bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Children Ever Born and its Associated Factors of Suddhodhan Rural Municipality of Rupandehi District, Nepal
Authors: Chhetri Pradip , Kant Bhusal Chet , Shrestha Rubina , Shrestha Saneep , Priyanka Jyoti , Aryal Basanti , Bhattarai Sigma
Published: February 2023

Background: Despite the several efforts made in the development plans to reduce the population growth rate, the population of Nepal has rapidly been increasing from last few decades. This study aims to find the associated factors to have more than two children in Suddhodhan rural municipality of Rupandehi, Nepal.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in a Suddhodhan rural municipality of Rupandehi district, Nepal among 440 ever married women selected by using disproportionate stratified random sampling. Chi Square test was used to find the associated factors to have more than two children.Results:The study found that mean number of children ever born on Suddhodhan Rural Municipality of Rupandehi district, Nepal was 4.1. Among 440 women included in the study, 57.27% women had more than two children. There was statistically significant association between children ever born with religion, age of women and husband, age at marriage, literacy rate of respondents and her spouse, respondent occupation, knowledge of contraceptive methods, exposure to mass media.Conclusions: The study concluded that religion, age of women and husbands, age at marriage, literacy rate of husband and wife, respondents occupation, knowledge of contraceptive methods, exposure to mass media were the main factors for determining the children ever born. Hence local level policy maker, planner and stakeholders of local municipal office should focused on providing informal education such as PraoudSikshya involving both the women and their husbands, should provide the intervention related to contraceptive methods through group discussion as well as through the use of mass media. Keyword: Children ever born; fertility; population.
Dental Caries and Anthropometric Measurements in Children Aged between 5-14 Years
Authors: Poudyel Pragati , Sundas Sunanda , Bhusal Pujan , Hari Subedi Krishna
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Dental caries is common health condition affecting billions of people in the world. Dental caries may be linked to obesity, while on the other hand, it may be linked to underweight/stunting; both are kinds of malnutrition. This study aims to find dental caries in primary and permanent dentition and nutritional status of children aged between 5-14 years. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged between 5-14 years who attended the Department of Pedodontic from January to April 2022.Dental caries was observed and dmft /DMFT index was calculated. Anthropometric measurements were done following WHO criteria.BMI was calculated using age percentiles charts for boys and girls developed by Center for Chronic Disease Prevention. Results: The total participants were 200 among which 88 (44%) were female and 112 (56%) were males. The dental caries status of all BMI categories were observed, caries status was found to be more in deciduous teeth (mean dmft) than in permanent teeth (mean DMFT).BMI categories showed 39(19.5%) underweight, 122 (61%) healthy weight, 25 (12.5%) at risk of overweight and 14 (7%) were overweight. Conclusions: Dental caries status was higher in primary dentition compared to permanent dentition. Correlation between BMI and dental caries status was not significant.
Comparison of Short Acting versus Long Acting Filgrastim for Reduction of Chemotherapy Induced Febrile Neutropenia
Authors: Sharma Rajeev , Shilpakar Ramila , Thapa Sudip , K.C Anuj , Dulal Soniya , Prajapati Roshan , Acharya Bibek , Chapagain Sandhya , Paudel Saugat , Paudel Bishal , Pokhrel Samikcha , Dutta Paudel Bishnu
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is the most frequent complications reported during cytotoxic chemotherapy treatment. Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (GCSF) is used to reduce neutropenia and related complications. This study compares short versus long acting filgrastim for reduction of chemotherapy induced FN. Methods: Histologically confirmed solid cancer patients (n=112) receiving either high risk or intermediate risk chemotherapy regimens for FN were randomized into two groups. Group one received filgrastim 300 mcg subcutaneously for five days and group two received pegfilgrastim 6 mg subcutaneously single dose, starting after 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy during each chemotherapy cycle. The primary end point was the occurrence of FN. The secondary end points were number of hospital visits, duration of hospital stay and total direct costs of filgrastim and pegfilgrastim. Results: Fifty six patients were analyzed in each group. The incidence of FN was significantly lower in pegfilgrastim group (42.90%) than filgrastim group (69.6%), p<0.004. The mean hospital visits were 1.84±1.93 in filgrastim group and 0.84±1.19 in pegfilgrastim group with 58.90% and 33.90% hospital admission respectively in both groups. The mean duration of stay was 4.14±3.69 days in filgrastim group and 2.36±3.35 days in pegfilgrastim group. The mean cost (Nepali rupees) of filgrastim and pegfilgrastim was 20162.50+6645.37 (US$168.17±55.42) and 32210.71±10429.43($268.67±86.99) respectively. Conclusion: Single dose of pegfilgrastim was significantly better than multiple doses of filgrastim for reducing FN incidence in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Gastric Aspirate Shake Test for Prediction of Hyaline Membrane Disease in Preterm Babies
Authors: Hayes Bruce , Adhikari Neelam , Sah Arvind
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD) remains a major cause of neonatal death and morbidity in infants of less than 37 weeks gestation. HMD is an important cause of RDS in newborns. To evaluate whether the Gastric Aspirate Shake Test in Preterm babies can predict the likelihood of Hyaline Membrane Disease. Methods: The Shake Test for prediction of Hyaline Membrane Disease was evaluated in 81 preterm newborns at NICU and Nursery, Patan Hospital. Over 0.5 ml of gastric aspirate was obtained within 1 hour of birth and mixed with an equal amount of normal saline for 15 seconds; 1 ml of 95% alcohol was then added and the mixture was agitated for the next 15 seconds. Then after 15 minutes, the airliquid interface was examined for bubbles. Results: Among 81 neonates, 46 developed HMD. 56.8% (26/46) of neonates with negative shake test developed HMD which was statistically significant(p<0.05). The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 96.29%, 76.47%, 86.6%, and 92.8% respectively. Conclusion: The gastric aspirate shake test is a rapid, simple, and inexpensive procedure and useful in predicting HMD and facilitating early transfer to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Civil society engagement in food systems governance in Canada: Experiences, gaps, and possibilities
Authors: Levkoe Charles , Andrée Peter , Ballamingie Patricia , Tasala Kirsti , Wilson Amanda , Korzun Monika
Published: February 2023

