bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Saudi Graduate Students’ Perceptions Toward Automated Writing Feedback for Improving Academic Writing
Authors: Alsaweed Waad
Published: August 2022

Over the last few years, we have witnessed a growth in the studies that focus on the feedback on writing in a second language, including computer-based feedback (Zhang & Hyland, 2018). Automated writing feedback refers to the immediate feedback generated by computers to correct or improve the text. The current study discusses the perceptions of Saudi graduate students toward using automated writing feedback to improve their academic writing. The design of the research is a quantitative survey study. A questionnaire consisting of 13 items is the instrument for data collection. The sample size is 46 (male and female) Saudi graduate students. By using descriptive statistics, the findings revealed positive perceptions of the use of automated writing feedback tools. The findings of this study could shed light on the importance of conducting more research on the impact of automated writing feedback in one particular writing aspect, such as organization, content, coherence, unity, or style.
How to Promote Eco-Apparel? Effects of Eco-Labels and Message Framing
Authors: Lee Youngdeok , Watchravesringkan Kittichai
Published: August 2022

The study investigates the potential effects of eco-labels and advertisement message framings for promoting consumer attitude on eco-apparel consumption. Furthermore, this paper examines how consumers’ attitudes towards the brand and advertisement affect consumers’ evaluation of brand equity in sustainable brands. Using non-probability sampling with college students and Amazon Mturkers, the authors developed the proposed hypotheses with 2 (Eco-label: Absence vs. Presence) x 2 (Framed Messages: Positive vs. Negative) between-subject design on consumers’ attitudes toward the brand, advertisement, and evaluation of brand equity. To test hypotheses, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and a series of simple regressions were performed. Results revealed that the eco-label did not significantly increase consumers’ attitude toward the eco-apparel brand, leading to no interaction effect between eco-label and message framing on consumer attitude. However, message framing was effectively applied as positive messages were significantly associated with consumers’ attitudes toward the brand, the advertisement, and consumers’ evaluation of brand equity in the context of eco-apparel brands. This study simultaneously examines the eco-label and message framings on consumers’ attitudes toward the advertisements, consumers’ attitudes toward the brand, and their evaluations of brand equity in the eco-apparel context.
Charles Moore and Late Triassic vertebrates: history and reassessment
Authors: Duffin C.
Published: August 2022

Ilminster-born Charles Moore (1815-1881) was an indefatigable West Country geologist who made significant and wide-ranging contributions to the science, both in terms of the material he collected and his publications. Following his permanent move to Bath in 1853, Moore collected extensively in Late Triassic rocks, amassing a rich haul of fossil vertebrate specimens. A pioneer of bulk sampling, his fossil vertebrate collection from the Rhaetian fissure infills at Holwell, Somerset has provided much research material for subsequent study; Holwell is now the type locality for several Late Triassic mammaliaforms, reptiles (lepidosaurs) and chondrichthyans. His collection of vertebrate remains from the Arden Sandstone Formation (Carnian Age) at Ruishton has never been fully described, but contains some significant material including isolated xenacanth and hybodont shark's teeth, dorsal fin spines and cephalic spines. The objective of this present paper is to raise the profile of Moore's work on late Triassic vertebrate fossils, to highlight his innovative approach to bulk collecting, and to assess the scientific importance of his collections in both historical and modern contexts.
Historical collections in museums: the legacy of William Buckland’s ‘Geological Museum’ collection at Oxford and its potential as a teaching resource today
Authors: Newell Susan
Published: August 2022

The exhibits on display in natural science museums today often have parallels within the historical collections carefully preserved behind the scenes. One such is the collection of William Buckland (1784-1856) in Oxford University's Museum of Natural History, amassed during the first half of the nineteenth century. As the first to hold the post of Reader (Professor) of Geology at Oxford, Buckland worked hard to develop his geological knowledge and quickly established a central place for himself in the Geological Society through his bold new theories and fieldwork. Thanks to his own collecting and numerous exchanges and gifts from individuals in his networks, he built up a diverse collection for use in his research and teaching. Through five case studies in this article I consider how Buckland's, and by extension other such collections, could be used again in teaching today, particularly with university students. This would contribute to the reinforcement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects urged by the UK government, as well as aligning with the interest in material culture current in academia (Department fo Education 2015). Historical collections abound with objects that embody multidisciplinary narratives, and as such they can play an important role in deepening students' interest in science. I also discuss additional ways that some educators are using objects in undergraduate teaching today. These are designed to transcend disciplinary approaches and promote a range of soft skills, such as confidence, inclusivity, imagination and empathy. Considered afresh, historical science collections could have increased value for museum curators and educators of all kinds.
Mechanical and chemical preparation techniques applied to Frasnian Cephalopods from Lompret (Belgium)
Authors: Hellemond Anthonie , Houben Kevin , Tolisz Natalie , Nolis Kevin , De Bock François , Van Uytfanghe Sven
Published: August 2022

