bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association of MTNR1A and CYP19 genes polymorphisms with sperm quality and testicular size in Sanjabi breed rams
Authors: Kianpoor Somayeh , Abdolmohammadi Alireza , Hajarian Hadi , Nikousefat Zahra , Khamisabadi Hasan 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify mutations in melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) and aromatase cytochrome P450 (CYP19) genes using PCR-RFLP technique and their associations with sperm quality and testicular size traits in Sanjabi breed rams. The blood and sperm samples were collected from Sanjabi rams (n = 96). Genomic DNA was extracted from the blood. A 824bp fragment from exon II of MTNR1A gene and a 517bp fragment from promoter 2 (P2) of CYP19 gene were amplified using two pairs of specific primers. The PCR products were separately digested by two restriction enzymes, SsiI for MTNR1A locus and DraI for CYP19 locus. Digestion by SsiI restriction enzyme resulted in CC, CA and AA genotypes with frequency of 0.45, 0.41 and 0.14, respectively. However, digestion of 517bp fragment of CYP19 gene by DraI endonuclease determined two AG and AA genotypes with frequency 0.89 and 0.11, respectively. The Chi-square test proved that the two loci were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE). The significant effect was observed between different genotypes of MTNR1A gene and morphological trait (P<0.05) and there was a significant association between different genotypes of CYP19 gene and scrotal circumference trait (P<0.05). The results of this study indicated that polymorphisms of MTNR1A and CYP19 genes were not associated with most traits of sperm quality and testicular sizes. Therefore, it seems that further studies are needed to identify mutations in other regions of these genes and other genes responsible to genomic regions for the sperm quality and testicular size in Sanjabi ram in order to improve fertility in these herds.
Effect of sunflower lecithin on Kalahari Red goat semen during cryopreservation
Authors: Adeyanju Sakirat Opeyemi , Daramola James Olatinbo , Olanite Jimoh Alao , Awokola Olufiropo Samson 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Soybean lecithin had been used as an alternative to egg yolk in domestic animal semen extender during cryopreservation due to its characteristic phospholipid content which played a major cryoprotective role. This composition of soybean lecithin informed the replacement of soybean with sunflower lecithin (SL) in the extender for the Kalahari Red (KR) buck semen cryopreservation in this study. Effect of different levels of SL on the quality of the KR buck semen during cryopreservation using slow freezing method was evaluated. Semen samples were collected from four KR bucks of between two and two and half of age using artificial vagina, evaluated for motility and then diluted in extenders containing different levels of SL (1.5%, 3.0% and 4.5%) as experimental group and 0% SL or 20% egg yolk as control. Semen parameters including motility, acrosome integrity (AcI), membrane integrity (MI), malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration, cholesterol level and seminal arginase activity were evaluated for. The results showed that motility, acrosome integrity (AI) and membrane integrity were comparable at 0%, (22.00 ± 4.58, 82.00 ± 3.51 and 96.00 ± 2.03); 1.5%, (23.00 ± 2.08, 87.00 ± 3.79 and 89.00 ± 2.08); 3.0%, (13.00 ± 2.52, 81.33 ± 0.41 and 76.67 ± 1.20) and 4.5% (11.00 ± 4.51, 85.33 ± 9.88 and 84.00 ± 8.50), respectively, after thawing. SL at 0% had the highest (P < 0.05) values for MDA, cholesterol and seminal arginase activity (1.10 ± 0.008 nmol/ml, 236.35 ± 4.08 mg/dl and 0.54 ± 3.3 E-3 units/mg protein, respectively). Our data suggest that 1.5% sunflower lecithin can be used in place of soy lecithin as a substitute for egg yolk during the cryopreservation of caprine semen.
