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STATUS-QUO BIAS IN VALUING INVESTMENT ASSETS: A BEHAVIOURAL EXPERIMENT ON GAIN OR LOSS
Authors: Kiky Andreas
Published: January 2023

Abstract - Nowadays, human decision making is one of the most important area in financial & investment research. Previously, financial researches failed to detect market anomalies, which leads to investigation on investor decision-making process. In the decision-making process, behavioral economist found that the way people assessed value of the assets was completely different than utility theory at that time. Therefore, prospect theory was born to answer several biases in human thinking patern. The novelty of this research is to bring behavioral economics perspective on investment study in Indonesia as yet there is only very small numbers of investment study on this topic. This research was conducted based on experimental basis research. There were two conditions that were tested on the subjects: the first one was win condition when the stock price increased over the given time frame and losing condition when the stock price decreased over the time and subjects were asked to fill the questionnaire based on their preference on the given scenario. The result shows that status-quo bias is exist on both conditions and confirms the complexity on how these students make an investment decision. Several implications for investment business practice are also discussed in the final section

Keywords: ; Endowment Effect; Investment Valuation; Prospect Theory; Risk Preference; Status-Quo Bias
DIGITALISASI SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN MASJID MODERN
Authors: Sutono  , Ai Musrifah  , Repi Maulana Risyan
Published: January 2023

The mosque is one of the important elements in the structure of the life of Islamic society. The mosque is a place for religious activities of the Islamic community. Mosque management tends to focus on managing its congregation with congregational service orientation. The purpose of making this system is to provide optimal service to the congregation so that they can be comfortable in carrying out all religious activities that can be carried out at the mosque, so that through technology the manager can also overcome the problems encountered in the process of routine mosque activities. This research will design the digitization of a mosque's management information system with an object-oriented model based on the Waterfall method. The digitization of this modern mosque management information system is able to provide satisfaction to system users and considers that the existence of a system for managing mosque operational activities is considered important.
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Masjid merupakan salah satu elemen penting dalam struktur kehidupan masyarakat Islam. Masjid merupakan tempat kegiatan keagamaan umat Islam. Pengurus masjid cenderung fokus pada pengelolaan jemaahnya dengan orientasi pelayanan berjamaah. Tujuan dibuatnya sistem ini adalah untuk memberikan pelayanan yang optimal kepada jamaah agar dapat nyaman dalam menjalankan segala aktivitas keagamaan yang dapat dilakukan di masjid, sehingga melalui teknologi pengelola juga dapat mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi dalam prosesnya. kegiatan rutin masjid. Penelitian ini akan merancang digitalisasi sistem informasi manajemen masjid dengan model berorientasi objek berdasarkan metode Waterfall. Digitalisasi sistem informasi manajemen masjid modern ini mampu memberikan kepuasan bagi pengguna sistem dan menganggap keberadaan sistem pengelolaan kegiatan operasional masjid dianggap penting.
Pengembangan Instrumen Keterampilan Belajar Mahasiswa
Authors: Syahputra Yuda , Ardimen Ardimen , Tanjung Romi Fajar , Erwinda Lira , Wulan Afifah Nawang , Fadhila Chairatul , Zulfikar Famela
Published: January 2023

Keterampilan belajar merupakan suatu keahlian yang diperlukan untuk dapat sukses dalam bidang belajar dan karir. Rendahnya keterampilan belajar akan berdampak buruk terhadap proses belajar dan hasil belajar peserta didik serta berlanjut dampak buruknya terhadap karir peserta didik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengembangkan instrumen penelitian yang dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu alternatif untuk mengidentifikasi keterampilan belajar mahasiswa sehingga dapat dijadikan dasar dalam mengambil suatu kebijakan atau membuat program peningkatan keterampilan belajar mahasiswa. Hasil penelitian telah menghasilkan suatu produk instrumen keterampilan belajar yang valid dan reliabel. Instrumen ini diharapkan dapat menjadi alternatif instrumen untuk menghimpun data peserta didik terkait keterampilan belajar oleh praktisi pendidikan terutama bagi guru BK atau konselor.
Student Perceptions on Teaching Skills of Students Practical Teaching and Learning Programme in Social Studies Learning
Authors: Dianah Lili , Tetep Tetep
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persepsi siswa terhadap kemampuan keterampilan mengajar mahasiswa PLP dalam pembelajaran IPS. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 224 responden dari 7 SMP Negeri di Kabupaten Garut. Sampel yang menjadi objek penelitian adalah siswa kelas 8. Penarikan sampel dilakukan secara Stratified random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa PLP di kelas, menurut persepsi siswa: 1) Kemampuan keterampilan mengajarnya dalam pembelajaran IPS termasuk dalam kategori sedang; 2) Ketercapaian Indikator keterampilan mengajar yang paling tinggi adalah kemampuan mahasiswa dalam membuka pelajaran, diantaranya : menyampaikan tujuan pembelajaran, menyampaikan manfaat materi yang akan dipelajari sebagai bentuk motivasi, dan melakukan apersepsi yaitu mengaitkan materi yang sudah dipelajari dengan materi yang akan dipelajari;  3) Kemampuan yang paling rendah adalah Kemampuan  memanfaatkan sumber belajar dan media, diantaranya saat mengajar kurang menggunakan media pembelajaran seperti gambar atau video dan hanya menggunakan buku paket saja, tidak menggunakan sumber belajar lainnya. Kata Kunci: Persepsi, Keterampilan Mengajar, Pembelajaran IPS
Rough signal processing of AC power intelligent sensor under the background of smart grid
Authors: Lei Xuetang , Xie Yaya , Lei Jinkai
Published: January 2023

