bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Text Mining Strategies: RoBERTa Optimization for Efficient Pain Assessment in Hospice Care
Authors: Lin Yu-Ju , Hsu Pi-Shan , Cai Bing-Jun , Hong Tzung-Pei , Chen Rung-Ching
Published: October 2024

The hospice unit in medical care offers comprehensive, personalized care to patients, yet the recent epidemic and associated illnesses have strained medical resources, leading to a shortage in capacity. The necessity for frequent physiological documentation and patient assessments places a considerable burden on the nursing staff, particularly in the context of limited personnel. This study addresses this challenge by leveraging natural language processing to aid in the evaluation of pain indices, aiming to enhance implementation quality and reduce associated costs. Three BERT models— BERT, MacBERT, and RoBERTa were employed for training purposes. Among these models, RoBERTa demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 99%. This research highlights the potential of natural language processing tools, specifically the RoBERTa model, in alleviating the workload of nursing staff and improving the efficiency of pain assessment in hospice care during times of heightened demand and limited resources.
Calculation of Aortic Arch Calcification Degree in Hemodialysis Patients Using Deep Learning
Authors: Wu Chung-Kuan , Chiang Che-Yu , Hsieh Jun-Wei
Published: October 2024

Abdominal Aortic Calcification (AAC) is a common form of vascular calcification closely associated with atherosclerosis and serves as an important marker for measuring increased risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular diseases. Particularly in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and those undergoing dialysis, the risk of AAC significantly increases due to a combination of traditional and non-traditional risk factors. Therefore, developing a rapid and accurate method to assess the extent of AAC is crucial for preventing the progression of vascular calcification and the associated risk of cardiovascular diseases. Dialysis patients are required to undergo an abdominal X-ray annually, and the degree of calcification of the abdominal aorta is assessed manually through these X-ray images. However, these methods have limitations in identifying subtle calcifications in the abdominal aorta and the assessment process is time-consuming and depends on the experience and subjective judgment of physicians. To overcome these limitations, we propose a new method that incorporates deep learning technology to improve the accuracy of assessing the extent of AAC. Our method utilizes CNN models and attention modules to enhance the model's ability to recognize features of abdominal aortic calcification.
Pre-choice midbrain fluctuations affect self-control in food choice: A functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study
Authors: Skałbania Jakub , Tanajewski Łukasz , Furtak Marcin , Hare Todd A. , Wypych Marek
Published: October 2024

Recent studies have shown that spontaneous pre-stimulus fluctuations in brain activity affect higher-order cognitive processes, including risky decision-making, cognitive flexibility, and aesthetic judgments. However, there is currently no direct evidence to suggest that pre-choice activity influences value-based decisions that require self-control. We examined the impact of fluctuations in pre-choice activity in key regions of the reward system on self-control in food choice. In the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner, 49 participants made 120 food choices that required self-control in high and low working memory load conditions. The task was designed to ensure that participants were cognitively engaged and not thinking about upcoming choices. We defined self-control success as choosing a food item that was healthier over one that was tastier. The brain regions of interest (ROIs) were the ventral tegmental area (VTA), putamen, nucleus accumbens (NAc), and caudate nucleus. For each participant and condition, we calculated the mean activity in the 3-s interval preceding the presentation of food stimuli in successful and failed self-control trials. These activities were then used as predictors of self-control success in a fixed-effects logistic regression model. The results indicate that increased pre-choice VTA activity was linked to a higher probability of self-control success in a subsequent food-choice task within the low-load condition, but not in the high-load condition. We posit that pre-choice fluctuations in VTA activity change the reference point for immediate (taste) reward evaluation, which may explain our finding. This suggests that the neural context of decisions may be a key factor influencing human behavior.
Biological Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. The Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet‐Rich Plasma
Authors: Zazirnyi I. M.
Published: October 2024

Summary. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease, which is associated with growing population ageing. Beyond conventional medical and surgical interventions, there is an increasing number of “biological” therapies. These therapies may have a limited evidence base and, for this reason, are often only afforded brief reference (or completely excluded) from current OA guidelines. The aim of this review was to analyze current evidence regarding mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). There is some evidence to suggest symptomatic improvement with MSCs injection in knee OA, with the suggestion of minimal structural improvement demonstrated on MRI, and there are positive signals that PRP may also lead to symptomatic improvement, though variation in preparation makes inter-study comparison difficult. Although controlled studies have been conducted to evaluate effectiveness in OA, they have been often of small size, limited statistical power, uncertain blindness, and using various methodologies. These deficiencies leave open the question of whether they have been validated as effective therapies in OA. The conclusions of this review are that all biological interventions definitely require clinical trials with robust methodology to assess their efficacy and safety in the treatment of OA beyond contextual and placebo effects.
The conflict of legal regulation of representation in civil and commercial judicial proceedings through the lens of their tasks
Authors: Bychkova Svitlana , Bobryk Volodymyr
Published: October 2024

