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Urban green areas can have a high impact on soil fauna due the environmental changes caused by human activities. This work aimed to assess earthworm populations in urban sites in the city of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Earthworms were sampled in two urban sites: the Campus Ecoville of the Universidade Positivo and the Casa Verde space and in two land use systems (Grass Lawn and Native Vegetation), in the summer of 2018 and 2019 and winter of 2019. A total of 1052 individuals were found, belonging to five families and 12 species were identified, of which five are native: Glossoscolex sp.55, Fimoscolex sp.36, Fimoscolex sp.37 (Glossoscolecidae), Andiorrhinus duseni (Rhinodrilidae) and Ocnerodrilidae sp.43 (Ocnerodrilidae) and seven are exotic species: Amynthas corticis, Amynthas morrisi, Metaphire californica, Metaphire schmardae (Megascolecidae), Dendrodrilus rubidus (Lumbricidae) and Pontoscolex corethrurus (Rhinodrilidae). Of the five native species found, four are new species and will be described in the future and the specie A. duseni belongs to the group known as giant earthworms (minhocuçu) with specimens larger than 30cm. Despite the predominance of exotic species (n=932) compared to native species (n=114), the presence of new species may indicate that the managed environments can preserve native species. Moreover, the difference in the total number (native vs. exotic) can be attributed to the ability of the exotic species to survive human disturbances.

This study described and determined the presence of the “Made in China” products and its impact on the tiangge business in Cabanatuan City. The findings of the study revealed that most of the respondents acquired their knowledge in tiangge business from their parents, in which Ready To Wear (RTW) was the type of product that was mostly being sold. Moreover, the nature of tiangge business was mobile vending, with a rental fee of ₱1000 - ₱5000. The primary sources of products were suppliers, with ₱4001 - ₱6000 estimated daily earnings and spent 6 - 8 hours of vending. Furthermore, the respondents affirm that tiangge business contributed to their life sustenance by sending their children to well-known schools, secured life insurance, able to buy a parcel of land and buy their own pick-up truck and vehicle and secure their monthly amortization on time. On the other hand, the respondents are aware of the invasion of Made in China products in the marketplace. They were able to handle business competition because they used an adaptation strategy to understand customer preferences and other locale-specific requirements. Also, they adopted an effective marketing mix to best satisfy their consumers’ needs and wants.

The present work carried out to assess the socio-economic status of Purok Manggahan, Barangay Pangatian, Cabanatuan City to generate empirical data and information on the socio-economic condition of the barangay to determine what specific extension program addressed to the concerned barangay. The study was descriptive, and the researchers used survey questionnaires to gather data. A total of 30 household heads were interviewed to collect the necessary data concerning the research. Results revealed that most household heads were male, within the age range of 20 - 32 years old, married, Roman Catholic, farmers, and earning a monthly income of 1000 - 3000 with a 4 - 6 children. As to the socio-economic status of the respondents, they owned a house, single detached, made of light materials. Likewise, their sources of energy for lights were electricity and dried woods for cooking. Their source of potable water is a deep well. In terms of the health status of the respondents, they suffered from common diseases such as cough, fever, flu. They consult the doctor when sick. They used contraceptives in family planning. The pregnant women asked midwife when they were pregnant and gave birth at home. Majority of the respondents’ children were currently studying at public school. The respondents have skills that may enable them to land jobs to sustain family needs. The researchers, therefore, suggest that there should be an implementation of livelihood projects to complement the capability developed among the residents and to give assistance and funding for the educational needs of their children and augment their financial obligations.

The study was undertaken to verify performance of a commercially available water ionizing device that uses carbon nanotube to treat particulates and other pollutants found in drinking water. Two (2) deep well stations belonging to a local water concessionaire known to have quality issues were considered. Water samples were collected and analyzed for physicochemical, bacteriological and organic parameters such as Total Alkalinity, Bicarbonates, Acidity, Free CO2, Chlorine, Total Hardness, Calcium Hardness, Ca, Mg, pH, Residual Chlorine, Turbidity, TDS, color, Fe, Mn, Total coliform, HPC count and Dieldrin. The device’s performance efficiency in treating the pollutants was calculated. The products’ claims were verified thru actual test results. Results indicate that the device is not working as it should. It has very minimal color, Fe and Mn removal – contrary to the product claims and has zero dieldrin treatment capability. On the brighter side, the device reduced total coliform by an average of 59.67% although HPC count spiked by an average of 1,210%. The obtained results will be useful in optioneering for future treatment technologies for the water concessionaire or similar waterworks.

