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“The First English Lady Seen in These Parts”: Autoexoticizing Race and Gender in Colonial Women's Writing on Cyprus
Authors: Nunziata Daniele 
Published: July 2017

I have before remarked upon the … excitement which our presence caused in many villages, where we were assured that, with the exception, of course, of a Turk, we were the first Europeans seen…. The extraordinary sight of the first English lady ever seen (indeed, few Europeans had got so far) brought a crowd….—Scott-Stevenson, Our Home in CyprusFrom its earliest literary representations in english, Cyprus has been associated with intersecting anxieties toward race, religion, and sexuality. Inaugurating this theme, Shakespeare's Othello appropriates the culturally hybrid setting among Africa, Asia, and Europe as a space of uneasy female autonomy and as a locus of dangerous political and sexual activity orchestrated by men: Venus's island is, for European Venice, a “business of some heat” (211; 1.2.47), a commercial hub degrading into a deathbed of intercultural, interfaith, interracial sex. On the cultural frontiers among Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Islam, staged temporally between Western Europe's waning crusading past and the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the island is an exoticized and effeminized space treated axiomatically as requiring the protection of Western paternalism. These themes pervade subsequent textual depictions of the space, a de facto British colony from 1878 to 1960, in works that venerate a reclaiming of the Ottoman possession by neo-Crusaders in the Orient. While academic scrutiny has addressed narratives such as Lawrence Durrell's Bitter Lemons (1957), there has been little focus on the patriarchal structuring of empire in this oeuvre of colonial travel writing or on the “persistent gendering of the imperial unknown” during this period (McClintock 24).
Reflections on Autoexoticism by Way of Cortazarian Literature
Authors: Sun Minyan 
Published: July 2017

The oeuvre of Julio CortÁzar contains many facets of autoexoticism. In this essay, I engage with a few of his works to examine the notion of autoexoticism in two main aspects: first, the transformation of the self into the other self as a form; second, autoexoticists as those whose notion of the self inhabits their own desirous gaze.Textual examples in Cortázar's literature that illustrate the first aspect are ubiquitous. For instance, in his short story “Lejana” we observe the alteration of Alina Reyes into a beggar in Budapest as she envisages with increasing clarity in her diary, while living in Buenos Aires, another self in Budapest. Her obsession with and fervent desire for this other self culminates in a final metamorphosis into it. The metamorphosis is based on the narcissistic reduplication of her self. In other words, through the externalization and exoticization of her self, she assumes an autoexoticist one.
Population irruption of the clam Meretrix morphina in Lake St Lucia, South Africa
Authors: Miranda Nelson A. F. , Peer Nasreen , Perissinotto Renzo , Carrasco Nicola K. , Jones Salome , Taylor Ricky H. , Fox Caroline 
Published: July 2017

The thick-shelled clam Meretrix morphina, previously referred to as Meretrix meretrix, now occurs in the west Indian Ocean region, along the eastern seaboard of Africa, from the Red Sea to the Mlalazi Estuary, close to the Tugela River. Its presence in South Africa is only of recent recording. Meretrix morphina was detected for the first time in Lake St Lucia in 2000. The population declined and was not detected from 2005 until 2011, most likely as a result of a severe drought that resulted in widespread desiccation and hypersalinity in the lake. The system then experienced increased freshwater input resulting in lower salinities from 2011 until 2014, during which time M. morphina reappeared and their population gradually increased. In 2015, M. morphina became abundant in St Lucia, attaining unprecedented densities of 447 ind./m2. Biomass, expressed as a fresh weight, varied in the different basins of St Lucia, ranging from 195 g/m2 at Lister’s Point to 1909.8 g/m2 at Catalina Bay. However, in 2016, when drought conditions returned, M. morphina disappeared. This species appears to thrive under brackish salinities and high temperatures. It is able to establish large populations with high biomass and can become dominant. However, M. morphina is sensitive to desiccation and hypersaline conditions. This clam has substantial commercial value and is exploited along the African east coast, particularly in Mozambique. In future, it may feature more prominently in South African estuaries. However, the ecology of M. morphina is still largely unknown.

