Several recent proposals to expand pipeline capacity on the West Coast of Canada have raised concerns about the increased risk of oil spills. This paper discusses how Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Trans Mountain) is focusing on continued safe marine transportation of oil from its terminal within Port Metro Vancouver, including its proposal to significantly enhance the area’s oil spill response…
Many studies have well reported nutrient deficiency and soil degradation focusing on soil N in pure plantations. However, few papers focused on soil P deficiency during pure plantation afforestation. We examined the variations in P fractions and phosphatase (P-ase) activities in the rhizosphere and bulk soils in Larix olgensis plantations of 16, 23, 34, and 49 y. Correlation analysis was ap…
To increase efficiency of water and nitrogen (N) fertilizer use, this study was conducted with a split-root pot experiment to investigate the effects of different forms of N fertilizer on root growth, photosynthesis, instantaneous water use efficiency (IWUE), and yield of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) under alternate partial root-zone irrigation (APRI). Three irrigation modes comprised…
Protein glycosylation plays many critical roles in biological function and creates the most diversity of all post-translational modifications (PTMs). Glycan structural diversity is directly correlated with difficulty in characterizing the intact glycoproteome by mass spectrometry (MS). In this protocol, we describe a novel mass-independent chemical glycoproteomics platform for characterizing in…
Glycosylation engineering is used to generate glycoproteins, glycolipids, or proteoglycans with a more defined complement of glycans on their glycoconjugates. For example, a mammalian cell glycosylation mutant lacking a specific glycosyltransferase generates glycoproteins, and/or glycolipids, and/or proteoglycans with truncated glycans missing the sugar transferred by that glycosyltransfera…
O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) glycosylation is a dynamic protein posttranslational modification with roles in processes such as transcription, cell cycle regulation, and metabolism. Detailed mechanistic studies of O-GlcNAc have been hindered by a lack of methods for measuring O-GlcNAc stoichiometries and the interplay of glycosylation with other posttranslational modifications. We rec…
The navigational aspects of marine transport and its manoeuvrability require precise knowledge on tides. Information on time varying water levels, magnitude and direction of tidal currents is quite critical in coastal waterways and estuarine environment. Real-time water levels along with other hydrodynamic parameters are used in almost all major ports for effective operations throughout the yea…
Extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones results in extensive devastation to coastal environment. The risk levels associated with cyclones that have landfall in the east coast of India is quite high, and hence there is a need to estimate as well forecast the damage risk associated with extreme winds, rainfall, storm surge, and associated coastal flooding during cyclonic events. In the p…
India, is the second largest country in Asia, has a coast line about 7500 km and is studded with 13 major ports and close to 200 minor ports. The major ports in India are Calcutta, Haldia, Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Ennore, Chennai, Tuticorin, Cochin, New Mangalore port trust (NMPT), Mormugao, Jawharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNTP), Mumbai, and Kandla. Approximately, 95 per cent of the country’s trad…
Antarctic coastal oases are essential sources of spatially distributed fresh water bodies. Mapping water bodies from remote places, such as polar regions, using traditional surveying method is a laborious and logistically expensive task. A rapid method for extracting and monitoring water bodies in Antarctic coastal oases has a tremendous application in remote sensing. This study discusses the d…
In this study, we analyse effort optimisation in common rights-based joint-stock artisanal fisheries when several objectives are pursued by the authorities and the fleets are heterogeneous. The purpose is to discuss policy options available to the authorities and their implications in terms of trade-offs between goals. We apply a multi-objective programming model to the sardine and anchovy …
Future challenges for the planet includes e.g. population growth, climate change and urbanisation. The combined pressure from these and other processes on water, energy and ecosystem services call for cross-sectoral approaches to increase the resilience of society, with particular aim to reduce hydro-climatic hazards and secure water availability between rural and urban areas and processes. …
