bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Arsenic Cytotoxicity: A bioassay using Barley
Authors: Singh Vivek , Singh Manorama
Published: December 2023

Barley, Hordeum vulgare (2n=14) has been used by many cytologists, to determine cytotoxicity of environmental pollutants like heavymetals, industrial effluents, agricultural chemicals etc. In the present study, Arsenic(in the form of arsenic trioxide of concentrations100,250, 500,750and1000ppb), cytotoxicity was analyzed on Barley root tip mitosis, to understand its toxic effects on cells and chromosomes of a plant-basedsystem. The results show that Arsenic can induce various Mito depressive and clastogenic chromosomal aberrations like chromosomal breakages, disturbed spindle organization and other cellular metabolic defects. Generally the cytological anomalies were found to be dose-dependent.
Distributional note on magnificent grass lilly, Iphigenia magnifica (colchicaceae) in
Tamilnadu, India
Authors: Rajasekar Chinnaiyan , Anurag Palliyalil Sivasankaran , Kottaimuthu Ramalingam
Published: December 2023

Occurrence of endemic ephemeral, Iphigenia magnifica (Colchicaceae) is confirmed here in Tamil Nadu. The species is hitherto known to occur only in the Western Ghats of Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
Wild edible and ethno medicinal angiosperms from plateaus of Satmala ranges, Nasik
district, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Wagh Swapnil Dayaram , Patil Manoj Tukaram
Published: December 2023

The present paper gives a checklist of 100 wild edible & ethno medicinal angiosperms from the plateaus of the Satmala ranges. The present plateaus are distributed in the remote areas of Chandwad (Nashik)tehsil.Various tribal and local communities in the region viz. Bhill, Thakur, Mahadeo-Koli, Kokani,Katkari, Warli, Kunbi, Kokana, Aadiwasi etc. use many plants as a source of food and ethno medicinal purposes. Plant parts like tubers, rhizomes, roots, leaves, fruits, seeds, flowers, bark etc. are used as food and to cure various ailments. Therefore authors have made efforts to collect information on these plants from the region.
Therapeutic effect of Bacopa monnieri on Aflatoxin B1-induced oxidative damage in rats
Authors: Rathour Arti , Gupte Shamli S. , Shrivastava Sadhana , Shukla Sangeeta
Published: December 2023

Aflatoxin B1 is the one of most toxic and well-known mycotoxins, which contaminates staple food. Bacopa monnieri popularly known as Brahmi, is a well-documented nootropic drug in Ayurveda. Thus, the present study was designed to evaluate the protective efficacy of brahmi against liver damage induced within 4 weeks by oral doses 200 ìg/kg Aflatoxin B1, to male rats. Resulting in increased lipid peroxidation, decline in reduced glutathione, and antioxidant enzymes in liver tissue, increased serum liver pathology markers in serum. Oral pretreatment with 20 – 40 mg/kg Brahmi for a week showed remarkable protection against the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1.
In vitro use of Organic extracts of Tinospora cordifolia as anthelmintic against Fasciola
gigantica larvae
Authors: Yadav Dharmendra Kumar , Kumar Pradeep
Published: December 2023

This study aims to evaluate the in vitro anthelmintic larvicidal efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia against Fasciola gigantica larvae (sporocyst, redia, and cercaria). Fascioliasis caused high economic loss in cattle as well as in the human population. It can be controlled by the break of the life cycle of the Fasciola in the host snail Lymnaea acuminata. In vitro, exposure of dried stem powder (DSP), various organic extracts, and column purified extract (CPE) of T. cordifolia was observed upto 8h exposure at various concentrations against F. gigantica larva. The toxic effect of various preparations against larva was observed at 2, 4, 6, and 8h of the treatment. The column purified extract of dried stem powder of T. cordifolia against sporocyst, redia, and cercaria in 2h LC50 was 50.27, 55.26, and 53.11 mg/L and 8h LC50 was 48.20, 48.37, and 48.12 mg/mL, respectively. Maximum effects of column purified of T. cordifolia were observed against sporocyst larva (8h LC50 45.20 mg/L) of F. gigantica.
Butterfly species diversity from tirora, District Gondia of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra
Authors: Bhonde Rajkumar S , Wankhade Lokesh N , Bidwai Pushpanjali A , Sangode Virendra K
Published: December 2023

A study on butterfly diversity from Tirora, district Gondia of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra was undertaken. Total 36 species of butterflies belonging to 5 families were recorded from the given area. Maximum 16 species of butterflies were recorded from family Nymphalidae, followed by 6 species each from family Lycaenidae and Papilionidae, 5 species from family Pieridae and 3 species were recorded from family Hesperiidae. In the above field survey 5 species of butterfly recorded come under Wild Life Protection Act 1972 of India. The butterfly species Lethe europa, and Castalius rosimon come under Schedule I While Appias albina and Hylpolimnas misippus are under Schedule II and Euploea core under Schedule IV of the Wild Life Protection Act 1972.
A baseline account of scarabaeid beetles of area within and around historic
Ahmednagar city (Maharashtra) India
Authors: Pande G S , Parge F V , Kalawate A S
Published: December 2023

