bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Future Role of Bio-Microorganism Pesticide in Pakistan
Authors: Urainab Sumia
Published: April 2022

Microbial pathogens are disease-causing organisms that are spread in vast quantities in the pest population, similar to how chemical pesticides are applied. These microorganisms are utilized through introduction or inundative applications for organic control of bug bothers. Insects are vulnerable to a variety of illnesses brought about by infections, microscopic organisms, the parasite, protozoa, and nematodes, among different microorganisms. Insect microbial pathogens are being studied in depth in order to develop environmentally acceptable pest management solutions for agriculture. These days, plant protection environments and insect pest control are hampered by the development of chemical resistance and residues at higher trophic levels. Bio-pesticides have been replacing chemical pesticides to protect nontarget creatures from the harmful effects of chemicals in recent years. This research discusses the insecticidal characteristics of microorganisms, just as their potential utility in bother the board.
Micro-Enterprise and Personalisation
Authors: Needham Catherine , Allen Kerry , Hall Kelly
Published: April 2022

What size is 'just right' for a care provider? This book explores size as an independent variable in care services, comparing outcomes and value for money across micro, small, medium and large organisations.
Approaching Retirement
Authors: Mann Kirk
Published: April 2022

Using the idea of the social division of welfare as a template, this book assesses different approaches to retirement pensions policy, highlighting their relative strengths and weaknesses. An invaluable resource for social science students and for those who teach them. Economists and pension practitioners will also find food for thought here.
Can Funded Development Projects Be Sustainable? The Case of Limpopo IDC Nguni Cattle Development Project, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Makombe Godswill
Published: April 2022

The typical cases of funded development projects are donor-funded. One of the major problems faced by donor-funded projects is that after the withdrawal of donor funding, the projects are not sustainable. Literature has identified some of the factors that cause lack of sustainability including low stakeholder ownership and commitment, lack of understanding of community context, lack of community empowerment, leadership, technology choice, and over-ambitious objectives. I use the social constructivist approach to study the Limpopo IDC Nguni Cattle Development Project in Limpopo Province of South Africa which I got in contact with through student supervision. The project is based on a livestock pass-on system using the indigenous Nguni cattle. The objectives of the project are to reintroduce the Nguni cattle to their original owners, to contribute to livelihoods, to alleviate poverty, and to contribute towards food security. I collected data from three key informants who have been involved with project formation and management and are still involved with it. I collected data through recorded interviews and analyzed them using thematic analysis. I concluded that this project, not only demonstrates the ability of the government to take over projects from donors and run them successfully/sustainably, but it also provides a model of how this can be done. The critical question is: Can the projects for which this model is appropriate be identified a priori as this would increase their sustainability.
Using Conference Sessions as Research Settings: A Field Note
Authors: Saviet Micah , Ahmann Elizabeth
Published: April 2022

Recruiting subjects for research studies can be challenging. Respondent time and burden may pose challenges when trying to recruit busy professionals as participants. Holding a focus group during a research-oriented conference session is a novel way to address recruitment barriers for such subjects. In this field note, we address recruiting participants by word of mouth and snowball sampling for a focus group study held during a research session about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) coaching at a professional conference. We found that this novel approach yielded experienced participants, with a depth of perspective, who were already primed to think about important issues in the field and had a desire to contribute. Participants commented about the ease and convenience of engaging in a research study during a conference session while they had already set time aside from other professional obligations. This type of recruitment yields a convenience sample with both the benefits and drawbacks of a high degree of self-selection among participants. We found that participants engaged enthusiastically in our focus group study related to the emerging field of ADHD coaching. Study recruitment at a conference may be particularly suited to research on “hot topics” or an emerging field that would easily attract and engage participant interest.
Feeling Socially Anxious at University: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Authors: Lee Jennifer , Waldeck Daniel , Holliman Andrew , Banerjee Moitree , Tyndall Ian
Published: April 2022

For those with feelings of social anxiety, university can present unique challenges. Socially anxious students can face functional impairments such as interpersonal and academic deficits, as well as social maladjustment due to a shift in their social networks. Despite this, there is surprisingly little research exploring their experiences at university using qualitative designs. The present study set out to explore how a small sample of undergraduate students experienced feeling socially anxious at university. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight psychology undergraduates and interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to explore their experiences and interpret deeper meaning. Five main themes emerged, two of which are presented in the present study: “persistent self-consciousness” and “avoiding reality.” Findings are discussed in relation to Clark and Wells’ (1995) cognitive model of social anxiety as well as existing literature. Areas requiring further exploration are discussed, as well as how universities may support socially anxious students.
Reproducibilidad, Replicación y Prácticas de Investigación Cuestionables en Estudios de Repositorios de Tesis de Maestría y Doctorado en México y Guatemala
Authors: Aguilera Arévalo Humberto Emilio , Ramírez Contreras María Guadalupe
Published: April 2022

