bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optimasi Pengembangan Ujian Online pada Penerimaan Mahasiwa Baru Politeknik Industri Furnitur dan Pengolahan Kayu dengan Analisis Kelayakan Ekonomi dan Teknologi
Authors: Sabila Maharsi Anis , Kristianto Fesa Putra , Shoffiyati Peni , Rosada Magfur
Published: November 2023

Penerimaan mahasiswa baru di Politeknik Industri Furnitur dan Pengolahan Kayu (Polifurneka) memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap kualitas pendidikan, Salah satunya adalah tingkat kompetensi dari mahasiswa baru yang diterima. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan optimasi pengembagan sistem seleksi penerimaan mahasiswa baru menggunakan sistem ujian online CAT (Computer Asissted Test) untuk menghasilkan mahaiswa yang berkompeten. Terdapat tiga opsi sistem ujian online yang dapat di implementasikan di Polteknik Industri Furnitur dan Pengolahan Kayu yaitu sistem ujian online dengan membuat sendiri, sistem ujian online yang dihandel oleh vendor dan sistem ujian online dari upgrade premium google form. Oleh karena itu ketiga opsi ini harus dianalisis secara ekonomi dan teknologi. Analisis kelayakan ekonomi dan teknologi dapat membantu dalam menentukan opsi sistem ujian online yang memiliki nilai tambah untuk menggantikan metode penerimaan mahasiswa baru yang ada. Analisis kelayakan ekonomi akan mengevaluasi berapa banyak biaya yang terkait dengan penerimaan mahasiswa baru, termasuk biaya pembuatan, pemeliharaan dan pembaruan. Analisis kelayakan teknologi akan mengevaluasi kemampuan teknis yang diperlukan dalam sistem CAT untuk mengembangkan ujian online. Dengan demikian, analisis kelayakan ekonomi dan teknologi dapat menentukan opsi ujian online yang menjadi solusi yang efisien dan efektif untuk penerimaan mahasiswa baru di Polifurneka dan analisis kelayakan ini akan membantu dalam meningkatkan efisiensi karena mengurangi biaya penerimaan mahasiswa baru, mengetahui keefektifan  teknologi yang dibutuhkan untuk mengembangkan ujian online agar dapat menghasilkan hasil yang berkualitas, dan juga apakah hasil ujian online dapat diandalkan untuk menggantikan metode penerimaan mahasiswa baru yang ada.
Proteksi Korosi Pada Baja Api 5l X65 Dengan Inhibitor Organik Ekstrak Daun Bawang Dayak (Eluetherme americana Merr) Dalam Lingkungan Asam HCl 0,5 M
Authors: Samosir Damianus , Oko Syarifuddin , Mustafa
Published: November 2023

Bawang dayak (Eleutherine americana Merr.) merupakan salah satu tanaman hortikultura yang dapat dijadikan sebagai tanaman berkhasiat. Daun bawang dayak sendiri memiliki beberapa komponen bioaktif, yaitu flavanoid, fenolik dan tanin. Senyawa tanin dapat membentuk senyawa komplek dengan Fe(III) di permukaan logam, sehingga dapat menurunkan laju korosi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi inhibitor ekstrak daun bawang dayak (Eleutherine americana Merr) sebagai proteksi terhadap penurunan nilai laju korosi pada baja karbon API 5 L dalam lingkungan HCl 0,5

M. Pada penelitian ini daun bawang dayak dikeringkan. Setelah itu, dilakukan proses ekstraksi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96% selama 10 hari. Hasil ekstrak ditambahkan kedalam larutan HCl 0,5 M dengan variasi konsentrasi 0%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% dan 6%. Plat baja API 5L direndam selama 10 hari. Nilai laju korosi diukur dengan metode weight loss. Didapatkan kemampuan inhibisi terbaik pada penambahan konsentrasi inhibitor sebanyak 5% dengan kemampuan menurunkan nilai laju korosi menjadi 4,73 mpy.
Alat Pencuci Porang Berbasis Mikrokontroler Arduino Nano
Authors: Wahidah  , Muslimin  , Fajar Muh.
Published: November 2023

Pengolahannya porang pada saat ini masih dilakukan secara manual, antara lain pada proses pencucian, yang membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama, menimbulkan rasa gatal di tangan, dan membutuhkan tenaga yang banyak jika jumlah porangnya cukup banyak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat alat pencuci porang berbasis mikrokontroller Arduino Nano. Alat yang dibuat pada penelitian ini berbentuk silinder horizontal dan menggunakan mikrokontroler Arduino Nano sebagai otak/pengendali, motor induksi 3 phasa sebagai penggerak dan pompa sebagai penggerak aliran air, dan beberapa push button untuk mengatur waktu pencucian yang diinginkan. Dari hasil pengujian, diperoleh hasil pengukuran kecepatan putaran motor alat memiliki akurasi rata-rata 96,96 %, kecepatan pengisian air pada pompa cukup baik dengan rata-rata jumlah air 23,21 ml/detik. Kapasitas maksimal alat dalam sekali pencucian sebanyak 3 kg dengan kondisi motor yang hangat dan waktu pencucian yang disesuaikan dengan jumlah porang, dengan minimal waktu optimal 1 menit per 1 kg porang dan frekuensi putaran motor yang ditetapkan sebesar 20 Hz. Dengan menggunakan alat ini, dapat menghemat waktu rata-rata 49,03 % dari waktu pencucian secara manual.
Optimalisasi Penggunaan Klinker Openyard dalam Mensubtitusi Klinker Fresh pada Produksi Semen OPC di PT. Semen Bosowa Maros
Authors: Sariwahyuni  , Amin Idi , Ashar Amanda Maydisha
Published: November 2023

