bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flores Ledesma, Antonio (2022). Marx juega. Una introducción al marxismo desde los videojuegos (y viceversa). Madrid: Episkaia.
Authors: López Ruiz Daniel
Published: January 2024

Reseña de Flores Ledesma, Antonio: Marx juega. Una introducción al marxismo desde los videojuegos (y viceversa). Madrid: Episkaia, 2022, 280 pp.
La industria cultural en el franquismo: prácticas censoras, campo editorial y otros productos culturales
Authors: Juárez Pinto Carla María , Peris Llorca Jesús
Published: January 2024

Presentación del monográfico "La industria cultural en el franquismo: prácticas censoras, campo editorial y otros productos culturales" coordinado por Carla María Juárez Pinto y Jesús Peris Llorca.
Improving maize carbon and nitrogen metabolic pathways and yield with nitrogen application rate and nitrogen forms
Authors: Meng Fanhao , Zhang Ruifu , Zhang Yuqin , Li Weimin , Zhang Yushan , Zhang Mingwei , Yang Xuezhen , Yang Hengshan
Published: January 2024

Reduced fertilizer efficiency caused by excessive use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is a major problem in agriculture and a hot topic of research. Most studies have focused on the effect of N application rate on N efficiency, whereas there are limited studies on changing the N form to improve N yield and efficiency. Here, the effects of different N application rates and nitrate-to-ammonium N ratios on post-anthesis carbon (C) and N metabolism and maize yield under shallow-buried drip irrigation were investigated. Two rates of N application (210 kg·ha−1 (NA1) and 300 kg·ha−1 (NA2)) and three nitrate-to-ammonium N ratios (2:1 (NF1), 3:1 (NF2), and 4:1 (NF3)) were utilized. Post-anthesis photosynthetic characteristics, activities of key enzymes in photosynthetic C and N metabolism, nonstructural carbohydrate content, post-anthesis N accumulation and transportation, yield, and N-use efficiency were determined. At both N application rates, NF2 treatment enhanced photosynthetic activity in the ear-leaf at silking stage and promoted key enzyme activities of C and N metabolic pathways, compared with NF1 and NF3. Furthermore, NF2 significantly increased nonstructural carbohydrate accumulation (4.00–64.71%), post-anthesis N accumulation and transportation (11.00–38.00%), and grain yield (2.60–13.08%). No significant differences between NA1 and NA2 were observed under NF2 in most of the measured variables; however, NA1 had higher N-use efficiency. Thus, the optimal treatment under shallow-buried drip irrigation was a N application rate of 210 kg ha−1 and a nitrate-to-ammonium N ratio of 3:1. These findings provide theoretical guidance on appropriate N applications for high-yield maize production.
A successful method to restore seagrass habitats in coastal areas affected by consecutive natural events
Authors: Ruiz-Diaz Claudia Patricia , Toledo-Hernández Carlos , Sánchez-González Juan Luis , Mercado-Molina Alex E.
Published: January 2024

Background

Seagrass meadows, known for providing essential ecosystem services like supporting fishing, coastline protection from erosion, and acting as carbon sinks to mitigate climate change effects, are facing severe degradation. The current deteriorating state can be attributed to the combination of anthropogenic activities, biological factors (i.e., invasive species), and natural forces (i.e., hurricanes). Indeed, the global seagrass cover is diminishing at an alarming mean rate of 7% annually, jeopardizing the health of these vital ecosystems. However, in the Island Municipality of Culebra, Puerto Rico, losses are occurring at a faster pace. For instance, hurricanes have caused over 10% of cover seagrass losses, and the natural recovery of seagrasses across Culebra’s coast has been slow due to the low growth rates of native seagrasses (Thalassia testudinum and Syringodium filiforme) and the invasion of the invasive species Halophila stipulacea. Restoration programs are, thus, necessary to revitalize the native seagrass communities and associated fauna while limiting the spread of the invasive species.

Methods

Here, we present the results of a seagrass meadow restoration project carried out in Punta Melones (PTM), Culebra, Puerto Rico, in response to the impact of Hurricanes Irma and María during 2017. The restoration technique used was planting propagation units (PUs), each with an area of 900 cm2 of native seagrasses Thalassia testudinum and Syringodium filiforme, planted at a depth between 3.5 and 4.5 m. A total of 688 PUs were planted between August 2021 and August 2023, and a sub-sample of 88 PUs was monitored between August 2021 and April 2023.

Results

PUs showed over 95% of the seagrass survived, with Hurricane Fiona causing most of the mortalities potentially due to PUs burial by sediment movement and uplifting by wave energy. The surface area of the planting units increased by approximately 200% (i.e., 2,459 cm2), while seagrass shoot density increased by 168% (i.e., 126 shoots by PU). Additionally, flowering and fruiting were observed in multiple planting units, indicating 1) that the action taken did not adversely affect the PUs units and 2) that the project was successful in revitalizing seagrass populations. The seagrass restoration project achieved remarkable success, primarily attributed to the substantial volume of each PUs. Likely this high volume played a crucial role in facilitating the connection among roots, shoots, and microfauna while providing a higher number of undamaged and active rhizome meristems and short shoots. These factors collectively contributed to the enhanced growth and survivorship of the PUs, ultimately leading to the favorable outcome observed in the seagrass restoration project.
Juan Emar y Henri Bergson: vínculos en torno a la duración y la memoria
Authors: Rico Alonso Sonia
Published: January 2024

