bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Refining antimony by electrodeposition and by distillation
Authors: Rogers R R , Campbell R A
Published: December 2020

Antimony was refined on a large laboratory scale by distillation, electrodeposition, and a combination of these two methods. The degree of refinement varied with the types and amounts of impurities present in the crude material, and the refining methods used. The
best grade of material produced contained 99. 894 per cent antimony, which was purer than the refined products of ten large producers, as reported in the literature. In addition, a considerable amount of new information regarding the metallurgy of antimony was obtained during these
experiments.
Measurement of thorium in ores by the thorium emanation method
Authors: Zimmerman J B , Bouvier J A F
Published: December 2020

A flow counter for determining the thorium content of ores in secular equilibrium is described. Scintillations produced in a zinc sulphide phosphor by alpha particles resulting from the disintegration of thoron are detected by a photomultiplier tube and
registered by a standard scaling unit. The counter response is linear and good sensitivity is obtained. The limit of detection is approximately 0.01% ThO2.
An analysis of the effects of equalisation funds on service delivery in selected local authorities in Zambia
Authors: Chishimba Hanson , Kazonga Eustarckio , Nsenduluka Evaristo
Published: December 2020

Background: The government of the Republic of Zambia established the Local Government Equalisation Fund, to which each year parliament appropriates not less than 5% of the total amount of projected income taxes collected for the republic for that financial year. The purpose of the fund is to provide a source of financing for service delivery.Aim: The goal of this study was to analyse the effects of equalisation funds on service delivery in selected local authorities in Zambia.Setting: The study focused on Lusaka City Council, Luanshya Municipal Council and Chisamba and Luangwa town councils in Zambia.Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods approach was used. The population comprised registered property owners and council officials in the selected districts. The sample was drawn using stratified sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analysed by using descriptive statistics and regression analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative data were analysed using a narrative approach.Results: The expenditure composition of the equalisation funds shows that expenditure on personal emoluments accounts for a greater proportion than capital and service expenditure. There were similarities and differences in the methods of service delivery among local authorities: the use of local government enterprise, contracting out, franchises, volunteers, self-help groups and in-house provision.Conclusion: There is lack of satisfactory adherence to the guidelines on utilisation of equalisation funds for service delivery as espoused by the central government. The local authorities studied do not adhere to the prescribed guidelines on the utilisation of equalisation funds.
Have Current Systems of Pharmacovigilance Had Their Day?
Authors: Colacci (Pro) Michael , Fralick (Pro) Michael , Bond (Con) Christine M.
Published: December 2020

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Sensations: They’re All about Perspective
Authors: Dumont Zack
Published: December 2020

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Antiviral Therapy during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: Is It Appropriate to Treat Patients in the Absence of Significant Evidence?
Authors: Dalton (Pro) Bruce R , Dresser (Pro) Linda D , Thirion (Con) Daniel J G , Lau (Con) Tim T Y
Published: December 2020

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Pharmacy Leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Zed Peter J
Published: December 2020

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Assessing the Need for Proton Pump Inhibitors for Patients Using Long-Term Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs without a History of Ulcers
Authors: Kwok Kevin , Tejani Aaron
Published: December 2020

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Practical Guidance in Perioperative Management of Immunosuppressive Therapy for Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery
Authors: Boyce Michelle , Massicotte Anne
Published: December 2020

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Should Therapeutic Monitoring of Vancomycin Based on Area under the Curve Become Standard Practice for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection?
Authors: Claeys Kimberly C , Brade Karrine D , Heil (Pro) Emily L , Jorgensen Sarah C J , Dresser Linda D , Dalton (Con) Bruce R
Published: December 2020

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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Case Report and Discussion Regarding Patients with Concurrent Disorders
Authors: Lee-Cheong Stephen , Grewal Amrita , Hestvik Lukas , Rafizadeh Reza , Schütz Christian
Published: December 2020

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De l’autre côté du miroir
Authors: Doucette Douglas
Published: December 2020

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Through the Looking-Glass
Authors: Doucette Douglas
Published: December 2020

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Osmolality of Medications Administered in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Leong Amanda , Gordon Alison , Alshaikh Belal , Yusuf Kamran , Dersch-Mills Deonne
Published: December 2020

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Visceral Leishmaniasis in Endemic Areas of Malda District, West Bengal, India
Authors: Guha Ushnish , Chatterjee Moytrey , Sardar Ashif Ali , Jana Kingsuk , Saha Pabitra , Maji Ardhendu Kumar , Guha Subhasish Kamal
Published: December 2020

Community participation is an important aspect for the success of kala-azar (KA) elimination program implemented in five Southeast Asian countries by the WHO. The participation of community depends on the level of knowledge of, attitude toward, and practice around risk factors associated with KA transmission among the population. We assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward KA elimination in endemic areas of Malda district, West Bengal, India. A total of 709 individuals from different villages of 12 sub-centers were interviewed during April–July 2019. Data were recorded in a structured questionnaire under four categories: sociodemographic parameters, knowledge, attitude, and practice. The association of dependent variables such as knowledge, attitude, and practice with independent variables such as the economy and sociodemographic parameters was analyzed by binary logistic regression model and chi-square test using SPSS software. Despite the endemicity of the disease for a long time, the adequacy of knowledge about the disease was found to be poor that can be attributed to low education level and socioeconomic status, but the attitude and practices were good. So, there is a scope of improvement in knowledge of the disease through proper health education. This will further improve the level of attitude and practices that will be helpful for the smooth implementation of different activities of the program by more active participation of the community.
Phenotypic variability and correlation estimates for traits of Burkina Faso’ sweet grain sorghum genotypes
Authors: Sawadogo N. , Naoura G. , Ouedraogo M.H. , Tonde M. , Tiendrebeogo J. , Tiendrebeogo K.F. , Bougma L.A. , Tiama D. , Zongo J.-D.
Published: December 2020