Semen Bosowa Maros dalam proses produksi harus memperhatikan kualitas klinker sebagai bahan baku utama. Kualitas klinker akan meningkatkan mutu semen agar dapat bersaing pada pasaran. Klinker diolah menjadi semen dengan penambahan gypsum dan klinker openyard. Salah satu pengujian yang dapat menjadi tolak ukur kualitas semen yang baik adalah kuat tekan. Kuat tekan diartikan sebagai kemampuan material menerima beban tekan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui optimalisasi penggunaan klinker openyard dalam mengsubtitusi klinker fresh pada produksi semen OPC di PT. Semen Bosowa Maros. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara eksperimental dengan melakukan penelitian secara langsung berdasarkan pengujian alat uji kuat tekan di PT. Semen Bosowa Maros dengan variasi semen OPC 10%-35%. Penelitian ini dilakukan dari tanggal 5 Juli – 28 Desember 2022 pada laboratorium fisika di PT. Semen Bosowa Maros. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan klinker openyard sebesar 30% memperlihatkan nilai kuat tekan yang optimal dibandingkan perlakuan lainnya. Nilai kuat tekan yang diperoleh masing-masing 151 kg/cm2, 242 kg/cm2 dan 330 kg/cm2. Nilai ini sesuai dengan baku mutu SNI 2049-1:2020.
Pengaruh Aktivator HCl, H3PO4, NH4Cl Terhadap Kualitas Karbon Aktif Dari Tempurung Kelapa
Authors: Mustafa  , Firman  , Sirajuddin  , Wahyudi  , Muh.Amin
Published: November 2023

Karbon aktif merupakan bahan kimia yang sangat banyak digunakan dalam industri baik dalam proses adsorpsi maupun purifikasi. Salah satu bahan baku karbon aktif ialah tempurung kelapa. Produksi buah kelapa di Kalimantan Timur yaitu 36850 kg/hari, dengan berat tempurung kelapa berkisar 15 – 19 % dari buah kelapa. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk membuat karbon aktif sesuai dengan SNI No. 06-3730-1995.Preparasi tempurung kelapa dilakukan dengan pencucian dan pengeringan. Proses karbonisasi dilakukan menggunakan drum pembakaran selama 2 jam dengan suhu 325 oC. Hasil karbonisasi tersebut dihaluskan dan disaring dengan ayakan 100 mesh. Karbon yang telah dihaluskan dilanjutlkan dengan proses aktivasi kimia dengan cara perendaman dalam larutan HCl, H3PO4, NH4Cl dengan masing-masing variasi 0.5, 2, 4, 6, dan 8 M, dalam wadah tertutup selama 24 jam. Kemudian karbon dilanjutkan ke tahap aktivasi fisika dengan temperatur 750 oC selama 2 jam didalam tube furnace. Hasil analisa karbon aktif yang terdiri dari kadar air, abu, bagian yang hilang pada pemanasan 950 oC, daya serap iod telah memenuhi SNI NO. 06-3730-1995.
Unveiling the Secrets of South Kalimantan's Rivers: Biodiversity, Ethnobiology, and Water Quality
Authors: Tyastirin Esti , Suprayogi Dedy
Published: November 2023

This brief paper summarises recent study findings on South Kalimantan's rivers' biodiversity, ethnobiology, and water quality. We wanted to shed light on these rivers' rich biodiversity, traditional knowledge systems, and environmental well-being by performing field surveys and using multidisciplinary methodologies. The ecological significance of the rivers was assessed using biodiversity data, such as species richness, abundance, and diversity indices. Water quality data were examined using the proper statistical techniques to evaluate regional variations and potential effects on the rivers' environmental health. The findings of the field studies showed a great range of species living in the area's rivers, ranging in size from tiny minnows to more giant predatory species. In addition to fish, the surveys identified 58 bird species, including both migratory and resident species. Conservation initiatives, sustainable river management methods, and incorporation of local knowledge systems are urgently required to maintain these ecosystems' natural integrity and cultural past.
Chilling Effects: Assessing Chlorine Levels in Hawker-Served Crystal Ice Cubes in Banjarbaru City
Authors: Marlinae Lenie , Husaini Husaini , Khairiyati Laily , Waskito Agung , Rahmat Anugrah Nur , Azizah Amara Ulfa
Published: November 2023

Cold drinks served will be served along with ice cubes, one of which is crystal ice cubes. In making ice cubes must have the same quality requirements as drinking water. The provision of water quality that is suitable for drinking needs to be examined. As for drinking water quality requirements according to the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2023 concerning drinking water quality requirements, the presence of free chlorine compounds in the allowed network distribution is 0.2-0.5 mg/l. Chlorine serves to inhibit growth and eradicate bacteria from various types of microbes, but if chlorine exceeds quality standards and reacts with water it can form hypochlorous acid which can damage cells in the body and can cause digestive disorders because it can make the stomach wall erosion and cause ulcer disease and if used in the long term can cause kidney disease and cancer. This research aims to analyze chlorine levels and crystal ice cubes of hawker sellers in Banjarbaru City and the factors that influence it. The results of the study explained that from 28 samples of crystal ice cubes, only 2 (7%) samples of crystal ice cubes met the standards, while the other 26 samples (93%) had chlorine levels above the maximum limit of 0.5 mg / L. While the behavior of ice cube sellers in washing hands before taking ice cubes only 11 people (39%), 17 other beverage sellers (61%) did not wash their hands before taking ice cubes.
Examining the Associations between Service Quality, Educational Level, Occupational Background, and Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Facilities
Authors: Munawarah Syarifah , Arifin Syamsul , Febriana Silvia Kristanti Tria
Published: November 2023

