bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nutrient analysis and acceptability of different ratio pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) based biscuits
Authors: Singh Ritu , Nain M s , Manju Manju
Published: November 2022

Biscuits being important food snacks for children and adults are rich in fat and sugar content than whole bread. Lower contents of proteins (lysine), vitamins and dietary fibers are the nutritional problems with most bakery products clamoured interest in increasing the nutrients and fiber content in the biscuits. Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) has received considerable attention for their high content of dietary fibres, phytochemicals and nutritional value. On farm trial was conducted in the South West district of Delhi during rabi 2014–15, 2015–16 and 2016–17 among 30 farm women with three treatments with an objective to prepare biscuits with partial replacement of wheat flour with different proportions of pearl millet flour and to study its acceptability and nutritive value among farm women. The developed biscuits were sensory evaluated using nine point hedonic scale and evaluated for nutritive value in terms of carbohydrate, protein, fat, fiber, calcium and iron. Results showed that biscuit prepared with chick pea floor was highly acceptable whereas already established practice was least acceptable. The nutrient analysis showed highest protein; fat; carbohydrate; dietary fiber; calcium and iron in chick pea biscuit sample i.e. 16.25%; 45.36%; 75.25%; 13.53%; 41.33% and 6.53%, respectively. Replacement of wheat flour with pearl millet flour and chick pea flour increased the protein, fibers and iron contents proportionately to the level of substitution. Chick pea flour made biscuit was found most acceptable and was much appreciated when compared with other two types of biscuits among farm women.
Effect of integrated nutrition on productivity, profitability and quality of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Authors: KUMAR RAKESH , DEKA BIDYUT C , KUMAWAT NARENDRA , THIRUGNANAVEL A
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of integrated nutrition along with application of micronutrient and biofertilizers on productivity and profitability of french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) at the ICARRC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani, during rabi 2013–15. Treatment consisted of four nutrition levels, viz. control, 100% RDF (80-60-30-20 kg NPKS/ha), 100% RDN (RDN:80 kg/ha through 16 t/ha of FYM), 75% RDF + 25% RDN and 100% RDF + 25% RDN in main-plot and five levels of biofertilizers + micronutrient, viz. control, PGPR (Rhizobimum + Bacillus + Pseudomonas), PGPR + 5 kg Zn/ha, PGPR + 1.5 kg Mo/ha and PGPR + 5 kg Zn + 1.5 kg Mo/ha in sub-plot. Experiment was laid out in split-plot design and replicated thrice. Significantly higher seed yield (1630 kg/ha) was recorded with application of 100% RDF + 25% RDN, which was 30% higher over 100% RDN. Maximum net returns (₹ 21399/ha), B:C ratio (1.31), production efficiency (15.8 kg/ha/day) and economic efficiency (₹ 305/ha/day) were noted with 100% RDF + 25% RDN. Maximum grain yield (1551 kg/ha) had recorded with PGPR +5 kg Zn ha+1.5 kg Mo/ha. Maximum net returns (₹ 29941/ha), B:C ratio (1.30), production efficiency (15.1 kg/ ha/day) and economic efficiency (₹ 210/ha/day) were also noted with PGPR+5 kg Zn ha + 1.5 kg Mo/ha. Thus, to achieve the higher productivity and profitability, french bean could be grown with 100% RDF+25% RDN through organic manures (FYM) and seed inoculation with PGPRs + micronutrient in foot hill condition of Eastern Himalayas.
Responses of EMS on growth and yield of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Authors: KUMAR AJAY , DHILLON T S
Published: November 2022

An experiment was conducted during 2017-18, to find out the effect of EMS on growth and yield of French bean. The germination percentage in M1 generation decreased with the increased in concentration of EMS both in laboratory and field conditions. The varieties Arka Suvidha and Falguni produced several heat tolerant mutants during February and March, sown for days to flowering, number of pods per plant and seed yield per plant. The maximum numbers of mutants were observed in lower EMS concentration (0.15%) during February and March as compared to higher EMS concentration (0.25 and 0.35%), thus application of lower concentration of EMS has been recommended for crop improvement purposes in French bean through mutation breeding.
Integrated nutrient management with cow urine foliar application in wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: SADHUKHAN RAHUL , BOHRA J S , SINGH RAJIV KUMAR , HASANAIN MOHAMMAD , SEN SUMAN , MONDAL BHABANI PRASAD
Published: November 2022

The combination of inorganic fertilizers (100% RDF) with foliar application of 100% concentration of cow urine as organic source of nutrients enhanced growth and yield parameters of wheat. Hence, cow urine application with variable RDF levels could be an effective combination as integrated nutrient management tool for enhancing yields of field crops.
Temporal soil fertility with organic nitrogen sources in acidic soil of Meghalaya
Authors: SINGH SHUBHAM , SANJAY-SWAMI SANJAY-SWAMI
Published: November 2022

