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Individual Water-Saving Response Based on Complex Adaptive System Theory: Case Study of Beijing City, China
Authors: Liu Hanqing , Zhao Yong , Li Haihong , Wang Lizhen , Wang Qingming
Published: May 2020

It is of significance to examine the factors impacting individual water-saving behavior and their mechanism of action for water demand management, especially for domestic water demand management. To provide a solution to the issues of individual water-saving behavior research with unclear influence mechanisms and subjective modeling decisions, this study provides a novel idea of combining social survey and model study for research on domestic water conservation, introduces complex adaptive system theory to describe the mechanism of action between individuals as well as between individuals and external stimuli, and proposes a general framework for the model establishment and analysis of individual water-saving response research under external stimuli. This study uses Beijing as an empirical city. Based on the analysis results of the survey on Beijing residents’ domestic water use combined with the problems in Beijing’s domestic water-saving efforts, this study constructs water-saving regulation scenarios and corresponding individual water-saving response rules; systematically simulates the change process of individual water use considering the aspects of water price formulation, water use information, and water-saving publicity and education; quantitatively analyzes the influence of these three types of external stimuli on individual water saving; proposes individual water-saving promotion measures; and suggests the three aspects of water price formulation, water use information feedback, water-saving publicity and education.
Geochemical Assessment of Potential Sources for Nitrate in the Wasia Aquifer, Al Kharj Area, Central Saudi Arabia
Authors: Khogali Abid , Birkle Peter , Al-Shaibani Abdulaziz , Keller Martin , Tawabini Bassam , Makkawi Mohammad
Published: May 2020

Nitrate (NO3−) represents one of the major groundwater constituents with increasing distribution and concentration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to determine potential sources of nitrate in the Early to Late Cretaceous Wasia aquifer system at the Al Kharj area (Central Saudi Arabia) by an integrative approach using groundwater geochemistry, nitrate isotopes (15N–NO3 and 18O–NO3), and tritium (3H) measurements. The lowest saline groundwater samples (TDS = 1400–2000 mg/L) from the peripheral zone were representative for pristine groundwater from the Wasia aquifer with nitrate concentrations below 20 mg/L and low 18O–NO3 ratios (8.7–20.6‰) but enriched 15N–NO3 values (up to 10.8‰). In contrast, 11 out of 34 analyzed water samples from irrigation wells and cattle watering wells exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water guideline value for nitrate of 50 mg/L with maximum concentrations of up to 395 mg/L. Nitrate fertilizers and atmospheric deposition are the main sources of nitrate in groundwater in the eastern and northern sections of the study area. The combination of elevated salinities (4940–7330 mg/L), NO3 (111–395 mg/L), boron (516–1430 μg/L), and enriched 18O–NO3 (21.7–25.8‰) ratios with depleted 15N–NO3 (5.7–7.6‰) confirm the local influx of evaporated irrigation water with remnants of dissolved fertilizer into the Wasia groundwater system. There was no evidence for the influx of animal or human wastes from adjacent dairy, poultry, and housing infrastructures. Tritium concentrations below the detection limit of 0.8 TU for most borehole samples implied the absence of recent natural recharge. The estimated annual average N influx of 3.34 to 6.67 kg/ha to the Wasia aquifer requires a combination of atmospheric deposition and anthropogenic sources (mainly nitrate fertilizers) to increase the nitrogen content of the Wasia aquifer.
Application of Soft Computing Models with Input Vectors of Snow Cover Area in Addition to Hydro-Climatic Data to Predict the Sediment Loads
Authors: Hussan Waqas , Khurram Shahzad Muhammad , Seidel Frank , Nestmann Franz
Published: May 2020

The accurate estimate of sediment load is important for management of the river ecosystem, designing of water infrastructures, and planning of reservoir operations. The direct measurement of sediment is the most credible method to estimate the sediments. However, this requires a lot of time and resources. Because of these two constraints, most often, it is not possible to continuously measure the daily sediments for most of the gauging sites. Nowadays, data-based sediment prediction models are famous for bridging the data gaps in the estimation of sediment loads. In data-driven sediment predictions models, the selection of input vectors is critical in determining the best structure of models for the accurate estimation of sediment yields. In this study, time series inputs of snow cover area, basin effective rainfall, mean basin average temperature, and mean basin evapotranspiration in addition to the flows were assessed for the prediction of sediment loads. The input vectors were assessed with artificial neural network (ANN), adaptive neuro-fuzzy logic inference system with grid partition (ANFIS-GP), adaptive neuro-fuzzy logic inference system with subtractive clustering (ANFIS-SC), adaptive neuro-fuzzy logic inference system with fuzzy c-means clustering (ANFIS-FCM), multiple adaptive regression splines (MARS), and sediment rating curve (SRC) models for the Gilgit River, the tributary of the Indus River in Pakistan. The comparison of different input vectors showed improvements in the prediction of sediments by using the snow cover area in addition to flows, effective rainfall, temperature, and evapotranspiration. Overall, the ANN model performed better than all other models. However, as regards sediment load peak time series, the sediment loads predicted using the ANN, ANFIS-FCM, and MARS models were found to be closer to the measured sediment loads. The ANFIS-FCM performed better in the estimation of peak sediment yields with a relative accuracy of 81.31% in comparison to the ANN and MARS models with 80.17% and 80.16% of relative accuracies, respectively. The developed multiple linear regression equation of all models show an R2 value of 0.85 and 0.74 during the training and testing period, respectively.
A New Method for Rapid Measurement of Canal Water Table Depth Using Airborne LiDAR, with Application to Drained Peatlands in Indonesia
Authors: Vernimmen Ronald , Hooijer Aljosja , Mulyadi Dedi , Setiawan Iwan , Pronk Maarten , Yuherdha Angga T.
Published: May 2020

