bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of Pielke model to air quality studies
Authors: LAL MURARI
Published: February 2022

In this paper an attempt as been made to evaluate the capability of University of Virginia's mesoscale(Plelke) model for air quality studies. The development of the physical equations and numerical techniques employee in model are described and deficiencies indicated. It is demonstrated that, although the Pielke model has certain limitation for air quality purposes, it can still provide valuable qualitative understanding of ambient air quality for a limited range of conditions.
Westerly upper air troughs and development of western disturbances over India
Authors: SINGH M. S.
Published: February 2022

The characeteristics of a developing mid-tropospheric westerly trough over Indo-Pakistan area in wreter season have been studied with a view to investigate its relation with western disturbances  which developed and affected north andcemral lnd ia during that penod.1I was found thatbothwereintimately connected. Light has been thrown on some othercharacteristic features of thewestern disturbances over the Indo-Pakistan region.
On the intraseasonal variations of the Asiastic Summer monsoon
Authors: SEKHARA CHANDRA , KONDRAGUNTA R.
Published: February 2022

Intraseasonal fluctuations of the Asiatic summer monsoon are investigated using Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) covering eight northern hemisphere summers (1 may to 30 September 1975-83, except 1978). The intraseasonal variance is large in the equatorial Indian Ocean and the northwest pacific. OLR fluctuations in the equatorial Indian ocean over India and the northwest Pacific show spectral peaks on time with the interannual variation. Over India below normal summer rainfall years are associated with 30-60 oscillation, near normal summer rainfall years are associated with 30-60 day and 10-20 day oscillations and above normal rainfall years are associated with oscillations less than 10 days.

 

Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) analysis has been carried out for the whole Asiatic summer monsoon domain. The first four EOF coefficients explain 15% of the total variance. EOF analysis confirms existence of oscillations at least on three time scales, viz., 30-60 day,10-20 day, and less than 10 days over the Asian summer monsoon region.
On the 30-40 day oscillations in southwest monsoon : A satellite study
Authors: BOHRA A. K. , RAO V. RAJESWARA
Published: February 2022

A comparative study of the low frequency oscillations during the southwest monsoon seasons of 1986 and 1987 is presented in this paper. The parameter used to study these oscillations is the fractional cloud cover, colder than a threshold temperature over each area of 2.5° Lat. /Long. Covering Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and part of Indian Ocean, using INSAT-IB IR data.

 

 The time-latitude sections Indicate a regular northward movement of the cloud maxima starting from equatorial Indian Ocean to about 30°N with a period of 30-40 days. The phase speed is about 0.9° Lat./day. This data was subjected to the spectral analysis by DFT method. This was computed for each area of 5.0 Lat. in width and 10° Long. in length. The results indicate that (his mode can be seen up to 25° N latitude beyond which it gets obliterated. The period is enhanced to 60 days between 20°& 25° N in 1987, which is a drought year.

 

Transient systems with the associated convection are seen to be moving westwards north of 5° N with a periodicity of less than 10 days. Comparatively poorer activity of monsoon of 1987 is possibly due to overall less cloudiness and the suppression of transient disturbances activity and their smaller zonal scale.
Qualitative agroclimatic assessment of rainfed crops
Authors: DATAR S. V. , PRASAD RAJENDRA
Published: February 2022

Meteorological drought is a natural disaster and it can adversely affect economy of a nation. In the present paper, two indices for drought assessment, namely, the Generalised Monsoon Index (GMI) and the Yield Moisture Index (YMI), have been discussed and as an example, their application to the assessment of kharif sorghum yields in the Dry Farming Region (DFR) of Maharashtra State has been presented. It is seen that YMI is a better indicator for assessing the drought impact. The Jaw magnitudes of the percentiles of the YMI agro climatic index occurring over the early successive cumulative periods of the monsoon rainfall season can be taken as an early warning of the adverse effect of drought on the crop and the consequent likely decrease in crop yield.
One dimensional sensitivity studies with vegetation canopy
Authors: KAR SARAT C. , RAMANATHAN N.
Published: February 2022

One dimensional simulation studies, with a vegetation canopy at the earth's surface at two different locations in India, show that the soil moisture has a dominant role in regulating the strengths of the turbulent fluxes between the atmosphere and the around with or without vegetation. With vegetation, the boundary layer characteristics such as temperature profile get modified. The net warming of the atmosphere by the vegetation canopy depends on the amount of coverage and initial conditions. The calculated values of Bowen 's ratio agree with observations.
Tinjauan Eksistensi Roh Kudus dalam Dunia Virtual
Authors: Toding Sarah Priska , Anjaya Carolina Etnasari
Published: February 2022

