Cerium (Ce) Affects the Phenological Cycle and the Quality of Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana L.)

Objective: To study the effect of Ce applied in a nutrient solution during the productive cycle, on the duration of the phases of the phenological cycle of tulip cv. Jan van Nes. Design/Methodology/Approach: Commercial bulbs (caliber 12+) were planted under shade cloth conditions during the autumn-winter period. The levels of Ce used were 5, 15 and 15 µM from CeCl3 7H2O; Ce was applied in the nutrient solution from the first day of the sowing, apart from the control without its application. Results: The different concentrations of Ce bulb sprouting. The low concentration of Ce (5 ?M) promoted the early formation of floral buds and their coloration. Hence, the application of 5 ?M Ce advances flowering of the tulip without exhibiting changes in the period of time to reach senescence. When 25 ?M Ce were applied, the opposite effects were observed. The duration of the flower was not significantly affected by the treatments. Study Limitations/Implications: This study was made only in one cultivar of tulip. Findings/Conclusions: The application of 5 µM of Ce had a positive effect in the tulip cycle, by stimulating bulb sprouting, the formation of the floral bud, the coloration, and the advance of the flowering cycle

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Determination and Evaluation of Se-Rich High-Quality Rice Produced by Compound Nutrient Solution

Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.5539/jas.v13n1p43 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Su-xi Wu ◽

Ying-xi Wang ◽

Xiaomiao Han ◽

Cui-ping Yi ◽

Jun Tao

Keyword(s):

Amino Acids ◽

Nutrient Solution ◽

Nutritional Value ◽

Amylose Content ◽

Essential Amino Acids ◽

Taste Quality ◽

High Quality ◽

Low Concentration ◽

Total Starch

Rice is one of the most important food crops in the world. Its biggest flaw is the low content of protein and essential amino acids, which severely limits its nutritional value. In order to produce high-quality rice with rich Se, we sprayed different concentrations of compound nutrient solution (containing Se (selenium), amino acid compound, zinc and boron) on the rice at different growth stages; and then determined the main nutrient content of their polished rice. The results showed that spraying low concentration compound nutrient solution (Each liter contained 20 mg of Se, 333 mg of complex amino acids, 33 mg of zinc and 33 mg of boron) to rice in the heading stage produced rice with the highest total starch and fat content and lower amylose content. Spraying high concentration compound nutrient solution to rice during the filling stage produced rice with the highest Se content. Multiple sprays of compound nutrient solution produced rice with low protein and low starch. Spraying low concentration compound nutrient solution on rice in milky stage significantly increased the content of protein, total starch, fat, all essential amino acids (Lysine increased by more than 57%), amylopectin and Se in rice; significantly reduced amylose content; significantly improved the nutritional value and taste quality of rice. The conclusion is that spraying low concentration compound nutrient solution on rice in the milky stage can produce rice with the highest content of protein and essential amino acids, higher content of total starch, fat and Se, and the lowest amylose content; significantly improve the nutritional value and taste quality of rice. The technical solution can comprehensively and effectively improve the nutritional value and flavor quality of rice, and has great development and application value.

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Possibilities and prospects of conservative therapy for endometriosis, as a chronical progressing disease (review of literature)

GYNECOLOGY ◽

10.26442/20795696.2020.1.200045 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 14-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tatyana Yu. Pestrikova ◽

Elena A. Yurasova ◽

Igor V. Yurasov

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽

Modern Medicine ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Aim Analysis ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Terra Incognita ◽

Positive Effect

Relevance. Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide and is the main cause of pain and infertility. Endometriosis is a disease, although it has been known for a long time, nevertheless, in many ways it represents terra incognita for modern medicine. Aim. Analysis of literature on the feasibility of long-term and the use of the drug dienogest 2 mg (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. Materials and methods. To write this review, a search was made for domestic and foreign publications in Russian and international search engines (PubMed, eLibrary, etc.) over the past 13 years. The review included articles from peer-reviewed literature. Results. The review presents data on the difficulties of verifying the diagnosis of endometriosis due to a combination of this pathology with pain, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding. The pathogenesis of the origin of endometriosis-associated pain is presented. The efficacy of the use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a powerful antiproliferative effect that reduces the main symptoms of endometriosis (pain, bleeding), is substantiated. The expediency of long-term and safe use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis, has been proved. Conclusions. Numerous scientific publications confirm the feasibility of prolonged use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), to achieve remission during endometriosis.