Water management in lowland areas usually aims to keep water tables within a narrow range to avoid flooding and drought conditions. A common water management target parameter is the depth of the canal water table below the surrounding soil surface. We demonstrated a method that rapidly determines canal water table depth (CWD) from airborne LiDAR data. The water table elevation was measured as the minimum value determined in a grid of 100 m × 100 m applied to a 1 m × 1 m digital terrain model (DTM), and the soil surface was calculated as the median value of values in each grid cell. Results for areas in eastern Sumatra and West Kalimantan, Indonesia, were validated against 145 field measurements at the time of LiDAR data collection. LiDAR-derived CWD was found to be accurate within 0.25 m and 0.5 m for 86% and 99% of field measurements, respectively, with an R2 value of 0.74. We demonstrated the method for CWD conditions in a drained peatland area in Central Kalimantan, where we found CWD in the dry season of 2011 to be generally below −1.5 and often below −2.5 m indicating severely overdrained conditions. We concluded that airborne LiDAR can provide an efficient and rapid mapping tool of CWD at the time of LiDAR data collection, which can be cost-effective especially where LiDAR data or derived DTMs are already available. The method can be applied to any LiDAR-based DTM that represents a flat landscape that has open water bodies.
Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Turbulent Open Channel Flow over a Rough Scour Hole Downstream of a Groundsill
Authors: Chang Cheng-Kai , Lu Jau-Yau , Lu Shi-Yan , Wang Zhong-Xiang , Shih Dong-Sin
Published: May 2020

This study discusses the mechanism for the occurrence of equilibrium and non-equilibrium scour holes. By using a particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurement system, it measures the turbulent flow fields in an open channel moving through the rough bed below a groundsill. Then, the Reynolds-stress model (RSM), embedded in FLUENT software, is applied to perform a numerical simulation. The experimental results show that at equilibrium, the location of the re-attachment point is significantly affected by the flow discharge. Further, the re-attachment point of the scour hole affects the size and range of the counterflow zone, which becomes the main region for deposits in the natural channel. In addition, the formation of erosion is mainly affected by turbulence intensity and Reynolds stress. However, in non-equilibrium scour holes, our results clearly show that the turbulence intensity and the Reynolds stress are significantly larger at the end of the scour holes near the bed due to the continual development of the scouring. The correlation between the numerical simulation and experimental results are also examined. Overall, it can be seen that the simulated mean velocity profiles are quite consistent with the measured data. However, in terms of turbulence intensities and Reynolds stress, the simulated results could be overestimated when compared with the measured data; they are overestimated with a sudden decrease near the liquid surface. Although, the simulations in the near bed area show some divergence and the trend in the scour hole is quite consistent. Therefore, numerical simulations can be performed in advance to act as an important reference when evaluating the safety of downstream structures.
The recent state of cryopreservation techniques for ex-situ gene conservation and breeding purposes in small ruminants: A review
Authors: Mujitaba Malam Abulbashar , Vass Nóra , Bodó Szilárd
Published: May 2020

The viewpoint of the recent cryopreservation techniques (CT) suggests the use of a reduced volume of cryopreservation solution, high concentration of cryoprotectants and ultra-rapid cooling and warming rates help to reduce cryo-injury and maximize the viability of the preserved animal genetic resources (AnGR). The CT had now become widely accepted as one of the best methods of choice for the ex-situ conservation of AnGR due to its high success rate recorded and no-invasive nature as compared to the conventional slow rate freezing (CSRF). Rapid advances and wide acceptability of the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART’s) particularly artificial insemination (AI) in animal breeding had resulted in a greater loss of a large number of good quality genes in virtually almost all the native breeds of animals across the globe. Small ruminant (SR) animals are not an exception in such present predicaments situation of erosion and dilution of the valuable AnGR among the native breeds. As a result of this, 148 and 16 breeds of sheep and goats respectively have already become extinct in Europe and the Caucasus. In view of the aforementioned situation, the present review aimed at exploring some of the current states of development, roles played and potentials of CT in the conservation of SR genes and genome for the immediate and future breeding purposes for sustainable development. It basically covers; animal genetic resource, the need to conserve AnGR, tools for ex situ in vitro conservation of AnGR and recent developments in breeding and cryopreservation of SR AnGR.