Consumers’ willingness to pay for safe buka foods: A case study of workers in Nigeria tertiary institutions
Authors: Obayelu Abiodun Elijah , Arowolo Aisha Olusola , Poji Hidemison Medesimide 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The rising demand for food quality as well as the crisis of food safety in recent years is increasing consumers’ consciousness of the safety of food they consume. This study analysed the willingness of workers in tertiary institutions to pay for safe buka foods using the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta as a case study. The Contingency Valuation Method (CVM) was used to assess the Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) of a total of 250 members of staff in the University including teaching and non-teaching sampled for the study. The respondents’ were selected using a multistage simple random sampling technique. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, and logit regression model. The study found that majority of the respondents’ are still within the economically active age group with a mean age of 40 years. The respondents have spent an average length of 7 years working in the University. The commuting time between the respondents’ home and the University is more than 30 min. Almost half of the respondents (46.8%) perceived foods from buka to be very unsafe for consumption. More than half (69.2%) of the respondents confirmed to have had food related ailments among which 57.8% were able to trace the ailment back to the buka foods they ate. An appreciable number of the respondents (83.2%) were willing to pay for the safety of buka foods with a mean WTP of ₦32.5 ($0.16) per plate on any of the buka foods reflecting the prevailing situations in Nigeria and valid exchange rates at the time the data were collected in 2015. The logit regression analysis revealed that bid amount, income, household size and commuting time were the significant factors influencing the probability of respondents’ WTP for buka foods safety. The study concludes that WTP for safe buka foods among the respondents is positive and recommends that the government through her regulatory agencies should help to enforce the necessary standards procedures that buka foods operators will follow to ensure the safety procedures. Buka foods operators on the other hands should abide to the set standards as consumers are willing to pay more to ensure that they consume safe food. The respondents should also be encouraged to maintain small household size so that they will be able to pay more for the safety offoods they consume as smaller household size tends to reduce their financial responsibility.
Concentrations of some chemical components in white asparagus spears depending on the cultivar and post-harvest irrigation treatments
Authors: Wichrowska Dorota , Rolbiecki Roman , Rolbiecki Stanisław , Jagosz Barbara , Ptach Wiesław , Kazula Maciej , Figas Anna 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The effect of post-harvest irrigation and genotype on the quality components of white asparagus spears was investigated. The field experiment was conducted in 2003-2008 on a very light soil in the Bydgoszcz region. The research was based on a two-factorial split-plot design with randomly selected sub-main blocks. The first studied factor was irrigation applied as two treatments: drip irrigation and microsprinkler irrigation. Non-irrigated plants were tested as the control. The second factor considered was genotype represented by three male cultivars of the garden asparagus: ‘Gijnlim’, ‘Ramos’ and ‘Vulkan’. The irrigation started after the harvest of the spears, while the concentrations of chemical ingredients were measured in the white spears collected in the next growing period. The level of the tested components was significantly influenced by both factors studied. The average amounts of dry matter, potassium, iron and nitrates measured in the white spears were 6.37%, 268.9 mg 100 g−1 f.m., 0.29 mg 100 g−1 f.m. and 62.1 mg kg−1 f.m., respectively. Compared to the control, both irrigation treatments considerably increased the dry matter and potassium contents. The irrigation reduced the amount of nitrates, although the microsprinkler irrigation gave better results than the drip irrigation. The highest concentrations of potassium and iron were measured in the spears of ‘Ramos’, especially in the case of drip-irrigated (potassium) and non-irrigated (iron) plants. The amount of dry matter was high in the spears of ‘Ramos’, while ‘Vulkan’ presented a low tendency to accumulate nitrates.
