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Partnership Opportunities in Neighborhood Tree Planting Initiatives: Building From Local Knowledge
Authors: Austin Maureen E. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractTending to local residents, as well as the trees, in neighborhoods can have positive impacts on tree survivorship, community development, and improved relationships between foresters and the public. This study explored resident involvement in tree planting and maintenance projects on vacant lots in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Thirty-eight individuals involved in follow-up care of tree planting sites were interviewed and surveyed to understand their motivations for involvement and their perception of these local neighborhood greening projects. Underlying motivations include an enjoyment from working with nature as well a strong social motivation. Recommendations are offered for forestry professionals seeking improved interactions with local constituents.
Compensatory Value of Urban Trees in the United States
Authors: Nowak David J. , Crane Daniel E. , Dwyer John F. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractUnderstanding the value of an urban forest can give decision makers a better foundation for urban tree management. Based on tree-valuation methods of the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers and field data from eight cities, total compensatory value of tree populations in U.S. cities ranges from $101 million in Jersey City, New Jersey, to $5.2 billion in New York, New York. Compensatory values represent compensation to owners for the loss of an individual tree and can be viewed as the value of the tree as a structural asset. Based on national urban forest tree cover data, the total compensatory value for the urban forests of the 48 adjacent United States is estimated at $2.4 trillion.
Hybridization and Self-Compatibility in Controlled Pollinations of Eastern North American and Asian Hemlock(Tsuga)Species
Authors: Bentz S.E. , Riedel Louise G.H. , Pooler Margaret R. , Townsend A.M. 
Published: February 2022

AbstractControlled pollinations were made between five hemlock(Tsuga)species from eastern North America and Asia. Resulting seeds were collected and planted, and more than 5,700 seedlings germinated. A selected number of putative hybrids from each cross were tested for authenticity by DNA fingerprinting. Attempts to hybridizeT. canadensis(eastern hemlock) with three Asiatic species were unsuccessful. However, 59 authentic hybrids from crosses betweenT. caroliniana(Carolina hemlock) andT. chinensis(Chinese hemlock) were identified. Crosses between the Asiatic species also were successful. Selfing was demonstrated in all species. Further studies are needed to determine the nature of the crossability barrier betweenT. canadensisand the Asiatic species. Because eastern native hemlocks are suffering injury from the introduced pest hemlock woolly adelgid(Adelges tsugae), fundamental information of this type may enable plant breeders to successfully hybridize adelgid-tolerant species with the susceptible native hemlock species to create new trees that are both tolerant to the adelgid and horticulturally desirable.
Sichere Bank für Gemüseschätze
Authors: Behme Dagmar 
Published: February 2022

Frankfurt a.M. Alte Kulturpflanzen wie die „Rote Kugelbohne“ liegen dem Nürtinger Verein Genbänkle am Herzen. Im vierten Jahr seines Bestehens wünschen sich die Initiatoren, dass wertvolles altes Saatgut in vielen schwäbischen Gärten Früchte trägt.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF COOPERATIVES IN IFUGAO, PHILIPPINES: BASIS FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL
Authors: Chungyas Jenelyn I. , Trinidad, Ph.D. Fernando L. 
Published: February 2022

Multi-purpose cooperatives need to operate and effectively focus their efforts on certain tasks to avoid getting astray or deviate from their targets. As required of all well-managed organization, the right external and internal environment with the right people in it is essential. For a cooperative organization to accomplish its objectives, a sense of direction needs to be set and some sort of rules or guidelines have to be established and observed. This research aims to examine the effect of strategic management practices on the business performance of selected multi-purpose cooperatives in Ifugao. Specifically, it seeks to measure the level of application of strategic management tasks by these cooperatives and correlate it with its financial and operational performance as a basis for a strategic planning model. This study utilized primary and secondary data. To assess the relationship between strategic management and financial and operational performance, the researcher used simple regression analysis. Result of the study showed a positive relationship between strategic management and financial performance which is supported by the analysis made on the financial statements of the cooperative which shows an increasing trend on the net profit margin, ROA and ROE. A positive relationship also occurs between strategic management and operational performance of the multi-purpose cooperatives in Ifugao. This study hopes to contribute not only in addition to literature but also to be of help to the management of the cooperatives to suggest strategies that would be of great help towards a positive business performance. Moreover, this study will be serving as a reference material for both academicians and practitioners.
Keywords: Competitive Advantage, Financial Performance, Operational Performance, Planning Model, Strategic Management
Gambaran Stres pada Mahasiswa Tingkat III yang akan Uji Kompetensi di Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan UNW Mataram
Authors: Pujiningsih Erniawati , Hadi Sofian 
Published: February 2022