Cryopreservation is playing a pivotal role in ex-situ gene conservation of AnGR. Decline in genetic diversity among SR breed population was high in Europe and the Caucasus. There is therefore, need for improvent on current stringent measures on conservation of AnGR in this region of the world.
The impact of applying foliar fertilizers on the health condition of maize
Authors: Rácz Dalma Emese , Radócz László
Published: May 2020

The nutrient supply of plants is becoming more important in plant protection since the appropriate condition of plants can be ensured by optimal and satisfactory nutrient supply to avoid nutritional deficiency diseases. Due to the extreme weather conditions, plants are forced to face several stress factors, which leads to deterioration of the plant health. The increasing occurrence of droughts poses threat to nutrient uptake through the roots since all the nutrients can be accessible to the plants only if they are in dissolved form in the soil – which is not possible in the absence of water. Therefore, the importance of foliar fertilizer is becoming a more and more significant part of the nutrient supply, because with the help of this technology the development of any nutrient deficiency can be prevented.

In this experiment, we focused on the efficiency of two different foliar fertilizers on maize.  Foliar fertilizers were applied two times, once in the stage with 8 leaves and tasseling phenophase of the maize. To verify the efficiency of the foliar fertilizers, the chlorophyll content of untreated and treated plant’s leaves was measured after each application. Moreover, the length and diameter of maize cobs, thousand kernel weight, protein, oil and starch content were also measured, and the results were compared to the untreated (control) ones. According to the results, in all aspects significant differences were observed and due to the laboratory analysis of leaves, in the case of magnesium and zinc supply the foliar fertilizers were able to prevent the development of nutrient deficiency.
Studies on Ostrich (Struthio Camelus) - Review
Authors: Brassó Dóra Lili , Béri Béla , Komlósi István
Published: May 2020

Ostrich has been reared in Hungary for decades, but we have limited information on this species. The aim of this review was to provide a concise description of the ostrich (Struthio camelus) based on international studies. We were to investigate some of the most relevant parameters, such as egg, meat and skin production. In this critical review we managed to sum up the most significant features and productivity parameters of ostrich and effecting factors. So as to make an accurate description of the species we have to know its morphological, behavioural and physiological characteristics. Ostrich is a very special bird with special nutritional and environmental requirements. Ostrich products, regarding egg, meat and skin are considered luxury products not only in Hungary but also abroad. Though egg has a significant nutritional value, it is mainly used for hatching chicks. In Europe we can expect roughly 40–50 eggs from a hen yearly. Ostrich has a lean meat with high protein and low fat and sodium content, moreover it is rich in minerals and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Having these advantageous qualities, ostrich meat should be part of our healthy diet. Skin production is not important in our country, but there is a special demand for high quality ostrich leather globally. In the future our aim is to conduct a research on some of the parameters. As low production rate and embryo mortality is a great deal of problem in ostrich industry, we need to investigate the incubation environment. There is an apparent disagreement among researchers on optimal slaughter age. This is also an area for further investigation. The value of skin and effecting factors on our climate as well as adaptability of the species are also worth for further investigation together with the nutrition what differs from other ostrich breeding countries. Nowadays, there is a great emphasis placed on animal welfare too.
The effect of season on the microbiological status of raw milk
Authors: Szabóné Petróczki Flóra Mária , Béri Béla , Peles Ferenc
Published: May 2020

Many factors can influence the microbiological quality of raw cow’s milk. In this study, our aim was to determine whether there was any difference between the microbiological statuses of milk produced in different seasons. Samples were collected and analysed from five dairy farms in Hajdú-Bihar County, from February to November in 2019. During our studies, total plate count (TPC), coliform count and Staphylococcus aureus count of raw cow’s milk samples were determined.

There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between the mean TPC values detected in the milk collected in winter and autumn, but that values were significantly (P<0.05) lower than in the milk samples collected in spring and summer. Similarly to the TPC, in the case of coliform bacteria the lowest mean colony count was detected in the samples collected in winter. The difference was significant (P<0.05), compared to the values observed in the samples collected in summer. S. aureus was detected in bulk milk of only two farms in excess of 1.0 log10 cfu/ml. Also in case of S. aureus, there was a significant difference (P<0.05) between the values observed in the samples collected in winter and in summer. Samples from spring and summer contained the highest amount of S. aureus.

Based on the results of our studies, in the case of almost all farms the mean TPC, coliform and S. aureus counts were lower in the samples collected in winter, than in the samples collected in summer. The fact that the samples collected in winter contained the lowest amount of colonies could be attributed to the inhibition of growth of mesophilic microorganisms below 8 °C. Furthermore, the fact that we observed the highest colony counts in samples collected in summer, can be related to the heat stress of cows during the summer due to unfavorable weather conditions (high temperature and humidity).
Development of the antioxidant indexes (FRAP, TFC, TPC) of scabbing resistant apple varieties in storage
Authors: Orosz-Tóth Mihály , Kincses Sándorné
Published: May 2020

One of the most important groups of bioactive substances in apples are antioxidants, which have a health-preserving effect. The amount of these compounds varies not only during the ripening of the apple fruit, but also continuously during post-harvest storage. A growing group of health-conscious consumers are looking for apple varieties with a nutritional value that satisfies their needs.

