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Review on Pecuniary Advantage and Losses in Double-Dealing of real estate that establishes the Breach of Trust - Critical view on the Supreme Court en banc Decision 2017Do4027 Decided May 17, 2018 -

Review on Pecuniary Advantage and Losses in Double-Dealing of real estate that establishes the Breach of Trust - Critical view on the Supreme Court en banc Decision 2017Do4027 Decided May 17, 2018 -

Microbiological evaluation of minimally processed and marketed fish in popular market of the city of Tepic Nayarit, Mexico Sanitary quality of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Introduction Foodborne Diseases (FD) are considered a syndrome caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water with etiological agents in amounts that affect the health of the consumer. These diseases are characterized by the appearance of a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms, ranging from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever; and in some cases severe complications, such as sepsis, meningitis, abortions, Reiter's syndrome, Guillan Barre syndrome or death (51). Foodborne diseases are established as a major challenge in public health worldwide, due to their high morbidity and mortality. These diseases have, as main population target, groups affecting children, pregnant women and the elderly, leading to economic losses, high costs in health services, implementation and monitoring of food safety policies (2,42,47). Approximately 250 agents causing foodborne diseases have been described, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, prions, toxins, chemicals and metals (27,42). The most frequent FD are those of biological origin, having mainly as causative agents to bacteria: Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Shigella spp., Vibrio spp., Yersinia spp., Escherichia coli, S. aureus, Aeromonas hydrofila, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Listeria monocytogenes, among others (27,47,51). In recent years, the increase in these diseases has as contributing factors the commercial globalization of food, urbanization, changes in the eating habits of societ

Review of Recent Advances of Shading Effect on PV Solar Cells Generation

This paper presents the recent advances of the shading effect on the photovoltaic (PV) solar cells generation. In addition to the on-site environment which affects the performance of the PV module, the impacts of shading have important effect on the energy supply capacity. The shading effect is generally caused by inter-row configurations of the PV generator, cloudy disturbances, buildings and trees. In this paper, we investigated of different types of the PV module at different shading levels. The characteristics of the I-V acquired were assessed via the Bishop model, and the total output power of the PV module with the power losses.

Towards a development of novel bioinsecticides for organic control of Planococcus ficus in vineyards

The mealybug species, Planococcus ficus Signoret (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a pest that mainly affects grapevine plantations (Vitis vinifera L.), causing huge economic losses in the world. The numerous problems caused by the use of synthetic pesticides on the environment and human health have motivated the development and implementation of natural pesticides. The objective of this work was to develop effective and efficient contact bioinsecticide formulations for the control of P. ficus in vineyards. Anti-mealybug formulations were developed using (R)-(+)-pulegone as an active principle, TWEEN® 20 and soy lecithin powder as surfactants, and limonene and diatomaceous earth (DE) as insect waxy layer reducers. The insecticidal properties of formulations against vine mealybugs and their grapevine leaf phytotoxicity were evaluated in laboratory conditions. Pulegone+DE+Lecithin and Pulegone+Limonene+DE+Lecithin formulations showed the highest mortality rates of P. ficus (more than 70 % mortality) at 24 h and 48 h of treatment. This high mortality is probably due to an interaction between pulegone, DE and soy lecithin that allows more molecular mobility and increases the efficiency of the active substance, making it enter and act on the insect. In conclusion, the Pulegone+DE+Lecithin and Pulegone+Limonene+DE+Lecithin formulations can be an efficient tool for the organic control of P. ficus in vineyards.