Stres merupakan tekanan yang terjadi akibat ketidak sesuaian anatara situasi yang diinginkan dengan harapan, dimana terdapat kesenjangan antara tuntutan lingkungan dengan kemampuan individu yang memenuhinya yang dinilai potensial membahayakan, mengancam, mengganggu, dan tidak terkendali. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui gambaran stres pada mahasiswa tingkat III Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan UNW Mataram yang akan mengikuti uji kompetensi.
Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian diskriptif dimana didapatkan jumlah sampel 23 responden yang menggunakan tehnik random sampling untuk mengetahui gambaran stres. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar responden berjenis kelamin perempuan sebanyak 22 mahasiswa (95%). Sedangkan berdasarkan usia, sebagian besar responden berusia 21 tahun sebanyak 20 responden (87%). gambarani stress yang dialami mahasiswa tingkat III yang akan uji kompetensi menunjukan bahwa sebanyak 7 responden (30%) mengalami stress Ringan dan terdapat 15 responden (65%) mengalami stress Sedang sedangkan 1 responden (4%) mengalami stress Berat.
Penelitian ini dilakukan secara online ditengah kondisi pandemi virus corona, sehingga dikhawatirkan terdapat pengaruh psikologis pandemic virus corona terhadap timbulnya stres sehingga mempengaruhi pengisian kuisoner penelitian.
Locating trees to mitigate outdoor radiant load of humans in urban areas using a metaheuristic hill-climbing algorithm – introducing TreePlanter v1.0
Authors: Wallenberg Nils , Lindberg Fredrik , Rayner David 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. Mean radiant temperature (Tmrt) is a frequently used
measure of outdoor radiant heat conditions. Excessive Tmrt, linked
especially to clear and warm days, has a negative effect on human
wellbeing. The highest Tmrt on such days is found in sunlit areas,
whereas shaded areas have significantly lower values. One way of alleviating
high Tmrt is by planting trees to provide shade in exposed areas.
Achieving the most efficient mitigation of excessive Tmrt by tree shade
with multiple trees requires optimized positioning of the trees, which is a
computationally extensive procedure. By utilizing metaheuristics, the number
of calculations can be reduced. Here, we present TreePlanter v1.0, which
applies a metaheuristic hill-climbing algorithm on input raster data of
Tmrt and shadow patterns to position trees in complex urban areas. The
hill-climbing algorithm enables dynamic exploration of the input data to
position trees, compared with very computationally demanding brute-force
calculations. The hill-climbing algorithm has been evaluated with a static
greedy algorithm that positions trees one at a time based on ranking and is
expected to always find relevant locations for trees. The results show that
the hill-climbing algorithm, in relatively low model runtime, can find
positions for several trees simultaneously, which lowers Tmrt
substantially. TreePlanter, with its two algorithms, can assist in
optimization of tree planting in urban areas to decrease thermal discomfort.
Astronomical calibration of late middle Eocene radiolarian bioevents from ODP Site 1260 (equatorial Atlantic, Leg 207) and refinement of the global tropical radiolarian biozonation
Authors: Meunier Mathias , Danelian Taniel 
Published: February 2022

