bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ISOLATION WITH CHARACTERIZATION OF COLUMBIN AND NOVEL CLERODANE FURANO-DITERPENE WITH GC-MS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ANALYSES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FROM Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre
Authors: Moronkola D. O. , Jaspars M. , Rainer E. , Oluwabusola E. T. , Petrelli R. , Nzekoue F. K. , Cappellacci L , Giordani C. , Tabudravu J. N. , Osamudiamen P. , Ajiboye C. O. , Ojah E.O. , Salawu K. A.
Published: July 2022

The methanol extract of the seed of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre, was subjected to partition chromatography in gradient elutions, using vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) and HPLC techniques. It led to the isolation of two compounds labelled as DO5d-2 and DO6, whose structures were determined by complete analyses of their spectroscopic data, utilizing modern techniques (LC-MS, 1H- and 13C-NMR, DEPT-NMR, HSQC, HMBC, COSY and NOESY). The Essential oils of the leaf and stem were extracted by hydro-distillation using Clevenger-typed apparatus and analysed by GC-MS technique. It was subsequently subjected to antimicrobial analysis using the agar diffusion method. The major isolated compound – DO6, was further characterized as ‘columbin’, while DO5d-2 was characterized as a new clerodane type furano-diterpene, which has not been previously reported. Essential oils obtained by hydro distillation from leaf and stem of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre, were dominated by aldehydes in 10.93% and 15.14% respectively. Fifty (50) compounds were identified in leaf oil comprising 68.73% of it, with phytol (6.62%) and n-hexanol (6.28%) as most abundant compounds. Twenty-eight (28) compounds identified in the stem oil comprised 44.90% containing pentadecanal (14.72%) and phytol (6.38%) as its prominent compounds. The antimicrobial result showed the oil from the leaf was active against all the bacterial and fungi tested, while that from the stem revealed moderate activity against the tested bacterial and fungi.
INVESTIGATION ON THE THERMOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY AND STRUCTURAL PARAMETERS OF PYRROLE AND ITS ISOMERS: A QUANTUM CHEMISTRY APPROACH
Authors: Etim E. E. , Asuquo J. E. , Ngana O. C. , Ogofotha G. O.
Published: July 2022

The isomers of C4H5N consisting of eleven members (2-vinyl-2H-azirene, Isocyanocyclopropane, Ally isocyanide, N-vinylethyleneimine, Cyanocyclopropane, 2H-pyrrole, 3H-pyrrole, Ally cyanide, 2-cyanopropene, 2-butenenitrile, Pyrrole) have been studied computationally using the Gaussian-4 (G4) compound model with the Gaussian 09 suite of programs. Quantum chemical parameters such as standard enthalpy of formation, vibrational frequencies, rotational constants, bond distance and angle, and dipole moment were obtained and compared with experimental values (where available). Pyrrole was predicted to be the most stable among the C4H5N isomers with the least standard enthalpy of formation of 24.1kcal/mol. The calculated bond distances and angles for pyrrole were observed to be in excellent agreement with the measured experimental values. Also, the calculated rotational constants (A= 9.1392127, B=9.0066121, C=4.5362140) and dipole moment (1.8628D) for pyrrole were accurately predicted when compared to the experimentally determined values. Thus, the high accuracy obtained from this quantum chemical calculation indicates that other isomers of C4H5N with no experimental values are well predicted with the Gaussian-4G4 compound model.
DETERMINATION OF THE PHYTOCHEMICALS, MINERALS, PROXIMATE AND ANTIBACTERIAL CONSTITUENTS OF THE LEAF, STEM, ROOT AND SEED OF Ficus capensis (BUSH FIG)
Authors: Mgbemena N.M. , Akoh O. U. , Obodo G.A. , Nwakwue K.
Published: July 2022

The leaf extract of Ficus capensis is used in some part of Nigeria as blood booster, this motivates the researchers on the need to assess the phytochemical, proximate, mineral and antibacterial compositions of the leaf, seed, stem and root of the plant. The various parts of Ficus capensis were got from a farm land in Umuahia and analysed for phytochemicals, proximate, mineral and antibacterial contents using their various methods of analysis. Qualitative phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of all the phytochemicals analysed in all parts of the plant while quantitative phytochemical analysis indicated phenol as the lowest phytochemical in the order: stem 0.28 ± 0.02 < root 0.32 ± 0.00 < leaf 0.35 ± 0.01< seed 0.43± 0.02 and tannin as the highest in the order: root < stem< seed < leave. The results of mineral analysis revealed potassium as the highest followed by calcium followed by sodium, magnesium, zinc and iron in the order: stem < root < seed < leaf. The result of proximate analysis Showed carbohydrate as the highest followed by ash in the order: root 12.45 ± 0.00 < leaf 17.45 ± 0.05 < stem 18,24 ± 0.02 < seed 18.35 ± 0.01 while the antibacterial analysis against E. coli., K. pneumonia, and Salmonella typhi showed good efficiency in 200 mg/ml with greater inhibition compared to 100mg/ml. Ficus capensis leaf, stem, root and seed contained good amounts of minerals, phytochemicals, proximate and also showed good efficiency for antibacterial inhibition. It is therefore recommended and encouraged for consumption.
ADSORPTION BEHAVIOUR OF METHYLENE BLUE DYE ON EGGSHELL EXTRACTED CHITOSAN AND CARBONIZED DATE-PITS AS ADSORBENTS
Authors: Kolawole S.A. , Tijjani-Garba H. , Omoniyi A.O.
Published: July 2022

