bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural organization of the contralateral salivary glands
Authors: Shchipskiy Alexander V. , Mukhin Pavel N. , Akinfiev Dmitriy M. , Kalimatova Marina M. , Agalarova Anara А.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND: It has been established that there are no functional differences between the paired salivary glands, but the presence or absence of structural differences in the contralateral salivary glands remains unknown.
AIM: To determine the presence of features of the contralateral salivary glands’ structural organization, which should be taken into account in the process of differential diagnosis in patients with various diseases of the salivary glands when analyzing sialograms.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 60 patients with diseases of the salivary glands, digital subtraction sialography of the parotid (right n=33, left n=26) and submandibular (right n=17, left n=19) glands was performed. The parameters of the paired glands were compared: the number and time of filling of the ducts with the water-soluble non-ionic contrast agent iodixanol. The sample was formed without taking into account gender, age and diseases. Cases with stones or ductal strictures were excluded. The significance of differences was assessed using Student's t-test. The results were considered significant at p ≤0.05.
RESULTS: The contrast time for the parotid glands (n=59) averaged 29.8±8.9 s: on the right — 31.0±8.0 s (n=33), on the left — 28.2±9.6 s (n= 26; t=1.2219); submandibular glands (n=36) — 28.6±11.6 s: on the right — 30.2±14.4 s (n=19), on the left — 27.3±8.3 s (n=17; t= 0.7284). The amount of drug injected into the ducts reflected their volume, which we considered as an accurate characteristic of their structural state. 1.4±0.3 ml of iodixanol (Visipack) was injected into the parotid glands (n=59): on the right — 1.4±0.3 ml (n=33), on the left — 1.4±0.3 ml (n =26; t=0). 1.2±0.3 ml was injected into the submandibular glands (n=35): on the right — 1.2±0.4 ml (n=17), on the left — 1.1±0.3 ml (n=18; t=0.8399). There was no significant difference between the contralateral glands, but there was a significant diffe¬rence between the parotid and submandibular glands (t=3.1247; p ≤0.001). When conducting scientific analysis, data from the contralateral salivary glands could be combined into a single sample. The amount of drug injected into the ducts served as a characteristic of the structural state of the gland.
CONCLUSION: The contralateral salivary glands do not have significant structural differences, and structural changes in the same patient are of the same type.
Uptake of the COVID-2019 Vaccines Among College Students: Assessing Health Beliefs and Reasons for Vaccine Uptake
Authors: Ekong Gladys , Siaw Dominic , Lee Kitt , Radi Shames , Morgan Aisha
Published: November 2023

Background: College students are susceptible to airborne infectious diseases due to a communal living or learning environment. Adherence to vaccine regimens could safeguard population health in college communities.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between COVID-19 vaccine uptake and health beliefs among university students using the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs. The secondary objectives were to identify sources of health information on COVID-19 and reasons for vaccine uptake.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was implemented among students at a university in the Northeastern region of the United States. The online survey assessed perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy. Data analyses include qualitative, descriptive statistics, and logistic regression.
Results: Of the 385 participants, 266 (69.1%) were within the age range of 20-29 years old. Three HBM constructs predicted vaccine uptake: (1) perceived benefits (aOR 5.02, 95% CI [2.86, 8.82], p = < 0.001), (2) perceived barriers (aOR 0.24, 95% CI [0.14, 0.42], p = <0.001), and (3) cues to action (aOR 4.36, 95% CI [1.92, 9.93], p = <0.001). The reason for vaccine uptake included protecting themselves and the community. A primary source of information varied in the study population.
Conclusion: The study findings may inform college administ rators' decision-making to incorporate effective health promotion methods for vaccine uptake.
Editorial: Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Refocus on Military and Veterans within Academic Communities
Authors: McGhee Stephen , Morrison-Beedy Dianne
Published: November 2023

No abstract available.
Assessment of systemic inflammation activity, myocardial structure and functional features, their relationship in patients with multiple myeloma, receiving bortezomib therapy
Authors: Fomina E. V. , Kardanova S. A. , Bochkarnikova O. V. , Murtuzaliev Sh. M. , Appolonova S. A. , Markin P. A. , Privalova E. V. , Ilgisonis I. S. , Belenkov Yu. N.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To study the dynamics of calculated indices [neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR); systemic inflammation index (SIV)] and biomarkers of systemic inflammation [interleukin-1β (IL-1β); high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)], parameters of the structure-and-function state of the myocardium and intracardiac hemodynamics, and their relationship in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) at the onset of the disease and after 6 courses of chemotherapy (CT) containing the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib.

Material and methods. This prospective study included 30 patients aged 63.8±10.0 years diagnosed with MM; 17 (56.7 %) of them were men. The following tests were performed for all patients: measurement of IL-1β and hsCRP, calculation of the inflammation indexes NLR and SIV, transthoracic echocardiography before and after 6 courses of bortezomib-containing CT. At the time of study completion, 9 patients dropped out due to reasons not related to cardiovascular complications of CT.

