bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of various plant density at different levels of phosphorous and potash on growth and seed yield of onion (Allium cepa L.) cv. Hisar-2
Authors: Kamboj Naval Kishor , Batra V. K. , Brar Navjot Singh , Rana M. K. , . Tanuj
Published: September 2017

A field experiment was carried out at Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana) during rabi season of 2013-14 and 2014-15 to investigate the effect of fertilizers and plant spacing on growth and seed yield of onion. The treatments comprising of three fertilizers levels (F1: 75% recommended dose of phosphorous and potash, F2: 100% recommended dose of phosphorous and potash and F3: 125% recommended dose of phosphorous and potash) and four plant spacing (S1: 45x30 cm, S2: 45x45 cm, S3:60x30 cm and S4: 60x45 cm) were laid out in randomized block design (factorial). The results of the experiment showed that different fertilizers levels and plant spacing influenced the growth and seed yield of onion significantly. The crop planted at 60x45 cm spacing and supplied with 125% recommended dose of phosphorous and potash resulted in maximum number of umbels per plant and number of seeds per umbel, while the crop planted at 45x30 cm spacing and supplied with 125% recommended dose of phosphorous and potash resulted in highest length of leaves, length of flower stalk and seed yield per hectare during both the years.
Economic analysis of protected cultivation of bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in response to different PGRs under south Gujarat conditions
Authors: Bharti Nikki , Kumar Sanjeev , Vibhuti L. Chaudhari
Published: September 2017

Economic analysis of protected cultivation of bell pepper in response to various PGRs during rabi, 2015. Bell pepper was exposed to ten different treatments comprising of three levels of each PGR (NAA at 20, 40 and 60 ppm; GA3 at 25, 50 and 75 ppm and 2,4- D at 2.5, 5 and 7.5 ppm).The economic analysis of production system of bell pepper under NVPH displayed total cost of cultivation ranging from Rs. 152869 to 155092 invariably dependent on cost of PGRs and packing of bell pepper produce. Application of NAA at the rate of 20 ppm was observed as highly remunerative treatment exhibiting BCR of 1.22 with net realization of Rs. 188850.00, which can further be increased upto a level of Rs. 224302 and Rs. 229756 by availing 65 and 75% subsidy being imparted by government of Gujarat.
Effect of Klebsiella pneumoniae on speck disease development in Solanum lycopersicum
Authors: Gaur Indu , Sharma P. D. , Paul P. K.
Published: September 2017

Colonisation and infection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato is governed not only by host resistance but also by its interactions with other phylloplane bacterial colonizers. In the present study, reduced disease symptoms were observed as a result of interaction between P. syringae pv. tomato and Klebsiella pneumoniae, a predominant human enteric pathogen colonising phyllosphere. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants raised under controlled aseptic conditions were divided into 4 groups of 25 plants each and treated as follows: Group 1- inoculated with P. syringae pv. tomato; Group 2- inoculated with K. pneumoniae; Group 3- combination of P. syringae pv. tomato and K. pneumoniae (1:1); Group 4- Distilled water (control). Sampled leaves from the above groups were analysed at 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours post inoculation for the activity of cytoplasmic Peroxidase (POX), Polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and Phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL). Disease incidence was recorded in treated as well as leaves emerging after 2 weeks of inoculation. Plants treated with P. syringae pv. tomato had maximum disease incidence while no infection was observed in control and those inoculated with K. pneumoniae alone. Inoculation of plants with combination of both microbes could substantially reduce the disease severity. The results thus demonstrate that K. pneumoniae, a common HEP on plant surfaces, reduces the ability of P. syringae pv. tomato to colonise the host.
Agricultural diversity and food security in the South of Algeria
Authors: Rachid Houichiti , Samia Bissati , Boualem Bouammar
Published: September 2017

In this article we try to introduce the different agriculture forms adapted in the Province of Ghardaïa southern Algeria and to identify their development perspectives in the purpose of reaching food security.  The research work was based on survey at the agricultural area of the region let us know four agriculture forms. First,  old  palm for subsistence, new palm agriculture  for business vocation,  then pre-oasis  agriculture  known by its  market garden and livestock farming and   the fourth one is  extra-oasis  featured by  large scale farming. In addition to their different way of exploitation, the agricultural form present different potentialities in the development and food security.    
Key words: Agriculture, Development, Food security, Oasis, Palmary.
Will the carboplatin-paclitaxel-bevacizumab combination become the preferred option as the first line in advanced cervical cancer? A small experience from a single oncologic Center
Authors: Lorenzo Raquel Bratos , Lorenzo Luisa Sánchez , González-Martín Antonio
Published: September 2017

Background: Despite the widespread introduction of screening programs, cervical cancer remains an important health problem, particularly in developing countries. Treatment options for patients with metastatic cancer and persistent or recurrent disease after curative therapy are limited and represent an unmet medical need. Patients and

Methods: We report three clinical cases of metastatic cervical cancer in women treated with the combination of carboplatin, paclitaxel and bevacizumab. We also discuss current and future therapy for metastatic or recurrent cervical cancer, including ongoing investigations into the addition of bevacizumab to carboplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy and the role of bevacizumab as maintenance therapy.

