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Interrelationships of animal agriculture, the environment, and rural communities
Authors: Hogberg M. G. , Fales S. L. , Kirschenmann F. L. , Honeyman M. S. , Miranowski J. A. , Lasley P. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Animal agriculture is closely interrelated to both the natural environment and human systems, including rural communities. Accordingly, changes in animal agriculture can have wide-ranging consequences across many areas. During the past 50 yr, there has been tremendous change in animal agriculture, involving an increase in the size of production units, greater reliance on technology, a corresponding decrease in human labor, increased confinement of animals, and a general trend toward monoculture or specialized production systems. At least in part, these changes were brought about as a consequence of animal science research in nutrition, breeding, reproduction, growth, and so on. A long-term goal for animal scientists has been to increase the biological efficiency of animal-based food production, and the success in reaching this goal has been remarkable, with the time to market, growth rates, milk and egg production, etc., per animal increasing two- to threefold in some cases during the last 50 yr. The increase in the efficiency of animal agriculture has brought about a parallel decrease in food prices. Nonetheless, whereas animal science in one sense has been very successful, new questions or issues have emerged. The scale of animal systems today sometimes concentrates large numbers of animals into smaller areas that cannot handle the resultant animal manure. Stream and ground water pollution is increasingly a concern in some regions. Odor is a nuisance problem that increasingly places neighbors and urban growth in conflict with confinement animal systems. Possibly one of the biggest issues can be stated in terms of sustainability: Can all current food animal production systems continue as they currently exist? Additionally, the decrease in the number of producers has affected rural communities, and in some cases has brought about the demise of small towns. Animal scientists typically contend that they serve the interests of producers and strive to promote practices that are environmentally sound. Bringing about a discussion among animal scientists as to whether these goals are always met, or could be better met, is important if both the industry and our rural communities are to survive and thrive.
Effect of cattle disease on carcass traits
Authors: Larson R. L. 
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe movement to price an increasing percentage of fed cattle on carcass merit grids has renewed interest in the effect of cattle disease on carcass traits. There is growing evidence that disease has the potential to affect not only carcass weight, but also the quantity, location, and ratio of muscle, fat, and water. A clear mechanistic pathway linking disease to changes in carcass traits has not been made. Three theories considered in this review are 1) a change in metabolic signals, such as cytokines and cortisol, could affect carcass composition through modification of hypothalamic secretions of thyrotropin-releasing hormone, by inhibition of IGF-I and insulin actions on muscle and fat tissues, and by direct protein catabolism and lipolysis; 2) disease-induced anorexia causing a decrease in serum IGF-I and an increase in serum GH, which induces a change in the partitioning of nutrients for tissue deposition; and 3) an indirect (and reversible) effect of anorexia, whereby sick cattle are on feed for fewer effective days than pen mates that do not become sick. Other pathogen or immune-mediated responses to disease, as well as interactions among hormones and cytokines, may influence nutrient partitioning and body composition but have yet to be described. The use of carcass merit to determine the value of fed cattle provides an improved economic signal of the cost of cattle disease. The value of disease avoidance as well as rapid diagnosis and treatment of disease increases when cattle are sold on carcass merit basis because of the negative effects of disease on carcass traits.
Use of competitive exclusion to control enterotoxigenic strains of Escherichia coli in weaned pigs,,
Authors: Harvey R. B. , Anderson R. C. , Genovese K. J. , Callaway T. R. , Nisbet D. J. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Mortality and morbidity associated with Escherichia coli cause economic losses to the swine industry. Enterotoxigenic strains of E. coli affecting nursery-age pigs have become more difficult to treat because of increased antibiotic resistance, and alternatives to antibiotics are currently being sought. Our laboratory developed a defined culture of commensal bacteria of porcine gastrointestinal tract origin, maintained it in continuous-flow culture for 3 yr, and designated it as RPCF. Laboratory studies have shown that RPCF-treated pigs had decreased mortality and bacterial shedding compared with controls when challenged with enterotoxigenic strains of E. coli. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the practicality, safety, and efficacy of RPCF to protect nursery-age pigs in commercial swine operations from field challenge by enterotoxigenic strains of E. coli. In field studies involving six geographically separated farms with a history of high mortality from K-88 and F-18 strains of E. coli, piglets were administered RPCF within 24 h of birth and monitored throughout the nursery period. A total of 21,467 piglets were treated with RPCF, and a similar number of piglets on the same farms served as untreated controls. On five of six farms, mortality in RPCF-treated pigs decreased by an average of 2.6% compared with untreated pigs. Differences in mortality were not observed in RPCF-treated pigs compared with controls on one Minnesota farm. When projected to an annual basis, the economic benefits from decreased medication costs and mortality averaged $24,663 per farm. These studies suggest that under commercial conditions, RPCF tended to control disease induced by enterotoxigenic E. coli, and that RPCF may be a viable alternative to the use of antibiotics.
Applied Concepts of Probabilistic Programming
Authors: Ivanova Olga 
Published: November 2023

