bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A INFLUÊNCIA FAMILIAR NO PROCESSO DE ALEITAMENTO MATERNO: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: De Farias Debora Caroline da Silva , Mazalli Eduarda Rennó , Signori Giovanna Maria de Souza , Marchi Milena Jorente , Nonato Ana Carolina , Pio Danielle Abdel Massih , Gonçalves Eleny Rosa Guimarães , Barbosa Vanessa Baliego de Andrade
Published: March 2023

O aleitamento materno é considerado a melhor estratégia nutritiva para o recém-nascido, com inúmeros benefícios para ele e a mãe; como redução da mortalidade na infância, proteção contra diarreias, redução do risco de obesidade, promoção do desenvolvimento da cavidade bucal, promoção do crescimento, aumento do desenvolvimento cognitivo, assim como os ganhos maternos com esse processo: menores índices de sangramento pós-parto e consequentemente menor incidência de anemia, menor prevalência de câncer de ovário, endométrio e mama, recuperação mais rápida do peso pré-gestacional, menores custos financeiros para a família e melhor qualidade de vida. Durante o puerpério, a mulher vivencia diversas transformações relacionadas ao seu estado físico, psíquico e social, o que torna indispensável o apoio de pessoas próximas a ela. O presente estudo tem como objetivo compreender a influência da família no processo do aleitamento materno, através de revisão de literatura. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir dos descritores “família”, “influência dos pares” e “aleitamento materno” nas bases de dados Latino-Americana e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Library Online) e Base de Dados Bibliográficas Especializada na Área de Enfermagem (BDENF) no período entre 2012 e 2022. Após leitura de títulos e resumos, de 262 artigos foram selecionados 10 para análise por meio da Análise de Conteúdo na modalidade temática. Os estudos evidenciaram as influências positivas e negativas que a rede de apoio exerce durante o aleitamento materno e demonstraram que a influência familiar possui uma significativa importância no processo do aleitamento materno, sendo que as mulheres da família influenciam diretamente nas primigestas, com suas experiências vivenciadas durante o período de amamentação, sejam elas positivas ou negativas. A presença do pai se destacou com um poder significativo no decorrer da fase de aleitamento materno, pois demonstrou apoio emocional para o binômio mãe-filho, sendo que seus conhecimentos sobre a importância do aleitamento materno favoreceu a integração do pai na relação mãe-filho.
Comparative evaluation of 90-day patient outcomes and healthcare encounters following extended day surgery urethroplasty
Authors: McAllister Mark , Rourke Keith F. , Hoy Nathan
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Most centers have shifted to an extended day surgery (XDS) model for urethroplasty. Our study characterizes outcomes and unplanned healthcare encounters of patients undergoing XDS urethroplasty compared to case-matched inpatient controls.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective, two-surgeon, single-center study of patients undergoing XDS urethroplasty (discharge <24 hrs) from November 2020 to November 2021. Patients were case-control matched based on age, stricture length, location, and etiology to patients who had previously undergone inpatient urethroplasty. Data was analyzed using descriptive and univariable statistics. Multivariable analysis by Cox proportional hazard regression was used to identify associations with postoperative complications.
Results: Ninety patients (mean age=53.8 years) underwent XDS urethroplasty during the study period. Mean stricture length was 4.4 cm standard deviation [SD] 2.4). Rates of postoperative complications were similar between XDS (17%, n=15) and admitted patients (21%, n=19), and XDS was not associated with increased risk on univariable analysis (odds ratio [OR] 0.65, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.31–1.3, p=0.36). When stratifying by location, penile stricture (OR 4.21, 95% CI 1.3–13.8, p=0.02), and lichen sclerosus (OR 2.91, 95% CI 0.79–9.9, p=0.08) were associated with increased risk of postoperative complication. On multivariable analysis, only penile stricture was identified as significant (OR 4.78, 95% CI 1.2–19.4, p=0.03). Forty-eight percent (n=43) of patients had unplanned healthcare encounters postoperatively, with similar numbers of phone calls (n=37) and emergency department visits (n=36) between groups.
Conclusions: Our study shows that XDS urethroplasty is not associated with increased rates of complications relative to inpatient admission. This data supports using an XDS pathway for resource-efficient treatment of urethral strictures in a universal healthcare setting.
Методичні аспекти вибору стратегічних альтернатив для обґрунтування моделі регулювання розвитку соціального підприємництва
Authors: Голубєв О. В.
Published: March 2023

Проблема державного регулювання розвитку в національній економіці країни останнім часом набуває вагомого дискусійної уваги. Така зацікавленість науковців пов’язана з актуалізацією соціальних проблем, загострення соціальних суперечностей та необхідності їх своєчасного вирішення. У статті розкрито основні питання практичної реалізації основних напрямів державного впливу на вирішення соціальних проблем, одним з яких є забезпечення розвитку соціального підприємництва. Обґрунтовано важливість розроблення науково-методичних варіантів формування моделі державного регулювання розвитку соціального підприємництва. У статті акцентовано на відсутності належних напрацювань щодо сутності соціального підприємництва чи соціальних підприємств, що значно ускладнює процес державного регулювання. Доведено важливість виокремлення стратегічних напрямів регулювання розвитку соціального підприємництва в Україні. Запропоновано методичні підходи до обґрунтування моделі регулювання, що залежить від кількісних параметрів оцінки чинного стану соціальних процесів. Запропоновано методичні підходи до обчислення показників соціальної стабільності та соціальної вразливості, які дають змогу обґрунтованого вироблення відповідних стратегій регулювання розвитку соціального підприємництва. Акцентовано, що показник соціальної стабільності синтезує міжнародний вимір процесів соціального розвитку, враховує позиції країни за відомими інтегральними індексами соціального розвитку (індекс людського розвитку (Human Development Index (HDI), світовий рейтинг добробуту (The Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI), індекс щастя (Happiness Index (HI) та індекс соціального прогресу (Social Progress Index (СРІ). Обчислення даного показника дає змогу співставлення рівня соціальної стабільності з іншими країнами. Розроблено пропозиції в межах кожної стратегії регулювання розвитку соціального підприємництва, які поєднані у відповідні вектори державного регулювання. Доведено, що такий підхід до наукового обґрунтування державного регулювання розвитком соціального підприємництва дасть змогу отримати позитивні зрушення соціально-економічного характеру в Україні та стримати негативні наслідки загострення соціальних суперечностей.
Aspek Perpajakan Atas Aksi Korporasi PT Ciputra Development Tbk (CTRA)
Authors: Asahra Fatima , Primadi Hidayat , Mulya Muhammad Bobby , Wijaya Suparna
Published: March 2023

