bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Grain number estimation, regression model and grain distribution pattern in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) genotypes
Authors: S R KUMAR , R KULKARNI , V RAJAPPA P
Published: October 2023

Crop yields in physiological models are determined as a product of their yield components like the grain numbers/plant times the average kernel weight at maturity. The grain numbers are calculated as a function of the above ground biomass growth during the panicle initiation phase. Biomass production of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is influenced by genotype and management interaction, while transformation from vegetative to reproductive phase is influenced by genotype by environment, i.e. photoperiod of a given season. The grain weight in all the models is calculated as a function of the cultivar specific optimum growth rate multiplied by the duration of grain filling. Grain growth dynamics is thus a function of management, environment and genotype. Plant breeder's objective of enhancing the grain yield potential was achieved through improved translocation of dry matter produced into grain, that varies from 30 - 40%, in the newly developed hybrids. Increase in productivity brought about by genetic improvement is related to grain number and kernel weight. Grain number estimation is a tedious process and this paper attempts a simplified application of a regression model that relates grain number (dependent variable) with the spikelet weight (independent variable). A regression equation, Y = 24.626 X + 9.7136 derived using pooled dataset was used to predict the grain number. The rigor of the regression fit is validated using both predicted and observed grain number, based on the derived regression coefficient, which ranged from 0.97 to 0.99.
Genetic and metabolic profiling of pentachlorophenol utilizing bacteria from agricultural soil irrigated with pulp and paper mill effluent
Authors: KUMARI PRIYANKA , KAUSHIK RAJEEV , TRIPATHI BINU M , SINGH RAM N , SAXENA ANIL K
Published: October 2023

Pulp and paper mill is a source of major environmental pollutants generating industries which include pentachlorophenol a highly chlorinated aromatic compound. PCP degrading bacterial isolates obtained from pulp and paper mill effluent contaminated site were characterised using amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis of 16S rRNA gene. Based on cluster analysis the representative 13 isolates were identified by partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing. These PCP degrading bacterial isolates were classified into four major bacterial lineages, α, β, ϒ-Proteobacteria and Firmicutes. The PCPmax and IC50 values of these isolates ranged from 100 to 300 mg PCP/l and 125 to 375 mg PCP/l respectively. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PCP1) and Pseudomonas sp (PCP42) exhibited maximum PCPmax and IC50 value. Degradation of PCP by these isolates at their respective PCPmax ranged from 67.25% to 72.98% as analysed by the HPLC. Metabolic substrate usage of the isolates was evaluated using the BIOLOGTM ECO plates and unique carbon substrate usage profiles were observed. PCP degrading isolates, Azospirillum (PCP13 and PCP16) and Inquilinus limosus (PCP 27) were reported for the first time, these might represent new chlorophenol-degrading taxa.
Advantaged performance of tractor engine fuelled with dewaxed-degummed jatropha oil on long-run evaluation under loads
Authors: SELVAN M MUTHAMIL , DUBEY ANIL KUMAR , PANDEY KRISHNA CHANDRA
Published: October 2023

A tractor engine was fuelled with blends of dewaxed-degummed jatropha oil and diesel up to 50:50 (v/v) ratio. Higher power was obtained with treated oil than raw oil for all fuel blends. The engine operated well up to the blend ratio of 30:70 with treated oil and then there was sudden drop in engine speed under overload conditions. It was also found that there was sharp power drop with treated oil for the blends above 20 per cent, and hence the blend ratio of 20:80 (treated jatropha oil: diesel) was optimized for long duration operation. Power increase of 11.8 per cent with treated oil over raw oil was obtained at rated speed with optimized blend ratio, in spite of 5.5 per cent power drop with treated oil over diesel due to lower calorific value of plant oil. There was 2.8 per cent increase in torque with treated oil than raw oil. Brake thermal efficiency reduced with the percentage of plant oil in the blend and there was 2.5 per cent reduction with treated oil over diesel. A saving of 4.3 per cent in specific fuel consumption was achieved by using treated oil over raw oil. While CO, CO2, and HC decreased with blend ratio up to 25 per cent and then increased, NO and NO2 increased with blend ratio. The SO2 reduced with the increase in blend ratio due to the fact that plant oil contains no sulphur. There was no significant difference in smoke density between operation of engine with diesel and 20:80 blend at rated engine speed. Noise level and mechanical vibration had declining trend with the treated oil up to 25 per cent blend. There was no adverse effect with the operation of tractor engine up to 200 h during long-run evaluation with optimized blend (20:80). Operation of tractor with treated jatropha oil is encouraging in spite of slight hike (7.3%) in cost of operation with respect to decrease in CO, CO2, HC, and SO2. The study revealed that treated jatropha oil has promising potential as a fuel substitute up to 20 per cent blending in diesel.
Sex pheromone of citrus trunk borer (Anoplophora versteegi) (Coleoptera : Cerambycidae) - A new finding
Authors: SAIKIA KANCHAN , THAKUR N S AZAD , AO ALEMLA , GAUTAM SUDHIDA
Published: October 2023