Sweet grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a neglected crop mainly grown for its sweet grains in the pasty form. Although its taste is the main character of interest, knowledge of protein related content of the grain, especially when linked to its value for infant porridge appears equally important. The objective of this study was to evaluate the status of crude protein content of pasty grains and to determine genetic correlations between morphological and biochemical traits among sweet grain of sorghum genotypes in Burkina Faso. Eight sweet grain sorghum cultivars (BTO2, BZI1, KBZ4, PBO5, PGO3, SBR7, SPI2, STO4) were evaluated through 13 morphological and two biochemical variables. Crude protein content of these genotypes was also compared with the composition of two controls of sweet stalk sorghum (ETS) and ordinary grain sorghum or common sorghum (EBS). The analysis of variance revealed variability within sweet grain sorghum accessions, mainly on the biochemical traits (crude protein and water content) and two morphological traits (peduncle and panicle lengths), which discriminated significantly in the thresholds of 1 and 5%, respectively. In addition, sweet grain sorghum had low crude protein content compared to other types of sorghum, except, two genotypes of sweet grain sorghum (BZI1 and STO4) which recorded higher protein content compared to the common sorghum. An important and negative correlation was noted between sowing-flowering cycle and protein content.
Endophytic fungi for biological control of whitefly and tomato leaf miner in Tanzania
Authors: Michael G. , Nyomora A.M.S. , Mvungi E.F. , Sangu E.M.
Published: December 2020

Tomato whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) and leaf miners (Tuta absoluta) are devastating pests of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Pest management using broad spectrum synthetic pesticides is discouraged due to harmful effects on human health and the environment. The objective of this study was to assess the potential of endophytic fungi as bioextracts against tomato whiteflies and leaf miners, as an alternative to synthetic insecticides in Tanzania. The study was done using morphological and molecular techniques, during January 2019 to February 2020 in Arusha region in Tanzania. Three endophyte isolates from pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium) and lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) were identified with resemblance to members of Fusarium sp and Altenaria sp, by 90 and 82 % similarity, respectively; based on phylogenetic clustering patterns and macro- and micro-morphological characteristics. Bioextracts from endophytes of lemon grass leaves (Elg1); and pyrethrum flowers (Epf1) and leaves (Epl1), showed significant repellency properties (F0.05 (df, 15) = 27.052, P = 0.0001) on whiteflies by 54, 76 and 36%, respectively. They also caused significant lethality (F0.05 (df, 11) = 59.559, P = 0.0001) of tomato leaf miner larvae and whiteflies (F0.05 (df, 11) = 53.600, P = 0.0001). The underlying effect was attributed to possession of flavonoid and total phenolics as active ingredients in the bioextracts. This was commensurate to the levels flavonoid and total phenolic contents, which were considerably more in bioextracts of lemon grass and pyrethrum flower (F0.05 (df, 8) = 10.35, P = 0.0114) and (F0.05 (df, 8) = 40.84, P = 0.0003, respectively), than in pyrethrum leaves.
Protection of national heritage in the light of the applicable law and the actions provided in this area by police in Poland
Authors: Dworzecki Jacek , Nowicka Izabela , Urbanek Andrzej , Kwiatkowski Adam
Published: December 2020

The issue of national heritage is an inseparable element of the existence of every nation. The article presents the legal regulations aimed at the protection of cultural heritage in Poland, as well as statistical data relating to crime in this area. The solutions adopted by the Polish police in the field of the identifying and combating of crime against cultural property and national heritage are also described. Furthermore, the article highlights the most serious crime against the national heritage that has occurred in Poland in recent years. The subject article was prepared on the basis of the analysis of literature, existing legislation and two interviews with Polish police officers.
The Impact of Coating Ingredients on the Aging Resistance of Topcoat Paints by Model Trees
Authors: Wong Tzu-Tsung , Hung Shih-Hsuan
Published: December 2020

Topcoat paint is mainly composed of resin and pigment and hence its quality highly depends on the type and proportion of these two ingredients. This study aims at testing the formula of the topcoat paint for finding one that can achieve better quality for anti-aging. Various formulas of paint are applied on boards that will be put into ultraviolet accelerated test machines to simulate weathering tests. The gloss and color, before and after the tests, are collected and numerical prediction method M5P is used to grow model trees for discovering the key factors affecting aging. Based on the structure and the linear regression models in the trees, a better topcoat paint should be composed of a high proportion of resin and generally a low proportion of pigment. Good types of resin and pigment are also identified for keeping color and gloss.
Taming COVID-19 through Social Resilience: A Meta-Capability Policy Framework from Australia and New Zealand
Authors: Menzies Jane , Raskovic Matevz (Matt)
Published: December 2020

As a wicked problem, COVID-19 creates unique policy challenges which can be tamed through a meta-capability social resilience approach. Drawing on experience from Australia and New Zealand, we propose a meta-capability social resilience framework to inform policymakers. The framework examines the mobilization of various resources and the employment of specific capabilities across four stages of disruption.
Letter from the Editors: Special Issue on “Effects of Coronavirus on International Business”
Authors: Mezias John , Newburry William
Published: December 2020

