bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PERCEPÇÃO AMBIENTAL E ADAPTABILIDADE AOS EFEITOS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS NAS COMUNIDADES RURAIS DO SEMIÁRIDO EM ANDORINHA, BAHIA
Authors: Bonfim Marcia Cristiane Soares , Nogueira Eliane Maria de Souza 
Published: December 2018

A degradação do meio ambiente, não obstantes os apelos dos ambientalistas e demais segmentos da sociedade, constitui-se numa preocupação constante, e, em especial no nordeste, no semiárido que grandes áreas estão em processo de desertificação. Objetivamos com esse estudo verificar os recorrentes problemas ambientais na representação dos agricultores rurais, avivando a interferência da ação humana no ambiente do sertão baiano. Para obtenção dos dados foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, aplicadas a 49 agricultores rurais, maiores de 18 anos, escolhidos em cada núcleo familiar. Para análise da representação dos impactos ambientais foi elaborada uma matriz escalar ponderada de acordo com os tipos de impactos antrópicos ou naturais. Identificou-se que a escassez de recursos hídricos aliados a degradação ambiental e as secas prolongadas foram os impactos relevantes das áreas, e que, embora sendo uma região com fortes dependências de uma mineradora, seus impactos não foram citados com relevância. A ocorrência de alteração da paisagem provocada pelo desmatamento da caatinga também foi apontada por 89, 8% dos entrevistados, motivados pela retirada da vegetação nativa para o plantio das palmas e capim buffel para alimentação dos animais criados à solta. Políticas públicas para convivência com o semiárido devem ser intensificadas, bem como as ações e reflexões que visem a valorização da natureza para as comunidades em geral.
SUSTENTABILIDADE DO USO DA TERRA NO CERRADO MARANHENSE: SOJA E FEIJÃO-CAUPI
Authors: Pires Pires Cristina Gomes , Oliveira Pablo Nascimento de , Veras Ludhana Marinho , Gualter Régia Maria , Ferrão Gregori Da Encarnação 
Published: December 2018

O desenvolvimento e aprimoramento de tecnologias e sistemas de manejo agrícolas e a intensificação do uso da terra permitiram o rápido crescimento populacional percebido até os dias atuais. No entanto, a história evidencia a existência do desafio em aumentar a produtividade agrícola aliada à realização de práticas adequadas de manejo sobre os agroecossistemas. Deste modo, nas últimas décadas, a busca por sistemas sustentáveis e altamente produtivos fez com que técnicas deixassem de ser simplesmente importadas e sim desenvolvidas e/ou adaptadas em face às necessidades de cada bioma. Assim a hipótese apresentada neste trabalho, é de que a otimização do espaço no plantio de soja, no curto período chuvoso do cerrado maranhense, pela sucessão do feijão-caupi, ou seja, o plantio do feijão-caupi após a colheita da soja, pode minimizar os impactos no solo nesta região. O estudo foi realizado através da revisão de literatura sistemática, utilizando-se livros de referência e artigos científicos que discorrem sobre o tema. Constatou-se que o plantio do feijão-caupi associado à cultura da soja após sua colheita (i.e. sucessão) possui potencial agrícola e ambiental, pois possibilita a intensificação do uso das áreas de produção por mais tempo durante o ano e mantém a cobertura do solo que minimiza os impactos negativos decorrentes do solo descoberto, como compactação e erosão. Desta forma, destaca-se a relevância de estudos específicos para corroborar os benefícios ambientais e agronômicos da sucessão soja/caupi verificados na literatura, sendo necessários trabalhos sobre viabilidade econômica e percepção do sojicultor do cerrado maranhense sobre esta alternativa sustentável.
Smoot by M. Cuevas
Authors: MacLeod Lorisia 
Published: December 2018