Pada tahun 2017, PT Ciputra Development Tbk (CTRA) melakukan aksi korporasi berupa penggabungan usaha dengan PT Ciputra Surya Tbk (CTRS) dan PT Ciputra Property Tbk (CTRP). Dalam aksi korporasi tersebut juga dilakukan bersama dengan aksi korporasi lain yaitu peningkatan modal dasar, penerbitan saham baru, dan pembelian kembali saham beredar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Atas aksi korporasi yang terjadi, memiliki pengaruh terhadap aspek perpajakan pada CTRA. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan tinjauan aspek perpajakan (Pajak Penghasilan dan Pajak Pertambahan Nilai) atas aksi korporasi yang dilakukan CTRA. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan data yang digunakan yaitu data primer berupa laporan tahunan dan laporan keuangan PT Ciputra Development Tbk tahun 2016 dan 2017. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa atas aksi korporasi yang dilakukan baik itu peningkatan modal dasar, penerbitan saham baru, penggabungan usaha, dan juga pembelian kembali saham beredar menyebabkan timbulnya aspek perpajakan baik itu pajak penghasilan dan juga pajak pertambahan nilai yang harus dipenuhi kewajibannya oleh CTRA.
Phase Angle Is Associated With Handgrip Strength in Older Patients With Heart Failure
Authors: Kawakami Wataru , Umehara Takuya , Iwamoto Yoshitaka , Takahashi Makoto , Katayama Nobuhisa
Published: March 2023

Objective To assess the relationships between phase angle and muscle mass, strength, and physical function in patients with heart failure.Methods This study used a cross-sectional design. The analysis included 51 patients with heart failure. The Short Physical Performance Battery, one-leg standing time, handgrip strength, phase angle, and skeletal muscle index were measured. To identify explanatory variables of phase angle, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed.Results Handgrip strength was found to be an explanatory variable of phase angle independent of age, sex, and body mass index. This model was able to explain 30.4% of the model variance for phase angle.Conclusion In patients with heart failure, improving muscle strength rather than muscle mass or physical function might be more important for improving phase angle. Handgrip strength is an important outcome for improving prognosis in patients with heart failure.
ԱՌՑԱՆՑ ՀԱՄԱԿԱՐԳԵՐԻ ՆԵՐԴՐՈՒՄԸ ՈՐՊԵՍ ՊԵՏԱԿԱՆ ՀԱՐԱԲԵՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ (GR) ԻՄԻՋԻ ԲԱՐԵԼԱՎՄԱՆ ԵՎ ԱՐԴՅՈՒՆԱՎԵՏ ՀԱՆՐԱՅԻՆ ՀԱՂՈՐԴԱԿՑՄԱՆ (PR) ԳՈՐԾԻՔ / THE INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE SYSTEMS AS A TOOL OF INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (GR) AND PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR)
Authors: HAYRAPETYAN DAVIT , KHALINYAN ELEN
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to the implementation of the e-government system
- its positive aspects and features. The emphasis is on how citizens perceive
e-government systems. We were especially interested in how the process of
informing citizens about the electronic platforms is going on, based on this,
what the level of the awareness of the population is, and to what extent the
efficiency and user-friendliness of the implemented systems are evaluated.
Awareness and transfer of knowledge to citizens is an important step, in case
of incomplete implementation of which the implemented systems cannot
provide adequate efficiency.
Role of learner autonomy in intrinsic motivation in EFL writing
Authors: Al-Shboul Othman Khalid , Rababah Luqman M , Banikalef Ala’Eddin Abdullah , Mehawesh Mohammad Issa
Published: March 2023

The researchers investigated students’ perceptions of various autonomous and nonautonomous activities in the writing class through the semester to examine the relationship between two concepts: autonomy and intrinsic motivation. The sample of this study included twenty university students, who were taught by researchers for the whole semester. This article investigated if and to what degree students' intrinsic motivation and satisfaction with these activities were affected by the independent variables of autonomy and non-autonomy. This study aimed to reveal any potential links between learner autonomy (LA) and academic performance in students’ EFL writing classes. A paired sample t-test was used to evaluate whether the differences between the resultant pairs of student perceptions are statistically significant. This study found that students’ perceptions of autonomous activities are positive. Besides, autonomous activities helped their performance in such EFL writing contexts. Based on the results of the present study, it is strongly recommended that instructors, curriculum designers, and policymakers incorporate autonomous activities in the teaching process in EFL writing classes. Consequently, students can have an active rather than passive role in EFL writing classroom, where they can effectively contribute to developing the syllabus and curriculum, and thus their intrinsic motivation can be increased and their academic performance in turn can improve (as this motivation develops a sense of ownership and responsibility in students). The findings offer important insights into the necessity of implementing autonomous policies in such EFL writing contexts where traditional methods are still the predominant mode of teaching.
Al-Kut Dam and its Effect on the Sedimentation Rate of the Dijla Al Gharaf and Dujaila Rivers in Wasit Governorate
Authors: Al-Barakat Marwa Mohsen Mohamed , Al-Saadi Dr Hussein Karim Hamad
Published: March 2023