Civil society organizations (CSOs) commonly expe­rience food systems governance as imposed by governments from the top down and as unduly influenced by a small group of private sector actors that hold disproportionate power. This uneven influence significantly impacts the activities and relationships that determine the nature and orienta­tion of food systems. In contrast, some CSOs have sought to establish participatory governance struc­tures that are more democratic, accessible, collabo­rative, and rooted in social and environmental justice. Our research seeks to better understand the experiences of CSOs across the food systems gov­ernance landscape and critically analyze the suc­cesses, challenges, and future opportunities for establishing collaborative governance processes with the goal of building healthier, sustainable, and more equitable food systems. This paper presents findings from a survey of CSOs in Canada to iden­tify who is involved in this work, key policy priori­ties, and opportunities and limitations experienced. Following the survey, we conducted interviews with a broad cross-section of CSO representatives to deepen our understanding of experiences engag­ing with food systems governance. Our findings suggest that what food systems governance is, how it is experienced, and what more participatory structures might look like are part of an emergent and contested debate. We argue for increased scholarly attention to the ways that proponents of place-based initiatives engage in participatory approaches to food systems governance, examining both current and future possibilities. We conclude by identifying five key gaps in food systems gov­ernance that require additional focus and study: (1) Describing the myriad meanings of participa­tory food systems governance; (2) Learning from food movement histories; (3) Deepening meaning­ful Indigenous-settler relationships; (4) Addressing food systems labor issues; and (5) Considering par­ticipatory food systems governance in the context of COVID-19.
Le linee di indirizzo della Regione Emilia-Romagna sul ritiro sociale
Authors: Paladino Maria Teresa , Malaguti Monica , Costa Stefano , Brescianini Chiara , Corvese Maria , Ghiretti Fiorello , Rafuzzi Loretta , Menozzi Lauro
Published: February 2023

The Emilia-Romagna Region guidelines by a multi-professional Group analyse the psychological, social, educational and health aspects of a very complex phenomenon such as social withdrawal. Today there are important indicators, tools and aspects that enable to trace the map of interventions to be implemented promptly, starting from the first phenomena of avoidance of school attendance to end up with the management at the health services, going through the possible actions at school, educational and social levels and of family counselling.
Herpeticum
Authors: Bove Martina , Iannaccone Diletta , Timpone Laura , Iannicelli Gennaro , Falco Mariateresa , Ferrara Giovanni
Published: February 2023

The case of a boy affected by atopic dermatitis with retroauricular and palpebral skin eruption is described. A diagnosis of eczema herpeticum with a superposed staphylococcal infection was eventually made.
Nuovi mostri allergologici
Authors: Baldo Francesco , Da Lozzo Prisca
Published: February 2023

The authors describe two cases in which a wrong diagnosis of allergy has negatively affected the normal health behaviour of the children and their families.
Quando la tumefazione laterocervicale è una cisti branchiale
Authors: Gamba Silvia
Published: February 2023

The author describes the case of a 10-year-old boy presenting with a lateral cervical swelling. A branchial cyst was finally diagnosed.
“The truth is what happened. It aint what come out of somebody’s mouth”: Truth, Realism, and Relativism in McCarthy’sAll the Pretty Horses
Authors: Elmore Rick , Elmore Jonathan
Published: February 2023

While scholars agree that John Grady Cole is central to the meaning of All the Pretty Horses, the search for the truth of his character has largely ignored the role of truth in the novel. In this article, the authors argue that one finds in McCarthy’s text a battle over the nature truth, John Grady’s philosophical realism at odds with the world’s moral and metaphysical relativism. To follow the theme of truth in All the Pretty Horses is, the authors contend, to see that, for McCarthy, moral and metaphysical relativism threaten the possibility of a good and just world, this threat illuminating not only the arc of John Grady’s quest but McCarthy’s hope for society itself.
Penerapan Program Merdeka Belajar - Kampus Merdeka (Mbkm) Untuk Dosen Dan Mahasiswa Di STIE LMII Medan
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati , Saragih Rusmin , Pasaribu Tioria , Naftali Sitompul Juliana , Fatmaira Zira , Yustika Manik Fuzy , Gultom Imeldawaty , Sihombing Marto , Puspadini Ratih
Published: February 2023

Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) bertujuan untuk meningkatkan mutu pendidikan di Indonesia sehingga mendorong proses pembelajaran di Perguruan Tinggi yang semakin otonom dan fleksibel serta Menciptakan kultur belajar yang inovatif, tidak mengekang, dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan mahasiswa. Adapun program MKBM terdiri dari 8 (delapan) kegiatan : magang/praktek kerja, asistensi mengajar di satuan pendidikan, penelitian/riset, proyek kemanusiaan, kegiatan wirausaha, studi/proyek independen, membangun desa/kuliah kerja nyata tematik dan pertukaran pelajar. Yang terlibat dalam program MBKM di Perguruan Tinggi adalah mahasiswa/i, dosen, dan koordinator Perguruan Tinggi. Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) LMII Medan dimasa pandemic covid-19 kurang aktif dalam mengikuti dikarenakan sebagian besar mahasiswa/i pulang ke daerah asalnya selama proses pembelajaran secara daring. Yayasan STIE LMII Medan mengikuti pelatihan program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) sehingga di angkatan program berikutnya dalam berperan serta dalam Program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM).
Pendampingan Pengelolaan Website Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara Menggunakan CMS Lokomedia
Authors: Khairil Khairil , Sallaby Achmad Fikri , Sari Herlina Latipa , Adlom Moh. Syahrul , Arsipan Aryopi
Published: February 2023