De los escritos de Juan Emar se extrae una preocupación permanente por el funcionamiento del tiempo. Él y sus personajes intuyen que la linealidad no es la verdadera temporalidad y que, en su lugar, el tiempo es simultaneidad y duración, a la vez que la memoria funciona como gran contenedor de la experiencia previa. Estas ideas permiten relacionar al autor con la teoría del filósofo francés Henri Bergson, para quien el ser constituye precisamente duración pura. El objetivo de este trabajo es desarrollar la propuesta temporal que subyace en los textos de Emar tomando como referencia la filosofía del pensador francés. Para ello, partiremos de las tesis principales de Bergson y de una muestra significativa de la producción de Emar. A través de la puesta en relación de ambos autores se establecerán unos vínculos sólidos que revelan la compleja y lúcida visión del mundo que Emar plasma en sus escritos.
Familia, prisión y novela. Tres dispositivos en "Alberto el jugador" de Rosario Orrego
Authors: Faúndez V. Edson , Martínez M. María Luisa , Beltrán Cruz Alonso , Ramírez Peña Mariela
Published: January 2024

Alberto el jugador (1860) de Rosario Orrego es una novela que se inscribe dentro del marco de la reflexión sobre la literatura nacional desarrollada por los letrados liberales y de la materialización literaria de esa reflexión en la novela de costumbres nacional. Proponemos una lectura que permite analizar críticamente los dispositivos disciplinarios familia, prisión y novela, que, en el caso de Orrego, se complementan con la presencia de una figura femenina, maternal y compasiva.
Colonia dignidad entre historia pública y entretenimiento: desde la guerra fría hasta la era del streaming .
Authors: Ameriga Meding Holle
Published: January 2024

Sin resumen
La memoria traumatizada como dispositivo fotográfico en la ficción. Apuntes sobre "Cuando tu cuerpo dejó de ser mi casa" (2022)
Authors: Libuy P. Paula
Published: January 2024

Sin resumen
Golpe a la Universidad
Authors: Román Domingo
Published: January 2024

Sin resumen
Palabras e imágenes
Authors: Vergara Constanza
Published: January 2024

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Manuscrito del cuento “Seguridad ciudadana”, escrito en una servilleta de papel
Authors: Díaz Eterovic Ramón
Published: January 2024

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“Una carta de mujer” en Nuevos rumbos: ser maestra rural en Chile de principios del siglo XX
Authors: Reyes Jedlicki Leonora
Published: January 2024

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“Una carta de mujer” (transcripción de la carta publicada en "Nuevos Rumbos")
Authors: Echeñique Olga
Published: January 2024

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Lejos Cerca
Authors: Navia María José
Published: January 2024

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Poemas
Authors: Pellegrini Marcelo
Published: January 2024

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El incesante vacío del átomo
Authors: Simonetti Marcelo
Published: January 2024

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Malva Vásquez Córdova (Ed.). "Otra sombra inquieta en las letras chilenas: Graciela Figueroa Navarro (1899-1925)"
Authors: Brito Eugenia
Published: January 2024

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Cristina Zárraga. "Cristina Calderón, memorias de mi abuela yagán"
Authors: Fuentes Retamal Pablo
Published: January 2024

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Mauricio Barría Jara e Iván Insunza Fernández. "Escenas políticas. Teatro entre revueltas 2006-2019"
Authors: Moreno del Cristo Aluned
Published: January 2024

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SOLEDAD EN CUIDADORES INFORMALES DE PERSONAS CON DEMENCIA DURANTE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Valenzuela Margarita , Slachevsky Andrea , Thumala Daniela , Pinto Alejandra , Olavarría Loreto , Lema José , Gajardo Bárbara , Miranda-Castillo Claudia
Published: January 2024

