bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Intersection of Demographic Factors, Parental Awareness, and Attitudes: Implications for Children's Health Risks from Secondhand Tobacco Smoke
Authors: Elsaihi Fatma Masoud , Shohaimi Shamarina , Nadzir Ohd Noor Hisham Mohd , Puad Mohd Hazwan Mohd , Rahman Abdul Hafiz Ab , Elsaieh Afaf Masaud
Published: August 2023

Objective:   This study aims to investigate the association between demographic factors, such as age, ethnicity, income, education, and occupation, with parents' perspectives and awareness of the health risks associated with secondhand smoke (SHS), considering the significance of these factors for effective health education and prevention initiatives.   Methods:  Data were collected from 378 employees working in four higher education institutions in the Klang Valley region of Malaysia. A standardized questionnaire was administered to collect data on demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes towards SHS. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between demographic characteristics and parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards the risks of SHS.   Results:  The study explored how demographic factors, namely age, education, occupation, income level, and ethnicity, influenced parents' knowledge and attitudes towards the health risks of SHS. The results indicated that none of these demographic characteristics had a significant impact on parents' attitudes and knowledge. However, it was observed that parents' financial status significantly and negatively affected their understanding of the health hazards associated with children's exposure to smoking.   Conclusions:    Protecting children's health and reducing the prevalence of smoking-related illnesses requires parents to enhance their knowledge and foster negative attitudes towards SHS. Developing targeted interventions that address the specific challenges parents face, particularly in relation to their financial circumstances, is crucial to promote a smoke-free environment for children.   Research Implications: The study's findings provide insights into the complex relationship between demographic factors and parents' knowledge and attitudes towards SHS. These insights can inform the design of tailored interventions that consider various demographic characteristics to communicate SHS risks and promote healthier behaviours effectively.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the influence of demographic factors on parents' perspectives on SHS health risks. The findings underscore the importance of considering demographic characteristics when designing interventions to address SHS exposure and encourage healthier behaviours among parents and caregivers.
The contributions of teacher intercultural competence to academic satisfaction and engagement among international students in China and Thailand
Authors: Guo Linzhi , Laokulrach Marisa
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The contributions of teacher intercultural competence to educational outcomes, including student self-efficacy, engagement, and academic satisfaction, were investigated in this study.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The study applies the quantitative method using primary data from the survey collected from 400 international undergraduate students in China and Thailand. The partial least squares structural equation modeling is used to analyze the relationships of variables between conceptual constructions.

Findings: The results indicate that teacher intercultural competence has positive and significant effects on international student self-efficacy and engagement but has no significant effect on international student academic satisfaction.

Conclusion: This study provides new insight into international student self-efficacy, engagement, and academic satisfaction from the perspective of teacher intercultural competence.

Research Limitations/Implications: In this study, undergraduate international students were selected only from China and Thailand, which is considered a research limitation.  Thus, increasing the generalizability of the whole population by collecting data from more universities is suggested for future research.

Practical Implications: Educational policymakers or university administrators should improve international student educational outcomes from the perspective of teacher education and professional development. Teacher intercultural competence should be considered a significant part of teacher education and professional development. If the teachers understand the cultural or behavioral differences from the perspective of students, they can construct a more inclusive and effective academic environment. 

Contribution to Literature: This study proposed and confirmed the mediating role of international student self-efficacy, which brings clarification to the formational mechanism of how teacher intercultural competence affects international student engagement and academic satisfaction.
Optimizing Neutronic and Photonic Performance in Irradiation Systems of Symmetric TRIGA Cores
Authors: Shauddin S. M.
Published: August 2023

The BAEC TRIGA MARK-II Research Reactor (BTRR) in Bangladesh has been used for a wide range of purposes, including basic and applied nuclear research and human resource development. Therefore, its core management should be flexible to meet various objectives with different priorities and to deliver the best possible outcome. In this study, neutron and gamma photon flux variation was studied at different radial and axial irradiation systems of the current core (C-0) as well as six symmetric reconfigurations (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, and C-6) of the existing BTRR using the universal MCNP code. While keeping the exact core component and material density, the symmetric reconfigured cores were modeled based on core criticality calculation and excess reactivity in the critical state. Finally, it was observed that the reconfigured core C-1 has the best neutronic and photonic performance at the irradiation systems compared to other reconfigured cores, against the reference core C-0.
Discussion about Sun Worship from Sanxingdui Bronze Sacred Tree
Authors: Chu Jingyi , Pan Min
Published: August 2023

Based on the relationship between Sanxingdui bronze sacred tree and sun worship, this paper explores the relationship between sun worship and bird worship, and interprets the origin of ancient ancestors' original belief. This paper expounds the author's thoughts and opinions on the significance of archaeology by analyzing the ancient human belief in archaeological discoveries.
Effect of Rehabilitation Robot Training on Cognitive Function in Stroke Patients : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Xie Wenzhan , Yan Jiaqian , Zhang Mingxun , Chen Yihan
Published: August 2023

Objective: Post-stroke cognitive impairment is one of the major dysfunction after stroke, which can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation robotic therapy in post-stroke cognitive impairment patients.

