bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Root Nutrition, Photosynthesis, and Net Primary Production in Tree Stands of the genus Picea at the Organism Level within the Range in Russia
Authors:   Nizhny Novgorod State Agricultural Academy, Lebedev Evgenij V. , Lebedev Valentin M. , Sorokopudov Vladimir N. ,   All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Larionov Maxim V. ,   Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy,   Russian State Social University,   State University of Management; State University of Land Use Planning
Published: February 2023

A complex retrospective ecological and physiological analysis of the tabular data on the dry weight of stands of the genus Picea growing from the Northwest to the Russian Far East was carried out. Ecological and physiological indicators are calculated per an organism (conditional tree of average weight). Biological productivity (BP, times) was determined by the relative increase in the average dry weight of a tree in adjacent age periods. Quantitative data of mineral productivity (MP, mg/m2/per day) were found by the method of VM. Lebedev, and the net productivity of photosynthesis (NPPh, g/m2/per day) was calculated according to A.A. Nichiporovich at the organism level in stands of each age period in the range from 10–30 to 120–210 years. In all regions, there was a decrease in the element uptake by trees with age: nitrogen (N) by 14.9–93.7, phosphorus (P) by 18.7–119.9 and potassium (K) by 15.4–134.4 times. A sharp decrease in the element uptake continued until the age of 50–60 years, after which it stabilized at an extremely low level. The decline in the root uptake activity resulted in a 2.88–14.0 and 1.64–2.60-fold drop in NPPh and BP, respectively. The correlation between N, P and K uptake with NPPH and BP was highly positive in all zones. Within Russia in 30, 60, 90, and 120-year-old stands differences in the values of net primary production (NPP, g/m2 of nutrition area) reached 5.0, 4.7, 4.6, and 5.2 times, respectively, and net mineral productivity by nitrogen (NMP(N), g/m2 of nutrition area) reached 4.0, 4.3, 4.8, and 4.6 times, respectively. The correlation between these two indicators was described as highly positive. The correlation between the amount of nitrogen uptaken by spruce roots and the efficiency of its use in forming a unit of biomass was highly negative in all regions. The center of the Russian Plain and the Middle Volga region were the best regions for the growth of spruce plants, while the Krasnoyarsk and Khabarovsk (north) Krais were the worst.
Formation of Aboveground Phytomass of Deciduous Tree Species on Post-Agrogenic Lands
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State Forest Technical University named after S.M. Kirov, Danilov Dmitry A. ,   Leningrad Research Institute for Agriculture “Belogorka”, Yakovlev Artem A. , Suvorov Sergey A. ,   Saint-Petersburg State Forest Technical University named after S.M. Kirov, Krylov Ivan A. , Korchagov Sergei A. ,   OOO “Vologdalesniktsentr”, Khamitov Renat S. ,   Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy named after N.V. Vereshchagin
Published: February 2023

The withdrawal of lands from active agricultural use and their overgrowth with woody vegetation have a steady trend in Russia, especially in the boreal zone. Studying the plantations developed on fallow lands of agricultural territories enables estimation of their resource potential for further use. The aboveground phytomass of vegetation is the most reliable indicator of habitat productivity. It is possible to determine the volume of carbon storage by assessing the phytomass of tree and shrub vegetation, which is relevant in the context of global climate change. The study object was a field out of active agricultural use in the Gatchina district of the Leningrad region. A trial area was laid out on the test site, where a complete enumeration of native hardwoods (birch, aspen, tree and shrub willows) with the determination of the basic inventory indicators was carried out. In order to find out the volume of phytomass, from 6 to 8 model trees of each species were cut down. Allometric equations for calculating the fractional composition of phytomass with a high determination coefficient were derived based on the data obtained on the values of individual fractions of the trunk ground part. The accuracy of the derived equations is reduced due to the high variability of crown characteristics in dense deciduous young growth. The highest phytomass is in the trunk part, and the lowest in the assimilation apparatus for all species of woody vegetation. Calculation of aboveground phytomass on the test site according to the obtained equations showed that the highest value per 1 ha at this successional stage is typical for downy birch. Currently, the participation of woody vegetation growing on post-agrogenic lands in carbon sequestration has no reliable full assessment for the study region. Wood that was grown on lands out of active agricultural use can serve as a biofuel source and be harvested in the form of technological chips.
Germacrene B – a central intermediate in sesquiterpene biosynthesis
Authors: Xu Houchao , Dickschat Jeroen S
Published: February 2023

Germacranes are important intermediates in the biosynthesis of eudesmane and guaiane sesquiterpenes. After their initial formation from farnesyl diphosphate, these neutral intermediates can become reprotonated for a second cyclisation to reach the bicyclic eudesmane and guaiane skeletons. This review summarises the accumulated knowledge on eudesmane and guaiane sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and alcohols that potentially arise from the achiral sesquiterpene hydrocarbon germacrene B. Not only compounds isolated from natural sources, but also synthetic compounds are dicussed, with the aim to give a rationale for the structural assignment for each compound. A total number of 64 compounds is presented, with 131 cited references.
Analysis of contradictions between the professional expectations of graduates of Dalrybvtuz and the real requirements of employers for their professional training
Authors: Kuzmina Svetlana
Published: February 2023

The article presents a comparative analysis of the views of graduates and their potential employers in the form of professional goals, professional positions and professional qualities, which made it possible to detect the areas of the greatest correspondence and divergence of these views.
Prospects for legal forms of cooperation between the Russian Federation and regional fisheries organizations and bodies established within the framework of FAO
Authors: Bekyashev Damir , Galstian Grigorii , Vaniyan Susanna
Published: February 2023

