bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nitrogen Affects Wheat and Canola Silica Accumulation, Soil Silica Forms, and Crusting
Authors: Beard Taylor , Maaz Tai , Borrelli Kristy , Harsh James , Pan William 
Published: July 2018

Raindrop‐induced crusting of mineral soils supporting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in the semiarid US Pacific Northwest reduces seedling establishment of late summer‐seeded winter crops during dry, hot conditions. Canola (Brassica napus L.) integration is diversifying regional food, feed and fuel global markets. Subsequent shifts in recycled crop residue characteristics, including Si and crop fiber, may shift soil characteristics of traditional wheat‐dominated systems, potentially affecting their propensity to form soil crusts. In a greenhouse study, wheat and canola were fertilized with varying N rates. Increased N supply increased transpiration, shoot weight, and hemicellulose and cellulose yields, but with only minor increases in shoot Si and lignin yields. Both crops had similar increases in root Si with greater N‐stimulated transpiration. Two subsequent soil incubations were conducted to determine how Si, N fertilization, and crop residues from wheat and canola affected soil properties. In the first incubation, Si was applied as aqueous H4SiO4, which increased soil amorphous and water‐soluble Si (Siam and Siws), physical resistance, and crust thickness. Electron micrographs showed increased amorphous material, presumably a Si precipitate, on soil particles with increased Si application. Second, two Ritzville soils were treated with the canola or wheat shoot residues with and without N fertilizer. Nitrogen lowered soil pH, Siam, Siws, surface resistance, and crust thickness; however, first‐time application of crop residue types had no short‐term effect on these parameters. Any impacts of lower Si returned by lower Si crop residues on soil physical properties likely require several rotational cycles of Si crop uptake and residue returns.Core Ideas
Wheat and canola Si increases with N fertilizer, differently correlated to crop transpiration.
Si residue contents are ranked: wheat shoot residue > canola shoot > wheat root = canola root.
Canola residue returns less Si but more lignin to soil surface than wheat.
Long‐term wheat Si recycling may increase soil physical impedance of seedling emergence.
N fertilization lowers soil pH, soluble and amorphous Si, surface resistance, and crust thickness.
Evaluation of Meiofauna in the Hyporheic Zone of the Beberibe River, Pernambuco, Brazil
Authors: Veras Tatiane B. , Cabral Jaime J. S. P. , Paiva Anderson L. R. , Santos Paulo J. P. , Freitas Dayana A. 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT: The hyporheic environment is composed of a rich meiofauna that depends on water flow, organic matter, and oxygen. The concentration of meiofauna varies spatially (horizontal and vertical) and temporally. Several processes occur at this interface (groundwater and surface water), including biogeochemical processes involving meiofauna. A study of the hyporheic meiofauna community in the sediments of the Beberibe River, in Brazil, was conducted. Meiofauna attained peak densities of 942.8 organisms/10 cm2, with organisms distributed over six taxa, with 98% of them represented by rotifers, nematodes, and annelids. Density was higher in the dry season with an average of 653.1 organisms/10 cm2, and in more superficial sediments with an average of 739.6 organisms/10 cm2. Greater densities were found in coarser sediment with a higher percentage of organic matter. A river bank filtration (RBF) pilot project has been installed, with good results in the attenuation of contaminants and pathogens.
Benchmarking the Energy Intensity of Small Water Resource Recovery Facilities
Authors: Hanna Steven M. , Thompson Matthew J. , Dahab Mohamed F. , Williams Robert E. , Dvorak Bruce I. 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT: To enable small communities to benchmark the energy efficiency of their water resource recovery facilities (also known as wastewater treatment facilities), multiple linear regression models of electric and overall energy intensity (kWh/m3) were created using data from Nebraska and Pennsylvania. Key variables found to be significant include: facility type, supplemental energy usage for sludge treatment, average flow, percent design flow, climate controlled floor area, effluent NH3‐N, and influent CBOD5. The results show that energy use models for small systems differ from those for large facilities and that regulatory changes can affect energy usage. Step changes in the data for facilities that changed operators highlight the importance of operational decisions on energy efficiency for small facilities serving fewer than 10,000 people. Differences were observed between the models of data from specific states. Although these models may not include all factors that account for variability in energy use, they can provide a reference benchmark for small WRRFs.
Sustainability Assessment for Indirect Potable Reuse: A Case Study from Reno, Nevada
Authors: Haak Laura , Sundaram Vijay , Pagilla Krishna 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT: A triple bottom line (TBL) approach was used to examine the trade‐offs between potential reclaimed water management strategies in a closed basin. The goals of the water management strategy included minimizing water source shortages, ensuring safe and resilient future water supplies, and protecting inland ecosystems through adequate surface flows. The TBL approach consisted of quantitative and qualitative impact assessments of social, environmental, and economic criteria. This research examined how potable reuse of reclaimed water addresses water needs in a closed basin such as maintaining water quality, managing reclaimed water disposal, meeting growing water demand, balancing groundwater extraction rates with inflows, preserving inland ecosystems, and ensuring a locally controlled safe drinking water source. The TBL assessment first evaluated water stress based on water demand and supply under status quo conditions. The results were compared with the potable reuse scenario, which provides more environmental and social benefits than the status quo scenario.
Solubilization of Organics Due to Thermal Hydrolysis Pretreatment and the Shift in Microbial Population in Anaerobic Digestion
Authors: Berde Manisha S. , Jolis Domenec 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACT: A study was conducted to analyze the effect of solubilization due to thermal hydrolysis pretreatment on the microbial population responsible for anaerobic digestion at mesophilic temperature. Metagenomic and microbial population analysis was done on digesters receiving sludge with and without thermal hydrolysis pretreatment. The digester receiving thermal hydrolysis pretreatment was stable at lower detention times and showed a shift in microbial population with predominance of methane‐producing population in comparison to conventional digesters receiving no thermal hydrolysis pretreatment. Among methanogens, Methanosarcina showed dominance in the thermal hydrolysis pretreatment digester. Digesters with no thermal hydrolysis pretreatment had a mixed culture of acid‐producing bacteria and methane‐producing archaea, with almost equal proportion of methane‐producing Methanobacterium and Methanosarcina. Kinetic parameters showed high growth and substrate utilization rates in digester receiving thermal hydrolysis pretreatment.
Web-Based Measure of Life Events Using Computerized Life Events and Assessment Record (CLEAR): Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study of Reliability, Validity, and Association With Depression
Authors: Bifulco Antonia , Spence Ruth , Nunn Stephen , Kagan Lisa , Bailey-Rodriguez Deborah , Hosang Georgina M , Taylor Matthew , Fisher Helen L 
Published: July 2018