In the scope of our research, we examined 5 apple varieties originating from the Derecske horticultural site of KITE cPlc. in 2016. The plantation was planted to be suitable for intensive apple production. Samples were collected at the time of maturity (August-October) of the given variety. The 5 examined apple varieties (Gaia, Isaaq, Modí, Smeralda and Fujion) are all resistant to apple scab (fungal disease caused by Venturia inaequalis). The 2-month storage experiment was conducted at 16–17 °C, which had an aggressive effect on our stored apples. Total polyphenol (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) content as well as FRAP values of the apples were measured. Measurements were taken immediately after harvest and after 1 and 2 months of storage. Our results were evaluated by using the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 software. Our aim was to compare the antioxidant results of 5 scab-resistant apple varieties, which change continuously during storage.

The antioxidant content of our apple varieties increased during 2 months storage. The best result was achieved by the Modí apple variety (FRAP: 467.32 mg/100g; TFC: 317.76 mg/100g; TPC: 1771.97 mg/100g). Consumers may want to consume apples stored for a longer period of time if they are to absorb large amounts of antioxidants.
Investigation of combining ability and superiority percentages for yield and some related traits in yellow maize using line × tester analysis
Authors: Abdel-Moneam Maamoun A. , Sultan M. S. , Abido Waleed A. E. , Hadházy Ágnes , Sadek S. A. , Shalof M. S.
Published: May 2020

Combining ability estimation is an important genetic attribute for maize breeders in anticipating improvement in productivity via hybridization and selection. This research was carried out to investigate the genetic structure of the 27 F1 maize hybrids established from nine lines derived from Maize Research Department and three testers, to determine general combining ability (GCA), determine crosses showing specific combining ability (SCA) and superiority percentages for crosses. Nine lines, three testers, 27 F1 hybrids and two check commercial hybrids (SC162 and SC168) were studied in randomized complete block Design (RCBD) with three replications during 2016. The results of mean squares showed that significant and highly significant for most studied traits (days to 50% tasseling, days to 50% silking, plant and ear height, ear position, ear length, no. of kernels per row, 100-kernel weight and Grain yield). Estimates of variance due to GCA and SCA and their ratio revealed predominantly non-additive gene effects for all studied traits. Lines with the best GCA effects were: P2 (line 11) and P6 (line 21) for grain yield, for testers Gm174 and Gm1021 had significant GCA effects for grain yield. The hybrids P5×Gm1021, P6×Gm1021, P7×Gm1021, P8×Gm1002, P9×Gm1002 had significant and negative SCA effects for grain yield. Crosses P1×Gm174, P2×Gm1002, P5×Gm1021, P6×Gm174, P6×Gm1021, P7×Gm1021, P8×Gm1002, P9×Gm1021 were the best combinations manifested and significant superiority percentages over than check varieties (SC162 and SC168) for most studied traits. Therefore, these hybrids may be preferred for hybrid crop development.

Abbreviations: GCA general combining ability; SCA specific combining ability
Defects Engineering with Multiple Dimensions in Thermoelectric Materials
Authors: Zhao Chenxi , Li Zhou , Fan Tianjiao , Xiao Chong , Xie Yi
Published: May 2020

Going through decades of development, great progress in both theory and experiment has been achieved in thermoelectric materials. With the growing enhancement in thermoelectric performance, it is also companied with the complexation of defects induced in the materials. 0D point defects, 1D linear defects, 2D planar defects, and 3D bulk defects have all been induced in thermoelectric materials for the optimization of thermoelectric performance. Considering the distinct characteristics of each type of defects, in-depth understanding of their roles in the thermoelectric transport process is of vital importance. In this paper, we classify and summarize the defect-related physical effects on both band structure and transport behavior of carriers and phonons when inducing different types of defects. Recent achievements in experimental characterization and theoretical simulation of defects are also summarized for accurately determining the type of defects serving for the design of thermoelectric materials. Finally, based on the current theoretical and experimental achievements, strategies engaged with multiple dimensional defects are reviewed for thermoelectric performance optimization.
Thermal resistance of viscose socks
Authors: Rogina-Car Beti , Skenderi Zenun , Vrljičak Zlatko
Published: May 2020

Men's viscose socks size 42 were designed and manufactured on an automatic sock knitting machine with a cylinder diameter of 95 mm (3 ¾ inches) which knits with 108 needles. Socks were manufactured of 20 tex viscose yarn, 156 and 220 dtex filament PA 6.6 yarn and 25 tex cotton yarn in multiple plated single jersey structure. The sock cuff contained an interlaced elastane yarn. Sock weight and sock thickness were determined, the height of the sock leg, the length of the sock foot and half of the leg circumference and half of the foot circumference were measured. Thermo physiological sock properties were determined by measuring thermal resistance on a thermal foot manikin. The sock structure under the same knitting conditions depends on the number of yarns, yarn type, the type of raw material (viscose, cotton, PA) and yarn count. Finer yarns provide higher stretchability in the part of the sock leg in the wale direction. The viscose socks with an added coarser cotton yarn and a coarser PA 6.6 yarn had the highest thermal resistance, while the viscose yarns with only an added PA 6.6 yarn had the lowest thermal resistance.
BIOSTIMULATOR MADE OF WASTE OF KERATIN-CONTAINING RAW MATERIALS
Authors: Bryndina Larisa
Published: May 2020

