bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECT OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PROFITABILITY ON EARNINGS MANAGEMENT
Authors: Antou Nelson Deral Teddy , Poluan Nikita JV , Pandeirot Lanemey Brigitha , Aseng Andrew Christian
Published: July 2023

This research aims to determine whether corporate governance has an influence on earnings management. Good Corporate Governance in this research is proxied by using the size of the board of commissioners, independent commissioners, and audit committee. Profitability is proxied by using ROA and ROE. This research uses descriptive statistical method on 102 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 period. It is found that Good Corporate Governance and profitability do not simultaneously affect earnings management. Partially, the board of commissioners, the independent board of commissioners, audit committee, ROA, and ROE, as well as company size as control variables have no significant effect on earnings management.

 

Keywords: Good Corporate Governance, profitability, earnings management
ANALISIS KEBANGKRUTAN PADA SEKTOR PERTAMBANGAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Mamarimbing Merlien , Soewignyo Fanny
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the potential of bankruptcy using the Altman Z-Score, Springate, and Zmijewski models in mining sector development board companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange. Through these three models, the authors identify the early symptoms of financial distress based on the 2015 financial statements. To find the level of reliability of the three models, the scores of each model are compared with the financial performance of 2016 to 2018. The category of development board was chosen to find out the performance of the companies while evaluating whether there was a bankruptcy factor that affected these companies to move to the main board. From the total population of 27 companies, the final sample contains 10 companies. The results show that the Springate model is more accurate in predicting for the period of 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years before financial distress occurred, followed by the Altman Z-Score model and Zmijewski models. These findings are contradicted to previous studies which stated that the Altman Z-Score model had the highest level of accuracy in predicting financial distress. The results of the analysis show that 8 companies experiencing performance instability and 3 of them suffered losses during the study period. This condition can be a barrier to enter the main board.

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi kebangkrutan dengan menggunakan model Altman Z-Score, Springate, dan Zmijewski pada perusahaan-perusahaan sektor pertambangan kategori papan pengembangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia.  Melalui tiga model ini penulis mengidentifikasi gejala awal financial distress menggunakan laporan keuangan tahun 2015. Untuk menemukan tingkat kehandalan dari ketiga model dimaksud, skor dari masing-masing model dibandingkan dengan kinerja keuangan tahun 2016 sampai 2018. Kategori papan pengembangan dipilih untuk mengetahui kinerja perusahaan yang diteliti sekaligus mengevaluasi apakah ada faktor kebangkrutan yang mempengaruhi sehingga menyebabkan perusahaan-perusahaan tersebut sulit untuk berpindah ke papan utama. Dari total populasi 27 perusahaan diperoleh sampel akhir 10 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model Springate lebih akurat dalam memprediksi untuk periode 1 tahun, 2 tahun, dan 3 tahun sebelum financial distress terjadi, diikuti dengan model Altman Z-Score dan yang terakhir adalah model Zmijewski. Temuan ini bertentangan dengan penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya yang menyatakan bahwa model Altman Z-Score memiliki tingkat akurasi tertinggi dalam memprediksi financial distress. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa 8 perusahaan mengalami ketidakstabilan kinerja dan 3 diantaranya mengalami kerugian selama periode penelitian. Kondisi ini bisa menjadi penghambat perusahaan untuk masuk ke papan utama.

Kata kunci: altman z-score, kebangkrutan, papan pengembangan, springate, zmijewski
PENGARUH SUKU BUNGA, TINGKAT PENGANGGURAN, DAN KURS TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PERUSAHAAN PADA SEKTOR PERBANKAN YANG TERCATAT DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2017-2020
Authors: Lolaroh Saputri Victoria , Papilaya Jeannifer , Soewignyo Tonny Irianto
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of interest rate, unemployment rates, and exchange rates on company stock prices in the banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2017-2020. The data for this study was obtained from Bank of Indonesia, Badan Pusat Statistik (Statistics Indonesia), Indonesian Stock Exchange, and Yahoo Finance. By using the simple linear regression technique, this study found that interest rate had no significant correlation on the stock prices of banking companies; however unemployment rate and exchange rate were significantly correlated with the stock prices of banking companies.

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui jika terdapat pengaruh antara variabel suku bunga, tingkat pengangguran, dan kurs terhadap harga saham perusahaan pada sektor perbankan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada tahun 2017-2020. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari situs resmi Bank Indonesia (BI), Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), dan Yahoo Finance. Dengan menggunakan teknik regresi linear sederhana, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa suku bunga tidak berpengaruh terhadap harga saham perusahaan perbankan, sedangkan tingkat pengangguran dan kurs berpengaruh terhadap harga saham perusahaan perbankan

Keywords: Exchange Rate, Interest Rate, Stock Price, Unemployment Rate
PENGARUH ORIENTASI KEWIRAUSAHAAN DAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN USAHA
Authors: Iffan Muhammad , Anggita Luthfia
Published: July 2023