Foliar application of melatonin induces tolerance to drought stress in Moldavian balm plants (Dracocephalum moldavica) through regulating the antioxidant system
Authors: Kabiri Rozita , Hatami Ali , Oloumi Hakimeh , Naghizadeh Mehdi , Nasibi Fatemeh , Tahmasebi Zahra 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Melatonin, as an indoleamine molecule, regulates a wide range of physiological functions during the growth, morphogenesis and response of plants to biotic and abiotic stresses. In this research, the effect of exogenous application of melatonin (0 (distilled water), 50, 100 and 150 µM) to the leaves of Moldavian balm plants grown under different levels of drought stress (100% (control), 80%, 60% and 40% of field water capacity) was investigated. The results indicate that plants which were treated with 100 µM melatonin showed the greatest leaf surface area, lateral branching, flower length and activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase). Foliar application of 100 µM melatonin had no significant difference in catalase activity in comparison with the control and other concentrations of melatonin under normal, moderate and severe drought stress conditions. The lowest H2O2 content and lipid peroxidation (electrolyte leakage, concentrations of malondialdehyde and other aldehydes) were obtained at the concentration of 100 µM melatonin under severe drought stress. This concentration also significantly increased the chlorophyll content and enhanced the relative water content; however, foliar application of 100 µM melatonin had no significant effect on leaf length and proline content compared with the control under normal and stress conditions. The obtained results suggested that foliar application of 100 µM melatonin was more effective than the concentrations of 50 and 150 µM melatonin in reducing the adverse effects of moderate and severe drought stress.
New bio-polyol based on white mustard seed oil for rigid PUR-PIR foams
Authors: Paciorek-Sadowska Joanna , Borowicz Marcin , Czupryński Bogusław , Tomaszewska Ewa , Liszkowska Joanna 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
A new bio-polyol based on white mustard oil (Synapis alba) and 2,2′-mercaptodiethanol (2,2′-MDE) was obtained. The synthesis was carried out by two-step method. In the first stage, the double bond of the unsaturated fatty acid residues was oxidized, and in the second step the epoxy rings were opened with 2,2’-MDE. The properties of the obtained bio-polyol for application as raw material in polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foams (PUR-PIR) - hydroxyl number, acid number, density, viscosity, pH, water content, FTIR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR were investigated. Based on the obtained results, foaming formulations containing 0 to 0.6 R of the new bio-polyol were prepared. Significant impact of bio-polyol on apparent density, compressive strength, brittleness, flammability, water absorption and thermal conductivity of polyurethane composites were noted. Modified foam had better functional properties than reference foam e.g. lower brittleness, better thermal insulation properties and better fire resistance.
On Logics of Transitive Verbs With and Without Intersective Adjectives
Authors: Topal Selçuk 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the natural logic program which invents logics in natural language. This study presents two logics: a logical system called d R(∀,∃) containing transitive verbs and a more expressive logical system R(∀,∃, IA) containing both transitive verbs and intersective adjectives.
The paper offers three different set-theoretic semantics which are equivalent for the logics.
Reflexive Games in Management
Authors: Schumann Andrew 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
In this paper reflexive games are defined as a way to act beyond equilibria to control our opponents by our hiding motives. The task of a reflexive game is to have the opponent’s actions become transparent for us, while our actions remain obscure for the competitor. In case a reflexive game is carried out between agents belonging to the same organisation (corporation, company, institute), success in a reflexive game can be reached by a purposeful modification of some components of a controlled system. Such a modification for the guaranteed victory in a reflexive game is called reflexive management. This kind of management uses reflexive games to control a knowledge structure of agents in a way their actions unconsciously satisfy the centre’s goals.
One more inventory or spatial planning – which better serves the goals of the Carpathian Convention in historic towns?
Authors: Głowacki Wiktor , Komenda Janusz , Zalasińska Magdalena , Morawska Ilona , Imrich František 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThe paper addresses the role of local spatial planning in the implementation of the heritage related goals of Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians. The paper analyses heritage related regulations in the spatial plans of three historic Carpathian towns as compared to the results of heritage inventories made for two pilot areas in the Czech and Ukrainian Carpathians. On the basis of the analyses we conclude that local planning regulations are to a great extent in line with the declared goals of the Convention and therefore can play a more significant role in their implementation whereas the concept of a separate Carpathian Heritage Inventory, in spite of its initial intentions, is of little use for these purposes. In the end we call for the use of local spatial plans as tools for the protection of the Carpathian heritage in future activities of the countries party to the Carpathian Convention.