A field experiment was conducted at CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya during kharif 2017 to investigate the effect of nitrogen application through urea and Azolla on temporal soil fertility build-up under low land rice cultivation at 30, 60, 90 days after transplanting (DAT) and at maturity in acidic soil. The experiment consists of six treatments with and without Azolla incorporation laid out in RBD with four replications. The application of 60 kg N/ha through urea along with Azolla incorporation @16000 kg/ha (T6) recorded highest available N (289.98 kg/ha) after harvest which was significantly superior over control (227.45 kg/ ha) with 9.1% increase. Similarly, this treatment recorded highest available P, K and OC i.e. 20.6, 192.3, 2.1 kg/ha after harvest followed by T5 and T2. Further, it was also observed that available P, K and OC in T6 were statistically significant over T4 whereas T5 was significant over T3 with respect to advancement in crop age.
The Theme Of Exile In The Novels Studied By Students During High School
Authors: Bot Iasmina Margentina
Published: November 2022

The exile has become a topic which managed to catch the attention of many people in the past few centuries because it explores the multiple ways in which a person can change his/ her life perceptions during the process of displacement from one place to another. Recently, the theme of exile has been discussed and studied over Romanian, English or Universal literature lessons, school subjects which are taught during high school, and it succeeded in receiving positive feedback from the students. This situation proves that the topic is still current. This article focuses on the effects which the exile inflicts upon the characters from The Ministry of Pain and The Museum of Unconditional Surrender, novels which are discussed during the Universal literature lessons and which were written by an European writer, Dubravka Ugresič. Their way of perceiving life changes in the moment they have lost contact with Yugoslavia because they feel that they do not belong anywhere. In both her novels, the author manages to create a special bond between the characters and their homeland which proves to be essential for the exiles. In this process of adapting to an unknown space, the characters think that they have lost their identity and the memories which bring nostalgy represent the last threads of connection with their homeland.
Pupils With Intellectual Disabilities and Service to Education. The Specifics of Special Education System in Romania
Authors: Marușca Angela , Lezeu Crina
Published: November 2022

Disability is the umbrella concept resulting from the interaction between impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that prevent a person’s full and effective participation in the society. Intellectual disability belongs to the general aspect of disability, being a disorder with onset in the child’s developmental period. It includes deficits in intellectual and adaptative functioning in the conceptual, social, and practical areas. Children with intellectual disabilities constitute one of the most vulnerable population groups in any society, facing barriers to participation in society and being at increased risk for a wide range of associated problems. Their education is both a priority and a concern for societies, and it is often marked by challenges in terms of inclusion in the appropriate form of education.
Congruence Of Educational Outcomes With Labour Market Demand From Higher Education Graduates’ Perspective
Authors: Negoiță Gabriela
Published: November 2022

This paper aims to emphasize the impact of the educational process on graduates’ transition into the labour market. It is explored the matching/mismatching between skills supply and skills demand for higher education graduates entering the labour market. An online graduate survey was conducted exhaustively to bachelor’s degree graduates at a large western Romanian university, returning 856 valid responses. The study had a longitudinal character, being applied in two stages, 6 months and 12 months after graduation. Analysing the matching of educational outcomes with labour market demand turns out that only theoretical skills were provided to students above the labour market demand. Also, the results highlight that the graduates’ job satisfaction increases proportionally to the degree of congruence between the studies completed and the job held.
Kejang Demam
Authors: Anggraini Debie , Hasni Dita
Published: November 2022

Kejang demam adalah bangkitan kejang yang timbul akibat kenaikan suhu tubuh (suhu rektal diatas 38̊ C) yang disebabkan oleh proses ekstrakranial. Beberapa faktor yang berperan menyebabkan kejang demam antara lain adalah demam, demam setelah imunisasi DPT dan morbili, efek toksin dari mikroorganisme, respon alergi atau keadaan imun yang abnormal akibat infeksi, perubahan keseimbangan cairan dan elektrolit. Kejang demam sederhana adalah kejang yang berlangsung kurang dari 15 menit, kejang tonik klonik umum, sembuh spontan, tanpa kejang fokal, dan tidak berulang dalam 24 jam.  Kejang demam tipe ini adalah 80% di antara seluruh kejang demam. Kejang demam kompleks adalah kejang fokal atauparsial, berlangsung lebih dari 15 menit, berulang dalam 24 jam, didapatkan abnormalitas status neurologi. Pemeriksaan laboratorium yang dapat dikerjakan atas indikasi misalnya darah perifer, elektrolit, dan gula darah. Pemeriksaan cairan serebrospinal dilakukan untuk menegakkan atau menyingkirkan kemungkinan meningitis. Pemeriksaan elektroensefalografi (EEG) tidak dapat memprediksi berulangnya kejang, atau memperkirakan kemungkinan kejadian epilepsi pada pasien kejang demam
Viewpoint. Nominal q-values for roofs: is it time to talk them down, up or both?
Authors: Hughes Alastair
Published: November 2022

Alastair Hughes argues for a number of changes in the way roof loading is dealt with in the UK National Annex to EN 1991, including a reduction in nominal roof loading q.
El régimen represivo francés en materia de vertidos accidentales e intencionados provocados por buques: tipos de infracciones, sanciones penales y sujetos responsables
Authors: Pernas García José
Published: November 2022

