bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Online learning and teaching experiences of preservice science teachers during Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: TANIK ÖNAL Nagihan , ÖNAL Nezih
Published: May 2023

The current study was carried out to determine the opinions of pre-service science teachers on the process of teaching practice conducted online. The study employed the phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The study was conducted with the participation of a total of 32 (17 female and 15 male) pre-service teachers attending a state university located in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey in the spring term of the 2020-2021 academic year. The study's data were collected through the online interviews conducted with the participants and the collected data were analyzed using the content analysis method. As a result of the research, it can be stated that they encountered various obstacles in the process of online teaching practice, they had difficulty in providing classroom management and they were anxious. On the other hand, the participants also think that online teaching practice has advantages such as accessing information at the desired place and time, saving time and giving place to different online activities. In the light of these results, suggestions were made such as increasing the knowledge level of educators about online applications, providing hardware support to stakeholders and strengthening the infrastructure.
Academic engagement experiences of pre-service teachers during the Covid-19 online education process
Authors: ARSLAN Büşra Zeynep , BULUT Erva , ÖZCAN Burcu , URAL Fadime , BARUTÇU YILDIRIM Funda
Published: May 2023

This study aims to explore the academic engagement experiences of pre-service teachers (PSTs) during the COVID-19 online education process. For this purpose, a phenomenological study was carried out with a sample of 10 PSTs studying at the Department of Foreign Language Education (FLE) at a state university in Türkiye, selected through purposeful sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was utilized to analyze and interpret the data. The outstanding results include that there were both facilitating experiences and drawbacks of the process during online education. The facilitating experiences are related to effective learning, time efficiency, and flexibility opportunities of the process while drawbacks of the process are centered around concentration problems, stressfulness, the inexperience of instructors, lack of interaction, motivation, and socialization. Besides, the factors that increased academic engagement include keeping cameras on/off during lessons, facilitative instructors, autonomous learning, and technological facilities. On the other hand, the factors that decreased academic engagement involve keeping cameras on/off, having technological obstacles, instructors’ attitudes and teaching styles, distracting home environment, and the lack of interaction and interest. Lastly, the suggestions include using varying methods during lessons, arranging course hours appropriately, having a common course policy among instructors, and increasing student involvement in the whole process.
Household Waste Recycling Knowledge and Markets, Challenges and Successes, in the Yassa, Douala, Cameroon
Authors: Mbeng L Oben , Anselm C Mama , Seth R Ebonji
Published: May 2023

This research paper presentsthe results of a survey consisting of recycling knowledgeand markets inthe Yassaa residential neighborhood in Douala 3 municipality inCameroonfrom January2018to march 2019.Primary data was collected from field surveys and random sampling to select residents.Household survey, participant observation and participatory appraisal, focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires administered to collect information from participating householdsregarding, gender, age and level of educationand itinerant buyers. In the Yassa, Table 1 highlightsthe preference of the recycled household waste fraction whilein Table2,I Kg of plastic waste was bought by Itinerant wastebuyers from households at 100FCFA, andlatersoldto middlemen at 200FCFA and middlemen to small enterprises at 400FCFA.The difference in the buying and selling prices with the ferrous metal and glass illustratestheirimportance in the market for recyclates.Descriptive statistics was used to analyzethe collected data. The results showed a predominance of female 70,4%, and 29.6% for their male counterpart with60,2%for those with formal education and39.8% with no educational background. The results from this study will enhance and increase value for household waste as well as waste management recycling in Douala in particular and Cameroon in general
Analysis on Natural Fibre Sisal and Areca Polymer Based Composite Material
Authors: Anandakumar.D  , Siva.P
Published: May 2023

Present days natural fibers have transformed the matter of research field among various fields of study to inculcate it in the manufacture of composites instead of the production of composites using areca and sisal polymer-based composite. This is due to respective advantages related to natural fibers like eco-friendly, low cost, convenience in copiousness, and biodegradability. Stacks of work have been carried out in the production of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, using natural fibers like areca and sisal polymer-based composite and their mechanical properties have been studied. Here is an attempt made on the literature survey of areca and sisal fibre built polymer composites where different properties of areca and sisal fibers, its adulthood level, surface treatment effect on properties of fibers, composite formation with different matrices, its mechanical properties have been highlighted.
Application of Invariant Analysesto Study Survival Trends of Patients onAntiretroviral Therapy (ART) and TB Treatment in Kenya
Authors: Onserio Benard Okemwa , Kosgei Mathew Kipchumba , Kipchumba Too Robert
Published: May 2023