OBJETIVO: evaluar si las tesis de maestría y doctorado en repositorios de tesis de acceso abierto en México y Guatemala se pueden reproducir. Asimismo, se pretendió evaluar si se hacen replicaciones de estudios. De igual forma, si están presentes prácticas de investigación cuestionables y sesgo de publicación. MÉTODO: en este estudio se usó un diseño cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. Se obtuvo una muestra de conveniencia de 17 estudios de 13 repositorios institucionales de México y 8 estudios de 6 repositorios de Guatemala. El universo consistió en 46 repositorios institucionales de México (enlistados en la Red Mexicana de Repositorios Institucionales) y 7 de Guatemala. RESULTADOS: se encontró que ninguno de los estudios se puede reproducir. Asimismo, hay una ausencia de replicaciones en las investigaciones. Se descubrió que la mayoría de las investigaciones presentaba prácticas de investigación cuestionables. Sin embargo, no se observó sesgo de publicación en los estudios. CONCLUSIÓN: se concluyó que la reproducibilidad y replicación de estudios no son populares en las universidades que formaron parte de este estudio. Asimismo, despierta gran preocupación observar prácticas de investigación cuestionables en la mayoría de las investigaciones de este estudio. Las universidades deben abordar estas problemáticas a la brevedad.
Cumplimiento de Estándares Internacionales en Publicaciones Arbitradas Académicas Mexicanas y Guatemaltecas
Authors: Aguilera Arévalo Humberto Emilio
Published: April 2022

OBJETIVO: Evaluar si las revistas académicas arbitradas, en línea y de reciente creación, de México y Guatemala, cumplen con estándares internacionales. MÉTODO: En este estudio se usó un diseño cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. Se obtuvo una muestra de conveniencia de 20 revistas académicas electrónicas y arbitradas de México y 10 de Guatemala que obtuvieron su ISSN en el 2021. RESULTADOS: Se encontró un puntaje alto en los estándares internacionales tales como información básica de la revista en el sitio web, equipo editorial y metadatos de artículos. Sin embargo, se descubrió puntajes moderados en información básica de la revista en artículos, políticas y lineamientos de la revista, protección de privacidad de datos. Obtuvieron un bajo puntaje los requerimientos a autores sobre la investigación y métricas de la revista. CONCLUSIÓN: Se concluyó que las revistas académicas arbitradas de recién creación cumplen con muy pocos estándares internacionales. Se recomienda a los entes editoriales se asesoren con expertos para cumplir con todos ellos a la brevedad.
Pengambilan Keputusan Dalam Menentukan Media Pembelajaran Online Pada Masa Pandemi Menggunakan Metode AHP dan TOPSIS
Authors: Fachri Syahyulita , Irawan Eka , Saragih Ilham Syahputra
Published: April 2022

STIKOM Tunas Bangsa is one of the computer science colleges located in Pematangsiantar City. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic Period, the teaching and learning process is carried out online at their respective homes by students and lecturers. Sources of data obtained by interview and direct observation to students. The author's goal in this study is to determine the best learning media in the Information Systems Study Program at STIKOM Tunas Bangsa by using a combination of TOPSIS and AHP methods. With the given material variables, What'sApp variables, Classroom variables, and E-Learning variables, Google Meet variables and Zoom variables. The result of this study is the increase in the learning process and understanding of students during the Covid 19 Pandemic
Penerapan Metode CPI dan ROC Dalam Keputusan Pemilihan Perioritas Pembangunan Infrastruktur Desa
Authors: Tampubolon Fransin Romualdus
Published: April 2022

Village development is part of the government's program for village empowerment efforts. Determination of priorities for village infrastructure development has certain criteria in accordance with the policies of the local village apparatus. This is done with the hope that village infrastructure development can be more targeted and equitable. a decision is needed to determine priorities for village infrastructure development, in determining village infrastructure development decisions, it is still carried out by voting often, more important developments must be delayed because they lost votes. Therefore, the decision support system (Decision Support System) can assist the village government in determining the priority of drsa infrastructure development. The methods used to determine the priority of village infrastructure development are Rank Order Centroid (ROC) and CPI. Where each alternative will be ranked to get development priorities in accordance with the criteria determined by the village. With the construction of a decision support system for determining village infrastructure development priorities using the ROC and CPI methods, it is expected to provide convenience, accuracy and speed for determining development priorities in Wonosari village.
Implementasi Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) Dalam Memprediksi Penjualan Roti Kacang
Authors: Sari Ega Widya , Windarto Agus Perdana , Nasution Rizki Alfadillah
Published: April 2022

Sales is an effort or concrete steps taken to move a product, whether in the form of goods or services, from producers to consumers as the target. The main purpose of sales is to bring in profits or profits from products or goods produced by producers with good management. Prediction of sales of goods is one way to maintain the stability of sales of goods, the prediction results obtained can be taken into consideration for making decisions in business management planning. Prediction is done to find out the forecast of future sales, to meet consumer needs. One of the problem solving methods used in this research is the Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). ANFIS is a method that uses a Neural Network to implement a Fuzzy Inference System. By using the ANFIS method as a solution for solving the case of prediction of peanut bread sales in the future so that the prediction results can be input to UD. Family in order to provide production stock in accordance with the predictions made and can increase sales of peanut bread at UD.Family optimally
The Lack of the English Lab and Its Effects on Students’ Listening Skills: The Case of the Second-Year Students from English Departments in Kinshasa
Authors: Lumanda Larice Toko
Published: April 2022