El artículo expone el contenido del Código de Medio Ambiente francés con relación a la represión de los vertidos intencionados y accidentales de buques. Expone la importante reacción del ordenamiento jurídico francés que en los últimos años ha reforzado el régimen represivo contra la contaminación del medio marino derivada de los buques. Así se destaca, entre otras cuestiones, la posible exigencia de responsabilidades a prácticamente todos los sujetos del tráfico marítimo internacional, dentro de los que se incluyen las personas jurídicas, o la eventual determinación de responsabilidad civil para el propietario o explotador del buque que se plasma en la exigencia de parte de la sanción económica impuesta al capitán o responsable de a bordo, cuando aquel haya generado las circunstancias o condiciones de trabajo que hayan incidido en la producción de la infracción.
Evolución e deficiencias do Dereito ambiental en Galicia
Authors: Nogueira López Alba
Published: November 2022

Este trabajo pretende hacer una evaluación del Derecho Ambiental en Galicia desde la constitución de las instituciones autonómicas hasta el presente e indicar los principales trazos de la política y el derecho ambiental en Galicia. Para eso, es preciso hacer una aproximación a cuál es el estado del medio ambiente y cuáles son los principales problemas del medio ambiente en Galicia en este momento, para a continuación, ver si los instrumentos jurídicos existentes y las políticas que se realizan desde los poderes públicos son capaces de atacar estos problemas ambientales
La Legislación ambiental y su incidencia en la delincuencia urbanística en Galicia
Authors: Román Valdés Antonio
Published: November 2022

El autor analiza las repercursiones de la legislación en materia ambiental en el ordenamiento jurídico-penal español, atendiendo especialmente a la incidencia de la legislación ambiental en materia de protección de espacios en la aplicación de los delitos urbanísticos.
El medio ambiente en Galicia a la luz de los informes del Valedor do Pobo
Authors: Andrés Alonso Fernndo Luis de
Published: November 2022

En Galicia, con una naturaleza similar a la del Defensor del pueblo, el Valedor do Pobo desarrolla funciones de supervisión de la Administración Pública Autonómica. Los informes que presenta en el Parlamento gallego constituyen una privilegiada fuente de conocimiento y análisis para abordar la situación actual y las nuevas perspectivas del Derecho ambiental en Galicia. En este artículo, el autor hace un recorrido por los principales problemas que aquejan a ésta Comunidad Autónoma en materia de medio ambiente, analiza la idoneidad de los principales instrumentos jurídicos diseñados para hacerles frente y valora el grado de eficacia de la intervencion pública en lo que a la protección del medio ambiente se refiere
Novedades del Derecho Ambiental y su incidencia en Galicia
Authors: Rodríguez Escobar Rubén
Published: November 2022

Partiendo del análisis de la normativa estatal y autonómica vigente, este artículo se aproxima a la cuestión relativa a la situación actual del Derecho ambiental en Galicia haciendo hincapié en sus debilidades y fortalezas. En este sentido, el autor llama la atención sobre los problemas que derivan de la ingente proliferación de instrumentos y la dispersión que actualmente dominan el panorama normativo ambiental a nivel autonómico y en especial, sobre el alto riesgo de incumplimiento de la normativa ambiental que provoca esta situación. En atención al problema señalado, culmina esta exposición una propuesta de lege ferenda, útil a su juicio como fórmula para abordarlo.
A Study on Disaster Management by Strengthening the Capacity of Private Security Guards: Focused on Apartment houses
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, CHO MIN SANG
Published: November 2022

This study approached the role of private security guards from the perspective of disaster management, and discussed new areas of operation and ways to strengthen capabilities related to community safety. In terms of the location of apartment houses, the field of activities of private security guards and their role in disaster management were mainly discussed. In order to examine the role of private security guards in apartment houses, I tried to review the relevant laws and analyze the current situation, and derived the main points. First, various laws and regulations exist regarding the activities of private security guards. Second, it was confirmed that the concentrated activities were restricted because private security guards were stipulated to take charge of tasks other than security. Third, the active age of private security guards is widely distributed among the elderly and elderly. The following are suggestions that can contribute to disaster management activities in apartment houses by strengthening the capabilities of private security guards. First, apartment houses must set up their own security tasks. Second, professional education is required for safety management and situational command for the management subject of the apartment house. Third, the capacity of the management entity should be prepared so that it is possible to cope with and command dangerous situations including disasters. Fourth, subjects in the field of safety and disaster management should be added to the curriculum of private security guards and security instructors. Fifth, a rapid dissemination system for risk factors should be established.
A Study on Work Scope of Private Security Guards in Multi-Family Housing
Authors:   The Korean Society of Private Security, Kim Yang-hyun
Published: November 2022

『Security Services Industry Act』 strictly prohibits private security guards from performing tasks outside of guard services duties. However, in reality, private security guards in multi-family housing perform other tasks in addition to providing guard services. In order to resolve this gap between the system and reality, 『Multi-Family Housing Management Act』 was revised on October 20th, 2021 to provide exemptions in regard to applying 『Security Services Industry Act』 to private security guards in multi-family housing. According to this revision, multi-family housing residents cannot give illegal instructions or commands to private security guards. Despite various efforts such as the revision of related laws, the issue regarding the work scope of private security guards in multi-family housing is being raised repeatedly. This study provided further discussions related to the work scope of private security guards in multi-family housing, one year after the enforcement of the new system. Main conclusions of this study are as follows. Major points that need to be addressed when revising the laws related to the work scope of private security guards in multi-family housing were suggested. First, the gap between the law related to the work scope of private security guards in multi-family housing and reality was pointed out. Second, the need for the unification of regulations that are related to the tasks of private security guards in multi-family housing was pointed out. Third, the need for the change in public attitude of citizens regarding the role of private security guards in multi-family housing was pointed out.
الفنون في ضوء مقاصد الشريعة الإسلامية (3)
Authors: ابراهيم البيومي غانم
Published: November 2022