The highest numbers of male citrus trunk borer beetle (84.21%) were attracted toward the female abdomen in olfactometric bioassay. The higher EAG response of male antennae to abdominal extract of female beetles confirmed the presence of pheromone on abdominal part of female beetles. Fourteen hydrocarbons were common in body wash of both sexes. The concentrations of tetradecane, hexadecane, eicosane, hexacosane and pentacosane on abdominal extract of adult female were much higher in comparison to the male body wash, which played an important role for the attraction of male beetles. Heptadecane, octadecane and dodecane present in female beetles was absent in male. These studies confirmed the presence of the sex pheromone in the female abdomen.
Correlation and path coefficient analysis in sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var italica)
Authors: KATOCH VIVEKA , SHIWANI KUMARI , SHARMA AKHILESH , KUMARI VEDNA
Published: October 2023

The present investigations were conducted on sixteen genotypes of sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var italica Plenck) in Randomized Complete Block Design in two environments, viz. rabi 2010-11 and rabi 2011-12. Character association analysis revealed that marketable yield/plant was significantly and positively correlated with terminal head weight/plant, harvest index, gross weight/plant, head size index, days to first harvest, leaf size with leaf stalk, plant frame and leaf size without leaf stalk which could be considered as the important selection criteria in the improvement of marketable yield. The results of path analysis revealed that the maximum positive direct effect on marketable yield/plant was exhibited by terminal head weight per plant followed by harvest index, gross weight per plant and head size index. This indicated that a selection procedure based on high terminal head weight/plant along with high harvest index, high gross weight/plant and high head size index may be effective in improving marketable yield.
TA’LIM TIZIMIDA BAHOLASHNING ASOSIY MEZONLARI VA UNING AXAMIYATI
Authors: Abduraxmonov Sultonali Mukaramovich  , Ibragimov Shavkat Mamirovich
Published: October 2023

Maqolaning maqsadi ta'lim sifatini baholash uchun turli yondashuvlar va usullarni o‘rganishdir.  Maqolada ta’lim tizimida baholashni axamiyatlari, konsepsiyasi va maqsad vazifalari tahlil etilgan.     Buning uchun quyidagi tadqiqot usullari qo‘llanilgan: o‘z-o‘zini baholash, o‘zaro baholash, refleksiya. Tadqiqot natijalariga ko‘ra talabalar darslarga qiziqishi ortishi,  shaxsiy natijalar shakllantirilishi, fikrlarlash doirasi kengayishi va mustaqil ravishda ma'lumot olishga intilishi ko‘rsatib o‘tilgan. Ta'lim muassasasida ta'lim sifatini ichki monitoringini tashkil etish bo‘yicha ishlab chiqilgan metodik tavsiyalar ta'limni sifatli baholashga yordam beradi degan xulosa kilingan.
SIRDARYO VILOYATI SHAROITIDA OG‘IR METALLARDAN CANNABIS SATIVA L.O‘SIMLIKLARINI HIMOYA QILISHDA FENOLLI TIZIMI
Authors: Mamadaliyev Asilbek , Kushiyev Khabibjon , Abdullayeva Zaynab
Published: October 2023

Ushbu maqolada Sirdaryo viloyatida yetishtirilgan o‘simlik (Cannabis sativa L) va tuproq na’munalarida og‘ir metallar (Hg, Pb, Cr, Sn, Ni, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn) miqdorini o‘rganish natijalari ko‘rib chiqildi. O‘simliklarni himoya qilishning antioksidant tizimining (fenollar va flavonoidlar) javobi ham o‘ziga xos bo‘lib, antioksidant miqdorining oshishi va pasayishi ham kuzatiladi, bu o‘simliklarning ifloslantiruvchi moddalar ta'siriga turli xil chidamliligi bilan bog‘liqdir. Ba'zi hollarda og‘ir metallar tarkibi, fenollar va flavonoidlar darajasi o‘rtasida korrelyatsiya aniqlandi, bu o‘simliklarning biokimyoviy stressininпg sababini ko‘rsatadi.
Genuine beta bursts in human working memory: controlling for the influence of lower-frequency rhythms
Authors: Rodriguez-Larios Julio , Haegens Saskia
Published: October 2023

Human working memory is associated with significant modulations in oscillatory brain activity. However, the functional role of brain rhythms at different frequencies is still debated. Modulations in the beta frequency range (15–40 Hz) are especially difficult to interpret because they could be artifactually produced by (more prominent) oscillations in lower frequencies that show non-sinusoidal properties. In this study, we investigate beta oscillations during working memory while controlling for the possible influence of lower frequency rhythms. We collected electroencephalography (EEG) data in 27 participants who performed a spatial working-memory task with two levels of cognitive load. In order to rule out the possibility that observed beta activity was affected by non-sinusoidalities of lower frequency rhythms, we developed an algorithm that detects transient beta oscillations that do not coincide with more prominent lower frequency rhythms in time and space. Using this algorithm, we show that the amplitude and duration of beta bursts decrease with memory load and during memory manipulation, while their peak frequency and rate increase. Together, our results show that human beta rhythms are functionally modulated during working memory and that these changes cannot be attributed to lower frequency rhythms with non-sinusoidal properties.
Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 63): A combined design and maintenance approach
Authors:   The Institution of Structural Engineers' Health and Safety Panel
Published: October 2023

This guidance note covers how design and maintenance entwine and how this can prevent future failures.
Overcoming Complex Analytical Challenges Posed by Targeted Multispecific Antibody Cancer Therapeutics
Authors: Lies Mark
Published: October 2023