Methods: As of December 2022, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched through electronic databases. Eligibility criteria RCTs evaluate RCTs of rehabilitation robots on treatment events in patients with cognitive impairment after stroke, compared to control groups.

Results: Eight studies were included (n = 431). When combined with routine cognitive training efficacy, rehabilitation robot intervention observably reduced MOCA scores, MBI scores and FMA score. Furthermore, the FIM scores and MMSE scores were also better than the control groups. Rehabilitation robots training can improve the cognitive function of stroke patients and is an effective means of stroke rehabilitation.
Analysis of menus in selected daycare centers in the Opole province: an observational study
Authors: Biłos Łukasz , Matuszek Dominika , Polańczyk Ewa , Grzywacz Żaneta , Berest Elżbieta
Published: August 2023

Background: In the first years of a child’s life, eating habits and preferences are formed. The main influence on the nutrition of a child between 13 and 36 months of age is the people who take care of him. The nursery is also responsible for providing children with adequate food.Aim of the study: This study aimed to analyze the menus of children aged 1 to 3 in selected daycare facilities in the Opolskie Voivodeship.Material and methods: The analysis concerned 10-day menus obtained from 8 different regional institutions looking after children aged 1–3 years. The analysis was based on a comparison of menus with the current nutritional standards and evaluated in terms of quantity.Results: The results showed an excess of protein (388%) and sodium (529%) intake and insufficient coverage of the requirements for vitamin D (6.5%), calcium (87%), and iron (83%).Conclusions: The analysis of the menus showed a number of irregularities in the nutrition of children aged 1–3 staying in care and educational institutions. This analysis revealed the weak points of nursery diets.
Metodologías y técnicas didácticas aplicadas en la docencia universitaria online
Authors: Galarza-Mora Wilmer Gonzalo , López-Feijoo Manuel Arcesio , Herrera-Reyes Sayda Noemi
Published: August 2023

En el presente estudio de investigación se pretende analizar las diferentes metodologías, técnicas y las herramientas para la evaluación de los aprendizajes como estrategias didácticas en el proceso educativo en la educación superior. En el contexto de la educación superior en línea, se reconoce la importancia de desarrollar competencias generales y específicas entre los estudiantes. Esto implica una adaptación metodológica y una transformación de las actividades en el entorno educativo. La propuesta de actividades vivenciales proporciona a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aplicar sus conocimientos en situaciones reales, enfrentándose a debates, presentaciones, problemas y pruebas de soluciones hipotéticas, todo mientras interactúan con sus compañeros. Este enfoque refuerza la conexión entre el aprendizaje universitario y el entorno circundante, sentando bases sólidas para su futura carrera profesional. La selección y planificación de decisiones, tareas, estrategias y recursos por parte del docente, secuenciados de manera coherente, constituye el método educativo. Es fundamental que este método se alinee con los objetivos de aprendizaje, integre los contenidos curriculares en el contexto y se adapte a la realidad del estudiante, considerando su desarrollo cognitivo y los factores que afectan su proceso de aprendizaje, con el objetivo de fomentar un aprendizaje significativo. Se presentan diversas técnicas didácticas, como la clase magistral, el aprendizaje cooperativo, el estudio de casos y el aprendizaje basado en retos y problemas. Además, se destacan herramientas colaborativas como Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Moodle y murales interactivos. Se enfatiza la relevancia de las estrategias de evaluación de los aprendizajes. Este artículo enfatiza la necesidad de adaptar metodologías y técnicas didácticas en la educación universitaria en línea. La aplicación de enfoques vivenciales y la integración de herramientas colaborativas fomentan un aprendizaje más profundo y contextualizado, alineado con los objetivos de formación de los estudiantes.
Reporte de caso clínico y revisión de la literatura: tuberculosis pulmonar asociado a neumonía por pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Authors: Romero-Ortiz Jessica Karina , Galindo-Banegas Telmo Benjamín
Published: August 2023

Introducción: la tuberculosis es una enfermedad infecciosa causada por el Mycobacterium tuberculosis que afecta a nivel pulmonar y extrapulmonar, en Ecuador presenta una incidencia alrededor de 43 por cada 100.000 habitantes, con predominio en el sexo masculino más la asociación de factores de riesgo y comorbilidades, por lo que su diagnóstico y tratamiento son puntos importantes dentro de la patología para obtener un buen pronóstico y mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente. Caso clínico: el presente caso se trata de un paciente masculino de 29 años de edad con cuadro clínico caracterizado por hemoptisis, alza térmica, astenia, dificultad respiratoria, sudoración nocturna, y pérdida progresiva de peso con diagnóstico sugestivo de tuberculosis, durante la hospitalización se realiza estudios tanto bacteriológicos como imagenológicos que corroboran dicho diagnóstico, y se procede a iniciar tratamiento anti fímico, seguimiento médico y controles semanales en centro de salud correspondiente. Conclusión: en síntesis, la TB continúa siendo un problema de salud pública en la que su diagnóstico y tratamiento son claves para evitar que la persona enferma continúe contagiando su círculo social, por ello el apego hacia la guía del ministerio y aplicar sus indicaciones coadyuva a la sociedad a evitar la automedicación y posibles resistencias en el tratamiento que suele administrase.
Inmunoterapia en cáncer de colon en paciente con tuberculosis y covid 19 – reporte de caso.
Authors: Orellana-Pasiche Josselyn Selena , Maita-Supliguicha Jorge Marcelo
Published: August 2023