The use of low-cost, locally available and eco-friendly adsorbents has been investigated as an ideal alternative to the current expensive and inefficient methods of removing dyes from wastewater. This study investigates the potential use of Eggshell extracted chitosan and Carbonized Date-Pits as adsorbents in removing methylene blue dye. Effects of adsorption dosage and concentration of adsorbents were equally investigated. Langmuir and Freundlich Isotherms were used to model the experimental data. It was found that the highest removal of dyes from aqueous solution with a percentage removal of 70% was recorded using eggshell extracted chitosan while at same concentration (5 mg/L of dye solution), carbonized date-pits removed 48.98% of the dye. From the results obtained, equally found was that the adsorption processes of methylene blue dye on eggshell extracted chitosan fits reasonably well into Langmuir and Freundlich Isotherm with the R2 value 0.9502 and 0.9904 respectively. While using carbonized date-pits, the Langmuir and Freundlich Isotherm R2 values were 0.934 and 0.046 respectively which indicates that it only fits reasonably well into Langmuir Isotherm. The result shows that both waste materials can effectively be used as adsorbents for the removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater. However, eggshell extracted chitosan gave the best fit for the adsorption processes.
Andrés Rosi: pintor, teórico y monárquico absolutista
Authors: Cabezas García Álvaro
Published: July 2022

A continuación, se sintetizará el estado de conocimiento y la fortuna historiográfica conseguida por el pintor Andrés Rosi, un complejo artista que, tras su formación en Madrid, desarrolló gran parte de su trayectoria en Sevilla. Además de implicarse en los círculos artísticos locales, buscó con denuedo el reconocimiento social con la doble solicitud del nombramiento de pintor de cámara de Fernando VII, a quien mostró su lealtad con determinadas acciones emprendidas durante la guerra de la Independencia y el Trienio Liberal. Asimismo, participó del academicismo imperante con un Tratado elemental de perspectiva... y con el diseño del ornato efímero de signo neoclásico dispuesto en 1816 en las casas consistoriales hispalenses, logro que, presentado como novedad, le valió ser designado pintor honorario del Ayuntamiento de Sevilla.
La protección del patrimonio arquitectónico de La Rioja a través de la declaración de monumentos nacionales e histórico-artísticos hasta 1975
Authors: Posedente García M. Yolanda
Published: July 2022

La pérdida de parte de la riqueza histórico-artística española provocada por las desamortizaciones del siglo XIX motivó la promulgación de medidas legislativas para su protección. En lo que respecta al patrimonio arquitectónico, la declaración, tras un lento trámite administrativo, de monumento nacional y posteriormente de monumento histórico-artístico supuso que los inmuebles que la obtenían pasaran a gozar de la protección del Estado; este hecho evitó su total ruina y desaparición en muchas ocasiones. Este artículo se centra en el estudio de las iniciativas y propuestas que lograron que, entre en siglo XIX y 1975, algunos edificios de La Rioja vieran reconocido su valor histórico y artístico y pasaran a gozar del amparo del Estado a través de la declaración monumental.
Una fiesta de toros en Cuenca. El cuadro que pintó Cristóbal García Salmerón para el rey Felipe IV
Authors: Casal Valencia Sonia
Published: July 2022

En el año 1642, el rey Felipe IV, durante un viaje que estaba realizando hacia Cataluña, hizo un alto en el camino en la ciudad de Cuenca donde, para recibirlo con todos los honores, prepararon una serie de fiestas y acontecimientos para disfrute del monarca. Entre estas celebraciones se encontraba una fiesta de toros que fue inmortalizada por el artista conquense más destacado del momento, Cristóbal García Salmerón. El lienzo, en el que se ilustraba la corrida de toros, la propia localidad de Cuenca y un autorretrato del pintor, fue entregado como obsequio a Felipe IV, permaneciendo en su colección hasta el incendio que destruyó el Alcázar de Madrid en 1734. Desde esa fecha, el lienzo se encuentra en paradero desconocido aunque cabría valorar la posibilidad de que no fuese destruido por las llamas.
Separación y velocidad. La imagen privada del arte urbano
Authors: Vásquez Vargas Kléver Francisco
Published: July 2022