In this article, AIB Insights’ editors introduce their Special Issue focusing on effects of COVID-19 on international business policies and strategies. The seven articles published in this issue provide key insights for navigating international business during this pandemic.
The Devil in the Detail: An Account of Self-Harm
Authors: Temple Bogusia , Harris Jennifer
Published: December 2020

In this article we discuss self-harm data from an A & E (Emergency Room) Department in an English hospital. In order to be able to examine the relationship between data collection, analysis and findings we focus on the processes we used as researchers in constructing the dataset. Doing this, we argue, is as important as just analysing findings since this process in part constructs the findings. Moreover, how people's actions are defined may impact on the way they are treated.
What Couples Say Works in Domestic Violence Therapy
Authors: Allen Jodi , St. George Sally
Published: December 2020

This ethnographic study adds to our professional knowledge about the effectiveness of domestic violence counseling. We learned from couples who had been court referred for domestic violence counseling what they found to be most effective in their therapy. The study was conducted by a student practitioner-researcher. The inquiry is written in an open manner and details the procedural steps, discusses trustworthiness specific to the inquiry, and includes reflections from the authors.
Using Case Study Methodology in Nursing Research
Authors: Zucker Donna
Published: December 2020

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a research method that may contribute a unique and valuable method of eliciting phenomena of interest to nursing. Case study method can be used as a creative alternative to traditional approaches to description, emphasizing the patient's perspective as central to the process. This manuscript will define case study method, and discuss various case study designs. Approaches and tactics from a variety of disciplines, and theoretical or philosophical perspectives are discussed with an emphasis on method and analysis. The bulk of the manuscript outlines the stages used in a case study of men with chronic coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as presenting a case study protocol. Implications for its usefulness in nursing research, practice, and theory generation are discussed.
Water services and why a broad definition under the WFD is needed to ensure the polluter pays principle
Authors: Tripolszky Sarolta
Published: December 2020

'Water services' is a term under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) that describes economic activities which make use of water infrastructure that changes the physical characteristic of a water body. Economic actors who make use of water in this way are asked to come up for all or part of the costs and thus contribute to the achievement of good water status - the objective of the WFD.
However many European member states have applied a narrow definition of the term in their national legislation and restricted water services to the traditional water service sectors: wastewater treatment and municipal drinking water supply, leaving agriculture, mining, hydropower or navigation aside. Because of the narrow definition of this legal term the wrong economic policies are applied to water users resulting in a poor allocation of natural and financial resources. This goes against the very essence of the WFD which was adopted to start a new area in which all human pressures on water are dealt within a single framework and in which the polluter has to pay. The involvement of all relevant sectors and application of wise economics is crucial for the timely implementation of the WFD. In turn, this is essential for the European society and economy in view of the predicted increase in pressure on water in the future.
EEB and WWF started a collective complaint against 11 member states in 2006 to enforce the correct implementation of the Directive. A decision by the European court of Justice is expected in the fall of 2012. In this article the author explains the concept of the term 'water services' and outlines the economic and legal consequences of a narrow and broad definition. The development of the collective (or strategic) complaint from 2006 till today is also described.
Liderlik Yaklaşımları ve Spor Yönetiminde Liderlik
Authors: IŞIK İNAN Özlem , SERİNKAN Celaleddin
Published: December 2020

Liderlik genellikle en karmaşık sosyal alanlardan biri olarak görülür. Geçtiğimiz yarım yüzyıl boyunca çalışılan liderlik yaklaşımları, liderliğin ne olduğunu açıklamaya çalışmaktadır. Alan yazında üç temel yaklaşım bulunduğu öne sürülebilir: Özellikler yaklaşımı, Davranışsal yaklaşımlar ve Durumsal yaklaşımlardır. Bu yaklaşımlar geleneksel liderlik yaklaşımları olarak ele alınmaktadır. Bunlara ek olarak son dönemde önem kazanmış modern yaklaşımlar da bulunmaktadır. Çalışmamızın amacı liderlik ve liderlik yaklaşımlarına yönelik alan yazın araştırması yaparak, yöneticilik ve liderlik arasındaki farkları ortaya koymaktır. Ayrıca liderlikte modern liderlik yaklaşımlarına dikkat çekerek spor alanında yapılan liderlik çalışmalarını literatür taraması şeklinde inceleyerek spor örgütleri için liderlik tarzları ve önemini vurgulamaktır. Tüm hizmet sektörlerinde olduğu gibi spor örgütlerinin başarısı da örgütteki çalışanların ve çalışanlara yön gösteren liderlerin başarısı ile sağlanmaktadır.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI NaOH TERHADAP KUALITAS TEPUNG TULANG IKAN BANDENG (Chanos chanos)
Authors: Mubin  , Anggreani Indri , Finarti  , Salanggon Alismi M.
Published: December 2020

Fishbone is one form of waste from fish processing. Milkfish bone flour has high calcium and phosphorus content and can be an alternative source for the fulfillment of calcium and phosphorus in the body. The aimed of this research to find out the effect of NaOH concentration on the quality of milkfish bone meal (Chanos chanos). The research was conducted at the Animal Products Technology Laboratory, Tadulako University. Simultaneously, the analysis of calcium and water content was located at the Soil Science Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tadulako. The length of time for the study is one month from March -April 2019. The research method that will be used is an experiment with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with the effect of NaOH concentration as follows: P1: 1% NaOH with a boiling temperature of 70 oC; P2: 2% NaOH with a boiling temperature of 70 oC; P3: 3% NaOH with a boiling temperature of 70 oC; and P4: 4% NaOH with a boiling temperature of 70 oC. The results of variance showed that it could be stated that the results of the analysis of calcium levels with the influence of NaOH concentration on the quality of milkfish bone meal do not have a significant effect on the value of calcium levels in fishbone meal flour.
‘Bilimsel İlerlemeler Tanrı’yı Yok mu Ediyor?’ Sorusu ve Kelâmî Açıdan Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: AKIN Murat
Published: December 2020

