bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Herbicide selectivity for potato crop
Authors: Correia Núbia M , Carvalho Agnaldo DF
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT Few studies on herbicide selectivity for potato crop can be found in literature, especially under Brazilian conditions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze phytotoxic action of different herbicides for potato cv. Agata. Two experiments were developed under commercial field production conditions. A randomized complete block design, in factorial scheme 7x2+1, four replicates, was used, from April 14 to September 29, 2016. Treatments consisted of seven herbicides sprayed at two doses (ethoxysulfuron 45 and 90 g ha-1, halosulfuron 37.5 and 75 g ha-1, sulfentrazone 250 and 500 g ha-1, flumioxazin 17.5 and 35 g ha-1, clomazone 200 and 400 g ha-1, isoxaflutole 37.5 and 75 g ha-1 and oxadiazon 250 and 500 g ha-1) and also a control without application. Potato plants were sprayed with post-emergence herbicide ethoxysulfuron, four and seven days after hilling up, for the first and the second experiments, respectively; the other pre-emergence herbicides were sprayed after planting. The two doses of herbicide ethoxysulfuron caused severe visual injuries to potato plants, reflected in the commercial production of tubers. However, flumioxazin, halosulfuron, sulfentrazone, clomazone, isoxaflutole and oxadiazon were considered promising pre-emergence herbicides for potato crop.
Evaluation of production and quality traits in interspecific hybrids of ornamental pepper
Authors: Nascimento Naysa Flávia F do , Rêgo Elizanilda R do , Nascimento Mayana F , Bruckner Cláudio H , Finger Fernando L , Rêgo Mailson M do
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT The cultivation of potted peppers as ornamental plants has increased considerably throughout the planet. In Brazil, this crop is more recent and still lacks cultivars. In order to increase the available variability and obtain new cultivars, the interspecific hybridization is very useful in add a desirable attribute that occurs in one species to another species, resulting in a new cultivar of agronomic interest. The objective of this study was to characterize parents and interspecific hybrids based on 27 quantitative traits and evaluate their genetic diversity by multivariate procedures. Parents of seven pepper genotypes were crossed, and, seven hybrids were generated. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, and means were subsequently grouped by Scott-Knott’s method. Tocher’s method was utilized based on Mahalanobis distance, and the relative importance was evaluated by Singh’s method. The effects of treatment were significant by F test at 1 and 5% probability for all studied traits, except for anther length and titratable acidity. According to Scott-Knott’s test, the genotypes were grouped into two to eight classes. By Tocher’s method, the genotypes were separated into four groups. The first three canonical variables explained 92.02% of the total variance. By Singh method, fruit yield per plant was the trait that most contributed to the divergence explaining 21% of the total variance. The studied parents and hybrids diverged for the evaluated traits; however, there was difficulty in obtaining good interspecific hybrids with traits of importance, wherein combinations HS1×L7, L2×L6, and HS1×L2 met these requirements.
Entomofauna and potential pollinators of strawberry crop under semi-hydroponic conditions
Authors: Piovesan Bruna , Padilha Aline C , Botton Marcos , Zotti Moisés João
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT Strawberry cultivation under semi-hydroponic conditions has increased in the Southern region of Brazil since it facilitates management, besides avoiding weather adversities, pests and diseases. However, protected environment can hamper the access of pollinator insects, essential for crop productivity. This work aimed to know the entomofauna associated with strawberry cultivar Albion cultivated under semi-hydroponic conditions and to identify potential species of native pollinating bees. Insects were captured at different times of the day (9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.) in three commercial crops located in Bento Gonçalves and Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul. In each study area, three days of sampling were carried out during January 2017. The flowers were visited by 47 species of insects. Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) was the most abundant, constant, dominant and frequent species. Twelve species of native bees were identified: Tetragonisca fiebrigi, Tetrapedia sp., Trigona spinipes, Schwarziana quadripunctata, Plebeia emerina, P. remota, Bombus pauloensis (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Dialictus sp.1, Dialictus sp.2, Augochloropsis sp.1, Augochloropsis sp.2, and Augochlora sp.1 (Hymenoptera: Halictidae). All these species are potential pollinators of the crop. The native species T. fiebrigi, P. emerina and P. remota present potential for directed pollination of the strawberry under protected cultivation due to abundance and ease of management.
Production and quality of Sweet Grape tomato in response to foliar fertilization with boron
Authors: Melo Raphael O , Martinez Hermínia P , Carneiro Antonio PS
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT Boron (B) fertilizer application for tomato crop can be carried out by applying the nutrient to the soil or by spraying liquid solutions on leaves. The use of different fertilizers containing B can interfere in fertilization efficiency, since the performance of each product can be determined by its physicochemical properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application efficiency of two boron-based commercial foliar fertilizers applied at two time intervals and their possible effects on production components of Sweet Grape tomato. An experiment was conducted under commercial hydroponic system in split-split plot scheme that combined two doses of boron in the nutrient solution [sufficient (25 µmol L-1) or insufficient (6.25 µmol L-1)], two intervals between foliar sprays of B (seven or 14-day intervals) and two commercial foliar fertilizers [boric acid (0.34 g L-1) and sodium octaborate (0.36 g L-1)]. A positive effect of boron foliar fertilization was observed on the productivity or on fruit quality when a condition of B deficiency was noticed in plants, without significant difference in effects concerning the two B-source and the frequency of these applications.
Combining capacity and heterosis in eggplant hybrids under high temperatures
Authors: Valadares Ricardo de N , A Nóbrega Danieli , Lima Lilian B de , Silva Jordana Antônia dos S , Santos Ana Maria M dos , Melo Roberto de A , Menezes Dimas
Published: November 2019