Probabilistic programming is one of the most rapidly growing areas of IT research nowadays arousing interest in academic circles (including research groups of MIT and Oxford), acknowledged IT leaders as Microsoft, well-established industrial customers and IT community all over the world.The increasing interest to this relatively new direction can be accounted by practical applicability of probabilistic programming concepts in the context of machine learning.Probabilistic programming looks into the possibilities of mapping theoretical concepts of the probability theory onto suitable practical programming techniques in order to handle the component of uncertainty in data. Effective dealing with uncertainty is essential for forecasts and analysis.Probabilistic programmes operate with variables holding the quantified knowledge about the constituent elements of the modelled situation. Directed and undirected dependencies of these variables are expressed with Bayesian and Markov networks accordingly.An active interest of the academic community to the probabilistic programming encouraged appearance of various tools, designed to perform tasks of probabilistic inference. These tools include both frameworks of already existent GPLs and "purely" probabilistic programming systems.Looking into different ways of developing reliable inference engines, as well as suitable generic means of creating probabilistic models is likely to be of interest for the international IT community over the next years.The paper gives an overview of the main concepts of probabilistic programming, currently existent tools and looks into the possible directions of development of probabilistic programming and its practical applications.
Theoretical Evidence and Empirical Investigation of the Impacts of Women’s Psychological Needs on the Environment, Well-Being, and Performance at Work
Authors: Wafa Ashoor , Riadh Harizi , Abbas Musa Gismelseed Abdelrahim 
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This paper assesses how the satisfaction or frustration of women’s psychological needs (PN) influences their performance and well-being within their workplace, both in terms of positive effects and negative effects.

Theoretical framework: We explored how basis PN at work mediate the relationships between work demands–resources characteristics, well-being, and performance at work.

Design/Methodology/Approach: We conduct an electronics survey among 205 Saudi women workers and we do a multivariate analyzes with structural equations and tests with three specified models.

Findings: Job resources are positively related to satisfying women’s PN but negatively relate to any frustration of these needs. Job challenges also positively relate to the satisfaction of PN, while job hindrances are negatively related with satisfaction and positively related with the frustration of needs for autonomy, competence, and social affiliation. The satisfaction of PN is positively associated with engagement at work and good performance but negatively associated with burnout. Unsurprisingly, any frustration of PN is positively related to workplace deviance and burnout.

Research, Practical & Social implications: It is important to integrate self-determination theory at work with solid and credible scientific support. Leadership must provide a work environment in which women can tackle challenges and access sufficient resources to satisfy their basic psychological needs. They should reduce negative experiences that frustrate needs and promote positive experiences.

Originality/Value: The study contributes significantly to work and organizational psychology and human resource management by highlighting the nuances between job challenges and hindrances and distinguishes between satisfying and frustrating the women’s PN.
The World Mushroom Market and Brazil’s Role: Industrial Integration as a Key for Competitiveness
Authors: De Brito Diego de Mello Conde , Crivano Carolina Lima , Cardoso Cristiane Martins , De Souza Marco André Alves 
Published: November 2023

Purpose: In this article we presented the main aspects of world mushroom market emphasizing the major opportunities for Brazil producers.