The antioxidant and anticancerous activities of native and microwave roasted barley flour were compared in three different solvents (methanol, ethanol and water) using various antioxidant assays. The extracting solvents significantly affected the antioxidant potential and inhibition of DNA damage capabilities of barley flour extracts. Among the different solvents methanol was found to be the mo…
The postharvest changes of five promising strawberry genotypes viz. Sweet Charlie,Festival, Camarosa, FA 008 and BARI Strawberry-1 at ambient temperature were studied under sub tropical region during the winter season (December–April) of 2010–2011 and 2011–2012 in Bangladesh. Irrespective of maturity stages percent fruit decay and weight of fruits were noted minimum in Camarosa and maximu…
This study was conducted in order to determine energy consumption, model and analyze the input–output, energy efficiencies and GHG emissions for watermelon production using artificial neural networks (ANNs) in the Guilan province of Iran, based on three different farm sizes. For this purpose, the initial data was collected from 120 watermelon producers in Langroud and Chaf region,two small ci…
The chemical compositions of essential oils of Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula hybrida cultivar Grosso and cultivar Super, Thymus zygis with high proportions of thymol and linalool and Thymus hyemalis, fromMurcia country (Spain), were studied in relative (%), absolute (mM) and chiral concentrations by GC/MS. Hyaluronidase inhibition and antioxidant activities of the esse…
This cross-sectional case-control study evaluated upper limb muscle strength and shoulder mobility in hemodialysis (HD) patients with arteriovenous fistula or graft. Twenty-five adult patients on thrice-a-week HD treatment for 6 months at least, were selected for the study. In all the patients and control subjects, handgrip tests and tests of range of motion in the upper extremities were evalua…
This article seeks to elaborate a framework for the study of diversity in forms of labour using Trotsky’s theory of uneven and combined development (UCD). It argues that labour markets are constituted by systemic processes of capital accumulation and uneven development in the global economy, but that these processes have highly differentiated outcomes in terms of the forms of labour that…
This paper argues that one strong and still largely uncontested theoretical heritage of mainstream approaches to capitalist diversity, and particularly the varieties of capitalism framework, is the binding of labour’s agency to national institutions and (cultural and ‘mental’) ‘paths’. This has been the main paradigm within political and trade union debates, too, especially in Germany…
This article elaborates a theory of combined and uneven development that takes the dimensions of spatiality, labour and institutions seriously. Drawing on this conceptual framework, an account is given of the way the 2007–2008 crisis was inflected in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. The integration of these countries with the global economy has taken place in different ways throug…
The article charts the continuing attempt to breathe fresh life into the original Hall and Soskice distinction between liberal market economies (LMEs) and coordinated market economies (CMEs). It surveys the critique of that original formulation from within the dominant ‘varieties of capitalism’ paradigm, and the recent attempt by Wolfgang Streeck to replace the LME-CME focus with a new …
Sesamum orientale wild and cultivar Thilarani exposed to Alternaria sesami infection triggered the signal cascade H2O2 content that was positively correlated with lipid peroxidation. The data were also supported by H2O2 localization as observed by scanning electron microscopy. Parallely, infection altered chloroplasts marginally and mitochondria effectively in susceptible cultivar than wild ses…
In this paper, we critically assess two of the key conceptual foundations for the comparative capitalisms (CC) literatures, neo-pluralist political science and economic sociology, in order to identify more clearly the deep intellectual roots of these literatures. Principally, we focus on how the strengths of neo-pluralism and economic sociology – their attention to detail in considering t…
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is one of the most commonly used perfluorinated compounds. Being a persistent environmental pollutant, it can accumulate in human tissues via various exposure routes. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the protective role of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) against PFOA-induced toxicity at the genetic and protein levels in Nile tilapia using the biochemistry …
Wheat production in the south of Khuzestan, Iran is constrained by heat stress for late sowing dates. For optimization of yield, sowing at the appropriate time to fit the cultivar maturity length and growing season is critical. Crop models could be used to determine optimum sowing window for a locality. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the Cropping System Model (CSM)-CERES-Wheat fo…