Results and Conclusion: All three women received clinical benefit from the combination, including one complete and two partial responses. The tolerability of bevacizumab was excellent. Carboplatin/paclitaxel appears to be an acceptable and better tolerated alternative to cisplatin/paclitaxel in advanced or recurrent/persistent disease, and the carboplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab combination is under investigation for metastatic, recurrent or persistent cervical cancer in clinical trials such as the CECILIA trial (NCT02467907); the awaited results will add to the evidence for the use of this combination chemotherapy regimen in advanced cervical cancer.
Olaparib as maintenance treatment in relapsed platinum-sensitive BRCA mutated ovarian cancer: real world experience in two Italian cancer Centers
Authors: Cecere Sabrina Chiara , Lepori Stefano , Di Napoli Marilena , Pisano Carmela , Rossetti Sabrina , Ventriglia Jole , Paciolla Imma , Maltese Giuseppa , Fontanella Caterina , Raspagliesi Francesco , Lorusso Domenica
Published: September 2017

Background: In 2014, after FDA approval, the therapeutic armamentarium of relapsed platinum-sensitive (RPS) ovarian cancer has been enriched by the introduction of a new drug, belonging to the class of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi), olaparib. This oral PARPi demonstrated to significantly prolong progression-free survival (PFS) compared to placebo as maintenance in patients with platinum-sensitive recurrent (PSR) BRCA mutated serous ovarian cancer in the pivotal phase II trial. Olaparib is actually used in daily practice, but very few data are available about its safety and activity out of clinical trials. The aim of this paper is to describe the early data on this agent according to its approval in two clinical cancer care Institutions in Italy.

Materials and Methods: This is an observational, retrospective study, carried out in two Italian Hospitals (National Cancer Institute of Naples and National Cancer Institute of Milan). Archival medical records of all the BRCA mutated relapsed ovarian cancer patients treated with olaparib in two Italian centers from September 1st, 2015 to March 14th, 2017 were analyzed. The primary endpoint is to describe the percentage of patients that received olaparib for ≥6 months and ≥12 months. Secondary endpoints include: the description of objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), PFS and safety profile of olaparib treatment. Olaparib 400 mg twice daily capsules was given orally according to indication.

Results: From September 1st, 2015 to March 14th, 2017 twenty-two patients with RPS ovarian cancer were considered eligible for the analysis. At the time of data cut off point, about 55% of patients were receiving olaparib for at least 6 months, and 27.2% for 12 or more months. Actually, most of the patients (77.3%) is still on treatment with the PARPi. Only 3 progressions of disease (PD) were registered, therefore the median PFS has not been reached. The ORR was 33.4% and the DCR was 75%. Olaparib was globally manageable and well tolerated. Safety data were consistent with previously reported findings in literature. Most common adverse events were: fatigue (63.3%); nausea (77.3%); anemia (54.5%); thrombocytopenia (18.1%); leucopenia (36.4%). All the events were mainly of grade 1 and were transient and managed with supportive care.

Conclusions: Our preliminary analysis suggests a good benefit/toxicity ratio of olaparib also in unselected population out of clinical trials. The need to evaluate the reproducibility of literature findings in heterogeneous patients require further studies.
Case 1 − A case of gynecological PEComa
Authors: Fontanella Caterina , Carcangiu Maria Luisa , Lorusso Domenica , Vincenti Bruno
Published: September 2017

Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are a heterogeneous group of rare mesenchymal neoplasms composed of epithelioid cells which express melanocytic and myogenic markers, such as HMB-45, desmin and actin. In March 2013, we visited a postmenopausal 51-year-old woman with a suspected diagnosis of uterine PEComa diagnosed by a dilation and curettage of the lining of the uterus. After the histological revision of the formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) material by our expert pathologist, we confirmed the diagnosis and referred the patient for complete primary surgery. On November 2013, the patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with no macroscopically detectable residual cancer. However, in January 2014, due to voiding dysfunction and inconstant vaginal bleeding, the patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which documented multiple irregular lesions in the pelvis suspected as recurrent PEComa. Considering the early relapse of PEComa after optimal primary surgery, we suggested a systemic treatment with the combination of gemcitabine and docetaxel. For logistic reasons, the patients started the chemotherapy in her district hospital. After two cycles of chemotherapy the patient died due to treatment-related complications.
Case 2 – A case of secondary platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Authors: Di Napoli Marilena , Lorusso Domenica
Published: September 2017

Patients with ovarian cancer relapsing during first-line treatment (refractory) or in the following few months (platinum-resistant) are a very heterogeneous group with various biological tumor behaviors. As this condition is linked to an unfavorable prognosis, the main objective of treatment is to palliate symptoms and preserve quality of life. While traditional chemotherapy may help to achieve this, new biological agents that have been introduced or are under development are expected to improve the quality of life and outcomes for patients with advanced ovarian cancer. This case report describes the clinical history of a 67-year-old woman with bilateral ovarian high grade serous papillary adenocarcinoma with lymph node and omentum metastasis.
Fitting in with the team: Facilitative mentors in physiotherapy student placements’
Authors: Wibberley Christopher , Hamshire Claire
Published: September 2017

Clinical placements are central to physiotherapy students’ education, providing an environment in which students can apply learning they have been introduced to in academic settings. However placement learning has been identified as fraught with problems and resultant stress, and there is limited evidence available on what exactly makes a good placement for physiotherapy students. This paper reports on selected findings from a study exploring narratives of physiotherapy students over three years, relating to their overall experiences of being a student. A narrative prompt provided an opportunity for the students to speak about ‘episodes’ of their learning experiences. A number of these ‘episodes’ related to the students’ experiences of clinical placements; thus it was decided to extract these from the narratives and undertake a separate qualitative analysis of these placement experiences. The majority of the students reported positive experiences of placements overall; however, it was clear that some placement teams and mentors did not support students appropriately. A welcoming team and a mentor who facilitated learning from an individual student perspective were considered to be key to a good placement experience, whilst an unwelcoming team and a mentor who objectified the student resulted in bad placement experiences.
Physicality, Landscape, Language … Home: Locating and Connecting to Place in David Bouchard’s ‘Cultural Books’
Authors: Crandall Joanie
Published: September 2017

