bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Yield and Some of Physiological Indices of Potato Cultivars in Relation to Chemical, Biologic and Manure Fertilizers
Authors: Abdollahi M. , Soleymani A. , Shahrajabian M.H. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
In order to evaluate yield and some of physiological indices of potato cultivars in relation to different kinds of manures, strip plot layout within a randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Three levels of fertilizer were included manure (t/ha) (20, 40 and 60 t/ha), biologic fertilizer (ml/ha) (0, 100 and 200 ml/ha), and chemical fertilizer (kg/ha) (175, 350, and 525 kg/ha). Cultivars were Marfona, Maradona and Ramus. Marfona had obtained the maximum plant height, total dry matter, LAI, tuber yield, dry matter of tuber, the number of tuber and tuber weight. Application of 60 t/ha manure fertilizer together with Marfona produced the highest yield. In this experiment, fertilizer showed significant effects on potato cultivars yield and physiological indices. Marfona and Ramus had obtained the highest and the lowest total dry matter, respectively. The maximum LAI was related to application of 60 t/ha manure fertilizer, and the minimum one was obtained for application of 40 t/ha manure fertilizer. In cultivar treatments, the highest LAI was obtained for Marfona, followed by Maradona and Ramus. The maximum and the minimum crop growth rate (CGR) was related to chemical and biological fertilizer, respectively. The maximum CGR was related to Marfona, than those of other cultivars. There were not any significant differences among different fertilizers in net assimilation ratio (NAR), fertilizer levels and various cultivars. Thus, it can ve suggested that in order to increasing yield, total dry matter, crop growth rate and other physiological indices should be applied 60 t/ha manure fertilizer with Marfona cultivar in Fereydan region of Esfahan, Iran.
Effect of Last Cutting Dates on Seed Production of Multicut MB-87 – A Variety of Pearl Millet, Pennisetum glaucum (Bajra)
Authors: Shah A.H. , Karar H. , Farooq M.S. , Bazmi M.S.A. , Nabi G. , Gondal M.R. , Akhtar M.S. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is considered an important kharif crop, which is grown extensively in the arid and semi-arid tropical regions, where other crops, like sorghum and maize, fail to produce economic yields. Its grains are valued as human food, while its dry stover makes significant livestock ration in croplivestock farming system. Pearl millets (MB-87), a newly developed variety of Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha, Pakistan, is one of the best pearl millet variety, which gives more than one cutting and helps to cope with fodder lean period, as well as more income can be generated in addition to seed. So, overcome the scarcity period the study was conducted to check the effect of last cutting dates on seed production of multicut pearl millet MB-87 was conducted at Fodder Research Institute, Sargodha, Pakistan, during 2015 and 2016. Following parameters were taken in to consideration, i.e. plant height (cm), stem thickness (cm), number of leaves per tiller, number of tillers per plant, green fodder yield (t/ha), length of head (cm), 1000 grains weight (g) and grain yield (kg/ha). The results depicted that grain yield, i.e. 319.20, was maximum and head length was highest, i.e. 35.13 cm on 20th of August having last date of cut, whereas all others parameters were found to be nonsignificant. Multicut bajra gives three cutting of fodder, followed by seed, as compared with conventional bajra, which gives only one cutting or seed. Therefore, it is more economical for the growers of fodders to grow the pearl millets MB-87 as fodder, as well as for seed purposes. So, it is concluded that for gaining maximum grain yield of multicut pearl millet MB-87 the last cutting date should be 20th of August. In future, pearl millet is likely to play a larger role in providing food and nutritional security.
Essential Oil Composition of Thymus fedtschenkoi Ronniger at Different Growing Altitudes in Mazandaran, Iran
Authors: Ghelichnia H. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Thymus fedtschenkoi Ronniger (Lamiaceae) is a permanent, that grows in some mountain rangelands of Iran, including Mazandaran province. The aerial parts of Thymus fedtschenkoi were collected during flowering stage in June 2012, from mountain rangelands of Mazandaran province, in north of Iran. Samples were collected from five altitudes (1300 m, 1600 m, 2000 m, 2400 m and 3000 m) in mountain region of Mazandaran province. The goal of current research was to assessment the effect of altitude on the chemical composition and function of essential oil in Thymus fedtschenkoi. The essential oil were obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas spectrometry (GC-MS). Based on the results, the essential oil content is between 0.92-1.31%, at different altitudes. The highest content of essential oil (1.31%%) was extracted in the highest altitude (3000 m), while it was opposite (0.92%) in the lowest altitude (1300 m). The main essential oil compounds of Thymus fedtschenkoi samples were thymol (8.62%-36.86%), carvacrol (6.787%-68.39%), γ-terpinene (1.473T-6.461%), p-cymen (5.764%-16.204%) and linalool (0.465%-6.457 6.8%). According to the results, altitude has a positive effect on the percentage of essential oils and essential oil increases with increasing altitude. The altitude has a negative effect on the percentage of thymol and the content of thymol decreased with increasing altitude. The altitude has a positive effect on the percentage of carvacrol and the content of carvacrol increased with increasing altitude.
Evaluating the Performance of Socially Responsible Investment Funds
Authors: Donath Liliana Eva , Ioan Roxana , Mandimutsira Tatenda 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The definition and scope of sustainability have evolved over the years, stimulated by debates which have won the attention of investors, thereby creating concepts such as responsible investment, socially responsible investment, responsible finance, etc. The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate whether screening has an effect on the financial performance of mutual funds and whether these effects are positive or negative. The study mainly focuses on the U.S. market as it is well developed and therefore provides greater insight and value. The research method uses the Markowitz and Sharpe market models to determine the market value of SRI and non SRI mutual funds. The study also depicts the investors’ attitude towards embedding sustainability driven variables in the decision making process as well as the market response to socially responsible investments.
Using 3D Modelling Techniques for Surveys in Two Dimensional Scale Model Tests of Breakwaters
Authors: Lemos Rute , Henriques Maria , Muralha António , Jónatas Ricardo , Fortes Conceição , Capitão Rui 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This paper focuses on a study of different methodologies for surveying two-dimensional scale models of rubble mound breakwaters.
Tests were conducted in one of the LNEC’s irregular wave flumes and involved the use of four different methodologies using photogrammetric and 3D scanning techniques.
This paper describes the materials and methods used during the experiments, as well as the results obtained.
The data analysis contains the profiles and comparison of the meshes used in each of the techniques, in order to evaluate their application in scale model tests of rubble mound breakwaters. Also, the specific experimental conditions needed for using each of these techniques were investigated.
An Experimental Investigation of the Stress-Strain Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete
Authors: Venu M. , Gunneswara Rao T. D. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This paper focuses on the mechanical properties and modulus of elasticity of fly ash and GGBS based geopolymer concrete. In this study an 8 molarity concentration of NaOH and alkaline liquid ratio in a ratio of 2.5 was used. This study includes the stress-strain behaviour along with the flexural strength, compressive strength and split tensile strengths for the GPC20, GPC40 and GPC60 grades. Tests were carried out on 150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm cubes and 100 × 100 × 500 mm prisms and 150 × 300 mm cylindrical geopolymer concrete specimens. The test results not- ed the good mechanical properties and measured stress-strain relations of fly ash and GGBS based geopolymer concrete under ambient curing conditions. The elastic modulus was significantly varied with increases in the grade of the concrete. An equation was proposed to determine the modulus of elasticity based on the compressive strength of the geopolymer concrete.
Traffic Engineering Analysis in the Preparation and Reconstruction of Urban Roads
Authors: Schlosser Tibor , Schlosser Peter 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The contribution deals with issues of road administration in municipalities in terms of the requirements for engineering renovations of urban communications networks. The goal is to declare an end to the degradation of the quality and service of local roads in cities. The reason is the lack of funding. The engineering analysis should demonstrate the need to make an informed request for reconstruction of local roads in our towns and cities. The aim of this paper is to describe the processes that are related to specific engineering work but are closely linked to the performance of the preparation on both sides, i.e., the administration versus the design. Why do we passively observe the gradual destruction of the quality of our local roads in the cities? Before our eyes the road constructions of roadways crumble, on the other hand, the level of their transport service on them only presents us with traffic jams. How can you know the status of the background of our streets and their pavements in an urbanized area? A couple of technical studies oriented towards the advance of public transport, especially for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia which were based on traffic modelling together with engineering designs were published (Borš et.al, 2017; Pomichal et.al, 2017; Koštial et.al, 2017; Schlosser and Schlosser, 2016; Schlosser and Orthová, 2016; Schlosser et.al, 2016; Schlosser et.al, 2017; Schlosser et.al, 2017). Some answers to the complexities of this issue are set out in this article.
Are Multi-Armed Bandits Susceptible to Peeking?
Authors: Loecher Markus 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A standard method to evaluate new features and changes to e.g. Web sites is A/B testing. A common pitfall in performing A/B testing is the habit of looking at a test while it’s running, then stopping early. Due to the implicit multiple testing, the p-value is no longer trustworthy and usually too small. We investigate the claim that Bayesian methods, unlike frequentist tests, are immune to this “peeking” problem. We demonstrate that two regularly used measures, namely posterior probability and value remaining are severely affected by repeated testing. We further show a strong dependence on the prior probability of the parameters of interest.
Pengaruh Suplementasi Kolin Klorida terhadap Efisiensi Energi Bruto pada Sapi Perah Laktasi
Authors: Hayusasmita R. G. , Harjanti D. W. , Sutrisno Sutrisno 
Published: July 2018

