bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of Bio-Fertilizer or Nutrient Solution on Spinach (Spinacea oleracea) Growth and Yield in Some Province Soils of P.R. China
Authors: Ogbaji P.O. , Li J. , Xue X. , Shahrajabian M.H. , Egrinya E.A. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A study was conducted to assess the effects of a bio-fertilizer and an inorganic fertilizer on growth, yield of spinach vegetable, on four cultivated soils, representing different agro-ecological zones of Chengdu, Hunan, Xiaotangshan and Shaanxi. Three replicates soil samples mixed with bio-fertilizer 100 g per pot and nutrient solution (MgSO4, Ca(NO)2, KNO3) 633 ml based on container volume. Spinach seeded directly ten per pot, thinned to five watered to plant water requirement until maturity. RCBD of three replication used, data for growth, yield and other agronomic characters and soil physicochemical properties evaluated. Soil results showed substantial differences in physicochemical properties from the four agro-ecological zones (Ferrod Arenosol, Entisol, Aridisol and Vertisol). Plant emergence percent were Xiaotangshan (74.8%), Chengdu (74.5%), Hunan (72.4%) and Shaanxi (70.7%), plant height at six week, Xiaotangshan (17.8 cm), Hunan (17.1 cm), Shaanxi (16.8 cm) and Chengdu (16.1 cm) the least, number of leaves at six weeks were Xiaotangshan (21), Hunan (19) and (16) Shaanxi, leaf area Hunan (89.5 cm2), Shaanxi (83.7 cm2), Chengdu (79.4 cm2) and Xiaotangshan (78.1 cm2), dry biomass of 4.88, 4.35, 3.83 and 3.03 g obtained for Hunan, Chengdu, Shaanxi and Xiaotangshan, respectively. Percentage plant emergence based on soil layers were 0-25 cm (75.8%), 25-50 cm (75.3%), 50-75 cm (71.6%) and 75-100 cm (69.6%), respectively; highest plant emergence percentage were obtained from top soil layer of Hunan, treated with biofertilizer. Substantial differences were observed for plant height, biomass and other agronomic characters in all the soils. The results show that Hunan soil is the most suitable for cultivation of spinach under biofertilizer treatment, compared to other types. The study underpins the importance soil types and fertilizer evaluation for a sustainable vegetable production in China.
Note: Recording of Some Beetles in Honey Bee Colonies
Authors: Abou-Shaara H.F. , Ahmad M.E. , Háva J. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Honey bees are very valuable to human. These social insects contribute in the pollination of many crops. Also, the products from honey bee colonies have many nutritional and medicinal benefits. Thus, keeping honey bees are very valuable and can be considered as source of income to many families. There are many diseases and pests that attack honey bee colonies. The pests attack bee colonies include: hornets, wax moths, bee-eater birds, and beetles. Such challenges can impact the survival and productivity of honey bee colonies. In this study, some beetle species belong to Fam. Nitidulidae, Dermestidae and Mycetophagidae were detected in honey bee colonies in Egypt, during spring. Despite the presence of many beetle species in the agricultural environment, only few species preferred the invasion of the colonies for feeding. These beetles do not attack stages of honey bees. They only feed on stored pollen or bee bread, especially those fallen on the bottom of the beehives. This is an alarm to follow the feeding behavior and distribution of these beetles. These beetles’ species can be considered as potential pests to weak honey bee colonies, housed in old or damaged beehives. The presence of large numbers of these beetles in weak colonies may disturb the activities of the bees and may passively impact the survival of the colonies. Listing these beetles is very important to better understanding the interaction between honey bees and beetles. On the other side, small hive beetles were not detected in the colonies. These beetles are currently one of the major problems facing honey bees in different parts of the world. This study confirms the absence of small hive beetles from Egypt.
Chemotherapy induced liver toxicity in children with malignant diseases
Authors: Adrienne Horváth , Erzsébet Papp Zsuzsanna 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A broad spectrum of chemotherapy is being used in the therapy of childhood cancers, which may induce liver injury, impairing quality of life and efficacy of the treatment. History of, especially viral, liver diseases may increase toxicity. The aim of the paper is to assess the incidence, type and grade, predisposing factors and treatment options of drug-induced liver injury in children with malignant diseases under cytostatic therapy at the Hemato-Oncology Department of the Pediatric Clinic 2 from Targu-Mures, over a time period spanning from 2012 to 2017. The results of the study may serve as a foundation for such treatment strategies which would enable optimal outcomes with fewer cases of liver toxicity.
