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A Role for the Respiratory Chain in Regulating Meiosis Initiation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Zhao Haichao , Wang Qian , Liu Chao , Shang Yongliang , Wen Fuping , Wang Fang , Liu Weixiao , Xiao Wei , Li Wei 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Meiosis is a specific type of cell division that is essential for sexual reproduction in most eukaryotes. Mitochondria are crucial cellular organelles that play important roles in reproduction, though the detailed mechanism by which the mitochondrial respiratory chain functions during meiosis remains elusive. Here, we show that components of the respiratory chain (Complexes I–V) play essential roles in meiosis initiation during the sporulation of budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Any functional defects in the Complex I component Ndi1p resulted in the abolishment of sporulation. Further studies revealed that respiratory deficiency resulted in the failure of premeiotic DNA replication due to insufficient IME1 expression. In addition, respiration promoted the expression of RIM101, whose product inhibits Smp1p, a negative transcriptional regulator of IME1, to promote meiosis initiation. In summary, our studies unveiled the close relationship between mitochondria and sporulation, and uncover a novel meiosis initiation pathway that is regulated by the respiratory chain.
Neonatal Morbidity at Term, Early Child Development, and School Performance: A Population Study
Authors: Bentley Jason P. , Schneuer Francisco J. , Lain Samantha J. , Martin Andrew J. , Gordon Adrienne , Nassar Natasha 
Published: January 2018

OBJECTIVES:
Investigate the association between severe neonatal morbidity (SNM) and child development and school performance among term infants.

METHODS:
The study population included term infants without major congenital conditions born between 2000 and 2007 in New South Wales, Australia, with a linked record of developmental assessment at ages 4 to 6 years in 2009 or 2012 (n = 144 535) or school performance at ages 7 to 9 years from 2009 to 2014 (n = 253 447). Developmental outcomes included special needs or being vulnerable and/or at risk in 1 of 5 developmental domains. School performance outcomes were test exemption, or performing &lt;−1 SD on reading or numeracy tests. Binary generalized estimating equations were used to estimate associations between SNM and outcomes, adjusting for sociodemographic, perinatal, and assessment and/or test characteristics.

RESULTS:
Overall, 2.1% of infants experienced SNM. The adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for SNM and physical health was 1.18 (1.08–1.29), 1.14 (1.02–1.26) for language and cognitive skills, and 1.14 (1.06–1.24) and 1.13 (1.05–1.21) for scoring &lt;−1 SD in reading and numeracy, respectively. SNM was most strongly associated with special needs 1.34 (1.15–1.55) and test exemption 1.50 (1.25–1.81). SNM infants born at 37 to 38 weeks’ gestation and who were small for gestational age had the greatest likelihood of poorer outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS:
Term infants with SNM have greater odds of poor neurodevelopment in childhood. These findings provide population-based information for families and can inform clinical counseling and guidelines for follow-up and early intervention.
Comparison of Storet and Pollution Index Method to Assess the Environmental Pollution Status: A Case Study from Lampung Bay, Indonesia
Authors: Barokah Giri Rohmad , Ariyani Farida , Siregar Tuti Hartati 
Published: January 2018

The determination of pollution status is an important process of environmental quality monitoring especially in strategic waters for coastal areas, such as in Lampung Bay. An effective and sensitive Water Quality Index (WQI) method is needed, to accurately determine the environmental pollution status. This study aimed to compare the sensitivity of Storage and Retrieval of Water Quality data System (STORET) and Pollution Index (PI) as a WQI method, a case study from Lampung Bay coastal waters, Indonesia. Water quality analysis i.e. Dissolve Oxygen (DO), pH, salinity, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate and ammonia was conducted spatially (three zones of Lampung Bay; river mouth, aquaculture and bay area) and seasonally (April and October 2015). The study found that nitrate and phosphate values were exceeded the limits of water quality standard (Indonesia Ministry of Environment Decree No. 51/2004) for marine organisms. However it may still support the aquaculture activities. The two WQI methods produced different pollution status of Lampung bay. STORET was found to be more sensitive method. Pollution Index method revealed a status of moderately polluted while STORET showed heavily polluted status. Therefore, this study suggest the use of STORET index, compare to Pollution Index, in an assessment of pollution status at watershed area.
Effects of Basal Insulin Analog and Metformin on Glycaemia Control and Weight as Risk Factors for Endothelial Dysfunction
Authors: Aščić – Buturović Belma , Kacila Mirsad 
Published: January 2018

