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INFLUÊNCIA DA ARBORIZAÇÃO URBANA NO MICROCLIMA NA CIDADE DE ALTAMIRA – PA
Authors: Hamada Márcia Orie de Sousa , Mendes Francivaldo José da Conceição
Published: February 2023

O processo de uso e ocupação do solo desordenado, características relacionada ao processo de urbanização, têm alterando de forma drástica o microclima local de regiões geograficamente arborizadas. Este fato permite entender a dinâmica das arborizações urbanas, considerando que são necessárias, inicialmente, o plantio de espécies arbóreas nos municípios, além da inserção de calçadas de vias pública, nas praças e até mesmo nos quintais das áreas privadas. Assim, entende-se que a arborização tem como finalidade proporcionar um equilíbrio ambiental entre as áreas ocupadas pela urbanização e ambiente com áreas verdes. Além disso, a arborização possui funções como: purificação do ar, diminuição da poluição sonora, contribuição para o balanço hídrico, melhoria da qualidade de vida e valorização econômica das propriedades do seu entorno. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar as diferentes espécies utilizadas na arborização relacionando seus fatores climáticos de temperatura e umidade relativa de duas praças públicas, no município de Altamira, Pará. Para a catalogação taxonômica, foram feitas visitas nas praças e anotadas as informações. Quando dúvidas na identificação, foram coletadas amostras botânicas segundo a metodologia recomendada e posterior comparadas com a mostras de exsicatas depositadas em herbários, literaturas ou site especializadas. Os monitoramentos das variáveis climáticas foram com auxílio do equipamento Thermo-hygrometer AK28 em diferentes pontos das praças, para obter os dados de temperaturas (oC) e umidade relativa do ar (%). De acordo com o levantamento, as espécies mais frequentes foram representadas por duas famílias, a Fabaceae pela espécie de Tento (Adenanthera pavonina L.) e Anacardiaceae através dos Cajueiros (Anarcadim ocidentales L.) e as Mangueiras (Mangifera indica L.). Quando comparado os fatores climáticos, as análises mostraram distinção entre as duas praças analisadas, sendo que a menor temperatura (em média 33,33oC) foi na praça com arborização onde indicou uma diminuição na temperatura ambiente em 3,89oC.  Permitiu-se avaliar, desta forma, que as praças bem arborizadas apresentam grande melhoria no conforto térmico, onde o microclima é favorável à frequência da população no período diurno, favorecendo um ponto atrativo para o lazer ou atividades físicas principalmente devido o desconforto térmico. Espera-se que este trabalho contribua para tomada de decisões e/ou que seja incluída no plano diretor de zoneamento, uso e ocupação do solo do município, possibilitando a criação de projetos e programas urbanísticos, ampliando de forma qualitativa e quantitativa as áreas verdes em ambientes alterados pela temperatura e umidade como forma de mitigar o efeito térmico.
Fiktion i flash
Authors: Kirk Jens
Published: February 2023

Fiction in Flash

With the arrival of the electronic media, the limits and possibilities for writers of prose fiction changed fundamentally. Writers, who had had to depend on the linearity of the signifier in the printed media for the production and consumption of their fiction, were offered new patterns of signification suggested by the computer-based media. And, since the 1990s, multimedia platforms and the W3 have appeared, allowing writers to manipulate all kinds of text —video as well as audio, written as well as spoken —in an almost endless variety of ways. My paper takes a look at what happens to prose-fiction when it moves from the world of the printed book to the screen. I am interested, first and foremost, in the work of contemporary writers who are using the multimedia platform FLASH in their attempts at »adapting« fiction already in print for the computer screen, for example Jeanette Winterson, or who have moved beyond hard copy fiction and are producing multimedia events instead, such as Alan Bigelow. I show how Flash fiction is inscribed in a problematic relationship with its print twin.
Affirmation of Cultural Heritage Digital Promotion within Smart Destination Concept
Authors: Florcic Tamara , Šker Irena , Maras Benassi Hermina
Published: February 2023

The paper explores the perspectives of implementing digital, online promotion within the concept of smart destination development, aiming for the competitiveness that innovative tools and systems enable. Built heritage in developed tourism destinations presents an attractive resource, and its presentation through digital technology impacts culture's perception. With the development of new technologies and the adoption new digital and tourism trends, e-tourism cultural heritage promotion represents a significant challenge for destinations. Research design includes the identification of cultural heritage in tourism destinations followed by the longitudinal study, the research of progress in technology implementation, and an analysis of key tools for digital promotion. Several aspects are explored: online promotion, digitalization of heritage, and WiFi coverage for social networks' real-time streaming. Qualitative and quantitative methods aim to contribute new knowledge about the important use of online digital tools. The paper points to how the advantages and potentials of developing a smart culture in a destination, recognised as a strategic policy of development, are implemented in the digital marketing of heritage sites.
Application of Statistical Analysis for Risk Estimate of Railway Accidents and Traffic Incidents at Level Crossings
Authors: Ercegovac Pamela , Stojić Gordan , Tanackov Ilija , Sremac Siniša
Published: February 2023