This study tried to examine the connection between healthcare facility quality, patient happiness, and demographic factors such as education and occupation. There is widespread agreement that patient satisfaction is a crucial metric for evaluating the effectiveness of healthcare providers. By bringing together data from a wide range of sources, this study hopes to offer a thorough evaluation. After conducting a thorough search, 26 publications were selected for inclusion in the meta-analysis. According to the results, there is a robust correlation between service quality and patient happiness. Higher patient satisfaction is linked to healthcare providers who provide high-quality services. Patients with greater education levels had a slightly higher chance of being satisfied, but the difference was not statistically significant. A similar investigation found a correlation between profession and client happiness. Patients with more prestigious backgrounds in the workforce were more satisfied overall. The research highlights the significance of providing high-quality services and adapting healthcare to the varying demands of patients from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The results of this meta-analysis have important implications for healthcare providers, administrators, and planners as they work to increase patient happiness and enhance the quality of treatment provided.
Influencing Healthcare Utilization: Exploring the Interplay of Education, Attitudes, and Distance in Access to Health Services
Authors: Nurani Happy , Akbar Izaak Zoelkarnain , Shadiqi M.Abdan
Published: November 2023

This study examines the relationship between education, attitudes, and distance as influencing factors on healthcare utilization patterns. 19 research articles published between 2018 and 2022 were analyzed using quantitative meta-analysis to synthesize existing evidence. The articles examined the effects of education, attitudes, and distance on the utilization of healthcare.The findings indicate that education has no substantial effect on healthcare utilization, suggesting that a higher level of education does not necessarily result in a greater utilization of health services. However, positive attitudes are significantly associated with a 4.42-fold increased likelihood of healthcare utilization, indicating that favorable perceptions of healthcare play a crucial role in encouraging service use.Regarding distance, the analysis determined that it does not have a significant effect on healthcare utilization. This suggests that, contrary to expectations, individuals living further from healthcare facilities do not necessarily encounter greater barriers to accessing health services. These findings provide policymakers and healthcare professionals with important insights for developing evidence-based measures to enhance healthcare access and public health outcomes. Promoting health services to families and communities, improving attitudes and perceptions toward healthcare, and removing barriers to healthcare utilization are examples of possible strategies. Additionally, comprehensive health promotion and healthcare services tailored to suit the needs of the community may increase healthcare utilization. By comprehending these connections, targeted programs can be developed to ensure equitable access to healthcare and enhance the health of the entire population.
Idiopathic UV-Induced Steven Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: Zydeck Michelle , Kooner Amritpal , Dolehide Conor
Published: November 2023

A 31 year old male presented to the emergency room with a full body rash and sores in the mouth and groin. The patient also admitted to a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit, sore throat, and body aches four days prior to presentation. Strep test was negative and patient was suspected for mononucleosis due to presence of a nutmeg rash. Upon examination, the patient exhibited erythema in his eyes, suggesting ocular involvement. Examination of the lips and oropharynx revealed heme crusting and erosions. The patient’s trunk displayed central scattered erythema, with photodistributed erythema on his neck and head. The patient was not currently on any medication. Previous cases have shown SJS as a result of medication or infections, however the manifestation of SJS after sun exposure is unique to the literature. This case provides valuable insights into idiopathic UV-induced SJS and the impact/importance of rapid treatment on various forms of SJS.
الخطاب السياسي القطري في الأفعال الكلامية خطاب أمير دولة قطر الموجّه إلى المواطنين ولكل من يعيش على أرض قطر في يوم الجمعة الموافق 1/7/2017
Authors: عبد الستار عبد الحسين جثير الخميس
Published: November 2023

تروم هذه الدراسة إلى إلقاء الضوء على السّمات العامة التي يمتلكها الدرس التداولي، حيث تهدف إلى إظهار أثرها في الخطاب السياسي، وبالتحديد في الخطاب القطري، وبما أنّ التداولية تختص بالجانب الاستعمالي للغة، فكان التركيز على أهم موضوعاتها؛ أفعال الكلام، وقد تبين أنَّ هذا العامل ساعد في تحليل الخطاب وتأويله، وبيان مقصديّته، وحجيّة فاعليته، وتأثيره في المتلقي، ولا عجب أنَّ الدراسة التداولية للخطاب السياسي القطري فيها تقارب للنظريات السياسية المعتمدة من قبل رجال السياسة. ولغة الخطاب بصورة عامة هي الأساس الواقعي لكلّ وضعية تبليغية، كما أنّها لطريقة الأسلم والأكثر تأثيرًا، فحينما يتم تحديد لمن سيكون التبليغ، وما هي درجة الحديث، وما نمط المعلومات التي يُراد تبليغها، نكون حينها قد انجزنا دورًا مهمًا من التقدّم، ولا يأتي ذلك إلا بتآزر عناصر لها علاقة بلغة الخطاب، ومن أبرز النتائج التي توصل إليها الباحث هي أنَّ مفهوم السياق والمقام من العوامل الأساسية والمهمة في الدراسة التداولية، وذلك لدورهما الفعال في العملية التواصلية.
Comparative legal study of the application of a civil penalty as an interim measure in Russia and foreign countries
Authors: Vronskaya Mariya Vladimirovna
Published: November 2023