The present study provides a preliminary account of Scarabaeid (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) beetles of some areas in and around Ahmednagar city, Maharashtra, India. A total of 27 scarabaeoid taxa representing 22 genera and 4 families were recorded. Family Scarabaeidae is the most diverse of all 4 families recorded. The Scarabaeidae is represented by 24 taxa under 5 subfamilies (Scarabaeinae, Cetoniinae, Dynastinae, Melolonthinae, and Rutelinae). The important scarabaeoid families such as Geotrupidae, Hybosoridae, Trogidae are also represented from study area. The scarabaeid beetles were recorded for the first time from the study area, including 5 different localities in and around Ahmednagar city. The genus Onthophagus was the most dominant comprising 05 species. The result obtained serves as baseline information on the diversity and abundance of Scarab beetles of Ahmednagar. It will be helpful for future research on the beetle fauna of the study area.
Significance of N-acetyltranseferase-2 (NAT-2) gene polymorphism in the patients of
cervical cancer
Authors: Singh Balbir , Nath Dwijendra , Kumar Ramesh
Published: December 2023

In concern of cervical cancer through the various screening and health care programmes running in Asian and Western countries, it was established that the prevalence and mortality has declined tremendously. However cervical cancer is still considered as one of the fetal and common cancer in females, followed by breast cancer and lung cancer in India. In the present study, blood samples of confirmed cervical cancer patients through biopsy examination were collected and subjected for genomic DNA isolation. Isolated DNA samples were amplified for detection of NAT-2 gene, subsequently gene polymorphism was detected using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) assay. We observed that NAT-2 gene polymorphism was significantly associated with cervical cancer risk.
PREPARATION AND IN-VITRO CHARACTERIZATION OF CONTACT LENSES CONTAINING COENZYME Q10 LOADED MICELLES
Authors: ERGİN Ahmet Doğan
Published: December 2023

Objective: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) offers potential therapeutic benefits for ocular health, yet faces challenges of poor solubility and bioavailability when applied to the eye. This study aimed to enhance CoQ10 delivery using contact lenses by incorporating CoQ10-loaded polymeric micelles, using Pluronic F127 and solvent evaporation technique.
Material and Method: Polymeric micelles encapsulating CoQ10 were produced via solvent evaporation with Pluronic F127. Commercial contact lenses were subsequently loaded with these micelles. Characterization of the loaded lenses included assessments of light transmittance, swelling behavior, and drug release profile under non-sink conditions, simulating the constraints of the ocular surface.
Result and Discussion: The unloaded lenses exhibited a light transmittance of 91.78±3.29% and swelling percentage of 47.51±4.45% while micelle-loaded lenses demonstrated high light transmittance levels (95.31±0.80%), ensuring optical clarity. Swelling studies showed a slight increase in size to 48.1±4.4%. The lenses effectively encapsulated 403.6±21.8 µg of CoQ10. In vitro release profile exhibited controlled release over six hours, indicating potential for sustained drug delivery. These results highlight the feasibility of micelle-loaded contact lenses for efficient ocular drug delivery, warranting further exploration into their long-term effectiveness and safety.
THE INFLUENCE OF E-SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND IMAGE ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY THROUGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON 'BIBIT' APPLICATION USERS
Authors:   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Ellitan Lena , Lim Sisilia Felicia ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Kristanti Maria Mia ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Published: December 2023

Currently, it is undeniable that advances in science and technology have an impact on people's lifestyles. One of them can be seen in investing activities that can be done only by having a smartphone and an internet network. Business actors use this situation to provide mutual fund investment applications. It is characterized by increasing competition between mutual fund investment applications. Increased public awareness of the importance of investment is an added value. One of the mutual fund investment applications known to be on the rise is Bibit. This study examines the effect of e-service quality and brand image on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction on users of the Bibit application. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling type. The sample used is 150 respondents who are users of the Bibit application. The data analysis technique used is PLS-SEM with SmartPLS 3.0 program. The results showed that e-service quality and brand image each had a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, e-service quality and customer satisfaction each had a positive but not significant effect on customer loyalty brand image had a positive and significant effect. Customer loyalty and customer satisfaction proved unable to mediate the effect of e-service quality and brand image on customer loyalty.
DÜZENLİ EGZERSİZ YAPAN OBEZ VE FAZLA KİLOLU BİREYLERDE D VİTAMİNİ REPLASMANININ KİLO KAYBI VE ANTİOKSİDAN DENGE ÜZERİNE ETKİSİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: AKÇA KAYA Venher Dimaze , MUHTAROĞLU Sabahattin , BARLAK KETİ Didem
Published: December 2023

Obezite ve egzersizin, metabolik süreçler ve O2 kullanımının orantısal artışı sonucunda serbest radikal oluşumunu ve oksidatif stresi artırdığı vurgulanmaktadır. Çalışmamızda düzenli egzersiz yapan, Beden Kütle İndeksi (BKİ)≥25 kg/m2 bireylerde D vitamini takviyesinin kilo kaybı ve antioksidan denge üzerine etkisini araştırmak amaçlanmıştır. Kayseri’de bir spor salonuna kayıtlı, düzenli egzersiz yapan, D vitamini yetersizliği saptanmış (serum 25(OH)D<30 ng/ml) 44 gönüllü, çalışma (n=26) ve kontrol (n=18) grubu olmak üzere ikiye ayrılmıştır. Çalışma grubundaki bireylere 3 ay süresince, ayda bir defa 300.000 IU/ml D3 içeren D vitamini ampulü oral yoldan verilmiş; kontrol grubundaki bireylere ise herhangi bir replasman uygulanmamıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, çalışma grubunun total antioksidan seviyesinde (TAS) istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olmayan bir artış; total oksidan seviyelerinde (TOS) ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde düşüş gözlemlenmiştir. Kontrol grubunda, serum 25(OH)D ve TAS seviyelerinde anlamlı düzeyde azalma; TOS seviyesinde ise anlamlı olmayan bir artış saptanmıştır. Ayrıca serum 25(OH)D seviyesi ile BKİ ve vücut yağ oranı arasında anlamlı negatif korelasyon; TAS seviyesi arasında ise anlamlı düzeyde pozitif korelasyon saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, düzenli spor yapan kişilerde D vitamini replasmanının, kilo kaybı üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olmamakla birlikte bireylerin antioksidan dengesi üzerinde olumlu etki gösterdiği gözlemlenmiştir.
EFFECT OF ACUTE FOAM ROLLER AND MASSAGE GUN ON MUSCLE ARCHITECTURE AND MUSCLE STIFFNESS
Authors: YEKTAEİ Maryam , AKKOÇ Orkun , DEVRAN Sergen , KURTDERE Imren , KIRANDI Özlem , BAYRAKTAR Bülent
Published: December 2023