When embarking on a preparation project it is essential to consider a variety of techniques. A combination of different mechanical and chemical treatments may be necessary, even within the same formation. This article explores this principle using a case study of large accumulations of Frasnian cephalopods collected between 2015 and 2021 from the active quarry of Lompret near Chimay (province of Hainaut, Belgium). The quarry comprises strata that can be linked to the Kellwasser event, an important mass-extinction event near the Frasnian-Famennian boundary. Several of the lithological entities from this quarry require specific approaches in terms of preparation. This article will explicitly focus on preparation techniques applied to cephalopods. This informative and diverse group of macro-organisms can contribute to a better understanding of marine environmental changes during an ecological crisis. A thorough preparation of all the collected specimens from this specific location is required, as this peculiar fauna is in desperate need of a taxonomic review. We will demonstrate to what extents the uses of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and Rewoquat W 3690 PG as solvents have proven to be particularly effective in dissolving clay-rich sediments during preparation.
Megamammal collections from the Pampean Region (Argentina) in Europe: past and present
Authors: Chichkoyan Karina V.
Published: August 2022

Pampean (Argentina) megamammal species are seen nowadays in different museums around Europe. These specimens were collected from the late 18th century until the early 20th century. They represent and have inspired the most important milestones in natural sciences during the 19th century, and were collected for social, political and economic reasons, both in South America and Europe. In these collections, paleontological, historical and archaeological realms are merged. Currently, they are useful at research and educational levels, contributing to worldwide society, whilst modern technological advances allow equal access to these materials, which has been especially necessary during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pyrite oxidation: a history of treatments at the Natural History Museum, London
Authors: Fenlon Anna , Petrera Lucia
Published: August 2022

Whilst surveying the palaeontology collections at the Natural History Museum London (NHM), a team of Conservation Technicians working on 'Project Airless' (a re-storage project for actively deteriorating pyritic specimens) kept a record of specimen labels describing past methods for treating pyrite oxidation, ranging from 'boiling in common soda' to treating with 'Savlon'. This prompted further research into the thinking behind these approaches, and resulted in a historical review of treatments used at the NHM and how they compare to current methods. The oxidisation of unstable pyritic material became a prominent issue during the development of geological collections in the 19th Century, when early collectors provided most insight into best practice storage of affected specimens, although it was not until the 20th century when more intensive research was conducted and recommended treatments for deteriorating pyritic material began to circulate. Regardless of the treatment, however, once specimens were returned to storage conditions of high relative humidity (RH) the reaction would often recur; this instigated the need for a more preventative approach focussing on reducing, if not eliminating, the key agents involved in the oxidation process: oxygen and high RH. Project Airless is the latest attempt at the NHM to combat pyrite oxidation on a large scale by storing affected specimens in anoxic microenvironments to prevent further deterioration. Severely affected specimens are also exposed to ammonia vapour in a method which has evolved from earlier treatments. Although commonly referred to as The Natural History Museum London, the museum was officially known as The British Museum (Natural History) until 1992, so for the purposes of this article the 'BM(NH)' will be referred to until this date, and the 'NHM' thereafter.
Anoxic storage for 'pyrite decay' at Oxford University Museum of Natural History - an exercise in cost-efficiency as well as long-term preservation
Authors: Irving Joy , Hadland Phil
Published: August 2022

'Pyrite decay', the oxidation and disintegration of pyrite and marcasite-bearing geological specimens, is a serious problem in many natural history collections, and is often further compounded by financial or staffing restrictions that prevent best practice being implemented. This paper explains how pyrite decay has been addressed at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH) in the past, and outlines a recent project to first survey the collections and then to prioritize, treat and re-store vulnerable specimens in anoxic / low humidity microclimates, in order to ensure their long-term preservation for future use. The project has been guided throughout by the need to minimize the burden on staff, reduce costs and avoid wastage, and as such is likely to have relevance for other institutions where time and resources are limited.
The Excavation of high Arctic, Late Jurassic - Early Cretaceous marine reptiles and their virtual and manual preparation
Authors: Roberts A.J. , Funke M.LK , Engelschiøn V.S. , Hurum J.H.
Published: August 2022

Abstract: The recent excavation of nearly 60 marine reptile specimens from the Slottsm�ya Member, central Spitsbergen (Svalbard, Norway) straddling the Late Jurassic- early Cretaceous boundary, has led to the testing of numerous novel excavation techniques in the field and developed preparatory methods in the laboratory. Key results of this laboratory work show that the use of the adhesive Mowilith, a polyvinylacetate dissolved in alcohol, represents a good alternative to paraloid-type adhesives for temporarily stabilizing extremely fractured material during preparation. Permanent cyanoacryoloid adhesives used on the material in the laboratory have successfully stabilized the specimens from further deterioration, although thorough cleaning prior to the application is required for a lasting effect. Finally, we present the case study of a plesiosaur skull, where computed tomography is utilised to support further preparation of the specimen. Computed tomography images were used as aid to locate the borders of the bone material, allowing for more of the surrounding matrix to be removed without causing damage to the specimen. We show utilisation of computer tomography provides a virtual preparation alternative for particularly fragile specimens.
Physical Activity and Dermatology Quality of Life: A Study During COVID-19 Pandemic in Surakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Prakoeswa Flora Ramona Sigit , Satria Yohanes Aditya Adhi , Awanis Ghina Shabrina , Febrianti Astrida Fesky , Maharani Faradiba
Published: August 2022