During this period, we treated 26 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), two patients with acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML), one patient with lymphoma and seven with solid tumors. We found liver toxicity in 77% of the patients treated for ALL, mainly during the maintenance therapy (65%) with oral 6-mercaptopurine and methotrexate. The most common clinical signs were anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and faltering weight gain. Cholestasis developed in two patients, while hepatocytolysis was the most common observed event (n = 24). Liver fibrosis, hypersplenism, portal hypertension and esophageal varices were found in two patients. One patient required endoscopic ligation of esophageal varices. Elevation of serum bilirubin appeared in two patients, while hypoproteinemia was observed in nine patients. None of the patients developed acute liver failure. We treated liver toxicity with hydration, alkalinization, i.v. Aspatofort, Aminosteril-N Hepa 8%, oral acetylcysteine, silymarin, ursodeoxycholic acid, Liv-52, Sargenor, and Essentiale forte.
We found hepatotoxicity in 77% of the ALL patients undergoing chemotherapy, similar results have been published by other authors.
Hepatotoxicity may develop through direct hepatic effects of cytostatics, or a preexisting liver disease impairs the metabolism and excretion of the drug, increasing its toxic effects. In our patients hepatotoxicity can be explained mainly by direct liver-injury, previous infections with hepatotropic viruses, such as cytomegalovirus, were detected only in three patients.
Liver injury appeared in 77% of our ALL patients; 65% occurred during maintenance therapy with oral 6-mercaptopurine and methotrexate. Close followup of liver function during chemotherapy is mandatory for optimal results.
Moving and Handling in the Community: the Real Cost of an Informal Carer
Authors: Wyton Jamie 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Introduction. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of work disability, sickness absence from work, and loss of productivity in healthcare across all the European Union (EU) member states. Aim. This article examines the available evidence on the economic burden of MSDs on informal carers in the UK and highlights areas of moving and handling practice. Summary. Such solutions might improve the outcomes for informal carers and their families, as well as reduce the economic costs of MSDs.
Comparing Simple Forecasting Methods and Complex Methods: A Frame of Forecasting Competition
Authors: Gulay Emrah 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The gross capital formation (GCF), which helps to gradually increase GDP itself, is financed by domestic savings (DS) in both developed and developing countries. Therefore, forecasting GCF is the key subject to the economists’ decisions making. In this study, I use simple forecasting methods, namely dynamic relation model called “Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL)”, and complex methods such as Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) method and ARIMA-ANFIS method to determine which method provides better out-of-sample forecasting performance. In addition, the contribution of this study is to show how important to use domestic savings in forecasting GCF. On the other hand, ANFIS and hybrid ARIMA-ANFIS methods are comparatively new, and no GCF modeling using ANFIS and ARIMA-ANFIS was attempted until recently to the best of my knowledge. In addition, Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) method and Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model serve as benchmarks, allowing for fair competing for the study.
Stiffness and Fatigue of Asphalt Mixtures for Pavement Construction
Authors: Šrámek Juraj 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The quality of a road is affected by its correct design, the appropriate use of materials, the effects of the climate, and the technological discipline. The deformation properties and fatigue of asphalt layers are important for the design and assessment of semi-rigid and flexible pavements. The assessment of deformation properties is performed by means of a dynamic impact test and the fatigue life of a particular asphalt mixture. An evaluation of the fatigue life is based on decreases in resistance or increases in deformations in different binders and mixtures. The test methods for the design and control of pavement construction materials determine the basic conditions valid for flexible matter. The Two-Point Bending Test was used for determining the deformation characteristics and the fatigue of asphalt mixtures at the Department of Construction Management in Zilina.
The Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Croatian Software Companies
Authors: Korent Dina , Orsag Silvije 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The idea that working capital management impacts profitability and risk of a company is generally accepted and in last 10-15 years has acquired a substantial interest. Accordingly, from the aspect of the measure of efficiency of working capital management, the objective of this paper is to evaluate working capital management impact on profitability of Croatian software companies. This impact was examined using descriptive and correlation as well as panel regression analysis for six-year period (2008-2013). The results show that after controlling for characteristics of the company and macroeconomic conditions working capital management significantly affects the profitability of Croatian software firms. Moreover, the results imply the existence of a nonlinear, concave quadratic relationship between the net working capital and return on assets. This suggest the existence of an optimal level of net working capital that balances costs and benefits and maximizes profitability of analysed companies.
Maori TV: The First Ten Years
Authors: Gauthier Jennifer L. 
Published: July 2018