This article is based on the fact that there is lack of English language laboratory in the institutions of higher education. The research problem is that the students in these institutions have difficulties to develop their listening skills. Since the students in these institutions are taught by non-native speakers of English, they are exposed to a kind of English influenced by the lecturers’ mother tongues or French. As English is taught in the institutions of higher education in Kinshasa as a Foreign Language, the English Language Lab becomes indispensable to develop the students’ listening skills. Therefore, the research question of this paper is “what are the effects of the lack of the English Language Lab on the students’ listening skills?” So the aim of this paper is to investigate into the second-year students’ listening skills so as to find out the effects of the lack of the English Language Lab on the students under study. The hypothesis is that the effects are inabilities to discriminate the English sounds and to grasp the words uttered with high speed. To reach the aim, a listening test was used to collect data and the content analysis was used to analyze them. The results confirmed the hypothesis and the discussion showed that without an English Language Lab, students cannot develop their listening skills.
Investigation and Analysis on Employment of Chinese Undergraduate Graduates
Authors: Wei Wang , Yixin Shang
Published: April 2022

This paper sorts out the data in the employment quality report of colleges and universities, and studies the employment structure, employment choice and reasons of graduates under the first round of "double-first-class" construction policy. It is found that the employment quality of "double-first-class" colleges reflects a higher level, and students' sense of social responsibility is more fully cultivated, which guides graduates to work in key areas and fields.
Classification of Emotions of Characters in Novels Above the Pen You are Applying for Me by E. Shabila El Raihany and Its Contribution as Teaching Materials in High School (David Krech's Study of Literary Psychology)
Authors: Rosfi Suci Mardatillah , Anshari Anshari , Daeng Kembong
Published: April 2022

Moral decline has disturbed society at large as a result of unconsciousness in managing emotions. Therefore, efforts are needed to build a cultured and civilized national identity. This study describes 1) the classification of the emotions of characters in the novel Di Atas Pena You Melamarku by E. Shabila El Raihany, 2) the contribution of the classification of emotions of characters in the novel Di Atas Pena You Melamarku by E. Shabila El Raihany as Indonesian language teaching materials in high school. Data were analyzed by identifying, classifying, analyzing, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study found that 1) the emotional classification of the character of David Krech is not an emotion that develops independently but dynamically and can form personal integrity, 2) the contribution of the emotional classification of characters in the novel Di Atas Pena You Melamarku by E. Shabila El Raihany as teaching material has been in accordance with the basic competencies that exist in the 2013 Curriculum in SMA
Pandangan Orang Tua dan Lingkungan Sekitar Terhadap Pendidikan di Kelurahan Bantan Kota Pematangsiantar
Authors: Pratama Janri Lendha , Maulina Intan
Published: April 2022

Pendidikan sangat penting bagi kehidupan manusia. Pertama, pendidikan dapat menghasilkan insan yg terdidik, cerdas serta terampil. Kedua, pendidikan mempunyai peranan krusial pada kehidupan perseorangan, rakyat, bangsa dan negara. Maju mundurnya negara dipengaruhi pendidikan pada negara itu sendiri. Ketiga, manusia akan berkembang maju jika dapat menunjukkan potensinya. Taraf perkembangan tadi dilakukan melalui pendidikan yg diharapkan mencapai tingkat yang setinggi-tingginya, karena insan yang terdidik menjadi kunci perkembangan warga.  
Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analisis deskeriptif dengan jenis penelitian studi perkara. Adapun jenis penelitian naratif yg dipergunakan pada penelitian ini artinya jenis studi masalah sebab penelitian ini bermaksud buat meneliti realitas secara mendalam wacana pandangan orangtua serta lingkungan terhadap pendidikan.
Haisl dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan ada beberapa orang tua yg memiliki pemahaman yang rupawan ihwal pendidikan, dengan menyekolahkan anaknya ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi walaupun ekonomi mereka masih pas-pasan. Terdapat pula beberapa anak yg lebih memilih untuk bekerja tamat sekolah untuk membantu perekonomian keluarganya.
Pandangan orang tua terhadap pendidikan anak adalah sesuatu yang penting dan seharusnya tetap dilanjutkan ke jenjang yang lebih tinggi jika ekonomi keluarga mendukung. Sikap kepedulian yang dimiliki orang tua pada pendidikan anak cukup baik, hal ini terbukti adanya fasilitas pendidikan anak yang selalu diupayakan orang tua dan tanggapan/respon orang tua terhadap pendidikan anak yang pada umumnya baik, karena orang tuan selalu memberikan nasehat pada anaknya terkait betapa pentingnya pendidikan untuk masa depan juga dorongan secara moril
Scientific production on open science in Information Science: a study based on the ENANCIB event
Authors: De Araújo Telmo Flávia , Matos Autran Marynice de Medeiros , Araújo da Silva Alzira Karla
Published: April 2022