Context/Background: Earlier studies have shown a possible correlation between skin health and physical activity. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted physical activity levels due to many reasons. Aims/Objectives: This study aims to analyze the correlation between physical activity and dermatology quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. This study used Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) in Bahasa Indonesia to measure dermatology quality of life and physical activity. Results: A total of 207 adults participated in this study. Our study showed that females are at risk for developing a DLQI score >10 (PR: 1.91, 95% CI: 4.05-9.03). There is no significant relationship between physical activity measured in IPAQ-SF with skin-related quality of life measured by DLQI. Conclusions: A significant relationship was observed between the female sex and comorbidity with a skin condition that impairs life quality. However, this study found no significant relationship between physical activity measured in IPAQ-SF with skin-related quality of life measured in DLQI.
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A Critical Study of Women's Inheritance in Judaism and Christianity
Authors: Abbasi Shazia Rasheed , Raza Ahmad
Published: August 2022

The ancient method of inheritance in early Judaism and other ancient nations was that all the property of the deceased was given to his close blood relatives. Usually, the first son becomes the head of the family and becomes the owner of the family property. If the deceased had no son, he would appoint a friend as his heir. For those Christians who claim to be followers of Jesus (AH), there is no mention in the Bible of any family, social or economic laws, nor any special law of inheritance. Christians have therefore followed Roman and Jewish laws of inheritance, and have used the laws of other religions. This article critically examines the laws and rules of women's inheritance in Judaism and Christianity.
NAFOL Yearbook 2012
Authors: Biesta Gert , Bostad Inga , Løvlie Lars , Aasen Petter , Shulman Lee S. , Ngorosho Stella Damaris , Lahtinen Ulla , Cochran-Smith Marilyn , Frost Franziska , Seidel Tina , Prenzel Manfred , Helstad Kristin , Lund Andreas , Barstad Kristin , Saarukka Siv , Bendiksen Solveig Åsgard , Ofstad Dag , Cederholm Camilla , Strømme Alex , Ray Johanna , Kaihovirta-Rosvik Hannah
Published: August 2022

Some of the main goals that education strives to achieve are certification and socialization. To achieve these goals in the best interest of the individual and society is a demanding challenge for all involved. In what context is the certification going to be used? Into what society are those educated expected to socialize? Teacher education is at the heart of the discussion as it is responsible for educating teachers whose task it will be to certify and socialize a new generation into a society, the nature of which is, to a large extent, still unknown.
The aim of the NAFOL Year Book 2012 is to contribute to research-based knowledge in teacher education. The anthology consists of contributions from lecturers, invited guest professors, key note speakers, and PhD students in some way connected to the national graduate school for teacher education NAFOL during 2012. The anthology is thought of as an innovation combining the characteristics of a yearbook of a journal and the characteristics of a conference anthology.
Norsif guide to ESG integration in fundamental equity valuation
Authors: De Sousa José Albuquerque , Bersagel Annie , Bienz Carsten , Mjøs Aksel , Storaker Marte S. , Thompsen Isabelle Juillard
Published: August 2022

The Norsif Guide to ESG Integration in Fundamental Equity Valuation provides hands-on guidance for analysts and others who do financial firm valuations that recognise environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. The first part contains specific analytical guidance into the key ESG-related issues. Drawing on established frameworks and practical analyst experience, this section outlines both general ESG issues and industry-specific considerations. The second part introduces core valuation methods from finance literature, demonstrating how to integrate specific ESG issues in actual valuations. These include the effects on cash flow forecasts, optionality, and scenarios, as well as accounting for when owners’ objectives are not exclusively financial. Finally, the appendices include a guide to financial modelling and three short industry cases highlighting the importance of ESG in financial and strategic analyses.
The inspiration for this guide arose out of a failure to find a valuation textbook that adequately addressed the challenge of integrating ESG issues from a company level perspective. It is also a joint effort between analysts and portfolio managers who are increasingly aware of the need to expand the approach to valuation, and academics who aim to better understand how to adapt the fundamental valuation models to recognize ESG. The Norwegian Forum for Responsible and Sustainable Investments (Norsif) initiated the project to produce this guide in cooperation with the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). The project was also motivated by the launch of the executive study program “Sustainable Financial Analysis” in 2020, which is offered by NHH in partnership with the Norwegian Society of Financial Analysts (NFF).
Inquiry as a Bridge in Teaching and Teacher Education
Authors: Baraldsnes Dziuginta , Hagen Fredrik Stenhjem , Kristiansen Selma Dzemidzic , Talbi Maroua , Moen Kathrine , Lund Hilde Hjertager , Nishida Megumi , Doublet Maria-Rosa Raphaela , Kvistad Tone Holten , Hvalby Mette , Telnes Trine , Selliseth Karoline Jangård
Published: August 2022