Kenya is one of the countries, globally, with a high burden of human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis. The co-infection between tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome makes the management of the infection more complicated and reduces the chances of survival. The current study evaluates the trends in the survival of individuals with ART and TB management, especially in relation to various Counties in the country. The specific objective wasto establish the survival trends of patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and TB treatment in Kenya using Kaplan Meier function. The study used a retrospective cohort study design. The target population included patients on co-therapy TB and ART management who attended the health facilities between 1st January 2015 and 31st December 2019. The sample of the study was obtained from all the available HIV-TB co-infected patients’ records in National AIDS & STIs Control Program (NASCOP) database (secondary data) from the selected counties in Kenya. Kaplan Meier estimator was used in the estimation of the survival function. Analysis was done using STATA v14.2 and Bayes’ v3.0.2. The study also found that HIV-TB patients’ death rates for the period between 2015 and 2019 varied from one County to another. The study also established that the distribution of TB and HIV deaths in the 47 Counties varied across the five years. In the year 2015, the total number of TB and HIV deaths in the 47 Countries was 1077, which decreased to 921 TB and HIV deaths in 2016 before decreasing to 391 in 2017, 106 in 2018 and 60 in 2019. The study found that the main factors significantly influencing HIV-TB confections include gender, marital status, WHO clinical stage, age, weight and facility levels.
Gender Role and Subalternity in Mouni Mohsin's The End of Innocence: A Feminist Literary Analysis
Authors: Afzaal Kalsoom , Zahoor Farwa , Sajid Muhammad Salman
Published: May 2023

The study is based on the feminist movement, which has vividly challenged the basic social structures of society, through which for many years' women are being used as a tool of depression. The study explores the stereotypical notions of femininity and masculinity that are present in such societies and it also sheds light on how women are socialized in patriarchal societies. The study also examines how women are portrayed in Pakistani literature and media and emphasize what type of prejudice and mistreatment they experience. Furthermore, the research looks at the works of postcolonial theorist Gayatri Chakravarty Spivak, whose critical perspectives are centred on oppressive systems. Spivak criticizes the limitations and divisions faced by subalterns through her deconstruction of Western academic knowledge. Finally, the paper delves into Mouni Mohsin's novel The End of Innocence, which tells the love story of Rani and Laila in West Pakistan while highlighting the oppression and mistreatment of women in the country.
Dialogue on Federalism, Managing Diversity and the Practice of Fiscal Federalism in Sudan
Authors: Abd El Rhman Saif El Din Daoud
Published: May 2023

The Dialogue on Federalism, Managing Diversity and the Practice of Fiscal Federalism in Sudan is a workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya in January 2023 by International IDEA and the Peace Research Institute of the University of Khartoum. It explored opportunities and challenges and provided recommendations for the potential future federal system in Sudan. Participants’ discussions on this theme responded to six analytical papers presented at the workshop, covering also the roles of civil society, academia, government institutions and international partners in supporting appropriate forms of decentralization.
PENERAPAN PIDANA OLEH HAKIM KEPADA TERDAKWA TINDAK PIDANA PENCABULAN TERHADAP ANAK SECARA BERLANJUT
Authors: Faniyah Iyah , Fahmiron Fahmiron , Satriadi Romi
Published: May 2023

Penerapan Pidana Oleh Hakim Terhadap Terdakwa Tindak Pidana Pencabulan Secara Berlanjut Pada Putusan Nomor 55/Pid.Sus/2020/Pn.Pdp dan Nomor 61/Pid.Sus/2020/Pn.Pdp Majelis Hakim menyatakan bahwa unsur-unsur perbuatan terdakwa memenuhi unsur dalam Pasal 82 ayat (1) Undang-Undang RI Nomor 17 Tahun 2016 tentang Penetapan Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2016 tentang Perubahan Kedua atas Undang-Undang Nomor 23 Tahun 2002 tentang Perlindungan Anak. Hakim menerapkan unsur memberatkan pidana yaitu Pasal 64 Ayat (1) KUHP tersebut dikarenakan para korban pencabulan ini masih di bawah umur serta perbuatan ini telah memenuhi kualifikasi serangkaian perbuatan yang harus dipandang sebagai perbuatan berlanjut. Pertimbangan Hakim Dalam Penerapan Pidana Terhadap Terdakwa Tindak Pidana Pencabulan Secara Berlanjut Pada Putusan Nomor 55/Pid.Sus/2020/Pn.Pdp adalah pertimbangan yuridis perbuatan terdakwa yang unsur-unsurnya yaitu unsur setiap orang dan unsur Dilarang melakukan kekerasan atau ancaman kekerasan, memaksa, melakukan tipu muslihat, melakukan serangkaian kebohongan, atau membujuk anak untuk melakukan atau membiarkan dilakukan perbuatan cabul. Pada putusan Nomor 61/Pid.Sus/ 2020/Pn.Pdp dengan pertimbangan yuridis yang sama namun dikaitkan dengan Pasal 64 Ayat (1) KUHPidana yaitu unsur melakukan beberapa perbuatan yang ada hubungannya sedemikian rupa sehingga harus dipandang sebagai perbuatan berlanjut.
BANK NAGARI SYARIAH DALAM PERSEPSI GURU GURU SMA NEGERI KOTA PADANG
Authors: Suherman Suherman , Rozalinda Rozalinda
Published: May 2023