Results. The antitumor therapy was associated with increases of immune-inflammation indexes: NLR increased from 1.54 [1.02; 1.83] to 2.9 [1.9; 4.35] (p=0.009) and SIV increased from 402.95 [230.5; 534.0] to 1102.2 [453.1; 1307.9] (р=0.014). IL-1β increased from 5.15 [4.05; 5.77] to 6.22 [5.66; 6.52] pg/ml remaining within the reference range (p=0.142) whereas hsCRP decreased from 1.02 [0.02; 2.71] to 0.02 [0.02; 0.82] IU/l (p=0.138). Statistically significant changes in parameters of heart remodeling and clinical picture of cardiovascular complications were not observed. A correlation analysis showed significant inverse correlations of hsCRP with left ventricular ejection fraction (LV EF) (r= –0.557; p=0.003), the number of plasma cells (PC) with LV EF (r= –0.443; p=0.023), and a direct correlation of the number of PC with hsCRP (r=0.433; p=0.022).

Conclusion. During the study, the accepted criteria for cardiotoxicity of bortezomib-containing chemotherapy in patients with MM, were not met. The identified correlations between the level of markers for acute inflammation, indexes of intracardiac hemodynamics, and the immediate MM substrate may indicate the role of chronic low-intensity inflammation in the pathogenesis of myocardial remodeling in patients with MM. This necessitates further studies on larger samples of patients to assess the prognostic significance.
Automotive Industry Employee Online Training Platform: How Should It Develop Based on the Needs of Trainees?
Authors:   the Automotive Engineering Education Department, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia, Tafakur  , Dewi Ayu Sandra , Solikin Moch
Published: November 2023

Online employee training requires a good training platform to be more efficient. Therefore, this study aims to: 1) analyze the need for developing a Learning Management System (LMS); 2) develop an LMS; 3) test the feasibility of an LMS; and 4) understand employees perceptions of developed LMS for online automotive employee training. This research is development research with 4D models, consists of 4 main steps: define, design, develop, and disseminate. Data were collected from 70 automotive industry employees using a questionnaire. Product testing involved 5 experts in vocational education, information technology, and learning media. The data were analyzed through qualitative analysis and quantitative descriptive statistics. The results showed that, first, LMS needs to have an attractive appearance, simple, elegant, complete, neat, and structured menus, downloadable materials, updated logos, notifications, delivery status, separation of materials and questions, clear images, animation, and various learning media. Second, LMS results are developed without using the available platforms but as needed by customizing the web. Third, the LMS is feasible by fulfilling aspects of convenience, appearance, content arrangement, interaction, ease of monitoring, and facilitating independent learning. Finally, most employees consider that the LMS developed follows their needs, career development, and utilization in the workplace.
Historiography of the Study of the Personality of Kekavmen
Authors: Drobyshev Maksim
Published: November 2023

The paper analyzes studies on the personality of Kekaumenos, the author of the “Strategikon”, an unusual source for the 11th century, which goes beyond the scope of a military treatise and contains information on various aspects of military, civil, domestic, economic and family life. The text has been preserved in a single 14th-century manuscript (in which it is titled “Strategikon”), brought to Russia in the 17th century by Arseniy Sukhanov and kept in the Department of Manuscripts of the State Historical Museum. Issues related to the identification of Kekavmen, his worldview, social status and property status are discussed. The researches of Soviet, Russian, English, French and Greek historians are considered, including the studies of J. Buckler, P. Lemerle, G. G. Litavrin, Sh. Roueche and M. A. Morozov.
America on Russian Actors’ Touring Map: Komissarzhevskaya and the Others
Authors: Litavrina Marina
Published: November 2023

The paper focuses upon the experience of Russian actors who toured in America in early 20th century. The author analyses their naïve beliefs, bold aspirations and great expectations, sizing up all these manifestations as Russian actors’ “American dream” or myth. The collision between Russian artistic messianism and American pragmatism, different views on theatre art, as well as cultural misunderstanding and language barrier — all in all performed great obstacles upon their way to American fame. In this sense, the case of Vera Komissarzhevskaya American tour (1908) is most representative. The main sources for this conclusion were borrowed from American and Russian archives (such as Library of Congress, Washington D. C., USA, Russian Archive for Literature and Art, Moscow), including correspondence, reports, travel notes by Russian immigrant theatre workers and numerous press publications of the time.
Florence Bjelke-Petersen: Love and Politics
Authors: Skorobogatykh Natalia
Published: November 2023

This biographical sketch traces the life path of one of the famous women of the Commonwealth of Australia — Senator and wife of J. Bjelke-Petersen, the head of the Queensland government, who led this state for almost 20 years. This couple has always attracted the closest public attention in Australia. Unlike her husband, whose activities divided society into the ardent admirers and the irreconcilable opponents of “Bjelkism” in politics, Florence Bjelke-Petersen managed to win the sympathy of many fellow citizens by her example both as a faithful wife and caring mother, and as a thinking politician of the National Party of Australia, often acting on her own in the 1980s and early 1990s. However, in our country, she was almost never mentioned as well as many representatives of the right flank in the political life of the Commonwealth of Australia.
RESOURCE REAPPROPRIATION APPROACH
Authors: Zakaria Tagdimi , Aammou Souhaib , Amzil Ikram
Published: November 2023