Denne femte og siste NAFOL-boken er nok et viktig bidrag til kunnskapsfeltet om og for lærerutdanningene, barnehage, grunnskole og videregående skole. Boken er den siste av en antologiserie med bidrag fra NAFOL-stipendiater, alumni, førstelektorkandidater og internasjonale stipendiater. Alle bidragene er grundig vurdert gjennom blind fagfellevurdering – først abstraktene og så artiklene. Som tidligere NAFOL-bøker, inneholder boken en samling forsknings artikler om lærerutdanningsforskning som krysser nasjonale grenser, fagdisipliner, og ikke minst utdanningsnivå, fra barnehage til videregående og lærerutdanningene. Bidragene reflekterer utfordringer utdanningene møter i dagens samfunn, og viser hvordan forskning kan bygge broer av forståelser innenfor det komplekse domenet utdanningen er. Boken gir et godt innblikk i dagens lærerutdanningsforskning. Også i denne boken har vi valgt å beholde originalspråket artiklene er skrevet på, og det er med glede vi ser at flere norske forskere melder seg inn i det internasjonale forskningsmiljøet ved å skrive på engelsk. Samtidig er det viktig å ivareta det norske språket i forskningsformidlingen, og boken søker å finne en balanse mellom internasjonal og nasjonal formidling. Det er stort mangfold både i forskningstematikk og forskningsmetoder, noe som preger forskningsfeltet. 
NAFOLs arbeid og bidrag til lærerutdanningsforskning er kjent langt utover Norge, og denne boken symboliserer den internasjonale dialogen om lærerutdanningsforskning som NAFOL deltar i. Boken er en unik kilde for forskere som ønsker å holde seg oppdatert om lærerutdanningsforskning som reflekterer dagens samfunn.
Kunstskapte fellesskap
Authors: Balsnes Anne Haugland , Berliner Peter , Boeskov Kim , Bye Tor Anders , Böhnisch Siemke , Danbolt Mathias , Eriksson Birgit , Erikstad Anne-Gro , Guttorm Hannaellen , Holm Ditte Vilstrup , Hætta Christina , Johansson Mats , Kramvig Britt , Larsson Katrine , Mariscal Valentina Martínez , Mønster Louise , Nielsen Sabine Dahl , Nielsen Anne Mette W. , Ringsager Kristine , Rustad Hans Kristian S. , Schei Tiri Bergesen , Schmidt Michael Kallesøe , Skrove Gaute , Sørensen Anne Scott , Tjora Aksel , Varang Madeleine , Yates Mia Falch
Published: August 2022

Kunstskapte fellesskap inviterer til en samtale om hva fellesskap i og rundt kunsten er og kan være. Hvilke former for samvær og samhørighet preger ulike kunst- og kulturoffentligheter, og hva slags offentligheter bidrar til at det dannes nye kunstskapte fellesskap? Hva skjer når kunst skaper friksjon ved å utfordre etablerte virkelighetsoppfatninger? Hvilke begreper og teorier tas i bruk for å forstå hva fellesskap kan innebære i en kunstnerisk sammenheng? 
Gjennom 12 artikler undersøker boka slike spørsmål i en nordisk kontekst. Den begrenser seg imidlertid ikke til profesjonell kunstutøvelse og kunstfeltets egne arenaer, men retter også blikket mot estetiske praksiser som utfolder seg innenfor kulturen i en bredere forstand. Boka er delt inn i tre tematiske deler: fellesskap som ambisjon, fellesskap som praksis og fellesskap under forhandling. 
Kunstskapte fellesskap springer ut av forskningsprogrammet «Kunst og sosiale fellesskap», som er et samarbeid mellom Statens Kunstfond i Danmark og Kulturrådet i Norge. Boka presenterer bidrag fra prosjekter som mottok finansiering fra den første fasen av forskningsprogrammet, i tillegg til bestilte artikler.
Ectodermal dysplasia: A retrospective evaluation of the clinical findings of forty-four cases in the 0-16 years age
Authors: Akleyin Ebru , Osmanoğulları Sarıyıldız Cansu , Yavuz İzzet , Adıgüzel Özkan
Published: August 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to review the craniofacial anomaly results of children diagnosed with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) and to identify the oral requirements of ED cases.
Methodology: The data of this study were obtained by taking clinical examinations and radiographs on forty-four (44) children (22 females and 22 males), 0-16 years aged, who were admitted to the Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry due to dental problems and were diagnosed with ED. The number of affected siblings was ascertained, and systemic findings were evaluated. Malformations in the hair, nails, nose, skin, lips, and teeth were clinically examined.
Results: The most common clinical findings were sparse hair, dry skin, sweating problems, respiratory difficulty, saddle nose, a history of fever, hearing loss, and deformation in the nails. In the intraoral and radiological examinations, findings were evaluated of conical teeth, protuberant lips, prosthetic rehabilitation, impacted teeth, and abnormal root resorption. The rates of ED in the siblings of the ED cases were determined as 39.2% in the siblings of male cases and 37.9% in the siblings of female cases.
Conclusion: The frequency rates of the anomalies seen in ED obtained in this study can be considered important as a guide for further studies of individuals with ED. When multiple missing teeth and conical teeth are encountered, the dental practitioner should investigate whether or not there are other symptoms of ED, and it must not be forgotten that the dentist may be the first step in the diagnosis of this genetic irregularity.
 