In the rough signal processing of AC intelligent sensor, the effective value and initial phase of voltage/current determine the test accuracy. To improve the harmonic detection and compensation performance of the existing APF and promote the improvement of power grid power quality. The direct positioning method is used as the comparison method, and the error LMS method is proposed to obtain and test the voltage and current signals of intelligent sensors. The simulation results of error LMS method show that the accuracy of voltage RMS and initial phase value calculated by method 1 increases with the increase of the number of sampling points, while the accuracy of voltage RMS of method 2 and method 3 does not change significantly. The results of correlation analysis method show that the test accuracy of the proposed method is 1/2–1/3 of the direct definition method when the amplitude of interference noise signal is 5%, 10% and 15%. Compared with the direct definition method, the rough signal processing technology has lower sampling amount and higher test accuracy, which helps to simplify the system and save the overhead cost.
Evolving pipe joining methods and their association to musculoskeletal symptoms for residential plumbers
Authors: Carlan Nicolette , Vi Peter , Yung Marcus , Du Bronson , Bigelow Philip L. , Wells Richard P.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Recently the plumbing trade has transitioned from traditional copper piping to flexible plastic piping (PEX) for residential water distribution systems. However, there has been very limited research into the ergonomic implications of the modernized processes. OBJECTIVE: This research documents the physical workload and risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) with the use of new tools and processes for joining piping. The research also identifies the factors which can facilitate or limit the use of new ergonomically beneficial tools. METHODS: This mixed methods research included workplace observations, interviews, an experiment, a survey of plumbers in residential construction and focus groups with both plumbers and plumbing contractors. RESULTS: Advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques for joining pipes showed that manual crimping has advantages (i.e., productivity and lower cost) that make it desirable for plumbing contractors. Power devices, which were not widely used, have great potential to reduce MSD risks especially if the size and weight of the tools decreases with newer technologies. A continuing barrier is the cost of power equipment. CONCLUSION: The move to provide ergonomically beneficial tools was not as rapid as the willingness to change piping materials. Productivity and costs of tools are barriers to ergonomic interventions.
A qualitative study of Singaporean perspectives on returning to work after stroke
Authors: Mohamad Nizar Bin Zainal , Koh Nicklaus Zhi Ming , Yeo Joanna Peck Tiang , Ng Min Geng , Turpin Merrill , Asano Miho
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Post-stroke return-to-work (RTW) rates reported in Singapore ranged between 38% and 55%, indicating challenges in the RTW process among individuals with stroke. OBJECTIVE: We sought to understand the lived experience of returning to work among individuals with stroke in Singapore. METHODS: This was a qualitative study using a phenomenological approach. We recruited individuals with stroke who were citizens or permanent residents of Singapore. We conducted semi-structured interviews to collect data on their lived experience of returning to work and analyzed the interview data inductively. RESULTS: Twenty-seven participants completed the interviews. Their median age was 61 years (interquartile range = 54 – 64). They were mostly male (n = 19, 70.4%) and married (n = 21, 78%). Twenty participants (74%) returned to work after their stroke. Three major themes emerged from the interviews that underpinned the participants’ RTW experience. They were i) direct impact of stroke, ii) realignment of life priorities, and iii) engagement with support and resources. CONCLUSION: RTW after stroke is complex and influenced by personal and environmental factors. Our findings suggest that individuals with stroke need continuing support to overcome stigma and discrimination, to manage expectations of their recovery process, and to better navigate resources during their RTW process in Singapore. We recommend future studies to design and test the feasibility of appropriate interventions based on our proposed strategies to better support individuals with stroke to return to work.
High prevalence of insomnia among physiatrists in the Czech Republic: A web-based questionnaire survey
Authors: Mezian Kamal , Hrehová Laura
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Physicians who suffer from poor sleep quality are at an increased risk of mistakes and poor decision-making. We deemed it noteworthy to assess sleep quality in practicing physiatrists, previously reported to be at higher risk of physician burnout, which was documented associated with sleep deprivation. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to estimate the prevalence of sleep disturbance among practicing physiatrists and evaluate the association of sleep quality with their sleep hygiene habits and depression. METHODS: Of the 101 study participants (77 females) who met the inclusion criteria, the majority was between the age of 25 and 40 years (70.3%); 62 (61.4%) were specialists and 39 (38.6%) were in training. In this cross-sectional study, practicing physiatrists were invited to complete an anonymous and voluntary web-based survey. The survey consisted of questions covering demographic information, nicotine and caffeine consumption, exercise habits, and three questionnaires: the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and the Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI). RESULTS: Sixty-five (64.4%) respondents showed poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5), and 23 (22.8%) showed at least mild symptoms of depression (BDI-II>13). The mean PSQI, SHI, BDI-II scores were 6.85±3.09, 18.18±5.35, and 8.36±7.52, respectively. Poor sleep quality was significantly positively correlated with symptoms of depression and sleep hygiene misbehavior. CONCLUSION: We found that 64.4% of practicing physiatrists suffered from poor sleep quality, and 22.8% showed at least mild symptoms of depression. Considerable efforts should be directed toward sleep hygiene behavior and mental health improvement.
Evaluation of the relationship between individual workload perception and compliance with isolation measures of emergency and critical care nurses
Authors: Akcoban Sumeyye , Yava Ayla , Koyuncu Aynur , Tosun Betul
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: As a result of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, compliance with isolation measures has become challenging. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the individual workload perception and compliance with isolation measures of nurses working in the emergency service and critical care unit during the COVID-19 outbreak. METHODS: This descriptive correlational study was carried out in the emergency service and critical care unit of a public hospital between April 20 and May 20, 2021. A total of 153 nurses working in the emergency service and critical care unit who agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. RESULTS: Nurses from a state hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit (n = 153) were included in the study sample. The impression of overall individual workload by nurses and compliance with isolation (r = 0.153; p < 0.05) had a positive, weak, and significant relationship. The Isolation Measures Compliance Scale resulted in a mean score of 70.70±5.35. The mean score on the Individual Workload Scale for nurses was moderate (3.22±0.54). CONCLUSION: The low perception of individual workload of nurses working in the emergency service and critical care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the compliance with isolation measures.