Population Development of Bean Weevils (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Landrace Varieties of Cowpeas and Common Beans

Bean weevils (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) are responsible for large quantity losses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.; Fabaceae) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Fabaceae). The magnitude of damage is related to the grains’ varietal susceptibility. The objective of this study was to determine the population development rates of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in 4 landrace varieties of cowpea (var. ‘UFAC-B01,’ ‘UFAC-MV01,’ ‘UFAC-MG01,’ and ‘UFAC-Q01’), as well as the population development rates of Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in 4 landrace varieties of common bean (var. ‘UFAC-G01,’ ‘UFAC-M01,’ ‘UFAC-P01,’ and ‘UFAC-R01’). We determined the population development rates of the weevils in each variety. The weight of 100 grains (g) and the percentage of grain weight loss were measured, and correlations between these variables were analyzed. The statistical design was completely randomized, with 4 replications. Varieties UFAC-Q01 (cowpea) and UFAC-R01 (common bean) showed lower insect population development rates than other varieties. Although variations were found in the weight of 100 grains and grain weight loss, no significant correlations with bean weevil population development were observed. The cowpea and common bean landrace varieties from the southwestern Amazon region are important sources of resistance to bean weevils. The UFAC-Q01 cowpea variety and the UFAC-R01 common bean variety showed lower susceptibility to C. maculatus and Z. subfasciatus, respectively. Resumo Os bruquideos (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) sao responsaveis por elevadas perdas na qualidade do caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.; Fabaceae) e feijao comum (Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Fabaceae), sendo que a magnitude dos danos esta relacionados a susceptibilidade varietal dos graos. O objetivo desta investigacao foi determinar as taxas de desenvolvimento populacional de Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) em quarto variedades crioulas de caupi (var. ‘UFAC-B01,’ ‘UFAC-MV01,’ ‘UFAC-MG01,’ e ‘UFAC-Q01’), bem como a a taxa de desenvolvimento populacional de Zabrotes subfasciatus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) em quarto variedades crioulas de feijao comum (vbean weevilsar. ‘UFAC-G01,’ ‘UFAC-M01,’ ‘UFAC-P01,’ e ‘UFAC-R01’). Foram realizados bioensaios para determinar as taxas de desenvolvimento populacional dos bruquideos em cada variedade, e avaliou-se a massa de 100 graos (g), perda de massa (%) e foram realizadas analises de correlacao entre estes fatores. O delineamento estatistico foi inteiramente casualizado com quatro repeticoes. As variedades UFAC-Q01 e UFAC-R01 de caupi e feijao comum, respectivamente, apresentaram menores taxas de desenvolvimento populacional, comparando-se com as demais variedades. Embora tenha havido variacao da massa de 100 graos, perda de massa, nao foram constadas correlacoes significativamente com o desenvolvimento populacional dos bruquideos. As variedades landraces de caupi e feijao comum, oriundos da Amazonia Sul-Ocideltal, constituem importantes fontes de resistencia para bruquideos, sendo que as variedades UFAC-Q01 e UFAC-R01 de caupi e feijao comum apresentaram menor susceptibilidade ao ataque de C. maculatus e Z. subfasciatus. Key Words: Vigna unguiculata; Phaseolus vulgaris; varietal susceptibility; storage; bruchids View this article in BioOne

MISCONCEPTIONS OF THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN TERMS OF CONCEPTS SUCH AS FORCE, MATTER, LIGHT AND SOUND

The purpose of the study is to ascertain misconceptions of students at 3rd grade of primary schools in respect of concepts such as force, matter, light and sound. The study was conducted at a primary school located in the province of Ordu, district of Unye, Turkey. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis method at this study conducted with the qualitative research method. As the data collection tool, a test for ascertaining misconceptions calculated as Cronbach Alfa coefficient 0.673 (KYBT), developed by the researcher as well as a semi-structured interview form were used. KYBT including 12 questions were posed to 30 3rd grade students. Also, interview studies were conducted with 8 students. Misconceptions included in answers given by students to test questions are shown in tables. Data derived from interview forms was analyzed with descriptive analyses and results were given in tabular form. According to data derived, misconceptions of students regarding the subject of force, direction change, deceleration and acceleration, and dangers posed by moving objects to humans. With regards to the matter, misconceptions such as ability to distinguish certain liquids by touching and hardships in understanding were ascertained in connection with features characterizing the mater. When it comes to the light and sound, sources of natural and artificial sound, relation between the severity of sound and the distance as well as sources of sound that could lead to loss of hearing losses, high level of misconceptions and hardships in understanding were identified. However, although a few students think that, in connection with the force, taking a photo can move objects, there is almost no misconception with regards to concepts such as pushing-pulling. When it comes to the matter, there is too little misconception about distinguishing matters by their odors, matters that can cause damage if smelled and classification of matters by their forms, and, with regards to the sound, about hearing of the sound. In particular, it was understood that answers given for questions about abstract concepts are correlated with the wrong or incomplete experiences in the daily life. In this sense, for the purpose of teaching of concepts connected with the science education or life sciences to be offered at the primary school, it is suggested that perceptions, misconceptions and understanding difficulties relating to abstract concepts in particular be ascertained and that curriculums, course sources and other teaching materials be developed based on such data so derived. Article visualizations:

