Identification of Significant Factors Affecting Potato Tuber Yield for Precision Management of Soil Nutrients

To detect damage to the underground pipeline, a mathematical model, allowing to take into account the most significant Factors affecting the distribution of temperature on the day surface. To implement this model, a software package has been developed and results of numerical calculations. With the help of these calculations, in particular, It is established that modern thermal imaging equipment has a principal possibility to determine an unauthorized frame in the main pipeline at a depth of two meters in clay soil.

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The Level of Conus Medullaris in 629 Healthy Japanese Individuals

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10143182 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (14) ◽

pp. 3182

Author(s):

Hiroaki Nakashima ◽

Keigo Ito ◽

Yoshito Katayama ◽

Mikito Tsushima ◽

Kei Ando ◽

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Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Pelvic Tilt ◽

Pelvic Incidence ◽

Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽

Conus Medullaris ◽

Magnetic Resonance Images ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Adult Volunteers ◽

Significant Factors

The conus medullaris typically terminates at the L1 level; however, variations in its level and the factors associated with the conus medullaris level are unclear. We investigated the level of conus medullaris on magnetic resonance imaging in healthy volunteers. In total, 629 healthy adult volunteers (≥50 individuals of each sex and in each decade of age from 20 to 70) were enrolled. The level of the conus medullaris was assessed based on the T2-weighted sagittal magnetic resonance images, and factors affecting its level were investigated employing multivariate regression analysis including the participants’ background and radiographical parameters. L1 was the most common conus medullaris level. Participant height was significantly shorter in the caudally placed conus medullaris (p = 0.013). With respect to the radiographical parameters, pelvic incidence (p = 0.003), and pelvic tilt (p = 0.03) were significantly smaller in participants with a caudally placed conus medullaris. Multiple regression analysis showed that the pelvic incidence (p < 0.0001) and height (p < 0.0001) were significant factors affecting the conus medullaris level. These results indicated that the length of the spinal cord varies little among individuals and that skeletal differences affect the level of the conus medullaris.

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Factors Affecting Secondary Traumatic Stress of Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients in South Korea

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18136843 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 6843

Author(s):

Mee Sun Lee ◽

Sujin Shin ◽

Eunmin Hong

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Traumatic Stress ◽

Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽

Direct Care ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Affect Patient Care ◽

Significant Factors

The secondary traumatic stress (STS) of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients is expected to be high, and it can adversely affect patient care. The purpose of this study was to examine the degree of STS of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients, and we identified various factors that influence STS. This study followed a descriptive design. The data of 136 nurses who had provided direct care to COVID-19 patients from 5 September to 26 September 2020 were collected online. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors influencing STS. Participants experienced moderate levels of STS. The regression model of Model 1 was statistically significant (F = 6.21, p < 0.001), and the significant factors influencing STS were the duration of care for patients with COVID-19 for more than 30 days (β = 0.28, p < 0.001) and working in an undesignated COVID-19 hospital (β = 0.21, p = 0.038). In Model 2, the factor influencing STS was the support of a friend in the category of social support (β = −0.21, p = 0.039). The nurses caring for COVID-19 patients are experiencing a persistent and moderate level of STS. This study can be used as basic data to treat and prevent STS.

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Production of seed potatoes in Cyprus: the effects of roguing and planting date on the spread of potato leaf roll virus, tuber yield, and infestation by potato tuber moth

Potato Research ◽

10.1007/bf02357845 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 331-339 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

N. Ioannou

Keyword(s):

Potato Tuber ◽

Tuber Yield ◽

Leaf Roll ◽

Planting Date ◽

Potato Leaf Roll Virus ◽

Potato Tuber Moth ◽

Potato Leaf ◽

Seed Potatoes

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Seasonality of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Single Ventricle Heart in Poland in the Context of Air Pollution

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10153207 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (15) ◽

pp. 3207

Author(s):

Iwona Strzelecka ◽

Małgorzata Biedrzycka ◽

Filip Franciszek Karuga ◽

Bartosz Szmyd ◽

Katarzyna Batarowicz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ◽

Single Ventricle ◽

Single Case ◽

Winter Season ◽

Left Heart ◽

Target Level ◽

Hypoplastic Left Heart ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Left Heart Syndrome ◽