Complex multispecific antibodies overcome the limitations of standard monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and have complex three-dimensional structures, greater heterogeneity, and often novel disulfide linkages and unusual post-translational modifications. As a result, the comprehensive characterization essential to the development of cost-effective manufacturing processes and safe and efficacious cancer treatments is much more challenging using traditional analytical instruments and techniques. Fortunately, there are new solutions available that provide fast results, often with greater sensitivity and resolution, even for these novel, complex molecules. The application of various new methods and instruments for the analysis of multispecifics is discussed as a means of highlighting their ability to facilitate the development of these important new modalities.
ANALISIS ALIRAN DAYA SETELAH PENGHANTAR PASIR PUTIH - GARUDA SAKTI BEROPERASI PADA PT. PLN (PERSERO) UNIT PELAYANAN TRANSMISI (UPT) PEKANBARU
Authors: Abrar Tanjung
Published: October 2023

Analisa aliran daya Gauss Seidel merupakan analisa aliran daya untuk memperoleh tegangan terima bus, kondisi aliran daya serta rugi-rugi daya pada saluran di sistemyang ditinjau saat operasi puncak. Sebagai sasaran dapat dijadikan sebagai dasar untuk membuat keputusan, juga sangat berperan penting dalam perencanaan, pembangunan dan perawatan sistem tenaga listrik karena operasi sistem yang optimal tergantung pada pengetahuan mengenai pengaruh interkoneksi dengan sistem yang laim, penambahan pembangkit, penambahan beban baru, pembangunan jaringan dan perbaikan serta perawatan peralatan tenaga listrik. Aliran daya pada sistem penyaluran di UPT Pekanbaru sendiri yaitu dari Gardu Induk Koto Panjang sampai ke Gardu Induk Kota Pinang. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan menggunakan program Digsilent Power Factory diperoleh  aliran daya terbesar terjadi pada rel GI Balai Pungut ke GI Duri yaitu sebesar 207,99 MVA. Sedangkan total rugi-rugi daya pada sistem Riau sebesar 19,31 MW dan 77,83 MVAR . Besar aliran daya yang mengalir dari Gardu Induk Pasir Putih ke Gardu Induk Garuda Sakti dengan menggunakan Matlab yaitu daya Aktif 39.51 MW dan daya reaktif -1,78 MVAR. Untuk hasil dari program digsilent sebesar 59,63 MW dan 24,09 MVAR dan untuk program ETAP sebesar 41.56 MW dan -15.75 MVAR..
PERENCANAAN SEKOLAH MENENGAH ISLAM DI KABUPATEN PASAMAN
Authors: Eja Karnina  , Rasyidin  , Suwita
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merencanakan Sekolah Menengah Islam, yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan sekolah menengah Islam di Kabupaten Pasaman. Permasalahan yang ada saat ini sekolah Islam yang ada di Kabupaten Pasaman belum memadai sebagai sebuah sekolah Islam yang dilihat berdasarkan segi fasilitas, susunan ruang maupun bentuk bangunan serta kurangnya sarana prasaran pendukung pada sekolah Islam yang ada. Metode yang digunakan pada perencanan sekolah menengah islam adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif yang mampu mendeskripsikan dan menganalisa kegiatan atau data yang bersifat alamiah serta melakukan analisa atau pengumpulan data berdasarkan data primer dan data sekunder. Analisa dan pembahasan yang digunakan pada perencanaan memakai tema arsitektur semiotik, yang menjadi landasan konseptual dalam perencanaan Sekolah islam dengan memperhatikan tatanan massa bangunan dan Open Space yang fleksibel. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah perencanaan bangunan sekolah menengah Islam yang berkarakter dan  dapat memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat Kabupaten Pasaman.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENGARSIPAN DIGITAL DOKUMEN AKREDITASI PROGRAM STUDI BERBASIS WEB BERDASARKAN KRITERIA DAN PROSEDUR AIPT 3.0
Authors: Heldi Hastriyandi  , Sri Wahyuni  , Erifa Syahnaz  , Vanie Wijaya
Published: October 2023

