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Estimation of Leaf Wetness Duration Using Empirical Models in Northwestern Costa Rica

  • Kim, K.S.;S.E.Taylor;M.L.Gleason
    • 한국농림기상학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국농림기상학회 2003년도 춘계 학술발표논문집
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    • pp.54-57
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    • 2003
  • Implementation of disease-warning systems often results in substantial reduction of spray frequency (Lorente et al., 2000; Madden et al., 2000). This change reduces the burden of pesticide sprays on the environment and can also delay the development of fungicide and bactericide resistance. To assess the risk of outbreaks of many foliar diseases, it is important to quantify leaf wetness duration(LWD) since activities of foliar pathogen depend on the presence of free water on host crop surface for sufficient periods of time to allow infection to occur.(omitted)

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Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE) Production in Fermentation of Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Cassava Flour by Clostridium beijerinckii BA101 and Solvent Separation

  • Lepiz-Aguilar, Leonardo;Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Carlos E.;Arias, Maria Laura;Lutz, Giselle
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제23권8호
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    • pp.1092-1098
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    • 2013
  • Cassava constitutes an abundant substrate in tropical regions. The production of butanol in ABE fermentation by Clostridium beijerinckii BA101 using cassava flour (CF) was scaled-up to bioreactor level (5 L). Optimized fermentation conditions were applied; that is, $40^{\circ}C$, 60 g/l CF, and enzymatic pretreatment of the substrate. The batch fermentation profile presented an acidogenic phase for the first 24 h and a solventogenic phase afterwards. An average of 37.01 g/l ABE was produced after 83 h, with a productivity of 0.446 g/l/h. Butanol production was 25.71 g/l with a productivity of 0.310 g/l/h, high or similar to analogous batch processes described for other substrates. Solvent separation by different combinations of fractioned and azeotropic distillation and liquid-liquid separation were assessed to evaluate energetic and economic costs in downstream processing. Results suggest that the use of cassava as a substrate in ABE fermentation could be a cost-effective way of producing butanol in tropical regions.

Three new harpacticoid copepods for Korea from marine interstitial habitats

  • Karanovic, Tomislav
    • Journal of Species Research
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.268-282
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    • 2019
  • Recent integrative taxonomic research demonstrated a high endemism of Korean copepods, with closest relatives usually in neighboring countries. Although Korean fauna could be considered well-studied, some marginal habitats still provide unexpected discoveries of copepods described from distant parts of the world. Here I report three such examples. Two belong to the family Tetragonicipitidae: Phyllopodopsyllus thiebaudi santacruzensis Mielke, 1989 and Laophontella horrida dentata Mielke, 1992; one to the family Ancorabolidae: Laophontodes norvegicus George, 2018. Scanning electron microscope photographs are provided for the first time for all three species, revealing unknown details of complex three-dimensional structures and ornamentation of somites. Phyllopodopsyllus thiebaudi santacruzensis was described from the Galapagos Islands, while Laophontella horrida dentata was described from the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica; for both this is the second record, which extends their range into the Western Pacific. Laophontodes norvegicus was described from Norway; this Korean record is its first in the Pacific. The first species is represented in my samples by numerous males, females, and juveniles. However, the second one is represented by one adult male and one juvenile female, while the third is represented by a single adult male, which might suggest that the marine interstitial is not their preferred habitat in Korea.

Effect of the Human Development Index on Mobile Telephony Diffusion: Evidence from SAARC Member Countries

  • Dhakal, Thakur;Lim, Dae-Eun
    • 아태비즈니스연구
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2020
  • Purpose - The propose of this study is to examine the effect of human development index on mobile telephony diffusion. Design/methodology/approach - This study fits the modidensity of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries with an econometric Gompertz growth model. The diffusion factors, including the human development index (HDI), gross domestic product (nominal) per capita, fixed-line telephony subscription, and population data of each member country from 2005 to 2018 are considered for the empirical experiment. Furthermore, the mobidensity of randomly sampled countries with very high human development scores (the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Norway) and high development scores (Brazil and Costa Rica) have been examined with the same process as SAARC members. Findings - We have found a positive but insignificant relationship between the HDI value and mobile telephony diffusion in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Pakistan; a positive and statistically significant relationship at a 99% confidence level in SriLanka; and a negative and insignificant relationship in the Maldives and Nepal. HDI has both positive and negative effects on mobile telephony diffusion, with the nature of effect depending on the profiles of each country. HDI is a diffusion determinant of mobile telephony only for the high human development country groups. Research implications or Originality - This study provides a reference for policymakers, telecommunication stakeholders, and future researchers to design the telecommunication policies and strategies.