Abstract. The middle Eocene sedimentary sequence drilled at Ocean Drilling Program Site 1260 (Leg 207), Demerara Rise, western equatorial Atlantic, yielded a rich and diverse radiolarian fauna. The exceptionally expanded and complete sedimentary record of this site, as well as the existence of an orbital chronological framework, allowed us to study a number of radiolarian bioevents with a very fine temporal resolution. We compiled a well-resolved succession of 71 radiolarian bioevents (first occurrences, last occurrences, and evolutionary transitions) and provided calibrations to the geomagnetic polarity timescale and astronomical timescale. Comparison of the radiolarian successions at ODP Site 1260A with the northwestern Atlantic IODP Site U1403 and the IODP Sites U1331, U1332, and 1333, situated in eastern equatorial Pacific, allowed the demonstration of the synchroneity of primary radiolarian bioevents that underpin the middle Eocene zonal scheme. Several secondary bioevents were also found to be synchronous between the two oceans and were therefore used to define seven new subzones for the low-latitudinal middle Eocene sequences: Siphocampe ? amygdala interval subzone (RP13a), Coccolarnacium periphaenoides interval subzone (RP13b), Artostrobus quadriporus interval subzone (RP14a), Sethochytris triconiscus interval subzone (RP14b), Podocyrtis (Podocyrtopsis) apeza interval subzone (RP14c), Artobotrys biaurita interval subzone (RP15a), and Thyrsocyrtis (Pentalocorys) krooni interval subzone (RP15b). This refined radiolarian biozonation has significantly improved stratigraphic resolution and age control for the late middle Eocene interval (an average of two subzones per 1.5 million years). A substantial diachronism was also found in 20 secondary radiolarian bioevents between the two oceans. The majority of radiolarian species appear to have evolved first in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean and subsequently in the equatorial Pacific. However, the reasons for this pattern of diachroneity currently remain uncertain and would require a greater sampling coverage to be elucidated.
Konsep Punishment Perspektif Ibnu Sahnun (analisis kitab Adab al Muallimin)
Authors: Muali Chusnul , Sa’adah Helmiyatus 
Published: February 2022

This study analyzes how the concept of punishment is in the learning process. Given how much controversy caused by the application of penalties that are considered not ideal and as acts of violence. Therefore, the concept of punishment is needed to improve the application of penalties that are not in accordance with the provisions of the Law and Islamic Shari'a. This literature study examines the concept of applying the perspective penalty of Ibnu Sahnun, which places more emphasis on the state of child psychology. With the hope that the concept of educational punishment becomes a reference in the process of applying punishment in the learning process. The main source of this study is a book by Ibnu Sahnun which deals with punishment, namely the book Adab al muallimin, also a book written by other writers who support the application of punishment in education. This study concludes that there are three types of educative punishment by Ibnu Sahnun, namely bi nadri (see with a cynical view), bi oral (advise), bi darban (punch). The three types of punishment are very relevant when applied in the learning process
Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Banana (Musa cuminata) Peel for Bioethanol Production
Authors: Tran An T.T. , Nguyen Quan D. , Le Phung T.K. 
Published: February 2022

Banana (Musa acuminata) peel is discarded after the fruit processing process. Banana peel biomass can be used as raw material to produce bioethanol. In this research, banana peel was fermented by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Production of bioethanol was determined and the effects of various operation conditions which included different parameters in fermentation process: fermentation time, temperature, medium pH, concentration of yeast, enzyme loading, and shaking period. peel was cut, pretreated with H2SO4 2% and simultaneous hydrolyzed and fermented. Ethanol production was greatest (over 10,5%) when the initial pH of fermentation medium was adjusted to 4.5, 5% yeast supplement (8x107 cfu/ml), 7% cellulase (100 IU, v/v) loading, 24 hours and 37oC incubating,. The results illustrated that the simultaneous accharification and fermentation (SSF) of banana peel with S.cerevisiae has potential for industrial application.
Volumetric & Transport behavior of neutral amino acids in different concentrations of an Electrolyte at 250C
Authors: Dhir Vaneet , Grewal R. P. Singh 
Published: February 2022