El texto que se presenta a continuación indaga sobre un arte urbano que daría cuenta de la muerte del espacio público, manifestando, en sus imágenes, el predominio del espacio privado. Para hacerlo se han seleccionado dos proyectos presentados en los encuentros de arte urbano al zur-ich organizados por el colectivo Tranvía Cero en el sur de Quito-Ecuador. Ambos proyectos serían una muestra representativa de las dos formas en que, lo público y lo privado, convergen; es decir, son imágenes que muestran cómo lo íntimo y doméstico se desborda al espacio público y viceversa, cómo lo perteneciente a un exterior público se refugia en un interior privado. Se observó que, la distancia que separa lo público de lo privado en arte, puede ser mínima cuando las imágenes son producto de la máxima velocidad, aquella relacionada con la luz indirecta que proveen las tecnologías domésticas y privadas; velocidad a la que, inútilmente, el arte urbano se resiste.
Survei Pemetaan Sarana Prasarana Pembelajaran PJOK Pada SMA/SMK Se-Kecamatan Karangasem Di Kabupaten Karangasem Tahun 2021/2022
Authors: I Nyoman Kurniawan  , I Putu Panca Adi  , I Gede Suwiwa
Published: July 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini yaitu Untuk mengetahui pemetaan sarana dan prasarana PJOK di SMA/SMK se-Kecamatan Karangasem. Jenis penelitian yang penulis pilih merupakan deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan menggunakan metode survey. Penelitian ini mengambil sampel dari keseluruhan jumlah populasi yaitu SMA/SMK yang ada dise-Kecamatan Karangasem. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi langsung dan wawancara dengan guru PJOK di masing masing sekolah tepatnya dengan melakukan pengamatan langsung terhadap sumber data atau objek penelitian, dan mencatat data yang diperlukan menggunakan lembar observasi. Jumlah sarananya yaitu 987 sarana kemudian yang berkondisi baik sebanyak 834 buah dengan persentase 84,4%. Selanjutnya yaitu sarana yang berkondisi buruk sebanyak 153 buah dengan persentase 15,6%. Kemudian, yang miliki sendiri sebanyak 987 sarana dengan persentase 100%, untuk yang menyewa sebanyak 0 sarana dengan persentase 0 % dari jumlah total sarana keseluruhan yaitu 987 buah serta yang berkondisi standart sebanyak 954 sarana dengan persentase 96,6 %, untuk yang modifikasi sebanyak 33 sarana dengan persentase 3,4 % dari jumlah total sarana keseluruhan yaitu 987. Jumlah fasilitas Prasarana keseluruhannya yaitu 51 Prasarana  dan yang berkondisi baik 51 dengan persentase 100 % berkondisi baik dan yang berkondisi rusak yaitu 0 dengan persentase 0%  artinya semua fasilitas di Smk/Smk Se-Kecamatan Karangasem ini berkondisi Baik.
PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, KETERAMPILAN KERJADAN SIKAP KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA KARYAWAN DI SEKOLAH TINGGI MANAJEMEN IMMI JAKARTA
Authors: Listiorini Dewi
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was made to determine how the effect of educational level on employee performance, jobskills to the job performance, work attitude on job performance and to know how to influence the level of education,job skills and work attitudes on work performance in the School of Management Study IMMI.By using a sample of 35 people using questionnaires. Data were tested by used validity test, realibity test,normality test and classic assumption test.Analysis of data using multiple linear regression. T test and f test. The results of this study are education level gavesignificant positive effect on job performance, job skills gave significant positive effect on job performance, workattitude gives significant positive effect on work performance and level of education and job skills also work attitudessignificant positive effect on job performance.
Conceptual Study- Santarpanjanaya Vikara w.s.r. Dyslipidemia
Authors: Priyanka Goyal  , Dhruv Mishra  , Abhishek Bhushan Sharma
Published: July 2022

There are group of disorder that develops as complication of dyslipidaemia which can be categorise under Santarpanjanya vikaras. Modernisations have certainly made our live easier, but they have led many of us to adopt more sedentary and luxurious life. Wrong eating habits, indulgence in drinking, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug abuse, malnutrition, stress and many more are the presentation of unhealthy lifestyle, which nowadays is considered as good and dominant form of lifestyles. Due to more stress and decreased physical activity various sedentary lifestyle disorders like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, thyroid disorder, PAD etc develops. The incidence of these lifestyle disorder associated with cardiovascular diseases is high on the rise.
This study mainly focuses on the facts and management of Santarpanjanya vikaras occur as result of dyslipidaemia (lifestyle emerging condition).
A Review on Bauhinia Variegata and its Phytoconstituents
Authors: Thakur Tanika  , Vaishnavi  , Kumar Ravinder  , Sharma Shruti  , Thamman Rakesh
Published: July 2022

Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) is a common drug of the Ayurvedic system of medicine used in different Ayurvedic formulation for the treatment of various ailments. Kachnar is a member of the Leguminosae family and is widely produced in the tropical regions of world and countries such as Asia, China, India, Bhutan, and Thailand. All parts of Kachnar are enriched with medicinal and nutritional efficiency including the roots, leaves, bark, stem and flowers. A class of phytochemicals like protein, amino acid, fixed oils, fats, phenolic compounds, tannins and saponins are found in Kachnar. Kachnar is used to treat goiter, pain, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, ulceration and it shows various proven Pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immune-modulatory, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, analgesic and thyroid hormone regulator activity. This review article chiefly highlights the phytoconstituents present in the Kachnar and pharmacological properties of Kachnar.
Role of Viddhakarma in Management of Ashopha Akshipaka - A Case Study
Authors: Supriya A. Bhandare  , Nilakshi S Pradhan
Published: July 2022

The colorful surrounding can be perceived by individual with the help of Chakshurendriya i.e. eye. This sense organ acquires utmost importance as this is one of the vital sense perceptions for human beings.
A 36 year old male patient was voluntarily selected for this study. He was diagnosed with Ashopha Akshipaka on the basis of symptoms wise burning sensation, sticky discharge, pricking sensation, heaviness, mild congestion, ocular pain and discomfort in both eyes. Viddha karma (bloodletting) is the only treatment modality selected for this study. Total 3 sittings of Viddhakarma (bloodletting) done consequentially for 3 days. Viddhakarma (bloodletting) done at the points described by Acharya Sushruta in Sushruta Nidana Sthana as Apang (Depression at lateral end of the eye brow), Lalate (on the forehead one and half finger above the eyebrow) and Upanasika (lateral aspect of alla). After first sitting Patient got relief, more than expected. Viddha karma (bloodletting) shows significant result in Ashopha Akshipaka and it helps in reducing the intensity of the symptoms in short period of time without any medicine.
Etiopathological Study of 50 Patients of Cutaneous Lichen Planus in Ayurveda
Authors: Jejulee Narzary  , Anup Baishya  , Ramakanta Sharma  , Pankaj Kr. Barman
Published: July 2022

