bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Biochar Age and Crop Rotation Impacts on Soil Quality
Authors: Aller Deborah , Mazur Ross , Moore Kenneth , Hintz Roger , Laird David , Horton Robert 
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas
Crop rotations including switchgrass were found to build soil organic C and N
Biochar amendments increased soil C and N, pH, and gravity drained water content
Total soil C and N increases with biochar age suggest negative priming
Biochar and switchgrass offset negative effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality
Corn residue removed from Midwestern farms is a large potential source of biomass for cellulosic bioenergy production in the US long‐term harvesting of biomass, however, may lead to the degradation of soil quality unless management practices that compensate for the removal of biomass are used. In this study, biochar amendments and long‐term crop rotations that include triticale and switchgrass with corn and soybeans were hypothesized to reduce the negative effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality. Chemical breakthrough curves, measured for intact soil cores indicate that crop rotations that include switchgrass or triticale increased both retardation and dispersivity relative to conventional rotations and biochar amendments decreased dispersivity relative to controls. Across all crop rotations, there was an increase in total soil C and N, soil C/N ratio, pH and gravity drained water content, and a decrease in bulk density for soils treated with biochar relative to no‐biochar controls. No significant effect of biochar age on soil physical properties was measured in 2014 but significant increases with biochar age were found for total soil C and N in 2016, suggesting a synergistic interaction (negative priming). Continuous switchgrass stands were found to build soil organic C and N, increase retention of plant available P and K, and lower bulk density relative to the continuous corn cropping system. The results suggested that soil biochar amendments and crop rotations that included switchgrass helped mitigate some of the adverse effects of biomass harvesting on soil quality.
The Impact of Continuous Living Cover on Soil Hydrologic Properties: A Meta‐Analysis
Authors: Basche Andrea , DeLonge Marcia 
Published: September 2017

Core Ideas
Meta‐analysis compared soil hydrology in perennial‐ and annual‐based crop systems.
Continuous living cover practices significantly increased porosity, field capacity.
There may be a greater effect in drier environments and sandier soils.
Experiments in place longer than ten years also tended to increase the properties.
Results suggest how continuous living cover can negate rainfall variability impacts.
Increased rainfall variability due to climate change threatens the efficacy of critical soil ecosystem services. One strategy to negate effects of too much or not enough rainfall is to improve soil water properties. Practices that offer “continuous living cover” can enhance soil water storage and other soil hydrologic properties relative to annual crop systems, but to what extent such benefits can accrue, under different conditions, remains under‐quantified. To address these uncertainties, we conducted a meta‐analysis that included 27 studies representing 93 paired observations measuring two soil hydrologic properties: porosity and the water retained at field capacity. All experiments compared the impact of continuous living cover practices (cover crops, perennial grasses, agroforestry and managed forestry) to annual crop controls. Continuous living cover significantly increased total porosity (8.0 ± 2.2%) and the water retained at field capacity (9.3 ± 2.7%). There was some evidence indicating improved effects in relatively drier environments (<900 mm annual rainfall) and in regions with sandier soils. There was no evidence of publication bias, and a sensitivity analysis indicated that overall effects were robust. The similar direction and magnitude of improvements in both properties could be evidence of similar physical and chemical processes impacted by the continuous presence of living roots. Overall, our findings suggest that continuous living cover practices may be a potential adaptation strategy to combat rainfall variability. Furthermore, properties such as porosity and field capacity may serve as proxies to determine how management influences soil water and heath more broadly.
Does water-saving technology reduce water use in economic systems? A rebound effect in Zhangye city in the Heihe River Basin, China
Authors: Wu Feng , Zhang Qian , Gao Xing 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
As water use is closely associated with economic activities, a growing population, agricultural development, and reallocation of water resources, the Heihe River Basin highlights common issues of water productivity and groundwater overexploitation. We conducted a quasi-dynamic input–output analysis to investigate the changes to water use among different sectors of Zhangye city from 2002 to 2012, and clarified the driving mechanism of these changes. Our results indicated that the direct agricultural water use coefficient (calculated with an input–output table and other water use data) was the largest among the coefficients from all the sectors; notably, the fishery sector still consumed about 1 m3 of water per unit output in 2012. We found that the water-saving technologies clearly contributed to the decrease of agricultural water from 2002 to 2007, but induced a rebound in total water use from 2007 to 2012. This study provides insights into the challenges of water resource management in the Heihe River Basin and sheds light on potential water-saving strategies for the future. This study may also enhance the policy relevance of land use governance and industrial transformation. A comprehensive exploration of the water–ecosystem economy is critical to integrated water resource management.
Development of an in-stream environmental exposure model for assessing down-the-drain chemicals in Southern Ontario
Authors: Ferrer Darci L. , DeLeo Paul C. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractIn order to address increased interest from scientists and regulators in quantifying environmental risks associated with release of common down-the-drain consumer products, a single-medium contaminant fate model for the lower St. Lawrence drainage basin in Southern Ontario was developed. The model was built within the pre-existing framework of the iSTREEM® in-stream environmental exposure model, which previously only contained US geographies. Data for the model were obtained from Canadian Government sources. In order to assess the model's strengths and limitations, concentrations of the chemicals triclosan and carbamazepine in surface water were compared to the predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) generated by the model for both mean and low flow scenarios. Results of the PECs and the measured surface water concentrations were comparable, with the surface water concentrations generally falling in between the mean and low flow PECs on a cumulative distribution curve.
Synthesis of zeolites with different chemical and textural properties for metal ions removal from aqueous solutions
Authors: de Oliveira Danielle França , Neri Jefferson Antoniol Mendes , de Almeida Ribeiro Jonas Alves , dos Santos Fabiana Soares , de Pietre Mendelssolm Kister 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
In this study β-zeolite, ferrierite and partially delaminated PREFER (precursor of ferrierite) zeolites with several chemical and textural properties were synthesized for the removal of zinc and lead ion metals from their respective solutions. Adsorption experiments involving the suspension of tiny amounts of these solids in aqueous solutions containing either Zn2+ or Pb2+ showed that the removal of these metals at a considerable extent may be attained. Among the studied materials, β-zeolite displayed the better performance in metal ion removal, which may be ascribed to its higher aluminum content, surface area and external surface area, that allows a greater density and availability of ion adsorption active sites. Kinetic data from a pseudo-second-order model indicate that the chemical interaction among metal ions and active sites is the rate-limiting step. Furthermore, the better performance of the β-zeolite displayed in reusability testing makes it a potential adsorbent for future applications in the treatment of effluents containing toxic metals.
Kradzież dobra o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury (art. 294 § 2 k.k.)
Authors: Tyburcy Tomasz 
Published: September 2017