Cone-beam computed tomography in endodontics: from the specific technical considerations of acquisition parameters and interpretation to advanced clinical applications

  • Nestor Rios-Osorio;Sara Quijano-Guauque;Sandra Brinez-Rodriguez;Gustavo Velasco-Flechas;Antonieta Munoz-Solis;Carlos Chavez;Rafael Fernandez-Grisales
    • Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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    • 제49권1호
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    • pp.1.1-1.18
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    • 2024
  • The implementation of imaging methods that enable sensitive and specific observation of anatomical structures has been a constant in the evolution of endodontic therapy. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables 3-dimensional (3D) spatial anatomical navigation in the 3 volumetric planes (sagittal, coronal and axial) which translates into great accuracy for the identification of endodontic pathologies/conditions. CBCT interpretation consists of 2 main components: (i) the generation of specific tasks of the image and (ii) the subsequent interpretation report. A systematic and reproducible method to review CBCT scans can improve the accuracy of the interpretation process, translating into greater precision in terms of diagnosis and planning of endodontic clinical procedures. MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase and Scopus were searched from inception to March 2023. This narrative review addresses the theoretical concepts, elements of interpretation and applications of the CBCT scan in endodontics. In addition, the contents and rationale for reporting 3D endodontic imaging are discussed.

Optimizing Heart Failure Management: A Review of the Clinical Pharmacist Integration to the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team

  • Esteban Zavaleta-Monestel;Sebastian Arguedas-Chacon;Alonso Quiros-Romero;Jose Miguel Chaverri-Fernandez;Bruno Serrano-Arias;Jose Pablo Diaz-Madriz;Jonathan Garcia-Montero;Mario Osvaldo Speranza-Sanchez
    • International Journal of Heart Failure
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2024
  • Heart failure (HF) stands as a prevalent chronic ailment, imposing a substantial burden on global healthcare systems due to recurrent hospitalizations, intricate management, persistent symptoms, and polypharmacy challenges. The augmentation of patient safety and treatment efficacy across various care stages, facilitated by a multidisciplinary HF team inclusive of a clinical pharmacist, emerges as paramount. Evidence underscores that the collaborative engagement of a physician and a clinical pharmacist engenders proficient and secure management, forestalling avoidable adversities stemming from drug reactions and prescription inaccuracies. This synergistic approach tailors treatments optimally to individual patients. Post-discharge, the vulnerability of HF patients to re-hospitalization looms large, historically holding sway as the foremost cause of 30-day readmissions. Diverse strategies have been instituted to fortify patient well-being, leading to the formulation of specialized transitional care programs that shepherd patients effectively from hospital to outpatient settings. These initiatives have demonstrably curtailed readmission rates. This review outlines a spectrum of roles assumed by clinical pharmacists within the healthcare cohort, spanning inpatient care, transitional phases, and outpatient services. Moreover, it traverses a compendium of studies spotlighting the affirmative impact instigated by integrating clinical pharmacists into these fields.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF THE Gliricidia sepium PROVENANCES IN DRYLAND FARMING AREA IN BALI, INDONESIA

  • Sukanten, I.W.;Uchida, S.;Nitis, I.M.;Lana, K.;Putra, S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.231-239
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    • 1995
  • Alley cropping field experiment has been carried out for 24 months in lime-stone based dryland farming area of southern Bali to study the chemical composition and nutritive value of 16 provenances of Gliricidia sepium The design was a completely randomized block: arrangement, consisted of 16 treatments (G. sepium provenances) and 6 blocks as replications with 12 plants per provenance. Of the 16 gliricidia provenances, six were from Mexico (M), four were from Guatemala (G), one each was from Colombia (C), Indonesia (I), Nicaragua (N), Panama (P), Costa Rica (R) and Venezuela (V). After 12 months establishment, the gliricidia were lopped at 150 cm height regularly 4 times a year, twice during the 4 months wet season and twice during the 8 months dry season. The highest ash, mineral, total soluble phenol, prussic acid and digestibility were in V1; the highest crude fiber component was in M39; the highest gross energy was in P13, while the highest organic matter was in M35. Based on the highest nutritive constituents, V1, C24 and G14 were ranked first, second and third respectively, while based on the lowest non-nutritive constituents C24, V1 and N14 were ranked first, second and third, respectively. The importance of such provenances as source of nutrients for the ruminant during the dry season were discussed.

GROWTH AND FODDER YIELD OF THE Gliricidia sepium PROVENANCES IN ALLEY CROPPING SYSTEM IN DRYLAND FARMING AREA IN BALI, INDONESIA

  • Sukanten, I.W.;Nitis, I.M.;Lana, K.;Suarna, M.;Uchida, S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제8권2호
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    • pp.195-200
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    • 1995
  • The design of this field experiment was a completely randomized block arrangement, consisted of 16 treatments (Gliricidia sepium provenances) and 6 blocks as replications with 12 plants per provenance. Of the 16 gliricidia provenances, six were from Mexico (M), four were from Guatemala (G), and one each was from Colombia (C), Indonesia (I), Nicaragua (N), panama (P), Costa Rica (R), and Venezuela (V). After 12 months establishment the gliricidia were lopped regularly 4 times a year, twice during the 4 months wet season and twice during the 8 months dry season at 150 cm height. There was variation (p < 0.05) in stem elongation from 22 to 80 cm, leaf retained from 118 to 209%, branch number from 13 to 24, fodder yield from 1,015 to 1,671 g DW/plant and wood yield from 792 to 1,662 g DW/plant among the provenances; and such variations were affected by the seasons. Belen (N14), Retalhuleu (G14) and Bukit Bali (I) provenances were ranked first, second and third, respectively, measured in terms of leaf retention, stem elongation, fodder and wood yields during the wet and dry seasons.

