bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Gender Stereotypes on Career Aspirations in Adolescents in Kenya
Authors: Chebet Elizabeth
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of gender stereotypes on career aspirations in adolescents in Kenya.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: A study in Kenya found that gender stereotypes strongly shape adolescents' career aspirations. Boys lean towards traditionally masculine careers like engineering, while girls are inclined towards feminine roles like nursing. Societal and familial pressures also limit career choices based on gender norms. This highlights the importance of interventions to challenge stereotypes and promote gender equality in education and career opportunities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social cognitive career theory (SCCT), social role theory & intersectionality theory may be used to anchor future studies on effects of gender stereotypes on career aspirations in adolescents in Kenya. Schools and educational institutions should implement gender-sensitive career counseling programs that challenge traditional gender stereotypes and promote diverse career options for both boys and girls. Policymakers should develop and implement inclusive education policies that promote gender equality and challenge gender stereotypes within the educational system.
Cultural Differences in Attitudes towards Therapy and Help-Seeking Behavior in Sweden
Authors: Dahlberg Elsa
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the cultural differences in attitudes towards therapy and help-seeking behavior in Sweden.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: In Sweden, cultural differences impact attitudes towards therapy and help-seeking behavior. While therapy acceptance is rising among Swedes, those from collectivist cultures often view it negatively due to mental health stigma. Conversely, individuals from individualistic cultures are more open to therapy. This highlights the necessity for culturally sensitive mental health services and targeted interventions to address barriers to help-seeking behavior.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Individualism-collectivism theory, cognitive-behavioral theory & social identity theory may be used to anchor future studies on the cultural differences in attitudes towards therapy and help-seeking behavior in Sweden. Mental health professionals should develop and implement culturally tailored interventions that address the unique attitudes towards therapy and help-seeking behavior prevalent in Sweden. Policymakers should prioritize initiatives that increase diversity and cultural competence within the mental health workforce in Sweden.
PENGARUH FREE CASH FLOW DAN GROWTH OPPORTUNITY TERHADAP DIVIDEN PAYOUT RATIO PADA PERUSAHAAN LQ45 YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2015-2019
Authors: Yulita Armaya , Arjuniadi Arjuniadi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Free Chas Flow dan Growth Opportunity terhadap Dividend Payout Ratio pada perusahan LQ45 yang terdaftar di bursa efek indonesia selama tahun 2015-2019. Variabel yang digunakan adalah Free Chas Flowdan Growth Opportunity sebagai variabel independen sedangkan Dividend Payout Ratio sebagai variabel dependen. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan lq45 yang terdaftar di bersa efek indonesia selama tahun 2015-2019. Sedangkan sampelnya adalah sebanyak 24 perusahan dengan menggunakan porposive sampling (teknik pengambilan sampel). Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis linier berganda.Hasil penelitian yang di dapatkan adalah variabel Free Cash Flow memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0,251 0,05 artinya variabel Free Cash Flow tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Dividen Payou Ratio. Variabel Growth Opportunity memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0,598 0,05 menunjukkan bahwa variabel Growth Opportunity tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Dividen Payout Ratio. Sedangkan variabel Free Cash Flow dan Growth Opportunity tidak berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Dividen Payout Ratio karena memiliki nilai sebesar 0,343 0,05.Kata kunci : Free Cash Flow, Growth Opportunit dan Dividen Payou Ratio
PENGARUH COORPORATE SOCIAL DAN RASIO LIKUIDITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN SUB SEKTOR KERAMIN PORSELIN DAN KACA YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2015-2019
