bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Plant Diversity (Angiosperm) of Stress Sites of Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Authors: Chandra Veena
Published: May 2024

Eighty six species of Angiosperms have been recorded from the Sodic soil affected stress sites of Sultanpur district in U.P.
Ethno-Medicobotanical Survey in Dharwad-Plants Used for Jaundice
Authors: Hebbar S. S. , Harsha H. , Hegde R. , Shripathi V.
Published: May 2024

Dharwad district is situated at an elevation of 678 m. above MSL. This district is adjacent to Western Ghats. There are several herbal practitioners who depend mostly on the locally available plants. There is no published data on the ethno-medico botanical study of this district and hence an extensive survey was undertaken between 1999-2001. More than 200 traditional herbal practitioners were contacted, amongst whom 54 are effectively treating the jaundice. Twenty five species belonging to 18 families used for curing jaundice in Dharwad district of Karnataka have been recorded. Amongst these species, the most commonly used are Eclipta prostrata L., Plumbago zeylanica L., Ricinus communis L., Balanites aegyptlaca (L) Delile., Phyllanthus niruri L. and Tinospora cordifolia Miers. The method of preparation of medicines disclosed by few of the practitioners are discussed.
Ethnobotanical Significance of the Flora of Neora Valley National Park in the District of Darjeeling, West Bengal (India)
Authors: Rai P. C. , Das A. P.
Published: May 2024

Recent floristic survey of Neora Valley National Park in Kalimpong sub-division of Darjeeling district of West Bengal revealed that the park is a rich repository of the ethnobotanically important plant resources that includes species of food, medicine, ornamental, poisonous and other assorted ethnic values. Based on available literature and direct interaction with forest dwellers living in the periphery of the park, altogether 83 medicinal, 59 edible, 18 ornamental, 21 poisonous (irritants and lethal) and 11 plants having fascinating assorted ethnic uses have been recognized. The forest dwellers have their own dictionary of local names for the identification of these valuable plant resources by which they are maintaining their own ancient ethnoscience. Many of these medicinal plant species were assessed to be the valuable resources for the treatment of a range of human ailments for which there are no complete answers in the modern medical science (?).
Comparative Eco-Ethnology of Two Village Populations in South Bankura, West Bengal, India
Authors: D'Rozario Ashalata , Mukherji Dipak
Published: May 2024

Eco-ethnological study of an ethnic group (Santal), residing in two villages with slightly different ecological settings, has been taken up to assess the impact of forest environ in determining quality of physical life, as revealed from demographic characteristics, incidence of diseases, dietary intake, height and weight, haemoglobin percent, and differential leucocyte count of the two survey villages, one is amid the perennial forest and far away from urban facilities, while the other is a road-side village with a Subsidiary Health Centre. The people of both the villages belong to the same endogamous group and, therefore, share a common gene pool. Overall geo-topography, economy and othet secular parameters being similar for the groups, the difference in the physical quality of life between them is attributable to none but the forest environ, or influence of accessibility of urban facilities. The analysis of the surveyed data point towards a slightly better physical quality of life of forest-village dwellers than that of road-side village dwellers. The most interesting finding of the survey is high Eosinophil count among the villagers of both the settings, irrespective of age and sex.
Some Ethnomedicinal Plants of Dhar District
Authors: Solanki C. M. , Satya Veena
Published: May 2024

Dhar district is inhabited by dominating tribes, bhils and bhiialas. Bhils constitute the third largest tribe of India. There are many sub-tribes of bhils viz., tarvi, nayar, nhal, barela, and kotwal. At the same time sub-tribes of bhilalas, darbari bhilala, dhaplya bhilala, rathya bhilala, also live here. They utilize a large number of plant species occurring in wild as herbal remedies on various diseases and ailments in the area. The paper lists 32 such species.
Integrating Ecosystem Conservation and Plant Systematics-New Approaches for Biodiversity Conservation
Authors: Raizada A.
Published: May 2024

This paper reviews the effect of ecosystem degradation on species occurrences and distribution in the Himalayan region and how ecosystem restoration can help in species migration and recruitment. The author is of the opinion that plant systematics as a science has to be integrated with the study of various ecosystems as they exist in the hilly regions and studying how ecosystem functioning helps in the survival of species. Impact assessment studies are required if most of the endangered species are to be protected for the future.Due to constraints of time and resources, a rapid inventory technique is suggested, in which information from various sources can be dove tailed into a data base and selected centers identified for species conservation. A list of a few selected locations are suggested as starting points for conservation of both species and ecosystems.
Diversity and Conservation of Medicinal Plant of Seshachalam Hill Range of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Savithramma N.
Published: May 2024

The Seshachalam hill range of South Eastern Ghats which is one among the "Hot Spots" of endemic flora of India. The environment is very much suitable for growth and development of this region important wood/timber yielding and medicinal plants. Nearly 900 plant species are medicinally important including 5 endemic medicinal plants viz., Shorea tumbaggaiae, Terminalia pallida, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Pterocarpus santalinus and Syzygium alternifolium and one gymnosperm Cycasbeddomei to this area. The tribal people Nakkala, Sugali, Lambadi and local herbal healers (Natuvidhyulu) have been using these plants to cure different ailments.Due to interference of various biotic factors a number of plants became endangered and some are on the verge of extinction. Keeping this in view, conservation measures have been taken for some of the medicinal plants to protect the germplasm. Standardization of protocols for In Vitro propagation of some medicinal plants from different explants selected from elite (mother) plants : Study of morphological and anatomical changes occured during morphogenesis : Testing of clonal purity by isolation of some isozymes like peroxidase, catalase etc., and its banding pattern. Replantation of saplings developed by micropropagation in their natural habitats to sustain the ecological balance and environmental stability.
Biosystematic Studies, Distribution and Conservation Status of Guaiacum officinale L. in Karnataka State
Authors: Kotresha K. , Savitha K.
Published: May 2024