Rönesans ve ardında Aydınlanma dönemiyle beraber gerçekleşen bilimsel ilerlemeler fazlaca dikkat çekmeyi başarmıştır. Bunun sonucunda modern bilim, bilginin en güvenilir kaynağı olarak kabul edilerek onun her meseleyi çözebileceği bir zemine oturtturulmuştur. Öyle ki bilim, Tanrı’nın var olup olmadığına dair de bilgi üretebileceği dillendirilmiştir. Bu aşamada ideolojik yaklaşımların ve din adına sergilenen bazı temelsiz akıl dışı argümanların katkısıyla da bilim artık kutsal bir müesseseye dönüştürülmüştür. Kutsala dönüştürülen bilim, bir diğer kutsal olan dinle artık ortak bir zeminde buluşamayacak hale dönüşmüş ve yanlış bir dikotomiye alet edilmiştir. Dolayısıyla artık ilerleyen bilim, yavaş yavaş “Tanrı’yı yok etmeye” başlamıştır. Artık bu hale dönüşen bilim anlayışı ateistlerin de en büyük destek noktaları olmuştur. Kutsala dönüşen bu bilim anlayışı her ne kadar temelde Hıristiyanlık inancına karşıt olarak ortaya çıkmış olsa da yer yer tüm inançlara yansıtılmaya çalışılmıştır.

Oysaki bilimden, “bilimin ilerlemesiyle Tanrı’nın yok olacağına” dair veri sunmasını beklemek aslında bilimin sınırlarından bihaber olmayı gerekli kılmaktadır. Bilimin ilerlemesiyle inancın yok olacağı söylemi, İslam dini açısından kabul edilebilir bir argüman olarak görülmemektedir. Çünkü İslam, aklı dinamik olarak tasvir etmekte ve tabiatı Tanrı’nın varlığının delili olarak sunmaktadır. Diğer taraftan bilimin ilerlemesiyle Tanrı’ya yer kalmayacağını iddia edenlerin unutmaması gereken önemli husus, dinin/imanın bir bilgi eksikliği olmadığı aksine bilginin insanı tasdiğe yönelttiği gerçeğidir. Ayrıca Müslümanların bilimde geri kalmalarının sebebini onların inançlarına bağlayanlar, bunu siyasi, sosyal ve ekonomik bazı sebeplerde araması gerekmektedir.
D2 vs D2 Plus Para-aortic Lymph Node Dissection for Advanced Gastric Cancer
Authors: Mahir Ozmen Mehmet , Zulfikaroglu Baris , Ozmen Fusun , Moran Munevver , Ozalp Necdet , Seckin Selda
Published: December 2020

Objective: Gastric cancer is a common malignancy worldwide. Effective treatment by interdisciplinary cooperation is important, and surgery still plays an important role.

Material and Methods: In a ten-year period, 355 patients were diagnosed to have gastric cancer. One hundred and sixty-two patients with a median (range) age of 58 (23-83) years were eligible for the study. There were 107 patients in D2 and 55 patients in D2 lymphadenectomy plus para-aortic lymph node (PALN) dissection group. The two groups were compared in terms of complications, morbidity, mortality and long-term survival.

Results: Length of stay was 12 (8-34) days for D2 and 14 (8-42) days for D2 plus PALND. Total number of operative mortality was 8/162 (5%), and it was not different between the groups. Twenty patients (18%) had complications in D2 group and 9 (17%) patients in D2 plus PALND group. Overall survival was also similar between the groups, but patients with T3-T4 tumors, patients with stage IIIA and IIIB disease had better survival with D2 plus PALN dissection. We found that the depth of invasion, PLN, ratio (PLN/TLN), stage and LND were all prognostic variables.

Conclusion: This study showed that D2 plus PALN dissection for advanced gastric cancer can be performed as safely as a standard D2 dissection by experienced surgeons without increasing postoperative morbidity and mortality. D2 plus PALN dissection should be preferred in the advanced stage of the disease (IIIA-IIIB) as it increases the rate of survival.
Land capability assessment of Ghaggar river basin using integrated remote sensing and geographical information system approach – A Case Study
Authors: Chauhan Nitin
Published: December 2020

The increased anthropogenic activities lead to reduction of the actual as well as potential agricultural productivity by intensifying the land degradation process. Therefore, mismatch arises between the capability of a land and landuse due to this land degradation. The present study was carried out to classify the Ghaggar river basin area as per its capabilities at Banasthali University during 2020. The slope, soil depth, texture, drainage conditions, stoniness and the extent of erosion were used to assess the land capability. The analysis resulted in the presence of seven land capability classes (I-IV and VI-VIII) in the Ghaggar river basin. The areal distribution of the arable (I to IV) and non-arable (VI to VIII) land capability classes within the study area was 51.9 and 48.1 %, respectively. The individual distribution of the area under I, II, III, IV, VI, VII and VIII land capability classes were 14.9, 15.2,9.3,12.6,26.7,20.5and 0.9 %, respectively. Although the agricultural activities are recommended in the capability classes I to IV but about 47.1 % of the agricultural activities are also extended in the VI to VIII capability classes. On the contrary, land use classes such as built-up, shrub-land, forest, etc. were present in I to IV classes which were capable for annual crop cultivation
Management of Anthracnose of red chilli caused by Colletotrichum capsici
Authors: Annad Abha
Published: December 2020