Problem setting. The effectiveness of the protection of violated, unrecognized or challenged rights, freedoms or interests of individuals, rights and interests of legal entities, interests of the State sometimes directly depends on the participation of representatives in the legal process. In this regard, the article is devoted to the identification of conflicts and gaps in the legal regulation of representation in civil and commercial proceedings, taking into account the fulfillment of their tasks. Analysis of recent researches and publications. Some aspects of representation or its general characteristics within civil or commercial proceedings were studied by Yu. V. Bilousov, K. V. Husarov, S. M. Hushylyk, O. S. Yepanchintsev, D. V. Ivanchulynets, V. V. Komarov, H. Z. Lazko, O. V. Rossylna, O. Yu. Rusyn, H. O. Svitlychna, S. Ya. Fursa, S. A. Chvankin, M. V. Shpak. However, no attention was paid to the detailed comparative characteristics of the provisions of civil procedural and economic procedural legislation in the relevant context. Purpose of research is identification of existing contradictions in the regulation of participation of representatives in the judicial process based on the analysis of the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine and the Economic Procedure Code of Ukraine taking into account the challenges of judicial proceedings and identifying ways to address them. Article’s main body. The regulatory requirements for representative identity and limitations on the exercise of procedural representation are analyzed in detail, the features of the special procedural status of the legal representative are characterized, the issue of on the simultaneous participation of several representatives of a party in a case with the same or different powers is investigated. Conclusions and prospects for the development. In connection with the identification of conflicts in the study of legal regulation of representation in civil and commercial proceedings, the need to eliminate such conflicts is scientifically justified through their objectives. With this in mind, it is proposed to amend the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine and the Economic Procedure Code of Ukraine for unification of identical provisions, as well as ensuring unambiguous perception of regulatory requirements in enforcement activities.
HUBUNGAN RIWAYAT PERSALINAN DENGAN TINGKAT KEJADIAN PLASENTA PREVIA PADA IBU YANG BERSALIN DI RUMAH SAKIT BUDI KEMULIAAN PERIODE 2019-2022
Authors: Ferry Daniel Martinus  , Kasih Purwati  , Firlya Tanisya
Published: October 2024

Background: Women with placenta previa are at increased risk of antepartum hemorrhage, which can be harmful to both mother and fetus. One factor that can influence the occurrence of placenta previa is trauma to the uterus, such as that caused by a cesarean sectio procedure.
Methods: The method used in this study was an observational analytic with a Case-Control design conducted at Budi Kemuliaan Hospital Batam in January. The determination of the number of control and case samples used the Kelsey formula, with a total of 84 samples, with each group consisting of 42 patients. Bivariate analysis was performed to determine the Relationship Between Delivery History and the Incidence of Placenta Previa, as well as the value or magnitude of the Odds Ratio.
Results: The results of this study showed that delivery history is associated with the incidence of placenta previa. The Chi-Square statistical test results showed a p-value of 0.014 (p<0.05) with an Odds Ratio of 3.100 (OR>1).
Conclusion: Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between delivery history and the incidence of placenta previa at Budi Kemuliaan Hospital Batam. The risk of placenta previa in caesarean section is three times higher compared to normal deliveries.
Keywords: Delivery History, Placenta Previa,Pregnant Women
Desarrollo de Competencias de Egreso en Estudiantes del NMS mediante la Codificación Computacional
Authors: Aguilar Espinosa María Guadalupe , Rubio Rivera Rocío , Mondelo Villaseñor Mónica , Cisneros López Hilda Lucia
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo presenta los resultados obtenidos en la investigación realizada en la Escuela de Nivel Medio Superior de Salvatierra, en la que se midió el impacto que tiene el uso de la programación computacional en el desarrollo de habilidades de orden superior en los estudiantes, para tal efecto se siguió una ruta cuantitativa, aplicando como instrumento un cuestionario con  escala de Likert a una muestra intencional sobre los estudiantes que desde el nivel de estudios básicos comenzaron con la programación ya sea de manera formal o a través de un aprendizaje social. Los resultados refieren un reconocimiento importante por parte de los estudiantes sobre las habilidades críticas, analíticas, reflexivas, creativas, entre otras, que les permiten generar profundos procesos de pensamiento en cualquier contexto de su vida, y por lo tanto les permiten académicamente contar con un desenvolvimiento distinto al resto de sus compañeros, dándoles ventajas competitivas que se reflejan en su vida académica. Lo anterior destaca que los docentes debemos incluir en nuestros planes y programas de estudio proyectos transversales que incluyan la programación computacional para resolver problemas de la vida cotidiana y además despierten o fomenten las habilidades de pensamiento.
Análisis Perceptual Visual en la Esotropia Congénita
Authors: Gallegos Duarte Martin
Published: October 2024