Bank Nagari Syariah dalam persepsi Guru Guru  SMA Negeri Padang merupakan tujuan dari penerlitanini.  Bagi hasil, promosi, kualitas pelayanan dan keputusan menggunakan Bank Nagari Syariah sebagai pilihan dipakai sebagai alat ukur dari persepsi Penulis menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif yang didukung dengan studi perpustakaan, Untuk menggambarkan secara sistematis fakta, data dan karakteristik abjek dan sabjekBerdasarkan hasil penelitan studi perputakaan  menunjuk terdapat persepsi positif terhadap penggunaan jasa  Perbankan Nagari Syariah pada Guru Guru SMA Negeri Kota Padang
Quantum and tempus theories of function food science in practice
Authors: Martirosyan Danik , Stratton Sarah
Published: May 2023

Functional food science has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, driven by our evolving understanding of quantum mechanics and the concept of time. The interplay between these two theories, namely the Quantum theory and the Tempus theory, has opened new avenues for research and innovation in functional food. Functional food science integrates these theories to better understand the complex relationship between food, chronic disease, and health. Quantum theory explores the molecular-level interplay between energy, matter, and bioactive compounds in functional foods, optimizing their development and utilization for chronic disease and health. The Tempus theory emphasizes timed consumption, aligning functional foods with circadian rhythms and metabolic processes for enhanced nutrient absorption, utilization, and metabolic responses. By synchronizing food intake with the body's natural rhythms, the Tempus theory enhances the efficacy of functional foods in promoting health and preventing disease. Integrating the quantum and tempus theories in functional food science provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and utilizing the potential of functional foods for personalized nutritional interventions and improving overall well-being.Keywords: functional food science, Quantum theory, Tempus theory, bioactive compounds, cellular interactions, timing, health promotion, personalized nutrition.
Transoceanic Interconnectivities Between India- Tanzania Coastal Communities from the Antiquity to Contemporaries: The Archaeologic Perspectives from the Ancient Maritime Trade Connections via the Indian Ocean
Authors: Peter Itambu Makarius ,   Dr. Makarius Peter Itambu is a professor in the Department of Archeology and Heritage Studies, University of Dar-es-Salaam. He is also affiliated to the Max Plank Institute for Science of Human History, MPI-SHH-Jena, Germany.
Published: May 2023

The currently available archaeological and historical records indicate that since the prehistoric times, India and Tanzania shared a very long antiquity in terms of human civilization through the Indian Ocean maritime trade especially during the Neolithic period in aspects such as maritime trade links, ancient technology transfer, and intermarriages, expressly in monumental built heritage assets along the coast of the Indian Ocean. Outstandingly, the East African coast and its offshore islands preserve a lot of ancient remnants of built heritage assets, religious and symbolic entities, and socio-cultural traditions. Archaeologically, Swahili culture, which is one of the most powerful African civilizations along the coastal towns and littoral regions in East Africa is to some extent predisposed and inspired by Indian elements of early civilizations. The prehistoric contacts between the Indian Ocean communities of East Africa and Indian subcontinent have left some legacies in terms of language, crop and animal domestication, trade, architecture, and intermarriage. Some of these cultural elements are clearly visible in the forms of a spectacular series of historic stone towns along the coast and littoral regions of Tanzania for instance, especially ones that contain ruins of houses, mosques, and tombs built of coral limestones are typically Indian heritage inspired, which significantly influenced coastal and littoral societal socio-cultural developments in Tanzania.
Separation Characteristics of Surface Modified Polysulfone Ultrafiltration Membrane using Oxidative Catalytic Polymerization of Aniline
Authors:   University School of Chemical Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16 C, Dwarka, New Delhi- 110078, India., GOEL VRINDA , TANWAR RUCHIKA ,   University School of Chemical Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16 C, Dwarka, New Delhi- 110078, India., KUMAR SAIKIA AJOY ,   Department of Polymer Technology, G.N.D. DSEU, Rohini Campus, Rohini, Delhi-110089, India., KUMAR MANDAL UTTAM ,   University School of Chemical Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Sector 16 C, Dwarka, New Delhi- 110078, India.
Published: May 2023