Significant Factors

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and single ventricle (SV) remain a significant cause of cardiac deaths occurring in the first week of life. Their pathogenesis and seasonal frequency are still unknown. Therefore, we attempt to look at the genesis of the HLHS and SV in the context of territorial distribution as well as seasonality. A total of 193 fetuses diagnosed with HLHS and 92 with SV were selected. The frequency was analyzed depending on the year, calendar month, quarter and season (fall-winter vs. spring-summer). The spatial distribution of HLHS and SV in Poland was analyzed. We observed a statistically significant overrepresentation of HLHS formation frequency in March: 27 (14.00%) in comparison to a monthly median of 15 (IQR: 13.75–16.25; p = 0.039), as well as a significantly higher frequency of HLHS in 2007−2009: 65 cases (33.68%) in comparison to the annual mean of 13.79 ± 6.36 (p < 0.001). We noted a higher frequency of SV among parous with the last menstrual period reported in the fall/winter season of 58 vs. 34 in the spring/summer season (p = 0.014). The performed analysis also revealed significant SV overrepresentation in 2008: 11 cases (12.00%) in comparison to the annual mean of 6.57 ± 2.71 (p = 0.016). Every single case of HLHS was observed when the concentration of benzo(a)pyrene and/or PM10 exceeded the acceptable/target level. Our research indicates that both the season and the level of pollution are significant factors affecting the health of parous women and their offspring. The reason why HLHS and SV develop more frequently at certain times of the year remains unclear, therefore research on this topic should be continued, as well as on the effects of PM10 and benzo(a)pyrene exposure.

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Assessment of the significance of factors affecting the growth of women entrepreneurs: study based on experience categorization

Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies ◽

10.1108/jeee-08-2020-0313 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sucheta Agarwal ◽

Veland Ramadani ◽

Leo-Paul Dana ◽

Vivek Agrawal ◽

Jitendra Kumar Dixit

Keyword(s):

Emerging Economies ◽

Women Entrepreneurs ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Gender Orientation ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Emerging Nations ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Significant Factors

Purpose The ascent of women enterprising community (WEC) in a couple of decades draws the attention of various government and non-government bodies. Literature has mentioned various studies that focus on the factors affecting the success or failure of women entrepreneurs (WEs), but understanding of the ranking of the factors depending on the experiences of different WEs is needed. This study aims to identify the significant factors essential for the growth of WEC. Design/methodology/approach This study examines the factors through interview of 33 WEs having different entrepreneurial experiences (less than 1 year, more than 1 year but less than 10 years and more than 10 years of experiences) from different regions of Uttar Pradesh, India, and with the help of analytical hierarchical process, ranks the factors affecting the sustainable growth of WEs. Findings Through analysis, significant factors have been identified such as determination, education, entrepreneurial resilience, personal satisfaction and provide employment, and these factors have been analysed according to the different experiences of WEs. An investigation of ranking these factors of WEC, especially in the emerging nations, can assist policymakers in designing projects that improve the mindfulness associated with women enterprise and define the compelling methodologies. Practical implications The growth of the WEC is significantly affected by gender orientation ways of thinking as driven by entrepreneurship models. Originality/value This study gives a direction to policymakers by emphasizing on significant factors of various stages of enterprise development for the encouragement of WEs in the emerging economies.

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A simple model for the estimation of the number of fatalities due to floods in central Europe

Natural Hazards and Earth System Science ◽

10.5194/nhess-14-1663-2014 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (7) ◽

pp. 1663-1676 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

M. Brazdova ◽

J. Riha

Keyword(s):

Central Europe ◽

Pairwise Comparison ◽

The Czech Republic ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Hazard Exposure ◽

Proposed Model ◽

River Floods ◽

Using Data ◽

Human Losses ◽

Significant Factors

Abstract. In this paper a model for the estimation of the number of potential fatalities is proposed based on data from 19 past floods in central Europe. First, the factors contributing to human losses during river floods are listed and assigned to the main risk factors: hazard – exposure – vulnerability. The order of significance of individual factors has been compiled by pairwise comparison based on experience with real flood events. A comparison with factors used in existing models for the estimation of fatalities during floods shows good agreement with the significant factors identified in this study. The most significant factors affecting the number of human losses in floods have been aggregated into three groups and subjected to correlation analysis. A close-fitting regression dependence is proposed for the estimation of loss of life and calibrated using data from selected real floods in central Europe. The application of the proposed model for the estimation of fatalities due to river floods is shown via a flood risk assessment for the locality of Krnov in the Czech Republic.

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