bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Demographic Characteristics and Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index in Adults Referred to Yazd Dental School in 2021
Authors: Davari Abdolrahim , Khabbazian Arezo , Baghestani Seyed Abolghasem
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Oral health assessment plays an important role in determining the health status and health planning of communities. The most important indicator that indicates the oral health status of individuals is the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index. The present study was conducted to investigate the demographic characteristics and DMFT Index in adults referred to Yazd Dental School in Yazd, Iran in 2021.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 500 adult patients in the age group of 18 to 65 years were studied. 343 (68.6%) of the samples were female and 157 (31.4%) were male. The patients completed a questionnaire, including their demographic characteristics and socio-economic status. DMFT index was also recorded in the study questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS17 statistical software and Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis and Tukey statistical tests.
Results: The mean total DMFT index was 9.7± 5.1. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean DMFT index by age (P = 0.017), level of education (P = 0.000), occupation (P = 0.001) and number of family members (0.007 = P), however, no statistically significant difference was observed in the mean DMFT index according to gender, place of residence, and monthly income of participants (P <0.05).
Conclusion: The mean DMFT index is influenced by demographic characteristics. Older age, more family members, higher education level and better position jobs had the greatest impact on the mean DMFT index.
Clinical Trial of Intraperitoneal Administration of Ketamine Combined with Bupivacaine on Pain Status after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Ziaei Parvin , Kargar Saeed , Dehghan Mohammad Hossein , Madadizadeh Farzan , Jamshidi Hamid Reza
Published: January 2023

Introduction: One of the most important problems that the patient faces after laparoscopic surgery is pain that is felt in the shoulders, back and abdomen. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of the combination of bupivacaine and ketamine and its intraperitoneal injection on reducing shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Methods: This was a double-blind randomized study that included 90 patients undergoing elective surgery for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the age group of 18-65 years and of both sexes. After removal of the gallbladder, 20 cc of solution was injected intraperitoneally at the surgical site. Patients were randomly assigned to three groups receiving 10 cc 0.5% bupivacaine + 0.5cc ketamine, the second group received 10 cc of %0.5 bupivacaine and 10 cc normal saline, the third group (control) received 20 cc of normal saline intraperitoneally.  The findings were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software and repeated measurement analysis of variance and Bonferroni's pairwise comparison test.
Results: Analysis of variance showed that the mean pain scores were significantly different over time in each group (P<0.001). (P<0.001). Bonferroni paired comparison test showed that the lowest amount of pain was in the first group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, intraperitoneal injection of ketamine combined with bupivacaine significantly (p<0.001) reduces pain up to 8 hours after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Comparison of Calcium Enriched Material Cement and Mineral Trioxide Aggregated Radiopacity with 3 Endodontic Sealers in Digital Periapical Radiography
Authors: Tabrizizade Mehdi , Tavakoli Ehsan , Davarpanah Malihe
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the radiopacity of calcium enriched material cement and mineral trioxide aggregated fillapex with 3 types of sealers: Endoseal, and AH26 at different focal distances of 15 cm and 30 cm.
Methods: The research method was an experimental and lab trial. In this research, 3 endodontic sealers: Pulpdent, Endoseal, and AH26 and two root filling material: mineral trioxide aggregated fillapex and calcium enriched material cement were studied. From each material 6 samples were prepared. The samples were prepared on a glass slab by stirring with the help of a spatula and placed in molds with dimensions of 1 x 5 x 5 mm. Radiographs were prepared with the PSP Fire CR digital sensor system at a distance of 15 and 30 cm from the samples. Radio opacity information obtained was interpreted by Quantor Dent for Windows software.  The obtained results were analyzed by SPSS version 16 statistical software and Two-way ANOVA and Tukey test.
Results: The results showed that AH26 had the highest optical density value and calcium enriched material cement had the lower radiopacity. There was a significant difference between the radiopacity value of the 5 studied materials (P<0.05).
Conclusion: All the studied materials had the minimal standard of radiopacity.
Investigating the effect of Resistance Training on the Axis / IGF-1 PI3K in Skeletal Muscle and Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Authors: Nadi Mahdi , Banaifar Abdolali , Arshadi Sajjad , Eizadi Mojtaba
Published: January 2023

Introduction: IGF-1 is a polypeptide hormone that plays a vital role in the development and regeneration of skeletal muscles.
IGF-1 activates anabolic pathways such as PI3K and IRS-1/2 to activate a series of intracellular anabolic signals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks resistance training on IGF1, PI3K and insulin sensitivity in neural muscle in type 2 diabetic rats.
Methods: In this experimental study, 14 male Wistar mice aged 8 to 10 weeks and induction of type 2 diabetes (type 2 diabetes was induced by intraperitoneal injection of nicotinamide and STZ in diabetic groups) and were divided into two groups of resistance training and control groups. The mice in the control group did not exercise during the study, while the resistance group performed 8 weeks of training for 5 sessions per week. Resistance exercises in each session were performed in the form of 10 repetitions with 90-second rest intervals in the form of climbing a 26-step ladder to a height of one meter with a vertical slope of 85%, and weight was applied to the base of the rat's tail. 48 hours after the last training session, blood samples were taken from the heart and neural muscle tissue was extracted. Real Time-PCR method was used to determine the genes and one-way ANOVA test was used to compare the variables. All statistical studies were done using SPSS version 16 software.
Results: The results of this study showed that expression of IGF-1 and PI3K in the duodenal axis of diabetic rats in resistance training group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P = 0.001) (P = 0.11). Serum insulin sensitivity in diabetic rats was not significantly different in diabetic rats compared to the diabetic rats (P=0.778).
Conclusion: It seems that eight weeks of resistance training can be a strong stimulus on IGF-1 and PI3K gene expression and no change in insulin sensitivity in neural muscle in type 2 diabetic rats.
Nutritional Composition of Cassia Auriculata Flowers
Authors: Sahoo Jyotirmayee , Kumari Pallavi , Das Debjani , Singh Usha
Published: February 2023