The article considers the prospects for legal forms of cooperation between the Russian Federation and regional fisheries management organizations and regional fishery bodies established under the auspices of the FAO. The main differences in the legal status of such regional organizations and bodies are analyzed in detail. Proposals for the development of cooperation between the Russian Federation and some regional fishery organizations and bodies have been formulated.
On clarification of certain provisions of the Veterinary Rules for the Maintenance of fish and other aquatic Animals
Authors: Konstantinov Vladimir , Boev Yuri
Published: February 2023

The analysis of the most common questions of business entities in connection with the practice of applying the requirements of the order of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation dated December 23, 2020 No. 782 "On Approval of the Veterinary Rules for Rearing Fish and Other Aquatic Animals in an Artificially Created Habitat for the Purpose of Breeding, Growing, Sales and Acclimatization".

Explanations on the terminology used in the order and clarifications on the interpretation of individual requirements are given. Differences in requirements for pond, pasture and industrial aquaculture are considered in detail.

Particular attention is paid to explanations of the requirements for the placement of producing technological centers, as well as a number of new requirements for quarantine and other preventive measures when rearing aquaculture objects in fish farms.
Using of computer-aided design system for trawls developing
Authors: Nedostup Alexander , Razhev Aleksey , Lvova Ekaterina , Sergeev Egor
Published: February 2023

The system of computer-aided design of industrial fishing gear (CAD-FG), developed by the small innovative enterprise Digital Technologies Laboratory LLC with the support of FASIE, is an import-substituting product for manufacturers and designers of bottom and mid-water trawls. At the present stage of trawl operation, the use of CAD-FG on fishing vessels will ensure the correct setting of the trawl system (trawl doors, hydrodynamic shield, loading chain, etc.) for efficient operation of the trawl. The CAD-FG system allows you to save drawings of trawls in electronic format, which creates a database necessary for analyzing designs and transferring drawings to the relevant departments and divisions. An integral part of the competencies of highly qualified personnel is their ability to work with the CAD-FG software, with which it is possible to develop drawings of bottom and mid-water trawls, as well as to model their operation processes in 3D.
Students’ perception of WhatsApp usage as an additional learning aid at a Dental College in Pakistan
Authors: Afifa Ehsan  , Naila Umer  , Ali Raza  , Maryam Masood  , Farhan Riaz  , Sana Akram
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Technological advancements have transformed society into a global entity; medical education is no exception. Innumerable social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Edmodo encourage collaborative learning, improved communication, and knowledge-sharing. The current study aims to assess students' perception of WhatsApp as an additional educational and learning aid for communication purposes, sharing of learning materials, and as a discussion forum.

METHODOLOGY:  This cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2021 to December 2021 at Faryal Dental College, Sheikhupura, Pakistan. A standardized questionnaire was prepared and circulated amongst students of 1st Year BDS to Final Year BDS. Responses were analyzed using SPSS Version 20.

RESULTS:  The study comprised 150 participants; the majority, i.e., 62% (n=93), were females, and 38% (n=57) were males. Learning through WhatsApp was found to be useful by 90% of students. An association (p≤0.02) was found among both genders regarding the usefulness of WhatsApp as an additional learning aid.

CONCLUSION: These days, social media is a dominant mechanism used for communal exchanges and is also utilized as an additional aid for teaching and learning purposes. Incorporating social media with conventional class teaching in medical education has evident advantages.
Comparison of frequency of Hypoparathyroidism in Total Thyroidectomy (TT) versus Near-Total Thyroidectomy (NTT) patients
Authors: Sajid Rehman Randhawa  , Muhammad Saleem Iqbal  , Tayyaba Fatima  , Iqra Khalid  , Muhammad Sajid
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Hypoparathyroidism in total thyroidectomy and near-total thyroidectomy is debatable. This study will determine the procedure of choice. Our objective is to compare the frequency of hypoparathyroidism in total thyroidectomy versus near-total thyroidectomy patients.

METHODOLOGY: Prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. The study duration was six months. A total of 140 patients having multinodular goiter, 30-70 years of age, were selected. Patients were divided into two groups. In group A; patients underwent total thyroidectomy while in group B; patients were offered near-total thyroidectomy. All the parathyroid glands were preserved. In all patients, serum calcium levels and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were checked on 1st & the 2nd day after surgery.

RESULTS: Mean age in group A was 48.06±8.21 years & in group B was 48.83 ± 7.0 years. The majority of patients, 88 (62.86%) were between 30 to 50 years of age. Out of these 140 patients, 37 (26.43%) were males & 103 (73.57%) were females, with the ratio of 1:2.8. Mean pre-operative serum Parathyroid hormone was 25.67±9.87 pg/mL. The mean postoperative serum Parathyroid hormone was 16.87±2.43 pg/mL. Mean pre-operative serum calcium levels were 11.32 ± 4.52 mg/dl and mean postoperative serum calcium levels were 9.4 ±0.45mg/dl. In this study, the frequency of Hypoparathyroidism in the total thyroidectomy group (28.57%) was significantly higher than near-total thyroidectomy (8.57%) (p=0.002).