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of the acute application of foam roller and massage gun, which are self-myofascial techniques, on muscle architecture and muscle stiffness. 27 male athletes participated in the study. Within the scope of the study, the athletes were randomly divided into 3 groups as 1st group foam roller (FR), 2nd group massage gun (MG), 3rd group as control group (CG) and muscle architecture and muscle stiffness (MS) were evaluated as a result of acute exercise. Muscle stiffness (MS) muscle thickness (MT), cross-sectional area (CSA), and pennate angles (PA) of the subjects were measured by ultrasound. The measurement results were tested with repeated measures two-way Anova test analysis of variance in the SPSS program, and significance was accepted as p<0.05. When the measurement results of MS, PA, and MT were examined, no significant difference was observed in the FR, MG, and CG pre-test and post-test (p= 0.94). In the pretest and posttest results of the CSA of the muscle, a decrease was observed in the FR group and an increase in the MG group (p=0.03). In conclusion; shows that muscle thickness,pennation angle, and muscle stiffness do not change after acute self-myofascial relaxations and that foam roller and massage gun do not have superiority over each other. The cross-sectional area decreased after the foam roller application and increased after the massage gun.
SATRANÇ HAKEMLERİNİN MESLEKİ HAZ, ÖZ YETERLİKLERİ İLE TÜKENMİŞLİKLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: KARMA ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: TÜRKER Yunus Vehbi , YILMAZ Aynur
Published: December 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, satranç hakemlerinin mesleki haz, öz yeterlik ve tükenmişlikleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada açımlayıcı sıralı desen kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada iki farklı çalışma grubu kullanılmıştır. Nicel bölümde Karadeniz Bölgesi’nde yer alan ve 18 ilde aktif görev yapan 291 hakem gönüllülük esasına göre belirlenmiştir. Nitel bölüme ise ölçüt örnekleme yöntemi ile 9 kişi katılmıştır. Nicel kısımda kişisel bilgi formu, Hakemler İçin Mesleki Haz Ölçeği, Hakem Öz Yeterlik Ölçeği ve Tükenmişlik Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Nitel kısımda ise, kişisel bilgi formunun yanında yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme soruları kullanılmıştır. Nicel veriler için betimsel analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veri analizinde betimsel istatistikler, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation testi ile çoklu regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Nitel veriler için içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada satranç hakemlerinin mesleki haz, öz yeterlikleri yüksek, tükenmişlikleri düşük çıkmıştır. Ölçek puanları cinsiyet, eğitim durumuna göre farklılık göstermezken; hakem öz yeterliği puan ortalaması hizmet yılına göre farklılık göstermiştir. Yine hakem öz yeterliliği il hakemi aday hakemden, ulusal hakem/uluslararası hakem (FIDE arbiter) ise hem aday hem de il hakeminden daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Nitel bulgularda ise satranç hakemlerinin mesleki hazlarının iyi olduğunu, mesleki olarak yeterliklerinin iyi olduğu ancak bazı problemlerle karşı karşıya kaldıklarını ve tükenmişlik açısından fazla sorun yaşamadıkları saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak satranç hakemlerinin mesleki haz ve öz yeterlikleri arttığında tükenmişlikleri azaldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda hakemlerin mesleki haz ve öz yeterlikleri yüksek tutulmalı, tükenmişliğe yol açabilecek durumlar ortadan kaldırılmalıdır.
ANAEROBİK HIZ REZERVİ: GENEL BAKIŞ VE GÜNCEL YAKLAŞIMLAR
Authors: EGESOY Halit
Published: December 2023