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to estimate the combinatorial capacity and heterosis of eggplant hybrids under high temperature conditions. Seven genitors, twelve hybrid combinations, originated from a partial diallel, and the Ciça F1 hybrid, as control, were evaluated. The experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions in randomized block design with four replications, from April to December 2017. The assessed traits related to high temperatures were pollen viability (PV) and fruit fixation index (FFI); the morphoagronomic traits were number of fruits per plant (NFP), fruit weight (FWe), production per plant (PP), fruit length (FL), fruit width (FWi), fruit length/width ratio (FLWR) and plant height (PH). The variance analysis showed greater participation of the additive gene effects in relation to the non-additive gene effects in most traits, except for PV. The genitors CNPH 141, CNPH 135, CNPH 109 and CNPH 51 stood out with favorable gene effects to obtain genotypes tolerant to high temperatures, since they present good general combining ability (GCA) for the traits FFI, NFP and PP. The 1x4 and 3x4 hybrids presented positive estimates for both GCA and specific combining ability (SCA), demonstrating a greater potential to be used in breeding to increase the FFI, NFP and PP, under high temperatures. The 1x4, 1x5 and 1x6 hybrids expressed positive heterosis for most analyzed traits. The 1x4 hybrid stood out for the highest averages for PV, FFI, NFP and PP. For FWe, FL, FWi and FLWR, both positive and negative heterosis were observed, as consequence of the phenotypic variability of the genitors for these traits and suggests the possibility of selection for different sizes and formats.
Expectativas docentes e aprendizagem: explorando dados do questionário da Prova Brasil 2015
Authors: Vidal Eloisa Maia , Galvão Willana Nogueira Medeiros , Vieira Sofia Lerche , Chaves João Bosco
Published: November 2019

Resumo A literatura a respeito de expectativas docentes sobre a aprendizagem dos alunos situa-se numa interface entre psicologia e educação e remonta aos trabalhos de Rosenthal e Jacobson (1968), Palardy (1969), Alvidrez e Weinstein (1999) e outros. Uma das constatações é que as chances de sucesso na aprendizagem estão diretamente relacionadas com as expectativas docentes sobre os alunos, o que permite a construção da ideia de profecia autorrealizadora. O artigo aprofunda essa reflexão mediante análise de um conjunto de itens presentes no Questionário do professor do Saeb 2015, que foram organizados em variáveis extraescolares, intraescolares e dependentes do aluno. São utilizados os microdados relativos aos 2.274 professores de 5º ano do ensino fundamental das redes públicas de três capitais: o melhor Ideb em 2015 (Curitiba, PR – 6,3), o pior (Maceió, AL – 4,3) e a maior variação do Ideb no período 2005 – 2015 (Fortaleza, CE – 63,6%). Os dados mostram que das três categorias em que foram organizados os itens, os menores coeficientes de variação estão nas variáveis extraescolares, enquanto os maiores encontram-se nas variáveis intraescolares. Quando se observam os coeficientes de variação das variáveis dependentes dos alunos, constata-se que seus valores são muito superiores aos das variáveis extraescolares e pelo menos 50% inferiores aos das variáveis intraescolares. Esses resultados mostram que as expectativas docentes sobre os problemas de aprendizagem dos alunos estão associadas, de forma mais intensa, com o meio social, o nível cultural e a falta de assistência dos pais na vida escolar do aluno.
Por uma concepção filosófica da educação
Authors: Back Rainri
Published: November 2019

Resumo O tema geral deste ensaio é a pergunta: o que é filosofia da educação? Seu propósito específico consiste em se contrapor ao que pode ser considerado uma concepção escolar de educação. Segundo tal concepção, a educação seria, basicamente, o exercício de uma profissão em que caberia ao professor ensinar alguma coisa ao(s) estudante(s). Ao concebê-la assim, restaria à filosofia da educação a tarefa de mediar um debate entre teorias pedagógicas cuja finalidade seria orientar a prática docente. Portanto, ela própria, a filosofia da educação, não se ocuparia diretamente da educação enquanto um problema filosófico. Este ensaio, por sua vez, se propõe a defender outra perspectiva. A filosofia da educação deve ser compreendida como filosofia, ao invés de ser reduzida à mediação de um debate entre outras teorias. Para tanto, é fundamental resgatar aquilo que caracteriza uma atividade filosófica para, somente então, definir o que deve caracterizar a filosofia da educação. Como consequência, ela pode reassumir sua posição para elaborar, enfim, uma concepção filosófica de educação e, finalmente, fazer jus à sua condição de filosofia. Por fim, este ensaio apresentará a educação como uma experiência universal em que o ser humano procura desenvolver as possibilidades de sua humanidade. E a característica fundamental dessa experiência é a transformação interminável do ser mesmo de quem a realiza, no intuito de afirmar a sua singularidade. A hermenêutica fenomenológica, compreendida, em particular, a partir da perspectiva de Heidegger e Gadamer, é o método pelo qual este ensaio realizará seu propósito.
Três teses histórico-críticas sobre o currículo escolar
Authors: Pasqualini Juliana Campregher
Published: November 2019

