bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of competition and dominance level on the passenger car market of Republic of Korea
Authors: Kudryavtseva O. V. , Abramova P. S. , Markov N. I.
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of statistical data provided by the Committee of Automakers of the Association of European Businesses (AEB) on the volume of sales of passenger cars of various brands on the market of the Republic of Korea from 2010 to 2021. The article describes the history and current trends of the market in question. Moreover, the authors summarize previously conducted research on this topic, providing a list of relevant studies. By using the competitive analysis tool — SV matrix, the study aims to provide information of scientific importance on the subject of competitive environment within the market under consideration, as well as to identify leading companies. An interpretation based on the results of the study is presented as well. It includes an explanation of the dynamics in the market, including changes in the market share of companies within the selected time period, a description of the specificities of the modern market leaders development and the reasons for the existing competitive environment. The conclusion is made about the relative stability of the South Korean automobile market, which has a national manufacturer and retailer as a market leader throughout the analyzed period. Moreover, quite a reasonable assumption is made about the relevance of the development pattern of the South Korean automobile market for the corresponding market of the Russian Federation.
Incidencia de gastos del cumplimiento del vector fiscal en utilidades de las PyMEs. Cantón Piñas, Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Administrativas. Carrera de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Ecuador, Quispe Fernández Gabith , Aguilar Heredia Johanna ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Administrativas. Carrera de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Ecuador, Ayaviri Nina Dante ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Administrativas. Carrera de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Ecuador
Published: May 2023

The compliance expenses of the tax vector are those costs and time that a taxpayer assumes to comply with taxobligations, the standard of the Ecuadorian tax system has implemented strategies that encourage voluntarycompliance, as well as the simplification of processes to reduce them, however, there is still a high cost, whichessentially affects SMEs. The present investigation answers the question: How do the expenses of compliancewith the fiscal vector affect the profits of the legal SMEs of the Piñas canton, period 2021? Whose objectivewas to determine the incidence of the expenses of compliance with the fiscal vector in the profits of the legalSMEs of the Piñas canton, period 2021. The Hypothetical-Deductive method was used, of a descriptive typeand from a quantitative - qualitative approach. It considered a population of 169 Legal SMEs from the Piñascanton, and the questionnaire was applied to a sample of 67 businesses. The results detail that the sum of theinternal and external cost affects the utility, where the highest is the internal cost. It is concluded that theexpenses of the fiscal vector are high and the use of external accountants is very common in Legal SMEs.
Efecto del COVID-19 en el desperdicio de alimentos en los hogares de la ciudad de Loja, Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de la ciudad de Loja, Ecuador, Ponce Pablo , Medina Juan ,   Universidad Nacional de la ciudad de Loja, Ecuador
Published: May 2023

In Ecuador, before the start of the global pandemic, 939 metric tons of food were wasted per year, whichis equivalent to a loss of 332 million dollars per year. Thus, the present investigation tries to examine theeffect of COVID-19 on food waste in households in the city of Loja during the pandemic. For this analysis,the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equations (PLS-SEM) wereused. The results obtained show that social norms, environmental awareness and COVID-19 have significantvalues and affect food waste in households in the city of Loja. Accordingly, if consumer behavior andhabits had changed before the pandemic, food waste would have decreased. Therefore, it is important topromote food donation campaigns to the most needy people and, on the other hand, make a shoppinglist and create a meal plan to buy and prepare the necessary food and mitigate food waste in the city. from Loja.
“UNTRANSLATABLES” IN PHILOSOPHICAL TEXTS
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Kuramina Natal’ya V.
Published: May 2023

The article discusses the specifics of translations of philosophical texts. The translation of philosophical texts has its own characteristics that distinguish it from the translating other types of texts. Philosophical texts contain complex concepts and theories that require deep understanding and analysis. A feature of translating philosophical texts is working with untranslatable terms, philosophical texts often contain ambiguous and abstract concepts that can have different interpretations. The translator must also take into account the stylistic features of the original text and preserve its tonality and mood. He should be attentive to the use of various linguistic means, such as metaphors, analogies, irony, etc., in order to convey the exact meaning. In addition, philosophical texts often include references to other authoritative sources and quotations that also require translation. The translator must be familiar with those sources and quotations in order to choose the most appropriate translation. It is also important to take into account cultural differences between languages and societies. Philosophical texts often reflect specific philosophical traditions and approaches that may be incomprehensible to readers from other cultures. In general, the translation of philosophical texts requires high professional training and in-depth knowledge of languages and cultural characteristics from the translator. The right choice of translation methods and strategies can significantly enhance the quality of translation and improve understanding of the original text.
THE IDEA OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE MODERN RUSSIAN SPACE OF SYMBOLIC POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Authors:   Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of socio-political studies of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology, Irsetskaya Elena A. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Published: May 2023