The city of Bandung is one of the most creative cities in Indonesia so that this city is one of the cities that is able to create and develop various types of business opportunities. The creative industry sector is a major contributor to regional income and economy so that economic development in the city of Bandung shows a relatively high increase. Creative industry entrepreneurs, especially the fashion sector in the city of Bandung, opened their business by establishing a clothing store in the form of a distribution outlet. This has resulted in intense competition in the fashion industry. The purpose of this research report is to find out and analyze how the influence of Entrepreneurship Orientation and Product Diversification on Business Success at Parahyangan Distro Bandung. The object of this research is the business owners of the Parahyangan distribution in Bandung with the number of business owners 131 with a total sample of 57 business owners. The results of the study on these findings simultaneously and partially with the r Square test obtained the results of 0.553 or 55.3% and based on the value of 44.7% which influenced other factors not examined.

Keywords: Business Success, Entrepreneurship Orientation, Product Diversification

Kota Bandung menjadi salah satu kota paling kreatif di Indonesia sehingga kota ini merupakan salah satu kota yang mampu menciptakan dan mengembangkan berbagai jenis peluang usaha. Sektor industri kreatifnya menjadi penyumbang besar terhadap pendapatan dan perekonomian daerahnya sehingga perkembangan ekonomi di kota Bandung menujukkan peningkatan yang tergolong tinggi. Para pengusaha industri kreatif khususnya bidang fashion di Kota Bandung membuka usaha mereka dengan mendirikan toko pakaian berupa Distro (Distribution Store). Hal ini mengakibatkan ketatnya persaingan dalam industri fashion. Tujuan adanya laporan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh Orientasi Kewirausahaan dan Diversifikasi Produk terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha pada Distro Parahyangan Bandung. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah para pelaku usaha distro parahyangan Bandung dengan jumlah pelaku usaha 131 dengan perhitungan jumlah sampel 57 pemilik usaha. Hasil Penelitian mengenai temuan ini secara simultan dan secara parsial dengan uji r Square mendapatkan hasil 0,553 atau 55,3% dan sisanya dengan nilai 44,7% yang dipengaruhi faktor lainnya yang tidak diteliti.

Kata kunci: Diversifikasi Produk, Keberhasilan Usaha, Orientasi Kewirausahaan
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU KONSUMEN DALAM BERBELANJA DI MINIMARKET MODERN DI DESA KEMA
Authors: Hetharia Syonia , Sarmita Reggy Nelson
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine what factors affecting consumer behaviour on shopping at modern mini markets in Kema village. This research is a quantitative-qualitative study using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). By using primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires in two ways: Google Form and printed on paper then distributed directly to 200 respondents who live in Kema and have made at least 2 purchases at mini markets in Kema, with 19 statement items that have gone through the validation process. The results of this study found that there are 3 factors affecting consumer behaviour on shopping at modern mini markets in Kema village, they are Electronic Transaction, Customer Service, and Store Appearance. Based on the Independent t-test, it was found that there was no significant difference based on gender for the three existing factors. And for the ANOVA test, it was found that there was a significant difference based on income to Electronic Transaction, but for the Customer Service and Store Appearance there was no difference based on income.

Keywords: Customer Service, Electronic Transaction, Store Appearance.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang mempengaruhi perilaku konsumen dalam berbelanja di minimarket modern di desa Kema. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif-kualitatif yang menggunakan Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Dengan menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dari penyebaran kuesioner dengan melalui dua cara yaitu, Google Form dan dicetak dengan kertas lalu dibagikan secara langsung kepada 200 responden yang berdomisili di desa Kema dan pernah melakukan minimal 2x pembelian di minimarket di desa Kema, dengan 19 item pernyataan yang telah melalui proses validasi terlebih dahulu. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapati bahwa terdapat 3 faktor yang terbentuk yang mempengaruhi perilaku konsumen dalam berbelanja di minimarket modern di desa Kema yaitu Faktor Electronic Transaction, Faktor Customer Service, dan Faktor Store Appearance. Berdasarkan uji Independent t-test ditemukan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan berdasarkan gender terhadap ketiga faktor yang ada. Dan untuk uji ANOVA didapati bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan berdasarkan pendapatan terhadap Faktor Electronic Transaction, tetapi untuk Faktor Customer Service dan Faktor Store Appearance tidak terdapat perbedaan berdasarkan pendapatan.

Kata kunci: Customer Service, Electronic Transaction, Store Appearance.
REJUVENATION OF MSME ORGANIZATION WORKFORCE IN MAXIMIZING DIGITAL MARKETING OPERATIONS
Authors: Fahrezi Muhamad , Rizaldi Arjuna
Published: July 2023

The rapid growth of information and communication technology in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 has resulted in many changes in the business sector, one of which is in the field of marketing. However, there are still many MSMEs who have not been able to promote their products digitally, their marketing is still narrow which makes them less competitive than their competitors. The purpose of this research is to explore how to maximize digital marketing. The research method used is qualitative research with the acquisition of secondary data from the results of literature studies obtained from various sources, namely scientific journals, books, and websites. The results of the study found that unqualified human resources hindered MSME actors in utilizing technological growth, the impact on company operations in obtaining maximum profits could not be realized. Rejuvenation of business organizations is one way to solve the problems of MSMEs in operating digital marketing and the problem of youth unemployment in Indonesia.