Antecedentes: el siguiente estudio de caso consiste en un con cáncer de colon que fue tratado con quimio e inmunoterapia, donde implica la administración de terapia dirigida que ayudan al cuerpo a encontrar y destruir células cancerosas. Sin embargo, la aparición de enfermedades infecciosas como la tuberculosis o COVID 19, complejizan dicho sistema inmune. La siguiente investigación pretende demostrar la eficacia de la quimio e inmunoterapia en un paciente con cáncer de colon metastásico, que concomitantemente presentó COVID 19 y Tuberculosis. Presentación del caso: Paciente masculino de 38 años, con diagnóstico adenocarcinoma de colon, al que se le practicó una hemicolectomia + ileostomia de alto débito, en otra casa de salud. Durante el ingreso para terapia oncológica, padeció ITU, Covid-19, Aspergilosis y Tuberculosis pulmonar, cuya atención interrumpió la oncoterapia. Conclusiones:  El trabajo multidisciplinario realizado por los especialistas de las distintas áreas, permitieron atender las diferentes patologías adquiridas, así como la de base, con una mejoría en el paciente en cuanto al estado general, los parámetros, la validez, tolerancia a la vía oral, y comenzó a caminar. Hubo una disminución del tamaño de los nódulos, luego de la inmunoterapia, respuesta al tratamiento parcial. Resultado que puede catalogarse de satisfactorio teniendo en cuenta todas las patologías que interrumpieron el tratamiento durante la estadía hospitalaria.
Las TIC en la enseñanza de la interculturalidad, asignatura de Educación para la Ciudadanía
Authors: Vera-Velásquez Wilfrido Ramiro , Loor-Salmon Liliana del Rocío
Published: August 2023

La enseñanza de la interculturalidad en un país como el Ecuador donde existen aproximadamente 12 nacionalidades genera muchos enfrentamientos sociales y discriminatorios, es todo un desafío y es una de los elementos vitales en la construcción del estado. Por esta razón es necesario buscar alternativas para mejorar el aprendizaje. Es así que las Tecnología de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) aportan significativamente en el aprendizaje cuando son incorporadas de una manera adecuada. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo determinar la potencialidad de las tic como una herramienta eficaz para la enseñanza de la intercultural en la asignatura de la Educación para la Ciudadanía en la Unidad Educativa Picoazá; en este estudio se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sobre los conceptos de interculturalidad y la necesidad del desarrollo de competencias digitales en los docentes para utilizar las TIC de forma educativa y didáctica. Se aplicó el método inductivo -deductivo, cualitativo – cuantitativo, siendo la modalidad de la investigación bibliográfica y de campo. El tipo de investigación es explorativa, descriptiva y analítica, se utilizó una encuesta a los docentes y estudiantes, cuyos resultados son expuestos en gráficos estadísticos para su mejor comprensión, destacando valores que reflejan el uso de la TIC por docentes y estudiantes. Se concluye que en la Unidad Educativa “Picoazá” no ha incorporado de manera significativa las TIC a la enseñanza de la interculturalidad; y en los pocos casos han sido para acceder a la información proveniente del internet, lo que ha impedido el desarrollo de las competencias digitales.
O USO PEDAGÓGICO DAS TDIC EM SALA DE AULA: SABERES NECESSÁRIOS A UMA PRÁTICA CRÍTICA E SIGNIFICATIVA
Authors: De Sena Willame Nogueira
Published: August 2023

Como reflexo do que acontece na sociedade, as Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TDIC) ocupam cada vez mais espaço e tempo no campo educacional. O desafio é, no entanto, a sua integração crítica e produtiva em contexto escolar. Com isso, esta pesquisa se orienta em torno da seguinte reflexão: como a utilização das TDIC podem auxiliar na melhoria do processo de ensino e da aprendizagem dos estudantes?; e como deve se dar a formação dos professores para uma prática pedagógica crítica e significativa com a utilização desse aparato multimidiático em contexto escolar? Para lograr êxito neste trabalho, optou-se por uma revisão bibliográfica com coleta de dados a partir do levantamento de publicações completas sobre o assunto na base de dados do Google Acadêmico e na biblioteca pessoal do autor. Entre janeiro e março de 2023, foi feito o levantamento bibliográfico online com os descritores “TDIC na educação” e “Formação de professores e TDIC”. Optou-se por uma abordagem qualitativa quanto à análise crítica dos conteúdos em uma perspectiva exploratória. Concluiu-se que na prática docente o uso das TDIC trazem grande dinamismo, o que aproxima a relação entre teoria e prática e pode facilitar o aprendizado dos alunos. No entanto, os professores precisam passar por um processo de formação inicial e continuada sobre como aplicar as TDIC na prática docente, ajudando a construir e organizar o pensamento sobre como aproveitar melhor essas ferramentas tecnológicas à disposição da escola.
TOXICIDADE DE OXICLORETO DE COBRE E MANCOZEB PARA EISENIA FETIDA (OLIGOCHAETA)
Authors: Garcia Marcos Vinicius Bastos , Mestrinho Camila Correia , Niva Cintia Carla , Garcia Terezinha Batista , Römbke Jörg
Published: August 2023