Abstract This paper deals with applying statistical analysis of traffic safety to analyze the risks at level crossings. The social costs of railway accidents and traffic incidents at level crossings are very high and lead to a reduction in the levels of traffic safety. In addition to the consequences reflected in the loss of human lives, injuries, and disabilities, the stress and trauma of direct participants in traffic, accidents, and incidents at level crossings cause huge property and economic losses and significant primary and secondary traffic delays. The traffic safety analysis was conducted on 2128 level crossings, which are differently protected on the lines Joint Stock Company for Public Railway Infrastructure Management ”Serbian Railway Infrastructure” with statistical data of accidents in the Republic of Serbia from 2007 to 2017. The paper analyzes the obtained results using the methods of descriptive and inferential statistics to define measures of possible improvement of safety levels at the obtained critical level crossings. Also, a proposal was made for improving and raising the level of safety on level crossings through innovative education of direct participants in traffic.
Reinventing the Business Model in the Tourism Industry based on Sustainable Circular Economy and Innovation
Authors: Avasiloaei (Muscal) Daniela
Published: February 2023

Today, the whole globe is facing a series of crises unprecedented in modern histories, such as health, social, economic, environmental, etc. All these crises result from an unsustainable development model based on the misuse of the planet's natural resources, threats such as climate change, and conflicts with economic, social, and environmental impacts. The crisis caused by the pandemic has accentuated new patterns of behaviour and consumption, accelerated the technological revolution, and grown concerned for sustainability. Tourism is an industry that is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the consequences of which vary widely. Therefore, sustainable solutions are in the interest of the tourism sector, and the circular economy is a life-saving solution for the tourism industry. The transition from a linear to a circular economy is presented throughout the European Union as one of the major drivers of change and Innovation. This article aims to move towards a new business model in the tourism industry based on the circular economy and Innovation by setting out the principles for applying the circular economy in tourism. New business models can help us transform the tourism industry in this disruptive process.
Inhibitory Effect of Copper on the Growth Rate of Serratia marcescens strain DRY6 on SDS
Authors: Muhamad Farah Hanani , Manogaran Motharasan , Yasid Nur Adeela
Published: February 2023

The anionic surfactant known as sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is found in a wide variety of products designed for cleaning and personal hygiene. Because of the combination of its hydrocarbon tail and its polar "headgroup," the molecule possesses the amphiphilic qualities that make it suitable for use as a detergent. Due to this it is a major pollutant in aquatic bodies. One of the most researched types of cleanup is biodegradation by microorganisms, particularly bacteria. Copper has a profound effect in inhibiting the degradation of SDS by the bacteria Serratia marcescens strain DRY6. Under different copper concentrations, the SDS-degrading bacteria grew in a sigmoidal manner with lag times of 7 to 10 hours. Overall growth was decreased when the concentration of copper was raised, with 1.0 g/L virtually completely stopping bacterial growth. Rates of expansion at various copper concentrations were calculated using a modified Gompertz model. Following the modification of the Gompertz model, the growth rates were modeled using the modified Han-Levenspiel, Wang, Liu, modified Andrews, and the Amor models. Only three of the five models (Wang, modified Han-Levenspiel, and the Liu models) were able to match the curve; the modified Andrews and Amor models did not. As for model fit, the Wang and modified Han-Levenspiel models perform admirably, but the Liu model performs poorly. The Wang model performed best statistically, with the lowest RMSE and AICc values, the greatest adjusted correlation coefficient (adR2), and AF and BF values closest to unity. The Wang model yielded estimates of 0.216 (95% confidence interval: 0.193 to 0.239), 1.05 (95% confidence interval: 0.938 to 1.167), and 0.389 (95% confidence interval: 0.148 to 0.636) for the critical heavy metal ion concentration (g/l), maximum growth rate (g/l h), and empirical constant.
Plan BEPS y su impacto en Ecuador
Authors: Monar Verdezoto Mercedes Anabel , Rojas Montero Marcelo Eduardo , Hurtado Aguay Wilmer Eduardo
Published: February 2023

Las reformas tributarias en el país han tenido un gran camino que recorrer, con el fin de implementar las Acciones contenidas por el Plan Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, que busca evitar la erosión de las bases fiscales imponibles; para lo cual se realizó un análisis de cada una de las acciones y se ha verificado con el objetivo de cumplir lo recomendado en el plan antes enunciado. De igual manera, se analizó las dificultades que debe enfrentar en su implementación. Todas las reformas tributarias que está impulsando Ecuador, le permiten ordenar sus cuentas internas y así reflejar al exterior que se encuentra en un serio proceso de reactivación económica, enfatizando la seguridad jurídica y la armonización de sus normas tributarias, tanto dentro de la región como a nivel mundial.
Artystyczna i tożsamościowa wspólnota dzieła H. Michaux i B. Fondane’a
Authors: Bartosiewicz-Nikolaev Olga
Published: February 2023

Celem artykułu Artystyczna i tożsamościowa wspólnota dzieła H. Michaux i B. Fondane’a jest porównanie twórczości poetów, których biografia intelektualna i artystyczna posiada wiele punktów stycznych. Obaj pochodzą z peryferii „światowej republiki literatury” (w ujęciu Pascale Casanovy) i obaj wpisali się w międzynarodowy kapitał literacki dzięki decyzji o emigracji do Paryża (Michaux przyjechał z Belgii, Fondane — z Rumunii). Obaj sięgają po podobne modernistyczne strategie literackie, wykorzystują w swojej twórczości potencjał rozwijającej się w latach dwudziestych XX wieku sztuki filmowej, a inspirację wiodącą indywidualnej ścieżki artystycznej zarówno w przypadku Michaux, jak i u Fondane’a można interpretować w kategoriach „poetyki doświadczenia”.
Screening the Implementation of HACCP Principles in the Romanian Seafood Industry. Case Studies and Optimisation Scenarios
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Nenciu Magda , Theodorou John A. ,   University of Patras, Department of Animal Production, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mesolonghi, GR 30200, Greece, Geicu-Cristea Mihaela ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Biotechnology, 59 Mărăști Blvd., District 1, Bucharest, Romania, Niță Victor ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania
Published: February 2023

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is considered an efficient tool for both the food industry and health authorities in preventing foodborne diseases. Seafood and fishery products in particular may harbor biological, chemical and physical hazards, as their chemical composition makes them much more perishable than meat products and constitute better substrates for growth of pathogenic bacteria. In this context, the aim of this paper was to perform an in-depth analysis of the HACCP implementation for the major shellfish [rapa whelk Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) and Black Sea mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819] and marine/freshwater fish species [Danube shad Alosa immaculata Bennett, 1835; sprat Sprattus sprattus (Linnaeus, 1758); mackerel Scomber scombrus Linnaeus, 1758; various carp species] processed by the Romanian seafood industry at the Black sea coast. Field visits to the processing plants were performed in February and March 2022 and the application of the HACCP plan was documented, in order to identify potential weaknesses and drawbacks. Optimization scenarios for each of the two case studies were considered, to foster the safe and responsible development of the sector in Romania.
Assuring the long-term sustainability of the Surveying & MARiTime internet of thingS EducAtion (SMARTSEA) Project
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania, Serafia Ana , Golumbeanu Mariana ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, 300 Mamaia Blvd, 900581, Constanta, Romania
Published: February 2023

"The study is focused on the exploitation and dissemination activities for the sustainability of the MSc program on Smart Maritime & Surveying Systems within the Surveying & MARiTime internet of thingS EducAtion (SMARTSEA) project. A key factor for success is to ensure that the results and achievements of the project are made widely available to its target audience comprised of students, industrial partners, academic & market business and scientific community. As a unique European pilot-project funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme Knowledge Alliances, SMARTSEA aimed to develop an advanced interactive certified MSc course related to Maritime & Surveyor IoT applications that will train individuals with the necessary skills & knowledge to work in the rising “Smart Maritime & Surveying” industry. To reach its target audiences according to its expected impacts, an effective communication strategy was developed, based on project-specific dissemination and communication activities. This approach will provide an overview of the resources needed to accomplish the exploitation and dissemination objectives throughout the project lifecycle, while creating guidelines for future development and exploitation."
Monitoring of Coastal Evolution in Constanta and Eforie North Areas
Authors:   Dobrogea-Litoral Water Basin Administration, Constanta, Romania, Bădoiu Liviu , Șeuleanu Cristina ,   Dobrogea-Litoral Water Basin Administration, Constanta, Romania, Caloianu Florentina ,   Dobrogea-Litoral Water Basin Administration, Constanta, Romania, Buzgaru Nicușor ,   "1.Dobrogea-Litoral Water Basin Administration, Constanta, Romania 2.Ovidius University of Constanta, Doctoral School of Applied Sciences, Constanta, Romania"
Published: February 2023

"Following research carried out by research institutes as well as other institutions and international agencies which concluded that the southern part of the Romanian shoreline is constantly under attack by erosion, reaching measured land loss rates of up to 2 meters per year which in turn impacts litoral ecosystems, overall safety, businesses, livelihood and living quality, the Dobrogea-Litoral Water Basin Administration contracted technical assistance in order to devise a coastal zone management strategy (Coastal Zone Master Plan[1]). The whole coastal area between the Chilia branch of the river Danube to the north and the Vama Veche locality to the south was analyzed, studies in multiple fields were carried out including hydraulic modelling and a diagnostic analysis of the erosion process and it`s effects on the environment was made. The results of these studies laid the base for a coastal zone management strategy over the span of the following 30 years. Conclusions of the master plan were that the northern unit was not an immediate priority from the point of view of the erosion, the coastline was more stable and less human presence. The southern unit, however, was classified as being under the intense influence of coastal erosion and thus determined the introduction of short-term structural measures materialized through the completion of the first phase of the “Reduction of Coastal Erosion” major project. Total length of protected coastline is 7.3 kilometers, and the works were finalized in 2015. Since then, we have been investigating the evolution of the morphology of the coast area (shoreline) and modifications due to natural and human factors by means of photogrammetry and GNSS on a UAV and underwater echo sounders. In addition, other factors such as water biology, chemistry and even beach sand grain size were also monitored to create a better image of the coastline evolution."
Larvicidal Potential and Retention Efficacy Period of Citronella Leaf Oil Against Aedes Aegypti L.
Authors: Kaur Simranjeet , Kocher Devinder Kaur , Kaur Arshkamaljot , Kumar Rajender
Published: February 2023

The mosquito vector Aedes aegypti L., plays an important role in transmission of diseases including dengue, chikungunya and zika fever. In this study, citronella leaf oil extracted by hydro-distillation technique has been evaluated for its efficacy against this vector. Citronella leaf oil (100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 ppm) when tested, 150 ppm was found to be the effective larvicidal concentration against 4th instar larvae. LC50 and LC90 toxicity values were observed to be 107.10 and 141.59 ppm, respectively. GC-MS analysis indicated the presence of β-citronellal, geraniol, elemol and β-citronellol as the major components, which might be causing the larval mortality. Retention efficacy of the oil was found to be up to 84 hr in terms of larval killing and during this retention period, a significant delay in development (L4 to adult) was also observed. No effect of storage was observed on its larvicidal efficacy even after six months.
Dubbelblind gereviewd én maatschappelijk relevant
Authors: Bannink Duco
Published: February 2023