David Bouchard bridges cultures in his dual language oeuvre. Through notions of the physical and the Canadian landscape, and in First Nations, Michif, and European-descended languages, Bouchard is able to create narratives of place through poetry, storytelling, and descriptive chirography. The texts, which are complemented by prominent First Nations artists’ illustrations and music, embody Bouchard’s reclamation of his cultural heritages for himself and his daughter.
Massificação humana e a educação aristocrática em Nietzsche
Authors: Mendonça Samuel
Published: September 2017

A vida aristocrática indica a educação individual, a educação da solidão e a educação do destaque, que requer a autocrítica como elemento para a autossuperação da grande individualidade. Portanto, não se trata de uma educação para todos, mas para os que têm reverência por si mesmos. Neste artigo, pretendemos apresentar as razões que fundamentam a educação aristocrática em Nietzsche e que encontram sentido na compreensão do mesquinho, do medroso, do estúpido, na massificação humana. Para este exame, a contextualização dos condicionantes da massificação e do aprisionamento humanos encontra espaço. A metodologia utilizada na investigação consiste na revisão bibliográfica, dado que se trata de pesquisa filosófica da educação. Os resultados encontrados apontam para a necessidade de um novo perfil de homem, capaz de superar esse estado de pequenez, mesquinharia e medo.
Tomkins e sedgwick: comentário
Authors: Charles Marilyn
Published: September 2017

Em contraste às tendências na pedagogia e na teoria crítica, Alcorn & Massé trazem o afeto para o centro de suas considerações sobre os fatores que facilitam e inibem a aprendizagem em sala de aula. Trazendo para suas discussões a teoria do afeto de Tomkins e a leitura de Sedgwick sobre Tomkins, cada um enfatiza maneiras através das quais o afeto entra em sala. Eles também nos convidam a considerar alguns dos sérios riscos de se falhar ao reconhecer os meios pelos quais o afeto tem impacto sobre as ideias, sobre o aprendizado, e mesmo sobre o significado em si.
Comentário sobre alcorn & massé: pedagogia problemática
Authors: O’Loughlin Michael
Published: September 2017

Respondendo aos artigos de Michelle Massé and Marshall Alcorn, começo por argumentar pela necessidade de se reconhecer a ignorância como performativa, ao invés de meramente ilustrativa da resistência do aluno em algum sentido patológico. Eu, então, exploro a noção Lacaniana de que os professores desenvolvem suposições imaginárias sobre a falta em seus alunos e que essas suposições dão suporte para que sejam resgatadas, entre os professores, fantasias que são relacionadas a sustentar suas próprias demandas inconscientes por gratificações narcísicas e por amor. Eu concluo mostrando como essas ideias ressoam na minha autobiografia, como professor, bem como nas ideias-chave dos dois artigos em discussão; e saúdo ambos os autores por propiciarem uma valiosa discussão sobre o ensino como uma “profissão impossível”.
A sustainability rereading of agrarian production systems
Authors: Silva Elizabete Maria da , Vieira Eloir Trindade Vasques , Tashima Lucélia da Costa Nogueira , Guilherme Denilson de Oliveira
Published: September 2017

This review criticizes the origin and insertion of agricultural production systems and local development. It is concluded that these have met socioeconomic and environmental requirements. Conventional agriculture supplies food needs, but faces serious socio-environmental problems. Precision agriculture, more rational, is not feasible for small producers. Organic agriculture, which is more sustainable, does not compete with conventional production.
Cooperativismo em Goiás: como equalizar competitividade e solidariedade?
Authors: Santos Mauro Pereira , Rodrigues Juliana , Medina Gabriel
Published: September 2017

O artigo trata do desafio de cooperativas de agricultores familiares em serem competitivas no mercado e solidárias junto a seus cooperados. As cooperativas analisadas tiveram diferentes graus de inserção comercial e de eficiência na gestão, mas responderam de forma similar às necessidades dos agricultores cooperados enquanto alternativa de mercado e espaço de fortalecimento das relações sociais.
Temas transversais ou conteúdos disciplinares? Cultura, cidadania e diferença
Authors: Wenceslau Maurinice Evaristo , Silva Fabiany de Cássia Tavares
Published: September 2017

O texto apresenta resultados de pesquisa que analisou a representação das noções de cultura, cidadania e diferença como temas transversais constantes de documentos curriculares publicados no período de 2000 a 2008 por uma rede municipal de ensino, particularmente destinados ao ensino fundamental. O desenho metodológico da análise orientou-se pelas ferramentas do estudo comparado de caráter bibliográfico-documental.
Etnobotânica e conservação on farm de mandioca (Manihot esculenta Crantz) na agricultura de pequena escala no Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil
Authors: Oler Juliana Rodrigues Larrosa , Amorozo Maria Christina de Mello
Published: September 2017