Resumo O presente ensaio teórico toma como objeto o currículo escolar desde o enfoque histórico-crítico. Apresentamos aqui os resultados da primeira etapa de nossa pesquisa de pós-doutoramento, que se voltou, em seu conjunto, ao problema da natureza e especificidade do currículo na educação infantil. Os achados aqui expostos resultam do esforço de delimitação teórico-conceitual da concepção geral de currículo na pedagogia histórico-crítica. Tais resultados são expostos na forma de teses, as quais foram identificadas, sistematizadas e formuladas a partir de investigação conceitual-bibliográfica de obras selecionadas do campo teórico histórico-crítico que se dedicam ao problema em tela. São apresentadas e sustentadas três teses referentes à concepção geral de currículo, as quais colocam em destaque: 1) sua dimensão política e natureza mediadora, a partir da dialética entre objetivos e meios da educação; 2) a defesa dos clássicos, pontuando a necessária clarificação desse princípio histórico-crítico visando a evitar que se lhe dispense um tratamento simplificador e abstrato; 3) a relação entre os conteúdos do currículo e os problemas postos pela prática social global, a partir do conceito metodológico de problematização.
Brain Metastases from Biliary Tract Cancers: A Case Series and Review of the Literature in the Genomic Era
Authors: D'Andrea Megan R. , Gill Corey M. , Umphlett Melissa , Tsankova Nadejda M. , Fowkes Mary , Bederson Joshua B. , Brastianos Priscilla K. , Shrivastava Raj K.
Published: November 2019

Background

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are highly fatal malignancies that make up less than 1% of all cancers. BTC is often diagnosed at an unresectable stage; surgical resection remains the only definitive treatment. Brain metastases (BMs) from BTC are extremely rare, and few studies on patients with BMs from BTC exist. The aim of this study was to identify clinical characteristics associated with poor prognosis for patients with BMs from BTC.

Materials and Methods

We performed a retrospective review of electronic medical records for patients with BMs from BTC managed at Mount Sinai Hospital from 2000 to 2017. Data on patient characteristics, magnetic resonance imaging findings, treatment regimens, and clinical outcomes were analyzed.

Results

We identified 1,910 patients with BTC. Nine patients developed BMs, with an incidence of 0.47%. Of these nine patients, six had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, two had extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and one had gallbladder cancer. Six (66.7%) patients had one BM, one (11.1%) patient had two BMs, and two (22.2%) patients had three or more BMs. Four (44.4%) patients underwent BM resection, and seven (77.8%) received BM radiation. Median overall survival from time of BM diagnosis was 3.8 months (95% confidence interval 0.1–16.9).

Conclusion

Development of BMs from BTC is rare; however, prognosis is less than 4 months. BM diagnosis can occur within 2 years of primary diagnosis. As targeted therapeutics emerge, future studies ought to focus on identifying genomic BM markers associated with BTC subtypes.

Implications for Practice

In the largest retrospective study of biliary tract cancer brain metastases, the clinical presentation and outcomes are reported of nine patients with an extremely rare clinical entity. The genomic literature and potential therapeutic targets for these patients with limited treatment options is comprehensively and exhaustively discussed.
Sicca Syndrome Induced by Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy: Optimal Management Still Pending
Authors: Ortiz Brugués Ariadna , Sibaud Vincent , Herbault-Barrés Beatrice , Betrian Sarah , Korakis Iphigenie , De Bataille Caroline , Gomez-Roca Carlos , Epstein Joel , Vigarios Emmanuelle
Published: November 2019

Commenting on a recently published article on sicca syndrome linked to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, this letter to the editor shares another viewpoint on the management of this immune-related adverse event.
Investigation of humidity effects on electrical properties of PTB7-Th and PCBM sensor
Authors: Riaz Muhammad , Karimov Khasan S , Nabi Jameel-Un
Published: November 2019