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh suplementasi kolin klorida dalam pakan terhadap efisiensi energi bruto sapi perah laktasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan 8 ekor sapi perah betina Friesian Holstein laktasi pada bulan laktasi ke-3 dan ke-4 dengan periode laktasi II. Pakan yang digunakan adalah rumput gajah dan konsentrat WA Feed, serta kolin klorida 60% corncob dengan imbangan pemberian hijauan dan konsentrat 40 : 60. Rancangan yang digunakan adalah cross over designs dengan 2 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan yang diujikan adalah T0 (ransum kontrol) dan T1 (ransum kontrol + kolin klorida 30 g/ekor/hari). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang nyata antara konsumsi TDN pada kelompok T0 (9,05 ± 1,44 kg/ekor/hari) dan T1 (9,61 ± 1,40 kg/ekor/hari). Namun, produksi susu 4% FCM pada kelompok T1 (14,54 ± 3,14 kg/ekor/hari) lebih banyak (P<0,05) jika dibandingkan dengan kelompok T0 (13,36 ± 2,63 kg/ekor/hari). Efisiensi energi bruto menunjukan tidak berbeda antara T0 (0,28 ± 0,05) dan T1 (0,29 ± 0,06). Simpulan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan bahwa suplementasi kolin klorida dalam pakan sebanyak 30 g/ekor/hari tidak mempengaruhi konsumsi TDN dan efisiensi energi bruto, namun dapat meningkatkan produksi susu 4% FCM.
Mean annual green water footprint of national consumption per capita (1996-2005)
Authors: Guefradj Najet 
Published: July 2018