Guaiacum L. is an evergreen tree indigenous to South America, West Indies and USA. It was introduced during British period. The stem is hard, abundant resin wood, ash- grey-green bark and paripinnate leaves. The flowers are blue-purple in colour and occur in axillary clusters. The fruit is a capsule. Anomocytic, Paracytic and tertacytic types of stomata present only on abaxial surface of the leaf, trichomes absent on both surface. Pollen monad, radialy sysmmetric, tricolporate. The secondary veins are joined to form a loop at the margin. Phenolic test, alkaloid test etc. gave positive results. This plant is having commercial as well as medicinal value. In Karnataka state this plant found only in two places, one in Lalbagh, Bangalore and another in Karnataka College, Dharwad. Silviculture experiments were conducted but not succeeded. In both the places flowers are many, but fruit setting is negligible. It inhibits the spreading of the species in Karnataka.
Anatomical Characters of few Infraspecific Variants of Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk
Authors: Saikia Nabin , Nath Subhan C.
Published: May 2024

Anatomical characters of the stems of three infraspecific variants of Aquilaria- malaccensis Lamk. have been evaluated from a taxonomic point of view. The results revealed that the variants could be differentiated from one another with the help of their colour of woods, pore abundance, percentage of solitary pores, number of pores in radial pore chains, ray types, nature of fibre walls and fibre lengths. The studied characters are described using symbolic key. A key to the taxa based on these characters has also been provided.
Bryophyte Flora of Barddhaman District, West Bengal
Authors: Bhattacharyya P. K.
Published: May 2024

The present paper deals with the first information on the bryophyte flora of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Altogether 26 species under 18 genera belonging to 13 families have been reported. Each species is appended with relevant field data, necessary illustrations and diagnostic features. Archilejeunea planiuscula (Mitt.) Staph. and Lejeunea boninensis Harikawa are the new records to the known flora of the Indian Union
Lichens on Agapetes D. Don Ex G Don (Ericaceae) in India
Authors: Banik Dipanwita , Ujarbarua Pranabb
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the lichens growing on Agapetes D. Don ex G. Don. There are 12 species of lichens belonging to 7 genera under 2 families found to grow on twigs of 13 species of Agapetes.
Review
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Venu P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Rediscovery of Hemlorchis rhodorrhachis K. Schum. (Zingiberaceae) - after Gap of a Century with Extended Distribution
Authors: Ghosal P. P. , Srivastava S. C.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Lyonia macrocalyx (J. Anthony) Airy Shaw (Ericaceae) - a New Record for India from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
Authors: Panda S.
Published: May 2024

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Useful Plants of Kabi Sacred Grove, Sikkim
Authors: Dash S. S.
Published: May 2024

The paper provides the vegetation account of the Kabi Sacred Grove of North Sikkim and the detail infomation regarding utilization of the plants. The different medicinal plants used in traditional treatments of different ailments by the local inhabitants of the area are appended in the tabular form.
Notes on the Genus Micromeles Decne. (Rosaceae) in India
Authors: Ghora Chhabi
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Two Interesting Records of Liverworts from Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Das Sudipa , Singh D. K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Additions to the Flora of Manipur
Authors: Khan M. R. , Yadava P. S. , Kikim A.
Published: May 2024

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Name Changes in Two Indian Liverworts
Authors: Daniels A. E. D. , Daniel P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Contribution to the Flora of Limestone Caves in Baratang Island, Andamans
Authors: Diwakar P. G. , Sumathi R. , Jayanthi J. , Karthigeyan K.
Published: May 2024

Baratang Island is one of the geologically interesting area in Andamans with many mud volcanoes and limestone caves. A first hand report of the plants occurring in and around the limestone caves is presented. A total of 152 taxa are listed.
Floral Biology Vis-A-Vis Pollination Ecology of Abroma augusta (L.) L. F.
Authors: Basu Moumita , Pal Pankaj K.
Published: May 2024

Floral biology with respect to pollination ecology of Abroma augusta, a traditionally used medicinal plant, has been worked out. The pollination is entomophilous, performed by two species of Diptera, one belonging to Agromyza and the other to Melanagromyza. The former one is overwhelmingly dominant in the visitor-population and found to be much more active within the flower in comparison to the latter, which is somewhat lethargic. Pollinators are primarily attracted by sapromyophilous means. The flower is pendulous and semi-trap type with lateral windows and window-panes. Internally, the flower is differentiated into the androecial and gynoecial chambers separated by a staminodial cup. The plant is obligatorily entomophilous, even for autogamy. A number of floral rewards are offered within the androecial and gynoecial chambers for retention and movement of the pollinators. Pollen deposition over the pollinators is nototribic.
Bark Algae of Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah
Authors: Gupta R. K.
Published: May 2024