Anthracnose is the common name for plant diseases characterized by very dark sunken lesions, containing spores. Colletotrichum capsici, the causal agent of red chilli anthracnose, is a major constraint in chilli production leading to huge economic losses in the country. In the present study, an attempt was made to evaluate eight chemical and botanical fungicides against C. capsici in vitro and in the field conditions at T.M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur during the years 2017-2019. Results revealed that the fungicides tebuconazole, hexaconazole, trifloxystrobin, mancozeb and saponin at 0.05 and 0.10% concentrations were effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth and sporulation invitro over control, while carbendazim, neem oil, azadirachtin were least effective. When evaluated by fruit dip method for uninjured and injured inoculated fruits under laboratory condition, tebuconazole, hexaconazole and saponin significantly reduced fruit anthracnose. In protective field spray condition, hexaconazole was found most effective in reducing fruit anthranose (PEDC 83.3%) and increasing fruit yield (225.50 q ha-1) followed by trifloxystrobin (77.5%, 220.25 qha-1), mancozeb (71.6%, 218.10 qha-1) and carbendazim (68.2%, 214.32 qha-1) as compared to control (0.0%, 122.10 qha-1. Neem oil (1%) was least effective in reducing fruit anthranose (52.0%) and yield (177.50 q ha-1)
Characterization of indigenous brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)lines usingmorphological traits under Jharkhand condition
Authors: Rajan Neha
Published: December 2020

A total of 25 indigenous lines collected from different agroclimatic zones of Jharkhand were evaluated at Ranchi during rabi season of 2018-19 in randomized block design with three replications. The aim of present study was to assess the extent of genetic variation and identify most promising germplasm for improvement programme. Seventeen quantitative and forty qualitative characters were analysed as per DUS guidelines. Significant differences were recorded in most of the characters. The genotype RKML-11 exhibited highest number of primary branches (6.67) and produced maximum yield (38.54 t ha-1). Maximum fruit weight was recorded in RKML-28 (262.8 g). RKML-35 showed maximum value of fruit diameter (33.9 cm) but had minimum number of fruits per plant (6.7). However, RKML-21 showed maximum fruits per plant but had smallest fruit size (8 cm). RKML-26 exhibited precocious bearing habit, it was also second-best genotype in terms of yield (37.7 t ha-1). The lowest yield was recorded in the genotype RKML-25 (8.8 t ha-1). These accessions could be used as potential donors for hybridization program to develop high heterotic hybrids.
Effect of lead on growth of warm season turf grasses
Authors: KAUSAR SYEDA AMENA
Published: December 2020

The ability to tolerate metals targeted for remediation in existing soil conditions is one of the important features possessed by plants used in phytoextraction programs. Pot experiments were conducted using Stenotaphrum dimidiatum (L.) Brongn, Zoysia matrella var. pacifica Goudsw and Axonopus compressus (Sw.) P. Beauv plants to identify ability of these turf grasses to withstand and tolerate lead when grown in contaminated soil from across Musi River region of Hyderabad which had lead metal in concentrations higher than permissible limits. Plants were exposed to 131.2, 223.3 and 326.2 mg kg-1of lead in contaminated soil and examined under three metal exposure periods of 120, 240, and 360 days. Control samples were obtained by growing plants in normal soil with 42.2 mg kg-1of lead. The pot cultures were maintained at a nursery under normal day light conditions and shoots were harvested every 60 days during the 360 days of study period from June 2017 to June 2018. Results showed that for all three grasses a decrease in heights was seen with an increase in soil lead concentrations and exposure time. Decrease in lengths was more for roots than shoots.Zoysia matrella was the most lead affected plant with a mean phytotoxicity of 14.7% compared to 10.9 and 8.5% seen in Stenotaphrum dimidiatum and Axonopus compressus. Lead tolerance was highest for Axonopus compressus with Metal tolerance index (MTI) of 91.5%, followed by Stenotaphrum dimidiatum (89.1%) and least by Zoysia matrella (85.3%). At the highest given soil lead concentration of 326.2 mg kg-1with Axonopus compressus was found significantly better having higher tolerance index compared to Zoysia matrella. The study concludes that Axonopus compressus popularly known as Carpetgrass has a greater scope for use in lead phytoextraction programs compared to the other two tested grasses as it had the ability to tolerate and withstand lead in contaminated soil at higher concentration
A produção habitacional do programa MCMV no município de São Paulo: critérios de localização adotados pelos produtores e impactos na estrutura urbana e na qualidade de vida dos moradores
Authors: Ribeiro Edson L. , Silveira José A. R. Silveira
Published: December 2020

O estudo avalia a concentração da produção habitacional do Programa Minha Casa, Minha Vida no município de São Paulo em suas várias faixas de renda familiar, estudando-se a sua relação particularmente em relação aos seguintes aspectos: a) distância do centro tradicional; b) distância dos novos centros geradores de emprego; c) oferta local de oportunidades de trabalho e renda e d) índice de violência urbana, comparando-se ainda com resultados de outra pesquisa sobre a satisfação com a qualidade de vida urbana por setor urbano na cidade. Embora tenha ficado clara a correlação inversa entre a concentração local da produção habitacional em relação à  proximidade das oportunidades de trabalho e renda, outros índices comparados não apresentaram os mesmos resultados. Também ficou constatado que, no âmbito do município, a produção longínqua dos conjuntos habitacionais não produziu significativa dispersão urbana, tendo os mesmos, em função do uso da verticalização, ocupado predominantemente terrenos e glebas intersticiais (vazios urbanos).
OPTIMIZED INTENTION FOR CONTINUOUS QUERIES IN THE ACTIVE DATA AGGREGATION NETWORK WITH COST MODEL
Authors: R INDUMATHI.
Published: December 2020