يحتوي هذا الكتاب على حصيلة فعاليات الندوة العلمية الموسومة بـ: «الفنون في ضوء مقاصد الشريعة الإسلامية» في نسختها الثالثة، والتي نظّمها مركز دراسات مقاصد الشريعة الإسلامية بمؤسسة الفرقان للتراث الإسلامي. تكمن أهمية هذا الكتاب في محاولة بلورة رؤية تأسيسية مقاصدية متكاملة لمسألة الفنون ووظيفتها في المجتمع المسلم، بوصفها إحدى أهم ‏ التجليات المتميزة للإنجاز الحضاري، والتأكيد على أن الفن نابعٌ من أصولِ الفطرة المركوزة في الإنسانِ؛ فسعي الإنسان إلى الإبداعِ في الفنون إنما هو بدافع الفطرةِ، كي يرتقي في سماء الذوق والوجدان ومكارم الأخلاق. كما يصبو هذا الكتاب إلى إحداث نقلة نوعية في الوعي الإسلامي المعاصر بأهمية الفنون والقيم الجمالية للإبداع في الحياة، وتطوير مفهوم الثقافة الفنيّة والنظرية الجمالية في الإسلام، والتي تسعى إلى فهم الوجود على حقيقته، مقترناً بالمبادئ الرفيعة والقيم الفاضلة والخير. وسيجد القارئ الكريم ‏بين دفتي هذا الكتاب محاولات جادة في تدارس موضوع الفنون من الجانب التطبيقي، وعلاقته بمقاصد الشريعة، كفن الخط والزينة المعمارية وفن السينما، إذ تمحورت هذه الأوراق الأكاديمية العلمية القيّمة حول: «الفنون الجميلة ومقوِّماتها الحضارية: التأصيل، والتفعيل، والاستشراف»، و« التماهي الجميل: فلسفة الفنّ ومقاصد الشريعة: فنُّ الخط تطبيقاً»، و « تزكيةُ الإنسانِ مقصـــدًا للفـــنِّ»، و«رعاة الفنون ومقاصد الزينة العمرانية: قراءة في مجموعة الأمير يوسف كمال»، و « الضرورات السينمائية من منظور مقاصد الشريعة: اختلاق الأشخاص والأحداث نموذجاً». يعتبر هذا الكتاب إسهامًا جديدًا ذا قيمةٍ في المجال العلمي والمعرفي، ولبنةً جديدةً في الدرس المقاصدي وعلاقته بالفنون.
Educación Superior del Instituto Campechano y la perspectiva de género en los Programas de Estudio
Authors: Mijangos Cortés Ana Isabel , Moguel Ruiz Diana Eugenia , Sánchez Aguilar María Enock , Cauich Uicab Manuelita Concepción
Published: November 2022

En la búsqueda de estrategias que permitan la igualdad y equidad de género como un factor determinante del desarrollo de las sociedades, la educación juega un rol importante en la formación de una ciudadanía justa, democrática, con valores, y sensible en los temas de derechos humanos e inclusión. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar la implementación de un eje transversal de género en los planes de estudio de las Escuelas de Educación Superior del Instituto Campechano, para lo cual se llevó a cabo la revisión de documentos oficiales como el Plan Institucional de Desarrollo (PIDE), el Modelo de Gestión Educativa y la currícula de las diez Escuelas de Educación Superior para proponer en la agenda institucional la transversalidad de género en el ámbito universitario. A través del método de investigación no experimental-descriptiva, se recopiló información que permitió conocer los planes de estudio de dichas escuelas, las modificaciones o propuestas que por parte de la plantilla docente realizaron en sus asignaturas para incluir en sus cursos componentes con perspectivas de género, y qué otras acciones relacionadas al tema desarrollaron, así como también conocer las competencias, habilidades y actitudes que el alumnado desarrollará con esta implementación. La información que se obtuvo permitió realizar una propuesta con visión a futuro en el contexto institucional al incorporar la perspectiva de género en la malla curricular de las Escuelas de Educación Superior; partiendo de los ejercicios de ajustes razonables en los planes de estudio y su puesta en práctica en las aulas.
Proyecto Integrador Interdisciplinario como estrategia para fortalecer las competencias educativas universitarias
Authors: Demetrio Magdaleno M. , López Adriana P. , Benito Emmanuel V.
Published: November 2022

