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Efficacy of Environmental DNA to Detect and Quantify Brook Trout Populations in Headwater Streams of the Adirondack Mountains, New York
Authors: Baldigo Barry P. , Sporn Lee Ann , George Scott D. , Ball Jacob A. 
Published: December 2016

AbstractEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is rapidly evolving as a tool for monitoring the distributions of aquatic species. Detection of species’ populations in streams may be challenging because the persistence time for intact DNA fragments is unknown and because eDNA is diluted and dispersed by dynamic hydrological processes. During 2015, the DNA of Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis was analyzed from water samples collected at 40 streams across the Adirondack region of upstate New York, where Brook Trout populations were recently quantified. Study objectives were to evaluate different sampling methods and the ability of eDNA to accurately predict the presence and abundance of resident Brook Trout populations. Results from three‐pass electrofishing surveys indicated that Brook Trout were absent from 10 sites and were present in low (<100 fish/0.1 ha), moderate (100–300 fish/0.1 ha), and high (>300 fish/0.1 ha) densities at 9, 11, and 10 sites, respectively. The eDNA results correctly predicted the presence and confirmed the absence of Brook Trout at 85.0–92.5% of the study sites; eDNA also explained 44% of the variability in Brook Trout population density and 24% of the variability in biomass. These findings indicate that eDNA surveys will enable researchers to effectively characterize the presence and abundance of Brook Trout and other species’ populations in headwater streams across the Adirondack region and elsewhere.Received April 15, 2016; accepted September 26, 2016 Published online December 6, 2016
Evaluation of Peanut Meal as an Alternative Dietary Protein Source for Channel Catfish
Authors: Li Menghe H , Lucas Penelope M 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Use of peanut meal as an alternative protein source in diets for Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus was evaluated in a 9-week study under controlled laboratory conditions. Five practical diets (28% crude protein and 6% crude lipid) were formulated to contain 0, 10, 15, 20, and 25% peanut meal as a replacement for cottonseed meal and soybean meal in the control diet. The control diet was a plant-based diet containing principally soybean meal (25%), cottonseed meal (20%), corn (20%), and corn germ meal (20%). All diets met or exceeded all known nutrient requirements of Channel Catfish. Twenty Channel Catfish fingerlings (mean initial weight: 12.8 g/fish) were stocked into 25 water flow-through glass aquaria (110 L). The fish were fed once daily to apparent satiation. Among dietary treatments, there were no significant differences in feed consumption, weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and survival, and no differences in muscle protein, fat, or moisture levels. The results demonstrate up to 25% peanut meal can be used as a protein source alternative to cottonseed meal or soybean meal in Channel Catfish diets without adversely affecting growth, feed efficiency, and body composition.
Sex-Reversal Effect of Dietary Aloe vera (Liliaceae) on Genetically Improved Farmed Nile Tilapia Fry
Authors: Gabriel Ndakalimwe Naftal , Qiang Jun , Ma Xin Yu , He Jie , Xu Pao , Omoregie Edosa 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
We evaluated the hypothesis that administering dietary Aloe vera to sexually undifferentiated fry of genetically improved farmed Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus for 30 d would affect their sex ratio. Five experimental treatments were designed, including a control and 100% A. vera powder incorporated into the feed at 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0%. After 30 d of feeding, the experimental diets were replaced with a commercial diet, which was administered to the fish for another 42 d to attain the size at which sex determination was possible. Based on logistic regression analysis, an increase in the A. vera inclusion level from 1.0% to 4.0% resulted in a significantly greater percentage of males compared to the control and the 0.5% A. vera inclusion level, with the 4.0% A. vera group presenting potent masculinization effects (67.62% male). However, the survival percentage among fish that received 4.0% A. vera was significantly lower than survival in the other groups. The present results indicate that A. vera extracts have the potential to be used as sex-reversal agents in Nile Tilapia culture, but additional studies are necessary.
Development of Systematic Sustainability Assessment (SSA) for the Malaysian Industry
Authors: Turan Faiz Mohd , Johan Kartina , Lanang Wan Nurul Syahirah Wan , Nor Nik Hisyamudin Muhd 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Sustainability assessment is recognized as a powerful and important tool to measure the performance of sustainability in a company or industry. There are various initiatives exists on tools for sustainable development. However, most of the sustainability measurement tools emphasize on environmental, economy and governance aspects. Some of the companies also implement different of sustainability indicators to evaluate the performance of economy, social and environmental separately. In this research, a new methodology for assessing sustainability in the context of Malaysian industry has been developed using integration of Green Project Management (GPM) P5 Integration Matrix, new scale of “Weighting criteria” and Rough-Grey Analysis. This systematic assessment will help the engineers or project managers measure the critical element of sustainability compliance.