Compliance to Government Procurement Act R.A.9184 by procuring entities remains the biggest challenge to realize the objectives of equality, transparency and responsibility in government procurement in the country. The study focuses on assessing the existing implementation of R.A. 9184 in the bidding of infrastructure projects of concerned District Engineering Offices in Region III by considering the constraints on its processes. There were 45 respondents answered the questionnaires gathered from the seven (7) District Engineering offices of DPWH Region III, namely, Zambales , Bataan and Pampanga. Interviews and feedbacks from the Bids and Award Committee members (BAC), BAC secretariat and Technical Working Groups (TWG) of the Procurement Division of Infrastructure projects were conducted to substantiate the answers of the respondents. The data collected were treated statistically using percentage and weighted mean. All respondents show level of awareness and understanding in the implementation of R.A 9184 of bidding process and they are able to review and re-evaluated all concerns pertaining to any ambiguity of the process. Respondents show competence on how far they understand and implement the process properly. The researchers find that there is a need in identifying minor irregularities to major irregularities to eliminate confusion in selecting the lowest responsive bidder.

The Covid - 19 pandemic brought enormous challenges in the business operations of the world. With these, the National Power Corporation (NPC) range of services around the Philippine archipelago faced enormous challenges. In this study, the assessment of the strategy in the operations of the National Power Corporation (NPC) to the procurement division of the institution wa s considered. To discuss the result of this study, a descriptive research was used. The respondents were chosen using random sampling technique. The respondents typically carried the title of Division Manager, Engineer I, Engineer II, Admin Services, Infor mation Assistant, and Logistics Management Officer. The survey questionnaires measure the capability and support of the company considering the C ovid - 19 pandemic situation. The survey questionnaires were encoded and distributed electronically using Google Forms. In addition to this, follow - up interviews were also made to the randomly selected employees and clientele of the Procurement Division of the NPC. After conducting survey and follow - up interviews, the results clearly shows that it is possible for th e key personnel of the Procurement Division to conduct, continue, and deliver its mandates, functions, duties and responsibilities using an alternat ive work arrangement such as a work - from - home scheme and it made the department operational. The findings on the support of the company also show positive results. It indicates that the company’s strategy during the pandemic is noticeable and well - implemented. The new structure developed by the company according to the respondents can also be used even after the pandemic.

The $^{8}\mathrm{Li}+^{58}\mathrm{Ni}$ collision is investigated at 23.9, 26.1, 28.7, and 30 MeV bombarding energies. Quasielastic angular distributions and the singles $^{7}\mathrm{Li}$ angular and energy distributions are presented. Coupled-reaction channels (CRC) calculations, which include the coupling of the elastic channel to $^{59}\mathrm{Ni}=^{58}\mathrm{Ni}\phantom{\rule{0.16em}{0ex}}+\phantom{\rule{0.16em}{0ex}}n$ states above and below the neutron threshold, provide a simultaneous description of the quasielastic and transfer distributions and evidence the strong effect of the one-neutron transfer/breakup channels on the quasielastic scattering. The $^{7}\mathrm{Li}$ angular and energy distributions have been also successfully analyzed combining the continuum discretized coupled channels (CDCC) method, for the elastic breakup, and the IAV model of Ichimura, Austern, and Vincent [Phys. Rev. C 32, 431 (1985)], for the nonelastic breakup. These calculations indicate that most of the $^{7}\mathrm{Li}$ yields are due to nonelastic breakup contributions (transfer), whereas elastic breakup plays a minor role.

The Portable FPV System with Smartaudio is a method used simply to control a radio-controlled vehicle specifically those that use Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or other type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the driver or Pilot’s view point. Incorporated to the system is a special feature called Smartaudio. Smartaudio is a type of VTX telemetry protocol in which it is a combination of an audio signal and a digital control signal. The two said signals are combined together to one simple audio signal. This signal can be used to control the VTX or Video Transmitter. And it is a simple serial signal. This basically allows the Pilot of the UAV to change settings for video transmitter via the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. So having Smartaudio feature makes things like switching VTX channels, power levels less difficult for Pilots, with no need to push switches or obscure push button menus. When pilots switched over to this system that supports Smartaudio it is seen just how quickly it can change multiple settings using OSD, giving more freedom and accessibility.