Background: Medicinal plants were used for traditional treatments in curing numerous human diseases since thousands of years in many parts of the world. In rural areas of the developing countries, many plants are used as the primary source of medicine. Cassia auriculata L. is one type of plant which provides health and nutrition promoting compounds in human diet. The present experiment was carried out at Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur, Bihar during the year 2021-2022 to analyze different nutritional parameters of Cassia auriculata flowers by using standard methods. Methods: To analyze different nutritional parameters of Cassia auriculata flowers by using standard methods during the year 2021-2022. Result: The result showed the total antioxidant content of Cassia auriculata flowers were found to be high i.e., 553.5 µg/100 g, the flavonoids and total phenols content of Cassia auriculata flowers were 310 mg of QE/100 gm and 265.12 mg of GAE/100 gm and the high amount of antinutrient such as, oxalates (64.55 mg/100 g), phytates (28.70 mg/100 g) and tannin (1.92 Mg TAE/100 g) also present. It was also rich in physico-chemical properties such as moisture (12.37%), protein (10.54%), ash (7.15%), iron (190.50 mg/kg), fiber (2.08%) and zinc (18.35 mg/kg). Due to their nutritional quality, it is used for the treatment of urinary tract disorders, conjunctivitis, pain and liver diseases etc.
A New Analysis of Yaoti and Yaowei in ZHOUYI : Focusing on Mobility and Immobility
Authors:   The Society for Asian Philosophy in Korea, Yoon Seokmin
Published: January 2023

According to the rapid development and convergence of transporta-tion and IT technologies, we are witnessing the unprecedented ubiquity of mobility. In philosophy, the universality of movement and the motility of existence has been one of the main themes for all times and places. In particular, Zhouyi Philosophy in East Asia has long dealt with the ethical issues of human society with the weltanschauung of movement and change. In the Zhouyi texts, Yaoti(爻體) can be deemed the substance of changeability, while Yaowei(爻位) construed as the substance of unchangeability enables the upward and downward mobility of Yaoti. Yaoti initiates mobility by being aware of the place as the concrete space-time of Yaowei. Put differently, Yaoti acquires the placeness of Yaowei by the reflection on the placelessness of Yaowei as well as by the relevant ethical practice. In the same manner that Yaoti comes to recognize the placeness of Yaowei, the moving subjects come to learn the meaning of the place (placeness). Moreover, in the Zhouyi text, the reflective thinking and ethical practice of Yaoti allows the changeability of divining statements, such as good or ill luck. That being the case, the changeability of divining statements is nothing but the effects of the reflective thinking and ethical practice of Yaoti. As long as the equality of mobility power and the relevant participation of citizens are the duties and rights of the communities in the mobility society, the reflective thinking and ethical practice of Yaoti in the Zhouyi Philosophy has the potential to empower the moving subjects to actualize the duties and rights of the communities.
Recommended Skills for a Cybersecurity Career
Authors: CIUCHI Costel , GĂBUDEANU Larisa , MĂGDĂLINOIU Grațiela , MIHAI Ioan-Cosmin
Published: January 2023

A guide for people interested in starting a career in cybersecurity
DİL BİLGİNİ VE ŞAİR NAÎM HÂZIM’IN SEBÎLÜRREŞÂD’DA YAYIMLANAN ŞİİRLERİNİN TESPİTİ VE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ERTEM Davut
Published: January 2023

Sebilürreşad, Türk Dili Araştırmaları Yıllığı Belleten gibi dergilerde şiir ve yazıları yayımlanan, Türkçemize birçok kelime kazandıran ve Arap dili ve edebiyatı uzmanı olan Naîm Hâzım Onat, bir divan teşkil edecek kadar şiirleri vardır. Daha çok akademik çalışmaları ile bilinen dil bilgini Naîm Hâzım, Sebilürreşad’da yayımlanan şiirlerinde ağırlıklı olarak dinî ve millî konuları işlemiştir. Sebilürreşad’daki şiirlerinde çoğunlukla İbni Hâzım Naîm imzasını kullanan şair, gerek dinî ve millî konularda yazılmış şiirlerinde gerekse de kişisel hayatını konu edinen şiirlerinde doğrudan veya dolaylı olarak Balkanlarda çıkan isyanlara temas etmiş, ayaklanmaların ve toprak kayıplarının millette yol açtığı psikolojik yıkımı derinden hissederek aktarmıştır. Naîm Hâzım’ın Sebilürreşad’da yayımlanan şiirlerinde üzerinde önemle durduğu diğer konular ise tembellik, gaflet, geri kalmışlık ve eğitimdir. Bu temaları işlediği şiirlerinde Mehmet Âkif’in etkisi altındadır. Şiirlerinde maziyi günümüzle karşılaştırarak ecdadımızın bilim ve sanat alanlarında ortaya koyduğu eserlerin ve elde ettikleri başarıların yeni nesiller tarafından örnek alınması gerektiğini vurgular. Geçmişte bilim ve sanatta elde edilen üstünlüklerin, sebebini Kur’an hakikatlerinin doğru anlaşılmasına ve hükümlerinin tatbik edilmesine bağlar. Bu makale ile Naîm Hâzım’ın Sebilürreşad’da yayımlanan şiirleri Din ve Ahlak Temalı Şiirler, Vatan, Millet ve Hürriyet Temalı Şiirler, Kişisel Hayatı Konu Edinen Şiirler, Hikemî Şiirler, Aşk ve Tabiat Temalı Şiirler başlıkları altında sınıflandırılıp içerik bakımından incelenmekte böylelikle daha çok dil bilimi alanındaki çalışmaları ve Mustafa Kemal için Atatürk soyadını önermesiyle tanınan Naîm Hâzım Onat’ın edebî yönüne dikkatleri çekme amaçlanmaktadır.
16. YÜZYIL TEZKİRE MÜELLİFLERİNİN GÖZÜNDEN KANUNİ SULTAN SÜLEYMAN
Authors: AYDIN Halis , TOMBAK Süleyman Anıl
Published: January 2023

