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Productivity and grain quality indicators of white lupine (Lupinus albus L.) variety Degas when using sodium selenite
Authors: Seregina I I , Tsygutkin A S , Dmitrevskaya I I , Belopukhov S L , Vigilyansky Yu M 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The aim of the research was to study the sodium selenite using various methods effect on the yield and quality of Degas variety white lupine grain. To solve these issues microfield experiment on the experimental plot of the Department of agronomic, biological chemistry and radiology of the Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy was carried out. Thus, it was found that the use of sodium selenite for foliar treatment of plants contributed to the greatest increase in the yield of white lupine plants. The increase in the grain yield of 27% compared to the control was obtained. The increase in the weight of the beans was revealed by almost 2 times. This indicates the influence of sodium selenite on the processes of fruit formation and the process of laying the seed productivity of lupine plants. The greatest effect of foliar treatment of plants with sodium selenite was found. In this variant, the largest increase in grain yield and the highest content of crude protein in the lupine grain were obtained. It is concluded that the use of selenium affects the formation of beans and grains in them, which determines the increase in plant yield.
Biologization of growing grain crops technology
Authors: Kotlyarov V V , Kotlyarov D V , Novikov D A 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The use of biologics and preparations based on amino acids (Krokus universal) for protection against diseases, as well as entomopathogenic microorganisms against pests is one of the main directions in the biologization of technology for growing cereal crops. The research was carried out in 2018-2020 on the basis of the Kuban State Agrarian University. The object of the study was the wheat and barley varieties, as well as oats. As microbiological agents, cultures of microorganisms from the collection were used: Trichoderma viride and T. lignorum, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus megatherium, Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens. To suppress the pathogens of bacteriosis and stimulate the growth processes of plants, the preparation based on the essential amino acids Crocus universal was used. The results of research have shown that this method is not inferior in biological effectiveness to chemical protection and even have advantages. The systematic use of biologics on cereal crops turned out to be appropriate. It provided the increase in the suppressiveness and fertility of the soil, the suppression of various pathogens and pests on winter wheat crops, the reduction in the amount of pesticides introduced, as well as high economic efficiency.
The study of indices of the relative and absolute protein percentage in the winter bread wheat grain
Authors: Nekrasova O A , Kravchenko N S , Nekrasov E I 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The aim of the research was to evaluate the relative and absolute protein content in winter wheat grains, to determine the samples that have the maximum values of the studied traits, and to use the selected genotypes in breeding programs. The trials of the winter bread wheat varieties, sown after maize for grain were carried out in 2018-2020. The objects of the study were 13 winter bread wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum L.) developed in the Agricultural Research Center “Donskoy”. The current research established that when selecting parental varieties for crossing to improve grain quality of winter bread wheat varieties, there should be chosen the forms with the highest relative and absolute protein percentage in grain. These genotypes include Don 107, Ermak and Lidiya, whose relative protein percentage in grain was 12.96%, 13.01% and 13.06% respectively. The varieties Don 107, Ermak, Lidiya, Volnitsa and Zhavoronok were characterized by the maximum absolute protein percentage in grain with 5.43 g, 5.62 g, 5.57 g, 5.56 g and 5.54 g respectively. The 1000 grain weight of these varieties averaged 42.1 g (Don 107), 43.6 g (Ermak), 43.1 g (Lidiya), 43.5 g (Volnitsa) and 44.5 g (Zhavoronok).
New methods of cleaning soil from heavy metals
Authors: Baibekov R F , Belopukhov S L , Savich V I , Razin A S 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The purpose of the work was to study new methods of cleaning soil from heavy metals. In this work, it was proposed to extract heavy metals Cd, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Pb from soils using the method of biological purification. For this, we recommended to carry out preliminary treatment of soils with complexones and to carry out additional introduction of biophilic elements into complex compounds. The possibility of using electromechanical treatment for removing heavy metals from soils after a preliminary increase in the mobility of ions by acidification and the use of complexation reactions is shown. The experiments were carried out on the plants of sowing oat Avena sativa L. variety Yakov when grown in laboratory conditions on sod-podzolic soil with the introduction of soluble salts of heavy metals into the soil. It was noted that the largest amount of heavy metals is concentrated in the root system of plants. When growing oats in the field, the concentration of metals in the grain was assessed: Mn - 30-35 ppm, Fe - 55-65 ppm, Cu - 4-5 ppm, Zn - 30-35 ppm, Cd, Pb < 3 ppm.