Kradzież dobra o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury stanowi typ kwalifikowany kradzieży (art. 294 § 2 k.k.). Przedmiot wykonawczy tego przestępstwa został określony zwrotem niedookreślonym, który nie posiada definicji legalnej. Szczególne znaczenie dobra dla kultury wiąże się z jego unikatowym i niepowtarzalnym charakterem lub znaczną wartością. Zabór w celu przywłaszczenia cudzej rzeczy ruchomej stanowiącej dobro o szczególnym znaczeniu dla kultury polega na wykraczającym poza ramy zwykłego, użycia umyślnym bezprawnym wykonywaniu przez sprawcę praw właściciela w stosunku do rzeczy,na rozporządzeniu nią jak swą własnością.
Problematyka miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego oraz jej implikacje w prawie karnym procesowym
Authors: Michałowska Joanna , Oręziak Bartłomiej 
Published: September 2017

Celem artykułu jest analiza regulacji miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego w polskim porządku prawnym. W części pierwszej, dotyczącej przepisów materialno-prawnych, nakreślony został rozwój przedmiotowych przepisów, począwszy od pierwszych kodyfikacjimiędzywojnia; następnie omówiona została kontrowersyjna kwestia określania miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego w różnych formach stadialnych i zjawiskowych. Punkt łączący obie części artykułu stanowi omówienie korelacji miejsca popełnienia czynu zabronionego z terytorium RP. W drugiej części artykułu przeanalizowano formalno-prawneimplikacje przedmiotowych regulacji.
Efektywność kontroli NIK na tle wybranych funkcji kontroli państwowej
Authors: Jasik-Kuchta Klaudia 
Published: September 2017

Artykuł dotyczy zagadnienia efektowności kontroli państwowej. W myśl art. 202 ust. 1 Konstytucji Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, naczelnym organem kontroli państwowej jest Najwyższa Izba Kontroli, a zatem to przez pryzmat jej działań można wskazać na sposób wypełniania wyodrębnionych w literaturze funkcji. Dokonanie analizy podejmowanychprzez nią czynności wykaże jak wypełnia ona przypisane kontroli państwowej funkcje. Niniejszy artykuł koncentruje się na tym zagadnieniu w odniesieniu do wybranych funkcji kontroli państwowej. Pozwoli to w pewnym stopniu na przeprowadzenie oceny oddziaływania NIK na inne organy i podmioty, a w konsekwencji, efektywności kontrolipaństwowej.
Wajah Politik Perempuan: Studi Etnografi Representasi Suara Perempuan dalam Pemilu Legislatif 2014 di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY)
Authors: Izdiha Anis 
Published: September 2017