Lichen planus is a distinctive dermatosis characterized by pruritic violaceous flat topped papule or plaque with a network of white lines called the Wickham’s striae. First introduced by Erasmus Wilson in 1869, it an idiopathic inflammatory, autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, the mucous membrane, hairs and nails. Sites involved in skin are the flexor surface of wrists and forearms, dorsal surface of hands, anterior aspect of lower legs, neck and pre sacral area. In Ayurveda, though there is no direct reference of cutaneous lichen planus like diseases, there are certain skin lesions mentioned under Kusthas like Charmakustha, Kitibha Kustha, Vicarchika and Alasa having signs and symptoms similar to cutaneous lichen planus. An attempt has been made to study the aetiopathogenesis of cutaneous lichen planus in Ayurveda and to evaluate the common Nidanas mentioned under Kustha, which are commonly responsible for causation of the disease. For this purpose, a study was done on 50 patients suffering from cutaneous lichen planus. The patients were selected randomly from OPD & IPD; Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam. Proper history was taken in a specially designed proforma to evaluate the most common Nidanas. From this study it was found that there is a definite role of Aharaja, Viharaja and Manasik Nidanas in cutaneous Lichen planus. The Nidanas were mostly Pitta-Kapha Vardhak Ahar-Viharas like Gramya Anupa Udaka Mamsa, Ati Lavana Sevana, Diwaswapna, Vegdharana, etc. This study can be beneficial in preventing the occurrence and recurrence of lichen planus on adopting Nidana Parivarjanam.
Analytical review on influence of Krodha (Anger) on Agni - A Contemporary study
Authors: Chudasama Hardik  , Rai Pankaj  , Yadav C.R
Published: July 2022

Agni is the supreme entity residing in the living being responsible for digestion of Ahar dravya, Jatharagni is the principle Agni among all categories of Agni, it should be suitability maintained. Ayurveda suggests that there are number of factors like Krodha, Shoka, Chinta, Bhaya etc. Manas bhava affects the normal function of Agni apart from Doshik influence. In Ayurveda Ati, Heen and Mithya yoga of Asatmendriyasamyoga, Pradnyaparadha and Parinama are the main etiological factors for anger. Objective: This study attempts to understand effect of Krodha on Agni with supportive classical and contemporary view. Data source: The literary study has been conducted through various ancient text like- Charak samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astang Hridayam and other Ayurveda texts. Various websites were also referred in this context. Discussion and Result: Pitta-Vata Vriddhi occurring on Krodha can be co-related to activation of sympathetic Nervous system. Agni dushti and Saman Vayu dushti that occurs in Krodha, can be understood as disturbance in enzymatic activities and motility of GIT. So, Krodha is the reason for impaired digestion of food and generation of different GIT disorders. Conclusion: This analytical study suggests that there is direct relationship of status of Manas (mind) and Agni (digestive fire).
Effects of electroconvulsive therapy on cognition and quality of life in schizophrenia
Authors: Tan Xiao Wei , Lim Kenny Wai Kwong , Martin Donel , Tor Phern Chern
Published: July 2022

Introduction: The effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on quality of life (QoL), and its relationship with symptom and cognitive change remains unclear. We aim to examine the association of QoL changes with psychiatric symptom and cognitive changes among patients with schizophrenia who underwent ECT. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 132 patients who received ECT from July 2017 to December 2019. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from medical records. Changes in QoL, psychiatric symptoms and cognition function were examined after 6 sessions of ECT. Generalised linear regression was used to examine the associations of Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) scores and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores with QoL as measured by EQ-5D scores. Results: The mean (standard error) improvements after ECT were statistically significant for the assessment scales of EQ-5D utility score: 0.77 (0.02) to 0.89 (0.02), P<0.001; EuroQol-5-Dimension (EQ-5D) visual analogue scale score: 66.82 (2.61) to 73.05 (1.93), P=0.012; and EQ-5D subdomain scores. Both improvement in BPRS (adjusted β coefficient -0.446, 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.840 to -0.052) and MoCA (adjusted β 12.068, 95% CI 0.865 to 12.271) scores were significantly associated with improvement in EQ-5D utility scores after adjustment for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Improvement of BPRS scores (psychiatric symptoms) was significantly associated with improvement of the patients’ mental health that was assessed by EQ-5D subdomain scores of pain (adjusted β coefficient 0.012, 95% CI 0.004 to 0.021) and anxiety (adjusted β coefficient 0.013, 95% CI 0.002 to 0.024). Improvement of MoCA scores (cognitive function) was significantly associated with patients’ physical health as assessed by EQ-5D subdomain score of usual activity (adjusted β coefficient -0.349, 95% CI -0.607 to -0.09). Conclusion: ECT was associated with an overall improvement of QoL among patients with schizophrenia. The improvement of psychiatric symptoms was found to be significantly associated with better mental health while the improvement of cognitive function was associated with better physical health. Keywords: Cognitive function, electroconvulsive therapy, psychiatric symptoms, quality of life, schizophrenia
IMPLICATIONS FOR BIG DATA ANALYTICS ON CLAIMS FRAUD MANAGEMENT IN INSURANCE SECTOR
Authors: Kajwang Ben
Published: July 2022

Purpose: Because of the enormous financial burden that insurance fraud places on businesses, executives are moving quickly to implement big data analytics and other forms of cutting-edge technology in order to combat the issue. The purpose of the study is to assess the implications for Big data analytics on claims fraud management in insurance sector.