Anaerobik Sprint Rezervi (ASR) kavramı maksimum sprint hızı (MSS) ile VO2 max'ta koşu hızı arasındaki fark olarak açıklanmaktadır. Anaerobik hız ve güç rezervinin (ASR/APR), sporcuya uygulanan antrenmandaki yüklenme şiddetini tahmin etmek için kullanılan önemli bir antrenman metodu olduğu bildirilmiştir. Bazı branşlarda (özellikle koşu temelli) teknik beceri düzeyleri birbirine yakın sporcular arasındaki farkları belirlemede ASR’in önemli bir belirteç olabileceği belirtilmektedir. Bunun yanında, sporcuların VO2 max değerleri birbirine yakın olabilir fakat ASR değerleri birbirinden bağımsız olabilir. Bu durum, sporcuların gelişmiş aerobik ve anaerobik dayanıklılık performanslarının bir sonucu olarak açıklanabilir. Ayrıca böyle sporcular, müsabaka sırasında yüksek şiddetli aktiviteleri daha fazla sayıda yapabilir, daha hızlı toparlanabilir ve daha iyi performans ortaya koyabilirler. Sporculardaki ASR değerinin benzer Maksimal aerobik hız (MAS) değerine sahip sporcularda supramaksimal koşu performanslarında bireyler arası farklılıkların üstesinden geldiği gösterilmiştir. Bunun nedeni, aynı mutlak çalışma yoğunluklarının (% MAS), kişinin ASR'sinin farklı bir oranını içermesi ve bu da farklı fizyolojik talepler ve enerji sistemi katkıları ile sonuçlanmasıdır. Tekrarlı sprint yeteneği (RSA) bağlamında antrenörlere, sporcularına yüksek bir başlangıç çıktısı (yüksek maksimum sprint hızı) elde etmelerini ve ardından bu hızı mümkün olduğu kadar uzun süre koruma becerisini sağlayacak antrenmanlar yapmaları önerilmektedir.
SPOR SALONUNA GİDEN BİREYLERİN BESLENME ALIŞKANLIKLARI, BESLENME BİLGI DÜZEYİ VE BESİN DESTEĞİ KULLANIMLARININ BELİRLENMESİ
Authors: YILMAZ Hacı Ömer , AYGÜL İmdat
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırma, spor salonuna giden bireylerin beslenme alışkanlıkları, beslenme bilgi düzeyi ve besin desteği kullanım durumlarını belirlemek amacıyla planlanmış ve yürütülmüştür. Tanımlayıcı-kesitsel tipte olan araştırmanın verileri anket aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Anket formu demografik bilgiler, beslenme alışkanlıkları, Yetişkinler İçin Beslenme Bilgi Düzeyi Ölçeği ve besin desteği kullanımına yönelik sorulardan oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada 360 spor salonuna giden bireye (242 erkek, 118 kadın, ortalama yaş=22,1±5,6 yıl) ait veriler değerlendirilmiştir. Katılımcıların beslenme alışkanlıklarının önerilen düzende olmadığı, %19,4’ünün kötü düzeyde temel beslenme ve %17,5’inin kötü düzeyde besin tercih bilgisi olduğu ve %30,0’ının ise besin desteği kullandığı belirlenmiştir. Spor salonuna giden bireylerin sağlıklı beslenme alışkanlıkları kazanımı ve yüksek beslenme bilgisi edinimine bağlı olarak, daha bilinçli ve doğru şekilde besin desteği kullanım tercihinin olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu konuda, özellikle spor ve sporcu beslenmesi alanında uzmanlaşmış diyetisyenler bilgi edinim kaynağı olarak tercih edilebilir. Ayrıca, spor salonuna giden bireylerin beslenme konusunda sıklıkla bilgisine başvurduğu salon antrönerlerinin de besinler, besin destekleri ve sporcu beslenmesi ile ilgili bilimsel kaynakları tercih etmesi ve bireyleri daha doğru ve sağlıklı bir şekilde yönlendirmesi önerilmektedir.
INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERIOUS LEISURE, EVENT SATISFACTION AND PERCEIVED HEALTH OUTCOMES OF RECREATION: THE OUTDOOR SPORTS EXAMPLE
Authors: DOĞAN Mehmet , KURUÇELİK Metehan , CİVİL Tamer
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between serious leisure, event satisfaction and perceived health outcomes from recreation for individuals interested in outdoor sports and to determine whether these parameters differed in terms of some variables. The research included 293 volunteer outdoor sports participants (mean age 29.23±8.47 years). The participants answered the Serious Leisure Inventory-Short Form (SLI-SF), Event Satisfaction Scale (ESS) and Perceived Health Outcomes in Recreation Scale (PHORS). The analysis results found that the mean points for the SLI-SF, ESS and PHORS were not significantly different according to gender (p>0.05). According to the frequency of event participation, statistically significant differences were identified for all subscales of the SLI-SF, the ESS and all other subscales of PHORS apart from the prevention of a worse condition subscale (p<0.05). Additionally, there were statistically significant correlations identified between the mean SLI-SF, ESS and PHORS scores with the number of years of involvement in outdoor sports (p<0.05). In conclusion, individuals participating more frequently in outdoor sports activities were observed to have increases in serious leisure, event satisfaction and perceived health levels. At the same time, with the increase in the number of years of involvement of participants in outdoor sports, it can be said that there are increases in serious leisure, event satisfaction and health perception levels related to realization of a psychological experience.
Game Trends of the Turkish Basketball Super League
Authors: ERDEVECİLER Övünç
Published: December 2023

Although basketball is a highly followed sport in Turkey, there is a noticeable lack of research on the Turkish Basketball Super League, regarding the changes and game trends that have occurred over the years. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the changes in game trends and the game-related statistics in the Turkish Basketball Super League over the past ten seasons. Per-game, game-related statistics used in this study has obtained from online basketball.realgm.com website. Game-related statistics analysed for bsl teams’ performance across multiple seasons (2013-2023) include points per game, field goals made, field goals attempted, field goal percentage, 3-point field goals made, 3-point field goals attempted, 3-point field goal percentage, free throws attempted, rebounds per game, assists per game, steals per game, blocks per game, and turnovers. Means and descriptive were generated to analyse average statistics from each season. All statistical analyses were completed with SPSS (Version 26.0; IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Analysing BSL data from 2013 to 2023, teams have shown improved scoring efficiency, as points per game and three-point attempts have increased. The league has seen consistent scoring improvements, enhanced three-point shooting, and an increased focus on teamwork and rebounding. Teams have also emphasized teamwork, with consistent averages for assists and rebounds per game. Defensive efforts have remained stable, with steals and blocks showing minor fluctuations. Turnovers have decreased over time, indicating better ball security. As a result, it has been observed that the offensive performance of the teams in BSL has increased and team play continues steadily as the seasons progress. This research can provide valuable information in terms of analysing the league and understanding game strategies.
Modelling and Analysis of Pufferfish (Torquigener albomaculosus) Circular Nest on Seafloor
Authors: ÇATALBAŞ Mehmet Cem
Published: December 2023