Osmanlı Devleti’nin onuncu padişahı olan Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, babası Yavuz Sultan Selim gibi şair sultanlardandır. Kanûnî Sultan Süleymân, şiirlerinde Muhibbî mahlasını kullanır. Şehzadeliği ve sultanlığı dönemlerinde şairlerle yakın ilişkiler kuran Sultan Süleyman, pek çok şaire hamilik etmiş ve onlara yüce ihsanlarda bulunmuştur. Şairlere/yazarlara hamilik yapması onları koruyup kollaması sebebiyle edebiyat çevresinde oldukça sevilen Sultan Süleyman, bu ve bu gibi sebeplerle XVI. yüzyıl tezkirelerinde kendisine oldukça geniş bir çerçevede yer bulmuştur. Tezkirelerde sultanın yaşam öyküsünün, fetihlerinin ve imaretlerinin yanı sıra şair kimliği de eksiksiz bir şekilde belirtilmiştir. Bu bölümlerde sultanın şiirlerinin yanı sıra sultana sunulan ve ona atfedilen şiirlere de oldukça geniş bir şekilde yer verilmiştir. Bu çalışmada XVI. yüzyıl tezkirelerinden hareketle şair sultanlardan olan Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’ın hayatı, sanatı, imaretleri ve hamiliğiyle ilgili değerlendirmeler ele alınacaktır. Ahdî, Beyânî, Kınalı-zâde Hasan Çelebi, Sehî ve Latîfî tezkirelerinde padişahlar içinden şairlik yapanlar için ayrı bir başlık açılmıştır. Diğerlerinden farklı olarak Âşık Çelebi’de ise ayrı bir bölüm olmamasına karşın tezkirenin “Fasl-ı Evvel” ve “Mukaddime” bölümlerinde padişahların şairlikleriyle ilgili değerlendirmeler yapılır. Çalışmada; padişahla ilgili kullanılan başlıklar, saltanatının nasıl geçtiği, hamilikleri, verilen şiir örneklerinde bulunan odak unsuru, şairin biyografisinde kullanılan kelime kadrosu, sultanın ön plana çıkarılan özelliği, verilen şiir örneklerinin adeti ve içeriği, sultanın mahlasının sunum şekli, bilgilerin aktarılış sırası gibi çeşitli konulara değinilerek bu değerlendirmeler ele alınacaktır.
Organic Tolerance and Harmony in the Pesantren Bali Bina Insani
Authors: Fahmi Muhammad , Hilmy Masdar , Prasetia Senata Adi
Published: January 2023

This paper describes the organic tolerance, capital, and management of harmony at a pesantren of the Muslim minority in Bali, Indonesia. The pesantren is Bali Bina Insani (BBI) in which there are Muslim and Hindu teachers. The organic tolerance, capital, and management of harmony with the accommodation of some Hindu teachers is a certainty. Data collection was carried out through documentation, participant observation, and in-depth interviews, then qualitatively analyzed. The results showed that the capital of the pesantren in harmonizing Muslim and Hindu teachers is tolerant (tasāmuh) and inclusive. Aligned with the pesantren's vision and mission is realizing Islam raḥmah li al-‘ālamīn in all community services and making friends with all people regardless of ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious diversity. In this context, organic tolerance which was developed by pesantren is a certainty. Also, the management of harmony has been implemented professionally. The pesantren does not emphasize religious symbols, but it concerns the essence of Islamic orthodoxy. The pesantren management never questioned the differences of ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious of some teachers. For them, the most important thing is doing their jobs very well and professionally according to their authority. So, the harmony in this pesantren is organic.
Influence of Saliva Amylase on Changes in Gastric Protein Hydrolysis
Authors: Mamajonova Oygul. , Aleinik V. A. , Xudayarova A. G. , Babich S. M.
Published: January 2023

Studied influence of salivary amylase on changes in gastric hydrolysis of proteins. The study was carried out in vitro, in saliva, gastric juice, solutions of starch, casein, albumin and hemoglobin were used in the work. It was concluded that the use of starch-protein mixtures helps to reduce the hydrolysis of protein by gastric juice, due to the formation of starch-protein complexes preventing the hydrolysis of proteins, and reducing the access of gastric proteases to proteins in the starch-protein complex. An increase in the ratio of starch and protein in the direction of increasing starch contributes to an additional decrease in protein hydrolysis, which may be an additional decrease in the access of gastric proteases to proteins, in addition to an obstacle to proteins in the starch-protein complex. In addition, salivary amylase helps to improve the digestibility of proteins by gastric juice, both due to a decrease in starch-protein complexes, and to increase the access of proteases to proteins by reducing the concentration of starch as a result of its digestion by salivary amylase.
Rendering of Stained Glass Designs with Stencil Printing Technique on Kurti Materials
Authors: Keerthi Jetti
Published: January 2023