Studying the Losses in Energy Furnace no. 1,2,3 and 4 at Tube Plant at GIL

Studying the Losses in Energy Furnace no. 1,2,3 and 4 at Tube Plant at GIL

Volatility Transmission in U.K. Housing: A Multivariate GARCH Approach

Executive Summary. Despite its importance for gauging the probability of large losses and portfolio management, there has not been an investigation of how GARCH conditional volatility is transmitte...

Clustering in U.K. home price volatility

In the wake of the 2007–09 global financial crisis, there has been heightened interest in correctly gauging the probability of large losses on assets, particularly house prices. If an asset exhibits GARCH effects in its returns, there is a much higher probability of large losses during volatile periods than standard mean-variance analysis indicates. While there has been much research on regional home prices in the United Kingdom, the focus has been on the conditional mean and convergence rather than on the possibility of GARCH effects and volatility clustering. The findings of this study reveal that the majority of U.K. regions indeed exhibit GARCH effects, and these GARCH effects have heterogeneous impacts on returns across regions. The existence of these GARCH effects in the majority of the U.K. regions has many important implications, ranging from proper portfolio management to government policy.

The Shameful Grief of Unimportant Losses.

The Shameful Grief of Unimportant Losses.

Design and Plan for Installation of Solar PV Modules on University Building

Abstract Energy is essential for economic development and growth. With the rapid growth of development and the drive to expand the economy, society demands more electricity. Coupled with the realization that unsustainable energy production can have a detrimental effect on our environment. Solar energy is the most prolific method of energy capture in nature, knowing that the source is free, clean and abundant in several countries. Solar electric or photovoltaic technology is one of the biggest renewable energy resources to generate electrical power and the fastest growing power generation in the world. In this study, RGPV, Bhopal is choosing for the study; its campus is spread in 214.14 acres and has many buildings with large space suitable for the solar PV module installation. The main aim of this case study is to analyse the interface of photovoltaic system to the load, and studying the utilization of maximum space using Helio Scope software, that can be installed maximum PV modules after analysing the shadow and losses in PV modules. To, also analyse the maximum power generated by the all modules in a month or yearly Keyword : Photovoltaic technology, Solar PV module, Photovoltaic system, Photovoltaic Array Cite this Article Prashant Tagde, Palash Shriwastava, Mukesh Pandey. Design and Plan for Installation of Solar PV Modules on University Building. Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications . 2020; 7(1): 24–39p.

ESTUDO DA DIAGÊNESE ÓSSEA E EXPERIMENTO DE DATAÇÃO DIRETA DOS SEPULTAMENTOS DO SÍTIO ARQUEOLÓGICO PEDRA DO ALEXANDRE – RN