This research is structured in order to provide an understanding to believers that the current virtual world has actually moved away from the quality of life that God wants. Even though God has given the Holy Spirit as a true guide for life. The research method uses a qualitative type, through reading and analyzing various relevant literature and basing the theory of understanding on the biblical text. The results show that life in the virtual era does not involve the Holy Spirit in it. This does not mean that the Holy Spirit does not exist and is unable to intervene in circumstances, but this is related to the free will that God gives to believers. The existence of the Holy Spirit needs to be presented to the life of the virtual world as the only guide. In this regard, there are several concrete steps that believers can take in order to be witnesses and glorify God in today's virtual life.Penelitian ini disusun agar dapat memberikan pemahaman kepada  umat percaya bahwa kehidupan dunia virtual saat ini sejatinya telah bergerak menjauh dari kualitas kehidupan yang dikehendaki Tuhan. Padahal Tuhan telah memberikan Roh Kudus sebagai penuntun hidup yang benar. Metode riset dengan mempergunakan jenis kualitatif, melalui pembacaan dan analisa terhadap berbagai literatur yang relevan dan melandaskan teori pemahaman pada teks Alkitab. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kehidupan dalam era virtual tidak melibatkan Roh Kudus di dalamnya. Hal ini bukan berarti Roh Kudus tidak ada dan tidak mampu mengintervensi keadaan, namun ini bertalian dengan kehendak bebas yang Tuhan berikan kepada orang percaya. Eksistensi Roh Kudus perlu dihadirkan pada kehidupan dunia virtual sebagai satu-satunya penuntun. Bertalian dengan hal tersebut terdapat beberapa langkah konkrit yang dapat dilakukan oleh umat percaya agar dapat menjadi saksi dan memuliakan Tuhan dalam berkehidupan virtual masa kini.
Lessons Learned for Military-Based Partnerships for Landscape-Scale Conservation: A Case Study of the North Carolina Sentinel Landscapes Partnership
Authors: Diaz John , Bardon Robert , Hazel Dennis , Bruce Jackie , Jayaratne K.S.U.
Published: February 2022

Landscape-scale conservation has become a popular approach for addressing complex land and water issues. Achieving this level of conservation requires regional collaboration that evokes a variety of approaches tailored to fit the scope and nature of the particular issues. In many states, military training grounds are a part of the rural landscape, resulting in significant interest from the military services in the maintenance and enhancement of land uses that are compatible with their operations. Many programs and initiatives are managing this issue utilizing a landscape-scale approach based on a recognition of the interconnectedness of interests. To date, there has been limited research on military partnerships related to land conservation. In order to better understand how engaging stakeholders from various sectors impacts the initial stages of military-based partnerships for landscape-scale conservation, this study explores climate, processes, people, policies, and resources—five variables that shape cross-sector partnerships, an important theoretical framework for evaluating such collaborative partnerships.
Community Engagement in Academic Health Centers: A Model for Capturing and Advancing Our Successes
Authors: Vitale Karen , Newton Gail , Abraido-Lanza Ana , Aguirre Alejandra , Ahmed Syed , Esmond Sarah , Evans Jill , Gelmon Sherril , Hart Camile , Hendricks Deborah , McClinton-Brown Rhonda , Young Sharon , Stewart M. Kathryn , Tumiel-Berhalter Laurene
Published: February 2022

Academic health centers (AHCs) are under increased pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of their community-engaged activities, but there are no common metrics for evaluating community engagement in AHCs. Eight AHCs piloted the Institutional Community Engagement Self-Assessment (ICESA), a two-phase project to assess community-engagement efforts. The first phase uses a framework developed by the University of Rochester Medical Center, which utilizes structure, process, and outcome criteria to map CE activities. The second phase uses the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) Self-Assessment to identify institutional resources for community engagement, and potential gaps, to inform community engagement goal-setting. The authors conducted a structured, directed content analysis to determine the effectiveness of using the two-phase process at the participating AHCs. The findings suggest that the ICESA project assisted AHCs in three key areas, and may provide a strategy for assessing community engagement in AHCs.
Facilitating Research and Collaborative Learning in a Somali Community
Authors: Clark Connie , Missal Bernita
Published: February 2022

Due to an increasingly diverse world, healthcare researchers should consider collaborative research within a cultural community in order to provide holistic care for all patients. One of the key steps in cultural research is establishing relationships with leaders within that cultural community. Because the Somali group is such a large cultural group in the state of Minnesota, two Caucasian nurse researchers from an academic institution used several methods to connect and build trust within the Somali community in preparation for a study designed to discover and understand the birth experience of immigrant Somali new mothers. Through the process of conducting research within the Somali community, several lessons were learned and a number of surprises were revealed. Following the research, a continued relationship with the community resulted in collaborative learning opportunities. This collaboration is of mutual benefit to healthcare providers and the cultural community.
Early impacts of midstory hardwoods and overstory density on longleaf seedling establishment on xeric sites
Authors:   , Henry Jacob Colin
Published: February 2022