Obese patients with type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance are at increased risk of development of cardiovascular diseases. Endothelial dysfunction may be a reason for development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle modification, increased physical activity, weight reduction, energy restricted diet and good glycaemia control can be useful for the endothelial function improvement and may decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of basal insulin analog and metformin on glycaemia control and weight as risk factors of endothelial dysfunction. Total of 15 patients (9 male and 6 female) with type 2 diabetes were studied. The patients were monitored over six months period. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial plasma glucose (PPG), and body mass index (BMI) were observed. Mean age of the subjects was 53,4 ± 6,27 years. Mean diabetes duration was 3,71 ± 1,89 years. At the end of the study mean body mass index decreased from 27,5 ± 1,45 kg/m2 to 25,7 ±1,22 kg/m2. In this study we included diabetic patients with fasting glycaemia over 7 mmol/ dm3, postmeal glycaemia over 7,8 mmol/dm3 and glycated hemoglobin over 7%. Prior to the study, the patients were treated with premix insulin divided in two daily doses and metformin after the lunch, which did not result in sufficient regulation of glycaemia. We started treatment with one daily insulin basal analog and three daily doses of metformin and monitored the above mentioned parameters. We advised patients to change their lifestyle, to practice energy restricted diet and to increase their daily physical activity. Insulin doses were titrated separately for each patient (0,7-1 IU/kg). Weight reduction was recorded after the study. Mean fasting glycaemia decreased from 8,6±0,49 mmol/dm3 to 7,04±0,19 mmol/dm3 (p < 0,05). Mean postmeal glycaemia decreased from 9,74 ± 0,79 mmol/dm3 to 7,6 ± 0,43 mmol/dm3 (p<0,05). Mean HbA1c decreased from 8,80 ± 0,59 % to 7,11 ± 0,22 % (p<0,05).Treatment with one daily doses of basal insulin analog and three daily doses of metformin with lifestyle modification and weight reduction, in obese patients with type 2 diabetes can be useful for the endothelial function improvement and may decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Bacterias endófitas de la raíz en líneas de maíces tolerantes y susceptibles a sequía
Authors: Sánchez-Bautista Alma , De León-García de Alba Carlos , Aranda-Ocampo Sergio , Zavaleta-Mejía Emma , Nava-Díaz Cristian , Goodwin Paul H. , Leyva-Mir Santos G. 
Published: January 2018

<p>El maíz (<em>Zea mays</em>) ocupa el segundo lugar como alimento en el mundo y la sequía limita su productividad. Las plantas albergan bacterias endófitas que influyen en la sanidad y tolerancia a la sequía. El objetivo de esta investigación fue estimar la densidad y diversidad de las bacterias endófitas cultivables de la raíz en siete líneas homocigóticas de maíces tolerantes y siete susceptibles a sequía en tres localidades de México durante tres ciclos del cultivo. La densidad y diversidad de las poblaciones bacterianas se evaluó mediante conteo directo en placas y se identificaron por PCR. Los resultados identificaron tres grupos de bacterias endófitas: 1) altamente frecuentes (<em>Bacillus subtilis</em>, <em>Bacillus megaterium</em> y <em>Pseudomonas geniculata)</em>, 2)<em> </em>frecuentes (<em>Bacillus firmus</em>, <em>Pseudomonas hibiscola</em> y <em>Sinorhizobium meliloti)</em> y 3) baja frecuencia (<em>Acinetobacter soli, Stenotrophomonas maltophila </em>y<em> Burkholderia gladioli</em>. El análisis de varianza (ANOVA) mostró diferencias significativas (p?0,05)<strong> </strong>en la densidad (<sub>Log10 </sub>UFC g<sup>-1</sup> de raíz) de población por localidad, ciclo de cultivo, días después de siembra y líneas de maíz. La densidad de <em>Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas hibiscola </em>en la localidad de El<em> </em>Batán<em> y Bacillus megaterium, Sinorhizobium meliloti</em> en Tlaltizapán, fueron significativamente mayores en las líneas de maíz tolerantes que en las susceptibles a sequía. </p>
THE STRATEGY TO ENHANCE THE SHARIAH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INCLUSION IN INDONESIA (Case Study at Financial Services Authority Office in The City of Malang)
Authors: Khotiawan Ma’rufa , Luthfiansyah Muhammad 
Published: January 2018