CONCLUSION: Hypoparathyroidism is more common after total thyroidectomy as compared to near-total thyroidectomy.
Stress levels among pre-clinical Medical students and their coping strategies
Authors: Muhammad Hasnat Akhtar  , Anum Ashfaq  , Ahmed Murtaz Khalid  , Mukhtiar Baig
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Stress is no doubt prevalent among medical students. Insight into how different personality types cope with this challenge might give the opportunity to healthcare authorities to devise a more standardized guideline for conducting a psychological aptitude test at the time of intake into medical school. Our objective is to look at the stress and anxiety among medical students and how different personality types cope with stress.

METHODOLOGY: A Cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at CMH Kharian Medical College from November 2020 to May 2021. Agha Khan University, Anxiety and Depression Scale was employed to assess stress and anxiety levels among medical students. Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was used to identify personality traits, and the “Brief COPE Inventory Scale” was employed to investigate stress coping styles(approach or avoidant) among students. SPSS was used to analyze the results.

RESULTS: Out of 158 participants, 108(68.4%) were females, and 50(31.6%) were males. More than half of the preclinical medical students, 93(58.86%) were having stress [females 73(67.59%), males 20(40%)]. Personality types showed that 100(63.3%) students belonged to the introvert group, while 58(36.7%) students belonged to the extrovert group. Most participants, 144(91%) students, adopted approach coping styles rather than avoidant ones (14 (8.86%). Stress was significantly associated with personality types (p=0.021), coping style (p=0.007), and gender (female) (p=0.001). However, we did not find any association between personality types & coping styles (p=0.936).

CONCLUSION: High level of stress and anxiety (58.86%) was found among students and was more prevalent among females and extroverted medical students. Both personality types (extroverts and introverts) used approach coping styles rather than avoidant trends.
Factores asociados al abandono del tratamiento de pacientes con tuberculosis de la red de salud Tacna
Authors: Tapia-Tenorio Alex Eduardo , Pérez-Aguilar Yubitza Del Lourdes , De La Cruz Kevin Mario Laura-
Published: February 2023

El objetivo general fue determinar los factores asociados al abandono del tratamiento de pacientes con Tuberculosis de la Red de Salud Tacna. Es un estudio observacional, de casos y controles, retrospectivo, transversal, se acudió a los establecimientos que tenían casos de abandono que para el 2018 fueron 13 pacientes considerados como casos y se seleccionó por muestreo no aleatorio por conveniencia los 117 pacientes que terminaron el tratamiento como controles, la población estaba conformada por 367 pacientes con diagnóstico de tuberculosis y la muestra de 130 pacientes que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. La evaluación médico-enfermera-nutricionista,evaluación-médico-enfermera-nutricionista-psicóloga-asistenta social, irregularidad al tratamiento fase uno y dos, días de inasistencia en fase uno y dos, días transcurridos entre la inasistencia y la primera visita, número de visitas en la fase uno y dos, se asociaron al abandono del tratamiento de tuberculosis en los pacientes mencionados.
Características demográficas y procrastinación de lo/as estudiantes de una universidad pública peruana 2022
Authors: Negrón Zare Rosa Ydray , Medina Oliva Lady Yanide , Asenjo Muro Nataly Abigail
Published: February 2023

El presente estudio, tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación de las características demográficas y la procrastinación de lo/as estudiantes de una universidad pública peruana 2022. Investigación de tipo básica, cuantitativa, de diseño no experimental, transversal, descriptiva-correlacional. Su población de 230 estudiantes, con muestreo aleatorio simple, resultando 180 universitario/as. Se utilizó como instrumentos: Cuestionario para recoger datos de edad, sexo y ciclo y Escala de Procrastinación académica EPA actualizada. Los resultados muestran un coeficiente de  = 6.973, p < .05 entre sexo y procrastinación, coeficiente de = 5.209, p > .05 entre edad y procrastinación y el coeficiente = 3.081, p > .05 entre ciclo y procrastinación; concluyéndose que solo existe relación entre el sexo y la procrastinación.
Influencia del plan municipal de desarrollo (2018-2021) en el valor de la tierra en el municipio de Xalapa, Veracruz. Estudio de Caso
Authors: Estrada García Jair , Estrada García Erika Darzee
Published: February 2023

En la última década, se ha dado una tendencia en el desarrollo urbano, y ha conducido a la creación de nuevas clases de subcentros urbanos, propiciando una reestructuración macroeconómica, lo cual ha influido en los precios de la tierra. Todo este movimiento ha afectado profundamente la ciudad de Xalapa, la naturaleza y escala de la pobreza urbana, así como los proyectos de rehabilitación a gran escala de áreas abandonadas o en malas condiciones, hasta los nuevos proyectos inmobiliarios de uso mixto en las áreas que limitan el centro poblacional. Los intentos por organizar los espacios y dotarlos de servicios básicos que ofrezcan las condiciones adecuadas de bienestar para la mayoría de la sociedad, se han ido rezagando en gran medida por la falta de una planeación que evita el crecimiento sin control. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo el análisis del Plan Municipal de Desarrollo y observar cómo afecta el valor de la tierra, por su naturaleza es un estudio cuantitativo, la metodología específica es una encuesta, misma que permite dar respuesta a la hipótesis de esta investigación, la cual es la siguiente: la Influencia del Plan Municipal de Desarrollo (2018-2021), ocasiona un castigo en el valor de la Tierra en el Municipio de Xalapa.
Gestión y responsabilidad social en empresas de catering, Riobamba-Ecuador
Authors: Inga Aguagallo Carlos Fernando , Alarcón Gema Viviana Paula , Gavilanes Llango Erika Gabriela , Aldaz Chicaiza Jessica Susana , Villarroel Inca Daniel Alfonso
Published: February 2023