Ecosystem degradation forces us to introduce highly productive, environmentally friendly biotechnologies in agricultural production. In this regard, interest in organic farming is growing. Demand for organic products is ahead of supply. This, in its turn, causes interest in substances that, on the one hand, are safe for the environment, and on the other hand, increase yield and quality of crops. These substances include biostimulants. They stimulate the natural processes of assimilation of nutrients, increase stress resistance of plants. In this regard, keratin-containing raw materials deserve special attention, which, in terms of chemical composition, is a protein concentrate (90-95%) . But its use is limited due to the low functionality of the keratin protein of this raw material. Enzymatic keratin hydrolysis will provide a biostimulant for plants with a high content of amino acids. The aim of the study was to develop an enzymatic method for keratin hydrolysis with a high content of amino acids in the final product. Fermentation was carried out by Str. chromogeness.g. 0832 proteinase. The content of soluble protein, peptides and amino acids was carried out photocolorimetrically. Temperature (4000C) and pH (8.0) conditions of Str. chromogeness.g. 0832 enzyme complex have been determined, which allowed further hydrolysis of keratin-containing raw materials with a maximum yield of final products - amino acids (99.57 g/100g). Treatment of corn seeds with the obtained amino acid solution enabled to increase growth-promoting activity by 48%.
DETERMINING THE WEIGHT OF LOAD-GRIPPING CUTTING MECHANISM FOR BALLOON SKIDDING SYSTEM
Authors: Abuzov Aleksandr , Kunitskaya O.
Published: May 2020

The article presents the results of practical and theoretical studies in the field of application of balloon-cable systems capable of operating in the mode of vertical removal of a tree from a forest canopy and its subsequent transportation to a loading point. The relevance of this technological direction lies in the impossibility of traditional forestry equipment to carry out the process of harvesting and transporting wood without violating environmental requirements. It is noted that clear environmental effect can be achieved using air wood harvesting and transportation means, in particular when using balloon systems. A brief description of the operation of the load-gripping cutting mechanism used for the vertical skidding system using balloon-cable systems is given. It is indicated that the main parameters of these mechanisms that affect their effective operation are the mass of the mechanism and the speed of its lowering to the tree crown. The method of calculating the optimal mass of load-gripping cutting mechanism is given depending on the type of wood being processed and the speed of lowering. Brief recommendations for calculating mass and speed of movement with the possible use of an ascending load-gripping cutting mechanism are given
CAD SIMULATOR MODEL OF A CUTTER
Authors: Bartenev Ivan , Bukhtoyarov Leonid , Popikov Petr , Pridvorova A.
Published: May 2020

When caring for forest crops, it is necessary to prune the branches. Cutting of top branches is carried out in nurseries, removal of shrubs - on clearings, the formation of crowns - in forest shelterbelts. It is difficult for the operator to simultaneously control several hydraulic cylinders and maintain the required position of the working body. It becomes possible to automate the process of pruning branches with the development of digital means of visual and automatic

control. It is necessary to determine the control actions on the hydraulic cylinders of the branch cutter to automate the work of the operator. Modern technological equipment is designed in computer-aided design (CAD) systems. It enables using a numerical method to conduct a computer experiment on a simulation model. The design of the cutter in Solidworks have

been made. A simulation model has been compiled. The simulation model takes into account geometric, kinematic and inertial parameters of the cutter chains. The movement of the cutter working body from the transport position to the working one has been studied. Virtual displacement sensors have been installed on the chains in the Motion Solidworks

module, and cutter paths have been obtained. The resulting control actions can be used as an input parameter for simulation models in other mathematical environments, and when creating prototypes of cutting control mechanisms
RESEARCH OF FOREST SITES AFFECTED BY THE INFLUENCE OF EIGHT-DENTATED BARK BEETLE (IPS TYPOGRAPHUS) IN THE KURILSKIY RESERVE (KUNASHIR ISLAND)
Authors: Pirtskhalava Nana , Karpov Aleksandr , Grishchenko Mikhail , Kozlovskiy Evgeniy
Published: May 2020

Climate change has a major impact on forest pest outbreaks. In recent years, there have been several major climatic events in the South Kuril Islands that have cascaded impacts on forest pests. One of these effects was exerted by the typhoon of 2014, after which the coniferous forests began to dry out in the Kurilskiy Nature Reserve, as well as in the protected zone. Drying of forests on the island of Kunashir is one of the main problems. The aim of this study was to detect and study the sites of attack of eight-dentated bark beetle (Ips typographus) in the reserve, laying test areas in the distribution foci. This study showed that spruce aged 50-70 are mainly susceptible to the attacks of eight-dentated bark beetle. However, it is worth noting that the attack of the bark beetle was seen more on Sakhalin spruce (Piceaglehnii), less - on Yezo spruce (Piceajezoensis) in the places where the test plots were laid. In addition, the study has identified significant differences between healthy, weakened trees and neighboring dead trees attacked by Ipstypographus. These differences were most pronounced in: individual shading, collective shading, and distance and tier factors. Forest pests have not been relatively studied previously. This study will give a new understanding of its ecology, as well as practical opportunities for its management
La emergencia de los arquitectos como investigadores profesionales en estudios urbanos
Authors: Novick Alicia , Zanzottera Guillermina
Published: May 2020