Este estudo investigou o papel da comunidade tradicional Luzia (CL) e do assentamento rural “Banco da Terra” (BT) (Mato Grosso, Brasil) na conservação on farm de mandioca, através de censo socioeconômico, levantamento etnobotânico, identificação das variedades locais e observação participante. Na CL foi encontrado maior conhecimento etnobotânico, embora o BT tenha apresentado maior riqueza (39 BT e 30 CL) e diversidade (H’ = 3,24 BT e 3,01 CL). A baixa similaridade entre os acervos revela a complementaridade dos locais na manutenção on farm da agrobiodiversidade.
Corporate Social Responsibilty, Good Corporate Governance, Kinerja Lingkungan Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Dan Pengaruhnya Pada Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Maryanti Eny , Fithri Wildah Nihayatul
Published: September 2017

The purpose of this study wanted to identify the influence of corporate social responsibility, good corporate governance, and environmental performance to financial performance and identify the effect of the financial performance of the company's value. This study uses a quantitative method with path analysis technique, using a sample of companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange and is also listed in the PROPER which consists of 16 companies with criteria determined sample through purposive sampling method. The results of this study is that CSR affect the financial performance of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, this shows that CSR is done by the company in order to gain public confidence. GCG formed with institutional ownership and audit committee does not affect the company's financial performance. While GCG formed with managerial ownership, board of directors and independent directors significantly affect financial performance. The environmental performance does not significantly affect the company's financial performance. Managerial ownership, board of directors and independent directors indirectly through financial performance significantly affect the value of the company. Institutional ownership and audit committee indirectly through financial performance does not significantly affect the value of the company
Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan Berbasis SAK ETAP Koperasi Intako Dan Respon Pihak Eksternal
Authors: Indawatika Feri
Published: September 2017

This study aims to perform the preparation of financial statements in Cooperative INTAKO based SAK ETAP responses and identify external parties regarding the preparation of the financial statements based SAK ETAP.  This type of research is qualitative. Data collection techniques with interviews, documentation, and triangulation. Test the validity of the data by using the test of credibility, transferability, and dependability. Engineering analysis using the data collection phase, data reduction, the data display, and conclusion. The results showed that the Cooperative INTAKO only prepare three financial statements, namely: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Notes to the Financial Statements and the report asled to the SAK  ETAP, but there are a few post that are not yet  in accordance with SAK ETAP. So the report prepared by the researchers is the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to Financial Statements. Supervisors Cooperative INTAKO response regarding the preparation of the financial statements based SAK ETAP is less familiar with the statement of changes inequityand cash flows. Response Diskoperindag and EMR Sidoarjo financial statements based on SAK ETAP is the format and types of financial statements that are prepared can be adjusted to the needs of the cooperative while it is in accordance with thelawon cooperatives and applicable accounting standards. Cooperative Response Putra Buana Waru financial statements based on SAK ETAP is too complicated if the cooperative must prepare complete financial statements for cooperatives prepare financial reports as needed and cooperative laws still give leeway regarding the preparation of the financial statements of the cooperative.
Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Akuntansi Sebelum Dan Sesudah Menjadi Perguruan Tinggi Negeri (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Prodi Akuntansi Angkatan 2012 UPN “VETERAN” Jawa Timur)
Authors: Nuraini Fitri
Published: September 2017

The Motivation  has a strategic role in the activities of one's learning, no one is learning without motivation. Motivation to learn is the driving force of psychic overall in students that lead to learning and provides direction on learning activities in order to achieve a goal, the motivation also provide encouragement in learning so that students (Purba, 2012). UPN is a university that on October 6, 2014 has turned into State Universities (PTN). The change of State Universities (PTN) expected higher student motivation to learn is certainly offset by the factors that influence it so that it can create quality graduates other than Pioner Development skilled, reliable and professional in competition in the world of work.

The population used was 200 students Prodi Accounting preferred class of 2012 students. The sampling technique using simple random sampling the formula Slovin at 67. The study used statistical test paired sample t-test.  The results show that there are differences in learning motivation between before and after the college on students in the accounting department of UPN "Veteran" East Java. It is known that the t value obtained from processing the data is - 2.801 with siginifikansi level of 0,007 or less 0.05.
Hegemonia compartilhada e organizações internacionais: a proposta trilateralista dos anos 1970
Authors: Hoeveler Rejane
Published: September 2017

No início dos anos de 1970, a criação da Trilateral Commission, composta por intelectuais, empresários e políticos de Estados Unidos, Japão e Europa Ocidental, trazia uma nova perspectiva estratégica em um mundo atribulado por disputas comerciais e políticas dentro do bloco capitalista. Inspirada e formulada por intelectuais como Zbigniew Brzezinski, ela teve como um de seus temas centrais a reformulação das instituições internacionais, vistas por eles como conturbadas por uma confrontação cada vez maior por parte de coalizões de países do então chamado Terceiro Mundo. A Trilateral Commission reunia algumas figuras-chave de instituições como o Fundo Monetário Internacional e o Banco Mundial, e suas propostas para a reformulação dessas e de outras instituições vinham no sentido de ''despolitizá-las”, criando mecanismos permanentes de prevenção de conflitos internacionais. Para estrategistas como Brzezinski, essa era uma forma de recompor a hegemonia americana que, confrontada pela “síndrome do Vietnã” e com a crise do petróleo, parecia agora aceitar a ideia de uma ''hegemonia compartilhada''. O propósito do artigo é mostrar como as propostas trilateralistas para o funcionamento das organizações internacionais foram uma das principais alternativas estratégicas desenvolvidas naquele contexto histórico.
O sentimento anti-Japão na China: origens, estímulos e consequências
Authors: Paulino de Souza Hércules
Published: September 2017