La dinámica socioeconómica en lo concerniente a la prestación de servicios alimentarios bajo la modalidad de catering, cobra gran importancia en la actualidad tras los efectos adversos para este rubro económico que ha dejado la pandemia, sin embargo, la responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) no ha sido del todo considerada en esta faceta de reactivación, por tanto, la investigación determinó los alcances de RSE que se han generado en las empresas de catering con la finalidad de determinar la adecuada manera de gestionar este ámbito, para ello se analizaron las culturas organizacionales de 14 establecimientos de la ciudad de Riobamba-Ecuador, interactuando a través de encuestas y entrevistas con los gestores y/o propietarios. Del mismo modo, tras un análisis sistémico a nivel documental, se obtuvieron resultados vinculados con el diseño de estrategias administrativas que podrían ser adaptables y repotenciables al entorno local, así mismo, la investigación permitió conocer a los actores involucrados en los procesos de RSE con sus respectivos niveles de poder, la relación empresarial con los Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), esto con la finalidad de representar en un plan de acción, la manera efectiva de potenciar los indicadores analizados.
El tipo y tipicidad del contrato celebrado por las casas de empeño y su incidencia en la voluntad del contratante adherente
Authors: Contreras José Manuel
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo investigativo se llevó a cabo a través del método histórico hermenéutico, el cual tiene por objeto analizar la adecuación típica de los contratos celebrados por las casas de empeño o prenderías en Colombia, sus partes y características, se analizará que sobre estos contratos existe una precaria situación de negociación de su clausulado, en razón a la imposición de un contrato por adhesión que puede ser Compraventa con pacto de retroventa o mutuo garantizado con prenda, aunado a la existencia de la necesidad de los usuarios de estos establecimientos comerciales.

Además, se determinará si el contrato celebrado por las casas de empeño corresponde a una compraventa con pacto de retroventa o un contrato de mutuo garantizado con prenda, estudiando sus elementos esenciales, y analizando si lo convenido las partes en ejercicio de la autonomía de la voluntad, recaen sobre estos contratos basados en doctrina y jurisprudencia.
Нормально-розв'язні крайові задачі для операторно-диференціальних рівнянь
Authors: О.А. Бойчук , О.О. Покутний
Published: February 2023

У монографії встановлено необхідні та достатні умови існування розв’язків крайових задач для операторно-диференціальних рівнянь у просторах Фреше, Банаха та Гільберта як у лінійному, так і нелінійному випадках. Досліджено операторні рівняння, лінеаризована частина яких є нормально-розв’язним оператором, тобто таким, що має замкнену множину значень. Знайдено умови біфуркації та розгалуження розв’язків операторних рівнянь у нескінченновимірних просторах, що узагальнюють метод Ляпунова–Шмідта та Вішика–Люстерніка. Побудовано ітеративні алгоритми знаходження розв’язків нелінійних операторних рівнянь. Результати проілюстровано на прикладах рівнянь математичної фізики та зліченновимірних системах диференціальних рівнянь. Для науковців, аспірантів, студентів старших курсів, які спеціалізуються у галузі диференціальних рівнянь, математичної фізики та функціонального аналізу.
WORK ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIAN COLLEGE TEACHERS
Authors: Adhiya Khushali , Gawali Gautam S.
Published: February 2023

One of the primary tasks of college teachers is to improve the learners’ quality of life by imparting knowledge and application through various courses. But what is the price of moving towards this excellence? The existing research suggests that college teachers’ quality of life is compromised. This, in turn impacts their effectiveness, enthusiasm and creativity in teaching, learning and assessment. Fostering teachers’ quality of life hence is crucial. This research investigation attempts to measure and compare three of the important predictors of teachers’ quality of life, i.e., their perceived meaningfulness at work, sense of coherence and self-actualizing tendencies. The study employs a cross-sectional survey design. A convenient, purposive randomly selected sample of 80 college teachers of a metro city college is administered standardized, psychometrically robust self-report questionnaires. Data was analysed with correlations, linear regressions and one-way ANOVA statistics. Findings reveal that a perceived sense of coherence and self-actualization strongly influences the average quality of teachers’ lives. Furthermore, spending time with family strongly correlated with all aspects of teachers’ quality of life: physical, psychological, social, and environmental health. These results strongly urge us to pay attention to teachers’ quality-of-life, create workspaces for them that provide opportunities for meaningfulness, and a sense of coherence. Re-defining their roles and workloads in the national policy-making of education is imperative, failing which the very pillars of education are at a threat.
IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RETENTION PRACTICES IN AUTOMOBILE SECTOR
Authors: Bhagwan Shree , Rani Raj
Published: February 2023

Purpose -The main objective of the present study is to identify the employee retention practices in automobile sector in India.
Research Methodology/ Research Design- The data was collected through questionnaire from 500 respondents who have been working in the reputed companies of automobile sector. The data was analyzed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA), first order confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability of the data had been checked by Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient.
Findings – Findings of this study show that employee retention is influenced by many practices which including salary and bonus, career growth, training program, supervisory supports, skills development program, employee dependability, welfare facilities, reward systems and working environment. Every organization should adopt a good retention policy for its employees, so that they can stay in the organization for a long period.
ગુજરાતની જનસાંખ્યિકી લાક્ષણિકતાઓનો અભ્યાસ:
ભારતને 5 ટ્રિલિયન ડોલરનું અર્થતંત્ર બનાવવાના સંદર્ભમાં
Authors: છાયા કૃતિ
Published: February 2023