Dengan sistem pengarsipan yang baik, maka pembuatan laporan dan pertanggungjawaban serta pengendalian menjadi semakin baik. Salah satu kegiatan yang memerlukan tingkat pengarsipan yang baik adalah pada saat akreditasi perguruan tinggi khususnya Akreditasi program studi. Politeknik Negeri Sambas dalam beberapa kesempatan telah melaksanakan akreditasi pada tingkat program studi. Dalam pelaksanaannya masih memerlukan dukungan sistem yang terencana dengan baik salah satunya melalui aplikasi pengarsipan. Data dokumen sangat diperlukan pada saat aksesmen dilapangan yang dilakukan oleh asesor dari BAN-PT. Selama ini dokumen tersebut masih tersaji dalam bentuk hardcopy dalam jumlah yang banyak sehingga pada saat pencarian dokumen yang diperlukan oleh asesor memerlukan waktu yang lama dan menjadi kurang efektif. Pada awalnya kriteria penilaian akreditasi hanya berdasarkan pada 7 kriteria, namun pada tahun 2019, BAN-PT melalui peraturan nomor 3 tahun 2019 telah mengeluarkan Instrumentasi Akreditasi Perguruan Tinggi versi 3.0, dimana kriteria penilaian dilakukan berdasarkan 9 kriteria. Dengan semakin bertambahnya kriteria tersebut, maka diperlukan dukungan pengarsipan yang baik melalui aplikasi Pengarsipan Dokumen Akreditasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah membangun Aplikasi Pengarsipan Digital Dokumen Akreditasi Program Studi Berbasis Web Berdasarkan Kriteria dan Prosedure AIPT 3.0 pada Politeknik Negeri Sambas. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan metode Waterfall, Tahapan pengujian (testing) hasil penelitian (aplikasi)  menggunakan metode Black Box. Penelitian ini menghasilkan aplikasi Pengarsipan Digital Dokumen Akreditasi Program Studi Berbasis Web. Nantinya sistem secara aktual telah lengkap dan memenuhi syarat melalui pengujian dan demonstrasi dalam lingkungan operasional/aplikasi sebenarnya dan memenuhi TKT 8.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO REDUCE COMMUNITY REJECTION OF A COMPANY EXISTENCE: ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS ETHICS PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Faoziyah Sitti
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in reducing the impact of community rejection of the company's existence. In addition, this study was also conducted to explore CSR from the perspective of business ethics theory. The research location is the community in the area adjacent to PT. Pertamina (Persero) RU VI in Balongan Indramayu, West Java. The research method used is phenomenological-qualitative by investigating the experiences of the participants in depth. The focus of the research topics are CSR, rejection reduction, and business ethics. The findings reveal that Pertamina already has two flagship CSR programs that are currently being implemented and have had a positive impact on reducing public resistance to the company's existence. Through these CSR programs, Pertamina and the community within the company work together to achieve the success of the program. Thus, the company's commitment to CSR practices has reduced the impact of community rejection of the company. Interestingly, the local government also actively participates in the program. Unfortunately, the fire incident is contrary to Pertamina's commitment to pay attention to environmental impacts and the principle of honesty. And this is a serious concern considering the possible negative impacts it can cause. Second, viewed from the perspective of business ethics, Pertamina has implemented one of the principles of business ethics. Pertamina has built the values ​​of good business behavior. It's just that in the future it is necessary to improve other principles of business ethics, namely the principles of honesty, fairness, autonomy in order to create effective business ethics.
Herramienta digital Google Classroom en la enseñanza aprendizaje de Ciencias Naturales en noveno año de Educación General Básica
Authors: Coello Melo Sonia María
Published: October 2023

El presente estudio se enfocó en analizar cómo Google Classroom, una plataforma educativa en línea, influye en el aprendizaje de Ciencias Naturales en estudiantes de noveno grado. Se llevó a cabo un método cuasi - experimental que incluyó un grupo de control, permitiendo la comparación de resultados entre los estudiantes que utilizaron Google Classroom y aquellos que siguieron un enfoque de enseñanza tradicional. La investigación se llevó a cabo en la Unidad Educativa "Carlos Plaza Dañín", con dos grupos de 20 estudiantes cada uno. Se realizaron pruebas antes y después de la intervención para medir el conocimiento de los estudiantes sobre los contenidos de Ciencias Naturales relacionados con el currículo. Los resultados revelaron que el grupo experimental que utilizó Google Classroom obtuvo calificaciones significativamente más altas en comparación con el grupo de control que siguió el método de enseñanza tradicional.  El análisis estadístico a través de la prueba t de Student confirmó esta diferencia significativa, respaldando la hipótesis de que la integración efectiva de herramientas digitales en la enseñanza de Ciencias Naturales tiene un impacto positivo en la comprensión de conceptos científicos y la motivación de los estudiantes. El estudio concluye que la necesidad de una planificación adecuada en la implementación de estas tecnologías y cómo factores contextuales pueden influir en los resultados. En resumen, este trabajo contribuye al creciente cuerpo de investigación sobre la pedagogía digital y sus implicaciones en la educación del siglo XXI.
La mediación prejudicial obligatoria en materia de familia, niñez y adolescencia en la legislación de Ecuador como garantía del interés superior del niño
Authors: Cabrera Cabrera Santiago Vladimir , Cevallos Ortega Francisco Javier , Mena Manzanillas Paulina Leticia , Maldonado Ordoñez Jorge Alberto , Ramírez Granda Karen Fernanda , Mena Manzanillas Wilson Bayardo , Loayza Apolo Franco Rafael
Published: October 2023

Hoy en día la mediación es considerada como un medio para alcanzar la solución de los problemas, siempre y cuando sean susceptibles de poder medirlos, por ello el presente artículo de investigación se centra en un análisis sobre la obligatoriedad de la mediación en los procesos judiciales en materia de familia, niñez y adolescencia, esto con la finalidad de no involucrar en el litigio al niño, niña y adolescente, y más aún cuando son procesos de tenencia, régimen de visitas; producto de una separación o divorcio en los cuales dicha crisis matrimonial o relación de pareja no terminó de la mejor manera; y, por otra parte, descongestionar las causas procesales en las Unidades Judiciales de Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia, y de esta manera se cumpla con los principios procesales de celeridad y debida diligencia. De igual forma, se describirá que en el derecho comparado de Chile y Argentina, procede una demanda cuando se ha agotado dicho proceso en los centros de mediación autorizados. Para ello se recurre al método analítico, científico, hermenéutico y de derecho comparado.
On the names of Togarmah, biblical patriarch of the Armenians
Authors: MADOYAN GEVORG , MADOYAN SIRANUYSH
Published: October 2023