Theoretical framework: A recent market research shows that it is foreseen to increase significantly from 2018 until 2026 with a compound annual growth rate of 6.41%. China is the major player in the world mushroom market and their products with low prices are gaining space in the Brazilian market resulting in problems to national producers.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The article was designed via bibliographic survey of international publications with scientific recognition using Scopus, Web of Science and Scholar Google. Books and recent news also were used as a source of information. Topics researched were mushrooms, world mushroom market, Brazilian mushroom market e the use of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) in industrial chain.

Findings: One of the most promising opportunities is the integration between agri-food industries and mushroom production via exchange of waste and spent mushroom substrate (SMS) in a circular economy model.

Conclusion: The use of SMS could be the key to reduce the cost of Brazilian mushroom production and, consequently increase its competitiveness, associated with a reduction of environmental impacts of the industrial activities.
Factors Influencing Cross-Border Trade Potential on Import Of Goods
Authors: Ruangsriroj Thapanee , Nisaisuk Natnicha , Batrpho Pansri 
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study examines the factors influencing cross-border trade potential on import of goods. The study constructs a model to explain the causal factors in relation to customer purchase intentions, cross-border trade potential and determinants of importer commitment.

Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of research explains importer's perspective and provides a conceptual foundation for understanding how importer estimate a business environment to choosing products import to achieve business goals. Which is related to the factors including: customer behavior, cross-border trade potential, and determinants of importer commitment measures.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The research collected data from importers and distributors in Cambodia with experience in importing goods from Thailand, consisted of 400 establishments. And use structural equation modeling (SEM) for data
analysis to examine complex relationships between variables and test theoretical models related to hypotheses.

Findings: The research findings indicate that the Cambodian consumer’s purchase intention of imported products from Thailand contributes to fostering the development of cross-border trade potential between Thailand and Cambodia. In terms of being concrete, along with infrastructure, business matching, and abstraction, through the promotion of economic policies and international policy.

Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest future research examine a strategic planning for the development of trade potential for the entrepreneurs in the partner country.

Originality/Value: The findings of the research can potentially contribute to the development of business environment and policies to facilitate and enhance cross-border trade potential.
Estrategias para el Desarrollo del Mercado de Valores del Ecuador: Una Revisión Sistemática
Authors: Jessica Garcia Noboa , Jose Torres Miranda , Leonardo Castillo Torres 
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es brindar diferentes estrategias económicas y financieras para que más empresas puedan ampliar sus horizontes de financiamiento y participar en el mercado de valores.

Marco teórica: La generación de emprendimientos comerciales ha adquirido una importancia creciente en el mercado empresarial ecuatoriano a través de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PyMes), es por ello que, el objetivo de esta investigación es realizar un recorrido de la teoria del financiamiento.

Diseño/Metodología/Enfoque Este paper realiza un estudio cuantitativo a través de una revisión sistemática durante el período período 2013-1016. La información sobre los mercados de capitales en los que se negocian valores (renta fija y fondos variables) ha sido tomada de la Bolsa de Valores de Quito y Guayaquil, Superintendencia de Compañías, así como revistas indexadas, en la base de datos Scopus y Scielo.

Hallazgos: a) Se resalta el papel de las pequeñas y medianas empresas en el sector económico del país, b) Su participación en el mercado de valores, c) Las estrategias empresariales aplicadas por el segmento que cotiza en el mercado de valores tales como: emisión y oferta pública de acciones, emisión y oferta pública de bonos y títulos de crédito, d) Se plantean estrategias en el segmento de mercado aún subdesarrollado.

Implicaciones practices y Sociales: El esudio propone estrategias de financiamiento poco exploradas por parte de las PyMes como emisión y oferta pública de acciones, emisión y oferta pública de obligaciones y titularización.