Cuevas, Michelle. Smoot. Illustrated by Sydney Smith. Tundra Books, 2017.
Smoot is the story of an adventurous shadow that is attached to a rather unadventurous boy until one day Smoot finds himself detached and free to live out his wildest dreams. Even other shadows are inspired in this short but warm tale on the importance of childish joy in the simple things. Young readers will enjoy the 48 pages of colourful images that accompany the story though they would likely best enjoy the story read to them as some of the vocabulary may be tricky for young readers. The illustrations are similar to some of Tundra Book’s other publications such as If a Horse Had Words and will delight adults in addition to younger readers.
This would be a lovely recommendation for any young reader who enjoys Peter Pan’s shadow since there are a number of similarities in the shadows’ demeanours. The slightly oversized size of the book makes this an excellent choice for classroom or library storytimes. In fact, this story could easily be used as part of a storytime program where children could be asked what brings them joy or even asked to act it out with their shadows. Overall, I would primarily recommend this book to parents and libraries though elementary teachers may find this work to be beneficial to start discussions about students’ hopes and dreams.
Recommended: 3 out of 4 starsReviewer: Lorisia MacLeod
My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) by B. E. Cortez
Authors: Crichton Madeline C. 
Published: December 2018

Cortez, Brenda E. My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story). Donate Life, 2015.
Based on the true story of author Brenda E. Cortez’s kidney transplant, My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) describes the process of donating a kidney and offers encouragement for others to take steps and donate. In targeting her book at young readers, those who are just beginning to read independently, Cortez offers an educational overview of the process in the hopes of normalizing lifesaving procedures such as living organ donation. From reassuring her children, to explaining in detail why donating a kidney is the right choice, to the process of surgery, recovery, and returning home, My Mom is Having Surgery (A Kidney Story) offers a realistic look at the many stages of this procedure.
Aimed at audiences who are skilled and capable of reading independently, My Mom is Having Surgery is written in paragraph format with a medium sized font. By following the mother's surgery through the eyes of her daughter, the book engages with children and shows them how to be both encouraging and how to cope with the difficulties faced by a parent undergoing this procedure. Each page of the book is accompanied by colour images which represent the activities described in the text. These images are aesthetically pleasing and would help solidify the message of the book for young readers. As a tool designed to change attitudes in an engaging way, this book is a must read for young children.
Highly Recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Madeline C. Crichton
Madeline Crichton is a University of Alberta undergraduate student with a lifelong passion for reading. When she is not preoccupied with her studies, Madeline is busy volunteering in a variety of roles in her community.
Solving the group project assessment quandary: Can instructor’s partitioning of groups topics among students be the solution?
Authors: Helmy Heba Ezzeldin 
Published: December 2018

Team work is one of the generic skills that undergraduate students are expected to acquire by the time they graduate. Nevertheless, the traditional methodology used for assessing group projects suffered from several drawbacks which center mainly in the inaccurate assessment of each student’s contribution in the project, in addition to other shortcomings. In this paper we present a new technique in allocating topics in group projects, and in assessment of such projects, where the instructor – not the students in each group – divides each topic into several subtopics depending on the number of students allocated in each group. In addition, the new technique obliges each student to separately upload his/her part in the project in his own account on turnitin, rather than uploading the whole project in one account as previously done. The results were superior compared to conventional projects as the students’ complaints of injustice were minimized, while marking accuracy was maximized.
Re-engineering challenging and abstract topics using Kahoot!, a student response system.
Authors: Gebbels Maria 
Published: December 2018

The pervasive nature of digital technologies and students’ habitual use of them brings opportunities for their assimilation in the classroom environment. The Student Response System (SRS), Kahoot!, which allows students to provide answers to multiple-choice questions instantly was introduced in the research methods course. The motivation for using such technology was to reinforce the key concepts, often very abstract, consolidate students’ learning, provide them with real-life feedback, and help them to grow in their knowledge and confidence of the subject matter. This case study, based on a small scale exploratory research sample, showcases the benefits of incorporating SRS in the research methods tutorials, supported by student feedback, which include better conceptual understanding and increased motivation resulting in the transition from surface to deep learning.
Synthetic Aperture Orbital Telescope for Earth Remote Sensing Equipment
Authors: Kozhevnikov D. A. , Fiodоrtsev R. V. , Silie A. R 
Published: December 2018