Open Science has been consolidated as a strategy for building and accessing the knowledge produced in the scientific community. This study analyzes the scientific production on Open Science presented at the National Meeting of Research in Information Science (ENANCIB, in Portuguese). The analysis was based on critical-reflexive inference about the recovered materials, using social network analysis to analyze co-authorship networks. We identified 93 papers during 2015-2019, evidencing an increasing evolution. The papers mainly were presented as oral communication/full papers and expanded posters/abstracts. The Political and Information Economy Working Groups (GT5), Information Production and Communication in Science, Technology & Innovation (GT7), and Information and Technology (GT8) stood out in the topic output. The co-authorship networks displayed 180 actors oriented to open data, open government data, open innovation, academic social networks, data reuse and research data sharing. We also visualized a focus on topics dealing with scientific communication, the law on access to information, open science, access to information, open data, open access, information science, transparency, open government data, public information, public transparency, research data, among others. We concluded that Information Science makes substantial contributions to discussions on Open Science.
Diabetes Prediction System Using Gaussian Algorithm
Authors: Sarvesh Wadekar  , Nihar Yelve  , Kuldip Yadav  , Prof. Urjashree Patil
Published: April 2022

Diabetes is among critical diseases and lots of people are suffering from this disease. Age, obesity, lack of exercise, hereditary diabetes, living style, bad diet, high blood pressure, etc. can cause Diabetes. To deal with this problem we have created a system which can predict Diabetes at early stages. We have made it in the form of a mobile app so everyone can use anywhere with just a touch on their mobile. The system is capable of predicting Diabetes by using users data such as age, BMI, insulin, blood pressure, glucose, pregnancy and with the help of our trained model which is using Gaussian algorithm we are predicting if the user has Diabetes or not with high accuracy. This system helps people to save their money and time from the tests that they have to undergo.
System Health and its Prognostics Estimation for Industrial Applications Using IoT
Authors: A. M. Nandhini  , Dr. R. Muraleedharan
Published: April 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) is another innovation getting famous with major modern applications, because of its adaptability and execution possibility with any sort of cycle. Presently days it is important to share the information gained from one highlight any region of the planet. Just this is conceivable assuming that the information is posted into the web utilizing trend setting innovation. It needs solid web association and installed server to gain the information and to post it utilizing remote loyalty (Wi - Fi) modules. The information's gathered is stacked into the cloud for additional handling. There are four significant boundary is taken for thought they are pH, Co2 level, stickiness and temperature of the plant. These boundaries are detected and shut circle control framework is intended for two boundaries to keep it inside limits. The installed server is utilized to handle the information and to frame a neighborhood shut circle framework. Aside from controlling these boundaries these information's are shipped off the remote cloud server utilizing a wi - fi module associated with the implanted server a through Wi-Fi modem. There are cloud space is accessible like temboo and think space pages. The figures gathered were stacked into the above mists.
Study and Analysis of Different Types of Circuit Breaker
Authors: Ms. Mayuri A. Rode  , Ms. Mayuri V. Jadhav  , Mr. Bhavesh S. Zade  , Mr. Pranay M. Kakde  , Mr. Yash S. Mahajan  , Dr. U. E. Hiwase
Published: April 2022

Circuit breakers play an important role in an electrical system performance in terms of system safety, control, maintenance and cost. In some cases, the conventional mechanical circuit breakers (MCB) may be too slow for the electrical network to operate within the desired safety limits. Besides their other limitations, the MCB also forces the network elements to be rated much higher. The uses of power semiconductor devices to overcome some of their limitations are discussed in this paper. These usages are in terms of solid state circuit breaker (SCB) and hybrid circuit breaker (HCB) concepts. This paper summarizes and reviews the various circuits of SCB and HCB available in the literature. The relevant simulation results for some example circuits have also been presented in this paper. This study will provide a useful framework and point of reference for the future development of HCB and SCB technologies. The breaker can not only open a circuit in response to a current spike, but can also react to a sustained moderate current draw, just above its rated current. Operation of the circuit breaker is simple, but utilizes complex mechanisms. Essentially there are to main internal mechanisms; the trigger and the switch. The trigger is the device that senses the abnormal current load. A sharp spike in current will cause a magnetic field to form in the trigger, releasing the switch. A slightly elevated, but more constant current draw through the breaker will cause the bi-metal composition of the trigger mechanism to deflect in an arc like manner, which is also capable of releasing the switch. The circuit breaker's best point is that the device is effective and compact. The switch can be set to open or closed from the outside of the breaker's case, but can only be set to the tripped position internally, as a results of the trigger mechanism. Once the breaker has been tripped internally, it must be reset externally by switching it off, and then back on. The features enable the breaker to do several jobs at once, eliminating the need for multiple elements in the circuit. For example, it provides the user with an easily assessable on/off switch, fault protection against current spike, and fault protection against heavy current draw. On the other hand it is not 100% effective and must also be manually reset which can be problematic if it is dark and no lights are available with which to see the fuse box. Another bad point is that the circuit breaker has many moving parts, which complicates construction. Simpler or fewer parts might drive cost down and make manufacturing more efficient.
An Efficient, Green Synthesis of Hemiaminals of Isatins using TBAF under Aqueous Reaction Media
Authors: Pramod B Thakur  , Rupashri K. Kadu  , Ganesh A. Thakur  , Raghunath A. Katkar
Published: April 2022

The synthesis of hemiaminals of isatin derivatives is described by the reaction of isatin with formaldehyde in the presence of TBAF in water at ambient temperature. The procedure is very simple, convenient, and efficient, which provides high yield of product. Additionally the method is applicable for both varieties of substituted isatins derivatives. Moreover, the environmentally benign nature of reaction media makes the procedure attractive alternative over earlier methods.
Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Study of Cadmium (II) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes
Authors: Omkar V. Vani  , Ajay Lathe  , Hrutuja Maydeo  , Raghunath J. Katkar  , Anil M. Palve
Published: April 2022