The subject of the study is a comparative legal analysis of Russian and foreign legislation in terms of the legal nature of the civil penalty as an interim measure in order to implement positive experience in Russian law enforcement practice. The author examines in detail the legislative foundations of the civil penalty by the EU countries, the USA and England in terms of establishing a common and different legal essence, and legislative meaning in the formulation of provisions aimed at the implementation of this institution by subjects of property relations. The substitution of the security function of the civil penalty by a foreign legislator, its "sanction" essence, is noted, however, along with this, the unconditional observance by the US courts of the freedom of expression of the parties to the contract in terms of determining the rules for the application of the penalty is seen as a positive experience. The author believes that such an approach can be copied in Russia, where the courts take a slightly different position, reducing the penalty on the debtor's application in the vast majority of cases. The paper uses a comparative legal analysis of foreign practice of civil penalty regulation in order to formulate conclusions regarding the subject of the study. Through the application of this methodology, it was found that, in foreign countries, unlike Russia, a civil penalty is applied as a measure of civil liability, and not a security one, which does not affect the positive practice of its application. The main conclusions of the study, along with the definition of similarities and differences in the application of the civil penalty by Russian and foreign legislators, are: the predominance of the security function of the Russian model of penalty, stimulating contractual discipline of participants in property relations; a "rational" approach to establishing the right of the parties to reduce the size of the penalty, ensuring a balance of interests of the parties; determining the possible copying of positive American experience in terms of unconditional compliance with the freedom of expression of contractual regulation of the civil penalty by entrepreneurs by fixing in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation a written confirmation of the creditor's right to recover the penalty in case of delay of the obligation or its improper performance and acceptance of such performance by the creditor. Such a rule makes it possible to strengthen the security function of the penalty and act as a way to protect the interests of the creditor in the event of improper (defective) performance of the obligation by the debtor.
An investigation of the effect of low salary on teachers’ academic performance in Liberia
Authors: Sucuoğlu Esen , Nyenatoh Georglin
Published: November 2023

It is a widely known fact that salaries are one of the biggest factors affecting employees working performance regardless of the professional identity in any part of the world. As the title suggests this study was carried out on the issue of the administrative impact of low salary on teachers' performance in Liberia. The major goal was to uncover issues that both instructors and kids encounter as a result of low salaries. The study used a quantitative approach, with a total population of 1500 people and a sample size of 150 people, using a simple random sampling method. More than half of the instructors had evident effects of functioning fairly in the classroom and inconsistent attendance, according to the data. The data revealed that more than half of the instructors were paid low wages with little or no additional perks or allowances. To attain their targeted outcomes, both the national government and school authorities will need to do more. According to the findings, increases in teacher attributes are most likely to lead to significant gains in student performance. As a result, excellent education can only be ensured by great instructors. Gender, age, race, wage, personality, behavior, attitude, education, training, experience, job satisfaction, motivation, morale, ability, and skill are all listed as elements that influence a teacher's performance. Wages remain an important determinant, according to this study, which extensively analyzed and evaluated these effects.
Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy: a review of the scientific literature
Authors: Freires Francisco Júnior , Damasceno Vanessa do Nascimento , Machado Ana Lúcia Soares , Martins Gilbert Breves , Da Silva Luana Monteiro , Pio Mauro Célio da Silveira , Claro Júnior Luiz Henrique , Sales Diego Câmara , Reis Ailton Gonçalves , Nascimento-e-Silva Daniel
Published: November 2023

Civilizations are large energy consumers, so the more civilized a people, the greater their energy consumption. However, studies have shown that the way energy is produced is polluting and focused on finite resources. This study aimed to take stock of the scientific literature on renewable energies, identifying their advantages and disadvantages. The conceptual bibliographic method was used in its four stages: formulation of guiding questions, collection and organization of data, and presentation of responses generated by handling data obtained from Google Scholar and Periódico Capes. The results showed that a) renewable energy comes from a natural cyclothymic source, b) the advantages of renewable energy are almost all of an environmental nature, and c) the disadvantages are of an economic-financial nature. The conclusion shows that the time has come for a decision to be made between paying the high price of environmental sustainability or continuing with the lower costs of compromising the continuity of life on the planet.
Effect of Exercise on ECG Components and their Correlation with Body Mass Index among Young Asymptomatic Obese and Non-obese Individuals: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Mukherjee Sujoy , Banerjee Goutam , Mukherjee Sanhita
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The worldwide higher prevalence of obesity is currently one of the most important reasons for the occurrence of several health disorders, along with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. However, the magnitude of the effect of sub-maximal aerobic exercise on cardiac autonomic and electrical function among Indian obese individuals has yet to be established. Aim: To evaluate the effect of exercise on ECG components and their correlation with Body Mass Index (BMI) among young asymptomatic obese and non-obese individuals, in order to assess the risk for developing Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) in the future. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at the Autonomic Research Laboratory of the Physiology Department at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, between January 2017 to December 2017. Two hundred healthy medicos were divided into two groups: Obese (BMI ≥25 kg/m²; n=88) and non-obese (BMI ≥18.5 to ≤23 kg/m²; n=112). Resting Blood Pressure (BP) was manually recorded, followed by the recording of long lead-II ECG in the supine posture both at rest and ten minutes after submaximal (50% VO2 max) aerobic exercise on a treadmill using the modified Bruce protocol and following the Astrand-Rhyming nomogram. The HR, QT interval, and RR interval were recorded from the lead-II ECG. The measured QT interval was corrected using Bazett’s formula (QTC=QT/√RR). The results were analysed using both unpaired and paired t-tests and the Pearson correlation coefficient in Graphpad-Quickcalc software. Results: Significant prolongation of the QTc interval both at rest (p-value: 0.019) and after exercise (p-value: 0.044), along with delayed Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) (p-value: 0.001), were observed among the obese compared to the non-obese population. Additionally, a significantly positive linear correlation was observed between BMI and ECG components at rest (BMIRHR: r:+0.293; p: 0.005 and BMI-QTc Interval: r:+0.226; p-value: 0.034) and during the recovery state (BMI-HRR: r:+0.42; p-value: 0.00004 and BMI-QTc Interval: r:+0.365; p-value: 0.0004), only among the obese. Conclusion: At rest, obese individuals had an elevated QTc, which could be due to alterations in cardiac autonomic function, along with a significant positive correlation between BMI and RHR, indicating lower aerobic fitness in this population. Prolongation of the QTc interval, delayed decrease in HR, and a significant positive correlation with BMI after exercise in obese individuals indicated myocardial repolarisation instability, autonomic dysfunction, and an increased risk of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac events in these individuals.
Effect of Fertilizer Doses on Turmeric at Madhupur Tract under AEZ-28
Authors: Khan Md. Abdul Helim , Rahman Md. Mahmudur , Tasmima Tahera , Sultana Nargis
Published: November 2023