Stencil printing is a resist style of printing method and it is one of the oldest methods to embellish apparels. The non-absorb materials used as stencils having design cuts on it. These stencils are placed on the fabrics and applied or sprayed colour in cut out portions then result get beautiful well outlined designs. In this article, Stained glass designs adopted and developed new designs and rendered those designs with Stencil printing technique on kurti materials. Considering kurti materials as products for application of designs A5, B8, F5, S10 and G4 were selected with more than 70% of acceptance was done for suitability of finalized designs by the panel. These products highly accepted by the consumers.
Genetic Diversity Analysis with Morphological Traits on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Cold Tolerance Breeding
Authors: Ghosh Shyam Chandra , Dasgupta Tapash
Published: January 2023

Genetic diversity is one of the most important studies which provide general genetic component and background to understand the genetic architecture of the genotypes with respect to genetic relation and inheritance pattern and on the other hand help in pre-breeding work for the selection of appropriate genotype in the breeding programme. Looking to the breeding strategies, an experiment has been conducted during 2019-20 at the agricultural experimental farm (AEF), Narendrapur of IRDM Faculty Centre, RKMVERI, with 53 rice genotypes along with the reported cold tolerance rice varieties for nine quantitative morphological traits i.e. plant height, tiller per plant, panicle per plant, grain per panicle, panicle weight, panicle length, grain per panicle, grain length, grain breadth and test weight have been evaluated during the experiment with two replication and analyzed the data with the program GENES with the help, Mohalanobis D2 and Tocher’s methods. After analysis, found that the genotypes were in 13 genotypic groups and maximum genotypes (25) were IR36, Maharaja, ADT43, Khitish, IRBB60, Shyamla, BD11, R71, Hanahikaree, Ajaya, Radha, GB 2, K. Masuri, Sabita, IR72, CU48, MTU10, Lalat, Miniket, Dular, IRAT177, Sasarang, K335, Ketaki and DTCM1 found in cluster –I, genotypes (8), Hinohikari, Kinuhikari, Mirikikuin, SR5, K475, Setetaree, Haenchizen, Koshihari in cluster II, genotypes (6) J. Assam (w), K. Jeera, J. Assam, C. Moni, J. Bao and Jeera in cluster – III, 2 genotypes in cluster IV(Bhalum1 and Bhalum5), V (Gourab and Muktashree), VI (Lemont and R.-Bhagbati), and VII(Barhashal and Cypress) each and one genotypes in cluster VIII(Koshar), IX(Basmoti), X (Prasad), XI (Khasa), XII (Taruri Basmoti) and XIII (IR 64) in each. Therefore, looking to the genetic grouping/cluster and distance, crossing programme may be adopted for the better improvement of genotype with respect to cold tolerance and sensitivity response as well as genetic distance and group of the genotypes or respective genotype.
Evaluation of Different Phenotypic Methods for Detection of Biofilm Formation among the Clinical Isolates
Authors: Khutade Kalpesh , Chanda Sangita , Megha G. K. , Shah Harshada
Published: January 2023

Biofilm-producing staphylococci have been identified from various clinical samples such as pus, blood, urine and skin surfaces, in addition to device associated illnesses. In the study included 100 clinical isolates of Staphylococci spp. Biofilm detection was performed on clinical staphylococci spp. isolates using two different phenotypic methods, including Tissue Culture plate (TCP) and Congo red agar (CRA).By the TCP method revealed that, 55 (55%) Staphylococcus isolates were biofilm producers, while 45 (45%) were non- or weak biofilm producers. Among 55(55%) biofilm producers, 31 (56.36%) were strong biofilm producers, while 24 (43.63%) were moderate biofilm producers. By the CRA method, among 100 staphylococcal isolates, 10(10%) were produced biofilm while 90 (90%) were non/weak biofilm producers. Among the 10 biofilm producers, strong biofilm was produced by 3(30%) and moderate biofilm was produced by 7 (70%). TCP is considered a highly significant test, p = 0.001. As for CRA, it detected a very low number of biofilm producers compared to total positive biofilm producers. According to the p = 0.381, CRA method is considered the non-significant test.The two phenotypic methods were evaluated and it was found that CRA method was less sensitive in detecting biofilm formation. TCP can be recommended as a general screening method for detection of biofilm producing bacteria.
Response of Integrated Crop Management on Growth, Yield Attributes and Grain Yield of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Authors: Maurya Subhash Chandra , Mishra Akhilesh , khan Naushad
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2021-22 at Oilseed Research Farm of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur entitled “Response of integrated crop management on growth, yield attributes and grain yield of field pea (Pisum sativum L.)”. Result showed that the treatment T8(INM+IWM+IPM) gave the significantly higher grain yield of field pea. The treatment T8 recorded the highest plant height (75.61cm), number of branches (5.67), dry matter production per plant (27.86 g), number of pods per plant (16.65), number of grains per pod (5.56), 100-grain weight (17.10 g), grain yield (2621.65 kg/ha), straw yield(4024.25 kg/ha) and harvest index (39.46 %) in comparison to rest of other treatments. The minimum plant height (62.40 cm), number of branches (3.90), dry matter production per plant (17.80 g), number of pods per plant (10.20), number of grains per pod (3.92), weight of 100-grain (15.09 g), grain yield (1700.72 kg/ha), straw yield 3216.26 kg/ha) and harvest index (34.60 %) was recorded with the control.
Effect of Azotobacter Isolates on Growth of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)
Authors: V. M. Karade H. Gaikwad , D. A. Patil P. S. Sidnale , Barge M. S.
Published: January 2023