The article analyzes the understanding of the ideology of social justice in the public consciousness of modern Russians. The author shows that the understanding of justice may differ for various reasons. In the conditions of the current economic crisis, as well as the crisis in the socio-political sphere caused by the beginning of a special military operation in Ukraine, serious structural changes are taking place in modern Russian society. During the period of destabilization, it is of great importance to use the possibilities of ideology to strengthen the processes of social solidarity, integration, as well as to support the socio-political and economic changes implemented by the authorities. In modern political discourse, the appeal to the idea of social justice is becoming a popular and relevant concept, based on which politicians seek to justify the projects being implemented within the framework of social support for the population and economic support for needy groups of citizens. Social justice in the minds of Russians is mainly associated with justice in the sphere of earnings and wages, therefore, the growing property stratification of Russians as a result of the implemented socio-political course can have a significant impact on the public’s assessment of the fairness of the social structure. The growing property stratification will lead to an increase in social injustice and dissatisfaction of citizens with the socio-political course being implemented in Russia
THE ROLE OF CLINICAL PRACTICE IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF A DOCTOR
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Polyakova Irina A.
Published: May 2023

Health care is a key sphere of society’s life, and health indicators and life expectancy of the population depend on its condition and wellfunctioning. The article focuses on peculiarities in teaching and professional training of doctors in modern Russia. It is important to indicate that the work carried out implements the analytical task of studying exclusively the learning process at medical faculties, nevertheless, the identified trends can be partially extrapolated to all other medical specialties. It raises issues related to the level and quality of training of medical personnel in Russia. In that regard, the features of the implementation of higher medical education in Russian universities are described. In particular, the author identifies the main trends and transformations in the processes associated with obtaining the profession of a doctor. The aspects of professional training related to the implementation of clinical practice and their impact on the future career of a young doctor and his development as a specialist are analyzed separately.
Evolvement of technology of diverse oil products batching through one pipeline
Authors: Токаренко Андрей Владимирович , Ташбулатов Радмир Расулевич , Мастобаев Борис Николаевич , Макаренко Олег Анатольевич
Published: May 2023

Представлен исторический обзор становления технологии последовательной перекачки различающихся по качеству нефтепродуктов. Приведены предпосылки появления технологии, описаны первые экспериментальные исследования в этой области на трубопроводах в России и США. Показаны противоречивые результаты опытов по определению количества смеси, образующейся при последовательной перекачке разносортных нефтепродуктов методом прямого контактирования. Указано, что неоднозначные практические данные не позволяли достоверно оценивать и прогнозировать объем смеси и ее протяженность, для решения этих задач в сложившихся условиях необходимым являлось теоретическое обоснование процесса смесеобразования на границе контакта двух сред. Показано развитие теории последовательной перекачки: от упрощенной модели механического смешения жидкостей, предложенной в 1938 году В. С. Яблонским, до конвективно-диффузионной теории смешения, сформулированной в 1954 году Тейлором и ставшей основополагающей для дальнейших исследований. Отмечено, что активное внедрение последовательной перекачки в производство началось с конца 1940-х годов. В настоящее время это широко распространенная и используемая на крупнейших трубопроводах мира технология транспортирования, совершенствование которой в части теории и учета практических аспектов эксплуатации трубопроводов активно продолжается сегодня.

A historical overview of the evolvement of the technology of different quality oil products batching is presented. The prerequisites for the emergence of this technology are given, and the first experimental studies in this area on operating pipelines in Russia and the USA are described. The contradictory results of the experiments on quantification of the mixture formed during the diverse oil products batching by direct contact are shown. It is indicated that the ambiguous practical data did not allow to reliably estimate and predict the batch volume and its extent. To solve these problems in the prevailing conditions, a theoretical justification of the mixture formation process at the two-medium contact boundary was necessary. The development of the theory of batching is shown: from the simplified model of mechanical mixing of liquids, proposed in 1938 by V. S. Yablonsky, to the fundamental diffusion theory of mixing, formulated in 1954 by Taylor, which became the basis for further research. It is noted that the active introduction of batching into production began in the late 1940s. It is now a widespread and widely used transportation technology used on the world’s largest pipelines, the improvement of which in terms of the theory and consideration of practical aspects of the pipeline operation is actively continuing today.
A Study on the Selection Background and the Performance Historical Status of Chunhyangjeon Performed by Geukyesul yeonguhoe
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Kim Namseok
Published: May 2023