Authors: Alfiana Arina , Nazaria Nazariah , Ramzijah Ramzijah
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh coorporate social dan rasio likuiditas secara parsial dan simultan terhadap nilai perusahaan pada sektor industry dasar dan kimia sub sektor keramik porselin dan kaca yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Populasi dari penelitian ini yaitu ada 15 perusahaan. Hasil Penelitian secara simultan menunjukan bahwa nilai Fhitung  sebesar 2,243 dan Ftabel  sebesar 3,16. Karena Fhitung    Ftabel  (2,243 3,16) dan sig 5% (0,116 5% atau 0,05). Hal ini menunjukan bahwa variabel coorporate social dan rasio likuiditas secara simultan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hasil penelitian koefisien regresi untuk variabel coorporate social  bernilai 0,058 dengan tanda positif, secara parsial menunjukkan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,762 0,05 yang artinya variabel coorporate social tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan. Berdasarkan persamaan regresi terlihat bahwa koefisien untuk variabel rasio likuiditas sebesar -22,794 dengan tanda negatif. Selain itu, memiliki nilai signifikan sebesar 0,044 0,05 yang artinya rasio likuiditas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan.Kata Kunci : Coorporate Social, Rasio Likuiditas dan nilai Perusahaan.
PENGARUH PROMOSI PENJUALAN ONLINE, JAMINAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELIAN ONLINE DI PIDIE JAYA
Authors: Arita Arita , Umar Nyak , Ismayli Ismayli
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan apakah tingkat promosi penjualan online, jaminan dan kepercayaan mempengaruhi efektivitas pembelian online di Kecamatan Meureudu Kabupaten Pidie Jaya. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada konsumen yang melakukan pembelian online di Kecamatan Meureudu. Responden penelitian ini adalah konsumen dengan jumlah populasi sebanyak 100 orang. Hasil penelitian secara simultan menunjukan bahwa nilai Fhitung adalah 20.025 dengan tingkat signifikasi atau probabilitas sebesar 0,000b (lebih kecil dari α = 0,05). Karena Fhitung Ftabel (20.0252.699) dengan tingkat signifikasi lebih kecil dari 0,05 maka hal ini menunjukan bahwa variabel promosi penjualan online, jaminan dan kepercayaan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap efektivitas pembelian online. Dan juga hasil penelitian secara parsial untuk variabel promosi penjualan online memperoleh nilai thitung ttabel( 2.156 1.661) dengan tingkat signifikasi sebesar  0.034, dapat disimpulkan secara parsial menunjukan bahwa variabel promosi penjualan online berpengaruh signifikan terhadap efektivitas pembelian online. Kata Kunci: Promosi Penjualan Online, Jaminan, Kepercayaan, Efektivitas Pembelian Online
DAMPAK DARI NILAI NASABAH DAN PENANGANAN KOMPLAIN TERHADAP LOYALITAS NASABAH PADA BANK SYARIAH INDONESIA
Authors: Rahmayani Nur , Mahrizal Mahrizal , Abdullah Husaini
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui “Dampak dari Nilai Nasabah dan Penanganan komplain Terhadap Loyalitas Nasabah pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KC 1 Sigli Kabupaten Pidie”. Dimana variabel independen yaitu Nilai nasabah (X1) dan Penanganan komplain (X2) dan Loyalitas nasabah (Y) sebagai variabel dependennya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumen yang berkunjung pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KC 1 Sigli Kabupaten Pidie. Sedangkan sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 responden. Analisis ini meliputi Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Analisis Regresi berganda Uji Asumsi Klasik, Uji Hipotesis melalui Uji F dan Uji t, serta analisis Koefisien Determinasi (R²). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh persamaan regresi: Y = 3.838 + 0,422 X1+ 0,426 X2.  Nilai konstanta sebesar 3,838 artinya jika Nilai nasabah (X1) dan Penanganan komplain (X2) dianggap konstan, maka Loyalitas nasabah Pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KC 1 Sigli Kabupaten Pidie adalah sebesar 3,838 pada satuan skala likert, yang mengindikasikan bahwa Loyalitas nasabah (Y) Pada Bank Syariah Indonesia KC 1 Sigli Kabupaten Pidie sangat baik.Nilai koefisien regresi Nilai nasabah sebesar 0,422 dapat diartikan bahwa setiap 1% kenaikan Nilai nasabah (X1), akan Loyalitas nasabah sebesar 42,2%. Kata kunci : Nilai Nasabah, Penanganan Komplain, Loyalitas Nasabah
Cultural Context and Feminist Discourse: Comparing Ibsen’s Norway and Tagore’s India
Authors: Rahaman Moshiur , Quasem Fahmida
Published: June 2024

