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Characterization Of Legume And Grass Residues Following In Vitro And In Sacco Ruminal Digestion, D.J R. Cherney, J H. Cherney, A H. Davidson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Objectives were to characterize the influence of forage species and maturity on dry matter degradation. Averaged across maturities, alfalfa and red clover were lower in NDF content (39 and 30% NDF, respectively) than reed canarygrass and timothy (59 and 54% NDF, respectively). The NDF of the DM residues in grass remained relatively unchanged over time, while NDF of the DM residue in legume increased rapidly for 9 h before becoming relatively constant. Alfalfa incubated in vitro (42% NDF) compared to reed canarygrass (58% NDF) contained more ND soluble material (39% vs. 25%), and more pepsin soluble material (22 vs. 18%). …

Nitrogen Fertilizer Effects Upon Silage Composition And Quality Of Lolium Multiflorum, L., E M. Viviani Rossi, L M. Gutierrez, E Moreno, A Mazzanti

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objective of this study was to determine the ensiling properties of ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L) fertilized with different doses of nitrogen. A pure ryegrass pasture was sown in March 1994 and six N doses (0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kg N.ha-1) were applied in August 1994. The lots were harvested 60 days after fertilization. The harvested material was chopped and stored for about 60 days in 5 l Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) laboratory silos, and replicated 3 times. Values of DM, IVDMD, TN, NDF, WSC, pH, NH3-N and Sol-N were determined. A completely randomized design was applied, …

Protein Degradability Effect And Supplementation Level On Pasture Utilization, A.V M. Franco, P De Andrade, G L. Franco

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objective was to determine the effect of protein degradability and supplement level on forage degradation. Steers fistulated were utilizated in brachiaria (Brachiaria brizantha) pasture. A randomized block design was used with a control treatment and supplements according to a factorial scheme combining low, medium and high protein degradability with supplementation levels: low, medium and high analysed as principal treatments and incubation time as splitplot by SAS. Nylon bags were incubated at 4; 8; 12; 24; 48; 72; 96 and 120 hours to determine DM, CP and NDF degradation. There was no effect (P>0.05) of protein degradability …

Energetic Feed Value Of Grassland Products In Ruminants, A Chudy

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A method for calculating the energetic feed value, based on the digestible nutrients and on the relations of the utilisation of the energy of the nutrients (carbohydrates = 100) for ATP syntheses is described. This relative scale is a nominal feed value (NFV). It characterises the ATP potential of the feedstuffs and is therefore equivalent to the efficiency of utilisation of the feed energy in the catabolic metabolism (non-thermal maintenance, muscular work (movement)) and energy costs for syntheses as well as the productive performance as energy retention in animal products. Therefore this scale secures a precise precognition of the animal …

Assessment Of Postural Stability Of 14-Year-Old Girls Training Volleyball, Robert Walaszek, Wiesław Chwała, Katarzyna Burdacka, Marcin Burdacki, Paweł Kurowski

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Measurements of postural stability are carried out for the prevention of injuries and for rehabilitation of athletes who have sustained traumatic injuries. The aim of the study was to assess postural stability measured in static and dynamic conditions in 14-year-old girls, of whom some were training volleyball, and some were not. Materials and Methods: The study involved a group of 30 girls aged 14, attending volleyball classes. This group was compared with the control group (n = 30) of girls of the same age who regularly participated only in regular physical education (PE) classes. The tests were conducted twice. …

Mortality And Comorbidities Associated With Covid-19 Infection In Psychiatric Patients From A State Hospital, Nicole Ann E. Villa, Matthew Driben, Regina Reed, Maria Yee, Eduardo Espiridion

Transformative Medicine

Introduction: Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has spread globally and resulted in more than one million deaths in the US as of July 2023, where it has been more severe in psychiatric wards. State hospitals are a particularly transmissible location for COVID-19, and the medications that psychiatric patients typically utilize may contribute to the incidence of comorbidities including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Studies have found that patients with preexisting mental health disorders and comorbidities tend to have worse COVID-19 outcomes. Thus, we examine the mortality and comorbidity rate of patients, and discuss how psychiatric medications may contribute to the risk of …