No atual panorama global das relações entre potências, podemos caracterizar a relação entre China e Japão como uma das mais tensas e com grande potencial de conflito. Tal condição deriva dos fatos ocorridos no curso do último século, majoritariamente ligados às invasões japonesas durante as duas guerras sino-japonesas. As agressões japonesas acabaram por fazer do Japão um protagonista na inflição do “século de humilhação” ao povo chinês (1839-1949), ao lado das potências ocidentais, que também submeteram a nação chinesa a conflitos e “tratados desiguais”. Às vívidas experiências da violência promovidas pelos japoneses seriam somadas políticas de propaganda, como filmes e canções, demonstrando a expulsão dos “demônios japoneses” pelas forças comunistas, formando sobre tal memória histórica o capital político de libertador nacional do Partido Comunista. Tal sentimento antijaponês perdurou no decorrer das décadas, encontrando terreno fértil para se propagar com o advento das tecnologias de informação vinculadas à internet, ao enfraquecimento da ideologia comunista e à ascensão do nacionalismo. Portanto, pretendemos apresentar como tal sentimento anti-Japão foi fomentado no passado e na atualidade, como convulsionou a população chinesa em determinados momentos da história recente, ao sair do controle do Estado, e suas consequências para a relação sino-japonesa em um momento em que os dois países passam por um período de afirmação no cenário global.
Rainfall-Storage-Utilization-Discharge model for flood mitigation and water conservation
Authors: Nguyen Duc Canh , Han Mooyoung
Published: September 2017

Climate change and the increase of impermeable surfaces due to urbanization have led to an increase in the frequency of flooding events. The occurrence of water shortage problems is attributed to an increased population and water pollution. Traditional methods of draining rainwater from rooftops, based on the Rainfall-Discharge (R-D) model, are challenged. By storing some of the rainfall that falls on building rooftops, flooding of nearby sewer systems can be mitigated, and the reduction of peak runoff can then calculated using the Rainfall-Storage-Discharge (R-S-D) model. By utilizing stored rainfall in or near a building, flooding can be further mitigated while conserving water, and the reduction of peak runoff and the amount of used rainwater can also be calculated using the Rainfall-Storage-Utilization-Discharge (R-S-U-D) model. The R-S-U-D model uses site-specific rainfall characteristics; thus, we take Seoul, Korea as a study case. The reduced peak flow and increased design return period for a combination of tank volume and utilization rate can be calculated and presented by a curve, which can be used in the design and operation of sewer systems. Results from the R-S-U-D model can help in designing methods to reduce the flooding risk in existing sewer systems without increasing their capacity, thus reducing expenses. Water conservation is an additional benefit.
Synthesis of MnFe2O4 and Mn3O4 magnetic nano-composites with enhanced properties for adsorption of Cr(VI): artificial neural network modeling
Authors: Bhowmik Kartick Lal , Debnath Animesh , Nath Ranendu Kumar , Saha Biswajit
Published: September 2017

This study reports adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) by magnetic manganese ferrite and manganese oxide nano-particles (MnF-MO-NPs) composite from aqueous media. The X-ray diffraction pattern of MnF-MO-NPs revealed a polycrystalline nature with nanoscale crystallite size. The prepared adsorbent with high Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface area of 100.62 m2/g and saturation magnetization of 30.12 emu/g exhibited maximum Cr(VI) removal at solution pH 2.0 and was easily separated from water under an external magnetic field. Adsorption capacity as much as 91.24 mg/g is reported and electrostatic interaction between positively charged adsorbent surface and anionic metal ion species is the main driving force in this adsorption. Adsorption experimental data followed Langmuir isotherm and second order kinetics. Partial involvement of intra-particle diffusion was also observed due to the mesoporous nature of MnF-MO-NPs. The thermodynamic studies revealed that the process was favorable, spontaneous and exothermic in nature. An artificial neural network model was developed for accurate prediction of Cr(VI) ions removal with minimum mean squared error (MSE) of 15.4 × 10−4 and maximum R2 of 0.98. Owing to large surface to volume ratio, advantage of easy magnetic separation, and high adsorption capacity towards Cr(VI), the reported MnF-MO-NPs appear to be a potential candidate in Cr(VI) contaminated wastewater remediation.
Antropologiczna kategoria wstydu i jej nośność w pismach Nowego Testamentu
Authors: Kręcidło Janusz
Published: September 2017