Perception, attitude, and preference of trainees towards workplace-based assessment in dental education at a tertiary care institute in Multan, Pakistan
Authors: Fatima Saman , Ul Abideen Malik Zain , Siddiqui Ammar A. , Khan Faris Farooq Saeed , Gillani Syed Wasif , Hussain Muhammad Waqar , Alam Mohammad Khursheed , Rathore Hassaan Anwer
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Modern medical education has flourished with an emergent interest in a variety of assessment approaches that entails direct observation of performance and provision of feedback. Workplace-based assessment (WPBA) has been embraced into specialty training in the United Kingdom (UK) within National Health Service (NHS). In Pakistan, this educational framework is incorporated to gauge the clinical proficiency of trainees at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. The present study was done to identify how WPBA is perceived by dental field postgraduate trainees in Pakistan. OBJECTIVE: The study explored and ascertained trainees’ perceptions, attitudes, and preferences considering their experiences with the systematic organization and execution of WPBA in dental educational settings. METHODS: This cross-sectional study design involved the clinical trainees of various cadres in a tertiary care hospital in Multan. A structured and validated questionnaire previously used for another analysis was administered among 90 trainees at the institute. The results were analyzed and tabulated using SPSS-21. Influential statistics (Pearson’s Chi-Square Test) was performed and the confidence interval was set at 95% (P≤0.05). RESULTS: The response rate was 88%. Opinions were more positive compared to the former surveys. The majority of the respondents (65.8%) have shown a positive attitude towards WPBA and preferred it to be a valuable assessment system as it fosters reflective practices in educational settings. In addition, it was shown that WPBA has the potential to improve clinical training (72.2%) and aid in the effective implementation of clinical practice (68.4%). As the system of digital education has been introduced ever since the pandemic, the highest percentage of participants (56%) preferred a combination of on-paper and online assessment systems. CONCLUSION: The study reported that WPBA proposes the opportunity to associate teaching, learning, and assessment. The faculty training program is a significant input to upholding the quality of WPBA. Empirical research on WPBA is essential to be carried out to overcome the inadequacies thus endorsing its application universally.
Subjective perceptions that affect the continued employment of persons with mental disabilities in Japan: A mixed-methods study
Authors: Baba Naoko , Tanimura Atsuko , Ishi Yoshikazu
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Among people with mental disabilities in Japan, 50.7% have left employment within a year despite the provision of employment support. Their subjective perceptions are likely relevant, as many causes for leaving employment are personal. However, thus far, employment continuity assessment has been based on objective indicators, while subjective evaluation remains underdeveloped. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a mixed-methods study to identify the subjective characteristics that impact the ability of persons with mental disabilities to continue working while receiving employment support. METHODS: In total, 41 participants with mental disabilities in continuous employment were included in the study, and data were collected using a demographic and employment status questionnaire and the Worker’s Role Interview. Further, to clarify the constructs related to subjective perceptions of work continuity, the step for coding and theorization (SCAT) method was utilized. RESULTS: The results revealed five overarching superordinate concepts and 12 subordinate concepts of subjective perceptions regarding maintaining the current work and the future for participants who continue to work. These perceptions may be related to the participants’ experience and the time course of work continuity. Subjective perceptions of difficulty levels were found to be the most and the least difficult for a reasonable accommodation without specific rules and awareness of the effects of work concepts, respectively. CONCLUSION: This research could facilitate the development of an employment support system based on people with mental disabilities’ subjective needs, thus contributing to their continued employment.
Self-management programs to ensure sustainable return to work following long-term sick leave due to low back pain: A sequential qualitative study
Authors: Tousignant-Laflamme Yannick , Longtin Christian , Coutu Marie-France , Gaudreault Nathaly , Kairy Dahlia , Nastasia Iuliana , Léonard Guillaume
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition frequently leading to disability. Research suggests that self-management (SM) programs for chronic LBP should include strategies to promote sustainable return to work. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to 1) validate and prioritize the essential content elements of a SM program in light of the needs of workplace representatives, and 2) identify the main facilitators and barriers to be considered when developing and implementing a SM program delivered via information and communication technologies (ICT). METHODS: A sequential qualitative design was used. We recruited workplace representatives and potential future users of SM programs (union representatives and employers) and collected data through focus groups and nominal group techniques to validate the relevance of the different elements included into 3 broad categories (Understand, Learn, Apply), as well as to highlight potential barriers and facilitators. RESULTS: Eleven participants took part in this study. The content elements proposed in the scientific literature for SM programs were found to align with potential future users’ needs, with participants ranking the same elements as those proposed in the literature as the most important across all categories. Although some barriers were identified, workplace representatives believed that ICT offer an appropriate strategy for delivering individualized SM programs to injured workers who have returned to work. CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that the elements identified in the scientific literature as essential components of SM programs designed to ensure a sustainable return to work for people with LBP are in line with the needs of future users.
FACTORS INCREASING INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE IN PATIENTS WITH A COMPLICATED COURSE OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Authors: Kolosovych I.V. , Hanol I.V.
Published: January 2023