The Transgenerational Transmission Of Physical Attractiveness Perceptions: Role Of Parents' Physical Activity And Nutrition Habits In Modelling Body-Focused Health Attitudes And Body Shape Perception In Five-Year-Old Offspring, Agata Kamionka, Mariusz Lipowski, Sebastian Lizińczyk, Urszula Sajewicz-Radtke, Bartosz Radtke, Ariadna Łada-Maśko, Dariusz Olszewski-Strzyżowski, Małgorzata Lipowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Observing parents’ body-focused behaviours during middle childhood is one of the initial ways in which children model their perceptions of pro-health attitudes and their connection to physical attractiveness. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parents' health behaviours, their appearance, and the perceptions of adult body types (skinny, medium, obese) by their five-year-old children. Moreover, the role of gender in the above relationship for both children and parents was also examined. Materials and methods: This study participants were 680 families with five-year-old children (330 girls). Participation was limited to the moth-er-father-child triad. The Beauty and Health Scale, Healthy …

Face Mask Detection Based On Deep Learning: A Review, Shahad Fadhil Abbas, Shaimaa Hameed Shaker, Firas. A. Abdullatif

Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications

The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak caused widespread disruption. The World Health Organization has recommended wearing face masks, along with other public health measures, such as social distancing, following medical guidelines, and thermal scanning, to reduce transmission, reduce the burden on healthcare systems, and protect population groups. However, wearing a mask, which acts as a barrier or shield to reduce transmission of infection from infected individuals, hides most facial features, such as the nose, mouth, and chin, on which face detection systems depend, which leads to the weakness of these systems. This paper aims to provide essential insights for researchers and …

The Impact Of Material Selection On Acoustic Performance In Interior Design: A Scientific Investigation, Ahmed Salah Ahmed Mohamed, Ashraf Hussein Ibrahim, Doaa Abdel Rahman

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This holistic approach to design acknowledges that a space's functionality and comfort are influenced by a multitude of factors beyond its visual appearance. For instance, designers now pay close attention to acoustics to ensure optimal sound quality within a space, creating environments conducive to communication and concentration. They also consider lighting design to enhance mood, productivity, and overall well-being, while ensuring energy efficiency. Additionally, designers address the thermal environment by optimizing insulation, ventilation, and heating/cooling systems to create comfortable indoor climates year-round. By integrating these tangible and intangible elements seamlessly into the design process, designers can create spaces that not …

واقع ضوابط الاستثمار, Safa Fleih

Al Jinan الجنان

This study came under the title of the reality and controls of investment in investment funds in Islamic banks in Iraq, and the problem was summarized by the following main question: What is the reality and controls of investment in investment funds in Islamic banks in Iraq? The importance of the topic is highlighted by not singling out this topic for independent research in this way according to the researcher’s knowledge, and the need of Islamic societies to study these urgent topics and know the position of Islamic Sharia regarding them, and the large number of types of investment funds …

المقصد الأسمى في شرح حديث لا عدوى, Fathi Bikai

Al Jinan الجنان

This research is a study of the articulation «no infection» contained in the Hadith, as it deals with the following: the verbal context, and especially the character of negation (no) which can hold the meaning of exclusion or prohibition, and exclusion is likely to banish existence and potentially deny the effect of the disease itself without God’s will. In addition, what may appear in the Hadith as a conflict or allocation. Did our Prophet- peace be upon him- want to correct pre-Islamic concepts that prevailed at the time of his mission, or is it an order to not infect others? …

Les Grilles D’Évaluation Des Manuels Fls : Regard Critique, Rana Bakhit, Tarek Almajanini

Al Jinan الجنان

Le manuel reste un document de référence obligatoire en classe de langue aussi bien pour les enseignants que pour les élèves. Suite à la diffusion de nouvelles approches éducatives, cet ouvrage ne cesse de connaitre de profondes mutations, tant au niveau de la forme qu’au niveau du contenu. Dans l’optique de ces mutations, nous trouvons nécessaire de traiter de la conception d’une grille d’évaluation qui permet d’analyser les manuels de français adoptés au cycle secondaire au Liban. La grille en tant qu’outil de mesure aidera enseignants et concepteurs (ou le corps pédagogique) à savoir si le manuel de langue remplit …

The Impact Of Performance Management System On Learning & Development In Saudi Arabian, Moetaz Soubjaki

