bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the Polymerase Chain Reaction Method with Serological Tests in the Diagnosis of Human Brucellosis
Authors: Sharififar Rahmat , Heidari Khatoon , Mazandarani Mahdi , Lashkarbolouk Narges
Published: May 2023

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with different clinical symptoms. Its early diagnosis is essential to prevent severe complications. Due to the limitations of serological diagnostic methods, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method has become important in the diagnosis of the disease. Objectives: Our study aimed to evaluate the PCR method in patients with suspected brucellosis and compare it with serological tests. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 90 febrile patients with clinical features of brucellosis who were examined by an infectious disease specialist. A total of 90 serum samples were collected from the suspected brucellosis patients admitted to the hospital and were analyzed by serological (Rose Bengal) and PCR tests. Then, each method's results were recorded and compared with each other. Results: According to serological test results, 45 samples were negative, and 45 were positive. Then, among the serology-positive patients, all had positive PCR results. However, 40 out of 45 patients had a positive PCR test in serology-negative patients. According to this study, the sensitivity of PCR in diagnosing human brucellosis with the serology-positive test is 100%, and with the negative serology test is 88.9%. Therefore, the sensitivity of PCR is higher than that of serology tests in patients, which was 50% in this study. Conclusions: The PCR test can be a valuable diagnostic method for patients with negative serologic test results.
Comparing the Effects of Misoprostol/Letrozole and Misoprostol/Placebo on Medical Abortion Success Rate: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Pourhoseini Seyedeh Azam , Niroumand Shabnam , Akbari Ali , Mirteimouri Masoumeh , Akhlaghi Farideh , Taheri Nayyereh , Davaryari Neda
Published: May 2023

Background: Abortion is the medical or surgical termination of pregnancy before the 20th week. However, dilation and curettage have been associated with hazards such as uterine rupture, heavy bleeding, and infection. Therefore, in recent decades, pharmacological therapies have become more widely accepted. Objectives: This research compared the medical abortion success rates of misoprostol/letrozole versus misoprostol/placebo. Methods: This randomized clinical study was conducted at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences hospitals between 2018 and 2019, involving pregnant women who were candidates for medical abortion. The study population was divided into two groups based on whether they had undergone cesarean section (CS). Each group was randomly assigned to either a control or an intervention group. In the CS group, there were 52 patients in the intervention group and 52 in the control group. The control group received a regimen of misoprostol and placebo, while the intervention group received a combination of misoprostol and letrozole. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in age (31.59 ± 5.6 vs. 31.06 ± 4.6, P value = 0.605), gestational age by ultrasound (11.20 ± 3.3 vs. 10.29 ± 2.6, P value = 0.135), or blood pressure between the control and intervention groups. However, the analysis showed a statistically significant difference in the rate of complete abortion (12 (23.5%) vs. 28 (54.9%), P value = 0.001) between the two groups. In the non-CS group, there was a significant difference in age between the control and intervention groups. The study analyses also revealed a significant difference in the rate of complete abortion between the two groups (24 (46.2%) vs. 36 (72.0%), P value = 0.008). Conclusions: Letrozole is recommended in combination with misoprostol for medical abortions because it increases the likelihood of complete abortion and reduces the duration of the abortion process.
Genetic Analysis for Yield and Yield Attributing Traits in Oryza glaberrima Derived Introgression Line and O. sativa cv. Samba Mahsuri
Authors:   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, V Udaya , M Reddi Sekhar ,   S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), GS Laha ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, VLN Reddy ,   S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), P Sudhakar ,   Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), C Gireesh ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research
Published: May 2023

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important staple food crops of the world and the yield of rice is stagnated for several decades because of a narrow genetic base. African cultivated species, Oryza glaberrima, is a potent source for broadening the genetic base of O. sativa cultivars. In this investigation, a total of 232 F2 population derived from a cross between O. glaberrima derived introgression line and O. sativa cv. Samba Mahsuri was characterised by yield and yield-attributing traits. A great range of variability was noticed for the number of tillers, number of panicles, and yield per plant. The PCV values were on par with GCV for all yield and yield-attributing variables, indicating a low environmental influence. High heritability coupled with moderate to high GAM was recorded in all traits, indicating the presence of additive gene effect and direct selection of these characters might be effective. Panicle length (0.18**), the number of tillers (0.29**), and panicles (0.31**) found a significant positive correlation with yield per plant. The findings of the current study have demonstrated the usefulness of O. glaberrima germplasm and its potential for use in the genetic development of indica rice varieties, specifically for the yield-enhancing trait.
Adoption Status of Improved Paddy Varieties and Fertilizer Use in Moga District of Punjab
Authors:   Agricultural Economist, Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab., Ranguwal Sangeet , HK Mavi ,   Scientist (Agricultural Marketing), Department of Economics and Sociology,  Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab
Published: May 2023