Os fungicidas a base de cobre e manganês são utilizados nas áreas de várzea próximas a Manaus - Amazonas, para controle de doenças em plantas cultivadas. Esses agrotóxicos, mesmo quando usados adequadamente, podem vir a se acumular no ambiente e tornar-se um risco para a atividade biológica do solo, a qual é fundamental para a exploração agrícola sustentável a longo prazo. Diante disto, para o manejo da qualidade do solo, é necessário o conhecimento do risco ecotoxicológico desses fungicidas. Para tanto, a toxicidade dos fungicidas mancozeb e oxicloreto de cobre para Eisenia fetida, espécie de minhoca utilizada como organismo indicador, foi investigada. Os ensaios foram realizados em laboratório utilizando solo artificial tropical (SAT) e solo natural (Gleissolo), para os parâmetros letalidade e comportamento de fuga (rejeição) ao solo contaminado baseados no protocolo OECD número 207/1984 e ISO17512-1/2008, respectivamente. Devido ao alto teor de silte no gleissolo, adicionou-se areia (1:1) para deixar o substrato com friabilidade que possibilitasse incorporação dos produtos químicos. Ambos os fungicidas apresentaram baixa toxicidade para a sobrevivência de minhocas. Entretanto, os ensaios de fuga mostraram que as minhocas evitaram solos contaminados com esses fungicidas, mesmo quando em baixas concentrações. Os ensaios de fuga devem ser usados para análise de risco de agrotóxicos para o solo, já que estes apresentam maior sensibilidade e relevância ecológica, se comparados aos ensaios de toxicidade sobre a sobrevivência.
Reduction of foliage discoloration and extending vase life of chrysanthemum (Dandranthema × Grandiflora) with different floral preservatives
Authors: JAIN RITU , JANAKIRAM T , SINGH KANWAR PAL , KUMAWAT G L
Published: August 2023

Different floral preservative treatments consisting of citric acid, aluminium sulphate, sucrose and their combination were used to reduce the foliage discoloration and enhance the vase life of chrysanthemum (Dandranthema × grandiflora Ramat.) cv Thai Chen Queen. The experiment was conducted at the Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2012-13. Experiment was laid out in completely randomized block design with five treatment combinations and each treatment was replicated thrice. It was observed that all the preservative treatments significantly reduced foliage discoloration and increased the vase life over control (distilled water). The preservative solution containing 150ppm citric acid+500ppm aluminium sulphate+2% sucrose resulted in maximum vase life (25.41 days), maximum carotenoid content with zero wilting and leaf yellowing and reduced leaf browning.
Tobit analysis of farmer to farmer diffusion of improved pulse seeds in Bundelkhand region of India
Authors: SAH UMA , SAXENA HEM , KUMAR NARENDRA , SINGH S K , BHAT SHRIPAD
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted during 2010-13 among randomly sampled 124 pulse farmers from Jalaun district of Bundelkhand region of India with the aim to analyze the effectiveness of farmer to farmer networks in dissemination of improved pulse seeds and to ascertain the attributes of farmers that determined for wider seed dissemination by them through informal networks. The selected lead farmers were provided seeds of improved pulse varieties and extent of dissemination of the introduced seeds was studied. Finding revealed that from 2038 kg of quality seeds that was provided to 124 key farmers, about 7486 kg of produce spread as seeds among 331 farmers that covered 300.9 acres of area through farmer to farmer networks. Thus farmer to farmer networks were found to cause 3.7, 4.4 and 2.7 times enhancement in quantity of seed diffused, the area covered under the introduced varieties and farmers reached. Variables like extent of information utilization, land under crop, perception towards improved pulse varieties, attitude towards improved technologies and yield advantage positively and significantly (P<0.01) influenced farmers’ decision; whereas operational land holding size and income from the crop were found to negatively and significantly influenced farmers’ decision on extent of seed diffusion.
Phytoparasitic nematodes associated with chickpea crop in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
Authors: SINGH BANSA , JAGADEESWARAN R
Published: August 2023

