bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Research of investment capacity of Carpathian region (in institutional sector of households)
Authors: Bandura Tetyana 
Published: December 2019

The paper outlines the investment capacity of a region across its components. The methods to evaluate investment capacity of a region are analyzed. Special attention is paid to regions’ rankings and estimation of the regions’ business-climate. Domestic and foreign methods of investment capacity estimation are structured with division into the methods of expert estimation, methods based on statistical information, combined methods (experts-statistics). Methods of foreign scientists S. H. Syerikov and O. A. Tsepelyeva are examined. The methodics was tested across investment capacity of households of four oblasts in Carpathian region for 2010-2017 and the results are presented in the paper. The gap between the revenues and expenses of households across the oblasts of Carpathian region is presented graphically. The dynamics of households’ financial assets growth in four oblasts is analyzed. Investment capacity of households across oblasts and their capacity to participate in investment projects is calculated. The paper reveals that households haven’t been able to invest in the economy of the region for three recent years, because their expenditures exceed the profits. Possible reasons of current condition of households’ investment capacity are outlined. Conclusions regarding the illegalization of income of substantial share of Carpathian region’s population is made. The most relevant ways to receive illegal income used by Ukrainian population nowadays are explained. The fact that money supply from abroad and received illegal income form the shadow sector of Ukrainian economy is emphasized.
Influence of administrative and financial decentralization on investment processes in the Central region of Ukraine
Authors: Leshchukh Iryna 
Published: December 2019

The article examines the tendencies of the investment sector of the Central region of Ukraine, which are formed under the influence of implementation of administrative and financial decentralization in Ukraine. The method of estimation of influence of administrative-financial decentralization on investment processes in the region is proposed on the basis of calculation of indicators of the ratio: a) growth rates of capital investments and foreign direct investments against own incomes; b) the rate of growth of expenditures on socio-economic development (in particular, public administration, health care, education, housing and communal services, repair and maintenance of roads, etc.) against own revenues of local budgets. The author’s method is tested on the example of cities of regional importance and districts of the Central region of Ukraine. It was found that: 1) in 2016-2018 the most effective was the policy of capital investment in Cherkasy region, the least effective – in the Kirovograd region; 2) the increase of the financial potential of the cities of regional importance and districts of the studied region did not cause a significant stimulating influence on attracting foreign investments; 3) the reorientation of local authorities’ own resources on capital expenditures on the development of social, transport and communal infrastructure is extremely slow. Systemic and dialectical methods were used in the study; logical generalization, system analysis, comparison and synthesis; strategic analysis, graphic. The works of leading scientists and specialists on a wide range of socio-economic problems, the operational information of the Main Directorates of Statistics in Vinnitsa, Kirovograd, Cherkasy and Poltava regions of Ukraine as well as information on the implementation of relevant local budgets of the Departments of Finance of Vinnitsa, Kirovograd and Cherkasy regional state administrations constitute the information base of the research.
Uso e percepção de áreas de preservação permanente em assentamento ambientalmente diferenciado em Anapu, Pará
Authors: Sousa Laís Victoria Ferreira de , Porro Roberto 
Published: December 2019

This study assessed how residents of an environmentally-sound land reform settlement in Anapu, Pará, perceive and use forests and permanent preservation areas (PPAs). Quantitative methods (comparative areas from mapping) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) evaluated the effect of tenurial situation, access to the plot and predominant economic activity in the conservation of PPAs and forests. Considering only the preservation of PPAs, the quantitative analysis showed no significant difference between groups compared. In relation to forests, greater preservation was associated with the activity carried out in the lot: prioritization of agriculture was associated with higher percentage of forests than prioritization of livestock, although no statistical relevance was observed for this association. The qualitative analysis indicated that land tenure regularity is not perceived as a factor for greater conservation of PPAs. Main differences in the use of PPA were also perceived regarding the economic activity prioritized in the lot.Keywords: environmental conservation; Amazon deforestation; agriculture; cattleranching.SOUSA, Laís Victoria Ferreira de; PORRO, Roberto. Uso e percepção de áreas de preservação permanente em assentamento ambientalmente diferenciado em Anapu, Pará. Estudos Sociedade e Agricultura, v. 26, n. 3, p. 656-680, out. 2018.Submitted in march 2018.Accepted in august 2018.
Effect of using Modified Subsoiler-Moldboard Plow on Some of the Soil properties and Broad Bean (Vicia faba L.) Growth and Yield Parameters
Authors: Aday Shaker H. , Ashour Dhyeaa S. , Al-Khalidy Akram A.A. 
Published: December 2019