Keywords: Digital Marketing, Human Resources, MSME, Technology Growth, Unemployment

Pesatnya pertumbuhan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di era revolusi industri 4.0 mengakibatkan banyaknya perubahan dalam bidang bisnis, salah satunya pada bidang pemasaran. Namun, masih banyak pelaku UMKM yang belum dapat mempromosikan produknya secara digital, pemasaran yang dilakukan masih bersifat sempit yang membuat mereka kalah saing dengan kompetitor. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggali cara memaksimalan digital marketing. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan perolehan data sekunder dari hasil studi pustaka yang diperoleh dari berbagai sumber yaitu Jurnal ilmiah, Buku, dan website. Hasil penelitian didapat bahwa SDM yang tidak berkualitas menghambat pelaku UMKM dalam pemanfaatan pertumbuhan teknologi, dampaknya pengoprasian perusahaan dalam mendapatkan laba maksimal tidak dapat direalisasikan. Peremajaan organisasi usaha merupakan salah satu cara yang dapat menyelesaikan permasalahan pelaku UMKM dalam pengoprasian digital marketing dan permasalahan pengangguran usia muda di Indonesia.

Kata kunci: Digital Marketing, Pengangguran, Pertumbuhan Teknologi, Sumber Daya Manusia, UMKM.
ANALISIS PENGARUH ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH PADA MEDIA SOSIAL TIKTOK TERHADAP CITRA MEREK DAN MINAT BELI PELANGGAN PADA SITUS ONLINE SHOPEE
Authors: Komaling Firginia Stevani , Taliwongso Indrajit
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of electronic word of mouth on Tiktok social media on brand image and customer buying interest on the Shopee online site. The population used in this study are Tiktok social media users who live in Bitung city. The sample in this study was 112 respondents, who were determined using the purposive sampling method. The research method uses a causal descriptive research method with a quantitative approach. The results of descriptive statistics show that in the e-WOM variable, the online review indicator gets the highest average value. The idea and content detail indicators get the highest average value for the Brand Image variable. Moreover, for the Purchase Interest variable, the interest and uniqueness indicators get the highest average value. The results of the study using the t-test showed that e-WOM partially affected Brand Image, e-WOM had no effect on buying interest, and Brand Image partially influenced Buying interest. The results of the f-test show that the e-WOM variable and the Brand Image variable simultaneously significantly affect Purchase Interest. And the results of the Sobel test show that brand image is able to mediate the relationship between the e-WOM variable   and the buying interest variable.

Keywords: brand image, buying interest, e-WOM, Shopee, Tiktok.

Penelitan ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh dari electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) pada media sosial Tiktok terhadap citra merek dan minat beli pelanggan pada situs online Shopee. Populasi yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pengguna media sosial Tiktok yang berdomisili di kota Bitung. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 112 responden yang ditentukan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kausal dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Hasil statistik deskriptif menunjukan dalam variabel e-WOM, indikator ulasan online mendapatkan nilai rata-rata tertinggi. Untuk variabel citra merek, indikator ide dan detail konten mendapatkan nilai rata-rata tertinggi. Dan untuk variabel minat beli, indikator ketertarikan dan keunikan mendapatkan niali rata-rata tertinggi. Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji t menunjukan e-WOM secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap citra merek, e-WOM tidak berpengaruh terhadap minat beli, citra merek secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap Minat Beli. Hasil uji f menunjukan, secara simultan variabel e-WOM dan variabel citra merek berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli. Dan hasil Sobel test menunjukan citra merek mampu memediasi hubungan antara variabel e-WOM dan variabel minat beli.

Kata kunci: citra merek, e-WOM, minat beli, Shopee, Tiktok
Twitter y el activismo por la discapacidad: liderazgo y temas relevantes en la conversación en red
Authors: Mendiguren Galdospin Terese , Meso Ayerdi Koldobika , Pérez Dasilva Jesús Ángel , Ganzabal Learreta María , Larrondo Ureta Ainara , Peña Fernández Simón
Published: July 2023

La difusión y viralización de la información en los medios sociales ha sido ampliamente estudiada desde diversas perspectivas, incluida la del activismo digital. Por otro lado, el activismo relacionado con la discapacidad ha conquistado el terreno online obteniendo así un alcance que va más allá del espacio offline y generando diálogo en la esfera digital. Este artículo analiza la conversación generada en Twitter tomando como muestra todos los tuits con el hashtag #discapacidad anteriores y posteriores al Día Internacional de las Personas con Discapacidad. Se han analizado más de 18.000 tuits en los que hay casi otras tantas menciones, que han sido interpretadas como las aristas ponderadas de un grafo dirigido con el software Gephi, aplicando el algoritmo de fuerza bruta Force Atlas 2. Se ha puesto el foco en las comunidades conversacionales generadas en torno a ese hashtag, las temáticas principales y los actores destacados en dichas comunidades conversacionales. Se constata que, aunque la red de menciones es muy dispersa, Twitter es escenario de reivindicaciones que abarcan cierto apoyo institucional y político del entorno latinoamericano, de entidades relacionadas con la causa como La Fundación ONCE y, sobre todo, la predominancia clara de activistas mujeres.
Solution to a pair of linear, two-variable, Diophantine equations with coprime coefficients from balancing and Lucas-balancing numbers
Authors:   VIT-AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India, Davala R. K.
Published: July 2023