Geukyesul yeonguhoe (lit. theater art research society) performed Chunhyangjeon (The Story of Chunhyang ) on September 29-30, 1936. This performance was the 12th regular performance of the Geukyesul yeonguhoe, in which Hamlet was initially scheduled to perform as the 5th anniversary project. After experiencing the quitting of its members in June 1936, However, the Geukyesul yeonguhoe was in a crisis, and the performance of Hamlet was canceled. It did not give an official reason for the cancellation of the Hamlet performance, but the traces of suffering from the pressure to select a masterpiece to replace Hamlet were confirmed. As a result, it worked on performing Chunhyangjeon , which was unexpected at the time, and this performance made the position of the Geukyesul yeonguhoe as the leader in the modern theater field changed greatly. Through the performance of Chunhyangjeon, the Geukyesul yeonguhoe accepted the performance pattern that popular theater companies used as a commercial repertoire, and publicly announced their will not to reject this trend. The performance of Chunhyangjeon made the Geukyesul yeonguhoe officially acknowledge that they gained audiences and saw the possibility of profitable management but lost one of its distinguishing points from existing popular theater companies and ultimately began to focus on the operation of an audience-friendly theater company and the selection of works that were highly popular with the public. Therefore, Chunhyangjeon can be considered a representative play that illustrates the change and career change of the Geukyesul yeonguhoe in 1936.
Exploring the Direction of Cultural Heritage Education in Schools for the Enjoyment of Culture
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Kim Minha , Lee Kyungeon
Published: May 2023

This study aims to propose the direction of teaching cultural heritages at the music class in schools following the perspective that cultural heritage education should lead to ‘cultural enjoyment’. In this study, the definition of cultural enjoyment that can be applied in school education is considered as ‘the intellectual, emotional, practical process and its results that an individual actively seeks to understand and experience culture,’ and three attributes of ‘activity, positive sentiment, and participation’ are presented as those of cultural enjoyment.
As a result of analyzing the current status and problems of cultural heritage education in schools, the following problems were identified: ‘curriculum standards centered on research and presentation,’ ‘curriculum standards limited to appreciation and value recognition,’ ‘textbook contents biased towards data presentation and information delivery,’ and ‘inadequate provision of musical experiences for learning cultural heritages.’ To solve such problems and increase the possibility of achieving the goal of 'enjoying culture' in school education, we propose three aspects in cultural heritage education: establishing goals for cultural heritage education that promote the development of 'subjectivity in creating'; setting up a content framework for cultural heritage education centered on 'enjoyment'; and enhancing the ability to enjoy culture based on participatory cultural heritage learning.
The significance of this study is to raise the need for cultural heritage education in schools to move in the direction of enhancing learners' ability to enjoy culture, and to discuss the direction for this. To solve the problems raised in this study, it is important to achieve social consensus on cultural heritage, revise national education curricula, develop music textbooks, and cooperate with institutions related to cultural heritage education
The National Folk Art Center and the North Korean National Music
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Bae Ihngyo
Published: May 2023

This article aims to enhance understanding of the National Folk Art Center (hereafter, the Center) through dividing its 75-year history and activities into three periods, and to review the trend of changes in North Korean national music, From 1947 to 1965, the Center had been reorganized as the Joseon Classical Music Research Institute, the Classical Orchestra directly under the Ministry of Culture and Propaganda, the Hyeopryuldan within the National Arts Theater, the Classical Orchestra under the direct control of the National Arts Theater, the National Classical Arts Theater, and then National Folk Arts Theater. During this period, traditional music capabilities such as changgeuk (Korean opera derived from pansori) and instrumental performances of Korean traditional musician who crossed the border to North Korea had a great impact on the North Korean music scene.
From 1965 to 1992, the Center had been renamed as the National Folk Opera Theater, the Pyongyang Art Organization, the Moranbong Art Organization, and then the Pyongyang Art Organization; the content of activities had changed. At this time, the pibada ('Sea of Blood') style of national opera was established, and the comprehensive music and dance performances were vitalized while many folk dance and national dance works were created.
Since 1992, when the Center worked as a National Folk Art Center, it has created and performed works such as national operas, folk dance suites, and national songs and dances. Since the 2000s, the Center focused on creating large-scale art performances together collaborating with various music organizations, rather than solo performances. After the Kim Jong Un era, the Center has been pursuing activities as an independent organization.
Through the activities from the Joseon Classical Music Research Institute to the National Folk Art Center, we can get a glimpse of the way in which the modern transformations of national music were realized in North Korea, and confirm that the activities of those who crossed the border to North Korea were at the base. The activities and roles they played in North Korea serve as a point of contact for South and North Korea to confirm their traditional musical culture and national identity.
The Comparative Analysis of the Sound of 12-string and 25-string Gayageum
Authors:   National Gugak Center, Zhong Hai , Park Jaerock
Published: May 2023