Paddy is a major food crop having significance for millions of farmers. It is grown under paddy-wheat cropping system on a vast area in India. In Punjab state continuous need is felt to increase area under short duration (SD) paddy varieties for better crop yield and to save irrigation water. Thus, adoption of these SD varieties and optimal fertilizer use are major factors that can contribute to enhanced paddy productivity in short time span. The present study was carried out in district Moga of Punjab state for five consecutive years i.e., 2017-18 to 2021-22 using the interview method for data collection from 30 respondents from each of the five blocks of the district. Analysis revealed that paddy cultivation is diversified in the district as basmati and non-basmati types along with different varieties that are being cultivated here. The area under recommended varieties has increased significantly among non-basmati paddy, unrecommended long duration variety Pusa 44 is the most preferred throughout the study period followed by Dogar Pusa due to high yield. SD varieties occupy only about 18 per cent paddy area. Only about 2 to 4 per cent of the total paddy area was transplanted before 10th of June each year except during 2020-21 Covid 19 pandemic period. Further, excessive use of fertilizer-Nitrogen by farmers in the form of urea was observed. A rise in the proportion of farmers (69% to 73%) in a span of five years which discontinued the practice of applying phosphorus to the paddy crop was also observed. The data on adoption status may help the extension agencies to focus on bridging the gap to enhance the yield of paddy and basmati and thus, income of farmers along with conservation of natural resources.
Screening of Rice Genotypes for Resistance to Leaf Folder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guenee
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh, B Krishna Veni , CV Rama Rao ,   Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh, Ch Padmavathi ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, Y Suneetha ,   Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh, N Sambasiva Rao ,   Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh, M Tushara ,   Agricultural Research Station, Bapatla, ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh
Published: May 2023

In recent years, leaf folder incidence has been increasing in all rice ecosystems and is abundant during the wet season. Presently farmers are dependent on the use of toxic chemical pesticides alone for their management. Hence, an attempt was made to nominate genotypes developed at Agriculture Research Station, Bapatla for screening against leaf folder under the AICRIP entomology program. Of the 16 genotypes evaluated at multi- locations during the Kharif season for two years, 2020 and 2021, BPT 2699 was found promising in 2-8 locations. BPT 3034 and BPT 3059 were promising in 2-6 locations, four entries BPT 2677, BPT 2954, BPT 3049 and BPT 2932 were promising in 3- 5 locations. The majority of these entries consistently outperformed the check variety (TN1) for leaf folder resistance and can be used as donors in future breeding programmes.
Varietal Improvement and Weed Management for Aerobic Rice Cultivation in the Drought-Prone Jharkhand State
Authors:   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, Ahmad Ekhlaque , Singh Ashok Kumar ,   Department of Agronomy, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, - Krishna Prasad ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, Barnwal Manoj Kumar ,   Department of Plant Pathology, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, - Binay Kumar ,   Department of Entomology, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, - Varsha Rani ,   Department of Crop Physiology, University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India, PB Saha ,   Department of Soil Science, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834006, India
Published: May 2023

Aerobic rice varietal and weed management trials under direct seeding were carried out at Birsa Agricultural University Rice Experimental Area, Kanke, Ranchi in the wet seasons of 2017 and 2018. Efforts were made to select better high-yielding varieties and improved production technology for aerobic rice cultivation. Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata), Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), and urd bean (Vigna mungo) were grown along with direct seeded rice, uprooted and used as a green mulch, 25 days after seeding. Six varietal trials were conducted under aerobic conditions during the 2017 and 2018 wet seasons in which the entries RP 6191-HHZ1-Y4-Y1-Y1 (6.90 t ha-1), PA 6129 (hybrid) (6.45 t ha-1), RP 6273-HHZ4-DT3LI1-LI1 (6.10 t ha-1), CR Dhan 201 (5.185 t ha-1), US 380(hybrid) (5.28 t ha-1), NVSR 2107 (4.73 t ha-1), IIRRH 124 (hybrid) (4.70 t ha-1) with early maturity were found promising. In varietal trials, intermediate plant height (100 to 110 cm), non-lodging and high yield (>4.0 t ha-1) were major criteria for selection. Two to three irrigations were applied as per the requirement. Naveen variety under aerobic conditions produced maximum yield with 125 kg N per hectare in both years. Among weed control methods, rice+ dhaincha+ pre-emergence application of pendimethalin @ 0.75 g a.i. per hectare in 2017 and rice+ dhaincha+2,4 D @ 0.8 kg a. i. per hectare as post- emergence application produced maximum yield with weed control efficiency of 61.4% in 2018.
Modified Mat Nursery and SMSRI -A Climate Smart Mechanization Practice in Rice
Authors:   AICRP Sorghum, ARS, Tandur, PJTSAU, K Shekar
Published: May 2023