Introducción. La esotropia congénita afecta al 3% de la población mundial, sin embargo, poco se ha publicado respecto a las alteraciones perceptuales visuales que manifiestan los niños con esta enfermedad.  Pacientes y métodos. Estudio de cohorte en niños oriundos de Querétaro, México, con diagnóstico de esotropia congénita que fueron analizados mediante una suite automatizada para análisis perceptual visual. Los resultados fueron tratados estadísticamente a fin de identificar las diferencias respecto a la población asintomática. Resultados. 14 niñas y 42 niños con un rango de edad de 5 a 14 años fueron analizados con los siguientes diagnósticos: 12 casos con esotropia acomodativa, 7 casos de esotropia de ángulo variable, 27 casos con esotropia no acomodativa y 10 pacientes con esotropia parcialmente acomodativa. En todos los casos se obtuvo un valor negativo en la ejecución de las 8 habilidades visuales analizadas respecto a los valores “Z” normativos establecidos para la población asintomática. Se observó un incremento en el rendimiento de las habilidades visuales en los pacientes de mayor edad. Discusión. El análisis perceptual automatizado fue sencillo de aplicar y obtuvo un grado de precisión adecuado para calificar algunas habilidades visuales, lo que determinó su utilidad como método de screening y cribado.
Asociación de Funcionalidad Familiar con el Sobrepeso y Obesidad en Trabajadores Adscritos a la Unidad de Medicina Familiar Número. 53 de León, Guanajuato en el Periodo de Julio a Octubre de 2023
Authors: Meza Anguiano Luis , Dinorha Cruz Galindo Dra. Maribhy , Angel Luna Ruiz Dr. Miguel
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación de funcionalidad familiar con el sobrepeso y obesidad en trabajadores de la UMF No. 53 de León, Guanajuato en 2023. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, prospectivo, transversal, y analítico. El cálculo de la muestra se estimó mediante una proporción esperada del 50% de disfunción familiar, de acuerdo al estudio realizado por Vallejo Solís en 2020, un nivel de confianza de 95% y precisión del 5% con un total de 245 trabajadores, el muestreo fue no probabilístico por simple disponibilidad.  A los trabajadores que aceptaron participar se les otorgó el formato del consentimiento informado, posteriormente se midieron, pesaron y se obtuvo el índice de masa corporal, así como su grado de funcionalidad familiar con el cuestionario FF-SIL. Finalmente se realizó el análisis estadístico usando el programa NCSS. Resultados: Participaron 245 trabajadores 88 hombres (35.92%) y 157 mujeres (64.1%) con edad promedio de 37.4 años ± 8.6. Para evaluar la asociación se utilizó la prueba exacta de Fisher obteniendo como resultado final que los de peso en rangos normales y con familias funcionales fueron 107 (86.3%), disfuncionales con 17 (13.7%) y los del grupo de sobrepeso y obesidad fueron funcionales 111 (91.7%) y disfuncionales 10 (8.3%) teniendo un total de familias funcionales 218 (89%) y familias disfuncionales de 27 (11%) así como también un valor de p de 0.17. Los resultados no fueron estadísticamente significativos para afirmar que no existe asociación entre el sobrepeso y obesidad con la funcionalidad familiar. Conclusiones: En este estudio se encontró que los participantes con sobrepeso y obesidad predomina la funcionalidad familiar normal, y el porcentaje de pacientes con disfunción familiar es semejante en trabajadores con peso normal y en trabajadores con sobrepeso y obesidad.
Nivel de Autocuidado para la Prevención del Pie Diabético en una Unidad de Salud Veracruzana
Authors: Jacome Rios Paloma Noemi , González-Angulo² Pedro , Méndez Cordero Ernestina , Castellanos Contreras Edith , Salazar Mendoza Javier , López Ocampo Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: determinar el nivel de autocuidado en la prevención del pie diabético en adultos que asisten a una unidad de salud Veracruzana. Metodología: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal con una muestra de 140 personas entre 30 y 59 años, con diabetes tipo II sin complicaciones de pie diabético. Se utilizó el cuestionario Nivel de autocuidado en la prevención del pie diabético. Los datos se analizaron con SPSS Statistic versión 29, empleando estadística descriptiva, medidas de tendencia central, dispersión y la prueba de Chi cuadrada. En las consideraciones éticas fue respaldada por el Reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Investigación en Salud. Resultado: se determinó que el 53.6% posee un nivel medio de cuidado personal. Las mujeres con el 58.6% exhibieron un grado de atención a sí mismas más elevado que los hombres (45.75%), con diferencias significativas. La dimensión de cuidado rutinario de los pies obtuvo la puntuación más alta (x̅=28.01), seguida de percepción del soporte vital (x̅=15.7) y automanejo de la diabetes (x̅=11.81). La percepción sobre el pie diabético y el impacto emocional obtuvieron puntuaciones más bajas. Conclusión: El nivel de autocuidado para la prevención del pie diabético son medias.
El Manejo de Residuos Sólidos por los Habitantes de la Quebrada La García en Bello, Antioquia y su Impacto al Medio Ambiente
Authors: Palacios Mosquera Bency Rocío , Ticora López Erika Yulieth , Cadena Corredor Luisa Fernanda
Published: October 2024