Significance:

First record of population irruption of M. morphina in South Africa.
Report on the largely unknown ecology of a commercially valuable bivalve.
Update on the taxonomy and poleward spread of M. morphina.
Women’s representation in national science academies: An unsettling narrative
Authors: Ngila Dorothy , Boshoff Nelius , Henry Frances , Diab Roseanne , Malcom Shirley , Thomson Jennifer 
Published: July 2017

Science academies are well placed to contribute towards strengthening of national systems of innovation through advocating for an increased participation of girls and women in science. To successfully do so, academies would need to overcome challenges faced with regard to women’s representation in their own ranks and women’s resultant full participation in the activities of national science academies. We collected baseline data on the representation of women scientists in the membership and governance structures of national science academies that are affiliated with IAP: the Global Network of Science Academies. Women academy members remained far below parity with men, given that women’s membership was typically about 12%. Women members were better represented in the social sciences, humanities and arts but the corresponding shares rarely exceeded 20%. In the natural sciences and engineering, women’s membership remained well below 10%. On average, the largest share of women members (17%) was associated with academies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The average share of women serving on governing bodies was 20%. To change this unsettling narrative, the importance of academies of science annually collecting, analysing and reporting gender-disaggregated data on membership and activities is highlighted as a key recommendation. Several aspects of women’s representation and participation in national science academies are highlighted for further investigation.

Significance:

Demonstrates under-representation of women in national science academies.
Reports on results of the first gender-disaggregated survey on membership and governance of national science academies, globally.
Underscores the importance of regular collection, analysis and reporting of gender-disaggregated data in the science sector.
Effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive function and neurotransmitter levels in rats with vascular dementia
Authors: Wang Jie , Mao Shan , Wang Jian , Jiao Yuhuan , Zhang Xiangfeng , Zhang Yingxin , Wang Zhenhuan , Zhang Qinchang , Li Shaolin 
Published: July 2017

This study aimed to investigate the effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on the cognitive function and neurotransmitter levels in rats with vascular dementia (VD) and its mechanism of action. 50 male Sprague Dawley rats were selected for this study, and the vascular dementia model was established by permanent occlusion of bilateral common carotid arteries of rats. Of which 40 rats were then divided into four groups (n=10): vascular dementia group, low-dose, middle-dose and high-dose ginkgo biloba extract groups respectively; another 10 rats were allocated to sham operation group. Rats in low, middle and high dose groups were received 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg/d Ginkgo biloba extract via tail vein, respectively, while model group and sham group received an equal volume of normal saline. Morris water maze was used to evaluate the cognitive function of rats. After behavioral observation, these rats were sacrificed for detecting the level of acetylcholine (ACh), dopamine (DA) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in brain tissue. Ginkgo biloba extract can significantly improve the cognitive function of rats with vascular dementia, the mechanism may be correlated with the fact that the extract can obviously increase the levels of ACh, 5-HT and DA, as well as inhibit the activity of AChE.
The effect of phytogenic feed additives on the performance, meat quality and coccidial infection rates of rabbits
Authors: Lapiñski Stanislaw , Gacek Leszek , Gawroñska Joanna , Guja Iwona , Kowal Jerzy , Migdal Lukasz , Migdal Wladyslaw , Niedbala Piotr 
Published: July 2017

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of herbal supplementation on rabbits’ health and production parameters. In experiment with herbal food additives, at 90 days of age animals fed with phytogenic additives (oregano, garlic and rosemary) had higher body weight compared to the group fed with coccidiostat. In experiment with herbal water additives (garlic extract or oregano) the phytobiotic supplementation had no effect on weight gains of animals. The highest body weight on slaughter day was obtained by rabbits drank water with garlic extract. Parasitological tests performed at 91 days of age showed that lowest average number of coccidia oocysts per gram of faeces (OPG) in “garlic” group (48.0 OPG) and the highest in control group (308.6 OPG). The research showed that feed with herbal supplementation is willingly eaten by rabbits, contributes to faster weight gains and has a positive effect on meat quality.
Effect of Organizational Commitment, Competence and Good Governance on Employees Performance and Quality Asset Management
Authors: Gunawan Hendra , Haming Murdifin , Zakaria Junaiddin , Djamareng Asdar 
Published: July 2017

<p>This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of organizational commitment, competence and governance to employee performance and quality asset management at the regional Work Units (SKPD) of The Makassar city government. This research is an explanatory research, by observing cross-section a on the 203 civil servants who work in the 64 Regional Work Units (SKPD SKPD) Government of Makassar, using total sampling as sampling technique. Analysis of Structural Equation Model (SEM) through Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) Ver. 18 is used as a data analysis tool. </p>Hypothesis testing results provide evidence that organizational commitment, competence and good governance has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Organizational commitments have a negative and significant effect on the quality of asset management. The different results shown on the competence, good governance and employee performance are positive and significant effect on the Quality asset management for local Governments. Organizational commitment and competence indirectly significant effect on the quality asset management for local Governments: The mediating role of employee performance. On the other mediator variable testing, good governance indirectly has a significant effect on the quality of asset management: The mediating role of employee performance.
A Study on Occupational Stress among Railway Employees with Special Reference to Thrissur Railway Station
Authors: Mohan Neethu , Sivaraman Athira 
Published: July 2017