The Aspergillus niger growth on the treated concrete substrate using variable antifungals
Authors: Parjo U K , Sunar N M , Leman A M , Gani P , Embong Z , Tajudin S A A 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the Aspergillus niger (A. niger) growth on substrates after incorporates with different compounds of antifungals which is normally used in food industry. The antifungals named as potassium sorbate (PS), calcium benzoate (CB) and zinc salicylate (ZS) were applied on concrete substrate covered with different wall finishing such as acrylic paint (AP), glycerol based paint (GBP), thin wallpaper (THIN) and thick wallpaper (THICK). The concrete substrate were inoculated with spore suspension, incubated at selected temperature (30oC) and relative humidity (90%)in plant growth chamber. The observations were done from the Day 3 until Day 27. The results showed that the growth of the A. niger for concrete treated by PS for AP, GBP, THIN, and THICK were 64%, 32%, 11% and 100%, respectively. Meanwhile for CB, the growth of A. niger on AP, GBP, THIN, and THICK were 100%, 12%, 41%, and 13%, respectively. Similarly, treated concrete by ZS revealed that the growth of A. niger on the same substrate cover were 33%, 47%, 40%, and 39%, respectively. The results obtained in this study provide a valuable knowledge on the abilities of antifungals to remediate A. niger that inoculated on the concrete substrate. Consequently, this study proved that the PS covering with THIN more efficiency compares CB and ZS to prevent A. niger growth.
Characterization of green rHDPE biocomposites filled with natural filler: Rheological and thermal studies
Authors: Lim B Y , Voon C H , Mahmod R Adawiah 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Palm kernel shell filled recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE/PKS) biocomposites were produced in order to reduce the waste product from palm oil production. The biocomposites at various filler loading were prepared by melt mixing at 180 °C. Ultra Plast TP0' was selected as coupling agent in rHDPE/PKS biocomposites, in order to modify the properties of biocomposites. It was found that the higher filler loading had reduced the melt flow index (MFI) values. However, with the increasing of testing temperature from 180 to 210 °C, the MFI values of the biocomposites were increased. The presence of Ultra Plast TP01was capable to increase MFI values of the biocomposites. The thermal studies showed that thermal stability of the biocomposites was affected by PKS loading and coupling agent. Though the thermal stability of biocomposites was reduced by PKS, it can be improved by Ultra Plast TP01. Hence, Ultra Plast TP01 can serve as an effective coupling agent for rHDPE/PKS.
Hidden Markov Model and Forward-Backward Algorithm in Crude Oil Price Forecasting
Authors: Bon Abdul Talib , Isah Nuhu 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
In light of the importance of crude oil to the world's economy, it is not surprising that economists have devoted great efforts towards developing methods to forecast price and volatility levels. Crude oil is an important energy commodity to mankind. Several causes have made crude oil prices to be volatile such as economic, political and social. Hence, forecasting the crude oil prices is essential to avoid unforeseen circumstances towards economic activity. In this study, daily crude oil prices data was obtained from WTI dated 2nd January to 29th May 2015. We used Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and Forward-Backward Algorithm to forecasting the crude oil prices. In this study, the analyses were done using Maple software. Based on the study, we concluded that model (0 3 0) is able to produce accurate forecast based on a description of history patterns in crude oil prices.
Industrial training approach using GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management: a framework for sustainability competencies in the 21st century
Authors: Johan Kartina , Turan Faiz Mohd 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Malaysian Engineering Accreditation (Engineering Programme Accreditation Manual, 2007) requires all bachelor degree in engineering programmes to incorporate a minimum of two months industrial training in order for the programme to be accredited by the council. The industrial training has the objective to provide students on the insights of being an engineer at the workplace hence increasing their knowledge in employability skills prior to graduation. However the current structure of industrial training is not able to inculcate good leadership ability and prepare students with sustainability competencies needed in the era of Sustainable Development (SD). This paper aims to study project management methodology as a framework to create a training pathway in industrial training for students in engineering programs using Green Project Management (GPM) P5 standard for sustainability in project management. The framework involves students as interns, supervisors from both university and industry and also participation from NonProfit Organisation (NPO). The framework focus on the development of the student's competency in employability skills, lean leadership and sustainability competencies using experiential learning approach. Deliverables of the framework include internship report, professional sustainability report using GPM P5 standard and competency assessment. The post-industrial phase of the framework is constructed for students to be assessed collaboratively by the university, industry and the sustainability practitioner in the country. The ability for the interns to act as a change agent in sustainability practices is measured by the competency assessment and the quality of the sustainability report. The framework support the call for developing holistic students based on Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025 and address the gap between the statuses of engineering qualification to the sustainability competencies in the 21st century in particular by achieving the Sustainability Graduates (SG) attributes outlined in the framework.