ANALISIS PASAL 35 AYAT (1) DAN (2) UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 8 TAHUN 2011 TENTANG MAHKAMAH KONSTITUSI
Authors: Andyanto Hidayat 
Published: June 2018

Undang-Undang adalah produk kerjasama antara Lembaga Legislatif dan lembaga Eksekutif, dalam perjalan pembentukannya tidak dapat dimunafikkan adanya tarik ulur kepentingan golongan tertentu, kelompok tertentu dan kepentingan kelompok-kelompok yang lain. Ketika suatu Undang-Undang ini mulai dinyatakan diundangkan dan berlaku bagi seluruh Warga Negara Indonesia dan jika memang jelas-jelas terdapat suatu muatan, ayat, pasal, dan/atau bagian Undang-Undang melanggar hak konstitusinal warga negara namun dilakukan permohonan terlebih dahulu oleh kelompok-kelompok yang memiliki kepantingan dan dalam pejalanan proses pembuktian di persidangan kelompok tersebut tidak dapat membuktikan kerugian konstitusionalnya. Maka muatan, ayat, pasal, dan/atau bagian Undang-Undang yang telah diuji, tidak dapat dimohonkan untuk diuji kembali. Padahal kelompok-kelompok tertentu tersebut memang memiliki niatan agar supaya permohonan pengujian Undang-Undang terhadap Undang-Undang Dasar 1945 tersebut terkait dengan muatan, ayat, pasal, dan/atau bagian Undang-Undang untuk tidak dapat dikabulkan ataupun ditolak.
Tujuannya yaitu untuk mengatahui analisa Kritis terhadap Pasal 35 ayat (1), ayat (1a), dan ayat (2) Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 2011 tentang Mahkamah Konstitusi.
Metode yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis normatif, yaitu mengakaji atau menalaah suatu peraturan perundang undangan. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan peraturan perundang-undangan (Conceptual approach).
PASAR TRADISIONAL DAN PASAR MODERN SEBAGAI INDIKATOR KEMAJUAN PREKONOMIAN SUATU DAERAH
Authors: Novita Dian 
Published: June 2018

Jika berbicara tentang pasar tradisional maka yang ada dalam benak kita adalah suatu tempat berlakunya transaksi jual beli, tempatnya kumuh, penuh dengan manusia dan berdesak-desakan, panas. Bahkan lokasi dari pasar tradisional berada di tempat terbuka atau bahkan di pinggir jalan dengan bahan-bahan yang dijual merupakan kebutuhan bahan-bahan pokok rumah tangga. jika awalnya saat kita berbicara tentang pasar maka akan di gambarkan suatu tempat yang sangat tidak mengenakkan namun pada saat ini berbicara tentang perkembangan pasar maka tidak semua pasar akan di gambarkan dengan kondisi yang tidak mengenakkan namun ada jenis pasar yang keadaannya bertolak belakang dengan kondisi pasar tradisional.
Tahun 2015 bangsa indonesia akan di hadapkan pada Masyarakat economic Asean atau di kenal dengan istilah MEA, dimana semua produk dari luar negeri khususnya ASEAN akan bebas masuk ke dalam negara kita tanpa ada halangan yang berarti dan mereka bersaing “bebas” di pasar dalam negeri antara produk dalam negeri ( lokal ) dengan produk-produk murah dari luar negeri seperti bahan pangan, produk hortikultura, produk kebutuhan rumah tangga, garment, dan lain-lain. Kesiapan masyarakat dalam menghadapi MEA tidak hanya berlaku bagi mereka yang memiliki modal besar bahkan masyarakat awam yang berkecimpung di pasar-pasar tradisional juga akan terkena dampak dan pengaruh dari pemberlakuan MEA. Jika pemerintah tidak segera mengambil sikap terhadap kondisi tersebut tidak menutup kemungkinan keberadaan pasar tradisional akan semakin terjepit bahkan kondisi yang lebih parah pasar tradisional akan menghilang.