The study of the amount of sediments in rivers is of very great importance, which has to do with the amount of water drainage and the force of water flow, whether it is sediment in the form of a suspended or bottom load, due to its direct impact on agricultural, navigational and engineering projects, as it is one of the most important factors causing the change of riverbeds , and affect the reduction of the capacity of the irrigation and storage channels, and it has been shown through the research that there is a spatial and temporal variation in the volume of sediments, as the suspended and bottom load increases before the Kut dam in the Saray station in Baghdad, and then the amount of sediment decreases in the back station of the Kut dam, the Al-Gharaf station, and the Nazem Dujailah and that is. Because the amount of sediment is related to the volume of water drainage.
Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity of Allapinine and N-Deacetylappaconitine in Experimental Animals.
Authors: Sanoev Zafar Isomiddinovich , Khamroev Tolmas Tolibovich , Abdinazarov Ibrokhim Tuychievich , Rashidov Sokhib Zamon ugli , Rakhimboev Sukhrob Davlatyor ugli
Published: March 2023

The present article presents a research paper on the evaluation of anticonvulsant activity of allapinine and N-debacetylappaconitine with high antiarrhythmic activity caused at different doses and with different analyzers. The results of the conducted studies showed that allapinine and N-debacetylappaconitine are not inferior and even slightly superior to carbamazepine in anticonvulsant activity. In this regard, based on the conducted studies, it can be concluded that allapinin affects not only cardiomyocytes, but also ion exchange in nerve cells.
INTELLIGENT BIOMEDICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Lala Bekirova Lala Bekirova , Ravan Gambarov Ravan Gambarov
Published: March 2023

Early diagnosis of various diseases significantly improves survival. However, more than half of these cases are diagnosed late due to the high demand for colonoscopy - the "gold standard" of screening. Colonoscopy is limited by the outdated design of conventional endoscopes due to the high complexity and cost of use. Magnetic endoscopes are a promising alternative and overcome the cost disadvantages, but their translational phase is difficult to achieve because magnetic manipulations are complex and unintuitive. In this work, we use machine vision to develop an intelligent and autonomous endoscope control that allows non-expert users to efficiently perform in vivo magnetic colonoscopy. We combine the use of robotics, computer vision, and advanced control to offer an intuitive and efficient endoscopic system. Furthermore, we define the characteristics required to achieve autonomy in robotic endoscopy. The paradigm described here can be applied to a variety of applications requiring navigation in an unstructured environment, such as catheters, pancreatic endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and gastroscopy. This work brings alternative endoscopic technologies closer to the translational stage, increasing the availability of early disease treatment.
Keywords: endoscope models, portable, capsule, mobile systems, mobile devices, picture completeness, modern technology
Adaptation Styles of Contemporary Competitorsin the Context of the Anomy TheoryRobert Merton
Authors: Chrzanowski Bartłomiej
Published: March 2023

The work concerns the presence of two styles of adaptation in competitive sport as understood by Robert Merton, i.e. innovative and conformist. The research involved footballers of the fi rst squad of Korona Kielce (n = 12),footballers of the second squad of Korona Kielce (n = 21), students of the Jagiellonian University participating ina football tournament (n = 25) and seminarians from the John Paul II University in Krakw (n = 25). The Athlete Adaptation Styles Questionnaire allowed to obtain data on the preferred styles of adaptation in individuals from theabove-mentioned groups. The obtained results prove that in competitive sports, players more often implement aninnovative style of adaptation.
Optymalizacja procesu decyzyjnegow obszarze oceny jakoci projektw konkursowych realizowanychw metodyce BIM
Authors: Fross Klaudiusz , Skóra Piotr , Mercik Henryk
Published: March 2023

Artyku podejmuje prb optymalizacji procesw towarzyszcych wyborowi projektw konkursowych. Badania koncentruj si gwnie w obszarze podejmowania decyzji, od ktrych wynikw zaley uzyskanie najwyszej moliwej jakoci architektury w trybie zamwie publicznych. Poruszone zostay problemy ekonomiczne, prawne, technologiczne oraz metodyczne, ktre poddano dogbnej analizie na bazie literatury naukowej i specjalistycznej. Nastpstwem toku badawczego jest wykonanie bada symulacyjnych, ktre stanowi jednoczenie syntez odkrytych powiza. Wykorzystano narzdzia do modelowania procesw w organizacjach oraz metody zarzdzania jakoci, szczeglnie w obszarze podejmowania decyzji grupowych. Rezultatem jest opracowanie mapy procesw, ktra stanowi strategi podejmowania decyzji dla potrzeb oceny projektw konkursowych. Od pocztku kierujc si podejciem projakociowym, zaoono wykorzystanie metodyki BIM jako gwarancji uzyskania wysokiej jakoci danych potrzebnych do podjcia najlepszych decyzji.
Producción de Compost a Partir de Desechos Sólidos Orgánicos Domésticos Mediante el Uso de Microorganismos Eficientes
Authors: Munizaga Párraga Diego , Alcívar Cedeño Ulbio
Published: March 2023