The resource reappropriation approach, as examined in this study, has shown positive effects on student engagement and learning outcomes. By reusing existing resources and tailoring them to meet individual student preferences and interests, educators can create more engaging and relevant learning experiences. The traditional "one size fits all" approach often struggles to adapt to the diverse needs and interests of students, resulting in limited achievement and a lack of engagement. The resource reappropriation approach addresses this issue by providing a personalized learning experience for each student. The study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining a literature review with surveys and questionnaires administered to both educators and students. The literature review helped gather existing knowledge and theoretical frameworks related to personalized learning and content reappropriation, providing a foundation for the study. Surveys and questionnaires were then used to collect educators and students’ perspectives and experiences with the resource reappropriation approach. The findings of the study indicated that the resource reappropriation approach had a positive impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. By tailoring learning materials to students’ preferences and interests, educators were able to create more meaningful and relevant content, resulting in increased student engagement. Additionally, the personalized nature of the approach contributed to improved learning outcomes, as students were more motivated to actively participate in their education. The resource reappropriation approach offers a promising method for improving student engagement and learning outcomes. By acknowledging and catering to students' individual needs and interests, educators can create a more personalized and effective learning environment.
Reversible electrochemical systems with a solid polymeric electrolyte
Authors:   National Research Center ", Grigor'ev S. A. ,   Kurchatov Institute"
Published: November 2023

State-of-the-art development of the reversible electrochemical systems with proton-exchange membrane for cyclic direct and reverse transformation of electric energy to the chemical ones is considered in this review. Concept of reversible cells and areas of theirs application are described. Possible schemes of organization of the reversible systems operation, and catalytic, electrode and membrane materials used in them are analyzed.
Electrochemical method for air purification from СО2
Authors:   Ural Electrochemical Combine, Bol'shakov K. G. , Kondrat'ev D. G. ,   Ural Electrochemical Combine, Matrenin V. I. ,   JSC Plant of Electrochemical Converters, Ovchinnikov A. T. ,   JSC Plant of Electrochemical Converters, Pospelov B. S. ,   JSC Plant of Electrochemical Converters, Potanin A. V. ,   Ural Electrochemical Combine, Stikhin A. S. ,   Ural Electrochemical Combine, Shikhov E. G. ,   Ural Electrochemical Combine, Shchipanov I. V. ,   Ural Electrochemical Combine
Published: November 2023

The method for air purification from carbon dioxide gas in operating electrochemical cell at oxygen pump mode is considered. The work suggests a mechanism of CO2 removal. The effect of a number of parameters to CO2 removal is discussed. A scheme of module application for air purification from CO2 completed with Alkaline Fuel Cell Stack (AFCS) is proposed. Provided is a method for alkaline electrolyte decarbonization.
The lithium – iron phosphate LiFePO4 as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries
Authors:   Saratov State University, Burmistrova N. A. , Sycheva V. O. ,   Saratov State University, Churikov A. V. ,   Saratov State University, Ivanishcheva I. A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: November 2023

The review generalizes the literary data on physical-chemical and electrochemical properties of lithium-iron phosphate connected with perspectives of LiFePO4 use as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries and published up to 2009 inclusive.
Oxygen and hydrogen ionization on the working electrodes of the lead-acid battery
Authors:   Saratov State University, Kadnikova N. V. , Burashnikova M. M. ,   Saratov State University, Zotova I. V. ,   Saratov State University, Shishova M. A. ,   JSC Elektroistochnik, Lutskova T. A. ,   JSC Elektroistochnik, Kazarinov I. A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: November 2023

Some useful characteristics of the separators from glass-absorptive matrices produced by several manufacturers and intended for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries were studied, namely, compressibility, electrolyte capacity, capillary rise speed, oxygen absorption rate on the lead electrode, and hydrogen absorption rate on the lead-dioxide one. The usage of these separators provides forced pumping of the gases released (oxygen and hydrogen) to the absorptive electrode's pores and allows the oxygen and hydrogen ionization rates to be raised.
Corrosion layer conductivity of the positive grids in lead-acid batteries as a function of lead alloy composition
Authors:   Saratov State University, Burashnikova M. M. , Inozemtseva E. V. ,   Saratov State University, Talanov S. E. ,   Saratov State University, Kazarinov I. A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: November 2023

The properties of a contact corrosion layer (ККС), which appears on border of (preliminary oxidized) lead alloys with products of their anode oxidation and corrosion, were investigated by methods of impedance spectroscopy and on speed oxidation of ions Fe (II). It was found that the contact corrosion layers that appear on lead-antimony alloys have higher electronic conductivity. Alloying by tin and cadmium cause increase of conductivity contact corrosion layer (CCL) that appears on low-antimony lead alloys. Essential increase of conductivity CCL that appear on lead-calcium-tin alloys is caused by alloying addition of silver (>= 0.1 мас. % Ag).
Electrocrystalliзation character of metal-oxide compounds
Authors:   Ukrainian State Chemical and Technological University, Nagirnyi V. M. , Polishchuk Y. V. ,   Ukrainian State Chemical and Technological University
Published: November 2023

Structural characteristics and morphology of the surface of dielectric deposits of V2O5, MnO2, Co2O3 and binary oxide compounds V–Mn, Mn–Ni, Mn–Cr, Co–Ni and Co–Cr compounds were investigated. The probable mechanisms of their formation were considered.
Dinî Kimliğin Oluşumunda Çocukluk Döneminin Etkisi Rol Teorisi Bağlamında Psikolojik Bir Analiz
Authors: Ericek Maraşlıoğlu Şerife , Kartopu Saffet
Published: November 2023