Henrik Ibsen and Rabindranath Tagore, though originating from vastly different cultural landscapes of Norway and India, respectively, are revered as literary giants whose works resonate globally, particularly in their exploration of gender roles and feminist discourse. In this comparative analysis, we delve into the cultural contexts of late 19th-century Norway and colonial India, examining how these environments influenced the portrayal of gender and feminist themes in their narratives. Ibsen’s critique of patriarchy and Tagore’s advocacy for women’s autonomy intersect with broader societal shifts, challenging entrenched norms and advocating for women’s empowerment. Central to our exploration are the female characters in their works, such as Nora Helmer and Hedda Gabler in Ibsen’s plays, and Binodini and Bimala in Tagore’s novels, who navigate societal expectations while asserting their agency. Through an analysis of scholarly works and diverse perspectives, we aim to unravel the parallels and distinctions between Ibsen’s Norway and Tagore’s India in terms of cultural context and feminist discourse. Ultimately, this comparative study sheds light on how literature reflects and contests gender inequality, inspiring ongoing efforts for gender equity worldwide.
Toward Sustainable Housing Construction in Iraq
Authors: Jaleel Yousif , Misnan Mohd Saidin , Ismail Mohamad Zahierruden
Published: June 2024

Adopting a sustainable approach in processes and activities in the construction industry is considered one of the best strategies that support the direction of sustainability and promote the development of the green approach in this industry and contribute effectively to providing an environmentally friendly construction that contributes effectively to creating an environmentally friendly construction industry that produces sustainable residential buildings that achieve a balance between economic, environmental and social. Iraq is facing a large urban expansion with the increase in the population increase in the demand for electricity and water and the increase in the percentage of pollution in the environment, the construction sector has become one of the largest polluters of the environment in Iraq due to the absence of any sustainable approach. This study aims to find a viable approach to the transition toward sustainable housing construction in Iraq, as this study includes identifying the current problems that Iraq suffers from in terms of the construction sector, and environmental pollution. The research proposes adopting the concept of sustainability in the construction sector as a sustainable solution by converting conventional construction into sustainable construction for residential buildings in Iraq. In this research, the strategies that support the transition to sustainable housing construction will be identified, and an applicable approach by all stakeholders in the construction sector, as the application of this approach will lead to the development of the construction sector in general, develop and enhance the performance of all stakeholders in the construction sector, environmental protection and pollution reduction in addition to the others economic, social and environmental benefits that can be obtained when applying this approach.
Mulching improves strawberry fruit growth and yield by regulating soil temperature and soil moisture in humid tropical India
Authors:   Uttar Banga Krsishi Viswavidyalaya, CoochBehar, West Bengal 743 135, India, MISRA SUKANYA
Published: June 2024

Production and quality of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa, Duch.) fruits are significantly reduced in conventional farming methods in humid tropical India. Little information exists on the effect of mulching and its mechanisms regulating environmental factors, physiological processes as well as biochemical constituents to improve its yield and quality. Here, the effects of different coloured plastic mulches (black, transparent, and red) and organic mulches (paddy straw, banana leaves and weeds) were tested on the yield and quality of strawberries. Black plastic mulches had a large impact on fruit weight, size, and phytochemical content. The mean fruit yield with black plastic mulching was 68% greater than the control. Black polythene mulching adjusted environmental factors and physiological processes to boost productivity and quality of strawberry fruits and hence could be recommended in humid tropical regions.
Evaluation of the effect of vermicompost and EDTA application on sunflower’s uptake of heavy metals, growth and biometric parameters under the soil having Cd & Pb
Authors:   Sheila Dhar Institute of Soil Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, (U.P.), India, SHUKLA DEVI PRASAD
Published: June 2024

A study was conducted to evaluate the interaction between Cd × vermicompost, Cd × EDTA and Pb× vermicompost, Pb × EDTA for Cd and Pb clean-up efficiency of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plant on the Cd and Pb contaminated Indo-Gangetic alluvial soil of Sheila Dhar Institute (SDI) experimental farm at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The results showed that application of vermicompost maximum increased height (23.42% for Cd and 18.83% for Pb) and dry biomass yield (32.57% for Cd and 32.90 for Pb) whereas EDTA decreased the height (10.43% for Cd and 8.56% for Pb) and dry biomass yield (9.51% for Cd and 13.68% for Pb) of sunflower plant Cd and Pb content at 30 mg kg-1 contamination level with respect to the control. The application of vermicompost and EDTA maximum increased the concentrations of Cd and Pb in the shoot (24.51, 64.33, and 47.36, 71.98%) and in the root (21.39, 63.30 and 44.91, 70.61%, respectively) were recorded Cd and Pb content at 30 mg kg-1 contamination level with respective control. In conclusion, the application of vermicompost and EDTA enhanced the clean-up efficiency of sunflower on the Cd and Pb contaminated Indo-Gangetic alluvial soil. Thereafter findings need for research in contaminated soils to sustain the ecosystem for sustainable development.
Effect of polyhalite on yield, nutrient uptake by wheat and soil properties
Authors:   Division of Agronomy, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, KUMAR VIPIN
Published: June 2024