El manejo de los desechos orgánicos de tipo industrial y doméstico es cada vez más complicado debido a las cantidades que diariamente son generados. El presente trabajo pretende aplicar los EM para la obtención de un compostaje a partir de desechos domésticos como una alternativa para el tratamiento de estos, comprobando mediante ensayos de toxicidad y de metales pesados la efectividad. Se evaluaron 3 tratamientos en los que se utilizaron los microorganismos eficientes en los siguientes porcentajes 0,25%, 0,5% y 1%. Se realizaron análisis químicos de metales pesados y macronutrientes, así como de conductividad eléctrica, PH y reducción de volumen. Se utilizaron ensayos eco toxicológicos para evaluar la calidad ambiental del producto obtenido. Se obtuvo que el residuo de mayor volumen fue el de residuos de alimentos, el T1 y T2 redujeron el volumen inicial de los residuos hasta el 20%, los metales pesados investigados (Pb, Cd, Cu y Ni) estuvieron dentro de los niveles reportados como aceptables para los abonos orgánicos, la mayor reducción del volumen en la materia orgánica tratada se logró con los tratamientos de ME 0,5% y 1%., se determinó una disminución de la conductividad eléctrica y del PH en los tres tratamientos utilizados tanto en el abono sólido como el líquido. No se encontró toxicidad aguda de los abonos sólidos y líquidos sobre Eisenia Foetida, aunque el abono puro (100%) inhibió la germinación de Lactuca sativa.

Se obtuvo un compostaje el cual en concentraciones del 0,5% demostró ser el más eficiente y con menor toxicidad.
PCR-based sexing of caprine embryos using Sry/Aml-X duplex PCR and Sry/DVEPC041 duplex PCR
Authors: ABDULLAH RAMLI BIN , PHUA CHOON YEN ALICE , RAHMAN MOHAMMAD MIJANUR , KHADIJAH WAN EMBONG WAN
Published: March 2023

This study presents the development of a PCR-based method for sex determination of caprine embryos by Sry and Aml-X gene detection. DNA sequencing of the PCR products amplified from the target loci confirmed that these amplicons were indeed amplified from portions of the caprine Sry and Aml-X genes. Furthermore, the primer sets were found to be specific for sexing of caprine of various breeds. An alternative PCR-sexing protocol was also developed to verify embryo sexing results and it was a pit-stop using Sry and DVEPC041 primer sets. For the pitstop PCR protocol, the Sry primer was best added after the first 6 cycles to obtain bands of equal intensity at 116 bp and 160 bp when identifying the male sex. However, application of the same pit-stop PCR protocol using genomic DNA of various caprine breeds also produced acceptable and accurate sex identification despite showing slight diversion of the expected result.
Fertility response in post-partum buffaloes following bypass nutrient supplementation
Authors: KATIYAR G S , SHARMA R K , MUDGAL V , JEROME A , PHULIA S K , SINGH I
Published: March 2023

The study was designed to deduce the effect of by-pass nutrient supplementation on follicular profile and fertility response in post-partum buffaloes. For this study, 40 post-partum buffaloes divided into 4 groups [control (10): C, no supplementation; T1 (10), bypass fat supplementation; T2 (10), bypass protein supplementation and T3 (10), bypass fat and protein supplementation] were supplemented with bypass nutrient for 90 days postpartum from day of calving. The study animals were examined at every 10 days interval for assessing the follicular profile and resumption of cyclicity. A number of large and small follicles among the groups remained comparable. However on day 90, number of large follicles was significantly reduced in T1 (0.90±0.18) and T2 (0.70±0.15) in comparison to control group (1.40±0.16) with comparable dominant follicle size among groups. Cyclicity percentage was higher in control (90%) and T2 (80%) as compared to T1 (60%) and T3 (50%), though the difference was nonsignificant. Furthermore, days to first overt estrus, number of AIs/conception and pregnancy rate remained comparable between the groups. In summary, bypass fat and protein supplementation, either alone or in combination showed no effect on follicular profile and fertility in post-partum buffaloes.
Estimation of genetic diversity and relationship among goats of Maharashtra state
Authors: MISHRA PRIYANKA , DIXIT S P , AGGARWAL R A K , BEHL JYOTSNA , DANGI P S , VERMA N K
Published: March 2023

Sangamneri, Osmanabadi, Berari and Konkan Kanyal are the known breeds of Maharashtra state of India. DNA from 50 unrelated goats of each breed was analysed to know the genetic diversity using 25 microsatellite markers. A total of 479 alleles (192 in Sangamneri, 153 in Osmanabadi, 294 in Berari and 255 in Konkan Kanyal) were observed. Mean number of alleles per locus and observed heterozygosity were 7.68, 6.12, 11.76, 10.20 and 0.53, 0.42, 0.67 and 0.58 for Sangamneri, Osmanabadi, Berari and Kanyal goat populations respectively. The fixation coefficients of sub-populations within the total population (FST), varied from 0.04 (OarHH64) to 0.68 (OarJMP29) with a mean of 0.17. The L-shaped mode-shift curve indicated the absence of reduction in effective population size. The genetic distances between four breeds indicated the distinctness of Berari and Konkan Kanyal from Sangamneri and Osmanabadi. Berari and Konkan Kanyal although exists at different geographic locations but show some genetic overlapping. The Nei's genetic distance observed between breeds were 0.472 (Sangamneri and Osmanabadi), 0.667 (Sangamneri and Berari), 0.819 (Sangamneri and Konkan Kanyal), 0.797(Osmanabadi and Berari), 0.994 (Osmanabadi and Konkan Kanyal) and 0.092 (Berari and Konkan Kanyal). Konkan Kanyal is genetically more distant from Osmanabadi and Sangamneri than Berari. Sangamneri and Osmanabadi goat breeds were assigned to cluster-3 where the proportion of membership for each breed was 0.975 (Sangamneri) and 0.992 (Osmanabadi). Kanyal and Berari goat populations were assigned to another cluster (Cluster 4). The proportion for their membership was 0.923 (Konkan Kanyal) and 0.869 (Berari).
Current status of goat husbandry and scope for improving its productivity in Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh
Authors: HEGDE NARAYAN G , DEO AVINASH D
Published: March 2023