Con este artículo corto, se presentan los avances preliminares de la investigación que da origen a este documento y cuyo propósito principal es conocer creencias y saberes de los habitantes vecinos de la quebrada La García en el sector El Cóngolo del Municipio de Bello – Antioquia, con respecto al manejo de residuos sólidos y su impacto al medio ambiente, mediante la elaboración de una estrategia pedagógica que sensibilice a la comunidad sobre el cuidado ambiental de la quebrada.  una investigación cualitativa, etnográfica, con enfoque socio crítico; con las técnicas de observación participante, revisión documental y encuesta a 30 habitantes cercanos a esta quebrada elegidos, por muestreo por conveniencia. Estos hallazgos confirmarán la necesidad de capacitar a los habitantes frente al manejo adecuado de los residuos sólidos y su creencia de que se trata de un asunto que les compete a ellos y a las autoridades competentes.
Anticoagulacion Temprana en Enfermedad Cerebro Vascular Cardioembolica, Revision y Actualizacion de Tema
Authors: Giraldo Rengifo Hernando Mauricio , Gonzalez Perez Elianis , Vanya Esther Vargas Vargas Vanya Esther , Salas Hine Ingrith , Cárdenas Moya María Fernanda , Doria Rodriguez Veronica , Lizarazo Lopez Natalia Andrea , Angulo Medina Ricardo Andres , Valero Ordoñez Daniela
Published: October 2024

La anticoagulación es una terapia utilizada en el tratamiento y la prevención del accidente cerebrovascular. Esta revision describe el papel, las indicaciones, la acción y las contraindicaciones del uso de anticoagulantes en el accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo. Esta revision destacará el mecanismo de acción, las indicaciones, las contraindicaciones y el papel del equipo interprofesional en el manejo de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo. Los objetivos son; identificar las indicaciones de anticoagulación en el ictus isquémico agudo, describir la anatomía del accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo, revisar la evaluación adecuada de las posibles complicaciones y la importancia clínica de la anticoagulación del accidente cerebrovascular y finamente resumir las estrategias del equipo interprofesional para mejorar la coordinación y la comunicación de la atención para avanzar en el manejo del accidente cerebrovascular y asi mejorar los resultados. La terapia anticoagulante no esta exenta de riesgos como se ha visto en los estudios sin embargo el beneficio significativo que ofrece esta como estrategia de prevencion primaria o secundaria es fundamental. La selección de un agente adecuado asi como la determinacion del inicio de dicha terapia en un tiempo prudencial permite obtener los mejores resultados. Los nuevos anticoagulantes orales salvo en el caso de valvula protesica o estenosis mitral moderada o severa son la terapia de eleccion. Una evaluacion multidisciplinaria tambien esta reflejada en las guias de practica clinica actual en aras de poder obtener el maximo beneficio de dicha terapia.
Climate Change Causes Food Insecurity for Developing Countries
Authors: Khalid Nimra , Salma Hafiza , Nadeem Muhammad , Imran Ashraf Muhammad , Nawaz Dr. Haq , Ayub Muhammad Ashar
Published: October 2024

At the moment, climate change is one of the most urgent issue worldwide. This is due to long-term climate trends and changes in social lifestyle. Another reason is the greenhouse gases produced by excessive fuel use. The intensity of weather, the decline in human health, and the devastation of natural ecosystems are all contributing factors. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) suggests controlling the avaeage temperate rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius to reduce global warming's intensity. The three major green house gasses responsible for global warming are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emitted from burning fossil fuels. Climate change is affecting the entire world, but poor and developing countries are suffering the most. The effects of climate change are all-encompassing. It affects agriculture, human health and crop productivity. A decrease have been observed in maize and wheat production in worst cases of climate change. This deficiency can lead to a food crisis. Poor and developing countries do not have the necessary resources to cope with the situation. They can't mould themselves quickly enough. Due to the lack of resources, they cannot discover new seeds to increase food production and are unable to improve their irrigation system. Climate change and rising temperatures contribute to the rapid growth of harmful bacteria and pathogens. These microbes have become a source of food contamination. Changes in rainfall patterns is also an important issue that affects the agricultural sector and the quality of irrigation water used. The risk of water pollution also increases. The gases produced from food waste, like greenhouse gases, are also harmful. Food waste in neighbourhoods releases methane gas, harming the environment. Commodity shortage and rising prices are major problems for people in poor and developing countries. The best strategy to deal with all these problems is to find new methods for agriculture that cope with climate change. To solve all these problems, government and international organizations should come forward and work together to help poor nations.
Visitors Mediated Spatio-Temporal Variation in Noise Pollution of Lahore Zoo and Possible Effects on Animal Behavior
Authors: Salma Hafiza , Hassan Abbasi Ghulam , Saleem Kiran , Ahmad Noman , Nadeem Muhammad , Ali Muhammad , Irfan Muhammad , Ayub Muhammad Ashar
Published: October 2024