Originalidad/Valor: Los autores proponen implicaciones políticas como: a) que las instituciones educativas de nivel superior, como universidades y escuelas politécnicas del país, implementen en su programación académica, cursos sobre la administración y el financiamiento de las pymes a través de los mercados bursátiles, b) impulsar un cambio en la gestión de los observatorios de pymes en las diferentes universidades, ser gestores de un proceso de cambio cultural en el financiamiento de las Pymes.
Modelling Flood Wave Propagation as a Result of Dam Piping Failure Using 2D-HEC-RAS
Authors: Mohamed Mahmood J. , Karim Ibtisam R. , Fattah Mohammed Y. , Al-Ansari Nadhir 
Published: November 2023

In recent years, there has been a serious request for innovative, accurate approaches to be determined and controlled for dam failures. The present study aims to explore and evaluate the flood wave parameters that result from a dam break due to piping failure occurring in the body of the dam and routing the flood waves. Mosul Dam, which lies in the north of Iraq, and a reach of the Tigris River downstream the dam to Samarra Barrage at about 470 km are selected as a case study. A two-dimensional Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (2D HEC-RAS) and the Geographic Information System (GIS) have been supposed to be suitable for development calculations of the flood wave parameters based on the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and land cover satellite images that enhance the calculations. The reservoir and two-dimensional flow area are delineated and incorporated with DEM. Manning`s coefficient for the whole area has been extracted according to the Land Cover satellite image, which showed that its value ranges between 0.025 to 0.037 with a correlation coefficient R2equal to 0.845 and 0.801 for the calibration and validation processes, respectively. The results of the scenario display a substantial performance of the maps produced from the model that represented the depth, velocity, and water surface elevation. All the maximum values of dam break parameters lie near the dam body and slightly decrease downstream. It is pre-eminent that the 2D HEC-RAS model is appropriate for analyzing and simulating the occurrence of dam breaches by visualizing the distribution of flood wave depth and velocities in two dimensions. Hence, the clear improvement in producing maps, which monitor the spread of hydrodynamic waves, gives an indication of risk areas that are threatened by inundation and aids in the formulation of emergency plans. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-10-010 Full Text: PDF
Parametric Analysis of Horizontal Static and Dynamic Behavior in Different Types of Masonry Structures
Authors: Xekalakis Georgios , Pitilakis Dimitris , Zuccaro Giulio , Christou Petros 
Published: November 2023

This article introduces the "Pre-seismic Survey Form for Masonry" (PRISM), a simplified tool for evaluating masonry structures. It aims to be user-friendly for both experienced surveyors and beginners. The primary objective is to develop PRISM as an efficient means of gathering relevant data that influences the diverse behaviors exhibited by masonry structures, covering both structural and non-structural aspects. PRISM's development involves a parametric method for identifying critical parameters by analyzing drift results from the response spectrum and horizontal static analyses. These analyses are performed on common masonry structures in European Mediterranean nations. The study investigates various factors, including facade openings, materials around openings, wall thickness, ground type, ground acceleration (g), and principal structural material. By examining 300 2D models created in SAP2000, correlations in structural responses are established. The findings of the parametric analysis significantly enrich the qualitative and quantitative comprehension of structural responses. This advancement contributes to the contemporary knowledge of prevalent masonry structures within European Mediterranean regions. The PRISM survey form employs a numeric rating scale format. Notably, PRISM enables surveyors to access field results, minimizing reliance on computers quickly. The form's design also ensures accessibility and data reliability, making it universally applicable while maintaining simplicity. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-10-015 Full Text: PDF
SIFAT FISIKA PAPAN SEMEN PARTIKEL DARI SERBUK GERGAJI KAYU KEMPAS (Koompasia malaccensis Maing)
Authors: Arniwati  , Wulandari Febriana Tri , Lestari Andi Tri 
Published: November 2023