Dari uraian diatas maka perlulah keberadaan dari pasar tradisional dan pasar modern perlu mendapatkan perhatian lebih dari pihak pemerintah terutama oleh pemerintah di daerah selaku pihak yang lebih dekat dengan pelaku ekonomi di daerah. Suatu hal yang tidak dapat lagi di tunda-tunda mengingat keberadaan pasar tersebut merupakan indikator bagi kemajuan perekonomian di daerah khususnya dan negara umumnya
PESPEKTIF KEJAHATAN KORPORASI SEBAGAI TINDAK PIDANA KEJAHATAN MASA KINI
Authors: Anwar Moh. 
Published: June 2018

Kejahatan korporasi (corporate crime) merupakan salah satu wacana yang timbul dengan semakin majunya kegiatan perekenomian dan teknologi. Corporate crime bukanlah barang baru, melainkan barang lama yang senantiasa berganti kemasan. Tidak ada yang dapat menyangkal bahwa perkembangan zaman serta kemajuan peradaban dan teknologi turut disertai dengan perkembangan tindak kejahatan berserta kompleksitasnya. Di sisi lain, ketentuan Hukum Pidana yang berlaku di Indonesia belum dapat menjangkaunya dan senantiasa ketinggalan untuk merumuskannya.
Banyak perusahaan sering, dengan sengaja bahkan berulang-ulang, mencemoohkan hukum; mereka melakukan tidakan yang melanggar hukum namun dengan mudah keluar dari tuntutan hukum. Padahal masyarakat sangat terganggu akibat tindakan korporasi tersebut. Pandangan masyarakat pada bentuk kejahatan korporasi sangat berbeda dengan pandangan mereka pada kejahatan jalanan. Hampir pada setiap kejadian, efek dari kejahatan korporasi selalu lebih merugikan, memakan biaya lebih besar, berdampak lebih meluas, dan lebih melemahkan daripada bentuk kejahatan jalanan.
Metode penelititan yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis normatif, yaitu mengkaji dan menelaah peraturan perundang-undangan, kaidah-kaidah, norma-norma yang berlaku seperti hukum positif.
SRTRATEGI MEMBANGUN KEBUDAYAAN DAN PRAWISATA DI KABUPATEN SUMENEP MENURUT UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 10 TAHUN 2009 TENTANG PRAWISATA
Authors: Fithry Abshoril , . Sjaufurrachman 
Published: June 2018

Sumenep adalah salah satu kabupaten yang ada di Madura dan memiliki banyak tempat wisata yang bisa dikunjungi oleh wisatawan. Dengan banyaknya tempat wisata di Sumenep tentunya akan menambah devisa bagi Kabupaten Sumenep. oleh karena itu perlu adanya peningkatan pembangunan di segala bidang agar tempat-tempat wisata tersebut bisa lebih menarik dan terpelihara dengan baik. baik dari fasilitas, sarana dan prasarana juga perlu adanya peningkatan pelayanan kepada para wisatawan agar mereka tertarik untuk melancong lagi ke tempat-tempat wisata di Sumenep. Fasilitas tersebut antara lain MCK yang bersih dan nyaman, tempat ibadah, serta lahan parkir yang memadai dan tertib sehingga membuat wisatawan betah untuk menikmati tempat tersebut. Selain fasilitas, perlu juga adanya peningkatan pelayanan yaitu keramahan, sambutan dengan senyuman, merupakan hal kecil namun penting untuk kemajuan dan keberlangsungan tempat wisata tersebut. Rumusan Masalah yang akan dibahas adalah Bagaimana strategi membangun kebudayaan dan pariwisata indonesia melalui sadar wisata? serta Bagaimana strategi peningkatan profesionalisme insan pariwisata dalam mewujudkan pelayanan prima ?
Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui maksud dari permasalahan yang hendak dibahas serta Penyusunan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis permasalahan yang menjadi pokok pembahasan dalam penelitian ini, seperti untuk Untuk mengetahui dan menganalis strategi membangun kebudayaan dan pariwisata indonesia melalui sadar wisata, serta Untuk mengetahui dan menganalis strategi peningkatan profesionalisme insan pariwisata dalam mewujudkan pelayanan prima selain itu untuk menemukan, mengembangkan, menguji kebenaran agar nantinya dapat menghadirkan suatu karya ilmiah yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan secara ilmiah.
Metode pendekatan yang kami pakai adalah Pendekatan Perundang-undangan (Statute Approach) dilakukan dengan menelaah seluruh peraturan perundang-undangan yang sekiranya berkaitan dengan judul yang kami angkat diantaranya adalah Undang-undang Nomor 10 Tahun 2009 tentang Kepariwisataan serta Undang-undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia 1945. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian penelitian ini adalah satu metode yang terarah dan sistematis sebagai cara untuk menemukan, mengembangkan dan menguji kebenaran sebab nilai ilmiah suatu penelitian tidak lepas dari metodologi yang digunakan yang meliputi 4 aspek antara lain Tipe Penelitian, Metodologi Pendekatan, Jenis dan Sumber bahan hukum, Teknik Pengumpulan Bahan-bahan hukum dan Teknik Analisis bahan hukum.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KORBAN TINDAK PIDANA ASUSILA
Authors: Anwar Moh. 
Published: June 2018

Setiap korban tindak pidana membutuhkan perlindungan hukum karena kasus tindak pidana merupakan hal yang sangat sering terjadi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dalam zaman moderen ini tidak sedikit kita temui tentang tindak pidana asusila yang mana hal tersebut diatur dalam KUHP Bab XIV Pasal 281-303 tentang kejahatan dalam kesusilaan. Rumusan masalah yang hendak dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah mengenai kedudukan hukum terhadap korban tindak pidana asusila.
Penyusunan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis permasalahan yang menjadi pokok pembahasan dalam penelitian ini, selain itu untuk menemukan, mengembangkan, menguji kebenaran agar nantinya dapat menghadirkan suatu karya ilmiah yang dapat dipertanggungjawabkan secara ilmiah
PENERAPAN SOSIOLOGI HUKUM DALAM PERTIMBANGAN PUTUSAN PENGADILAN
Authors: Novita Dian 
Published: June 2018

sesuai dengan cita-cita penegakan hukum kita serta mempertimbangkan dinamika dan perkembangan masyarakat maka penegakan hukum dengan pendekatan yuridis semata-mata sudah tidak memadahi. Pendekatan yuridis harus dilengkapi dengan pendekatan sosio-politik dan sosio-kultural. Pendekatan sosio-kultural memaknai penegakan hukum sebagai penegakan nilai-nilai yang hidup dalam masyarakat sehingga rasa keadilan masyarakat dapat lebih terpenuhi yang lebih jauh akan meningkatkan kepercayaan dan dukungan masyarakat terhadap penegakan hukum.
Oleh karena itu kekurangan atau ketidak lengkapan aturan hukum atau UU harus dilengkapi dengan jalan menemukan hukum agar aturan hukumnya dapat diterapkan terhadap peristiwanya. Dan subyek yang memiliki wewenang dalam menegakan hukum dan menemukan hukum itu adalah Hakim.
Tujuan dari Sosiologi Hukum yaitu untuk memberikan penjelasan-penjelasan praktek hukum & keputusan-keputusan hukum oleh para Penegak Hukum & Masyarakat.
Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah yuridis normatif yaitu, menelaah suatu aturan-aturan, norma-norma dan peraturan Perundang-undang seperti hukum positif.