Intervenções realizadas no Sítio Arqueológico Pedra do Alexandre resultaram na exumação de vestígios ósseos. No entanto, tentativas de uma datação direta mostraram-se infrutíferas pelas perdas de colágeno provocadas por processos diagenéticos. A partir desta constatação deu-se início à investigação para saber o que ocasionou tais processos ao mesmo tempo em que foi experimentada a datação direta através do uso da espectroscopia de RPE. A partir das análises realiadas é possível concluir que todo o conjunto de vestígios ósseos do referido sítio deve ter sido diageneticamente alterado. A RPE por sua vez mostra-se capaz de datar dentes provenientes dos indivíduos exumados.BONE DIAGENESIS STUDY AND DIRECT DATING EXPERIMENT OF THE BURIALS FROM THE PEDRA DO ALEXANDRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - RNABSTRACTArchaeological interventions in the Pedra do Alexandre Archaeological Site resulted in the exhumation of skeletal remains. However, attempts to direct date the individuals proved fruitless due to the loss of collagen caused by diagenetic processes. From that finding, this research was initiated to know what caused these processes at the same time that was tried the direct dating using EPR spectroscopy. From these sample analyses we conclude that the entire set of skeletal remains of the said site must have been diagenetically altered. The EPR spectroscopy in turn proves to be able to fully date teeth from the exhumed individuals.Keywords: Pedra do Alexandre; Diagenesis; EPR spectroscopy; Archaeometry

TRANSCARPATHIAN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LOSSES DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR (HISTORICAL AND STATISTICAL RESEARCH)

Пропонована публікація присвячена маловивченій, але актуальній темі – встановленню втрат закарпатців у роки Першої світової війни. Актуальність теми дослідження полягає у тому, що на тлі достатньої вивченості цього питання по всіх воюючих державах, на рівні окремих регіонів залишилося ще багато невияснених моментів. Ця обставина повною мірою стосується нашого рідного краю – Закарпаття, адже закарпатці брали активну участь у Першій світовій війні у складі армії Австро-Угорщини. Отже, актуальним є питання встановлення військових втрат закарпатців у лавах австро-угорської армії. Під час Першої світової війни Закарпаття, у період 1914 – 1915 років, ще й було регіоном, де проходили активні бойові дії між військами Російської імперії та Австро – Угорщини. Беручи до уваги вказані обставини, важливим є також питання визначення втрат цивільного населення, яке ми розділяємо на: втрати закарпатців, які загинули в роки Першої світової війни від бойових або насильницьких дій з боку армій та держав, які воювали; втрати закарпатців, які загинули внаслідок погіршення умов життя через обставини, повʹязані з Першою світовою війною. Основним результатом пропонованої публікації є встановлення широких та звужених інтервалів втрат закарпатців у роки Першої світової війни. Широкий інтервал втрат загиблих військових та цивільних закарпатців визначається у межах 40 702 – 64 679 чоловік. Звужений інтервал – у межах 44 643 – 55 564 загиблих. Середня цифра втрат становить 48 930 чоловік, з них 17 594 (35,96%) – це військові втрати, решта, 31 336 (64,04%), – втрати цивільного населення Закарпаття. Результати, одержані у даній публікації, можуть бути уточнені шляхом подальших досліджень.

WAS GUDERIAN RIGHT? TO THE QUESTION OF THE CAUSES OF THE DEFENSE OF THE GERMAN ARMY UNDER MOSCOW

У даній статті розглядаються драматичні події 1941 р. під Москвою, що завершилися розгромом німецьких військ і звільненням радянською армією багатьох окупованих загарбниками територій. Ця тема до сих пір становить науковий і практичний інтерес у зв'язку з численними спробами переглянути причини поразки вермахту і зриву операції «Тайфун», що мала своїм завданням захоплення радянської столиці. У центрі уваги автора – погляди крупного військового діяча гітлерівської Німеччини генерал-полковника танкових військ Гудеріана. Як командувач 2-ї танкової групи (армії), Гудеріан брав активну участь у розгромі Південно-Західного фронту радянських військ і поході на Москву. На думку Гудеріана, німецький наступ на Москву провалився з двох причин: 1) через неправильну стратегію Гітлера і 2) погану погоду. Обидві ці тези, взяті на озброєння західною історіографією, докладно розглядаються у роботі і піддаються критиці на основі наявних джерел і перевірених фактів. З метою відновлення історичної правди, очищення переломних подій 1941 р. від хибних уявлень і невірних трактувань, у статті розглядаються ключові етапи битви під Москвою, а також співвідношення сил на кожному з них. Особливу увагу приділено виявленню причин зриву гітлерівського плану захоплення Москви, в тому числі пов’язаних з природним фактором. На основі вивчених матеріалів і джерел автор дійшов висновку, що поразка німецьких військ під Москвою не була випадковою. Незважаючи на перемоги, досягнуті завдяки раптовості нападу і технічній перевазі, вермахт не зміг у перші місяці війни домогтися вирішального успіху на всіх ділянках Східного фронту. А там, де він був, нападники зазнавали величезних матеріальних і людських втрат. Це залишало радянському командуванню час і свободу для маневру, який підкріплювався наявними стратегічними резервами. Плануючи операцію по захопленню радянської столиці, німецьке командування змушене було виходити з цієї реальності. Тому генеральний наступ на Москву розгорнувся не раніше і не пізніше, ніж він міг відбутися. Радянське Головнокомандування, незважаючи на скрутні обставини, повністю контролювало ситуацію і вживало всіх необхідних заходів для відбиття атаки на столицю. За тих умов крах операції «Тайфун» був об'єктивно неминучим і стався б за будь-якої погоди.