A survey under taken to find out phytoparasitic nematodes associated with chickpea in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh revealed fourteen nematode genera associated with chickpea. Nematode genera associated were Pratylenchus, Tylenchorhynchus, Hoplolaimus, Tylenchus, Helicotylenchus, Filenchus, Basiria, Aphelenchus, Rotylenchulus, Scutellonema, Boleodorus, Basirolaimus, Hemicycliophora and Paratylenchus. Pratylenchus was most prominent nematode genera observed with prominence value 424.4, Absolute frequency 48.7% and absolute density 574.7 nematode/100 cc soil. This was followed by Tylenchorhynchus and Hoplolaimus. Pratylenchus was also observed in roots of chickpea. The root infection in field was evident with sparse and patchy growth with drying of basal leaves. Pratylenchus was most prominent in Hamirpur district prominence value 808.5 followed by in Banda and Jhansi districts with prominence value 440 and 297.1, respectively. Tylenchorhynchus was most prominent in Jhansi followed by in Fatehpur and Jalaun districts with prominence values 227.4, 206.3 and 153.7, respectively. Similarly, Hoplolaimus was most prominent in Jalaun district with prominence value 609.0 followed by in Banda and Jhansi districts with prominence values 254.6 and 134.8, respectively.
Studies on conservation and domestication of endangered and threatened medicinal plant species in India - A review
Authors: NEGI MEENAKSHI , TYAGI KAVITA , RAWAT M S , ULKHAIR SHAHID
Published: August 2023

The studies were undertaken under the aegis of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), New Delhi during 2002 - 2013, comprising in-situ and ex-situ conservation projects implemented through different State Forest Departments. Besides, R&D projects carried out by the ICAR, ICFRE, CSIR, DBT, SAUs have been taken. The contribution of NMPB in conservation and cultivation of endangered and threatened medicinal plant species in India is highlighted. There are several factors which are responsible for endangering these species in their natural habitat such as habitat loss due to diversion of forest land, biotic and abiotic interference in forest areas, unsustainable harvesting of medicinal and aromatic plants. The NMPB has supported several projects for conservation and cultivation of endangered and threatened medicinal plant species, viz.Commiphora wightii (A.) Bhandari,Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde, Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Fleming), Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle., Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk., Gloriosasuperba L.Nardostachys grandiflora DC., Picrorhizakurroa Royle ex Benth., Podophyllumhexandrum Royle, Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb., Pterocarpus santalinus L. f., Taxus wallichiana Zucc., Dashmool species etc in different states of the country. The NMPB has funded the establishment of 66 Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas (MPCAs) and 368 herbal gardens in different states. To encourage conservation, domestication and R&D activities, all the stakeholders need to be sensitized as to the cause of loss of species and the ways to address the problem. Make it more informative and attractive.
Genotypic variation for growth and yield response at two elevated levels of CO2 and three seasons in blackgram (Vigna mungo)
Authors: VANAJA M , SANKAR G R MARUTHI , MAHESWARI M , LAKSHMI N JYOTHI , YADAV S K , VAGHEERA P , RAZAK S K ABDUL , ABRAHAM BABU , KUMAR G VIJAY , VENKATESWARLU B
Published: August 2023

Eighteen blackgram [Vigna mungo (L) Hepper] genotypes were evaluated at three levels of CO2 (390, 550 and 700 ppm) under Open Top Chamber (OTC) condition during summer, rainy and winter seasons to assess the interactive effect of seasons and CO2 levels on the performance of morphological, biomass and yield traits to identify efficient genotype(s). The analysis of variance indicated significant differences among genotypes, CO2 levels and seasons. The interaction of genotypes × CO2 levels, genotypes × seasons and seasons × CO2 levels were also observed significant. The study indicated that performance of the majority of traits improved with both elevated CO2 levels of 550 ppm and 700 ppm in all three seasons; however the magnitude of response of individual traits differed with seasons. Elevated CO2 improved the seed yield of blackgram genotypes by improving pods/plant, seed number and test weight. The improvement of the traits was significantly high in summer and rainy season as compared with winter season. Among the 18 blackgram genotypes evaluated majority of the traits including total biomass and seed yield of LBG 20 check variety and IC398971 performed best in summer over all three CO2 levels; IC436665 in rainy season and IC398971 and IC519805 in winter. At ambient level (390 ppm) the genotype IC343947, at 550 ppm the genotype IC587751 and at 700 ppm the genotype IC436665 recorded superior performance for the majority of the traits over the seasons. The variability in response of blackgram genotypes for CO2 levels and seasons provide a basis to identify suitable traits in developing stable performing varieties for changing climatic conditions.
Susceptibility of Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infesting chickpea to low energy electrons
Authors: SINGH SUBADAS , BHALLA SHASHI , SRINIVASAN KALYANI , PRASAD TELAPROLU VENKATA , PRAMOD RADHEYSHYAM , DWIVEDI JISHNU
Published: August 2023