Յօդուածի որոշ դրոյթներ դիտարկուել են ամսագրի 2020 թ. ապրիլեան (Դ.) համարում։ Այստեղ յաւելուած են նորանոր փաստարկներ, կռուաններ և ապացոյցներ, որոնք բերուած չեն եղել նախկինում։ Նահապետի անունների ստուգաբանութեան, մեկնաբանութեան փորձն՝ առկայ նիւթի զուգադրման միջոցով ընթերցողին հնարաւորութիւն է ընձեռում ինքնուրոյն եզրայանգելու, որ Թորգոմին տրուած անունը (անունները) նախ պէտք է ծագէին և շրջանառուէին իր անմիջական շրջապատում (նախնի-հետնորդ-ժառանգների միջավայրում) և նոր միայն տարածուէին ու ցրուէին աշխարհի ծագերը։
Некоторые аспекты статьи были рассмотрены в апрельском выпуске журнала за 2020 год. Здесь добавлены новые рассуждения, доводы, и доказательства, ранее не приводившиеся. Опыт этимологического изучения и толкования имен патриарха путем сопоставления имеющегося материала дает читателю возможность самостоятельно сделать вывод о том, что имя (имена), данные Торгому, должны были сначала возникнуть и войти в обиход в среде (прямых сородичей—предков и потомков) где непосредственно жил и обитал он сам, и лишь затем распространиться по всему миру.
One of the greatest difficulties in the process of translation is the transfer of the proper names because in some occasions must be transferred not only the form and phonation of a word but also the idea that is expressed by it. As an easy example, we can take the name Jacob, a Hebrew word that is explained in the Bible as “one who follows on another’s heels; supplanter”2, and each time while mentioning, it brings to our mind the story of the birth of this personality.
Bible references in the “Universal History” by Stepanos Taronetsi Asoghik
Authors: VARDANYAN LUSINE
Published: October 2023

Յայտնի է, որ միջնադարեան պատմագիրներն իրենց երկերը կառուցում էին ըստ Սուրբ Գրքի աշխարհայեցողութեան, դէպքերը մեկնաբանում մարգարէական կանխասացութիւններով եւ որպէս փաստարկ յաճախ ուղղակի կամ անուղղակի վկայակոչում էին Աստուածաշնչեան տեղիները ։ Այս առումով բացառութիւն չէ նաեւ Ստեփանոս Տարօնեցի Ասողիկի Պատմութիւնը (Ժ.—ԺԱ. դդ.), որի ընդհանրական լինելն արդէն իսկ Սուրբ Գրքի ձեւաբովանդակային նմանութիւնից է բխում։ Յօդուածում դիտարկւում են երկում առկայ ուղղակի մէջբերումները եւ դրանց նշանակութիւնն Ասողիկի բնագրի համար։
Известно, что средневековые авторы в частности историки выстраивали свои труды в соответствии мировоззрения Священной Книги, толковали события пророческими предсказаниями и часто прямо или косвенно ссылались на библейские отрывки в качестве аргумента. В этом отношении не является исключением и «История Степаноса Таронеци Асогика». В статье исследуются прямые цитаты из священного Писания и их значение для труда Степаноса Асогика.
Medieval historians are known to have constructed their writings according to the biblical worldview, interpreting events with prophetic predictions, often directly or indirectly citing biblical passages as arguments. The “History” of Stepanos Taronetsi Asoghik (10th-11th centuries) is no exception in this respect, the universality of which already originates from similarities between the form and content of the Holy Bible. The article discusses direct quotations presented in the work and their significance for Asoghik’s text. It is interesting to compare these quotations with the relevant verses of the Bible, which reveals the close connection between the two texts, more precisely, the derivation of the historical work of the 10th-11th centuries from the Scriptures.
Hovhannes Ghazaryan: The Word of God in Chinese
Authors: Sargsyan Armen
Published: October 2023

Յովհաննէս Ղազարեանն անուրանալի աւանդ ունի Աստուածաշունչը չինարէն թարգմանելու գործում։ Իրեն անդարդարձող ուսումնասիրութիւններ կան անգլերէն, ռուսերէն, աւելի սակաւ հայերէն։ Սակայն զարմանալիօրէն, անասելի քիչ են չինարէն ուսումնասիրութիւնները։ Ներկայ յօդուածում առաջին անգամ փորձ է արւում չինարէնով ներկայացնելու հայազգի լեզուագէտի գործունէութիւնը։
Ованес Лазарян имеет неоспоримый вклад в деле перевода Библии на китайскей язык. О нем и его трудах есть несколько исследований на английском, русском и гораздо менее на армянском. Однако удивительно, что о нем почти нечго не написано на китайском. В настоящей статье впервые делается попытка представить деятельность армянского Полиглота на китайском языке.
Hovhannes Lazaryan has made an undeniable contribution to the translation of the Bible into Chinese. There are several studies about him and his work in English, Russian and much less in Armenian. However, surprisingly, almost nothing has been written about him in Chinese. This article is the first attempt to present the activities of the Armenian Polyglot in Chinese.
September 2013, Colorado Front Range, Flooding and Impacts on Agriculture and Irrigation Infrastructure: A Case Study in the Left Hand Ditch System, Boulder County, Colorado
Authors:   , Ludolph Nick
Published: October 2023