This experiment was conducted at the crop research farm of the ICAR, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during the rabi season of 2021–22. The research experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications of twelve treatments. The nutrient uptake by grain and straw was significantly higher with the application of 100% K dose through polyhalite. The application of a 75% K dose through polyhalite results in significantly higher values of total K and S uptake over 50% K through MOP + 50% K through polyhalite, and 50% K through MOP + S (equivalent to T6). The treatment comprising 100% K dose through polyhalite depicted higher availability of soil available NPKS and organic carbon. The value of soil microbial parameters e.g. MBC and FDA were shown highest with the application of polyhalite treatments than with conventional fertilizer. Potassium and sulphur are two highly important elements for the production of high-quality, oil, crop, and protein, but most Indian farmers are unfamiliar with the advantages, which is why there aren't applying; in this circumstance, crops are taking soil nutrients, causing K and S deficiencies in Indian soils. Therefore use and awareness of polyhalite may be a beneficial option for improving soil health, addressing nutrient imbalances, and raising crop quality and productivity.
Micronutrients uptake and soil nutrients status affected by different nutrient management practices under fodder pearl millet cultivation
Authors:   Agronomy Section, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India, KUMAR RAKESH
Published: June 2024

The study was undertaken during kharif season of 2019-20 at Agronomy research farm of ICAR-NDRI, Karnal (Haryana). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with eight treatments viz., Absolute control; 100% RDF; 100% RDF + Cow urine foliar spray (10% at 30 and 45 DAS); 100% RDF + PGPR; 100% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray; 75% RDF + Cow urine foliar spray; 75% RDF + PGPR and 75% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray with three replications of each treatment. Study indicated that maximum iron (347.6 ppm), manganese (44.6 ppm), copper (12.9 ppm) and zinc (38.3 ppm) content as well as uptake of iron (3938.6 g ha-1), manganese (506.8 g ha-1), copper (146.1 g ha-1) and zinc (433.8 g ha-1) by fodder pearl millet recorded with 100% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray. Soil macro and micronutrients status was found higher with application of 100% RDF + PGPR + Cow urine foliar spray, which may further strengthen and sustain fodder quality and soil fertility
Assessment of some extractable macro and micro-nutrients along with multivariate analysis of their spatial distribution in soils of Haridwar district of Uttarakhand
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, GBPUAT, Pantnagar-263145, PACHAURI S.P.
Published: June 2024

An investigation was carried out to analyze the general soil properties and extractable macro- (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S) and micro-nutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, B, Mo) in the soils of Haridwar district and the relationships between general soil properties and soil extractable nutrients. Surface (0-15 cm) soil samples (n=300) were taken from the all six developmental blocks of Haridwar district. The ranges for general properties were: sandy loam to sandy clay loam texture, 5.18-8.31 soil pH and 0.074-0.731 dSm-1 electrical conductivity (EC) (1:2 soil-water suspension) and 1.49-9.84 g kg-1 soil organic carbon content. The amount of alkaline KMnO4 extractable N in these soils ranged from 105.0-290.05 kg ha-1 while Olsen’s or Bray’s extractable P content ranged from 5.88-67.42 kg ha-1. Neutral 1 N ammonium acetate extractable K, Ca and Mg varied from 89.6-548.8 kg ha-1, 1102 - 4359 mg kg-1 soil and 30-1002 mg kg-1 soil, respectively. Calcium chloride (0.15 percent) extractable S ranged from 5.3-29.4 mg kg-1 soil. The contents of DTPA extractable Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn were 0.13-9.14 mg kg-1 soil, 0.01-1.8 mg kg-1 soil, 1.26-61.77 mg kg-1 soil and 0.66-41.87 mg kg-1 soil, respectively. Hot water-soluble B ranged from 0.31-1.19 mg kg-1 soil and ammonium oxalate (pH 3.3) extractable Mo varied from 0.25-1.59 mg kg-1 soil. The nutrient index (N.I.) computed for different extractable soil nutrients for the entire district of Haridwar showed that the overall the district was low in N, medium in K S, Zn and high in all other nutrients (P, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, B and Mo).
Effect of biodegradable chelant nitrilotriacetic acid on lead (pb) phytoextraction efficiency of coronopus didymus grown in pb-contaminated soil
Authors:   Department of Environment Studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh-160014, India, RAINA RIYA
Published: June 2024