Low energy electrons irradiation has been reported to effectively disinfest the grains and is considered safe and environment friendly. Laboratory experiments were conducted to study the effect of low energy electrons at various doses, viz. 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25 and 1.5 kGy at an energy level of 500 keV on different stages of adzuki bean weevil, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) infesting chickpea. Percent adult emergence from seeds infested with pupa decreased from 76.6 % in the control (unirradiated) to 6% at irradiation dose of 1.5 kGy. There was no adult emergence from the eggs oviposited by irradiated female at 0.25 kGy, whereas, untreated female produced 95.3% of adults in next generation. Egg stage was comparatively more sensitive while late larva was most tolerant stage to the treatment. The LD99 values of egg, early larva, mid larva, late larva and pupa were 1.21, 1.25, 2.94, 3.64, and 1.81 kGy respectively. The estimated doses for 50 and 99% control of adults were 1.09 and 2.25 kGy respectively. Low energy electron treatment did not affect the germination of chickpea seeds.
Impact of fertigation frequency on growth and yield parameters of baby corn (Zea mays) under drip irrigation
Authors: KUMAR MUKESH , RAJPUT T B S , PATEL NEELAM
Published: August 2023

The experiments were conducted at the research farm of Water Technology Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2010â€“2011 for three consecutive seasons (October 2010- February 2011, April- July 2011 and August- November 2011) to study the impact of different fertigation frequencies and dripper discharge at different system operating pressures on growth parameters, corn yield and fodder yield of baby corn (Zea mays L.) crop. The study was planned with nine treatments which included dripper discharges at three system operating pressures(0.5 kg/cm2, 1.0 kg/cm2 and 1.5 kg/cm2) and three fertigation frequencies (biweekly, weekly and fortnightly). Growth parameters, viz. number of leaves per plant, plant girth, plant height, leaf area and Leaf Area Index (LAI) of baby corn during different growth stages were measured and recorded. There was a significant (P<0.05) effect of drip fertigation on number of leaves/plant, plant height, leaf area and leaf area index. Maximum number of leaves/plant (15.67), plant girth (57.29 mm), plant height (176.29 cm) and LAI (5.94) were observed under treatment T4 (biweekly fertigation with 1.41 l/h dripper discharge at 1.0 kg/cm2 system operating pressure) at 80 days after sowing (DAS) during second season whereas lower values of number of leaves/plant (11.33), plant height (150.40 cm), plant girth (41.07 mm) and LAI (4.90) were observed at 120 DAS under treatment T4 (fortnightly fertigation frequency with 1.71 l/h dripper discharge at system operating pressure of 1.5 kg/cm2) during third season fortnightly fertigation frequency at system operating pressure of 1.5 kg/cm2 during third season. Yield components of baby corn were not significantly affected by fertigation at different system operating pressures. However, different yield attributes of baby corn were significantly (P<0.05) affected by fertigation frequencies. Biweekly fertigation frequency at par with weekly fertigation schedule while a trend of significantly lower yields were recorded under fortnightly fertigation frequency. Highest yield of baby corn and fodder was recorded in biweekly fertigation schedule with 1.41 l/h dripper discharge at system operating pressure of 1.0 kg/cm2 (22.5 and 633.3 q/ha) followed by weekly fertigation schedule at system operating pressure of 1.0 kg/cm2 (22.0, 619.4 q/ha), respectively during second season. The lowest yields of baby corn and fodder (11.2 q/ha and 454.6 q/ha) were recorded in fortnightly fertigation frequency with 1.71 l/h dripper discharge at system operating pressure of 1.5 kg/cm2 during third season.
Human Relations and Organizational Conflict Resolution; A Study of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Godwin OFIEMUN O. , Godspower AKPOYIBO , Nelson EGWARE Oke.
Published: August 2023

Increasing uncertainty and complexity in the operating environment of organizations provide fertile ground for the beginning of conflict in the workplace. This study was conducted to examine the effect of human relations in resolving conflicts in an organisation using manufacturing firms in Delta State as a case study. The study, anchored on the human relations theory, adopted the survey research design hence data were collected through the use of questionnaires as research instrument. Findings of the study indicate that human resources management style, employee’s job description and alternative dispute resolution strategies all have positive effect in organizational conflict resolution in surveyed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study therefore concludes that positive human relation is important in resolving conflicts in an organistion and recommends amongst others the need for management to adopt the use of alternative dispute resolution strategies to avoid the attendant costs and manhour lost inherent in litigations
Intellectual Capital Potency and Firm Value in Nigeria; Evidence from Listed Nonfinancial Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Akwuobi Bridget Udekwesili
Published: August 2023

The objective of this paper is to investigate the influence of intellectual capital potency on firm value of non-financial firms in Nigeria. This study uses analysis technique to measure ICD. Secondary data were obtained from the Audited account reports of selected non financial firms and Nigerian exchange factbook for the period 2011-2020.This study selected 76 firms out of 107 quoted firms in non-financial sector of Nigerian economy using simple purposive sampling method. The 76 firms were analyzed using regression analysis. The results shows that there is negative influence of capital employed efficiency on firm value while human capital employed efficiency have positive but no significant influence on firm value. The moderating variables of firm size (FISZ) have negative and significant influence, while firm age (FIRA) has positive and non significant influence on firm value of non- financial firms in Nigeria. The findings enhanced the knowledge base of intellectual capital in emerging economies such as Nigeria. Based on the findings this study recommended that, the human capital component of intellectual capital should be trained and educated regularly, innovated, nurture capacity, creativity, know-how and previous experience, teamwork capacity, employee flexibility, tolerance for ambiguity, motivated, satisfied, so as to enhance the usefulness of its output to total input. Also firm specific growth and sustainability policy should strongly placed using corporate governance code and other enhanced internal structural innovative processed to ensure that the firm does not extinct.
Effect of Capital Structure on the Performance of Brewery Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Ubesie Madubuko Cyril , Chime Uchenna Augustine , Andrew Joshua , Chibuzo Okoh Isaac
Published: August 2023