The commercially available Polysulfone (PSF) membrane surface was modified by solution polymerization of aniline using different oxidation catalysts i.e., FeCl3, CuCl2, and APS. Modified membranes were then characterized with respect to physio-chemical properties like surface chemistry, porosity, wettability, surface roughness, morphology, etc. It was observed that the hydrophilicity/ wettability of membranes was increased upon surface modification by polyaniline which again depended on the nature of the oxidation catalyst used. Membranes developed using FeCl3 and CuCl2 as oxidants exhibit improved permeation, protein rejection, and antifouling properties, whereas decrement was observed in modified membrane performance using APS as an oxidant. Among all modified membranes, PSF/PANI-CuCl2 membrane demonstrates the most promising performance in terms of higher pure water flux and protein solution permeation flux i.e., 453.3 L/m2.h and 122.3 L/m2.h respectively. The PSF/PANI-CuCl2 membrane unveils superior resistance towards bio-fouling in comparison to the other modified membranes. Analytical techniques were used for the characterization of the modified membranes such as ATR, XPS, FESEM, and AFM. Contact angle measurement also supports the fact that PSF/PANI-CuCl2 membrane has a better chemical and physiological attachment to the polysulfone membrane surface.
Plant Latex- A Concise Review on the Exudate
Authors:   Department of Botany, Bioinformatics, Climate Change Impacts Management Gujarat University, School of Sciences, Ahmedabad, India., Rajhans Sanjukta , Pandya Himanshu ,   Department of Botany, Bioinformatics, Climate Change Impacts Management Gujarat University, School of Sciences, Ahmedabad, India.
Published: May 2023

In this review article, an effort has been made to provide basic knowledge about plant latex. In this paper, the origin and evolutionary aspects of latex has been mentioned. The geographical distribution and classification along with the physical and anatomical traits have also been brought into limelight. Moreover, the presence of phytochemicals, proteins and variation of the content of rubber in latex has been referred in the paper respectively. This paper would be of great help in gaining deeper knowledge about the plant latex for future researches.
Potential Resources of NTFPs and Socio-economic Empowerment in the Rural Economy of Telangana, India
Authors:   Department of Botany, Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda, Telangana, India., Kanneboyena Omkar , Suthari Sateesh ,   Centre for Floristic and Ethnobotanical Studies, Department of Botany, Vaagdevi Degree & PG College, Hanamkonda, Telangana, India., Naidu M. Tarakeswara ,   Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India., Sarede Geetha ,   Department of Botany, Kavitha Memorial Degree & PG College, Khammam, Telangana, India., Nallella Sreeramulu ,   Department of Botany, Kakatiya Mahila Degree & PG College, Hanamkonda, Telangana, India.
Published: May 2023

Forests are very important resources for the livelihood, sustenance and for commerce generation to forest inhabitants. Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) such as medicinal, leaves, flowers (corolla), fruits, seeds, bamboos, gums, resins offer seasonal employment to local people and provide socio-economic empowerment in the rural economy. The present study focuses on the NTFPs as potential resources and their role in livelihoods improvement of rural people of Telangana, India. Hence, over exploitation and unscientific harvesting practices are the major threats for the loss of natural resources and the present study highly recommends the conceptual framework for the conservation and sustainable management of NTFPs for their bio-based economy potential to the poorest section of society.
Study on Total Cyanide Content in Cassava Products Available in Kerala
Authors:   Department of Botany, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India., Treesa Winnie Florence , Chandramohanan Ashly ,   Department of Botany, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India., Anil Lakshmi ,   Department of Botany, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Published: May 2023

The present study was an investigation to determine the amount of cyanogens present in various cassava products available in the local stores of Kerala and to study the possibility of deleterious effects as a result of consumption of high cyanide products. For this sago (Good life, Varalakshmi), round tapioca chips (Divine, Dev, Chipo), tapioca chips stick (Divine, Dev) were tested for its cyanide content using picrate method, in which sago (Good life, Varalakshmi) was found to be safe to consume. Tapioca chips (Divine, Chipo, Dev) and tapioca stick chips (Dev, Divine) are not safe to consume. Their cyanide content exceeds the standard level that can be present in the cassava products.
Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Bark Exudates in Selected Tree Species
Authors:   PG and Research Department of Botany, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli), Tamil Nadu, India., Parani K , Veera Lakshmi P ,   PG and Research Department of Botany, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli), Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: May 2023