Indian railway is one of the income generating industries in India. The industry is a success because of its efficient staff. They are valuable assets of the industry and the key to success. The employees in the Indian railway are experiencing a tremendous amount of pressure at the work place. Increased workloads, overtime, hostile work environment and shift work are just a few causes of stressful working conditions. In such a situation it is necessary to study the occupational stress of railway employees because if not controlled, it can affect the person’s family or social life, health, performance etc. hence in the study an attempt has been made to find out the major sources and causes of stress and gather knowledge about the techniques to lower stress. The results of the study show that the employees are facing stressful situations in their work place and they are well aware of the techniques to lower stress.
Política económica y desarrollo competitivo para pymes: Colombia y China desde un análisis sistémico
Authors: Piñeiro Cortes Leidy Lorena , Moreno Salamanca Maria Carolina , Estrella Pantoja R. Simón 
Published: July 2017

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Este artículo contiene la revisión teórica y conceptual de la investigación realizada dentro de la disertación doctoral Direccionamiento estratégico para la competitividad de las pymes del sector textil-confecciones de la ciudad de Bogotá: un análisis frente a la competencia china de la Universidad de Celaya en México y sirvió como base de análisis para el proyecto en la Universidad EAN acerca del análisis y la explicación de las deficiencias estructurales que impiden el desarrollo competitivo de las pymes del sector textil-confección de Bogotá frente a la competencia china desde un enfoque sistémico. Una de las hipótesis propuestas hace referencia a que el desconocimiento y la poca participación por parte de las pymes del sector textil-confecciones de Bogotá en las políticas macro que genera el Gobierno hacen que estas muestren resultados poco competitivos frente a la competencia, en especial con su principal competidor que son los textiles y las confecciones provenientes de China. En consecuencia, la variable de análisis de este escrito es la política macroeconómica, por lo que se analizará su relación con la competitividad de las pymes del sector. Dentro de este análisis, se hace un recuento de la importancia de la política económica en Colombia en los dos últimos periodos presidenciales y otro de la política económica en China en el último quinquenio, el cual termina con un comparativo de los dos países en relación con el manejo de sus políticas económicas y los aportes de estas a la competitividad empresarial. Palabras clave: enfoque sistémico, política económica, competitividad, pymes, sector textil-confecciones
Características de las pymes según la gerencia sea hombre o mujer: caso empírico de Cali
Authors: García Solarte Mónica , González Campo Carlos Hernán , Murillo Vargas Guillermo 
Published: July 2017

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El objetivo de esta investigación es caracterizar el comportamiento de las PyMEs según la gerencia sea hombre o mujer. Para lograr el objetivo, se utilizó una metodología de enfoque cuantitativo, en la que se aplicó una encuesta estructurada a 142 gerentes de Cali. Los resultados obtenidos dan cuenta de que las PyMEs que son dirigidas por mujeres son pocas, y presentan, entre otras, las siguientes características: son de mayor tamaño; tienen menor participación femenina dentro de sus empleados, pero mayor participación dentro de las juntas directivas; no pertenecen ampliamente a organizaciones de carácter familiar; tienen mayores socios o dueños hombres y su nivel de formación mayoritariamente es en estudios básicos. El aporte fundamental de esta investigación radica en la apertura de nuevos campos de conocimiento en Colombia donde el tema de gerencia no ha sido ampliamente investigado especialmente cuando las mujeres ocupan este tipo de cargos.
Effect of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on Corn Residue Decomposition in Iowa
Authors: Al‐Kaisi Mahdi M. , Kwaw‐Mensah David , Ci En 
Published: July 2017

Core Ideas
Application of 32% urea ammonium nitrate after harvest has no effect on residue decomposition.
Three months after N addition, 54 to 69% of residue remained with no N rate differences.
The remaining amount of residue after 12 mo was 35 to 49% across all N treatments.
Incubation study shows soil temperature as a major factor in residue decomposition.
Nitrogen addition suppressed CO2–C evolution during residue incubation.
Corn (Zea mays L.) residue is one of the sources of soil organic carbon (SOC) in row cropping systems in the Midwest. Farmers in Iowa apply liquid N to corn residue after harvest, assuming it will increase corn residue decomposition. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of N application for increasing corn residue decomposition. The study included two fields with three N rates (0, 34, or 67 kg N ha−1) of liquid 32% urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) applied after harvest, and two laboratory incubation experiments with three temperatures (0, 25, and 35°C) in 2012 and 2013. The experiment design was a randomized complete block in four replications in a no‐tillage system (NT). The average mass of residue organic carbon (OC) after harvest was in the range of 1.6 to 1.7 Mg ha−1. Residue OC in the field declined sharply in both years, particularly during the first 3 mo, with no significant difference between N treatments. The only difference in field residue decomposition occurred after 6 mo (P = 0.0241) at the Olson location in 2012, where a greater (>21%) amount of remaining OC was associated with 0 kg N ha−1 than with other N treatments. The incubation study showed an increasing rate of residue decomposition with increasing soil temperature with no N application effects on residue decomposition. These findings show that air and soil temperatures are the driving force for residue decomposition, especially at 25°C, rather than with N addition.
Profitability of Alternative Management Practices in a Wheat–Soybean, Double‐Crop Production System in Arkansas
Authors: Tsiboe Francis , Popp Jennie S. , Brye Kristofor R. 
Published: July 2017