This study analyzed the structural features of the circular structures built by the male pufferfish (Torquigener albomaculosus) on the seafloor. This impressive circular structure which is built by male pufferfish exists in different depths and sizes on the seafloor. One of the objectives for the male pufferfish constructing these circular structures is to influence the opposite sex. The morphological features of these circular structures built on the sea floor were analyzed mathematically. This analytical study was performed using photographs received from the sea floor as well as the ratios of circular formations discovered in this context. During the image analysis, the histogram equalization method was used to improve the visuals and reveal the patterns of circular structures. The Hough transform method, which is commonly used in the determination of circular structures, was used in the process of precisely determining the dimensions of the obtained circular structures. The circle size ratios obtained from the images and the circular structure dimension ratios obtained from the observation were examined. When the ratio analysis results from 2 images and 6 observation data were examined, it was observed that significant traces of the golden ratio were seen in these nested circular structures. According to this study’s analysis of the pufferfish nest, which demonstrated proper development, the percentage difference between the golden ratio and the radius of the circular structures was determined to be as low as 0.185%. Additionally, these circular constructions were recreated in 3D while preserving their proportions, and their hydrostatic pressure characteristics were analyzed depending on their actual depths on the seafloor.
Intraspecific Shape Analysis of Bali Sardinella (Sardinella lemuru) Using Geometric Morphometrics Collected in the Coast of Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines
Authors: CABUGA JR Cresencio , PONDANG Jojean Marie , PILOTON Roy , CORNITES Aibie Jel , EJADA Penelope , ANGCO Mafi Kamille , OBENZA Owen Lloyd P.
Published: December 2023

Modern techniques are often applied to analyze the body shape differences among biological organisms. Also, taxonomy and systematics are two essential fields of Biology concerning shape discrimination. This study aims to identify the shape variations of Sardinella lemuru (Bali sardinella) using Symmetry Asymmetry Geometric Data (SAGE) Software Application. A total of 70 fish samples consisting of 35 males and 35 females were collected in Barangay Caasinan, Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines. Standard laboratory procedures were done and fish samples were subjected to the analysis. Procrustes ANOVA revealed a highly significant difference (P<0.0001) among the components analyzed (individuals, sides, and individuals vs. sides). This implied that each of the fish samples exhibited different body shapes. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) obtained a high rate of Interaction/Fluctuating Asymmetry (76.79%) in males when compared to female samples (74.08%). The shape dissimilarities within the populations were associated with genetic components, ecological adaptations-swimming, predator escape, and resource competition. Thus, the present study identified shape disparity within the fish populations. The development of employing modern techniques enhances scientific methods to quantify shape dissimilarities among species individuals and assemblages.
A Study on Fatty Acid Composition and Quality Indicators of Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) Oils From Different Factories
Authors: BAYRAKLI Barış
Published: December 2023

This study aims to investigate the impact of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) oil produced in different factories on the fatty acid composition and quality indicators. The study utilizes anchovy oils obtained from three different factories. Fatty acid analysis was conducted using gas chromatography, and the results were expressed as percentages. Additionally, fatty acid quality indices such as atherogenic index (AI), thrombogenic index (TI), Polyene index (PI), and hypocholesterolemic/hypercholesterolemic ratio (h/H) were calculated. The findings of the study indicate that different processing technologies may influence the fatty acid composition of anchovy oil. Anchovy oils were observed to be rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and notably contain omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). This study provides valuable insights into anchovy oil production and quality, offering an in-depth understanding of sustainable nutrition. In conclusion, this study sheds light on a significant issue in the anchovy oil industry and may guide researchers and industry experts interested in improving the quality of fish oil products and supporting human health with potential opportunities.
Record of the Largest Symphodus tinca (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Black Sea Coasts
Authors: AYDIN Mehmet , KARADURMUŞ Uğur
Published: December 2023

This study records a remarkable finding in the Black Sea, where Symphodus tinca, a rare wrasse species. On June 9, 2023, during a biodiversity survey near Fener Island (Fatsa, Ordu, Türkiye), a male S. tinca was captured at a depth of 12 meters, measuring 316.0 mm in length and weighing 430.43 g. This specimen represents the largest ever recorded in the Black Sea. The factors behind this extraordinary finding, likely a result of species-specific and site-specific conditions such as low competition, favorable environmental factors, suitable habitats, and low fishing pressure, are complex and multifaceted. This finding not only contributes crucial data to the understanding of S. tinca growth patterns but also holds significance for its conservation, ecosystem management, and scientific research.
An Application of the DEA-Cross Efficiency Approach in Turkish Dry-Bulk and General Cargo Terminals
Authors: EFECAN Volkan
Published: December 2023