The reaction of CdI2with thiosemicarbazone-based ligands such as (benztsczH)2 and (benzoptsczH)2resulted inCdI2(benztsczH)2 and CdI2(benzoptsczH)2 complexes where benztsczH and benzoptsczH are benzaldehyde and benzophenone thiosemicarbazone respectively.The above complexes have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance (1H and 13C{1H}) spectroscopic techniques. These complexes have been studied for antibacterial activities usingEscherichia coli (gram-negative) and Staphylococcusaureus(gram-positive).The minimum inhibitory concentration response of both the complexeswas found to be 400ppm against the strains.
Study of Fungal Diseases on Tomato Crop Field at Wadval Nagnath, Dist. Latur (MS)
Authors: Dr. D. B. Chate  , Dr. M. A. Gaikwad
Published: April 2022

Tomato is an important cash crop cultivated throughout around the year. It have great important and economical, medicinal value. It originated in Western South America and introduced in other parts. Like other crop, tomato crop got infected with number of diseases e.g. Early blight, Late blight, Leaf spot, Fruit rot etc. Which causes great loss in yield of crop and economic loss 80% of the total yield of crop to the farmer.
Synthesis of Schiff Base Complexes of Lanthanides in Microwave Assisted via Eco Friendly Method
Authors: Vijaykumar More  , Abhay Bondge
Published: April 2022

Some new Schiff base complexes of dysprosium derived from alpha napthyl amine with different benzaldehyde. Reactions were carried out under microwave conditions. The ligands and their dysprosium complexes show a good activity against the bacteria S.aureus E.coli and fungi Penicillium Crysogenum, Aspergillus niger. The Schiff bases and their dysprosium complexes show variable activity of inhibition on the growth of bacteria.
Effects of Annealing Temperature on the Size of Zinc Doped Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized using Green Binder
Authors: Sajid F. Shaikh  , Bhagwan V. Jadhav  , R. P. Patil
Published: April 2022

This review highlights the different strategies of modified TiO2 nanostructure as heterogeneous catalyst in organic transformations. The modification in TiO2 nanostructure have been achieved by doping with metal and non-metal, composing with other material such as metals, metal oxides, nonoxides, semiconductor and nanostructure carbon materials. The influence of modification in TiO2 nanostructure on catalytic properties in organic synthesis also discussed. Different modifications of TiO2 extend the catalyst selectivity and reusability over unmodified TiO2 nanoparticles. Recent investigations have shown that modified TiO2 nanostructures utilised as active catalysts or catalyst support in organic transformations including C-C, C-N, C-S, C-O bond formation reactions, multicomponent reactions (MCR), oxidation- reductions.
Inspiration of Different Bio Fertilizer onGermination and Seedling Growth ofRice (OryzasativaL.) by Seed Treatment Method
Authors: L. R. Rathod  , N. B. Pawar  , D. V. Rajmane  , R. C.  Jitekar
Published: April 2022

Bio fertilizers are natural fertilizes which are living microbial inoculants of bacteria, algae, fungi alone or in combination and they augment the availability of nutrients to the plants. The role of biofertilizers in agriculture assumes special significance, particularly in the present context of increased cost of chemical fertilizer and their hazardous effects on soil health. For the evaluation of impact of various fertilizers on Rice (OryzasativaL.) cultivar Karjet were collected from Kharland Research station, Panvel. Biofertilizerssuch asAzospirillumbrasilense(Agrosun) , Bacillus megaterium(Biostila) Pseudomonas fluorescens (Remonas),Trichodermaviride (Bhparistricho), Blue green algae, and Mycorrhizae (Reap Mycorrhiza) were purchased from Agharkar Research Institute Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune, Maharashtra. The Chemical fertilizer (19:19:19-Paras) were collected from Authorized Private Agro Centre, Panvel.The seeds are with inoculatedviz. Azospirillumbrasilense, Bacillus megaterium, Trichodermaviride Pseudomonas fluorescens, Blue green algae and Mycorrhizae in single and with different combinations.The results of germination percentage of highest in seeds treated with triple inoculants (T11- A.brasilense +B. megaterium + P. fluorescens, 97.66, 10.609 and 19.214 similarly seedling growth on 7th days of sowing were significantly higher than those recorded in single and double inoculation as compare to untreated seeds control (T0). Overall results suggest that Biofertilizers inoculation improves germination percentage and seedling growth of Rice.
Effects of Potential on the Electrical Conductivity of a Solution within a Crevice of Stainless Steel in High-Temperature Water
Authors: Soma Y. , Komatsu A. , Kato C.
Published: April 2022