Background
Given the criticisms of life event checklists and the costs associated with interviews, life event research requires a sophisticated but easy-to-use measure for research and clinical practice. Therefore, the Computerized Life Events and Assessment Record (CLEAR), based on the Life Events and Difficulties Schedule (LEDS), was developed.

Objective
The objective of our study was to test CLEAR’s reliability, validity, and association with depression.

Methods
CLEAR, the General Health Questionnaire, and the List of Threatening Experiences Questionnaire (LTE-Q) were completed by 328 participants (126 students; 202 matched midlife sample: 127 unaffected controls, 75 recurrent depression cases). Test-retest reliability over 3-4 weeks was examined and validity determined by comparing CLEAR with LEDS and LTE-Q. Both CLEAR and LTE-Q were examined in relation to depression.

Results
CLEAR demonstrated good test-retest reliability for the overall number of life events (0.89) and severe life events (.60). Long-term problems showed similar findings. In terms of validity, CLEAR severe life events had moderate sensitivity (59.1%) and specificity (65.4%) when compared with LEDS. CLEAR demonstrated moderate sensitivity (43.1%) and specificity (78.6%) when compared with LTE-Q. CLEAR severe life events and long-term problems were significantly associated with depression (odds ratio, OR 3.50, 95% CI 2.10 to 5.85, P<.001; OR 3.38, 95% CI 2.02 to 5.67, P<.001, respectively), whereas LTE-Q events were not (OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.43 to 2.60, P=.90).