This layer represents estimation of the mean annual green water footprint of national consumption for the period 1996-2005. The water footprint is a measure of human’s appropriation of freshwater resources. The green water footprint is the volume of green water (rainwater) consumed, which is particularly relevant in crop production.
Estimation are given in cubic meter per capita per year. In the table, data are also available disaggregated per sectors: agricultural production, industrial production and domestic water use.
Methodology and results can be found in the main report: http://temp.waterfootprint.org/Reports/Report50-NationalWaterFootprints-Vol1.pdf .
For more information, visit the Water Footprint Network website: http://temp.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/WaterStat

Agriculture
Supply
Use/Reuse
Proportion of Municipal Water supplied by other sources
Authors: Barranco-Fabre Adrian 
Published: July 2018

Today, cities are looking farther beyond their limits for clean water. Some cities are already investing in other water sources such as recycled water, rainwater harvest or private sector vendors. This footprint analysis involve 534 cities, who draw water from 20 percent of the world’s land surface.
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

Drinking water
Human settlements
Supply
Proportion of Municipal Water supply from Desalinization Process
Authors: Barranco-Fabre Adrian 
Published: July 2018

Today, cities are looking farther beyond their limits for clean water. Some cities involve desalinization procedures, investing billions of dollars to partially supply clean water. This kind of process in energy intensive, therefore, countries with a combination between water scarce and oil rich are the most probable to use this technique. This footprint analysis involve 534 cities, who draw water from 20 percent of the world’s land surface.
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

Drinking water
Human settlements
Supply
Phosphorus Yield Category
Authors: Barranco-Fabre Adrian 
Published: July 2018

In cases were the watersheds are exploited for intensive agricultural purposes, as consequence the fertilizer concentration increase. Thus, the fertilizer filters into the water and rise the accumulation of common nutrients, phosphorus and nitrogen, affecting their proper cycle. Around 384 million urbanities receive their drinking water from watersheds with high nutrient pollution. This map shows the total quantity of phosphorous 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 8kg/km2; “Medium” if between 8-20 kg/km2; “High” if more 20 kg/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
Disability-Adjusted Life Year attributable to unsafe water sources in 2015 for 15-49 year-old males.
Authors: Guefradj Najet 
Published: July 2018

This layer represents the percentage of total Disability-Adjusted Life Year attributable to unsafe water sources for 15-49 year-old males in 2015.
One DALY can be thought of as one lost year of "healthy" life. The sum of DALYs across a population help to quantify the burden of disease, and to evaluate the gap between current health status and an ideal health situation. Data for other age ranges are also available in the table.
Estimates and additional related resources can be found in the Global Burden of Study here: http://ghdx.healthdata.org/gbd-2015
For more information, visit the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation website: http://www.healthdata.org/gbd