The object of the research is the development of the method of aperture synthesis of a mirror system designed for remote sensing of the Earth.The analysis of existing methods for the formation of the synthesized aperture was carried out, their accuracy, cost, and mass-dimensional characteristics were evaluated. A new version of the optical system of the synthetic aperture mirror lens is presented and its optimization is performed in the Zemax software package. An estimate of the accuracy of the designed system has been made; a design variant has been developed that includes a transformation mechanism when the telescope is put into near-earth orbit.As a result of the study, the design parameters of the base lens were determined: a focal length of 13 m, a main mirror diameter of 800 mm, a field angle of 0.25° for modifying a telescope for a low orbit; and the entire telescope as a whole: the lag from the main axis of the telescope is 1.2 m, the angle of rotation of the flat mirror for combining images (45 + 1,5)°, the signal-to-noise ratio (189 in a low orbit with an angle of the Sun 0°, 15 in the geostationary orbit with a sun angle of 60°).It has been established that the use of aperture synthesis technology allows the development of highresolution optical-electronic systems with lower production and operation costs compared with classical methods for forming the surface of the main mirror. In the course of the simulation, the instability of the values of the frequency-contrast characteristic with increasing angle of view was determined, which is important for a low near-earth orbit, and the requirement for positioning elements of the optical system was established.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Seattle-PAP for the Respiratory Support of Premature Neonates: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Backes Carl H. , Notestine RNC-NIC BSN Jennifer L. , Lamp RN-BC MS Jane M. , Balough IBCLC FACCE RN MSN Jeanne C. , Notestine Allison M. , Alfred RRT MS Crystal M. , Kern Juli M. , Stenger Michael R. , Rivera MS Brian K. , Moallem Mohannad , Miller Randy R. , Naik Apurwa , Cooper Jennifer N. , Howard MBA Christopher R. , Welty Stephen E. , Hillman Noah H. , Zupancic John A. F. , Stanberry Larissa I. , Hansen Thomas N. , Smith Charles V. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Background: At birth, the majority of neonates born at <30 weeks of gestation require respiratory support to facilitate transition and ensure adequate gas exchange. Although the optimal approach to the initial respiratory management is uncertain, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorses noninvasive respiratory support with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) for premature neonates with respiratory insufficiency. Despite evidence for its use, nCPAP failure, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation is common. Recently, investigators have described a novel method to deliver bubble nCPAP, termed Seattle-PAP. While preclinical and pilot studies are encouraging with regard to the potential value of Seattle-PAP, a large trial is needed to compare Seattle-PAP directly with the current standard of care for bubble nCPAP (Fisher Paykel-CPAP; FP-CPAP).
Methods: We designed a multicenter, non-blinded, randomized controlled trial that will enroll 230 premature infants (220/7 to 296/7 weeks of gestation). Infants will be randomized to receive Seattle-PAP or FP-CPAP. The primary outcome is respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Secondary outcomes include measures of short and long-term respiratory morbidity and cost effectiveness.
Discussion: This trial will assess whether Seattle-PAP is more efficacious and cost effective than FP-CPAP in real-world practice among premature neonates.
Trial Registration: This trial has been registered with the United States National Library of Medicine (www.clinicaltrials.gov, Trial Identifier #NCT03085329). Registered on 21 March 2017.
Membrane desalination technologies in water treatment: A review
Authors: Aliyu Usman Mohammed , Rathilal Sudesh , Isa Yusuf Makarfi 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
One of the most pressing problems worldwide is inadequate access to potable water. Many technologies have been applied to address this through research to find robust but inexpensive methods of desalination that offer high fluxes and use less energy, while reducing chemical use and environmental impact. Membrane desalination technology is universally considered to solve water shortage problems due to its high efficiency and lower energy consumption than distillation methods. This review focuses on the desalination performance of membrane technologies with consideration of the effect of driving force, potential technologies, membrane types, flux, energy consumption and operating temperature, etc. Pressure driven membrane processes (MF, UF, NF, RO), and their fouling propensity and major drawbacks are discussed briefly. Membrane characteristics and the effects of operating conditions on desalination are also covered. Organic-hybrid and inorganic membrane materials can offer advantages, with high flux, good selectivity, and useful chemical and thermal resistance.
A multi-functional and multi-compartment constructed wetland to support urban waterway restoration
Authors: Adyel T. M. , Hipsey M. R. , Oldham C. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
This study assessed the significance of a multi-functional and multi-compartment constructed wetland (CW) implemented to restore a degraded urban waterway in Western Australia. The wetland was initially constructed as a surface flow system, then modified through the incorporation of the additional laterite-based subsurface flow system, with the potential for operation of a recirculation scheme and groundwater top-up during low water flows in summer. The CW performance was assessed by comparing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) attenuation during base flow, high flow and episodic storm flow conditions. The performance varied from approximately 41% total nitrogen (TN) and 66% total phosphorus (TP) loads reduction during storm events, increasing up to 62% TN and 99% TP during low flow and summer recirculation periods. In overall, the CW attenuated about 45% TN and 65% TP loads from being delivered to the downstream sensitive river between 2009 and 2015. The CW design proved to be not only highly effective at reducing nutrient loads, but also improved the ecological services of the urban waterway by providing a diverse area for habitat and recreational activities.
Analysis of water supply system maintenance costs from the aspect of water quality
Authors: Poljak V. , Lauš I. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
There is no current obligation in pipeline dimensioning practice to consider free residual chlorine (FRC) consumption. The only requirements are the hydraulic parameters defined by the ‘codes of practice’ and legal regulations. The objective of this paper is to give insight into the potential additional (hidden) costs that can arise when maintaining water supply systems, i.e., parts that, from the water quality aspect, can often be considered over-dimensioned. An algorithm is used to analyse FRC consumption that is implemented in EPANET 2.0 software. EPANET 2.0 is proven to be able to yield reliable descriptions of FRC consumption in parts of water supply systems. Here it is simplified for use in relation to a single pipeline as an example.
Ag-TON nanospheres coupled with fly ash cenospheres for wastewater treatment under visible light irradiation
Authors: Ma Yan , Zhao Zhihuan , Fan Jimin , Gu Zhanyong , Zhang Bin , Yin Shu 
Published: December 2018