Studies on the epiphytic algae on the bark of different trees in Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah were conducted between 2006- 2007. Of these 33 species belong to Cyanophyceae. The members of 53 algal species revealed that members of Chroococcaceae, Oscillatoriaceae, Scytonemataceae, Nostocaceae, Rivulariaceae (Cyanophyceae), and Trentepohliaceae, Pleurococcaceae (Chlorophyceae) exhibit a luxuriant growth. But certain members of Chlorophyceae, Xanthophyceae and Bacillariophyceae, exhibit scare growth. The correct names of the woody species that support the growth of the algae are also listed.
Lindera cercidifoua Hemsl. (Lauraceae) a New Record for India
Authors: Ansari A. A.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Rediscovery of Syzygium courtallense (Gamble) Alston (Myrtaceae) and Dioscorea spicata Roth (Dioscoreaceae) from the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in India
Authors: Viswanathan M. B. , Manikandan U.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Sesbania Sericea (Willd.) Link (Leguminosae:Papilionoideae) - A New Record for India
Authors: Mohanan M. , Sudhakar J. V.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Congregation of Danaid Butterflies on Crotalaria retusa L. (Fabaceae)
Authors: Prasad V. R. , Kothari M. J. , Barne K. B. , Rao P. S. N.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Two Mosses New to the Bryoflora of the Indian Mainland
Authors: Daniels A. E. D. , Mabel J. L.
Published: May 2024

Two mosses, viz., Calymperes moluccense and C. taitense, earlier known to occur only in the Andamans in India, are recorded for the Indian mainland. They are described in detail and illustrated.
Combretum tetragonocarpum Kurz var. Tetralophum (C. B. Clarke) M. Gangop. & Chakrab. (Combretaceae) - A New Record for India from Nicobar Islands
Authors: Rasingam L. , Pandey R. P.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
A New Variety of Scoparia dulcis L. (Scrophulariaceae) from Mumbai (Maharashtra), India
Authors: Pardeshi S. N. , Srinivasu T.
Published: May 2024

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Western Himalaya - A New Range of Distribution for a Critically Endangered Fern, Dryopsis manipurensis (Bedd.) Holttum & P. J. Edwards
Authors: Kholia B. S. , Bhakuni K.
Published: May 2024

No Abstract.
Validation of the Section Maba of Diospyros L. (Ebenaceae)
Authors: Singh V. , Kumar V. S.
Published: May 2024

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Plants Affecting Human Mind (Psychoactive Plants)
Authors: Sanjappa M. , Venu P.
Published: May 2024

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New Taxa and New Combination in Volume 51
Authors: . .
Published: May 2024

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Notes on Litsea beei  N. Mohanan & E.S.S. Kumar (Lauraceae)
Authors: Bhuinya T. , Singh P.
Published: May 2024

Litsea beei N. Mohanan & E.S.S. Kumar collected from Agasthamala Hills, was published as a new species and was considered in the protologue as allied to Burmese element L. myristicaefolia. (Mohanan & Kumar, Nordic J. Bot. 23(5):611, 2004). Taxonomic revision of the genus in India was undertaken by the present authors under Flora of India project. The critical and detailed taxonomic studies on the herbarium material revealed that L. beei is not related to L. myristicaefolia and in fact the two species belong to different sections of the genus. Arrangement of male umbellules is similar in L. beei (clearly provided in the protologue) as well as in L. venulosa. Moreover, the morpho-taxonomical characters of leaves, inflorescence and fruits in L. beei are falling within the circumscription of L. venulosa. In the present paper the former has been treated as a synonym of the latter.
Algal Diversity of Loktak Lake, Manipur
Authors: Jena M. , Adhikary S. P.
Published: May 2024

One hundred and five taxa belonging to 40 genera were recorded from different sites of Loktak lake. Out of these 6 species belong to 4 genera of Cyanophyceae, 2 species to a genus of Euglenophyceae, 90 species to 28 genera of Chlorophyceae, 1 species to a genus of Charophyceae and 6 species to 6 genera of Bacillariophyceae. The number of Chlorophyceae was about 80% of the total algal taxa. The members of Desmids (Zygnematales) are more diversified amounting to 87% of Chlorophyceae. In 2007 during suvey of Loktak lake, 85 additional algal forms were recorded from this habitat. However, several algal taxa reported earlier in the lake were not observed in the present study.
Notes on the Distribution of Some Legume Species in Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Dash S. S.
Published: May 2024

The present paper discusses distribution of 18 species from the family Leguminosae that shows interesting distribution pattern in Arunachal Pradesh. Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Wight & Arn., Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston, Cassia hochestetteri Ghesq., Crotalaria anagyroides Kunth, Dalbergia thomsonii Benth., Desmodium zonatum Miq., Flemingia involucrata Benth., Hylodesmum podocarpum (Candolle) H. Ohashi & R. R. Mill., recorded for the first time for the state. The occurrence of Adenanthera pavonina L., Crotalaria humifuga Graham ex Benth., Erythrina arborescence Roxb., Indigofera pseudoreticulata Grierson & D. G. Long, Derris marginata (Roxb.) Benth., Desmodium laxiflorum DC, Mucuna imbricata DC. ex Baker, Shuteria involucrata (Wall.) Wight & Arn., and Trifolium repens L., Uraria lagopodioides (L.) Desv., recorded as extended distribution from adjacent states or phytogeographic region.
A New Species of Tropidia (Orchidaceae) from Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Misra Sarat
Published: May 2024

