active teaching learning methodologies and combination of audiovisual aids. Hence it is suggested that collaboration of different active teaching methods and aids should be adopted by the teachers in order to enhance the student learning process.
CAN DOSING MECHANISMS AFFECT THE PHYSICAL QUALITY OF CORN SEEDS AT DIFFERENT SEEDING SPEEDS?
Authors: Parizotto Nayara Francieli , Carpes Marques Filho Aldir , Munhoz  Venâncio de Oliveira Marcelo , Pereira de Souza Flavia Luize , Arbex Silva Paulo Roberto
Published: October 2022

Corn (Zea mays L.) is one of the main commodities of Brazilian agribusiness, however, the sowing operation of this crop still presents challenges related to the performance of the metering mechanisms and operational speed, since these can affect the physical quality of the seeds and impair germination. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical quality of maize seeds as a function of different metering mechanisms and operational speeds in a controlled sowing trial. The experiment was carried out at the State University, UNESP/Botucatu-SP, using five commercial models of seed dosers at four operational sowing speeds. The results showed that the metering model and the operational speed directly affected the physical quality of the corn seeds, reducing on average 3.17% their germination power. The sowing speed did not directly affect the water content of the corn seeds; however, it proportionally increased the number of damages. Regardless of the metering mechanism, operating speeds between 4 and 6km h -1, provided less damage to the seeds.
Transhumanismo y consciencia fenoménica
Authors: Garrido Merchán Eduardo César
Published: October 2022

Los últimos avances de la ciencia invitan a pensar en la posibilidad práctica del transhumanismo. Pero quizá es pertinente estudiar una pregunta a la que todavía ni la ciencia ni la filosofía han sabido dar respuesta. En concreto, la naturaleza de la consciencia fenoménica de Ned Block o del concepto de vigilancia de Stanislas Dehaene. Pese a los últimos avances en neurociencia y en inteligencia artificial, seguimos sin pistas para responder a la pregunta del problema fuerte de la consciencia de David Chalmers, del como y por qué estamos aquí. Somos capaces de discriminar de que información somos conscientes, pero no hemos conseguido averiguar por qué somos conscientes o como se genera esa consciencia. El problema es mas grave de lo que parece, ya que no somos capaces de medir, definir ni replicar la consciencia fenoménica. Sin medición, si el objeto de estudio es subjetivo y cualitativo, no se puede aplicar el método científico. Luego, pese a que podríamos replicar la información de nuestro cerebro en un artefacto mecánico, nada garantiza que nuestra consciencia fenoménica se replique ahí, ya que no podemos medir la consciencia fenoménica. Este artefacto hecho a imitación nuestra podría no ser mas que un zombie filosófico, en palabras de David Chalmers, un ser sin consciencia fenoménica, un ser sin alma. Ante esta realidad, cabe preguntarnos: ¿es seguro explorar la alternativa de trascender en un sistema independiente de nuestro cerebro biológico, como un ordenador, sino tenemos ninguna herramienta para medir si ese sistema puede ser consciente de si mismo o producir consciencia fenoménica como un epifenómeno? Si la respuesta, como se defiende en este trabajo, es negativa, una alternativa mas segura para el transhumanismo es explorar la ingeniería genética, los implantes artificiales o embeber el cerebro en sistemas artificiales.
Herramientas y conceptos del Cosmismo ruso como alternativa al vacío existencial del Transhumanismo
Authors: Gil Martínez María Adelaida , Vorontsova Yulia
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los diferentes conceptos del Cosmismo ruso como una alternativa al vacío existencial que permea todo el Transhumanismo. Si tenemos en cuenta que el fenómeno original del Cosmismo ruso es una síntesis de enfoques científicos generales, científico-naturales y culturales para el estudio de la dimensión cosmoplanetaria del hombre, es posible ver en el movimiento del Transhumanismo, por el contrario, supone una amenaza para la humanidad que podría culminar en la realización de sus ideales y sobrepasar todas las zonas de riesgo existentes: la utilización de la innovación tecnológica para el reemplazo gradual del cuerpo humano natural en un  cyborg puede llegar a destruir la humanidad tal y como la conocemos.  El artículo muestra que el Cosmismo ruso es fundamentalmente diferente del Transhumanismo por la presencia de una enseñanza ética según la cual las nuevas habilidades evolutivas deben tener como base la mejora espiritual y moral de la persona.  Al reducir la conciencia humana a un medio electrónico, el Transhumanismo devalúa los valores de la cultura europea.  Junto a los sueños audaces sobre las posibilidades evolutivas del hombre, el Cosmismo ruso contiene programas de investigación en los que demuestra que la materia viva de nuestro planeta ha sido generada por diversas radiaciones cósmicas.  De ahí que su filosofía anteponga, ante la magnitud que puede llegar a alcanzar la búsqueda de la inmortalidad defendida por el Transhumanismo, el concepto de la naturaleza cósmica de la vida y el "corazón" como un centro psicofisiológico especial de una persona, y que son estos dos conceptos los que podrán contribuir a resolver el problema del estrecho contacto con las tecnologías de última generación.
Field Observations during the Eleventh Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-11): from April 25, 2012, through December 6, 2012
Authors: Bongiovanni Tara , Liu Pang-Wei , Nagarajan Karthik , Preston Daniel , Rush Patrick , Van Emmerik Tim H.M. , Terwilleger Robert , Monsivais-Huertero Alejandro , Judge Jasmeet , Steele-Dunne Susan , De Roo Roger , Akbar Ruzbeh , Baar Ella , Wallace Max , England Anthony
Published: October 2022