Dry bulk and general cargo terminals are the facilities that should quickly adapt to global supply chain dynamics. Each loading/unloading, conveying, horizontal carriage and temporary storage process involves complex organizational structures and procedures. Planned physical investments may lead to inefficiency under dynamic environmental conditions and may also result in a waste of resources. This study aims to examine the technical efficiency of dry-bulk and general cargo terminals in Türkiye with DEA cross-efficiency and DEA Slacks-based models. The findings imply that the terminals handling iron and steel are more efficient than the others. Besides, on average, the dry bulk and general cargo terminals can achieve higher output levels with fewer infrastructures and handling equipment. Therefore, it may be appropriate for the terminals examined to revise their resource utilization rates and short-term investment strategies. Moreover, since it allows pair-wise comparisons of terminals handling similarly featured cargo, DEA cross-efficiency can play a crucial role in dry-bulk performance measurement. Input slacks of relatively inefficient terminals are also calculated.
THE IMPACT OF TRADE, FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI), AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ON CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) EMISSIONS IN SELECTED ASIAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Li Yu Tian
Published: December 2023

This study examines the impact of trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), and economic growth on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Selected Asian countries for the period 1990 to 2019. The objectives of this study are (1) to investigate the relationship between trade and CO2 emission, (2) to investigate the relationship between FDI and CO2 emission, and (3) to investigate the relationship between economic growth and CO2 emission.

This study uses ordinary least squares (OLS) method to analyze the data. Multicollinearity test, heteroskedasticity test, and serial correlation test were also used to check the stability of the model. In addition, Granger causality test was applied to this study.

The results show that there is a significant positive correlation between economic growth and CO2 emissions. If GDP increases by 1%, the average CO2 emission will increase by 0.186%, holding other variables constant. The explanation of trade and FDI on CO2 emissions is insignificant. Multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity and serial correlation are not present in the model of this study. Finally, the results of Granger causality test show that there is no Granger causality between independent variables and dependent variable.

The government establishes better environmental regulations and strengthens the regulation of chemical and heavy industry sectors. Promoting technological advancement and investment in new energy technologies, government focus on energy efficiency and environmental initiatives in the corporate sector can effectively curb the growth of CO2 emissions.
THE EFFECT OF SHARE REPURCHASE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES LISTED ON BURSA MALAYSIA
Authors: Nurul Izza binti Abd. Malek  , Jais Mohamad , Kho Lian Hoe
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of share repurchase towards the performance of listed companies in Bursa Malaysia. Share repurchase has become significantly popular in recent years. It has been recognized as one of the effective tools to enhance communication between companies and their shareholders. This research consists of two specific objectives; to examine the relationship between repurchases of shares and the performance of listed companies on Bursa Malaysia and to examine the relationship between Share repurchase and return on asset (ROA). This research comprises several theories such as signaling theory, efficient market hypothesis, free cash flow hypothesis as well as substitution hypothesis. In this research, company performance is the dependent variable while the independent variables are known as share repurchase. The impact of independent variable towards dependent variable has been examined in this research. Furthermore, asset turnover, cash flow margin, leverage, and market-to-book ratio of company was the control variable. This research has employed secondary data to examine the effect of share repurchase towards listed company’s performance in Bursa Malaysia. The data was derived from several sources such as Bursa Malaysia official website, annual report of the company as well as DataStream database. Several statistic tests have been carried out to test the objective of research.
Analisis Pergeseran Bentuk dan Makna dari Bahasa Inggris ke Indonesia dalam Lirik Lagu Zain Bikha
Authors: Nurul Khoirini  , Ayu Bandu Retnomurti
Published: December 2023

Dalam menerjemahkan akan terjadi penambahan atau pengurangan (berupa kata, tanda baca), sehingga hasil terjemahan tidak bisa sama persis dengan bahasa sumber. Hal ini disebabkan adanya perbedaan struktur dan aturan dari masing-masing bahasa, maka aturan dari satu bahasa belum tentu berlaku juga untuk bahasa lain sehingga terjadi pergeseran baik bentuk maupun makna. Tujuannya adalah untuk menjelaskan pergeseran bentuk dan makna yang terdapat pada lirik lagu Zain Bikha pada album The Passing Traveler dari bahasa Inggris ke bahasa Indonesia dan untuk menjelaskan jenis-jenis pergeseran bentuk dan makna yang terdapat pada lagu tersebut. Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif berdasarkan pendekatan komparatif dalam membandingkan hasil terjemahan peneliti dengan teks bahasa sumber yang ditemukan. Hasilnya adalah terjadi pergeseran bentuk dan makna pada lagu Zain Bikha, pergeseran bentuk lebih dominan dari pada makna. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa 31 data mengalami pergeseran: 28 data mengalami pergeseran bentuk seperti pergeseran tataran, struktural, kelas kata, unit, serta intra-sistem, dan 3 data lainnya mengalami pergeseran makna seperti pergeseran makna spesifik ke generik atau sebaliknya dan dari sudut pandang budaya. Penelitian ini penting karena dapat membantu peneliti untuk mendeskripsikan jenis-jenis pergeseran yang ditemukan dalam lirik lagu tersebut berdasarkan teori Catford.
Geruzz Courier's Social Contribution as an Online Courier, East Lombok District
Authors: Sekarsari Nhan Cantik Anindhita , Rohmah Ichmi Yani Arinda
Published: December 2023