Gender
Health
Quality
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER EPIDEMIC IN 2007–2017 PART 1. COMMON TRENDS FOR ASF IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND IN EURASIA
Authors: Oganesyan A. S. , Shibayev М. A. , Baskakova Н. Ye. , Korennoy F. I. , Karaulov A. К. 
Published: July 2018

Results of retrospective analysis of African swine fever epidemic situation in the Russian Federation including analysis of the epidemic chronology indicating significant events of the disease spread across the country territory are presented. Common ASF epidemic trend and rate in 2007–2017 in Eurasia territory based on number of infected countries (1.273 ± 1.272 countries/year) and in Russian Federation Subjects (4.5 ± 2.3 Subjects/year) are shown. The paper also addresses some peculiarities of the epidemic process depending on the season of a year. Possible social and biological factors contributing to the epidemic spread are examined. Necessity of further search for probable biological vector and examination of social factors that could contribute to the disease maintenance in wild life and in domestic pigs in the Russian Federation and Eastern European countries are discussed.
METHOD FOR FMD VIRUS 146S COMPONENT CONCENTRATION DETERMINATION WITH REAL-TIME REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION – POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION IN VACCINE RAW MATERIALS
Authors: Doronin M. I. , Timina A. M. , Lozovoy D. A. , Starikov V. A. , Mikhalishin D. V. , Medvedeva N. N. , Borisov А. V. 
Published: July 2018

Method for determination of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus 146S component concentration with real-time reverse transcription – polymerase chain reaction (rtRT-PCR) in vaccine raw materials is developed. Negative regression model of С146S = (30.269 – Ct)/4.155 type allowing determination of FMDV 146S particle concentrations based on the amplification threshold cycle values (Ct) is proposed. It has been experimentally proven that the quantity of the 146S component determined by the real-time RT-PCR method using developed regression model and contained in the inoculation dose of FMD vaccine confers protection to the vaccinated animals against generalized FMD of A, O, Asia-1 types. rtRT-PCR method is highly sensitive and allows rapid and highly reliable estimation of the 146S antigen concentration in FMD vaccine. The method for 146S particle quantity determination by real-time RT-PCR using the regression model is reliable and demonstrates high correlation (95.5–99.0%) with the complement fixation test results.
EFFECT OF "VETOM 21.77" PREPARATION ON SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PATTERN IN MICE
Authors: Rafikova E. R. 
Published: July 2018

It is known that predatory Hyphomycetes fungi play an important role in measures taken for helminthic infestation prevention. There is little evidence on properties of compounds contained in predatory fungi and their effect on animals. Results of tests of "Vetom 21.77", new microbiological preparation based on Duddingtonia flagrans, for its effect on serum biochemical pattern of laboratory mice are presented. The preparation was administered to the animals at the dose of 2, 5, 50 and 300 µl/kg of body weight. The animals were examined for tested parameters prior and 2 and 7 days after daily administration of the preparation. The parameters remained within the normal physiological limits in all test group as well as in control group not given the preparation. The test results indicated safety of the said microbiological preparation. Significant increase in total protein and albumin contents was recorded in mice given the maximum dose of the preparation as compared with those of control group.
eGovernance frameworks for successful citizen use of online services: A Danish-Japanese comparative analysis
Authors: Nielsen Morten Meyerhoff 
Published: July 2018

The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by the public sector is often highlighted as a key tool for the transformation of public sector service delivery. Recent literature reviews have highlighted the limited understanding of the role played by governance, inter-governmental decision making and cooperation when introducing ICT solutions and online services to citizens. As part of a larger qualitative, multi-country comparison, this article compares the Danish and Japanese approaches to electronic governance (eGovernance) and inter-governmental cooperation to answer the question: Does a strong governance model and high level of intergovernmental action lead to the successful supply and use of online citizen services? The analysis finds that the two cases support academic arguments in favour of a strong eGovernance model and a high level of inter-governmental cooperation and decision making. The article finds that a political- or public sector-driven and motivated public sector modernisation, a consensus seeking and an inter-governmental approach to eGovernment, trust between actors, and the role of formal and informal are important determinants for success, as illustrated by the continued strength of the Danish governance and joint-governmental cooperation model over the more fragmented Japanese approach. Still, both countries would benefit from a more holistic approach to service delivery, process, and organisational reengineering in order to progress further.The analysis finds that the two cases support academic arguments in favour of a strong eGovernance model and a high level of inter-governmental cooperation and decision making. The article finds that a political- or public sector-driven and motivated public sector modernisation, a consensus seeking and an inter-governmental approach to eGovernment, trust between actors, and the role of formal and informal are important determinants for success, as illustrated by the continued strength of the Danish governance and joint-governmental cooperation model over the more fragmented Japanese approach. Still, both countries would benefit from a more holistic approach to service delivery, process, and organisational reengineering in order to progress further.