This paper reports the fabrication of semitransparent semisurface-type samples of an indium tin oxide (ITO)/poly{4,8-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophen-2-yl]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b 0] dithiophene-2,6-diyl-alt-3-fluoro-2-[(2-ethylhexyl)carbonyl]thieno[3,4-b]thiophene-4,6-diyl}: (PTB7-Th):[6,6]-Phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM)/graphene composite humidity sensor. The transparency of the sensor was 58–60%. The dependences of the resistance, impedance and capacitance at 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, 100 kHz and 200 kHz of the ITO/PTB7-Th:PCBM/graphene composite samples on relative humidity in the range 50–93% were investigated. It was observed that as humidity increased from 50 to 93%, the resistance and impedances (at 1 kHz) of the samples decreased on average by factors of 7·48 and 58·75, respectively. Under the same experimental conditions (1 kHz), the capacitances of the samples increased by a factor of 42. As the frequency was increased from 100 Hz to 200 kHz, the impedance decreased by factors of 20 and 7 at relative humidity values of 50 and 62%, respectively. The corresponding capacitance decreased by factors of 33 and 178, respectively. The semitransparent PTB7- and -PCBM-based humidity sensors can be used for measurement of humidity, as well as a teaching aid where control of illumination or light intensity is desirable.
Turning low-cost recycled paper into high-value binder-free all-cellulose panel products
Authors: Arévalo Raquel , Soykeabkaew Nattakan , Peijs Ton
Published: November 2019

In this work, the feasibility of producing low-cost, recyclable and biodegradable binderless all-cellulose fibreboards was demonstrated through the successful manufacturing of self-binding composites based on recycled paper and kraft fibres. These all-cellulose composites were made by a simple and environmentally friendly solvent-free mechanical fibrillation method using water as a processing aid. Kraft fibres and recycled paper pulp were mixed in a 30/70 w/w ratio and refined simultaneously in a Valley beater for different periods of time. The mechanical properties of the composites, consisting of a ‘matrix’ of recycled paper reinforced with kraft fibres, were highly dependent on the level of fibrillation of the kraft fibres. Optimal levels of fibrillation resulted in a good balance of self-binding properties and reinforcing efficiency. The hot-pressed all-cellulose panels exhibited a flexural strength of 75 MPa and a modulus of 5·9 GPa, which are impressive values compared with those of conventional fibreboard materials. In addition, these panels showed better water resistance than some existing wood panel products. These binder-free all-cellulose composites have potential as cost-effective sustainable alternatives to existing panel board products, as they are entirely made from renewable and recycled materials, which at the end of life can potentially be recycled or composted, making them perfectly fit for a circular economy.
Dye-free coloration and flame retardancy of surface-modified polyacrylonitrile fibers
Authors: Cao Jiliang , Meng Chunli , Fan Ji
Published: November 2019

In this study, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers were modified with triethylenetetramine (TETA) and subsequently treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The influence of TETA and sodium hydroxide concentration, sodium hydroxide treatment temperature and time on the color and structure of the PAN fibers is discussed. It is shown that when treated with sodium hydroxide, the TETA-modified PAN fibers exhibit excellent flame retardancy and good colorfastness properties. Fourier transform infrared spectrometry analysis of the modified PAN fibers shows a gradual decrease in the characteristic –CN absorption peak at 2243 cm−1, while new absorption peaks for –C=N, –C–N and –NH2 functional groups appear at 1650, 1560 and 3600–3300 cm−1, respectively, confirming changes in the chemical structure of the fibers. In addition, the powder X-ray diffraction data show damage to the physical structure of the fibers in the form of decreased crystallinity and crystal completeness, while the scanning electron microscopy data indicate a significant increase in fiber diameter and surface roughness. These results demonstrate that enhanced flame retardancy and dye-free coloration of PAN fibers can be obtained by TETA and sodium hydroxide modification.
"I Recognised That I Needed To Look Searchingly at My Own Teaching": Storywork as a Self-Study Method for Educational Research for Social Change
Authors: Madondo S'phiwe , Mkhize Ntokozo , Pithouse-Morgan Kathleen
Published: November 2019

Storywork is an indigenous research practice of making meaning through stories. This article offers an account of storywork as a self-study method for educational research. It brings into dialogue the distinctive personal stories of two South African primary school teachers, S'phiwe Madondo and Ntokozo Mkhize, who engaged in self-study research with the support of their supervisor, Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan. S'phiwe's and Ntokozo's storywork centred on stories of remembered childhood and adolescent experiences. The article presents S'phiwe's personal story piece, "An Outdoor School," which is accompanied by S'phiwe's reflection on his learning from the piece. Next, is Ntokozo's piece, "Lifetime Treasures," and her reflection. Then, S'phiwe's and Ntokozo's voices converge in a dialogue piece to demonstrate their mutually respectful, reciprocal learning in relation to the process of composing, reflecting on, and sharing personal stories. Writing and reflecting searchingly on these stories highlighted the pedagogic significance of finding out about children's and adolescents' cultural encounters and viewpoints, and incorporating these into learning and teaching. Additionally, engaging in storywork opened up possibilities for taking a simultaneously appreciative and critical stance on stories of the past, with the educative intention of contributing to educational and social change.
Liberating the Oppressed Consciousness of Preservice Teachers Through Critically Reflective Praxis
Authors: Liebenberg Rolene , Bosman Vincent , Dippenaar Hanlie
Published: November 2019