Pembuatan website sekolah menjadi salah satu pilihan ketika masyarakat juga mulai terbiasa dengan memanfaatkan teknologi berbasis internet. Untuk itu sudah selayaknya lembaga pendidikan memiliki website sebagai sarana komunikasi antara guru, siswa dan wali murid, dengan adanya website sekolah terdapat beberapa manfaat salah satunya adalah menghadirkan informasi kegiatan sekolah yang positif dan kreatif dan mengetahui berbagai hal tentang Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara, dari hasil observasi pada , kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk membantu pihak SMA Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara melakukan pendampingan dalam pengelolaan website dengan mengevaluasi website   SMA Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara yang sudah ada dengan menggunakan software CMS Lokomedia, Tim PkM Filkom Unived Bengkulu berhasil mengembangkan website SMA Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang difokuskan kepada media informasi dan promosi SMA Negeri 3 Bengkulu Utara dengan langkah dari tahap perencanaan dan persiapan sampai dengan kegiatan pendampingan admin pengelola website berjalan dengan lancr dan baik sesuai dengan rencana dan berjalan dengan baik dan lancar. Kata kunci: Pendampingan, Pengelolaan, Website, Lokomedia.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Rapid Miner Untuk Pengelompokan Data Nilai Siswa SMK Raksana 2 Medan
Authors: Syahra Yohanni , Mariami Ita , Ginting Rico Imanta , Mahyuni Rina , Azlan Azlan
Published: February 2023

Yayasan Pendidikan Raksana Medan memiliki 4 jenis sekolah yaitu SMP, SMA, SMK R1, dan SMK R2, dan mempunyai lebih dari 1000 siswa. Dengan adanya jurusan Rekyasa Perangkat Lunak pada jenis sekolah SMK Raksana 2, pihak sekolah mengelompokkan siswa dengan keahlian berbeda berdasarkan nilai dan kemampuannya, dikelompokan menjadi 2 yaitu Rekyasa Perangkat Lunak Programing Web dan Programing Android pada siswa SMK Raksana 2 Medan. Adapun kendala dalam pengelompokan siswa yang berkompetensi karena data siswa masih konvensional ataupun sistem masih lambat. Permasalahan tersebut dapat diselesaikan dengan bidang keilmuan Data Mining. Data mining digunakan dalam pengelompokan siswa Rekyasa Perangkat Lunak Programing Web dan Programing Android. Penerapan Metode Clustering telah banyak digunakan dalam berbagai kasus pengelompokan data seperti Algoritma K-Means Clustering. Untuk meningkat mutu sekolah dalam penentuan siswa Rekyasa Perangkat Lunak sesuai dengan keahlian masing-masing yang lebih efektif dan efisien. Hasil metode ini dapat sebagai alat bantu dalam pengelompokan siswa Rekyasa Perangkat Lunak Programing Web dan Programing Android pada siswa SMK Raksana 2 Medan.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Aplikasi Bel Otomatis Berbasis Desktop Pada Madrasah Sabilunnajah
Authors: Ramadhan Mukhlis , Gunawan Rudi , Lubis Zulkifli , Taufik Faisal , Nugroho Nurcahyo Budi , Erdiansyah Rehan
Published: February 2023

Bel atau lonceng sekolah adalah suatau perangkat atau alat komunikasi yang sering ditemukan di sekolah. Pada umumnya sekolah menggunakan lonceng yang terbuat dari bahan besi yang kemudian dipukul dengan teknik tertentu agar menghasilkan suara untuk menyampaikan informasi kepada murid sekolah, seperti 3x pukulan menandakan berbaris dihalaman dan sebagainya. Pada Madrasah Sabilunnajah kedisiplinan kadang tidak berjalan dengan baik dikarenakan guru yang seharusnya sudah masuk ke dalam kelas terlambat masuk hingga membuat siswa pun ikut terlambat dalam mengikuti jam pelajaran yang sudah  di tentukan bahkan seringkali melewati batas waktu pelajaran dalam kelas, yang seharusnya waktu pelajaran hanya 2 x 45 menit tetapi kelebihan sampai 15 menit, hingga mengganggu jadwal pelajaran selanjutnya. Agar kejadian- kejadian seperti ini tidak terjadi lagi maka di butuhkan sebuah pengingat yang   bekerja secara otomatis sehingga kedisiplinan di sekolah tersebut dapat berjalan dengan baik. Sekolah menggunakan bel sebagai pengingat waktu dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Dengan demikian pengaktifan bel akan dilakukan berulang-ulang setiap harinya. Dengan diterapkannya otomatisasi maka akan lebih sedikit membutuhkan campur tangan manusia untuk mengaktifkan bel. Otomatisasi pengaktifan bel akan diterapkan menggunakan sebuah aplikasi yang dipasang pada sebuah komputer dan suara akan disebar menggunakan bantuan pengeras suara
NODULATION AND BIOMASS YIELD RESPONSE OF COWPEA TO ROW SPACING AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER APPLICATION IN THE GUINEA SAVANNA AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF GHANA
Authors: Bawa Alhassan , Yussif Lukman
Published: February 2023