The conventional method of transplanting rice is labour-intensive, requires more water, and involves drudgery. Keeping this in view, large-scale front-line multi-location demonstrations of a modified mat nursery followed by mechanized rice transplanting under a slightly modified system of rice intensification (SMSRI) was conducted in the erstwhile Karimnagar District of Telangana to overcome the problem of labour, saving time and cost. The demonstrations recorded the highest grain yield (7512 kg ha-1) than the conventional method (7029 kg ha-1). This method saved around Rs. 4500 – 6250 ha-1 on nursery raising and transplanting. Timely transplanting was carried out during peak periods of labour shortage. Therefore, there is a need to develop small self-propelled transplanters with suitable power weeders as a national strategy to increase the area under mechanization.
Studies on Genetic Variability, Heritability, Genetic Advance for Yield, and Yield Components in Rice Landraces
Authors:   Agricultural College-Bapatla, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur 522101, India, Y Pravallika , BNVSR Ravi Kumar ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Maruteru, 534122, India, J Aravind Kumar ,   Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, 500030, India, ADVSLP Anand Kumar ,   Department of Entomology, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Maruteru, 534122, India
Published: May 2023

An investigation was carried out to study the variability, heritability, and genetic advance as per cent of mean for yield and yield components in 100 rice landraces along with four checks at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Maruteru during Kharif, 2021. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the landraces for all the characters indicating sufficient genetic variation in the experimental material under study. The studies on variability, heritability, and genetic advance as per cent mean revealed small differences between GCV and PCV that were recorded for all the characters studied, indicating less environmental influence on these characters. Moderate levels of PCV and GCV, high heritability coupled with high genetic advance as per cent of mean were recorded for plant height, panicle length, grain yield, plant, and test weight indicating the effectiveness of simple selection in the improvement of these traits.
Evaluation of Salinity-Tolerant Backcrossed Inbre Lines (BILs) For Fertility Restoration Using Molecula Markers
Authors:   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., P Beulah , Y Manasa ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., P Nagaraju ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., J Veerendra ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., R Lohit ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., N Madhusudan ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India, K Bhargava ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., P Revathi ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., KB Kemparaju ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., K Sruthi ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., AS Hari Prasad ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., RM Sundaram ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., V Ravindra Babu ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India., A Krishna Satya ,   Biotechnology department, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India, P Sudhakar ,   Biotechnology department, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India, P Senguttuvel ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, India.
Published: May 2023

Fertility restoration is a very important trait for the WA-CMS system in hybrid rice. Fifty-five BILs derived from KMR3 and FL478 cross combination possessing Saltol1 generated through Marker Assisted Backcross Breeding (MABB) approach were screened using Rf4 and Rf3 markers during Rabi 2021. The use of molecular markers tightly linked with fertility restoration aided in identifying promising groups of restorers, maintainers, partial restorers, and partial maintainers. The presence of both Rf4 and Rf3 alleles among the nineteen BILs was 35% which showed a clear difference in the marker distribution among the BILs. The BILs namely TCP32, TCP34, TCP35, TCP36, TCP36-3, TCP37-2, TCP38, TCP13, TCP18, TCP19, TCP45, TCP46, TCP48, TCP54, TCP56, TCP57-1, TCP60, TCP61, TCP61-3 were identified as promising restorers possessing both Rf4 and Rf3 genes. The current study reflects that Rf4 and Rf3 genes in combination help in the breeding of WA-CMS-based hybrids in Saltol introgressed restorers with better heterosis under various ecologies, especially coastal saline areas.
Efficient Nitrogen Management Technologies for Sustainable Rice Production
Authors:   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, S Vijayakumar , D Lokesh Goud ,   Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, CH Hareesh Reddy ,   Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313, R Mahender Kumar ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, RM Sundaram ,   ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030
Published: May 2023

The use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in rice fields as a source of nutrition is the major source of emission of nitrous oxide (N2O). Two key factors which control the flux of N2O at the field level are the amount of N supplied and the efficiency at which it is absorbed by plants. To reduce the N2O emissions, optimum N fertilizer application (in terms of input rate and time of application) and ideal fertilizer selection are crucial. Optimizing N use efficiency (NUE) is crucial to sustain productivity and profitability. Depending on edaphic and climatic conditions, improved N management can dramatically cut greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions. Producers must ensure that the kind, rate, and time of N application do not result in substantial losses owing to volatilization, leaching, or denitrification. Adoption of best nitrogen management practices like deep placement of urea, use of nitrification inhibitors, urease inhibitors, and slow-release nitrogen fertilizers will reduce the N loss and increase NUE. The goal of this review is to discuss in detail the various technologies that have been developed and refined to improve NUE and protect the environment.
Feedback on Technical, Organizational, and Customer Service Skills of Employers of the Automotive Technology Graduates of One State University in the Philippines
Authors: Aquino John Michael , Garcia Jeffrey
Published: May 2023