Van de redactie

This editorial offers an introduction to the current issue.
Herziening van de AOW
Authors: Bannink Duco
Published: February 2023

Reflectie & debat

Reflection and debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
Beleid en uitvoering
Authors: Bannink Duco
Published: February 2023

Dossier

In this feature authors discuss recent research findings that are of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
Reikwijdte tuchtrechtelijke bevoegdheid KNVB
Authors: Al Arne
Published: February 2023

Reikwijdte tuchtrechtelijke bevoegdheid KNVB. Annotatie bij rb. Midden-Nederland 9 september 2022, ECLI:NL:RBMNE:2022:3591

In deze annotatie wordt een kortgedingprocedure besproken waarin de vraag centraal staat of de KNVB bevoegd is om te oordelen over incidenten die tijdens een bedrijvenvoetbaltoernooi zijn voorgevallen en daar maatregelen voor op te leggen. De annotatie geeft daarbij inzicht in de tuchtprocedure die op de kortgedingprocedure volgde en wat het uiteindelijke oordeel en de overwegingen van de commissie van beroep van de KNVB waren.
PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Koesdaryono Koesdaryono
Published: February 2023

Korupsi di Indonesia sudah menjadi permasalahan mendasar bahkan telah mengakar sederikian dalam sehingga sulit untuk diberantas. Hal ini terlihat semakin lama tindak pidana korupsi di Indonesia semakin meluas, bukan hanya di pusat saja, namun di Daerah justru semakin merajalela. Maraknya korupsi di Indonesia disinvalir teriadi di semua bidang dan sektor pembangunan. Korupsi adalah adanya penyalahgunaan wewenang dan jabatan yang dimiliki oleh pejabat atau pegawai demi kepentingan pribadi dengan mengatasnamakan pribadi atau keluarga, sanak saudara, dan teman. Korupsi tidak berbeda jauh dengan pencurian dan penggelapan, hanya saja unsur-unsur pembentukya lebih lengkap. Korupsi bisa kita pahami juga sebagai penggelapan yang mengakibatkan kerugian negara.

Korupsi di berbagai bidang pemerintahan menyebabkan kepercayaan rakyat dan dukungan terhadap pemerintahan menjadi minim. Padahal tanpa dukungan rakyat program perbaikan dalam bentuk apapun tak akan pernah berhasil. Sebalikva jika rakyat memiliki kepercayaan dan mendukung pemerintah serta berperan seta dalam pemberantasan korupsi maka korupsi pun bisa diakhiri.

Kedudukan KPK (Korupsi Pemberantasan Korupsi) sebagai lembaga ad hoc mempunyai kendala dalam jangka waktu, sementara korupsi sebagai masalah sosial yang kompleks tidak mungkin dituntaskan dalam waktu yang terbatas. Apalagi untuk menumbuh kembangkan budaya anti korupsi di kalangan masyarakat. Menumbuh kembangkan budaya anti korupsi membutuhkan strategi jangka panjang yang dilakukan dengan komitmen dan itikad yang sungguh- sungguh serta partisipasi masyarakat secara menyeluruh.

 Anggota masyarakat (perorangan, ormas, LSM) berhak mencari, memperoleh dan memberikan informasi adanya dugaan tindak pidana korupsi serta menyampaikan saran danpendapat kepada penegak hukum (kepolisian, kejaksaan, KPK). Setiap warga negara periu belajar mengenali korupsi, memahami dan mengenali secara baik jenis-jenis korupsi yang sering terjadi dalam masyarakat dan pemerintahan. Turut aktif berperan serta dalam pemberantasan korupsi, dan menjadi contoh dalam penggalangan anti korupsi.
KEBIJAKAN KEPENDUDUKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Setiadi Dedi
Published: February 2023

Permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam bidang kependudukan di Indonesia tampak semakin kompleks, berbagai macam persoalan yang menyangkut kependudukan dari sisi sosial, ekonomi, politik, agama, dan pertahanan-keamanan. Akhir-akhir ini mencuat kasus tenaga kerja Indonesia di luar negeri, kasus kekerasan dalam ruman tangga, penduduk di perbatasan negara, eksodus warga asing ke Indonesia, kemiskinan, hak asasi manusia, pengangguran, dan sebagainya. Seiring dengan semakin kompleksnya permasalahan-permasalahan yang timbul menyangkut kepentingan penduduk, pemerintah dituntut mempunyai program dan kegiatan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut yang semanya tercakup dalam suatu kebijakan kependudukan. Kebijakan kependudukan sebetulnya sudah dimuläi sebelum Indonesia merdeka, yaitu dilaksanakan pada saat pemerintahan kolonial Belanda zaman Hindia Belanda, khususya di pulau Jawa sebagai sentral kekuasaan pemerintahan Belanda. Pemerintah kolonial Belanda telah melakukan sensus sederhana di beberapa wilayah, melakukan pelaporan penduduk dengan sistem mingguan. Demikian juga pada tahun 1885, Raffles, saat pemerintahan Inggris, melakukan pendataan penduduk tentang nama, umur, pekerjaan, catatan kematian, kelahiran dan perkawinan serta ciri-ciri demografis lainnya. Terakhir dilakukan oleh pemerintah Jepang dengan sistem registrasi vital yaitu registrasi yang mencatat kelahiran, kematian, kematian janin, aborts, perkawinan, dan perceraian.
Propondo EESSGG para o desempenho da gestão urbana orientada à stakeholders: uma perspectiva teórica
Authors: Beck Donizete
Published: February 2023