ANTECEDENTES Y OBJETIVO: La soledad es un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de enfermedades físicas y mentales, causando disminución en la calidad de vida y un aumento de la mortalidad. El objetivo de este artículo fue determinar los factores predictores de soledad en personas cuidadoras informales de personas con demencia dentro de un contexto de crisis como fue la pandemia por COVID-19 con el fin de identificar e intervenir en dichos factores desde la atención primaria de salud. DISEÑO Y METODOLOGÍA: Este es un estudio cuantitativo de carácter transversal para el cual se realizó un muestreo de conveniencia no probabilístico. Ciento noventa y cinco personas cuidadores informales, por medio de una encuesta en línea, respondieron preguntas sociodemográficas y clínicas sobre ellos mismos (soledad, síntomas ansiosos y depresivos, actividades físicas y mentales, sobrecarga y apoyo psicosocial) y sobre la persona con demencia (cambios en la memoria y en los síntomas conductuales y psicológicos). Los datos fueron recolectados durante 6 meses y se hicieron análisis descriptivos, de correlación y de regresión. RESULTADOS: La baja escolaridad, disminución del ingreso económico, no mantener durante la pandemia las actividades físicas y mentales y la sobrecarga en el cuidador se relacionaron significativamente con mayor soledad, mientras que los factores predictores de la misma fueron la presencia de sintomatología ansiosa depresiva, la baja percepción de apoyo psicosocial y la convivencia de la persona cuidadora con la persona con demencia. CONCLUSIÓN: El riesgo de desarrollar soledad en los cuidadores informales de personas con demencia es alto. Los profesionales de enfermería, particularmente en atención primaria, deben estar alertas a identificar a aquellos cuidadores que conviven con la persona con demencia, que presentan síntomas ansiosos y depresivos y que reportan una baja percepción de apoyo psicosocial dado que son más vulnerables de experimentar soledad percibida.
RELACIÓN DEL APOYO SOCIAL PERCIBIDO Y EL LOGRO DE LAS METAS DE COMPENSACIÓN DE LOS PACIENTES CON HIPERTENSIÓN ARTERIAL Y DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Valdés-Martinić Camila , Alcayaga Rojas Claudia , Sánchez Hugo , Bustamante Troncoso Claudia
Published: January 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las enfermedades crónicas son un problema actual que presentan altos porcentajes de descompensación en pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos, que hace interesante evaluar los determinantes sociales que influyen en la situación, como el apoyo social. OBJETIVO DEL ESTUDIO: fue relacionar el apoyo social percibido, adherencia a medicamentos, literacidad y variables sociodemográficas con el logro de compensación en pacientes con hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus. METODOLOGÍA: De tipo descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal. RESULTADOS: Se estudió a 600 personas, con un promedio de edad de 62,9 años, 63,5% mujeres. Un 64,66% son diabéticos y 89,5% hipertensos (46,9% y 43,33% descompensados respectivamente). El apoyo social percibido fue alto y presentan una inadecuada adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico y una adecuada literacidad en salud (57,6%). Se realiza un análisis de relaciones que demuestran relación significativa entre una menor percepción de apoyo instrumental y ser mujer; la percepción del apoyo de interacción social disminuye con el aumento de la edad y en relación con el apoyo afectivo, disminuye la percepción a mayores años de estudios. Al realizar una regresión logística, entre la percepción de apoyo social baja y los niveles de compensación de los parámetros de compensación no se evidencia una relación estadísticamente significativa. Se evidencia una asociación entre las personas con menos de 8 años de estudio y presentar presiones arteriales elevadas. DISCUSIÓN: Existe dificultad en la medición del concepto de apoyo social, dado que el sentido y significancia es personal. Las patologías crónicas como estresores debe ser un elemento que continúe estudiándose con estudios longitudinales y experimentales. Las estrategias clínicas para la compensación de la hipertensión y la diabetes deben ir más allá del apoyo social, considerando las crecientes complicaciones y proyecciones de mortalidad. CONCLUSIÓN: Se destaca la importancia de abordar el apoyo social considerando su naturaleza subjetiva y contextual, aunque no se estableció una correlación directa con el logro terapéutico. Se señala la inadecuada adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico, la asociación entre baja escolaridad y presiones arteriales elevadas.
A new hybrid MCDM method for optimizing natural stone se-lection for building envelopes
Authors: Ulutaş Alptekin , Balo Figen , Topal Ayse
Published: January 2024

Most kinds of natural stones are perfect coating materials. Through utilizing stones with less thermal conductivity coefficients, isolation of constructions improves with energy effective resolution. Modern building technologies prefer either decreasing stone to the weakest plausible extents or utilizing natural stones because natural stones have lower thermal conductivity with lighter weights. For this reason, first, the thermal and physical characteristics of natural stones used as coating material on the exterior walls of the buildings were investigated in this study. Then, in the light of these characteristics, natural stones with the best performance in terms of energy efficiency were determined using multi-criteria decision-making methods including FFSWARA and COBRA. The findings show that compressive strength is the most significant criteria and Isparta andesite stone is the most superior natural stone in terms of performance. This study contributes to the literature in three ways. First, the COBRA method used in this study has recently been introduced to the literature. Therefore, it has not been covered much in the literature. Second, this method has not been used in the selection of natural stone selection in the literature to our best knowledge. Third, this method has not been used together with the FFSWARA method before.
A criticism on strengthening glued laminated timber beams with fibre reinforcement polymers, numerical comparisons between different modelling techniques and strengthening configurations
Authors: Çankal Dilan , Şakar Gökhan , Kürşat Çelik Hüseyin
Published: January 2024

The application of CFRP for strengthening timber structures has proven its efficiency in enhancing load-bearing capacity and, in some cases, the stiffness of structural elements, thus providing cost-effective and competitive alternatives both in new design and retrofitting existing historical buildings. In this study, glued laminated timber beams strengthened with CFRP were examined. A number of test beams with different reinforcement configurations and beam sizes were selected from the literature. These beams were analysed with three different methods as numerical, theoretical and code perspective. For the numerical method, a 3D nonlinear finite element model which includes damage and fracture mechanics was constructed. All test beams were studied with different methods and results were compared with respect to initial flexural stiffness, midspan vertical displacement and failure load. The effectiveness of methods and strengthening configurations were stated and suggestions for practical application of FRP-strengthened timber beams were presented.
Feasibility study of using waste badminton string fibers in con-crete by morphological, microstructural and tensile characteristics
Authors: M Kumaresan , Nachiar S Sindhu , Sekar Anandh
Published: January 2024