Tropidia hegderaoi S. Misra is described from Kolli hills of Tamil Nadu. Detailed morphological characters and illustrations have been provided here for the species.
Altitudinal Distribution, Habitats and Life Forms of Orchids of Western Himalaya
Authors: Jalal Jeewan Singh
Published: May 2024

The study was carried out with the aim to know the distribution of orchids in different altitudinal zones, habitat types and life forms in the Western Himalaya. Extensive field data was collected from 2005 to 2010 and secondary data were acquired from various floras. The orchid species richness along the altitudinal zones shows a hump-shaped distribution pattern with high species richness in the middle altitudinal zone between 1000m to 1500m. A total of 18 habitat types were identified. Banj-oak forests and Riverine forests had the highest species richness. The highest similarity value (Sj = 74) was between habitat pairs Oak-Rhododendron life form was Moru-oak (OR-MO). Twelve different life forms were identified for orchids. The most abundant life-forms were the tuber geophytes and the fact that they are distributed in all the habitats, indicates high ecological plasticity.
Less Known Ethnomedicinal Uses of Some Plants from Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Angul and Balangir Districts of Odisha, India
Authors: Singh Harish
Published: May 2024

The present paper enumerates ethnomedicinal uses of 68 plant species belonging to 63 genera and 40 families, collected from Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Anugul and Balangir districts of Odisha that have not been reported earlier.
Algal Diversity of Kaziranga National Park and Majuli River Island Hot Spots in Assam
Authors: Adhikary S. P. , Jena M.
Published: May 2024

Seventy algal taxa belonging to 32 genera were recorded from Kaziranga National Park and Majuli river island of Assam. Of these 22 taxa belonging to 15 genera were recorded from different water bodies within Kaziranga National Park of these, 3 species belonged to 2 genera of Cyanophyceae (Cyanoprokaryota/Cyanobacteria), 2 species to 2 genera of Euglenophyceae, 8 species to 5 genera of Chlorophyceae and 9 species to 6 genera of Bacillariophyceae. The algal diversity in Mjuli island was higher compared to Kaziranga national park. In Majuli a total of 50 algal taxa belonging to 26 genera were recoded. Of these 3 species belonged to 3 genera of Cyanophyceae, 3 species to 2 genera of Euglenophyceae, 34 species to 14 genera of Chlorophyceae and 10 species to 7 genera of Bacillariophyceae. Only 2 species, Phormidium chalybeum (Mertens ex. Gomont) Anagnostidis et Komarek and Ankistrodesmus falcatus (Corda) Raffs were common to these localities showing location specific occurrence of most algal taxa in these two important "hot spots".
Distributional Notes on some Rhododendron taxa from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Bhaumik M. , Mao A. A.
Published: May 2024

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Vivipary in Gluta travancorica: Its Phytogeographic and Evolutionary Significance
Authors: Jose P. A. , Pandurangan A. G.
Published: May 2024

The occurrence of vivipary in Gluta. travancorica has been treated as a genetic linked adaptive strategy through an evolutionary process to sustain the minimum viable individuals in its habitats. The vicariance of Gluta spp. viz., Southern Western Ghats, Madagascar and New Guinea from the main stock of the Malayan peninsula implies the phytogeographic history of the peninsular India on the basis of continental drift and biotic ferry model of transoceanic movement in plants. Malayan peninsula accommodates about 10 species of the Gluta, which usually inhabit peat swamps or marshy places. The ever-ending physical vagaries experiences in the presently degraded shola/montane ecosystems of the southern Western Ghats has compelled the species to produce viviparous seed germination as an adaptation to make sure its progenies. Further, the vivipary in G. travancorica recalls its possible original habitats in the peat swamps since its allied species are growing as mangrove associates in the Malayan peninsula.
Lactarius fennoscandicus (Russulaceae) a New Record for India
Authors: Kanaddas .
Published: May 2024

No abstract.
Some New Host Records for Dematiaceous Fungi from Western Ghats, India
Authors: Dubey Rashmi , Moonnambeth Neelima A.
Published: May 2024

No abstract.
Desmids from South Sikkim, India
Authors: Das Debjyoti , Keshri Jai Prakash
Published: May 2024

During the systemic investigations on the desmid biodiversity of Eastern Himalaya the authors visited various regions of Namchi, South Sikkim, India and recorded 12 taxa belonging to the 6 genera viz. Desmidium C. Agardhex Ralfs, Hyalotheca Ehrenberg ex Ralfs, Micrasterias C. Agardhex Ralfs, Pleurotaenium Nageli, Spondylosium Brebisson ex Kutzing and Staurastrum Meyen ex Ralfs. Three taxa Pleurotaenium ehrenbergii (Brebisson) de Bary var. crenulatum (Ehrenberg) Krieger f. crenulatum, Staurastrum botanense Playfair var. botanense and Micrasterias alata Wall have been recorded as new to Indian flora. The remaining taxa are new record for Sikkim&Eastern Himalaya.
Asteraceae in the Flora of Sind Valley, Kashmir Himalaya, India
Authors: Hassan Dar Gh. , Nordenstam Bertil
Published: May 2024