Kebutuhan kayu yang terus meningkat dan potensi hutan yang terus berkurang menuntut penggunaan kayu secara efisien dan bijaksana. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut diperlukan adanya alternatif pengganti kayu, salah satunya yaitu papan semen partikel. Limbah serbuk gergaji kayu kempas (Koompassia malaccensis Maing) sangat melipah, tetapi limbah serbuk gergaji kayu tersebut belum dimanfaatkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: i.) pengaruh perbandingan partikel dengan semen, ii.) pengaruh perbedaan tekanan kempa terhadap sifat fisika papan semen partikel serbuk gergaji kayu kempas dan iii.) interaksi antara perbandingan partikel dengan semen dan perbedaan tekanan kempa terhadap sifat fisika papan semen partikel serbuk gergaji kayu kempas . Dalam penelitian ini model rancangan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap faktorial dengan 2 faktor. Faktor pertama yaitu faktor perbandigan partikel (P) yang terdiri dari 3 aras yaitu P1 (1:3), P2 (1:4), dan P3 (1:5). Sedangkan faktor kedua yaitu perbedaan tekanan kempa (T) yang terdiri dari 2 aras yaitu T1 (25 kg/cm²) dan T2 (35 25 kg/cm²). Dari kombinasi kedua faktor tersebut terdapat 6 perlakuan yang diulang sebanyak 3 kali, sehingga terdapat 18 sampel pengujian). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perbandingan semen dan partikel hanya berpengaruh terhadap kerapatan pada tingkat signifikansi 0,05, namun tidak berpengaruh terhadap kadar air dan pengembangan tebal papan semen partikel serbuk gergaji kayu kempas. Perbedaan tekanan kempa tidak berpengaruh terhadap seluruh sifat sifat fisika (kerapatan, kadar air dan pengembangan tebal) papan semen partikel serbuk gergaji kayu kempas. Adapun interaksi perbandingan semen dengan partikel dan perbedaan tekanan kempa juga tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap seluruh sifat sifat fisika (kerapatan, kadar air dan pengembangan tebal) papan semen partikel serbuk gergaji kayu kempas.
Effectiveness of the Electronic Information and Transactions Act Against Dating APPS-Based Pornography Crimes
Authors: Anwar Maulidya , Maskun Maskun , Judhariksawan Judhariksawan 
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk :Â (1) Menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan mencari tahu sejauh mana efektivitas UU ITE terhadap tindak pidana pornografi berbasis Dating APPS di Kota Makassar. (2) Menganalisis, mengevaluasi, dan menemukan faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap efektivitas penegak hukumÂ Terhadap Tindak Pidana Pornografi Berbasis Dating APPS di Kota Makassar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum empiris dengan menggunakan pendekatan lapangan, dimulai wawancara yang akan mengkaji dan menganalisis sejauh mana efektivitas UU ITE terhadap tindak pidana pornografi berbasis Dating APPS. Tipe penelitian ini meliputi kajian yang memandang hukum sebagai kenyataan, mencakup kenyataan sosial, kenyataan kultur dan kenyataan penegak hukumnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa : (1) Dari segi relugasi telah dianggap memumpuni, namun jika dititik beratkan pada struktur penegak hukum, penulis menemukan masih banyaknya penyebaran informasi ataupun konten yang mengandung muatan asusila di beberapa aplikasi dating apps. (2) Efektivitas penegakan hukum belum maksimal dan edukasi tentang penyebaran konten bermuatan asusila belum maksimal sehingga kesadaran hukum masyarakat juga belum menyeluruh dan mendalam tentang regulasi UU ITE terhadap penyebaran konten bermuatan pornografi terkhusus di media dating apps.
Processo de descolonização linguística e lusofonia
Authors: Santos Adilson Pereira dos 
Published: November 2023

ORLANDI, Eni. Processo de descolonização linguística e lusofonia. In: Língua Brasileira e Outras Histórias: discurso sobre a língua e ensino no Brasil. Campinas: Editora RG, 2009, p. 171 – 193.