In the digital era, there is rapid growth in online shopping activities. Buyers can easily transact with merchants located in various locations around the world. Furthermore, the transacted goods will be sent via online courier service. In the process of distributing goods, online couriers function as a means of communication between sellers and buyers in doing something transaction ordered goods through online courier. Online couriers make it very easy for public in do booking items that will be ordered by the same consumer. This paper aims to examine the social capital and instrumental motivation of online couriers in East Lombok Regency. A type of literature study known as qualitative research was used in this research. According to the research findings, online couriers contribute to employment, create many job opportunities, alternative activity to fill free time, economic independenceand, encourage social change through conflict. Online couriers create new, fairer competition and influence existing social structures to create a fairer and more inclusive system. The increase in online couriers and public recognition of this application encourages social commitment to the presence of online delivery.
Perbandingan Tindak Pidana Korupsi di Brazil dengan di Indonesia
Authors: Fani Agista Heryani
Published: December 2023

Korupsi merupakan suatu tindakan yang merugikan negara, dan permasalahan korupsi  marak terjadi di berbagai belahan dunia sehingga setiap negara perlu bekerja sama untuk melawan korupsi. Korupsi juga terjadi Indonesia dan Brazil. Di kedua negara tersebut marak terjadinya korupsi yang melibatkan para pejabat pemerintah, korupsi pada sektor swasta, dan bahkan masyarakat umum. Namun dikarenakan kondisi Indonesia dan Brazil berbeda, maka terkait pengaturan tindak pidana korupsi di kedua negara tersebut pun pasti berbeda. Terkait perbedaan pengaturan tersebut maka dapat diperbandingkan dan menjadi salah satu solusi atas maraknya tindak pidana korupsi di berbagai negara yakni dengan mengadopsi penanganan korupsi di negara lain apabila sesuai kebutuhan negara tersebut, yang dalam penelitian ini dilakukan melalui perbandingan penanganan korupsi di negara Brazil dan Indonesia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode normatif dengan pendekatan perbandingan dan pendekatan undang-undang. Setelah membandingkan kedua negara dapat terlihat bahwa sanksi di Indonesia lebih keras di bandingkan Brazil, namun Brazil memiliki sanksi yang secara sosial dapat membuat pelaku jera, dan untuk lembaga penegak hukum kedua negara memiliki kemiripan, namun juga terdapat perbedaan lembaga peradilan pengawas keuangan di Brazil yang dapat disejajarkan dengan BPK, namun BPK bukanlah lembaga penegak hukum korupsi. Terkait sistem peradilan kedua negara tersebut juga memiliki kemiripan, namun pelaksanaan sistem plea bargaining yang di Indonesia harus ada izin hakim dan pelaku harus membayar kerugian atas perbuatannya sedangkan di Brazil tidak. Tidak ada yang lebih unggul dari kedua negara tetapi justru mereka dapat saling mencontoh seperti Brazil dapat menerapkan sanksi yang lebih tinggi, sedangkan Indonesia dapat mengadopsi sanksi yang dilakukan oleh Brazil agar pelaku tindak pidana korporasi jera.
Predicting Decompensation Risk in Intensive Care Unit Patients Using Machine Learning
Authors: Aikodon Nosa , Ortega-Martorell Sandra , Olier Ivan
Published: December 2023

Patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU) face the threat of decompensation, a rapid decline in health associated with a high risk of death. This study focuses on creating and evaluating machine learning (ML) models to predict decompensation risk in ICU patients. It proposes a novel approach using patient vitals and clinical data within a specified timeframe to forecast decompensation risk sequences. The study implemented and assessed long short-term memory (LSTM) and hybrid convolutional neural network (CNN)-LSTM architectures, along with traditional ML algorithms as baselines. Additionally, it introduced a novel decompensation score based on the predicted risk, validated through principal component analysis (PCA) and k-means analysis for risk stratification. The results showed that, with PPV = 0.80, NPV = 0.96 and AUC-ROC = 0.90, CNN-LSTM had the best performance when predicting decompensation risk sequences. The decompensation score’s effectiveness was also confirmed (PPV = 0.83 and NPV = 0.96). SHAP plots were generated for the overall model and two risk strata, illustrating variations in feature importance and their associations with the predicted risk. Notably, this study represents the first attempt to predict a sequence of decompensation risks rather than single events, a critical advancement given the challenge of early decompensation detection. Predicting a sequence facilitates early detection of increased decompensation risk and pace, potentially leading to saving more lives.
Chemical Composition and Genome Pattern as a Means of Identifying the Origin of Preserved Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum L.) in Poland
Authors: Bernaś Emilia , Słupski Jacek , Gębczyński Piotr , Ražná Katarína , Žiarovská Jana
Published: December 2023

In Poland, the mountainous and hilly regions until recently were territories with unbalanced and poor diet quality, especially in early spring. Wild edible plants were or remain influential in supplementing a human diet. One of the earliest wild edible plants to appear in the growing season, characteristic of a broad swath of Europe from Ukraine to Germany, remains wild (ramsons) garlic (Allium ursinum L.). This paper assesses the impact of the vegetation site and preservation methods on the content of chlorophylls, β-carotene, vitamin C, total polyphenols, and antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP) of wild garlic leaves. In addition, the connection between its genome pattern and chemical composition was assessed. The plants were collected in three locations in the Carpathian foothills, and the reference sample was plants collected in the lowlands. The site from which the raw material was harvested has a statistically significant effect on the chemical composition of the preserved leaves of wild garlic. The profiles of the analysed components differed in the material from a different site. Wild garlic leaves from mountainous areas (400–600 m above sea level) were characterized by a higher content of the analysed ingredients than leaves obtained from lowland sites (200 m above sea level). Moreover, the material from the lowlands had a different genetic pattern from the leaves from the mountainous areas.
Backfat Thickness at Pre-Farrowing: Indicators of Sow Reproductive Performance, Milk Yield, and Piglet Birth Weight in Smart Farm-Based Systems
Authors: Mun Hong-Seok , Ampode Keiven Mark B. , Lagua Eddiemar B. , Chem Veasna , Park Hae-Rang , Kim Young-Hwa , Sharifuzzaman Md , Hasan Md Kamrul , Yang Chul-Ju
Published: December 2023