Field experiments were conducted in silty clay soil, to study the effect of using the modified subsoiler-moldboard plow (MSMP) on some soil properties (bulk density, penetration resistance and electrical conductivity) and on some of broad bean growth and yield parameters (emergency rate, plant height, frock number, pods number per plant, seeds number per pods, weight of 1000 seeds, and total yield). The experiment parameters were three depths of subsoiler as a part of MSMP (30,40 and 50cm) and two depths of moldboard as a part of MSMP (20 and 30cm). The results showed that increasing the subsoiler depth from 30 to 40 cm resulted in redusing the bulk density and electrical conductivity of the soil by 2.70 and 8.29%, respectively, while increased the growth and yield parameters by 10.17, 14.29, 33.43, 7.37, 21.46, 27.31 and 45%, respectively. Increasing the subsoiler depth from 40 to 50cm decreased the soil bulk density and electrical conductivity by 1.85 and 0.60% respectively, whereas the growth and yield parameters increased by 10.22, 37.50, 49.89, 93.13 35.34, 33.34 and 117.67% respectively. The increase of the moldboard depths from 20 to 30cm leaded to increase the growth and yield parameters by 23.16%, 24.70%, 67.46%, 57.51%, 34.38%, 20.33% and 68.16% respectively. The subsoiler and moldboard depths (50 and 30cm) gave the highest emergence rate, plant height, weight of 1000 seeds and yield by 71.61%, 109.42%, 111.01% and 407.46% compared with the shallow depths of subsoiler and moldboard plow depths (30 and 20cm respectively). The results revealed that the values of the soil properties decreased by 12.50%, 60.31% and 40.86%, respectively after tillage, whereas they increased by 17.35%, 250.68% and 169.09%, respectively before harvest.
Wheat Grains Germination and Seedling Growth Performance under Drought Condition
Authors: Qadir Sirwa A. 
Published: December 2019

Drought is one of the most critical abiotic factors especially in warm dry areas yielding limited crop. Ten wheat genotypes tested for drought tolerance at germination stage. Polyethylene Glycol-8000 used to induce -1.7 and -3.5 bars osmotic potential as compared to control treatment with three replications in factorial experiment with completely Randomized Design(CRD).The studied parameters showed a decreasing in style of response to increment of PEG concentration.The lowest Final Germination Percentage (FGP) mean recorded was 73.23 % under -3.5 bars as compared to control. Means of Daily Germination time (MDG), Germination Index (GI) and Coefficient of Velocity Germination (CVG) have been decreased from 4.04, 3.23 and 81.64 at control treatment to 2.46, 1.77 and 69.21 at severe drought level. But the highest CVG; 83.34 recorded by Azady under 160 g/ L PEG. In addition under -3.5 bar treatment lowest means of shoot and root length recorded; 3.34 and 1.92 cm as compared to control treatment. While, lowest shoot weight and whole seedling weight; 0.07 and 0.079 g recorded by Abu-ghreb, but lowest root dry weight 0.008 g was recorded by Adena. While, a significant increase observed in proline content in all genotypes at 160 g PEG-8000/ L medium. Ezz, Sham-6, Azady, Rabeaa and Riagary seedlings’ accumulated more proline as compared to Tammuz-2, Adena, Abu-ghreb, Abehade and Ebba-99. According to the studied parameters a dendrogram constructed. The genotypes classified into two groups. Resistant; include Ezz, Sham-6, Azady, Rabeaa and Rizgary. Sensitive; includes Tammuz-2, Adena, Abu- ghreb, Abehade and Ebba-99.
A Comparative Study of Feeding of Three Fish Species in the Southern Part of Al-Chibayish Marsh, Iraq
Authors: Salih Osamah A. , Al-Dubakel Adel Y. , Abed Jasim M. 
Published: December 2019