Lahore Zoo is an ex-situ conservation facility housing various indigenous and exotic species of captive wild animals and is a source of gratification for visitors, especially children. The location of Lahore Zoo is very prominent in this regard, making it a most active and accessible tourist/visitor destination. On average working days, around 3000-4000 visitors are recorded in Lahore Zoo, which can shoot up to 20,000 on peak weekends and public holidays. The present investigation was carried out to measure spatial and temporal variation in sound levels (dB (A)) at selected sites, along with on-site behavioral recording of selected animals throughout the week. Spatial analysis (Inverse Distance Weighted -IDW) of recorded sound data was done with ArcGIS 10.5 software. A comprehensive questionnaire was also designed to determine visitors' attitudes toward this issue. Results for sound level reveal that the average sound level was under the WHO limits mostly during weekdays, where the average visitor number ranges from 3838 to 4148. On weekends, it goes from 8950 to 19154 visitors with loud noise recorded at most sites. Results from the general ethogram revealed that socially interactive species like monkeys, deer, and bears were more responsive towards visitors, unlike felines (leopard, tiger and lion) which increased their resting period with increased visitor density. Highlighted noisy areas by surveyed visitors were Tiger, Lion, Deer, Monkey, Aquarium, Rhino, Wolf, Cafeteria, Bird section, Ostrich, Camel, Snake House, Zebra, Giraffe, and Bear. To combat this issue, an awareness campaign has been done in the zoo to educate visitors.
Climate change induced salinization and quality deterioration of groundwater resources in Pakistan; Current scenario and future prospects
Authors: Nadeem Muhammad , Anwar-ul-Haq Muhammad , Ashar Ayub Muhammad , Hassan Abbasi Ghulam , Nawaz Dr. Haq , Ali Muhammad , Mustafa Rafia , Asia Khan  , Manzoor Bhutta Waqas
Published: October 2024

Climate change has triggered various catastrophic events including groundwater salinization resulted in quality deterioration worldwide leading to the environmental degradation and posed threat to natural ecosystems. Pakistan is among the countries severely affected by the climate change. Most of the Pakistani depends on groundwater resources for drinking and irrigation purposes but no clear policy exists regarding judicious extraction and usage of groundwater. Over extraction and exploitation of groundwater along with climate change events have deteriorated the quality of groundwater in Pakistan and most of the part is salinized and has excess of soluble salts and other chemical, physical and biological contaminants. This paper reviews the impacts of climate change on salinization and groundwater quality and possible remedies and solution for this problem especially with the perspective of Pakistan. It is the need of the hour of the time to introduce climate smart agricultural practices at farmer level to stop overexploitation of natural resources and to reduce the agriculture share to climate change. Policies should be developed and existing policies should be strictly implemented for the judicious use of surface water and ground water resources to avoid the risks of water scarcity in near future.
Der Baum im Nachbarrecht
Authors: Herbst Peter , Kanduth Gernot , Schlager Gerald
Published: October 2024

Rechte, Pflichten und Haftungsrisiken im Fokus Der neue § 1319b ABGB („b“ wie Baumhaftung) schließt eine bedeutsame Lücke im Zivilrecht hinsichtlich Schäden durch herabfallende Bäume oder Baumteile. Im Gegensatz zu Bauwerken wird nun die besondere Gemeinwohlwirkung von Bäumen berücksichtigt, und die Eigenverantwortung potenziell Geschädigter klar hervorgehoben. Das Handbuch startet mit einer grundlegenden Klärung: Was ist ein Baum, was ein Wald? Detailliert beleuchtet wird die Haftung im Wald, denn § 1319b ABGB findet auf Waldbäume keine Anwendung. Im weiteren Verlauf werden die Rechte und Pflichten von Baumhalter*innen thematisiert. Zur Vermeidung von Haftungsfolgen ist es essenziell, dass Baumhalter*innen ihre konkreten Verkehrssicherungspflichten kennen und die Verkehrssicherheit von Bäumen sachgerecht beurteilen können. Auch für Baumnachbar*innen ist die Kenntnis der eigenen Rechtsposition entscheidend. Das Handbuch zeigt auf, welche Ansprüche und Abwehrmöglichkeiten gegenüber dem „Baum im Nachbarsgarten“ bestehen und wie man sich gegen Beeinträchtigungen, etwa durch herabfallende Äste, zur Wehr setzen kann. Im abschließenden Kapitel zur Werteermittlung von Bäumen wird die Bedeutung der fachgerechten Bestimmung des Baumwertes im Schadensfall erläutert.
Exploring genetic variability in fodder quality of forage sorghum in the North – Eastern regions of India
Authors: Behera Partha Pratim , Singode Avinash , B Venkatesh Bhat , Sarma Ramendra Nath
Published: October 2024

This study investigated genetic variability, character association, and genetic diversity in ninety-five forage sorghum genotypes, evaluated using a randomized block design for seven fodder quality traits. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for all traits. Genotypes such as G90 (424B), G23 (334B), G87 (CSV21F), G76 (330B), and G45 (373B) exhibit desirable fodder quality traits. Notably, G90 (424B) and G47 (NSS5B) stand out for their superior green forage yield per plant and fodder quality, making them prime candidates for varietal development programs. Crude protein emerged as a crucial selection factor for fodder quality. Green forage yield per plant showed minimal association with the other quality traits. A strong positive correlation was observed among in vitro organic matter digestibility, metabolic energy, crude protein, and ash content. D2 analysis identified five clusters, with genotypes from clusters V and IV recommended for crossing to produce superior transgressive segregants for fodder quality. Acid detergent fibre, crude protein, and ash content significantly contributed to genetic divergence. Considering these selected traits and genotypes, they could be invaluable in future sorghum forage breeding programs aimed at enhancing fodder quality traits. Keywords: Correlation, genetic diversity, Path analysis, Sorghum Fodder quality
Estimation of genetic variability and association of yield and related traits in indigenous grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) genotypes
Authors: P. M. Savaliya , N. N. Prajapati , R. S. Solanki , Kumar Ravinder
Published: October 2024