Korean gayageum (plucked zither) has been modified for more than 100 years from the late 19th century to the 21st century. In the process of modifying the 12-string traditional gayageum representing gayageum for jeongak (classical music) and sanjo (solo instrumental music) into the 25-string gayageum, the specifications of the resonator, the number of strings, and the playing method have changed. This study measures the data such as the volume, decay time, pitch change, and harmonic characteristics of each string using spectrum analysis tool after sampling the sound, in order to compare the sound of the traditional and modified gayageum through the data and to define the difference between them. As a result, the sound of the 12-string and the 25-string gayageum are similar in many respects, but the 25-string gayageum compared to 12-string gayageum has superior results in terms of sound sustain, pitch stability, and richness of overtones. On the other hand, it was also found that the low volume of the gayageum, which has long been a problem in new Korean music ensembles such as gugak (Korean traditional music) orchestra, was not solved even in the 25-string gayageum. This study aims to be an important reference for future research on the sound of gayageum and the modification of Korean traditional music instruments.
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT IN SEVERE TRAUMATIC LIVER INJURY
Authors: Odishelashvili Givi , Pakhnov Dmitriy V , Pakhnova Tatyana
Published: May 2023

The article presents a clinical case of treatment of a patient with a concomitant injury. The paper de-scribes the treatment and diagnostic tactics for this pathology. A case presents the clinical material from the practice of treating a patient, Patient M., 18 years old, hospitalized in the surgical department 50 minutes after the injury. When establishing the diagnosis, we were guided by the performance of the laboratory and instrumental studies. Therapeutic tactics are based on surgical intervention with the use of an eight-shaped suture developed in the clinic for suturing the liver wound. After the treatment, the patient' s condition improved. Discharged in a satisfactory condition.
Influence of Phosphorus Levels on Green Fodder Yield and Quality of Fodder Cowpea Genotypes
Authors:   Director (Crop Management),Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, K Velayudham , C Babu ,   Department of Forage Crops Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, K Iyanar ,   Department of Forage Crops Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted to assess the impact of phosphorus levels viz., 30, 60 and 90 kg/ha on the performance of diverse genotypes of fodder cowpea viz., MFC 08-14, IL-1177, UPC-9202, UPC-5286 and Bundel Lobia-1 under advance varietal trial during kharif season, 2012. The genotype IL-1177 recorded a maximum green fodder yield of 28.2 t/ha which is 16.7 % higher than UPC-9202, 13.5% higher than UPC-5286 and 6.7% higher than Bundel Lobia-1. Application of 90 kg P 2 O 5 /ha had strikingly enhanced the green fodder yield to 27.0 t/ha. Cowpea genotype IL-1177 with application of 90 kg P 2 O 5 /ha was found to be profitable.
Survey, Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of Colletotrichum capsici, Incitant of Turmeric Leafspot
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, India., P Adhipathi , S Nakkeeran ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, India., A Chandrasekaran ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, India.
Published: May 2023

An extensive survey was conducted in major turmeric growing areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The maximum severity of leaf spot recorded was 48.25% and 43.85% during 2011-12 and 2012-13, respectively. Twenty isolates of Colletotrichum capsici causing leaf spot of turmeric were evaluated for their phenotypic, pathogenic and virulence characters. The isolates differed in colony colour, shape and size of conidia and were categorized into four groups. The pathogen produced cottony colonies with zigzag to ring or circular pattern of growth. PCR amplification of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) rDNA conserved region, result revealed that all the twenty isolates yielded an amplicon size of 590 base pair and the sequence has been registered in NCBI genbank data base.
Studies on Properties of Multiplier CO 4 Onion Bulb (Allium cepa L.var. aggregatum. Don.)Studies on Properties of Multiplier CO 4 Onion Bulb (Allium cepa L.var. aggregatum. Don.)
Authors:   Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, G Kaveri , V Thirupathi ,   Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, G Kailappan ,   Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, V Kasthuri ,   Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

The properties of multiplier onion bulbs were studied for design of equipment for processing, sorting, transportation and heat transfer processes (heating and cooling). The equatorial diameter, polar diameter, thickness, geometric mean diameter (D gm ), arithmetic mean diameter (D am ) frontal surface area (Af.s) and cross sectional areas (A s.c ) of the fresh and three months stored Co-4 cultivar were determined. Spherical shapes of bulbs were indicated by values of shape index and sphericity. Surface area ranged from 14.04 ± 6.93 cm 2 for fresh onion and 11.18 ± 2.40 cm 2 for three months stored onion. The roundness values were 0.87 ± 0.04 and 0.84 ± 0.08 for fresh and stored samples respectively. Mass, volume, true density, bulk density and porosity were also determined. The emptying angle of repose for fresh and three months stored onion bulbs was higher than the filling angle of repose. The coefficient of friction was high in rubber surface and lowest in polished wooden card board surface.
Standardization of Process Parameters for Production of Red pigment from Penicillium purpurogenum under Submerged Fermentation
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Microbiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, C Padmapriya , R Murugesan ,   Agri Business Development, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003, S Gunasekaran ,   Department of Agricultural Microbiology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641003
Published: May 2023