Competition from hardwood species has long been considered a constraint on longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). However, evidence suggests that hardwood midstories may improve longleaf regeneration on xeric sites. Additionally, overstory retention for red-cockaded woodpecker (Leuconotopicus borealis; RCW) habitat may be inadvertently contributing to regeneration failures. Experimental plots in the North Carolina Sandhills were planted with containerized longleaf seedlings across a gradient of overstory density, and hardwoods were chemically controlled by treating at planting, treating after one year, or left untreated. Seedling survival (percent), growth (mass), and brown spot needle blight (percent infected seedlings; BSNB) were measured after two years. Seedling survival, growth, and BSNB infection rates were inversely related to overstory density. Midstory treatments did not significantly affect seedling survival, growth, or BSNB infection rates. Early results did not show facilitative effects from a hardwood midstory, but indicated overstory densities greater than 12 m2/ha negatively impact longleaf regeneration.
Responsibility in transitioning teachers: What drives it when self-efficacy is lacking?
Authors:   , Deanes Shameeka Renee
Published: February 2022

Previous research has linked self-efficacy to classroom responsibility noting that teachers take on more classroom responsibility when they have confidence in themselves and their abilities. However, the gap to be addressed is with transitioning teachers who transitioned from other careers and those who entered alternate route programs. Previous research has found that these teachers lack self-efficacy because of lack of preparation and classroom experience, yet they still must take on the responsibilities of the classroom. The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine the internal factors that drive classroom responsibility for transitioning teachers who have low self-efficacy. In addition to that, it was also important to try to understand how self-efficacy can be developed in these teachers. The participants for this study were 4 teachers who either completed an alternate route program or transitioned to teaching from another career choice. They teach state-tested subject areas at a 5th and 6th grade elementary school in the rural South. Interviews were conducted with four transitioning teachers to be analyzed along with observations and artifacts. The study yielded the internal factors of motherhood, personal interests, and love as helping these teachers take responsibility for student learning. It was also found that verbal persuasion and vicarious experiences would help in developing self-efficacy in transitioning teachers. The current study challenges the idea of self-efficacy as the primary indicator of teacher responsibility. We are left to suggest that there are other realms to classroom responsibility, especially in transitioning teachers.
A review of the feasibility of alternative energy system using an energy return on investment analysis
Authors:   , Jeanson Joshua Hans
Published: February 2022

To support further technology development and to promote the growth of a renewable biofuels industry that will satisfy the stated expectations of anticipated energy needs, it is essential that energy production systems provide a net energy gain over the course of their lifetime. As a means to provide accurate analysis to the value of alternative energy systems this paper provides a mechanism to evaluate energy systems in terms of energy generation ratios that is in terms of existing analysis techniques utilized in existing energy generation areas, such as the oil industry. This paper also proposes techniques that help perform this net energy analysis in terms of the specific economy considering the infrastructure investment.
The effects of cover crops and tillage method on sweetpotato [Ipomoea Batatas (L.) Lam.] in North Mississippi.
Authors:   , Main Jeffrey Len
Published: February 2022

Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is a major food resource of much of the world. Sweetpotato production is damaging to the soils in which it is grown due to the nature of production and the condition the soil is left to overwinter. There is potential for future regulation on the production of sweetpotato as related to runoff and nonpoint source pollution as the sediment from runoff erosion is easy to pinpoint in nearby waterways. Two studies were carried out to determine the effect of a reduced tillage practice and cover crops on the accumulation of nutrients in cover crops and yield of sweetpotato. The use of stale seed beds will reduce the number of tillage operations in a field and will allow earlier access to the field. Cover crops will benefit the soil with cover during rains while accumulating and recycling nutrients that may otherwise be lost and improving soil structure with the addition of organic matter.
Ankyloglossia [Tongue-tie]- A case report
Authors: Sakthivel VS , Sumithra K , Manishaa V , Dhanush Muthu N , Gopi Krishnan S
Published: February 2022

The tongue is a specialized organ whose presence is pivotal in speech, swallowing, nutrition, nursing, oral hygiene and position of teeth. Ankyloglos- sia or tongue tie is a condition that affects the range of movement of the tongue due to an abnormally short, thick lingual frenulum. The congenital anomaly can also hinder growth of the orofacial structures of the child. Due to its complications, Ankyloglossia demands proper and early surgical correction. This article describes a case of ankyloglossia that was surgically corrected by frenec- tomy, post which the patient was restored with normal functions.
THE EFFECT OF COMMUNICATION BARRIER ON THE PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFOMANCE OF EMPLOYEES
Authors: Gomathy Dr.C K
Published: February 2022

Correspondence is the method involved with communicating data and normal comprehension starting with one individual then onto the next. Correspondence in the working environment is basic to laying out and keeping up with quality working connections in associations. This paper talks about the correspondence interaction, hindrances to correspondence, and gives rule to heads to further develop correspondence adequacy. Keywords: Communication, Effectiveness, Administrators, Workplace performance, productivity
THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY AS A SUPPORTER OF EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY IN ENGLISH LESSONS
Authors: Batubara Olina Putri , Silitonga Cindy Tania Mutiara , Sipayung Sabarni Rodearni
Published: February 2022