The present investigation entitled “to study the effect of Azotobacter isolates on growth of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)” (Variety – Omni Yellow) at PG farm of Rajarshee Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj College of Agriculture, Kolhapur during summer season of the year 2020-21. The randomized block design (RBD) was used for the field experiment. The results of investigation showed that the application of 75% RDN + 100%RDP and K + seedling + soil both treated with commercial strain of Azotobacter (Azotobacter chroococcum) found more effective and showed profuse growth and yield characters of African marigold followed by the treatment 75% RDN + 100% RDPK + seedling + soil both treated with Strain – A of Azotobacter (ATHM1) and 75% RDN + 100% RDPK + seedling + soil treated with Strain – B of Azotobacter (ATKM3). These treatments were statistically at par with one another and superior over other treatments. The treatment 75% RDN + 100% RDPK + seedling + soil both treated with commercial strain of Azotobacter (Azotobacter chroococum) showed profuse effect on the growth parameter viz. maximum plant height (74.53 cm), primary branches (19.50), secondary branches (61.87) and plant spread (50.63 cm). It enhanced the flowering parameters viz. number of buds (17.92), number of flowers (9.30), flower diameter (7.56 cm) and weight of single flower (16.26 gm) and maximum yield per plot (15.86 kg), and total yield (16.31 t/ha). It has also increase a available N in soil (177.88 kg/ha) followed by the results of treatment 75% RDN + 100% RDPK + seedling + soil both treated with Strain – A of Azotobacter (ATHM1) gave plant height (73.97cm), primary branches (19.40), secondary branches (60.80) and plant spread (48.39cm), number of buds (16.99) number of flowers (8.78), flower diameter (7.16 cm) and weight of single flower (15.78 gm) and gave yield per plot (14.72 kg) and total yield (15.05 t/ha), also has increase a available N content of soil (175.77 kg/ha). Thus, the present investigation confined that an application of Azotobacter strains with the seedling dip treatment and soil drenching found to be more effective along with 75 % RDN, and 100% RDPK and saving of 25% dose of nitrogen.
Stability Analysis in Chilli under Konkan Region of Maharashtra (Capsicum annuum L.)
Authors: Desai Suchitra Sakharam , Sharma S. P. , Bhave S. G. , Maloo S. R. , Jain H. K. , Bal C. P.
Published: January 2023

In present investigation thirty hybrids were evaluated at three locations in Konkan region of Maharashtra. Out of that five stable hybrids viz, AVPP0711S × BC-28, AVPP0709S × BC-28, AVPP0517S × DPLC-1, AVPP0711S × Pusajwala and AVPP0709S × DPLC-1 had high net plot yield of fresh fruits and high stability for some characters viz, days to 50 per cent flowering, fresh weight per fruit, fruit length, 1000 seed weight, dry weight per fruit and net plot yield of fresh fruits. Stability of these hybrids might have resulted due to stability for various component traits. Out of these five hybrids AVPP0709S × BC-28 was found to be most adaptable while other two hybrids were responsive to favorable environments. Hence, it would be advantages to exploit high yield and stable hybrid AVPP0709S × BC-28 in practical plant breeding.
Determination of Extracellular Enzyme Activities of Bacillus spp. spores Isolated from Raw Milk
Authors: Le Dat Huynh , Ngoc Thuy Ngan Phan , Bao Thy Vuong , Bui The Vinh
Published: January 2023

Heat resistance spore-forming Bacillus spp. can survive the heat treatment process of milk, leading to spoilage of the final milk products. The aim of the study was to determine activities of extracellular protease and lipase enzymes from Bacillus spp. spores isolated from raw milk. A total of 7 spores belonged to genus Bacillus isolated from the raw milk, namely BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, OM1, OM2 and OM3, respectively. Among of them, the OM1 isolate indicated the strongest extracellular protease enzyme activity after culturing at 37°C for 4 days, and the BT2 isolate indicated the strongest extracellular lipase enzyme activity after culturing at 37°C for 7 days.
Septicemia in Hospital Born Neonates and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern with Role of WBC Count Parameters
Authors: Amur Shailaja , R. Hallikeri Umeshwar , Mahalaxmi Rajeshwari Surpur
Published: January 2023

Positive blood cultures are the gold standard for the neonatal sepsis. Most infections in the neonates are caused by bacteria and a few by viruses. As the baby passes through the birth canal of the mother during delivery the child swallows or breathes the birth canal fluid, bacteria or virus enter into their blood or lungs. This study was done to identify the aerobic bacteria causing sepsis in neonates and their susceptibility patterns along with CBC parameters in Navodaya Medical College Hospital, Raichur. All the blood cultures obtained from the neonatal ward during the period of one year [from 30th July 2021 to 30th July 2022] were analysed their antibiotic susceptibility was recorded. CBC was done in the Department of Pathology using cell counter and smear study. The positivity of blood cultures was 42% [84/200] Most bacteremic episodes were caused by one type of organism and polymicrobial growth was noticed in 8.4 % [10/ 84]. 64.2 % infections [54/84] were found to be due to Staphylococci and 27.4 % [23 /200] isolates showed Gram negative infections. Gram negative isolates showed lesser degree of susceptibility to the antibiotics. The TLC were found to be significantly lower than the normal babies.
Seasonal Variation in Thermoregulation of Wild Free-Ranging Nile Crocodiles: Recovery of a 36-Year Old Data Set
Authors: Hocutt Charles H.
Published: January 2023