Phosphorus fertilizer application and planting distance play a major role in the production of shoot, root and nodule dry biomass of cowpea. However, phosphorus is a major limiting nutrient in soils in Ghana. Selection of cowpea varieties that produce good biomass yield under low soil phosphorus or those with high phosphorus response efficiency can be a low input approach in solving this problem in Ghana. Two-season experiments were conducted to evaluate the influence of phosphorus (P) fertilizer and row spacing on growth, nodulation and biomass yield in cowpea. Each of the two experiments comprised of 16 treatment combinations of 4 cowpea varieties, 2 levels of row spacing and 2 levels of P2O5 application laid out in a 4 x 2 x 2 factorial experiments in RCBD with four replications. The cowpea varieties were IT x P 148, Valenga, Bengkpla and DPC. The levels of row spacing were 60 x 20 cm and 40 x 20 cm, whilst the levels of P were 0 and 30 kgha-1 P2O5. The study revealed that varieties DPC and Valenga performed relatively better with respect to shoot and root dry biomass production, number of nodules produced and nodule dry biomass production across both levels of row spacing and phosphorus fertilizer application. The study further established that row spacing of 60 cm x 40 cm and P level of 30 kgha-1 also produced significantly higher quantities of shoot and root dry biomass, number of nodules and nodule dry biomass as compared to row spacing of 40 cm x 20 cm and P level of 0 kgha-1. For the purpose of producing leguminous fodder crops for feeding livestock, varieties DPC and Valenga should be cultivated for improved animal nutrition. Row spacing of 60 cm x 40 cm and phosphorus fertilizer application level of 30 kgha-1 should also be used for increased biomass yield.
EFFECTS OF GENOTYPE ON FERTILITY RATES OF MUKOTA, WINDSNYER AND KOLBROEK SOWS
Authors: Teele T , Mtileni D O Umesiobi, B J
Published: February 2023

Background: Little is known about the temporal relationships between reproductive hormones around oestrus and embryo survival in pigs. Some sows that have been inseminated and are transferred to the gestation units will return to oestrus either because they did not conceive at first service or because they abort during gestation.

 Aim: This study aims to investigate the effect of pig breeds on fertility rates of Southern African indigenous sows

 Methodologies: Mukota, Windsnyer and Kolbroek pigs’ breeds were subjected to sexual preparation procedures of 0MR, 5MR, 10MR, 15MR, 20MR and 25MR. Sows were inseminated with semen from sexually prepared boars and analysed for fertility rates.

 Results: Litter size was increased with the afternoon (14:30) protocols in all the breeds studied, with significantly (P˂0.05) highest improvement in Windsnyer breed. There were significant improvement in proportions of the litter size amongst experimental groups compared to control groups during the morning (08:30) and afternoon. Farrowing rate was observed higher in Kolbroek (87.50%) followed by Mukota (68.75%) and then Windsnyer (56.25%). Overall, the total average farrowing rate in Southern African indigenous pig breeds studied was observed to be at 70.83%. Total average weaning rate was observed in this at

87.50% for all studied breeds.

 Discussion: Reproductive traits are of major importance especially in dam breeds of pigs because the reproductive performance of sows is one of the major factors of the breed effectiveness in pig breeding. The breed type has an influence on the willingness of the animal to copulate. 

 Conclusion: Litter size was recorded to have improved with the highest in all studied breeds following 10MR in the afternoon. Moreover, farrowing and weaning rates improved with Mukota recording the highest followed by Kolbroek then Windsnyer.
SCREENING OF SOME OLIVE CULTIVARS (OLEA EUROPAEA L.) FOR TOLERANCE TO SPILOCAEA OLEAGINA.
Authors: Mahfoud Yamen , Choumane Wafaa , Doai Faisal
Published: February 2023

This research aimed to evaluate the susceptibility of 23 olive (Olea europaea L.) cultivars (13 local and 10 Introduced) to olive leaf spot (peacock eye) disease caused by Spilocaea oleagina, in order to select the highest tolerant cultivars for olive breeding and genetic improvement programs. This research was carried out on 2016 In Bouka Center for Research and Plant Production, Lattakia, Syria. Three trees of each cultivar were selected and 100 young leaves/tree, not showing any disease symptom, were collected and tested by 5% NaOH treatment. Latent and severity infection of olive leaf spot were estimated. The results were subjected to ANOVA analysis at a significant level of 5%.Percentage of infected leaves varied between analyzed cultivars, the highest percentage of infection (92.67%) was detected in Dermlali cultivar while the lowest one (4%) was revealed in Zorzalina. The maximum percentage of infection severity (67.25%) was shown in Abo-Satl cultivar while the minimum value (1.17%) was found in the Spanish Zorzalina and Gordal cultivars Based on tolerance level against Spilocaea oleagina, the cultivars were divided into five groups. The first group was classified as very tolerant and was represented by Zorzalina, Chemlal, Gordal, and Picholine cultivars, followed by tolerant (Jlot and Coratina), moderately tolerant (Frantoio cultivar), susceptible (Khdairi, Hmaisi, Klkali, Mnaikiri, Dan, Mosaabi, Konservolia and Tanche) and very susceptible (Mhati, Dermlali, Sorani, Doaibli, Abo Satl, Kaisy, and Trilia). No full resistance was detected in any of the analyzed cultivars.
EFFICACITE ECONOMIQUE DES SYSTEMES DE PRODUCTION DANS UNE AMELIORATION DE LA PRODUCTIVITE DE MAÏS AU BENIN.
Authors: Mamam TOLÉBA SÉIDOU , Gauthier BIAOU , Afio ZANNOU , Aliou SAÏDOU
Published: February 2023