Microbial pigments are an important alternative to potentially harmful synthetic dyes. An extracellular red pigment producing fungus, Penicillium purpurogenum was isolated from soil and its optimal submerged fermentation parameters were evaluated. The optimal process conditions for maximum red pigment production were as follows: Starch (33.41 CVU mL -1 ), peptone (34.5 CVU mL -1 ) ammonium nitrate (32.8 CVU mL -1 ) and incubated under darkness (34.5 CVU mL -1 ). Addition of the ferrous sulphate gave significant yield (29.4 CVU mL -1 ) on red pigment production. These results suggest the red pigment from P. purpurogenum with potential application in food colouring and textile industries.
Characterization, Classification and Evaluation of Soils for Maximizing Sugarcane Production in Theni District of Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Regional Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Paiyur-635 112, M Vijayakumar , A R Mohamed Haroon ,   ADAC&RI, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Trichy-620 009
Published: May 2023

A considerable gap between the potential and actual yields of sugarcane has been realized in different parts of Tamil Nadu recently and specifically in Theni district where the average yield (70 t ha -1 ) is lower than many other parts of the state which is mainly attributed to the deterioration in soil health. Hence, depending on the variability in physiography, nature of soils, irrigation sources and yield of sugarcane (var. CO 86032), three locations were selected for detailed examination of the profile. The soils of the sugarcane dominant regions increased in depth from moderately deep (P2 and P3) to very deep (P1). Soils from weathered granite parent material with medium slopes (P3) have cambic subsurface diagnostic horizon whereas the soils of typical plains have thin to moderately thick argillic horizon. Sand constituted the bulk of the mechanical fractions of soils. The bulk density varied from 1.12 to 1.43 Mg m-3 in surface horizons and increased with depth (P1 & P3). Organic carbon content in the surface horizon of soils ranged from 3.3 to 6.0 g kg-1 and decreased with depth. Organic carbon was lower in pedon (P3) having high pH and CaCO3 (7.5 to 232.5 g kg -1 ). The cation exchange capacity of soils varied from 12.6 to 26.2 cmol (p + ) kg -1 in different horizons of the pedons. Relatively low CEC (12.6 cmol (p + ) kg-1 ) was observed in the surface soil of P3. Regarding nutrient status at varied depths, available nitrogen was medium in surface horizon and low in sub surface horizons, medium to high in available phosphorus and available potassium. Further, the soils were deficient (except surface horizon) in available iron, zinc and copper while available manganese was sufficient. The soils were classified up to sub-group level and based on the suitability criteria it was assessed that soils under P1 and P2 are highly suitable and soils of P3 with few limitations can be improved for maximizing sugarcane yield in Theni district of Tamil Nadu.
Heterosis Studies in Fingermillet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.)
Authors:   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, C Priyadharshini , A Nirmalakumari ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, A John Joel ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, M Raveendran ,   Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

An experiment was conducted to estimate the heterosis for yield and yield attributing traits in fingermillet. In the present investigation, a set of half diallel crosses involving seven parents were used for studying the extent of heterosis. The trial was conducted at Department of Millets, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The parent CO (Ra) 14 was used as a standard check. The relative heterosis for grain yield ranged from 8.12 (RIL 156 x GPU 45) to 33.02 (CO 9 x CO (Ra) 14) per cent. The heterobeltiosis for grain yield was observed between -12.65 per cent (PRM 801 x CO (Ra) 14) to 24.29 (CO 9 x CO (Ra) 14) per cent and standard heterosis for grain yield recorded was -12.65 (PRM 801 x CO (Ra) 14) to 24.29 (CO 9 x CO (Ra) 14) per cent. Among the hybrids, TNAU 1039 x CO (Ra) 14 and CO 9 x CO (Ra) 14 were identified as superior hybrids as they recorded high magnitude of per se performance and standard heterosis for number of productive tillers per plant, fingers per ear head, 1000 grain weight, harvest index and single plant grain yield. These heterosis will be exploited through selection of superior and trait specific genotypes in the segregating generations for the evolution of high yielding varieties.
Effect of Textile and Dye Industrial Pollution on Surface WaterQuality and Soil Properties in Noyyal River Basin, Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Water Technology Centre Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, K M Sellamuthu , C Mayilswami ,   Water Technology Centre Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, A Valliammai ,   Water Technology Centre Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, S Chellamuthu ,   Water Technology Centre Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003
Published: May 2023