In February of 2018, Māori Television began broadcasting several shows associated with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) franchise, including its flagship programs, “Raw” and “Smackdown.” One airing per week is in te reo Māori. Not surprisingly, this decision led to a wave of controversy that has not dissipated. Critics cite the promotion of violence and the lack of Māori content on the show, while supporters note that broadcasting popular entertainment will bring more viewers to the station.
Sediment Yield by Category
Authors: Barranco-Fabre Adrian 
Published: July 2018

The land use greatly influence water quality on the one supplied by watersheds. Land use changes often increase significantly the sedimentation and nutrient pollution. Human activity can generate as well pollutant concentration rising and heavily affect water treatment cost for urban supply. This map shows the total quantity of sediment moving out of a watershed in a given time interval, being expressed as units of tonnes/km2/year, organized into four categories: “Low” if less than 6 tonnes/km2; “Medium” if between 6-40 tonnes/km2; “High” if more than 40 tonnes/km2, and “No information”.
For more information, access the Urban Water Blueprint report here: http://www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Urban-Water-Blueprint-Report.pdf
You can also visit the Urban Water Blueprint website here: http://water.nature.org/waterblueprint/#/intro=true

Basin
Drinking Water
Groundwater
Human Settlements
Supply
Surface water
Withdrawal to available ratio for surface sources (WTA)
Authors: Barranco-Fabre Adrian 
Published: July 2018

Water withdrawals or water abstractions, is the freshwater taken from ground or surface water sources and conveyed to a place of use. These, normally, are sectorial distributed and in this specific case, five of the most important water sectors such as irrigation, livestock-based agriculture, industry, thermal electricity production, and households and small businesses are examined. (Estimated from the WaterGAP3 model) This map shows the quantity of WTA taken from available watersheds.
For more information, access the Urban Water Blueprint report here: http://www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Urban-Water-Blueprint-Report.pdf
You can also visit the Urban Water Blueprint website here: http://water.nature.org/waterblueprint/#/intro=true

Basin
Drinking Water
Groundwater
Human Settlements
Supply
Surface water
UNESCO World Heritage Sites exposed to the flooding in Pakistan (August 2010)
Authors: Meyer Chloé 
Published: July 2018

This map overlays a NASA's Earth Observing-1 satellite image of Pakistan on August 11, 2010 after two weeks of devastating flooding, and a layer on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Focus is on the archeological ruins of Moenjodaro, which was affected by the flooding.

Culture
Disaster
Flood
İyi tarım uygulamalarına geçen işletmelerin gelirlerindeki değişimin ve iyi tarım desteğinin yeterlilik düzeyinin belirlenmesi
Authors: Aydın Eryılmaz Gamze , Kılıç Osman 
Published: July 2018