En los años sesenta, los arquitectos fueron sumando competencias dentro del planeamiento urbano, adoptando muchas de las perspectivas de análisis de las disciplinas que se disputaban el mercado de la formulación de planes y los estudios diagnósticos de la ciudad, mediante las cuales se transformaron en investigadores profesionales en temas urbanos, objeto central de este artículo. En Argentina, la creación del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) y las políticas universitarias de promoción de la investigación, con becas y subsidios aseguraron las condiciones de posibilidad. Para dar cuenta de la problemática, metodológicamente, se recurrió a restituir tres trayectorias académicas, las de Patricio Randle (1927-2016), Cesar Vapñarsky (1929-2003) y Horacio Torres (1932-2000) que se formaron en el extranjero, donde se especializaron en geografía histórica, demografía y modelos matemáticos respectivamente. De este modo, legitimaron su rol como expertos dentro de las redes de estudios urbanos, en un momento de confianza en la planificación. Más tarde, sin embargo, esta entró en crisis con la sociología urbana, la teoría de la dependencia y la militancia radicalizada.
París 1965
Authors: Costa Cabral Cláudia
Published: May 2020

Oscar Niemeyer, el más internacional de los arquitectos brasileros, Premio Pritzker en 1988, es un personaje cuya trayectoria profesional prácticamente concurre con el desarrollo de la arquitectura moderna en el siglo veinte. El artículo se concentra sobre un punto específico de esa trayectoria que coincide, por un lado, con el despliegue de la carrera internacional de Niemeyer, ya como el arquitecto de Brasilia, la nueva capital de Brasil recién pasada a manos de los militares y, por otro, con el encargo asumido para proyectar la sede del Partido Comunista Francés, en París. Quiero sugerir que, en esa ocasión, las figuras del profesional, el vanguardista, el artista, y también del militante, se superponen y, a la vez, se desplazan unas con respecto a las otras.
El Perú como proyecto
Authors: Kahatt Navarrete Sharif Samir
Published: May 2020

La Agrupación Espacio fue un motor en la transformación de la cultura peruana, aglutinando arquitectos, artistas e intelectuales en la renovación cultural desde finales de la década de 1940. En la década siguiente, consolidó su presencia pública como un grupo de importantes profesionales. En el año 1955 se detuvieron las reuniones formales como agrupación con proyectos coordinados, sin embargo, siguieron reunidos en distintas actividades y proyectos, así como en la escuela de arquitectura, organizaciones culturales y partidos políticos, dando batallas en distintos frentes para el desarrollo social y cultural del país. Durante los años sesenta se convirtieron en expertos en diversos temas alrededor del diseño y la gestión del territorio, pasando por la arquitectura, el urbanismo, la planificación, la conservación del patrimonio cultural y edificado, las artes plásticas y la gobernanza ciudadana. Este texto pone en valor estos trabajos e intenta revelar el proyecto de transformación y desarrollo social que llevaron adelante en tan variados campos de acción.
Centro de Documentación - Biblioteca de Mujeres de la Fundacion ipes
Authors: Barandica Ortiz de Zárate Amaia , Iturbide Rodrigo Rut
Published: May 2020

RESUMEN
En este artículo se presenta el trabajo realizado por el Centro de Documentación-Biblioteca de Mujeres de la Fundación ipes, una biblioteca única en Navarra, especializada en género y feminismos y cuyo servicio es público y gratuito. Dentro de la misma se destaca el trabajo de preservación del legado documental feminista y su actualización;
el asesoramiento especializado sobre los últimos avances del pensamiento feminista y los estudios de género; así como la sensibilización, la formación e investigación sobre dichas teorías feministas y de género.

LABURPENA
Artikulu honetan, ipes Fundazioaren Emakumeen Dokumentazio Zentro eta Liburutegiak egindako lana aurkezten da. Liburutegi bakarra da Nafarroan, generoan eta feminismoetan espezializatua, eta zerbitzu publikoa eta doakoa eskaintzen du. Liburutegiaren barnean, dokumentu-ondare feminista zaindu eta eguneratzeko lana nabarmendu behar da; pentsamolde feministaren eta generoko azterlanen azken aurrerakuntzei
buruzko aholkularitza espezializatua; eta bai teoria feminista eta generoko horiei buruzko sentsibilizazioa, prestakuntza eta ikerketa ere.

ABSTRACT
This article presents the work done by the Documentation Center-Women’s Library of the ipes Foundation, a unique library in Navarra, specialized in gender and feminisms and whose service is public and free. Within it, the work of preservation of the feminist documentary legacy and its update stand out; specialized advice on the latest advances in feminist thinking and gender studies; as well as raising awareness, training and research on these feminist and gender theories.
Estudio de impacto socioeconómico de las Bibliotecas de Navarra
Authors: Ross García Fernando
Published: May 2020

RESUMEN
Por cada euro invertido, las bibliotecas de Navarra devuelven a la sociedad servicios valorados entre 3,49 y 4,66 euros. El roi o retorno de la inversión es el indicador que muestra el valor económico de los servicios que ofrece una biblioteca en relación con sus gastos. En 2016 las bibliotecas de Navarra presentaron su estudio socioeconómico, estudio que demuestra que las bibliotecas, además de necesarias, son eficientes en términos de rentabilidad económica. El estudio mide también el valor social, el beneficio que la biblioteca aporta a la ciudadanía como elemento indispensable de cohesión social, difusión de la cultura y lugar de encuentro y socialización en la comunidad a la que sirve.