A field experiment was conducted at MLT site, Madhupur (AEZ-28), Tangail during 2020-21 and 2021-22 to find out an optimum fertilizer dose of turmeric in Madhupur tract and increase productivity and economic return of the farmers. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with five compact replications. The tested six treatment combinations were  as T1:  STB as per FRG’ 2018 (116-27-77-8-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1 ), T2 : T1 + 20% extra NK (139-27-92-8-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1), T3 :T1 + 20% extra NKS (139-27-92-9.6-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1), T4 :T1 + 20% extra NKSZn (139-27-92-8-1.8-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1), T5 : IPNS basis fertilizer with 5 t ha-1 cow dung (91-20-66-8-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1) and T6 : Farmers’ practice (115-50-125 kg NPK ha-1).  BARI Halud-5 was used as test crop in this experiment.  The unit plot size was 8m × 5m and spacing was maintained as 50 cm apart rows with plant to plant 25 cm. Seeds (rhizome) were planted @ 2000 kg ha-1 during 14-20 April, 2020 and 10-15 April 2021. The treatments showed significant differences in terms of yield and yield contributing characters.  The highest fresh rhizome yield (17.13 t ha-1) was recorded from IPNS basis fertilizer with 5 t ha-1 cow dung i.e. (91-20-66-8-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1) treatment combination. The highest gross return (Tk.256950 ha-1) and gross margin (Tk.136740 ha-1) were recorded from the (T5) same treatment The marginal benefit cost ratio (3.79) was also highest in IPNS basis fertilizer with 5 t ha-1 cow dung i.e. (91-20-66-8-1.5-1.2 kg NPKSZnB ha-1) which further indicated the superiority among the treatments.
Impact of Interactive Reading Intervention on Vocabulary Development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students at Wangsel Institute of the Deaf
Authors: Tshering Dechen
Published: November 2023

Learning English as a second language is challenging for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students at Wangsel Institute for the Deaf. One of the most important components for improving English language is vocabulary knowledge. Vocabulary is fundamental for communicating, reading, thinking, and learning. This action research aims at examining the effectiveness of the use of pictures in teaching English vocabulary to DHH students at Wangsel Institute. The research also examined the effective strategies to teach vocabulary to DHH students.  A pre-intervention interview was conducted to ask about students’ experience in learning English. A total of thirty students participated in the study. They were provided intervention for this action research for a period of over two months with focus on teaching targeted words using pictures. The participants' understanding of the targeted words were assessed and analysed using pre-intervention and post-intervention vocabulary tests. It was found that all the participants had improved scores during the post-intervention vocabulary test compared to pre-intervention vocabulary test. The finding of the study indicated that the use of pictures to teach English vocabulary to DHH students was effective.  It also calls for teachers of the Deaf to use pictures to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching and learning of English vocabulary for DHH students.
Nager Syndrome Co-Harboring Mutation Consistent with Stickler Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Mohapatra Asha Prakash , Satpathy Ankita , Athulya P. U.  , Das Leena , Mohapatra Ipsita
Published: November 2023

Nager syndrome, or preaxial acrofacial dysostosis, is a rare malformation characterized by abnormalities of the craniofacial skeleton and limbs. Although most cases are sporadic and some cases have been demonstrated to have an autosomal dominant or recessive mode of inheritance, SF3B4 haploinsufficiency is the most common genetic abnormality identified in this, of which only around 100 cases have been reported so far in the literature. Classically characterized by ante-mongoloid slant, retrognathia, midface retrusion and proximal limb abnormalities like thumb aplasia or hypoplasia, arachnodactyly and radioulnar synostosis, the significant morbidity and mortality in this challenging condition is primarily due to airway abnormalities causing respiratory obstruction. We report a case of genetically confirmed Nager syndrome simultaneously harbouring a mutation consistent with Stickler syndrome type II.
Ethylacetate Flavonoid Bio-compounds of Honey with Mitigating Anti-hyperlipidemic and Antioxidant Properties in Carbohydrate and Lipid Enriched Diets – Obese Rats
Authors: Alexander Idoko , Elijah Parker Joshua , Uzoma Njoku Obioma
Published: November 2023

Honey is a rich material source of medicinal nutrients. This study investigated the hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of honey, 50% fresh lime juice, and 50% honey (MIX) and ethylacetate flavonoid-rich fraction of honey (EAFH) in carbohydrate and lipid-enriched diets-obese rats.