This research aims to find the advances in technology today. Technology has a big influence in the world of education. Today’s sophisticated technology has become something important to influence the teaching and learning process. One of them is in English subject. This is because the use of English is no longer just for greeting, but also for other needs to support an activity. English is an international language, which everyone is required to understand. In the world of education, students’ lack of interest in these subjects makes English lessons increasingly difficult to master. Therefore, assistance using advanced technology is needed to attract the attention of students in the teaching and learning process
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIND MAPPING METHOD TO INCREASE STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS AT THE TWELFTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 4 PEMATANGSIANTAR IN THE 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
Authors: Patresia Yosefa , Pasaribu Feronika Wasti , Sitorus Rendy Yahya
Published: February 2022

Writing is the most difficult skill because we know that by writing means we must be required to be able to compose language properly and correctly. To be able to write well, we must be able to think creatively and innovatively, to be able to produce a language that is worthy of writing. Writing is a skill that must be mastered by students because it has been explained earlier that writing is a difficult skill, so students want to be led to master it. In this study, researchers found that students of SMA Negeri 4 Pematangsiantar, especially grade 12 science, had problems writing an incident or explaining something by writing a description of the incident. This happened because they did not have detailed ideas when they were asked to explain the picture or the incident.

            They also feel lazy and bored when writing something, even if it's just a descriptive text. Many students lack the intention and motivation to write, and that's why most of them get bad grades in learning to write. They do not know what they should do in writing, choosing topics and problems and the order in paragraphs that they do not understand. And that causes the achievement obtained by students to below because they don't get much achievement. Because their vocabulary is very minimal and they also don't have ideas, innovation, and creativity in thinking so they are not able to write.

            The research was to find out whether there was effectiveness in the mind mapping method, especially for grade 12 students at SMA Negeri 4 Pematangsiantar, and also the researchers wanted to see if students were able to improve their writing using the mind mapping method. Based on the data generated from students' research in improving their writing skills through the mind mapping method, it can be concluded that the average of the pre-test and post-test obtained in the first cycle is 32.31 and 58.28 and a significant difference is found in the second cycle, which is 49.90 and 71.09. And it can be seen that the value after using the mind mapping method increased in cycle 2.
Entrepreneur Innovativeness and Firm Performance
Authors: Kutuso Janet
Published: February 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of ınnovativeness of the entrepreneur and firm performance.

Design/ Methodology/Approach: This study adopted a descriptive design. This study’s target population is 3rd party suppliers in Nairobi, Kenya. Primary data collection involved the development and administration of self-administered questionnaires. The analysis of the quantitative information was aided by SPSS software.

Findings: The findings indicated that innovativeness (β=0.358, p=0.000) has a positive and significant influence on firm performance.

Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommends that 3rd party suppliers need to adopt1 new1 technologies1 for1 cultivation1 of1 organizational1capabilities. They1 also1 need1 to1 be1 proactive1 in1 their1 research1 and1 development1 departments1 by1 incorporating1 technological1 advancements1 in1 order1 to1 maximize1 the1 potential1 that1 is1 in1 innovation1strategies.

Originality/Value: The adoption of better decisions to improve the implementation of other projects to help save on time and money. The results of this research are of value to the Kenyan government through the relevant Ministries to invest heavily in business education to enhance the populace’s awareness of the part of innovativeness in fostering economic growth. Additionally, the outcomes will assist organizations that want to restructure their innovativeness in order to increase economic productivity.
How product strategy in the marketing mix is affecting the growth of Jua kali enterprises in North Imenti Sub-County
Authors: Kanana Gatobu , Gichohi Paul , Moguche Abel
Published: February 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect product strategy on the growth of jua kali Enterprise in North Imenti Sub County, Meru County. The study hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between product and growth of jua kali enterprises.

Design/ Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population comprised of one hundred and twenty eight (128) owner of jua kali enterprises operating within North Imenti Sub County, Meru County and registered by Micro and Small Enterprises Authority Kenya (MSEA-K). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of ninety seven (97) jua kali enterprises from the total population. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire after which mean and standard deviation were computed while Pearson Correlation, and linear regression done accordingly. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used as a statistical tool.

Findings: The results indicated that there is growth in jua kali sector which is contributed by product strategy. The study established that product strategy affects growth of jua kali enterprises hence rejecting the hypothesis. It was therefore concluded that product strategy significantly affects SME’s growth.

Contribution to policy and practice: SMEs should invest in their products to ensure they are of desirable quality in order to satisfy their customers and maintain a competitive edge.