En las últimas décadas, los cambios económicos, sociales, culturales y ambientales son  evidentes tanto para los países desarrollados como para aquellos que están en proceso de desarrollo. En el caso de México no es la excepción, hoy se exige la formación de profesionistas que tenga una respuesta rápida y eficiente ante los cambios que demanda la tecnología, los modelos de negocios y las empresas. Ante este desafío, la formación integral es un elemento clave para fortalecer las competencias específicas y genéricas de los estudiantes universitarios, encaminadas a egresar profesionistas capacitados para enfrentar las problemáticas actuales. En una propuesta interdisciplinaria conformada por diferentes ingenierías; docentes del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Teziutlán (ITST), se conjuntaron en un proyecto integrador para fortalecer y mostrar que, la aportación de conocimientos desde diferentes perfiles de formación profesional enriquecen las soluciones ante problemáticas actuales, de igual forma, la asesoría por parte de docentes, fue también un factor determinante y se presenta como una área de oportunidad para la conformación de redes de colaboración institucional. El  resultado es claro, el proyecto que presenta la participación de más docentes, junto con mayor diversificación de carreras, comparado con los demás proyectos, tiene mejores resultados de evaluación al compararse con otros dentro del mismo programa de emprendimiento ejecutados en el periodo de estudio 2017-2021. Lo que demostró, que la aportación de cada carrera contribuyó a fortalecer  áreas académicas, como los son habilidades blandas, logrando la consolidación de la formación integral de los estudiantes
Analysis Of Corporate Operational Performance: Interpretive Issues And Quantitative Determinations
Authors: Maria Silvia Avi Prof.
Published: November 2022

Operational management is not a unanimously accepted concept at the international doctrinal level. If, for example, we compare the tax laws of the various nations and the international accounting standards or national accounting standards of the different countries, we can see that the concept of operational management differs depending on where we find this notion. Since operational management is essential in delving into a company's profitability, it is first necessary to identify an operating management concept that is useful for data analysis to be an efficient and effective tool for identifying the most appropriate steps for maximising company profitability. The first step in this process is to identify an operational management concept that does not change depending on the area in which we are acting. Thus, the same concept must apply in the profitability and financial spheres, should this concept be used to analyse a company's financial situation. And it is also necessary for the same concept to be present in the area of the study of monetary flows because if the concept of operational management or other concepts that are used to study this type of activity change depending on the sphere in which we are acting, the analysis will be confusing and will lead to an incorrect interpretation of the results obtained. A second very relevant element to be noted is that the in-depth analysis of operations is often done incorrectly by comparing ROA with the ROI trend and thus interpreting the trend of active financial management and asset management residually. If this is done this way, the analysis results can be misleading. It is necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis that considers other variables, which will discuss in more detail in this article.
REITS In The Saudi Stock Market And The Impact Of Covid-19 Crisis
Authors: Mohammed Alhussayen Hanan
Published: November 2022

This paper analyses the relationship between REITs trading volume, REITs returns and stock market returns over the period starting end of 2016 till mid of 2022. The results of VAR test and Granger causality test, for the whole sample, support the Return Chasing Hypothesis (RCH). Investors in REITs, in the Saudi stock market, rely in their investment decisions on REITs previous returns. Their low informativeness regarding REITs drive them to chase its returns. Splitting the sample into pre and post COVID-19 crisis periods don’t provide support for neither the RCH nor the Information Hypothesis (IH). More informed, institutional, investors are attracted to invest in the stock market due to the major developments that occur in the Saudi stock exchange (TADAWUL) after the crisis. This had reduced the return chasing behavior of investors in the market, but still the informational and stabilizing role of institutional investors is not attained.
An experimental study on developing the competence of university managers and lecturers in assessing pedagogical students’ learning outcomes according to competence-oriented approach
Authors:   Hanoi National University Examination Center, Ha noi, Vietnam, THi Ha Phuong NGUYEN
Published: November 2022

Developing the competence in assessment of students’ learning outcomes according to competence-based approach is considered an important key to improve the competence in accessment for managers and lecturers of pedagogical universities. A solution is proposed to foster the competence of managers and lecturere in assessment of students’ learning outcomes according to competence-oriented approach with specific objectives, content, methods and scopes. This article presents an experimental study on applying that solution at a number of pedagogical universities in Vietnam to confirm its effectiveness and feasibility.
Research on the characteristics of 2H and 18Ostable isotopic composition of precipitation in Hanoi
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Thanh Cong NGUYEN , Lan Anh HA ,   Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vietnam, Thi Anh VO ,   Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vietnam, Hoai VU ,   Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vietnam, Dinh Kien MAI ,   Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vietnam
Published: November 2022

The variability in the content of environmental isotopes 2H and 18O in precipitation over time is applied to study the characteristics of rainwater and the time-varying process in the atmospheric water cycle and the variable processes in the hydrological cycle. 26 rainwater samples were collected according to rainy days from August 3 to October 29, 2020 in Ha Noi. The stable isotope composition in rainwater ranged from -108.04‰ to -40‰ and -15.87‰ to -6.53‰ for 2H and 18O, respectively. Besides, the values of 2H and 18O were located around the local meteorological waterline. The stable isotope values also clearly reflect the correlation with the daily rainfall as well as clearly reflect the influence of season and ambient temperature on the change of stable isotope value with rainwater.
Fast and slow light propagations in a four-level cascade atomic medium
Authors:   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Van Phu NGUYEN , Hai Quang HO ,   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Thi Ngan NGUYEN ,   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam, Van Diep DINH ,   Hoa Noi High School, Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria, Vung Tau, Vietnam, Nguyen Tuyet Nghi LUONG ,   Nguyen Trung Truc High School, Hoa Thanh, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Kim Thuan NGUYEN ,   Nguyen Thai Binh High School, Duong Minh Chau, Tay Ninh, Vietnam, Thi Yen Nga LUONG ,   Vinh University, Nghe An, Viet Nam
Published: November 2022