The current study investigated the use of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), a biodegradable chelating agent, on the phytoextraction of lead (Pb) from soil using Coronopus didymus. The plants were exposed to three different Pb concentrations: 3500, 4500, and 5500 mg kg-1 alone and in combination with 10 mM kg-1 of NTA. The morphological traits such as plant growth and biomass, the Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) values, and Pb accumulation in roots, stems, and leaves were measured. The plant growth and dry biomass were found to be maximum at 3500 mg kg-1 Pb and minimum at 5500 mg kg-1 Pb as compared to the control under Pb alone treatments and in combination with NTA. The supplementation of NTA significantly enhanced the Pb accumulation in different plant parts and was in the order: roots > stems > leaves. Compared to the BCF values of stems and leaves, the BCFroots values, which ranged from 89.3 to 257, were highest for all the treatments. NTA application resulted in the highest BCF value at 3500 mg kg−1 Pb concentration in roots. The present study suggests that the use of NTA as a chelating agent significantly increased the ability of C. didymus plants to remove Pb from the environment. This approach can be widely used for efficient remediation of contaminants from the metal-contaminated soils.
Geospatial variability of soil physico-chemical properties of Moridhal watershed in Dhemaji district of Assam, India using Remote sensing and GIS
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, C.C.R. (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar-251 001, Uttar Pradesh, India, BHARTEEY PREM KUMAR
Published: June 2024

Remote sensing and GIS have opened new vistas towards understanding spatial variability of properties of the soil and ensuring resource use in a sustainable manner. The current study was conducted to assess the variability of physical and chemical properties of the flood-prone soils of the Moridhal watershed under Dhemaji district of Assam. The watershed was delineated using toposheets (1:50,000) and geocoded FCC (False Colour Composite) of Resourcesat-2, LISS-4. Four physiographic units of the Moridhal watershed were delineated which included upper piedmont plain, lower piedmont plain, alluvial plain and flood plain. A total of 170 geo-tagged soil samples collected from different physiographic units were analyzed for various physico-chemical properties. The assessed physico-chemical properties of the watershed showed wide spatial variability. The results showed an increasing trend in the amount of very fine sand and silt from the upper piedmont plain to the floodplain. Bulk density, particle density and porosity of the studied area varied from 1.10 to 1.67 g/cm3, 2.16 to 2.74 g/cm3 and 24.99 to 54.68 %. The pH was extremely acidic to slightly acidic and the soils were found to be moderate to high in organic carbon. The CEC of the soils ranged from 3.88 to 19.40 cmol(p+)/kg and the available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium varied from low to high. The spatial distribution showed that about 20,408 ha soils of the study area contained more than 40-60 per cent sand, 24,833 ha soils had 20 to 40 per cent silt and 13,915 ha of soils exhibited 20 to 30 per cent clay. Nearly 97.85 % of the watershed area had medium status of available nitrogen as well as available P2O5 content, while 79.96 % of soils had low K2O content.
Chemical properties of soil in forest and non-forest land use in Bangalore rural forest division, Karnataka
Authors:   Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003 (Karnataka), DURAI M.V.
Published: June 2024

The study was conducted to know the variations in chemical properties of soil in forest and non-forest land uses in Bangalore-rural forest division, Karnataka. The soil samples were collected from 8 non-forest land uses and 6 forest land uses from three depths viz., 0-30, 30-60, and 60-90 cm. The results showed that non-forest land use soils recorded significantly higher mean values of pH (6.53), EC (0.21dSm-1), K (243.25 kgha-1), Mg (1.55 C mol p+ kg-1), Fe (21.31 ppm), whereas forest soils characterized by higher OC% (1.37), N (495.3 kgha-1), P (10.15 kgha-1), Ca (12.90 C mol p+ kg-1), S (77.32 mgkg-1), Mn (3.05), Zn (0.06 ppm), Cu (3.25 ppm) at surface layer. And in sub-surface layer, the non-forest land use showed higher mean values in pH (6.58), P (10.90 kgha-1), K (246.75 kgha-1), Mg (1.12±1.06 C mol p+ kg-1), Zn (0.08 ppm), whereas forest land use showed EC (0.21 dSm-1), OC % (1.71), N (614.9 kgha-1), Ca (13.85 C mol p+ kg-1), S (74.36 mgkg-1) Fe (22.95 ppm), Mn (3.05 ppm), Cu (2.15 ppm). At bottom layers the non-forest land use showed higher mean values in EC (0.23 dSm-1), P (7.96 kgha-1), K (187.25 kgha-1), Mg (1.76 C mol p+ kg-1), Mn (2.12 ppm) and Cu (2.6 ppm). Whereas forest land use showed pH (6.6), OC% (1.5), N (551 kgha-1), Ca (13.25 C mol p+ kg-1), S (41.4 mgkg-1), Fe (22.29 ppm), Zn (0.07 ppm). Thus, the chemical properties of soils varied with vegetation type, species composition and management practices.
Effect of soil and foliar application of organic nutrients on growth and yield of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.)
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India, BHUVANESHWARI S.
Published: June 2024