Conclusions
CLEAR has acceptable reliability and validity and predicts depression. It, therefore, has great potential for effective use in research and clinical practice identifying stress-related factors for the onset and maintenance of depression and related disorders.
An Approach for Data Mining of Electronic Health Record Data for Suicide Risk Management: Database Analysis for Clinical Decision Support
Authors: Berrouiguet Sofian , Billot Romain , Larsen Mark Erik , Lopez-Castroman Jorge , Jaussent Isabelle , Walter Michel , Lenca Philippe , Baca-García Enrique , Courtet Philippe 
Published: July 2018

Background
In an electronic health context, combining traditional structured clinical assessment methods and routine electronic health–based data capture may be a reliable method to build a dynamic clinical decision-support system (CDSS) for suicide prevention.

Objective
The aim of this study was to describe the data mining module of a Web-based CDSS and to identify suicide repetition risk in a sample of suicide attempters.

Methods
We analyzed a database of 2802 suicide attempters. Clustering methods were used to identify groups of similar patients, and regression trees were applied to estimate the number of suicide attempts among these patients.

Results
We identified 3 groups of patients using clustering methods. In addition, relevant risk factors explaining the number of suicide attempts were highlighted by regression trees.

Conclusions
Data mining techniques can help to identify different groups of patients at risk of suicide reattempt. The findings of this study can be combined with Web-based and smartphone-based data to improve dynamic decision making for clinicians.
Numinoso e Mysterium Tremendum – conhecendo a Umbanda: algumas reflexões sobre experiência religiosa no Centro Espírita Mensageiros da Paz em Cariacica/ES
Authors: Ulrich Claudete Beise , Oliveira Vinicius De , Freitas Arlette , Pereira André De Oliveira , Oliveira Marcela Nascimento de , Santos Leticia Da Silva 
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo reflete sobre alguns aspectos dos conceitos teóricos em Rudolf Otto sobre o sagrado, apontando para o numinoso e o mysterium tremendum. Revisita a história da Umbanda, uma religião brasileira e, por fim, faz considerações reflexivas a partir de entrevistas e observação participante, realizadas no Centro Espírita Mensageiros da Paz em Cariacica/ES, pelo grupo de pesquisa Religião, Gênero, Violências: Direitos Humanos da Faculdade Unida de Vitória. A problemática que envolve o texto remete à necessidade de conhecer o/a outro/a e sua religião para superar as intolerâncias e violências religiosas, objetivando reconhecer a presença do sagrado na pluralidade e diversidade religiosa brasileira.
Programa de transferencia de conocimiento de la empresa a la universidad: una estrategia de comunicación para dar a conocer una marca industrial
Authors: Montoya Ruiz Vivian Andrea , Nivia F Marcela 
Published: July 2018

El presente trabajo de investigación fue desarrollado con el fin de analizar los efectos que tiene la implementación de un programa de trasferencia de conocimiento sobre la estrategia de comunicación para dar a conocer la marca industrial ABB. Este trabajo abordó a los empleados de la empresa como agentes transmisores y a los estudiantes universitarios de ingeniería eléctrica como receptores de esta información. Para la construcción, implementación y análisis del programa de transferencia, se revisó la percepción de los empleados de ABB, el papel del área de Comunicaciones Corporativas y el nivel de conocimiento de la marca ABB por parte de los estudiantes de ingeniería. Los resultados obtenidos evidenciaron que un programa de transferencia de conocimiento puede convertirse en una estrategia de comunicación efectiva para dar a conocer la marca de empresas industriales, dando valor a los procesos comunicativos y aportando a la educación de los universitarios.
Corrigendum to: INTELLECTUAL RELIGIOSITY OF ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN A. MUSTOFA BISRIâ€™S POETRY [15(2), (2017), 324-344]
Authors: NS Suwito 
Published: July 2018