Babak baru bagi representasi perempuan dalam politik di Indonesia diakui negara melalui Undang-Undang Nomor UU No 8 tahun 2012 tentang Partai Politik yang juga mensyaratkan keterwakilan perempuan 30 % dalam sistem kepartaian. Atas nama keadilan dan meneguhkan identitas perempuan, negara turut campur dalam pemberian hak khusus bagi perempuan untuk berkecimpung di dunia politik atau yang disebut sebagai kebijakan afirmasi. Kajian ini didasari oleh kepentingan untuk melihat kebijakan ini mampu direspon oleh kaum perempuan dalam konteks budaya politik yang dominan dengan mengambil studi kasus representasi suara perempuan dalam Pemilu Legislatif di Propinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Studi dilakukan melalui pendekatan etnografi terhadap 3 calon anggota legislatif, 2 anggota legislatif perempuan, dan 2 tokoh gerakan politik perempuan DIY sejak Maret 2014 hingga Februari 2015. Perspektif perilaku politik dan gender dikembangkan dalam tulisan ini sebagai alat analisis. Hasil temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa perempuan telah berusaha menampakkan wajah baru dalam mencapai tujuan politik mereka. Strategi kolektif kolegial menjadi kekuatan yang dibangun perempuan untuk bergerak atas dasar kesamaan isu kesetaraan gender. Meski demikian, kebijakan ini tak lantas menghilangkan pasung sosial dikarenakan konsruksi patriakhis dan agama dimana perempuan tetap mengalami keterbatasan ruang politik (tidak bebas).
Ideology and Policy in China in the Era of Reform, 1978-1986
Authors: Schram Stuart S. 
Published: September 2017

Political developments in China during the decade since the death of Mao Zedong form the theme of the following analysis; particular emphasis is laid on reform of the economic and political system, as it has been advocated, and to some extent put into practice, since the Third Plenum of the Eleventh Central
Committee in December 1978.
The Third Plenum was the fountainhead for nearly all the new trends which have emerged since. This presentation is divided into three parts: (1) from 1978 to the adoption of the Decision on Economic Reform in October 1984; (2) the problems and contradictions encountered in the application of these policies during the ensuing year and a half, from late 1984 to early 1986; and (3) the situation since the spring of 1986 and the prospects for the future.
Unreasonable S Corporation Compensation: Why has the IRS Failed to Enforce Circular 230?
Authors: Plečnik James M. 
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT
The fact that S corporations are required to pay reasonable compensation to shareholding employees is well established. In this paper, three S corporation reasonable compensation cases are discussed to demonstrate the issues faced by the taxpayer, as well as the penalties and professional responsibility problems that may impact the tax preparer. Analyses of the cases indicate that (1) paying low S corporation salaries leads to taxpayer penalties, and (2) that the language in Treasury Circular 230 may allow the IRS to apply penalties to the tax preparers involved with these cases. However, there is no evidence that the IRS has imposed penalties on the preparers related to these or any other S corporation reasonable compensation cases. I briefly review a series of preparer penalty cases in an effort to show that preparer penalties have been applied to situations bearing similarities to S corporation reasonable compensation cases.
Management Accounting and Control in the Hospital Industry: A Review
Authors: Eldenburg Leslie G. , Krishnan Hema A. , Krishnan Ranjani 
Published: September 2017

ABSTRACT
This paper presents an overview of the literature in management accounting and control systems (MACS) in the hospital industry. A unique feature of the hospital industry in several countries is not only the coexistence of different ownership forms (such as nonprofit, for-profit, and government), but also diversity within a specific form (such as religious, secular, and university nonprofit hospitals). Organizational objectives and the operating constraints faced by various types of hospitals differ in this “mixed” industry. As a result, one unifying or grand theory is unlikely to provide sufficient insights to understand hospital behavior, especially with respect to MACS design and outcomes. Additionally, the industry has witnessed a variety of regulatory changes, which are primarily aimed at reducing healthcare costs and increasing access. These regulatory changes influence every aspect of MACS. Finally, hospitals face institutional constraints, which have implications for MACS design and use. We review the MACS literature in the hospital industry and identify opportunities for future accounting research.
Depresión en mujeres adultas mayores y su afrontamiento / Depression in Older Women and their Coping
Authors: Can Valle Ana Rosa , Sarabia Alcocer Betty , Pacheco Quijano Luz Virginia 
Published: September 2017