This article focuses on preservice teachers' critical reflections on after-school, one-on-one tutoring of learners. We discuss the conceptualisation of two modules in which the tutoring is located. Reflective dialogue is used to capture preservice teachers' tutoring experiences and perceptions. A critical theory lens is used to analyse preservice teachers' reflections to distinguish between reflection that remains at a descriptive level and that involving more criticality and consideration of social change. We argue that the after-school tutoring approach creates opportunities for preservice teachers to reflect on the practice of tutoring and creates opportunities for advancing their critical reflection on social change as pedagogy. Our analysis shows opportunities to critically reflect on key elements of pedagogy that arose within the tutoring experience, but preservice teachers needed support in challenging assumptions they have of learners, and what it means to engage them explicitly.
Youth as Participatory Action Researchers: Exploring How to Make School a More Enabling Space
Authors: Mathikithela M.S. , Wood L.
Published: November 2019

Schools should be enabling spaces that nurture the holistic development of learners. However, in under-resourced communities in South Africa this is not always the case because learners, already vulnerable due to the effects of poverty, are exposed to added stressors within the school gates. We explored how engaging vulnerable learners in a rural high school in a youth participatory action research (YPAR) process could enable them to take action to make their school a more enabling space. This article reports on the data generated by the participants during the first cycle of the YPAR, which was to inform the planning of future advocacy through answering the question: "How do youth perceive the current school climate?" The three themes that emerged indicate that the climate in the school was not conducive to creating a physical, emotional, or social space for learners to attain positive outcomes. This first cycle enabled the participating youth to develop an evidence base on which to ground further action and the tools to do so. Although not without its tensions, we conclude that YPAR is a powerful pathway to develop the agency of learners, enabling them to transform from vulnerable victims into advocates with the ability to influence positive transformation in themselves, their peers, and the climate of their school.
Transient transformation of Ostreococcus species (OTTH595, RCC809 and RCC802) and Bathycoccus v3
Authors: Yves Bouget Francois , Bouget Francois-Yves
Published: November 2019

This protocol describes the preparation of cells and introduction of DNA into the cells by electroporation. For selection of stable transformants or measure of transient gene expression see related protocols.
Drug tracking on hydra v1
Authors: Barlow Ida , Mcdermott-Rouse Adam , Feriani Luigi
Published: November 2019

Protocol for preparing worms, preparing drug plates, dispensing worms with wormsorter and tracking on Hydra rigs
(E)-α-bisabolene GC sample preparation v1
Authors: DD Dienst Dennis , Lindberg Pia , Rodrigues João
Published: November 2019

This is a quick guide for the preparation of (E)-α-bisabolene samples and external standards in dodecane for GC analysis. This protocol has been established in the Lindberg lab at Ångström laboratory (Uppsala University) for direct analysis of dodecane-based ex-situ extracts from cyanobacterial strains producing (E)-α-bisabolene. The protocol includes the preparation of stock solutions for the internal standard β-caryophyllene (BCP) and the external standard. The preparation of a fresh external standard series is suggested for each sample analysis. The calibration curve is required for quantification of (E)-α-bisabolene in the samples of interest. This protocol is used in combination with the following GC protocol: dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.kj2cuqe
FORAGE YIELD AND PROTEIN CONTENT OF DIFFERENT FIELD PEA CULTIVARS AND OAT MIXTURES GROWN AS WINTER CROPS
Authors: KRGA İvan , SIMIĆ Aleksandar , MANDIĆ Violeta , BIJELIĆ Zorica , DŽELETOVIĆ željko , VASILJEVIĆ Sanja , ADŽIĆ Slađan
Published: November 2019

Monoculture and intensive use of mechanization and inorganic chemicals are leading to degradation and

erosion of our soils and agro-ecosystems. At the same time, the production of animal feeds that are rich in

protein is constantly decreasing in many European countries. Modest cultivation needs, favorable content of

nutrients, and beneficial effect on the environment, make field pea and oat mixtures promising crops to tackle

these issues. In three growing seasons and without irrigation or fertilisation, we have examined two basic field

pea cultivars (Kosmaj, OS Adam) and one leafless cultivar (OS Letin) intercropped with oat (NS Jadar), with

seeding rates, field pea: oat – 100:10%; 100:20%. Results have shown that basic type cultivars have better

overall development and higher yields compared to leafless cultivar, whether grown as single crops or in the

mixture. Basic cultivars (OS Adam, Kosmaj) achieved higher protein content, compared to cultivar Letin,

163.9 g kg-1

, 153.3 g kg-1

, 136 g kg-1

, respectively. Yields were higher in 100:20% mixtures, compared to

100:10% mixtures and single grown crops, and we conclude that intercropping these species is superior to

cultivating them separately. Protein content wasn’t significantly different between two seeding rates, thus seed

rates shouldn’t be lower than 100:20%. 
Food and drink of agricultural origin in the Godoberian language
Authors: Sirazhudinov R.M.
Published: November 2019