As the strings are cut off from the badminton racquet system, the whole string will be replaced with a new one and there is no other alternative. Hence those cut-off strings are considered as waste and cannot be recycled, tons of waste are retained as debris. Among many research on recycled synthetic fiber, this application of waste material is a new context in sustainable construction. Here five different samples are examined based on wide usage, recycled Waste Badminton String Fiber (WBSF) is characterized and physically examined using a Scanning Electron Microscope, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction to use it as a recycled synthetic fiber in various fiber reinforced concrete applications. The diameter and cross-sectional area of WBSF are studied using the Scanning Electron Microscope imaging technique and Image J application, which shows that the fiber is highly engineered with 3 layers namely elasticity outer, outer layer, and core fiber with the mean diameter and net cross-sectional area is 777.6 µm and 5,05,959 µm2 respectively. The surface roughness of fiber is analyzed using ImageJ application which varies between 16-32 nm. The fiber samples are subjected to tensile loading the average tensile stress lies between 544.34 - 639.94 MPa. From the above examinations, the accurate diameter, net cross-sectional area, and voided area of the WBSF are calculated. The structural property and polymer relationship of the fiber are investigated using the X-ray diffraction technique and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, this reveals that the WBSF is of polyamide 6,6 form. The superior tensile stress compared to other recycled nylon fibers. So, the use of waste badminton string fiber in concrete is a new merging idea for fiber-reinforced concrete applications like pavements, pipes, tunnel lining, and other structural elements.
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite in the Elimination of Enterococcus Faecalis: An In-vitro Study
Authors: Mukundan Divya , Jeevanandan Ganesh , Kumar S Rajesh
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Primary teeth are equally important as permanent teeth. Endodontic therapy aids in the preservation and maintenance of extremely carious primary teeth. For root canal therapy to be successful, root canals must be properly prepared and effectively irrigated. Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been the gold standard for root canal treatment of primary teeth. However, there are a few drawbacks to using higher concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, such as toxic reactions from its apical penetration. In addition, an excess of irrigation fluid via the apical region could harm the permanent tooth underneath. Therefore, it is crucial to select the proper concentration to preserve the delicate balance between effectiveness and safety. Aim: The present in-vitro study was conducted in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, between March and June 2022. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of lower concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, such as 1%, 0.5%, and 0.25%, against Enterococcus faecalis. Materials and Methods: The antibacterial activity of different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (1%, 0.5%, and 0.25%) against Enterococcus faecalis was performed using Muller Hinton agar. Three Mueller Hinton agar plates were prepared and sterilised for 15 minutes for each concentration. The volumes used were 25 μL, 50 μL, and 100 μL, respectively. E. faecalis was swabbed and poured into the sterilised plates. The plates were incubated for 24 hours at 37°C. After incubation, the plates were examined, and their zone of Inhibition was determined. ANOVA test was applied with Post-hoc Tukey’s analysis. Results: One-way ANOVA test showed that there was a significant difference with a p-value <0.001 in all three groups. Post-hoc Tukey’s analysis was done, and the test showed that the highest zone of inhibition was seen with 1% sodium hypochlorite at 100 μL, with zone diameter of 39 mm, and the least zone of inhibition was seen with 0.25% sodium hypochlorite solution at 25 μL, with zone diamter of 22 mm. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that a 1% sodium hypochlorite solution can be used to successfully disinfect root canals, indicating its potential as an effective antimicrobial agent in endodontic procedures.
Development of Dibble Mechanism for Tractor Operated Two Row Semi – Automatic Vegetable Transplanter
Authors: Venkatesh K. , Kiran B. Raj , Rao A. Srinivasa , Kumar K. N. Raja
Published: January 2024

Vegetables play a crucial role in daily human nutrition, and India ranks second in vegetable production globally. Despite this, manual transplantation is prevalent in India, characterized by labor-intensive practices. The study aimed to address this by developing a tractor-operated linear dibble mechanism for tomato and chili seedlings, designed with seedling spacings of 45 and 60 cm. The evaluation for optimal operating conditions included varying engine speeds (700, 800, 900, 1000 rpm), gear positions (L1, L2), and power take-off positions (P1, P2). Among these, L1P1 and L1P2, with seedling spacings of 57.57 cm and 45.20 cm respectively, aligned with the designed spacings, while L2P1 was excluded due to excessive dibble spacing. Evaluation concentrated on 800 and 1000 rpm, with 700 rpm causing jerks. The preference for 1000 rpm was driven by higher field capacity, as exceeding 1000 rpm posed difficulties for workers. Selections were made with a focus on achieving desired dibble spacings while taking into account worker comfort and field capacity.
Socio Economic and Demographic Analysis of Bhitaha Village of Gorakhpur District, India
Authors: Kumar Manoj , Tomer S. K. , Singh R. R. , Singh S. P. , Singh S. K. , Singh Shailendra , Singh S. P.
Published: January 2024