This study investigates the effects of potential [electrochemical corrosion potential (ECP)] on the water chemistry within a crevice of stainless steel in 288°C water containing Cl− major anionic impurities. In situ measurements of the electrical conductivity of a solution within a 15-μm-gap crevice (σcrev) were conducted using small sensors installed at different crevice depths. The ECP at the external surface of the crevice specimen (Eext) was controlled by the dissolved oxygen concentration in the bulk water. An increase in Eext from approximately −0.49 VSHE (vs. a standard hydrogen electrode at 288°C) to −0.12 V resulted in an increase in σcrev from 12 μS/cm to 160.3 μS/cm at 21 mm from the crevice mouth. Finite element model analysis taking into account the electrochemical reaction quantitatively reproduced this behavior. Cl− was considered to be the major anionic species transported into the crevice in this potential range. A further increase in Eext up to 0.3 V led to a decline in σcrev. An increase in the flux of oxidizing (O2 and and alkalizing species (OH−) into the crevice was considered the cause of this behavior.
How often the right-power ablation is equal to the high-power ablation during the pulmonary veins isolation under temperature control. Does the learning curve matter?
Authors: Koźluk Edward , Rogala Karolina , Rodkiewicz Dariusz , Piątkowska Agnieszka , Walczewski Michał , Opolski Grzegorz
Published: April 2022

Introduction

The energy applied under temperature control(TC) has more predictable effect than the one applied under power control. The currently introduced cooled-tip DiamondTemp catheter(DT) restores the ability to adjust RF-power to the temperature at the electrode-tissue interface. It also enables high-power(HP) ablation procedures.
Our aim: to assess how often ablation with TC at 50W nominal setting meets HP ablation criteria. We analyzed the influence of the learning curve on the results.

Material and methods

The course of 3350 applications performed using DT in 20pts (14M, age 55+13years) with atrial fibrillation/left atrial flutter were analyzed. 24 applications with 1-2sec duration were excluded. Average (Pavg), minimal (Pmin), maximal (Pmax) power were evaluated. The percentage of applications >45 and >50W(Pmin >49W) was assessed.

Results

From 3326 applications with the duration >2s only 1430(43%) were between 3-10sec (excellent catheter/muscle contact). There is insignificant trend to increase the percentage of short applications during the learning curve (p=0,054). Pmin >45, >49 or >50W was recorded during 3130(94.1%), 2963(89,1%) and 98(1,1%) applications, respectively. Pavg 45 or 50W was recorded during 3230(97.1%) and 2700 (81.2%) applications, Pmax during 3296 (99.1%) and 3269 (98.3%) applications. The percentage of applications with Pavg and Pmin >45/>50(49)W (but not Pmax) significantly decreased during the procedures in the second subgroup of patients.

Conclusions

Pmax seems to not be a good criterion for classification of application as HP. Most TC applications performed with the DT meet the criteria for HP ablation. The learning curve impacts on the percentage of HP applications.
Small prenatal diameter of the ascending aorta is associated with increased mortality risk in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Authors: Krekora Michał , Sokołowski Łukasz , Murlewska Julia , Zych-Krekora Katarzyna , Słodki Maciej , Grzesiak Mariusz , Gulczyńska Ewa , Maroszyńska Iwona , Respondek-Liberska Maria
Published: April 2022

Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate if selected prenatal markers obtainded from fetal echocardiography can predict postnatal outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) patients. We also aimed to verify the prognostic value of lung-to-head ratio (LHR).

Material and methods

The study group included 29 fetuses with CDH. We analyzed potentially prognostic parameters measured using fetal echocardiography and fetal ultrasound. The assessed parameters were compared between the group of patients with CDH who survived to discharge (n=21) and the subset of patients who died before discharge from hospital (n=8).

Results

In survivors, mean z-score for ascending aorta (AAo) diameter was 0.23 ± 0.98 vs – 1.82 ± 1.04 in patients who died (t-test, p=0.0015).
In survivors, the main pulmonary artery/ascending aorta ratio was 1.22 ± 0.17 vs 1.46 ± 0.21 in patients who died (t-test, p=0.017).
In survivors, the LHR was 1.81 ± 0.96 vs 0.95 ± 0.6 in patients who died (t-test, p=0.019).
In survivors, the observed to expected LHR was 57% ± 30% vs 30% ± 18% in patients who died (t-test, p=0.018).

Conclusions

Narrowing of the ascending aorta in CDH fetuses is a poor prognostic factor associated with increased mortality in neonates. Our study also confirmed the prognostic value of LHR.
Conclusion
Authors: Abels Birgit
Published: April 2022

The conclusion revisits the book’s central argument, considers the key
concepts used towards the analysis of musical meaningfulness, and
addresses a few theoretical and methodological implications for music
research beyond the Western Pacific ethnographic context.
Combined Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Carica Papaya and Newbouldia Laevis on Hematological Parameters and Sperm Quality of Alloxan-Induced Rats
Authors: Oji Ifegwu Njoku , Ukwa Agbai Johnson , Nancy Njoku-Oji Njideka , Jamike Elem Chambelin , Ugochukwu Aligwekwe Athanasius , Adaukwu Ohaeri Esther
Published: April 2022