Let $B_n$ and $C_n$ be the $n$-th balancing and Lucas-balancing numbers, respectively. We consider the Diophantine equations $ax+by=\frac{1}{2}(a-1)(b-1)$ and $1+ax+by=\frac{1}{2}(a-1)(b-1)$ for $(a,b)$ $\in$ $ \{(B_n,B_{n+1}),(B_{2n-1},B_{2n+1}), (B_n,C_n),(C_n,C_{n+1})\}$ and present the non-negative integer solutions of the Diophantine equations in each case.
Moving Learning: A Systematic Review of Mobile Learning Applications for Online Higher Education
Authors: Lazaro Gizeh Rangel-de , Duart Josep M.
Published: July 2023

Technological revolutionary changes have boosted mobile learning’s evolution from supplementary material for teaching to a flexible, strategic, and convenient resource, driving new paths in higher education. With global increases in wireless internet access and the advent of highly functional smartphones and tablets, which have impacted the rise in mobile device ownership, mobile learning has expanded its applications as a direct way to implement tailored learning settings. Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, together with other educational technologies, it became a solicited tool in remote education. In this systematic review, we will explore how educators and researchers have been documenting the development and impact of mobile learning tools in the teaching and learning process since the COVID-19 outbreak. Results show that, embedded with online higher education programs, mobile learning has empowered interaction in content creation, communication, and collaboration between learners and instructors, significantly impacting learning effectiveness. Moreover, although this technology is well established in higher education, it remains attractive for educators who actively use it because of its pedagogic potential.
Exploring Student Teacher Perceptions on the Benefits of the Teaching Practicum
Authors: García-Noblejas Belén Poveda , Barceló-Cerdá María-Luisa , Rodríguez-Gómez Inmaculada , López-Gómez Ernesto
Published: July 2023

This article examines student teacher perceptions regarding the benefits of the teacher education practicum. For this purpose, a cross-sectional study was performed using a questionnaire. Participants consisted of 455 students from the Early Childhood and Primary Education Degrees studying at a university in the Madrid community. The questionnaire was administered between the academic years of 2017/2018 and 2021/2022 (2019/2020 was excluded due to the pandemic), at the end of each practicum period of the 2
nd
, 3
rd
, and 4
th
year courses of the distinct teaching student cohorts. Results were analyzed based on a quantitative perspective, revealing relevant benefit and utility profiles, confirming that the variable that most modulates student perception is the Practicum period (finding lower scores for the intermediate practicum), followed by the gender variable, and finally, the Degree variable, which has the most stable results. These findings are discussed, highlighting certain proposals to improve teaching practicum programs, and to encourage a better knowledge of the teaching practicum in terms of its benefits and usefulness, considering the teacher candidate perspective.
Empowering Critical Thinking: The Role of Digital Tools in Citizen Participation
Authors: Gonzalez-Mohino Miguel , Rodriguez-Domenech M. Ángeles , Callejas-Albiñana Ana Isabel , Castillo-Canalejo Ana
Published: July 2023