The present study was conducted in Village Bhitaha, Block Khaijani, Tehsil Bansgaon, District Gorakhpur. The Data Collection based on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercise, a meeting of the villagers along with the Sarpanch, Niab Sarpanch and Lamardar was conducted in the village for rapport building. In this research paper an attempt has been made to find out the actual socioeconomic status of rural population in different groups. Study shows that literacy rate in this area is 82.68 per cent, majority of the population belong to the schedule caste (218) and families (95 per cent) are marginal farmers, Paddy is the main kharif crop, while wheat is the main rabi crop and it shows the availability of various ICT tools in Bhitaha, including TVs, mobiles, computers/laptops, internet access and where productivity of meat and milk is very well, the number of different transportation vehicles available  such as cars, motorcycles, cycles, and other forms of transport, shows different Farm machinery available such as Sprayer 286, Tractor 09, Cultivator 09, Disc Harrow 07, Thresher 07 and Seedcum Fertdrill 01,s it shows that irrigation facilities are available in the village. The findings of this study have significant implications for policy interventions and rural development initiatives in the region.
Does Maize Cultivation is Profitable in Tamil Nadu-economics of Maize cultivation in Western Zone of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Kiruthika N. , Senthilnathan S. , Karthick V. , Parimalarangan R. , Prahadeeswaran M.
Published: January 2024

Maize is important cereal crop and widely cultivated across India after Rice and Wheat. Maize in India, contributes nearly 9 per cent in the national food basket. Maize is cultivated throughout the year in all states of the country for various purposes including grain, fodder, green cobs, sweet corn, baby corn, popcorn in peri-urban areas. The present study is taken to identify the economics of maize cultivation in different districts of western zone of Tamil Nadu. The study is based on the primary data. The primary data required for the study were collected through personal interview from 166 farmers with the help of a comprehensive interview schedule. The study identifies that ploughing cost differs from Rs.11450 to Rs.11850, cost for seed and sowing differs from Rs.10500 to Rs.11,500. The study also identifies that on average the maize farmers earn Rs.50,000 per hectare and the benefit cost ratio come around 1.6.
Antibacterial, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Gliricidia sepium Crude Extract against Human Pathogenic Bacteria
Authors: Ayantola K. J.  , Bello O. R.  , Olugbuyi A. E.  , Awoyinka T. B.  , Adeniran T. M.  , Fasakin K. F.
Published: January 2024

Aim: The present study is aimed at examine the antibacterial effect of crude extract of G. sepium to human pathogenic bacteria and its contents of its phytochemical and antioxidant properties.

Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology.  Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti Nigeria under ambient temperature and humidity between May and September 2023.

Methodology: The collected plant sample was identified by Mr. Omotayo F.O. of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology at Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The plant was oven dried at 61.9°C for two hours and thirty minutes, then ground into a fine powder using an electric blender after being airdried for four weeks in a cold environment. 100 g of powdered leaves were steeped in 500 ml of distilled water, N-hexane, dichloromethane, and methanol, respectively, to prepare the extracts. Following the mixes' filtration via muslin fabric. Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Proteus vulgaris were obtained from Federal Teaching Hospital Ido Ekitti in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The antibacterial activity of was determined using the agar diffusion method.

Results: The results of the crude extract's antibacterial activity showed that the water extract had the largest zone of inhibition (12.00 ± 1:00 mm) against E. coli, while N-hexane had the lowest zone of inhibition (3.33 ± 5.77 mm) against S. typhi and P. vulgaris. Phenol content ranged from the lowest (6.19±0.01) in water extract to the highest (47.19 ± 0.02) in DCME. The plant demonstrated good amount in the Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) and DPPH scavenging assays. Methanol extract had the highest DPPH (23.53 ± 0.03) at the lowest concentration of 100 µg/ml, and it also produced the highest DPPH (62.63 ± 5.77) at the highest concentration of sample,     500 µg/ml. 

Conclusion: The present work highlights the possible use of G. sepium leaf extracts as a source of antibacterial agents that can be used to prevent human diseases.
Financial Strategy and Corporate Performance Growth of Selected Food and Beverages Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Anisulowo, Temitope A.  , Sofayo, Abiola A.  , Adeleke, Adebisi M.  , Sanni, Christian O.
Published: January 2024

Aim/Objective: In the course of the study, the main objectives of the study was to determine the effect of financial strategy (strategy of investing in company assets, strategy of acquisition of capitals, strategy of redistribution of profit) on corporate performance growth (profitability, innovation, corporate culture attitude) of selected food and beverages manufacturing companies in Nigeria.

Methodology: The four selected food and beverages manufacturing companies in Nigeria made up the study’s population. With a total number of 168 staffs, the study population involved both the middle and top management. The study adopted purposive sampling technique which is the deliberate choice of a researcher due to the qualities of information it possesses. Primary data was used for the purpose of this study. Regression analysis was also used for data analysis.

Findings: The result of the analysis reveal that: (i) with the result of hypothesis one; the regression estimates results revealed that strategy of investing in company assets has significant effect on profitability (T-test = 1.922, p = 0.043). (ii) for hypotheses two, regression estimates results revealed that strategy of acquisition of capitals has significant effect on innovation (T-test = 2.973, p = 0.004). (iii) for hypotheses three, regression estimates results revealed that strategy of redistribution of profit has significant effect on corporate culture attitude (T-test = 1.447, p = 0.025).

Research Limitations/Implications: Restrictions point to the limitations that analysts experience when conducting research. When analyzing the effect of financial strategy on corporate performance growth, the analyst experiences some limitations in this consideration, such as limited test measurement, etc.