Hayata gözlerini açan insanoğlu, kendisini bir dinî geleneğin ve kültürün içerisinde bulur. Dinî sözler ve telkinlerle karşılaşır, dinî nesne ve mekânları müşahede eder, dindar kimselerle görüşür ve onlarla iletişim içerisinde hayatını sürdürür. Din hakkında ailesinden, çevresinden çeşitli bilgiler öğrenir; dinî ibadetlerini yerine getiren insanları görür ve zaman zaman bu ibadetlere kendisi de katılır. Sorular sorar, araştırmalar yapar, dinî söz ve kavramları kullanmaya yönelir. Çocukluk dönemi, yetişkinlik dönemi dinî inanç, tutum ve davranışlarının oluşmasında başka bir deyişle dinî kimliği inşasında önemli etkiye sahiptir. Bu çalışma kapsamında bireysel ve kolektif dinî kimliğin kökenleri, çocukluktan yetişkinliğe kadar olan dinî deneyimler ve kültürel bağlamlar incelenmiştir. Böylece, katılımcıların dinî anlatılar ve geleneklerden edindiği referans çerçevelerini anlamlandırarak dinî kimliklerini nasıl inşa ettikleri araştırılma yoluna gidilmiştir. Bu bağlamda dinî kimliğin inşasını şekillendiren ve tanımlamaya yardımcı olan faktörler teorik ve alan araştırması olmak üzere iki boyutta analiz edilmiştir. 2021-2022 yılları arasında Kahramanmaraş’ta ikamet eden 25-75 yaş arasında 60 katılımcı ile görüşülmüştür. Çalışmada yetişkin dindar bireylerin dinî kimliklerini nasıl inşa ettikleri ile ilgili elde edilen bulguların analizi nitel veri toplama yöntemlerinden fenomenolojik desen kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada fenomenolojik desenle özdeşleşmiş olan amaçlı örneklem yöntemi ile katılımcılar seçilmiş, 5 ana kategori ve 13 alt kategori için ayrı ayrı hazırlanmış yarı yapılandırılmış sorularla 40-160 dakika arasında yüz yüze derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler MAXQDA 12 paket programı ile analiz edilmiş ve kategoriler oluşturulmuştur. Bu noktada araştırmamızda Bir insanın dinî kimliğinin şekillenmesinde ve sürdürülmesinde etkili olan faktörler nelerdir? sorusuna araştırma bulguları çerçevesinde cevap aranmaktadır. Rol kuramının temel yaklaşımlarından hareket eden çalışma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulardan hareketle bireyin dini kimliğini inşasında “aile” faktörünün önemli olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Dinî kimliğin şekillenmesinde aile üyelerinden etkili olanlar anne-baba olmasının yanında bazı katılımcıların üzerinde ailenin diğer büyüklerinden büyük-anne, büyük-baba gibi aile fertlerinin de etkisi olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra ailenin veya çevrenin yönlendirmesi ile gidilen okul ve kursların, tanışılan din görevlisi ve dini grupların, takip edilen medya programlarının aileden sonra bireyin dinî kimliği inşasını etkileyen faktörler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada aynı zamanda dinî metinlerin ve folklorik öğelerin, bireyin yaşantısında sembolik olarak yansıtılan kılık kıyafet tarzı, yeme içme gibi seçimlerin yapılmasında, dinî emirlerinin ve ahlâkî ilkelerin uygulanmasında kısacası dinî kimliğinin inşasında kalıp roller sağladığı tespit edilmiştir.
La valoración del software misional como activo intangible en los procesos de liquidación empresarial
Authors: Marín Barba Sebastián
Published: November 2023

En el marco de un proceso de liquidación judicial, el juez del concurso tendrá un gran desafío para valorar softwares misionales no reconocibles contablemente como activos por no ser identificables ni separables de otros bienes. Así mismo, cuando se le solicita la continuación de actos tendientes a su conservación a fin de mantener el valor a adjudicar o por un eventual rescate empresarial. La presente investigación analizará la posibilidad se reconocer softwares misionales como activos contables en el ámbito de un proceso de liquidación. Se procurará identificar si la definición de activo intangible desde el punto de vista contable se compadece con los objetivos jurídicos del proceso de liquidación. Por ello, a lo largo de la investigación el lector podrá percatarse de alguna de las varias divergencias entre la interpretación contable y jurídica, en este caso, sobre el reconocimiento de softwares misionales como activos intangibles dentro del patrimonio del deudor, lo cual cobrará una significativa importancia tanto desde el punto de vista de su conservación como unidad productiva, como también, a la hora de un eventual salvamento empresarial.
Can a Simple Distraction Lower Fear Levels During a Sudden Scary Outdoor Situation?
Authors: Couture Roger T.
Published: November 2023