This new report from UF/IFAS researchers provides another set of observation data that can be used to develop better models for accurate prediction of weather and near-term climate. It describes the observations conducted during the MicroWEX-11, a season-long experiment incorporating active and passive microwave observations for bare soil, elephant grass, and sweet corn using a variety of sensors to understand land–atmosphere interactions and their effect on observed microwave signatures. These observations match that of satellite-based passive microwave radiometers and NASA’s recently launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission. This 96-page report was written by Tara Bongiovanni, Pang-Wei Liu, Karthik Nagarajan, Daniel Preston, Patrick Rush, Tim H.M. van Emmerik, Robert Terwilleger, Alejandro Monsivais-Huertero, Jasmeet Judge, Susan Steele-Dunne, Roger De Roo, Ruzbeh Akbar, Ella Baar, Max Wallace, and Anthony England and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2015.

AE514/AE514: Field Observations during the Eleventh Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-11): from April 25, 2012, through December 6, 2012 (ufl.edu)
Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production
Authors: Chormanski Theresa , Marble Chris , Gettys Lyn
Published: October 2022

This 5-page fact sheet discusses the characteristics of long-stalked phyllanthus and explains how to control its growth in a nursery environment. Written by Theresa Chormanski, Chris Marble, and Lyn Gettys, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2015.

ENH1257/EP518: Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.edu)
Value-Added Products for Fresh Highbush Blueberries
Authors: Li Ruiqi , Gu Liwei
Published: October 2022

Blueberries are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. Blueberries’ health benefits have fueled this popularity, and today, blueberries can be found in products ranging from nutritional supplements to pet food. This 4-page fact sheet covers the processing methods such as freezing or drying that transform fresh blueberries into ingredients that can be used in other products. Written by Ruiqi Li and Liwei Gu, and published by the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, June 2015.
Food and Fitness: Myths and Truths
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Mullins Amy
Published: October 2022

Do you know how much water you should drink before exercise? Does loading up on carbs before a strenuous cardio workout improve performance? This revised 6-page fact sheet debunks some common myths about nutrition and fitness and offers other helpful advice for those who wish to stay active and eat a healthy diet. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and Amy Mullins, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2015.
Florida Carpenter Ants
Authors: Vazquez R. J. , Koehler Philip G. , Pereira Roberto M. , Warner Jack , Scheffrahn Rudolf H.
Published: October 2022

Carpenter ants are in the genus Camponotus, in which up to over 900 species have been described worldwide. They get their common name, “carpenter ant,” because some species excavate nests in wood. Carpenter ants are sometimes called bulldog ants or bull ants. However, not all species in the genus Camponotus are true carpenter ants because some nest in preformed cavities or in soil. This 5-page fact sheet was originally published as part of Pests in and around the Florida Home, and was written by R. J. Vazquez, P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira, J. Warner, and R. H. Scheffrahn, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2013.
Tawny Crazy Ant
Authors: Hill Stephanie K. , Baldwin Rebecca W. , Pereira Roberto M. , Koehler Philip G.
Published: October 2022