Originality/Value: No research was found regarding the financial strategy and corporate performance growth during the time period of 2023.

Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a positive significant effect between financial strategy and corporate performance growth of selected food and beverages manufacturing companies in Nigeria.
Empirical Analysis of Commercial Banks' Loans in Cambodia: Panel Data Models
Authors: Lim Siphat
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is to employ three distinct panel models, specifically Pooled OLS, Fixed Effect, and Random Effect models, in order to investigate the impact of the five components of banks' risk rating, referred to as CAMEL, on the loan growth rate of commercial banks. The measurement of these components included the equity to asset ratio for capital adequacy (C), the non-performing loan to loan ratio for asset quality (A), the operating expense to asset ratio for management capability (M), the return on asset for earning quality (E), and the liquid asset to asset ratio for liquidity (L). Furthermore, each model took into account two macroeconomic indicators, specifically the real GDP growth and the growth rate of money supply measured by broad money (M2), as control variables. Over a span of 12 years, from 2011 to 2022, a total of 22 commercial banks were carefully chosen. The results of the Fixed Effect test suggest that the FE model is more suitable when compared to the Pooled OLS model. However, the Hausman test indicates that the RE model is more appropriate than the FE model. The findings of this study revealed that the quality of assets played a highly significant role in determining the rate of loan growth. The slope coefficient in all three models was found to be statistically significant at a 5% level. Additionally, the management capability and earning quality were also found to have a statistically significant impact on the loan growth rate. Furthermore, the growth rate of real GDP was found to statistically influence the loan growth rate, whereas the impact of broad money on the loan growth rate was found to be statistically insignificant.
The Effect of Online Shopping Convenience on Customer Satisfaction, Behavioral Intention, and Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM)
Authors: Khairial Tania Feby , Ridanasti Erlita
Published: January 2024

Online shopping activities in Indonesia have grown rapidly in the last five years. The convenience of shopping online plays a significant role in marketing and has become one of the main factors why people want to shop online. This study seeks to identify the primary dimensions of online shopping convenience (specifically, access, search, evaluation, transaction, possession/post-possession) that significantly contribute to enhancing customer satisfaction, behavioral intention, and fostering E-WOM. This study used 225 samples taken by purposive sampling from Shopee marketplace application users in Indonesia. CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) Amos 24 were used to validate the measurement model and to evaluate the relationships in the model. The results reveal that all seven dimensions of online convenience had a significant positive effect on online convenience without such a large margin. Furthermore, it also indirectly positively affects online customer satisfaction, behavioral intentions, and E-WOM.
The Influence of Soft Skills on The Quality of Learning Through Teacher Creativity in the Basic Subdistrict of Bajeng Gowa Regency
Authors: Hanafi Ali , Mislia  , Hamka Husain
Published: January 2024

This research aims to collaborate and analyze soft skills as competencies in order to improve the quality of learning in The Bajeng Elementary School of Gowa Regency through teacher creativity. This research design uses a causal design that aims to show the existence of cause-and-effect relationships between the variables studied. The population, in this study, is a teacher in an elementary school in the Bajeng District of Gowa Regency, which numbered 111 people. Sampling of this study is carried out with the purpose sampling method used for sample selection on the basis of conformity of sample characteristics with the specified sample selection criteria. The results showed that soft skills have a direct positive and significant effect on teacher creativity. In contrast, teacher creativity influences the quality of learning in elementary schools in the Bajeng District of Gowa Regency.
The Techniques Used in Mitosis Detection in Breast Cancer Histopathology Images: A Survey
Authors: Sharafaldeen Ruqaia , Ghurab Mossa
Published: January 2024

Breast cancer consider as the second cause of death around the world after heart disease, and it is the primary cause of death for women. Timely detection of breast cancer plays a crucial role in lowering mortality rates, as it enhances the patient's prospects of survival through prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The discovery of the mitotic number is one of the necessary procedures that must be performed for a person suffering from breast cancer because it is an important marker for determining the aggressiveness of the tumor. According to the Nottingham scale, it gives 3 degrees to determine the degree of the tumor, whether it is of the first degree, the second degree, or the third degree of seriousness. Deep learning algorithms have many contributions in the medical fields, including in the field of mitotic number discovery, as the mitotic number process is a difficult and tiring task that requires time and effort from pathologists (diagnostic doctors), because the work environment is under microscopes with high magnification degrees, for this reason deep learning techniques were used to reduce the burden on diagnostic doctors and save time for the patient to know the result of his examination, as the biopsy results in developed countries take from 10 days to two weeks for the results to appear. In this survey, we will evaluate the deep learning techniqus employed for mitotic number detection.
Compatibility Analysis of Mushroom with different Botanicals in In vitro Condition
Authors: Kumar Rohit , Bhaskar Rinku , Mapari Pankaj N. , Datre Shivani , Ahammad Faijuddin , Patil Prafull , Simon Sobita
Published: January 2024