Assessment and Comparison of Electrokinetic and Electrokinetic-bioremediation Techniques for Mercury Contaminated Soil
Authors: Azhar A T S , Nabila A T A , Nurshuhaila M S , Zaidi E , Azim M A M , Farhana S M S 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Landfills are major sources of contamination due to the presence of harmful bacteria and heavy metals. Electrokinetic-Bioremediation (Ek-Bio) is one of the techniques that can be conducted to remediate contaminated soil. Therefore, the most prominent bacteria from landfill soil will be isolated to determine their optimal conditions for culture and growth. The degradation rate and the effectiveness of selected local bacteria were used to reduce soil contamination. Hence, this enhances microbiological activities to degrade contaminants in soil and reduce the content of heavy metals. The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of isolated bacteria (Lysinibacillus fusiformis) to remove mercury in landfill soil. 5 kg of landfill soil was mixed with deionized water to make it into slurry condition for the purpose of electrokinetic and bioremediation. This remediation technique was conducted for 7 days by using 50 V/m of electrical gradient and Lysinibacillus fusiformis bacteria was applied at the anode reservoir. The slurry landfill soil was located at the middle of the reservoir while distilled water was placed at the cathode of reservoir. After undergoing treatment for 7 days, the mercury analyzer showed that there was a significant reduction of approximately up to 78 % of mercury concentration for the landfill soil. From the results, it is proven that electrokinetic bioremediation technique is able to remove mercury within in a short period of time. Thus, a combination of Lysinibacillus fusiformis and electrokinetic technique has the potential to remove mercury from contaminated soil in Malaysia.
“Doing the Wrong Things Right” Site Investigations in Soft Soil
Authors: Jamilus M. H. , Lim A.J.M.S. , Azhar A T S , Azmi M A M 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Site investigation is a very important process by which geotechnical, geological and other relevant information which might affect the construction or performance of a civil engineering or building project is acquired. However, common practice in site investigations is not always in accordance to the standard that has been defined. Reliability on the information obtained depends upon several factors that involves correct procedures and competent workers and also supervision. Several examples on site investigation methods are discussed in this paper. Explanation on the difference between the site investigation methods used for real practices in the field and how it should be done are discussed in detail. Therefore, it is hoped that site investigation should always be uniquely planned and should be an interactive and flexible process of discovery and changes according to the condition of the soil.
Integrated Geo Hazard Management System in Cloud Computing Technology
Authors: Hanifah M I M , Omar R C , Khalid N H N , Ismail A , Mustapha I S , Baharuddin I N Z , Roslan R , Zalam W M Z 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Geo hazard can result in reducing of environmental health and huge economic losses especially in mountainous area. In order to mitigate geo-hazard effectively, cloud computer technology are introduce for managing geo hazard database. Cloud computing technology and it services capable to provide stakeholder's with geo hazards information in near to real time for an effective environmental management and decision-making. UNITEN Integrated Geo Hazard Management System consist of the network management and operation to monitor geo-hazard disaster especially landslide in our study area at Kelantan River Basin and boundary between Hulu Kelantan and Hulu Terengganu. The system will provide easily manage flexible measuring system with data management operates autonomously and can be controlled by commands to collects and controls remotely by using “cloud” system computing. This paper aims to document the above relationship by identifying the special features and needs associated with effective geohazard database management using “cloud system”. This system later will use as part of the development activities and result in minimizing the frequency of the geo-hazard and risk at that research area.
Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and risk of atrial fibrillation after thoracic surgery
Authors: Walsh Kevin J. , Tan Kay See , Zhang Hao , Amar David 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occurs frequently in patients after noncardiac thoracic surgery and has been associated with increased morbidity and risk of stroke. Recent studies have shown conflicting results on the role of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and its association with the development of POAF after cardiac surgery. Our goal was to determine whether an association exists between NLR and the incidence of POAF after non-cardiac thoracic surgery.
METHODS: Using a database of 259 consecutive patients age 60 or older who had anatomic lung resection or oesophagectomy for oncologic resection, we compared preoperative, postanaesthesia care unit and postoperative day 1 NLR between patients who did and did not develop POAF during their hospitalization using Fisher’s exact test or logistic regression. We also compared NLR in patients who underwent minimally invasive resection versus open surgery.
RESULTS: POAF occurred in 50/259 (19%) of patients during their hospitalization. There were no significant differences in NLR between patients who did and did not develop POAF. In a secondary analysis of 180 patients who underwent open anatomic lung resection or oesophagectomy and 79 who underwent minimally invasive anatomic lung resection there was no difference in preoperative or immediate postoperative NLR, or an interaction in terms of odds of developing POAF.
CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to cardiac surgery, in patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery, we had no evidence to show that either preoperative or early postoperative NLR was associated with the development of POAF.