LABURPENA
Inbertitutako euro bakoitzeko, Nafarroako liburutegiek 3,49 eta 4,66 euro arteko balioa duten zerbitzuak itzultzen dizkiote gizarteari. Inbertsioaren itzulera (ROI) da liburutegi batek bere gastuei dagokienez eskaintzen dituen zerbitzuen balio ekonomikoa erakusten duen adierazlea. 2016an, Nafarroako liburutegiek beren azterketa sozioekonomikoa aurkeztu zuten. Azterlan horrek erakusten du liburutegiak, beharrezkoak izateaz
gain, eraginkorrak direla errentagarritasun ekonomikoari dagokionez. Azterlanak balio soziala ere neurtzen du, liburutegiak herritarrei ematen dien onura, gizarte-kohesiorako, kulturaren hedapenerako eta zerbitzatzen duen komunitatean elkartzeko eta sozializatzeko ezinbesteko elementu gisa.

ABSTRACT
In return for each euro invested, the libraries of Navarre provide society with services valued between 3.49 to 4.66 euros. The roi or Return on Investment is the indicator that shows the financial value of the services offered by a library in relation to its expenditure. In 2016, the libraries in Navarre presented a socio-economic study demonstrating that, as well as being necessary, libraries are efficient in terms of economic
profitability. The study also measured the social value, the benefits that a library offers citizens as an essential element of social cohesion, the dissemination of culture and their role as a place to meet up and socialise in the community it serves.
La Red de Bibliotecas Públicas de Navarra
Authors: Zuza Viniegra Mikel
Published: May 2020

RESUMEN
Recorrido por los casi 70 años de existencia de la Red de Bibliotecas Públicas de Navarra, desde su fundación en 1950 hasta la actualidad. Se hace hincapié en los distintos hitos sociales, laborales y administrativos que jalonan su historia y que muestran una experiencia de lectura y de acceso al conocimiento que se vio potenciada en las últimas décadas por la llegada e implantación de las TIC.

LABURPENA
Nafarroako Liburutegi Publikoen Sareak, 1950ean sortu zenetik, duela ia 70 urte, gaur egunera arte izan duen ibilbidea. Bertan azpimarratzen dira sarearen historian izan diren gertaera sozial, laboral eta administratibo garrantzitsuenak, irakurketaren eta ezagutza eskuratzearen esperientzia bat erakusten dutenak. Esperientzia hori indartu da azken hamarkadetan, iktak iritsi eta ezarri direnean.

ABSTRACT
A review of the almost 70 year history of the Network of Public Libraries in Navarre, since it was first established in 1950 until present times. Particular emphasis is given to the different social, labour and administrative milestones which mark its history and which demonstrate a heightened reading experience and access to knowledge over the last few decades as a result of the arrival and implementation of the icts.
Los clubes de lectura y las bibliotecas navarras
Authors: Arana Palacios Jesús
Published: May 2020

RESUMEN
En este artículo se trata de resumir los casi veinte años de historia de los clubes de lectura en las bibliotecas navarras. Una historia que comienza en el año 2000 con los primeros clubes estables en la Biblioteca de Barañáin y que continúa hasta nuestros días con casi 180 clubes de distintas características atendidos desde el Servicio de Bibliotecas del Gobierno de Navarra. A estos habría que añadir todos aquellos vinculados a otras instituciones y los que funcionan en el ámbito privado.

LABURPENA
Artikulu honen helburua Nafarroako liburutegietako irakurketa-kluben ia hogei urteko historiaren laburpena egitea da. Historia 2000. urtean hasi zen Barañaingo Liburutegiko lehenengo klub egonkorrekin eta gaur arte jarraitzen du; ia 180 klub daude, hainbat ezaugarritakoak, eta Nafarroako Gobernuko Liburutegi Zerbitzuaren ardurapean daude. Horiez gain, beste erakunde batzuei lotutakoak eta alor pribatuan funtzionatzen dutenak ere badaude.

ABSTRACT
This article aims to summarise the almost twenty-year history of reading groups in Navarran libraries. They first emerged in the year 2000 with the first established clubs set up in the Barañáin Library, and the initiative is still thriving today, with almost 180 varied clubs serviced by the Government of Navarre Library Service. In addition, there are also all those linked to other institutions, which operate within the private sphere.
La Biblioteca de la Universidad Pública de Navarra, hoy
Authors: Altuna Esteibar Belen
Published: May 2020

RESUMEN
Se da cuenta de las formas de gestionar los servicios bibliotecarios en la Biblioteca de la Universidad Pública de Navarra. Se ponen de manifiesto la evolución de los servicios en los 25 años de su creación. Se hace hincapié en los retos y oportunidades que en este momento tienen las bibliotecas universitarias. Se aborda el desarrollo y transformación de los servicios, siempre muy vinculados a las necesidades de la Universidad, tanto en
docencia, como en aprendizaje e investigación y en un modelo centrado en los usuarios.