Water, it is said, will be the oil of the twenty-first century. Successful water management will be the key to future economic growth and social wealth in both developed and developing countries. Due to the continuous agricultural expansion, urban development, and increased demands on limited water supplies, Egypt is compelled to look for unconventional water resources. One of the most importan…
Starches isolated from the rice (Jhelum and Kohsar) and corn (PS-43 and Shalimarmaize)cultivars were studied for their physico-chemical and morphological properties. Physicochemical properties such as composition, water and oil absorption capacity, swelling power, syneresis,freeze–thaw stability and light transmittance showed significant differences among the starches. Amylose contents of sta…
Land-use patterns are changing fast in most of the tropical nations in relation to the human population growth and related impacts. Majority of the rural population in Ethiopia depends on agriculture, and hence the land-use changes during the past couple of decades in rural Ethiopia are mostly linked to agricultural developments. The present study deals with the status and trends of land-use an…
Imidacloprid (1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine), with a novel mode of action is a recent systemic and contact insecticide with high activity against a wide range of pests. Continuous dispersion of this pesticide in the environment and its stability in soil results in environmental pollution which demands remediation. The present research was attempted to isolate and …
Lippia citriodora is an aromatic plant largely consumed in Morocco and throughout the world. It is well-known for its use in the field of food, medicine and aroma therapy. The production of this plant is for its local uses and for export. The therapeutic activity of L. citriodora or itsextracts mainly depends on the quality of finished products. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect o…
The main aim of this study was to explore the factors affecting optimal management of agricultural water in Hamadan’s area. The statistical population of the study included all Hamadan’s farmers. A number of 148 farmers were selected randomly through a proportional sampling method in two phases. Both questionnaire and interview techniques were used in order to collect data. The empirical an…
The objective was to assess the effect of velocity at three levels (i.e. 0.8, 1 and 1.2 m/s),slippage at three levels (i.e. 10, 12 and 15%) and three levels of wheel load (i.e. 2, 3 and 4 kN) on net traction utilizing a single-wheel tester in the soil bin facility of the Department of Agricultural Machinery of Urmia University. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was developed to verify the effectiven…
The main objective of this research is to compare different irrigation methods based upon a parametric evaluation system in an area of 15,000 ha in the Jaizan Plain, Iran. Once the soil properties were analyzed and evaluated, suitability maps were generated for surface, sprinkler and drip irrigation methods using Geographic Information System (GIS). The obtained results showed that for 5275 ha …
Field experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic and bio-organic fertilizers on dry weight; yield, total phenolics (TPC), total flavonoids (TFC), vitamin C and on their antioxidant activities of two sweet fennel cultivars Dolce and Zefa fino. Results strongly showed that there were significant differences between sweet fennel cultivars. Generally the highest values of all parameter…
This study surveys the needed energy for cutting canola stems in different levels of cutting height and moisture content. The canola was harvested from the experimental farm in Gorgan, Iran. Test device fabricated and then calibrated. The device works on the principle of conservation of energy. The tests were repeated 15 times for any level of moisture content and cutting height and they were a…
The drying behavior of banana slices was studied in a combined heat and power dryer system at 4 engine load levels (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) and at three levels of drying product thickness (3, 5, and 7 mm) with the constant airflow velocity of 1 m/s. Results from the mathematical modeling showed that the Midilli et al. model gave the best fit to the experimental data. The present study confirms…
In the present study, a machine vision based, online sorting system was developed, the aim being to sort Date fruits (Berhee CV.) based at different stages of maturity, namely Khalal, Rotab and Tamar to meet consumers’ demands. The system comprises a conveying unit, illumination and capturing unit, and sorting unit. Physical and mechanical features were extracted from the samples provided,and…