Twenty-five genotypes of grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.) were tested during the rabi 2019-20, for genetic factors such as genetic variability, correlation, and path analysis. For each of the 13 characters under study, the results of the analysis of variance revealed a significant variation among the genotypes. Characteristics with high GCV and PCV were the leaf area, biological yield per plant, number of branches per plant, harvest index, plant height, stem diameter and grain yield per plant. The biological yield per plant, leaf area, number of branches per plant, harvest index, length of inflorescence, girth of inflorescence, stem diameter, plant height, grain yield per plant, days to 50% flowering, and days to maturity showed high estimates of heritability along with high genetic advance. Therefore, choosing such traits will be more beneficial. At the genotypic and phenotypic levels, there was a positive and highly significant correlation between the characters days to 50 per cent flowering, days to maturity, plant height, length of inflorescence, stem diameter, leaf area, biological yield per plant and grain yield per plant. Based on the results of the path co-efficient analysis high direct influence was observed between grain yield and the days to 50% flowering, plant height, inflorescence length and girth of inflorescence, number of branches per plant, and biological yield per plant. Keywords: Correlation, Grain amaranth, Genetic variability, Heritability, Path co-efficient analysis
Assessment of genetic variability, heritability and correlation in advanced breeding lines of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) under heat stress condition
Authors: D. M. Kiranakumara , S. Biradar Suma , B. Aishwarya , M. Akshaya , K. O. Swaroop
Published: October 2024

Abstract An experiment was conducted under normal (with six irrigation during crop period) and stressed condition during Rabi 2019 in All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Wheat, MARS, Dharwad, Karnataka with the view of assessing genetic variability, heritability and expected genetic advance in 104 F4 families of the cross HD2864 × DBW14. The progenies exhibited wide range of variation for all the traits indicating the presence of enough genetic variability in the material under study. Under timely sown condition, the traits like leaf waxyness, NDVI at different stages, SPAD at different stages, number of productive tillers per plant, seeds per spike, grain filling duration, spike length, thousand grains weight and seed set percentage showed high variability. The traits like plant height, canopy temperature at different stages and membrane stability index showed low variability. Under late sown condition, the traits like leaf waxyness, plant height, NDVI at different stages, SPAD at different stages, number of productive tillers per plant, seeds per spike, yield per plant, row bulk yield and seed set percentage showed high variability. The traits like days to maturity, spike length and membrane stability index showed low variability. The findings shows that all traits related to crop yield are positively linked, except for canopy temperature at different growth stages. Promising lines identified through Heat susceptibility index (HSI) and Heat tolerance index (HTI) can be utilized in future breeding programs to enhance crop productivity. Keywords: Variability, Coefficient of variation, Heritability, Genetic advance.
Assessment stability and G x E interactions of baby corn hybrids for yield and yield contributing traits
Authors: Bangarwa Sandeep Kumar , R. B. Dubey , Sandhu Rubby , Kalpesh Raval
Published: October 2024

The present study consisted of total 45 hybrids along with 18 parents and 2 checks. These entries were evaluated in randomized block design with three replications over three locations. Observations were recorded on ten characters to study per se performance, estimates genotype × environment interaction and stability parameters. The crosses × environment interactions were significant for all the characters indicating existence of non-linear response of crosses to the changing environments. The analysis of variance for individual environment indicated significant differences among genotypes for all the traits indicating the heritable nature of inheritance of these traits. The crosses EIQ-103 × EI-2156, EIQ-180 × EI-2518-4, and EIQ-103 × EI-670-2 were found to perform well across different environmental conditions for yield and yield-contributing traits. Specifically, the crosses EIQ-103 × EI-2156 and EI-1104-1 × EI-2156 demonstrated stability across various environments, while the crosses EI-2173 × EI-2156 and EIQ-235 × EI-2518-4 were particularly suitable for unfavourable conditions. Keywords: Baby Corn, Stability Analysis, Eberhart & Russell, G x E Interactions
Molecular diversiry studies among blackgram genotypes for yellow mosaic virus resistance
Authors: V. Roja , J. Sateesh Babu , N. Hari Satyanarayana , G. Bindumadhavi , P. Kishore Varma , N. Kamakshi , B. Jyothsna , J. Pranaya , K. Sudhamani , M. V. Ramana
Published: October 2024