Godoberi (self-name gibdidi) is one of the ethnic groups of Dagestan, in terms of language and cultural development, which belong to the Andian subgroup of the Avaro-Ando-Tsezy subgroup of Nakh-Dagestan languages. Godoberians live compactly only in two villages in the north of Dagestan - in Zibirkhali and Godoberi. Godoberians speak a non-written language (gibdidi mizzi). Nevertheless, the speech of the inhabitants of the villages of Godoberi and Zibirhali differs, making up two dialects, each of which has a number of phonetic and lexical features. According to rough estimates, the total number of Godoberians is about 8 thousand people. The language is threatened with extinction, as it is a common language among a limited number of native speakers. The Avar language is studied in the school as the native language, the official language of the Godoberians is Russian.
Genre and stylistic features of poems written by young poets of the Moscow State Psychological and Pedagogical University
Authors: Liu Q.
Published: November 2019

The article discusses the features of the poetic vision of the world by students of the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education.
Magnetic resonanse imaging as a prognostic tool in encephalitis in children
Authors: Marchenko Natalia V. , Voitenkov Vladislav B. , Skripchenko Natalia V. , Kurzanceva Olga O.
Published: November 2019

We provide the data on the modern use of MRI of different modalities as a prognostic tool in the encephalitis diagnostics in pediatrics. According to the recent scientific knowledge, this implementation is possible, but its efficacy depends on the modality of MRI: structural, functional or MRI with contrast. Structural MRI efficacy in children with encephalitis is dubious and clearly depends on the etiology and phase of the inflammatory process. In the recent years, the implementation of the functional MRI methods (DTI MRS) and MRI with contrast significantly changed the imaging practice; there are some reports that these modalities of MRI are more effective as a prognostic tool in encephalitis than the structural one. Thus, a future research in this field is needed.
The role of computed tomography in the diagnosis of rare pelvic hernias on the example of strangulated hernia of the obturator canal: review
Authors: Egorov A. A. , Donchenko N. S. , Laypanov B. K. , Koshelev E. G. , Belyaev G. Yu. , Kurzantseva Olga O. , Melikhova M. V.
Published: November 2019

Obturator hernia is a rare form of pelvic hernia that is more common in older women. The clinical diagnosis of hernia is difficult. This type of hernia cannot be visualized by a general examination, and it is also impossible to reveal it by palpation, that is why it is more often detected at the stage of complications and is accompanied by high mortality. This work presents observation of a strangulated hernia of the obturator canal in a 96-year-old patient diagnosed with computed tomography.
Automatic Phase‐Picking Method for Detecting Earthquakes Based on the Signal‐to‐Noise‐Ratio Concept
Authors: Fu Jihua , Wang Xu , Li Zhitao , Meng Hao , Wang Jianjun , Wang Wei , Tang Chengpei
Published: November 2019

The automatic phase‐picking detection of earthquakes is a challenge under the background of big data and strong noise circumstances. The short‐term average/long‐term average (STA/LTA) ratio is widely used to detect earthquake due to its simplicity and robustness. However, STA/LTA‐based methods may not perform well with noisy data. Based on the signal‐to‐noise‐ratio (SNR) concept, a short‐term power/long‐term power (STP/LTP) ratio method is proposed. The characteristic function and the detection thresholds of the STP/LTP method are given physical meanings. Through a sample analysis, the STP/LTP detection results of both the P and S phases are better than the results of the STA/LTA by means of mean deviation, standard deviations, distributions of detection results, error rate, and missed rate on different SNR levels. In general, the STP/LTP method inherits the simple characteristics of the STA/LTA method, and it is suitable for phase picking of low‐SNR seismic data.
#EarthquakeAdvisory: Exploring Discourse between Government Officials, News Media, and Social Media during the 2016 Bombay Beach Swarm
Authors: McBride Sara K. , Llenos Andrea L. , Page Morgan T. , van der Elst Nicholas
Published: November 2019

Communicating probabilities of natural hazards to varied audiences is a notoriously difficult task. Many of these challenges were encountered during the 2016 Bombay Beach, California, swarm of ~100 2≤M≤4.3 earthquakes, which began on 26 September 2016 and lasted for several days. The swarm’s proximity to the southern end of the San Andreas fault caused concern that a larger earthquake could be triggered. Within 1–2 days, different forecast models were used to evaluate the likelihood of a larger event with two agencies (the U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) releasing probabilities and forecasts for larger earthquakes. Our research explores communication and news media efforts, as well as how people on a microblogging social media site (Twitter) responded to these forecasts. Our findings suggest that news media used a combination of information sources, basing their articles on what they learned from social media, as well as using information provided by government agencies. As the swarm slowed down, there is evidence of the continued interplay between news media and social media, with the USGS issuing revised probability reports and scientists from the USGS and other institutions participating in media interviews. In reporting on the swarm, news media often used language more generally than the scientists; terms such as probability, likelihood, chance, and possibility were used interchangeably. Knowledge of how news media used scientific information from the 2016 Bombay Beach forecasts can assist local, state, and federal agencies in developing effective communication strategies to respond to future earthquakes.
Some Biological Parameters of Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826) in Pesticide-Applied Vermicompost
Authors: KOÇ İbrahim , ILIKHAN Birgül
Published: November 2019