Thermoregulation data for four ‘problem’ Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) introduced to Lake Ngezi, Zimbabwe were collected from winter through early summer 1986-87 using abdominally implanted radio-transmitters with calibrated thermistors. These remain after 36 years the largest (1.94-3.48 m) wild free-ranging Nile crocodiles thus far evaluated re: body temperatures and thermoregulation. Both cooling and heating rates were highest in the smallest subjects, progressively lower in larger individuals. Body temperatures (Tb’s) cooled at night, but remained above or equal to water temperatures (Tw). All Tbmax’s exceeded maximum air temperatures (Ta) by 10 oC during daytime with the highest recorded Tb being 36.4 oC. Daily Tb amplitude’s of >10 oC were routinely exhibited in all specimens, regardless of size or sex. Both Tbmax and Tbmin generally lagged Tamax’s and Tamin’s by about two hours, respectively. The mean Tb’s increased ~2 oC monthly from June through October 1986 for each individual regardless of size or sex with supplemental data inferring Tb‘s increased through January-February 1987.
Studies on Integrated Nutrient Management on Economic Parameter of Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.) in Chhattisgarh Plain
Authors: Patre Surabhi , Kaushik Shilpa , Tiwari Pragya , Raj Shani , Shukla R. K.
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Instructional Farm, BTC College of Agriculture and Reseach Station, Bilaspur (C.G.). During the Kharif season of the year 2021 with a view to study the “Studies on integrated nutrient management on economic parameter of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) in Chhattisgarh plain”. The Black gram variety Indira Urad Pratham used to grown and treatment was replicated three times in Randomized block design. The soil of experimental site was alfisol belonging to textural clay loam. The investigation there were the uniform dose of 20 kg N2, 40 kg P2O5 and 20 kg K2O were applied through Urea, SSP and MOP, respectively in black gram in seven treatments viz., T1: - 20:40:20 RDF, T2: -125%RDF, T3:- 150% RDF, T4:- RDF + FYM@5t ha-1, T5:- 125% of RDF + FYM@5t ha-1, T6:- 150% of RDF + FYM@5t ha-1 andT7: - Control. The economic parameters i.e., cost of cultivation (Rs ha-1), Gross return (Rs ha-1), Net return (Rs ha-1) and Benefit: Cost ratio were significantly superior in the treatment T3(150% RDF). On the basis of above findings, treatment T6(150% of RDF+FYM@5tha-1) stand could be better performance first in position for cost of cultivation, net and gross return. However, But economically better performance in first in position treatment T3(150% RDF). Therefore, it may be concluded that treatment T3(150% RDF) may be prefer for higher economics in blackgram.
Effect of Organic Manures on Quality Parameters of Scented Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Tiwari Pragya , Pandey Dinesh , Ahmad Anjum , Patre Surabhi , Raj Shani
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Instructional cum Research Farm, Barrister Thakur Chhedilal College of Agriculture and Research Station, IGKV, Bilaspur, (C.G.). During Kharif 2020 with a view to study the “Effect of organic manures on quality parameters of scented rice (Oryza sativa L.)”. The rice variety Vishnubhog was used to grown and treatment was replicated three times in randomized block design (RBD). The soil of experimental field was clay loam soil. There were fertilizer application nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and Manures application Recommended amount of compost, cow dunk, green leaf manure (GLM) and rock phosphate were applied at different concentrations in rice in nine treatment viz., T1: -100% RDN through Compost, T2:- 100% RDN through Green leaf manure, T3:- Decomposed cow dung enriched with rock phosphate amendment(7.59q/ha), T4:- 100% RDN through Compost + Decomposed cow dung enriched with rock phosphate amendment (7.59q/ha-1), T5:- 100% RDN through green leaf manure + Decomposed cow dung enriched with rock phosphate amendment(7.59q/ha-1), T6 :- 100% RDN through FYM enriched with consortia, T7:- Decomposed cow dung enriched with rock phosphate @ (12q/ha-1), T8:- 100% RDF 60:40:30 kg NPK ha-1 andT9:- Control (No NPK).The quality parameters like Paddy length (mm), breadth (mm) and paddy L:B and Kernel length, breadth and Kernel L:B; were superior in the treatment T8(100% RDF (60:40:30) NPK kgha-1), stand first in position and T7 (100% RDN through green leaf manure + Decomposed cow dung enriched with Decomposed cow dung enriched with rock phosphate @ (12qha-1), stand in second order of preference. However, treatment T6 comes in next in order. Therefore, it may be concluded that treatment T8 (100% RDF (60:40:30) NPK kg ha-1) may be prefer for higher growth and yield with quality in rice.
Effect of PGR on Yield of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Under Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) Based Agro-forestry System
Authors: Sandiman Mohit Anand , Toppo Pratap , Pankaj Himanshu , Painkra Dayanand Sai , Kumar Manish , Hakre Shristy , Tiwari Mausami , Raj Shani
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Herbal Garden of Department of Forestry, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.). During the year 2021-22 with a view to study the “Effect of PGR on Yield of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Under Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) Based Agro-forestry System”. The Patchouli intercrops under Karanj tree crop were used to grown and treatment was replicated three times in randomized block design (RBD). The soil of experimental field was clay to loam soil. The investigation, There were three growth regulators and chemicals(NAA, Miraculan and GA) were used, which were applied at different concentrations in Patchouli in eight treatments viz., T1: - Control (Basal Dose) (150:50:50 kg NPK ha-1), T2: - Basal Dose + NAA @ 20ppm, T3:- Basal Dose + NAA @ 25ppm, T4:- Basal Dose + NAA @ 30ppm, T5:- Basal Dose + miraculan @ 100ppm, T6:- Basal Dose + miraculan @ 150ppm, T7: - Basal Dose + GA @ 20 ppm and T8:- Basal Dose + GA @ 30ppm.The yield parameters i.e., fresh herbage yields (q ha-1), Dry herbage yield (q ha-1) and oil yield (kg ha-1) were significantly superior in the treatment T7 (GA @ 20 ppm). On the basis of above findings, treatment T7 (GA @ 20 ppm) stand could be better performance first in position and T8 (GA @ 30ppm) stand in second order of preference. However, treatment T3 (NAA @ 25ppm) comes in next in order. Therefore, it may be concluded that treatment T7 (GA @ 20 ppm) may be prefer for higher yield in patchouli.
Effect of Organic Manure on Plant Growth Attributes of Krishna Tulsi [Ocimum tenuiflorum (L.)] Under Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis) Based Agroforestry System
Authors: Pratap Toppo Pankaj , Himanshu Mohit Anand Sandiman , Khumita Verma Dayanand Sai Painkra , Shani Raj Anish mankur
Published: January 2023