An experiment was carried out on bottle gourd during 2022 to study the effect of soil and foliar application of organic nutrients on growth and yield of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.). The field experiment was laid out in randomized block design with fifteen treatments which were replicated thrice. The organic manures used in the experiment were farm yard manure (FYM) @ 25 t ha-1, vermicompost (VC) @ 5 t ha-1 and enriched manure (EM) @ 1 t ha-1 as soil application along with consortium biofertilizers (CBF) @ 2 kg ha-1 and foliar application of biostimulants viz., panchagavya (3%), effective microbial inoculants (2%), Humic power (1%) and Jeevamrutha (2%) were tested. Result revealed that the growth parameters viz., vine length, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf breadth and leaf area were recorded highest in the treatment that received the application of enriched manure 1 t ha-1 combined with consortium biofertilizers (CBF) 2 kg ha-1 and humic power (1%) as foliar were applied. The yield attributes viz., the number of fruits plant-1, fruit length, fruit girth, fruit weight and fruit yield plant-1 were registered the highest in the treatment which received the application of vermicompost 5 t ha-1 combined with CBF 2 kg ha-1 and humic power (1%) as foliar application in both the seasons respectively.
Organic source based nutrient management practices on growth and yield of Indian mustard
Authors:   A.N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), KUMAR PARDEEP
Published: June 2024

The field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2020-21 at student instructional farm (SIF), A. N. D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), to see the effect of different organic manure on growth, yield attributes and yield of Indian mustard. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design, comprised of thre replications and eight treatments. A significantly (P<0.05) higher crop growth viz., plant height and number of branches were noted with 50 % FYM + 50 % VC + natural liquid manure, Jeevamrit. Different yield attributes (number of silique/plant, number of seed /silique and 1000- grain weight and yield parameters viz., seed yield (17.95 qha-1), stover yield (47.92 qha-1), harvest index (27.2%) and grain: straw ratio (37.5) of Indian mustard grown under 50 % FYM+ 50 % VC + natural liquid manure, Jeevamrit (P<0.05) were significantly higher.
Exogenous application of brassinolide affects ripening, phenotypic traits, jelly seed and sensory properties of ‘Dashehari’ mango at ambient storage
Authors:   Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute,  New Delhi (India), MEENA NIRMAL KUMAR
Published: June 2024

The present study aimed to elucidate the effects of brassinolide (BRs) on physical traits, jelly seed index and sensory properties of mango fruits. For this, BRs in different concentrations (20, 40, 60 and 80 ng/g) were applied to freshly harvested ‘Dashehari’ mango fruits through dip method. Control fruits were dipped in double distilled water. Treated and control fruits were stored at ambient conditions. The results suggested that BRs showed a concentration-specific behaviour over the fruits during storage. Lower doses accelerated the ripening process whereas higher doses delayed the ripening process. BRs (80 ng/g) treated fruits took a maximum (4.5 d) to ripen and significantly retained the peel colour, peel thickness (1.22 mm), pulp colour index (5.25), greenness index (2.5) and specific gravity (0.99). Likewise, fruits treated with BRs (80 ng/g) did not impair the tissue firmness and such fruits did not exhibit jelly seed symptoms. The fruits of same treatment were significantly assigned a higher sensory score compared to the control after 9 days of storage at ambient conditions. Hence, BRs (80 ng/g) was found to be suitable in delaying ripening and retaining the phenotypic characteristics without jelly seed symptoms.
Soil nutrient mapping of the Lakhimpur district of Assam using geospatial technology
Authors:   Assam Agricultural University- Zonal Research Station, North Lakhimpur -787032, Assam, BORKOTOKI BIKRAM
Published: June 2024