 

Methodology: This was accomplished through the use of a desktop literature review. The use of Google Scholar was utilized in order to locate seminal references and journal articles that were pertinent to the study. In order to meet the inclusion criteria, the papers had to be no more than ten years old.

 

Findings: The study concludes that Big Data Analytics in the insurance industry is becoming a promising field for gaining insight from very large data sets, enhancing outcomes, and lowering costs. It has tremendous potential, but there are still obstacles to overcome. The findings demonstrated that digital fraud detection had a positive and significant impact on insurers' underwriting procedures.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The research suggests that insurers should always strive to automate their claim processes. In addition, the study suggests that insurers implement elements of constructing digital insurance control mechanisms. Before incorporating new technologies and analytical tools, they recommend organizations to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis and scenario planning to address unintended outcomes.
Analyse discursive des émotions dans le procès contre Flaubert et Madame Bovary
Authors: Aiala de Mello Renata
Published: July 2022

Résumé : Avec la publication de Madame Bovary en 1857, Flaubert est accusé d’outrager la morale, la religion et les bonnes mœurs. Devant le Tribunal de Paris, le romancier est alors représenté par son avocat, Jules Sénard, et le Ministère Public par Ernest Pinard. Cet article a pour objectif d’analyser les discours des deux avocats dans ce procès. Par des arguments basés sur une morale pleine de stéréotypes à propos du comportement féminin, ils construisent l’ethos d’Emma de façon pathémique. Pour convaincre le jury d’interdire ou de permettre la publication du roman, ils s’appuient sur la description des « chutes » d’Emma, se référant aux « erreurs » commises par le protagoniste. On effectue une analyse à la fois qualitative, linguistique, discursive et interdisciplinaire pour délimiter les points de vue moral, éthique et esthétique au sujet de Madame Bovary et aussi de son personnage principal, de la fonction de la littérature, de la création littéraire, des femmes dans la société française du XIX siècle, de l’adultère et du suicide. On veut montrer, enfin, le potentiel stratégique et persuasif des émotions dans les textes/discours analysés. Des émotions qui reflètent et réfractent les multiples sujets touchés et leurs discours.
Introduction to The Influence of Warm Data on Risk Leadership
Authors: Temitope Apanisile Samuel , Asikhia Prof Olalekan
Published: July 2022

This paper would establish that organizations as a complex adaptive system are made up of interacting parts. The interaction generates data which is known as warm data. This type of data is nonlinear in nature and easily contextualize or map the interdependent variables and tail- risks that leaders and decision makers face on a day-to-day basis in a system. Up until now, there has been no computing way to deliver holistic signals and patterns that enable leaders and their teams to gain insight and foresight during interactions and conversations which help in uncovering and resolving their biases and blind spots. Warm data would assist leaders in cutting through the risk and fuzziness of complex internal and external environment in order to gain agility during ambiguity, clarity during complexity, understanding during uncertainty, optionality during instability, vision during volatility and certainty during chaos.
Firewood Production and Retailing for Extra Income: A Market Analysis
Authors: Marsinko Allan
Published: July 2022

Firewood production and consumption in Greenville, South Carolina, was estimated using consumer and producer surveys. Total firewood consumption in the area was estimated from consumer-supplied data. The total cost of various methods of producing and delivering firewood was estimated from producer-supplied data. There are several ways in which arborists involved with tree removal and pruning can profit from the growing firewood market in areas similar to that studied. These range from operating a complete firewood producing and merchandising firm to using other firewood producers as outlets for waste wood.
Use of Herbicides Around Your Trees
Authors: Meade John
Published: July 2022

Trees and herbicides (weed killers) can co-exist in harmony but occasionally injury occurs. The broadleaf lawn weed killers or brush controls are sometimes at fault but more often it is the total vegetation material which moves from the site (or tree roots grow into the site) and hence are absorbed. Once in the tree, little can be done to stop the action. Best advice is don't fertilize or water. These encourage the tree to make new growth and that's where the herbicide is acting. On the good side, herbicides can safely be used to trim the base of trees thus allowing a 6-8" band of vegetation free area around the base to keep the mowers away.
Fringe Benefits: Essential Tools in Financial Planning
Authors: Space Richard
Published: July 2022

The area of fringe benefits is an important and integral part of total financial planning. No matter what form and no matter what tax and economic characteristics the benefits may have, they must be coordinated with the other areas of planning, i.e., accumulation planning (income and investment planning), business continuation planning and estate planning. Only then can a coordinated financial plan be properly implemented.
Regrowth of Severed Palm Roots
Authors: Broschat Timothy , Donselman Henry
Published: July 2022