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Relevant Factors in Increasing School Principals' Entrepreneurship for Improving Students 'Achievements

11th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES - Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences Proceeding ◽

10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2020.11(75) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 75-75

Author(s):

Bambang Ismanto ◽

Lasmono Tri Sunaryanto ◽

Gatot Sasongko

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Learning Methods ◽

Creative Behavior ◽

Central Java ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Rank And Tenure ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Improving Student Achievement ◽

Positive Effect

Entrepreneurship of principals in the educational environment to enhance students' creative behavior and achievements through innovation and the development of learning methods is very important. The principal has the task of managing resources and taking advantage of opportunities in improving the quality of education. This study aims to discuss the significant variables in increasing entrepreneurship principals. The study uses a quantitative approach with path analysis. The research sample was 334 Principals of Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Central Java Province. Data collection was carried out by studying documentation and questionnaires. Data analysis was performed by path analysis with the AMOS program. The results showed that the rank and tenure as a teacher had a positive and significant effect on the tenure as a principal. While the use of social media has a significant negative effect. Of the various independent variables observed, only the existence of opportunities that had a significant positive effect on the ability of innovation of the principal. While the variables that significantly influence the development of learning methods are the ability of innovation and the presence of opportunities. The development of learning methods and the existence of opportunities will subsequently have a positive effect on improving student achievement, as the ultimate goal of developing entrepreneurship by the principal. Pathways to improve the entrepreneurship of principals are the existence of opportunities, tenure as principal, innovation and the development of instructional media. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Principal, Inovation. Creativity,

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Pengaruh Kualitas Pembelajaran dan Minat Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Akuntansi Pada Mata Kuliah Matematika Ekonomi

JARTIKA : Jurnal Riset Teknologi dan Inovasi Pendidikan ◽

10.36765/jartika.v3i2.226 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 215-221

Author(s):

Nelly Budiyarti

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Student Learning ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Student Learning Outcomes ◽

Student Interest ◽

Exogenous Variables ◽

Quality Of Learning ◽

Learning Interest ◽

Positive Effect

Abstrak: Kualitas pembelajaran dan minat belajar memungkinkan hasil belajar mahasiswa meningkat. Sehingga diharapkan kualitas pembelajaran dan minat belajar mahasiswa tinggi untuk mencapai hasil belajar yang tinggi pula. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bahwa kualitas pembelajaran dan minat belajar mahasiswa berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan hasil belajar mahasiswa Akuntansi pada mata kuliah Matematika Ekonomi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei dengan meggunakan teknik analisis jalur (path analysis), dimana terdapat dua variabel eksogen dan satu variabel endogen. Variabel eksogen berupa kualitas pembelajaran dan minat belajar, sedangkan variabel endogen berupa hasil belajar. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Kualitas Pembelajaran berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap Hasil Belajar, Minat Belajar berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap Hasil Belajar, dan Kualitas Pembelajaran berpengaruh langsung positif terhadap Minat Belajar Mahasiswa. Abstract: The quality of learning and interest in learning allows student learning outcomes to increase. It is hoped that the quality of learning and student interest in learning will be high to achieve high learning outcomes. This study aims to see that the quality of learning and student interest in learning has an effect on improving student learning outcomes in Accounting Economics Mathematics courses. This research is a survey research using path analysis technique, where there are two exogenous variables and one endogenous variable. Exogenous variables are learning quality and learning interest, while endogenous variables are learning outcomes. The results of this study are Learning Quality has a direct positive effect on Learning Outcomes, Learning Interest has a direct positive effect on Learning Outcomes, and Learning Quality has a direct positive effect on Student Learning Interest.

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PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES OF INTERNAL AUDITORS IN RIAU

Jurnal Benefita ◽

10.22216/jbe.v3i2.2891 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 161

Author(s):

Satria Tri Nanda

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Audit Quality ◽

Hypotheses Testing ◽

Internal Auditors ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Professional Attributes ◽

Professional Care ◽

Positive Effect

This research aims to identify the factors influencing the audit quality of auditors at Inspektorat Provinsi Riau. The population in this research were auditor, examiner, assistant examiner, and P2UPD (Pengawas Penyelenggara Urusan Pemerintah di Daerah) in charge at the Inspectorate in Riau Province and all Inspectorates in Districts and Cities in Riau Province. A total of 290 set of questionnaire were sent and a number of 184 of questionnaires were processed. Using regression analysis conducted by SPSS, the hypotheses testing analysis results show that experience, responsiveness, professional care, executive involvementt, planning and auditability have significant and positive effect on audit quality. These results indicate that the higher the levels of experience, responsiveness, professional care, executive involvement and auditability of Inspectorate officials, the better the quality of audit performed by the Inspectorate Officials of Riau Province.