Within an RDBMS streams of changes to the data and reporting when the result of a query defined over the data changes. These queries are referred to as the continuous queries since they continually produce results whenever new data arrives or existing data changes. To make online decision we require monitoring the continuous queries. Here the aim is to introduce the low-cost, scalable technique to answer continuous aggregation queries using a network of aggregators of dynamic data items. There is significant work in systems that can efficiently deliver the relevant updates automatically. And also to provide for getting the optimal set of sub queries with their incoherency bounds which satisfies client query’s coherency requirement with least number of refresh messages sent from aggregators to the client. For optimal query execution divide the query into sub-queries and evaluate each sub-query at a judiciously chosen data aggregator. The main purpose is to response the client with the least number of tasks with the help of random query selection. Random query selection means for the user submitted query the relevant queries, sub queries are generated. A query cost model which can be used to estimate the number of messages required to satisfy the client specified incoherency bound.
AN EFFICIENT AND SYSTEMATIC VIRUS DETECTION PROCESSOR FOR EMBEDDED NETWORK SECURITY
Authors: KUMARAN P.MUTHU , PRATHAP R.V.ASHOK , MATHAVAN D.
Published: December 2020

Network security has always been an important issue and its application is ready to perform powerful pattern matching to protect against virus attacks, spam and Trojan horses. However, attacks such as spam, spyware, worms, viruses, and phishing target the application layer rather than the network layer. Therefore, traditional firewalls no longer provide enough protection. However, the solutions in the literature for firewalls are not scalable, and they do not address the difficulty of an antivirus. The goal is to provide a systematic virus detection hardware solution for network security for embedded systems. Instead of placing entire matching patterns on a chip, our solution is based on an antivirus processor that works as much of the filtering information as possible onto a chip. The infrequently accessing off-chip data to make the matching mechanism scalable to large pattern sets. In the first stage, the filtering engine can filter out more than 93.1% of data as safe, using a merged shift table. Only 6.9% or less of potentially unsafe data must be precisely checked in the second stage by the exact-matching engine from off-chip memory. To reduce the memory gap and to improve the performance, we also propose three algorithms are used: 1) a skipping algorithm; 2) a cache method; and 3) a prefetching mechanism.
AREA REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR PARALLEL FIR FILTER WITH SYMMETRIC COEFFICIENTS.
Authors: KRISHNAN SITHARA
Published: December 2020

The objective of the paper is to reduce the hardware complexity of higher order FIR filter with symmetric coefficients. The aim is to design efficient Fast Finite-Impulse Response (FIR) Algorithms (FFAs) for parallel FIR filter structure with the constraint that the filter tap must be a multiple of 2. The parallel FIR filter structure based on proposed FFA technique has been implemented based on carry save and ripple carry adder for further optimization. The reduction in silicon area complexity is achieved by eliminating the bulky multiplier with an adder namely ripple carry and carry save adder. For example, for a 6-parallel 1024-tap filter, the proposed structure saves 14 multipliers at the expense of 10 adders, whereas for a six-parallel 512-tap filter, the proposed structure saves 108 multipliers at the expense of 10 adders. Overall, the proposed parallel FIR structures can lead to significant hardware savings for symmetric coefficients from the existing FFA parallel FIR filter, especially when the length of the filter is very large.
A Antroponomástica Comparada
Authors: Sipavicius Seide Márcia
Published: December 2020

O surgimento dos estudos onomásticos na Europa remonta ao século XIX, quando os estudos das línguas privilegiavam as abordagens oriundas da Filologia e da Gramática Comparada. O interesse pela comparação de antroponímias de línguas e/ou culturas diferentes, contudo, é mais recente e ainda mais a percepção de que estudos desta natureza formam uma subárea específica a que chamo de Antroponomástica Comparada. Neste trabalho, elucido como esta subárea se configura tanto do ponto de vista teórico e epistemológico, quanto do ponto de vista pragmático e aplicado. Para tanto, apresento resultados de pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em 16 trabalhos completos publicados em congressos internacionais de Onomástica de 2011 a 2018 e 06 pesquisas realizadas por mim e/ou colegas nessa área totalizando 22 estudos.Comparative AnthroponomasticsAbstractThe emergence of onomastic studies in Europe dates to the 19th century when language studies were made according to the approaches of Philology and Comparative Grammar. The interest in comparing anthroponymies of different languages and/or cultures, however, is and even more more recent the perception that studies of this nature form a specific subarea that I call Comparative Anthroponomastics. In this work, I elucidate how this subarea is configured from theoretical, epistemological pragmatical and applied points of view. To this purpose, I present results of bibliographic research based on 16 complete papers published in international congresses of Onomastics from 2011 to 2018 and 06 researchers conducted by me and/or colleagues in this area totaling 22 studies.Keywords: Onomastics; Anthroponomastics; Comparative Anthroponomastics.
COVİD-19 PANDEMİSİ ve KADINLAR
Authors: ÜNAL Esra , ATİK Derya , GÖZÜYEŞİL Ebru
Published: December 2020