Corrigendum to: Based on the error submitted by the author of the article to the editors on July 19, 2018, that the author of the article is only one author and written Abdul Wachid BS, this article should consist of four authors namely Abdul Wachid BS, Herman J. Waluyo, Rachmat Djoko Pradopo, and Suyitno. so this correction is made to make checks for the readers.
Democratic Deviations and Constitutional Changes: The Case of Turkey
Authors: Picarella Lucia 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This article shows through a descriptive-qualitative methodology as the recent Turkish constitutional reform is fully inserted in the context of the strong debate on the transformations of contemporary democracies. In particular, the analysis emphasizes the underlying danger of this constitutional change, because the established super-presidentialism drives a strong drift away from the consolidation / institutionalization of democracy. Our conclusions show the risk of authoritarian involution from the total centralization of powers in the hands of the leader, which will have consequences both internally, an area in which there will be a stronger radicalization, and at the supranational level, because the heavy rerouting freezes the integrationist dreams.
Ben Okri’s Aphorisms: “Music on the Wings of a Soaring Bird”
Authors: Gray Rosemary 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The title of this presentation is derived from Ben Okri’s latest publication, The Magic Lamp (2017), itself an intersectional text featuring a selection of Rosemary Clunie’s art and Okri’s accompanying ontopoietic/ heightened consciousness prose. This trans-disciplinary paper traces the trajectory and suggests the import of Okri’s blueprints for regaining our true state of being: his aphorisms in Birds of Heaven (1996), A Time for New Dreams (2011) and those in Johns Hopkins’s journal, Callaloo (2015, 38(5): 1042-1043). Reviving a wisdom corpus from antiquity, this Booker Prizewinning Nigerian novelist provides a guiding paremiological exemplum in A Time for New Dreams to counter postmodernity’s obsession with the pleasure principle or fast living and hyper-connectivity: “And out of the wilderness/ The songbird sings/ ‘Nothing is what it seems./ This is a time for new dreams’” (2011: 147). Based on Italian Renaissance’s Desiderius Erasmus’s ([1540] 1982) view on the luminous benefits of concise thought, the argument is that the quintessence of aphorisms or proverbs has been and is their pithy wisdom. A basic premise is that the Imaginatio Creatix communicating in poetic prose aphorisms provides fertile ground for new connections, new depths, and new transversals as well as epiphanies or what Okri terms the alchemy of ‘serendipity’. A fragment in Birds of Heaven (1996: 40) highlights the moral purpose of Okri’s aphorisms: “It is precisely in a broken age that we need mystery and a reawakened sense of wonder: need them in order to be whole again.”
Access, Participation and Success: The Tri-Dimensional Conundrum of Academic Outcomes in a South African TVET College
Authors: Nzembe Alois 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This study sought to unravel academic factors which influence access, participation and success in a South African technical, vocational, education and training (TVET) college. The research questions which guided this research paper were as follows: What are students’ experiences of access, participation and success in the context of one South African TVET college? How do students navigate the contextual dynamics that affect access, participation and success? A qualitative research design was used to investigate academic factors which impede or promote access, participation and success in the TVET College. An interview schedule was used to generate data which would highlight the participants’ experiences of access, participation and success in the TVET College. An analysis of the reasons why students experience challenges in their academic performance in the college revealed that the under-preparedness of students for the TVET curriculum, the language of instruction, academic support programmes in the college, provision of educational resources assessment approaches had negative and/or positive influences on access, participation and success in the TVET college.
Information Security Management: Password Security Issues
Authors: Kuka Elda , Bahiti Rovena 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
As users of technology in our everyday actions we need to authenticate in different applications, in fast and secure mode. Although passwords are called the least secure mode of authentication, it’s the simplicity of entering a textual password for just a few seconds, especially when a fast transaction is needed, the main advantage that textual password based authentication method has against other authentication methods. We have prepared a questionnaire that will help us to identify the practices, characteristics, and problems of creation and usage of passwords in online applications, services and social networks. The target population is a group of users who have knowledge on information technology in public administration.