Objetivo: Investigar as medidas de desempenho urbano mais apropriadas para uma gestão urbana orientada a stakeholders.Método: Este estudo fez uma síntese da pesquisa de 47 artigos extraídos da Scopus.Originalidade/Relevância: Haja visto que medidas de desempenho urbano são úteis para satisfazer as necessidades dos stakeholders da gestão urbana, a originalidade deste estudo é a proposição de uma série de medidas de desempenho urbano para acadêmicos e profissionais. Assim, estratégias urbanas baseadas em tais medidas podem criar valor para stakeholders urbanos.Resultados: A principal contribuição é propor medidas de desempenho urbano baseadas na literatura de Estudos Urbanos, as quais permitem avaliar o quão uma gestão é orientada aos stakeholders, são elas: “Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability, Global Cities, and Governance” (EESSGG). Uma gestão urbana baseada na EESSGG permite aos governos locais criarem valor para stakeholders e formar redes urbanas de recursos técnicos e humanos, promovendo o desenvolvimento urbano. A gestão urbana é mais complexa e não tem fins lucrativos. Por isso, EESSGG é mais apropriado para a gestão urbana do que o clássico empresarial “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG).Contribuições Sociais/Gerenciais: EESSGG é uma ferramenta eficaz para planejadores urbanos e formuladores de políticas públicas promoverem uma gestão urbana orientada aos stakeholders, e consequentemente, uma governança urbana democrática.
IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS AND HUMAN HEALTH RISKS PRODUCED BY THE PRESENCE OF PESTICIDES IN THE ENVIRONMENT I. PESTICIDES BEHAVIOUR IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management,73 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd, 700050 Iasi, Romania., MINUȚ Mariana , ROȘCA Mihaela ,   “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iasi, Faculty of Horticulture, Department of Horticultural Technologies, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania., COZMA Petronela ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management,73 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd, 700050 Iasi, Romania, GAVRILESCU Maria ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management,73 Prof. D. Mangeron Blvd, 700050 Iasi, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2023

The need to ensure the protection of plants and various areas affected by the presence of pests and pathogens imposed the use of chemicals to help in diminishing crop damages, namely pesticides. As Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), pesticides are resistant chemicals to bio(degradation), their residues being difficult to be removed from the environment. This papers discuss the state of investigations on the presence of pesticides in the environment, their behavior determined by their characteristics, types of pesticides used, the sources from which the pesticides can come. Also some threats that pesticides can generate in the environmental compartments (water, air, soil, sediments) are discussed in correlation with some specific properties of pesticides. A distinct section is dedicated to the presence and behavious of pesticides in fruit and vegetables, the residues found in some plant products according to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This analysis generates the support for the identification and characterization of impacts and risks on human health generated by the consumption of plants containing pesticide residues.
Effect of conjoint use of bioactive phosphocompost and chemical fertilizers on plant growth and soil properties under pea (Pisum sativum) cropping
Authors: THAKUR DEEPSHIKHA , KAUSHAL RAJESH , SHYAM VINEET
Published: February 2023

The field experiment was conducted to study the effect of conjoint use of bioactive phosphocompost and recommended dose of chemical fertilizers on various plant, soil and microbiological parameters under pea (Pisum sativum L.) crop. The bioactive phosphocompost (0.98%, 2.24%, 0.81% N, P, K respectively), was used in six different combinations with the chemical fertilizers. Out of the six treatment combinations, treatment T3 (conjoint use of 75% recommended dose of chemical fertilizers and 25% phosphocompost) proved to be significantly superior in increasing the various plant parameters such as shoot length (76.25 cm), root length (22.25 cm), total plant biomass (40.78q/ha), green pod yield (219 q/ha) etc., over control. The significantly higher content of N (4.54%), P (0.55%) and K (2.39%) was also recorded in T3 treatment. Although, significantly higher organic matter (1.32%), CEC (44.37 c mol (p+)/kg), available P (143.33 kg/h) and soil enzyme activities were recorded in T6 treatment (100% phosphocompost). Various microbiological properties like microbial biomass, microbial activity, total microbial count, P solubilizer count, Rhizobium count and siderophore producers were also recorded highest in T6 treatment. On the basis of results, it can be concluded that the conjoint use of 75 % recommended dose of chemical fertilizers and 25% phosphocompost, increased the yield of pea by 58% and is thus recommended to be used for higher yield, improved nutrient status, improved physico-chemical and microbiological properties of soil, directing towards sustainable farming.
Comparative analysis of β-glucan content in wild and cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Authors: DON MUTHANTHIRIGE , NISHANTHA LALITH CHANDARA , ZHAO XIAN , JEEWANI DIDDUGODAGE CHAMILA , XING GUANGWEI , BIAN JIANXIN , NIE XIAOJUN , SONG WEINING
Published: February 2023