Apparent molar volumes, V2, ? of glycine, DL-?-alanine, DL-?-amino-n-butyric acid, L-valine and L-leucine in water and in (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0) mol?kg-1 aqueous potassium nitrate solutions have been determined at T= 298.15 K from density measurements. The standard partial molar volumes at infinite dilution, V20 obtained from V2, ? , have been used to calculate the corresponding volumes of transfer, ?tV0 from water to aqueous potassium nitrate solutions. The hydration number, nH, side chain contributions and volumetric interaction coefficients of these amino acids have also been calculated. The ?tV0 values for the studied amino acids are positive, and these values increase with an increase in the concentration
A Brief Study on Recycling of Waste Paper
Authors: Meena Jagram 
Published: February 2022

Energy harvesting also known as power harvesting or energy scavenging is the process by which energy is derived from external sources solar power, thermal energy, wind energy, salinity gradients, and kinetic energy, captured, and stored for small, wireless autonomous devices, like those used in wearable electronics and wireless sensor. Energy harvesters provide very small low-energy electronics. While the input fuel to some large-scale generation costs money (oil, coal, etc.), the energy source for energy harvesters is present as ambient background and is free. For example, temperature gradients exist from the operation of a combustion engine and in urban areas, there is a large amount of electromagnetic energy in the environment because of radio and television broadcasting
Preparation and Diagnosis of New Azo - Barbiturate Dyes
Authors: Kazim Ali Ghazi , Kadhim Abdullah Jawad 
Published: February 2022

The research includes the preparation of new azo-barbiturate dyes derived from shiff bases prepared by reaction Barbituric acid & phenlenediamine and repellency bases by means of double-reaction of repellant bases with different phenolic compounds. These compounds were diagnosed using infrared techniques, ultraviolet-visible radiation, NMR proton and thin layer chromatography. All barbiturate dyes had absorption between (273 – 310) nm and showed hypsochromic shift from the corresponding azo dyes. The crystal structures of barbiturate dyes indicated that barbiturate ring is sterically hindered by phenol rings .
Early Growth Performances of Three Legumes (Albizia lebbeck, Leucaena leucocephala and Parkia biglobosa) and Their Effects on the Nitrogen Content of Three Soil Types
Authors: I. A. Kareem , R. A. Animasaun 
Published: February 2022

The fact that numerous benefits are derivable from certain tree legumes especially in the sphere of nitrogen fixation, soil fertility improvement, land reclamation and fodder cannot be over emphasized. Thus, early growth studies on the morphological indices of three leguminous /nitrogen fixing trees (Albizia lebbeck, Leucacea leucocephala and Parkia biglobosa) as influenced by different soil types and variation in their nitrogen fixation potentials were investigated. It was a 3 x 3 factorial experiment in completely randomized design comprising 2 factors (soil types and tree species) each at three levels. Initial / pre-experimental soil analysis, seed sowing/planting in three soil types (river sand, clay, loam) tending operations (watering, thinning, weeding, insect control), data collection on seedling emergence (S.E.), morphological growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves/branches, collar, leaf area) for 12 weeks, post experimental soil analysis and data analysis were carried out. Results indicated that A. lebbeck and P. biglobosa seeds sown in river sand and clayey soil respectively had the fastest germination/ S.E. rate (10 days after planting) and the least were seeds planted in clayey soil. Outstanding performances were observed in L. leucocephala and A. lebbeck seedlings planted in loamy soil while P. biglobosa was the least in most of treatment combinations. Analysis of variance indicated significant differences (at P?0.05) among all the morphological growth characters. There were variations in percentage nitrogen (%N) fixed, soil analysis showed that A. lebbeck seedlings in river sand had the highest value (6.29%N)\ and the least value (1.45%N) was observed in P. biglobosa (difference between initial and final soil analyses).
Association of Dietary Patterns with Some Risk Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease of Saudi Patients
Authors: Khogali Fathia 
Published: February 2022