White button mushroom [Agaricus bisporus (Lange) Imbach] is the most popular cultivated edible mushroom, fetching high price and still dominating in Indian and International market. However, the limiting factor for its successful cultivation is the occurrence of competitor moulds. The present investigations were carried out in the laboratory Department of Plant Pathology, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In this experiment different botanical (seed extract) viz., Trachyspermum ammi (Ajwain), Foeniculum vulgare (Saunf), Anethum graveolens (Soa), Trigonella foenumgraecum (Methi) were evaluated to test their compatibility with Agaricus bisporus. The botanicals (seed extract) were evaluated in vitro through poison food technique at 10, 20 and 30% concentrations and 24, 48 & 72 hours of incubation.  The maximum radial growth of Agaricus bisporus was observed in T0-Control (Agaricus bisporus) (16.45mm), (17.12 mm) and (17.22 mm) and minimum in T1 - Trachyspermum ammi (Ajwain) (1.46mm), (0.83mm) and (0.60mm) at 10, 20 and 30 percent concentration respectively. Maximum percentage of inhibition was observed in T1 - Trachyspermum ammi (Ajwain) (91.11%), (95.13%) and (96.50%) at 10, 20 and 30 percent concentration respectively.
Seasonal Abundance of Important Pests of Mango and their Correlation with Weather Parameters
Authors: Prajapati S. M. , Patel S. H. , Jena M. K.
Published: January 2024

The investigation was carried out at the Instructional Farm, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University (N.A.U.), Navsari, Gujarat, India during 2021-2022. The leaf webber, leafhopper, fruit fly, shoot borer, and thrips were found abundant, whereas the mealybug and stone weevils were very less. The leaf webber population exhibited a significant negative correlation with minimum temperature (r= -0.488*) and evaporation (r=-0.483*). The leafhopper population had a highly significant positive correlation with wind velocity (r= 0.577**) and rainfall (r= 0.823**) and a significant negative correlation with minimum temperature (r=-0.495*) and morning relative humidity (r= -0.414*). Fruit fly population exhibited a highly significant positive correlation with minimum temperature (r= 0.761**), wind velocity (r= 0.646**), and evaporation (r= 0.524**). There was a significant negative correlation of shoot borer population with minimum temperature (r= -0.804**), evening relative humidity (r= -0.467*), and wind velocity (r= -0.437*). Thrips population had a highly significant negative correlation with minimum temperature (r= -0.690**), evening relative humidity (r= -0.879**), wind velocity (r= -0.567**), and rainfall (r= - 0.541**) and a significant positive correlation with sunshine hours (r= 0.684**) and maximum temperature (r= 0.438*). Among natural enemies, ants, mantids, spiders, and chrysopa were found in the orchard and none of the parasitoids were reported.
Utilization of Nutri-cereals in Dairy Industry: A Review
Authors: Kubade Kartik , Patil B. D.  , Khobragade S. P.  , Utkarsh Deshmukh , Padhiyar S. B.  , Harish Tawde
Published: January 2024

Millets are consumed by more than one-third of the world's population. They hold significant importance as a staple food in many developing countries due to their ability to thrive under adverse weather conditions, such as limited rainfall. Furthermore, millet boasts numerous nutritious and medicinal properties. They are nutritionally comparable, and in some aspects, superior to other cereals, offering higher levels of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. Future trends should prioritize increasing millet consumption in developing countries, as this could contribute to an industrial revolution. While milk is widely considered a complete food, it has been associated with various health problems due to elevated levels of saturated fatty acids and a lack of dietary fiber. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in enhancing the nutritional value of milk and milk products by incorporating millet. This involves creating composite dairy foods such as fermented, frozen, heat-desiccated, acid-coagulated, and other complementary dairy products in the dairy industry. The objectives of this review are to provide information on millet, highlight the nutritional significance of millet, and explore various fortified milk and milk products with millets, along with innovative ideas for dairy foods.
Races and Biovar Characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Bacterial Wilt Disease of Potato
Authors: Joshi Bhavesh M. , Patel Mrugesh M. , Parmar Rudra B. , Patel Yashvi R. , Singh N. K. , Tapre P. V. , Purohit Jyotika , Chattopadhyay A. , Kaswan Vineet , Patel Yogesh R.
Published: January 2024