Objective: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of ethanolic leaf extracts of C. papaya and N. laevis on hematological parameters and sperm quality of alloxan-induced diabetic wistar rats. Methodology: Forty male rats weighing 130-180g were procured, acclimatized for two weeks, after which, were divided into eight groups of five rats each, and were housed in cages. The groups were designated as groups A – H. Group A served as the control group and received distilled water only. Groups B – H were induced with diabetes using alloxan. Group B did not receive any treatment, while the groups C – H received 400mg/kg of C. papaya leaf extract, 600mg/kg of C. papaya leaf extract, 400mg/kg of N. laevis leaf extract, 600mg/kg of N. laevis leaf extract, 200mg/kg of C. papaya + 200mg/kg of N. laevis, and 300mg/kg of C. papaya + 300mg/kg of N. laevis leaf extract respectively for 21 days orally with oral gastric tube. On the 22nd day, the animals were sacrificed via chloroform inhalation and blood samples were collected through ocular puncture for hematological analyses, and epididymis were collected for sperm quality study. All data were tabulated and statistically analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. Result: The levels of WBC, RBC, HGB, PCV, sperm motility and sperm count were significantly (P<0.05) decreased in group B (48.0 ± 2.25) (28.0 ± 2.25) (24.0 ± 1.87) and (50.86 ± 3.18), and D (44.0 ± 3.39) (30.0 ± 2.92) (26.0 ± 2.0) and (42.44 ± 2.17) (for sperm motility and count) when compared to group A (71.0 ± 2.25) (15.0 ± 1.58) (14.0 ± 1.87) and (68.74 ± 2.30), and significantly (P<0.05) increased in groups F (89.0 ± 1.0) (6.0 ± 1.0) (5.0 ± 0.01) and (82.74 ± 3.19), G (91.0 ± 3.30) (5.0 ± 2.81) (4.0 ± 1.8) and (88.78 ± 2.50), and H (88.0 ± 1.60) (7.0 ± 0.80) (5.0 ± 0.01) and (80.92 ± 0.26) ( for sperm motility and count), groups D, F, G and H (for WBC, HGB, PCV) and groups DEFGH (for RBC) when compared to the control group A. However, there was no significant difference on the levels of WBC, RBC, HGB, and PCV, sperm motility and sperm count for groups C and E when compared with the control group A. Conclusion: C. papaya and N. laevis leaf extracts have ameliorating effects on diabetes and increased serum levels of hematological parameters and sperm quality. The ameliorating effects of the combined doses to the diabetic rats were better at lower dosages than when the individual leaf extracts were administered
Calcinosis cutis in the auricle: a case report
Authors: ATALAY Fatma , TOPAL Kübra , KARS Ayhan
Published: April 2022

Calcinosis cutis is a rare condition defined as the pathological accumulation of amorphous insoluble calcium salts in cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue. There are four subtypes - dystrophic, idiopathic, metastatic, and iatrogenic calcification. The dystrophic form is the most common type of calcinosis cutis, the major agent being trauma. Serum calcium and phosphorus values are within normal limits in these patients. The clinical manifestation generally involves small white papules, and subcutaneous nodules or plaques. The first choice in the treatment of calcinosis cutis is surgery. Surgical procedures have been recommended as the first and most effective option in almost all cases in the literature. We report a case of a patient presenting with growing, painless swelling following trauma to the auricle of the ear identified as dystrophic calcinosis cutis following surgical excision.
A sinalização da Universidade CEUMA: Um estudo e análise a partir dos princípios do design de sinalização
Authors: Guilhon David , Costa Valbert Moraes
Published: April 2022

O propósito desse trabalho, voltado para a área do Design de Sinalização, foi a realização da análise da sinalização da Universidade CEUMA do campus Renascença, da cidade de São Luís no estado do Maranhão. Adotou-se a metodologia de D’Agostini (2010), que identifica os problemas por meio da construção e aplicação de uma análise da tarefa, conforme Moraes e Mont’Alvão (2009), com os frequentadores do local. Assim, os 30 participantes apontaram problemas graves na sinalização da universidade, realçando a dificuldade de encontrar o destino desejado (83,33%), o baixo nível de clareza das informações (56,37%), da qualidade das placas (63,33%) e do entendimento da informação fornecida pela sinalização (60%); além do esforço para ler as placas (86,67%), ausência de símbolos (40%) e baixa qualidade da sinalização (53,33%). Tais resultados apontam a necessidade de um redesign na sinalização que considere os pressupostos do wayfinding, pautados nos usuários e no ambiente construído.
Experiência do usuário e design de interação:
Authors: Marques Paes Vanessa , Polimeno Claudia , Soares Souza Cora , Priscila de Sousa Costa Jessica , Maciel de Andrade Renata , Gaspar Ricardo
Published: April 2022

Com os avanços da era digital, entre os quais a internet das coisas e inteligência artificial, os termos experiência do usuário e design de interação têm sido muito utilizados. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar as tendências de uso das terminologias “experiência do usuário” e “design de interação” por autores acadêmicos, analisando os elementos mais relevantes, como quantidades, tendências, origens, autores e palavras-chave, na elaboração de artigos acadêmicos nas áreas de inovação e design. Este artigo apresenta uma análise bibliométrica dos termos: experiência do usuário (UX – sigla em inglês) e design de interação (IxD – sigla em inglês) usadas em áreas de estudos como: Design, Inteligência Artificial e Ciências Sociais Aplicadas. O termo “experiência do usuário” reúne os elementos conceituais da experiência do usuário em produto-funcionalidade e produto-informação, enquanto o termo “design de interação” abrange de forma mais específica as interações entre ser humano e produto. A coleta de dados contempla artigos publicados entre 2010 e 2020 e para a realização do estudo foi utilizado o software Bibliometrix. Por meio desta análise foram identificadas as tendências de publicações ao longo dos últimos dez anos, a ocorrência e relação entre as palavras-chave, as publicações mais citadas e os países que mais utilizaram tais terminologias em publicações acadêmicas.
An investigation into train cancellations and delays at the Transnet Engineering Locomotive Diesel Depot in Wentworth, Durban
Authors:   , Mohunlal Vishal
Published: April 2022