Under weak probe field, rotating wave and electric dipole approximations, we have derived analytic expressions for absorption and dispersion coefficients, group index and group velocity in a four-level cascade atomic medium interacting with the probe and pump laser fields. The model is applied to 85Rb atomic system to study the control of the fast and slow light propagation of the probe beam according to the intensity and frequency of the pump laser beam. With this excitation model, we find two transparent domains and thus the light group velocity is also controlled at these two frequency domains. In particular, the amplitude and the sign of the group index are easily changed by adjusting the intensity or frequency of the pump laser. That is, the probe beam propagation can be changed between fast and slow light modes by adjusting the intensity or frequency of the pump laser. Our analytical results can be useful for related experimental studies.
In Vivo Safety Evaluation of Granules and Dressing Hemostatic Agents from Radiation Processed Polymeric Materials
Authors: Tranquilan-Aranilla Charito , Barba Bin Jeremiah , Relleve Lorna , Abad Lucille
Published: November 2022

Granules and dressing hemostatic agents were developed from radiation-crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and the combination of kappa-carrageenan (KC) and polyethylene oxide (PEO), respectively. Bioburden and sterility studies showed that 25 kGy irradiation dose was sufficient to achieve sterility in ten out of ten samples that were tested. The safety and biocompatibility of both granules and dressing hemostats revealed very promising results that support their suitability as medical devices for bleeding control. Extracts from CMC granules (CMC-G) and KC/PEO dressing (KP-D) hemostats injected into female and male Sprague-Dawley rats did not produce any systemic toxic signs like reduction in feed and water consumption and body weight. During the 14-d testing period, no rats in any of the treatment groups manifested behavioral, respiratory, and neurologic changes indicative of systemic toxicity. Hematology tests resulted in mean values within the published normal range. Blood chemistry assays gave normal alanine amino transferase, creatine, and blood urea nitrogen levels – indicating that the extracts were neither hepatotoxic nor nephrotoxic. Microscopic examination of the kidneys and liver revealed intact and normal structures with no inflammatory cells, fibrosis, or necrosis. No mortality occurred in all male and female test rats regardless of the treatment given; thus, the LD50 for all treatment groups is zero (0). The skin irritation evaluation via intracutaneous injection of hemostat extracts generally did not induce erythema in four out of five rabbits, while edema was absent in all rabbits per treatment group throughout the 14-d test period. Both hemostat extracts had zero irritation score and is therefore classified as a non-irritant. The Guinea Pig Maximization Test (GPMT) of the Magnusson and Kligman method for skin sensitization potential classified both granules and dressing hemostats as weak sensitizers.
Pupal Eye Color of Peach Fruit Fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) as Reference Guide for Radiation Sterilization
Authors: Resilva Sotero , Sookar Preeaduth , Obra Glenda
Published: November 2022

The pupal eye color of Peach fruit fly Bactrocra zonata (Saunders) was documented at different holding temperatures. When holding mature pupae samples at 19, 25 (standard holding temperature), 28, and 22–34 ºC (natural environment), the development of pupae were 18–19, 9, 7, and 8 d, respectively. Holding pupae at lower temperature delays pupal development and slows down the progression of eye color changes. This is very important in manipulating pupal development, especially when problems occur during sterile insect technique (SIT) operations. The recommended timing of pupal irradiation for B. zonata at 25 ºC is at 2 d before adult emergence, where the pupae are 9 d old and the eye color is dark reddish-brown. Using eye color as a reference guide for irradiation of pupae, the optimum age when held at 19, 28, and 22–34 ºC (natural environment) was 18–19, 7, and 8 d old, respectively. Documented and a close-up photograph of pupal eye color was used as a reference guide to determine the best time for the irradiation of pupae in an SIT program for B. zonata.
Sedimentation Patterns in Sorsogon Bay, Philippines Using 210Pb
Authors: Sta. Maria Efren , Madrid Jordan , Aniago Ryan Joseph , Asa Anie Day , Dayaon Jennyvi , Bulos Adelina , Sombrito Elvira
Published: November 2022

210Pb has been used as a tracer to give an insight into the sedimentation process occurring in Sorsogon Bay. The sedimentation process can provide the possible sources, movement, pathways, and sinks of sediments and sediment-associated materials (e.g., chemicals, pollutants) – which are important for a better understanding of the changes happening in the bay and its watershed. The information that will be derived can be used as an input parameter by other researchers doing modeling work (material/water/pollutant flow, movement, dispersion, and residence time dynamics) at Sorsogon Bay. Seven sediment cores have been collected in Sorsogon Bay to determine the 210Pb-derived sedimentation rate estimates across the bay. A sedimentation rate of 1 cm/yr could be estimated for the eastern, central, and western areas of Sorsogon Bay. Areas near Sorsogon City (SO-07), Cadacan River (SO-03), and the area offshore of Buenavista and Rizal (SO-06) have enhanced sediment deposition, which could be due to an area where enhanced erosion from human activities is apparent, proximity to a river system that drains/carries volcanic material and debris from Mount Bulusan, and near an open dumpsite where possible materials (wastes, debris, leachates) could be carried offshore respectively. The sedimentation rates are shown to be higher in the shallower areas of the bay.
Assessment of the Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Total Carotenoid Content of Mangifera indica L. cv. Carabao Puree using Raman Microspectroscopy
Authors: Garcia Jerome Carlo , Betos Christy Mae , de Luna Marie Josephine
Published: November 2022