Yellow mosaic disease (YMD), incited by a geminivirus. Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV), is transmitted by whiteflies, poses a significant threat to various leguminous crops in India. This study focuses on identifying resistant sources and validating molecular markers for their efficacy in detecting YMV resistance in blackgram. In the present study, 150 blackgram genotypes were evaluated to identify resistant sources for YMD under natural field conditions and through molecular markers. Among the 150 genotypes, 22 (both resistant and susceptible) were selected based on field screening. These genotypes were validated using 15 molecular markers, including 8 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and 7 gene-specific markers linked to MYMV resistance. The markers amplified a total of 48 alleles, with polymorphic information content (PIC) values ranging from 0.82 (CEDG67) to 0.21 (HSP), with an average value of 0.55. The highest PIC values were exhibited by markers CEDG67 (0.82), CEDG115 (0.81), and CEDG20 (0.74). Cluster analysis using DARWIN revealed that most phenotypically resistant genotypes grouped together, while susceptible genotypes formed separate clusters. The genotypes LBG 904, LBG 932, LBG 884, PU 1815, PU 1808, PU 1803, MASH 1008, MASH 114, VBN 10, and PU 31 exhibited resistance to YMV phenotypically. Among these, LBG 904, LBG 932, PU 1815, PU 31, and MASH 1008 produced a 162 bp resistant allele using the marker CEDG180. Similarly, the gene-specific marker DEF produced a 190 bp resistant allele in all the resistant genotypes, whereas the susceptible genotypes produced both 190 and 250 bp alleles. These identified genotypes can serve as valuable sources for MYMV resistance in blackgram breeding programs. Keywords: SSR markers, Blackgram, Diversity, MYMV
Керчаки (Cottidae) восточной Арктики: генетическая дифференциация, родственные отношения
Authors: Морева И. Н. , Радченко О. А.
Published: October 2024

Based on the molecular genetic and karyological analysis of Myoxocephalus species the following facts have been established: differences between M. quadricornis and Myoxocephalus species, indicating the need for its exclusion from the genus; characteristics confirming the validity M. verrucosus; features identifying M. scorpioides and indicating a sister relationship with Megalocottus platycephalus.
Alternative Working Arrangements And Teachers’ Competence in the New Normal
Authors: Dela Cruz Irene B.
Published: October 2024

The objective of this study was to ascertain the significance of the correlation between alternative working arrangements and the competence of elementary school teachers in the context of the "new normal." The research was conducted using a descriptive-correlational method and involved 40 teachers serving as respondents from seven public elementary schools in the Matina District, Davao City Division. Data was collected using a researcher-developed instrument. The findings indicated a high degree of implementation of alternative working arrangements and extensive competence among teachers. Additionally, a notable correlation was established between alternative working arrangements and teachers' competence within the new normal framework. All aspects of alternative working arrangements were found to significantly influence teachers' competence. The study recommends the implementation of pertinent policies, mechanisms, and strategies to support teachers, particularly through coaching and the application of effective strategies and techniques to mitigate potential emotional hindrances. School administrators can utilize these findings to enhance teacher competence and optimize the teaching-learning process, ultimately improving lesson delivery. Furthermore, the study findings can serve as a foundation for evaluating and instituting school improvements aimed at enhancing existing alternative working arrangements and teachers' competence..
Why We Need Optimal Economic Policy and Economic Innovation Models
Authors: Ngoc Huy Dinh Tran , Dung Pham Anh , Nuong Le Ngoc , Han Le Thi , Sang Do Thi , Ngoc Hien Dinh Tran , Nhan Pham Hung
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on analyzing Why We Need Optimal Economic Policy and Economic Innovation Models in recent years. Method: include Qualitative research method: synthesis and inductive methods. The collaborative economy creates new marketplaces and is ―shaking the very bedrock of an industrial system sustained on commercial value chains‖ (Dredge & Gylmothy, 2017). We also expand SWOT model by adding Value part analysis on it. Results: Authors stated threats including but not limit to: ADB reduced GDP growth of big economies (forecast): EU, US, China Japan, etc., monetary and financial markets still has risks (exist), low credit growth; possibility of recession in the short term; high inflation continues to persist in many countries; strategic and geopolitical competition between major countries.
Role of Haiti in U.S. Independence and Expansion: A Cross-National Perspective
Authors: Calixte-Hallworth Marjorie
Published: October 2024

This article examines the crucial, yet frequently neglected, contribution of Haiti to the United States' quest for independence and territorial expansion. It explores Haiti's influence on U.S. foreign policy and economic strategies from a cross-national perspective, focusing on key historical events such as the American Revolution and the Louisiana Purchase. Despite Haiti's significant role, mainstream media and historical narratives have largely downplayed these connections, diminishing its impact on the U.S. trajectory. The article also contextualizes current issues, noting the racism faced by the Haitian Community in Springfield, Ohio. The discrimination observed today mirrors wider trends of marginalization and racial bias shaped by a lengthy history of suppressing Haiti's contributions to the American narrative. This analysis reveals historical truths and links them to contemporary racial dynamics, highlighting how systemic prejudice continues to obscure Haiti's legacy in the U.S.
Jumlah Piutang BLUD Air Minum Kota Cimahi Sebelum dan Sesudah Penerapan SOP Penertiban Pelanggan
Authors: Bahiyyah Khariidatul , Yuyun Kurniawati  , Harnavela Sofyan  , Mulki Asyriyanti
Published: October 2024

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a work guideline so that activities within the company can be controlled so that targets are achieved optimally. Based on the results of observations during research at BLUD Air Minum Cimahi. The implementation of the customer control SOP went quite smoothly, while the obstacle faced was the error in providing an Arrears Notification Letter which had not been updated and was not due. There are 5 parts involved and 27 procedures that must be followed. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with an observational approach. The results of this research show that the amount of receivables after implementing the customer control SOP decreased by IDR 69,278,500.
Locating St Cuthbert in Post-Conquest Northumbria: Symeon, Durham Cathedral Priory, and the Sacred Topography of an Anglo-Norman Cult
Authors: McIntire Ross
Published: October 2024