Araştırmanın
amacı, Samsun ili Bafra ilçesinde konvansiyonel tarımdan iyi tarım
uygulamalarına geçen işletmelerin gelirlerindeki değişimi ve iyi tarım
desteğinin yeterlilik düzeyini ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma verileri, konvansiyonel
tarım yapan 60 işletme ile iyi tarım uygulamaları yapan 17 işletmeden anket
yoluyla elde edilmiştir. Veriler; 5-39 da, 40-79 da ve 79 dekardan fazla
araziye sahip işletmeler ile işletmeler ortalamasına göre analiz edilmiştir.
Araştırmada konvansiyonel tarım için en yüksek gelirli işletme organizasyonu
doğrusal programlamayla, iyi tarım uygulamalarına yönelik işletme organizasyonu
ise hedef programlamayla tespit edilmiştir. İyi tarım uygulamalarına geçen
işletmelerin gelirlerindeki değişim, doğrusal programlama ile hedef programlama
sonucu elde edilen brüt kâr arasındaki farka göre ortaya konulmuştur. İyi tarım
uygulamalarına geçen işletmelerdeki brüt kâr,
konvansiyonel tarımdaki optimum brüt kâra göre işletme büyüklük grupları
itibariyle % 8.84 (99.18 TL da-1), % 8.26 (97.61 TL da-1),
% 9.09 (88.24 TL da-1) ve işletmeler ortalamasına göre % 8.60
(92.56 TL da-1) azalmaktadır. Brüt kârdaki bu azalmanın, işletme
büyüklük gruplarında % 50.42, % 51.23 ve % 56.66’sı, işletmeler
ortalamasında ise % 54.02’si iyi tarım desteğiyle karşılanmaktadır. Bu
sonuçlara göre, iyi tarım uygulamalarına geçişin teşvik edilmesi için, verilen
desteğin işletme büyüklüklerini de dikkate alacak şekilde ve en az brüt kâr
kaybını karşılayacak düzeye çıkartılması gerekmektedir.
Análise dos fatores determinantes da Segurança Pública nos municípios de Minas Gerais
Authors: Anjos Daniela Araújo dos , Vieira Michelle Aparecida , Almeida Fernanda Maria de 
Published: July 2018

Considerando a dinâmica da criminalidade no Estado brasileiro, o crescimento acentuado dos seus índices e a maior demanda por segurança pública, esse estudo teve como objetivo identificar quais são os fatores determinantes que explicam o nível de segurança pública no Estado de Minas Gerais. Para tanto, buscou-se na literatura atual indicadores identificados como determinantes da segurança pública para selecionar as variáveis para o estudo. Foi utilizada a análise exploratória dos dados; a estratificação para agrupar os municípios com relação ao nível de segurança; análise fatorial para agrupar as variáveis em fatores e a regressão múltipla para verificar o efeito desses fatores na situação da Segurança Pública nos municípios mineiros. Foi constatado que 110 municípios possuem baixo nível de segurança pública, 572 se enquadram no nível médio e 171 no nível alto. Foram obtidos seis fatores, denominados: Aspectos Populacionais e Estruturais, Perfil Socioeconômico Municipal, Potencial Criminal e Jurídico, Potencial Investigativo, Potencial de Investimentos, Eficiência Jurídica. Diante destes resultados percebe-se a necessidade dos entes governamentais repensar como operacionalizar os aspectos condicionantes relacionados a segurança, de modo que a ação do poder público seja voltada a preservação do bem estar social que inclui, dentre outros direitos, a manutenção da segurança pública.
Open Access to Research. Changing Researcher Behavior Through University and Funder Mandates.
Authors: Harnad Stevan 
Published: July 2018

The primary target of the worldwide Open Access initiative is the 2.5 million articles published every year in the planet's 25,000 peer-reviewed research journals across all scholarly and scientific fields. Without exception, every one of these articles is an author give-away, written, not for royalty income, but solely to be used, applied and built upon by other researchers. The optimal and inevitable solution for this give-away research is that it should be made freely accessible to all its would-be users online and not only to those whose institutions can afford subscription access to the journal in which it happens to be published. Yet this optimal and inevitable solution, already fully within the reach of the global research community for at least two decades now, has been taking a remarkably long time to be grasped. The problem is not particularly an instance of "eDemocracy" one way or the other; it is an instance of inaction because of widespread misconceptions (reminiscent of Zeno's Paradox). The solution is for the world's research institutions and funders to (1) extend their existing "publish or perish" mandates so as to (2) require their employees and fundees to maximize the usage and impact of the research they are employed and funded to conduct and publish by (3) depositing their final drafts in their Open Access (OA) Institutional Repositories immediately upon acceptance for publication in order to (4) make their findings freely accessible to all their potential users webwide. OA metrics can then be used to measure and reward research progress and impact; and multiple layers of links, tags, commentary and discussion can be built upon and integrated with the primary research.
The Ideal Voting Interface: Classifying Usability
Authors: Mac Namara Damien , Gibson Paul , Oakley Ken 
Published: July 2018