At phase 1, 54 male neonate Wistar albino rats were, divided into 3 groups of 18 rats. Groups 2 and 3 were fed a carbohydrate-enriched diet (CHD) and lipid-enriched diet (LP) for 14 days, and rats with Lee index ≥ 0.3 were considered obese. Rats (phase-2) were regrouped into 7 groups of 6 rats, and treated with honey, MIX, and EAFH. Flavonoids bio-compounds in EAFH characterized by HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography) include; gallic acid, epigallocatechin, napthoresorcinol, and quercetin. Lee's index after obesity induction was ≥ 0.3. Adiposity index, diet intake, and body and organ weight of obese rats were significantly (p < 0.05) reduced after honey, MIX, and EAFH treatments compared to control. Significant (p < 0.05) decreased concentrations of glucose, leptin, insulin, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TAG), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl (HMG) coenzyme A (CoA) reductase activity (HMGCOARA), atherogenic risk index (ARI) and coronary risk index (CRI) and increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) after treatment with honey, MIX and EAFH was observed compared control and AOI. Antioxidant parameters of obese rats were significantly (p < 0.05) improved compared to control and AOI rats.  Honey could serve as a model pharmacotherapy for treating dyslipidemia and oxidative stress linked to obesity.
Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Afe, J. E.  , Ubajaka, C. F.  , Okoye, A. C.
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to compare the nutritional status of adolescents in private and public secondary schools in Asaba, Delta State. A cross-sectional analytical design was conducted among 282 adolescents from private day, private boarding and public secondary schools, selected by multistage sampling technique. Anthropometrics measures and socio-demographic characteristics data were collected using pretested questionnaire. Using WHO-reference-2007, height, BMI and weight-for-age were measured for stunting, wasting and underweight respectively and BMI-for-age for overweight and obesity. The collected data were entered in to Microsoft Excel and exported to SPSS for further statistical analysis. Chi-square test at 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to quantify independent variables of nutritional indices. The mean age of the students in public, private day, and private boarding schools were 14.28±2.79, 13.54±2.24, and 14.04±2.53 years, respectively. The prevalence of stunting, thinness, underweight, normal weight and overweight among public school participants was 31, 35, 29, 71, 0% respectively; that of private day school participants was 34, 45, 29, 63, 9%, respectively whereas that of private boarding school participants was 39, 47, 23, 61, 16%, respectively. These differences in the underweight and obesity were statistically significant (p<0.05). Statistical analyses revealed significant associations (p<0.05) between socioeconomic levels and underweight, highlighting the vulnerability of adolescents from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The influence of poverty on stunting was particularly pronounced within private boarding schools. The result also showed that there was no significant association between thinness, stunting, underweight and eating patterns among adolescents in all school types, however, significant association were observed for overweight. Thus, nutrition interventions to improve nutritional status of the adolescents through providing comprehensive nutritional assessment and counseling services at community, school, and health facility levels, and creating household’s income-generating activities are recommended before they reach conception to break the intergenerational cycle effect of malnutrition.
Impact of Biofertilizers and Organic Manures on Herbage Production of Kasuri Methi (Trigonella corniculata L.) CV. – Pusa Kasuri
Authors: Dongre Palak , Gupta Prashant K. , Sharma Avinash , Dangi Jagat Pratap Singh , Chouhan Namrata
Published: November 2023

A study was conducted at the Research field, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Gwalior M.P. during rabi 2021-22. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the plant in terms of various parameters such as AGR, CGR, leaf area, fresh leaf yield and dry leaf yield. The results of the study indicated that the application of organic manures and biofertilizers improved the plant growth and yield. The highest median AGR (0.311 and 0.395 g/day) at 30-60 and 60-90 DAS, CGR (7.99 and 12.21 g/m2/day) at 30-60 and 60-90 DAS, leaf area (93.90 cm2), fresh leaf yield (5.78 Kg/plot) and (96.26 q/ha), dry leaf yield (0.49 Kg/plot) and (8.18 q/ha) were observed in the plants treated with FYM (16 t/ha) + Vermicompost (4 t/ha) + Rhizobium (10 ml/kg seed) + PSB (10 ml/kg seed) + KSB (10 ml/kg seed) as compared with control.
Effect of Rhizobium, PSB and Mo on the Growth of Different Varieties of Kabuli Chickpea (Cicer kabulinum L.)
Authors: Barfa Mukesh , Chouhan Monika
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was conducted with the objective of finding out the Effect of Rhizobium, PSB and Mo on the Growth of Different Varieties of Kabuli Chickpea. The study comprised six treatments of Inoculants I1-Control, I2-Rhizobium(Rh.)+phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) seed inoculation, I3-Molybdenum (Mo)@0.5 g AM* kg-1 seed, I4-Molybdenum @1.0 g AM kg-1 seed, I5-Rh.+PSB+Mo seed treatment @0.5g AM kg-1 seed, I6-Rh.+PSB+Mo seed treatment 1.0g AM kg-1 seed and two varieties V1-RVSJKG 102, V2-Phule G 0517, evaluated in Factorial randomized block design (FRBD) with three replications. The results of the present study revealed that the seed inoculation, I6Rh.+ PSB + Mo@1 g AM kg-1 seed  was found to be the best among other inoculants with respect to growth in chickpeas, and Variety Phule G 0517 produced higher values of growth and yield attributing.
Impact of Weather Parameters on Incidence of White Fly Population and Yellow Mosaic Disease (YMD) in Soybean
Authors: Gehlot Jayesh , Mishra Shubham , Burri Rachel , Chouksey Vivek , Muniya Anil , Jakhar Mohit , Parmar Rohit
Published: November 2023