Liban : illusion financière, illusion monétaire

Afin de comprendre les raisons de la tension économique et financière au Liban et d'en explorer les issues possibles, il est nécessaire d'envisager les fonctions de l'intermédiation financière au Liban à la fois sous l'angle théorique, car elles présentent un cas extrême d'imbrication des risques bancaires, fiscaux et monétaires, et sous l'angle politique, car l'alternative entre leur reconfiguration et leur préservation s'impose comme un enjeu décisif. Au Liban, le système financier est intrinsèquement imbriqué au système politique, dont il est l'un des instruments essentiels. Sa « résilience » est le résultat d'une action politique longue qui tire avantage du défaut d'immunité de la société. Aujourd'hui, le Liban fait face à une crise majeure de la balance des paiements et vouloir occulter les pertes dans l'attente d'un miracle improbable ne fera que les aggraver et épuisera les derniers avoirs extérieurs. Il est donc nécessaire de procéder à une allocation des pertes et des risques qui soit à la fois socialement juste, et par suite politiquement justifiable, et économiquement orientée vers la restructuration de l'économie pour qu'elle ne soit plus structurellement dépendante des flux externes de capitaux. Classification JEL : F41, G21, O16, O53.

La guerre de 1914-1918 et la disparition des noms de famille en France : un essai d'estimation à partir du modèle Galton-Watson

Aucune étude en France ne s’est intéressée à l’éventuelle réduction du stock patronymique imputable à la guerre de 1914-1918. L’objet de ce travail est d’estimer l’ampleur du phénomène en prenant en compte les effets aléatoires de la disparition des noms selon le modèle d’extinction de Galton-Watson, la distribution du nombre d’enfants par ménage et la proportion de patronymes selon le nombre de porteurs. Les estimations, sur la France entière et par département, sont établies sur la base du fichier des « Morts pour la France » et du fichier Insee des noms de familles. Si les pertes humaines imputables à la Grande Guerre sont inégalement distribuées sur le territoire, avec un nombre de morts plus élevé au nord d’une ligne La Rochelle-Mulhouse, les pertes patronymiques sont géographiquement différemment réparties et plus nombreuses dans les Pyrénées, en Corse et en Bretagne. Pour autant, les patronymes effectivement disparus ne représentent qu’une proportion faible (1,4%) de l’ensemble des patronymes des MPF. Par département, cette proportion est très variable et souvent en contradiction avec le modèle de Galton- Watson qui prévoit davantage de disparitions. Plusieurs explications sont avancées : elles tiennent au mode de constitution des deux fichiers et aux hypothèses démographiques formulées.

Государственные ограничительные меры в условиях пандемии и их социально-экономические последствия

<p><span>В статье рассмотрена практика применения мировым сообществом и каждым государством ограничительных мер во время пандемии коронавируса COVID-19. Приведены основные варианты применяемых мер. Определены возможные социальные и экономические потери при отсутствии необходимых противоэпидемических мероприятий. Сгруппированы основные направления экономических потерь, дополнительных затрат и рисков, укрупненно рассчитаны их возможные величины. Приведены экспертные оценки социально-экономических потерь в России и в мире. Обобщены основные меры государственной поддержки экономики, доходов населения, развития медицины, принятые для борьбы с коронавирусной инфекцией и для противодействия негативным последствиям пандемии. Предложены ключевые направления, которые позволят стране организованно и оперативно противостоять эпидемической угрозе в будущем.</span></p><p><span>------------------------------------------</span></p><p>Статья подготовлена в рамках плана НИР ИЭОПП СО РАН: Проект XI.179.1.1<br />(№ ААААА-А17-117022250120-9).<br /><br /></p><p><span><br /></span></p>

The efficiency implications of corporate earnings retentions

The study examines the efficiency of the investment of corporate income retention. If retained earnings are invested in positive net present value projects, they should enhance the shareholder value in the long run. It is believed that the stock market adds premium to a firm’s earnings when the firm signals more retention of earnings. However, the stock market is seen to reverse the discipline when such retained earnings are not put to effective use. This study uses a sample of 27 high-growth, profitable Indian firms and tracks their retained earnings for a period of 15 years from 2002 to 2016. The results indicate that the retained earnings were put to an ineffective use by these firms, and the financial performance metrics that form the basis for shareholders’ investment choices are misleading as the association of corporate profitability to shareholder enrichment is distorted. While firms gain profit, their shareholders sustain losses as their future cash flows from the investment of retained earnings are heavily discounted by the stock market. Earnings measure the wealth of the firms but not the health of the shareholders. Key words: Retained earnings, shareholder enrichment, financial performance metrics, assets growth, pecking order theory.

Modeling Kenyan Economic Impact of Corona Virus in Kenya Using Discrete-Time Markov Chains

Since the outbreak of pandemic COVID-19 (Corona virus), many countries have continued to suffer economically leading to massive losses in terms of trillions of dollars globally in terms of trade loses. In reaction to this effect, many countries in the world have taken emergency measures to ensure that the impact does not lead to huge economic and financial implications in terms of rapid recession. In Africa, where many countries have taken measures to deal with global recession to the citizens especially through fiscal and monetary policies, which includes Kenya. In addition, the social economic statues have continued to change instantaneously and stochastically more so after huge number of populations losing their daily informal jobs with new measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus. This paper seeks to model the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on Kenyan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contributors using a Discrete-time Markov Chain Analysis. In addition, the paper seeks to find the ultimate effect of the Covid-19 to the top five key sectors of the Kenyan economy that contributes massively to GDP growth by looking at the proportion of the contributors at steady state. Moreover, the results from this paper should help the government of Kenya as well as global investors to understand different economic stimulus planning packages to launch in the “hard-hit” sectors of the economy to reduce the impact of the potential economic recession. Ultimately, the information should be help in formulating a post COVID-19 economic recovery plan for the Kenyan economy but also act as a benchmark strategy for many other countries in Africa that has economic and financial dynamics similar to that of Kenya.

Water and fertilizers productivity in closed and open hydroponic systems of tomato production

The amount of water and fertilizers used in the production of vegetables, specifically tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) is high. This study was conducted to determine water and fertilizer productivity in closed and open hydroponic system for tomato production in greenhouse. Two treatments with eight replications were assessed; each replication consisted of 67 pots with two plants each. One treatment was a closed hydroponic system (with nutrient solution recirculation), and the other was an open hydroponic system (with non-recirculating nutrient solution). We quantified the amounts of water and fertilizers applied, as well as losses (drained nutrient solution), in the two treatments during the entire cycle. Also, we measured different parameters in the nutrient solution: electric conductivity, pH, volume applied, and volume drained; and in plants: total weight of fruits (25 pickings). There were no significant differences between the two treatments in fruit production. Water productivity was 59.53 kg fruit m -3 for the closed system and 46.03 kg fruit m -3 in the open system. The productivity of the fertilizers was higher in the closed system, 22.68% more efficiency was obtained with respect to the open system. Tomato production in the closed hydroponic system was higher by 13.50 kg fruit m -3 of water and there were applied 10.31 grams less of fertilizer per kilogram of fruit produced in relation to the open system.