Soil Nutrient Mapping of Lakhimpur District of Assam comprises the status of soil reaction (pH), organic carbon (OC), available primary nutrients (N, P and K) , one secondary nutrient (S) and two important micronutrients (Zn and B) of surface soils (0-15cm) collected from geo-reference points at 2.5 km grids and neighbouring points within 1 km radius of the grid. The analytical database was fed to GIS platform (ArcGIS) to obtain the nutrient status map. The results reveal that strongly acid (5.1-5.5) and medium acid (5.6-6.0) soils were predominant in the district followed by very strongly acid (4.5-5) soil reactions covering 40.15, 22.00 and 21.33 per cent, respectively. Only 9.22, 3.46, 2.11, 1.25 and 0.48 per cent soils were under slightly acid (6.1-6.5), neutral (6.6-7.3), mildly alkaline (7.4-7.8), extremely acid (<4.5) and moderately alkaline (7.9-8.4) in soil reaction, respectively. Medium soil organic carbon (OC) was predominant in the district covering 37.18 per cent area followed by high (24.59 %), low (22.38 %), very high (10.18%) and very low (5.67%) status of organic carbon. Major portions of the soils in the district comprised of medium level of available nitrogen (64.46%) followed by low (25.26%), very low (9.22%) and high (1.06%) levels of the nutrient. Medium level of available phosphorus (P2O5) was predominant in the district covering 48.70 per cent samples followed by low (35.93%), very low (14.41%) and high (0.96%). Medium level of available potassium (K2O) was also predominant in the soils of the district covering a 42.07 per cent area followed by low (26.8%), very low (11.14%), high (10.57%) and very high (9.41 %) status of available potassium. Medium level of available sulphur was also predominant in the district covering 45.44 per cent area followed by high (31.99%), very high (13.74%), low (8.45%) and very low (0.38%) levels of Sulphur in soil. DTPA extractable zinc (Zn) was found to be deficient in 25.36 per cent soil samples while 33.43 % samples were found to be deficient in available boron. Available nitrogen (N) ranged from 37.33 kg/ha to 687.76 kg/ha with an average of 280.94 kg/ha. Available P2O5 ranged from 2.47 kg/ha to 81.28 kg/ha with an average of 24.52 kg/ha. Available K2O ranged from an extremely low value of 13.84 to 1211.14 kg/ha with an average of 234.1 kg/ha. Organic C ranged from 0.05 to 2.00 per cent with an average of 0.66 per cent. Calcium Chloride Dihydrate (CaCl22H2O) extractable available sulphur ranged from 4.51 mg/kg to 63.63 mg/kg with an average of 16.43 mg/kg . DTPA (C14H23N3O10) extractable Zn ranged from 0.10 to 3.98 mg/kg with an average of 0.89 mg/kg , while hot water-soluble B ranged from 0.03 mg/kg to 1.81 mg/kg with an average of 0.56 mg /kg.
Delineation of selection indices for identification of asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum L.) genotypes for drought tolerance ability
Authors:   Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Nandyal - 518502, VENKATA BANA
Published: June 2024

Categorization of genotypes under low moisture conditions is essential for the identification and development of drought tolerant genotypes in cotton. In the present study, 48 diverse Asiatic cotton genotypes were categorized for drought tolerance ability using two different techniques. The significant interaction between genotypes and drought treatment indicates that the studied genotypes were significantly affected by imposed treatment for measured drought tolerance related traits. The categorization of genotypes based on the cumulative score assigned for each genotype revealed the linear relationship between biomass production and drought tolerance ability. The categorization of genotypes based on comprehensive drought tolerance measurement is the finest way to identify the contrast cotton genotypes for drought tolerance ability. The Asiatic cotton genotypes NDLA 2963, NDLA 2965, NDLA 3113, NDLA 3139-3 and NDLA 2708 are identified as drought tolerant, which can be exploited for the improvement of drought tolerance ability in Asiatic cotton breeding programs.
Assessment of Endophyte Biopriming on plant growth and seed yield under field condition in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors:   ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, RS, Bengaluru, C.S. SHANTHARAJA
Published: June 2024