2019 yılında başlayan ve Dünya geneline yayılan, insanların hayatlarında büyük değişimlere neden olan COVİD-19 pandemisinin etkileri sürmektedir. Pandemi süreci insanların yaşamlarında birçok değişikliği beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu süreçte toplum ve ülke sağlığı için sağlık hizmetlerinde de değişimler yaşanmaktadır. Sağlık hizmetlerindeki planlamalar yapılırken pandeminin cinsiyet üzerindeki etkilerinin bilinmesi salgının bireyler üzerine etkilerini anlayarak daha etkili bir müdahelenin oluşmasını sağlar. Pandemi sürecinde sağlık sektöründe kadınların çoğunluğu oluşturması, eğitim ve hizmet alma durumlarında aksamalar ve bakım verici rollerinde artış yaşamaları kadınları birçok yönden olumsuz etkilemektedir. Bu makalede pandemi sürecinin kadınlar üzerindeki etkisinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Foro por prerrogativa de função: comentários à questão de ordem na Ação Penal 937 pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (AP 937QO/RJ)
Authors: Coêlho Carolina Reis Jatobá
Published: December 2020

Em 03.05.2018, o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) deu interpretação restritiva teleológica, reconhecendo incidir o fenômeno de mutação constitucional ao disposto nos arts. 102, b e c, e 105, I, da Constituição Federal brasileira. O precedente confere semântica restritiva ao instituto para aplicá-lo somente nos crimes cometidos durante o exercício do cargo e relacionados à função desempenhada pelo agente político e fixa marco temporal para prorrogação da competência criminal a partir da finalização da instrução processual, evitando-se a disfuncionalidade de seu uso para alterar o juiz natural de modo aleatório e arbitrário. A presente análise expõe o contexto das discussões, pontua os argumentos dos votos e os interpreta a partir da perspectiva teórica dos conceitos de função pública (Alessi); mutação constitucional (Dau Lin); contrafação administrativa (Bandeira de Mello e Martins); interpretação teleológica (Larenz); e interpretação por dissociação (Guastini).
A especificidade de software na administração pública e a dispensabilidade de licitação para aplicação do princípio da eficiência
Authors: Carvalho Thomaz Jefferson , Silva Felipe Rangel da
Published: December 2020

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar o software de gestão utilizado na Administração Pública como sendo um serviço cuja especificidade justifica a dispensabilidade de licitação, tendo em vista que os softwares desenvolvidos na maioria das vezes levam em consideração condições de cada órgão ou setor da Administração e propiciar um serviço que atenda tais especificações promove um contributo ao princípio da eficiência.
O dolo específico e as formalidades pertinentes à dispensa ou à inexigibilidade de licitação: análise do julgado Inq. 3.962/DF
Authors: Lucena Pedro Flávio Cardoso , Freitas Neto Levaní de
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo realiza análise acerca do julgado Inq. 3.962/DF, cujo objeto principal é a discussão acerca da necessidade de comprovação de dolo específico para caracterização da conduta criminosa tipificada na segunda parte do artigo 89 da Lei 8.666/93, qual seja: não observação das formalidades inerentes à dispensa ou à inexigibilidade de licitação. Restou fixado o entendimento de que as formalidades exigidas seriam aquelas dispostas em artigo 26 da lei supracitada, bem como foi pontuado, com fundamento no caso em estudo, que, diante do atendimento das formalidades legais por parte do gestor público, então, para a efetiva criminalização, faz-se necessário o dolo específico desinente a conduta, que, por exemplo, pode ser demonstrado se caracterizado conluio entre os agentes públicos envolvidos.
Studi Perancangan Mesin Pencacah Cokelat Kapasitas Produksi 600Kg/Jam dengan Metode VDI 2222
Authors: Ihsan Media Riona , Ibrahim Bustami
Published: December 2020

Artikel ini membahas tentang proses membuat rancangan mesin pencacah cokelat dengan menggunakan metode perancangan VDI 2222. Pembuatan rancangan dimulai dengan mengidentifikasi kebutuhan serta tuntutan pelanggan sampai dengan penyelesaian solusi bagi pelanggan dalam bentuk gambar kerja rancangan dalam pendokumentasian teknik. Metode yang diusulkan divalidasi pada studi kasus pembuatan rancangan mesin pencacah cokelat. Mesin tersebut secara umum berfungsi sebagai pemisah antara biji cokelat dengan kulit biji tersebut yang telah di cacah sedemikian rupa sehingga menghasilkan dimensi yang dibutuhkan. Pada tahapan merencana, identifikasi kebutuhan mesin tersebut adalah dapat mencacah biji cokelat sampai butiran terkecil maksimal 4 mm. Tiga alternatif fungsi diberikan dan dinilai sebagai hasil dari tahapan mengkonsep. Evaluasi diberikan terhadap draft rancangan dengan mempertimbangkan aspek material, pembuatan, dan perawatan. Pada tahapan penyelesaian, detail rancangan merupakan hasil dari dokumentasi teknik yang berupa gambar kerja. Berdasarkan dari metode yang telah diusulkan, melalui pengaturan kecepatan putar, mesin pencacah cokelat dapat membuat butiran biji dengan dimensi 2 – 4 mm dengan kapasitas produksi ± 600 Kg/Jam.
Development of Manufacturing System in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 from Concept to Industrial World
Authors: Harianton Iwan , Heri Setiawan  , Agus Surjana Saefudin
Published: December 2020