<p>The<strong> </strong>results of the survey of literacy and Financial Inclusion Shari'ah in Indonesia 2016 each show numbers 8.11 % and 11.06 %. Whereas the inhabitants of the religion of Islam in Indonesia more than 85%. With this then needs to be formulated strategies that can increase the level of literacy and financial inclusion shari'ah in Indonesia. The importance of literacy improvement and Financial Inclusion Shari'ah to improve the behavior of the community in financial management and to improve the welfare of them. So that priorities are intended to know how the strategy applied to increasing literacy and Financial Inclusion Shari'ah. This research uses qualitative research method with the approach of the case study. The results of this research are some government policy that is contained in the form of National Strategy for Financial Literacy Indonesia (SNLKI) to improve financial literacy Shari'ah and inclusive Financial National Strategy (SNKI) to improve financial inclusion. But the next research needs to examined and monitored about various programs to increase shari'a literacy and financial inclusion is doing by the government.</p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Sharia Financial Literacy, Sharia Financial Inclusion, the strategy.
THE TESTING OF MONEY NEUTRALITY IN ECONOMIC GROWTH OF INDONESIA
Authors: Sun’an Muammil , Husen Amran 
Published: January 2018

<p>This study aim is to test the money neutrality in a narrow sense (M1) and a broad sense (M2) to the growth of output (GDP) in Indonesia, both in short term and long term. This research uses quarterly time series data at 2010 - 2016 periods. The analysis tool used is Error Correction Model (ECM). The results show that short-term money supply (M1 and M2) affect on output growth. However, in the long term, only money circulation in a broad sense (M2) affects on output growth, which also means that money is not neutral because it affects the real sector (GDP).</p><p> <strong>Keywords:</strong> M1, M2, Population, Capital, and Economic Growth.</p>
Pendekatan Komunikatif Terhadap Keterampilan Berbicara Siswa Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di MIN 1 Palembang
Authors: Khodijah Khodijah , Astuti Mardiah 
Published: January 2018

Pembelajaran bahasa Inggris pada tingkat Madrasah Ibtidaiyah masih sangat rendah, khususnya dalam aspek keterampilan berbicara. Untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara maka perlu diadakannya pelatihan yang mendasar, di antaranya mengenalkan kosakata dan membuat kalimat sederhana, melalui berbagai pendekatan. Salah satu pendekatan yang dapat memotivasi serta memberi kesempatan yang luas kepada siswa untuk berbicara di dalam kelas tanpa merasa takut salah pengucapan ialah pendekatan komunikatif. Penelitian ini untuk melihat bagaimana keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas IV sebelum dan sesudah serta pengaruh penerapan pendekatan komunikatif pada pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di Kelas IV Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Teladan Palembang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan eksperimen dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Bentuk desain one group pretest-posteest. Adapun populasi dan sampelnya adalah siswa kelas IV berjumlah 121 siswa, dengan sampel 30 siswa kelas IVC. Alat pengumpulan data berupa observasi, tes praktik, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dengan hasil peneliitian bahwa keterampilan berbicara siswa pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris sebelum diterapkannya pendekatan komunikatif (struktural) yang tergolong tinggi sebanyak 5 orang siswa (16%), tergolong sedang sebanyak 17 orang siswa (57%), dan tergolong rendah 8 orang siswa (27%). Sedangkan hasil keterampilan berbicara yang sesudah diterapkan pendekatan komunikatif yang tergolong tinggi sebanyak 8 orang siswa (27%) tergolong sedang sebanyak 16 orang siswa (53%) dan tergolong rendah sebanyak 6 orang siswa (20%). Berdasarkan analisis data dengan rumus product moment adalah nilai perhitungan lebih besar dari pada , baik pada taraf signifikan 5% maupun pada taraf 1% dengan rincian 0,3610,463. Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak. ini menunjjukan bahwa penerapan pendekatan komunikatif itu telah berhasil meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara siswa kelas IVC pada pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 1 Teladan Palembang.
Para além da Política Pública: reﬂexões em torno de uma experiência de economia solidária
Authors: Carvalho Keila Lúcio de 
Published: January 2018