The widespread use of digital technologies and the expansion of social networks has created new communication and meeting spaces where people and social and political actors connect with each other. This opens diverse spaces and possibilities for digital engagement in a more accessible, immediate, continuous, egalitarian, and personalized way. Digital technology facilitates learning, dissemination, and access to information, turning it into a means of communication and fueling the practice of critical thinking. In particular civic critical thinking practices improve the organization and effectiveness of civic networks and spaces for citizen participation, ultimately helping to produce responsible, conscious citizens. This study proposes a series of hypotheses based on the relationships between digital learning, critical thinking and civic participation, and tests them using the technique of structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS) applied to a sample of 191 primary and secondary school students. The results indicate that digital tools have a positive impact on the development of critical thinking, and this influences citizen participation, transforming people into more engaged citizens of the world with participatory attitudes and values.
Use of ChatGPT at University as a Tool for Complex Thinking: Students’ Perceived Usefulness
Authors: Romero-Rodríguez José-María , Ramírez-Montoya María-Soledad , Buenestado-Fernández Mariana , Lara-Lara Fernando
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based chatbots, such as ChatGPT, are transforming the approach to education. In particular, ChatGPT’s potential to process large amounts of data and learn from user interactions makes it a beneficial resource for students, albeit with some reluctance from some teachers. This study aimed to explore the acceptance of ChatGPT by university students. The researchers administered an online survey to 400 Spanish university students aged 18–64 (M = 21.80; SD = 6.40). The results of the methodological approach based on the UTAUT2 model for technology adoption showed that: 1) gender was not a determining variable in any construct while the experience of use was a factor conditioning a higher score on all constructs; 2) experience, performance expectancy, hedonic motivation, price value, and habit were influential in behavioral intention to use ChatGPT; 3) facilitating conditions, habit, and behavioral intention were conditioning factors in user behavior. Finally, this report discusses the findings and practical implications of the work and recommends some good uses for ChatGPT.
Influence of Age, Gender and Years of Experience on Teachers in Promoting Strategies for Digital Sustainability and Data Protection
Authors: Vázquez-Cano Esteban , Sáez-López José Manuel , Grimaldo-Santamaría Rolando-Óscar , Quicios-García María del Pilar
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research was to know how widespread the activities were, and to what extent they were being implemented, in relation to data protection and digital sustainability in Primary Education schools. This study also analyzed whether teachers’ age, gender and years of experience in the profession influenced the development of this type of practices among students. To this end, the GAUBIPRO (4150516/6) questionnaire, registered at the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office, was sent out to 308 Spanish teachers in Primary Education in Spain. The investigation was conducted by applying three multivariate statistical procedures: chi-squared with Kendall’s Tau-c coefficient, variance analysis using a single-factor ANOVA, and the HJ-Plot method, to find patterns of group behavior among the variables studied. The results showed that age, gender and years of experience were significant variables in the development of strategies for data protection and digital sustainability in Primary Education. For years of experience, the results showed that teachers with the highest mean number of years in the teaching profession were the least likely to apply data protection protocols. Male teachers were found to promote more general data protection strategies, while female teachers were more active in the design and use of activities in the classroom. In terms of age, the results clearly demonstrated that the higher the mean age of the teachers, the lower the rate of application of actions to promote data protection and digital security among young students, in three variables in particular: “foster strategies”, “advise students” and “inform families”.
Mapping and Ablation of Premature Atrial Section Contractions Originating from the Posterior Mitral Annulus: A Case Report
Authors: Gabriel Cismaru , Mihai Puiu , Gabriel Gusetu , Dana Pop , Ovidiu Rosu Radu
Published: July 2023

Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC) is frequent arrhythmias. Previously, regarded as a benign electrocardiographic finding, they are now linked to adverse outcomes such as, stroke and all-cause mortality. Furthermore, a high burden of PACs >1.500/24 hours has a predicted probability of atrial fibrillation occurrence. Herein, the authors presented a case of a 35-year-old male patient, with high burden PACs, originating in the posterior mitral annulus. Treatment with class IC (flecainide, propafenone) antiarrhythmic drugs and beta blockers (bisoprolol) was ineffective in controlling the tachycardia, therefore, catheter ablation was performed. The procedure was performed using the Three-Dimensional (3D) Biosense Webster Carto 3 electroanatomical mapping system. The area of the earliest atrial signal was located at the posterior mitral annulus. Successful elimination of the ectopy was obtained with Radiofrequency (RF) application on the posterior mitral ring. A single RF application of 30 W for 60 seconds abolished PACs, with no further recurrence. Holter Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed, no PACs at one, six and 12 months follow-up. Catheter ablation remains an effective approach to cure the arrhythmia, when medical treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs is ineffective or undesirable in patients with high burden PACs.
Agricultural Extension's Key Role in Modern Farming: A Review
Authors: Rai Avinash Kumar , Ranjan Amandeep , Bharti Shankar Dayal , Saikanth D. R. K. , Surender  , Rout Sandeep , Gautam Rakhi
Published: July 2023

Agricultural Extension (AE) plays a pivotal role in modern farming, as it is integral in imparting knowledge from research institutions to farmers, thereby increasing productivity and sustainability. This role is becoming increasingly crucial as climate change and fluctuating market dynamics demand agile responses and adaptation from the farming community. The effectiveness of AE lies in its ability to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from research labs to farmlands. Through AE, innovations in farming techniques, crop management practices, and technological advancements reach farmers, even in remote and underserved regions. It examines the role of agricultural extension in modern farming in India, highlighting its significance in communicating scientific research to farmers, facilitating skill development, advising on efficient farming methods, and promoting risk management and resilience. As India faces major challenges such as climate change and food security, the role of agricultural extension becomes increasingly pivotal. The advent of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, offers novel avenues for extension practices. The deployment of these technologies must be inclusive, addressing issues of digital literacy and access among farmers. Despite the clear advantages, extension services are confronted with significant obstacles, including resource constraints, socio-cultural barriers, and policy issues. Addressing these challenges necessitates innovative approaches and comprehensive reforms. Looking to the future, the agricultural extension will remain central in addressing emerging farming challenges and leveraging opportunities for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in India.
Comparative Study of the Effect of Two Extraction Solvents on Polyphenols Content and Antioxidant Activity of Alstonia Boonei Bark
Authors: Zali Marielle Anastasie , Fonkoua Martin , Daboy Charles Dakole , Tazon William Arnold , Goda David , Akamba Dupon Ambamba , Nanhah Jules Vidal , Ngondi Judith Laure
Published: July 2023