The objective of this study
was to determine some biological parameters of red California worm (Eisenia fetida) in pesticides applied
vermicompost. The study conducted under in-vitro
conditions, as Randomized Block Design with five raplications. Commonly
used Granland®, Demond® and Safacol®
pesticides in Muş province (Turkey) were used as treatments. The temperature
and humidity ratio for the experiment were 20-29°C and 70 to 90%,
respectively.  The experiments were
resumed until the young worms hatched from a cocoon reproduced cocoons again.
For investigating the effect of the treatments on specific features One-Way
Analysis of Variance (One-way ANOVA) and for determining of different groups
TUKEY Multiple Comparison Test were used. 
Variance analysis indicated that there was no statistically differences
among fungicide doses in terms of worm weight (P=0.113);
however, there were differences in terms of insecticide and herbicide doses
(P=0.000). It was detected that there were significant differences among
pesticide doses in respect to the cocoon and worm numbers (P=0.000).
Bacteriological study of post-operative wound infections with special reference to MRSA and ESBL in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Rajput Rashmi Basavantsing , Telkar Anjana , Chaudhary Ansh , Chaudhary Bhupendra
Published: November 2019

Background: Surgical site infections are known to be one of the most common causes of nosocomial infections worldwide and raises an important public health concern.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted across 12 months (July 2018-June 2019) in a tertiary care hospital. The present study includes 50 pus samples from clinically suspected cases of post-operative wound infections from various surgical wards which were inoculated in Department of Microbiology. The phenotypic identification of different bacterial isolates especially MRSA and ESBL producers along with their antimicrobial susceptibility testing was interpreted according to CLSI guidelines.Results: Out of 50 samples, 44 showed positive culture. The infections were more common in emergency situations, age group of 20-30 years and in females. The most common bacterial isolates were Staphylococcus aureus (43.18%) followed by E. coli (22.72%), Klebsiella (15.9%), CONS (13.63%) and Pseudomonas (4.54%). Out of 19 Staphylococcus aureus 9 were MRSA and these gram-positive bacteria were highly sensitive to Linejolid and Clindamycin. In gram negative group 22.72% of E. coli and 15.9% of Klebsiella were ESBL producers who were susceptible mainly to Aztreonam, Linezolid or Cefoxitine.Conclusions: Post-operative wound or surgical site infections is the most important factor responsible for significant morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalization and additional cost to treatment in surgical patients. Marked resistance of isolates to commonly used antibiotics indicates the need of judicious use of these drugs to prevent the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains.
Prevalence and risk factors of restless legs syndrome in patients of migraine without aura
Authors: Nagaraj Karthik , Patil Ramesh
Published: November 2019

Background: An association between migraine and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) has been proposed due to shared dopaminergic dysfunction. Both have substantial effects on the quality of life. Identifying co morbidities of migraine helps in optimizing patient management. Objectives To study the prevalence of RLS in patients of migraine without aura, and associated co morbidities of RLS.Methods: This was a hospital based prospective observational study. All patients diagnosed as Migraine without aura as per ICHD-3 criteria completed the questions regarding migraine headache, Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and International RLS Study Group (IRLSSG) Rating Scale. RLS was diagnosed using the IRLSSG criteria. Serological investigations were done to look for secondary causes of RLS.Results: Out of 200 consecutive patients of migraine without aura were included in the study over a period of 18 months. Frequency of RLS was 13.5% (n=27). All patients had primary RLS. Mean PSQI score was higher in the patients of migraine without aura with RLS than in non RLS patients of migraine without aura (3.30±2.66 vs 2.24±2.03 p≤0.0168). Poor sleep quality, anxiety, depression was found in 9%, 8% and 2.5% respectively in patients of migraine without aura.Conclusions: An association between migraine without aura and RLS was demonstrated. Migraine without aura was associated with increased frequency of poor sleep quality, anxiety and depression.
Mario Cerutti, Problemas, conceptos, actores y autores. La historia económica y empresarial en el Norte de México (y en otras latitudes)
Authors: Calatayud Salvador
Published: November 2019

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The Beginnings of Art History and Connoisseurship Studies in Ancient China
Authors: Łakomska Bogna
Published: November 2019

Początki naukowej myśli o sztuce i zabytkoznawstwa w starożytnych Chinach

Artykuł przedstawia historię kształtowania się myśli o sztuce i antykach w dawnych Chinach, począwszy od czasów dynastii Wei i Jin po wczesny okres dynastii Song. Celem niniejszego tekstu jest prezentacja zarówno teoretycznych koncepcji na temat malarstwa i kaligrafii pisanych przez artystów i uczonych-urzędników w różnych okresach, jak również przedstawienie rodzącego się zainteresowania zabytkoznawstwem. Artykuł pokazuje, w jaki sposób studia nad teorią sztuki ulegały zmianie, osiągając większy stopień dojrzałości w połowie IX wieku n.e., tj. w momencie, kiedy Zhang Yanyuan napisał „Rejestr Słynnych Malarzy wszystkich Dynastii”, dając tym samym asumpt do kolejnych studiów nad sztuką.
Damage Identification Analyses of a Historic Masonry Structure in T-F Domain
Authors: BEYEN Kemal
Published: November 2019