En vue de vérifier l’hypothèse selon laquelle le niveau d’efficacité économique d’un système de production à base de maïs peut influencer sa productivité, une étude d’inefficacité économique a été conduite auprès de 411 exploitants maïzicoles dans les principaux foyers de production de maïs au Bénin. La recherche s’est fondée sur une évaluation des performances techniques de ces exploitations en utilisant le modèle de la frontière stochastique en vue d’évaluer les niveaux d’efficacité économique de 3 systèmes de production à savoir les grandes exploitations à système de production intensif; les exploitations moyennes ; et les petites exploitations de subsistance peu productives, optant pour la sécurité alimentaire de l’exploitant. À l’aide d’un modèle de régression tronquée Tobit, il a été établi une relation entre les indices d’efficacité économique et quelques variables exogènes ou attributs. Les résultats ont montré que seulement 22,70% des variations du profit annuel des producteurs enquêtés sont expliquées par les variations des variables introduites dans ledit modèle, et que la variation de l’output est due à l’inefficacité économique. Alors, 77,3% de ces variations seraient attribuables aux facteurs aléatoires et aux variables non incluses dans le modèle. La variation de l’output est due à l’inefficacité de la combinaison des facteurs de production. Il ressort également que les niveaux d’indices d’Efficacité Allocative varient entre 0,85 et 0,99. L’efficacité moyenne est de 0,93 pour l’ensemble combiné des 3 systèmes de production. Malgré la maîtrise de la technologie de production, les exploitants du système des "petites exploitations de subsistance" n’allouent pas efficacement les ressources productives. Cette inefficacité allocative proviendrait surtout du prix relativement élevé de la main-d’œuvre dans ledit système. En revanche, on note une plus grande efficacité économique pour les" grandes exploitations à système de production intensif " avec un indice de 0,79 comparativement aux 2 autres types. Si le producteur moyen de tous les systèmes de production à base de maïs devrait atteindre la performance économique du producteur le plus performant, il pourrait réaliser une économie de ressources de 20,21% sur ses coûts actuels de production.
LIBRARY PREPARATION AND QUANTIFICATION FOR CHROMATIN IMMUNOPRECIPITATION FOLLOWED BY HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEQUENCING (CHIP-SEQ)
Authors: Lina Wang
Published: February 2023

Properly generating robust, high-quality libraries for ChIP-Seq will prepare your for Illumina sequencing and an overall successful ChIP-Seq experiment. It is often challenging to prepare DNA for a next-gen ChIP-Seq library because it’s difficult to obtain a large amount of DNA after ChIP. In this paper, the library construction method is suitable for low concentration DNA in woody samples.
MYCOFLORA POTENTIAL IN RIZOSPHER AS BIOLOGICAL GENTSTOCONTROLWILTDISEASES ON PEPPER PLANT
Authors: Sudarma I Made , Suniti NiWayan , Darmiati Ni Nengah , Bagus I Gusti Ngurah
Published: February 2023

The cause of wilt disease in pepperis Phytophthora capsicifungi, which attacked the pepper plantation area in Kertalangu Village, East Denpasar Sub-district, Denpasar-Bali. The results showed that the fungi on conducive soil were Phytophthora sp., Aspergillussp., and Neurosporasp.  With the highest prevalence attained by Neurosporasp.  of 80%,  while  on suppressive soil found mycellia sterillia fungus, Fusariumsp., Neurosporasp. Aspergillussp., Penicilliumsp., Mucorsp., and Trichodermasp.  With the highest prevalence achieved by Penicilliumsp. By 27%. The antagonistic fungus found only in suppressive soils isthe fungus Neurosporasp., Trichodermasp., Aspergillussp., Penicillium sp., and Mucorsp. each with a percentage of resistance of 67.78 ± 1.6%, 68.52 ± 2.62%, 75.93 ± 2.62%, 68.77 ± 5.43%; and 67.59 ± 3.82%. The highest inhibition abilityis achieved byAspergillussp.
EVALUATION OF THE ECOTOURISM POTENTIALS OF IKOGOSI WARM SPRING AND ARINTA WATERFALL WATERSHEDS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: O.J Olujobi
Published: February 2023

Ecotourism has attracted increasing attention in recent years as an alternative to mass tourism because it takes into account the natural ecological attraction, their conservation and development. This study evaluates the ecotourism potentials of Ikogosi warm spring and Arinta waterfalls watersheds in Ekiti State. Direct observation, oral interview and vegetation assessment were methods used for data collection in this study. Two hectares (ha) of land were measured in each of the study sites. Each hectare was divided into four plots of 50 m by 50 m. Two plots were diagonally selected within each hectare. Trees above 1 m in height and basal diameter ≥10 cm were identified and classified into families. The vegetation was classified into three layers. Sorenson’s coefficient was used to compare sites for overlapping of similarity. The results revealed that Ikogosi warm spring centre is well equipped in term of infrastructural facilities than Arinta waterfall centre. Seventy eight (78) species and 25 families were recorded in both watersheds with family Malvaceae having the highest species density (15). Malacantha alnifolia (5) and Voacanga africana (5) were the species most frequently encountered. Sorenson’s coefficient revealed similarity in the vegetation of the two study sites. It is recommended that environmental impact assessment be carried out in Arinta waterfall before any alteration is made to the flora and fauna of the site in the name of infrastructural development.
THE ROLE OF THE MICROCREDIT PROGRAM IN WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN A NATURAL DISASTER-PRONE AREA OF BANGLADESH: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Ara Mst Jesmin
Published: February 2023