The Sind Valley of Kashmir, lying northeast of the capital city of Srinagar. Due to its forming a connecting link between the temperate Kashmir Valley and the trans-Himalayan cold-arid Zanskar and Ladakh regions, it depicts considerable diversity in its flora. The present paper provides an account on Asteraceae in the flora of Sind Valley. The largest plant family in this area, Asteraceae are here represented by 143 species belonging to 71 genera under 13 tribes in 5 subfamilies. Four subfamilies - Pertyoideae, Mutisioideae, Carduoideae, and Cichorioideae are represented by a single tribe each, respectively with 2 species in 1 genus, 1 species, 21 species in 11 genera, and 37 species in 18 genera; whereas Asteroideae is the largest subfamily with 9 tribes containing altogether 82 species in 40 genera. Three species, viz. Helianthus annuus L., H. tuberosus L., and Chrysanthemum coronarium L. occur in cultivation only. The genera represented by four or more species each are: Artemisia (14), Saussurea (9), Cicerbita (6), Aster and Lactuca (5 each), and Anaphalis, Bidens, Inula and Sonchus (4 each).
Nutritional Evaluation of some Edible Underground Plant Parts Used by the Tribal People of South Odisha, India
Authors: Misra Sibangini , Misra Malaya K.
Published: May 2024

The paper deals with the nutrient analysis of eleven edible underground plant parts of South Odisha, India, most of which are used by the tribal/ rural people at the time of food scarcity. The nutritive value such as crude protein, total sugar, total lipid, vitamin B and vitamin C content of the selected edible underground plant parts were analysed. The plants with edible underground parts collected for nutritional analysis are Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson (Amorphophallus campanulatus Decne.), Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott, Curcuma angustifolia Roxb., Dioscorea alata L., D. oppositifolia L., D. wallichii Hook. f. (bulbil and rhizome), Musa Ã— paradisiaca L., Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., Nymphaea nouchali Burm. f., Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Domin (Raphanus sativus L.).
Cheilolejeunea osumiensis (Marchantiophyta: Lejeuneaceae) - an Addition to the Indian Bryoflora from Eastern Himalaya
Authors: Singh D. K. , Majumdar Shuvadeep , Singh Devendra
Published: May 2024

Cheilolejeunea osumiensis (S.Hatt.) Mizut., earlier known from China and Japan, has been described and illustrated for the first time in Indian bryoflora from Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh and South district of Sikkim.
Two Noteworthy Species of Cololejeunea (Marchantiophyta: Lejeuneaceae) from Mizoram
Authors: Singh S. K. , Dey Monalisa
Published: May 2024

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On A 17th Century Herbarium Specimen and an Archive Letter in Cal
Authors: Prasad V. P.
Published: May 2024

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Reanimation of the Theocratic Model of Afghanistan’s Political Regime
Authors: Machitidze G.
Published: May 2024

The article provides comparative analysis of the current theocratic political system of Afghanistan, which was revived practically in the form that it was shaped in the late 1990s, and the previous regime of “democratic authoritarianism” of President Ashraf Ghani. The theocratic regime formed by the Taliban is characterized by authoritarian methods of governance. The main aspects of living of Afghan society are defined by religious norms, the observance of which is guaranteed by the theocratic state. The supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, has broad powers in domestic and foreign policies of Afghanistan. The author emphasizes the similarities between the modern Afghan regime and the previous one, in which authoritarianism masqueraded as democracy. The importance of the parliament was insignificant, the opposition had no real power, the pseudo-democratic regime relied on the support of security apparatus, elections were rigged, the state witnessed large-scale corruption and discrimination against ethnic minorities. All real power was concentrated in the hands of the president who had extensive constitutional powers, including the right to appoint ministers, Supreme Court judges, and all provincial and district level officials. Like the previous regime, the Taliban tends to “Pushtunize” power and concentrate it in the hands of the authoritarian ruler and his inner circle. Unlike the regime of President Ashraf Ghani, where Kabul was the center of gravity, Kandahar has now become the center of political power in Afghanistan. In general, the author concludes that, despite a number of fundamental differences between the regime of “democratic authoritarianism” of Ashraf Ghani and the theocratic regime of Haibatullah Akhundzada, certain similarities are not uncommon.
A Fractal Dimensional Analysis of Vernacular House Façades in Indonesia: Rumah Gadang and Uma
Authors: Rini Johanita Anggia
Published: May 2024

Vernacular house façades have distinct visual characteristics as a reflection of the factors that influence vernacular architecture, one of which is how the locals perceive and interpret aesthetics. This study attempts to quantitatively examine the aesthetic qualities of the façades of two vernacular houses, namely Rumah Gadang from West Sumatra, western Indonesia, and Uma from Sumba Island, eastern Indonesia. Both have very different geographical conditions, cultural, and historical backgrounds. The fractal dimension analysis is used by breaking down the façade into 5 layers of architectural attribute; silhouette, main tripartite, structure, façade components, and material texture. Using the box-counting method, it is known which layer is the biggest contributor to the visual complexity of the façades. Based on the calculations, it is concluded that there are differences in the degree and proportion of visual complexity in the case of the two houses. The façade of Rumah Gadang has higher visual complexity than Uma. Material texture is the most dominant contributor to visual complexity of both houses. In Rumah Gadang, the façade components greatly contribute to visual complexity, while in Uma the silhouette has a big influence. This finding can be attributed to the way the homeowners place importance on the façade and the house in its respective social system, or even the development of civilization behind the two houses. It is also found that subjective-qualitative visual observation and philosophical approach do not always correspond with the result of mathematical calculation.
Study Of Fuzzy Groups In Z_p-{0 ̅ } Group
Authors: Batunna Imelda Bo’bo’ , Monim Harina O.L , Sesa Junianto
Published: May 2024