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Changes in quality parameters of vodka filtered through activated charcoal

Czech Journal of Food Sciences ◽

10.17221/361/2011-cjfs ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 30 (No. 5) ◽

pp. 474-482 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

L. Siříšťová ◽

Š. Přinosilová ◽

K. Riddellová ◽

J. Hajšlová ◽

K. Melzoch

Keyword(s):

Production Technology ◽

Sensory Analysis ◽

Activated Charcoal ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

High Quality ◽

Flow Rates ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Filtration Device

The production technology of high-quality vodka used in Russia involves filtration through activated charcoal. To approach the quality of renowned Russian vodka, one prominent Czech spirit-producing company installed on its production premises a filtration device including a charcoal column, and launched test runs during which different filtration conditions were tested. Samples collected during the test runs were analysed by GC-FID and GC-MS with the aim to compare their composition; sensory analysis was an integral part of the evaluation. The results documented a positive effect of charcoal filtration on the quality of produced vodka, which was not reduced when higher flow rates were applied.  

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Silicon attenuates calcium deficiency by increasing ascorbic acid content, growth and quality of cabbage leaves

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-80934-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dalila Lopes da Silva ◽

Renato de Mello Prado ◽

Luis Felipe Lata Tenesaca ◽

José Lucas Farias da Silva ◽

Ben-Hur Mattiuz

Keyword(s):

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Nutrient Solution ◽

Acid Content ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Ascorbic Acid Content ◽

Calcium Deficiency ◽

Ca Deficiency ◽

Leaf Water Loss ◽

Nutrient Solutions

AbstractCalcium (Ca) deficiency in cabbage plants induces oxidative damage, hampering growth and decreasing quality, however, it is hypothesized that silicon (Si) added to the nutrient solution may alleviate crop losses. Therefore, this study aims at evaluating whether silicon supplied in the nutrient solution reduces, in fact, the calcium deficiency effects on cabbage plants. In a greenhouse, cabbage plants were grown using nutrient solutions with Ca sufficiency and Ca deficiency (5 mM) without and with added silicon (2.5 mM), arranged as a 2 × 2 factorial in randomized blocks, with five replications. At 91 days after transplanting, the plants were harvested for biological evaluations. In the treatment without added Si, Ca deficiency promoted oxidative stress, low antioxidant content, decreased dry matter, and lower quality leaf. On the other hand, added Si attenuated Ca deficiency in cabbage by decreasing cell extravasation while increasing both ascorbic acid content and fresh and dry matter, providing firmer leaves due to diminished leaf water loss after harvesting. We highlighted the agronomic importance of Si added to the nutrient solution, especially in crops at risk of Ca deficiency.

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The impact of regular sperm donation on bulls’ seminal plasma hormonal profile and phantom response

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-90630-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Alicja Kowalczyk ◽

Elżbieta Gałęska ◽

Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska ◽

Anna Szul ◽

Leszek Hebda

Keyword(s):

