bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimasi Pendapatan Produksi Tahu Dan Tempe di Pabrik Mai Meres Menggunakan Program Linier Integer
Authors: Hermanto Koko , Salsyahbillah Sepriza Yuri , Amadhanni Lasina Asni Utari R
Published: November 2020

The Mai Meres factory is a micro small and medium enterprise (MSME) established in 2005 thatproduces tofu and tempe, located in the city of Sumbawa Besar, West Nusa Tenggara. In this factorythere are 4 types of production, namely large tofu (???????? ), small tofu (???????? ), plastic wrap tempe (???????? ) andbanana leaf wrap tempe (???????? ). The resources used for production consist of raw materials (soybeans,yeast, and vinegar), the number of workers, working hours (employee hours and employee hours) andfuel. So far, the chair of the Mai Meres factory has not done a mathematical analysis to analyze itsbusiness in optimizing its business revenue by taking into account the limitations of available businessresources. The analysis process can be carried out by arranging the problem model into a linearinteger program model then the model is solved using POM for Windows software. Based on theresults of the analysis, an optimal monthly income is Rp. 36.858.000,-. This amount of optimal incomeachieved when the factory uses the entire available stock of resources namely 3 tons of soybeans, 40conductors of tofu acids, 50 packs of yeast, 5 employees, the average working hours of employees 300hours, as well as the average working hours of tofu machines and tempeh are 60 hours and 30 hours,respectively.
MEMBANGUN KEMBALI ANIMO WISATA AKIBAT PANDEMI MELALUI SIGNAGE & KATALOG WISATA DIGITAL
Authors: Purwanti M Retno , Fitri Andriani Yunisa , Nadia Zita
Published: November 2020

The Covid19 pandemic that hit the world at the beginning of 2020 has paralyzed the economic sector.Tourism is the earliest sector affected, with the policy of large-scale social restrictions that make theTourism Industry suspended. Hospitality and travel businesses lost more than 50% of their income toalmost out of business. Breakthroughs and innovations are needed to stay afloat from covid hurricane19. This writing aims to find alternatives to re-increase public interest to return to safe tourismactivities without violating WHO health protocols. The method used is a qualitative method based onobservations and observations, the outcome of this activity is in the form of a prototype signage and atourism catalog that can be applied directly to the tourism industry. Conclusions while the tourismindustry can still be run as long as it can meet safe health protocols in the new normal approach
Perspective of Merger and Acquisition in the Indian Banks - A Sectoral Analysis
Authors: Das Akankshya Arun , Das Bhagaban
Published: November 2020

MERGER & ACQUISITION (M AND A) aims towards business restructuring thereby increasing competitiveness and shareholders’ value via increased efficiency. The banking industry has experienced an unprecedented level of consolidation on a belief that incomparable gain can accrue through expense reduction, increased market power, reduced earnings volatility and scale and scope of economies. The banking sector is one of the most important instruments of the national development. Economic development of the country is evident through soundness of the banking system. Deregulation in the financial markets, markets liberalization, economic reforms have witnessed astounding changes in the banking industry leading to incredible competitiveness and technological sophistication leading to a new era in banking. Since, then every bank is relentless in their endeavor to become financially strong and operationally efficient and effective. When deregulation dawned the horizon non banking financial institutions, private and foreign banks entered the fray with their hitechs. The outwit competition in the banking industry is bound to vault further down the lane, which in turn would make banking business more challenging and perplexing. A paradigm shift is discernable in the Indian Banking arena. This article concentrates on some M and A that have occurred post liberalization in India to understand the intents of “the Targets” and “the Acquirers”. The purpose of the present paper is to explore various motives of merger in Indian banking industry. The data of Merger and Acquisitions since economic liberalization are collected for a set of various financial parameters. Independent T-test used for testing the statistical significance and this test is applied not only for ratio analysis but also effect of merger on the performance of banks. This performance being tested on the basis of two grounds i.e.. Pre-merger and Post- merger. Finally the study indicates that the banks have been positively affected by the event of merger.
GST A New Tax Reforms in India- Implementing Towards Sustainable Development of the Economy
Authors: Bhuyan Anil Kumar , Nayak Ranusaya
Published: November 2020

A developing economy like India necessities sufficient resources to finance the developmental activities that are comprehensively and achieves all levels of the society. Presently, the tax structure of Our country is very complex. To overcome these complexities of our taxation system, the government constantly changing the taxation system to rationalize tax administration and generate more revenues for social protection, infrastructure, and several other activities. That's the main reason, the government to implement or move towards the GST is an indicator of our evolved taxation system. After passing of the 101st Constitutional Amendment (GST) Act, the highly-anticipated tax products GST appears to be an actuality in 2017. To ensure a smooth transition, government and all related nodal agencies like Goods and Services Tax Council, GSTN etc., have been regularly making a decision to resolve the problems encountered being at different levels. To simplify the difficulties faced by indirect taxation system and create a common taxation system throughout the nation and decreasing the barriers between states, the dual structure Goods and Service Tax (GST) was passed by parliament. In 6th May 2015 at Lok Sabha and 12th May 2015 at Rajya Sabha passes constitutional amendment bill for GST and in 3rd August 2016 Rajya Sabha passes the constitutional GST bill by a two-thirds majority after more than a year. Now the government of India is committed to replacing the existing indirect taxation system levied on goods and service by both state and center and implemented by GST. It was formally launched by the President of India and Prime Minister of India at a formal function in the Central Hall of Parliament on 1st July 2017. GST will cover all the aspects of the existing indirect tax system like excise duties, customs duties, Local Body Tax (Entry Tax/Octroi), services tax, Sales tax/VAT etc. to reduce their tax burden and help the government in the uniformity, efficiency, and transparency of the taxation system in India and removal of cascading effect of taxation. This system has a uniform rate of tax for all the states. This paper is designed specifically to provide an in-depth knowledge of GST and what challenges the economy faces in implementing the GST at this time in a very practical and streamlined manner. The current study is an exploratory and descriptive research based on secondary data from different sources like GST Act, books, article, magazines etc.
Phishing: A Serious Threat to Online Banking
Authors: Mohanty Subasish , Rout Biswajit
Published: November 2020