The impact of capital structure on the performance of Nigerian brewery firms was investigated in this study. The precise aims for this research were as follows: determine the effects of long- term debt financing, short-term loan financing, and equity financing on the profit for the year of brewery enterprises in Nigeria. It was decided to use an ex – post facto study design. The study's analytical technique was a random panel regression model, with descriptive statistics and the unit root test as preliminary tests. Long-term loan financing, short-term debt financing, and equity financing all have a substantial impact on the profit of Nigerian brewery enterprises for the year. The study concluded that a firm's capital structure should be carefully constructed to protect the interests of stock holders, shareholders, and the firm's financial needs.
Utilizing Biological Tools for Sustainable Environmental Pollution Management
Authors: Ojone Aniama Salome
Published: August 2023

The paper intends to highlight the utilization of biological tools for sustainable environmental pollution management. This is because the constant alteration and modification of environment by man has brought about a negative change in the environment as the failure and inadequacies of developmental process brings about environmental challenges by way of pollution. It is therefore important to bring to bear how biological tools could be used to correct these anomalies. The use of biological methods to deal with environmental pollution can bring about eco-friendly environment and improved economic and financial benefits. Among the recommendations is that educational and awareness programs should be organized to control pollution as good hygienic practices can prevent disease.
Legal Analysis of the Role of the Judiciary in Enhancing National Security in Nigeria
Authors: Akanle Abayomi Oluwaseun , Akanle Kemisola Busayo
Published: August 2023

This work examined the legal analysis of the role of the judiciary in enhancing national security. Despite the avalanche of laws in the statute books, Nigeria is still battling with many security threats particularly internal insecurity. Internal insecurity presents great challenges to the economic, social, religious and political stability of the nation if not ensured. However, it should be understood that the issue of insecurity is a global crisis and not peculiar to Nigeria alone. This work showed the nexus between the judiciary and national security. It was found that although it is the primary responsibility of the executive arm of government to ensure National security, this arm ineptitude has put nation’s security into jeopardy. However, in an attempt to restore the sanctity of lives and properties, the judiciary as an independent umpire has played and would continue to play a pivotal role in the enhancement and protection of National security. The work having taken a cursory look at the contemporary challenges to National security, causes, measures to tackling this menace and the role of the judiciary in enhancing National security vis-à-vis its challenges, it recommended a better coordination between the judiciary and relevant agencies saddled with responsibility ensuring National security. The fight against insecurity in Nigeria is not a fight that could be won without the firm support of the judiciary. As such the judiciary should be without regards to personal bias and political influence if National security is to be sustained.
Financial Intermediation and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Toby Adolphus Joseph , Dibiah Samuel
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between financial intermediation and economic growth in Nigeria. The study examined the Central Bank of Nigeria quarterly data from 1981Q1 to 2017Q4 with the E-views software package (version 9.0). The Vector Auto Regression (VAR) methodology was used to analyse the data, while Block Exogeneity Wald test was used to test the hypothesis. The specified models included stationarity tests, reduced form VAR estimate and structural analysis. The Augmented Dickey Fuller Test indicates that the study variables are stationary at first difference or I(1). The VAR roots plot in relation to unit circle indicates that our specified reduced form VAR models are stable. The Lagrange Multiplier (LM) diagnostic tests indicate that our specified VAR models are correctly specified. The results show that financial intermediation measures such as bank deposit, commercial bank loans to rural customers, commercial bank deposits from rural customers and gross national savings jointly have no causal effect on real GDP growth, but individually, only the effect of bank deposit ratio is significant. The study therefore recommends that the Central Bank of Nigeria should persuade deposit money banks to reduce the current interest rate margin by reducing the lending rate and increasing the deposit rates. This would significantly reduce the current high financial exclusion rate as cost of borrowing would decrease while the level of domestic savings would increase. Keywords: Financial Intermediation, Real Gross National Savings, Commercial Bank Deposit from Rural Customers, Commercial Bank Loan to Rural Customers, Bank Deposit and Economic Growth
Strategic Management Accounting and Financial Statement Quality of Quoted Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Imo ThankGod Obutor
Published: August 2023