How to cite this article:
Akleyin E, Sarıyıldız Osmanoğulları C, Yavuz İ, Adıgüzel Ö. Ectodermal dysplasia: A retrospective evaluation of the clinical findings of forty-four cases in the 0-16 years age. Int Dent Res 2022;12(1):21-6. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.no1.4
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Modelling the costs of pre-hospital transport service for victims of road accidents in TDABC
Authors: Zerka Abdelaziz , Jawab Fouad
Published: August 2022

The pre-hospital transport of victims of road accidents in Morocco by basic ambulances concerns the majority of the population of victims requiring urgent care. It also constitutes the common service that benefits the entire population of victims, in terms of pre-hospital care. The objective of this contribution is to develop a model for calculating the costs of pre-hospital transport of road accident victims using Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC). This model could be effective in better understanding how consumption occurs and how resources are administered and distribut-ed within the pre-hospital care service portfolio. The qualitative research approach that we have adopted in the con-text of this study has enabled us to map and identify all the activities and tasks carried out in the process of pre-hospital transport of road accident victims. The model obtained is flexible enough to adapt to the various situations of pre-hospital transport of road accident victims by basic ambulances. The application of this model in the Moroccan context, delimited in a well-defined round trip (civil protection - accident site - hospital - civil protection) demonstrates that the said model is valid for cost calculation. The calculations made (217.47 MAD, 224.31 MAD, 225.45 MAD and 226.59 MAD) allow us to identify the possible cases of victims transported by basic ambulance. However, the TDABC, applied to the pre-hospital transport of road accident victims, has some limitations, in particular the estimation of time which is the main key to the allocation of the consumed resources. The results show that the TDABC promotes a better knowledge of all the processes related to the pre-hospital transport service. It allows making visible the value of the costs of the victims of road accidents in the selected patient population. Indeed, when the model is used in the set of routes (black points), decision makers are able to see, on the one hand, the variation of costs between similar pre-hospital transport services and different routes for the same transport services and, on the other hand, the value of the costs of each category of road accident victims' population.
Determination of Truck Maintenance Allocation Scheme Based on SA-GA
Authors: Qiu Jiandong , Ren Wei , Tang Minan , Ma Panpan , Zhang Yang
Published: August 2022

As an important department of railway transportation and production, large freight train depot is responsible for the regular overhaul and maintenance of railway trucks. The shunting operation of freight train depot covers the whole process of railway trucks entering, storing, overhauling and leaving the depot. It is an important step in the implemen-tation of the maintenance operation. Usually, shunting personnel in the depot transport the trucks to be overhauled to the maintenance line by relying on the shunting operation plan, which is the key to determine the shunting operation plan according to the distribution relationship between vehicles and maintenance. Firstly, this paper analyzes the process of centralized shunting operation in the freight train depot and the factors affecting the time-consuming based on the research idea of flexible workshop scheduling problem. Then, on the premise that the proportion of the weight coefficient will have an impact on the time-consuming of truck busy and shunting in the shunting process, and with the goal of minimizing the time-consuming of truck maintenance busy and shunting, the allocation model between trucks and maintenance lines is established; In addition, an improved genetic algorithm is proposed to solve the established model; Finally, combined with the maintenance of railway trucks in a large freight train depot, an example analysis is carried out on this basis. The results demonstrate that using simulated annealing genetic algorithm to solve the model can obtain the allocation scheme between railway trucks and maintenance operation line. Under the influence of three different coefficients, compared with genetic algorithm, simulated annealing genetic algorithm can reduce the deten-tion time of railway trucks in depot by 0.21%, 0.09% and 0.12% respectively, which is beneficial to reducing the deten-tion time of maintenance vehicles in depot, It plays a positive role in improving the maintenance efficiency of trucks in the depot, and also provides new ideas for the research of railway truck shunting operation.
Productivity and fibre attributes of absorbent Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) cultivars in rainfed central India
Authors: BLAISE DESOUZA , KRANTHI KESHAV , SAXENA SUJATA , VENUGOPALAN MANGAT V , MOHAN PUNIT
Published: August 2022

Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.) cultivars, possessing short staple length, superior water holding capacity and high micronaire values are considered fit for manufacturing absorbent cotton. Such cultivars are cultivated in north and northeast India. Field studies were conducted at the experimental farm of the ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, from 2013â€“14 to 2015â€“16, to evaluate productivity and fibre properties of Asiatic cotton cultivars from north (race bengalense) and northeast (race cernuum) India vis-Ã -vis the cultivars of central and south India (race indicum). In 2013, RG8 produced the highest seed cotton yield (1759 kg/ha), but did not differ from Phule Dhanwantary (1599 kg/ha) and BG-II hybrid H6 (1518 kg/ha). Averaged over 2014â€“15 and 2015â€“16, AKA8, CNA418, CNA375, CNA423, Phule Dhanwantary and MDLABB (1489 to 1989 kg/ha) gave significantly higher seed cotton yield than BGII hybrid Mallika (953 kg/ha). In general, cultivars from north and northeast India produced less seed cotton yield than those from central and south India. Out of the 13 cultivars, Assam Comilla and Phule Dhanwantary met the Indian Pharmacopoeia standards (fibre length ~20 mm, micronaire >6.5, absorbency and sinking time <10 sec and ash content <0.5%). Cultivation costs were lower for the Asiatic cotton (`49420 per ha) than the BGII hybrid (`62895 per ha). Thus, cultivation of Asiatic absorbent cotton, such as Phule Dhanwantary, could be an alternative option for the rainfed cotton farmers of central India.
A low-cost wheel slip measurement device for agricultural tractors
Authors: MAHORE AMAN , KUSHWAHA H L , KUMAR ADARSH , KHURA TAPANK
Published: August 2022