અર્થશાસ્ત્ર બહુઆયામી અને બહુવિદ્યાશાખાકીય વિષય છે. આર્થિક વિકાસ માટે કુદરતી સંપત્તિ, મૂડીસાધનો, તાલીમ પામેલા શ્રમિકો અને નિયોજનક્ષમતા એ દરેક અર્થતંત્રની જરૂર રહે છે. આ બધાં સાધનો વિષે વિચાર કરીએ તો કહી શકીએ કે પ્રાકૃતિક સંપત્તિ એવું સાધન છે જેની ગુણવત્તા અને પ્રમાણ માનવનિયંત્રણની બહાર છે. જો કે આધુનિક સમયમાં મનુષ્યે જ વિકસાવેલા વિજ્ઞાનથી કેટલેક અંશે પ્રાકૃતિક સંપત્તિ ઉપર પણ માનવીય પ્રભાવ જોઈ શકાય છે. માનવ જ્યારે કુદરતી સંપત્તિ સાથે મળીને કાર્ય કરે છે ત્યારે મૂડીનિર્માણ કરે છે. આમ, મૂડી સાધન પણ માનવ ક્ષમતા આધારિત નક્કી થાય છે. તો બાકીનાં બે સાધનો શ્રમ અને નિયોજનક્ષમતા સીધાં જ જે તે પ્રદેશની જનાસાંખ્યિકી લાક્ષણિકતાઓ ઉપર આધારિત છે. શ્રમને આપણે ઉત્પાદનનું સાધન કહીએ છીએ પરંતુ તે અન્ય સાધનો કરતાં ભિન્ન છે. તે ઉત્પાદનનું જીવંત અને સામાજિક સાધન છે. શ્રમની કાર્યક્ષમતા, બેરોજગારી, ગુણવત્તા અને પ્રમાણ આર્થિક વિકાસ અને સામાજિક સ્વસ્થતા ઉપર સીધી જ અસર કરે છે. ભારત વિશ્વમાં બીજા નંબરે સૌથી વધુ વસ્તી ધરાવતો દેશ છે. જો આ વસ્તીને ઉત્પાદન પ્રક્રિયા માટે યોગ્ય રીતે તૈયાર કરવામાં આવે તો અર્થતંત્ર માટે સંપત્તિ બને છે, નહિ તો બોજ. ગુજરાત ભારતનાં વિકસિત રાજ્યોમાંનું એક છે. ગુજરાતની પ્રાકૃતિક સંપત્તિના ઉપયોગ વિશેના નિર્ણયો, વહીવટી અને રાજકીય દક્ષતા તેમજ ખાસ કરીને ગુજરાતની જે ઓળખ છે તે વેપાર જગતની સફળતા અહીની પ્રજાકીય લાક્ષણિકતાને આભારી છે. ભારત જ્યારે 5 ટ્રિલિયન ડોલરનું અર્થતંત્ર બનવાનું લક્ષ્યાંક નક્કી કરી ચૂક્યો છે ત્યારે આર્થિક સ્તરે અગ્રેસર અને ભારતની કુલ વસ્તીમાં 5% હિસ્સો ધરાવતાં એવાં ગુજરાતના જન્સાંખ્યિક લાભો વિકાસ પ્રક્રિયામાં મેળવી શકાય તે જરૂરી છે. પ્રસ્તુત લેખ ગુજરાતનાં જનસાંખ્યિકી લક્ષણોનો વિકાસનાં મુખ્ય ઘટક તરીકે અભ્યાસ કરે છે. આર્થિક વિકાસ માટે જન-સંખ્યા કરતાં જન-ગુણવત્તા મહત્વની બને છે. પ્રસ્તુત લેખમાં ગુજરાતનાં વસ્તીવિષયક લક્ષણો અને તેના સૂચિતાર્થોનો ભારત દેશનાં આર્થિક વિકાસનાં લક્ષ્યાંકના સંદર્ભમાં અભ્યાસ કરવામાં આવ્યો છે.
INVESTIGATING THE BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS IN ASSAM SILK INDUSTRY-A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Bharali Dimpal , Akoijam Sunildro L.S.
Published: February 2023

Bargaining power of buyers is a very pertinent component to understand the competition in any industry to make effective strategic decisions. This study is an attempt to analyze the bargaining power of buyers in the Assam silk industry which holds a significant position not only in India but across the world because of its unique and quality products. Data were collected from 80 number of Assam silk sellers from Sualkuchi area of the state of Assam in India by focus group interview method through open ended unstructured schedule. The content analysis method is used for the study using Porter’s five forces framework. The findings indicates that there is existence of high bargaining power of buyers as there is availability of numerous silk substitutes at cheap price easily available at silk market of Assam with less distinguishing features, designs, texture and colours. Moreover, it is found that there is less or no switching cost for Assam silk customers and easy backward integration. As a result, the Assam silk industry is becoming less profitable and attractive for these customers who are highly price sensitive. In this regard, the Assam silk industry stakeholders and policy makers should undertake defensive strategies to mitigate the bargaining issues and offer quality products & services at lower prices to customers to sustain this age old industry
TRANSFORMATION OF ‘IDENTITY’ AND ‘SELF’ IN ISOLATION: AN ANALYSIS OF JOSEPH CONRAD’S SELECT WORKS
Authors: Ghani Nasreen
Published: February 2023