La depresión constituye uno de los problemas más frecuentes en las personas mayores y es ocasionado por múltiples factores sociales y culturales. El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar el nivel de depresión en mujeres mayores, para lo cual se aplicó la Escala de Depresión Abreviada de Yesavage, que detecta el grado de depresión. La investigación es descriptiva con un enfoque cualitativo, y se realizó en dos colonias de la Ciudad de Campeche: El Carmelo y La Ermita, mediante la aplicación de encuestas a 40 adultas mayores en cada colonia. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que 32 mujeres de la colonia La Ermita padecen depresión, mientras que en la colonia El Carmelo sólo fueron 7, y el restante no presentó depresión. La moda en la colonia La Ermita es de 65 años y en El Carmelo de 67 y 70 años, mientras que la media en la colonia La Ermita es de 71.5 años y en El Carmelo de 70 años. Se concluye que en la colonia La Ermita hubo mayor prevalencia de depresión en la población femenina adulta mayor que en la colonia El Carmelo. Se sugiere que para cuidar su salud, dichas personas adultas mayores realicen actividades recreativas en clubes dentro de su comunidad o con sus familiares.
Lorenzo Rodríguez-Castellano, La aspiración de la "H" en el oriente de Asturias. Publicaciones del Instituto de Estudios Asturianos. Oviedo, 1946, 40 págs.
Authors: Gili Gaya Samuel 
Published: September 2017

Se reseñó: La aspiración de la "H" en el oriente de Asturias.
Martín de Riquer, Traducciones castellanas de Ausias March en la Edad de Oro, Barcelona, 1946 (Instituto Español de Estudios Mediterráneos. Publicaciones sobre Filología y Literatura). / Las obras de Ausias March, traducidas por Jorge de Montemayor, ed. de F. Carreres de Calatayud, Madrid, 1947 (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas. Instituto "Nicolás Antonio". Biblioteca de Antiguos Libros Hispánicos, serie A, vol. VIII).
Authors: Bohigas Pedro 
Published: September 2017

Se reseñaron: Martín de Riquer, Traducciones castellanas de Ausias March en la Edad de Oro, y Las obras de Ausias March, traducidas por Jorge de Montemayor, ed. de F. Carreres de Calatayud.
Workshops in Healing for Senior Medical Students: A 5 Year Experience
Authors: Kearsley John Henry , Lobb Elizabeth 
Published: September 2017

Objectives: To provide a 5-year (2008-2012) overview and appraisal of a novel course for senior undergraduate medical students (Workshops in Healing) at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia within the context of a traditional 6-year curriculum. In these innovative workshops, 8-12 self-selected students per year participate over 6 hours in two sessions, several days apart. The sessions use artwork and other evocative images, poetry, music, statues and classic/contemporary literature to illustrate points of discussion relating to suffering, healing and the doctor-patient relationship. Methods: A written open-ended reflection was requested from 48 students in the final year of their 6-year medical course within a few weeks of the second workshop. The study employed an emergent qualitative design. Open coding involved repeated reading of the sections of the student’s feedback and a line-by-line analysis of this data. Selective coding was then used to link data together and develop the themes.Results: Students identified the following benefits from the workshops: 1) the opportunity to re-affirm their commitment to their chosen career path; 2) the value of listening to other students share their stories; 3) the importance of the timing of the Workshops to occur after exams; 4) the use of various mediums such as art, music and literature to present concepts of suffering and healing; and 5) the creation of a safe and confidential space.Conclusions: Students reported that the workshops gave them a renewed sense of drive and enthusiasm for their chosen career. They highlighted the importance of addressing an aspect of Medicine (healing) not covered in the traditional medical curriculum. For many students the workshops provided a broader understanding of the meaning of concepts such as suffering and healing, and helped them to rediscover a deeper meaning to Medicine, and their roles as healthcare professionals.
Making Sense of Collaborative Practices: Practice as a Social and Scientific Phenomenon
Authors: Briggs Marion 
Published: September 2017

Workshop Description (objectives, methods, results, conclusions): The concept of “practice” has received little attention in healthcare literature. This is an important oversight as practitioners tend to equate the dominant scientific discourse with practice. This covers over the social nature of individual and team-based practices. Social theorists argue that human nature is ‘helplessly’ social and interdependent. This failure to recognize the social construction of knowledge and knowing influences our ability to engage in collaborative practice and provide whole person care. We cannot see where “hidden practices” (the practice equivalent to 'hidden curriculum') influence what we can see and what remains hidden, what we can say and what we must keep silent about, or which actions are encouraged and which are constrained. We will explore the paradox of the co-existence of rational science and social constructionist views of knowledge and knowing and propose that practices are complex, responsive, processes of relating that are informed by, and in turn, challenge and further inform science. Using a mix of presentation, personal reflection, and case studies in small groups, this 90 minute workshop we will explore the social nature of practice, the theory/practice (science/experience) paradox, and consider how this “two-eyed” understanding could facilitate the provision of whole person care.Specific Objectives: Participants will be able to:1. Define collaborative practice2. Elaborate and understand their own experience of collaborative practice3. Differentiate between social and scientific paradigms and explain the differences and implications4. Explain the concept and implications of the practices of particular communities and of first- and second-order breakdowns5. Understand the nature of collaboration and distinguish it from included and related concepts of communication, coordination, cooperation, and co-location6. Articulate personal definitions of and strategies for and identify personal commitments to collaborative practice related to whole person care.