Plants have evolved multiple defense mechanisms against microbial pathogens and various types of environmental stress. Qualitative screening of phytochemical analysis from bark exudates of tree species (Cassia siamea, Araucaria, Artocarpus heterophyllus) were analysed. Tannins, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, reducing sugars, flavonoids, phenols, glycosides are present in aqueous and acetone extracts. But proteins and starch are present in acetone extracts of three bark samples. The maximum flavonoid content was observed in bark sample of Artocarpus heterophyllus, followed by Cassia siamea which was par with Araucaria. The highest amount of alkaloid and phenols were seen in Cassia followed by Artocarpus and Artocarpus heterophyllus. The maximum zone of inhibition were observed in aqueous and acetone extract of Cassia siamea by E. coli (20 mm) and Proteus vulgaris (18 mm). This was followed by acetone extract of Araucaria (15 mm) and Artocarpus heterophyllus (12 mm) by Proteus vulgaris. Whereas minimum zone of incubation were noted in aqueous extract of bark samples of Araucaria, Cassia (5.0 mm) and Artocarpus heterophyllus (4.0 mm) by E. coli and Bacillus subtilis. Bacterial antibiotic streptomycin which was used as positive controls were more effective compared to all the plant extracts tested against the bacterial pathogens. The aqueous extract of Cassia and Araucaria and acetone extract of Artocarpus heterophyllus showed the highest scavenging activity (Dark coloration) upon addition of FeCl3 which could be due to the high phenol content.
Phytochemical Profiling and GC-MS Analysis of Hybanthus species (Violaceae): Bioactive Properties
Authors:   Research Scholar, PG and Research Department of Botany, V. O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli)., Ramyajuliet M. , Tresina P. S. ,   Ethnopharmacology Unit, PG and Research Department of Botany, V. O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India., Mohan V. R. ,   Ethnopharmacology Unit, PG and Research Department of Botany, V. O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: May 2023

In the field of pharmacology, medicinal plants are of great importance to researchers as most pharmaceutical industries depend on medicinal plant for their raw materials. Hybanthus enneaspermus and Hybanthus travancoricus belong to the family Violaceae and are well known for its medicinal properties. The present study was carried out to evaluate the possible bioactive components present in the above plant species. Petroleum ether, benzene, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol, and aqueous extracts were subjected to qualitative test for the identification of phytoconstituents as per standard procedure. The functional groups of plant powders were identified using FT-IR analysis. The ethanol extracts were analyzed via GC-MS techniques. The phytochemical screening of different solvent extract of H. enneaspermus and H. travancoricus revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins, steroids, terpenoids, glycosides, carbohydrates and xanthoproteins. The FT-IR analysis confirmed the presence of hydroxyl, phenolics, alcohols, ester, amine, aromatic, alkanes and others. GC-MS analysis showed the presence of 15 for H. enneaspermus and 10 compounds for H. travancoricus, which include n-hexadecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester, undecane, neophytadiene, etc. The phytochemical profile and GC-MS analysis of H. enneaspermus and H. travancoricus revealed the presence of important bioactive compounds with medicinal properties. Hence, the presence of these phytoconstituents is responsible for the therapeutic effects.
Effect of Short-term Heat Stress on Photosynthetic Performance in Succulent Plant Cissus quadrangularis L.
Authors:   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Sharma Shubhangani , Dev Hari ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Bhatt Upma ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Soni Vineet ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Published: May 2023

Plant communities are very sensitive to abiotic stresses like cold, heat, flood and drought. Heat stress defined as high temperature than standard temperature, at which biological activities influence. Plant growth is affected by HS in a range of biochemical, physiological, molecular and cellular levels. Cissus quadrangularis is a succulent medicinally important that has adapted for the xerophytic environment. But the extremely high temperature affects the plant physiology. Photosynthesis is the most susceptible process to heat stress. The OJIP analysis shows the minor deviation in PIcs at 45˚C, at this temperature plant increases antenna size. So the specific (ABS/RC, TR/RC and ET/RC) and phenomenological fluxes (ABS/CS, TR/ CS and ET/CS) lifted. While, due to the immense declined in Fm the PS-II and LHCs dissociated at 60˚C, a huge reduction was also observed in PIcs and PIabs at this high temperature. There was no cent percent recovery even after 5 days which shows the acute damage of PS-II.
Association of Pseudomonas syringae pv. apii with the Seed of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi L.)
Authors:   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India., Ram Nanda , Sharma Vishal ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India., Singh Sankhla Indu ,   Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India., Agrawal Kailash ,   Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India.
Published: May 2023