W niniejszym artykule postawiliśmy sobie zadanie pokazania w jaki sposób rozumiano wstyd w starożytnej cywilizacji śródziemnomorskiej oraz ukazania na kilku przykładach implikacji tego faktu dla właściwego odczytania i interpretacji ksiąg Nowego Testamentu. Jako że kategoria wstydu była postrzegana w kulturze śródziemnomorskiej owego czasu inaczej niż w obecnej zachodniej cywilizacji, w pierwszej części artykułu ukazane zostało powiązanie wstydu z honorem jako najbardziej cenioną wartością w społecznościach owej cywilizacji. Wstyd, stanowiący w tamtej kulturze antytezę honoru, rozumiany był jako antywartość: niesława, niegodność, hańba, zła reputacja itp. Nie był on postrzegany przede wszystkim jako kategoria etyczna, definiująca wewnętrzną wartość człowieka, lecz jako brak honoru w jego publicznej ocenie. Ludzie przychodzący na świat w rodzinach o niższym statusie społecznym dziedziczyli niższy honor, a zatem ciążył na nich większy wstyd. Każdy mężczyzna był zobowiązany do codziennego podejmowania walki o honor, który mógł pozyskać dla siebie i rodziny poprzez konfrontacje według reguł tzw. gry o honor oraz przez pełnienie dzieł dobroczynnych. Wydarzenia opowiedziane na kartach Nowego Testamentu odwołują się do myślenia w kategoriach honoru i wstydu, dlatego też w interpretacji biblijnych perykop należy to zagadnienie brać pod uwagę. W artykule ukazaliśmy implikacje tego typu myślenia na przykładzie trzech wybranych fragmentów Nowego Testamentu: rodowodu Jezusa w Mt 1,1-17, Jego konfrontacji z faryzeuszami i uczonymi w Piśmie w Mk 11-12 oraz Janowego opowiadania o męce, krzyżowej śmierci i pochówku Jezusa (J 18-19). W każdej z tych perykop autorzy odwołują się do myślenia adresatów w kategoriach honoru i wstydu, ukazując Jezusa jako ucieleśnienie honoru, tych zaś, którzy próbują Go pohańbić w oczach innych jako zasługujących na wstyd.
Ks. prof. Jan Decyk jako liturgista
Authors: Filipowicz Krzysztof
Published: September 2017

This article is dedicated to Prof. F. Jan Decyk who suddenly past away. He was a priest of the Diocese of Plock. As a theologian of liturgy in his research and teaching activities he was bound with the environment of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw. From 1999 to 2005 Prof. F. Jan Decyk was the vice-dean of the Faculty of Theology of this University and in the years 1996-2015 he was the head of the Department of History of Liturgy. About 85 works including 10 dissertation were created under his direction. In his theological research he focused on the cult of the dead in renewed liturgy after Vatican Council II. These studies were the part of contemporary eschatology. The last part of the article, written by a student and professor’s assistant, is kind of memory devoted to the friendliness that late prof. f. Jan Decyk showed to his students during his priestly and academic work.
Troska Benedykta XVI o kapłanów jako szafarzy sakramentu miłosierdzia
Authors: Wanat Zbigniew
Published: September 2017

Ogłaszając Nadzwyczajny Jubileusz Miłosierdzia papież Franciszek wzywał, by na nowo postawić w centrum sakrament pokuty i pojednania. Zadanie to powierzył w szczególności spowiednikom. Od ich permanentnej formacji, zależeć będzie w dużej mierze realizacja tego zadania. Niniejszy artykuł przypomina najważniejsze działania na tym polu, które podjął papież Benedykt XVI. Najpierw autor podkreśla rolę dorocznych spotkań papieża z Penitencjarią Apostolską. Następnie wskazuje na wypowiedzi z Roku Kapłańskiego. Na koniec omawia najważniejsze wskazania dokumentu Kongregacji ds. Duchowieństwa Kapłan – szafarz miłosierdzia Bożego.
L’action commune de la Sainte Trinité ad extra s L’action commune de la Sainte Trinité ad extra d’après Didyme d’Alexandrie
Authors: Grzywaczewski Joseph
Published: September 2017

Nous avons présenté les points principaux de l’enseignement de Didyme d’Alexandrie sur l’opération commune de la Sainte Trinité ad extra. Puisque le traité de cet auteur De Trinitate ne s’est pas conservé qu’en fragments, nous avons pris comme base son traité De Spiritu Sancto bien conservé, mais uniquement en traduction latine de Jérôme. Didyme a publié ce livre dans le contexte des controverses avec les tropiques, qui niaient la divinité de l’Esprit Saint. Ils voulaient le ranger parmi les créatures.  Saint Athanase, informé sur les tropiques par Sérapion, évêque de Thmuis, a écrit quatre lettres à cet évêque pour réfuter leurs erreurs. On remarque que Didyme a suivi les lignes principales de l’enseignement d’Athanase sur l’Esprit Saint. Si nous comparons les œuvres de ces deux théologiens, Athanase et Didyme, nous  serons obligés de constater que le  livre de Didyme est plus élaboré que les lettres d’Athanase. Les lettres d’Athanase sont marquées par l’esprit de polémique. L’ouvrage de Didyme a le caractère strictement académique ; son auteur a exploré les passages bibliques concernant l’Esprit Saint et les a  soigneusement analysés.  Le traité  De Spiritu Sancto de Didyme a été bien apprécié par les théologiens de l’antiquité et même par le pape Damase. C’est cette œuvre qui a inspiré saint Ambroise dans sa doctrine sur l’Esprit Saint. Mais plus tard la valeur de ce livre précieux a diminué pour deux raisons : puisque Didyme était proche d’Origène, on le soupçonnait d’hérésie ; la traduction latine que nous possédons n’est pas totalement fidèle à l’original, car Jérôme a légèrement modifié la terminologie de Didyme pour l’adapter à la théologie postérieure.  Dans cet article, nous avons signalé les qualités communes du Père et du Fils et de l’Esprit Saint comme la Sagesse et la Vérité ; nous avons évoqué les signes divins comme l’image de Dieu – attribuée au Fils et le sceau de Dieu – attribué à l’Esprit Saint.  Nous avons montré, d’après les textes de Didyme, l’opération commune de la Sainte Trinité dans le baptême, dans la communauté ecclésiastique et dans les cœurs des fidèles pour les sanctifier. Nous avons terminé notre étude par la conclusion : puisque le Père et le Fils et l’Esprit Saint sont de la même substance, ils agissent ensemble, surtout dans l’Église, pour le salut des hommes.
Optimal Sections of Tunnels’ Cross Sections with Different Overburdens
Authors: Chen Jia , Cheng Xuansheng , Qi Shangrong , Feng Huan , Ma Liang , Gong Lijun
Published: September 2017

Introduction:

In order to obtain the optimal section for super-large cross-section loess tunnels with different overburdens, the ANSYS software is applied in this paper.