Employers' feedback on graduates' work productivity is critical for instructional designers, developers, and academic educators to produce new ideas for how graduates may fulfill their duties as citizens of dynamically varying companies. The findings of this study will be used to evaluate the automotive technology program and the basis for graduates' performance at work as it corresponds to technical practitioners, organizational skills, and customer service skills. The Sequential Mixed Method Design was used in the process of this study. The researcher utilized purposive sampling because the participants were determined with 42 employers and 88 LSPU-CIT automotive technology graduates from various firms that were the study's respondents. The researchers used a self-created survey-type questionnaire and a focus group discussion (FGD) interview guide to test the instrument's validity and reliability.Furthermore, respondents were asked to fill out a survey regarding how they rated a graduate's performance, and FGD was held to gain a broad and deep understanding of CIT Graduates' situations in their companies. Following the collection of all meaningful data, an experimental design was used. The findings revealed that the degree of feedback across employers in three domains was undeniable from the employers' perspective, as agreed in the in-depth conversation with the selected companies.
Problematika, Tantangan dan Solusinya Perekrutan Badan Ad Hoc Pada Penyelenggaran Pemilu 2024
Authors: Dede Nuryayi Taufik
Published: May 2023

In holding a general election there are organizers who have an important role as election officers at the lower level, namely at the sub-district and village levels, namely PPK, PPS, KPPS, Panwascam, PKD and TPS Panwas. The factor that will determine the fulfillment of the HR (Human Resources) qualifications needed in filling these positions is recruitment. This research intends to discuss the problems, challenges and solutions of election management recruitment at the grassroots level. The method used in this article is a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data source used is research journals on Election Implementation. Data collection techniques using journals and books. Data analysis using content analysis. The results of this study indicate that at the stage of selecting ad hoc election bodies, there are obstacles that are often encountered during the selection process, namely the difficulty of getting qualified selectors, honest and able to provide an objective assessment. Not a few were found in the field, selectors give value on the basis of their role and not on the basis of their thoughts, apart from that the closeness factor is very difficult to ignore. The concept of Training of Trainers is a breakthrough in providing understanding to ad hoc committees at least at the sub-district and sub-district/village levels so that these ad hoc committees are able to solve problems in the field and understand the ethical standards of implementation.
Analisis Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA SD Pedurungan Lor 02 Semarang
Authors: Putri Prilla Anggia , Mudzanatun Mudzanatun , Nuvitalia Duwi , Hartati Hartati
Published: May 2023

The research is descriptive qualitative research. The study aims to analyze the use of discovery learning to increasing science in elementary school students learning outcomes. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted at Pedurungan Lor 02 state Elementary School, and the subjects in this study were teachers and fifth grade students of Pedurungan Lor 02 state Elementary School. Qualitative data were analyzed using reduction, then presented, then drawing conclusion. The result were obtained that sains learning, the student has difficulty. This is due to the constraints of learning model unable to motivate students.
Pemahaman Guru terhadap Gaya Belajar Peserta Didik di Kelas 5 SD Negeri Karanganyar Gunung 02 Semarang
Authors: Kusuma Indra Pradana , Wuryandini Endang , Miyono Noor , Khasanah Siti Khuluqul
Published: May 2023

This research is motivated by the importance of the teacher’s role in understanding the needs of their students, such as the characteristics of students, and the learning styles of students. The purpose of this study was to describe the teacher’s understanding of student’ learning styles, the services provided by the teacher, the constraints experienced by the teacher, and the teacher’s efforts to overcome obstacles to various student learning styles at SDN Karanganyar Gunung 02. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. The result of the study showed that the 5th grade teachers at SDN Karanganyar Gunung 02 already understood learning styles and understood student’s learning styles. In facilitating student learning styles that have been carried out well, but not all students can be reached by the teacher in the learning process, so that there are students who still feel they do not understand the material presented. In overcoming this, teachers must be able to increase their understanding of the differences in learning styles of each student, and also need to use more varied learning methods so that the learning carried out can reach all the need of students.
Pengembangan Model Bahan Ajar Digital Pembelajaran Matematika Kelas VI SD
Authors: Magdalena Ina , Syafinka Azzaya , Mariyam Siti , Weningtyas Zahra
Published: May 2023