A field experiment was conducted at the Herbal Garden of Department of Forestry, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.). During the season of 2021-22 with a view to study the “Effect of organic manure on plant growth attributes of Krishna Tulsi [Ocimum tenuiflorum (L.)] Under Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis) based Agroforestry system”. The field experiment was conducted on Krishna Tulsi intercrops under Eucalyptus tree crop were used to grown and treatment was replicated three times in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with plant spacing 40cm × 40cm. The soil of experimental field was clay to loam soil. The investigation, There were The fertilizer mixture FYM and vermicompost were used, which were applied at different concentrations in Tulsi intercrop in eight treatments viz., T1: - FYM 100%, T2: - Vermicompost 100%, T3:- Neem cake 100 %, T4:- FYM 75% + Vermicompost 25 %, T5:- FYM 75% + Neem Cake 25%, T6:- Vermicompost 50% + Neem Cake 50%, T7: - FYM 50 % + Neem Cake 25 %+ Vermicompost 25 % and T8:- Control (No Manures). The crop growth parameters i.e., Plant height (cm), Number of branches plant-1 and Collar diameter (mm) were significantly superior in the treatment T2 (Vermicompost 100%) at different crop growth stages at 30, 60, 90 and at time of harvest. On the basis of above findings, treatment T2 (Vermicompost 100%) stand could be better performance first in position and T1 (FYM 100%) stand in second order of preference. However, treatment T4 (FYM 75% + Vermicompost 25 %) comes in next in order. Therefore, it may be concluded that treatment T2 (Vermicompost 100%) may be prefer for higher growth in crop Krishna Tulsi.
Influence of Storage Time on the Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Characteristics of Dried Mango Slices (Mangifera indica L. Var Kent)Produced in Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Fokouo Kouamé Elie , Kouassi Kouakou Nestor , Adou Marc , N DRI Yao Denis , Tano Kablan , Amani N’ uessan Georges
Published: January 2023

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of storage time on biochemical, microbiological and sensory parameters of dried mango slices (Mangifera indica L. var Kent) produced in Côte d'Ivoire. Batches of 100 g of dried mango slices wrapped in polyethylene plastic and packed in cartons were stored for 9 months at 25°C for quarterly monitoring (T0, T3, T6 and T9) of analytical parameters. Storage time (T0 to T9) induced significant losses (P <0.05) of 37.14% of titratable acidity, of 5.62% vitamin A, 23.97% of vitamin C, 34.12% of oxalates and 8.13% of phytates in dried mango slices. A significant increase (P˂0.05) in flavonoids (13.81±0.10 to 16.20±0.2 mg/100g), polyphenols (14.02±0.10 to 16.41±0.01 mg/100g), moisture (11.13±0.94 to 16.15±1.91 g/100g), β-carotene (1.83±0.03 to 2. 09±0.02 mg/100g), total sugars (34.42±5.70 to 102.68±0.09 g/100g), reducing sugars (54.56±4.85 to 190.04±0.22 g/100g), and minerals were also observed from T0 to T9. Total aerobic mesophilic flora varied from 1.48±0.10 x 103 CFU/g (T0) to 1.55±0.36 x 106 CFU/g (T9), an increase of 4.73%. Only mango slices dried stored at T3 were appreciated by panelists. Mangoes slices dried up to 3 months of storagehave the best physicochemical, microbiological and sensory properties.
Life of Different Soil and Water Conservation Structures
Authors: Mohite Mahesh Mahadev , Bangal G. B.
Published: January 2023

The soil and water conservation hold the key position in agricultural position and watershed development. The expenditure incurred in construction is of high magnitude and hence structure need to last for longer duration in the field. The study was undertaken to study and compare the existing design procedures used in Department of Agriculture and reported in literature for various temporary and permanent soil and water conservation structures and to estimate the expected life of different soil and water conservation structures based on hydrological approach. It was revealed that the design return period considered in the design procedures adopted by Department of Agriculture are very less and hence the expected life of structure is less. This means that there is risk of failure of these structures due to unexpected high flows. The design return period for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent structures should be worked out by assigning certain risks of failure.
Studies on biotransformation of withanolides by bacteria isolated from infected plants of Withania somnifera (Dunal)
Authors: Madhusudan S. , Bhushanam M. , Mathias Arun Jyothi
Published: January 2023

Endophytic microbes are commonly seen in all the plants including medicinal plants. The endophytes enhance the ability to synthesize bioactive compounds in the associated plants apart from the production of secondary metabolites. The present investigations were on analyzing these bacterial diversity associated with different medicinal plants that synthesises the secondary metabolite compounds under biotic stress in Withania somnifera. The bacterial strains were isolated and purified from the rhizosphere roots and leaves of W. somnifera. The isolated bacterial colonies were further sub-cultured and screened to species level using 16S rRNA sequencing. From the 16S rRNA sequences obtained, the strains were found to be in close match with Bacillus velezensis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Pseudomonas floridensis. Further, the cell free extracts of the cultures with substrates of Withanolides and sterols were extracted and then analysed on HPLC and TLC. Of the strains obtained, B9 and B6 strains showed different bands when compared with control. Similarly, B1strain showed unique bands when compared with control. A significant rise in the production of secondary metabolites such as withaferin A, withanolide D was seen when treated with bacterial endophytes than the control. The present study could be used to trace the application of potent bacterial endophytes to nullify the pathogenicity.
Studies on the Pathogenicity of Meloidogyne incognita on Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum
Authors: Bhat Aasia Rashid
Published: January 2023