Flooding can cause massive harm to the agricultural sector by flooding fields and damaging the infrastructure that is essential for agricultural activities. Crops are often lost and repairs may be necessary to restore irrigation systems to functional status. This research aims to quantify the damages and losses experienced from the unprecedented September 2013 flooding event in Boulder County Colorado’s Left Hand Ditch Company service area. Damages are cataloged and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies were used to estimate economic impact and determine the landscape characteristics of lands where the highest rates of flooding occurred. Alfalfa and non-alfalfa hays experienced the greatest losses with flooding most common in Western Great Plains Riparian Woodlands and Shrublands and Agricultural lands. Flooding was most common in lower elevation areas with shallower slopes. Manter sandy loam, Calkins sandy loam, and Niwot soils were the soil types for that experienced the most widespread flooding.
Determinants of IPO´s underpricing: A systematic review
Authors: Firmino de Oliveira Carlos Henrique , Rodrigues Claudia Lebre , Jucá Michele Nascimento
Published: October 2023

In an Initial Public Offering (IPO) process, it is expected that there will be different share price valuations by professionals, due to market flaws, meaning information asymmetry among investors. For stockholders – who previously formed the corporate structure of the company – an IPO opens up possibilities of immediate gains, as they can purchase at prices lower than established by the structuring agent. On the other hand, underpricing is an indirect cost for the company, as, part of the offer is not collected. Identifying these determinants thus becomes relevant, as this information may be essential for defining the most appropriate share price. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to perform a bibliometric analysis (including the Zipf, Bradford and Lotka Laws), followed by a systematic review of papers analyzing this theme. This analysis uses the VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software packages. As a result, informational asymmetry is confirmed as the main theory clarifying the underpricing event. Noteworthy among the determinants are the reputations of the underwriter and share issuer, the presence of corporate governance mechanisms, and the offering size. Among the knowledge gaps opening up opportunities for further studies on this topic are: investigation of the phenomenon in companies in Latin America or comparatively in emerging countries worldwide, use of a behavioral approach to analyze investor motivations, and the presence of institutional investors as IPO inducers.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Sikap terhadap Konsumsi Buah dan Sayuran di YouTube: Kerangka Konseptual
Authors: Sumarsid Sumarsid
Published: October 2023

Social media and communication equipment continues to grow at an exponential rate as technology advances rapidly. One of them is YouTube, a public video sharing site that allows people to experience various levels of involvement in videos ranging from casual watching to sharing with one another and maintaining social relationships. The study examines the attitudes of participants towards eating fruit and vegetables in Jakarta on the basis of their consumption of fruits and vegetables. YouTube advertising is included in this study; perceived credibility, perceived usefulness, perceived video characteristics, number of views, comments, likes and replies, and attitudes of university students. As a basis for explaining the specificities of brain, Affective and Concentration, The Tripartite Approach Model is adapted. This is to help students in Jakarta gain a better understanding of their attitude and consumption of fruits and vegetables. This concept paper contributes to the studies of YouTube in unprofitable settings by means of a theory approach.
Marine Geodesy For Hazard Investigation of EDOP Production Platform, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Devote Basil Daniel , Hart Lawrence , Ajayi Gbenga
Published: October 2023

These research focus on the application of marine geodesy in evaluating the potential risks that affect the positioning of any marine vessel while waiting on safe anchorage for further instruction in Mobil Oil Mining Lease (OML) 112, about 44-km offshore of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar and the shallow seismic recording system were used to investigate the seabed topography and shallow geology of EDOP PP vicinity. The results show that the area is stratigraphically subdivided into the upper soft silty clay unit, which grades into Clay and continues into Medium Sand to the penetration depth. The Side Scan Sonar imagery was studied carefully and interpreted accordingly. From the imagery, the area constitutes superficially soft Silty Clay sediment on the surface with some occasionally isolated strong sonar reflections. In the vicinity of the 500 m radius centered on EDOP PP, pipelines were observed to run out from the platform in the North-west, Eastern, and southern directions. Generally, these pipelines were observed to be exposed superficially along its length through to the coverage area.
Arthroscopic Tenotomy Versus Open Tenodesis of the Long Head Biceps Brachii Tendon
Authors: Delvecchio Matilde , Mario Micheloni Gian , Giorgini Andrea , Porcellini Giuseppe
Published: October 2023

The aim of the chapter is to compare the surgical treatment of tendinopathies of the long head of the biceps brachii, in particular arthroscopic tenotomy versus open tenodesis. Arthroscopic tenotomy of the long head of the biceps tendon is the preferred technique in cases where pain is to be relieved and in cases where the long head is subluxated with injury to the upper fibers of the subscapularis muscle. Subpectoral open tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon may be the preferable technique in selected cases of younger patients, athletes, or with high functional demand; in these cases, a good recovery of muscle strength, less muscle cramping, and less imperfection should be achieved.
Assessment of Upper Trapezium Pain and Muscle Strength After Posiconal Release and Myofascial Release
Authors: Cabral Allyson , Veiga Paulo
Published: October 2023

Myofascial Pain Syndrome is characterized by sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms caused by myofascial trigger points (TPs), resulting in quality of life, daily and social activities. The objective is to compare the levels of strength and pain tolerance before and after the use of Positional Release (TLP) and Myofascial Release (TLM) techniques. This is carried out as cross-sectional, quantitative, experimental study. Individuals with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius participated in the study and were randomly divided into three intervention groups (A, B, and C), where A corresponds to TLP, B corresponds to TLM, and C corresponds to the placebo group. Strength and pain tolerance levels were measured using a handheld isometric dynamometer and an algometer. The average of three pre- and post-intervention measurements was used as the reference value for the results. Groups A and B showed improvement in pain tolerance, compared to Group C, where pain tolerance worsened. As for the gain in strength, it cannot be said that there were significant changes, the three groups showed a slight increase in strength. The presented resources are easy to apply and low cost and prove to be auxiliary tools in the treatment of patients with neck pain.
Address Job Burnout by Focusing on Organisational Health
Authors: Mahdy Fatimah , Alqahtani Mohammad , Binzafrah Faiz , Bin Othayman Majed , Zaher Meshariand Abdulrahim , Alsayed Huda
Published: October 2023