Contamination of the water resources has increasingly become a serious problem in many of the States including Tamil Nadu due the domestic and industrial waste waters. Only limited studies are available to comprehend the water quality of Noyyal river basin. Hence, this study was undertaken to characterise the quality of surface waters in Noyyal river and its adjoining tanks. The Noyyal river is continuously polluted due to many industries situated on its banks of the river. Textile and dye industries are the major industries that pollute the river. Twenty water samples were collected from various points of rivers and tanks during pre and post monsoon seasons of 2006 to 2007 and analysed for chemical parameters. The E.C. and pH values varied from 0.17 to 8.70 dSm -1 and 5.39 to 8.63 in river water. Cations were in the order of Na>Mg>Ca>K. Around 61.5 per cent of samples found to show RSC values of >2.5 m.e L -1 . SAR/SCAR values indicates that most of the samples (46 %) come under medium sodium class (S 2 ). The EC and pH values of tank water samples varied from 0.41 to 3.13 dSm -1 and 8.0 to 8.5 respectively. Majority of the samples (57 per cent) found to show RSC values of <1.25 m.e L -1 .SAR values indicates that most of the tank water samples (71.4 %) come under Low Sodium Class (S 1 ). Seasonal variations in water quality parameters were also observed in river and tanks.
Influence of Soil Applied Paclobutrazol on Tree Growth andCanopy Spread in Acid Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)
Authors:   Oilseeds Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tindivanam-604 001, A Baskaran , S Parthiban ,   Oilseeds Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tindivanam-604 001, K Sundharaiya ,   Oilseeds Research Station Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tindivanam-604 001
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam during 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 to study the effect of paclobutrazol (Cultar) on tree growth and canopy spread in five year old trees of acid lime. The trees were treated with paclobutrazol at different concentrations viz., 1.25, 2.50, 3.75 and 5.00 g a.i per tree following randomized block design. The results were recorded during on and off seasons of the year. Application of paclobutrazol (PP333 ) had significant effect on tree height in both the seasons. Soil application of paclobutrazol 2.50 g had the highest tree height in the main (3.33 and 3.18 m) and off season (3.86 and 3.48 m) during the year 2007-08 and 2006-07 respectively. The lowest tree height (3.05 and 3.21 m) was registered under paclobutrazol 3.75g during the main and off seasons of the year 2006-07 and 2007-08. Tree spread between east to west was found to be wide (4.40 and 4. 58 m) in soil application of paclobutrazol at 3.75 g during main and off seasons of the year 2006-07 and 2007-08. Similarly, tree spread between north to south, soil application of paclobutrazol at 3.75 g recorded wide tree spread (4.62 and 4.88 m) in the main and off season of the year 2006-07 and 2007-08.
Heterosis for Yield and Quality Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa .L)
Authors:   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India, L Krishna , Ch D Raju ,   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India, Ch Surender Raju ,   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India, S Vanisree ,   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India, P Narsimha Reddy ,   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India, B B Reddy ,   Agricultural Research Station, Kampasagar, Miryalaguda (M), Nalgonda (D), A.P., India
Published: May 2023

A field experiment was conducted with 28 hybrids generated by crossing 8 parents which are resistant to gall midge / blast / BPH in 8 x 8 diallel fashion during rabi 2004-05. The mean, heterosis (H 1 ) and heterobeltiosis (H2) were estimated for yield and quality characters. High amount of heterosis existed only for the yield components viz., panicle weight, 1000-grain weight and productive tillers plant -1 whereas, it was very low for the quality traits viz., kernel length and length / breadth ratio. The promising cross combinations identified for further use in hybrid rice programme were WGL 32100/ White ponni, JGL 1881/ White ponni and JGL 3844/ MTU 4870. The genotypes viz., WGL 32100, JGL 1881 and White ponny are useful for conversion into male sterile lines or identification of restorer lines because they are resistant to gall midge.
Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Bio-fertilizers on Yield and Profitability of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L. )
Authors:   National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji- Ajmer-305206 (Rajasthan), R S Mehta , B S Patel ,   Research scientist, AICRP on Cropping System, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar Dist Banaskantha- (Gujarat)
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were conducted at Sardarkrushinagar during Rabi 2006-07 and 2007-08 to find out optimum levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and bio-fertilizer. The experiment comprising of sixteen treatment combinations with two levels each of nitrogen (10 and 20 kg N / ha) and phosphorus (20 and 40 kg P 2 O 5 / ha) as well as four levels of bio-fertilizer (control, inoculation of seed with Rhizobium, inoculation of seed with PSB and inoculation of seed with Rhizobium +PSB) was laid in factorial randomised block design with three replications. Results revealed that increasing levels of N and P 2 O5 significantly increased yield attributes, yield, net return and BCR over their respective lower levels. Inoculation of seed with Rhizobium and PSB resulted in the higher pod length (12.2 cm), number of pods per plant (27.95), number of seeds per pod (14.27), 1000-seed weight (12.02 g) and seed yield per plant (5.56 g). Seed (1366 kg /ha), straw (2802 kg /ha) and biological yield (4169 kg /ha) as well as gross return (Rs. 45871/ ha), net return (Rs.25,289/ha) and BCR (1.23) were the highest with inoculation of seed by Rhizobium and PSB followed by seed inoculation with Rhizobium only.
Evaluation of Pendimethalin 38.7 EC on Weed Management in Winter Irrigated Cotton
Authors:   Department of Agronomy Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, K Nalini , P Muthukrishnan ,   Department of Agronomy Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, C Chinnusamy ,   Department of Agronomy Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were conducted during winter 2008-09 and 2009-10 at Eastern Block, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, to evaluate the efficiency of pre-emergence application of pendimethalin 38.7% EC on weed management in cotton. The results revealed that the pre-emergence application of pendimethalin (38.7% EC) at 2.0 kg ha -1 on 30 DAS followed by hand weeding and earthing up on 45 DAS did not show any phytotoxic effect on cotton and recorded the weed density and dry weight reasonably at a lower level and increased the yield and net returns in cotton under irrigated condition.
Screening of Promising Sunflower Germplasm against Key Insect Pests
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, M Suganthy , D Uma ,   Department of Biochemistry Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003
Published: May 2023