Digital learning resources for teaching elementary school mathematics are the focus of this research. This qualitative study employs observation, interview, and documentation methods. This research suggests that the creation of instructional materials is essential to learning because it can assist students in better comprehending the subject matter being taught. Using a digital teaching material model, students in Class VI learned about geometric and flat shapes in this study. You can keep students' attention while they learn in a comfortable and pleasant setting by using video learning.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Picture and Picture pada Siswa Kelas II SDN Rancailat 1 Kabupaten Tangerang
Authors: Magdalena Ina , Melyana Angele , Agustin Renny
Published: May 2023

This Picture and Picture learning model is a learning model that uses picture media in the teaching and learning process. Overall, the purpose of this research is to find out and develop active learning in class II students at SDN Rancailat 1 Tangerang Regency by applying the Picture and Picture model. This research is (CAR) or Classroom Action Research. After doing research, it is known that learning using the Picture and Picture learning model goes very well. Judging from the initial conditions, cycle I and cycle II the class average value increased. The class average in the initial conditions of 64.56 increased to 69.56 in cycle I, and increased again to 72.88 in cycle II. Furthermore, the achievement of student graduation increased, as many as 27 students (56.25%) in the initial conditions, increased to 40 students (83.33%) in cycle I, and to 45 students (93.75%) in cycle II.
Implementasi Desain Pembelajaran Kreatif untuk Siswa Kelas Rendah di SDN Pondok Jagung Timur Kota Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Wulandari Cahya , Riyadi Nabilla Aisyah , Sahrurosi Putri Adinda
Published: May 2023

The problem in this study is that Indonesian students in the second grade at SDN Pondok Jagung Timur have poor reading skills and poor learning outcomes. This is because teachers haven't used fun learning models, students are passive learners when teacher-centered learning is used, and students don't understand what they are learning because they don't have enough reading skills or don't want to learn to read. The Papan cerita Media, Scramble, and Picture and Picture learning models are utilized in the effort. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of teacher and student activities in order to improve student learning outcomes in beginning reading skills. By describing school data in sentences, this study employs a qualitative research methodology. According to the study, using the Picture, Scramble, and Papan cerita Media learning models can help students in class II increase both their activity and their learning outcomes.
Implementation of Environmental Protection, Sustainable Production, and Labor Protection in Garment Industry Study: Bangladesh and Indonesia
Authors:   School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia, Haryani Estiarty , Koestoer Raldi H.S. ,   School of Environmental Science, University of Indonesia
Published: May 2023

Fast fashion is a global problem which generate seriously impact for environment, even associated with garment industry worker protection in entire world. The study which using Systematic Literature Review method aims to compare the environment protection, sustainable production, and occupational health and safety through garment industry labor between in Bangladesh and Indonesia. From the results of the discussion, it is known that green logistic management, green human capital, and sustainable production take positive effect to circular economy practices. In side of occupational health and safety, protection for worker can done by occupational health and safety training, provision of personal protective equipment, medical check up, provision of labor social security, establishment of a occupational health and safety steering committee, and occupational health and safety application in work environment.
Sand Therapists’ Competencies Are Here!
Authors: Homeyer Linda E.
Published: May 2023

This is the Editor's Commentary on the current issue.
LITERATURE STUDY: ACADEMIC SUPERVISION BY THE PRINCIPAL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATORS
Authors: Yolviansyah Fauziah , Hermanto Hermanto
Published: May 2023

Academic supervision is one of the main tasks and responsibilities of the principal. This research aims to look at academic supervision in physics education and the quality of education. The quality of educators is a topic of discussion in educational management. Educators play a role in improving the quality of education because educators are the parties who participate in the teaching and learning process and are closest to students. Supervision of academic leadership positively impacts improving the quality of education. In this case, empowering educational leadership can improve functional abilities so that school principals can serve in accordance with their authority and responsibilities and manage all school activities to run well and function optimally. This study uses the literature review method, which looks at the problems around it.
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN BASED ON COGNITIVE CONFLICT USING SMARTPHONE IN MECHANICAL WAVE CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: Indriyani Ririn , Mufit Fatni
Published: May 2023