Group theory is a field of abstract algebra that studies the structure of sets. Some concepts that are developments of group theory are fuzzy subgroups. Suppose that G is a group, a fuzzy subset μ of G is called a fuzzy subgroup of G if it satisfies  and  for each . However, not all groups have fuzzy subgroups. The aim of this research is to show that  is a classical group with multiplication operations in the group and determine fuzzy subgroups in the group . From the research results, it is found that the subset  with prime modulo integers  and  is a classical group with group multiplication operations and the fuzzy subset in the group  is a fuzzy subgroup and in general The properties of the classical group apply to the fuzzy subgroup, namely the singularity of the identity and the singularity of the inverse. However, there are properties of classical groups that do not apply to fuzzy subgroups, namely the law of cancellation
Bali’s Sub-Districts Grouping Using The Village Development Index (IPD) In 2022 With Discriminant Analysis
Authors: Ramadhani Azzah Nazhifa Wina , Ramadhanti Aulia , Arrofah Aini Divayanti , Saputra M. Nabil , Amelia Dita , Mardianto M. Fariz Fadillah , Ana Elly
Published: May 2024

One of the key achievements in national development is the success in building villages as the smallest administrative units because that is starting point for the development of an economy within the community. Therefore, it is crucial for the government to conduct mapping for development to enhance the quality of the population and the respective regions. The purpose of this research is to categorize several districts in Province of Bali into specific statues based on Village Development Index using discriminant analysis method. The result of this research indicates a high classification rate of 92.857% for the discriminant model formed. This suggests that almost all districts in both categories have been classified into groups that align with the original data.
Interval Estimation of Tabarru Fund for Sharia Life Insurance Using Cost of Insurance Calculations
Authors: Cahyadi Vito , Azizah Nurul , Soleh Achmad Zanbar
Published: May 2024

Contributions is an amount of funds paid by the insured at the beginning of the period of a sharia life insurance contract. Contribution also constitutes the sum of net contributions with expenses. Net contributions are further categorized as Tabarru' funds obtained based on the Cost of Insurance (COI) method. This research incorporates the influence of interest rate in estimating Tabarru' funds. Assuming a Normal Distribution of interest rate and the Central Limit Theorem for a confidence level, a confidence interval is obtained from the interest rate mean. The research findings indicate that the larger the management costs and the older the insurance participants, the greater the COI value will be. Furthermore, the larger the interest rate value, the smaller the COI value. Consequently, as the interest rate value increases, the Tabarru' funds will decrease, while the management costs increase and the age of the insurance participants rises, the Tabarru’ funds will increase.
Analysis of Academic Hardiness Factors Affecting Student Emotional Exhaustion in Malang Using Logit and Probit Models
Authors: Nuradilla Siti
Published: May 2024

The prevalence of emotional exhaustion as an indication of academic burnout among students during online learning is very high. Responding to the issues and neglect of studies on academic burnout, it is necessary to analyze the factors of academic hardiness among students in Malang City regarding emotional exhaustion. The ordinal probit regression model yields the best fit with 120 samples in analyzing the factors of academic hardiness on emotional exhaustion due to its smaller AIC value. Significant factors affecting emotional exhaustion are commitment to academic tasks (), control over struggle (), and control individual difficulties (). The ordinal probit regression model obtained is  and . The marginal effect states that for every one-unit change in the ratio  will increase students low emotional exhaustion by 0.016, and decrease students moderate emotional exhaustion by 0.044, and high emotional exhaustion by 0.060. Every one-unit change in the ratio  will decrease students low emotional exhaustion by 0.018, and increase students moderate emotional exhaustion by 0.049, and high emotional exhaustion by 0.067. Every one-unit change in the ratio  will increase students low emotional exhaustion by 0.025, and decrease students moderate emotional exhaustion by 0.070, and high emotional exhaustion by 0.095.
Spatial Weighting Selection in GSTAR and S-GSTAR Models for Temperature Prediction
Authors: Utami Riani , Mukhaiyar Utriweni , Mardiyah Nabila , Sa’adah Yalela , Widyawati Erni
Published: May 2024

Recent research in time series analysis indicates that events at a particular location are not only influenced by events at previous times but also by proximity between locations. Events influenced by both space and time can be modeled using a space-time model. GSTAR model is one such space-time model. In its development, time series data exhibiting seasonal patterns are modeled using Seasonal GSTAR (S-GSTAR). The GSTAR and S-GSTAR models are used to model temperature in the Banjar, Cilacap, and Sleman Districts. The purpose of employing both methods is to compare the best model for modeling temperature at these three locations. Spatial weights used include inverse distance weighting using the Euclidean distance formula, uniform weighting, and cross-correlation normalization weighting. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) is the estimation method used in this study. The best model obtained is S-GSTAR  with inverse distance weighting, as this model has the smallest RMSE value.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Video Edukatif pada Materi Bahan Finishing Desain Interior di SMKN 2 Garut
Authors: Hakim Hilwa , Maknun Johar , Minggra Restu
Published: May 2024