Three species of fish Tigris asp (Leuciscus vorax) locally named " Shilluk "and Abu mullet (Planiliza abu) locally named "Khushani" and Blue tilapia (Oreochromis aureus) were collected from the Southern part of the Al-Chibayish marsh to study the composition of its natural food during the period from February 2014 to January 2015. Each species was divided into two-length group (1 and 2). Fishes consisted high percentage of Tigris asp food for both length groups, which reached 50% and 68% respectively. In contrast, sand and mud were of great importance in the food of Abu mullet that comprise 41% and 40% for the two length groups, respectively. The aquatic plant were most important in the food of blue tilapia at percentage of 56% and 50% for the two length groups, respectively. The highest feeding intensity (point/fish) reached by Tigris asp (11.30 and 13.50) during spring, for Abu mullet (10.52 and 8.08) during summer and autumn, whereas for Blue tilapia blue reached (14.82 and 12.66) in the spring and winter for the two length groups, respectively. However, feeding activity values differed according to month. The three species of fish showed a different specialization in the selection of their food components. The small individuals of the Tigris asp were narrowly specialized in food (0.27) while the large individuals were highly specialized (0.25), whereas Abu mullet and Blue tilapia showed narrow specialization (0.42 and 0.37) and (0.32 and 0.32) for the two length groups respectively.
Impacts of Weather and Environmental Conditions on Mobile Communication Signals
Authors: Osahenvemwen Austin O , Omatahunde Benedict E 
Published: December 2019

The impacts of weather and environmental conditions on mobile communication signals were determined in this study. A Glo mobile communication network operating in the 900MHz band was considered. The Glo fixed base transceiver station (BTS) location at Gloworld in Benin City was considered. A frequency-signal tracker software, version 2.5.1 was installed and configured into a notebook Intel palm top, relative parameters data were obtained from 200 meters from the Glo BTS from 28th of July to 31st of August 2016, with data obtained hourly. Morning, afternoon and evening, and dry weather, fog weather and raining conditions was based on the statistical central tendency parameters. The average refractivity gradient observed was -61.3 N/km. It was observed that dry weather, signal strength variation was within 32 dBm, fog, variation was within 34 dBm range, while the variation of rain was within 38 dBm range indicating higher variation. It was observed that the more the mobile station move away from the BTS the higher the signal loss and that temperature and refractivity gradient has 0.50 and 0.42 positive correlations. In addition, relative humidity and pressure possesses negative correlations of -0.50 and -0.44 respectively.
Trabalhadores, sindicatos e lutas por direitos na Bahia no final da Segunda Guerra Mundial
Authors: Souza Edinaldo Antonio Oliveira 
Published: December 2019

A conjuntura do final da Segunda Guerra Mundial e o processo de democratização no Brasil redimensionaram as perspectivas de participação política e social da classe trabalhadora, após o impacto da escalada repressora que se abateu sobre suas lideranças e organizações, durante a maior parte do Estado Novo. Foi também um contexto de aproximação entre os trabalhadores, o discurso e os organismos jurídicos e administrativos trabalhistas, sobretudo as Delegacias Regionais do Trabalho (DRTs), a Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), a Justiça do Trabalho e a estrutura sindical corporativista. Nesse contexto, comunistas, trabalhistas e outras correntes sindicais tanto atuaram conjuntamente, quanto disputaram posições na organização e nas ações reivindicatórias dos trabalhadores. Este artigo analisa as formas como as lideranças sindicais e setores do operariado baiano recepcionaram os discursos do “esforço de guerra”, do queremismo/trabalhismo e da União Nacional [1], procurando apreender as demandas, expectativas e formas de mobilização de sindicalistas e parcelas da classe trabalhadora baiana na luta por direitos, no contexto da redemocratização.[1] Linha de ação política preconizada pelo PCB a partir da Conferência da Mantiqueira, realizada em agosto de 1943, que se desdobrou no apoio dos comunistas ao esforço de guerra, na defesa da Constituinte com Getúlio e na adesão ao “queremismo”.
Lower Socioeconomic Status Is Associated With Worse Preoperative Function, Pain, and Increased Opioid Use in Patients With Primary Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Authors: Sheth Mihir M. , Morris Brent J. , Laughlin Mitzi S. , Elkousy Hussein A. , Edwards Thomas Bradley 
Published: December 2019