Adventure-based teaching can foster social and personal growth yet can scare and cause long-lasting anxiety in some group members. This study examined the effects of a simple distraction to lower stress levels during an approaching scary event. Forty-eight males (M = 20.2 years) were randomly assigned to one of four groups. The stressor involved participants walking on a 3-m tower while blindfolded and jumping off into a pool. Self-report questionnaires, digital counters, heart rate, and peripheral temperature measures were used. A two-way analysis of variance indicated no significant difference in trait and state anxiety/ sensation seeking. However, a post hoc Scheffé’s test found significant changes in heart rate between the experimental groups and the control groups. Though not statistically different, the study’s results suggest that distractions affect heart rate, peripheral temperature, and state anxiety/sensation seeking, with raw scores rising (5% and 18%, respectively, for the latter). Future studies should consider other distraction-type strategies in which stress levels may hamper safety during group adventure activities.
Selection Criteria for Identification of Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum) Genotypes for Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance
Authors: Jena Nitish Kumar , Vethamoni P. Irene , Saraswathi T. , Senthil N. , Uma D.
Published: November 2023

Background: Breeders can determine the likelihood of passing on advantageous traits to the following generation by using heritability, which calculates the portion of phenotypic variation that can be attributed to genetic factors. Methods: The present study was conducted at College Orchard on clay loam soil in the years 2022-2023 at the Department of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore. The experimental orchard site at HCandRI is located in the tropical plain topography at 11 degrees north latitude, 77 degrees east longitude and 411 metres above mean sea level (MSL). There are 20 genotypes of turkey berry for variability, heritability and genetic advance study. These genotypes are collected from different areas of Tamil Nadu and other Indian states. One season measurements have been taken of the following traits: plant height, internodal length, number of branches per plant, stem girth, number of stem prickles, number of leaves, leaf area cm2, number of leaf prickles per plant, days of first flowering, number of flowers/clusters, number of flowers per plant, number of fruits/clusters, the number of fruit clusters per plant, fruit diameter, the individual fruit weight and the fresh fruit yield (gm/plant). As part of the current study, five randomly chosen plants from each genotype in each replication were tagged to record the observations. Result: The results from this study revealed that higher values of PCV, GCV, heritability and GAM are indicative of a greater influence of environmental factors, according to variability studies. These data demonstrated that there was a high level of variability for these traits in the germplasm and that selection for these traits might be successful. These data were combined with high estimates of genetic advance for traits like the number of leaf prickles per plant, number of flowers per cluster, fruit diameter, number of fruits per cluster, leaf area, stem girth, number of stem prickles per plant and internodal length. The promising accessions discovered in this study could be applied to projects aimed at improving crops, such as pre-breeding for turkey berries.
Study on Effect of Lycopene Rich Tomato Puree Supplementation on Wellbeing/Healthiness in Hyperlipidemic Wistar Rats
Authors: Mane K.A. , Pawar V.N.
Published: November 2023

Background: The red-colored tomatoes are characterised as a mine of lycopene to manufacture food grade ingredient and projected its placement in a specialty class where nutrient with pharmaceutical value justifies dietary status. Tomato lycopene has justified its status as a potential antioxidant compensating with nutraceutical importance and provided an option for endorsing specialty nutrition. The diversity epidemiological experiments recorded noteworthy modulations in lipid profile and projected risk reduction potential of lycopene against non-communicable diseases. The progressive research efforts to monitor haematological parameters to justify efficacy of tomato lycopene against adverse effects on wellbeing of human body is required for precision governance. The present research work aims to assess the potential of lycopene rich tomato puree in monitoring the haematological parameters in hyperlipidemic Wistar rats. Methods: Wistar rats (Healthy control, high fat diet fed, HFD-Stain treated and HFD-tomato puree treated) were examined for physiological, haematological and blood biochemical parameters on 0, 14 and 28th day of experiment to assess effect of tomato puree administration on wellbeing of rats against healthy, hyperlipidemic and standard drug status. Result: The increased haemoglobin and total erythrocyte count on 14th and 28th day of experiment justifies the erythropoiesis stimulatory effect of tomato puree lycopene. Moreover, increased total leukocyte count in high fat diet-tomato puree fed rats on 14th and 28th day validates the positive effect of tomato puree lycopene to monitor healthiness in Wistar rats. The regulatory mechanism based on haematological specialty features that monitors the risk of physiological disorders and diseases outlined through animal study experimental data provided a logistic option to confirm the efficacy of tomato puree lycopene to protect wellbeing/healthiness of live entity (Wistar rats).
Genetic Analysis of Malkangiri Goats in its Native Tract
Authors: Majumder Surita , Ghosh Tanay , Kumar Ajit , Dash Susanta Kumar , Senapati Manas Ranjan , Samal Lipismita
Published: November 2023

Background: In the present study, genetic analysis of Malkangiri goat, a native goat population of southern Odisha is made. Methods: The present study area was under south eastern ghat agro climatic zones in Odisha. These goat type is raised under semi-intensive system of management with a flock size ranging from 5 to 35. The body weight and some biometric traits were recorded from birth to 12 months at an interval of 3 months. Estimation of heritability, genetic and phenotypic correlation also were reported in this research article. Result: Overall body weight of this goat type were found to be 16.31±0.17 kg with height of 57.44±0.50 cm at marketable weight of 12 months. The heritability estimate of body weight was recorded as 0.19±0.13 and 0.22±0.15, respectively at birth and 12 month of age. The heritability estimates of HW, BL, HG and PG at 12 month of age were 0.13, 0.32, 0.22, 0.13, respectively. The genetic correlation among the body weight and body measurement traits ranged from 0.21 to 0.91, whereas, the phenotypic correlation range from 0.18 to 0.52 at 12 month of age. This information on the genetic analysis may be helpful in developing further breed improvement strategies and conservation.
Nodulation, Yield and Economics of Machine Planted Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Varied Spacing and Nutrient Management
Authors: Karthika M. , Rekha K. Bhanu , Sudhakar K.S. , Rajaiah P. , Madhavi A. , Triveni S.
Published: November 2023