Quality Assurance Implementation, Management Practices, and Staff Performance in the Technical Colleges of the Sultanate of Oman: Inputs for a Quality Intervention Program
Authors: Faller John Michael V. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The research endeavored to analyze the impact of quality assurance on management practices and staff performance in the Technical Colleges of the Sultanate of Oman. The use of a quantitative research approach and a correlational research design was deemed necessary in order to address the research objectives. The respondents of the study comprised of the different faculty, staff, and administrators from various technical colleges. It was revealed that there was a very satisfactory level of quality assurance implementation in terms of general standards in higher education (m=3.87) and in the implementation of the standards of good practice in higher education (m=3.97). There was a satisfactory level of quality assurance implementation of the standards of the National Qualifications Framework (m=3.49) and the implementation of the standards in approval and accreditation process (m=3.42). In terms of the management practices profile, an overall very satisfactory level was recorded in the said colleges. This is indicated by the overall mean score level of 3.82. An overall very satisfactory level of staff performance was obtained in the said colleges. This is indicated by the overall mean score level of 3.71. All of the null hypotheses were rejected in favour of the research hypotheses, which means that there was significant relationship between all the quality assurance implementation and staff performance, quality assurance implementation and management practices, and staff performance and management practices. Implications for management and future research are provided.
Albania, a Stabilizing Factor in the Western Balkans Region Favored by Its Geostrategic Position
Authors: Metushaj Mirela 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Albania, a stabilizing factor in the region favored by its geostrategic position. Albania, being a small country in the world geography, but also in the regional one, has played a determining role in several historical moments after ’90 for its membership in the NATO, and after the membership in this organization it has played a role in guaranteeing stability and peace in the Western Balkans, and therefore in the international arena. It is a known fact that Western Balkans had and still has many ethnic, cultural and religious conflicts and has experienced various challenges which provoked the stability of the countries which, after a difficult time after the dissolution of former Yugoslavia, have been able to be independent and internationally recognized countries, aiming to become members of the NATO and EU, and for this reason they have been little prone to develop conflicts between them. Albania has proved to be always in favor of dialogue and stability in the relations between the states, with the main purpose of achieving the major aim for the Western Balkans to become a complete member in European and international organizations, as this would influence the vital and political improvement not only in some countries of the Balkans, but in the Balkans as a whole, especially in the economic aspect. What is the role of the geostrategic position of Albania in the region and elsewhere from the stability viewpoint?
Socio-Economic Determinants of Healthcare Service Utilization among Rural Dwellers in Akpabuyo Lga, of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Omoregha Omoaregha Agbayayo , Bassey Antigha Okon 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Socio-economic determinants of healthcare services utilization were investigated in Akpabuyo Local Government Area using structured questionnaires, administered to adults in the study area. The general objective of this study was to determine the reason behind underutilization of orthodox health services in the area with particular attention to the socio-economic factors; specific objectives were to ascertain the influence of income level and the relationship between proximity of health facilities and utilization. The research design adopted for this study was the cross-sectional survey design; a sample size of 400 was drawn from adults, selected from each household and the Multi-stage sampling technique was utilized for the process of data collection, which consisted of the systematic random and the purposive sampling techniques. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) were used in the analysis of data generated, for the purpose of arriving at a conclusion and policy recommendation. The findings from this research revealed that income level at all three categories; low, middle and high had significant influence on the utilization of healthcare services, and the proximity of healthcare facilities concerning their distance and location also had a significant relationship on their utilization. Conclusively, it was recommended that there should be equitable distribution of functional health facilities within the wards to reduce distance and travel time, as well as an improvement on household income of rural dwellers in Akpabuyo through numerous private and government interventions as well as improved commercial activities.