The South African economy has experienced a decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past years. Additionally, South Africa’s State Owned Enterprises (SOE) have contributed to this decline- Transnet being one of those enterprises. Hence, the researcher has conducted this study to investigate the inefficiencies in Wentworth Diesel depot resulting in excessive train delays and cancellations. This study has been conducted using a Qualitative Research Methodology approach. Additionally, literature from worldwide sources was extensively researched. Acclaimed gurus’ insight into this study illustrated and debated the opposing and supporting theories. The theories were elaborated and compared with the environment of the South African Railways. Despite the theories of different literature being both, contrasting and corresponding theories, the literature was intensely compared, resulting in suggestions and recommendations Concurrently, interviews were conducted to gain insight into the reasons for train delays and cancellations at Wentworth Diesel Depot. Subject Matter Experts from Transnet were interviewed for the purpose of finding root causes for delays and cancellations at Wentworth Diesel Depot. Subsequent thematic analysis was conducted with the data collected, which resulted in certain findings. Validation of data was also performed to ensure the credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability of this study. The core findings of this study were: • Faulty locomotives. • Unavailability of locomotives. • Delayed or no loads from the customer. • Defective radios and telemeters. • Breakdowns and derailments of locomotives. • Vandalism or theft of railway tracks, cables and overheads. • Recurrence of train crew’s unplanned leave. The study conducted resulted in proposed recommendations: • The need for proper planning. • Improving maintenance processes. • Loads to be prepared on time. • Improving the availability of locomotives. • Procuring new locomotives. • Awareness of the abuse of unplanned leave. • Security to monitor and patrol stations. • Improving communication between Transnet Engineering and Transnet Freight Rail. The purpose of the study, to find possible recommendations to reduce train delays and cancellations, has been accomplished. The researcher is adamant that these Recommendations, if implemented, will result in a drastic decline in train delays and cancellations at Wentworth Diesel Depot.
Factors influencing the implementation of the operations strategy at the Durban Metropolitan Police Service
Authors:   , Khanya Dumile Joseph
Published: April 2022

Despite an increase of over 60% in the number of police officers employed at the Durban Metropolitan Police Service (DMPS) since 2009, the number of infringements of the municipal and traffic by-laws, as well as the levels of crime within the eThekwini municipal region have increased. This has a negative impact on the citizens, who are entitled to a clean and safe place to live and work in, and on the ability of the municipality to attract a larger number of tourists. Whilst the Durban Metropolitan Police Service sets appropriate strategic goals to reduce the number of infringements of the municipal and traffic by-laws, as well as the levels of crime within the eThekwini municipal region, these may not be achieved due to a variety of reasons, including poor strategy implementation. In this regard, this study investigated the factors influencing the implementation of the operations strategy at the Durban Metropolitan Police Service. As the target population was relatively small, a census of the entire population was undertaken, and the primary data for the study was collected via a self-administered close-ended questionnaire and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 24. Overall, the findings revealed that the middle and lower managers at the Durban Metropolitan Police Service play an important role in the effective implementation of strategy at the Durban Metropolitan Police Service and that the majority of the respondents stated that their subordinates are committed and dedicated to their work. The findings also revealed, inter alia, that the delay in permanently filling vacant middle and lower management positions, unfair distribution of resources, and internal politics hindered the attainment of the Durban Metropolitan Police Service’s strategic goals.
Incidencia del sistema contable en la gestión del flujo de caja en una empresa comercializadora de GLP, Jaén 2021
Authors: Becerra Guevara Carmen Stefhanie , Oblitas Otero Roberto Carlos
Published: April 2022

El presente trabajo tuvo como Objetivo determinar como el sistema contable incide en la gestión del flujo de caja en una empresa comercializadora de GLP en la ciudad de Jaén 2021. El tipo de investigación: Es aplicada, por su enfoque se trata de una investigación cuantitativa, por su nivel, se trata de una investigación descriptiva, correlacional, causal, descriptiva. El diseño de la investigación es no experimental; en el cual se ha tomado a 10 personas como población y muestra, fueron encuestados mediante un cuestionario de preguntas; por lo tanto, el trabajo concluye que, el uso incorrecto de un sistema contable incide negativamente en la gestión de flujo de caja, puesto que la empresa no utiliza el flujo de caja, no proyecta el flujo de caja anual y por último no son aprovisionados los ingresos al sistema contable. Así mismo que el uso incorrecto de un Sistema contable incide negativamente en la ejecución de políticas y procedimientos del flujo de caja debido a que no están establecidas las políticas de egresos, Finalmente se concluye que el uso incorrecto de un sistema contable en la empresa incide negativamente en la gestión de flujo de caja de la empresa.