Background:
Numerous studies have identified differences in patient-reported outcome scores and complication rates based on various measures of socioeconomic status (SES); however, there is limited information regarding the role of SES in the shoulder arthroplasty cohort. The purpose of this study was to characterize the role of SES in patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) for primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods:
We identified 1,045 patients who had primary TSA done for OA in a prospective shoulder arthroplasty registry, and 982 patients met inclusion criteria. We prospectively assessed patient demographics, comorbidities, patient-reported outcome scores, range of motion, and preoperative opioid use. Each patient was assigned to a quartile according to the Area Deprivation Index using their home address as a measure of SES.

Results:
The most disadvantaged patients (lower SES) reported to our center with a higher body mass index and higher rates of preoperative opioid use and diabetes. Patients in the most disadvantaged quartile reported more preoperative pain (Constant—Pain and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons [ASES]—Pain) and lower function (Constant—ADL, Constant—Total, and ASES). Multivariate regression identified that male patients and advanced age at surgery had better reported ASES pain scores, while preoperative opioid use, chronic back pain, and the most disadvantaged quartile were associated with worse ASES pain scores.

Conclusion:
Lower SES correlates with worse preoperative function and pain in patients undergoing anatomic TSA for primary glenohumeral OA. Providers should be cognizant of the potential impact of SES when evaluating quality metrics for patients with primary glenohumeral OA.

Level of Evidence:
Level 3, cross-sectional study.
Genetic and serologic surveillance of canine (CIV) and equine (EIV) influenza virus in Nuevo León State, México
Authors: Plata-Hipólito Claudia B. , Cedillo-Rosales Sibilina , Obregón-Macías Nelson , Hernández-Luna Carlos E. , Rodríguez-Padilla Cristina , Tamez-Guerra Reyes S. , Contreras-Cordero Juan F. 
Published: December 2019

BackgroundDespite the uncontrolled distribution of the Influenza A virus through wild birds, the detection of canine influenza virus and equine influenza virus in Mexico was absent until now. Recently, outbreaks of equine and canine influenza have been reported around the world; the virus spreads quickly among animals and there is potential for zoonotic transmission.MethodsAmplification of the Influenza A virus matrix gene from necropsies, nasal and conjunctival swabs from trash service horses and pets/stray dogs was performed through RT-PCR. The seroprevalence was carried out through Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay system using the M1 recombinant protein and polyclonal antibodies anti-M1.ResultsThe matrix gene was amplified from 13 (19.11%) nasal swabs, two (2.94%) conjunctival swabs and five (7.35%) lung necropsies, giving a total of 20 (29.41%) positive samples in a pet dog population. A total of six (75%) positive samples of equine nasal swab were amplified. Sequence analysis showed 96–99% identity with sequences of Influenza A virus matrix gene present in H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2 subtypes. The phylogenetic analysis of the sequences revealed higher identity with matrix gene sequences detected from zoonotic isolates of subtype H1N1/2009. The detection of anti-M1 antibodies in stray dogs showed a prevalence of 123 (100%) of the sampled population, whereas in horses, 114 (92.68%) positivity was obtained.ConclusionThe results unveil the prevalence of Influenza A virus in the population of horses and dogs in the state of Nuevo Leon, which could indicate a possible outbreak of equine and Canine Influenza in Mexico. We suggest that the prevalence of Influenza virus in companion animals be monitored to investigate its epizootic and zoonotic potential, in addition to encouraging the regulation of vaccination in these animal species in order to improve their quality of life.
Isolation, Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility of Dermatophytes Isolated from Clinically Suspected Cases of Tinea Infections in Pakistan
Authors: Shakir Shumaila , Saleem Sidrah , Rizvi Wajhiah , Aslam Waheed , Iqbal Javid 
Published: December 2019