A field experiment was carried out at the field of Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur during the 2022-23 Kharif season to investigate the dynamics of Bemisia tabaci and YMD incidence on the soybean crop variety JS-335 with weather parameter. Incidence of YMD howed a negative but non-significant relationship with the highest temperature and negatively significant correlation (-0.627*) with the lowest temperature. There was a non-significant positive correlation between the disease and the lowest relative humidity as well as rainfall. In terms of Whitefly population, there was a significant negative correlation (-0.752**) with rainfall, indicating that as rainfall increased, Whitefly population decreased.
Effect of Weed Management Practices on Growth and Yield in Soybean Pigeonpea (4:2) Intercropping System
Authors: Chouhan Monika , Verma Neelendra Singh
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was carried at Research Farm of R.A.K. College of Agriculture, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), during Kharif season (2016). Six weed control practices were evaluated in randomized block design with three replications. The results of present study revealed that hand weeding twice at 30 and 45 DAS recorded higher growth and yield attributes followed by application of imazethapyr 35% + imazemox 35% 70 WG 70 g/ha at 20 DAS (PoE) and pendimethalin 30 EC 1 kg/ha (PE) fb imazethapyr 10 SL 100 g/ha (PoE). Application imazethapyr 35%+imazamox35% 70 WG 70 g/ha (PoE) at 20 DAS recorded highest net return of ₹73870/ha and cost benefit ratio 1:3.58.
In-vitro Study to Determine the Dose of Beauveria bassiana for Management of Spodoptera frugiperda
Authors: Sharma Payal , Das S. B. , Kumbhare Rahul , Anjana Gopilal
Published: November 2023

Pest insects known as fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) can feed on over 80 different types of crops. It has the potential to significantly reduce the yields of major cereal crops including oats (Avena sativa L.). The oat crop is one of the preferred hosts of this pest. This fodder crop is directly used as animal feed so, chemical control of pests is not preferable. One of the alternatives for the management of fall army worm on fodder oats is the use of microbials which have some advantages over the use of chemical insecticides, as they are highly host specific with low environmental contamination. Beauveria bassiana is a fungus and can be used to control this pest. So, the present study was undertaken to standardize the dose of Beauveria bassiana for management of fall army worm. The virulence test was conducted against third instar larvae of S. frugiperda. The larvae were treated with three doses of B. bassiana of 1×1012spore/ml concentration i.e.,1, 2, and 3ml/L, by dipping them for 30 seconds in 10 ml of suspension. In case of control, larvae were treated with distilled water containing a drop of Tween- 80 (0.02%). At 24 hours after treatment, the differences in the mean larval mortality among different doses of B. bassiana were non-significant. However, at 48 and 72 hours after treatment, the differences in the mean larval mortality among different doses of B. bassiana were significant. Highest larval mortality was recorded at 48 and 72 hours after treatment in 3 ml/L (29.39 and 86.67%, respectively).
Encopresis in Children: Psychological Assessment and Evaluation of Behavioral Training Program
Authors: Allah Reham Abd El Monem Ibrahim Abd , Sawy Hossam Edin Fathalla El , Ramadan Ihab Sayed , Elbatrany Akram Mohamed
Published: November 2023

Background: Encopresis (fecal incontinence) is a disorder which affects children worldwide. It is even more stigmatized than enuresis and urinary incontinence and is associated with high levels of distress for both children and parents. The aim of the psychological work is assessing of patients with Functional fecal incontinence and assessment of the effectiveness of behavioral training program for the patients and their parents.
Methods: This comparative cohort study was carried out at the Neuropsychiatry Department, Tanta University and Centre of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery-Tanta University hospitals and pediatric surgery outpatient clinic of Tanta University Hospitals. Inclusions criteria were age group more than 4 years to 18 years, Both males and females and all patients with a diagnosis of functional encopresis. The study was performed on two groups: Group (A): include 30 patients diagnosed with functional encopresis (is defined as both voluntary and involuntary passage of feces in inappropriate places in a child aged four years or older, after organic causes have been ruled out), receiving a behavioral training program and medication for 6 months. Group (B): include 30 patients diagnosed with functional encopresis receiving medical treatment only for 6 months.
Results: There were clinically significant differences between the studied groups regarding behavior problem outcome at the end of treatment according to Revised Behavior Problem Checklist outcome p values were (0.001). There were no clinically significant differences between the two studied groups regarding depression outcome at the base line and at the end of treatment according to The Children's Depression inventory. There were no clinically significant differences between the studied groups regarding quality-of-life outcome at the base line and at the end of treatment according to WHO quality of life scale domains p value 0.001. Regarding comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders, the most comorbid disorder in group (A) is ADHD which represented 53.3% followed by enuresis 50% while the most comorbid disorder in group (B) is enuresis 43% followed by ADHD 40%. Additionally, there was negative correlation between total behavior score and social class of the patients of group (A) with statistically significant difference p value = 0.001 i.e., the higher the social class, the lower the total behavior scores.
Conclusions: Encoporesis is associated with many behaviors problem, depressive symptom and has low quality of life. Encoporesis is associated mainly with ADHD, enuresis and anxiety disorder. Quality of life in children with encoporesis is improved after administration of treatment specially in group A (receiving medical and behavior treatment).
MEZOPOTAMYA’DA ANTROPOMORFİK TAPINIMDAN SİMGESEL TAPINIMA GEÇİŞ SÜRECİNDE ÜLKER TAKIMYILDIZININ ROLÜ VE İŞLEVİ
Authors: Özbilen Serdar
Published: November 2023