Phishing is an attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, banks, online payment processors or IT administrators are commonly used to lure unsuspecting public. Phishing emails may contain links to websites that are infected with malware. Phishing is typically carried out by email spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to deceive users, and exploits the poor usability of current web security technologies. Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, public awareness, and technical security measures. Many websites have now created secondary tools for applications, like maps for games, but they should be clearly marked as to who wrote them, and you should not use the same passwords anywhere on the internet.
Employee Engagement in IT & ITES Organizations -A Case Study of Mindtree
Authors: Singh Leena P. , Jena ArttaBandhu
Published: November 2020

Employee engagement is generally the level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their organization and its core values and beliefs. An engaged employee is presumed to be aware of business context, and work dynamics with colleagues and peer groups to improve performance within the job for the benefit and excellence of the organization. It is a positive attitude held by the employees towards the organization and its values. The paper focuses on how employee engagement is an antecedent of job involvement and what should company do to make the employees engaged. The scope of the study is limited to one organisation i.e. Mindtree which is one of the major player in the Indian IT services sector. The paper attempts to do an analysis of employee engagement strategies adopted by the organisation on the basis of the widely accepted Ten Cs model of employee engagement.
An Empirical Study On Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior Towards Dairy Products
Authors: Sen Amit Kumar , Dash Manjusmita
Published: November 2020

Indian dairy cultivating has been portrayed by co-agents including a large number of people. Indian extraordinary items have been comprehensively in the classifications of dairy and poultry items, vegetables and organic products, flavors, oats, oil seeds, consumable oils and certain prepared items. The Indian government's first monetary study expressed that India represents 17 percent of world generation of drain. The normal year-on-year development rate of drain at 4.04 percent versus the world normal of 2.2 percent demonstrates continued development in accessibility of drain and drain items for the developing populace. Keeping this in view the study has been directed to factors influencing the selection of store for purchasing of dairy products. The investigation has been conveyed by controlling an organized poll to gather the information from the respondents and anslysed it by utilizing SPSS 20.0. The examination uncovered that the main considerations impacting the buy choice are accessibility of items, close to home, credit office and the respondents are minimum made a big deal about the inside condition of the store.
Merger and Acquisition Deal Brings Leveraging Synergy – An Analysis of Kotak Mahindra Bank & ING VYSYA Bank
Authors: Panigrahi Rashmi Ranjan , Biswal S. K. , Sahoo Ansuman
Published: November 2020

The quest for growth and changing demand of banking environment provides special importance towards Mergers and acquisitions in the banking world. Merger play significant role towards corporate restructuring. In recent times many company were using Merger &Acquisition as tool towards cost reduction and revenue generation. This paper is based on conceptual clarity on significance of M&A, value synergy and challenges faced by kotak Mahindra bank towards process of merger. It was observed that big companies like HDFC with Centurion bank of Punjab & ICICI Bank with Bank of Rajasthan are entering into the process of merger for capturing the value of synergy in long term. Merger and acquisition becomes the major financial instrument used towards correction of financial image of corporate entity. One of the main objectives of Merger &Acquisition in banking industry is to reap the advantages of economies of scales. The process of acquisition of ING Vysya bank was started by kotak Mahindra bank on November 2014. For analyzing qualitative content of this topic we have used Case study approach, this case study reveal the strategic motives of kotak Mahindra bank.
Pop Culture dan Cerita Kita
Authors: Sinaga Astri
Published: November 2020

Pop Culture dan Cerita Kita
Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker
Authors: Lie Ronny
Published: November 2020

Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker: A Theological Vision for Discipleship and Life Together
Kaum Muda dan Karier Profesional
Authors: Gunawan William
Published: November 2020

Kaum Muda dan Karier Profesional
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Audit Mutu Internal Berbasis IAPS 4.0
Authors: Widiantoro Suryo , Yodi Yodi
Published: November 2020