Este trabalho versa sobre a economia solidária no contexto de relações capitalistas de produção, consumo e apropriação do trabalho. Em particular, centrase no estudo dos limites e possibilidades da articulação da economia solidária no sentido de promover práticas de sociabilidade diferenciadas das relações sociais predominantes. Para viabilizar tal análise, foi realizado um estudo em uma cooperativa de trabalhadores rurais, localizada no estado do Rio de Janeiro. O estudo abordou essas questões, bem como o fenômeno da precarização das condições de vida em geral.
Over‐Fertilization Does Not Build Soil Test Phosphorus and Potassium in Ohio
Authors: Fulford Anthony M. , Culman Steve W. 
Published: January 2018

Core IdeasCorn and soybean yield seldom responded to P and K fertilization over 9 yr.Soil test P and soil test K significantly decreased from values initially in the recommended maintenance range.Corn Leaf P and Leaf K was often below the sufficiency concentration.Appropriate P and K fertilizer recommendations for corn (Zea maysL.) and soybean [(Glycine max(L.) Merr.] in Ohio are essential, as water quality and nutrient management issues in the region have intensified over the last several years. The objectives of this study were to: (i) evaluate corn and soybean grain yield response to P and K fertilization, (ii) examine soil test phosphorus (STP) and potassium (STK) and corn Leaf P and Leaf K trends, and (iii) compare the ability of soil and leaf tissue testing to reflect corn and soybean response to fertilization. We evaluated three P and K fertilizer rates, no fertilizer (0×), an estimated nutrient removal rate (1×), and twice the estimated nutrient removal rate (2×), in corn–soybean rotations at three sites over 9 yr. Grain yield was generally non‐responsive to P and K fertilization, with only 9 of 42 site‐years yielding significantly positive responses. Soil test P and K started in the maintenance range, but significantly declined with the 1× rate at two of three sites for P and at all sites for K. Furthermore, the 2× rate of P and K failed to build STP and STK at any site, with significant declines at one site. The results revealed an inability to maintain initial STP and STK levels with the 1× rate and call into question the suitability of current fertilizer P and K recommendations aimed at maintaining STP and STK. These recommendations require updating to better reflect fertilizer needs of modern corn and soybean.
Potassium, Sulfur, and Liming Value of Ash Co‐Product from Corn Stover Processing for Ethanol Production
Authors: Groenenboom Samuel J. , Mallarino Antonio P. 
Published: January 2018

Core Ideas
Residue from using corn stover for ethanol production is being used to produce energy.Burning of organic and mineral residue produces ash with unknown soil amendment value.Crop and soil measurements showed ash K, S, liming value is similar to common sources.
Ash results from the processing of corn (Zea mays L.) stover for ethanol production and subsequent combustion to produce electricity. However, the potential value of this ash as a soil amendment has not been fully evaluated. Preliminary chemical analyses of the ash obtained for this study showed potential to raise soil pH and supply K and S. This potential was evaluated at two Iowa fields comparing ash with KCl fertilizer, gypsum, and CaCO3. Three 2‐yr separate K, S, and lime trials were established at each site, where several rates of each material were applied only the first year. Corn was planted in 2014 and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] in 2015. Soil samples (15‐cm depth) were taken at the V6 growth stage of each crop and after crop harvest for analyses of pH, soil‐test K, and extractable SO4–2. Leaf samples were taken at the corn R1 growth stage and soybean R3 growth stage for analyses of total K and S. There were large K effects on grain yield, soil‐test K, and leaf K concentration but no differences between the K sources. First‐year soil SO4–2 at the V6 corn growth stage and leaf S at the corn R1 stage showed that S supplied by the ash was less than for gypsum, but other measurements were inconclusive as of differences between the S sources. The ash had liming value comparable to pure CaCO3.
AVAIL Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer: Meta‐Analysis of 503 Field Evaluations
Authors: Hopkins Bryan G. , Fernelius Kaitlynn J. , Hansen Neil C. , Eggett Dennis L. 
Published: January 2018