It has been established that the use of gamma radiation is effective in prolonging the shelf life and improving food safety of processed products. However, ionizing radiation poses the risk of affecting the product’s quality including its vitamin content. In this research, Raman microspectroscopy was used to assess the effects of gamma radiation on the total carotenoid content of Mangifera indica L. cv. Carabao puree. The pulps of Carabao mangoes collected from a local farm in Bataan, Philippines were homogenized and irradiated using various doses ranging from 0.2 to 15kGy at the Cobalt 60 Multi-Purpose Irradiation Facility of the DOST-PNRI. The Raman spectra of the mango puree samples were obtained, showing the characteristic carotenoid peaks at 1156 cm–1 and 1519 cm–1. The integrated areas of these peaks were used in quantifying the relative changes in carotenoid levels with increasing dose. Results show that radiation doses of up to 1 kGy have no significant effect on the total carotenoid content of mango purees. However, doses higher than 1 kGy resulted in a significant decrease of the total carotenoid content. There is a good correlation between the gamma radiation dose and the decrease in the total carotenoid content. The results of this study will be useful in the optimization and standardization of the gamma irradiation treatment for mango puree
Development of the Philippine National Dose Registry as a Tool for the Tracking and Assessment of Occupational Radiation Exposures and Risks in the Philippines
Authors: Romallosa Kristine Marie , Betos Christy Mae , Pascual Elisha John , Pineda Camille , Grande Marianna Lourdes Marie , Piquero Ronald , Panlaqui Angelo
Published: November 2022

The rise in the number of occupationally exposed workers in the Philippines has made tracking, monitoring, and assessment of occupational exposures more difficult. Over the years, other than the DOST-PNRI, various private companies have started providing individual monitoring services (IMS). Although these providers are duly recognized by the regulatory agencies, it has resulted in a decentralized database of occupational exposure records in the country. To help address this and as required by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a web-based National Dose Registry (NDR) was developed to maintain a centralized dose repository of occupational external exposures in the country. The NDR can automatically record and track an individual’s exposure history, provide an annual dose summary of the worker and facility, notify incidents of doses exceeding the regulatory limits, and allow regulatory agencies to have ready access to dose information, among others. The NDR also provides exposure profiles of workers according to the type of practices. The average annual doses due to external exposures received from various practices during 2013–2018 were evaluated in terms of personal dose equivalent Hp(10). Results show that in conventional radiology practices, more than 70% of workers did not receive doses above the recording level. In industrial radiography (IR) and nuclear medicine (NM) practices, on the other hand, workers received the highest average annual doses of 1.02 mSv and 0.44 mSv, respectively – with incidents of doses exceeding the limit of 20 mSv/yr. Practices in IR and NM, thus, pose higher risks of occupational exposures to workers. The NDR, therefore, can be used in recording, tracking, and assessing occupational exposure profiles and risks. The NDR can also also be tool to aid in the development of better regulations and thereby help in strengthening radiation protection in the country.
Exploring Millennials’ Motives in Media Class Preferences: Advertising Implications
Authors: Hutto Alexandra , Kassaye W. Wossen
Published: November 2022

Millennials have become a preoccupation for marketers, especially as they enter their peak earning and spending life stages. This exploratory study represents a touchstone to the motivations, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors members of the millennial cohort, those born between 1980-2000, exhibited toward three major media classes (print, broadcast, and Internet). Forty-one millennials participated in a series of synchronous online focus groups administered through a learning management system (LMS), or focus group chats (FGCs) for short. This study compares millennials’ views toward traditional media (namely, television and newspapers) against the Internet with an emphasis on perceived advantages and disadvantages of each medium, especially as they relate to millennials’ media class preferences. Support for the participants’ suppositions and expressions of their motives, behaviors, and opinions came by way of their verbatim answers to questions posed by the online focus group moderator. The findings suggest that millennials’ media class choices are influenced by convenience, access availability, time shift issues, and preferences. The participants showed discernable control anxiety about new Internet connected devices (ICDs) and media content sources.
An Empirical Study of Elasticity of Employment Generated in Micro, Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (Manufacturing MSMEs) in India
Authors: Jena Nihar , Thatte Lina
Published: November 2022

World over SMEs are playing a major role in the sphere of socio-economic enhancement of lives of millions. In India, the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute 8 per cent to the country’s GDP, 45 per cent to the manufactured output and 40 per cent to the country’s exports. They provide employment to 101 million people through 45 million enterprises. As an employment generator, MSMEs are the second largest employment opportunity provider only behind the agriculture sector. The MSMEs also act as a catalyst for social change by helping reduce the income inequality among various social classes as also between regions. Within MSMEs, the performance of the MSME manufacturing sector has been particularly worth considering. No study has been done yet to evaluate the elasticity of employment of the MSME manufacturing sector. Our paper aims to ascertain the value of employment elasticity in the MSME manufacturing sector by way of application of appropriate econometric techniques for the period 1973-74 to 2012-13.
1 - Peace and Democracy in Mozambique: An Endless Transition
Authors: Bussotti Luca
Published: November 2022

Mozambique has long been considered a political success story in Africa. Nevertheless, it was clear from the signing of the General Peace Agreement in 1992 and the first general elections in 1994 that the official narrative of this success hid severe problems. The major challenge for Mozambican democracy has been the management of the electoral process. With little transparency and not much evidence of legal process, the consequence has been the repeated resurgence of political tensions and military clashes between Renamo and the Frelimo-led national Government. This paper seeks to explore the relationship between ‘negative peace’ and the lack of transparency in Mozambican electoral processes, whose main consequence is an ‘endless transition’ towards a ‘normal’ model of democracy.