This study aims to demonstrate the effects of various stacking sequences of different glass fiber architecture forms on the mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced polyester composites. The composites were manufactured by hand lay-up technique and its mechanical properties were characterized in terms of tensile, flexural, and drop-ball impact tests as well as water absorption. The mechanical properties of the glass fiber reinforced polyester were somewhat affected depending on the stacking sequences from single alternating order, double alternating order, and triple alternating order of chopped strand mat and plain-woven fabric piled in ten (10) to fourteen (14) layers. The laminates consisting of alternating sequence manner of plain-woven fabric and chopped strand mat stacked in different layers have no significant effect on the mechanical properties. Stacking sequence of double alternating layer piled in twelve (12) layers was found to have better tensile strength than single and double alternating order of two different glass fiber form while the triple alternating manner piled in twelve (12) layers resulted to higher tensile modulus. The double alternating order of different glass fiber forms stacked in twelve (12) layers resulted to an improvement in flexural properties. Some selected laminates exhibited no delamination in drop-ball impact test and minimal water absorption when immersed in water for 30 days for all the laminates.

In this contribution, we report on effects due to the cluster configuration of boron isotopes, \(^8\)B, \(^{10}\)B, \(^{11}\)B and \(^{12}\)B, in the elastic scattering on \(^{58}\)Ni target at energies close to the Coulomb barrier. The results of coupled channel calculations, where the different configurations of the boron isotopes, \(^8\)B \(=\) \(^7\)Be\(+\)p, \(^{10}\)B \(=\) \(^6\)Li\(+\) \(\alpha \), \(^{11}\)B \(=\) \(^7\)Li\(+\) \(\alpha \) and \(^{12}\)B \(=\) \(^{11}\)B\(+\)n, have been attributed to different effects in the angular distributions for the elastic scattering process, are present.

An overview of the experiments performed at RIBRAS over the last year is presented. Elastic scattering and breakup reactions induced by light exotic projectiles on different targets have been measured and some results are presented here for the 120Sn(6He, α) reaction. Resonant scattering experiments have been performed with 10Be and 12C secondary beams on a CH2 thick target and the well known 12C+p resonance was identified. A gamma-particle experiment using a new system of LYSO scintillators to detect gammas was done.

In this work we present an elastic scattering angular distribution for the 8Li+58Ni system measured at Elab = 26.1 MeV. The 8Li beam was produced in the Radioactive Ion Beams in Brasil (RIBRAS) facility using the 7Li primary beam delivered by the 8-UD Pelletron accelerator. The angular distribution covers the angular range from 20 to 85 degrees in the center of mass frame. The data have been analysed by optical model and coupled channels calculations, including couplings to low-lying states in 8Li and the spin-orbit interaction. Our results indicate that the inclusion of the spin-orbit interaction in the calculations is important to describe the data at backward angles.

Salinas-Chavira, J., Ramirez, R.G., Lara-Pedroza, E. de L., Gonzalez- Suarez, M. and Dominguez-Munoz, M. 2005. Influence of monensin and salinomycin on growth and carcass characteristics in Pelibuey lambs. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 28: 93–96. To study the influence of the ionophores monensin and salinomycin on performance and carcass characteristics in lambs, sixteen intact Pelibuey male lambs were randomly distributed into two treatment groups. These were fed on a diet (14% crude protein, 2.6 Meal ME/kg) for 60 days. Lambs in one group received 25 ppm of monensin and the other group received 28 ppm of salinomycin. Lambs on salinomycin gained more (P 0.05) feed efficiency and subcutaneous fat. It appears that salinomycin is a better growth promoter for Pelibuey lambs fed a con...

IntroductionIn Andalucia (Spain), exist a high prescription of antidepressants, joined to an elevated variability in the choice of it.ObjetivesTo describe associated variables with the prescription of antidepressants in Andalucia. To determinate percentage of depresive disorder in antidepressants users.Study designObservational, descriptiveStudy scopePrimary Health Care, with Health Centers of Andalusian Community participating.Subjects od the studyPatients older than 18 years old, users of antidepressants. The inclusion in the study will require informed consent by the patient.Variables to measureSociodemographics; Familiars and Personals precedents of mental disorders; number and duration of episodes in which it has taken antidepressants; Hamilton anxiety-depression index; Beck‘s depression index; Diagnosis of depressive disorder or another with need of antidepressant treatment; Comorbility ; Origin of the presciption. Variables in relation with the prescriptor will be mesurement.Sample sizeIt is calculated by accepting a signification level of 95%, and a percentage of depresive disorder over antidepressants users unknowed (p = q = 50%). A sample size of 770 patients is estimated, including losses.ResultsDeterminations will be carried out through descriptive statistics; frequency distribution, dispersion and central tendency measurements. A measurement of possible associations between variables through contrast of hypothesis test will also be calculated. So, Pearson's chi-square test for qualitatives variables and analysis of variance (ANOVA) for quantitatives. The study will be finished studig association between potentials variables existing in antidepressants users and depression diagnosis through model of binary logistic regression.