β-glucan is an important element found in cereal cell walls, which is tremendously beneficial to human health and significant in industrial produce. Although some studies have been performed to investigate the β-glucan content in cultivated barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), little is known about it in wild barley, particularly the difference of β-glucan content between wild and cultivated varieties. In this study, β-glucan contents in wild barley from Fertile Crescent, Central Asia, Tibet, and cultivated varieties from the representative regions worldwide were systematically investigated and compared using the mixed-linkage β-glucan assay. Results showed that the mean β-glucan content of wild accessions and cultivated varieties were 5.17 % and 3.81 %, and the Coefficient of Variation (CV %) is 24.18 % and 18.11 % respectively. When statistically analysed, there was a significant variation (p≤ 0.001) of β-glucan content in wild and cultivated barely samples and, wild barley showed higher β-glucan content and higher genetic variation. This study provides the elite germplasm for barley β-glucan genetic improvement programs, and also shed light to trace barley domestication in relation to grain metabolite view.
Performance of apricot (Prunus armeniaca) genotypes for growth, yield and quality parameters in temperate ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: SHUKLA A K , PRAMANICK K K , WATPADE SANTOSH , KUMAR J
Published: February 2023

Studies were carried out to assess the performance of fifteen apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genotypes for growth, yield and quality characters in temperate region of Himachal Pradesh. Based on observations during 2013 to 2016 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Regional Station, Shimla tree height varied from 2.16-5.75 m, tree girth varied from 30.5-98.5 cm with maximum in Charmagaz (98.5 cm) and minimum in Nugget (30.5 cm). Canopy spread in East-West direction varied from 2.13-7.0 m with the maximum in Charmagaz (7.0m) and minimum in Harcot (2.13m). Canopy spread in North-South direction was also maximum in Charmagaz (6.80m). Plant dormancy varies from 129-154 days in different genotypes of apricot. Highest fruit set was recorded in EC-168342 (46.32%) and minimum found in Harcot (11.78%). The fruit weight was maximum in EC-168342 (86.56 g) and minimum in Nugget (20.07 g). Pulp weight was also recorded maximum in EC-168342 (82.44 g) and minimum in Nugget (17.74g). Fruit size (LÃ—B) was highest in EC-168342 (5.39 cm Ã— 5.16 cm). The stone weight in different genotypes varied from 2.33-4.52g with maximum in EC-232328 (4.52g) and minimum in Nugget (2.33g). Fruit yield varied from 5.31-26.13 t/ha with maximum in EC-168342 (26.13 t/ha) and minimum in Nugget (5.31 t/ha). Dry matter content varied from 18.01%- 26.66% with maximum in New Castle (26.66%). Pulp thickness was recorded maximum in Suffaida Oblonga (12.2 mm) and minimum observed in New Castle (6.32 mm). Total soluble solids (TSS) was recorded maximum in Charmagaz (18.31%) and minimum in Harcot (12.83%). Acidity in fruit was recorded highest in EC-168342 (2.01%) and minimum in Nari Kinnaur (0.98%). The highest reducing sugar was observed in Nari Kinnaur (7.21%) with minimum was recorded in EC-232328 (3.16%). Non-reducing sugar varied from 4.52%-9.24% with maximum in Castle (9.24%). Vitamin-C content was significantly higher in EC-168342 (17.16 mg/100 g) and minimum in Shipley Early (11.98 mg/100 g).
Resistance of two potato cultivars with different morphological characteristics to potato tuberworm, Phthorimea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in field condition
Authors: RAJABPOUR ALI , SHAHBI MASOUD
Published: February 2023

Potato tuberworm, Phthorimea operculella Zeller, is one of the most important pests of potato in many regions of the world. Resistance of two potato cultivars, Sante and Arinda, with different morphological characteristics to leaf and tuber infestations by the pest were investigated in two research fields. Samplings were performed weekly during two agricultural seasons (2013/2014 and 2014/2015). Results showed that although population density of the pest eggs on the Sante cultivar, with non dense leaf trichome density, was significantly higher than the Arinda cultivar, with dense leaf trichome, but larval density in the Sante cultivar significantly was lower than Arinda. The obtaineddata showed that damaged tuber yield in the Sante cultivar, with high tuber tissue density, were significantly higher than Arinda cultivar, with low tuber tissue density. No significant difference was observed in the total potato tuber yield (Damaged + no damaged yields). Use of the cultivars with dense leaf trichomes in combination with higher inundative release rate of the parasitoid wasp or other natural enemies of the pest are recommended in integrated pest management program of P. operculella in potato fields.
Development and validation of pest management strategy against mirid bug, Creontiades biseratense in Bt cotton
Authors: BIRAH AJANTA , TANWAR R K , KUMAR ANOOP , DIVYA S , SARAVANAN P
Published: February 2023

Mirid bug [Creontiades biseratense (Distant)] (Miridae: Hemiptera) is a newly emerged key sucking pest of cotton in southern part of India. Present study was conducted at District Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) in farmer-participatory mode during kharif season of 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 with MRC 7918 BG II Bt cotton to develop a suitable IPM strategy for this emerging insect-pest. The results of the experiment showed that the population of mirid bugs were significantly lower in all treatments over farmer's practice. In respect to management studies, T6 (lucerne as atrap crop, alternate foliar spraying of acephate 75 WP and azadirachtin 10000 ppm @ 2 ml/l alternatively between 15 days interval for 4 sprays) recorded lowest population of mirid bugs (av. 0.34 bugs/plant) as compared farmer's practice (av. 1.58 bugs/ plant). The results of the experiment revealed that the population of sucking pests was significantly lower and population of beneficials was significantly higher in treatment over farmer's practice. There was significant increase of 63.43% seed cotton yield due to protection of crop as compared to farmer's practice. Large scale validation in farmer-participatory mode results also indicated low incidence of sucking pests in IPM as well as farmers' practices (FP) during the entire crop season. Population of three beneficial insects, ladybird beetle (Coccinella spp.) and green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea) and spiders was recorded significantly higher in IPM as compared to farmer's practice.
Optimization of process parameter combinations for pasteurization of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) juice using continuous flow microwave system
Authors: DUHAN SANDEEP , KAR ABHIJIT
Published: February 2023

Colour (L*, a*, b*) values of fresh sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) juice added with citric acid, thermal pasteurized and microwave pasteurized juices were significantly higher from that of fresh sugarcane juice. There was no significant difference in TSS and pH values of any of the pasteurized sugarcane juice. PPO activity and total viable bacterial count decreased significantly after thermal and microwave pasteurization of juice whereas yeast was completely eliminated from all the microwave pasteurized and thermal pasteurized sugarcane juices. There was a significant decrease in total antioxidant values after thermal and microwave pasteurization.
Postharvest quality maintenance of W. Murcott mandarin using packaging films
Authors: MAHAJAN B V C , CHAHAL T S , DHILLON W S , KAPOOR SWATI
Published: February 2023

The fruits of W. Murcott mandarin were evaluated for shelf life and quality attributes for two weeks under passive MAP conditions. The fruits were harvested during second week of January at optimum maturity when they attained orange colour and packed in paper molded trays followed by wrapping with different packaging films, viz. heat shrinkable film (15 Î¼), cling (15 Î¼) and LDPE (25 Î¼) film. After packaging, the fruits were stored under ambient conditions (18-20Â°C; 90-95% RH). The fruits were evaluated for various quality attributes periodically. The in-package gaseous composition (O2 and CO2) in shrink film packed fruits was found to be at desired level which resulted in maintenance of pleasant flavour of the fruits. On the other hand, LDPE film accumulated very high level of CO2, resulting in off flavour and decay of fruits in the package. The shrink film reduced the loss in weight, firmness, decay incidence and maintained various qualities attributes like total soluble solids, sugars, acidity and ascorbic acid content of the fruits during shelf-life better than unwrapped control fruits. The data revealed that packing of W. Murcott fruit in shrink film can prolong the shelf-life and maintain the quality for 10 days compared to only 5 days in case of unpacked control fruits.
Hybrid linear time series approach for long term forecasting of crop yield
Authors: ALAM WASI , SINHA KANCHAN , KUMAR RAJEEV RANJAN , RAY MRINMOY , RATHOD SANTOSHA , SINGH K N , ARYA PRAWIN
Published: February 2023

Long term forecasting of crop production is required to establish long term vision, say by 2025, to meet growing demand of population at that point of time. Existing univariate linear time series ARIMA approach is valid for short term forecast only. In this paper, a technique for long term yield forecast has been proposed. Initially, we have tried to improve short term forecast of yield by using hybrid ARIMA through ANN approach. The forecast values of yield through hybrid approach was considered as baseline data for long term forecast of yield. Time series data on rice yield was considered for Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh for the study. Through ARIMA (2,1,0), we got short term forecast of yield by 2020 and the residuals obtained by 2013 were used to model and forecast through ANN approach. For the residuals, 05:04s:1l (05 time delay and 04 hidden nodes) model was identified as suitable one as it has minimum values of mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) for training and testing sets. Using 05:04s:1l model, residuals were forecasted by 2020, forecast values of yield obtained through ARIMA (2,1,0) were corrected by forecasted residuals and eventually get forecast of yield through hybrid approach. The estimated MAPE for ARIMA (2,1,0) and hybrid approach were 17.677% and 4.65%, respectively. Significant reduction in MAPE through hybrid approach indicates itâ€™s much better performance as compared to ARIMA alone. Using hybrid approach, we got forecast of yield by 2020 and considering this forecasted yield as baseline data, we got forecast by 2025 through the proposed approach.
Incremental Assurance Through Eliminative Argumentation
Authors: Diemert Simon , Goodenough John , Joyce Jeff , Weinstock Charles
Published: February 2023

An assurance case for a critical system is valid for that system at a particular point in time, such as when the system is delivered to a certification authority for review. The argument is structured around evidence that exists at that point in time. However, modern assurance cases are rarely one-off exercises. More information might become available (e.g., field data) that could strengthen (or weaken) the validity of the case. This paper proposes the notion of incremental assurance wherein the assurance case structure includes both the currently available evidence and a plan for incrementally increasing confidence in the system as additional or higher quality evidence becomes available. Such evidence is needed to further reduce doubts engineers or reviewers might have. This paper formalizes the idea of incremental assurance through an argumentation pattern. The concept of incremental assurance is demonstrated by applying the pattern to part of a safety assurance case for an air traffic control system.
Pengaruh Self-Efficacy dan Goal Orientation terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa di Sekolah Menengah Agama Katolik Bhakti Luhur Malang
Authors: Gulo Filiani , Mingkol Maria , Laka Laurensius
Published: February 2023