GROWTH AND FODDER YIELD OF THE Gliricidia sepium PROVENANCES IN FENCE SYSTEM IN DRYLAND FARMING AREA IN BALI, INDONESIA

  • Sukanten, I.W.;Nitis, I.M.;Lana, K.;Uchida, S.;Suama, M.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제8권5호
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    • pp.515-522
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    • 1995
  • The field experiment was carried out to study the growth and fodder yield of the Gliricidia sepium provenances in fence system in dryland farming area in Bali, Indonesia for 24 months. The design of the experiment was a completely randomized block arrangement, consisted of 16 treatments (Gliricidia sepium provenances) and 12 blocks with 10 plants per provenance. Of the 16 gliricidia provenances, six were from Mexico (M), four were from Guatemala (G), and one each was from Colombia (C), Indonesia (I), Nicaragna (N), Panama (P), Costa Rica (R) and Venezuela (V). After 40 weeks establishment the gliricidia were lopped regularly 4 times a year, twice during the four month wet season and twice during the eight month dry season at 150 cm height. There were variations (p < 0.05) in stem elongation from 10 to 121 cm, leaf retained from 48 to 105%, leaf shedding from 53 to 86%, branch number from 4 to 7, fodder yield from 281 to 648 g DW/plant, and wood yield from 53 to 179 g DW/plant; and such variations were affected by the seasons. Retalhuleu provenance of Guatemala (G14), Belen provenance of Nicaragua (N14) and Bukit Bali provenance of Indonesia (I) were ranked first, second and third, respectively, measured in terms of stem elongation, leaf retention, fodder and wood yields during the wet and dry seasons.

자연공기(自然空氣)에 의(依)한 벼 건조(乾燥) 시뮤레이션(II) : 요인분석(要因分析) 및 열대기후하(熱帶氣候下)의 건조가능성(乾燥可能性) 조사(調査) (Simulation of Rough Rice Drying by Natural Air(II) : Factors Evaluation and Feasibility Study for Tropical Weather)

  • 장동일
    • 농업과학연구
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    • 제11권2호
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    • pp.270-277
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    • 1984
  • 자연공기(自然空氣)에 의(依)한 벼 건조의 요인영향(要因影響)을 시뮤레이션 모델에 의(依)하여 분석(分析)하였다. 분석(分析)된 요인(要因)들은 송풍량(送風量), 수확시기(收穫時期), 초기수분함량(初期水分含量) 그리고 기상조건(氣상條件)이었다. 시뮤레이션을 위해서는 RICEDRY model 을 이용(利用)하였다. 그리고 개발(開發)된 시뮤레이션 모델이 외국(外國)의 기상조건하(氣象條件下)에서 적용(適用)될 수 있는가와 자연공기(自然空氣)에 의(依)한 벼 건조(乾燥)가 가능(可能)한가를 중남미(中南美)의 코스타리카의 기상자료(氣상資料)를 이용(利用)하여 시험(試驗)하였다. 이상(以上)의 연구(硏究)를 통(通)하여 다음과 같은 결론(結論)을 얻을 수 있었다. 1. 송풍량(送風量)이 많을수록, 건조시간(乾燥時間)이 짧았고 건물손실(乾物損失)이 적었다. 2. 수확시기(收穫時期)에 따른 건물손실간(乾物損失間)에는 현저(顯著)한 차이(差異)가 있었다. 3. 초기수분함량(初期水分含量)이 높을수록, 건조층내(乾燥層內)에서 건물손실(乾物損失) 변화도(變化度)가 컸다. 4. 건조층(乾燥層)의 최하부(最下部)의 벼 수분함량(水分含量)은 기상변화(氣象變化)에 매우 민감(敏感)하게 변화(變化)하였으며, 중간층(中間層)과 최상층(最上層)의 수분함량(水分含量)은 비교적(比較的) 기상변화(氣象變化)에 따른 변화(變化)가 적었다. 5. 시뮤레이션 모델(RICEDRY)는 외국(外國) 기상조건하(氣象條件下)에서도 적용(適用)될 수 있었으며, 열대기후하(熱帶氣候下)에서도 자연공기(自然空氣)에 의(依)한 벼 건조(乾燥)가 가능(可能)함을 알 수 있었다.

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