Salah satu sistem akademik dalam dunia pendidikan khususnya Perguruan Tinggi yaitu Audit Mutu Internal (AMI). AMI yang dikoordinir oleh Lembaga Penjaminan Mutu (LPM) dalam suatu perguruan tinggi mendukung terwujudnya nilai perguruan tinggi dalam bentuk akreditasi. Tujuan dari kegiatan AMI yaitu untuk memastikan aktivitas didalam perguruan tinggi sesuai dengan standar yang ditetapkan sebagai proses untuk menerapkan budaya mutu perguruan tinggi. Aktivitas yang berlangsung tidak terlepas dari pelayanan yang diberikan kepada para konsumen seperti mahasiswa, stakeholder dan alumni baik secara akademik dan non akademik. Berdasarkan hal tersebut maka rancang bangun sistem AMI berbasis Instrumen Akreditasi Program Studi (IAPS) 4.0 sangat penting untuk mendukung dan mempermudah dalam melakukan evaluasi terhadap kebijakan pelayanan yang diberikan untuk menjamin kepuasan konsumen. Pendekatan rancang bangun yang digunakan yaitu Unified Modelling Language (UML) sebagai model rancangan yang menggambarkan secara jelas mengenai aspek sistem dengan pengembangan sesuai kebutuhan yang lebih sederhana
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO PLANEJAMENTO DA ROTINA NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Nascimento Cremilda , Silva Iraci , Delgado Irani , Silva Rosania , Silva Fabiana
Published: November 2020

A educação infantil, primeira etapa da educação básica, é uma temática muito discutida na academia. Um cenário muito diferente do passado, em que essa etapa da educação não era valorizada. Partindo da importância de estudar cada vez mais esse tema, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral analisar a importância de planejar e estabelecer uma rotina na Educação Infantil. O estudo, de natureza qualitativa, foi realizado a partir de estudo bibliográfico. Os resultados evidenciam que o planejamento da rotina é um aspecto central do trabalho pedagógico na educação infantil, pois orienta a criança na dinâmica da sala de aula; orienta o professor; e organiza o tempo das atividades no espaço educativo. Todos esses aspectos corroboram para ampliar as possibilidades de desenvolvimento da criança e de seus campos de experiências.
TURISMO PEDAGÓGICO: FAVORECIMENTO DA APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO SUPERIOR A PARTIR DO OLHAR DISCENTE
Authors: Calado Jaqueline , França Jesislaine , Filho Luiz , Assis Adryanne
Published: November 2020

O presente trabalho foi elaborado para compreender as práticas de turismo utilizadas em uma instituição de ensino superior no município de Jaboatão de Guararapes como método de ensino e aprendizagem para os alunos, tendo como estudo de caso a agência Paradise Turismo como vetor desse processo, localizada no mesmo município. Foram analisadas as possíveis contribuições das visitas técnicas na formação dos estudantes. A metodologia deste estudo consistiu em uma pesquisa de campo em que foi aplicado um questionário com alunos de diversos cursos. Dessa maneira, a pesquisa permitiu analisar as contribuições das visitas técnicas na formação desses estudantes a partir da experiência do projeto de extensão universitária da Paradise Turismo.
La Pologne, un sujet soviétique ? Représentations filmiques et trajectoires personnelles, 1939-1945
Authors: Aunoble Eric
Published: November 2020