Present study aimed to isolate, identify and characterize the bacterial pathogens associated with ajwain seeds using biochemical and molecular methods. One hundred thirty-nine seed samples of ajwain were collected from various districts of Rajasthan. Twenty-four bacterial isolates were isolated and purified from collected seed samples. All strains were characterised for their biochemical activity. All isolates were tested for genetic diversity by using amplified rDNA restriction analysis (ARDRA). Selective strains were subjected for 16S rDNA sequencing and molecular phylogeny study. Most strains were positive for levan production, tobacco hypersensitivity, gelatine liquefaction and aesculin hydrolysis but showed negative reactions for activities of oxidase, tartrate utilisation, potato soft rot, tyrosinase and arginine dihydrolase. These isolates were distinguished into three groups based on the ARDRA pattern. Selected isolates (KANRJ 1507, KANRJ 1562 and KANRJ 1637) were subjected for 16S rRNA gene sequencing. In phylogenetic analysis all three isolates showed 99.85% similarities to each other. In addition, KANRJ 1507 showed 99.93% sequence similarity to P. syringae pv. apii strain BS426 while KANRJ 1562 and KANRJ 1637 showed 99.85% sequence similarity with P. syringae pv. apii strain BS426 isolated from Petroselinum crispum in California, USA. It was also observed that KANRJ 1507 and other two strains (KANRJ 1562 and 1637) showed 99.61% and 99.54% sequence similarities respectively with P. syringae pv. maculicola isolated from radish in the USA.
Understanding Physiological Basis of Senescence in Ailanthus excelsa Leaves
Authors:   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Bhatt Upma , Mali Manish ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Sharma Shubhangani ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India., Soni Vineet ,   Plant Bioenergetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Published: May 2023

Leaf senescence is a major developmental event, in which leaves turns yellowing and cells passes through a series of physiological and biochemical changes, including a large metabolic shift from anabolism to catabolism, resulting in nutrition redistribution. Since dynamic protein trafficking transforms massive macromolecular complexes into transportable products through which cellular structures such as chloroplasts, nucleus and cell membrane are disintegrated. The chlorophyll fluorescence measurement can detect the physiological changes in leaves during senescence. Therefore, the OJIP-transient, leaf model and membrane model were studied to understand the photosynthetic process during senescence. The depression OJIP-transient curve and Fm shows reduction in PIcs. The increase in antenna size of LHCs ABS/RC and TR/RC increased but the phenomenological fluxes reduced, which illustrates the inhibition of electron transport chain in S5 (last stage of senescence). Although the absorption increased, but electron transport ceased so that DI/CS and DI/RC enhanced which directly influence ΦPo and the leaf ultimately die.
Economic Analysis of Edible Sugarcane Cultivation under Drip and Non-drip Method of Irrigation in Tamil Nadu: A Field Level Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Economics, VidhyaaGiri College of Arts and Science, Puduvayal, Tamil Nadu, India., PADMAVATHI P.
Published: May 2023

This article attempts to investigate the effects of growing edible sugarcane using the drip as well as the conventional irrigation method with the help of field-level survey data collected in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This research investigates edible irrigated sugarcane in light of the rapid fall in irrigation water potential and low water-use efficiency in non-edible, flood-irrigated sugarcane cultivation. Using drip irrigation for growing edible sugarcane not only helps to conserve water, but also boosts crop yields. When comparing drip- and flood-irrigated edible sugarcane farming, the study indicated that the former used around 37 percent less water and the latter made about 103 percent more money. Also, compared with the more conventional flood method of irrigation (FMI), edible sugarcane grown with drip method of irrigation (DMI) reduces electricity costs by roughly 51 percent. DMI farmers had a higher gross cost of cultivation, water and electricity savings, gross value of output, productivity, and profitability from growing edible sugarcane. Finally, the study recommends that the benefits of sugarcane cultivation under drip irrigation be disseminated among farmers as soon as possible by bolstering quality extension service programmes, awareness campaigns, and providing extensive publicity on a continual basis to reduce farmer misery.
The Economic Cost of Stereotypes, Stigma, and the Exclusion of LGBTQ Workforce: The Indian Context
Authors:   Senior Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra, India., RAI SOUMI , S Gopalkrishnan Shalini ,   Visiting Professor, Golden Gate University, CA, USA and Middlebury Institute, Monterey, Canada.
Published: May 2023

The LGBTQ community has historically been a significant stakeholder in the diverse social fabric of India. With the advent of the British rule, this vulnerable group was marginalized, outlawed and their conduct subject to criminal law under IPC Section 377 (Indian Police Code) that continued well into 21st century India; an abhorring act that was repealed by the Supreme Court of India after a protracted legal battle by the community. We focus on the inclusivity and dignity of the marginalized groups in the workforce contrasting their growth and progress in the backdrop of a developing economic powerhouse. We review literature across sectors including policies and legislation of the Indian Government to understand the challenges being faced by this community in their struggle for acceptance and dignity in the Indian workforce. We also highlight the preliminary efforts made by several organizations towards restoration of the fundamental citizenship rights and dignity of the LGBTQ community. The paper concludes with implementable action points for the Indian corporate sector, in line with enhancing inclusivity for this social group and other marginalized communities.
Strategies to Resolve Toxic Leadership Actions in Engineering Institutions which Impede Faculty Performance and Innovation
Authors: Vedhathiri Thanikachalam
Published: May 2023