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. There have been a marked rise in the prevalence of (CKD) in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to identify dietary pattern of Saudi CKD patients and to evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and the biomarkers in CKD. The study was conducted among 58 previously diagnosed with CKD, both genders, aged > 70 years. Information regarding dietary patterns, demographic and medical history variables was obtained with an online questionnaire. Four dietary patterns, were identified, explaining 54.06% of the variance; Veggie Dietary Pattern, Plant-based Dietary Pattern, Miscellanies Pattern, and Animal-based Dietary Pattern. Correlation between dietary patterns and the metabolic risk factors of CKD; glomerular filtration rate (G3a, G3b), Serum creatinine, and albumin/creatinine ratio, showed inverse significant association with Veggie Dietary Pattern and the metabolic risk factors (r -0.591 P .008, r -0.574 P.015, r -.607 P.007, r -.601P.007) respectively. while Animal-based Dietary Pattern was most closely associated with metabolic risk factors (r.557 P.021, r.551 P.023, r.661,P.001,r.660 P.001) respectively. Marginally significant association was found between Plant-based Dietary Pattern and Miscellanies Pattern with CKD complications. After adjustment for age, gender, and BMI same correlation still found.
Solvency Requirements Effect on the Financial Performance of Merged Commercial Banks in Rwanda: A Case of Banque Populaire Du Rwanda Public Limited Company (BPR) Atlas Mara
Authors: Patrick Rwakayigamba , Muiruri Paul Munene 
Published: February 2022

As the world is becoming global and competitive is growing at an increasing rate where firms are engaging themselves in the rivalry and banks are not left behind. One of the best strategies used by firms to penetrate into the competition is mergers. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of solvency requirements on merged commercial banks in Rwanda. This study was guided by theories like shareholder’s wealth maximization theories, Trade –off theory of capital structure and the theory of Modigliani and Miller. The targeted population was 70 the employees of BPR Rwanda Atlas Mara being the sample size from the different departments by the help of purposive sampling technique. The researcher used the questionnaires to gather data and also the published information from the company websites and the information was interpreted by using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The findings on solvency requirement had influence on the financial performance after merger efforts and the overall mean of 3.138 agreed with the statement. The Spearman’s Rho correlation coefficient is 0.674 implying that the variables used in subsequent regression modelling are not similar and thus, there are no multicollinearities. This means that 67.4% of the changes in the financial performance of firms is being affected by the merger process. The regression results indicated that the coefficient is positive (0.79) and the significant levels are less than 0.05 (P-value=0.0033). This indicates that banks engage in various merger activities in order to improve their financial performance. The study concludes that solvency requirements contribute to financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. The researcher recommended that banks should engage themselves in merger activities in order to maintain the competition since it got a bigger effect concerning the performance improvements
Application of Linear Programming for developing Distribution Optimization Model for Services: A Case Study of Hospital Speciality Services Distribution
Authors: Devi Prasad Ghosh  
Published: February 2022

The objective of the paper was to extend the tangible goods distribution model to services and develop a decision making tool that services distribution company such as hospital chain could use to derive a more efficient and effective distribution of scarce and expensive resources of specialists to its hospitals. The paper attempts to optimize the creation of speciality services infrastructure at a hospital location and planning for specialists resources. The paper developed the problem definition, the formulation of Linear Programming Model, the procedure is designed as a solution to the problem, and the outcome as benefits to the company is presented. Linear programming model is formulated that can be solved using commercial software. This paper demonstrates the potential for using linear programming in managing large-scale distribution problems for services. The model resulted in the creation of new metrics for measuring the performance for services distribution, the model will help the company understand conditions that results in hospital specialty services shortages, and the model lead to the discovery of inefficiencies in company speciality services distribution strategy. The model is directly beneficial to any company in hospital services distribution particularly speciality or super-speciality services. With a large proportion of speciality services sales is accounted by referral of physicians direct to customers, the distribution of speciality procedure services not only defines the cost but also customer satisfaction by managing services delivery quality & time and return-of-patients for post procedure check-ups. The model is also applicable for cases in any other services industries which operates in multiple markets and have large variety of Services Units.