Fatih mosque, a landmark structure in Istanbul, has suffered structural damage during 1999 Kocaeli earthquake. Using spectral, time-domain (OKID/ERA for SISO and MIMO models) and T-F domain (WT, HHT) techniques on ambient vibrations, damage identification has been performed. Results of parametric and spectral analyses indicate close global peaks. Northwest arch (O3) that was expected to move in harmony with other arches cannot display such a consistent behavior and produces additional local frequency at 24Hz due to damage. Southeast arch (O1) also has comparable damage producing another locality at 38Hz. Extending linear approaches into nonlinear-nonstationary methods, decompositions in WT and HHT improved the results in the temporal-frequency energy distribution. Estimated individual and global structural behavior are consistent with visually inspected damage states for O3 and O1. On a global scale, damage additionally generates significant nonstationarity on the neighbors in touch. Northeast arch (O2) is affected strongly by the anomalies appeared at stations O3 and O1. Especially neighbor stations O6 and O7 located at the springing points of the arch (O3) and others O5 and O6 located at the springing points of the arch (O2) are strongly affected due to tension rod failure causing the dome base to open outwards. T-F analysis detects and localizes any anomalous system behavior and can adequately capture the system dynamics of any instrumented part of the structure at any particular time epoch. For historical masonry structures with vulnerable components like large central dome and arches that have low redundancy, there is a need to develop automatic signal/image processing through, machine vision, and pattern recognition for early diagnosis and warning of gradual deteriorations.
An Effective Improved Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm (IMOEA) for Solving Constraint Civil Engineering Optimization Problems
Authors: GHOHANI ARAB Hamed , MAHALLATI RAYENI Ali , GHASEMI Mohamad Reza
Published: November 2019

This paper introduces a new metaheuristic optimization method based on evolutionary algorithms to solve single-objective engineering optimization problems faster and more efficient. By considering constraints as a new objective function, problems turned to multi objective optimization problems. To avoid regular local optimum, different mutations and crossovers are studied and the best operators due their performances are selected as main operators of algorithm. Moreover, certain infeasible solutions can provide useful information about the direction which lead to best solution, so these infeasible solutions are defined on basic concepts of optimization and uses their feature to guide convergence of algorithm to global optimum. Dynamic interference of mutation and crossover are considered to prevent unnecessary calculation and also a selection strategy for choosing optimal solution is introduced. To verify the performance of the proposed algorithm, some CEC 2006 optimization problems which prevalently used in the literatures, are inspected. After satisfaction of acquired result by proposed algorithm on mathematical problems, four popular engineering optimization problems are solved. Comparison of results obtained by proposed algorithm with other optimization algorithms show that the suggested method has a powerful approach in finding the optimal solutions and exhibits significance accuracy and appropriate convergence in reaching the global optimum.
HRM PRACTICES AS DETERMINATES OF THE EMPLOYEE INTENTION TO STAY: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP: A CASE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN UAE
Authors: Abudaqa Anas , AlMujaini Hasan , Faiz bin Hilmi Mohd
Published: November 2019

to stay among the lecturers working in the higher education institutes of UAE. In addition to that the study has examined the moderating role of transformational leadership in the relationship between HRM practices and intention to stay has examined. This study is important to the management and HR department in the education industry because through this study, higher learning education institutions are informed of the results of HRM practices and transformational leadership style which might have an influence on the lecturers’ intention to stay. The study is among the pioneering studies on the issues related to the HRM practices on the intention to stay. Methodology: So, current study has used SEM-PLS as statistical tool to answer the research questions raised in this study and research objectives envisaged in the current study. Results: The findings of the current study have provided support to with the hypothesized results. The study has argued that the to deal with the current external opportunities and menaces, new knowledge and skills for improving their existing and future performances must be provided for the organizations This study will be helpful for policymakers and researchers in examining the link between HRM practices on the intention to stay the higher education institutes of UAE.
THE ROLE OF VOLUNTARY WORK IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOCIAL CAPITAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SAUDI SOCIETY
Authors: Faye AL-shahrani Hend , Ahmed Hammad Mohammad
Published: November 2019

Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the role of voluntary work in improving the social capital and enhancing sustainable development in the Saudi community. Methodology: Participants were (245) volunteers who were members of the Saudi Volunteer Organization (Takatuf). Their ages were between (20-26) years and were all dwelling in Riyadh. The descriptive survey method was used and the main study instrument was a questionnaire developed by the researchers. Main Findings: Analysis of the gathered data to answer the main two questions in the study revealed that voluntary work has a significant role in improving the social capital and achieving sustainable development in the Saudi community. Novelty/Originality of this study: In light of these findings, this study showed the importance of urging people in charge to seriously take into consideration this vital issue related to voluntary work and provide all possible support to institutions of voluntary work in Saudi Arabia in order to help to spread the culture of voluntary work. Moreover, people in charge were recommended to view voluntary work from the perspective of its effective contribution to the development of the social capital and achievement of sustainable development within the community, rather than the perspective of voluntary work as a charitable action.