As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded 24 counties in Florida, parts of southeast Texas, and other areas of the southeastern U.S. The tawny crazy ant is considered a series pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses, attacks crops, domestic animals, honeybee hives, displaces native ant species, and disrupts electrical equipment. This 3-page fact sheet covers the tawny crazy ant’s distribution, description, colonies, feeding habits, and pest status and control. Written by S. K. Hill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, and P. G. Koehler, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2013.

SP486D/IN1076: Tawny Crazy Ant (ufl.edu)
Tea Shot-Hole Borer Euwallacea fornicatus (Eichhoff, 1868) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Authors: Li You , Lucky Andrea , Hulcr Jiri
Published: October 2022

The tea shot-hole borer is an Asian ambrosia beetle introduced to Florida in the early 2000s. In Florida it does not have any known economic impact, but it is a serious pest of tea around the world and is one of the few ambrosia beetles that can infest healthy plants. The tea shot hole borer has a symbiotic relationships with the ambrosia fungus Fusarium ambrosium (Gadd & Loos), which is also a weak plant pathogen. This 4-page fact sheet includes a diagnosis section with guidance for avoiding misidentification. Written by You Li, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015.
Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)
Authors: Carrasquilla Maria C. , Kaufman Phillip E.
Published: October 2022

The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the most severe form of the disease, and is fatal to the human or dog host if untreated. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Maria C. Carrasquilla and Phillip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. (Photo credit: Cristina Ferro, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Colombia

EENY 625/IN1091: A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) (ufl.edu)
Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff, 1868 (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Authors: Sobel Lanette , Lucky Andrea , Hulcr Jiri
Published: October 2022

Xyleborus affinis is one of the most widespread and common ambrosia beetles in the world. It is also very common in Florida. Like other ambrosia beetles, it bores tunnels into the xylem of weakened, cut or injured trees and farms gardens of symbiotic fungus for food. Females lay eggs in the fungus-lined galleries and larvae feed exclusively on the fungi. Recent studies have shown that Xyleborus affinis can vector the fungus responsible for laurel wilt disease, which is lethal to numerous species of trees in the Lauraceae family. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. (Photo credit: Juri Hulcr, UF/IFAS)

EENY 627/IN1094: An Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff (1868) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) (ufl.edu)
Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Authors: Ray Haleigh A. , Miller Jacqueline Y.
Published: October 2022

The blue morpho butterfly, also known as the peleides blue morpho or common blue morpho, is a brightly colored butterfly abundant in tropical environments in Central and South America. It can be seen flying in open areas such as paths, trails, forest edges, and rivers. In the United States, it is often featured in museums and zoos that have butterfly houses or butterfly rainforests. This five-page fact sheet about the popular butterfly was written by Haleigh A. Ray and Jacqueline Y. Miller, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2015. (Photo credit: Andrei Sourakov, McGuire Center or Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida)

EENY631/IN1101: Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) (ufl.edu)
Clavate Tortoise Beetle, Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Woodruff Robert E.
Published: October 2022

Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) is common and can be recognized easily by its general form and appearance. Written for the Featured Creatures Collection by Robert E. Woodruff. Original publication date December 2006, revised August 2015. (Photo Credit: David Cappaert, www.forestryimages.org)

EENY-392/IN710: Clavate Tortoise Beetle, Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (ufl.edu)
Climate Change and the Occurrence of Harmful Microorganisms in Florida’s Ocean and Coastal Waters
Authors: Havens Karl
Published: October 2022

Climate change is expected to result in increased temperatures of nearshore ocean water, and this could lead to increased growth of harmful microorganisms. These include algae that form noxious or toxic blooms, including red tides, and bacteria and other pathogens. This situation could have negative consequences in regard to human health and also Florida’s ocean-related economy. This 6-page fact sheet discusses projected ocean temperatures, how harmful microorganisms living in the ocean might respond, and how this might affect people, and identifies actions that could be taken to reduce these impacts. Written by Karl Havens, and published by Florida Sea Grant, June 2015.