La Pologne devient un sujet majeur de l’action de l’URSS pendant toute la durée de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Rayée de la carte en septembre 1939 en vertu du pacte germano-soviétique, elle est restaurée comme État sous la protection de l’Armée rouge en 1944. Trois films soviétiques présentent ces événements du point de vue supposé de citoyens polonais. Vent d’Est (Veter s Vostoka) d’Abram Room en 1940 et Le Rêve (Mečta) de Mikhaïl Romm en 1941 mettent en contexte et justifient l’annexion de l’Est de la Pologne par l’Union soviétique en 1939. En 1945, Zigmund Kolosovski de Zigysmund Navrotski est au contraire une ode à l’esprit d’indépendance des Polonais luttant héroïquement contre les nazis. On s’interrogera sur les représentations ainsi véhiculées sur la Pologne à l’usage des Soviétiques. Au-delà de la fonction propagandiste évidente de ces films, ces représentations témoignent d’une circulation culturelle, fût-elle contrainte, entre la Pologne et le monde soviétique. Elles révèlent également certaines articulations et fractures du discours soviétique, entre nationalisme et communisme. Le parcours de certains membres de l’équipe des trois films dévoile un autre aspect des transferts culturels. Citoyens soviétiques ayant des origines polonaises et / ou juives, aussi bien que Polonais ou Ukrainiens soviétisés en 1939, ils ont une expérience transculturelle qui fait écho aux propos des films. Parmi eux, se dégage la figure de Wanda Wasileska, écrivaine et scénariste polonaise qui fit le choix de l’URSS et incarna les deux identités dans la guerre.
Improved estimate of global gross primary production for reproducing its long-term variation, 1982–2017
Authors: Zheng Yi , Shen Ruoque , Wang Yawen , Li Xiangqian , Liu Shuguang , Liang Shunlin , Chen Jing M. , Ju Weimin , Zhang Li , Yuan Wenping
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Satellite-based models have been widely used to simulate
vegetation gross primary production (GPP) at the site, regional, or global
scales in recent years. However, accurately reproducing the interannual
variations in GPP remains a major challenge, and the long-term changes in
GPP remain highly uncertain. In this study, we generated a long-term global
GPP dataset at 0.05∘ latitude by 0.05∘ longitude and
8 d interval by revising a light use efficiency model (i.e., EC-LUE model).
In the revised EC-LUE model, we integrated the regulations of several major
environmental variables: atmospheric CO2 concentration, radiation
components, and atmospheric vapor pressure deficit (VPD). These
environmental variables showed substantial long-term changes, which could
greatly impact the global vegetation productivity. Eddy covariance (EC)
measurements at 95 towers from the FLUXNET2015 dataset, covering nine major
ecosystem types around the globe, were used to calibrate and validate the
model. In general, the revised EC-LUE model could effectively reproduce the
spatial, seasonal, and annual variations in the tower-estimated GPP at most
sites. The revised EC-LUE model could explain 71 % of the spatial
variations in annual GPP over 95 sites. At more than 95 % of the sites,
the correlation coefficients (R2) of seasonal changes between tower-estimated and model-simulated GPP are larger than 0.5. Particularly, the
revised EC-LUE model improved the model performance in reproducing the
interannual variations in GPP, and the averaged R2 between annual mean
tower-estimated and model-simulated GPP is 0.44 over all 55 sites with
observations longer than 5 years, which is significantly higher than those
of the original EC-LUE model (R2=0.36) and other LUE models (R2
ranged from 0.06 to 0.30 with an average value of 0.16). At the global
scale, GPP derived from light use efficiency models, machine learning
models, and process-based biophysical models shows substantial differences
in magnitude and interannual variations. The revised EC-LUE model quantified
the mean global GPP from 1982 to 2017 as 106.2±2.9 Pg C yr−1
with the trend 0.15 Pg C yr−1. Sensitivity analysis indicated that GPP
simulated by the revised EC-LUE model was sensitive to atmospheric CO2
concentration, VPD, and radiation. Over the period of 1982–2017, the
CO2 fertilization effect on the global GPP (0.22±0.07 Pg C yr−1) could be partly offset by increased VPD (-0.17±0.06 Pg C yr−1). The long-term changes in the environmental variables could be well reflected in global GPP. Overall, the revised EC-LUE model is able to
provide a reliable long-term estimate of global GPP. The GPP dataset is
available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.8942336.v3 (Zheng et al.,
2019).
Physical and biogeochemical parameters of the Mediterranean Sea during a cruise with RV Maria S. Merian in March 2018
Authors: Hainbucher Dagmar , Álvarez Marta , Astray Uceda Blanca , Bachi Giancarlo , Cardin Vanessa , Celentano Paolo , Chaikalis Spyros , del Mar Chaves Montero Maria , Civitarese Giuseppe , Fajar Noelia M. , Fripiat Francois , Gerke Lennart , Gogou Alexandra , Guallart Elisa F. , Gülk Birte , El Rahman Hassoun Abed , Lange Nico , Rochner Andrea , Santinelli Chiara , Steinhoff Tobias , Tanhua Toste , Urbini Lidia , Velaoras Dimitrios , Wolf Fabian , Welsch Andreas
Published: November 2020

Abstract. The last few decades have seen dramatic changes in the hydrography and
biogeochemistry of the Mediterranean Sea. The complex bathymetry and highly
variable spatial and temporal scales of atmospheric forcing, convective and
ventilation processes contribute to generate complex and unsteady
circulation patterns and significant variability in biogeochemical systems.
Part of the variability of this system can be influenced by anthropogenic
contributions. Consequently, it is necessary to document details and to
understand trends in place to better relate the observed processes and to
possibly predict the consequences of these changes. In this context we
report data from an oceanographic cruise in the Mediterranean Sea on the
German research vessel Maria S. Merian (MSM72) in March 2018. The main
objective of the cruise was to contribute to the understanding of long-term
changes and trends in physical and biogeochemical parameters, such as the
anthropogenic carbon uptake and to further assess the hydrographical
situation after the major climatological shifts in the eastern and western
part of the basin, known as the Eastern and Western Mediterranean
Transients. During the cruise, multidisciplinary measurements were conducted
on a predominantly zonal section throughout the Mediterranean Sea,
contributing to the Med-SHIP and GO-SHIP long-term repeat cruise section
that is conducted at regular intervals in the Mediterranean Sea to observe
changes and impacts on physical and biogeochemical variables. The data can
be accessed at https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.905902 (Hainbucher et al., 2019), https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.913512 (Hainbucher, 2020a)
https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.913608, (Hainbucher, 2020b) https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.913505, (Hainbucher, 2020c) https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.905887 (Tanhua et al., 2019) and https://doi.org/10.25921/z7en-hn85 (Tanhua et al, 2020).
Epistemic injustice, risk mapping and climatic events: analysing epistemic resistance in the context of favela removal in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Mendes Barbosa Luciana , Walker Gordon
Published: November 2020

Abstract. Environmental and climate justice scholarship has increasingly focused on how knowledge and expertise play into the production of injustice and into strategies of resistance and activist claim making. We consider the epistemic injustice at work within the practices of risk mapping and assessment applied in Rio de Janeiro to justify the clearance of favela communities. We trace how in the wake of landslides in 2010, the city authorities moved towards a removal policy justified in the name of protecting lives and becoming resilient to climate change. We examine how favela dwellers, activists and counter-experts joined efforts to develop a partially successful epistemic resistance that contested the knowledge on which this policy was based. We use this case to reflect on the situated character of both technologies of risk and the emergence of epistemic resistance, on the relationship between procedural and epistemic justice, and on the challenges for instilling more just climate adaptation strategies.
I. PRIMERA PARTE
Authors: Arredondo Erika
Published: November 2020