Isolation means living in separation or alone. Isolation can be voluntary or involuntary, it is the synonym of alienate. Alienation is a feeling of being estranged or neglected. The term isolation by definition refers to being apart or to cut off from others, or from the society as a whole. People isolate themselves for various reasons, some try to recharge or heal themselves, or isolate themselves for escapism, atonement, search for identity or just for being peaceful beings all for themselves. The positivity of isolation teaches self-help, patience, gives you the experience and wisdom of your actions, makes you feel the value of your home country and your family and the value of the sweet moments, but unfortunately for people who are driven into isolation struggle in its emptiness and its haunting darkness, it is observed that people who are isolated are driven and compelled to isolate themselves by the circumstances in their lives.
In the Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim and Under Western Eyes the themes of isolation and solitude are very prominent through which the author discusses the psychological condition of his characters and the challenges that human beings by nature are meant to endure, he has even lived those psychological conditions and endured the pangs of alienation. He makes his characters acquaint with this kind of phenomena and that they become the agents to rectify and overcome these obstacles and impediments, another perspective is that isolation and solitude can simply just resonate with the thought of atonement, or to experience a sense of freedom and peace in isolation, escapism or urge for the search of one’s identity.
ASSESSMENT OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE SYSTEM IN INDONESIA ACCORDING TO WHO PHARMACOVIGILANCE INDICATORS: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Authors: Bethasari Maulidwina
Published: February 2023

Due to the potential of Indonesia as a market and a huge number of emerging new products, a comprehensive pharmacovigilance evaluation is critical in overcoming challenges and assure product safety. This article evaluates the current pharmacovigilance establishment in Indonesia in accordance with indicators stated in the manual published by WHO to identify actual challenges and solution. Evidence of compliance with each indicator was based on data published by the Indonesian national agency of drug and food control that can be accessed on the official website. Furthermore, the collected data were  categorized and summarized in tables. From the table, evidence of compliance for indicators CST6, CP6-7, and CO3-8 cannot be found on any official website. These indicators are related to a system for reporting therapeutic ineffectiveness and suspected medication errors, the cost and the number of medicine-related hospital admissions and medicine-related deaths, and low human resources and report numbers. Major cause of the issues, which is  reflected in the low number of annualy taken actions,  is the low number of reports of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) which are highly dependent on the Healthcare Professionals’ (HCPs) and industries’ pharmacovigilance competency and system. Improving HCP’s competency and procurement of resources necessary to arrange the required system are considered as effective solutions for attaining a comprehensive pharmacovigilance system.
Keywords: Assessment, national agency of drug and food control, pharmacovigilance, WHO Indicators
POLA TINDAKAN GURU DALAM MENDIDIK ANAK PENYANDANG ADHD DI SD ISLAM PERMATA MOJOSARI
Authors: Ocmy Krisania Tauhida Ocmy , Farid Pribadi Farid
Published: February 2023

People with ADHD are free to pursue their education, in both inclusive and regular schools with adequate facilities. In reality, some schools accept ADHD without consideration, especially the Permata Mojosari Islamic Elementary School which is a new school. The purpose of the study was to analyze the pattern of action teachers and ADHD students in regular schools. The research method uses qualitative ethnomethodology theory by Harold Garfinkel. The analysis technique uses ethnographic methods. The research subjects were ADHD students and teachers at the elementary school through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results are, first, ADHD students follow the lesson like normal students, but their seats are close to the teacher. Second, students provide special understanding. Third, students think about solving questions. Fourth, the teacher helps write the spelling based on the students' answers. Fifth, the writing is in his book. Sixth, when students are bored, they are given knick-knacking therapy. Seventh, when students succeed in carrying out the instructions correctly, a reward is given, when it violates social norms, punishment is given. The pattern of action in Garfinkel's ethnomethodology is influenced by the ability of the teacher.
PARTNERSHIP MODEL OF THE VILLAGE AUTHORITY IN DEVELOPING TOURISM SECTOR IN CONTO VILLAGE, BULUKERTO SUB-DISTRICT, WONOGIRI REGENCY
Authors: Nanda Praptiwi Elista , Hilman Yusuf Adam , Nasution Robby Darwis , Widiyahseno Bambang
Published: February 2023

The authority of Conto Village strives to develop the existing natural potentials by collaborating with investors, the community, and all associated actors. The purpose of this study is to describe the village partnership model taken by the authority in developing the village tourism, especially Conto village of tourism, Bulukerto Sub-District, Wonogiri Regency. The method applied in this study is a descriptive qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used are in-depth interviews and documentation by conducting interactive analysis. The Conto village authority and investors become the main actors in developing Goa Resi tourism with a profit-sharing arrangement model, whereas Pokdarwis and Mbah Sadiman are actors in developing Bukit Gendol tourism with a management contract cooperation model. In the other side, Soko Langit is managed privately, however in its development having a verbal profit-sharing arrangement with Pokdarwis. Banteng Vegetable Garden is managed by the owner of the garden and Pokdarwis through a profit-sharing arrangement, meanwhile the Coffee House is managed by BUMDes as well as the community, and developed by Pokdarwis with a management contract collaboration model. With the good cooperative activities from the youth and the farmers in Conto village, it will support the development of the natural potentials that expected to become the tourist attractions. In conclusion, the involvement of several actors is highly essential in conducting a cooperative partnership. Actors are the main key in cooperative relationships, thus in achieving a goal, each party shall collaborate to realize it.
TRADISI NONO, UME DAN UF ATOIN METO DI TIMOR DAN RELEVANSINYA TERHADAP BUDAYA ORGANISASI SEKTOR PUBLIK
Authors: Ethelbert Yohanes Kornelius , Pratama Muhammad Rizki , Dhosa Didimus Dedi
Published: February 2023