Oxidative stress (OS) is the imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body's antioxidant defenses in favor of ROS. ROS are chemical species that can be neutralized by natural phytochemicals like phenolic compounds present in medicinal plants and whose extraction depends on the solvent system used. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of two extraction solvents on the polyphenols content and antioxidant activity of Alstonia boonei barks. For this, the bark of A. boonei were harvested, processed, dried and ground, then the powder was macerated in two solvent systems (water and water-ethanol). Subsequently, the quantitative phytochemical analysis of the different extractions was done by evaluating total polyphenols content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC) and alkaloids; followed by an in vitro evaluation of the antioxidants activity through radicals scavenging (DPPH and NO.) and the reducing power of ferric iron to ferrous iron. The relationship between antioxidant potential (DPPH, NO and FRAP) and polyphenols (total polyphenols and total flavonoids) was investigated using simple linear regression. It appears that the aqueous extract allowed better extraction of phenolic compounds from A. boonei bark; and exhibited better antioxidant activity. In addition, a strong correlation (r and R2) was found between polyphenols (TPC and TFC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH, NO and FRAPP). Thus, we preferably recommend the use of water as a solvent for traditional preparations of A. Boonei bark extract for therapeutic purposes.
Effects of Mineral Nutrition on Iron Toxicity Severity, Leaf Chlorophyll Levels and Grains Solubles Sugar of Floody Lowland Ratoon Rice (Oryza sp) Nerica L 14 under Rainfed Regime
Authors: Konan Kouakou Olivier , Gaston Kouamé Koffi , Ouattara Victor Tièba
Published: July 2023

Field fertilization trials were conducted on 15 cm high rice stubble in lowland rainfed rice to determine mineral nutrition (N-, P-, K-, Ca-, Mg-, and Zn-) effects on iron toxicity, agromorphological parameters, average contents of leaf chlorophyll and grains soluble sugar contents of Nerica L 14. Four complete block design of seven randomized treatments was used. Results indicate that iron toxicity occurred in unfertilized ratoon crops grown on undeveloped gleysol containing some iron concretions in upper layer. Characteristic symptoms covered about 6-25% of the field. Nitrogen fertilization totally corrected these symptoms, significantly increased (p = 0.00) chlorophyll a (0.21 mg.g-1 FL), b (0.30 mg.g-1 FL) and total (0.51 mg.g-1 FL) average contents of the three primaries functional leaves, height (60.11 cm) and tillering (8.56 tillers/plant) average of ratoon rice. In addition, Zn applied to soil induced an increase in grains soluble sugar content (3.23 mg glucose/g DM). Conclusion: iron toxicity, mainly caused by antagonism between Fe2+ and K+ as well as Fe2+ and Mg2+, also remains a constraint to rice ratoon cultivation. Its effects on agromorphological and agrophysiological parameters can be corrected by mineral fertilization and nitrogen applies particularly.
Actual Crop Evapotranspiration Estimation of Wheat Crop Using SEBAL Algorithm and Remotely Sensed Data
Authors: Dhruw Manju , Pandey V. K. , Verma Shruti
Published: July 2023

Estimation of evapotranspiration is imperative for effective forest, irrigation and water resources management as well as to increase yields and for better crop management. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Surface Energy Balance Algorithm for Land (SEBAL) in estimating actual evapotranspiration for 15 years of wheat crop in the 2A distributary of Mahanadi canal Command which is situated in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state of India. The Landsat 7 and 8 satellite images from February – March (2007 -2021) were used to acquire the coefficients of the respective bands. To validate the outcomes from the SEBAL algorithm, FAO Penman-Monteith methods were employed to calculate the evapotranspiration values and evaluated using suitable performance metrics. The evaluation using SEBAL, along with the FAO-Penman–Monteith method, showed that SEBAL has a sufficient accuracy for estimating ET. The results showed that the SEBAL generated evapotranspiration values are in high agreement with the FAO Penman-Monteith method registering the highest correlation value (R2 = 0.826) and the corresponding Root Mean Square Error was (RSME =0.4386), Normalized Root Mean Square, (NRMSE= 0.386), Mean Absolute Error (MAE=1.17) and Nash Sutcliffe Efficiency( ENS = 0.843) for wheat crop.  In 2010 maximum ETc  and in 2021 minimum ETc of wheat crop in the study area. The outcomes show that since the performance of the SEBAL algorithm in estimating the actual evapotranspiration using Landsat 7 and 8 satellite images is acceptable, the SEBAL algorithm could be a very convenient method. Moreover, it could easily be assimilated into farming management systems and precision agriculture for better decision-making and higher yield.
Penetrating Stab Wounds of the Spine: Two Cases and Review of the Literature
Authors: Joseph Fondop , Faustin Atemkem Tsatedem , Douglas Banga Nkono , Dikongue F. Dikongue , Boris Amougou , Djam A. C. , Arlette Dogmo , Paul Djientcheu Vincent de , Stéphane Fuentes
Published: July 2023