A study was undertaken in selected districts of Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh states, to understand the current status of goat husbandry and identify suitable interventions to enhance productivity and income of goat keepers. Approximately 87.2% families in the study area were living in poverty and 93% goat keeping families belonged to small, marginal or landless families. While 47.5% goat keepers owned less than 5 goats across the study area, over 73% goat keepers were small flock owners in Bihar and a majority of them were dependent on extensive grazing. This was predominant in Odisha where over 99% goat keepers were dependent on extensive grazing while in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, less than 20% families were dependent on extensive grazing. PPR was the major disease, but FMD, enterotoxaemia, goat pox and HS were also reported with low intensity. Goat mortality was high at 33.5% in Bihar, 26.6% in Odisha and 20.6% in Uttar Pradesh. Goat husbandry was mainly looked after by women. Over 80% goat keepers sold their goats in their villages itself. The income from goats has been significantly low at ₹ 4,068 per family in Bihar, while it was slightly higher at ₹ 10,748 in Odisha. Assured breeding and health care services and financial support are needed to enhance the income of goat keepers. Hence, priority should be given to build their capacity for developing value chain and mobilise critical services for improving the production.
Genetics of body weights in a control line of Rhode Island Red grower chicken
Authors: DAS ANANTA KUMAR , KUMAR SANJEEV , MISHRA ANIL KUMAR , RAHIM ABDUL , KOKATE LAXMIKANT SAMBHAJI
Published: March 2023

Investigating a control line population of RIR grower chicken to estimate genetic and non-genetic parameters of its body weights, it was summarized that body weight growth is influenced by its sire-inheritance and sex where males being heavier throughout the ages. Significant hatch- differences and chick weight-regression effect were also noticed up to the age of 16th week. The heritability, genetic and phenotypic correlation estimates were mostly with moderate to high magnitudes. Thus the present findings could serve as the pre-requisites for chalking out of breeding strategies for genetic improvement of the chicken genotype.
Foot-and-mouth disease virus infection-specific nonstructural protein antibodies detected in populations of mithun (Bos frontalis), yak (Bos grunniens) and their hybrids maintained in farms and villages of Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: ROUT MANORANJAN , BHATTACHARYA DEBASIS , PRUSTY BIKASH RANJAN , CHATTERJEE NILAKANTHA , BERA ASIT KUMAR , DOLEY JUWAR , DEORI SOURABH , MEDHI DINAMANI , BAM JOKEN , HANAH SAPUNI STEPHEN , DEB SITANGSU MOHAN , PATTNAIK BRAMHADEV
Published: March 2023

There is dearth of availability of surveillance reports elucidating the role of mithun, yak and their hybrid populations inhabiting north-eastern regions of India in the epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This study conducted during 2015–2016, therefore highlights the serological status of the disease in these animals of Arunachal Pradesh. A total of 857 sera from 804 yaks, 44 mithuns and 9 hybrids of mithun and yak were collected and an indirect 3AB nonstructural protein (NSP) ELISA was performed to detect NSP-antibodies (NSP-Abs). A prevalence of FMD virus (FMDV) NSP reactive sera in 25.12% (202/804) yak and 2.27% (1/44) mithun was estimated, while 0% seroreactivity was observed in their hybrids. The findings inferred that FMDV circulates in the said animals populating Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, necessary control measures including prophylactic vaccination for FMD should be put into practice to safeguard these rare threatened species considered to be the pride of the country.
Effect of strategic supplementation of limiting nutrients on milk production performance in crossbred cows under field conditions
Authors: CHANDRASEKHARAIAH M , SOREN N M , REDDY I J , RAO S B N , THULASI A
Published: March 2023

An on-farm lactation trial of 4 months duration was conducted to study the effect of feeding strategic limiting nutrient supplements on milk production performance and hormonal profile of crossbred cows under field condition. Crossbred cows (36) were equally divided into 6 groups (control and experimental) based on lactation number, milk yield and stage of lactation. Strategic nutrient supplements (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) were prepared with 65% of locally available bypass rich protein/amino acid supplements and 30% of the bypass fat and 5% of area specific mineral mixture (ASMM), respectively in all the supplements. Protected soybean extraction (0.9% formaldehyde treated; PS) was added as a source of bypass rich protein/amino acid supplement in supplement 1, PS and maizegluten meal (MGM) (60: 40) in supplement 2, cottonseed cake (CSC) and MGM (60:40) in supplement 3, PS, MGM and CSC (70:15:15) in supplement 4 and PS, MGM and CSC (40:40: 20) in supplement 5. The cows in control group were fed local mixed grass with supplements such as groundnut cake (GNC) and wheat bran as practiced by the farmers. Animals in experimental groups (G 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) were fed local mixed grass with GNC, wheat bran and supplements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively @ 200g/day/animal by replacing the double the quantity of GNC in the experimental groups. There was an increase of 16, 14, 9, 10 and 2 % in 4% fat-corrected milk (FCM) yield in animals fed with limiting nutrient supplements 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively when compared to control. Plasma hormonal profiles of growth hormone, insulin like growth factor 1, estradiol-17β, progesterone, triiodothyronine and thyroxine hormone were positively correlated (r=0.69; P<0.05) with milk yield in cows fed with strategic nutrient supplements (SNS). The study showed that feeding of supplements 1 and 2 in experimental groups-1 and 2 significantly (P<0.05) increased FCM yield and reduced the feed cost in medium yielding cows on local mixed grass based diets and increased the overall income of the farmers.
Investigating reasons for lower birth weight in crossbred calves
Authors: UPADHYAY DEEPAK , GAUR G K , BHARTI P K , SINGH MUKESH , DUTT TRIVENI
Published: March 2023