Background: Among the agronomic practices, optimum plant population and balanced nutrient management are pivotal for enhanced pulse production besides ensuring soil health. Methods: Present study was conducted during rabi 2020-21 and 2021-22 in split plot design with four main plots viz; seed rate (52, 70, 77 and 105 kg ha-1) and seven sub-plot nutrient management practices viz., N1- absolute control , N2- 75% RDF, N3- 100% RDF (20:50:20 kg N, P2O5 and K2O ha-1), N4 -125 % RDF, S5- 75% RDF + soil application of microbial consortia (Azotobacter + Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) + Potassium releasing bacteria (KRB)+ Zinc solubilizing bacteria (ZnSB) @ 5 kg ha-1), N6- 100 % RDF + MC and N7- 125% RDF + MC. Result: Higher nodulation, seed yield (25.8 q ha-1) and economics (net returns ₹ 88807 ha-1 and B-C ratio 2.92) were registered with seed rate of 105 kg ha-1. However, protein content of chickpea was better with seed rate of 52 kg ha-1. Among the nutrient management treatments, crop growth, nodulation, seed yield (25.8 q ha-1) and economics (net returns ₹ 84388 ha-1 and B-C ratio 2.90) were found to be better with application of 125% RDF + Microbial consortia. Significant and positive correlation was found between the parameters at p less than 0.01.
The impact of internal control practice on management performance in the Telecom industry during the pre-pandemic period in Ghana
Authors: Arhin Solomon
Published: November 2023

The study seeks to investigate current and recent rampant weak internal controls and their impact on the financial performance of mobile payment companies in Ghana. The study used Secondary data to perform multiple linear regression analysis for the past ten years of the mobile payment companies’ operations around the globe. Methodically, partial and cross-correlation tests, regression analysis, ranking, and ANOVA analysis were exploited in the analysis to estimate and predict the relationship between internal controls and their impact on financial performance indicators. The tests predicted either positive or negative bi-directional relationships of the variables of the mobile companies used in the study. Among the four competing firms, MTN portrayed the strongest cashflow position whereas Airtel depicted the weakest in the current and acid test ratios. The study outcome is expected to force the stakeholders and government to establish specific policies that will regulate the internal control to improve the liquidity of mobile payment companies.
Management Practice and Business Ethics: An Overview from Islamic Perspectives
Authors: Nobi Md. Nur , Rahman Md. Shamsur , Billah Md Arif , Obayda Abu , Shohel Asaduzzaman , Tani Tani
Published: November 2023

Islamic management practice and business ethics is not distinct model of management but to execute, employ, and assure of the full command of Qur’an and sunnah in management practice and business operations that came from Allah SWT. The core objectives of Islamic management practice and business ethics is to assure the justice, sustainability, and welfare not for self but for whole human being by following the rules of Islamic Shariah. Therefore, this paper is an attempt to investigate and present a clear overview and understanding on business management and ethical practice in business management from Islamic perspective. The study utilizes a qualitative research design by means of in-depth study on management principles of historical data and literatures. And finally introduce an inclusive and digestive outline on that. The findings of this study refer that the organization lead by the management personnel who employ Islamic management practice in their management, are surely more aware and conscious regarding their religion, activity, accountability to Allah (lord of the world & hereafter) and implemented these practices for leading their management and conducting the business operations due to presence of Islamic management practice and business ethics. Moreover, there is a large scope for improvement of Islamic management practices in near future. The implication of this study is also discussed.
Life Stories From Children Working in Bangladesh’s Leather Sector and its Neighbourhoods: Told and Analysed by Children
Authors: Sayem Mashrique , Sayed Sayma , Maksud A K M , Reaz Hossain Khandaker , Afroze Jiniya , Burns Danny , Raw Anna , Hacker Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

CLARISSA (Child Labour: Action-Research-Innovation in South and South-Eastern Asia) has a participatory and child-centred approach that supports children to gather evidence, analyse it themselves and generate solutions to the problems they identify. The life story collection and collective analysis processes supported children engaged in the worst forms of child labour in Bangladesh to share and analyse their life stories. Over 400 life stories were collected from children who worked in the leather supply chain, or who lived and worked in leather sector neighbourhoods. Using causal mapping, 53 children who were engaged in or had experience of the worst forms of child labour collectively analysed the data. This resulted in children’s life stories becoming the evidence base for revealing macro‑level system dynamics that drive the worst forms of child labour. This paper is a record of the children’s analysis of the life stories and key themes they identified, which formed the basis of a series of seven child-led Participatory Action Research groups.
The Strategic Role of Kiai Pesantren in Disseminating a Halal Lifestyle in Madura
Authors: Jufri Muwaffiq , Fahmi Agung Ali , Saiful Abdullah  , Denizar Abdurrahman Mi'raj
Published: November 2023