Penetrating wounds of the spine caused by edged weapons are on the increase due to the growing insecurity, violence, availability and accessibility of these weapons, which are generally objects of everyday use (knife, axe, machete, screwdriver, bicycle spoke, scissors, garden fork, sickle and sharpened broom handle, etc.). These objects may be the cause of penetrating wounds responsible for neurological deficits with breaches of the dura mater, or they may be without neurological deficits due to the level of the weapon in the spine. We present two clinical cases of patients with penetrating knife wounds of the spine. One at cervical level with pneumorrhagic emphysema, spinal cord compression and pneunemoencephaly, with neurological deficit who had a surgical intervention followed by physiotherapy and a progressive recovery, the other with a penetrating wound at L5 crossing the blade to the vertebral body without neurological deficit in whom the knife was extracted at the emergency department without secondary deficit.

Penetrating wounds of the spine are caused by stab wounds, including knives. In particular, emphysema, diffuse pneumorrhagia and pneumoencephalus are extremely rare in the same patient, this being due to the knife extraction technique. These lesions, associated with neurological deficit and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, constitute a neurosurgical emergency.
Comparative Efficacy of Selected Biopesticides with Chemicals against Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenee) on Brinjal
Authors: Chowdary Potluri Nikhitha , Tayde Anoorag Rajnikant
Published: July 2023

The present experiment was conducted during Kharif season of 2022 at Central Research Farm (CRF) of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. Total of two sprays were applied using eight treatments with three replications using Randomized Block Design (RBD), to evaluate the per cent infestation of shoot and fruit borer on brinjal. The results revealed that all the treatments were superior over the control against the infestation of brinjal shoot and fruit borer on third, seventh and fourteenth days after spraying. Among all the treatments, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC @ 0.4ml/L was found to be the most effective treatment with (8.26%) infestation in shoot and (7.69%) infestation in fruit, followed by Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 0.4gm/L (14.19%) and (12.55%). The next best treatments were found to be Indoxacarb 14.5% SC @ 1ml/L (14.39%) and (13.67%), Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 0.25ml/L (17.42%) and (14.40%), Metarhizium anisopliae @ 2×108 CFU (18.16%) and (14.64%), Beauveria bassiana @ 2×108 CFU (19.40%) and (15.46%). Neem oil 2% @ 20ml/L (21.88%) and (16.41%) was found to be least effective. The highest yield and cost benefit ratio was recorded in Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC (210.6 q/ha) and (1:7.48) followed by Emamectin benzoate 5% SG (187.5 q/ha) and (1:6.88), Indoxacarb 14.5% SC (163.5 q/ha) and (1:5.87), Chlorpyriphos 20% EC (131.9 q/ha) and (1:4.82), Metarhizium anisopliae (121.5 q/ha) and (1:4.28), Beauveria bassiana (116.3 q/ha) and (1:4.13) and Neem oil 2% (104.2 q/ha) and (1:2.67).
Assessment of Physical Properties of Soils from Different Blocks of Palakkad District of Kerala, India
Authors: Lijith K. A. , Thomas Tarence , Swaroop Narendra , Singh Anurag Kumar
Published: July 2023

An Assessment of Physical properties of soils of Palakkad District of Kerala was carried out during 2022. The objective of the study was to analyse the Physical properties of soil, their variation with soil depth in villages of Nemmara, Kollengode and Kuzhalmannam blocks. For the assessment 9 sampling locations were selected. A total of 27 Soil samples were collected at 0 -15 cm, 15-30 cm and 30-45 cm depth respectively. The Study found that the soils of these blocks were Sandy Clay Loam in texture. The Bulk Density increased with increasing soil depth. In most of the villages, the particle density showed slight changes only. The soil analysis were found to be Pore space was higher than Water retaining capacity. These soils have good Water Retaining Capacity and physical condition. Physical properties of soil are a key factor in determining soil’s suitability for agricultural, environmental and engineering uses. These properties greatly influence its use and behavior towards plant growth. Plant support, root penetration, drainage, aeration, moisture retention, and plant nutrients are all related with the physical condition of the soil.
Effect of Different Concentration of Strawberry and Beetroot Juice on Quality and Storage of Strawberry Beetroot Candy
Authors: Ekka Sweekriti Isha , Mishra Saket , Bahadur Vijay , Topno Samir E. , Kapadnis Vaibhav , Anmol
Published: July 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of different concentration of strawberry and beetroot juice on quality and storage of strawberry beetroot candy” was undertaken in the Horticulture Department, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during the year 2022. The treatment combinations viz., T0 Strawberry (80g)+ Water (20ml)+ Geletin (20g)+Sugar (80g), T1Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (10g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (25g)+ Sugar (80g), T2 Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (15g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (30g)+ Sugar (80g), T3Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (20g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (35g)+ Sugar (80g), T4Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (25g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (40g)+ Sugar (80g), T5Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (10g)+ Water (10ml)+ Pectin (20g)+Sugar (80g), T6 Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (15g)+ Water (10ml)+ Pectin (25g)+Sugar (80g), T7Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (20g)+ Water (10ml)+ Pectin (30g)+Sugar (80g) and T8 Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (25g)+ Water (10ml)+ Pectin (35g)+Sugar (80g), It was observed that the T3Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (20g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (35g)+ Sugar (80g) gave significantly best result in relation to TSS content of 65.72 °Brix, pH content of 3.29, Acidity (%) content of 0.73, ascorbic acid mg100g content of 14.24 and total sugar (%) content of 17.15. Where as the maximum organoleptic quality viz., colour score of 8.06, taste score of 7.94, flavour score of 8.20, overall acceptability score of 8.07 was found in treatment T3Strawberry (80g)+ Beetroot (20g)+ Water (10ml)+ Geletin (35g)+ Sugar (80g) of strawberry and beetroot jelly. The cost of production per 1kg candy pouch came out to ` 1219.50 and benefit cost ratio (1:1.56) was found in treatment Strawberry (80g) + Beetroot (25g) + Water (10ml) + Pectin (35g) + Sugar (80g).
Growth Rate of Area Production and Productivity of Litchi Fruit in Jashpur District of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Chandrakala  , Pathak Hulas , Chandrakar M. R. , Choudhary V. K. , Singh Shubhi , Thakur Shubham Kumar , Langangmeilu Golmei
Published: July 2023