This research aims to develop educational media-based educational videos (learning videos and educational games) on the APLPIG class XI concentration of DPIB expertise in SMKN 2 Garut. This type of research is D&D (design and development) with the ADDIE development model. Product validation measurements are carried out by media validators and material experts. Then the learning media product was tested on the students of class XI with a concentration of DPIB expertise in SMKN 2 Garut. The media created is called BFDI Educational Video Learning Media (Bahan Finishing Desain Interior). The results of the study showed that: (1) the level of media validity based on the validation of media experts and material experts both belonged to highly qualified categories; (2) the response of learners to media based on elevated response results of students included in highly qualifying categories. It can be concluded that the use of educational video-based learning media is highly worthy of being used in the learning of students in the 11th grade DPIB at SMKN 2 Garut.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berbasis video edukatif (video pembelajaran dan permainan edukatif) pada mata pembelajaran APLPIG kelas XI konsentrasi keahlian DPIB di SMKN 2 Garut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah D&D (design and development) dengan model pengembangan ADDIE Pengukuran validasi produk dilakukan oleh validator ahli media dan ahli materi. Kemudian produk media pembelajaran diuji cobakan kepada peserta didik kelas XI konsentrasi keahlian DPIB di SMKN 2 Garut. Media yang dibuat ini dinamakan Media pembelajaran video edukatif BFDI (Bahan Finishing Desain Interior). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) tingkat validitas media berdasarkan validasi ahli media dan ahli material keduanya termasuk kategori yang sangat layak; (2) tanggapan peserta didik terhadap media berdasarkan hasil angket respon peserta didik termasuk dalam kategori sangat layak. Seingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis video edukatif sangat layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran peserta didik kelas XI DPIB di SMKN 2 Garut.
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran 3 Dimensi Diorama Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas 3 Materi Perubahan Cuaca SDN Ranuklindungan II Kabupaten Pasuruan
Authors: Lestari Tria Puji , Sriwijayanti Ribut Prastiwi , Hattarina Shofia
Published: May 2024

This research is caused by the large number of teachers who still rely on oral communication learning methods between teachers and students who only focus on book material. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of 3-dimensional diorama learning media on the learning outcomes of grade 3 students. This research uses quantitative research methods. For this type of research, it is pre-experimental, with the design used being One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The subjects used in this research were grade 3 students at SDN Ranuklindungan II, Pasuruan Regency. The instrument used in this research is the test. The results of the research carried out obtained the results of the hypothesis which was tested using the t statistical test (t test) in both groups, with the result t count 17.077 while the t table value with degrees of freedom (df) 29 at a significance level of 0.05 is 1.6991. In this context, t_count > t_table (17.077  1.6991) which means the alternative hypothesis (H) in this study is acceptable. This is proven by the average value of the posttest learning results (86.23) which is higher than the pretest results (53.30), so that the results of hypothesis testing with SPSS 25 for Windows have proven that there is a significant influence between 3-dimensional diorama learning media on Class 3 students learning outcomes on weather changes at SDN Ranuklindungan II, Pasuruan Regency.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini dipicu oleh banyaknya guru yang masih mengandalkan metode pembelajaran komunikasi lisan antara guru dengan anak didik yang hanya memusatkan perhatian pada materi buku saja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh media pembelajaran 3 dimensi diorama terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas 3. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Untuk jenis penelitiannya pre-eksperimen dengan desain yang digunakan adalah One Grup Pretest-Posttest Design.  Subjek yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 3 SDN Ranuklindungan II Kabupaten Pasuruan. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu tesHasil penelitian yang dilakukan memperoleh hasil hipotesis yang diuji menggunakan uji statistik t (uji t) pada kedua kelompok, dengan hasil  17,077 sedangkan nilai  dengan derajat kebebasan (df) 29 pada tingkat signifikansi 0.05 adalah 1.6991. Dalam konteks ini,    (17.077 lebih dari 1.6991) yang berarti hipotesis alternatif  dalam penelitian ini dapat diterima. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai rata-rata hasil belajar posttest (86.23) yang lebih tinggi daripada hasil pretest (53.30), sehingga hasil pengujian hipotesis dengan SPSS 25 for windows telah membuktikan terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara media pembelajaran 3 dimensi diorama terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas 3 materi perubahan cuaca di SDN Ranuklindungan II Kabupaten Pasuruan.
Building a Successful Research-Driven COVID-19 Testing Program: Results From an Academic–School Partnership
Authors: Dozier Ann M. , Zandi Karen , Pawlowski Anne , Ross Alexis , Spallina Samantha , Holden-Wiltse Jeanne , Cameron Andrew , Freedman Edward G. , Seplaki Christopher L. , Dewhurst Stephen , Zand Martin , Foxe John J.
Published: May 2024

An academic partnership between a university and an upstate New York school serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities established a research-driven, weekly onsite asymptomatic COVID-19 testing protocol supplemented by symptomatic testing. The research team, including school leadership, met at least weekly to address implementation issues, impacts of changing pandemic and regulatory requirements, and interpretation and dissemination of findings. The dynamic partnership resulted in 380 participants, more than 16 000 polymerase chain reaction tests, and additional research studies. ( Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S5):S384–S387. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307687 )
Serum and Synovial Markers in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder: An Algorithmic Approach
Authors: Tarabichi Saad , Goh Graham S. , Fraval Andrew , Lizcano Juan D. , Abe Elizabeth A. , Courtney P. Maxwell , Namdari Surena , Parvizi Javad
Published: May 2024

➤ No single test has demonstrated absolute accuracy for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).