Field experiments were conducted in the Department of Oilseeds, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore during Kharif, 2007 to screen the promising germplasm entries of sunflower for confirmation of reaction to key pests viz. leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies, defoliators and head borer. Results revealed that all the five germplasm entries viz., GMU 407, GMU 415, GMU 424, GMU 473 and GMU 493 were promising to the key pests of sunflower. GMU 473 recorded the maximum of 5.0 thrips and 3.0 S. litura larvae per plant with the defoliation of 25 per cent as against 7 and 0 per cent defoliation in the checks, Morden and TCSH 1, respectively. GMU 424 recorded the maximum of 0.4 leafhoppers per plant as against 28 and 19 hoppers per plant in Morden and TCSH 1, respectively. Screening under glasshouse condition revealed that GMU 473 recorded the maximum grade of 0.5 for hopper burn injury as against 3.5 and 2.2 in the checks Morden and TCSH 1 respectively. GMU 415 and GMU 493 recorded the lowest grade of 0.1.
Impact of Drip-Fertigation on Changes in Rhizosphere of Oil Palm 229
Authors:   Department of Nano Science and Technology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003., C Sharmila Rahale , K S Subramanian ,   Department of Nano Science and Technology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003.
Published: May 2023

A field study was taken up to determine the physical, chemical and biochemical and microbial changes in the rhizosphere of oil palm trees cultivated under two systems of fertilizer applications namely drip fertigation and surface irrigation with fertilizer application. Soil samples were drawn at different depths (0-60cm) to assess the horizontal and vertical changes occur in rhizosphere of palm. Physical, chemical and biochemical characteristics of the soil were studied in both systems of fertilizer application. The data have shown physical and chemical properties were similar between two systems of fertilizer application. The microbial activities inclusive of mycorrhizal population were distributed uniformly in the entire root zone (up to 45 cm) in fertigation system while such distribution confined to a narrow zone in conventional system of fertilizer application. The data suggest that fertigation has direct role to play in improving rhizosphere activities (microbial population and biochemical changes) in the entire root zone of oil palm vis-a-vis nutrient availability.
Evaluation of Bajra-Napier Hybrid Grass Cultivars under Coastal Ecosystem of Karaikal, Puducherry Union Territory
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, PAJANCOA & RI, Karaikal - 609 603, Puducherry (Union Territory), V Chellamuthu , P Saravanane ,   Department of Agronomy, PAJANCOA & RI, Karaikal - 609 603, Puducherry (Union Territory), S George Paradis ,   Department of Agronomy, PAJANCOA & RI, Karaikal - 609 603, Puducherry (Union Territory)
Published: May 2023

Studies on relative performance of seven Bajra Napier hybrid grasses at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal for one year during 2009-2010 revealed that Bajra Napier hybrid Co-3 was the best suitable hybrid grass for the coastal lowlands of Karaikal as compared to IGFRI-3, IGFRI-7, IGFRI-10, Co-4, KKM-1 and PBN-223 in terms of growth, green fodder yield and economics.
Varietal Resistance of Okra against Two Spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, S Sheeba Joyce Roseleen , K Ramaraju ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003
Published: May 2023