Originality/Value: The study is valuable to entrepreneurs seeking better product strategies to grow their enterprises.
Discriminación por apariencia de discapacidad: despido tras accidente de trabajo con baja de duración incierta o duradera.
Authors: García Romero Belén
Published: February 2022

Discriminación por discapacidad. Se acredita la vulneración de la prohibición de discriminar por apariencia de discapacidad por parte de un empresario. Se despide al trabajador el mismo día que sufrió el accidente laboral, al comprobar que sus lesiones se curarían a largo plazo.
Discrimination on grounds of disability. It is proven the violation of the prohibition of discrimination based on the appearance of disability by an employer. The employee was dismissed the same day he suffered an accident at work, after verifying that his injuries would be cured in the long term.
A rítus mint belépés a vallás átmeneti terébe
Authors: Siba Balázs
Published: February 2022

There is an intermediate area of experiencing, to which inner reality and external life both contribute. Space in-between is a peculiar phenomenon because we live in it without noticing it. It cannot be described, because the world present in it is in a blurred, half-formed stage, where inside and outside, the personal and collective cannot be distinguished from each other. This is a transitional space of experience where inner reality and outer life are both formative powers. Religion (like arts, and culture in general) belongs to this intermediate space. In this study we investigate from an anthropological and psychological point of view how rites help the believer to enter this intermediate space of religion.
Magyarország vallásföldrajzi jellemzői a 21. század elején
Authors: Pete József
Published: February 2022

Our aim is to study the results of the latest census in Hungary and draw conclusions for the religious composition of Hungary in the early years of 21st century. The results show that even though the geographical balance has not changed significantly in the last 10 years, its composition and structure has gone through a serious change. Behind this change, one can suspect the effects of sociological, political and cultural developments that affected the different denominations in different ways. As we study the demographical and geographical data from denominations (Catholic, Reformed, Lutheran) and other groups (other denominations, non-religious, non-respondents) we can discern spatial and sociological changes as well. One of the most conspicuous results is the shifting balance of denominations. Comparing the results of the 2001 and 2011 census, we must ask the question: which one reflects the religious landscape of Hungary more accurately? Which one is distorted and why? Which one is “over-exaggerated”? The answer may be that none of them and the difference lies in the different questioning techniques that lead to different results. As a summary, instead of a „loss of religion”, it may be more accurate to speak of a changing attitude to religion, a form of religious individualisation. Religion has not disappeared from the life of individuals, but its roles and expressions have certainly changed, and these are the factors that need to be further researched in the future.
PREDICTING SHELF LIFE OF CHICKEN BURGER PRODUCED FROM SURIMI UNDER COMBINED USE OF THYME ESSENTIAL OIL AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING
Authors: Rashidimehr Azadeh , Fazlara Ali , Zarei Mehdi , PourMehdi Mehdi , Noshad Mohammad
Published: February 2022

In the present research, the mixed use of thyme essential oil (EO) and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) treatments is studied to increase the quality and the shelf life of burgers prepared from surimi and chicken meat which were refrigerated at 2°C for 27 days. Obviously, there was a significant difference (p < 0.001) between chemical and microbiological analyses of burger treated with thyme EO, free of EOs and packed in the air or in the MAP. So burger shelf life was extended by 18 days with the combination of MAP packaging with thyme EO. Also, Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was used to forecast the shelf life of produced burgers under thyme essential oil and MAP influence. The model obtained from ANN has a higher (R2) and less RMSE in predicting the shelf life of produced burgers under the combined use of thyme essential oil and MAP.
EVALUATION OF SOME TRADITIONAL THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF USNEA LONGISSIMA (ASCOMYCOTA, LICHENIZED FUNGI): ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIQUORUM AND ANTIOXIDANT
Authors: Bharti Shweta , Nayaka Sanjeeva , Kumar Rajesh
Published: February 2022

Usnea longissima, fruticose lichen growing in the temperate region, is well known traditional medicinal herb and a reservoir of some unique secondary metabolites. Traditionally it has been commonly used as an antimicrobial agent for the treatment of ailments like tuberculosis, ulcers and skin diseases, etc. In our study, we evaluate antimicrobial, antiquorum sensing (QS) and antioxidant activity of Usnea longissima secondary metabolites extracted in acetone, methanol, and 70% hydroalcoholic solvents. Antimicrobial activity of extracts was evaluated against fungus (Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans) and six bacterial (Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aerogenosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans) strains. Whereas anti-QS activity was tested against biosensor strain Chromobacterium violaceum (CV) MCC 2290 and antibiofilm activity was checked in two gram-negative bacteria (P. aeruginosa and E. coli), two gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus) and fungus (Candida albicans). Results of experimental data indicated that methanolic extract exhibited maximum activity against A. tumefaciens (24±0.2 mm) and C. albicans (30±0.3 mm) with the minimum inhibitory concentration of 300µg/mL and 200µg/mL respectively. Interestingly, we also observed that all extracts effectively inhibited quorum sensing in C. violaceum and biofilm formation in Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aerogenosa, Staphylococcus aureus, at the concentration (100-300 µg/mL), for Candida albicans (50-150 µg/mL). Usnea longissima extract showed strong reducing power and hydroxyl radical activity and low DPPH scavenging activity. The present study suggested that U. longissima possesses potential antimicrobial and antiquorum sensing activity. These biological properties could be attributed to its significant antioxidant potential which validates its traditional use as an antimicrobial herbal source.
EVALUATION OF PHYSIO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ACRYLAMIDE CONTENT IN CRISP FRIED DOUGH WAFERS MADE FROM NIXTAMALIZED PEARL MILLET
Authors: Pandey Supriya , Ghosh Rakesh , Suryawansh Deodatt , Waghmare Roji
Published: February 2022