In this knowledge- driven 21st century, institutional development largely depends on outstanding leadership. Almost all global universities chose the best leaders with proven accomplishments to lead outstanding and intrinsically motivated faculty teams to contribute to knowledge and human capital. In developing countries, many average leaders have been selected to head the institutions due to political pressure. These average leaders turn to toxic leaders who control the growth of knowledge capital and human capital. This results in a loss of competitiveness in the country. Further, this affects the growth of outstanding faculty teams. Hence, there is a greater necessity to study the growth of toxic leaders in engineering institutions. From this study, it is found that toxic leaders planned to enter engineering institutions due to conducive factors which are scaffolding their radical growth. They facilitate the growth of informal organizations and assist the faster growth of coteries. It is found that Radical Activity Theory (RAT) provides an investigative tool to study the growth of toxic leadership in engineering institutions. This study suggests safeguarding the institute by creating integrity and desirable educational culture in autonomous institutions. To control the growth of toxic leadership, ten strategies have been identified. Further, it is recommended to create institutional and faculty reliance against toxic leadership. Implementation of these suggestions will safeguard the outstanding faculty teams and eliminate toxic leadership. Further studies are recommended to overcome the limitations of this study.
Hasn't the time finally come for the establishment of a World Government?
Authors: Szaniszló Inocent-Mária V.
Published: May 2023

On Holy Thursday, April 11,  1963, Pope John XXIII signed live on the world's television stations his last and long- awaited encyclical _Pacem in Terris_. Its writing prompted several world events in this period only 18 years after the end of World War II, the period also called the Cold War. Half a year earlier, on October 11, 1962, the Second Vatican Council began, and we still have before our eyes the ceremony with which Pope Francis commemorated the 60th anniversary of its opening in the Basilica of St. Peter with the exposed remains of St. John XXIII with his famous homily critically reacting to various ideological movements in the Church. However, the events of the so-called The Cuban crisis brought John XXIII to the idea of writing a radical anti-war Encyclical letter. Despite the fact that the very name of the Encyclical letter was misused by the communists to create the so-called the peace movement of priests in several countries of the Soviet bloc and therefore reminds us of the significant events of the given time, the Encyclical remains surprisingly relevant even 60 years after it was written.
Development and evaluation of educational literature: the curriculum of the discipline – 011 Educational, pedagogical sciences
Authors:   Institute of Pedagogy of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, Zasiekina Tеtiana
Published: May 2023

The discipline "Development and evaluation of educational literature" accumulates domestic and foreign experience in textbook design, reveals the procedures for developing and implementing textbooks in the educational process, their types and conceptual features, role and functions in the educational process and relationships with accompanying educational materials.
Effective technologies for the restoration of degraded pasture ecosystems and the creation of high-quality hayfields in the Don river basin
Authors: Vlasenko M. , Turko S. , Rybashlykova Lyudmila
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Scientific novelty and practical significance. The increasing rates of soil degradation processes in the southern regions of Russia make it urgent to increase the productivity of agricultural land, stabilize ecosystems and restore potentially valuable forage vegetation. Phytomeliorative reconstruction of low-productive lands is of great practical importance for ensuring sustainable development of the region and national food security. The purpose of the research. The purpose of the research is to identify the effectiveness of the conducted phytomeliorative works aimed at increasing productivity and preserving the native biodiversity of hayfields in the conditions of the dry steppe of the Don river basin. Methods. Phytomeliorative reconstruction of hayfields was carried out in the autumn of 2021. (Volgograd region, Ilovlinskiy district) by sowing a grass mixture of Agropyron elongatum + Agropyron cristatum L + Bromus inermis on two plots with an area of 40 and 30 hectares. The abundance of plants was determined by the Drude rating scale. The similarity index of the species composition of phytocenoses is calculated according to the Zhakkar formula. Productivity was determined by the sloping method. Results. 36 species of herbs from 18 families were identified on the phytomeliorated hayfields of plot No. 1, 34 species from 18 families were identified on plot No. 2, 35 species from 17 families were identified on natural hayfields. The Zhakkar index shows the similarity of phytocenoses by 30–33 %. The largest share in the number of species (pieces) in the phytocenosis was occupied by species of the Asteraceae (30–33 %) and Poaceae (17–18 %) families. But phytomeliorants had the greatest influence on the formation of the crop. The proportion of phytomeliorants in the total phytomass in different seasons was not the same. The main phytomass was Agropyron elongatum: in May its share in the phytocenosis reached 53–71 %, in September – 65–68 %. Phytomeliorated areas turned out to be 1.7–1.8 times more productive than natural ones in spring, 1.5 times more productive in summer, and 1.8–2.2 times more productive in autumn. On average, the yield of phytomeliorated plots increased by 1,6–1,9 times compared to last year and amounted to 305–317 g/m2.
PENINGKATAN KINERJA STAFF BAGIAN PERSONALIA	BATALYON INFANTERI RAIDER 600/MODANG KODAM VI/ MULAWARMAN BALIKPAPAN	KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Rhamansyah Defry , Akhmad Jazuli
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors that caused the performance of the Staff of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman Balikpapan staff to improve, and to identify and analyze efforts to improve the performance of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion's staff. /Modang Kodam VI/ Mulawarman Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. This research uses qualitative research with data collection techniques such as interviews, document analysis, and observation. The data analysis method used by the author is using the Miles and Huberman method. The results showed that the factors causing the performance of the Staff of the Personnel Section in the Personnel Division of the 600th Raider Infantry Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman still need to be improved in terms of the need for training of soldiers in the provision, education, use, maintenance, and separation so that it affects the performance of soldiers, still there are some staff who have not had an undergraduate education and managerial and computer skills still need to be added, but the current condition is that soldiers actually have the requirements to carry out education but the quota given to attend education is very limited, the number of staff in the personnel department is inadequate so they still cannot meet DSP. Efforts to improve the performance of the Staff of the Personnel Division of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman include: (1) Effort-1: Improving the pattern of personnel staff development, reward and punishment, application of the merit system and improving the pattern of care for the Staff of the Personnel Division; (2) Effort-2: Increasing the leadership's commitment to the education of special qualifications for personnel staff; (3) Effort-3: Arranging the placement of the Personnel Division Staff with the aim of fulfilling the DSP for personnel staff in all TNI AD work units.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PASCA COVID 19 DI KANTOR SEKRETARIAT DAERAH KABUPATEN TEMANGGUNG
Authors: Novitasari Iin , Chasanah Uswatun
Published: May 2023