Natural disasters such as cyclone and flood in the coastal areas of Bangladesh has become a common phenomenon, especially since the last two decades due to the impact of global climate change and global warming. The impacts of natural disasters among the residents of coastal areas are enormous. They face huge financial loss due to the unemployment, deaths of domestic animals, lower crop productions, broken or affected houses, and so on. In addition, they become vulnerable both physically and psychologically during and post-disaster period. However, the impacts of the natural disasters are not the same over men and women. Women become more vulnerable due to their double duties, lack of safety, and for the patriarchal nature of society. The microcredit organizations arguably try to reduce the vulnerabilities of these women by providing short-term loan and also claim to empower them. Therefore, the study emphasizes whether these women are, in reality, becoming empowered. The study was conducted among 384 women who were purposively selected from 6367 households in Southkhali Union, Sarankhola Upazila (sub-district), Bagherhat district, Bangladesh. Results show the overwhelming majority of the participants (90%) were somehow affected by the last natural disaster, either by a cyclone or flood. Regarding the usage of microcredit, the majority of the participants (57%) who are the receivers of microcredit could not use the money independently, as their husbands took the loan from them forcefully. And only 8% of them could invest the microcredit in productive activity such as starting a small business. It is worth noting that 82% of the participants mentioned that their engagement with the microcredit organizations could not change their role in the family, e.g., they could participate in the decision making procedure within the household.
FISH SPECIES ENCOUNTERED OVER 47 YEARS IN LAKE ROSERIS
Authors: Mahmoud Zuheir N. , Hagar ElsadigA.
Published: February 2023

Illustrated   guideswith   identificationkeys, notes   on distributionand habitats offreshwater  fish species of  Sudan weredue  toBoulenger,1907; Sandon, 1950; Abu Gideiri, 1984,Bailey, 1994and Neumannet al.(2016).With  respect  to the  Blue  Nilein  SudanAbu  Gideiri  (1967)  studied  the fish species  between  Khartoum  and  Roseires. Those of Lake Roseires were recorded by Mishrigi, 1970; Mahmoud et al., 2009; SMEC, 2010 and Elsayed, 2012. In addition, twoun publishedlistswere made byOmer and Hagar (2014) and Hagar (2017). The list might be a useful monitor for the impact,   if   any, of   fully   operating Grand   Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Lake Roseris fish diversity.
FOOD SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT
Authors: Alshuniaber Mohammad A.
Published: February 2023

Food security is a multidisciplinary and multidimensional subject, rendering food security governance a complex issue. However, it is important for food security researchers, policy-makers, and other interested parties to realize the international food security framework. Understanding the dimensions of the food security framework facilitates planning and improves the national food security system. As achieving national food security requires collaboration and coordination among several domestic organizations, an efficient food security framework should be in place that highlights the roles of each contributing organization. Furthermore, governments should apply measures to ensure the suitability and adequacy of their state of food security. National food security should be regularly assessed using sound, accurate, and up-to-date food security indicators and internationally recognized food security assessment models to support the decision-making process. This review paper highlights the international food security framework to provide insight for national governments regarding the governance of food security. However, based on an extensive review of the international food security framework, this paper suggests five major dimensions thereof. These dimensions should be considered for any national food security system, as they are crucial to achieving national food security by improving food availability and affordability.

These dimensions are a sustainable agriculture and food system, food trade, nutrition, food security knowledge and databases, and fighting poverty.
SCREENING OF MAIZE INBRED LINES UNDER ARTIFICIAL EPIPHYTOTIC CONDITION FOR THEIR REACTION TO TURCICUM LEAF BLIGHT AND COMMON LEAF RUST.
Authors: Hailu Alemayehu , Aliyi Tajudin , Birke Bayoush
Published: February 2023

Common leaf rust (Puccinia sorghi Schw) and Turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum trurcicum) is the major foliar fungal diseases of maize in Ethiopia causing yield losses in the range of 12% to 61% rely up on the genotypes. Screening was done on 178 (106 quality protein maize and 72 normal maize lines )maize inbred lines against Common leaf rust (CLR) and Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) diseases in order to know the reaction of those maize lines for two consecutive years. The experiment was conducted at Ambo plant protection research center (TLB and CLR) and Bako agricultural research center (TLB only), on station experimental fields. Out of 178 maize inbred line, 105 (53 quality protein maize and 52 normal maize lines) were evaluated for CLR; and 73 (53 quality protein maize and 20 normal maize lines) were evaluated for TLB. A randomized complete block design was used. Artificial inoculation was made twice a week for three continuous weeks, when plants were 30-45cm high (4-5 leaf stages). Among 73(53 quality protein maize and 20 normal maize lines) maize lines, resistant and susceptible responses were recorded on 42 (33 quality protein maize and 9 normal maize lines) and 3 (1 quality protein maize and 2 normal maize lines) lines for TLB disease, respectively. Out of 105 (53 quality protein maize and 52 normal maize lines) maize lines, resistant and susceptible responses were recorded on 33 (11 quality protein maize and 22 normal maize lines) and 4 (quality protein maize only) lines for CLR disease, in that order. Those selected resistance maize lines from this screening will be used in breeding program and finding of resistant maize lines for both diseases should be continued using modern screening tools as well as techniques in addition to this conventional method.
De raíces, frutos y semillas: comparación histórica entre la Unidad Popular y el actual Proceso Constituyente
Authors: Quiroz Arriagada Felipe
Published: February 2023