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a drought tolerant crop belonging to the family Poaceae is an important type of millet. It is a sturdy plant that can sustain adverse growing conditions. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, oil and phytochemicals. The phytates or phytic acid present acts as antinutritional factor which bind to the proteins and minerals thereby reducing the digestibility and bioavailability of the proteins, carbohydrates and minerals. In the following study, nixtamalization, a process widely used for the treatment of maize, is being used on the millet to lower the antinutritional properties of the millet. The grain was cooked at 95°C with varying lime concentration (0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%) while keeping the cooking time (30 min) and steeping time (2 hours) constant. Product (crisp fried dough wafers) was made from the milled nixtamalized flour and different physio-chemical parameters and acrylamide content of the crisp fried dough wafer was analysed. The product made from flour treated with 1.5% lime showed the best results and overall acceptability. This research could be beneficial for increasing the utilization of pearl millet in different parts of the world especially in under developed countries as a health food. Also, the phytochemicals of pearl millet have various health benefits and this study can be used to increase their concentration and thereby promote the use of pearl millet for enrichment of various food products.
EFFECT OF PROCESSING AND STORAGE ON SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS L.) HONEY QUALITY
Authors: Flanjak Ivana , Kenjerić Daniela , Strelec Ivica , Bilić Rajs Blanka , Primorac Ljiljana
Published: February 2022

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of processing (45 °C/48 h and 65 °C/6 h) and two years’ storage on sage (Salvia officinalis L.) honey and to determine the period in which the compliance to the regulations is fulfilled and degradation of nutritive components are minimal. The results showed that processing at higher temperature for shorter period had a greater impact on enzyme activity decrease and increase of color than heating at lower temperature for longer time. Processing had no significant effect on HMF increase, while during storage HMF content increased above maximum prescribed value. Although processing and storage increased phenolic content and antioxidant capacity, at the same time, quality was significantly degraded regarding enzyme activity and HMF content. Therefore, it is recommended to store sage honey for less than two years and if processing is necessary to heat it at as low temperature as possible.
PURIFICATION AND ANALYSIS CATALYTIC FUNCTIONS OF RECOMBINANT INFLUENZA VIRAL POLYMERASES
Authors: Nguyen Khanh Tan , Tran Hung Manh , Trieu Anh Tuan , Nguyen Van Thi Huynh , Nguyen Hoang M. , Tran Vinh Phu Phu
Published: February 2022

Polymerase of influenza virus is made up of three subunits PB1, PB2, and PA, which are involved in viral genome transcription and replication.  Purification of sufficient amounts of viral polymerase is essential to understand the catalytic function of viral polymerase. In this study, we generated a viral polymerase expression system in human embryonic kidney 293T cells (293T cells). The cDNAs for RNA segments 1, 2, and 3, which encode for PB2, PB1, and PA proteins, respectively, were integrated into the mammalian expression plasmids pCAGGS to simultaneously express all viral polymerase proteins in 293T cells. We purified the recombinant polymerases of human influenza virus A/PR/8/34 (H1N1) (PR8) and avian influenza virus A/Turkey/England/1969 (H3N2) (TE) using anti-FLAG M2 affinity resin. After confirming trimeric complexes, enzymatic properties of recombinant polymerases were characterized, including model viral RNA binding, in vitro transcription assays, and cap-snatching activity upon addition of cap1-70 mer vRNA as substrate. Taken together we conclude that 293T cells are a suitable expression system for sufficient amount isolation of functional recombinant influenza viral polymerases with 95% of purity.
POSSIBILITY OF IPA BEER PRODUCTION, AND ITS COMPARISON WITH THE STANDARD BREWERY BEER IN "BIRRA PEJA", IN PEJA
Authors: Elshani Arsim , Shala Nexhdet , Hoxha Ibrahim , Pehlivani Kastriot
Published: February 2022

Based on management requirements for innovation and following the global trend with new beers, we have tried to do our best for a beer that has never been in our products before. To produce this new beer with us at the Birra Peja brewery, we used the same malt as for the production of our current and best-selling beer, light beer, known as pilsner. To have an acceptable result, we used special Roasted malt with pronounced aroma characteristics. We also went in combination with our usual malt for the production of pilsner beer. Malt baked by a special production procedure has a reddish sheen and typical aroma, which serves to intensify and stabilize the aroma. And we used four different hops, Aurora, Ella, Cascade, and Palisade, which are used in certain stages of production to give the required fat for this type of beer. Also, in fermentation, we used special Fermentis yeast of type safale T58, to make India Pale Ales (IPA) or our brand "IPA Peja". For this type of beer is used the method of European brewery convection EBC. During boiling, hops with pronounced characteristics for this type of beer are added to achieve the right amount of fat. After maturing, we filtered this beer in the candle filter with only one Hyflo cel coating.
STUDY OF THE PHENOLIC COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF WHITE AND RED WINES OBTAINED FROM INTRODUCED, LOCAL AND HYBRID GRAPEVINE VARIETIES FROM THE REGION OF CENTRAL NORTHERN BULGARIA
Authors: Dimitrov Dimitar , Yoncheva Tatyana , Haygarov Vanyo
Published: February 2022