Al Jinan الجنان

There is potential need and importance to have performance management system in Saudi Arabia among the organizations since there is more than 20 million eligible workers in all organizations and sectors this concept makes many organizations in Saudi Arabia to ignore performance management and learning and development of employees. This ignorance limits many Saudi organizations from realizing their full performance potentials because many of these expatriate workers, for instance, lack good workplace communication due to lack of many necessary skills. Professional performance management systems can have a positive impact on employee development and enhance the overall performance of an organization. …

The Role Of Social Values In The Student’S Choice Of University Specialization, Abedalkarim Moubarak, Oussama Diab

Al Jinan الجنان

This study aims to identify the role of social factors in the student’s choice of university specialization in Lebanese universities, to determine whether there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05) between the averages of the responses of the study sample individuals about the role of social determinants in the student’s choice of university specialization Attributed to the gender variable.

In order to achieve the goal, the descriptive analytical method was used, by preparing a questionnaire that was applied to (623) male and female students after ensuring their honesty and consistency.

The results of the study showed …

Income Taxation And Labour Response. Empirical Evidence From A Did Analysis Of An Income Tax Treatment In Italy, Bruno Bosco, Carlo Federico Bosco, Paolo Maranzano

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

This paper uses the Italian income tax treatment of 2006/7 as a quasi-natural tax experiment to offer some fresh empirical evidence on how labour supply responds to exogenous income tax hikes. We adopt the identification strategy based on TWFE panel data Difference-in-Differences (DID) model to define the correct statistical framework of the study, and to benefit from the specific features of the above tax experiment, namely homogeneity and contemporaneity of the treatment. Results show that the extensive negative adjustments of various response variables measuring the supply of labour services offered by treated taxpayers are statistically significant, rapid, and strong but …

A Study Of Nonlinear Pedagogical Teaching Models For Cognitive And Affective Development Of Elementary School Students, Hari Yuliarto

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This research aims to advance the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective abilities of elementary school students through a nonlinear pedagogical approach. The method adopted is research and development which combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. From a total of 2,411 elementary school teachers in 150 elementary schools spread across the Kota District area, 52 teachers were selected as the sample in this study. Data analysis uses a quantitative descriptive approach, with a focus on the use of percentages. The results show teachers' understanding of nonlinear pedagogy with a general average score of 2.705, indicating relatively good performance. However, the lowest rating was …

Vol.51 N.49 June 27th 2024, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

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Working With Bilingual Populations: Clinical Practices Of Speech-Language Pathologists In New Mexico, Wylie L. Skillman

Speech and Hearing Sciences ETDs

New Mexico is uniquely positioned as a state that has more bilingual speakers than the United States on average, meaning that Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) here are more likely to work with bilingual speakers than elsewhere. Best practices for bilingual evaluation and treatment are taught in graduate education for SLPs but the extent to which they are known and utilized by school-based SLPs differs based on many factors.

As the body of research supporting culturally responsive bilingual assessment and intervention continue to grow, it is unknown how or if clinicians are using this knowledge to assess and treat students who …

Learning Evaluation Of The Study Group Of Packages C Programme In Sragen Regency, Subar Junanto, Rugaya Tuanaya, Mila Faila Shofa, Muntaha Muntaha, Latifah Permatasari Fajrin

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to evaluate the learning of the Study Group of Packages C programme in Sragen Regency. This evaluation research uses the EPPKC model, which consists of Process and Product aspects. This research uses a mixed method, a combination of quantitative and qualitative research using a descriptive approach. The evaluation subjects in this study were 322 people, including the Study Group of Packages C programme organiser, tutors, and learning citizens in the Sragen Regency. The main field trial used a sample of 84 people, while the operational field trial used a sample of 238 people. Data were collected using …

Increasing Measurement Accuracy: Scaling Effect On Academic Resilience Instrument Using Method Of Successive Interval (Msi) And Method Of Summated Rating Scale (Msrs), Beta Wulan Febriana, Farida Agus Setiawati

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

A research instrument is crucial and must meet the requirements to be valid and reliable in content and construction. Not infrequently, various methods are tried to increase the accuracy of research instruments, one of them being a simple method such as the scaling technique. This research aims to improve measurement accuracy by using scaling techniques through the process of successive intervals and summated rating scale in confirmatory factor analysis of the Academic Resilience (ARS) instrument. This research is a descriptive exploratory study using a questionnaire consisting of five answer choices (5-point Likert scale) as the research instrument. Participants in this …