This research aims to improve employee performance after Covid-19 at the Regional Secretariat of Temanggung Regency. The research was carried out starting in October 2022. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Collection of interview and observation data. Miles & Huberman Model data analysis. The results showed that: 1) The performance of the employees of the Regional Secretariat of the Temanggung Regency after Covid 19 was not optimal due to the level of attendance, quality of work, quantity of work, activities were partially cut and diverted to handling Covid so that it had an impact on field activities and limited official social interaction. 2) The factors that cause employee performance are not optimal, namely: planning that is not in accordance with implementation due to budget diversion for Covid-19, weak commitment to individuals, lack of coordination, lack of employee motivation because compensation received is only in the form of salary, lack of supervision and control, WFH habits that are still attached make a lack of discipline. 3) Efforts to improve employee performance, namely: making plans according to implementation, increasing employee commitment, increasing coordination between superiors and subordinates, increasing employee motivation, increasing supervision, control and evaluation as well as implementing reward and punishment by giving awards to employees who excel and sanctions for employees who break the rules.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PENYIDIK DIREKTORAT TINDAK PIDANA SIBER BARESKRIM POLRI DALAM MENANGANI KASUS CYBER CRIME
Authors: Sejati Yoga Dwi Cahya , Nugroho Muhammad Awal Satrio
Published: May 2023

This research design uses a qualitative approach. The informants in this study were 3 members of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police consisting of 1 member of the Criminal Investigation Department and 2 personnel of the National Police Cyber ​​Dittipid at the National Police Headquarters. While the object of research is the competence of investigators of the National Police's Criminal Investigation Department in handling Cyber ​​Crime Cases. The reason for the competence of the investigators of the Dittipidsiber Bareskrim Polri in handling Cyber ​​Crime Cases still needs to be improved in terms of: (1) Aspects of attitude/personality (attitude), there are obstacles to public perception s that there are still unscrupulous Polri investigators; (2) Intellectuality/knowledge, there are still a small number of Polri investigators who do not understand the laws and regulations of criminal acts; (3) expertise/skills, there are still a small proportion who do not have basic investigative skills education (research vocational education/specialized vocational education) in handling cyber crime cases. Then efforts to improve the competence of the National Police's Dittipidsiber Bareskrim investigators in handling Cyber ​​Crime cases can be carried out by: (1) Attitude / Personality (Attitude) aspects by conducting mental training to Polri investigators on a regular basis, conducting regular ESQ (Emotional Spiritual Quotient) training; (2) Intellectuality/Knowledge by organizing professional investigative management training, disseminating new laws and regulations, sending good investigative personnel to attend investigation courses and investigative exercises, holding discussions, dialogues, workshops and seminars on investigative management; (3) Expertise/Skills by conducting training on the use and operationalization of computer and internet technology, making quick, easy and effective systems and administrative investigation methods, providing training on electronic evidence in cyber crime cases.