In 1083, a priory of Benedictine monks was founded at Durham Cathedral, in the process displacing a college of secular canons that originated with the cathedral’s foundation in 995. In the process, the new priory took possession of the body and cult of St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. In the early 12th century, an ambitious ideological project to legitimise the new priory and their claims to both Cuthbert’s power and his historical legacy were underway, foregrounded by Symeon of Durham, blending and reinterpreting the ancient past and the near present to present a unified history that was realised in the landscape of Northern England, including Cuthbert’s own Lindisfarne. This paper will examine the historical and archaeological evidence for the priory’s activities in the late 11th to early 12th century, and how they represent an alternative model for cult promotion and institutional legitimisation to the shrine and its corporeal remains.
Teaching from English Romanesque fonts
Authors: Wood Rita
Published: October 2024

This paper examines some English fonts produced between c.1120 and c.1220 for evidence of the teaching that is implied by their sculptural motifs: fourteen fonts with mixed motifs are analysed, and six broad themes of teaching defined. This result is tested on two further fonts that have puzzling mixed motifs. Lastly, the decoration of the far more numerous fonts with regular patterns is considered in relation to the analysis.
The Romanesque Church of St Michael and All Angels, Upper Sapey (Herefordshire): Associations with Hereford Cathedral and other works
Authors: Thurlby Malcolm
Published: October 2024

The Romanesque church of St Michael and All Angels, Upper Sapey (Herefordshire) is investigated with particular reference to the sculpture of its north and south doorways and tower (former chancel) arch. Parallels with Hereford cathedral indicate that the Upper Sapey sculptor(s) received their training in the cathedral workshop and also worked at St Peter, Bromyard (Herefordshire), and other churches associated with the Dymock School of Sculpture. The nature of the restoration of Romanesque sculpture at Hereford cathedral is examined, and some preliminary thoughts are offered on the transmission of motifs and divisions of masons and sculptors, questions that have an application well beyond the examples presented here.
How Did Early Church Sites Differ From One Another?: A Comparative Approach Within the Kingdom of Fir Maige, Ireland
Authors: O’Donnell Rory , Carragáin Tomás Ó
Published: October 2024

Early medieval Europe is characterised by a wide spectrum of church sites that contributed in distinct ways to the formation of communities and polities. However, it is challenging for archaeologists and historians to distinguish between them because they often employed the same basic ‘grammar’ in their layout and architecture, while most of them receive scant attention in the textual sources. It is argued that the most promising approach is a comparative one within a small, well-defined area, as this removes extraneous regional factors so that measurable variables primarily reflect the character, function, and relative importance of the church. This is illustrated by topographical and geophysical surveys of four examples in the northeast of the Irish kingdom of Fir Maige: a substantial landed monastery (Brigown), an ecclesiastical out-farm on its lands (Kildrum), a lesser landed church (Labbamolaga), and a royal community church (Killeenemer). New evidence is presented for the origins of the sites; for their scale, layout, and development; for habitation, agriculture and craft activity; and for ritual practice. This targeted comparative approach greatly refines our understanding of the specific niches they occupied within the settlement hierarchy.
Metric study of the Romanesque architecture of Aran Valley
Authors: Coll-Pla Sergio , Guuinovart Josep Lluis , Jover Agustí Costa , Teruel Cinta Lluis
Published: October 2024

The Romanesque architecture of the Aran Valley is characterised by its invariance over time since its construction, fostered by its isolation and climate. This architecture has earned the interest of scholars such as Domenech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch, and Bassegoda Nonell, among others. Domenech i Montaner was the first to catalogue this architecture, focusing on the churches. The objective of this study is to delve into the geometric basis of the churches belonging to the first Romanesque of the Aran Valley. For this, the plans and sections of the churches were studied, and the proportions theorized by Plato and Vitruvius and collected by Gerberto de Aurillac (Pope Silvester II) were compared. The metric data taken relates the proportional system of the Romanesque churches to the precepts of Vitruvius and Plato.
The Lutheran parish church in Żuławki: the forgotten heritage of Żuławy Wiślane, Northeast Poland
Authors: Dąbal Joanna , Kubus Radosław , Widerski Tadeusz
Published: October 2024

The survey and archaeological fieldwork conducted in Żuławki, a small village near Gdańsk, outlined in this short article, represent the first academic investigation into the remains of a Protestant church and cemetery in Northern Poland. Before the University of Gdańsk and Gdańsk University of Technology conducted their formal research of this site, the specific history of the church and its sacral complex was not widely known or understood. Archive research provided new information, contextualizing the site within the complicated history of Lutherans and Mennonites in this region, and the survey of the brick-and-mortar structures confirmed the remains are of a 19th century church. The field work was completed between 2016 and 2021 and resulted in the church complex being taken into care by the local municipality. However, the majority of similar church complexes from this period, in this region, are still neglected and unprotected heritage.