Tractor wheel slip affects the traction of a tractor, fuel efficiency and tyres adversely, along with compaction of the soil. Tractor operators cannot sense the slip unless it continues for some significant time. In the present study, a low-cost slip measuring device and an indicator were developed at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (2018) and installed on the tractor dashboard for the operatorâ€™s information. It warns the operator about slip both by visual and auditory signals to adjust the driving accordingly. In this study, four different sensors (Inductive proximity sensor, IR sensor, Hall effect sensor, and Photo-electric sensor) were tested for measurement of rotational speed under different working conditions of light and dust. Hall effect sensor was found the best for all the operational conditions. So, a low-cost slip measuring device was developed with the Hall effect sensor integrated with a microcontroller as a retrofit for tractors. The device was mounted on the tractor, and field experiments were conducted. The results obtained from the developed device showed that the values were statistically close to actual values.
Studies on tillage and green manuring for enhancing productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: KUMAR SUNIL , MEENA R N , SINGH R K , SRIVASTAVA V K , KUMAR VIKRAM , HEMALATHA K
Published: August 2022

A field experiment was conducted in 2016â€“17 and 2017â€“18 during kharif and rabi season at agricultural research farm of BHU, Varanasi, to study the effect of different tillage practices and green manuring on productivity and profitability of maize-wheat cropping system. The experiment was laid out in split plot design comprising 20 treatments. The four different tillage practices, viz. T1 (Conventional tillage maize-Conventional tillage wheat), T2 (Minimum tillage maize-Minimum tillage wheat), T3 (Minimum tillage maize-Zero tillage wheat) and T4 (Zero tillage maize-Zero tillage wheat) were assigned to main plot and five summer green manuring treatments, viz. M1 (Summer fallowing), M2 (Dhaincha), M3 (Sunnhemp), M4 (Clusterbean) and M5 (Cowpea) were kept in sub plots. The treatment, T4 and T1 were at par with each other and registered higher yield attributing characters, grain (4814.61, 4931.94 and 4754.03, 4840.69 kg/ha during 2016â€“17 and 2017â€“18, respectively) and straw yield, quality and B:C ratio. In case of summer green manuring, M2 (Dhaincha) recorded higher yield attributing characters, grain and straw yield and quality (4846.27, 4957.54 kg/ha during 2016â€“17 and 2017â€“18, respectively) over other treatments but it was at par with M3 (Sunnhemp). It is recommended that ZT wheat and summer green manure Dhaincha residue mulching should be followed to achieve higher yield and profitability.
Estimation of replenishable groundwater resources and their utilization status in hard rock terrain
Authors: TIWARI ATUL , TRIPATHI S K , SAXENA RANI , DUBEY SUNIL
Published: August 2022

For an efficient management and development of groundwater resources, it is imperative to have a reliable database on groundwater resources. In this regard, present study was conducted during 2015â€“18 in Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India. Dynamic groundwater resources of study area have been estimated by using the guidelines of the groundwater resources estimation committee (GEC-1997), Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India. In this study, rainwater infiltration factor (RIF) techniques and different conventional norms were used for groundwater recharge estimation. The assessments of groundwater units were categorized based on stage of groundwater development for the year 2016. The annual groundwater draft for all uses such as domestic and irrigation was 5931.54 ha m. The annual groundwater recharge in the study area was 8666.81 ha m and net annual groundwater availability was 8318.85 ha m. The groundwater utilization and stage of groundwater development had also been determined and the overall stage of groundwater development of Babina block was found to be 71.30%. There was no significant rise or fall of water levels during both the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon intervals in the study area. Considering the stage of groundwater development, it has been categorized that Babina block of Jhansi district, a part of Bundelkhand region falls under â€˜SAFEâ€™ category of groundwater development with excellent potential for the future groundwater development.
Effect of zinc nutrition on economic productivity of rice (Oryza sativa) and soil biological properties
Authors: KUMAR SANJEEV , SARANGTHEM INDIRA , DEVI N SURBALA , DEVI K NANDINI , SINGH N GOPIMOHAN
Published: August 2022

Based on our findings, it can be concluded that application of Zn in transplanted rice is essential to harvest profitable yield under acidic soils of NEH region of India. Combined application (soil and foliar) was more effective instead of soil or foliar application alone. Successive yield increment of rice was noticed up to the application of Zn 7.5 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5% at panicle initiation and booting stages. Thereafter productivity of rice slightly declined with increases of Zn doses in acidic soils. The application Zn @7.5 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5% significantly improved yield attributing parameters of rice over control. Among the Zn nutrition treatments, application of Zn @7.5 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5% registered 4.5% higher grain yield over its soil application. With regards to the soil biological properties successive increase of Zn doses improved the soil biological properties up to the application of Zn @10 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5%. However, it remains statistically at par with Zn @7.5 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5% at most of the growth stages of rice. Hence, application of Zn @7.5 kg/ha + foliar spray of Zn @0.5% at panicle initiation and booting stages is a profitable option for sustainable rice production in NEH, India besides sustaining the soil biological properties.
Selenium in human and animal nutrition and need for selenium fertilization of crops
Authors: PRASAD RAJENDRA , SINGH SHIVAY YASHBIR
Published: August 2022

Selenium is an essential micronutrient for humans and animals, required to increase immunity, protect cells from free radical damage and inflammation, and support a healthy metabolism. The typical manifestations of selenium deficiency in humans are loss of appetite, fatigue after even mild exercise, cardiac arrhythmia and palpitations, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomegaly, and congestive heart failure, swelling in the joints of arms and legs in children aged 5–13 years resulting in structural shortening of the fingers and long bones resulting in growth retardation and stunting. Clinical signs of selenium deficiency in cattle include mastitis, perinatal death and abortions, suboptimal fertility in adult cattle and suboptimal milk production, acute nutritional muscular dystrophy in young calves, sudden collapse or death of calves within 2–3 days of birth, stiff-legged gait, weakness and inability to stand or walk in young calves.Being a micronutrient for humans and animals, the margin between deficiency and toxicity of selenium are small and selenium supplementation has to be carefully planned. Agronomic biofortification by fertilizing crops on selenium deficient soils is the safest way and has been successfully tried in China and Finland. It is now practised in Australia and several other countries. However, the research work on selenium in soils, plants, animals and humans is of recent origin in India and needs utmost attention and priority considering its importance in the food chain.
Sustainability and impact assessment of IPM in Basmati rice (Oryza sativa)
Authors: SINGH S , TANWAR R K , SINGH S P
Published: August 2022

Integrated pest management (IPM) strategy has greatly contributed to a progressive commitment for sustainable agriculture in India. Long term studies conducted on validation and promotion of IPM in basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) in district Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India resulted in a gradual enhancement in the area under IPM from 40 ha in 2010 by participation of 25 farmers to 990 ha in 2019 by participation of 654 farmers from 42 villages. Implementation of IPM technology resulted in a significant (P<0.05) reduction in the incidence of yellow stem borer (69.64%), leaf folder (70.9%), brown plant hopper (55.52%), bakane (90.98%) and the population of root-knot nematode (76.8%) over farmers’ practices (FP). It enhanced the population of predatory spiders (84.2%), beneficial soilnematodes (159.27%) and bio-agents, viz. Pseudomonas fluorescens (78.74%) and Trichoderma harzianum (81.34%) over FP. Application of chemical pesticides was reduced to 75.25 g/ha in IPM against 892.93 g/ha in farmers’ practice. The maximum residue level of buprofezin, a widely used insecticide, was recorded below detectable level in paddy grains. Long term studies indicated higher yield (38.0 q/ha) as well as benefit:cost ratio (3.6) in IPM as compared to FP yield (30.5 q/ha) and benefit:cost ratio (2.3) with 58.3% enhancement in net return over FP. Thorough analysis of the data indicated the availability of critical inputs, accessibility of farmers to subject matter specialists through Farmer Field Schools and market for IPM produces as the main factors responsible for sustainability and horizontal spread of IPM in Gautam Budh Nagar.
Performance of micro and small foodpreneurs in Manipur during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: SAIKAT ROY SUBHRA , SARKAR ANANTA , SINGH H NARESH , SHARMA S K , ANSARI M A , SINGH K H RISHIKANTA , KADIRVEL G , P PUNITHA , KSHETRI PINTUBALA , SINGH T H SURCHANDRA , TAMREIHAO K , RAJIV CHONGTHAM , DEVI A KAJAL , LANGHU TABITHA , LANGAMBA P , DATT SHIV
Published: August 2022

To critically assess the performance of micro and small foodpreneurs during COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur state of India, an online survey was conducted during the year 2020. The survey data was subjected to non-parametric statistical analysis using PROC NPAR1WAY and Dwass, Steel, Critchlow-Fligner multiple comparison analysis. The findings suggested that during COVID-19 pandemic, the micro and small foodpreneurs faced multifaceted challenges with respect to the number of employees, working hours, supply of raw material, selling mode, production, sale, turnover and the extent of loss, etc. The performance of different categories of foodpreneurs was compared based on the change in various performance indicators between pre-pandemic and pandemic period. The study also highlights the major problems faced by the foodpreneurs and remedial measures. This is the first report on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on foodpreneurs from North East India.
Global status of lentil production with special reference to India
Authors: REDDY A AMARENDER , MALIK D P , DEVI MONIKA
Published: August 2022