Regrowth response of palm roots severed at various distances from the base of the trunk varied among 4 species of palms. Less than 1% of all cut cabbage palm roots regenerated root tips, whereas coconut palms regenerated root tips about 50% of the time regardless of root stub length. Queen and royal palms regenerated more new root tips as length of the root stub was increased. Root pruning stimulated new root initiation from the trunk for all species, but at a rate inversely proportional to the ability of the species to regenerate root tips on severed roots.
Improved Trunk Injection for Control of Dutch Elm Disease
Authors: Phair William , Ellmore George
Published: July 2022

Conventional preventative injections into healthy trees overlook the properties of elm's ring-porous wood. The new injector described here forces fungicide into the large earlywood vessels of the outermost growth ring. Only these vessels can conduct fungicide to the entire tree. Older vessels, tapped by conventional injectors actually reduced spread of injected fluids in the outer growth ring in our dye experiments. Of the 55 elms treated with Lignasan by our method for three years, none developed disease symptoms while 11 of the 15 control trees in the same area died.
An Analysis of the Gibberellic and Abscisic Acid Content of White Ash Seeds
Authors: Stinemetz C.L. , Roberts B.R.
Published: July 2022

Using high performance liquid chromatography, the content of gibberellic acid (GA) and abscisic acid (ABA) was examined in white ash seeds (Fraxinus americana) ranging in age from 1 to 10 years. The youngest seeds exhibited the highest level of GA, after which the GA content decreased rapidly. The greatest concentration of ABA was found in 4-yrold seed. Germination tests showed that germination rate could be enhanced in older seeds with lower concentrations of exogenous GA. Furthermore, the germination of seeds receiving no exogenous GA showed a high positive correlation to fluctuations in the endogenous GA:ABA ratio. Thus, the initiation of germination in white ash seeds appears to be affected by the relative concentrations of these two hormones.
Status and Operating Costs of Selected, Municipally-Owned Tree Nurseries in the Northeast United States
Authors: Tate Robert
Published: July 2022

A 1983 survey of 13 municipally-owned street and shade tree nurseries in the Northeast United States determined that the average nursery was slightly larger than 2 acres, contained 830 trees and had been in existence 20 years. Tree stock for municipal nurseries was obtained by direct purchase from commercial nurseries and is grown in the nursery for an average of 3 years before outplanting as a 1 Vi-I % inch diameter street tree. The average initial purchase price of a bare-root tree was $12.50, cost $.80 to plant it, $3.40 to maintain it each year and $4.80 to lift and prepare it for planting. The type and level of nursery maintenance varied by community.
Cultivar Checklist for Liquidambar and Liriodendron
Authors: Santamour Frank , McArdle Alice
Published: July 2022

Cultivars of Liquidambar formosana, Liquidambar styraciflua and Liriodendron tulipifera are listed and described. A fruitless cultivar of L. styraciflua is discussed.
The appraisal of reproduction costs of historic properties: the case of Venetian Villas / La stima del costo di riproduzione delle dimore storiche: il caso delle Ville Venete
Authors: Berto Raul , Prà Antonio , Maffei Sergio Pratali , Rosato Paolo
Published: July 2022

This paper illustrates a model for the quick estimate of the cost of reproduction of historic buildings, with particular regard to Venetian Villas. The goal is to provide an operational tool for the stipulation of an insurance contract, against partial or total damages, for products with an “accepted” value. This type of contract, although still not very widespread, allows, in the event of total destruction, to have the adequate resources for the reconstruction of the building in its original conditions, as far as possible. The “accepted value” insurance of the building becomes an instrument for the protection of the collective historical-architectural heritage. The article, in addition to illustrating the procedure in detail, presents a concrete application to historic homes in the Veneto region. L’articolo illustra un modello per la stima spediva del costo di riproduzione di edifici storici, con particolare riferimento alle Ville Venete. L’obiettivo è quello di fornire uno strumento operativo per la stipula di contratti di assicurazione contro danni, parziali o totali, ai manu- fatti a valore “accettato”. Questa tipologia di contratto, ancora poco diffusa, consente, in caso di distruzione totale, di avere risorse adeguate per la ricostruzione del manufatto nelle condizioni originarie, per quanto possibile. L’assicurazione del manufatto a “valore accettato” diventa, quindi, uno strumento di tutela del patrimonio storico-architettonico collettivo. L’articolo, oltre ad illustrare dettagliatamente la procedura presenta un’applicazione del modello a una Villa Veneta.
Packaging design for competitiveness. Contextualizing the search and adoption of changes from a sustainable supply chain perspective
Authors: García-Arca Jesus , González-Portela Garrido A. Trinidad , Prado-Prado J. Carlos , González-Boubeta Iván
Published: July 2022

The “Sustainable Packaging Logistics” (SPL) approach seeks sustainable integration of the combined “packaging-product-supply chain” system orientated to increase competitiveness. However, characterizing which changes make it possible to guide such design in each company and supply chain is an aspect that has not been covered in the literature from different supply chain perspectives. The main goal of this paper is to identify and justify the main actions for improvement in SPL, combined with a proposal of methodology for contextualizing, selecting and implementing each of these potential actions, applying the “Action Research” approach. Likewise, this paper illustrates the interest of this methodology with its adoption in four different companies and supply chains. This paper opens up new avenues of applied research in packaging design, generating knowledge that contributes to sustainable and competitive improvement.
Sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner selection: a literature review
Authors: Akhtar Mohammad
Published: July 2022