Mosquito control is facing a threat because of the emergence of resistance to synthetic insecticides. Insecticides of botanical origin may serve as suitable alternative biocontrol techniques in the future. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of leaf and seed hexane,ethyl acetate, benzene, chloroform and methanol extract of Delonix elata on repellent activity against the m…
fermentation and the host’s health. The goal of this studywas to evaluatewhether processing of barley grain with 1 or 5%lactic acid (LA) and 1 or 5% tannic acid (TA), without or with an additional heat treatment (1% LAH or 1% TAH), may affect microbial ruminal abundance, fermentation profile, and nutrient degradation in vitro. RESULTS: Processing with LA lowered (P < 0.05) the concentration o…
The present study aims to survey and identify the mosquito vector distribution throughout the Bharathidasan University Campus, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India. Mosquito larvae were collected during October 2012–December 2012 from different breeding habitats. The survey revealed the presence of Aedes sp., Anopheles sp. and Culex sp. mosquito larvae. Among them Culex is dominant, in…
Developing countries face a common problem that is the deficiency in protein intake by poor people. This problem demands incentive policies for consumption of vegetable protein with low cost and good quality. As a solution to the problem, the production of two peanut based beverages has been sought due to their adequate source of protein, wide offer and low cost. It has also been taken under co…
The present study deals with the diversity of paddy field actinobacterial flora in Tiruchirappalli district. Totally 118 actinobacterial colonies were isolated from 12 different paddy fields,among which 45 isolates were morphologically distinct on the basis of spore color, mycelia formation,pigment production and reverse side color formation. Totally 45 actinobacterial isolates were screened fo…
1. Changes in land management (land use and land cover) and water management (including extraction of ground water and diversion of surface waters for irrigation) driven by increases in agricultural production and urban expansion (and fundamentally by population growth) have created multiple stressors on global freshwater ecosystems that we can no longer ignore. 2. The development and test…
Powdery mildews caused by several fungi, particularly of the genera Erysiphe, Sphaerotheca and Leveillula, are destructive diseases of various cultivated and wild plants during winter season (December–March) in Sudan. Application of synthetic fungicides is the only control measure practiced. Fortuitously, during a field survey, congregations of coccinellid adults and grubs were found associat…
Characteristics of thin layer microwave drying of apple were evaluated in a laboratory scale microwave dryer at 2450 MHz. The drying experiments were carried out at 200, 400 and 600 W. The experimental data were fitted to nine drying models. The models were compared using the coefficient of determination (R2), root mean square error (RMSE) and reduced chi-square (v2). The Midilli et al. model b…
Nowadays, a lot of attention is paid to the application of intelligent systems in predicting natural phenomena. Artificial neural network systems, fuzzy logic, and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference are used in this field. Daily minimum temperature of the meteorology station of the city of Mashhad, in northeast of Iran, in a 42-year statistical period, 1966-2008, has been received from the Iranian …
This paper investigates how urban households in Riyadh city, capital of Saudi Arabia,coped with higher food prices depending on a survey for selected group of households. The primary data were obtained in a survey from a sample of 286 household heads. Before analysis, the collected data were first grouped and classified according to the income level of respondents and then descriptive statistic…
Aim: The aim of this study is description of nursing students’ views of sociocultural factors in clinical learning. Methods: A qualitative content analysis was conducted to describe nursing students’ views of sociocultural factors in clinical learning. The participants consisted of 21 nursing students. Semi-structured and interactive interviews were used to collect data. All the intervi…
Mass migrations in coconut slices during osmotic dehydration and drying are described using a diffusion model with boundary condition of the third kind. The osmotic dehydration experiment was performed at 35Brix (water and sucrose) and 40 C. The convective drying experiments were performed at 50, 60 and 70 C. The one-dimensional solution of the diffusion equation for an infinite slab was cou…
This work presents the kinetic study of the convective drying of Tunisian spearmint in two manners. The traditional protocol which consists in carrying out drying experimental tests at constant temperatures 40–45–50–55 C and a new protocol which consists in carrying out these tests at variable temperatures in an increasing and decreasing way between 40 C and 55 C. All the experimental …