Pengembangan industri di negara-negara mulai maju menjadi sangat menarik bagi pemanufaktur peralatan orisinil sejak sepuluh tahun terakhir dengan bukti makin kuatnya kehandalan sistem industrial yang dikembangkan oleh negara-negara tersebut secara terpisah. Khususnya, setelah publikasi pemerintah Jerman dengan tajuk Revolusi Industri 4.0 ditandai oleh pabrik pintar, dimana lebih banyak teknologi digital dikreasikan dan diterapkan di pasar. Periode unik ini dikenal sebagai inovasi disruptif  dimana generasi sebelum milenial masih pada posisi produktif sementara teknologi digital menggantikan hampir semua alat dari profesional tersebut dengan mengabaikan peralatan praktis yang digunakan selama ini. Oleh karena itu, sementara perubahan sangat cepat berjalan terus menerus, sebagian besar aspek produktif dari komunitas menyambut positif kepada generasi mudanya dengan memberikan arena produktifnya melalui pergantian kepemimpinan unggulnya secara damai. Dunia manufaktur sebagai salah satu arena yang sangat jelas terlihat merespon inovasi disrupsi dengan memetakan persyaratan sistem dengan mentransformasikan perusahaan tradisional menjadi perusahaan manufaktur kelas dunia. Proses transformasi cepat di dunia manufaktur dilakukan pada pemasok dari hampir semua pemanufaktur peralatan orisinil dengan menstrukturkan level pembangunan sistem manufakturnya dan meningkatkan peralatan produksi dengan teknologi digital dan juga mempertahankan indikator kinerja utamanya sebagai pemasok handal. Rekaman perjalanan perbaikan tersebut diteliti dan dibuat tersedia ke publik melalui agen pemerintah lokal sehingga perusahaan menengah dapat memenuhi permintaan persyaratan pemasufaktur peralatan orisinil. Metodologi pengembangan sistem manufaktur di uraikan dalam tulisan ini termasuk benefit bagi kebanyakan perusahaan yang sedang mengejar posisi pesaing kelas dunia.
O USO DA TRIBUNA DO SENADO COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE ACUMULAÇÃO DO CAPITAL POLÍTICO / THE USE OF THE TRIBUNE OF THE BRAZILIAN SENATE AS A STRATEGY FOR ACCUMULATING POLITICAL CAPITAL
Authors: Martins Ronaldo Teixeira
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho investiga o uso regimental da palavra no plenário do Senado Federal como estratégia de reprodução eleitoral e estruturação da carreira política. Seu objetivo específico é determinar os impactos do uso da tribuna sobre o desempenho eleitoral e o prestígio inter pares. O levantamento considera apenas os parlamentares que exerceram o mandato durante a 53ª legislatura, que corresponde ao período de fevereiro de 2007 a janeiro de 2011. Os dados revelam que não se pode estabelecer uma correlação sistemática entre a frequência de uso da tribuna e o sucesso reeleitoral ou a formação de lideranças no Parlamento, ou seja, os senadores que falam mais em plenário não possuem taxas de reeleição superiores às dos demais parlamentares, nem passam a ocupar posições mais centrais no Senado Federal, o que parece confirmar o papel apenas subsidiário da tribuna na formação e acumulação do capital político.
PARCERIAS PÚBLICO-PRIVADAS E QUALIDADE DA ARQUITETURA PÚBLICA / PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, COMPETITIONS AND PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE QUALITY
Authors: Sobreira Fabiano José Arcadio , Ribeiro Paulo Victor Borges
Published: December 2020

Este artigo apresenta breve panorama e reflexões sobre as experiências internacionais e nacionais no que se refere ao julgamento qualitativo de projetos de Arquitetura e Urbanismo, em especial os concursos de Arquitetura, no âmbito das Parcerias Público-Privadas (PPPs). O trabalho resulta de pesquisa desenvolvida no Programa de Pós-Graduação do Centro de Formação da Câmara dos Deputados, que teve como objetivo a análise dos principais instrumentos legislativos relacionados ao tema, além de confrontação de experiências de gestão. Como metodologia foi realizada análise documental de leis, normas e documentos técnicos produzidos no contexto nacional e internacional. Conclusões preliminares indicam a necessidade de revisão nos modelos de parcerias, a fim de garantir a qualidade tanto dos projetos de arquitetura quanto dos ambientes construídos resultantes, e destacam os concursos como um dos instrumentos fundamentais para alcançar tal objetivo.
DISCURSOS E PROJETOS DE MUDANÇA SOCIAL / DISCOURSES AND PROJECTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE
Authors: Pinto Júlio Roberto De Souza , Bernardes Cristiane Brum , Messenberg Débora , Barros Flávia Lessa de
Published: December 2020

Neste artigo, escrito para apresentar o dossiê “Crise, discursos políticos e projetos de mudança” social, os organizadores procuram construir os marcos teórico-metodológicos dentro dos quais os demais artigos devem ser lidos. O trabalho começa fazendo a diferenciação entre Análise de Discurso – a perspectiva teórico-metodológica adotada no projeto – e Análise de Conteúdo, e a consequente distinção discurso e texto. Em seguida, busca desconstruir o discurso segundo o qual há uma relação direta e não mediada entre as palavras e as coisas, desnudando, portanto, a impossibilidade de uma análise objetiva. Ato contínuo, procurar mostrar a centralidade do discurso nas relações de poder, na formação de hegemonias e na resistência a elas. Por último, ainda que reconheça, portanto, o caráter eminentemente político de todo e qualquer discurso e sua consequente e necessária vinculação a diferentes projetos sociais, o artigo procura definir e caracterizar diversos gêneros discursivos: o político, o jurídico e o midiático.