Ülker, yedi nokta veya yedi yıldız olarak tasvir edilir ve mitolojik düzeyde yedi ilahi varlıktan oluşan gruplarla tanımlanır. Mezopotamya mitolojisinde yedi nokta ikonografisinin birçok varyasyonu vardır. Yedi nokta genellikle silindir mühürler, kil tabletler, steller ve sınır taşları üzerinde sahnenin üst kısmında, tanrı ikonografisinin yanında görülürler. Mezopotamya mitolojisinde Ülker ile temsil edilen sibittuların, mekânları ve insanları kötülüğe karşı koruyan özellikleri vardır. Şiddetli ve ürkütücü iblisler olmasına rağmen, sibittular özellikle, MÖ 2. binyılın ikinci yarısından itibaren giderek artan bir şekilde koruyucu rollerde görünmektedir. Bu grupla bağlantılı olan yedi nokta sembolü çoğunlukla Yeni Asur döneminden itibaren ortaya çıkar. Çalışmamızın amacı dinsel bir tapınımın normlarını baştan tanımlamaktan ziyade Mezopotamya'da tanrıların antropomorfik temsillerinden simgesel temsillere geçiş sürecini Ülker Takımyıldızı ve sibittular vasıtasıyla ve dinsel gelişimin insan doğasına uygun bir şekilde ilerlediğini gösterebilmektir. Bu alanda Türkçe kaynakların kıtlığı göz önüne alındığında mühür sanatı, stel, kabartma, ikonografi ve dinler tarihi alanında çalışan araştırmacılara yön vereceği düşünülmektedir.
1908 JÖN TÜRK DEVRİMİNİN İNGİLİZ BASININA YANSIMALARI
Authors: Kıbıl Mehmet
Published: November 2023

Rumeli’deki birliklerin isyan hareketinin ardından 24 Temmuz 1908’de ilan edilen II. Meşrutiyet, yurt dışında geniş çapta ses getirmiş, Avrupa’nın önde gelen başkentlerinde yakından takip edilmiştir. İngiliz basını, Türkiye’de yaşanan bu olağanüstü hareketliliğe ilk birkaç gün şüphe ile yaklaşsa da, Jön Türklerin orduya hakim olması ve bu sayede devrimin ülke genelinde kabul gördüğü anlaşılıp Sultanın da anayasayı ilan etmek zorunda kalmasıyla devrime coşkulu bir şekilde destek vermiştir. Sadece Türkiye’deki günlük siyasi ve toplumsal gelişmeler takip edilmemiş, Türkiye ve İngiltere arasında gelişecek ilişkiler ile özellikle Makedonya sorunu hakkında çeşitli analizler yapılmıştır. Makalenin kapsamı II. Meşrutiyetin ilan edildiği gün olan 24 Temmuz 1908 ile aynı yılın Kasım ve Aralık aylarında yapılan seçimlerin ardından 17 Aralık 1908’de açılan meclise kadar geçen beş aylık süredir. Devrimin dış basında ve kamuoyunda nasıl algılandığının bilinmesi, genel olarak II. Meşrutiyet döneminin daha iyi anlaşılması açısından son derece mühimdir.
Not all bullshit pondered is tossed: Reflection decreases receptivity to some types of misleading information but not others
Authors: Littrell Shane , Meyers Ethan A. , Fugelsang Jonathan A.
Published: November 2023

Across three studies (N = 659), we present evidence that engaging in explanatory reflection reduces receptivity to pseudo‐profound bullshit but not scientific bullshit or fake news. Additionally, ratings for pseudo‐profound and scientific bullshit attributed to authoritative sources were significantly inflated compared to bullshit from anonymous sources. These findings provide initial evidence that asking people to reflect on why they find certain statements meaningful (or not) helps reduce receptivity to some types of misinformation but not others. Moreover, the appeal of misleading claims spread by perceived experts may be largely immune to the putative benefits of interventions that rely solely on reflective thinking. Taken together, our results suggest that while encouraging the public to be more reflective can certainly be helpful as a general rule, the effectiveness of this strategy in reducing the persuasiveness of misleading or otherwise epistemically‐suspect claims is limited by the type of claims being evaluated.
Effectiveness of an eHealth‐Delivered Program to Empower People With Musculoskeletal Pain in Rural Australia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mesa‐Castrillon Carlos I. , Simic Milena , Ferreira Manuela L. , Bennell Kim L. , Luscombe Georgina M. , Gater Kristy , Beckenkamp Paula R. , Michell Antonio , Bauman Adrian , de Luca Katie , Bunker Stephen , Clavisi Ornella , Ferreira Paulo H.
Published: November 2023

Objective

Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a three‐month physiotherapist‐delivered eHealth physical activity program compared with usual care to improve function in adults with low back pain or knee osteoarthritis in rural Australia.

Methods

This was a parallel, two‐group, pragmatic, superiority, randomized controlled trial involving three‐ and six‐month posttreatment follow‐ups. There was a total of 156 adults with chronic nonspecific low back pain (n = 97) or knee osteoarthritis (n = 59) from rural Australia. The intervention involved an eHealth physical activity and an exercise program that included five to eight teleconsultations with a physiotherapist (primary time point three months) or usual care (eg, general practitioner, physiotherapy, and pain medication). The primary outcome was the Patient‐Specific Functional Scale (0–30), with a three‐point difference between groups being considered the minimum clinically important difference.

Results

Participants receiving the eHealth intervention (n = 78) reported significantly greater and clinically worthwhile improvements in function (mean between‐group difference 3.6; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.3–5.9) compared to participants receiving usual care (n = 78). Small but statistically significantly greater improvements in disability (7.2 of 100; 95% CI 2.1–12.3) and quality of life (4.5 of 100; 95% CI 0.0–9.0) also favored the eHealth group. No clinical or statistical differences between groups were found for the secondary outcomes of pain, coping skills, and physical activity levels.

Conclusion

A physiotherapist‐delivered eHealth intervention is effective and provides clinically meaningful improvements in function compared to usual care for people with musculoskeletal pain in rural communities. These findings highlight the potential for eHealth‐based programs to improve access to evidence‐based exercise interventions for people with musculoskeletal pain in rural communities.

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