Relevance. The frequency of development of intra-abdominal hypertension in patients with a complicated course of acute pancreatitis is 60-70% and leads to an increase in the mortality rate up to 62%. Acute peripancreatic fluid collection, occurring in 65.2-88.9% of patients with moderate and severe acute pancreatitis in the early period of the disease, is one of the causes of increased intra-abdominal pressure.

Objective: to assess the effect of acute peripancreatic fluid collection on intra-abdominal pressure and the effectiveness of paracentesis with drainage of the abdominal cavity as a method of treatment of intra-abdominal hypertension in patients with complicated course of acute pancreatitis in the early period of the disease.

Methods. The study included 60 patients with a complicated course of acute pancreatitis, who were divided into two groups depending on the features of the selected treatment tactics: the main group (paracentesis, drainage of the abdominal cavity was additionally performed) – 30 patients, the comparison group (conservative therapy was applied) - 30 patients. Intra-abdominal pressure indicators were compared in the studied groups and performed a comparative analysis of the dependence of its changes on the amount of exudate removed from the abdominal cavity.

Results. When using paracentesis and drainage of the abdominal cavity in the early period in patients with a complicated course of acute pancreatitis, a significant difference was obtained between the intra-abdominal pressure indicators in the studied groups after one day (8.7±1.5 vs. 14.7±3.3 mm Hg (p<0.0001)) and after 7 days (10.5±1.3 vs. 12.7±2.5 mm Hg (p=0.0001)). In the patients of the main group, a decrease in intra-abdominal pressure was observed on the first day after paracentesis, followed by an increase after three days and stabilization after 6 days, and an average negative correlation was found between the amount of exudate removed from the abdominal cavity and changes in intra-abdominal pressure with the Pearson coefficient r = - 0.4418.

Conclusions. The use of paracentesis, drainage of the abdominal cavity in patients with complicated course of acute pancreatitis in the early period of the disease can be considered as a safe and effective method of treatment of intra-abdominal hypertension in this category of patients.
Efeito de Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma longibrachiaum no crescimento de Chionanthus pubescens, Eucalyptus cinerea and Cupressus macrocarpa em viveiro
Authors:   Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Álvarez Romero Pablo Israel , González Tamayo Liseth Karina , Guerra Buenaño Juan Luis ,   Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Román Robalino Daniel Arturo ,   Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ferreira e Ferreira Ana Francisca Tibúrcia Amorim ,   Universidade Federal do Amazonas
Published: January 2023

The effect of Trichoderma harzianum and T. longibrachiatum in promoting plant growth was studied in Chionanthus pubescens, Eucalyptus cinerea e Cupressus macrocarpa. As variables associated with the growth and development of forest plants, the height, stem length, number of leaves and dry weight of the plants were evaluated. The two Trichoderma species used had a positive effect, improving most of the variables evaluated in the forest’s species studied.
Toposes of Topological Monoid Actions
Authors: Rogers Morgan
Published: January 2023

We demonstrate that categories of continuous actions of topological monoids on discrete spaces are Grothendieck toposes. We exhibit properties of these toposes, giving a solution to the corresponding Morita-equivalence problem. We characterize these toposes in terms of their canonical points. We identify natural classes of representatives with good topological properties, 'powder monoids' and then 'complete monoids', for the Morita-equivalence classes of topological monoids. Finally, we show that the construction of these toposes can be made (2-)functorial by considering geometric morphisms induced by continuous semigroup homomorphisms.
Guide to the Florida 4-H Council
Authors: Ellison Stacey E. , Tesdall Tracy
Published: January 2023

The 4-H Program utilizes many tools or methods to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council (or other relevant named group) at county, district, and state levels is one of these tools. A Council is an elected representative group of 4-H members who meet, discuss, plan, and assist in carrying out 4-H programs and activities in the interest of the total membership. The Council provides a link between local clubs or groups and County 4-H Programs, between County Programs and District 4-H Programs, and between District Programs and State 4-H Programs. This 11-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Stacey E. Ellison and Tracy Tesdall, and published by the 4-H Youth Development Department, July 2018.
4H GCM 12/4H315: A Guide to the Florida 4-H Council (ufl.edu)
Rye and Triticale Breeding in the South
Authors: Blount Ann R. , Barnett Ron D.
Published: January 2023

This 2-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by A. R. Blount, R. D. Barnett, P. L. Pfahler, J. W. Johnson, G. D. Buntin, and B. M. Cunfer, and published by the Agronomy Department, January 2017.
SS-AGR-42/AG147: Rye and Triticale Breeding in the South (ufl.edu)
Pre-Breeding Considerations for the Development of Replacement Beef Heifers
Authors: Fontes Pedro L. P. , Oosthuizen Nicky , Stanford Carla D. , Lamb G. Cliff
Published: January 2023

The efficiency of post-weaning development of heifers has a major impact on the overall profitability of cow-calf operations. To ensure satisfactory performance during the first breeding season, replacement heifers must be subjected to an adequate development program. This 3-page fact sheet covers age at puberty, nutrition, target body weight gain, pelvic area measurements, reproductive tract score, and herd health. Written by Pedro L. P. Fontes, Nicky Oosthuizen, Carla D. Sanford, and G. Cliff Lamb, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, November 2016. 
AN329/AN329: Pre-Breeding Considerations for the Development of Replacement Beef Heifers (ufl.edu)
Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing): A Serious Threat to the Florida Citrus Industry
Authors: Burrow Jamie D. , Dewdney Megan M. , Vashisth Tripti , Diepenbrock Lauren M.
Published: January 2023

This 2-page trifold brochure is a minor revision written by J. D. Burrow, M. M. Dewdney, T. Vashisth, and L. M. Diepenbrock, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, June 2018.
CH198/CH198: Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing): A Serious Threat to the Florida Citrus Industry (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 11: Legume Production
Authors: Ozores-Hampton Monica , Dittmar Peter J. , McAvoy Eugene J. , Seal Dakshina R. , Zhang Shouan , Freeman Josh H. , Wang Qingren
Published: January 2023

This 23-page fact sheet is chapter 11 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Peter J. Dittmar, Eugene J. McAvoy, Dakshina R. Seal, Shouan Zhang, Josh H. Freeman, and Qingren Wang, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS727/CV125: Chapter 11. Legume Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 14: Potato Production
Authors: Zotarelli Lincoln , Dittmar Peter J. , Roberts Pamela D. , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Wells Bonnie
Published: January 2023

This 21-page fact sheet is chapter 14 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Lincoln Zotarelli, Peter J. Dittmar, Pamela D. Roberts, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, and Bonnie Wells, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS733/CV131: Chapter 14. Potato Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 17: Sweet Corn Production
Authors: Ozores-Hampton Monica , Kanissery Ramdas , McAvoy Eugene J. , Raid Richard N. , Beuzelin Julien
Published: January 2023

This 16-page fact sheet is chapter 17 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Ramdas Kanissery, Eugene J. McAvoy, Richard N. Raid, and Julien Beuzelin, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS737/CV135: Chapter 17. Sweet Corn Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 4: Integrated Pest Management
Authors: Dittmar Peter J. , Dufault Nicholas S. , Noling Joseph W. , Stansly Philip , Boyd Nathan , Paret Mathews L. , Webb Susan E.
Published: January 2023

This 11-page fact sheet is the fourth chapter in the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Peter J. Dittmar, Nicholas S. Dufault, Joseph W. Noling, Philip Stansly, Nathan Boyd, Matthews L. Paret, and Susan E. Webb, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
CV298/CV298: Chapter 4. Integrated Pest Management (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 5: Asian Vegetable Production
Authors: Liu Guodong , Miller Christian F. , Wells Bonnie , Li Yuncong , Wang Qingren
Published: January 2023