Dermatophytosis or tinea is a type of cutaneous infection caused by keratinophilic fungi, infecting the skin, nails and hair. A correct diagnosis is important for epidemiological purposes and initiating appropriate treatment. An increase in the prevalence of fungal infection worldwide is due to abuse of antibiotics, immunosuppressive treatments and numerous medical conditions.
Aim: To isolate, identify, and examine the in-vitro antifungal susceptibility of dermatophytes in clinically suspected cases of tinea infections.
Methodology: After taking informed consent, we took 65 patients suspected of tinea infection and obtained samples from skin, hair and nail, under aseptic precautions, at Department of Microbiology, University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, Pakistan. The identification of dermatophytes was performed using potassium hydroxide (KOH) mounts and culture on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) and Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM). The cultures were incubated at 30ºC for up to 4 weeks in case of SDA and 2 weeks in case of DTM. Lactophenol cotton blue (LCB) stain was used to identify the species morphologically. Susceptibility test was done by agar diffusion method using antifungal disks and zones of inhibition were measured.
Results: More females (55.38%) than males (44.61%) were observed in the study. Most of the cases belonged to the age categories of 1-10 years and 21-30 years. Tinea corporis was the most common clinical type found (27.69%) followed by Tinea capitis (21.53%) and Tinea cruris (12.30%).Trichophyton mentagrophytes was the commonest species isolated (32%) followed by Trichophyton violaceum (28%) and Trichophyton rubrum (12%). Terbinafine was seen to be the most effective drug against the isolates, followed by clotrimazole. Fluconazole showed least activity.
Conclusion: Fungal culture remains the gold standard in identifying the causative species. Terbinafine promises to be a potent antifungal, whereas fluconazole has low efficacy against such organisms. Disk diffusion method adopted for antifungal susceptibility is cost effective and easily performable in small laboratories not having an established mycology bench.
Structural Engineering of Dispersed Graphene Flakes into ZnO Nanotubes on Discontinues Ultra‐Nanocrystalline Diamond Substrates for High‐Performance Photodetector with Excellent UV Light to Dark Current Ratios
Authors: Huang Bohr‐Ran , Saravanan Adhimoorthy , Lu Hung‐Chih 
Published: December 2019

AbstractIn this work, ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors based on ultra‐nanocrystalline diamond (UNCD) and dispersed graphene flakes (GrF) with ZnO nanotubes (ZnTs) heterostructures are investigated. Unique hybrid nanostructure of dispersed GrF into ZnTs on discontinuous UNCD substrates using scalable techniques is presented. It is revealed from microstructural analysis that the addition of GrF into highly uniform ZnTs grown on UNCD substrates results outstanding UV photodetection properties. Thus, the GrF‐ZnTs/UNCD nanostructure reveals superior UV diode performance, with an ultrahigh UV switching ratio of 19 708 at 5 V, which is excellently better than those of ZnO nanostructures. It is perceived that the perfect distribution of GrF into ZnTs on UNCD substrates results in ultrafast electron–hole recombination. The distribution of GrF and UNCD interlayer enables the new energy levels on the conduction band, which reduces the barrier height to allow fast charge carrier transportation during the UV illumination. It is believed that the addition of GrFs and UNCD layer increase the UV adsorptivity and sufficient amount of conducting path within ZnTs. Therefore, the present GrF‐ZnTs/UNCD photodetector can be used as an efficient UV photodetection device with high performance and opening up new opportunities for future optoelectronic devices.
IR Artificial Compound Eye
Authors: Liu Feng , Bian Hao , Zhang Fan , Yang Qing , Shan Chao , Li Minjing , Hou Xun , Chen Feng 
Published: December 2019

AbstractIn this work, a 3D IR artificial compound eye (ACE) optical component is fabricated using thermoplastic IR polymer material. The femtosecond laser‐assisted wet etching and the 3D nano‐imprinting techniques are proposed for fabricating this thin shell multi‐aperture component. The prepared component is close‐packed with over 1000 high‐quality micro‐facet‐lenslets (ommatidia) on the semispherical thin shell dome with base radius of 2.7 mm and sag height of 2.1 mm, enabling enlarged field of view to 148°. The ommatidia with diameter of 150 µm and numerical aperture of 0.35 are demonstrated to have a practical spatial resolution up to 160 lp mm−1. IR imaging experiments (both in passive and active scenarios) confirm its outstanding optical properties and uniformity, and demonstrate the probability of thermal target imaging with such component in the near‐infrared band. The proposed fabrication strategy shows remarkable efficiency and advantage in massive replication, and such ACE component predicts its potential in emerging applications, such as IR imaging, target tracking, and so on.