El Estallido Social ocurrido el 18 de octubre de 2019 en Chile, develó un cuestionamiento al modelo de sociedad neoliberal impuesta desde la dictadura militar en el país. Para muchos, representó una oportunidad de recuperación de la cultura democrática fracturada el 11 de septiembre de 1973 por el golpe de Estado encabezado por el dictador Augusto Pinochet. Pero el actual momento histórico, nacido del estallido y proyectado mediante el proceso constituyente en curso, junto al proceso democrático logrado por la sociedad chilena con el Gobierno de la Unidad Popular liderada por el presidente Salvador Allende, representan momentos de antítesis y, en muy pocos sentidos, de similitud. En este ensayo se analizan, mediante revisión documental, las diferencias y posibles puntos de conexión entre ambos periodos históricos.
El aporte del trabajo social al Comité Pro Paz y la Vicaría de la Solidariedad
Authors: Basualto Porra Lorena
Published: February 2023

El artículo busca valorar el aporte profesional de los y las trabajadoras sociales en el Comité Pro Paz y la Vicaría de la Solidaridad. Ambas instituciones surgen en contexto de dictadura y por iniciativa de la Iglesia católica junto a otras confesiones, con el propósito de constituirse en un espacio de ayuda para los familiares de los detenidos de la dictadura y víctima de violación de los Derechos Humanos. En esta iglesia samaritana que, leyendo los signos de los tiempos, institucionalizó una pastoral de los Derechos Humanos, los y las trabajadores sociales se constituyeron en un pilar fundamental que desde su experticia profesional aportaron a tal propósito. Reconocer esta contribución es fundamental para profesionalizar las pastorales sociales actuales de la Iglesia que corren el peligro de prestar un servicio amateur y, al mismo tiempo, permite al Trabajo Social reconocer el bien intrínseco de su profesión al servicio de la justicia y el bien común.
Una trayectoria sinuosa, el impacto del golpe civico-militar en las definiciones de la disciplina-profesión de trabajo social
Authors: Cortés Mancilla Rodrigo , Sánchez Aliaga Mauricio
Published: February 2023

Esta entrevista fue realizada por Rodrigo Cortés Mancilla, académico del Departamento de Trabajo Social, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Alberto Hurtado y por Mauricio Sánchez Aliaga, académico de la carrera de Trabajo Social, Facultad de Educación y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Andrés Bello.

Leonardo Lorenzo Oneto Piazze es Doctor en Lingüística de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Máster en Trabajo Social, Universidad de Puerto Rico y Asistente Social de la Universidad de Chile (Valparaíso). Con cincuenta años de destacada trayectoria en docencia e investigación, se desempeñó en diversas universidades de la región de Valparaíso y de la región Metropolitana de Chile, así también con una extensa trayectoria en universidades de Latinoamérica. Formador-maestro de innumerables generaciones de trabajadoras y trabajadores sociales en el país y en Latinoamérica.

Entrevista realizada el 19 de diciembre del 2022.
Biografías en (re)construcción 50 años de memoria y futuro. Fragmentos ficcionados de algunas notas de campo
Authors: Rodríguez Vasquez Mauricio
Published: February 2023

El presente escrito tiene el propósito de transitar por diferentes momentos históricos y vivenciales de personas que han acompañado mi camino como investigador . Comparto esta producción con una mirada honesta que intenta mostrar fragmentos de memorias encarnadas en sucesos marcadores de vidas vividas en el espanto del terrorismo de la dictadura militar. El trabajo mayor del que forman parte estos retazos debiera permitir realizar algunos debates ético-políticos desde el texto y el subtexto que cada lector o lectora construya. La prosa peculiar de este escrito permite observar las historias relatadas por personas de diversas edades, género, ciudades, condiciones sociales y educativas, cuyo lazo biográfico es lo vivido en aquella ‘maldita primavera’ que se prolongó por diecisiete años, cuyos resabios persisten hasta nuestros días a través de recuerdos, relatos, sueños y sabidurías. Espero que esta muestra -y próximamente el trabajo completo- sirvan para conmemorar medio siglo de vidas moldeadas por el impacto telúrico ‘del once’ y que la reflexión involucre especialmente a las personas jóvenes, estudiantes o no, en un diálogo intergeneracional, urgente y muy necesario.
Routine assessment of carotid plaques on Doppler USG and associated presenting symptoms at a Tertiary Care Centre, Lahore
Authors: Naseer Madiha , Farzana Mahwish , Khan Muhammad Awais Ahmad , Nasir Amna , Ahmad Alia , Javed Sidra , Sarfraz Saulat , Ahmad Shafiq
Published: February 2023

Objective: To determine the frequency of carotid plaques on Doppler USG and associated presenting symptoms at Tertiary Care Centre, Lahore. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 366 individuals was conducted from January 2020 to November 2020 at the Radiology Department of Shiekh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. A consultant radiologist scanned both sides of the extra-cranial carotid artery tree. The DUS of carotid arteries was done with a GE Voluson Expert 730 Doppler ultrasound machine, using a linear probe with a transducer frequency of 6-12.5MHz. Results: A total of 366 patients underwent bilateral carotid Doppler ultrasound examinations. Our findings showed carotid plaques in 156 (42.62%) patients; the majority were males 105(67.53). The mean age recorded was 61.17 ±9.54 years and the mean body mass index was 25.43±3.40 Kg/m2. The highest number of plaques were noted in the left carotid artery 64 (41.03%), the main location was the common carotid artery 88 (56.41%) and, the majority were homogenous plagues 88 (56.41%).The majority of patients presented with headaches 177 (48.36%). Associated comorbidities were diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Conclusion: The accuracy of diagnosing Carotid artery plaques has greatly increased over time payable to radiological innovation.
PENGARUH KOMPOSISI BAHAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DAN JARAK TANAM TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL JAGUNG MANIS (ZEA MAYS SACCHARATA L.)
Authors: Hadiyanti Nugraheni , Probojati Rasyadan Taufiq , Anindita Devina Cinantya , Nareswari Aptika Hana Prastiwi
Published: February 2023

Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata L.) is an important food commodity with high economic value. Sweet corn has a high business opportunity because of its fast production age and high selling value. The experiment was conducted to study the effect of the interaction between the composition of liquid organic fertilizer and plant spacing on the growth and yield of sweet corn. The experiment has designed in a factorial randomized block design (RAK) with two factors and three repetitions. The first factor is the composition of liquid organic fertilizer consists of 4 levels, namely: cow urine 42%, coffee skin 58% (P0); cow urine 35%, coffee skin 65% (P1); cow urine 72%. coffee skin 28% (P2); cow urine 21%, coffee skin 79% (P3). The second factor is the spacing, which consists of 3 levels, namely: 20x20 cm (J1); 30x30cm (J2); 40x40 cm (J3). Data analysis used variance and continued with the smallest significant difference test (BNT) at 5% level if the results were significantly different. The combination of liquid organic fertilizer composition and plant spacing affects the number of leaves and the length of the cob. Sweet corn with POC (72% cow urine, 28% coffee husk) and 30x30 cm spacing was able to produce 12,933 leaves. Combination of POC ingredients (21% cow urine and 79% coffee skin); 40x40 cm resulted in the length of the cob an increase of 1.5%. There was an interaction between the composition of liquid organic fertilizer and plant spacing on plant height, but the results were not significantly different. Sweet corn plants using 21% POC from cow urine and 79% coffee husk with a spacing of 40x40 cm produced cobs weight per plot of 240.27 grams and 208.22 grams, respectively.
Keywords: sweet corn, spacing, material composition, liquid organic fertilizer
ANALISIS PEMASARAN GULA MERAH DI DESA SEPARE KECAMATAN LOANO KABUPATEN PURWOREJO
Authors: Fatmawati Nurlaila , Indriyani Damsi Rofiqoh
Published: February 2023

Separe Village, Loano District, Purworejo Regency was chosen as a research site to analyze the marketing of brown sugar craftsmen. This study aims to determine the institutions involved and the marketing channels, marketing margins, farmer's share, and the ratio of profits and costs. The results showed that there are 2 types of brown sugar marketing channels in Separe Village, Loano District, Purworejo Regency, namely marketing channel I including craftsmen, retailers, and consumers and marketing channel II including craftsmen, collectors, retailers, and consumers. Marketing channel I has a marketing margin of Rp. 758/kg, farmer's share is 94.77% and the profit and cost ratio is 24.27. Meanwhile, marketing channel II has a marketing margin of Rp. 1258/kg, farmer's share is 91.16% and the profit and cost ratio is 18.35. Both channels are classified as efficient, but the most efficient is marketing channel I.
Keywords: farmer's share, marketing margin,, marketing channel, profit ratio
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT TANAMAN PEPAYA (Carica papaya L.) TERHADAP PEMBERIAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DAUN GAMAL
Authors: Mila Nofri Rihi , Yonce Melyanus Killa Yonce Melyanus Killa , Lewu Lusia D.
Published: February 2023

Papaya is a tropical plant that has a fruit that is rich in nutrients such as provitamin A, B vitamins, provitamin C, dietary minerals, lycopene and dietary fiber. The purpose of this study was to determine the growth response of papaya (Carica papaya L.) seedlings to the application of Gamal Leaf Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC) at different doses. The study was carried out at the Wira Wacana Christian University Sumba agricultural garden laboratory, Kuta Village, Kanatang District, East Sumba Regency from September to October 2022, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 4 replicates with P0 as control, P1, i.e. dosing POC is 50 ml/liter of water, P2 is giving a POC dose of 100 ml/liter of water, P3 is giving a POC dose of 150 ml/liter of water, and P4 is giving a POC dose of 200 ml/liter of water. The results showed that the application of leaf POC at various doses did not have a significant effect on the growth of papaya seedlings which included leaf area, stem diameter, number of leaves and plant height. However, the application of gamal leaf POC with a concentration of 200 ml/liter of water gave the highest average value among all treatments.
Keyword: Papaya Seed Growth; Liquid Organic Fertilizer; Gamal Leaf
Teaching and Learning Speaking For The First Grade of Nursing Academy In Academic Year of 2019/2020
Authors: Dwi Heriyanto  , Atik Muhimatun Asroriyah
Published: February 2023

The problems of the study are : (1) how is the teaching and learning process of speaking English of the first grade of Nursing Academy of Purworejo regency in Academic Year of 2019/2020. (2) Whyare the problems found during the teaching and learning process of speaking English of the first grade of Nursing Academy of Purworejo Regency. Tehe theories which are used as a basis of this. Study are the nature of language, teaching and learning, the model of curiculum in Nursing Academy. Teaching and learning of speaking English, the lesson plan of speaking English, media and the source of learning, act. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that: (1) Some Casees occur during the teaching and learning of speaking English . (2) the students find the difficulties in pairing and perfoming speaking because the situdents limited of vocabularies, pronounciation, and grammar mastery. This research is a casestudy done at the first grade of Nursing Academy Purworejo regency in Academic Year of 2019/2020. The technique of sampling is purposive sampling. The data to get from: 910 the teaching and learning process of Speaking English language; (2) the informants: they are the teacher of English lesson of the first grade and the students; and (3) the document. The technique of the data gathering are: (1) obseravtion; (2) indepth interview; and (3) document analysis. The observation was done to capture the teaching and learning process of speaking, indepth interview was done to test. The bvalidaty process of speaking, to get the data from document, a document analysis done are syllabus, the lesson plan the criteria of minimal achiesment and students assessment. The gathered data were analysed by using reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing.

Key word: process, during, limited, conclusion, Assessment.