This research aims to ascertain the degree of job burnout experienced by healthcare professionals and investigate the effectiveness of organisational health in mitigating this phenomenon. To accomplish this objective, a sample of 384 individuals was randomly selected from healthcare professionals located in KSA, Egypt, and Jordan. The survey instrument was employed as a means of gathering data. A total of 318 questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 83%. The research findings have verified the presence of a mean level of implementation of organisational health practises across the examined healthcare facilities. This underscores the need for greater emphasis on promoting awareness regarding the significance of organisational health. The research results additionally confirmed the presence of heightened rates of burnout among healthcare professionals, thereby elucidating the occupational stressors to which they were subjected. The statistical findings have validated that organisational health exerts a noteworthy affirmative impact on mitigating job burnout. A chart was developed with the aim of enhancing the implementation of organisational health dimensions in healthcare institutions, thereby fostering a conducive and healthy organisational milieu that bolsters the efficacy of healthcare personnel and mitigates their job-related stress and burnout.
Understanding the Omicron Variant in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: El Mazouri Safae , Aanniz Tarik , Louati Sara , Belyamani Lahcen , El Jaoudi Rachid , Ouadghiri Mouna
Published: October 2023

The proposed chapter aims to provide an overview of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant and its potential effects on public health. The origins of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolution through time will be briefly covered at the beginning of the chapter with an emphasis on the emergence of new variants. The next section will present an overview of Omicron, outlining where it was first identified, the key mutations that set it apart from prior variants, and how it has spread worldwide. In the following section, we will briefly discuss the evidence regarding Omicron’s rapid spread in comparison to other COVID-19 variants along with any possible implications in disease severity and hospitalization rates. The chapter also explores how Omicron could affect natural immunity and vaccination efficiency and will provide information on recent studies on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against Omicron. Finally, we will discuss public health responses to Omicron’s emergence and outline the effective strategies that can lessen its effects.
THE EVOLUTION OF TRANSLATION THEORY: FROM PRESCRIPTIVE TO DESCRIPTIVE APPROACHES
Authors: Nkululeko Nzimande Erick
Published: October 2023

Translation theory has undergone several paradigm shifts, from the inception of translation studies as an empirical discipline (Holmes 2000). The many paradigm shifts that have taken place can be ascribed to the infiltration of the discipline by other disciplines, such as literary studies, post-colonial studies, cultural studies, etc. The aim of this chapter is to provide a description of the major developments that have taken place in translation theory, from the prescriptive approaches of the 1960s to the more descriptive paradigms of the 2000s. The chapter commences with the word-for-word and sense-for-sense approaches of the 1950s and 1960s. It then proceeds to the discussion of the equivalence-based approach of the 1960s, the functional approach which dawned in the 1970s and the polysystem theory which also emerged in the 1970s. This is followed by an account of the descriptive translation studies (DTS) model, which emerged in the 1980s, and then the cultural turn of the 1990s, which encapsulates several approaches, including patronage and translation, gender and translation and post-colonial translation theory. The chapter then concludes with the description of the corpus-based translation studies (CTS) approach, which dawned in the late 1990s.
Advances in the use of green and sustainable synthesis to obtain nanomaterials
Authors: R.P. Oliveira Jessica , G. Lenzi Giane
Published: October 2023

The bibliometric analysis by Methodi Ordinatio reveals the impressive increase in the published articles about green chemistry, and specificity in green synthesis of nanomaterials. In the last decade, they have published over 450 articles, most led by India, China, and Iran. The green synthesis is according to the 12 principles of green chemistry (PGCs) to obtain nanoparticles with minimization of waste and toxic emissions, use of green solvents and alternatives to conventional organic solvents, use of renewable and sustainable raw materials, and energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. After synthesis, the green nanoparticles are characterized to know their physical and chemical properties. Green synthesis can contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) until nine goals can be associated with green synthesis and green nanoparticle applications. Among advantages and limitations, the green syntheses of nanoparticles have the potential to grow more by future perspectives gap.
Regional Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Smith Sarah , Sarier Kaya , Yeom Richard , Choe Ian
Published: October 2023

Cardiac surgery is associated with significant postoperative pain, regardless of surgical approach. Median sternotomy and thoracotomy are particularly traumatic, resulting in pain that typically lasts weeks and may lead to chronic pain syndromes. Even newer minimally invasive procedures involving mini-thoracotomy and other smaller incisions are not pain-free, while the presence of chest tubes also causes significant discomfort. Uncontrolled pain following cardiac surgery contributes to adverse outcomes, particularly pulmonary complications and prolonged lengths of stay. Intravenous opiates alone or in combination with other sedatives are imperfect solutions to this problem as they are associated with excess sedation, nausea, vomiting, pruritis, delirium, constipation, and dependence. In recent years, regional anesthesia techniques have increasingly been utilized for cardiac surgery as part of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery pathways. In many cases, techniques that were developed for other surgical procedures, particularly breast surgery, have been applied to the cardiac surgical population with favorable results. However, many practicing cardiac anesthesiologists have limited experience with these regional anesthesia techniques, so implementing them into clinical practice effectively can be challenging. This chapter aims to address this gap by reviewing the evidence, techniques, and applicability of the regional anesthesia approaches appropriate for cardiac surgery patients.
Strength Training, Quality of Life, and Health in Elderly
Authors: Saavedra Francisco
Published: October 2023