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Postgastrectomy gastric cancer patients are at high risk for colorectal neoplasia: a case control study
Authors: Gweon Tae-Geun , Yoon Kyu-Tae , Kim Chang Hyun , Kim Jin-Jo
Published: November 2020

Background/Aims: Several studies have shown that colorectal neoplasms (CRN) including colorectal cancer (CRC) may be prevalent in patients with gastric cancer. However, in most of these studies, colonoscopy to investigate the prevalence of CRN was performed prior to surgery. We aimed to investigate whether CRN was more prevalent in postgastrectomy gastric cancer patients than in healthy individuals.Methods: We reviewed the medical records of those patients within a cohort of gastric cancer patients with gastrectomy who underwent colonoscopy between 2016 and 2017. Controls age- and sex-matched with gastric cancer patients at a 2:1 ratio were identified among those who underwent colonoscopy at a health-promotion center. The frequencies of CRN, advanced CRN (ACRN), and CRC among patients with gastrectomy were compared with those in the control subjects. A total of 744 individuals (gastric cancer, 248; control, 496) were included.Results: The rates of CRN and ACRN in the gastric cancer group were higher than those in the healthy individuals (CRN, 47.6% vs. 34.7%, P< 0.001; ACRN, 16.9% vs. 10.9%, P= 0.020). The rate of CRC was comparable between the 2 groups (2.0% vs. 0.6%, P= 0.125). Multivariate analysis identified previous gastrectomy for gastric cancer and male sex as significant risk factors for (A)CRN.Conclusions: CRN and ACRN were more prevalent in patients who underwent surgery for gastric cancer than in the control group. Regular surveillance colonoscopy at appropriate intervals is indicated after gastrectomy.
Does Truth Really Matter? Notes on a Crisis of Faith
Authors: Wahman Jessica
Published: November 2020

This essay reflects on what it would mean to have faith in the reality of truth, particularly in light of current affairs and the apparent insignificance and impotence of truth to sway opinion or affect behavior. In doing so, it draws on American pragmatism's consequentialist epistemology, C. S. Peirce's “Fixation of Belief,” and George Santayana's concept of a realm of truth.
Lessons for intensive care units in COVID-19 pandemic-moving towards sustainability
Authors: Nasa Prashant , Nasa Ruchi , Singh Aanchal
Published: November 2020

The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has inundated critical care services globally. The intensive care units (ICUs) and critical care providers have been forefront of this pandemic, evolving continuously from experiences and emerging evidence. In this review, we discuss the key lessons from the ongoing wave of COVID-19 pandemic and preparations for a future surge or second wave. The model of sustainable critical care services should be based on 1) infrastructure development, 2) preparation and training of manpower, 3) implementing standard of care and infection control, 4) sustained supply-chain and finally, and 5) surge planning.
Effect of row spacing and seeding rate on baby corn production
Authors:   Universidade Estadual do norte do Paraná, Lucianetti André Augusto Favaretto , Bellettini Silvestre ,   Universidade Estadual do norte do Paraná
Published: November 2020

Baby corn is the female green ear of the corn plant harvested before fertilization and its cultivation is a profitable alternative for small farms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of row spacing (0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 and 0.9 m) and seeding rate (13, 15, 17 plants per meter) on baby corn production. The study was conducted at State University of Northern Paraná, Luiz Meneghel Campus, southern Brazil with a 5 × 3 factorial scheme (spacing, density) arranged in a randomized block design with four replications. Corn hybrid AG1051 was grown in 5-m long and 6.5-m wide plots. The yield components evaluated were stalk diameter, length and diameter of the unhusked and husked ear, shape index, unhusked yield, husked yield, and marketable yield. Stalk diameter and ear size were significantly affected by row spacing. Ears were not perfectly cylindrical. Baby corn yield was not affected by either row spacing or planting density.
Copper phytotoxicity in agricultural crops cultivated in tropical soils
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Engelhardt Mateus Moreira , Lima Francielle Roberta Dias de ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Martins Gabriel Caixeta ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Vasques Isabela Cristina Filardi ,   Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Silva Aline Oliveira ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Oliveira Jakeline Rosa ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Reis Rayner Hugo Cassa Louzada ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Guilherme Luiz Roberto Guimarães ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras, Marques João José Granate de Sá e Melo ,   Universidade Federal de Lavras
Published: November 2020

Copper is a micronutrient for living organisms, but at high concentrations it may cause several deleterious effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the behavior of agricultural crops to different concentrations of Cu in the soil. The species Triticum aestivum (wheat), Zea mays (maize), Oryza sativa (rice), Phaseolus vulgaris (dry bean), Glycine max (soybean), and Raphanus sativus (radish) were cultivated in the soils Typic Hapludox (TyHpx) and Rhodic Acrudox (RhAcx). The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse and the soils were set in pots in a completely randomized design, with four replicates per treatment adding the following Cu concentrations (as Cu-nitrate): 0, 75, 150, 300, 600, 800, 1000, 1200 mg kg-1 dry soil. Measurements of biological variables, such as shoot dry weight (SDW), plant height, stem diameter, and number of leaves were carried out, in addition to determining Cu content in the SDW. At the TyHpx, a decreasing order of tolerance to Cu phytotoxicity was: dry bean, maize, soybean, wheat, radish, and rice. However, at the RhAcx, the decreasing order was: maize, soybean, radish, wheat, dry bean, and rice. The species that revealed the highest sensitivity to high Cu concentrations in soil was rice and that with the lowest sensitivity was maize.
Harvest season, productivity and physicochemical quality of peach fruits grown in Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil
Authors:   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Nava Gilmar Antonio , Kurschner Eder Oneide ,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Paulus Dalva ,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Published: November 2020

The objective of this study was to determine the harvest time, main components of yield and the physicochemical quality attributes of peach cultivars produced in a subtropical climate. The study was carried out in the Fruit Growing sector of the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Campus Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil. The main components of yield and estimated productivity, background color of the epidermis, pulp firmness, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA) and the SS/TA ratio of 17 peach cultivars were determined for two crop cycles: 2016 and 2017. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replicates of one tree per experimental unit, in a 17 x 2 bifactorial scheme (cultivars x years). Fruits of the cultivars: Aurora-1, Bonão, Douradão, Leonense, Ouromel, Rubimel and Zilli matured early, whereas those of Eldorado and BR-1 were last to mature. The cultivars Bonão, Charme and Eldorado were the most productive. Eldorado produced the highest caliber of fruits and Bonão produced the highest number of fruits per tree. The cultivars BR-1 and Eldorado produced the sweetest fruits and Leonense, the most acidic. The 2016 crop season provided greater productivity, with fruits of greater caliber and firmness of pulp.
Storage stability of minimally processed pinhão by using edible coatings with antimicrobial characteristics
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Moreira Michele Krüger Vaz , Cantillano Rufino Fernando Flores ,   Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Gandra Eliezer Avila ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Mendonça Carla Rosane Barboza ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Borges Caroline Dellinghausen ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Published: November 2020

The pinhão shows high nutritional value; however, its consumption is still low owing to the long cooking time required because it is hard to peel, and it is susceptible to sprouting, larval infestation, and fungal contamination. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the storage stability of minimally processed pinhão by using edible coatings with antimicrobial characteristics. The pinhões were subjected to minimal processing with the following treatments: Treatment A - control; Treatment B - chitosan; Treatment C - xanthan gum and clove essential oil. After drying, they were packed in polyethylene terephthalate and stored at 4 °C for nine days. The pinhões were analyzed for mass loss, total acidity, reducing sugars, vitamin C, color, firmness, respiratory rate, sensory characteristics, and microbial growth. In general, no differences were observed in mass loss, reducing sugars, and oxygen concentrations of the pinhões after any treatment. In addition, we observed a reduction in acidity and carbon dioxide concentrations, maintenance of color parameters, and the absence of growth of thermotolerant coliforms and coagulase-positive Staphylococcus. Although the minimal processing did not increase the respiratory rate of pinhões, it did not stop the process of seed maturation. Of the coatings evaluated, chitosan coating of the pinhões was associated with a higher content of vitamin C as well as a lower number of psychrotrophic microorganisms. The coatings did not influence the taste and aroma of the minimally processed pinhões.
Seed Viability and RNA Extraction Methods of Erythrina velutina Under Drought Stress
Authors: Souza Juliana L. , Freitas Bruno A. L. de , Lima Laura C. D. P. , Nunes Valdinete V. , Torres Maria F. O. , Silva-Mann Renata
Published: November 2020

Abiotic stress caused by rigorous environmental conditions, such as drought, has negative effects on seeds. The species from arid and semiarid areas have mechanisms to maintain seed viability. In this study, the analyses of physical and physiological quality of the seeds of Erythrina velutina and their response to drought stress and RNA extraction methods were carried out. The seeds were collected from mother trees in two different provenances of natural occurrences of the species. The physical quality, viability, and vigor of the seeds were evaluated by morphometric parameters, germination, and electrical conductivity tests. The seeds were submitted to drought stress conditions for 0, 24, 48, and 72 hours on -0.8 MPa polyethylene glycol solution. To evaluate the viable RNA extraction method, the seed embryos were used for the extraction of this molecule and with an assessment of quantity and quality. The seeds from Pernambuco that were harvested in 2008 were bigger and presented lower vigor when in comparison to seeds that were harvested from Sergipe in 2012. The seeds under drought stress conditions presented null germination for all the treatments. After the drought stress, they were germinated on a paper substrate moistened with water, with better responses from the Lot Sergipe, 2012. The imbibition of seeds in the solution for 24 hours provides an increase in germination for less vigorous seeds, being indicated as a pre-germinative treatment. The RNA quality obtained by using a commercial extraction kit has better results, providing materials without contaminants when compared to the TRIzol method.
Cutting Propagation of Shea (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn) Tree Using Shoot Types and Application of Auxin
Authors: Yeboah J. , Segbefia M. A. D. , Dadzie A. M. , Padi F. , Lowor S. T. , Agene V. N. , Owusu-Ansah F. , Owusu-Ansah B.
Published: November 2020

The shea is a medium-sized fruit tree indigenous of Sudano-sahelian zone of Africa with great economic potential and ecological components. Planting by seed takes a long time to fruit because of its slow growth. Factors affecting its development among other things are physiological and biochemical. The 2 × 2 factorial experiment set up in the rainy season was arranged in a randomized complete block with three (3) replications. The selected period was characterized by moderate cloud cover and temperature with the following factors; type of cuttings (apical and rejuvenated) and hormone concentration (0 mg/L and 10,000 mg/L). The different types of cuttings dipped in different hormone concentration showed significant (p < 0.05) rooting performance. Rejuvenated cuttings dipped in 10,000 mg/L of IBA (auxin) rooted best and produced more and long roots. The presence of high (p < 0.05) levels of endogenous indole acetic acid, sugars and proteins contributed to the good rooting in the rejuvenated cuttings. Plant nutrients like endogenous zinc and nitrogen in the cuttings also enhanced rooting for the rejuvenated cuttings.
Influence of Crop Establishment Techniques, Fertilization and Microbial Consortia on Potassium Nutrition of Wheat
Authors: Shahane Amit Anil , Shivay Yashbir Singh , Prasanna Radha , Kumar Dinesh
Published: November 2020

A field experiment was conducted for 2 years (2013-14 and 2014-15) during winter (Rabi) season at Research Farm of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India with an objective to study the significance of two microbial consortia inoculations, zinc (Zn) fertilization (5 kg Zn ha-1 through ZnSO4∙7H2O soil application in each crop at sowing) and three rates of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilization on potassium (K) concentration, uptake and as well as ammonium acetate (NH4OAC)-extractable K content in soil at different growth stages in wheat. The microbial consortia used were Anabaena sp. (CR1) + Providencia sp. (PR3) and Anabaena-Pseudomonas biofilmed bio-fertilizer; while rate of fertilization were 0, 75% and 100% of recommended rate of nutrients (RDN) (120 kg N ha-1 and 25.8 kg P ha-1). The concentration and uptake of K was significantly higher in zero tillage wheat (ZTW) than conventional drill-sown wheat (CDW) and system of wheat intensification (SWI) at all observations except at 30 days after sowing. The application of 100% RDN and Zn fertilization have significant and positive effect on K uptake. The microbial consortia increase K concentration and uptake by 0.09-0.12 mg kg-1 and 9.9-12.7 kg ha-1 in straw and 0.08-0.11 mg kg-1 and 3.8-5.6 kg ha-1 in grain. The soil ammonium acetate (NH4OAC)-extractable K decreased by 87-108 kg ha-1 and 19-44 kg ha-1 in first and second year, respectively over initial soil K even after application of recommended rate of K (49.8 kg ha-1). Our study concludes the significant increase in K uptake due to ZTW and use of microbial consortia and there is the need for redeciding K fertilization in wheat for sustained productivity.
One Name – One Fungus: The Influence of Photosynthetic Partners on the Taxonomy and Systematics of Lichenized Fungi
Authors: Kukwa Martin , Kosecka Magdalena , Guzow-Krzemińska Beata
Published: November 2020

Lichens are fungi (mycobionts) that form symbiotic associations with photoautotrophic prokaryotes or eukaryotes (photobionts); however, some species can exchange photosynthetic partners during their lifecycles. This phenomenon modifies the morphology of lichens and consequently influences the taxonomy of lichenized fungi. Here, a few such cases in which the photobionts influenced the taxonomy and systematics of lichenized fungi are reviewed. Two different morphotypes of the same species – known as photomorphs – were classified as different species and sometimes different genera. Moreover, different types of photobionts and the absence or presence (optional lichenization) of an alga in the thallus were believed to be diagnostic characters for discriminating genera. However, the taxonomy and systematics of lichens are based always, according to Article F.1.1. of the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants, on the fungal partner and only one name is applied.
New Data on Seed Coat Micromorphology of Several Impatiens spp. from Northeast India
Authors: Rewicz Agnieszka , Adamowski Wojciech , Borah Souravjyoti , Gogoi Rajib
Published: November 2020

This study aimed to analyze the seed coat structure of nine species from the genus Impatiens from Northeast India. A review of the available literature showed a scarcity of data on seed sizes and shapes, as well as a complete lack of information on the ultrastructure of seeds from five taxa of Impatiens determined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Photographs of the surface structure of seeds from the analyzed species were taken using an SEM and, from these, we measured the length and width of the seeds. The results showed differences in the seed ultrastructure and metric traits within the studied taxa. Based on the ornamentation of the epidermal cells, we distinguished three morphological types: protrusive, granulate, and reticulate. The seeds of the investigated species had ellipsoid, subellipsoid, or subspheroid shapes. Their lengths and widths ranged from 1.2 to 3.6 mm and 0.7 to 2.1 mm, respectively. The results of the study showed that the ultrastructures of Impatiens seeds are different among taxa and for some species can be used as a diagnostic character for their identification.
A Noteworthy Disjunction of the Epiphytic Moss Lewinskya graphiomitria
Authors: Plášek Vítězslav , Komínková Zuzana , Číhal Lukáš , Fialová Lucie , Guo Shuiliang
Published: November 2020

Lewinskya graphiomitria (Müll. Hal. ex Beckett) F. Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet, hitherto considered a New Zealand endemic species, has recently been repeatedly found at different localities in China, thereby representing an intriguing example of a remote intercontinental disjunction among the bryophytes. Herein, the current distribution of this species is reviewed and mapped and its disjunct occurrence in the two widely separated areas is discussed. Maps showing the quantification of extrapolated projection areas for L. graphiomitria are also presented. A possible way of its migration from New Zealand to Asia or vice versa is explained.
Structure, function, and mechanism of action of the
vanilloid TRPV1 receptor
Authors: Siudem Paweł , Paradowska Katarzyna
Published: November 2020

The TRPV1 receptor (transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1)
is a non-selective cationic channel activated by vanilloids like capsaicin. Therefore, TRPV1 is
also called a capsaicin’s receptor, which is a spicy substance found in chili peppers. The receptor
is located in sensory nerve fibers and non-neuronal cells, for example in vascular endothelial
and smooth muscle cells. It is thought to act as an integrator of various physical and
chemical stimuli that provide heat and pain. The activation of the TRPV1 may affect at various
physiological functions like release inflammatory mediators, gastrointestinal motility and
temperature regulation. Numerous studies in recent years show TRPV1 plays an important
role in physiology and development of pathological conditions of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular
and respiratory system. These receptors are widely studied as a gripping point for
new painkillers, but there are also data indicating their potential involvement in the pathomechanism
of various diseases, e.g. epilepsy. TRPV1 targeting may be useful not only in paintreatment
but also urinary incontinence, chronic cough or irritable bowel syndrome. The need
for further investigation of the therapeutic potential of TRPV1 antagonists indicates the lack
of effective drugs to treat many of these conditions. The purpose of this article is to collect
and summarize knowledge about the TRPV1 receptor, its structure and mechanism of action.
Introducere in pedagogie. Consideratii teoretice si metodologice
Authors:   Editura Universitara, Damian Miron-A;exandru
Published: November 2020

Redescoperirea profunzimilor relatiei traditionale profesor-elev si adaptarea acestui tip de relatie exigentelor societatii contemporane ar putea orienta intr-o anumita masura linia invatamantului romanesc si in perspectiva a intregii societati, printr-o intoarcere la un anumit tip de relatii inter-umane, mai sincere si mai aproape de linia spirituala a poporului roman. Intr-o societate superficiala si atasata valorilor efemere, intoarcerea la un sens mai profund al educatiei ar putea contribui la gasirea unei solutii pentru iesirea Romaniei dintr-o criza care tinde sa devina cronica. Pentru aceasta insa, scoala romaneasca are nevoie de spirite alese, de educatori de valoare, printre care va veti putea numara si dumneavoastra, cei ce cititi aceste randuri, daruind mai departe din ceea ati invatat.
Proza poetica romaneasca
Authors:   Editura Universitara, Trache Alina
Published: November 2020

Lucrarea de fata isi propune sa deschida posibilitatea desprinderii unor solutii de examinare a prozei poetice romanesti capabile sa stimuleze abordarea altor aspecte, cum ar fi instituirea unor paradigme in literatura romana si in functie de formele prozei poetice.
ACHIEVING HIGH COMMITMENT IN AND OF SOURCING DECISIONS – A DECISION-MAKING PARADOX
Authors: Johansson Björn Johansson
Published: November 2020

This paper describes a sourcing decision process and how that process is done in order to achieve high commitment in and of sourcing decisions. It can be stated that it is important with high commitment in and of sourcing decisions for the process as well as the result to be successful. The study uses a decision-making process in a Swedish municipality to describe the importance of having high commitment and how high commitment can be achieved. The sourcing decision process was a decision-making process where the final result was an internal reorganisation in the municipality regarding hosting of software applications. From an outsourcing point of view this can be described as internal outsourcing. The structure of the hosting was before the decision highly decentralised. The objective and the goal of the decision were to centralise hosting of software applications. There was weak motivation for changing the structure and thereby low commitment among involved stakeholders at the start of the process. The case shows how the decision-makers conducted the decision-making process in order to increase commitment of the already taken decision. That the decision already was taken at the start of the process indicates that the decision could be described as a decision-making paradox. From the case it can be concluded that the decision-making process was successful and that the high commitment existing after the process indicates that the outcome of the decision will have high potential to be successful as well.
EVALUATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROCUREMENT: GOAL AND TASK-DRIVEN APPROACHES
Authors: Vasilecas Olegas , Saulis Algis , Dereškevičius Saulius
Published: November 2020

The paper analyses problems of information systems procurement evaluation. Various evaluation systems and strategies used today are discussed. Goal-driven and task-driven evaluation approaches are recognised as the most universal, they enable to set evaluation criteria logically and to receive well-founded results. Details of implementation of proposed evaluation methodology are presented. Quality management problems related with procurement, influence of various constraints, feedback in the acquisition process and other ways to procure the best possible system are described.