Salah-satu tujuan penting didirikannya Halal Centre di Universitas Trunojoyo Madura ialah untuk mengusahakan terciptanya pola kehidupan masyarakat yang bergaya hidup halal. Salah-satu upaya untuk mencapai hal itu ialah dengan cara menjalin Kerjasama kelembagaan dengan pondok pesantren di Madura. Persoalan penting yang ingin dijawab dalam penelitian ini ialah terkait peran strategis kiai pesantren dalam upaya mendukung pelaksanaan gaya hidup halal di Madura melalui kerjasama dengan lembaga perguruan tinggi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum empiris dengan metode pendekatan yuridis sosiologis dan legal antropologis. Hasil dan pembahasan dalam penelitian ini ialah bahwa faktor strategisnya peran kiai pesantren dalam kehidupan sosial masyarakat Madura disebabkan oleh ajaran tradisi, budaya, dan agama yang sama-sama memposisikan figur guru sebagai panutan dalam melaksanakan kehidupan di dunia. Strategisnya figur kiai ini nantinya akan dimanfaatkan untuk menciptakan tatanan kehidupan masyarakat yang bergaya hidup halal melalui optimalisasi peran kiai pesantren, dengan cara menggencarkan gerakan pendidikan gaya hidup halal, baik Gerakan yang sifatnya internal ataupun eksternal. (One of the important goals of establishing the Halal Center at Trunojoyo University, Madura, is to strive to create a pattern of community life that has a halal lifestyle. One of the efforts to achieve this is by establishing institutional partnerships with Islamic boarding schools in Madura. An important issue to be answered in this study is related to the strategic role of Islamic boarding schools in an effort to support the implementation of a halal lifestyle in Madura through collaboration with higher education institutions. This study uses an empirical legal research method with a sociological juridical and anthropological legal approach. The results and discussion in this study is that the strategic factor of the role of kiai pesantren in the social life of the Madurese community is due to the teachings of tradition, culture and religion which both position the teacher figure as a role model in carrying out life in the world. Strategically, this kiai figure will later be used to create a community life order that has a halal lifestyle through optimizing the role of the Islamic boarding school kiai, by intensifying the halal lifestyle education movement, both internal and external movements.)
Conversation piece
Authors: Lambert Maria de Fátima
Published: November 2023

Francisco Laranjo foi um colecionador de ideias, atos, imagens, livros e objetos em viagens – efetivas e ponderadas. Este artigo se relaciona com a poética do pintor Francisco Laranjo, enquanto recolector de mundos, conhecimentos numa perspetiva sempre humanista. Aborda-o, na qualidade de artista que cumpre uma exigência de rigor e depuração da própria linguagem pictural organizando as duas componentes direcionais da sua fundamentação estética: o caminho de dentro e os caminhos do exterior, através de uma resolução aguda e profundamente adequada ao seu desígnio estético e as condições de práxis artística. Regulariza a convergência opcional da sua via enquanto responde ao encaminhamento voltado para a sabedoria.
Online Education Posters As A Media For Understanding The New Variant of Covid-19 and Its Prevention
Authors: Rozana Alfi Sania  , Dwi Rachmawati  , Salsabila Fabianca Alsaid  , Maftuchah Rochmanti
Published: November 2023

The case of Covid-19 in Indonesia has a lot of issues due to the latest variant, namely the delta variant, which is very dangerous and easily transmitted. The highest number of hoaxes and lowest interest in reading among Indonesian people had made Indonesia at the second-lowest level of world literacy. These online education posters are one of the community's innovative educational media, as stated in program number 4 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Quality Education. This research described the effectiveness of educational posters as a media for Instagram users to understand the new variant of Covid-19. Educational posters are uploaded online, and the target audience is the general public through Instagram's feed and story features. They were then evaluated using quizzes in Instagram stories. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively. As many as 407 Instagram social media users participated in this research. There were 336 participants (82.5%) with a score more than or equal to 71 (range of values 0-100), where they could answer a minimum of 5 questions correctly. This study showed that online education posters were considered effective in educating the majority of the community about the new variant of Covid-19 and its prevention.
The Relationship Between Exclusive Breastfeeding History to Stunting Incidence in Children Aged 6-24 Months in The Working Area of The Gunung Anyar Community Health Center, Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Elisia Latiful , Etika Risa , Aprilawati Dwi , Mahiroh Hodimatum
Published: November 2023

Stunting is a linear growth disorder caused by malnutrition from chronic nutrient intake or recurrent chronic infectious diseases, shown by the standard deviation value (SD) unit z (Z-Score) height according to age: < -2 SD ≥ -3 SD. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used for this study. All mothers who visited posyandu in the vicinity of the Gunung Anyar Health Centre, Surabaya, Indonesia with infants aged 6 to 24 months comprised the study sample. Non-probability sampling was done using sequential sampling as the sampling technique. Cut-off points for univariate data analysis were used. Stunting and exclusive breastfeeding had an association with p=0.000. Stunting was significantly affected by exclusive breastfeeding. According to these findings, there was a lower incidence of stunting in children who were exclusively breastfed (2.0%) than in children who were not exclusively breastfed (30.6%). Babies who were not stunted are more prevalent (53.1%) than babies who were stunted (14.3%) for exclusive breastfeeding in the good category. In conclusion, exclusively breastfed children aged 6 to 24 months in Gunung Anyar Health Center scored well in good category. Exclusive breasfeeding has a significant impact on the incidence of stunting.
Development of robotic surgical devices and its application in colorectal surgery
Authors: Erozkan Kamil , Gorgun Emre
Published: November 2023