The normal aging process is characterized by a progression of physiological events throughout the life cycle. Age-related changes take place throughout the body and are most prominent in later years. The aims and purposes of this study were to: i) provide a summary of existing and relevant research, ii) assess exercise program variables, and iii) give practical evidence-based recommendations for exercise prescription and resistance training in older adults, according to international guidelines. Using an evidence-based approach, we combined scientific data, experts’ statements and end-user concerns to improve references for the aging population’s interests, values, requirements, and choices. Thus, the position statement assesses the main studies obtained after a thorough analysis of the literature. In conclusion, we highlight that strength training alone or combined with aerobic training is a fundamental part of the primary prevention of many chronic diseases in older adults, in addition to delaying the progression and reducing the symptoms of related chronic conditions. Multicomponent exercise programs, especially strength exercises that include muscle power training, are the most effective interventions for buffering the impact of physical disability and other adverse health-related outcomes, even in the oldest old.
Bottleneck in Creating Layer Breeds of Chickens in Nigeria
Authors: Ifemma Justina Emmanuel-Ohagenyi , Ogochukwu Christopher Ugwu Simeon
Published: October 2023

This study was carried out from a retrospective study of all undergraduate and postgraduate researches conducted on chickens in the Department of Animal Science of some Western and Eastern universities (University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ibadan, and National Animal production institute, NAPRI, Zaria) in the northern part of Nigeria. The breeding strategies in some world-renowned breeding companies were also studied. The study further compared the various methods utilized for the creation of egg-type chicken by the researchers at the universities and institute with the methods adopted by successful breeding companies for the course of genetic improvement of a pure breed popularly known as the broiler or layer breed. The parameters used for evaluation included scope of breed of chicken (exotic or local), statistical model, heritability, and correlation, variance, mating systems, selection methods, uniformity of research environment, breeding methods (conventional and biotechnology), and emphasis of breeding goals. Finally, the study attempts to recommend a cheaper and a practicable plan to create a layer pureline. There is no gainsaying that that the bottleneck of creating layer breed of chicken in Nigeria has been exhaustively evaluated in this study. The challenges comprises technical, financial, and inertia, and ineptitude of leadership elicits poor funding cum environment lacking the resilient approach and technical know-how ranging from inappropriate models to methods. We recommend firm breeding policy and adequate international funding for the proper alignment with the world chicken breeding strategies to help position Nigerian poultry industry to deliver its SDGs predicted goal of providing food security for the global populace by 2050.
Sound Absorption Measurement: Alpha Cabin and Impedance Tube
Authors: Němeček Pavel
Published: October 2023

The stage of development of absorbent materials, when necessary to verify their properties in relation to established requirements, plays one of the key challenges in current research. Nowadays, experimentation represents the only reliable way to quantify sound absorption. Thus, the determined sound absorption coefficient is used to compare individual development variants, and also, it is used in a selection of material from the commercial offer. Therefore, the main part of research is devoted to measurements in the impedance tube and in the alpha cabin, because these procedures play one of the most challenging roles in practice. All used experimental methods are based on the theory about transformation of sound energy into other forms of energy in the material. Nevertheless, the physical nature of sound absorption and individual measurement principles are not covered in this chapter, nor are any sound insulation measurements. It deals solely with the sound absorption and determination of the sound absorption coefficient. As a results, this chapter further summarizes basic information on a sound absorption measurement, and mainly, focuses on practical recommendations as well as applicability of results. First and foremost, these individual procedures may represent a considerable international overlap in the field.
Perspective Chapter: Cochlear Implant Activation in the Immediate Postoperative Period at the Operating Room
Authors: Richter Minhoto Wiemes Gislaine , Richter Minhoto Wiemes Nicole , Carvalho Bettina , Hamerschmidt Rogerio
Published: October 2023

Cochlear implant (CI) activation usually takes place at about 30 days postoperative (PO). In our service, CI surgery is performed with local anesthesia and sedation, so Activation is possible with the patient’s cooperation, immediately after the CI surgery, still in the Operating Room (OR). The objective of this study was to provide the patient with hearing experience with the CI and to assess auditory perception immediately after surgery while still in the OR, and to compare Impedance Telemetry (IT), Neural Response Telemetry (NRT) and Comfort (C) level at two moments: in the OR and at the definitive Activation, approximately 30 days PO. Nine adults (12 ears) with acquired (post-lingual) deafness were included. Auditory perception was evaluated through Ling Sounds, musical instruments and clapping, presented in two different programming maps, elaborated using t-NRT, comparing between the two moments. We observed that while still in the OR, the patient can already present auditory detection and recognition responses. The values ​​of impedance, t-NRT and “C” level on both dates differed with statistical significance. We concluded that it is possible to provide the patient with an auditory experience with the CI immediately after surgery, and that the auditory experience and the values ​​of electrode IT, NRT and “C” level vary significantly between the two moments.