Public safety conditions under radiological emergencies monitoring comprehensive system mobile facilities application
Authors: Voronov S I , Popov E V , Sednev V A , Voronov O S 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The article presents examples of radiological emergencies with ionizing radiation sources used in radioisotope devices. A number of measures aimed at emergency response in relation to such emergencies, including in relation to the control of the radiation situation (CRS) and its assessment, are considered. A variant of building a complex of mobile CRS tools for a comprehensive monitoring system for the state of the population protection is presented. Special attention is paid to the justification and optimization of the CRS use in situations of control loss over IRS, including technical, organizational and scientific approaches to the use of these mobile tools. In order to optimize the group integrated use of mobile CRS tools, typical radiological situations are studied in advance and rational options for the mobile CRS tools using are selected, taking into account different environmental conditions, including natural-geographical, climatic and man-made factors. The considered approaches to optimization in the use of mobile means of comprehensive systems of the public protection conditions monitoring in radiological emergencies allow, first of all, to increase the efficiency of their use and ensure the successful implementation of tasks for the prevention and elimination of such emergencies consequences.
Algorithm for computer modeling of combined irrigation systems hydraulic parameters
Authors: Borodychev V V , Lytov M N , Razin A S 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
A feature of combined irrigation systems is the integration of various technologies and methods of irrigation with the implementation of such a possibility on the basis of a single technical system. The hydraulic calculation of such systems is more complicated, since it is assumed that it is possible to implement various modes of operation, which differ by the combination of hydraulic parameters. The operating modes are determined by the combination of the involved irrigation technologies carried out simultaneously. The research has proposed an algorithm for the computer simulation of combined irrigation systems hydraulic parameters. The algorithm implements the principle of step-by-step calculation and formation of statistical screenshots of the hydraulic parameters of the system based on the basic calculated dependencies of classical hydraulics. Static screens can be performed at any time interval, which allows to assess the dynamics of the process under changing external conditions, as well as study the system under different operating modes. The algorithm has built an ingenious system of objects identification, making it possible not only to verify the uniquely defined knots of stems section, but also to organize serial search nodal points in accordance with the architecture of the construction of hydro-reclamation systems.
Application of a dynamic model for regulating the hydrothermal regime in early potato cultivation in the Volgograd region
Authors: Buber A A , Menshikova S A , Ivantsova E A 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The article presents the results of research on the dynamics of development and water consumption of early potatoes, obtained from field observations in a multi-factor experiment, which formed the basis of the initial database of water adaptive regulation, temperature and food regimes based on simulation. The dynamic simulation model “POTATO” developed on this basis is aimed at displaying the processes of phenological development of potatoes and predicting crop yields during irrigation and fertigation. The model provides a forecast of the timing of the early potato development phenological phases, its yield depending on specific soil and weather conditions, as well as irrigation modes (sprinkling, drip and combined ones) and the level of mineral nutrition. The forecast of the dynamics of the culture phenological development allows to adjust the schedule of reclamation measures to regulate water and temperature regimes, taking into account current and forecast meteorological information. The simulation model allows to perform operational management of the hydrothermal and food regime of the agrocoenosis in order to obtain the planned yields. The developed method of regulating the hydrothermal regime based on the “POTATO” simulation model makes it possible to implement operational irrigation management and choose the optimal and cost-effective irrigation strategy.
The combined irrigation of sweet pepper
Authors: Kurbanov S A , Magomedova D S 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The advantages of drip irrigation of many agricultural crops are well known, but it does not allow to regulate the phytoclimate in the “environment-plant” system, which is especially important for the conditions of the hot and dry climate of the Republic of Dagestan. Currently, the efficiency of fine sprinkling on the background of drip irrigation was insufficiently studied, as questions remain the combined effect of irrigation on crop productivity in real climatic conditions on the effectiveness of combination with other agronomic techniques, etc. Experimental studies were conducted on the experimental field of the Department of Agriculture, Soil Science and Land Reclamation in the educational and experimental farm of the Dagestan State Agrarian University. The main purpose of the research was to determine the parameters of the combined irrigation technology, its effect on the microclimate of the irrigated field and the phytoclimate of plants, as well as the productivity of sweet pepper. As the result of experimental studies, it was found that the use of a combined irrigation system (drip irrigation + fine sprinkling) when cultivating sweet pepper allows to obtain an additional 9.4 t/ha of marketable products by optimizing the growing conditions.