Methods:

Based on the calculation nonconvergence criteria and Mohr-Coulomb criteria, the static stability of loess tunnel section is analyzed by the finite element static strength reduction method. According to the safety factors of rock mass surrounding tunnel in the case of critical failure, the safety factors of super-large cross-section loess tunnel is discussed with different section forms (rectangular cross-section, circular cross-section, horseshoe cross-section and curve wall cross-section) and different overburdens under gravity.

Results and Conclusion:

The results show that the safety factors of circular section and curve wall cross-section are bigger than the safety factors of the horseshoe cross-section and rectangular cross-section. The curve wall cross-section is considered to be the optimal section because of the fact that the force around the vault and the arch bottom is uniform and symmetrical, and the maximum vertical displacement of the lining is small. The horseshoe cross-section should be avoided in the loess tunnel, because the safety factor of horseshoe cross-section is so small, and stress concentration phenomenon is obvious in the case of deep buried tunnel.
Quality of Life Among Dental Students: A Survey Study
Authors: Andre Amanda , Pierre Gaelle C. , McAndrew Maureen
Published: September 2017

Quality of life is a complex construct that affects the overall life satisfaction, emotional well‐being, and functioning of individuals. The aim of our study was to assess the quality of life of dental students at one U.S. dental school, using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)‐BREF, a multi‐dimensional, cross‐cultural, validated, and reliable survey instrument. Of the 1,437 students invited to participate, 401 students responded, but 17 were excluded because of missing data. The final sample consisted of 384 students for an overall response rate of 27%: response rates by year were first year 32.6%, second year 16.9%, third year 26.6%, and fourth year 24.0%. The results showed that the responding students rated their overall quality of life as good. The Physical Health domain had the highest mean score, while the Psychological domain had the lowest. Females reported higher quality of life than males in the Social Relationships domain. Single students were found to have a lower perceived quality of life than married students. Older students were found to have lower perceived quality of life in the Physical Health and Environment domains. Physical Health domain scores were significantly higher for fourth‐year than first‐year respondents, while Psychological domain scores were significantly lower for third‐year than first‐year respondents. Further research is needed to explore the effect of dental school on the quality of life of dental students. Targeted programs to impact students’ quality of life at various points in the curriculum may be beneficial.
Caracterización morfo-anatómica de la embriogénesis somática secundaria en Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)
Authors: Artigas Ramirez Maria Daniela , Fernandez Da Silva Rafael
Published: September 2017

Antecedentes y Objetivos: Las especies de Meliaceae son extremadamente recalcitrantes durante la germinación y en los procesos in vitro. Por lo tanto, este estudio está enfocado en caracterizar y optimizar un sistema altamente eficiente de propagación a través de embriogénesis somática secundaria en Azadirachta indica, paso importante para la producción de metabolitos secundarios, la propagación o regeneración de estas especies recalcitrantes.Materiales y Métodos: Las secciones de hojas y cotiledones fueron inducidos en medio MS suplementado con bencil-aminopurina (BAP) sola o combinada con ácido 1-naftalenacético (NAA) y ácido abscísico (BA) con tidiazuron (TDZ).Resultados clave: Azadirachta indica desarrolla embriones somáticos primarios con BAP. La formación de tallos y raíces ocurre en bajas concentraciones de BAP, mientras la embriogénesis somática es favorecida a altos niveles de BAP o TDZ. Los embriones somáticos primarios y secundarios fueron evidenciados continuamente y sincrónicamente o asincrónicamente. Una gran cantidad de embriones somáticos fueron obtenidos con citoquininas. Sin embargo, la concentración tiene un rol importante en la diferenciación entre embriones primarios y secundarios. Además, las auxinas son la clave para inducir la histo-diferenciación en los embriones. La inducción de tallo ocurrió después de que los embriones somáticos se transfirieron a un medio libre de hormonas (MS). Estos tallos fueron enraizados con MS1/2.Conclusiones: Los embriones somáticos secundarios fueron distinguidos y caracterizados durante todo el proceso y el sistema fue establecido con segmentos de cotiledones en corto tiempo; esto ofrece oportunidades ventajosas como la producción de metabolitos.
Impacto de la erradicación del gato (felis catus), en dos roedores endémicos de la Isla Coronados, Golfo de California, México
Authors: Rodríguez-Moreno Angel , Arnaud Gustavo , Tershy Bernie
Published: September 2017