The present study was carried out to investigate the reasons of lower birth weight in crossbred (50-75% Exotic and 25-50% Hariana) calves. The data on birth weight of 2,102 crossbred calves, progeny of 22 sires over a period of 11 years from 2005 to 2015 were analyzed under investigation using Least Squares analysis. Heritability of birth weight was calculated using half sib correlation method. The observed parameters were period of calving, season of calving, sex of calf, parity of dam, age of dam at calving, weight of dam at calving and sire of calf. Research results revealed that average birth weight of crossbred calves was 21.92 kg. The effect of period of calving, season of calving, sex of calf, age of dam at calving, weight of dam at calving and sire of calf was statistically significant on birth weight. Birth weight showed increasing trend across the periods. The heaviest (9.47% more than rainy) birth weight was observed for calves, born in hot-dry (summer) season whilst, it was the lowest in those born inhot-humid (rainy) season. Male calves were heavier (3.66% more) at birth than the female calves. Cows more than 6 years of age and 400 kg body weight produced the heaviest calves. Five sires (22.72%) had their calves with more than 24 kg birth weight. Heritability of birth weight in crossbred calves was moderate (0.24±0.08) reflecting the ample scope of improvement through proper feeding and care of dam.
Carcass traits and meat quality characteristics and fatty acid profile of Barbari goats as influenced by castration and slaughter age
Authors: RAJKUMAR V , VERMA A K , RAMACHANDRAN N , PAL S
Published: March 2023

In this study, effects of castration and age at slaughter (12 and 15 months) were evaluated on carcass traits, physico-chemical, colour and textural properties as well as fatty acid profile of Barbari goat meat . Barbari goats (24: 12 each, intact and castrates) were divided into 4 groups, viz. intact 12, castrate 12, intact 15 and castrate 15 for the comparison of various parameters. Carcass traits, carcass components, composition and fat distribution differed significantly among 4 groups of goats. Moisture and fat contents in meat were significantly affected by slaughter age and castration while amount of protein and ash were affected by age. Water holding capacity (WHC) was found significantly higher in meat from older animals from both the groups. Water extractable (WEP), salt extractable (SEP) and total extractable (TEP) proteins were significantly affected by castration and age of slaughter. Meat from castrated goats was significantly lighter while meat from younger animals was redder. Shear force value and work of shear were significantly lower for castrated goat meat. Fatty acid C16:0 content increased with age while C18:0 significantly decreased. Oleic acid (C18:1) content was significantly higher in castrated animals while amount of linoleic acid (C18:2) was higher in intact animals and both the fatty acids increased with animal age. Total saturated fatty acids (SFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were high in meat from intact goats while monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) were found higher in castrated goat meat.
Stem pruning severities affect growth, physiological and quality consequences in high density planting system of mango (Mangifera indica) in Shiwalik foothills
Authors: KUMAR PRAMOD , JOSHI A K , CHAUHAN V K
Published: March 2023

The study evaluated the influence of shoot pruning intensities on physiological and quality consequences of mango under square system of planting between 2014 and 2016 in Shiwalik foothills. Three mango cultivars, viz. Mallika, Dashehari, and Amrapali, planted under high density were selected purposely. Tip pruning of frost injured shoots significantly influenced growth, flowering, yield and quality traits of the cultivars compared to un-pruned trees. The results revealed early flower initiation with peak period of flowering among the treatments. Shoot pruning slightly delayed but more uniform flowering comparative to control. After 20th harvest season, the cultivar significantly affected generative parameters (TCSA, TCV, CA and yield efficiency). Number of sprouted shoots per scaffold branch (primary, secondary) was highest in Dashehari followed by Amrapali and Mallika irrespective of shoot differentiation. Dashehari recorded maximum length of panicles, length of flowering shoot, number of panicles/shoot, fruited panicles, fruit set, and fruit retention with least fruit drop when the shoots were pruned in frost affected twigs (terminal branches) shoot differentiation. The best yield and yield efficiency over the 20th leaf harvest was recorded in Mallika followed by Amrapali and Dashehari. Variable shoot pruning intensities showed significant effects on fruit physical-biochemical traits and foliar nutrient concentration of the cultivars. DOP indexing showed close agreement to diagnose N, P, K, Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn excess among different cultivars studied. PCA of agromorphometric and fruit quality traits was also worked out. prin4 accounted for 99.5% (agro-morphometric traits) and 97.9% (fruit quality) of the cumulative variance of cultivars. PCA-F1 had the highest positive loadings (plant height, tree girth, annual shoot extension growth TCSA, and TCV) followed by PCA-F2 (yield). None of the significant differences were obtained when the calculated factor scores of PCA-F1, PCA-F2 and PCA-F3 for attributes analyzed. Conclusively, shoot tip pruning could be recommended for restoring maximum production and quality fruits in high density square planting system of mango.
The Empress Place (EMP) Site: A Preliminary Report
Authors: Miksic John N , Goh Geok Yian
Published: March 2023