Design, simulation and optimization of multi-layered MoS2 based FET devices
Authors: Khare Agraj , Dwivedi Priyanka 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Transition-metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) materials are getting attention in the emerging trends of electronic devices development for a variety of applications. One of such materials is MoS2 which is best suited for developing deeply scaled field effect transistors (FETs). With the plethora of TMDs available, MoS2 is the most widely studied and used material because of its tunable properties like band gap, morphology, optical, structural, electrical, flexible etc. This paper represents the design and simulation aspect of the multi-layered MoS2 Based FET devices. Evidence of change in comparative electrical characteristics of MoS2 based FET devices due to variation of thickness and doping of the gate layer are also presented. In this contribution, we have simulated a full-wave model using the COMSOL Multiphysics module for two different thicknesses 0.7 nm and 1 nm. The FET device with 1 nm MoS2 offers a better dynamic range of operation and has a broader spectrum of threshold potential. The characteristic plots of the 1 nm device showed very less deviation from ideal trends than in the 0.7 nm device. The optimized FET structure offers better performance and efficiency in terms of electrical properties.
Investigation of the role of defects on channel density profiles and their effect on the output characteristics of a nanowire FET
Authors: Cariappa K S , Sarkar Niladri 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
This work investigates the effect of defects on the electron density profiles of nanowire FETs with a rectangular cross-section. It also presents a framework for the discretization of the nanowire channels with defects. A self-consistent procedure using Schrodinger-Poisson solver with density matrix formalism calculates the local electron density profiles. The local electron density decreases due to defect-induced scattering potentials. The electron density profiles vary according to the nature of the intrinsic defects. The effect of defect-induced potentials on the output characteristics of the nanowire FET device is studied using the non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF) methodology. An increase in scattering potential in the nanowire channel causes a considerable decrease in the saturation voltage and current. This results in a faster saturation which changes the overall device performance. Hence, defect-controlled channels can be utilized to fabricate FETs with desired characteristics.
Meeting Mary
Authors: Leith Mary Joan Winn 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
‘Meeting Mary’ introduces Mary, the mother of Jesus who has a place in the religious consciousness of the 3.8 billion Christians and Muslims. Muslims and Christians agree that by the power of God a Jewish virgin named Mary miraculously became pregnant and gave birth to Jesus the prophet, miracle-worker, and Messiah. The Virgin Mary is one of the most famous women in history but she has also been subject to misunderstandings, unquestioned presuppositions, and misinformation. The Virgin Mary continues to be a religiously divisive figure. The Marian traditions spans through the sculptures Mary of the Miraculous Medal from 1830 France and Virgin Mother by the contemporary artist Damien Hirst.
Mary after the Gospels
Authors: Leith Mary Joan Winn 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
‘Mary after the Gospels’ explains how beliefs about the Virgin Mary developed over time. It took centuries for Christians to arrive at Marian doctrines that are part of Christianity today. There was a time when Christianity seemed like a religious free-for-all, with Mary featuring in varied ways. By the middle of the 5th century when body-renouncing ideals of asceticism came to the fore within Christianity, the Virgin Mary’s lasting place in Christian piety was also ensured. However, scholars also acknowledge that a lot remains mysterious about how different communities expressed their devotion to Jesus and how Christians’ ideas about Mary coalesced around key Marian doctrines.
Testing Black-White Disparities in Biological Aging Among Older Adults in the United States: Analysis of DNA-Methylation and Blood-Chemistry Methods
Authors: Graf Gloria H , Crowe Christopher L , Kothari Meeraj , Kwon Dayoon , Manly Jennifer J , Turney Indira C , Valeri Linda , Belsky Daniel W 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Biological aging is a proposed mechanism through which social determinants drive health disparities. We conducted proof-of-concept testing of 8 DNA-methylation (DNAm) and blood-chemistry quantifications of biological aging as mediators of disparities in healthspan between Black and White participants in the 2016 wave of the Health and Retirement Study (n = 9,005). We quantified biological aging from 4 DNAm “clocks” (Horvath, Hannum, PhenoAge, and GrimAge clock), a DNAm pace-of-aging measure (DunedinPoAm), and 3 blood-chemistry measures (PhenoAge, Klemera-Doubal method biological age, and homeostatic dysregulation). We quantified Black-White disparities in healthspan from cross-sectional and longitudinal data on physical performance tests, self-reported limitations in activities of daily living, and physician-diagnosed chronic diseases, self-rated health, and survival. DNAm and blood-chemistry quantifications of biological aging were moderately correlated (Pearson’s r = 0.1–0.4). The GrimAge clock, DunedinPoAm, and all 3 blood-chemistry measures were associated with healthspan characteristics (e.g., mortality effect-size hazard ratios were 1.71–2.32 per standard deviation of biological aging) and showed evidence of more advanced/faster biological aging in Black participants than in White participants (Cohen’s d = 0.4–0.5). These measures accounted for 13%–95% of Black-White differences in healthspan-related characteristics. Findings suggest that reducing disparities in biological aging can contribute to building health equity.