Luca Bussotti, Associate Visiting Professor, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil. Associate Researcher, Centro dos Estudos Internacionais, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CEI-IUL), Portugal. Email: labronicus@gmail.com
7 - Para (re)pensar política científica no Brasil: uma contribuição feminista contra-colonial
Authors: Dos Santos Vivian Matias
Published: November 2022

This study aims to share some reflections on how the colonial matrix of power underlies the constitution of the Brazilian scientific politics. The perspective used is that of the feminist contra-colonial theory, in order to mark and support the analysis on how the mechanisms of oppression based on race, gender and class exploration can be institutionalized and enter in the disputes that serve as a base for the production of scientific knowledge. Such reflections are the results of a walk which can be thought in terms of two avenues of research. The first considers the politics of higher education as a part of the scientific-political field. It has to do with research previously realized with women scientist working in universities of the Brazilian scientific periphery. The second seeks to think of aspects to be considered in the history of the institutionalization of the scientific politics, using a documental research, whose sources are represented by an analysis of legislation, statistical data and other documents. Among them it is worth remembering the analyses coming from documents belonging to the data-base of the main research funding agency of the national decisional scientific, technological and innovation system: the National Committee for the Scientific and Technological Development – CNPq. Through these investigative paths and starting from a feminist contra-colonial criticism, this research reveals the multiple systems of domination which configure an intersectional nature of the oppressions which also compose the scientific politics of the country.

Vivian Matias dos Santos, Professora Adjunta (dedicação exclusiva), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Departamento de Serviço Social, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Brasil. Email: vivian.matias@ufpe.br
SCRIPTORIA OF UTIK PROVINCE
Authors: MINASYAN TAMARA
Published: November 2022

Հայ գրավոր մշակույթի հնագույն կենտրոններից է Մեծ Հայքի Ուտիք նահանգը, որտեղից մեզ հասած ձեռագրական ժառանգությանն է նվիրված ուսումնասիրությունը: Ձեռագրական, վիմագրական ու մատենագրական աղբյուրների հիման վրա ներկայացվում են նահանգի գրչության կենտրոնները՝ հիշատակարանային բազմաթիվ տվյալների հրապարակմամբ, որոնք լուսաբանում են նահանգի պատմությանը վերաբերող շատ հարցեր։
SUSTAINABLE CONTROL OF CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA L. IN SOME APPLE ORCHARDS OF BULGARIA
Authors:   Fruit Growing Institute, 12 “Ostromila” str., 4004 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, H Kutinkova , V Dzhuvinov ,   Fruit Growing Institute, 12 “Ostromila” str., 4004 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, N Palagacheva ,   Agricultural University, 12 “Mendeleev” blvd., 4000, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, I Staneva ,   Fruit Growing Institute, 12 “Ostromila” str., 4004 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, G Kornov St. Gandev ,   Fruit Growing Institute, 12 “Ostromila” str., 4004 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Lingren Bill ,   Trécé Inc., Adair OK, USA
Published: November 2022

The codling moth (CM), Cydia pomonella L., is the key pest of pome fruits in Bulgaria. Reduction of pesticide use is an important consideration for human health as well as for conservation of biodiversity. Environmentally friendly methods such as semiochemicals are among the most promising. These trials were carried out during the years 2020 and 2021 in southeast Bulgaria to test the effectiveness of microencapsulated sprayable pheromones in apple orchards using CIDETRAK® CM MEC (pheromone) liquid formulations as well as the effectiveness of mating disruption (MD) using CIDETRAK® CMDA COMBO™ MESO™ -A dispensers at rate of 80 dispensers per ha. Monitoring of CM flights was implemented using pheromone or pheromone and kairomone lures with traps during the years of the study. The traps baited with standard PHEROCON® CM L2 lures were changed at 4-week intervals. We also used PHEROCON® CMDA COMBO™ - P + AA lures, which is a new product developed by Trécé Inc., USA for use in orchards with MD. The traps baited with PHEROCON® CM DA COMBO - P + AA lures were changed at 8-week intervals. The damage in the treatment plot increased slowly over time and even in late cultivars, fruit damage by CM was below the economical threshold from 0.1 to 0.2% in both years of the study. Comparatively, ten insecticide treatments were applied to the reference orchard located in the region during the season, targeting CM and other pests. Correspondingly, fruit damage at harvest in the reference orchard by CM was from 2.2 to 2.5%. The significance of differences in the damage rate between the trial and the reference orchard was estimated by Chi-square tests. These new products developed by Trécé Inc., USA can be used in organic farming and fits perfectly into any IPM system. The use of CIDETRAK® CM MEC and CIDETRAK® CMDA COMBO™ MESO™ - A dispensers will help growers to decrease the number of chemical treatments in the field. Introduction of these products for pest management should result in reduction of the use of conventional chemical insecticide treatments, thus resulting in less environmental pollution and improved food quality.