Moon Voyaging, Selenography, and the Scientific Romance
Authors: Taunton Matthew 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This chapter explores the genre of the scientific romance and its relationship with scientific knowledge and with literary modernism. It does so by focusing on depictions of the moon by Mark Wicks, H. G. Wells, Garrett P. Serviss, Charles Hannan, and G. H. Ryan. These are situated within a broader context of literary and scientific thinking about the moon in order to interrogate the idea—put forward by Jean-Paul Sartre and Marjorie Nicholson—that increasing scientific knowledge of the moon tends to dispel its mythical and poetic power. It is instead argued that scientific knowledge and the literary imagination coexist and at times feed one another. Moreover, despite a tendency in conventional literary histories to position the scientific romance outside modernism, the chapter shows how the depiction of the moon in a modernist text—the ‘Ithaca’ episode of Joyce’s Ulysses—reveals essential similarities with the scientific romances under discussion.
Scientific Formations and Transformations
Authors: Crossland Rachel 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThis chapter probes the ways in which writers registered the new scientific ideas that made 1880‒1920 ‘one of the most turbulent and revolutionary periods of scientific discovery to date’, especially for physics. Writers like Conrad, Eliot, Wells, and Woolf were aware of and engaged with new scientific discoveries such as X-rays, while developments in areas like Brownian motion can be seen as relevant to wider cultural concerns of the period. The chapter explores writers’ contacts, formal and accidental, with new scientific ideas, and the ways in which they transformed such ideas in their own writings. Recent work by Peter Bowler and others has illuminated the role of the periodical press in feeding the wider public’s appetite for popular science. Two specific examples, the Cornhill Magazine and the New Quarterly (edited by Desmond MacCarthy) are explored, and a broader ‘interdisciplinary matrix’ to which literary writers and scientists alike contributed is considered.
The Post-Human Spirit of the Neopagan Movement
Authors: Denisoff Dennis 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The neopagan movement ran from roughly 1870 to 1920 and, in its time, was most often regarded negatively as an aspect of British decadence. It was, however, the product of diverse interests including archaeological discoveries, modernist philosophy, new spiritualities often rooted in hermeticism and theosophy, and debates in nationalist and socialist politics. Neopaganism was sustained primarily by individuals who felt a deep, personal investment in these ecological faiths and their seemingly uninhibited philosophies and respect for diversity. Authors such as A. E. Benson, Edward Carpenter, Aleistor Crowley, and Michael Field explored the place of the humanist individual in a nature-centred belief system that stands in opposition not only to scientific materialism, but also to the industrialism and consumerism of the age. In so doing, they offered an early queer formulation of what today might be recognized as a post-human eco-spirituality.
‘The End of Laissez-Faire’
Authors: Kohlmann Benjamin 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Literary scholars writing in the wake of recent financial crises tend to associate economic discourse with an uncritical promulgation of (neo)liberal ideology—a tendency that can produce myopic assessments of the role which turn-of-the-century economists played in early critiques of laissez-faire. This essay pays attention to early critiques which emerged within the discipline of economics, and it places them in relation to a range of literary works, including novels by Anthony Trollope, Joseph Conrad, H. G. Wells, and E. M. Forster. Taken together these case studies suggest that there is a need to rethink the dominant literary‒historical account according to which the theorization of consumerism in marginal utility economics was the single most significant intellectual contribution by economists to the development of British literature around 1900.
Parodies, Spoofs, and Satires
Authors: Williams James 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This chapter uses the proliferation of parody and pastiche in the period to illustrate how these genres grapple with modernity and ‘with an art which seems to be “peering … into the immediate future”’ (as Max Beerbohm said of Henry James). Williams argues that though parody was largely conservative in the nineteenth century, by the early twentieth century writers such as G. K. Chesterton used satire to critique the new literary culture. The chapter concludes that there is a rich parodic undercurrent coursing through Anglophone modernism: from Pound’s ‘kulchur’, to T. S. Eliot’s petit-bourgeois Prufrock (in conversation with Grossmith’s 1892 The Diary of a Nobody), and Blast’s implicit dialogue with Punch.
Literature and Photography
Authors: Flint Kate 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This chapter considers how different types of photography—artistic, instrumental, and vernacular—were practised during the period, and the implications of literary references to this increasingly common practice. It discusses comparisons between photography and other arts, especially poetry. Photography, it shows, was considered both as evidentiary and indexical, and also as unreliable and open to fakery. The different uses and associations of the medium, within and outside literature, therefore raised questions of authenticity, reliability, veracity, and gullibility. The chapter explores the role of the photograph in celebrity culture and literary tourism, and its illustrative properties. Through the example of Alvin Langdon Coburn’s illustrations to Henry James’s Venetian stories, it shows that it may function as an interpretive supplement to a text. Finally, photography’s relationship to modernism is discussed, both through the challenges of art photography, and through the genre’s capacity to call attention to the qualities of ordinary life.