Almost all students already have a smartphone, but it has not been maximally used for media of learning. This problem was to develop interactive multimedia based on the conflict of cognitive using a smartphone. The study's purpose was to describe the characteristics and produce multimedia of interactive based on a conflict of cognitive that was valid on the material of mechanical wave characteristics. The research conducted was a research of development using the Plomp model. The research procedure consists of preliminary research and development/prototyping phases. This limited research was in the expert review stage. The data collection instruments from this study were the educator's questionnaire sheet, the literature study sheet, the self-evaluation questionnaire sheet, and the validity test sheet. The data analysis techniques used were the percentage technique and the V Aiken technique. In the Develop / Prototyping Phase, interactive multimedia has been designed based on the syntax of the conflict of the cognitive model in learning. The self-evaluation result was obtained with very valid criteria. The validity result of the test obtained an average of 0.77 with a valid category. Therefore, multimedia of interactive based on the conflict of cognitive on mechanical wave characteristics material has been valid in terms of the substance of the material, design of learning, display of visual communication, and utilization of software.
STUDI AWAL: DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR BERBASIS INKUIRI TERBIMBING TERHADAP KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Sianipar Lia Kristina , Gunanto Yohanes Edi , Izaak Maya Puspitasari , Rasmi Dian Pertiwi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kajian pustaka (literature review). Adapun yang menjadi tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak penggunaan bahan ajar inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemandirian belajar siswa khususnya pada materi Fisika. Data pada penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yaitu data yang diperoleh dari buku, jurnal, artikel maupun prosiding. Melalui review informasi yang dilakukan diperoleh hasil bahwa bahan ajar inkuiri terbimbing dapat mendorong kemandirian belajar siswa pada materi fisika. Guru diharapkan mampu mengembangkan bahan ajar inkuiri terbimbing untuk melatih kemandirian belajar siswa
SIMULASI SLINGSHOOT: APLIKASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP GERAK PARABOLI BAGI SISWA SMA
Authors: Wulansari Septi , Oktamaypasha Rias , Setiaji Bayu
Published: May 2023

Ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi telah berkembang pesat karena globalisasi. Hampir semua orang sekarang memiliki ponsel. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini menggunakan fleksibilitas handphone yang akan diimplementasikan untuk membuat suatu rancangan aplikasi yang akan menjadi sarana pembelajaran bagi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji kelayakan rancangan aplikasi Simulasi Ketapel sebagai media pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konseptual siswa pada materi gerak parabola. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE yang terdiri dari lima tahapan yaitu Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Namun penulis membatasi penelitian ini hanya pada tahap desain aplikasi kemudian menganalisis validasi kelayakan desain aplikasi oleh satu penilai ahli, dua penilai praktisi, dan dua puluh tujuh responden uji coba terbatas. Dari hasil validasi kelayakan desain aplikasi diperoleh hasil rata-rata sebesar 94,53%. Dalam artian, desain aplikasi simulasi sling shoot ini layak dikembangkan untuk digunakan.
PERBEDAAN JENIS KELAMIN TERHADAP KEPUASAN SISWA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN FISIKA ONLINE
Authors: Syarkowi Ahmad , Hamdani Dedi , Defianti Aprina
Published: May 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran daring dengan membandingkan perspektif mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian survei cross sectional kepada 329 siswa di Provinsi Bengkulu yang terdiri dari 130 siswa laki-laki dan 199 siswa perempuan. Pengambilan sampel untuk penelitian ini menggunakan sistem acak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa indeks kepuasan mahasiswi tertinggi adalah skor yang mereka peroleh selama beraktivitas dengan skor rata-rata 4,10, sebaliknya skor terendah pada keyakinan dapat belajar mandiri tanpa tatap muka. yang merupakan titik terendah dengan skor 3,07. Dari sisi laki-laki merasa puas dengan cara menghubungkan pembelajaran sebelumnya oleh guru dengan skor rata-rata 3,94 namun sama halnya dengan siswa perempuan, sebagian besar siswa laki-laki juga tidak yakin bisa belajar daring.
Domotics Using Node MCU
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam. Tamilnadu, India., A Kishore , S Ajay , A Ganesha moorthy , V Saran , T Senthil kumar
Published: May 2023

Domotics is a growing field that aims to improve the automation and control of different aspects of a home. One of the most popular technologies used is the Nodemcu esp8266, which is a Wi-Fi enabled microcontroller board. The main objective of this project is to develop a smart home system that can be controlled using voice commands, IR, and manual switches with low cost. For the purpose of voice Command, we can use either Google voice assistant nor Alexa to accept the voice command. The system includes the Nodemcu board as the central controller, along with various sensors to automate and control different aspects of the home. The system includes, an IR remote control, manual switches, sensors, a cloud server, and an application. Key Word: Home Automation With Blynk ; Domotics ; Smart Home ; Voice Controlled automation ; ESP8266 Control ; IR Home automation ; 4 Relay Control.
Microbes: A Source of Energy for 21St Century
Authors: Soni S.K.
Published: May 2023