Artikel ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi kearifan lokal Atoin Meto dan relevansinya terhadap budaya organisasi sektor publik lokal. Tujuan ini sejalan dengan spirit paradigma indegenious Public Administration dalam mengembangkan sistem penyelenggaraan administrasi publik berbasis kearifan lokal. Semangat ini berangkat dari gagalnya paradigma western public administration di Indonesia dalam merespon tuntutan budaya lokal yang sangat partikular. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui studi kepustakaan. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil studi kepustakaan, penulis menemukan terdapat nilai-nilai lokal Atoin Meto yang dapat digunakan dalam mengembangkan budaya organisasi sektor publik. Nilai-nilai lokal tersebut antara lain, nono, ume dan uf. Ketiga konsep ini umumnya dipakai Atoin Meto untuk menjelaskan sistem kekerabatan dalam sebuah kelompok sosial. Dalam konsep nono, ume dan uf terdapat nilai, norma dan aturan yang mengikat Atoin Meto dalam melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari. Nono berarti marga, pelindung, pengikat, meluruskan perbuatan salah dan kewajiban mematuhi larangan. Ume berarti tempat tinggal dan simbol kehormatan suku. Uf  berati pemimpin yang mengayomi. Artikel ini berpendapat bahwa konsep nono, ume  dan uf menghadirkan ruang bagi organisasi sektor publik di Nusa Tenggara Timur untuk mengembangkan nilai dan norma budaya organisasi berbasis kearifan lokal.
UPAYA PENYELESAIAN POLEMIK RANCANGAN UNDANG-UNDANG KESETARAAN DAN KEADILAN GENDER (RUU KKG) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Nethan Ariel , Ikhtiarin Ananda Dewin , Agustin Viola Marsela , Yuel Maria Veri Diana Baun , Subandi Yeyen , Nuswantoro Bagus Subekti
Published: February 2023

The issue of gender equality is an important study in international relations. In Indonesia itself, the issue of gender equality is still rife. Rancangan Undang-Undang Kesetaraan dan Keadilan Gender (RUU KKG) is an initial draft of the government's efforts to enforce gender equality and justice in Indonesia, and this draft law still requires input from the public. RUU KKG has received various responses from the public, ranging from supportive responses to responses against the bill. RUU KKG has urgency considering that in Indonesia there are still frequent acts of gender discrimination, especially against women. This study aims to provide information about the polemics that occur in the Draft Law on Gender Equality and Justice in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method in the form of descriptive analysis techniques. The analysis of this research uses a conceptual approach. The result of this research is that information was found regarding the presence of the RUU KKG in Indonesia which later reaped many pros and cons and became a polemic. The polemic of  RUU KKG  was then based on those who said they were pro on the grounds of the positive influence brought by the RUU KKG and those who were against it, especially the Muslim group, on the grounds that there were articles in RUU KKG that contradicted religion. This polemic of the RUU KKG  certainly requires an integrative negotiation effort to find a resolution that can be agreed upon by various parties.
Assessment of the Hygienic Practices and Microbial Quality of Broiler Meat and its Contact Surfaces From Poultry Retail Outlet and Cold Room in Rivers State Nigeria
Authors: Omorodion Nnenna , Dike Precious
Published: February 2023

Poor hygiene and sanitary practices among poultry meat sellers can lead to the contamination of meat. This contamination can occur as a result of contamination from the contact surfaces in the cold room and retail outlet. The aim of the present study was to assess the sanitary quality of Broiler meat and its contact surfaces (apron, butcher hand, butcher table, bowl, butcher knife and weighing scale) in cold room and retail outlet. Swab samples were assessed for total bacteria count, total coliform count, total staphylococcus count and total fungal counts using Standard Microbiology methods. Mean Total viable count of each sample ranged from Log 10 cfu/cm2/g 3.64 to7.94 and 3.14 to 4.75 from the retail outlets and Cold-room respectively. Mean Total Staphylococcus count. of each sample ranged from Log 10 cfu/cm2/g 1.67to 4.67 and 2.01 to 3.87 from the retail outlets and Cold-room respectively. Counts from the retail outlets were significantly higher than counts in the cold room. Organisms isolated included ; Staphylococcus sp, Bacillus sp, Escherichia coli, Proteus sp, Salmonella sp, Aeromonas sp, Pseudomonas sp, Klebsiella sp and Enterobacter sp. Fungi isolated was Aspergillus sp, Saccharomyces sp, Penicillium sp and Rhodotorula sp. Antibiogram was carried out on the isolated organisms it was observed that Klebsiella sp and Enterobacter sp were resistant to most of the antibiotics used. In order to prevent cross-contamination of meat with isolated bacteria, appropriate cleaning and sanitization steps are required. According to the study, meat contact surfaces that were not thoroughly cleaned before usage, could function as a source of cross contamination. It is recommended that meat sellers especially in developing countries need proper education and training on good hygiene practice. Regulating agencies are also advised to ensure strict compliance by meat sellers to safety standards by embarking on routine inspection at retail outlets and market places.
Characterization, probiotic assessment and viability of Bifidobacterium asteroides Bif21 and Lactobacillus paracasei. subsp. paracasei Lb49 strains, isolated from Algerian honeybee’s gut and infant faeces, in fermented camel milk
Authors: BENKADDOUR Bachir , HEDDADJI Miloud , KIHAL Mebrouk
Published: February 2023