LABURPENA
Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoaren liburutegiko zerbitzuak zertan datzan adierazten da. 25 urtetan zehar, liburutegiaren sorreratik zerbitzuek izan dituzten aldaketak nabarmentzen da. Gaur egun, unibertsitate liburutegiek dituzten erronka eta aukerak
azpimarratzen da. Zerbitzuen garapen eta eraldaketari ekiten zaio, Unibertsitatearen beharrei lotuta, irakaskuntzan zein ikaskuntzan eta ikerkuntzan ere, eta oro har erabiltzaileen zentratutako ereduan.

ABSTRACT
We give an account of how we address library services in the Library of the Public University of Navarra. We bring to light the evolution of such services in the 25 years since it was created. We highlight the challenges and opportunities that university libraries face nowadays. We review the development and transformation of the services which are tightly linked to the University’s teaching, learning and research needs, and which
are based on a user-centered model.
Measuring the Reliability of Diagnostic Mastery Classifications at Multiple Levels of Reporting
Authors: Thompson W. Jake , Clark Amy K. , Nash Brooke
Published: May 2020

As the use of diagnostic assessment systems transitions from research applications to large-scale assessments for accountability purposes, reliability methods that provide evidence at each level of reporting must are needed. The purpose of this paper is to summarize one simulation-based method for estimating and reporting reliability for an operational, large-scale, diagnostic assessment system. This assessment system reports the results and associated reliability evidence at the individual skill level for each academic content standard and broader content strands. The system also summarizes results for the overall subject using achievement levels, which are often included in state accountability metrics. Results are summarized as measures of association between true and estimated mastery status for each level of reporting.
μ-Heavy chain disease associated with systemic amyloidosis and non-amyloid deposits. Diffi culties in diagnosis and therapy
Authors: Okhota V. K. , Ryzhko V. V. , Kovrigina A. M. , Shupletsova I. A. , Soboleva N. P. , Gribanova E. O.
Published: May 2020

Introduction. Heavy-chain diseases (HCDs) are rare B-cell lymphoproliferative diseases that do not have a classical clinical picture. A characteristic feature of this disease is the secretion of fragmented heavy chains of various immunoglobulin isotypes. Currently, there are four known variants of this disease: μ, γ, α, and δ.

Aim. To describe the clinical observation of μ-HCD, hidden under the mask of systemic amyloidosis, and the associated diffi culties of primary diagnosis.

Main Findings. A rare clinical case of μ-HCD in combination with systemic amyloidosis (light chain amyloidosis-AL), transthyretin amyloidosis (transthyretin amyloidosis-ATTR), and non-amyloid deposits in a 64-year-old patient is presented. The severity of the condition was due to the clinical picture of chronic heart failure, polyneuropathy. Upon examination, Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia was diagnosed while a diagnosis of amyloidosis was not established. Immuno-chemotherapy was performed under the RB program (rituximab and bendamustine). The effect of the therapy was minimal and short-term. The patient’s condition progressively worsened, and the patient died due to acute cardiovascular failure. The main diagnosis was revised in favor of μ-HCD. The autopsy revealed widespread amyloid and non-amyloid lesions of organs and tissues.

 Conflict of interest: the authors declare no conflict of interest

Financial disclosure: the study had no sponsorship
Clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of aplastic anemia (2019 edition)
Authors: Mihailova E. A. , Fidarova Z. T. , Troitskaya V. V. , Klyasova G. A. , Kulagin A. D. , Voronova E. V. , Dvirnyk V. N. , Galtseva I. V. , Kovrigina A. M. , Obukhova T. N. , Gapanova T. V. , Parovichnikova E. N. , Savchenko V. G.
Published: May 2020

Introduction. At the initiative of the Russian Hematology Society, the research group for the study of idiopathic aplastic anemia has developed clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic aplastic anemia.

Aim: to standardize diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of acquired aplastic anemia in Russia.

Methods. The methodological approaches used are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine, based on the recommendations of the Russian council of experts on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with idiopathic aplastic anemia, Russian and international experience in managing patients, and the recommendations of the European group for the study of aplastic anemia.

Results. A new revised and updated version of the national clinical guidelines is presented.

Conclusion. These recommendations are intended for doctors of various specialties, health administrators, and medical school students.

Conflict of interest: the authors declare no conflict of interest.

Financial disclosure: this study did not have sponsorship.
Digital Technology: An Influential Factor in Investment Decision Making
Authors:   Assistant Professor, School of Management, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India., Solanki S. , Wadhwa S. ,   Assistant Professor, School of Management, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India., Gupta S. ,   Associate Professor, School of Commerce, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Published: May 2020

The purpose of this study is to present a conceptual framework for thinking about the role of digital technology and highlights the factors which influence the investors to make the investment decision. Researchers examined the change found in the behavior of individual investors before and after digitalization. Researchers have also identified the various benefits which an investor derives from the use of digital technology as it’s an open platform to compare available investment solutions, possibility of easy comparison of return, internet posting to choose investment related options, self decision to make investment without human involvement which showcase the influence of the information (available through internet via websites application) on the behavior of an individual investor i.e. how does he react to particular information received (e.g. what impact internet posting have on the decision of an investor). In addition to this, the use of digital technology has also changed the way of presenting a piece of information to the investors to reach at investment conclusion.