Core Ideas
Meta‐analysis shows a significant yield increase of 2.1% with AVAIL+P fertilizer.Many AVAIL studies were not conducted under P responsive conditions.Likelihood of response increases with low soil test P and P rate and extreme pH.Average yield response increases to 4.6% when only likely to respond sites included.Enhanced efficiency fertilizer should be evaluated under P responsive conditions.
AVAIL, a maleic‐itaconic copolymer acid marketed to enhance P fertilizers, has been studied on a variety of crop species. Data from all known field studies comparing P fertilization with and without AVAIL was amassed into a meta‐analysis of 503 field observations. The average yield increase was a modest, although statistically significant, 2.1% (P < 0.0001). However, only 116 of these observations were conducted under conditions where a positive yield response to a P enhancement product would be expected– that is, low soil test phosphorus (STP), strong alkaline or acid pH, and low P fertilizer rate. As such, the data was parsed into a subset of only those observations that were evaluated under responsive conditions, resulting in a greater magnitude of a yield response to AVAIL at 4.6% (P < 0.0001). Further parsing of the data, by eliminating any data not published in refereed or thesis/dissertation sources resulted in an average increase of 5.8% (P = 0.0039). AVAIL effectively increased yields when used appropriately under conditions where a P response was expected. Testing enhanced efficiency fertilizer products in a variety of conditions is useful, but the conclusions from the multitude of studies with AVAIL in environments where no response to P fertilizer enhancement product would be expected may lead to erroneous conclusions if the data is not further parsed and categorized. These data demonstrate the importance of applying fundamental soil fertility principles when designing and evaluating fertilizer crop response studies.
Wheat Yield and Yield Stability of Eight Dryland Crop Rotations
Authors: Nielsen David C. , Vigil Merle F. 
Published: January 2018

Core Ideas
Wheat yields are greater following fallow than following crops.The most stable systems are WF(NT), WF(CT), and WMF.The least stable systems are WCMF, WM, and WCF.The probability of obtaining a yield less than 1500 kg ha‐1 is low for wheat after fallow.Risk‐averse farmers wishing to intensify a WF system should consider WMF.
The winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)–fallow (WF) dryland production system employed in the Central Great Plains has evolved in the past 40 yr to include a diversity of other crops, with a reduction in fallow frequency. Wheat remains the base crop for essentially all cropping systems. Decisions to change a farming system benefit from information about average wheat yields, yield stability, and probabilities of obtaining a specified minimum wheat yield. The objective of this experiment was to quantify wheat yields, yield stability, and the probability of obtaining a specified minimum yield in eight dryland rotational systems varying in cropping intensity. The study was conducted over a 24‐yr period at Akron, CO. Yield stability was characterized with six stability measures. The probability of obtaining a yield less than 1500 kg ha−1 was also calculated for each rotation. Wheat yields were greatest in rotations where wheat followed a fallow period and least where wheat followed millet production. Rotations ranked from most stable to least stable wheat production (averaged over the six stability measures) were WF(NT), WF(CT), WMF, WCMP, WCM, WCMF, WM, and WCF. The probability of producing <1500 kg ha−1 was very low for rotations with wheat following fallow (about 0.03) and much higher for wheat following pea (0.35) or millet (0.48–0.58). The study results identified the WMF rotation as an intensified rotation with relatively high average wheat yields and yield stability.
Winter Wheat Yield Gaps and Patterns in China
Authors: Sun Shuang , Yang Xiaoguang , Lin Xiaomao , Sassenrath Gretchen F. , Li Kenan 
Published: January 2018

Core Ideas
Based on yield gap analysis, wheat yield can be improved significantly in China.Both actual and potential wheat yields showed considerable spatial variability.Winter wheat yields increased in 53% of the counties in China.Nearly half of the counties experienced impaired wheat yields.Declining solar radiation and increasing temperature reduce wheat yield.
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield stagnation has been reported in some regions of the world. China is the largest producer of wheat across the globe, but the pattern of its wheat yield stagnation remains poorly addressed. Here, our goal is to examine the temporal trends and spatial patterns of wheat yields along with possible causes based on a comprehensive assessment of winter wheat yield throughout China over the 31‐yr period from 1980 to 2010. Combined with the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) wheat model, we assessed the winter wheat yield gaps and patterns in 1414 counties and at five physiogeographic regional scales across China to ascertain the driving factors of yield variations. Wheat yields increased in 53% of the 1414 counties, but the remaining counties experienced yields that never improved, stagnated, or collapsed from 1980 to 2010. The yield gap analysis showed that actual yields represented only 59% of the national average yield potential, indicating a substantial opportunity to improve winter wheat yields. Relatively larger yield gaps were observed in the northern China Plain (NC, 47%) and in southwestern China (SW, 45%). Although the yield gaps in these regions were accompanied by significantly progressive uptrends of actual yields, our results suggest that agronomic management could be further improved. Moreover, underperforming regions could potentially benefit from new investments and strategies to reliably increase actual yields and reverse trends in stagnation in winter wheat performance.