A pathogencity test was conducted against root-knot nematode on Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum. Significant reduction in plant growth was recorded at or above inoculum level of 1000 J2 / plant and hence this level was considered as pathogenic level for P. atropurpureum. It was observed that the nematode population increased with increasing the inoculum level of M. incognita. The maximum nematode population was recorded at highest inoculum level and the minimum population at the lowest inoculum level. The reproduction factor was significantly reduced with the increased in inoculum levels.
Impact of Front Line Demonstration on Yield and Economics of Pigeonpea Variety (BDN 711) in Beed District of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Garud H. S. , Gaikwad B. B. , Surpam T. B. , Jagtap K. L. , Patgaonkar D. C.
Published: January 2023

The frontline demonstrations on BDN 711 variety of pigeonpea were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khamgaon of Beed District, Maharashtra State. Frontline demonstration of pigeonpea variety BDN 711 were conducted during 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 on 20 ha area in 50 number of demonstration each year. Pigeonpea variety BDN 711 which is released by Vasantarao Naik Marathada Krishi Vidyapeeth which is resistant to wilt, drought tolerant and suitable for medium type of soil. Improved cultivation practices were demonstrated in farmer’s field for three consecutive years. The result of the demonstrations showed higher yields compared to farmers practices followed for pigeonpea cultivation. The average increased per cent seed yield is 31.11 over the years from frontline demonstrations compared to check plots. However, during the year 2021-22, the per cent increase in seed yield was 44.00. The huge variation in farmers practices adopted in the cluster villages. The other parameters like extension gap, technological gap and technology index were derived for assessment of technology adoption rate. The average technology gap and technology index were 540 and 25.74 per cent, respectively. The improved technology recorded higher average seed yield 1660 kg/ha. over farmers practice 1267 kg/ha. The improved technology gave higher average gross return (97967 Rs./ha.) average net return (70633 Rs./ha.) with higher benefit cost ratio (2.43) as compared to farmers practices. The results clearly indicated that the beneficial impact of front line demonstrations over the farmers practices towards enhancing the productivity of pigeonpea cultivation under rainfed condition in Beed district of Maharashtra state, India. Demonstrated technologies proved more remunerative and economically feasible compared to farmers traditional practices in pigeonpea cultivation.
Staphylococcus on your Stethoscope?
Authors: Albert John , Seranathan Sujtha Elan
Published: January 2023

Stethoscope harbours pathogenic microbes which can transmit to patients and health care workers. Disinfection of stethoscope can prevent this transmission and will reduce hospital acquired infections. Aim: To compare the bacterial contamination in personal stethoscope of doctors and ward stethoscopes which are disinfected routinely. Design: Single blinded study Methods and Material: A baseline culture was done on ward and personal stethoscopes. Ward stethoscopes were disinfected daily for four weeks and bacterial culture was done after each week. After four weeks, the bacterial contamination of ward and doctor’s stethoscope was compared. Results: In baseline culture, 22 stethoscopes (61%) had potential pathogenic microorganisms. After four weeks without any intervention, no considerable change was observed in the bacterial load and the pathogenic organisms cultured from personal stethoscopes. However, the bacterial load and the pathogenic organisms were markedly reduced in ward stethoscope after four weeks of disinfection. Conclusions: Stethoscopes harbours potentially pathogenic microorganisms and acts as a vector for transmission of HAIs among patients. This study proves that regular disinfection of stethoscope will reduce its bacterial contamination. Key-words: Stethoscope, Disinfection, Bacterial contamination, Hospital acquired infection, Non critical medical instruments. Key Messages: Hospital acquired infections can be greatly reduced if doctors follow disinfection of non-critical medical equipment when it is visibly soiled and on a regular basis.
Studies on Sensory Analysis of Basundi Blended with Dried Anjeer
Authors: Lahanu Zine Pravin
Published: January 2023

The study was conducted on the topic “Studies on Sensory Analysis of Basundi Blended with Dried Anjeer.” The different levels of dried anjeer 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 per cent were tried in buffalo milk basundi. The product obtained was subjected for organoleptic evaluation by panel of judges. It was observed that the flavour score for treatment T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4 was 7.77, 8.07, 8.35, 7.15 and 7.00 respectively. Colour and Appearance was 8.03, 7.88, 8.42, 7.52 and 7.02, respectively. Body and texture was 7.72, 8.02, 8.20, 7.13 and 6.97, respectively. Overall acceptability score was 7.84, 7.99, 8.32 and 7.39 and 6.99 respectively for T0, T1, T2, T3 and T4. It was clear that the level of 7.5 dried anjeer crush have highest overall acceptability.
Effect of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Root Extract on Meristematic Cells of A. cepa L.
Authors: Vaish Amit
Published: January 2023

The effects of carrot root extract were investigated on meristematic cells of the roots of A. cepa. The growing roots of A.cepa were treated with five concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 10%) of the carrot root extract for 2, 4 and 6 hours respectively. The results showed that the low concentrations of the carrot root extract enhanced the mitotic activity but high concentrations were slightly mitodepressive in nature and induced some chromosomal abnormalities too like condensation of chromosomes, disturbed metaphases, scattered metaphases, chromatid separation, bridge formation, extrusion and disturbed polarity. It was concluded that carrot root extract was mitotic stimulator in nature but showed slight impact on chromosomal behavior.