Extraction and computation of Quinalphos residue in rice (Oryza sativa L.) using GC-MS as a quantitative tool

Xin Michel, Fernando Ricci, Yuki Taylor, Fernando Ricci, Yuki Taylor

Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology

Keywords: Quinalphos; Pesticide Residue; Rice; Oryza sativa; Food Safety; Chemical Analysis

This study was conducted to investigate the pesticide residues in dehusked rice (Oryza sativa L.) on ADT 36 variety of Tamil Nadu, India. The concentration of quinalphos pesticide was determined by ga...

Effect of Sheet Thickness and Type of Alloys on the Springback Phenomenon for Cylindrical Die

Hans Yamamoto, Pablo Rodríguez, Satoshi Kamara, Dmytro Li

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan

Keywords: Springback; Sheet Metal; Aluminum Alloys; Sheet Thickness; Metal Forming; Manufacturing

In this paper the effect of the springback on the bending operation of different materials are studied. Dies were designed and constructed in cylindrical shape. Three types of alloys are used; aluminu...

Curve Number (SCS-CN) Determination Based on Stochastic Optimization Method

, Fernando Takahashi

Despite widespread use of Curve Number (CN) as main parameter in SCS equations for estimating runoff of statistics-free basins, its capability in appropriate estimation of runoff has always been contr...

The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Enhancing Plant Resilience to Climate Change

, Laurent Sánchez

Department of Environmental Sciences, Global Ecology Research Institute

Keywords: Mycorrhizal Networks, Climate Change, Plant Resilience, Ecosystem Stability, Nutrient Exchange

Mycorrhizal networks play a crucial role in ecosystem stability by facilitating nutrient exchange and improving plant resilience to environmental stressors. This study investigates the impact of these...

Enhancing Plant Biodiversity Through Sustainable Land Management Practices

Dr. Mei Ling Zhang, Prof. Carlos M. Oliveira, Dr. Ananya Patel, Oluwaseun Bianchi, Sarah Bernard

Department of Environmental Science, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Keywords: Plant Biodiversity; Sustainable Land Management; Agroforestry; Conservation; Amazon Rainforest

This study explores sustainable land management practices aimed at enhancing plant biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest. By employing a mixed-method approach, including remote sensing and on-ground b...

Climate Change Performance and Economic Growth

Akira Kone, Nana López, Nana López

Department of Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

Keywords: Climate Change; Economic Growth; Environmental Performance; Carbon Emissions; Sustainability

The purpose of this paper is to estimate and evaluate the relationship between Climate Change Performance Index and economic growth for 56 countries. Climate change will affect the accumulation of cap...

Comparison of alveolar bone thickness in anterior areas of maxilla and mandible between subjects with class I and class II malocclusions

Farzaneh Ahrari, Mostafa Shahabi, Hossein Hosseini Zarch, Mohammad Javad Alavi, Zahra Shooshtari, Bahareh Sanaee, Samira Dehghanitafti

Department of Orthodontics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords: Alveolar Bone; Malocclusion; CBCT; Dental Anatomy; Class I; Class II; Maxilla; Mandible

This study aimed to compare alveolar bone thickness in anterior jaw regions in subjects with class I and class II malocclusions. Fifty cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of the upper jaw and 2...

Aspects of Personnel Management of the Probation Service in Albania: Under the Perspective of the Tokyo Rules

Dorina Saja, Valbona Ndrepepaj

Department of Management, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

Keywords: Probation Service; Personnel Management; Albania; Alternative Sentencing; Criminal Justice; Rehabilitation

The Probation Service is a crucial component of state organization and operation, as this \ninstitution\'s purpose is to oversee alternative sentencing, thereby ensuring the rehabilitation \nof indivi...