scholarly journals Response of pastures to fertiliser nitrogen on two peat soils in the Waikato region

2017 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 79-82
Author(s):  
W.T. Carlson ◽  
G.L. Lucci ◽  
M.S. Sprosen
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Maximum Response ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Peat Soils ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Nitrogen Fertiliser ◽  
Environmental Consequences

Abstract Fertiliser nitrogen (N) response trials were conducted on Waikato dairy pastures on two contrasting peat soils: a well-developed Kaipaki peat loam and a lessdeveloped Rukuhia peat. On the well-developed site the most efficient N fertiliser rate in spring was 25 kg N/ ha with a response of 22 DM/kg N applied. However, in autumn the most efficient rates of N fertiliser were 75 and 100 kg N/ha, with an average response rate of 11 kg DM/kg N. At the less-developed site, the most efficient rates in the spring were 25 to 75 kg N/ha with an average response of 18 DM/kg N applied. In autumn, the maximum response rate of 21 kg DM/kg N was reached through application of 50 and 75 kg N/ha. Results indicate that greater yields are expected from larger applications of N fertiliser on less-developed peat. However, the environmental consequences of increased N fertiliser applications have not yet been assessed. Keywords: nitrogen fertiliser, pasture production, peat

scholarly journals Portuguese Primary Care physicians response rate in surveys: A systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuno Basílio ◽  
Sara Cardoso ◽  
José Mendes Nunes ◽  
Liliana Laranjo ◽  
Maria da Luz Antunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Monetary Incentives ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
E Mail

Summary Introduction: Surveys are a useful tool in primary care. However, low response rates can introduce selection bias, impairing both external and internal validity. The aim of this study was to assess the average response rate in surveys with Portuguese general practitioners (GPs). Method: We searched the Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, PsychInfo, SciELO, IndexRMP, RCAAP, Revista Portuguesa de Medicina Geral e Familiar, Acta Médica Portuguesa and the proceedings of conferences of general practice from incepton to December 2016. We included all postal, e-mail, telephone and personal surveys to primary care physicians without language restrictions. We did not assess risk of bias of included studies, since the main outcome was survey response rate. We performed planned subgroup analyses of the use of monetary incentives, the use of non-monetary incentives, survey delivery modes and prior contact with participants. Results: A total of 1,094 papers were identified and 37 studies were included in this review. The response rate in surveys done to Portuguese GPs was 56% (95CI 47-64%). There was substantial heterogeneity among included studies (I2=99%), but subgroup analysis did not explain this heterogeneity. Conclusion: Consistent with other published studies, the average response rate in surveys done with Portuguese GPs was 56%, with substantial variation among studies. Use of monetary incentives, one of the most effective strategies to increase response rates, was not present in any of the included studies.

scholarly journals MENGUKUR MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA POLITEKNIK NEGERI BENGKALIS DENGAN ADANYA PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM MAHASISWA BERWIRAUSAHA (PMW)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Dwi Astuti ◽  
Nazrantika Sunarto ◽  
Supriati Supriati
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Very High

This study aims to determine how the students' interest in entrepreneurship, the most dominant interest in entrepreneurship among students, and the lowest interest in entrepreneurship among students of Bengkalis State Polytechnic. The population in this study were active students of Bengkalis State Polytechnic in 2019, with a sample size of 100 students, and the sampling technique used was proportionate stratified random sampling. The results showed that of the four indicators of entrepreneurial interest, namely feeling motivated, feeling interested, feeling happy, and having a desire to be entrepreneurial, the overall criteria are very high, the most dominant is feeling happy to be entrepreneurial with an average response of 4.64 , while the lowest was feeling motivated to become entrepreneurial with an average response rate of 4.21.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Perangkat Speech Recognition Bagi Penyandang Bisu Tuli Sebagai Sarana Komunikasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Umrah - Sahni ◽  
Udin Sidik Sidin ◽  
Muhammad - Riska
Keyword(s):  
Speech Recognition ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Response Category ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
The Public ◽  
South Sulawesi

This study aims to produce a design for the development of speech recognition devices for deaf-mute people to make it easier for the public to communicate with deaf mute visitors during emergencies by using a sound sensor that is speech recognition. Data collection techniques used were observation, questionnaires and documentation. Then the data collected will be analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the study were obtained from 25 respondents in the SLB of South Sulawesi Province Development, resulting in an overall average response rate of 80% from the highest value of 100% and the lowest value of 0%. This tool works with voice commands that have been done by the word train first first Then if the word is detected, the word will automatically appear on the LCD screen and simultaneously with the vibration produced by the vibrator. So it can be concluded that the speech recognition device for deaf mutes is good based on the respondent response category table.

scholarly journals Global Asthma Network Phase I Surveillance: Geographical Coverage and Response Rates

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 3688
Author(s):  
Philippa Ellwood ◽  
Eamon Ellwood ◽  
Charlotte Rutter ◽  
Virginia Perez-Fernandez ◽  
Eva Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Asthma Management ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Work ◽  
Management School

Background—The Global Asthma Network (GAN) Phase I is surveying school pupils in high-income and low- or middle-income countries using the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) methodology. Methods—Cross-sectional surveys of participants in two age groups in randomly selected schools within each centre (2015–2020). The compulsory age group is 13–14 years (adolescents), optionally including parents or guardians. Six to seven years (children) and their parents are also optional. Adolescents completed questionnaires at school, and took home adult questionnaires for parent/guardian completion. Children took home questionnaires for parent/guardian completion about the child and also adult questionnaires. Questions related to symptoms and risk factors for asthma and allergy, asthma management, school/work absence and hospitalisation. Results—53 centres in 20 countries completed quality checks by 31 May 2020. These included 21 centres that previously participated in ISAAC. There were 132,748 adolescents (average response rate 88.8%), 91,802 children (average response rate 79.1%), and 177,622 adults, with >97% answering risk factor questions and >98% answering questions on asthma management, school/work absence and hospitalisation. Conclusion—The high response rates achieved in ISAAC have generally been maintained in GAN. GAN Phase I surveys, partially overlapping with ISAAC centres, will allow within-centre analyses of time-trends in prevalence.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPALS' COMPETENCIES ON ACCREDITATION IN MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH THROUGHOUT TELLU SIATTINGE DISTRICT BONE REGENCY

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 233
Author(s):  
Siti Aisyah ◽  
Muljono Damopolii ◽  
Sitti Mania
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Content Standards ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
Educational Staff

Abstract:This study described the effect of principals’ competencies on madrasah/school accreditation in Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Tellu Siattinge District in Bone Regency. Substitution of principals frequently occurred, having an impact on the achievement of accreditation. The principals’ competencies were managing and supervisory. Madrasah accreditation was the process of content standards, competency standards for graduates, standards for educators and educational staff, standards for facilities and infrastructure, financing standards, management standards, and procurement standards. Ex-post facto research was used to find the cause of an event. The population was 88 teachers, as well as the sample. The instrument was a questionnaire that was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics by testing the hypothesis with the product-moment test and simple regression analysis.  The results showed that the reality of principals competencies with 86.56 of the average response rate was in the very good category with 66.9%. In the reality of madrasah accreditation, the average of respondents’ responses was 87.57, which was in the very good category with 68.2%. Furthermore, there was a positive and significant effect of principals' competencies on accreditation in Madrasah Tsanawiyah throughout Tellu Siattinge District in Bone Regency. The principals’ competencies of madrasah, which was utilized well by their leadership, provided an increase in madrasah accreditation. It was evidenced by 0.832 of the coefficient and 0.000 of the significance.Abstrak:Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan pengaruh kompetensi kepala madrasah terhadap akreditasi madrasah di Madrasah Tsanawiyah se-Kecamatan Tellu Siattinge Kabupaten Bone. Pergantian kepala madrasah sering terjadi, memberikan dampak terhadap pencapaian akreditasi madrasah. Kompetensi kepala madrasah di antaranya kompetensi manajerial dan kompetensi supervisi, sedangkan akreditasi madrasah dinilai melalui standar isi, standar proses, standar kompetensi lulusan, standar pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan, standar sarana dan prasarana, standar pembiayaan, standar pengelolaan serta standar penilaian. Penelitian ex-post facto digunakan dalam menemukan penyebab dari suatu peristiwa. Populasi penelitian adalah 88 guru sekaligus sebagai sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan angket serta dianalisis dengan  statistik deksriptif dan statistik inferensial dengan pengujian hipotesis dengan uji korelasi product moment dan analisis regresi sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Realitas kompetensi kepala madrasah dengan rata-rata tanggapan sebesar 86,56 berada pada kategori sangat baik dengan persentase sebesar 66,9%. Realitas akreditasi madrasah rata-rata tanggapan responden sebesar 87,57 berada pada kategori sangat baik dengan persenta­se sebesar 68,2%. Selanjutnya terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan kompetensi kepala madrasah terhadap akreditasi madrasah di Madrasah Tsanawiyah se-Kecamatan Tellu Siattinge Kabupaten Bone. Kompetensi kepala madrasah yang dimanfaatkan dengan baik oleh kepala madrasah dalam kepemimpinannya memberikan peningkatan terhadap pencapaian akreditasi madrasah, hal ini terbukti dengan koefisien 0,832 dan siginifikansi 0,000.

دور واقع التعليم الإلكتروني في ظل جائحة كورونا على الرضا عنه لدى طلبة جامعة فلسطين التقنية – خضوري من وجهة نظرهم

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 348-386
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Average Response ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Technical University

ملخص: هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة دور واقع التعليم الإلكتروني في ظل جائحة كورونا على الرضا عنه لدى طلبة جامعة خضوري من وجهة نظرهم. واستخدِم المنهج الوصفي المسحي الميداني كمنهج للدراسة، تكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع طلبة جامعة فلسطين التقنية (خضوري) فرع رام الله ذكوراً وإناثاً للعام الدراسي 2020/2021 والبالغ عددهم (817) طالباً وطالبةً، وتكونت عينة الدراسة بنسبة (25%) من مجتمع الدراسة؛ إذ بلغت (204) طالباً وطالبةً من طلبة جامعة فلسطين التقنية (خضوري) فرع رام الله اختيرت بالطريقة الطبقية العشوائية. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة عدم رضا الطلبة لدى طلبة جامعة خضوري في فلسطين لدور واقع التعليم الالكتروني بشكل كبير خلال جائحة كورونا لاختفاء تأثير المنهاج الخفي غير المعلن، وقد كان المتوسط العام للدرجة الكلية للأداة بدرجة فاعلية “متوسطة” ونسبة استجابتها (66,3%) وبانحراف معياري (0.691) ومتوسط استجابة (3,316). أما عن الدرجة الكلية للمجال الأول فقد كانت بدرجة أثر “متوسطة” بنسبة استجابة (63,7%)، وبانحراف معياري (0.774)، ومتوسط استجابة (3.184)، أما عن الدرجة الكلية للمجال الثاني فقد كانت بدرجة أثر “متوسطة” بنسبة استجابة (68.3%)، وبانحراف معياري (0.698)، ومتوسط استجابة (3.413). كما أظهرت عدم وجود فروق في استجابات عينة الدارسة تعزى لمتغيري: الجنس، المستوى التعليمي، في حين ظهرت فروق دالة إحصائياً في استجابات عينة الدارسة تعزى لمتغيري: التخصص ولصالح الطلبة من ذوي التخصص الأدبي، ولمتغير مكان السكن ولصالح الطلبة الذين يسكنون في المخيم. الكلمات المفتاحية: واقع، التعليم الإلكتروني، فيروس كورونا، جامعة خضوري. Abstract The study aimed to know the role of the reality of e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic on the satisfaction of the students of Kadoorie University from their point of view. The descriptive field survey method was used as a method for the study. The study population consisted of all students of Palestine Technical University (Kadoorie) Ramallah Branch, male and female, for the academic year 2020/2021, and their number was (817) male and female students, and the study sample consisted of (25%) of the study population; It amounted to (204) male and female students from Palestine Technical University (Kadoorie), Ramallah Branch, which were chosen by random stratified method.The results of the study showed the students’ dissatisfaction among the students of Kadoorie University in Palestine for the role of the reality of e-learning in a significant way during the Corona pandemic due to the disappearance of the effect of the hidden undeclared curriculum, and the general average of the total score of the tool was with a “medium” effectiveness degree and its response rate (66.3%) and with a standard deviation of (0.691). ) and an average response (3.316). As for the total score for the first field, it was with a “medium” impact degree with a response rate of (63.7%), a standard deviation (0.774), and an average response (3.184), as for the total score for the second field, it was with a “medium” impact degree with a response rate (68.3%), with a standard deviation of (0.698), and the mean response (3.413). It also showed that there were no differences in the responses of the study sample due to the variables: gender, educational level, while there were statistically significant differences in the responses of the study sample due to the two variables: specialization and in favor of students with literary specialization, and the variable of place of residence and in favor of students who live in the camp. Keywords: reality, E-learning, Corona virus, Kadoorie University.

Darbepoetin alfa for treating anemia in low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome patients: Interim results after 27/28 weeks

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6564-6564 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Paquette ◽  
J. Gabrilove ◽  
R. Lyons ◽  
C. Mushtaq ◽  
M. Sekeres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ◽  
Darbepoetin Alfa ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Epoetin Alfa ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Erythroid Response ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Esa Therapy

6564 Background: Patients (pts) with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) disorders often develop anemia, resulting in increased transfusions and fatigue. Using the erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) epoetin alfa to treat anemia in low-risk MDS pts results in an average response rate of 30% (40% when used with G-CSF). Pilot studies suggest that 150 or 300 mcg/week (wk) darbepoetin alfa (DA) can raise hemoglobin (Hb) levels in anemic MDS pts. Methods: This fully enrolled (n = 209), phase 2, single-arm, 52-wk ongoing study is examining DA 500 mcg every 3 weeks (Q3W) for treating anemic pts (Hb ≤ 11 g/dL) with low- or intermediate-risk MDS (IPSS definition). The study’s primary endpoint is the proportion of pts achieving an erythroid response by 13 wks. Other endpoints include the proportion of pts achieving an erythroid response by 27/28 wks and change in both Hb levels and FACT-F scores. Results are stratified by whether pts received ESA therapy before enrollment: ESA-naïve (ESA-N) vs ESA-treated (ESA-T). Results: Previous interim data suggested that low-risk MDS pts can achieve a major erythroid response after 13 wks of DA 500 mcg Q3W. This is the first reported summary of results from a planned interim analysis after 27/28 wks of treatment (n = 129). Of 84 ESA-N pts, 51% were men, 86% were white, and the average (SD) age was 74.1 (9.7) years; the 45 ESA-T pts had similar demographics. During 27/28 wks of treatment, a majority of pts achieved a major erythroid response. ESA-N pts had a mean (SD) 1.2 (1.4) g/dL rise in Hb levels from BL and a clinically significant increase in FACT-F score from BL ( Table ). Of the 129 pts analyzed after 27/28 wks, 83% reported an adverse event (AE) and none reported serious treatment-related AEs or thrombotic events (of 189 pts analyzed after 13 wks, 1 pt reported a serious treatment-related AE). Conclusions: These interim results suggest that DA 500 mcg Q3W is well tolerated and can raise Hb levels in anemic, low-risk MDS pts. Final 27/28-wk data from all enrolled pts (n = 209) will be shown. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Bilateral Sequential Theta Burst Stimulation for Multiple-Therapy-Resistant Depression: a naturalistic observation study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amer M. Burhan ◽  
James A. Patience ◽  
Johannes G.P. Teselink ◽  
Nicole M. Marlatt ◽  
Sahand Babapoor-Farokhran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Remission Rate ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Average Response Rate ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Resting Motor Threshold ◽  
Resistant Depression ◽  
Theta Burst

AbstractDepression is a significant health issue with treatment resistance reported in about one third of patients. Treatment resistance results in significant disability, impaired quality of life, and increased healthcare costs. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a treatment option for treatment resistant depression (TRD) with an average response rate of around 30%. Theta-burst is a novel rTMS paradigm that has shown promise as a treatment for TRD in some preliminary studies. In a naturalistic design, we evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of bilateral sequential (right then left) prefrontal theta-burst rTMS (bsTBS) in 50 patients with TRD (600 pulses/session, 20 sessions, 100% of resting motor threshold (two patients treated at 80% due to intolerance of 100%), F4/F3 of 10-20-20 EEG localization). Data was collected over 36 months from a specialized academic TMS clinic. Patients had multiple-treatment resistance with at least two failed trials of different antidepressants with 20% also having failed electroconvulsive therapy and 66% having received professional therapy. We found a 28% remission rate (HAMD-17 score of ≤ 7) and a 52% response rate (≥ 50% reduction in HAMD-17) with a 42% reduction in average HAMD-17 score. The treatment was well tolerated, with muscle contractions, mild pain or discomfort, headache, scalp irritation, and changes to vitals being captured as occasional adverse events with two instances of syncope (0.22% of treatments). This naturalistic study shows that bsTBS is a promising paradigm for a multiple-TRD patient population with approximately one-third of treatments achieving remission and over half achieving significant response.Previous PublicationAbstract accepted and study presented at the 2018 Canadian Psychiatric Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 29, 2018.

scholarly journals Fertiliser requirements for peat soils in the Waikato region

2001 ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.B. O'Connor ◽  
R.D. Longhurst ◽  
T.J.M. Johnston ◽  
F.N. Portegys
Keyword(s):  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Peat Soil ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Soil Test ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Peat Soils ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Olsen P ◽  
Productive Land

Peat soils cover approximately 94 000 ha of productive land in the Waikato and are an important soil resource for the region. Much of the research on peats in the 1950s-60s concentrated on the development of raw peats and later in the 1970s on nutrient deficiencies such as copper and selenium. Little to no work was undertaken on soil fertility/soil nutrient relationships of developed peat soils. In 1996, a series of eight field trials was established across a range of developed peat soils in the Waikato to investigate such relationships. The trials continued for 3 years. Results showed that the optimum Olsen P soil test for sustaining near maximum pasture production was 35-45, that K soil tests were of limited use on well developed peats and that winter leaching of S was likely to be important. The Anion Storage Capacity (ASC) test was found to be a valuable tool in indicating the degree of development of peat and in turn allowing interpretation of fertiliser responses. From these introductory investigations of nutrient requirements on peat soils some guidelines and recommendations are presented. Keywords: anion storage capacity (ASC), Olsen P, pasture production, peat, soil test

Simple versus diverse pastures: opportunities and challenges in dairy systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith G. Pembleton ◽  
Katherine N. Tozer ◽  
Grant R. Edwards ◽  
Joe L. Jacobs ◽  
Lydia R. Turner
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Consistent Finding ◽  
Nitrogen Fertiliser ◽  
Dairy Systems

For Australian and New Zealand dairy farms, the primary source of home-grown feed comes from grazed perennial pastures. The high utilisation of perennial pasture is a key factor in the low cost of production of Australian and New Zealand dairy systems and, hence, in their ability to maintain international competiveness. The major pasture species used are perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.), normally grown in a simple binary mixture. As pasture production has been further driven by increasing use of nitrogen fertiliser and irrigation, farms are getting closer to their economic optimum level of pasture utilisation. Increasing inputs and intensification have also increased scrutiny on the environmental footprint of dairy production. Increasing the diversity of pasture species within dairy swards presents opportunities to further increase pasture utilisation through additional forage production, extending the growing season, improving forage nutritive characteristics and, ultimately, increasing milk production per cow and/or per hectare. Diverse pastures also present an opportunity to mitigate some of the environmental consequences associated with intensive pasture-based dairy systems. A consistent finding of experiments investigating diverse pastures is that their benefits are due to the attributes of the additional species, rather than increasing the number of species per se. Therefore, the species that are best suited for inclusion into dairy pastures will be situation specific. Furthermore, the presence of additional species will generally require modification to the management of dairy pastures, particularly around nitrogen fertiliser and grazing, to ensure that the additional species remain productive and persistent.

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