Study on the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of white and red wines obtained from introduced (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon), local (Dimyat, Gamza) and hybrid (Druzhba, Rubin) varieties was performed. The wines had optimal chemical parameters. Almost identical total phenolic compounds (TPC) content (700.00 ± 0.0.000 mg/dm3 and 703.33 ± 5.773 mg/dm3) in the white wines of the introduced Chardonnay variety and the local Dimyat was found. The wine of the introduced Cabernet Sauvignon showed the highest quantitative presence of TPC (1666.66 ± 5.773 mg/dm3) from the red wines group. Chardonnay wine showed the highest content of flavonoid phenolic compounds (FPC) (769.84 ± 1.833 mg/dm3), and for the red wines FPC content dominated quantitatively in Rubin (2532.40 ± 49.938 mg/dm3). The wine of the introduced Chardonnay also showed the highest content of non-flavonoid phenolic compounds (NPC) (115.78 ± 0.325 mg/dm3), and in the red wines Gamza (235.63 ± 0.498 mg/dm3) was distinguished by this indicator. The quantitative presence of anthocyanins in the studied red wines followed the order wine - introduced variety > wine - hybrid variety > wine - local variety. The highest antioxidant activity (AA) in white wines was found in Chardonnay. Gamza and Cabernet Sauvignon red wines showed a close percentage of radical scavenging activity, but it was slightly higher in the wine of the local Gamza variety. There was a correlation between the antioxidant activity of red wines and the content of NPC in them, respectively: NPC (AA) Gamza > NPC (AA) Cabernet Sauvignon > NPC (AA) Rubin. The white and red wines from introduced, local and hybrid grapevine varieties from the region of Pleven, Central Northern Bulgaria showed good and balanced phenolic accumulation capacity, resulted in optimal ability for in vitro elimination of free DPPH radicals.
ANALYSIS OF REPORTED FOOD FRAUD IN THE GLOBAL BEEF SUPPLY CHAIN 2000-2020
Authors: Čapla Jozef , Zajác Peter , Čurlej Jozef , Hleba Lukáš , Benešová Lucia , Jakabová Silvia , Genčúrová Klára
Published: February 2022

Relevant food notifications published under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) for 2000-2020 were selected and analyzed to determine their overall formula. Fraud/counterfeiting was categorized according to the type of fraud, its location in the food production chain, the reporting country, and the origin of the food. "Adulteration" was the most common type of fraud in the beef industry; it accounted for 70% of all documented reports. According to the classification of supply chain messages, 59% of all cases were attributed to secondary processing, of which 83% were cases of "adulteration". The most common counterfeiting practices included products manufactured/packaged in non-approved areas, without appropriate control or documentation, products with fraudulent health certificates, and substitution of meat types or the addition of veterinary medicines.
Factors Affecting Employee Performance
Authors: Suwarto Suwarto
Published: February 2022

The goal of this study is to determine a general overview of workability, work discipline, and employee performance, in addition to knowing about the effect of workability and work discipline partially and simultaneously on employee performance. Research using explanatory research with a quantitative approach and data collection through a questionnaire. The sample used by 35 employees remain at the Badan Kepegawian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Kabupaten Muaro Jambi. Analysis of the data used is descriptive analysis method and inferential analysis by observing the classical assumption test and multiple linear analysis. The results show that employability and discipline affect the performance of employees is 82,3%. While the remaining 17,7% variable employee performance will be affected by any variables as wages, job security, working conditions, achievements, training, work experience, and others.
Online Training Evaluation in Character Building of Training Participants
Authors: Yahman Yahman
Published: February 2022

Training is a short education that combines theory and practice in order to obtain applicable and practical knowledge and skills to improve performance and shape one's character in accordance with organizational demands. Along with the era of industry revolution 4.0 or popularly known as the fourth industrial revolution marked by three key technologies: Internet of things (IoT), BigData, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), online training with utilizing information technology (IT) as a new model in the implementation of training, not least in training for state civil servants (ASN). This research is an evaluation research aimed to find out how far the effectiveness of online training, especially training for state civil servants (ASN) in forming the character of trainees. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method with the selection of respondent samples by purposive sampling. Selected respondents are those who have attended online training in high-level tiered scholarship training, online training for supporting administrative leadership training (PKA) and supervisory leadership training (PKP), and online training participants for PKA and PKP organizers. Data collection is done through interviews and observations. The evaluation model used in Kirk Patrick's training evaluation model consists of four levels, namely reaction, learning, behavior, and result. Of the four stages, three stages are taken, namely reaction, learning, and behavior. Whereas the resulting level is recommended for further research. The results of this study indicate that time and cost are more efficient, but in character, formation is less than optimal.
The strategy of Leaders as Agents of Change in Improving Organizational Performance
Authors: Enadarlita Enadarlita
Published: February 2022