AbstractUsing tetra-n-butyl titanate as raw material and fly ash cenospheres (FAC) as carrier, the photocatalysts of Ag-TON/FAC were successfully prepared by solvothermal and in-situ hydrolysis method. These visible light photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fluorescence spectroscopy (FL) and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). In this study, methyl orange and ciprofloxacin were used as wastewater degradation targets to investigate the effect of the amount of titanium dioxide and the amount of Ag doping on the activity of photocatalysts. On the basis of this, the optimal ratio of TiO2 to FAC was 2:1 and the optimum doping ratio of Ag was determined to be 15 wt.%. The composite photocatalysts dispersed uniformly and were easy to recycle and reuse, which were benefits in fully utilizing the solar energy. The degradation efficiency remained at more than 60% after being renewed five times for MO and ciprofloxacin. The photocatalysts of Ag-TON/FAC can reduce the environmental burden caused by FAC also.
A study on the removal of prednisone from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto a vegetal activated carbon
Authors: Zanette Jéssica C. , Veit Márcia T. , Gonçalves Gilberto C. , Palácio Soraya M. , Scremin Fernando R. , Torquato Alex S. , Vieira Márcia R. S. A. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
This study evaluated the prednisone removal from aqueous solutions using adsorption by an activated carbon of vegetal origin (VAC). A central composite rotatable design (CCRD) and the response surface methodology (RSM) were used to verify the influence of the parameters: pH, adsorbent dose and prednisone concentration in a batch adsorption process. Among the analyzed parameters, only the adsorbent dose and the prednisone concentration were statistically significant (α = 0.05) and the critical values obtained were adsorbent dose: 1.87 g/L, pH 7.56 and prednisone concentration: 3.66 mg/L with 77.51% of prednisone removal by VAC. The kinetic study of the adsorption of prednisone reached the equilibrium in 4 h. The pseudo-first-order model described adequately the kinetics data behavior. The equilibrium experimental data obtained at different temperatures showed that the VAC has a maximum adsorption capacity of 18.04 mg/g at a temperature of 30 °C. The prednisone removal decreased by the increasing temperature and the Langmuir isotherm well described the experimental data (R² &gt; 0.98). Thermodynamic results shown that the prednisone removal of aqueous solutions by VAC is spontaneous and favorable process.
Multi-Target Drugs Against Metabolic Disorders
Authors: Scotti Luciana , Monteiro Alex France Messias , de Oliveira Viana Jéssika , Mendonça Junior Francisco Jaime Bezerra , Ishiki Hamilton M. , Tchouboun Ernestine Nkwengoua , Santos Rodrigo , Scotti Marcus Tullius 
Published: December 2018

Background:
Metabolic disorders are a major cause of illness and death worldwide. Metabolism
is the process by which the body makes energy from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; chemically
breaking these down in the digestive system towards sugars and acids which constitute the human
body's fuel for immediate use, or to store in body tissues, such as the liver, muscles, and body fat.

Objective:
The efficiency of treatments for multifactor diseases has not been proved. It is accepted that
to manage multifactor diseases, simultaneous modulation of multiple targets is required leading to the
development of new strategies for discovery and development of drugs against metabolic disorders.