Individual Ability On High-Stakes Test: Choosing Cumulative Score Or Rasch For Scoring Model, Muhammad Dhiyaul Khair, Sukaesi Marianti

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

In a test, a method is required to estimate an individual's ability based on their responses. Typically, this is done by summing the correct responses or calculating a cumulative score. An alternative method is the Rasch model. This study aims to determine whether an individual's position, based on cumulative score estimates, remains unchanged or changes when compared with ability estimates using Rasch on dichotomous responses. The study uses open-source data from the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and involves 317 Indonesian students. Ability analysis will be conducted on Math …

Do Self-Awareness And Behavioural Biases Impact Ethics Compliance? A Student’S Perspective, Blasius Erik Sibarani, Ervilia Agustine Wiharsianti

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to investigate the impact of self-awareness and behavioural biases on students' ethics compliance. In the context of rapid development, ethics is becoming an increasingly important issue both in and outside the academic sphere. Ethics is a moral value that guides individuals or groups in acting and behaving. A person's moral character is formed early through the influence of the family, culture, and religious environment. Good ethical knowledge can affect a person's moral understanding and awareness. The sample analyzed in this study amounted to 100 respondents consisting of high school students and college students. The data is analyzed …

Justin De La Cruz Martinez V. Christopher Feliciani

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Climate, Food, And Humans Predict Communities Of Mammals In The United States, Roland Kays, Matthew H. Snider, Andrew M. Wilson

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

The assembly of species into communities and ecoregions is the result of interacting factors that affect plant and animal distribution and abundance at biogeographic scales. Here, we empirically derive ecoregions for mammals to test whether human disturbance has become more important than climate and habitat resources in structuring communities.

Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of Implementation Of School Discipline Practices For African American Girls, Jasmine Marie Gladney

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Middle school African American girls have yet to be studied comprehensively concerning school discipline practices related to their behavior. It has been assumed that teachers are not doing their jobs and are mistreating African American girls by singling them out; however, teachers’ voices and perceptions of school discipline practices in the classroom have not been examined extensively to understand this issue. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine middle school teachers’ perceptions of implementing school discipline practices related to African American girls in their classrooms, schools, and districts. The conceptual framework was based on Gregory et al.’s …

Integrity, Flexibility, And Balance: How Change Works In Psychotherapy, David Pincus

Psychology Faculty Books and Book Chapters

Psychotherapy may be the most tested form of health intervention and also one of the most mysterious. Clinical trials, and meta-analyses of these trials, have repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of psychotherapy, while also failing to uncover any clear-cut and consistent understanding of how psychotherapy works. This lack of understanding has driven the field to develop 500 supposedly distinct, yet equivalently effective “theories.” The field suffers from barriers to scientific discovery, barriers to therapist training, and barriers to people seeking help for their psychosocial problems. This chapter tackles the mystery of how therapy works by examining the shortcomings of modern medical …

New Study Shows Legal Research Platform Ai Tools Do, In Fact, Hallucinate, Olivia Smith Schlinck

Library Staff Online Writings

For better or worse, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the legal landscape. But a recent study highlights a critical issue: AI’s tendency to “hallucinate,” or generate false information. This problem raises significant concerns about the reliability of AI in legal practice.

Micro Mechanical Analysis And Experiment On Fatigue Damage Of Rubber Powder Asphalt Mixture Of Expressway, Li Nanpeng, Wang Guoqing, Wang Zhibin, Zhang Xia3, Si Chundi

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

To explore the fatigue damage mechanism and micro-mechanical behavior of the pavement of rubber powder asphalt mixture (ARHM- 20) of expressway influenced by heavy vehicles,a three-dimensional microstructural model of the mixture was built based on the discrete element method,and research on the damage mechanism from aggregate motion to macroscopic permanent deformation were conducted.The Burger's constitutive model was used to characterize the viscoelastic properties of asphalt mortar.The macro mechanical parameters of Burger ’s model at different temperatures were obtained through asphalt creep tests,and the micro modeling parameters were obtained based on the macro and micro conversion formulas.The irregular coarse aggregate was …

Usa V. Luis Davis

2024 Decisions

USDC for the District Court of the Virgin Islands

Marcder Guerrier V. Pennsylvania State Police

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania