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Peran Musik Tradisi pada Pengembangan Kemampuan Berpikir Kognitif Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Jarmani Jarmani
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the role of traditional music in developing the cognitive thinking abilities of elementary school students. It employs a qualitative method through literature review. The findings indicate that traditional music offers numerous benefits for enhancing the cognitive thinking abilities of elementary school students, including improving memory and concentration, fostering creative and logical thinking skills, enhancing problem-solving abilities, improving communication skills, and enhancing critical thinking skills. The study also suggests several ways to integrate traditional music into elementary school education, such as incorporating it into Language and Culture lessons, teaching Traditional Music Arts, offering music extracurricular activities, implementing creative projects, and collaborating with the local community. In conclusion, traditional music can play a significant role in the development of cognitive thinking abilities among elementary school students. Integrating traditional music into education can contribute to the holistic development of students.
Subject-Verb Agreement Analysis in Prabowo Subianto’s Interview as President-Elect at the Qatar Economic Forum
Authors: Tahir Harefa Afore , Rejeki Sotani Zebua Feliks , Ifolala Zamasi Martin , Harefa Yarlin
Published: July 2024

This study analyzes the use of subject-verb agreement in Prabowo Subianto’s interview as president-elect at the Qatar Economic Forum. The objective is to evaluate the accuracy of subject-verb agreement in his spoken English during the interview. Using qualitative content analysis, the transcript of the interview was examined to identify instances of correct and incorrect subject-verb agreement. The results indicate a consistent application of subject-verb agreement throughout the interview, with both singular and plural subjects correctly matched with their respective verbs. This consistency contributes to the clarity and professionalism of the communication. Despite the spontaneous nature of spoken language, which often allows for grammatical leniency, Subianto's use of subject-verb agreement was found to be highly accurate. These findings highlight the importance of grammatical precision in spoken English, especially in formal settings.
Pengaruh Minat Baca Dan Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Terhadap Prestasi Belajar (Studi Kasus Pembelajaran IPS di MTsN 5 Kediri)
Authors: Widia Ningtias Arina , Putranto Anggoro
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of students' use and interest in reading, especially in supporting the social studies learning process, on student learning achievement at MTsN 5 Kediri. Using quantitative methods and data analysis using SPSS. The results of the research show that there is an influence of library use and interest in reading on student learning achievement in class VIII in social studies subjects which can be seen by the results obtained F Count > F table (6.322 > 3.12) with a significance of 0.003 < 0.05, so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, which states that the variables of library use and interest in reading influence student learning achievement. These findings provide valuable guidance for developing more effective, efficient and attractive library use and interest in reading for students in the educational era in order to support optimal learning achievement.
Komunikasi Politik Pemerintahan Desa dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pelayanan Masyarakat Raya Palka Sindangsari
Authors: Simbolon Putri Amelia , Ivanna Julia
Published: July 2024

The results of this research show that effective political communication in Raya Palka Sindangsari Village has succeeded in increasing transparency and accountability in village government, accelerating public services, and increasing community participation and satisfaction. The village government implements various communication strategies such as regular meetings, use of social media and information technology, as well as public awareness campaigns to actively involve the community in decision making. Implementation of budget transparency programs and public consultation forums are examples of initiatives that have succeeded in increasing public trust and participation. However, this research also found several obstacles, such as limited access to technology in several areas and low digital literacy in society. Overall, this research highlights the importance of political communication in creating village government that is effective and responsive to community needs. The recommendations given include increasing access to technology and digital literacy education to support effective political communication in this village.
Penerapan Metode Small Sided Games terhadap Keterampilan Shooting Peserta Didik pada Ekstrakurikuler Futsal
Authors: Febrianto Achmad Aldi , Indriarsa Nanang
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing the small sided games method on students' shooting skills in extracurricular futsal at Al-Islam Krian High School. This research is a Quasi Experimental research. The design used in this research is one group pretest-posttest. The sample was 30 students who took active extracurricular activities in futsal. Data was obtained by carrying out a test using a basic shooting technique skills test instrument using the back of the foot directed towards a goal that already has a target point. Based on data analysis through paired sample T-test which is seen through the t-count value with t-table of -6.654 > 1.699 and a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so there is a difference in students' shooting skills between before and after being given treatment, namely small sided games. The percentage increase in students' shooting skills using the small side game method is in the low category, namely 25.82%.
Minat Belajar Siswa Terhadap Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen (Studi Kasus di SMA Negeri 14 Ambon)
Authors: Helwaun Hendra
Published: July 2024

The research carried out aims to determine the learning interest of class XI IPS students at SMA Negeri 14 Ambon, as well as various factors that influence students' learning interest. Data collection was carried out using observation, questionnaire and interview techniques. The data analysis technique was carried out using two research methods, namely the qualitative data analysis method which used data reduction, data presentation and conclusions, while the quantitative data analysis method used the questionnaire distribution technique. The level of student interest in learning PAK can be seen in four learning indicators, namely feelings of enjoyment towards PAK subjects, interest in PAK subjects, students' enthusiasm for participating in PAK learning, and students' attention to the teacher. Meanwhile, the factors that cause students' interest in learning to be low can be seen in the interview results which are divided into two, namely internal factors (within the student) and external factors (from outside the student). Based on this research, the author concludes that students' interest in learning in class XI IPS still needs to be improved. Factors that hinder learning need to be considered, not only an educator who plays a role in increasing students' interest in learning but also assisted by parents and the environment where children learn so that children are motivated to increase their interest in learning.
Kondisi perekonomian indonesia pasca covid 19
Authors: Nurazizah Nurazizah , Hisan Rizkika Khairatun , Atanya Najwa , Masykuri Abdan , Irnawati Irnawati
Published: July 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Indonesian economy, causing a decline in economic growth, increasing poverty levels and pressure on the business sector. This article presents an analysis of the condition of the Indonesian economy after Covid-19, economic recovery, the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), global news, and international cooperation through the G20 forum. Even though there are signs of improvement in Indonesia's economic prospects, challenges remain, especially regarding the recovery of MSMEs which have been badly affected. It is hoped that continued support from the government, structural reforms and international cooperation will help Indonesia achieve a sustainable and inclusive economic recovery in the future.
O PARTO DOMICILIAR PLANEJADO:
Authors: Rodrigues Diego Pereira , Reis Laena Costa dos , Oliveira Leila Fernanda Silva de , Alves Valdecyr Herdy , Marchiori Giovanna Rosario Soanno , Calandrini Tatiana Socorro dos Santos C , Silva Brenda Caroline Martins da
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: mapear os conceitos existentes em relação ao parto domiciliar planejado. Métodos: revisão de escopo realizada nas bases de dados em enfermagem: Medical Literature Analysisand Retrievel System Online, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature e The Scientific Electronic Library Online. Resultados: obteve 15 estudos sobre o parto domiciliar planejado, retratando o perfil de mulheres e os desfechos maternos e neonatais, os profissionais de saúde na assistência ao parir em casa, com foco na expertise e qualificação, e a escolha e vivência das mulheres no parto domiciliar. Pois, o direito à informação qualificada para tomada de decisão da mulher constitui um alicerce para a efetivação do parto domiciliar planejado. Conclusão: tornam-se necessárias as políticas públicas que garantam o acesso e direito das mulheres em parir em domicílio, com apoio de profissionais de saúde qualificados, com foco no respeito, com assistência individualizada e integral.
PREVALÊNCIA DA POLIFARMÁCIA ASSOCIADA A FUNCIONALIDADE EM PESSOAS IDOSAS HOSPITALIZADAS
Authors: Bordin Danielle , Pereira de Oliveira Laurieli , Messias Floriano Lara Simone , Da Silva Carla Luiza , Krum Everson Augusto , Blanski Grden Clóris Regina
Published: July 2024

As Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis são uma crescente na população idosa. Essas, dentre outras causas, desencadeiam um aumento no consumo de medicamentos, levando a polifarmácia. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência da polifarmácia associada a funcionalidade em pessoas idosas hospitalizadas. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, realizado com indivíduos hospitalizados de 60 anos ou mais (n=673). Foi realizada coleta de dados à beira leito, utilizando o instrumento validado Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico-Funcional. Empregou-se como variável dependente o uso concomitante de cinco ou mais medicamentos (polifarmácia) e as variáveis independentes foram questões relacionadas as características funcionais – autopercepção de saúde, esquecimento relatado por familiar, esquecimento piorado nos últimos meses, dificuldade para caminhar, quedas no último ano e incontinência esfincteriana. Realizou-se teste de qui-quadrado e regressão logística. Resultados: A prevalência de polifarmácia foi de 28% e esteve associada a deixar de tomar banho sozinho (OR=1,70;IC95%=1,16-2,50;p=0,007), incontinência esfincteriana (OR=2,08;IC95%=1,41-3,07;p<0,001) e esquecimento piorado nos últimos meses (OR=1,97; IC95%=1,33-2,93; p=0,001). Conclusão: Verificou-se alta prevalência de polifarmácia nas pessoas idosas hospitalizadas, sendo que esta condição esteve atrelada ao ato de deixar de tomar banho sozinho, incontinência esfincteriana e indício de comprometimento cognitivo.
Isolation and molecular identification of polyphenol oxidase and associated enzyme production from Bacillus spp.
Authors: Vivekanandhan K. , Arockiam Jeyasundar Parimala Gnana Soundari , Mani Vellingiri Manon , Ayyappadas M. P.
Published: June 2024

Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) causes browning in food by converting phenolics to quinone,  rendering unwanted organoleptic and nutritional changes. As a result, it represents a major problem in the food industry which must be addressed to reduce food waste and maximize food quality and shelf life despite PPOs importance in various industrial processes. The present study aimed to isolate Bacillus sp., evaluate their PPO production and related enzymes, and identify them through 16S rRNA sequencing. The selected strains isolated from soil were induced, and the cultures were grown OD600 of 1.0 (1x108 CFU) for evaluation. The study identified various types of Bacillus sp. as the source of PPO, tyrosinase and catecholase production. The data revealed that the strains Bacillus cereus, Bacillus albus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus thuringenesis and Bacillus tropicus exhibited PPO, tyrosinase and catecholase enzyme production with a maximum of 104.2 IU/ml, 68.61 IU/ml and 61.59 IU/ml respectively. Enzyme activity differed between organisms and substrate activities, which must be standardized. Despite the importance of PPO and related enzymes to browning reactions and food processing, there has been limited progress in this area. Therefore, taking a different approach to provoke more concerns is probably necessary.
Optimizing nitrogen and potassium for aerobic rice (Oryza sativa L.) in elevated -temperature environments
Authors: Murugesan Saravana Kumar , Prabhakaran Prameela , Arunagirinathan Indhushree , Raman Jeyajothi , Nedunchezhiyan Vinothini , Sivalingam Ramadass , Arumugam Rajeshkumar , Perumal Chandrasekaran
Published: June 2024

Increasing atmospheric temperature is the consequence of global warming, which is anticipated to impact crop growth and development and decrease the productivity of crops in tropical regions. The field experiments were conducted during the summer season of 2020 and 2021 at College farm, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, to study the response of different rice varieties to elevated temperatures (2-3°C above ambient condition) during the flowering stage with different N and K levels under aerobic conditions. The experiments were laid out in Randomized Block Design consisting of eight treatments viz. V1F0 – Vaishak + 60 kg N and 30 kg K2O (Control – ambient temperature); V1F1- Vaishak+60 kg N and 30 kg K2O; V1F2- Vaishak+90 kg N and 45 kg K2O; V1F3- Vaishak+120 kg N and 60 kg K2O (under stress); V2F0- Aiswarya+60 kg N and 30 kg K2O (Control – No stress);V2F1- Aiswarya+60 kg N and 30 kg K2O; V2F2- Aiswarya+90 kg N and 45 kg K2O; V2F3- Aiswarya+120 kg N and 60 kg K2O (under stress). The tallest plant, higher number of tillers per hill, leaf area index, grain protein, grain and straw yield were observed with higher N and K levels (120: 60 kg/ha). The study revealed that the application of 90 kg N and 45 kg K2O produced comparable grain yields of Vaishak (2365 kg/ha in 2020 and 2186 kg/ha in 2021) and Aiswarya (2395 kg/ha in 2020 and 2104 kg/ha in 2021) to that of 120 kg N and 60 kg K2O/ha in both Vaishak and Aiswarya. Under elevated temperatures, the variety Aiswarya and Vaishak gave better yields to the farmers when supplied with 90 kg N and 45 kg K2O.
Physiological and biochemistry response of mustard greens (Brassica juncea var. Tosakan) to iron and zinc biofortification
Authors: Setyoningsih Armelia Rezkita , Samanhudi  , Tetrani Sakya Amalia , Rahayu Muji , Setyawati Andiyana
Published: June 2024

Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) agronomically biofortification is required on mustard greens, as their nutritional value is still insufficient to meet human needs. This biofortification is anticipated to meet the dietary requirements of Zn and Fe to prevent the stunting phenomenon. This investigation aimed to examine the consequences of foliar Fe and Zn with varying concentrations (T1 to T16) on the physiology and biochemistry of biofortified mustard. The research was carried out in a greenhouse located in Karang-anyar, Central Java, Indonesia using a randomized block design (RBD) with two factors, namely Fe-EDTA and Zn-EDTA, each concentration of  0; 0.2; 0.4; 0.6 gl-1 with three replications. Fe and  Zn   were applied on the 21st day after sowing with foliar spray. The results showed that Fe biofortification up to a concentration of 0.6 g L-1 with or without a combination of Zn can increase physiological and biochemical parameters in mustard greens, namely photosynthetic rate up to 6.747 µmol m-2 s-1(T15) transpiration rate 0.653 µmol m-2 s-1 (T5) stomatal conductance 18.854 µmol m-2 s-1(T5) number of stomata by 283.7 (T13), stomatal opening width by 7.777 µm (T16), iron content by 56.109 mg kg-1 (T14), but Zn content can only increase when Zn is added alone without Fe, an increase in Zn up to 18.127 mg kg-1 (T4).This study showed that Fe and Zn biofortification up to a concentration of 0.6 g L-1 was able to improve the biochemicals of mustard greens, especially their Fe and Zn contents and also the physiology of mustard greens.
Influence of frying conditions on colour kinetics and viscosity of frying medium employed for making Indian recipe Gulabjamun
Authors: Sain Mukul , Minz P.S. , Ray Arijit , Bihola Ankit , Adil Shaikh
Published: June 2024

Frying Gulabjamun in Ghee is key to its distinct taste and texture, but reheating frequency and conditions can affect the sweet's colour and consistency. It is important to understand this dynamic to ensure the desired quality of the final product. Based on the facts as mentioned above, the present study was conducted to analyse the change in colour and viscosity occurring in the Ghee during repetitive frying to cook Gulabjamuns.The change in colour attributes and viscosity of Ghee was monitored at various hours of frying. The results revealed that the Ghee became darker, the green hues became more prominent, and the yellow hues became more intense the longer it was fried. Besides, the most significant color change occurred during the 60-hour frying duration, as indicated by a decrease in lightness (L* value from 43.07 to 41.1) and a noticeable shift towards greener hues (Δa* value of -7.22334), suggesting that extended frying times lead to the darker and greener side. It attained its maximum viscosity after 12 hours of frying, with a shear stress of 19.10 Pa and viscosity of 0.66 Pa-s,  which was correlated with the formation of a scum and the disappearance of steam bubbles. The physicochemical changes taking place in Ghee during the frying of Gulabjamun after repeated heating provide understanding to sweet makers for the selection of the appropriate frying medium and frying techniques, which ultimately assist in the improvement of the overall sensory attributes of the Gulabjamun.
Molecular Identification of Aspergillus spp. isolated from different vegetables in markets of Dohuk city/Iraq
Authors: Al-Ameri Hadeel A.
Published: June 2024

Vegetables are important preventive foods and are useful for maintaining health and preventing diseases and some fungi, such as Penicillium spp., Aspergillus spp. and  Fusarium spp. grown on vegetables and contaminated it. Therefore, the aim of the study was to isolation and identification of fungi contaminating different types of vegetables infected with rot collected from local markets of Duhok city/Iraq, and Molecular identification of Aspergillus nidulans using Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR), by Design of the primer, Extraction of DNA,  Nucleotide sequencing of amplified pieces using DNA sequencing which was done at Psomagene sequencing company (Maryland/ USA) and The phylogenetic tree was constructed by bootstrap (100X) analysis using the MEGA-11 software. Results referred to all vegetable samples under study contaminated with different genera of fungi, green bell pepper contaminated with Rhizopus stolonifer in (43.2%), Aspergillus nidulans was isolated from red bell pepper in (19.2%), while it was the most frequent isolates from eggplant, pumpkin, cucumber and cauliflower in percentage of 43.3%, 46.8%, 31.5% and 58.9% respectively. According to morphological and microscopic identification A. nidulans was chosen for molecular study because of its high frequency in most vegetable samples. Molecular identification of A. nidulans using 18 S rRNA, a pair of specialized primers (ITS1) and (ITS2) was adopted. In electrophoresis on agarose gel at a concentration of 2%, the results showed a package size of 600 bp. belonging to Aspergillus nidulans, and identical results were obtained for the isolate with the standard isolates installed in the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) program database. The evolutionary relationship was found between the local isolate in this study and the one registered in NCBI under the name Aspergillus nidulans HAA78. The isolate Aspergillus nidulans HAA78 was 100% identical to the isolate Aspergillus nidulans strain ATCC (10074). It was concluded that all vegetables isolated from local markets of Duhok City,Iraq were contaminated with many genera of fungi. The molecular identification of the main and most common fungi collected from these vegetables was Aspergillus nidulans.  The study would help understand the important role of molecular identification in addition to Manual methods in identifying fungi.
Acceptability of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) and squash (Cucurbita moschata) cookies
Authors: Bugtai Aiken D. , Apuya Jehan , Sabayton Stephanie Eve , Otida Mae , Dela Cruz Jacquiline R. , Valle Lislee C. , Costan Felix C. , Terana Catherine C.
Published: June 2024

The dried leaf powder of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) contains an excellent nutritional value, and this tropical plant is widely available in the Philippines. On the other hand, squash (Cucurbita moschata) is an incredibly beneficial food with high amounts of vitamins. The nutrients from Malunggay and squash can help prevent deficiencies in children. The main focus of the research was to determine the acceptability of the different formulations of M. oleifera and C. moschata cookies. The study determined the most preferred cookie formulation based on sensory evaluation using descriptive testing of the product's appearance, aroma, taste, sweetness, texture, and acceptability rating of the formulations. The respondents were 20 food experts and 40 non-experts. The Analysis of Variance was used to examine the statistical significance of mean differences among the distinct groups. Subsequently, Tukey's Honest Significant Difference (HSD) test was employed to ascertain the significance of differences between pairs of group means, providing a more nuanced understanding of the variations observed within these groups. Results showed that among the three cookie formulations, F3 got the highest mean score of the different attributes, namely appearance (x̄= 4.45; x̄= 4.6) aroma (x̄ = 4.9; x̄= 4.7), taste (x̄= 4.95; x̄= 4.93), sweetness (x̄= 4.9; x̄=4.75), and texture (x̄= 4.8; x̄= 4.68), as perceived by the expert and non-expert, respectively. This implies that respondents prefer cookie formulation F3 over the two other formulations.
Performance of Brown top millet (Brachiaria ramosa L.) grown under problematic soils
Authors: Abhigna D , Kalpana R. , Radhamani S. , Ravichandran V. , Janaki P. , Geetha P.
Published: June 2024

Brown top millet distinguishes itself as unique due to its elevated levels of protein, carbohydrates, crude fibre, calcium, iron, and dietary fibre. Recently, it has gained recognition among various little millets for its significant potential to thrive in resource-poor and vulnerable ecological conditions. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of this emerging Brown top millet in diverse and challenging soils prevalent in Tamil Nadu. The assessment primarily focused on its growth, yield, and yield attributes in these diverse soil environments. The pot experiment was conducted in the Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during the Kharif 2023 season. Five problematic soils were collected from various zones in Tamil Nadu and compared with the millet-growing soils of TNAU, Coimbatore (Control), and tested in a randomized complete block design with four replications.  Brown top millet's growth, yield, and yield attributes were calculated using the standard formula. The study revealed that the treatment of acidic soils of Annaikatti, Coimbatore district recorded significantly higher plant height (105.5 cm), Leaf area index (LAI) (2.13), Soil Plant Analysis Development chlorophyll meter value (28.5), dry matter production (26.68 g plant-1), number of effective tillers plant-1 (8.0), panicle length (17.6 cm), panicle weight (14 g), grain yield (12.7 g plant-1), and test weight (3.3 g) and found comparable with sandy clay loam soils of Eastern Block 37B TNAU, Coimbatore (Control). The lowest values were recorded with the sodic soils of ADAC& RI, Trichy. The present study concluded that the Brown top millet has shown its adaptability to acidic and moderate saline soils and could perform better with effective management strategies.
CRISPR-Cas system in multi drugs resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from different clinical samples and its correlation with antibiotic-resistant genes in Mosul city / Iraq
Authors: AL-Yozbakee Zinah Makki , Mohammad Khalid O.
Published: June 2024

Clustered, regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPRs) and their related genes (Cas) are prevalent in the genomes of several bacteria and serve as a defense mechanism against external attackers, such as plasmids and viruses. This study aimed to examine the frequency of the CRISPR/Cas system in naturally occurring strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae sub spp pneumoniae confirmed by Vitek 2 biochemical test, in the hospital setting and determine its correlation with antibiotic resistance both phenotypically and genetically (antibiotic-resistant genes, namely blaTEM and AcrA efflux pump gene). The research was conducted at Medical College/ Mosul University 23 multi-drug resistant K. pneumoniae sub spp. pneumoniae that were obtained from 230 clinical samples from  infected patients with different types of infections attending  Al-Salam and Al-Jumhoree Teaching hospitals. PCR was used to detect blaTEM, AcrA genes, and CRISPR/Cas system genes (CAS1A and CAS1B) among the clinical isolates. The correlation between the CRISPR/Cas system and antibiotic-resistance was determined. All the isolates were multiple drug-resistant strains, and the blaTEM gene was detected in all clinical isolates, whereas AcrA gene was detected in 94% of the isolates. The frequency of CAS1A and CAS1B was 21.73% and 86.95% respectively. There was an inverse correlation between the CAS1A gene and phenotypic antibiotic resistance Disc diffusion test results, so isolates carrying CAS1A gene were less resistant to different antibiotics studied in this research. In contrast, there was no significant correlation between CRISPR / Cas genes, blaTEM, and AcrA genes at the genetic level.
Supply response of major oilseeds in India: A mix of price and non-price factors
Authors: Dey Soumik , Biswas Saikat , Maity Shubhadeep , Mukherjee Siddhartha , Pandit Pramit , Chakraborty Swati
Published: June 2024

Oilseeds are one of the most important determinants of India’s agricultural economy, next only to cereals and pulses. The self-sufficiently in oilseed obtained during the early 1990s could not be sustained sufficiently. Despite, being the fourth largest oilseed crop-producing nation in the world, India is also one of the largest importers of vegetable oils. This study appraises the relationship between price and non-price factors to understand the behaviour of major oilseeds (mustard/rapeseed and groundnut) cultivated in India from 1997-98 to 2019-2020. Supply response is the responsiveness of supply, which can be identified using production response to different determining factors. Mustard/rapeseed and groundnut are the oilseeds that are mainly produced in India. This study specifically attempted to quantify the relationship between oilseed production and different factors, such as annual rainfall, annual temperature, yield, and revenue difference for both crops. The findings suggested that yield and revenue difference of mustard with wheat are the most determining factors for mustard production, whereas annual rainfall, the temperature during the growing season, and revenue difference between groundnut with rice and soyabean are the most significant determinants of groundnut’s production response. Crop equivalent productivity further validated that groundnut competed and outperformed the two promising crops (soybean and paddy). The trend analysis (1997-98 to 2019-2020) also indicated that wheat was the dominant crop over mustard from 1997-98 to 2013-14. Afterwards, i.e., from 2014-15 to 2019-20, mustard surpassed wheat productivity (on equivalent terms) and outperformed cereal.
Response of melatonin on postharvest qualities and shelf life of pineapple cv. Kew at ambient storage
Authors: Mandal Debashis , Ennio Nchumbeni , Lalhruaitluangi Noel , Lalrinchhani  , Fanai Agnes Vanlalnghaki
Published: June 2024

Melatonin is a pleiotropic molecule which plays a pivotal role in extending shelf life and maintaining the postharvest quality of fruit. Pineapple fruits harvested at different stages of maturity had marked variations in physico-biochemical qualities and shelf life during storage. The present study aimed to determine the potential effectiveness of different concentrations of postharvest melatonin applications on pineapple cv. Kew fruit in ambient storage. Different concentrations of melatonin (MT) solution viz. T1: MT at 0.25mM, T2: MT at 0.5 mM, T3: MT at 1 mM, T4: MT at 2 mM, T5: MT at 4 mM and T6: MT at 8 mM were used for the study and compared with T7: untreated fruits (control). At 20 days after storage, fruits dipped in 8 mM melatonin resulted in lowest physiological weight loss (11.84%), fruit decay (13.33%), decrease in fruit length (3.29%) and diameter (3.42%), juice content (58.27%), titratable acidity (0.91%), flesh translucency (2.0) and crown condition (2.6) these resulted in the decrease with the increase in concentration of melatonin. Maximum shelf life (23.33 days), fruit firmness (39.24 Ncm2), TSS (10.3⁰Brix), total sugar (10.10%), reducing sugar (8.85%), TSS: Acid ratio (11.30), ascorbic acid (19.3 mg 100g-1), total Carbohydrate (10.08%), total phenol (35.64mg 100g-1) and antioxidant activity (48.14%) increased depending on increment in melatonin concentration as compared to control. Results of the study showed that Melatonin @ 8mM has a marked influence in extending the shelf life while maintaining the physico-chemical quality of stored pineapple and thus can be a good option in using the technique for commercial shelf life extension in ambient conditions.
Utilization of Kinnow peel for candy production: A study on quality attributes and storage stability
Authors: Kaur Harjinder , Singh Gurpreet , Kaushik Rupesh , Wani Ab Waheed
Published: June 2024

Kinnow fruit processing generates millions of tonnes of citrus waste yearly. This waste, predominantly of bitter-tasting peels, contributes significantly to environmental pollution when discarded. In this regard, the present study utilized kinnow peel waste for making candy, aiming to track down the straightforward, easy method of preparing the kinnow peel candies with extended shelf life. Additionally, it compared physical and chemical processes for removing bitterness from peels to create valuable food industry products, minimizing waste and enhancing fruit value, thus promoting food security with beneficial ingredients. In this laboratory investigation, the peel was treated with nine different treatments (T1: Single boiling, T2: Multiple boiling, T3: Soaking in baking soda, T4: Soaking in Vinegar, T5: Soaking in Alum, T6: Boiling in Salt solution, T7: Boiling in bottle gourd juice, T8: Boiling in cucumber juice, T9: Control-No boiling). The resulting product was analysed for proximate, physicochemical, and organoleptic attributes at 15-day intervals for up to 45 days. The results showed an increase in crude fibre content (4.54-4.61 g/100g), total soluble solids (TSS) (75.14-75.40 0B), pH (2.92-3.07 %), reducing sugar (20.17-20.77 %), total solids (86.67-87.07 %), and total sugar (62.84-63.58 %). At the same time, the decrease was recorded in ash content (0.75-0.59 g/100g), moisture content (13.37-12.60 %), titratable acidity (0.43-0.38 %), ascorbic acid content (11.23-8.97mg/100g), tannins (55.90-55.27 mg/100g), antioxidant activity (44.50-40.71 %), total phenolic content (25.43-22.62 mg GAE 100 g−1), carotenoid content (1.39-1.32 mg/100g), and pectin content (1.50-1.34 mg/100g). The best treatment was T2, which involved multiple boiling, cooking in 75 0B sugar syrup solution, and saturating with sugar syrup for 24 hours. It had desirable proximate, physicochemical and organoleptic properties and was stable for up to a minimum of 45 days for storage.
Influence of Cassia occidentalis leaf and stem extracts on the life parameters of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762)
Authors: Sharma Aarti , Mishra Monika , Samal Roopa Rani , Dagar Vinay Singh , Kumar Manoj , Shukla Anupama , Kumar Sarita
Published: June 2024

Mosquitoes are the most common disease vectors for several prevalent diseases, such as Dengue, Zika, Malaria, Encephalitis, Chikungunya, and yellow fever. Since the last few years, the world has recorded an unprecedented rise in Aedes-borne dengue incidences. Frequent use of chemicals has resulted in hazardous effects on the environment, non-targets and humans, necessitating the need to develop a safer and more efficient control strategy using plant-based products. The present study investigated the effects of Cassia occidentalis on various biological parameters of the Aedes aegypti larvae. The hexane extracts obtained from the leaf and stem of the plant were utilized to treat the larvae for 24 hours. The LC50 values for the leaf and stem extracts of C. occidentalis were determined as 0.103 mg/mL and 0.088 mg/mL, respectively. The corresponding lethal values of leaf and stem extracts obtained against pupae were 0.111 and 0.138 mg/mL. The extracts also imparted latent toxic effects and reduced the % adults developed from the survived larvae in the 60.00-61.67% range at the median lethal dose. The extract-treated larvae were restless and showed abnormal behaviour, like aggressive movements and self-biting of anal papillae. The inner membrane cuticle of anal papillae was shrunken and the gut region was damaged and disintegrated. The adults who emerged from the larvae, treated with 1.0 mg/mL of C. occidentalis hexane stem and leaf extracts, showed 1.8-fold and 2.29-fold decreased oviposition, respectively. Further study with identified bioactive constituents in the extracts can help to formulate green insecticides for Ae. aegypti management.
Targeting NSP-13 protein of SARS CoV-2 with selected natural compounds: An in-silico approach
Authors: Sharma Divya , Gill Anita Rani , Bansal Poonam , Goyal Soniya , Sharma Pooja , Shahwan Moyad , Ramnivas Seema , Tuli Hardeep Singh
Published: June 2024

SARS-CoV-2 swiftly spread in Wuhan, China, leading to a pandemic crisis worldwide. Genome sequence analysis of this virus revealed a close analogy with its closely related strains, SARS-COV and MERS-COV. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, Nonstructural protein 13 (NSP13), also known as helicase, has been identified as a target for reducing the severity of infection due to its high sequence conservation and essential role in viral replication. NSP13 helicase structure in SARS-CoV-2 differs only by one amino acid from the SARS-CoV helicase structure. Targeting NSP13 with natural compounds holds significant potential for developing safe and effective antiviral therapies utilizing advanced computational approaches. The properties of 8 different natural compounds, i.e. Imidazole, Pyrrole, Tropolone, Benzotriazole, Imidazodiazepine, Phenothiazine, Acridone and Bananin were screened by applying Lipinski’s rule of five, ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) properties, and Radar plots to discover their drug efficacy at a target site, safety, and absorption. Docking studies confirmed Bananin with a binding affinity of -7 kcal/mol as a potential inhibitor of NSP13 of SARS-CoV-2 with better pharmacokinetics, drug likeliness, and oral bioavailability. Based on the in silico study, it is suggested that Bananin shows promising effects against NSP13 protein, forming a maximum number of hydrogen bonds exhibiting higher binding affinity. This stronger affinity indicates a stronger interaction between the compound and its target, potentially leading to enhanced biological activity and therapeutic efficacy. This novel study has unlocked the door for a prospective SARS-CoV-2 inhibition strategy and developing antiviral interventions targeting NSP13 based on molecular docking.
ANTOLOGÍA JUDICIAL Y TEORÍA GENERAL DEL DERECHO AMBIENTAL
Authors: Morales Lamberti Alicia
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo realiza una sintética “topología conceptual” de las resoluciones judiciales y de los votos de Ricardo Lorenzetti, tratando de descubrir la “microfísica” del estudio aplicado en las diversas causas judiciales ambientales resueltas, bajo su  concepción del paradigma ambiental: su modo de abordarlas, de pensarlas, construirlas y expresarlas, de un modo que se presentan como un todo indivisible, demostrativo de una unidad lógico jurídica.
RESPONSABILIDAD CIVIL DEL ESCRIBANO
Authors: Lasagna Lidia D.
Published: July 2024

Resumen: La responsabilidad notarial debe ser analizada entendiendo su función como un “proceso”, que comprende etapas en las que se desarrollan técnicas documentales y de ejercicio, que permiten llegar a un resultado, esto es la autorización de un instrumento válido, veraz, oponible y que hace fe por sí mismo. Si bien este proceso puede ser desmembrado para su estudio, y para la correcta actuación en cada etapa, no debe serlo cuando el fin sea establecer la responsabilidad que le cabe al escribano ante el daño producido. En el escribano existe una confianza impuesta por la labor que desempeña. El deber de no dañar lo hace responsable objetivamente frente a su requirente como frente a terceros.
¿DE VERDAD FRANCISCO DE VITORIA FUE EL PADRE DEL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL?
Authors: Fernández Sánchez Pablo Antonio
Published: July 2024

Francisco de Vitoria fue el primer intelectual que reflexionó sobre las nuevas características que el descubrimiento de América traería a la organización del mundo. Utilizó argumentos doctrinales, por lo que se le reconoció la paternidad del derecho internacional, tal como se desarrolló en los siglos posteriores. Tuvo la virtud de considerar la existencia de un totus orbis, que hoy llamaríamos “comunidad internacional”. Luego, rivalizaría con Hugo Grocio en relación con la paternidad de esta rama del derecho. Sin embargo, su pensamiento quizá no fue bien entendido. Vitoria no estaba pensando en un ordenamiento cuyo centro fuera el Estado sino la persona.
FINALIDAD Y CRITERIOS PARA LA GRADUACIÓN Y CUANTIFICACIÓN DE LA “SANCIÓN PUNITIVA”
Authors: Marcellino Leonardo
Published: July 2024

Los daños punitivos tienen esencialmente una finalidad punitiva o sancionatoria, y a partir de entender esa función principal deben precisarse los requisitos necesarios que justifican su imposición a los casos de daños a los consumidores. Junto a la tarea de definir la procedencia de los daños punitivos, se encuentra la de establecer criterios razonables que permitan justificar su cuantificación. Dichos criterios han sido ampliados en el Anteproyecto de Ley de Defensa de Consumidor (art. 118) respecto a los enunciados en el régimen actualmente vigente (art. 52 bis Ley de Defensa de Consumidor) lo que es altamente positivo para servir cómo pautar para una mejor justificación de la cuantía que judicialmente se ordena pagar en concepto de multa punitiva disuasoria.
Expert Twin: A Digital Twin with an Integrated Fuzzy-Based Decision-Making Module
Authors:   Central Campus Győr, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, Monek Gergő Dávid , Fischer Szabolcs ,   Central Campus Győr, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary
Published: June 2024

Digitalization and the application of modern Industry 4.0 solutions are becoming increasingly important to remain competitive as product ranges expand and global supply chains grow. This paper presents a new Digital Twin framework to achieve robustness in manufacturing process optimization and enhance the efficiency of decision support. Most digital twins in the literature synchronously represent the real system without any control elements despite the bidirectional data link. The proposed approach combines the advantages of traditional process simulations with a real-time communication and data acquisition method using programmable logic controllers designed to control automated systems. In addition, it complements this by utilizing human experience and expertise in modeling using Fuzzy Logic to create a control-enabled digital twin system. The resulting "Expert Twin" system reduces the reaction time of the production to unexpected events and increases the efficiency of decision support; it generates and selects alternatives, therefore creating smart manufacturing. The Expert Twin framework was integrated, tested, and validated on an automated production sample system in a laboratory environment. In the experimental scenarios carried out, the method production increased production line utility by up to 28% and the number of re-schedules can be halved.
Evaluation of Containerized Trade and Competitiveness among Container Ports in Black Sea Basin
Authors: Daniş Metin , Acar Avni Zafer
Published: July 2024

With the increase in trading volume and competitiveness in global trade, ports have becomeindispensable and critical rivalry zones for countries. As competitiveness among the firm increaseat a global level, ports become a rivalry zone cause of being the most critical economic structuresand increasing competitiveness for transnational business and trade activities. The Black SeaBasin is one of the most important waterways in the world in terms of commercial, political andstrategic aspects. The devastating consequences of conflicts and tensions, especially in recentyears, prove the importance of the Black Sea Basin for world maritime trade. Therefore, the portsof the Black Sea Basin are of great importance. When the existing literature is reviewed, it is seenthat there are many studies on the competitiveness and efficiency issues. Since the studies in theliterature are mostly conceptual, it is obvious that they do not reveal analytical results, whichconstitutes a deficiency in the literature. In addition, the lack of a scientific study on theefficiency of container ports in the Black Sea Basin in recent years has made this study necessary.The aim of this study is to examine the efficiency and competitiveness of container ports in theBlack Sea Basin, which has a great importance both regionally and globally. The “DataEnvelopment Analysis” (DEA) of the input-oriented CCR model, which is a linear program, wasused to measure the productivity of the ports, and the relative efficiency of the ports wascalculated.
Probability of Detection and Multi-Sensor Persistence of Methane Emissions from Coincident Airborne and Satellite Observations
Authors: Ayasse Alana , Cusworth Daniel , Howell Kate , O'Neill Kelly , Conrad Bradley , Johnson Matthew , Asner Gregory , Asner Gregory , Duren Riley
Published: July 2024

Satellites are becoming a widely used measurement tool for methane detection and quantification. The landscape of satellite instruments with some methane point-source quantification capabilities is growing. Combining information across available sensor platforms could be pivotal for understanding trends and uncertainties in source-level emissions. However, to effectively combine information across sensors of varying performance levels, the probability of detection (POD) for all instruments must be well characterized, which is time-consuming and costly, especially for satellites. In August of 2023, we timed methane-sensing aerial surveys from the Global Airborne Observatory (GAO) to overlap with observations from the NASA Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT). We show how these co-incident observations can be used to determine and verify the detection limits of EMIT and to develop and test a multi-sensor persistence framework. Under favorable conditions the 90% probability of detection at 3 m/s for EMIT is 1060 kg/hr. We further derive a Bayesian model to infer probabilistically whether non-detected emissions were truly off, and we use this model to assess the intermittency of emissions across GAO and EMIT. Time-averaged emission rates from persistent sources can be underestimated if POD is not characterized and if differences in POD across multi-sensor frameworks are not properly accounted for.
Face naming and recollection represent key memory deficits in developmental prosopagnosia
Authors: Palsamudram Tanvi , Campbell Alison , Fry Regan , Yosef Bar , Kirsch Leah , Anderson Nicole D. , Verfaellie Mieke , DeGutis Joe
Published: June 2024

Previous studies have found that face perception deficits do not fully account for the severity of face recognition deficits in developmental prosopagnosia (DP). Researchers have begun identifying deficient memory mechanisms such as impaired face recollection, but these findings require replication, and further characterization of additional memory deficits is necessary. Our goals were to replicate prior findings of face recollection impairment in DP and extend these findings to assess different types of face associative memory. We had 69 DPs and 99 controls perform a face perception battery as well as three face memory tasks: 1) Old/New task with confidence ratings to calculate recollection and familiarity using ROC analysis, 2) Face/Scene task to examine remember-know judgments and contextual memory for faces, 3) Face-Name/Occupation task to assess the ability to learn semantic associations with faces. Compared to controls, DPs showed poorer recollection and familiarity across both Old/New and Face/Scene tasks as well as reduced scene accuracy for correct faces. Of these differences, only Old/New recollection remained significant after controlling for group differences in face perception abilities. In the Face-Name/Occupation task, after controlling for face perception, DPs showed poorer recall of names than controls but performed similarly in recalling occupations. Finally, we found that DPs with major, mild, and no face perception deficits showed consistent impairments in Old/New recollection and face-naming, and larger perceptual deficits were associated with larger memory deficits. Together, these results provide several mechanistic insights into the nature of memory deficits in DPs and have diagnostic and treatment implications.
Who is We: Capturing (European) Identity Content by Integrating Qualitative Methods in Survey-Based Approaches
Authors: Jugert Philipp , Mayer Anna-Maria , Eckstein Katharina , Langer Saskia , König Philipp , Agunyego Whitney , Bastias Franco , Cohrs Christopher
Published: June 2024

European identity can mean different things to different people. Yet, past quantitative research has largely focused on the extent to which individuals identify with Europe, and only in a limited way on the meaning and content of that identity. This is problematic because depending on the content of European identity, it may be associated with varying positions towards issues like immigration or Euroscepticism. In this overview, we present two different methods how to assess identity content that can be implemented in survey research. These represent open-ended questions on what it means to be European and Q methodology, asking participants to sort different aspects of Europe according to whether they strengthen or weaken attachment. Different analytical methods exist to group participants’ answers, leading to different results. Drawing on four studies that have used these methods, participants displayed a variety of understandings of Europe and Europeanness, which tap into ethnic heritage, culture, civic institutions, and individual practices among others. These findings highlight the importance to assess identity content next to identity processes (e.g., identification).