Seminal Plasma ◽

Sperm Donation ◽

Hormonal Profile ◽

Holstein Friesian ◽

Different Seasons ◽

Day Of The Week ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the concentration of hormones in the seminal plasma, the bull maintenance system in the insemination station, and the regularity of sperm donation and the response to the phantom (libido level). An additional goal was to determine whether there is a relationship between the hormonal profile in the blood, the sperm plasma, the oxidative and antioxidant profile in the blood of bulls and the biometry of their testicles and scrotum, as well as the quality of their sperm in both different seasons and intensities of reproductive use. For the study, 220 healthy and sexually mature Polish Holstein–Friesian bulls were used. They all had normal libido and were fed equally. The animals were grouped according to the scheme: young (16–20 month/n = 60) and old (26–30 month/n = 60) including: individually housed (n = 30) and group housed (n = 30) young, old individually housed (n = 30) and group housed (n = 30) (n total animals = 120); young animals donating semen once a week (every Thursday) (n = 25) and sporadically (once every two months on a random day of the week) (n = 25), old animals donating semen once a week (every Thursday) (n = 25 ) and sporadic donors (once every two months on a random day of the week) (n = 25) (n total animals = 100). When analyzing the results of this study, it should be stated that regular use has a positive effect on the secretion of sex hormones in bulls. Higher levels of testosterone and lower levels of estradiol and prostaglandins resulted in higher sexual performance, expressed by a stronger response to the phantom. The differences in favor of regular use were independent of the bull's age. The results of our research illustrate that the quality of semen and its freezing potential may depend on the season and frequency of its collection, as well as on the age of the males.

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Are “Internet+” tactics the key to poverty alleviation in China’s rural ethnic minority areas? Empirical evidence from Sichuan Province

Financial Innovation ◽

10.1186/s40854-021-00236-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiang Yin ◽

Zhiyi Meng ◽

Xin Yi ◽

Yong Wang ◽

Xia Hua

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minority ◽

Poverty Alleviation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Sichuan Province ◽

Infrastructure Investment ◽

Communication Infrastructure ◽

Gdp Growth Rate ◽

The Relationship ◽

Positive Effect

AbstractChina has made great efforts to alleviate poverty in rural ethnic minority areas and targeted achieving the poverty-alleviation task by the end of 2020. Aba, Ganzi, and Liangshan, three of the poorest ethnic prefectures in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, have all implemented “Internet+” tactics since 2013, which have had the positive effect of increasing family revenues by improving communication infrastructure and encouraging the large-scale use of e-commerce. This paper aims to comprehensively investigate whether “Internet+” tactics play a key role in poverty alleviation in Sichuan’s rural ethnic minority areas and to propose further measures to enhance the efficiency of e-commerce practice. To this end, we conduct an analysis using the framework of classic growth theory and use panel data from 2000 to 2018 to examine the relationship between Communication Infrastructure Investment (CII) and a set of poverty-alleviation indicators, including local GDP growth rate (LGGR), local government revenue (LGR), and per-capita income of residents (PCIR). The results indicate that strengthening CII improves the PCIR and local economic growth, playing a key role in poverty alleviation. However, the stimulation of CII on LGGR and LGR wanes as time passes. More financial and technical actions will be needed to improve the efficiency and quality of current strategies for sustainable development in those areas.

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The Sensory Quality and the Textural Properties of Functional Oolong Tea-Infused Set Type Yoghurt with Inulin

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10061242 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 1242

Author(s):

Katarzyna Świąder ◽

Anna Florowska ◽

Zuzanna Konisiewicz

Keyword(s):

Sensory Quality ◽

Bitter Taste ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Textural Properties ◽

Sweet Taste ◽

Oolong Tea ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Semi Solid ◽

Positive Effect

Set type yoghurts are characterised by a semi-solid texture, which is created during the fermentation process. The tea infusion in this type of yoghurt production can influence the quality of the final product. Therefore, the aim of the experiment was to evaluate the influence of the addition of 3, 6 and 9% inulin to oolong tea-infused yoghurts on the sensory quality. It has been evaluated by trained experts using a Quantitative Descriptive Profile analysis and by consumers using hedonic scaling, as well as on instrumentally evaluated features such as texture, stability and visual parameters. The addition of oolong tea to yoghurt resulted in positive changes in the perception of sweet, peach and nectar odours and flavours, and also creaminess, as well as negative changes in the presence of a bitter taste, the whey presence and a colour intensification towards dark cream (p ≤ 0.05). The addition of inulin to the tested oolong tea yogurts caused a decrease in the whey presence and brightened the yoghurt’s colour (6% and 9%, p ≤ 0.05, respectively), as well as an improved creaminess and an increase in the sweet taste of the yoghurt. It was also observed that the addition of oolong tea deteriorated the instrumentally evaluated texture of the set yoghurts, while inulin at a higher concentration (9%, p ≤ 0.05) increased the firmness and adhesiveness. Moreover, the addition of inulin also had a positive effect on the yoghurt’s stability. The addition of inulin to oolong tea-infused set yoghurts may be valuable both as a source of prebiotic fibre in functional products and as a factor improving the quality of these products.

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