Methods:
In silico studies are increasingly being applied by researchers due to reductions in time and
costs for new prototype synthesis; obtaining substances that present better therapeutic profiles.

Discussion:
In the present work, in addition to discussing multi-target drug discovery and the contributions
of in silico studies to rational bioactive planning against metabolic disorders such as diabetes and
obesity, we review various in silico study contributions to the fight against human metabolic pathologies.

Conclusion:
In this review, we have presented various studies involved in the treatment of metabolic
disorders; attempting to obtain hybrid molecules with pharmacological activity against various targets
and expanding biological activity by using different mechanisms of action to treat a single pathology.
Liturgia powitania szabatu a relacje rodzinne
Authors: Rucki Mirosław 
Published: December 2018

Artykuł zawiera analizę typowych tekstów liturgii powitania szabatu pod kątem ich wpływu na relacje w rodzinie. Omówione zostały poszczególne czynności i wypowiadane słowa, w kolejności ich występowania w typowym modlitewniku: zapalanie świec i odpowiednie błogosławieństwa, powitanie aniołów, kidusz, posiłek i pieśni. Wszystkie te elementy zawierają czynniki, które sprzyjają umocnieniu więzi rodzinnych. Oprócz tego odprawiana liturgia podkreśla wspólnotowe doświadczenie Boga na przestrzeni pokoleń i w danym czasie oraz zależność życia ludzi od działania Boga.
ANALISIS USAHATANI SAYURAN DI DATARAN TINGGI KERINCI PROVINSI JAMBI
Authors: Suharyon Suharyon 
Published: December 2018

Analisis usahatani terhadap 10 responden yang melakukan usahatani kentang memberikan gambaran bahwa biaya produksi terbesar didapat pada biaya pembelian bibit sebesar Rp. 5.800.000,- atau 29,04 % dari jumlah biaya produksi. Penggunaan bibit berkisar antara 1795 kg – 3125 kg/ha atau rata-rata 2566 kg/ha. Tingginya kebutuhan bibit persatuan luas erat hubungannnya dengan ukuran umbi bibit yang digunakan, dimana ada kecendrungan semakin besar ukuran umbi bibit maka jumlah bibit yang dibutuhkan per hektarnya semakin banyak. Edi., (2005) menyatakan bahwa ukuran umbi bibit kentang yang ideal adalah + 45 gram/umbi atau setara dengan 1500 – 2000 kg/ha. Secara umum sumber bibit yang digunakan petani barasal dari; (1) hasil guliran tanaman sendiri, (2) dibeli dipasaran yang berasal dari petani atau pedagang hasil tanaman dari Kerinci, (3) dibeli dipasaran yang berasal dari luar Kerinci, dan (4) dibeli di BBIK Kayu Aro dan telah ditanam beberapa generasi. Pada umumnya semua bibit yang digunakan tidak jelas lagi asal usulnya terutama generasi dari bibit tersebut. Hal ini mendorong petani memberikan pemupukan dan pengendalian hama serta penyakit diatas dosis anjuran sehingga biaya produksi menjadi tinggi. Sejalan dengan arahan kebijakan pembangunan pertanian akhir-akhir ini yang lebih mengarah kepada peningkatan pendapatan petani, maka penerapan konsep analisis usaha bagi setiap pelaku produksi harus dilakukan. Melalui penerapan konsep ini petani produsen dapat mempertimbangkan jenis usaha yang menghasilkan keuntungan tertinggi berbagai alternatif yang tersedia. Analisis finansial diversifikasi teknologi budidaya komoditas sayuran total biaya saprodi dan tenaga kerja Rp. 27.920.000,- dengan total penerimaan sebesar Rp. 81.909.650,- petani memperoleh keuntungan Rp. 53.989.650,- dengan R/C ratio 2,93 (>1) dan B/C ratio 1,93 (>1) nilai ini menunjukkan bahwa penerimaan kotor 2,93 kali lipat biaya yang dikeluarkan. Angka R/C ratio 2,93 berarti bahwa setiap Rp. 100,- yang dikeluarkan petani dalam berusahatani memperoleh penerimaan sebesar Rp. 293,- atau B/C ratio 1,93 berarti bahwa setiap Rp. 100,- yang diinvestasikan akan memperoleh pendapatan bersih sebesar Rp. 193,-.