The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the okra germplasm and identify the potential sources of two spotted spider mite resistance that can be exploited for the improvement of commercial okra. Based on the mean mite population and damage score six entries out of the 58 entries namely Kasturi bhendi, (R), Dharmapuri local (MR), Parbani Kranti (MR), Pusa Sawani (MR), COBhH1 (MR) and Mahyco 10 (S) with varied levels of resistance were identified.
The effect of respira inhalation on the oxygen saturation of a patient’s blood (SpO2): A Case Report
Authors: Hussien O Kadi , Mohamed HK , Taha HK
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Infection and the accompanying inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract, influenza and COVID-19, are among the deadliest diseases in human life in the world. Due to the high emergence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, we strive to find alternatives to contribute to the treatment by using a new formulation of a mixture of six essential oils in the form of a drop called Respira drops for a therapeutic approach to the upper or lower parts of the respiratory system infection, either by inhalation or sniffing, or by touching it with the body in the form of a skin patch on the head, neck, or chest. The present study suggested that natural essential oils may act as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent in respiratory tract hypoxia, inflammation, and bacterial and viral infection (influenza and COVID-19). Case presentation: A 62-year-old Yemeni man was suffering from acute pneumonia and had used antibiotics his condition improved, but he was suffering from difficulty breathing and stayed on the use of oxygen at home for more than three months, and his SpO2 ranged between 75 to 85 and he also suffered from an abdominal hernia, and he went for a procedure Surgery, and when the SpO2 was measured at 86, the surgery was not completed as a result, so he used Respira drops by inhalation and by steam for twenty-four hours and the next day he went to the hospital and the SpO2 was measured 96 and the operation was performed and he continued using Respira for two weeks three times per day and his condition improved completely. Conclusion: The present case study shows the excellent therapeutic response for Respira drops as inhalation and smiling three times per day increased SpO2 levels which reflect the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-viral effects (influenza and COVID-19).
A compound isolated and identified from Garcinia mangostana and used as an anti-colorectal cancer drug in silico approach
Authors: Inas Osman Khojali  , Mohammed Yousif Mohammed
Published: May 2023

From the chloroform extract of the stem bark of Garcinia mangostana alpha mangostin was isolated. Characterization of this compound was established by spectral methods (IR, 1HNMR and 13CNMR). In this study through the in silico approach, the isolated compound was used for molecular docking as anti-colorectal cancer. The ID of the protein (6MTU) was retrieved from the PDB database. Preparation of alpha mangostin, colorectal cancer protein, and Molecular Docking was carried out using Molecular Operating Environment software (MOE). The docking results of alpha mangostin show potent energy scores for anti-colorectal cancer; further investigations are needed. The pharmacological parameters of alpha mangostin were studied and predicted. It was found that alpha mangostin compound is suitable as an anti-colorectal cancer drug, completing all pharmacokinetic parameters with good figures. Alpha mangostin will be a promising anti-colorectal cancer that targeted specific proteins in the colon cell.
Updated review on successful control with nicotine replacement therapy for nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Authors: Sunita Devi  , Sachin Goyal  , Bhwani Singh Rathor  , Puneet Kumar  , Shivali Singla
Published: May 2023

Nicotine use as a tool for quitting smoking has a good safety history. Animal studies suggest that nicotine may adversely affect cognitive development in adolescence, but the relevance of these findings to human brain development is disputed. At low amounts, it has a mild analgesic effect. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, "nicotine is not generally considered to be a carcinogen." The Surgeon General of the United States indicates that evidence is inadequate to infer the presence or absence of a causal relationship between exposure to nicotine and risk for cancer. Tobacco is dangerous. According to one study trusted source, smoking-related diseases are responsible for about 4,35,000 deaths per year in the United States. That’s about 1 in every 5 deaths in the United States. Stopping smoking, no matter how long you have smoked, can greatly benefit your health. Nicotine creates pleasant feelings in the body and mind. When you use tobacco, your brain releases neurotransmitters such dopamine, the feel-good chemical. This creates a brief feeling of contentment and pleasure. In humans, nicotine from tobacco induces stimulation and pleasure, and reduces stress and anxiety. Smokers come to use nicotine to modulate their level of arousal and for mood control in daily life. Smoking may improve concentration, reaction time, and performance of certain tasks. When a person stops smoking, nicotine withdrawal symptoms emerge. These include irritability, depressed mood, restlessness, anxiety, problems getting along with friends and family, difficulty concentrating, increased hunger and eating, insomnia, and craving for tobacco. Nicotine withdrawal in untreated smokers produces mood disturbances comparable in intensity to those seen in psychiatric out patients. Generally it has been found that nicotine replacement therapies actually give you small amounts of nicotine through a product like gum or a skin patch. While you’ll continue to get some nicotine in your system, you won’t be exposed to any of the other harmful chemicals that are found in tobacco.