This 1-page fact sheet is chapter 5 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Guodong Liu, Christian F. Miller, Bonnie Wells, Yuncong Li, and Qingren Wang, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
CV301/CV301: Chapter 5. Ethnic Vegetable Production (ufl.edu)
Fertilization of Field-Grown and Landscape Palms in Florida
Authors: Broschat Timothy K.
Published: January 2023

Palms growing in Florida landscape or field nurseries are subject to a number of potentially serious nutrient deficiencies. This revised 5-page document discusses the prevention and treatment of these deficiencies. Written by Timothy K. Broschat and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, November 2016.
ENH1009/EP261: Fertilization of Field-Grown and Landscape Palms in Florida (ufl.edu)
Herbicidas Postemergentes para Uso en Ornamentales
Authors: Camoverde E. Vanessa , Marble Chris , Norcini Jeffrey G.
Published: January 2023

This is the Spanish-language version of ENH95/WG059: Postemergent Herbicides for Use in Ornamentals. Postemergent herbicides are applied directly to weeds. This 5-page fact sheet is largely comprised of two tables: table 1 lists postemergent herbicides that can be safely used over the top of some ornamentals when used according to label directions; table 2 lists postemergent herbicides that are registered for use around ornamental plants when applied as a directed spray. Written by E. Vanesssa Campoverde, Chris Marble, and Jeffrey G. Norcini, and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, October 2016.
ENH95-S/EP533: Herbicidas Postemergentes para Uso en Ornamentales (ufl.edu)
Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: Almaco Jack, Seriola rivoliana
Authors: Blanco Victor , Ohs Cortney , Rhody Nicole , Hans Ronald
Published: January 2023

Almaco jack, Seriola rivoliana, is a perciform within the order Perciformes, family Carangidae; which includes jacks and pompanos. They are members of the genus Seriola, a species of interest for aquaculture diversification worldwide. Like other commercially farmed Seriola species, almaco jack (also known as longfin yellowtail and kampachi) are fast growers, have a high market value, and are increasingly well-regarded among chefs for their versatility in both cooked and raw preparations. These characteristics, among others, have made them favorable candidates for both land-based and offshore aquaculture.
How Oyster Reefs Can Affect Finfish Recruitment
Authors: Love Gabrielle , Braswell Anna , Collins Angela B. , Camp Edward
Published: January 2023

Recruitment is a very important life stage for fish which has direct impacts on size of the whole fish population. During this phase, the mortality juvenile fish experience is affected by their density because of competition for the available resources. How much fish density affects mortality in recruitment is itself affected by many factors, but one of the most important is the structural habitat available to juvenile fish. Structurally complex habitats like oyster reefs are thought to have a particularly strong influence on the recruitment process of certain species. Here we describe the ways that habitat can alter recruitment success. We focus on how oyster reefs affect recruitment of fish in Florida and the particular issues related to management of this important habitat.
Are Consumers Interested in Ornamental Plants That Benefit Pollinator Insects?
Authors: Khachatryan Hayk , Rihn Alicia
Published: January 2023

Population declines among bees, butterflies, and other pollinator insects are very worrying because 70% of the world’s food crop production depends upon these tiny insect workers. Fortunately, ninety million US households have yards, landscapes, or gardens that can enhance pollinator habitat and health. Consumers’ actions can drastically impact pollinator insects and even help them to recover. This 5-page fact sheet describes a new UF/IFAS study of consumers’ actions and perceptions as they considered ornamental plants that benefit pollinators. It covers consumers’ current actions to aid pollinators, their interest in purchasing plants to help pollinators, and their perceptions about plant availability, and it describes strategies for merchants and producers to cater to consumer preferences for in-store communications/promotions and help them to find and purchase plants that aid pollinator insects. Written by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia Rihn, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2016.
FE997/FE997: Are consumers interested in ornamental plants that benefit pollinator insects? (ufl.edu)
Cost Estimates of Establishing and Producing Thai Guavas in Florida, 2014
Authors: Garcia Stella , Evans Edward , Crane Jonathan
Published: January 2023

The white Thai guava variety, which is very popular in the Asian market, is beginning to expand into mainstream markets. It has quick, high yields, is easily propagated, and is tolerant to moisture, stress, and soil salinity. But even though it offers favorable returns, there has been little information about the cost of production. This 7-page fact sheet identifies inputs, costs, and yields considered to be typical of a well-managed five-acre Thai guava orchard in south Florida. Written by Stella Garcia, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan Crane, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2016.
FE998/FE998: Cost Estimates of Establishing and Producing Thai Guavas in Florida, 2014 (ufl.edu)
Guide to Probiotics and Health
Authors: Dahl Wendy J.
Published: January 2023

Probiotics are beneficial for gastrointestinal wellness, immunity, and a variety of other health outcomes. There are hundreds of probiotic supplements available in the marketplace and choosing a supplement can be challenging. This 6-page fact sheet provides a summary of the health benefits of probiotics that are backed by a high level of scientific evidence. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition department, November 2016.
FSHN16-8/FS286: A Guide to Probiotics and Health (ufl.edu)
Chronic Kidney Disease: Potassium and Your Diet
Authors: Kendall Ashley R. , Gal Nancy J. , Dahl Wendy J.
Published: January 2023