An archaeological site report of an excavation of the Empress Place site in Singapore. Empress Place was the fourth site excavated in Singapore, and the first and so far the only ancient site located directly on the Singapore River’s bank. The opportunity to investigate this site arose when it was decided to convert the Empress Place Building into a permanent Asian Civilisations Museum under the National Heritage Board. The project began in January 1998, during the rainy season and the excavation was completed in May the same year. Empress Place was occupied during the 14th through 16th centuries CE. A wide variety of Chinese porcelain from the Ming Dynasty is quite plentiful at Empress Place. This is significant in view of the rarity of Chinese porcelain from the 15th century CE outside of China. Artifacts from Vietnam, Thailand, Java, Borneo, the Philippines, China, and Persia are consistent with the description of EMP as a site where goods from much of maritime Asia were loaded, unloaded, and transhipped.
Covid -19 Pandemi Döneminde Banka Çalışanlarının Yaşadıkları Stres: Stresin Nedenleri ve Başa Çıkma Yöntemlerine Dair Bir Araştırma
Authors: MEŞE Ecem , TOZKOPARAN Güler
Published: March 2023

Çalışmada, COVID-19 pandemisi döneminde banka çalışanlarının yaşadıkları stresin nedenlerini ve stresle başa çıkma yöntemlerini ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, banka çalışanlarının evden ve şubeden çalışma sürecinde karşılaştıkları sorunlardan dolayı yaşadıkları stres ve stresle başa çıkma yöntemleri, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden odak grup görüşmesi yapılarak incelenmiştir. Araştırmaya İzmir ilinde hizmet veren özel bir bankanın 3 erkek ve 6 kadın çalışanı katılmıştır.

Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar doğrultusunda, banka çalışanlarının evden ve şubeden çalıştığı dönemlerde stres yaşamalarına neden olan çeşitli problemlerle karşılaştıkları ve stresle başa çıkmak için bazı yöntemler kullandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Banka çalışanları, bu sorunlardan kaynaklanan stresle başa çıkabilmek için; düzenli nefes egzersizi, meditasyon ve fiziksel egzersiz yapma ile sağlıklı beslenmeye dikkat ettiklerini belirtmişlerdir. Ayrıca bazı çalışanların bu dönemde aile fertleriyle birlikte daha sık vakit geçirmesi de yine stresle başa çıkmalarında yardımcı olmuştur. Ayrıca ‘sosyal destek arama’ ve ‘sorunla uğraşma ve mücadele’ yöntemlerini de kullanmışlardır.
Pragmatik Bir Bakış Açısıyla Büyük ve Orta Boy İşletmeler için Finansal Raporlama Standardı (BOBİ FRS) Hakkında Alan Yazın Taraması İncelemesi
Authors: KARABULUT Mehtap , TEKTÜFEKÇİ Fatma
Published: March 2023

Çalışmanın amacı; Büyük ve Orta Boy İşletmeler İçin Finansal Raporlama Standardı (BOBİ FRS)’nın yayınlandığı Temmuz 2017’den Aralık 2022’ye değin, bu süreçte konuya ilişkin alan yazın taraması incelemesi yapmaktır. Bu bağlamda BOBİ FRS’ye yönelik yayımlanan kitaplar, makaleler ve lisansüstü tezler alan yazın taramasının kapsamında değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada web tabanlı “Büyük ve Orta Boy İşletmeler İçin Finansal Raporlama Standardı” veya “BOBİ FRS” anahtar kelimeleriyle tarama yapılmıştır. Doküman içerik analizi tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Yıllar itibariyle kitaplar ilk basım yılı bazında, makaleler ise konu ve dergi isimleri esas alınarak kategorize edilmiştir. Kitaplar 18 adet olup, altısı tek ve yedisi iki yazarlı, diğerleri çok yazarlı, en fazla basılı kitabın “Gazi Kitabevi” yayını olduğu saptanmıştır. Erişilebilen toplam 115 adet makalenin en fazla 2019 ve 2018 yıllarında, BOBİ FRS’in bir bölümünün diğer ilgili standartlarla karşılaştırıldığı, çoğunlukla en fazla stoklar, maddi duran varlıklar, finansal araçlar ve özkaynaklar üzerine yoğunlaşıldığı, en fazla yayınlandığı derginin “Muhasebe ve Vergi Uygulamaları Dergisi” ile “Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi” olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca çalışma kapsamında Türkiye’de BOBİ FRS hakkında tamamlanmış toplam 48 lisansüstü tezinin en fazla İstanbul İlindeki Üniversitelerde yönetildiği belirlenmiştir. Ancak araştırmanın kısıtları arasında yer alan devam eden lisansüstü tezler, erişimde yaşanabilecek eksiklikler vb. gibi nedenlere çeşitli akademik platformlarda hazırlanıp sunulan özet ve / veya tam metin bildiriler ile tek bir disiplin ya da disiplinler arası kitaplarda kitap içi bölüm olarak da yayımlanan alan yazın kapsam dışı bırakılmak zorunda kalınmıştır. Sonuç olarak, pragmatik bir bakış açısıyla BOBİ FRS üzerine yapılan derinlemesine alan yazın taramasının konunun muhasebede yeri ve öneminin belirlenmesi yönünde de değer katacağı düşünülmektedir.
Review Study Evaluation Of Smart Indonesia Card Implementation Through Smart Indonesia Program
Authors: Ridwan Ahmad
Published: March 2023

This study evaluates several research results on the Smart Indonesia Card through the smart Indonesia program (PIP), how it is implemented and whether it takes place as expected or not. The method used in analyzing is this research is Mixed studies review / mixed methods review, which refers to any combination of methods where one important component is literature review. The data used in this study was obtained through literature studies by searching, collecting and reading various journals or articles about KIP (Smart Indonesia Card).  After conducting a literature study and collecting data, then the data analysis process is carried out by referring to various references that have been used. The results of the research discussion show that the implementation of the Smart Indonesia Card policy in an effort to equalize education has run as it should, but in terms of its implementation in the field, there are still many shortcomings, as seen from indications that there are still many mistargets for students who should not be eligible to hold the Smart Indonesia Card (KIP)
Effect of Road Rehabilitation on Housing Renovation in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: James Bassey Ezekiel , Eteng Salvation , Moses Etim Ndifreke
Published: March 2023