➤ Physicians rely on a combination of serological tests, synovial markers, and clinical findings plus clinical judgment to help to guide preoperative decision-making.

➤ Several organizations have proposed criteria for the diagnosis of hip or knee PJI on which we now rely.

➤ Given that shoulder arthroplasty has only recently become popular, it is possible that a shoulder-specific definition of PJI will be introduced in the coming years.

➤ Although a number of serum and synovial markers have demonstrated high accuracy for the diagnosis of PJI of the hip and knee, further research is needed in order to identify markers that may be more suitable for the diagnosis of shoulder PJI and for the potential development and identification of specific serological tests as screening tools for PJI.
A Novel Dual Feature Extraction using Fine-Tuned ResNet with GWO and Deep Dense Neural Network for Multiple Lung Disease Classification
Authors: Kauhsik Baijnath , khan yusera farooq , Rahmani Mohammad Khalid Imam , Chadha Akshma , Ashok Malvika , Upadhyay Laxmi , Rehman Masood ur , Mahajan Abigya , Pant Pushpesh Gokul
Published: May 2024

Lung diseases are one of the primary causes of mortality worldwide. The majority of lung disorders are not discovered until they have progressed significantly. Computer Aided Diagnosis (CADx) systems allow for immediate and earlier diagnosis and are being expanded. This study investigates the feasibility of employing methods for learning features from fine-tuned adaptive learning rate Deep Learning (DL) architectures to provide robust and comprehensive features on the NIH Chest X-ray Dataset for three classes (Cardiomegaly, Emphysema, and Hernia) lung disease. A novel dual feature extraction using residual networks with a nature-inspired Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm and Deep Dense Neural Network (ResNet-GWO-DD) is proposed in this study. Dual feature extraction is experimented with using two fine-tuned ResNet-50 and ResNet-101 Transfer Learning (TL) architectures. The global best optimal extracted features were optimized using GWO and are further combined for classification using a Deep Dense Neural Network. The dual learning of deep features using ResNet-50 and ResNet-101 helps the GWO to learn the global best optimal features. These dual learning capabilities greatly enhance the performance of the proposed model and achieve significant accuracy while comparing the state-of-the-art methods. The performance of the proposed method is further evaluated using three different optimizers such as Adam, Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD), and Continuous Coin Betting (COCOB). Deep features extracted using GWO and optimizer Adam have yielded maximum accuracy of 99.68%, 96.63%, and 96.58% for Hernia, Emphysema, and Cardiomegaly respectively compared to SGD and COCOB.
WITHDRAWN: Decline in ocean net primary production coincident with the 2023 heat wave
Authors: Bowles Marshall , Joye Samantha , Schulz Michael , Zabel Matthias , Hinrichs Kai-Uwe
Published: May 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn by the authors since they no longer stand by the findings/conclusions of this work. During the review process it was brought to their attention that the satellite used to generate critical data in the manuscript was no longer calibrated (Kevin Twedt et al. "Impact of satellite orbit drift on MODIS Earth scene observations used in calibration of the reflective solar bands", Proc. SPIE 12685, Earth Observing Systems XXVIII, 126850O (4 October 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2676873)."); these problematic issues were not flagged on the data repositories from which they retrieved their data. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Poly(ethylene glycol) Patterned Surfaces Functionalized with Gallic Acid@Au Nanoparticles: Investigation of Antibacterial Activity for Biomedical Applications
Authors: Karaagac Zehra
Published: May 2024

Polymer patterns are promising for many applications due to their high stability and superior chemical and physical properties. By functionalizing various surfaces with polymer patterns, it is possible to detect and prevent many common infections. In the study, a polymer pattern model obtained by combining gallic acid with gold nanoparticles (GA@AuNP) synthesized through green chemistry was designed. Polymer patterned structures were obtained on silicon wafers using Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymer and were self-assembled with GA@AuNPs. Diagnosis and inhibition of bacterial cells in a short time was demonstrated with the prepared modified PEG polymer pattern. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering effects were used to optimize the stability of surfaces patterned with self-assembled GA@Au NPs. By modification of PEG polymer patterns, a biomarker design that can be used in many different bioapplications is proposed.
Unified univariate extreme risk modeling through sub-sampling block maxima
Authors: Cheng Tuoyuan , Chen Kan
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we introduce a sub-sampling block maxima approach for constructing and characterizing univariate extreme risk measures.We investigate relationships between block size and block maxima statistics originating from both Gaussian and \gls{gpd}s. We characterize the scaling inherent in extreme risks through the analysis of the \gls{mpmr} and the \gls{evi}. We introduce the \gls{wlse} for \gls{evi}, employ the second moment for plateau finding in \gls{evi} and \gls{ei} estimation, and present the effect of \gls{ei} on the \gls{kld}.The applicability of this approach is demonstrated across a variety of real-world datasets, including meteorite landing mass, earthquake energy release, solar activity, and variations in Greenland's land snow cover and sea ice extent.Our method offers a practical and unified univariate extreme risk measure, capable of capturing a spectrum of extreme risks and accounting for temporal dependence. The approach stands out for its flexibility, sample efficiency, and limited reliance on subjective hyper-parameter tuning, making it a valuable tool in extreme risk modeling.
MSC Classification: 62P12