Fast growing human civilization and industrialization have resulted in increased amounts of pollutants such as pesticides, electronic wastes, etc. in the environment. These pollutants have hazardous impacts on living organisms including human health. Remediation of these contaminants is a serious environmental issue of current interest. Recent research has shown that soil microorganisms play an important role in remediating and improving disturbed ecosystems. This approach is eco-friendly and relatively less expensive. The investigations carried out using microbes for restoration of degraded eco-systems is covered in the proposed book.
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: A Lab Manual: Manual Series: 01
Authors: Puttaraju H.P.
Published: May 2023

In this century, students of biology are confronted with an entirely different scenario. All aspect of biology become more molecular-molecular biology. The tools have transformed our information management, taking access information to new heights. The advances made by the molecular biology tools have been very phenomenal in understanding and solving many of age old problems involved with many plant and animal genomes. These tools have been very dynamic when combined with traditional paths of research to know the structure and functions of millions of genes. The present book chapters contain first hands-on information on methods and protocols in a simplified manner which is very easy to learn and perform. Further, methods and protocols constitute a gold-standard reference for today's scientists who wish to develop and hone their molecular biology skills towards the discovery of new biological relationships. This book has been divided into 10 chapters with each chapter containing introduction, principle, protocol, applications and troubleshooting and it has been written keeping in mind the requirements of graduate/postgraduate students and research scholars
Milk and Its Public Health Implications
Authors: Narayanan Rita
Published: May 2023

This book is the out come from the personnel's who have their foot in microbiology science last two decades. It's a collection of almost a dozen of sister concerned disciplines in microbiology. It includes more than 6900 terms related to microbiology. This book will become and essential book to all who have some bearing with microbiology and fields like mycology, bacteriology, virology, microbe-biotechnology, parasitology etc.
Orchid: Cultivation and Management
Authors: Tiwari A.K.
Published: May 2023

Orchids are widely considered to be the most highly evolved of all flowering plants. They are amongst the most beautiful flowers of the entire plant kingdom, combining exotic looks with a diverse set of characteristics. Orchid plants are capable of growing indoors and outdoors, and are no doubt unique difficult to grow successfully. Among flower crops, orchids play a key role in Indian floral economy as they share sizeable export. The vast area and the varied agro-climatic conditions of our country, ranging from tropical to temperate region make possible to grow all kinds of orchids. In this context, a need of simple book on recent advances in cultivation and management of orchid is highly demanded by students of Horticulture & Forestry and florists of India. Thus, this book is brought about mainly to fulfil the above requirement and is also the outcome of our teaching, research and field experiences of several years. Orchid’s morphology, propagation methods, cultivation, breeding, post harvest management, diseases and insect pest management describes in details in this book.
Organic Farming: Scope and Uses of Biofertilizers
Authors: Panwar JDS , Jain Amit Kumar
Published: May 2023

The book covers concept and relevance of organic agriculture in 16 chapters as organic farming, basic information on biofertilizers, classification of biofertilizers, nitrogen fixation, Rhizobium, Azolla, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, blue green algae, phosphorus solubilizing micro-organisms (PSMs), Mycorrhizae, Frankia, vermiculture and vermicomposting, liquid biofertilizers, production, quality and marketing of biofertilizers & some important media. The book is written in a very simple form with up to date data and statistics. We have put the references of all chapters at the end of book that we hope will be useful to you. It is a mostly all-inclusive basic textbook on organic farming system and will specifically meet out the requirement of the scientists, teachers, research scholars and students of both the urban and non-urban areas.
Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish
Authors: Samantaray Kasturi
Published: May 2023

This book on ‘Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish’ has been written after author’s 25 years of lectures on this subject both at UG, PG and Ph. D. level. Although a good number of textbooks are available on fish physiology, very few books on physiology of both finfish and shellfish have been found, which can be considered suitable for use in UG and PG curriculum of Fishery Science. This book is based on the ICAR prescribed syllabus for this subject for the Fisheries students all over India and abroad. Understanding the need of the students, this handy and user-friendly book was prepared as per the students demand. This book also deals with the anatomy of the animals for better understanding of physiology. Even though the author has tried to cover many aspects of finfish physiology, the shellfish physiology is restricted, academicians of this field, technicians engaged and the processors of animals and fish products.
Numericals and Short Questions in Farm Machinery,Power and Energy in Agriculture
Authors: Yadav Rajvir
Published: May 2023