Potassium is an essential mineral required for normal body function. It helps maintain normal blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, muscle and nerve function, as well as bone density. This 3-page fact sheet describes potassium and its normal dietary importance, as well as the impact potassium levels have on those with Chronic Kidney Disease. Written by Ashley R. Kendall, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, December 2016.
FSHN16-9/FS287: Chronic Kidney Disease: Potassium and Your Diet (ufl.edu)
Healthy Eating: Calcium
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

This 3-page fact sheet provides information about the importance of the mineral calcium for older adults. Its role in good health and preventing osteoporosis is discussed, and food sources are presented. It is a minor revision written by Linda B. Bobroff and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2017.
FCS8568/FY068: Healthy Eating: Calcium (ufl.edu)
Vida Saludable: Juego de letras para cambiar su estilo de vida
Authors: Weyenberg Valerie , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

Muchas personas saben que es importante comer alimentos saludables para controlar y hasta prevenir la presión sanguínea alta. Pero ¿sabía que hay otras cosas que usted puede hacer para mantenerla baja?
This 2-page Spanish-language fact sheet is a minor revision written by Valerie Weyenberg and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2017.
Raising Healthy Children: Age Four
Authors: Bennett Kate , Kauwell Gail , Shelnutt Karla P.
Published: January 2023

As children continue their preschool years, they learn many new things and develop their own opinions and ideas. During this time, people inside and outside of the home may greatly influence them. As preschoolers continue to learn and grow, caregivers can take many steps to guide their children in a healthy and positive direction. This 3-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Kate Bennett, Gail Kauwell, and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, April 2017.
Art of Goodbye: Exploring Self-Reflection
Authors: Spence Lynda , Tafelski Chelsea
Published: January 2023

Many people assume that preparing for the end of life involves filling out forms at the doctor’s or lawyer’s office. Forms and checklists have their place and can be helpful, but they cannot address every issue because end-of-life concerns are complicated. Self-reflection is a helpful tool that begins to lay a foundation for planning while articulating people’s complex and unique emotions, values, priorities, fears, and preferences when it comes to facing their own mortality. This 4-page fact sheet is the second publication in a series entitled The Art of Goodbye: End of Life Education series, and it covers resources that can help individuals explore their personal concerns and values before initiating end-of-life discussions with loved ones. Written by Lynda Spence and Chelsea Tafelski, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2016. 
FCS3334/FY1465: The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Self-Reflection (ufl.edu)
Art of Goodbye: Exploring Health Concerns
Authors: Spence Lynda
Published: January 2023

Issues and questions about care at the end of life are as unique and complex as the individual receiving care. The condition and culture of the patient and family, religion, spirituality, education, occupation, social class, friends, and personal preferences can affect end-of-life care. Sometimes decisions are made by the individual patient. At other times, the family and health care providers are involved. This 6-page fact sheet, which is part of a series entitled The Art of Goodbye: End of Life Education series, explores health concerns and discusses aspects and types of care at the end of life. Written by Lynda Spence, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2016. 
FCS3336/FY1467: The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Health Concerns (ufl.edu)
Food Safety: Five Steps to Food Safety
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

This 1-page fact sheet that discusses basic food safety tips for consumers is a minor revision. It was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2017.
DNA, Technology, and Florida Strawberries
Authors: Lee Seonghee , Noh Young-Hee , Verma Sujeet , Whitaker Vance M.
Published: January 2023

Are Florida strawberries genetically engineered? The answer is no. No genetically engineered strawberry has been commercialized anywhere in the world. The UF/IFAS strawberry breeding program has been developing strawberry varieties for nearly 70 years, but these varieties are developed using a conventional breeding process of crossing and selection. This 4-page fact sheet describes that process in greater detail. Written by Seonghee Lee, Young-Hee Noh, Sujeet Verma, and Vance M. Whitaker, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, November 2016.
HS1287/HS1287: DNA, Technology, and Florida Strawberries (ufl.edu)
Also see the UF/IFAS press release (12/14): UF/IFAS scientists: Commercially grown strawberries are not genetically engineered
2016 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide
Authors: Williamson Jeffrey G. , Harmon Philip F. , Liburd Oscar E. , Dittmar Peter
Published: January 2023

This revised 37-page fact sheet provides extensive information about integrated pest management for growing blueberry plants in Florida. Written by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E. Liburd, and Peter Dittmar, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2016.
HS1156/HS380: 2022 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide (ufl.edu)
Pest Identification Guide: Tobacco Thrips Frankliniella fusca (Hinds)
Authors: Cluever Jeffrey D. , Smith Hugh A.
Published: January 2023