Core Ideas
Wheat and soybean yields were estimated using combinations of management practices.
The estimated yields were used to simulate profitability differences by combination.
Six combinations were 7 to 118% more profitable than the traditional combination.
Growing concerns about the sustainability of soil and water resources in the highly agriculturally productive lower Mississippi River Valley, particularly in the Delta region of eastern Arkansas, require the investigation of traditional and alternative agricultural management practices and their comparative long‐term profitability. Therefore, this study used a simple, but robust, two‐step novel procedure, econometrics and simulation, to evaluate the long‐term effects of a combination of management practices. It consisted of tillage (conventional tillage [CT] or no‐tillage [NT]), wheat residue burning (burn [B] or no burn [NB]), wheat‐residue level (low [L] and high [H] achieved with differential N fertilization), and irrigation (irrigated [I] or non‐ irrigated [NI]), on net farm revenue in a wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) –soybean (Glycine max L. [Merr.]), double‐crop production system in the region. Results from the last 10 yr of a 15‐yr‐long field study on a silt‐loam soil showed that the alternative combinations of NT–B–H–I, NT–NB–L–I, NT–B–L–I, CT–B–L–I, NT–NB–H–I, and NT–B–H–NI were 7 to 118% more profitable than the traditional set of management practices (CT–B–H–I) for soybean production. Results suggest that leaving wheat residue on the soil surface unburned followed by NT soybean production can be equally to more profitable for producers, while at the same time providing extra benefits to improve the long‐term sustainability of soil resources. The NT–B–H–NI can conserve both soil and water.
The Effect of Vitazyme, a Liquid Bio‐Stimulant, in Combination with Nitrogen on Yield and Nutritive Value of Bermudagrass in Southern Oklahoma
Authors: Rogers James K. 
Published: July 2017

Core Ideas
Vitazyme did not increase bermudagrass yield at the manufacture's recommended application rate.
Vitazyme did not improve nutritive value of bermudagrass when applied at the manufacturer's recommended rate.
Bermudagrass response to nitrogen rate was linear but was not influenced by Vitazyme application.
Nutrient Losses during Winter and Summer Storage of Separated and Unseparated Digested Cattle Slurry
Authors: Perazzolo Francesca , Mattachini Gabriele , Riva Elisabetta , Provolo Giorgio 
Published: July 2017

Management factors affect nutrient loss during animal manure slurry storage in different ways. We conducted a pilot‐scale study to evaluate carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) losses from unseparated and digested dairy slurry during winter and summer storage. In addition to season, treatments included mechanical separation of digestate into liquid and solid fractions and bimonthly mixing. Chemical analyses were performed every 2 wk for the mixed materials and at the start and end of storage for unmixed materials. The parameters examined allowed us to estimate C and N losses and examine the factors that determine these losses as well as emission patterns. Gas measurements were done every 2 wk to determine the main forms in which gaseous losses occurred. To evaluate the effect of separation, measured losses and emissions of separated liquid and solid fractions were mathematically combined using the mass separation efficiency of the mechanical separator. Nutrient losses were mainly affected by climatic conditions. Losses of C (up to 23%) from unseparated, unmixed digestate and of N (38% from combined separated fractions and from unseparated digestate) were much greater in summer than in winter, when C and N losses were <7%. Mixing tended to significantly increase N losses (P < 0.1) only in winter. Mechanical separation resulted in lower GHG emissions from combined separated fractions than from unseparated digestate. Results indicate that to maximize the fertilizer value of digested slurry, dairy farmers must carefully choose management practices, especially in summer. For separated digestates, practices should focus on storage of the liquid fraction, the major contributor of C and N losses (up to 64 and 90% of total losses, respectively) in summer. Moreover, management practices should limit NH3, the main form of N losses (up to 99.5%).Core Ideas
Season had the most significant effect on N and C losses during slurry storage.
Mechanical separation did not significantly affect N and C losses.
In summer, temperature caused losses of up to 38% of TKN and 23% of TOC from digested slurry.
CO2 and NH3 were the predominant gaseous forms of C and N losses.