The importance of backfat thickness in sows lies in its correlation with nutritional status, reproductive performance, and overall health. Identifying the optimum backfat thickness is crucial for determining the ideal energy reserves needed to support successful reproduction and lactation. This research aimed to determine optimal backfat thickness (BFT) of sows in relation to reproductive and lactation performance. In this study, 32 lactating sows were housed in a controlled environment and assigned to four groups based on their BFT before farrowing: <17.00 mm, 17.00–17.99 mm, 18.00–18.99 mm, and ≥19.00 mm. The data were analyzed with One-way analysis of variance, and the association between backfat thickness and sow reproductive performance was examined through Spearman’s correlation analysis using SAS software. The results revealed no significant difference between the groups in total born, total born alive, and litter size weaned, but the piglets’ survival rate during the lactation period is lower from sows with BFT < 17.00. Moreover, piglet birth weight and body weight at Day 3 were significantly lower in sows with BFT < 17.00 mm. The BFT of sows at weaning showed significant differences among the groups associated with the backfat thickness before farrowing. No significant difference was found in the duration of farrowing. The return-to-estrus interval was longer in sows with <17.00 mm BFT than in those with 17.00–17.99 mm, 18.00–18.99 mm, and ≥19.00 mm backfat thickness, with estrus intervals of 7.17, 6.25, 5.31, and 5 days after weaning, respectively. Numerically, calculated milk yield (MY) is lowest in sows with BFT < 17.00, and the highest MY was obtained from sows with BFT 18.00–18.99 mm. In conclusion, sows with at least 17.00 mm BFT before farrowing are ideal for increasing the lifetime productivity of sows. This study provides valuable insights into the importance of sow management during gestation for subsequent reproductive success.
Perception of Ecosystem Services from Podolian Farming System in Marginal Areas of Southern Italy
Authors: Sabia Emilio , Braghieri Ada , Pacelli Corrado , Di Trana Adriana , Coppola Adele
Published: December 2023

Ecosystem services (ESs) are gaining increasing interest among researchers, local communities, and policymakers. The farming of Podolian cattle in the remote and marginal areas of southern Italy plays an important socio-economic role. This study aimed to assess the perception of ESs provided by Podolian cattle farming in the Basilicata region among the local actors and stakeholders. Using a questionnaire administered to 198 respondents, the level of agreement and disagreement was assessed on a 1–5 scale for the four main ESs: cultural, regulating, supporting, and provisioning. On average, the perception of ESs related to Podolian cattle farming was positive. However, the role of promoting tourism in the region was somewhat controversial, and the results in terms of regulation were divisive. The perception of provisioning services had a highly positive result. Further research is needed to better understand the role of Podolian cattle farming in the Basilicata region, providing more explicit guidance for local communities and policymakers.
MSGV-YOLOv7: A Lightweight Pineapple Detection Method
Authors: Zhang Rihong , Huang Zejun , Zhang Yuling , Xue Zhong , Li Xiaomin
Published: December 2023

In order to optimize the efficiency of pineapple harvesting robots in recognition and target detection, this paper introduces a lightweight pineapple detection model, namely MSGV-YOLOv7. This model adopts MobileOne as the innovative backbone network and uses thin neck as the neck network. The enhancements in these architectures have significantly improved the ability of feature extraction and fusion, thereby speeding up the detection rate. Empirical results indicated that MSGV-YOLOv7 surpassed the original YOLOv7 with a 1.98% increase in precision, 1.35% increase in recall rate, and 3.03% increase in mAP, while the real-time detection speed reached 17.52 frames per second. Compared with Faster R-CNN and YOLOv5n, the mAP of this model increased by 14.89% and 5.22%, respectively, while the real-time detection speed increased by approximately 2.18 times and 1.58 times, respectively. The application of image visualization testing has verified the results, confirming that the MSGV-YOLOv7 model successfully and precisely identified the unique features of pineapples. The proposed pineapple detection method presents significant potential for broad-scale implementation. It is expected to notably reduce both the time and economic costs associated with pineapple harvesting operations.
The Importance of the Targeted Design of Biochar Physicochemical Properties in Microbial Inoculation for Improved Agricultural Productivity—A Review
Authors: Gryta Angelika , Skic Kamil , Adamczuk Agnieszka , Skic Anna , Marciniak Magdalena , Józefaciuk Grzegorz , Boguta Patrycja
Published: December 2023

Biochar has great potential as a soil conditioner and as a carrier of beneficial microorganisms that support the removal of pollutants, influence the circulation of nutrients, and support plant growth. This review summarizes and discusses factors shaping the physicochemical properties of biochar, including feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and accompanying processes used as post-pyrolysis modification to improve the functionality of biochar. Key physical and chemical properties such as high porosity and specific surface area, nutrient content, pH, and biochar functional groups are discussed in detail to show biochar’s potential as a carrier for microorganisms. This review also discusses and summarizes biological indicators that allow for assessing the quality and efficiency of the microbiological modifiers. Finally, this paper presents the benefits and limitations of biochar application to agriculture and provides recommendations for future research to improve the quality and expand the applicability of biochar-based inoculants.