The study determined the relationship between strategic management accounting and financial statement quality of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Strategic management accounting was the independent variable, while reliability of financial statements was adopted as the measure of financial statement quality. The study was guided by one specific objective, one research question and one research hypothesis. The study was anchored on Contingency theory and adopted the survey research design. The population of the study consisted of one hundred and seventy-seven (177) manufacturing companies Nigeria that are listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The sample size consisted of one hundred and twenty-three (123) employees and managers of the selected manufacturing companiesin Nigeria. The sample size of this study was determined by Taro Yamane’s formula. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Structured questionnaire was the data collection instrument used. Frequencies, simple percentages and weighted mean were used to analyse the demographic data of the respondents and other questionnaire items while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypotheses formulated at 5% level of significance. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to run the data analysis. There is a positive and significant relationship between value chain analysis and reliability of financial statements of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria, there is a positive and significant relationship between value chain analysis and timeliness of financial statements of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria, there is a positive and significant relationship between balance scorecard and reliability of financial statements of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria and lastly, there is a positive and significant relationship between balance scorecard and timeliness of financial statements of quoted manufacturer
Assessment of Landslide Hazards Using GIS-Based Techniques: An Overview 2000-2020
Authors: Amer Ahmed , Al-hadithi Mufid , Aid Shareef Muntather
Published: August 2023

Landslides considers one among the most popular dangerous natural calamities in environment, causing widespread social, economic, and environmental damage. Landslide result from rock's movement, soil, or debris on the ground a sloped area of terrain. According to geologists, who study the physical formations of the Earth the landslides are one sort of mass wasting. Moreover, zoning for landslide susceptibility, that has become popular in recent decades for the prediction landslide areas and manage land usage. The most important goal of this research is to introduce the main techniques that was used to evaluate landslides between the years 2000 and 2020. The findings revealed that the published researches have been discuss different techniques in statistical and analytical ways depending on the different variables and impacts. Moreover, the majority of prevalent procedure for determining vulnerability to landslides are: the Logistic regression with 20.49 % from total publication, Frequency ratio with 13.66%, Artificial neural network and Weights-of-evidence were about 9 % from the total articles publications with direct or indirect integration with geographical information system (GIS). The finding also revealed that the statistical methods were employed in 69.56 % of studies on the susceptibility to landslides, and Heuristic models were 24.45 %, and the articles based on models predetermined were 10.70 % of published articles of landslide applications.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LAS UNIDADES DE PRODUCCIÓN DE TARWI (Lupinus mutabilis Sweet)
Authors: Huaringa-Joaquin Amelia Wite , García-Bendezú Sady , Pinedo-Taco Rember , Camarena-Mayta Félix
Published: August 2023

Background. Tarwi is a legume native to the Andes of South America and is currently an important crop in subsistence agricultural systems because it contributes to the generation of economic income and food security for the rural population. Objetive. To characterize the tarwi production units (UPT) in the inter-Andean valleys of the department of Ancash, Peru. Methodology. The research was of a descriptive, comparative, correlational, non-experimental type, survey data from 169 UPT were used and the characterization was carried out using statistical techniques of multidimensional analysis. Implications. The UPT are small-scale, they are integrated into diversified production systems, which implies knowing their characteristics in order to define coherent development plans or projects to promote the production and consumption of tarwi. Conclusions. The UPT are family farming; the family participates in running the plots and in generating economic income both from the main crop, as well as from other complementary sources. The farmers are typified mostly as small-scale, and their production is oriented towards family food security and some surpluses for the market; however, due to the gradual loss of conservation agricultural practices, abandonment of the state in promoting its conservation, cultivation, consumption and lack of financing and technical assistance, the cultivated area of tarwi is gradually decreasing.
APROVECHAMIENTO DE LA FAUNA EN HUERTOS FAMILIARES Y SELVA EN DOS COMUNIDADES DE YUCATÁN, MÉXICO
Authors: Barranco-Vera Sara Gabriela , Montañez-Escalante Patricia Irene , Ruenes-Morales María Del Rocío , Jiménez-Osornio Juan José
Published: August 2023

Background. Human societies have always depended on animals to satisfy different needs such as food, shelter, company, medicine, religion, among others. In Mayan rural areas, at present, the use of fauna is daily, so it is necessary to evaluate the relationships established between them and it is necessary to recognize the value of importance that animals have. Objective. To characterize the use of animals in the homegardens and forest of Mayan communities of Sahcabá and Sanahcat in Yucatan. Qualitative tools such as: interviews, participant observation and questionnaire were used.  Results: Twenty-eight animal species were mentioned as useful: 11 in homegardens and 18 in forest; divided into mammals (7 in homegardens, 10 in forest), birds (4 in homegardens, 3 in forest), reptiles (3 in forest) e insect (1 in forest). Chicken, in homegardens, and the deer, in forest, had the highest use value (SUT = 0.86 and 0.84, respectively). Animals are economically important to families and provide them with food. Five species of fauna in homegardens and 2 in forest ones were mentioned with medicinal use for the treatment of 13 different diseases. Hunting, in growing areas and in the dry season, was the main means of obtaining animal biomass, with 15 species of wild fauna hunted for food. Implications: The results contribute to understanding the importance of wild and domestic fauna in the culture, food, and economy of rural families, as well as the role that families play in their conservation. Conclusions: The knowledge and use of fauna in homegardens and forest satisfy economic, nutritional, medicinal, and cultural (stories and legends) needs in the studied communities. Although this knowledge is still valid, losses of it are identified in the population of young people and children.