"Understanding earth systems and its dynamic behavior requires objective insights into the complex observational data sets and their interrelationships. Drawing meaningful inferences from such data is not always an easy task as the deterministic relationships between various geological variables often remain obscured. These interrelationships need to be determined empirically through the analysis of a large set of data and validated through numerical simulations. The ever widening horizon of techniques of numerical analysis and simulation now provides a good number of tools to aid the interpretation. However, due to the inherent complexity of earth science data, expert supervision is required at all stages of analysis from collection to dissemination. This ensures that the most appropriate methodology is adopted and the results remain consistent with the geological principles. Discussions on these practical issues often lie beyond the scope of textbooks and this is precisely where this book is placed. In this book eminent geoscientists present their experiences in analyzing and managing earth science data as well as in designing numerical models to simulate earth processes. Apart from giving a discourse of their own approach towards a particular research problem they also discuss at length the relative merits of alternative methodologies. These seven authoritative articles, richly illustrated, will be a valuable resource for research students and professionals interested in research and teaching in various branches of earth science like, tectonics, GPS geodesy, sedimentology, geographical information science, and evolutionary biology."
Nutraceuticals in Livestock and Poultry
Authors: Bhattacharya Amitav
Published: May 2023

Today, nutraceuticals have been recognized as any natural product, food or dietary supplement that provides medical or health benefits including the prevention of diseases. Keeping these aspects in view, the book covers different types of Nutraceuticals used in livestock and poultry, their role, mode of application, advantages and disadvantages if any. In 1, the concepts of feeding nutraceuticals have been discussed and classified into several groups. 2 presents feeding of antibiotics to poultry and livestock species and how it has been gradually replaced by different feed additives preferentially called as nutraceuticals. 3 to 8 deals with different nutraceuticals often fed to poultry and livestock like probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, organic acids, fatty acids and phytobiotics. The s introduce and classify the corresponding nutraceutical agents and then present a detail discussion on its efficacy as a feed ingredient, mode of action, specific rate of inclusion in the diet.
Objective Biochemistry
Authors: Sengar R.S.
Published: May 2023

The book is basically for students who are preparing for examinations. The book covers the topics like: The book is basically for students who plan to appear for various in the entrance examinations. There is a dearth of good entrance books for the above said examinations. o The book is completely as per the latest syllabus. o is useful for students preparing for ICAR, ASRB, NET, JRF, SRF, ARS, GATE, ICMR, CSIR, NAARM, DBI, UPCATET, IARI, NDRI, JNU, UPSC , UG AND PG Level
Objective Horticulture: 2Nd Revised Edition
Authors: Verma Anil Kumar
Published: May 2023

The revised edition of the book entitled “Objective Horticulture” has arisen from the fact that there is no objective type book covering all disciplines of horticulture (Fruit Science, Vegetable Science and Floriculture) as per revised syllabus prescribed by the ICAR. The book has been divided into 3 main sections viz; Section-I: Fruit Science Section-II: Vegetable Science Section-III: Floriculture This book will help all and serve as a comprehensive guide to those who want to prepare for competitive examinations like M.Sc. and Ph.D admission in Agricultural/Horticultural Universities, ICAR Institutes and other competitive examinations viz; ARS, SRF, JRF, Civil Services held at National and State level services.
Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management: 2Nd Fully Revised and Enlarged Edition
Authors: Bhargava M.C.
Published: May 2023

The 2nd revised edition of the book “Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management” covers syllabus as recommended by the 5th Deans Committee. The book covers uated information written in simple, lucid language, easily understandable by readers and summarizes the knowledge of insects and other pests of stored grains and grain products covering global scenario. Every chapter covers wider aspects of related work, storage requirement to prevent the losses of food grains at post harvest handling and at other levels too, different types of storage techniques and prevalent rural and improved storage structures and receptacles, storage pests (insects, mites, birds, rodents, microorganisms etc.), fumigants and their use, safety measures against poisoning, management of stored grain pests etc. The revised edition gives the readers the vast knowledge about the progress made in different aspects of storage entomology. The book will serve as the valuable source of information on the storage entomology and would be of great importance for its readers. The book has good number of MCQ’s at the end of the book to help students along with colour images of insects and pests to easily identify them.
Impact of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Changing the Annual Income of the Farmers in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Bamne Lakhan Lal , Badodiya S. K. , Bihare Govinda
Published: May 2023

The farming community needs training to develop their skills and knowledge. The economic condition of the farming community can be improved through various trainings. This study was carried out in Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh. The total sample consisted of 240 farmers as respondents of the study. This study showed that the upper part of the farmers were found in the low category and the change in annual income (<one Lakh rupees) about the agricultural technology was noted due to Krishi Vigyan Kendra conducting various skill development programs and activities. Of the fourteen variables, age, caste and family size were found to have no significant relationship with the annual increase in income due to the program. Majority 75.00 percent of the respondents said that KVK was established in the district headquarters and it was far away from the villages because Barwani district has the headquarters of KVK in the district headquarters. Farmers need continuous education to stay abreast of the rapidly changing developments in agriculture so that they can use technology and new tools to modernize their operations and increase their income.