Ralstonia solanacearum, the causative agent of brown rot/bacterial wilt, is a major cause of severe potato illnesses in many impoverished nations located in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. When it occurs, the disease is to blame for significant losses to the potato industry. The illness has the potential to completely destroy a crop and stop using a piece of land for potato cultivation for a number of years. A survey was carried out to investigate the extent of Ralstonia solanacearum-caused bacterial wilt of potato crops in important potato-growing talukas in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, India, including Deesa, Dantiwada, Palanpur, and Amirgadh. The frequency of bacterial wilt disease in potatoes is rather low in this region. Four talukas were utilised to identify ten isolates (RsSt1 to RsSt10) of R. solanacearum, which were then used to determine the biovar and race. Gram-negative rod-shaped cells were present in the isolates of R. solanacearum. On TZC agar medium, these isolates developed colonies that were creamy or dull white in colour with a hint of pink or red in the centre. The oxidation of disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose) and sugar alcohols (manitol, sorbitol, and dulcitol) by R. solanacearum isolates was used to determine the biovar characteristics. This revealed that, of the ten isolates, eight were classified as bv2, and the two remaining isolates (RsSt5 and RsSt7) belonged to bv2T. The pathogenicity test conducted on tobacco, tomato, and brinjal allowed for the race identification of R. solanacearum isolates, which were classified as race 3 due to their limited host range and ability to exclusively elicit wilt symptoms in potatoes and tomatoes. As a result, Races 3 and bv2 and bv2T were represented among the R. solanacearum isolates that caused bacterial wilt of potatoes in the Banaskantha district.
Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency through Nano Urea in Pigeon Pea Based Intercropping System
Authors: Jaysawal Peeyush Kumar , Karmakar S. , Singh C. S. , Singh Arvind Kumar , Singh A. K. , Agrawal B. K.
Published: January 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi during the kharif seasons of 2021 and 2022 to evaluate N uptake and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) for nitrogen as influenced by pigeon pea-based intercropping systems and nitrogen management. Pigeon pea + sweet corn intercropping systems with 100% recommended nitrogen (N1), recorded significantly higher total nitrogen uptake (196.6 kg/ha) which was at par with 50% RDN + 2 spray of nano urea (189.1 kg/ha). Whereas partial factor productivity (PFP), agronomic efficiency (AE), apparent recovery use efficiency (ARUE), economic nutrient use efficiency (ENUE), partial nutrient balance (PNB) of pigeon pea + sweet corn intercropping was recorded maximum (27.4 kg/kg, 13.4 kg/kg, 64.8 %, 1.66 kg yield/ ₹ invested in nitrogen & 0.88 kg/kg) respectively, while in nitrogen management, 50% RDN + 2 sprays of Nano urea performed better in terms of PFP, AE, ARUE, ENUE & PNB (52.5 kg/kg, 24.1 kg/kg, 115.4 %, 3.20 kg yield/ ₹ invested in nitrogen & 1.43 kg/kg respectively) when compared to the other nitrogen management.
Contents and Quality of Referral Letters Received at the Emergency Paediatric Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria
Authors: Odinaka Kelechi , Emeka Nwolisa , Ikechukwu Ogbonna , Uzoma Onwukwe , Kingsley Asinobi , Ifeyinwa Amamilo
Published: January 2024

Background: The referral letter is a document that contains vital medical information about a patient and also a means of transferring information about the care of patients from one healthcare worker to another. In developing regions of the world like Africa, where it may serve as the major route for transferring patient's information, the referral letter has infrequently been studied.

Objective: The study is to assess the quality of referral letters to the Emergency Paediatric Unit (EPU) of a tertiary hospital in Southeast Nigeria.

Methods: Referral letters sent to the Emergency Paediatric Unit of the Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri (FUTHO) between January and March 2023 were reviewed for the content of information using a structured pre-tested proforma.

Results: A total of 87 letters met the inclusion criteria. Seventy nine of the letters (95.2%) were from private health facilities. There were no expectation (0%) for feedback from any of the referring facilities. Only 4(4.8%) letters were adjudged good referral letters.

Conclusion: Majority of the referral letters written to the Emergency Paediatric Unit did not contain sufficient information about the patient.
Effective Project Management Contribution on Project Success: A Review Article on the Building Sector in Ghana
Authors: Joseph Okine,
Published: January 2024

Objective: The purpose of this research is to find out how effective project management contributes to a successful project outcome.

Methods: The studies used a cross sectional study design. It was a quantitative study. Data was collected among project managers and team of industrial companies. Correlation was used to analyze the correlation between project management and project success. 

Results: The review of the studies indicates as follows; according to Akewushola et al. [1], companies' bottom lines have no impact on project quality management, according to the null hypothesis. Based on Pace's Pearson's correlation coefficient test findings, the technology group showed a relatively positive association between the project management approach and the project's reported success [2]. Contractors and customers were satisfied with the outcome of the project in Dinesh and Gangaram's [3] study.

Conclusions: When projects adhere to certain project management principles, the likelihood of success for a company's initiatives is significantly enhanced.
Reaction of Expectation of Success and Failure Attribution among Indian College Adults
Authors: Qazi Tabassum
Published: January 2024

The present study is an attempt to investigate reactions to Expected Success followed by Success/Failure feedback (ESS/ESF) in the hypothetical setting. Investigated the effects of personality variable, namely, self-esteem, a cognitive variable, namely, confirmation (actual success, when success was expected) and disconfirmation of expected success, (actual failure, when success was expected), as well as the sequence of these two events, on attribution of Success/Failure  along  with a social variable, namely, working in an individual or group setting, on reactions to success/ failure. 129 participants were employed through random sampling.  The main dependent variables were (a) Subsequent choice of Individual setting/ Group setting, and (b) Attribution of Success/Failure. Subjects, classified into High / Low on Self-esteem (SE), initially expected success working with Group or Individual condition followed by success / failure. They were then asked to make attributions for their unexpected/expected success/failure, and choose an individual and group condition for the next trial. Findings indicated that after individual/ESF and group/ESS, HSE preferred to remain in the same condition. In contrast LSE preferred both conditions equally likely.  There were significant differences between Success and Failure conditions with respect to the Attribution dimensions. This line of results supported the cognitive explanation of attribution.
Weakness and Syncope After Prolonged Diarrhea
Authors: Tomcsányi János , Tomcsányi Kristóf
Published: January 2024

This case report presents the electrocardiogram findings of a patient in their 70s history of hypertension, chronic kidney failure, and prolonged diarrhea who presented for repeated episodes of weakness and syncope.