This work presents a feature-oriented taxonomy for commercial electronic voting machines, which focuses on usability aspects. Based on this analysis, we propose a ‘Just-Like-Paper’ (JLP) classification method which identifies five broad categories of eVoting interface. We extend the classification to investigate its application as an indicator of voting efficiency and identify a universal ten-step process encompassing all possible voting steps spanning the twenty-six machines studied. Our analysis concludes that multi-functional and progressive interfaces are likely to be more efficient versus multi-modal voter-activated machines.
Through Liquid Democracy to Sustainable Non-Bureaucratic Government
Authors: Paulin Alois 
Published: July 2018

We summarize the concept of Self-Service Government (ss-Gov) as presented earlier and explore how the principles of Liquid Democracy (LD) can be applied in ss-Gov for collaborative decision making. We provide a thorough insight into the history of LD and summarize its recent developments. By combining ss-Gov and LD, we develop the concept of Sustainable, Non-Bureaucratic Government (SNBG) as a novel, blank-slate approach to government of eligibilities within- and towards governmental systems. We argue that such entanglement of LD with ss-Gov results in a closed-circuit system that can provide end-to-end self-management of jural relations. Thus, we argue, SNBG is a vision concept capable to enable morphable self-managed government which requires virtually no mediatory human agents for government. We discuss the feasibility of such approach based on a Gedankenexperiment featuring a modern parliamentary decision-making process.
Editorial JeDEM 7(2) 2015: CeDEM 15
Authors: Edelmann Noella , Parycek Peter , Schossboeck Judith 
Published: July 2018

This issue comprises the best papers of the CeDEM 15 conference in May 2015 in Krems, Austria. In this issue of JeDEM, we are pleased to include the keynotes by Shauneen Furlong and Alon Peled held at the CeDEM15 Conference at Danube University Krems, research papers from CeDEM and a paper submitted to the JeDEM open submission system. Whilst the keynotes’ articles describe the challenges to transformational government and the linking (or “wazing”) of the world’s government data resources, the authors investigate transparency in open governments, the critical factors in the use and publication of open data, the motivation to share knowledge in public administrations using new media technologies, as well as cities’ commitment to Open Data. The selection of research papers show that whilst “openness” and “transparency” are key issues in e-democracy and Open Government, they clearly contain a variety of dimensions that need to be analysed in different contexts and using different examples and perspectives .
¡Cómo cambió todo! Representaciones sobre la diversidad familiar argentina en la serie documental "Salida de emergencia"
Authors: Silva Fernández Alejandro 
Published: July 2018

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo realizar una aproximación a las narrativas audiovisuales de la producción documental sobre la población LGBTTTIQ+ en Argentina y más específicamente sobre las familias homoparentales. El mismo se centrará en el capítulo "Familias Diversas" de la serie "Salida de Emergencia" dirigida por Mathieu Orcel a partir de la descripción de las condiciones contextuales de producción y la potencialidad de las estrategias en su narrativa para tensionar estereotipos heteropatriarcales consolidados. Este análisis cualitativo y transdisciplinar vinculará aspectos de teorías provenientes de los estudios de las representaciones sociales, los estudios culturales, los aportes provenientes de la socio-semiótica y la teoría queer para problematizar las formas en que el verosímil documental, como prueba del mundo, devuelve a los y las agentes las posibilidades de narrarse y poner en tensión las formas segregativas que asume lo "normal".