This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guides series, which was created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. The text highlights key general morphology and biology, distribution, and natural enemies. Written by Jeffrey Cluever and Hugh Smith, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2016.
ENY-892/IN1135: Pest Identification Guide: Tobacco Thrips Frankliniella fusca (Hinds) (ufl.edu)
Sequential Sampling for Wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) at Sugarcane Planting
Authors: VanWeelden Matthew T. , Cherry Ron
Published: January 2023

In the Everglades Agricultural Area of Florida, where sugarcane is planted on around 410,000 acres annually, wireworms are the most economically important insect pests of newly planted sugarcane. This 3-page fact sheet provides a step-by-step plan to determine whether an application of soil insecticide may be needed to control wireworms. This publication is also a part of the Florida Sugarcane Handbook, an electronic publication of the Agronomy Department. Written by Matthew T. VanWeelden and Ron Cherry, and published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2016.
ENY-986/IN1143: Sequential Sampling for Wireworms (Coleoptera: Elateridae) at Sugarcane Planting (ufl.edu)
Insidious Flower Bug, Minute Pirate Bug Orius insidiosus Say (Insecta: Hemiptera: Anthocoridae)
Authors: Sprague Danielle , Funderburk Joe
Published: January 2023

This EDIS publication is an alternate version of a page published first on the Featured Creatures website. The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This 3-page fact sheet that discusses the insidious flower bug was written by Danielle Sprague and Joe Funderburk, and published by the UF Entomology and Nematology Department, October 2016.
EENY-665/IN1148: Insidious Flower Bug, Minute Pirate Bug Orius insidiosus Say (Insecta: Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) (ufl.edu)
Fourlined Plant Bug Poecilocapsus lineatus (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Miridae)
Authors: Borden Matthew , Dale Adam
Published: January 2023

This EDIS publication is an alternate version of a page published first on the Featured Creatures website. The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This 6-page fact sheet that discusses the fourlined plant bug was written by Matthew Borden and Adam Dale, and published by the UF Entomology and Nematology Department, October 2016.
EENY-669/IN1151: Fourlined Plant Bug Poecilocapsus lineatus (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Miridae) (ufl.edu)
Fiery Searcher, Caterpillar Hunter Calosoma scrutator (Fabricius 1775) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Authors: Carias Ann Marie , Lucky Andrea
Published: January 2023

This EDIS publication is an alternate version of a page published first on the Featured Creatures website. The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This 4-page fact sheet that discusses the fiery searcher beetle was written by Ann Marie Carias and Andrea Lucky, and published by the UF Entomology and Nematology Department, May 2017.

EENY678/IN1173: Fiery Searcher, Caterpillar Hunter Calosoma scrutator (Fabricius 1775) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Carabidae) (ufl.edu)
Common Arthropod Pests in Blackberries and Pomegranates in Florida
Authors: Perry Chastity , Smith Hugh , Deng Zhanao , Lahiri Sriyanka
Published: January 2023

Blackberry and pomegranate are growing in importance as alternative crops in Florida. In the past decade, blackberry production in Florida increased from 64 acres in 2007 to 173 acres in 2017.  The many health benefits acquired from these fruits make them good alternative options for growers in Florida to diversify their operations by planting some new and less traditional crops, providing them a niche in the Florida agriculture market. The intended audience of this publication includes blackberry and pomegranate growers in Florida as well as Extension agents providing expert recommendations to both these industries. The purpose of this publication is to share information derived from a one-year field survey on commonly encountered pests.
Quick Reference Guide to Citrus Insecticides and Miticides
Authors: Diepenbrock Lauren M. , Stansly Philip A. , Burrow Jamie D. , Stelinski Lukasz L.
Published: January 2023

This document is a two-page quick reference guide to citrus insecticides and miticides recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide, their effects on important citrus pests, and their natural enemies. It is a minor revision written by L. M. Diepenbrock, P. A. Stansly, L. L. Stelinski, and J. D. Burrow, and published by the Entomology and Nematology Department, July 2018.
ENY-854/IN807: 2022-2023 Quick Reference Guide to Citrus Insecticides and Miticides (ufl.edu)
Florida Crop/Pest Profile: Sugarcane
Authors: Odero D. C. , Beuzelin J. M. , VanWeelden M. , Kammerer C. L. , Raid R. N. , Swanson S. , Rott P. , Mossler M.
Published: January 2023

Sugarcane (Saccharum interspecific hybrids) is the main source of sugar in the world. It is grown in more than 90 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. Cultivation techniques and production challenges vary by location. This document discusses character- istics of the sugarcane crop and pests affecting its production in Florida, which is the largest producer of sugarcane in the United States
Southwest Florida Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Authors: Roberts Pamela , Teems Shea , Kanissery Ramdas , Hendricks Katherine , Fayette Joubert , Burrow Jamie
Published: January 2023

This is a brochure about the southwest Florida plant clinic. This 2-page document is a minor revison written by Pamela Roberts, Shea Teems, Ramdas Kanissery, Katherine Hendricks, Joubert Fayette, and Jamie Burrow, and published by the Plant Pathology Department, June 2018.