SGEF216/SG136: Climate Change and the Occurrence of Harmful Microorganisms in Florida's Ocean and Coastal Waters (ufl.edu)
Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life
Authors: Havens Karl
Published: October 2022

Florida’s economically important estuaries could be heavily impacted by sea-level rise and altered river flow, both caused by climate change. The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish and bird habitat, and reduce the capacity of estuaries to provide such important services as seafood production and the protection of shorelines from erosion. This 6-page fact sheet explains the importance of estuaries, salinity in estuaries, and provides examples of stress from extreme high salinity. Then it explores the projected change in climate that could affect salinity in estuaries, how plants and animals would be affected, mitigating effects, and other impacts of climate change on estuaries. Written by Karl Havens, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, June 2015.

SGEF-218/SG138: Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida's Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life (ufl.edu)
Questions and Answers about the National Flood Insurance Program
Authors: Ruppert Thomas
Published: October 2022

Established by Congress in 1968 because the private market stopped offering flood insurance, the NFIP provides federally backed flood insurance to property owners in participating communities. This 11-page fact sheet covers topics such as: why buy flood insurance, recent changes, flood zones and insurance rate maps, ways to reduce premiums, rate increases for pre-1974 structures, and actions communities can take to lower citizen premiums related to climate change and sea-level rise. Written by Thomas Ruppert and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, August 2015.
Adonidia merrillii: Christmas Palm
Authors: Broschat Timothy K.
Published: October 2022

The Christmas palm (Adonidia merrillii) is a fast-growing palm that is well-suited for small sites, requires little maintenance, is relatively disease-free, and produces clusters of bright red fruit in winter, hence the common name Christmas palm. This revised 2-page fact sheet covers the Christmas palms biology, distribution and habitat, susceptibility to disease, and general care. Written by Timothy K. Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2015.

ENH-815/ST658: Adonidia merrillii: Christmas Palm (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Panthers
Authors: Giuliano William M. , Ober Holly K. , Watine Lauren , Boughton Raoul , Hellgren Eric , Land Darrell , Lotz Mark
Published: October 2022

Panthers help maintain populations of some native species and control nuisance species such as wild hogs. They are generally secretive and rarely bother people, but there are rare situations where panthers can become dangerous or damaging. In this 4-page fact sheet, we present some facts about panthers, describe dangers and problems they may cause, and provide suggestions on how to cope with these issues. Written by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton, Eric Hellgren, Darrell Land, and Mark Lotz, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2015.

WEC354/UW399: Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Panthers (ufl.edu)
Encouraging Landscape Water-Conservation Behaviors #3: Developing Extension and Outreach Messages That Encourage Landscape Water Conservation Practice Adoption
Authors: Owens Courtney , Warner Laura A. , Rumble Joy , Lamm Alexa , Cantrell Randall
Published: October 2022

Message framing can be an effective tool for crafting messages for a target audience. This 5-page fact sheet explains how Extension can use gain and loss message framing to encourage Florida residents who irrigate their home landscape to adopt water-conservation practices. Part three of the series Encouraging Landscape Water-Conservation Behaviors and written by Courtney Owens, Laura Warner, Joy Rumble, Alexa Lamm, and Randall Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2015.
Getting the Most out of Social Media: What Is Social Media?
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N.
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 3-page EDIS publication, which focuses on defining social media for agriculturalist and identifying the multiple platforms agriculturalist can use, is the first in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)

AEC558/WC220: Getting the Most out of Social Media: What Is Social Media? (ufl.edu)
Getting the Most out of Social Media: Successfully Using Social Media
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N.
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 3-page EDIS publication, which focuses on describing successful ways in which an organization can use social media, is the third in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)

AEC560/WC222: Getting the Most out of Social Media: Successfully Using Social Media (ufl.edu)
Getting the Most out of Social Media: Good Practices When Using Social Media
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N.
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 2-page EDIS publication, which focuses on identifying and defining good practices of social media, is the fourth in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)

AEC561/WC223: Getting the Most out of Social Media: Strategic Practices When Using Social Media (ufl.edu)