Se desconoce el año en que fue introducido el gato (Felis catus) a la Isla Coronados, así como el número máximo que alcanzó su población, sin embargo, su efecto sobre los roedores nativos fue evidente, ya que los integró a su dieta, constituyendo el 70% de la misma, poniendo en peligro su supervivencia. El programa de erradicación de gatos fue iniciado en noviembre de 1998 hasta la remoción de todos los individuos en marzo del 1999. Se llevó a cabo el monitoreo de las poblaciones de Peromyscus pseudocrinitus y Chaetodipus spinatus pullus antes, durante y después del programa de erradicación, concluyendo el monitoreo en el año 2005, con el fin de identificar la eventual respuesta de los roedores a la ausencia de gatos. A corto plazo se presentó un incremento en las poblaciones de roedores, sin embargo, a largo plazo, estas fluctuaron de acuerdo a la disponibilidad de alimento y a las condiciones climáticas prevalecientes. A pesar de que no hubo evidencia numérica en las poblaciones de roedores, del beneficio de la erradicación de gatos, es claro que su remoción fue positiva, ya que su presencia representaba un riesgo potencial para las especies presentes, las cuales podrían ser extinguidas durante períodos críticos si los gatos continuaran presentes en la isla.
Tamaño y estructura poblacional de Crocodylus acutus (Cuvier 1807) (Reptilia: Crocodylidae) en el estero La Ventanilla, Oaxaca, México
Authors: García-Grajales Jesús , Aguirre-León Gustavo , Contreras-Hernández Armando
Published: September 2017

Se estudió una población del cocodrilo de río (Crocodylus acutus) protegida por medio de la participación local en el estero La Ventanilla, Oaxaca, México, entre octubre del 2003 y mayo del 2004. Se estimó el tamaño, estructura y proporción de sexos de esta población para aportar información demográfica del cocodrilo de río mediante la aplicación de dos métodos de captura-recaptura. Se capturaron, midieron y marcaron 21 adultos (8 hembras, 13 machos), 11 subadultos (5 hembras, 6 machos), 88 juveniles (14 hembras, 62 machos) y 23 neonatos. La estimación del tamaño de la población mediante el modelo de Jolly-Seber resultó sesgada debido a que las pruebas de bondad de ajuste detectaron que las historias de captura no se ajustaron al supuesto de igual probabilidad de captura de este modelo. Las mismas historias de captura mostraron un ajuste significativo al modelo del estimador geométrico de frecuencia de capturas y las estimaciones de tamaño poblacional con este modelo fueron de 29.6 ± 9.1 adultos, 37.1 ± 6.6 subadultos y 682.5 ± 39.2 juveniles. La estructura por clases de tamaño de la población de C. acutus no sigue una distribución normal y la mayor parte de los organismos están distribuidos en las clases de menor tamaño (clase I=16.1%, clase II=61.5%), con poca representación de subadultos (clase III= 9.19%) y de adultos (clase IV=13.3%). La proporción de sexos esta significativamente sesgada hacia los machos (3 machos:1 hembra). Este análisis proporciona información para el futuro diseño de estrategias de manejo de la población de C. acutus en el estero La Ventanilla.
Registros nuevos de reptiles en islas del noroeste de México
Authors: Peralta-García Anny , Samaniego-Herrera Araceli , Valdez Villavicencio Jorge Heriberto
Published: September 2017

New records of insular distribution of four reptiles from northwestern México are provided: Anniella pulchra (Todos Santos Norte island), Phyllodactylus homolepidurus, (Farallón de San Ignacio island), Bipes biporus (Magdalena island) and Chilomeniscus stramineus (Santa Margarita island).
Notes on scutellation, length, and distribution of rattlesnakes (serpentes: viperidade: crotalus) in the state of hidalgo, México.
Authors: Valencia-Hernández Ángel Alberto , Goyenechea Irene , Castillo-Cerón Jesús Martín
Published: September 2017

Estudiamos las ocho especies del género Crotalus distribuidas en el estado de Hidalgo y encontramos variación adicional a la registrada en la literatura. C. aquilus y C. atrox registran variación morfológica, mientras que se registran nuevos datos de distribución para C. aquilus, C. atrox C. intermedius, C. scutulatus, y C. totonacus.
Lista de las especies de Curculionoidea (Insecta: Coleoptera) del estado de Querétaro, México
Authors: Jones Robert W. , Luna-Cozar Jesús
Published: September 2017

Se identificaron un total de 141 especies de la superfamilia Curculionoidea (excluyendo Scolytinae y Platypodinae) del estado de Querétaro, México. Los números de especies por familia fueron: Curculionidae (89), Apionidae (29), Dryophthoridae (11), Rhynchitidae (6), Attelabidae (5) y Erirhinidae (1). Los géneros con mayor diversidad de especies fueron, Trichapion (14), Pandeleteius (11), Anthonomus (11), Sibinia (9) Rhyssomatus y Ophryastes, ambos con cinco especies. Las distribuciones biogeográficas de las especies indican que la mayoría (64.5%) están limitadas a la región de Mega-México 3 sensu Rzedowski; una región que comprende del norte de Nicaragua hasta el suroeste de los Estados Unidos de América. Las similitudes de nuestros registros con datos reportados del estado de Guanajuato y El Cielo, Tamauliapas fueron bajos (Índice de Jaccard = 0.159 y 0.090, respectivamente). Esas comparaciones, junto con una predicción del número de Curculionoidea calculados para Querétaro, (usando la proporción total de plantas identificados para México con su respectiva total de Curculionoidea), indicaron que la lista representa menos de la mitad de las especies presentes en la entidad.
A new Rotundabaloghia Hirschmann, 1975 species from Cuba (Acari: Mesostigmata: Uropodina)
Authors: Kontschán Jenõ
Published: September 2017

Se presenta el primer registro del género Rotundabaloghia (Acari Uropodina) para Cuba, y se describe e ilustra una especies nueva para la ciencia: Rotundabaloghia cubana sp. nov., así mismo se proporciona una clave para las especies de Rotundabaloghia en islas caribeñas. Con 4 figuras.