In an organization, performance assessment is very important because this assessment can be used as a measure of the success of the organization within a certain period of time. The assessment carried out can be used as input for improvement or enhancement of the performance of the organization concerned. Government organizations are public organizations that aim to meet the needs and interests of the public, so the performance of these public organizations can only be said to be successful if they are able to realize their goals and mission. The success of an organization in improving its performance cannot be separated from the role of a leader, especially a change leader. A successful leader is an l leader who is able to mobilize aspects of input or resources, such as employees, budgets, facilities and infrastructure; information; and organizational culture. As well as those relating to the management process; planning; organizing; implementation; budgeting; supervision; evaluation.
Analysis of the Implementation of Retirement Entrepreneurship Training at the Jambi Province Human Resources Development Agency
Authors: Hamid Hamid
Published: February 2022

One of the program activities of BPSDM Jambi Province which is carried out every year is a training program for retired personnel, the aim is to prepare a number of alternative activities for officials who will enter retirement. This research is about the implementation process of retired entrepreneurial training. This research is a qualitative descriptive study, the informants in this study were the Head of the Jambi Province Human Resources Development Agency, the Head of the Core Technical Competency Development Division, the Heads of Sub-Heads, and the organizing committee. Data were obtained through interviews and activity report books and observations. The data analysis method is to use the data triangulation method, namely by making comparisons and discussions between the data obtained in the field. This research resulted that the implementation of entrepreneurial training Pra Purnabakti at BPSDM Jambi Province has been going well and quite systematically. The implementation process is divided into two parts, namely the planning process and the implementation process. This training planning activity is divided into two parts of planning, namely program planning, and implementation planning. Program planning consists of analyzing the needs of prospective participants of the Retired Entrepreneurship Training and compiling a module for the Retired Entrepreneurship Training program. Meanwhile, the planning for the implementation consists of determining the partners for the implementation of the training, the setting of the place, and the time of the implementation. For more success in the implementation of the training, it is hoped that the BPSDM will budget an adequate budget, due to the implementation of activities in the field.
Factors Affecting Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in Jambi Province Government Employees
Authors: Fathiyah Fathiyah , Bambang Niko Pasla
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to examine the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of employees and the factors that influence it, the sample in this study was 120 employees of the Jambi Provincial Government. The data collection method used a questionnaire and was analyzed using verification analysis, the analytical tool in this study used Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The results of this study explain that OCB can be influenced by internal factors, namely job satisfaction, organizational commitment, employee morale, and work motivation, and external factors, namely leadership style and organizational culture, the highest and most influential factor in employee job satisfaction.
Strengthening the Role of Widyaiswara in Improving the Quality of Human Resources Towards the Smart ASN 4.0 Concept
Authors: Said Pariq
Published: February 2022

Widyaiswara occupied an important role in forming quality ASN including in realizing the Smart ASN 4.0 concept. Smart ASN who have the ability to master technology will push the Indonesian government system into a bureaucracy that is in line with the spirit of the industrial revolution 4.0. All types of public services can be implemented on a digital basis and integrated in such a way that public services become more optimal. Widyaiswara as one of the elements in the development of electronic-based civil servant competencies is required to have the ability to prepare needs at every stage of the training process. The training stage is the implementation of training and education and training evaluation and development. Digital competence is needed by widyaiswara to compile materials that will be used in e-learning at that stage. The role of widyaiswara must exist starting from planning, content creation and evaluation to ensure learning objectives are achieved.
Philcoxia: A new genus of carnivorous plant
Authors: Fleischmann Andreas
Published: February 2022

Philcoxia P.Taylor V.C.Souza is a genus of three small, rare, enigmatic plant species from Brazil. This fairly new plant genus was first described to science in 2000 by Peter Taylor and co-workers, and consists of the species Philcoxia bahiensis from Bahia, P. goiasensis from Goias, and P. minensis from Minas Gerais, each named for the Brazilian state to which it is endemic.
Nutrient stoichiometry of Nepenthes species from a Bornean peat swamp forest
Authors: Brearley Francis Q. , Mansur Muhammad
Published: February 2022

To shed light on the nature of nutrient limitation in carnivorous plant communities, we collected data on foliar nutrient concentrations and ratios from three Nepenthes species and one natural hybrid growing in peat swamp forests of southern Borneo. Due to their low foliar nitrogen concentrations and very low nitrogen:phosphorus ratios, our data strongly suggest that these species are limited by nitrogen availability.