Outsourcing to third party to manage non-core activities helps the firm to focus on core activities. Manufacturing firms are outsourcing product development, manufacturing, logistics, customer care etc. to enhance production capacity and flexibility, and to reduce operational costs, which in turn can improve profitability and competitive advantage of the enterprise. Sustainability in operations and supply chain is gaining momentum due to increased global environmental concern, pressures from consumers and communities, and enforced regulations. Volatile and uncertain business environment necessitates the adoption of agility and flexibility to effectively manage manufacturing and supply chain. Globalisation has made the market very competitive and hence manufacturing firms are adopting manufacturing outsourcing to third parties. Selecting a sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner (MPS) is crucial as it will improve sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the supply chain and competitive advantage to the firm. Detailed literature review on sustainable and agile manufacturing outsourcing partner selection has been carried out from EBSCO data base and Goggle scholar. Selection criteria used are classified into agile, operational, economic, environmental and social. The techniques use are mostly multi criteria decision making methods (MCDM) while few have adopted programming techniques. Discussion, implication and the scope of future work is also provided.
Impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) practices on Sustainability and Organisational Performance
Authors: Wassan Asif Nawaz , Memon Muhammad Saad , Mari Sonia Irshad , Kalwar Muhammad Ahmed
Published: July 2022

Total quality management (TQM) has been identified as a key driver of organizational performance in public and private organizations. Organizational culture, along with TQM and sustainability has been investigated to understand its contributions to organizational performance. TQM has become a crucial pillar for growth and development due to the growing expansion of manufacturing sectors of the world. TQM practices, which may differ in manufacturing firms, are said to be important for effective TQM adoption. However, it was found that organizational performance can be achieved if TQM practices in manufacturing businesses are well managed. Therefore, this study is carried out and the purpose of the study is to propose a conceptual model to investigate the relationship between TQM practices, sustainability, and organizational performance and to demonstrate the impact on organizational performance. The data underlying this study was collected by using a questionnaire survey in the manufacturing industries. The tool of analysis was used for the study through Factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The findings of the study revealed that total quality management and sustainability are the most important approaches to the success of the performance of manufacturing industries. The results show that TQM and sustainability have a positive impact on organizational performance. In the radiance of these outcomes, a framework was created in view of relationship between significant practices of TQM, sustaibanility and organistaional performance. Generally, it is accepted that total quality management can produce a sustainable competitive benefits in organisational performance.
The analysis of performance before and after ERP implementation: a case of a manufacturing company
Authors: Kalwar Muhammad Ahmed , Khan Muhammad Ali , Phul Zuhaib , Wadho Muzamil Hussain , Shahzad Muhammad Faisal , Marri Hussain Bux
Published: July 2022

Machines and technology have been known for saving the efforts and so the time of the human race. Thus in the gravity of consideration to this point, companies are required to innovate their process and practices to improve productivity. The present research was conducted at ABC manufacturing company having three departments i.e. A, B, and C. The significant impact after ERP implementation in terms of time-saving has been reflected in the present research. The nature of working and nature of manufacturing is different in all the departments; that`s why each department has its business development team. The case company has implemented an industrial and financial system (IFS) in 2020 and the whole process is properly followed in IFS. In this study, the process flow of documents and time consumption on each step of obtaining approvals from various authorities is covered, and saved time after the implementation of IFS is also revealed in detail. Results indicated that, after the implementation of IFS, the company has saved 48272.5 hours in 2021 by carryingout the whole process on IFS instead of a manual approach. None of the research highlights the magnitude and percentage of saved time after the implementation of an IFS in the manufacturing industry; The present research can be the basis of motivation for any manufacturing to implement IFS.
Analysis and Evolutions of videodance
Authors:   Universitat Politècnica de València, Payri Blas
Published: July 2022

A través de esta colección se pretende comunicar los últimos análisis desarrollados en el estudio de la videodanza, incluyendo todas las manifestaciones de film de danza. En cada número de la colección se presenta un estudio sobre un tema concreto que podrá estar basado en aproximaciones históricas a la videodanza, análisis de géneros, subgéneros y tendencias, aplicación de análisis fílmico y los procesos e intenciones de creación, recepción y producción de la videodanza. Junto a este análisis reflexivo, se incluyen estudios de casos y de experiencias concretas que proporcionan una visión más completa al lector. A su vez, es de destacar el catálogo de obras sobre creadores concretos junto a una breve reseña que acompaña cada monográfico.
Teachers’ Professionalism and Parents' Motivation in Learning Aswaja at Ma Tri Bhakti At-Taqwa Raman Utara
Authors: Fuad Misbahul , Subandi Subandi , Muslan Gunawan
Published: July 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana Profesional guru dan motivasi orang tua dalam Pembelajaran Aswaja di MA Siswa Kelas XI IAI MA Tri Bhakti At-Taqwa. Teknik atau metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi, dan jenis pendekatan yang peneliti gunakan melalaui penedekatan Studi Kasus, deduktif dan indiktif dalam menganalisa data yang telah diperoleh, peneliti menggunakan analisa kualitatif, yaitu metode penelitian yang digunakan untuk meneliti pada kondisi obyek yang alamiah (sebagai lawannya adalah eksperimen) dimana peneliti adalah sebagai instrument kunci, teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan secara trianggulasi (gabungan), analisa data bersifat induktif, dan hasil penelitian kualitatif lebih menekankan makna dari pada generalisasi. Temuan hasil penelitian di lapangan masih adanya guru yang tidak profesional tetapi masih memegang jam mengajar, namun dengan berbagai pertimbangan masih tetap di pertahankan karena guru tersebut sudah sarjana, dan mengampu pelajaran yang tidak diujikan dalam Ujian Nasional, seperti pelajaran Aswaja. Adapun hasil dalam penelitian ini adalah diketahui bahwa profesional guru dan motivasi orang tua mampu meningkankan hasil belajar pembelajaran Aswaja. Dengan kata lain amaliyah Aswaja peserta didik menjadi lebih baik karena adanaya profesional guru dan motivasi orang tua. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari data dokumentasi dan hasil wawancara peneliti, sebagaimana data terlampir pada lembar lampiran.