India needs to increase it pulse production to meet the growing demand. Lentil is one of the important pulse crop grown in winter season in tropical and subtropical regions of world. The study analysed the trends in production and trade scenario in India and globally from 2000–2018 and came out with strategies for increasing production. The state-wise analysis was carried out for major producing states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Rajasthan from 2000–2019. The lentil production in the world reached around 6.33 million tonnes in 2018 with an annual growth rate of 4.4% since last 20 years. Asia alone contributed more than half of total global lentil production. The share of American and Oceania regions in global lentil production increased in recent years. There was increase in lentil yield in recent years in Africa, Asia and American regions due to adoption of improvedproduction technologies. India and Canada together contributed more than 50% of total world lentil production. Lentil yield was highest in Canada (1425 kg/ha), lowest in India (744 kg/ha) in 2018. The lentil production in India touched 1.47 million tonnes with larger share contributed by Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in 2018. India is the leading importing nation sharing more than one-fourth of total world import during last five years. Adoption of drought, heat, biotic stresses tolerant high yielding cultivars are required to meet estimated demand of 2.00 million tonnes by 2030.Keywords: Agricultural production, Economics, Legumes, Lentil, Policy Interventions, Trade
Effect of silicon fertilization on wheat productivity and profitability in Southern Rajasthan
Authors: CHOUDHARY ROSHAN , SHARMA S K , CHOUDHARY R S , YADAV S K , JAT GAJANAND , SINGH HARI , SIDDARTHA NAIK B SRI SAI
Published: August 2022

Area under organic cultivation of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is increasing in India. The present two-year study was carried out during 2017–18 and 2018–19 to observe the yield performance of wheat with application of silicon solution (amorphous silica SiO2) under sub-humid conditions of southern plains and Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan. Factorial RBD with five levels of silicon concentration and three growth stages, viz. CRI, tillering and jointing stages were replicated thrice during rabi season of 2017–18 and 2018–19 at Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Results revealed that application of silicon 8 g/litre water at tillering stage proved significantly superior in enhancing growth characteristics, yield attributes, yield and also gave maximum net returns of 110281/ha and B:C ratio of 2.32
Organic amendments and nitrogen levels influences grain quality of Rice (Oryza sativa) – Wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping system
Authors: KAUR PRABHJIT , SAINI K S , KAUR KAMALJIT , KAUR KIRANDEEP
Published: August 2022

A field experiment was conducted at Ludhiana and Amritsar during kharif and rabi 2018–19 and 2019–20 to see the effect of different organic amendments and nitrogen levels on grain quality parameters of rice and wheat. The results revealed that at both locations milling quality such as brown, milled as well as head rice recovery and L:B of rice grain were found significantly higher with treatment in which poultry manure (PM) was applied to rice followed by green manure (GM) and farmyard manure (FYM). N100 recorded better milling quality and L:B which was at par with N75. Residual effects of green manure and organic amendments on physical grain characteristics, viz. grain appearance score, hectolitre weight, grain hardness and chemical grain characteristics, viz. sedimentation value, protein content, gluten content of succeeding wheat crop were recorded higher in PM which was significantly superior than GM and FYM at both locations. Whereas, N100 and N75 found to be superior as compared to N50 and control. The improvement in grain quality may be attributed to the increased availability of nutrients coupled with increased absorption and assimilation by plants on long term basis.
A Case of anti-Yo antibody positive subacute cerebellar degeneration presenting as acute cerebrovascular disease in an undiagnosed breast cancer patient.
Authors:   Department of Neurology, The Taiyuan Central Hospital, Shanxi Province, 030009 PR China, Zhang Sumei
Published: August 2022

A 41-year-old female patient presented initially with right limb ataxia, which resembled the clinical process of acute cerebrovascular disease. However, no obvious acute infarction was found on Cranial MR2. The patient's symptoms did not significantly improve after treatment with antiplatelet aggregation, stabilizing plate, clearing oxygen free radicals, and improving circulation. The patient was later diagnosed with subacute cerebellar degeneration by detecting Paratumor-related antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Further investigation by PET-CT scan of the whole body revealed a breast tumor.
Continuity, Simplification, and Paradigm Shifting in Biological Evolution
Authors: Garte Sy
Published: August 2022

The principle of continuity in evolution is often violated by discontinuous saltations leading to "punctuations" in evolutionary history. Highly accurate cellular replication fidelity is a requirement for biological evolution. In previous work, I have used a statistical theoretical model to demonstrate discontinuity in the evolution of high replication fidelity. Depending on the granularity of approach, both a continuous and a saltational view of evolutionary history are consistent with a scientific worldview of creation, and with the concept of simplification in biology as articulated by Emily Boring et al. The apparent contradiction between the complexity of biological systems with the idea of evolutionary simplification can be resolved by considering the globally simplifying selection of single systems and the local evolution of increasing system complexity. Explanations of thresholds and discontinuities during evolution might require the inclusion of paradigms such as teleology and agency in biological science, with theological implications.