Infrastructure provision has been identified as a potent tool for the improvement of neighborhoods globally. One such infrastructure is a good road network. Road rehabilitation, therefore, has the capability of promoting land use development and housing development/renovation. Despite the obvious effect that road rehabilitation has on predicting property development and renovation, there appears to be a paucity of studies as it relates to Calabar South Local Government Area where road several roads have been rehabilitated. It is against this backdrop that this study was conceived. The study, therefore, analysed the relationship that exists between road rehabilitation and housing renovation in Calabar South Local Government Area between 2002 and 2021. Six residential neighbourhoods were randomly sampled. Furthermore, a total of 399 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 389 copies were retrieved and used for analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and simple percentages were used in carrying out the analysis. It was noted that road rehabilitation drastically triggered the renovation of properties in the study area. For instance, there was an increase in the extent to which housing units were fenced, painted among other renovation exercises in housing units before and after the rehabilitation of the roads.
Meat, metrics and mindsets: Exploring debates on the role of livestock and alternatives in diets and farming
Authors: Breewood Helen , Garnett Tara
Published: March 2023

Should we eat meat, eggs, dairy and other animal-sourced foods? If so, how should we produce them and how much should we eat? If not, what should we eat instead? These are just some of the more contentious debates about the future of food systems. This short briefing paper summarises some of the key debates about livestock and its alternatives and describes both the arguments and the evidence underpinning different points of view. We look both at foodstuffs (meat, fish, plants and new foods based on cells grown in bioreactors) and farming methods (both intensive and extensive) with regards to discussions about their environmental, health and social impacts. In so doing, we explore the assumptions and values that often lead stakeholders to differing conclusions about what a sustainable food system looks like.
Bebida a base de jirón (Sicana odorífera) con pulpa de pitahaya roja (Hylocereus undatus)
Authors: Muñoz Murillo José Patricio , García Mendoza Jordan Javier , Mantuano Cusme María Isabel , Navarrete Navarrete Jessica Lisbeth , Méndez Ostaiza Ana Josefa
Published: March 2023

El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar las características sensoriales, fisicoquímicas y microbiológicas de un néctar de jirón con pitahaya. Se utilizó un diseño experimental completamente al azar con arreglo factorial, se formularon tres tratamientos en estudio siendo el T1 (90% jirón + 10% pitahaya), T2 (80% jirón + 20% pitahaya) y T3 (70% jirón + 30% pitahaya). Para el panel sensorial se contó con un test hedónico de 4 puntos y 30 catadores no entrenados, los cuales evaluaron las variables de color, olor, sabor y apariencia general, al tratamiento con mayor aceptación se le evaluó su calidad fisicoquímica y microbiológica. Se aplicó un análisis de varianza no paramétrico y prueba de Kruskal Wallis al 0,05% de significancia. La variable de respuesta sensorial olor manifestó un p<0,05% mientras que las demás variables no fueron estadísticamente significativas p>0,05%. El mejor tratamiento (T2) presentó valores idóneos en pH 4,5, acidez 0,016 y °Brix de 18, mientras que en los microorganismos los resultados fueron; para hongos-levaduras (6 UFCg-1), Enterobacteriáceas (9 UFCml-1), y aerobios mesófilos (8 UFCml-1). Las diferentes concentraciones de jirón y pitahaya influyeron en la aceptación sensorial del néctar de fruta, a su vez, el producto cumplió con los requisitos establecidos por la norma técnica ecuatoriana INEN 2337.
Afrontamiento de la familia en el proceso de rehabilitación ante las intervenciones quirúrgicas del paciente con osteogénesis imperfecta
Authors: Pachucho Flores Ana Pamela , Cárdenas Paredes Diana Verónica , Moposita Flores Silvia Yolanda , López Pinta María José , Santana Barreno Carmen Imelda
Published: March 2023

La presencia de osteogénesis imperfecta, genera cambios significativos tanto en el paciente y la familia ya que van a verse afectados en todos los ámbitos de su vida como personal, sociofamiliar, sanitario, educativo y laboral conllevando a un  proceso de afrontamiento y desarrollo de estrategias de afrontamiento familiar que pueden potencialmente fortalecer y mantener los recursos de la familia, con el fin de protegerla de las situaciones estresantes y garantizar un manejo adecuado de su dinámica. Describir la opinión de la familia con relación al afrontamiento en el proceso de rehabilitación ante las intervenciones quirúrgicas del paciente con osteogénesis imperfecta para conocer cuáles han sido las estrategias, el apoyo social y familiar percibido, emociones que experimenta, la relación enfermera-familia-paciente y el impacto que ha generado en su calidad de vida. La presenta investigación tuvo un enfoque cualitativo-descriptivo. Para la obtención de información se consideró realizar una investigación de campo. Los sujetos de estudio de la presente investigación fue toda la familia del paciente con osteogénesis imperfecta con primer grado de consanguinidad. Se realizó una entrevista semiestructurada; una vez realizada la entrevista a los familiares se procedió a la transcripción palabra por palabra para realizar el análisis mediante la triangulación de la información. Se evidenció que el afrontamiento ante el proceso de rehabilitación, tras intervenciones quirúrgicas del paciente con osteogénesis imperfecta, ha sido un reto significativo tanto para la madre como para la familia.