Kata Kunci: Profesional Guru, Motivasi Orang Tua, Pembelajaran Aswaja
The Problems of Islamic Education Learning at Islamic Vocational High School Raden Fatah Tugumulyo, South Sumatra
Authors: Setiyanto Ari , Subandi Subandi , Setiawan Andi , Fadillah M. Kharis
Published: July 2022

Problematika pembelajaran PAI di SMK Islam Raden Fatah Tugu Mulyo Sumatera Selatan dominan terhadap tiga aspek masalah yaitu : Minat belajar yaitu; Peserta didik bolos belajar, tidak masuk kelas tanpa keterangan, tidak mengerjakan tugas baik, Mencontek, Malas-malasan, peserta didik malas mengikuti kegiatan keagamaan, terlambat masuk kelas, kurang aktif dalam mengeluarkan pendapat dan jarang bertanya, dan akhlak yang tidak baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis problematika pembelajaran PAI di SMK Islam Raden Fatah Tugu Mulyo Sumatera Selatan, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi problematika pembelajaran PAI di SMK Islam Raden Fatah Tugu Mulyo Sumatera Selatan dan menganalisis solusi problematika pembelajaran PAI di SMK Islam Raden Fatah Tugu Mulyo Sumatera Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus, penelitian ini mendeskripsikan data informasi yang berdasarkan fkta yang diperoleh dari lapangan. Penelitian ini mengkaji bentuk, aktivitas, karakteristik, peribahan, hubungan, kesamaan dan perbedaannya dengan fenomena lain. Deskriptip dalam penelitian ini digunakan untuk mengembangkan teori yang dibangun melalui data yang diperoleh di lapangan.. Beberapa solusi yang dilakukan untuk memecahkan problem yang terjadi di SMK Islam Raden Fatah, yaitu; melakukan bimbingan dan arahan agar selalu menjaga semangat dalam belajar kepada peserta didik oleh kepala sekolah, waka kesiswaan, dan guru. menambahkan tentang pentingnya nilai-nillai mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam, meningkatkan kemampuan guru Pendidikan Agama Islam , memberikan layanan terbaik, dan mengaktifkan dan memperbaiki hubungan masyarakat melalui rapat guru dan orang tua, home visit, kunjungan orang tua ke sekolah, pemanggilan orang tua, dan sharing perkembangan peserta didik melalui media tekhnologi.

Kata Kunci: Problematkan Pembelajaran, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Faktor Problematkan Pembelajaran
The Efforts of Teachers’ Islamic Education in Forming Students' Religious Character at SMPN 5 Gunung Labuhna Way Kanan
Authors: Fathoni M. , Fadillah Kharis , Jannah Siti Roudhotul , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: July 2022

Penelitian yang dilakukan adalah termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti menggunakan metode Observasi Partisipan, Interview dan Dokumentasi. Observasi digunakan untuk memperoleh data tentang pelaksanaan upaya guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam pembentukan karakter religius siswa di SMP Negeri 05 Gunung Labuhan, sedangkan metode interview dan dokumentasi digunakan untuk menggali data tentang metode dan faktor penghambat serta pendukung pembentukan karakter religius siswa di SMP Negeri 05 Gunung Labuhan, saran dan prasarana serta dokumen sekolah. Hasil peneliti menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam pembentukan karakter religius yaitu dengan metode yang digunakan guru pendidikan agama Islam yaitu ceramah yang mengaitkan dengan materi yang akan diajarkan, mengaitkan dengan kebiasaan sekolah, seperti: infaq, shalat dhuhur berjama’ah, pelaksaan PHBI dan pemberian tugas serta hasil dan faktor yang mendukung upaya guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam pembentukan karakter religius yaitu kebiasaan dalam keseharian berperilaku dalam sekolah, kesadaran siswa yang tumbuh dari diri siswa untuk selalu melakukan perbuatan yang terpuji dalam kehidupannya, adanya kebersamaan dala diri masing-masing guru dalam pembentukan karakter religius siswa, motivasi dan dukungan orang tua serta dukungan positif dari lingkungan. Sedangkan faktor penghambatya yaitu lingkungan masyarakat (pergaulan) Pergaulan dari siswa diluar sekolah, kurangnya sarana dan prasaranya guna menunjang keberhasilan strategi guru agama Islam dalam pembentukan karakter religius pada siswa.

Kata Kunci: Kompetensi Guru, Pendidikan Karakter, Karakter Religius