The genus Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are part of the microbiote of the gastrointestinal tract in human and animal. Certain members of these genera are beneficial to human health and are used as probiotic agents. Camel milk, in addition to its nutritional value, possesses incontestable therapeutic potential against several diseases. These important benefits prompted us to conduct this present research with the aim to firstly, charaterize tow indigenous strains and to screen their probiotic attributes and, secondly, evaluate their viability in camel milk during cold storage. Phenotypic and genotypic identification showed that strain Lb49 belongs to Lactbacillus paracasei. subsp. Paracasei, and the strain Bif21 belongs to Bifidobacterium asteroides. The study showed the safety aspect of the two identified strains, high resistance towards bile (SR> 71%), lysozyme (SR> 81%), low to moderate auto-aggregation (10.9-44.4%) and hydrophobicity (23.4-41.9) as well as antimicrobial activity against the tested pathogens with the highest scores recorded by the strain Lb49. When exposed to low pH conditions, only the strain Lb49 exhibited high tolerance with SR> 77%. Regarding the strain’s viability in camel milk, they maintained an excellent viability (93.5-100.5 %) after 15 days storage at 4° C. The characteristics demonstrated by Lb49 enable it to be used as a potential probiotic as well as Bif21 strain, as far as protection is provided for their survival by filling their intolerance to acidic stress using an adequate technique. Moreover, camel milk guaranteed excellent viability for the studied strains thanks to its physicochemical composition, acting as a good medium for nutrition and transport of probiotics.
Celiac Disease: Disease Models in Understanding Pathogenesis and Search for Therapy
Authors: Chaykin Anton , Odintsova` Elena , Nedorubov Andrey
Published: February 2023

Celiac disease is a complex polygenic systemic disorder caused by dietary gluten exposure that selectively occurs in genetically susceptible people. The potential celiac disease is defined by the presence of celiac disease-specific antibodies and compatible human leukocyte antigen but without histological abnormalities in duodenal biopsies. At present, the only treatment is lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. Despite its effectiveness, the diet is difficult to maintain due to its cost, availability of gluten-free foods, and hidden gluten. The need to develop non-dietary treatment methods is widely recognized, but this is prevented by the absence of a pathophysiologically relevant preclinical model. Nonetheless, in vitro and in vivo models have made it possible to investigate the mechanisms of the disease and develop new treatment approaches: The use of foods with neutralized gluten, microbiota correction, cocktails of specific endoproteinase, polymer gluten binders, specific inhibitors of transglutaminases and inflammatory cytokines, and a vaccine based on allergen-specific therapy.
Determinants of Stunting Children Under Five of Age During the COVID-19 in the Working Area of the Liwuto-Primary Public Health Center, Baubau City-Indonesia: A Community-Based Unmatched Case–Control Study
Authors: Muhammadong Jumadi , Malimpo Ridwan , Karim Dahmar , Muriman Yusman , Mahmud Andi Tenri
Published: February 2023

BACKGROUND: In Indonesia, the stunting prevalence has reached 24.4% in 2021.
AIM: The study aims to examine the determinants of stunting among children under five of age during the COVID-19 pandemic in the working area of the Liwuto-Primary Public Health Center, Baubau city.
METHODS: A community-based unmatched case–control study was conducted from January 10, to March 10, 2022, on a sample of 94, cases (n = 21), and controls (n = 73) of children aged 0–59 months with their respective mothers. Data were collected using a face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire and physical measurements standard. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 17. The variables were entered into the multivariable model using the backward stepwise regression approach. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with stunting. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and p < 0.05 was used to declare the significance.
RESULTS: There are 22% of the stunting become in children under 5 years. Stunting children under 5 years was associated with maternal age (AOR = 5.71, 95%, CI: 1.91–17.03). While family income (AOR = 1.78, 95%, CI: 0.17–18.86), exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 3.95, 95%, CI: 0.14–112.72), complementary feeding (AOR = 1.24, 95%, CI: 0.18–8.55), formal education (AOR = 0.74, 95%, CI: 0.36–1.53), and occupation (AOR = 2.98, 95%, CI: 0.24–36.55) were not associated with the stunting.
CONCLUSION: Young mother under 30 years old was an important risk factor on the incidence of stunting in children under 5 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addenda and corrigenda: Juřena D (2022) ﻿A critical review of the distribution of the endangered European earth-borer beetle Bolbelasmus unicornis (Coleoptera, Geotrupidae), with new records from 13 countries and observations on its bionomy. ZooKeys 1105: 1–125. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1105.81474
Authors: Juřena Daniel
Published: February 2023

The author provides corrections of minor errors and omissions from his initial study, as well as data from omitted and new literature, and new records based on the material studied and new observations. For some of the previously published records, details obtained subsequently by the author are added. The first record of Bolbelasmus unicornis for Belarus is given, representing the northernmost known occurrence of the species. The second recent record for Croatia is quoted from an internet source. Updated distribution maps are provided for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and for the entire range, as well as a distribution map of the Western Palaearctic representatives of the B. unicornis species group. The species is currently known from 386 localities in 20 countries.