Present study was done to analyse the growth rate of litchi production in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. with specific objectives of determining trend in area, production and productivity of litchi. India is the second largest producer of litchi in the world after China. Presently in India, litchi is cultivated in an area about 99170 hectares with total production of 737200 metric tons and productivity of 7.43 metric tons / hectare. Chhattisgarh produces nearly cultivated in an area about 8474 hectares with a total production of 58907 metric tons and productivity of 1.94 metric tons / hectare. It is mainly cultivated in the old district of Surguja, Jashpur, Balrampur and Surajpur. The study revealeds that the growth rates in area, production and productivity was negative and found to be -0.02 %, -0.04 % and -0.02 % respectively in India while, in Chhatisgarh it was recorded  -0.05%, -0.05%, and -0.003% In Jaspur district, it was noted to be -0.06%, -0.04%, and 0.01% respectively.
Effect of Foliar Spray of Micronutrients on Growth, Yield and Quality of China Aster
Authors: Sentilemla  , Prasad V. M. , Bahadur Vijay
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was carried out to study the efficacy of foliar spray of micronutrients on growth, flowering parameter, yield, and quality of China aster during October 2022 to March 2023 at Floriculture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.). The experiment was designed with eleven treatment combinations, including ZnSO4, FeSO4, CuSO4, and MgSO4, along with their interaction effects at concentrations of 0.2% and 0.4% using the foliar spraying method, alongside a control group. The experimental results revealed that the treatment T11 (ZnSO4 @0.4% + FeSO4 @0.4% + CuSO4 @0.4% + MgSO4 @0.4%) found best in terms of growth, yield and quality parameters of China aster, followed by treatment T10 (ZnSO4 @0.2% + FeSO4 @0.2% + CuSO4 @0.2% + MgSO4 @0.2%). Whereas treatment T5 (FeSO4 @0.4%) found the best results in terms of days to first flower bud initiation, days from flower bud initiation to anthesis, and days to 50% flowering. In terms of the economics of the different treatments, the maximum gross return, net return, and benefit- cost ratio were found in T11, followed by T10, while the minimum was recorded in treatment T1 (Control).
Genotype by Environment Interaction in Soybean and its Implications for Crop Improvement
Authors: Adediran B. O. , Ayo-Vaughan M. A. , Ariyo O. J. , Sakariyawo O. S. , Aremu C. O. , Ibitoye D. O.
Published: July 2023

Adequate production of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] in Nigeria depends on selection of varieties combining high grain yield with stability. Soybean farmers are recurrently faced with the limitation of selecting the best genotype for available environments at their disposal for the production of this crop. Soybean genotypes (23) and two landraces were therefore evaluated in three environments: Abeokuta, Ibadan upland and Ibadan in-land valley in 2017 to select genotype that combines high yield and stability. The experiment in each environment was arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Data were collected on grain yield and yield component characters. The grain yield data were analyzed using genotype + genotype x environment interaction (GGE) biplot to select desirable genotypes for grain yield and stability; the yield component data were also analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The variation attributable to G by E interaction was significant except number of branches per plant. Abeokuta was identified as the most representative environment for soybean production. The genotypes TGX 2007-4F, TGX 2016-2E and TGX 2007-1F were the best yielding genotypes in the most discriminating environment – Ibadan upland, thus highly recommended for that specific location. Genotype TGX 2027-7E (G25) was the most stable genotype but was low yielding. Genotypes TGX 2027-3E, TGX 2016-2E, TGX 2007-4F, TGX 2009-1F and TGX 2027-4E, which combined high yield and stability, can be recommended to growers in these three (or similar) environments.