(Almost) all evidence is higher-order evidence
Authors: Hedden Brian , Dorst Kevin 
Published: November 2021

AbstractHigher-order evidence is evidence about what is rational to think in light of your evidence. Many have argued that it is special – falling into its own evidential category, or leading to deviations from standard rational norms. But it is not. Given standard assumptions, almost all evidence is (in part) higher-order evidence.
I—The Presidential Address
Authors: Stern Robert 
Published: November 2021

AbstractThis paper deals with the issue of self-determination and agency in moral action. On the one hand, it seems that where possible, the moral agent should use their practical reason to identify what it is right for them to do, and act accordingly; on the other hand, this seems to leave little room for the agent to decide for themselves how to act, where this is often said to be a marker of freedom and how the will is exercised. In response to this difficulty, Ruth Chang has argued recently that at least some reasons themselves need to be seen as being created through an act of will. Looking at the work of Iris Murdoch, it is argued that this response is problematic. At the same time, it is also argued that Murdoch can provide a fruitful way of dealing with this problem through her account of the imagination. This gives a role to the will of the agent, not in creating reasons, but in attuning us to those reasons, thereby locating the will within practical reasoning itself and showing how the authority of the good can be made compatible with human freedom.
Detection of minor variants in Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole genome sequencing data
Authors: Goossens Sander N , Heupink Tim H , De Vos Elise , Dippenaar Anzaan , De Vos Margaretha , Warren Rob , Van Rie Annelies 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The study of genetic minority variants is fundamental to the understanding of complex processes such as evolution, fitness, transmission, virulence, heteroresistance and drug tolerance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). We evaluated the performance of the variant calling tool LoFreq to detect de novo as well as drug resistance conferring minor variants in both in silico and clinical Mtb next generation sequencing (NGS) data. The in silico simulations demonstrated that LoFreq is a conservative variant caller with very high precision (≥96.7%) over the entire range of depth of coverage tested (30x to1000x), independent of the type and frequency of the minor variant. Sensitivity increased with increasing depth of coverage and increasing frequency of the variant, and was higher for calling insertion and deletion (indel) variants than for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP). The variant frequency limit of detection was 0.5% and 3% for indel and SNP minor variants, respectively. For serial isolates from a patient with DR-TB; LoFreq successfully identified all minor Mtb variants in the Rv0678 gene (allele frequency as low as 3.22% according to targeted deep sequencing) in whole genome sequencing data (median coverage of 62X). In conclusion, LoFreq can successfully detect minor variant populations in Mtb NGS data, thus limiting the need for filtering of possible false positive variants due to sequencing error. The observed performance statistics can be used to determine the limit of detection in existing whole genome sequencing Mtb data and guide the required depth of future studies that aim to investigate the presence of minor variants.
Uncovering complementary sets of variants for predicting quantitative phenotypes
Authors: Yilmaz Serhan , Fakhouri Mohamad , Koyutürk Mehmet , Çiçek A Ercüment , Tastan Oznur 
Published: November 2021

AbstractMotivationGenome-wide association studies show that variants in individual genomic loci alone are not sufficient to explain the heritability of complex, quantitative phenotypes. Many computational methods have been developed to address this issue by considering subsets of loci that can collectively predict the phenotype. This problem can be considered a challenging instance of feature selection in which the number of dimensions (loci that are screened) is much larger than the number of samples. While currently available methods can achieve decent phenotype prediction performance, they either do not scale to large datasets or have parameters that require extensive tuning.ResultsWe propose a fast and simple algorithm, Macarons, to select a small, complementary subset of variants by avoiding redundant pairs that are likely to be in linkage disequilibrium. Our method features two interpretable parameters that control the time/performance trade-off without requiring parameter tuning. In our computational experiments, we show that Macarons consistently achieves similar or better prediction performance than state-of-the-art selection methods while having a simpler premise and being at least two orders of magnitude faster. Overall, Macarons can seamlessly scale to the human genome with ∼107 variants in a matter of minutes while taking the dependencies between the variants into account.Availabilityand implementationMacarons is available in Matlab and Python at https://github.com/serhan-yilmaz/macarons.Supplementary informationSupplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.