Due to greater accessibility, robotic technology is becoming increasingly common in a wide range of general surgical procedures. In relation to traditional laparoscopic techniques, robotic surgery has four significant advantages: greater accessibility, visibility, accuracy, and comfortability. For example, robotic surgery is particularly beneficial for procedures in hard-to-reach areas (e.g., pelvis, rectum, and endoluminal areas) because it offers a greater range of motion and precision. In addition, surgical visibility and accuracy can be improved by providing 3D and magnified visualization of the surgical field. Robotic systems are also designed for surgeons’ comfort, allowing the operator to sit while working. For these reasons, robotic surgery is preferable for colorectal and other abdominal surgical procedures. As interest in minimally invasive surgery increases, so does the need to develop new approaches and procedures in colorectal surgery. While robotic surgery has great potential for improving outcomes, there may be disadvantages over traditional laparoscopic and open surgical procedures. For example, possible disadvantages include increased maintenance, training, and cost. This review discusses the evolution of robot-assisted surgery with respect to short-term and long-term outcomes. The development of robotic surgical devices, the new devices entering the market, and the possible future directions of robotic surgery will also be discussed.
Assessing the Impacts of Domestic Lithium Processing Capacity Expansion on the Battery Supply Chain
Authors: Biney Jeshurun , Jones Jr. Erick C. , Jones Erick C.
Published: November 2023

Today, lithium-ion batteries are vital to society due to the global shift toward renewable energy sources and electric mobility. Lithium batteries' sustainability, availability, and resilience have become key concerns as a critical component of electric vehicles and energy storage systems. This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of the impacts associated with domestic lithium processing capacity expansion on the broader battery supply chain.
A picky generalist: nesting females of Pseudaugochlora graminea (Halictidae) are highly specialised in an urban area
Authors: Filho Léo Correia da Rocha , Araujo Thayane Nogueira , Melo Ana Luisa de Sousa e Castro , Ferreira Tulio Domingues , Augusto Solange Cristina
Published: November 2023

Urban areas act as important shelters to support bee populations but some guilds, such as generalist species, are more benefited compared to others. We aimed to investigate if the floral preferences of a polylectic species would change throughout the years and if gardening practices as mowing could affect the females' floral preferences and, thus, the bee-plant interaction networks in an urban area within a medium-sized city in Brazil. Nesting females of Pseudaugochlora graminea (Fabricius) (Halictidae) were collected and had the pollen grains attached to their scopae removed, acetolysed and identified in two different periods: March 2019 and March 2022. Only five plant species were identified in samples from 2019 whilst 13 species were detected in 2022, in spite of mowing and plant replacements that occurred throughout this interval of three years. Among the floral sources observed, both exotic and native species were visited for pollen and nectar collection by the females. Despite being a generalist species, all interaction networks between P. graminea females and plant species were highly specialised. Females concentrated their pollen gathering on few plant species, which were represented by less than 10 individuals each at the study area. Mowing lead to the extirpation of the third most important pollen source in 2019 but plant replacements may have favoured females by some nectar sources seedlings. Our findings demonstrate that gardening practices impacted the floral choices by females of a generalist bee species and, consequently, their food webs.
Genetic Markers of Early Response to Lurasidone in Acute Schizophrenia
Authors: Meltzer Herbert Y. , Yoshikawa Akane , Li Jiang , Alliey-Rodriguez Ney
Published: November 2023

Prediction of treatment response by genetic biomarkers has potential for clinical use and contributes to the understanding of pathophysiology and drug mechanism of action. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic biomarkers associated with response to lurasidone, an atypical antipsychotic drug, during the first four weeks of treatment. One-hundred and seventy-one acutely psychotic patients from two placebo-controlled clinical trials of lurasidone were included. Genetic associations with changes in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total score at weeks one, two, and four were examined. Genotyping was done with the Affymetrix 6.0 microarray and associations were computed using PLINK regression model. Although genome-wide significance was not reached because of the small sample size, the top associations were with genes important for brain function. The top week one marker, rs6459950 (p = 7.05 × 10-7), was close to the sonic hedgehog gene (SHH), involved in neuronal differentiation and neurogenesis. The top week two marker, rs7435958, was a SNP of GABRB1, encoding the GABA A Receptor β1. Notably, week four markers included a SNP within PTCH1, a specific receptor for SHH, possibly involved in the week one response. Pathway enrichment analysis further supported the involvement of neuron differentiation and neurogenesis. Tissue enrichment analysis suggested enrichment of these genes in anterior cingulate cortex relevant to GABAergic modulation of neuronal connectivity. This is the first study to identify genes possibly associated with very early response to lurasidone. Further replication study is warranted and needed to determine the functional effects of the genetic markers.