Prestasi belajar merupakan hasil penilaian dan pengukuran dari segi kogniitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik yang menggambarkan kemampuan siswa dalam menguasai mata pelajaran. Untuk mencapai hal tersebut diperlukan self-efficacy dan goal orientation. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pengaruh self efficacy dan goal orientation terhadap prestasi belajar siswa di Sekolah Menengah Agama Katolik Bhakti Luhur Malang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan analisi regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan, secara parsial, variabel self efficacy (X1) tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap prestasi belajar siswa (Y) dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.246>0.05 artinya Ha1 ditolak. Sebaliknya, variabel goal orientation (X2) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap prestasi belajar (Y) dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.003<0,05 artinya Ha2 diterima. Akan tetapi secara simultan, variabel self efficacy (X1) dan goal orientation (X2) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap prestasi belajar siswa (Y), dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.030<0.05 artinya Ha3 juga diterima.
Peran Guru Agama Katolik Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar di Sumba Barat Daya
Authors: Pius X Intansakti , Resi Hironimus , Peha Yohanis Dadi
Published: February 2023

Pengembangan pendidikan karakter di sekolah dasar zaman modern ini menjadi tantangan bagi guru agama Katolik dalam membentuk generasi muda yang berkarakter baik. Peran guru agama Katolik meliputi; pendidik, pengajar, pembimbing, pelatih, penasihat, pembaru, model dan teladan. Karakter peserta didik dalam penulisan adalah karakter religius dan kejujuran. Karakter religus yaitu membiasakan diri membaca kitab suci dan berdoa, sedangkan kejujuran meliputi empat hal yaitu jujur terhadap diri sendiri, sesama, guru, dan orang tua. Tujuan penulisan ini untuk mengetahui peran guru dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dan metode pengumpulan data melalui penyebaran angket. Hasil penelitian diukur menggunakan teknik Skala Likert menunjukkan bahwa peran guru agama Katolik dengan interpretasi sangat baik (87%) dan pembentukan karakter peserta didik dengan interpretasi sangat baik 84%. Kesimpulan, peran guru agama Katolik sangat baik dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik di sekolah dasar Sumba Barat Daya. Dengan demikian hipotesis alternatif diterima dan hipotesis nol ditolak.
Pendekatan Relasional Agama dan Spiritualitas Dalam Meningkatkan Keutuhan Perkawinan Umat Katolik
Authors: Lanang Wendelinus Rudi , Kana Kana , Kusumawanta Dominikus Gusti Bagus
Published: February 2023

Artikel ini mau melihat pendekatan relasional agama dan spiritualitas dalam meningkatkan keutuhan hidup perkawinan umat katolik di Paroki Santo Stefanus Malinau, dengan melihat begitu banyak masalah dan problem yang terjadi pada hidup perkawinan Katolik di sana yang ternyata memiliki masalah dalam komunikasi rumah tangga mereka. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggambarkan realitas empiris dibalik fenomena yang ada secara mendalam, rinci dan tuntas. Hasil yang diperoleh dari wawancara dengan lima keluarga di Paroki Santo Stefanus Malinau lewat wawancara bahwa pendekatan relasional agama dan  spiritualitas cukup membantu umat dalam menjaga keutuhan hidup perkawinan mereka, dimana dengan pendekatan relasional agama dan spiritualitas membuat umat dapat membuat hidup mereka lebih baik. Melalui hidup beragama mereka dapat mengajar, mendidik anak-anak mereka supaya mereka memiliki iman yang baik, yang takut akan Tuhan, selain itu dapat membantu para bapak keluarga bagaimana harus bersikap dalam keluarga mereka, bagaimana mencintai isteri dan bagaimana membuat suasana perkawinan tetap terus harmonis.
Pengaruh Kursus Persiapan Perkawinan Terhadap Keharmonisan Keluarga di Paroki Santa Maria Bunda Karmel Mansalong
Authors: Sukendar Yohanes , Ose Teresia , Imiu Imiu
Published: February 2023

Kursus persiapan perkawinan adalah bentu merupakan bentuk pelayanan Gereja yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan keluarga, karena pelayanan ini menanamkan makna, tujuan, dan sifat dari perkawinan dan hidup berkeluarga berdasarkan ajaran iman Katolik kepada calon pasangan suami-istri. Melalui pelayanan ini Gereja ingin melindungi dan menjaga kesucian dan martabat perkawinan sebagai sakramen. Rumusan masalah dalam skripsi ini adalah: Apakah ada Pengaruh Kursus Persiapan Perkawinan Terhadap Keharmonisan Kehidupan Keluarga Katolik? Sejauh  mana tingkat keberhasilan Kursus Persiapan Perkawinan Untuk Keharmonisan Keluarga Katolik yang diselenggarakan Di Paroki Santa Maria Bunda Karmel Mansalong? Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif,untuk mencari ada tidak nya pengaruh kursus perkawinan terhadap keharmonisan keluarga. Dengan teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah kuota sampling dengan jumlah 30 keluarga.pengolahan data dengan menggunakan rumus F(%) prosen dan regresi yang disebarkan kepada keluarga Katolik Paroki St. Maria Bunda Karmel Mansalong. Maka, kesimpulannya adalah ada pengaruh positif kursus persiapan perkawinan terhadap keharmonisan keluarga katolik. Dengan demikian H0 dan H1 diterima.