Producing quality seeds is hampered by environmental stresses. It is well known that plant endophytes can influence plant growth and development. A field experiment was carried out in three different environments: normal, drought (controlled irrigation), and a saline soil patch to know the impact of endophyte bio-priming on rice crop performance using five fungal endophytes, Viz, LAS6 (Chaetomium sp.), PJ9 (Fusarium sp.), SF5 (Fusarium sp.), V4J (Botryospharia dothedia), V6 E (Fusarium sp.), and one bacterial endophyte, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (BA). Most of the growth traits investigated exhibited non-significant results due to treatments. The endophyte LAS 6 recorded the minimum number of days (3) to seedling emergence, the endophyte PJ 9 recorded the maximum plant height (88.2 cm) at 90 DAS, and the endophyte V4 J recorded the greater number of tillers per plant (14.7). Under drought conditions, it was shown that the number of tillers per plant was significant, with endophyte PJ 9 recording more tillers per plant (14.4). It was shown that the seed yield characteristics were statistically insignificant. However, in contrast to the control, endophyte-treated plants had higher values. In the saline soil patch condition compared to the control, the endophyte-treated plants recorded greater values. The endophyte V4 J measured the highest plant height at 45 days after transplantation (46.9 cm), whereas plants treated with PJ 9 reached their maximum plant height (84.5 cm) at 90 days following transplanting. The endophyte SF 5 recorded the highest values for the traits number of tillers per plant (16.3) and seed yield per ha (3090.5 kg/ha). It's possible that the lack of significance in field conditions is because the soil isn't always homogenous in its microbial diversity. The interactions between soil microbiota and treated endophytes are very important for determining how well treated endophytes can colonize the treated plants.
Impact of conservation agriculture on potassium fractions under maize based cropping systems in a Typic Haplustept
Authors:   Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012 Delhi, India, KUMAR REKWAR RAVINDRA
Published: June 2024

Intensive conventional tillage practice has deteriorated soil quality and decreased potassium (K) availability in soil under maize-based growing areas in Indo-Gangetic Plain of India. Consequently, maize productivity has declined over the years demonstrating the need for sustainable alternatives. A present study was carried out in 2018-2019 in the eleventh year of an on-going long-term experiment initiated in the year 2008 to understand the impact of different tillage practices on K dynamics under maize-based cropping systems in Inceptisols of Indo-Gangetic Plain of India. The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three levels of tillage practice as main plots: permanent raised bed (PB), zero tillage-flat (ZT-flat) and conventional tillage (CT-flat) and in subplots four different cropping systems viz. maize-wheat-mungbean (MWMb), maize-chickpea-sesbania (MCS), maize-mustard-mungbean (MMuMb), and maize-maize-sesbania (MMS). The result showed that the higher content of water-soluble K, exchangeable K, and nonexchangeable K were recorded in PB and ZT-flat tillage and MCS and MWMb as compared to CT tillage practice and cropping systems. Therefore, PB and ZT-flat tillage and MCS as well as MWMb could be better practices over the CT tillage practice and cropping systems for improving K availability in soil.
Effect of organic fertilisers on the yield and quality of giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) in Jharkhand
Authors:   P.G. Department of Botany, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Jharkhand-825301, KUMARI PHALLO
Published: June 2024

Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. and Thoms. is an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Menispermaceae that is used in Ayurveda to improve the immune system and the body's resistance against infections. The experiment was conducted at the Botanical Garden, PG Department of Botany, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, to determine the effect of organic fertilisers on the yield of Tinospora cordifolia. The plants of Tinospora cordifolia were planted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 12 treatments replicated three times. The seedling plant was transplanted in February 2021 on a plot size of 2 m x 2 m with a spacing level of 100 cm x 100 cm. The number of plants in each treatment was four. Farm Yard Manure (FYM), Vermicompost, Sunflower Cake (SC), Mahua Cake (MC), Linseed Cake (LC), Karanj Cake (KC), Mustered Cake (MC), Neem Cake (NC), Azotobactor, and Tricoderma were used as organic fertilisers for application in all treatments. The useful part of this plant is the stem, and the effectiveness of its medicinal value depends upon its thickness. The objective of this research was to find out the effect of organic fertiliser on the yield of Tinospora cordifolia in Jharkhand. Maximum significant stem yield per hectare (16781.00 kg/ha), dry stem yield per hectare (10695.42 kg/ha), and percentage of Giloy-satva (3.71%) were recorded from Treatment-7 (Application of Linseed Cake: 5 t ha-1). Linseed cake is the best organic fertiliser for the cultivation of Giloy. It will be significant to the farmers and medicinal plant growers interested in the commercial cultivation of Tinospora cordifolia in Jharkhand.
Antimicrobial potential of essential oil artemisia sieversiana: a medicinal plant from the high altitude nubra valley, Ladakh
Authors:   Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh − 160014, India, CHUSKIT RIGZIN
Published: June 2024

Artemisia sieversiana Ehrh. ex Willd. (common name: wormwood; family: Asteraceae) is a medicinal plant thriving at high altitudes. It is extensively utilized in traditional folk medicine by various ethnic communities to alleviate and treat a wide range of health issues. However, despite its widespread use, the chemical characterization and identification of bioactive compounds responsible for these benefits is still incomplete, especially in the context of Trans−Himalayan region. Prior research has demonstrated the substantial efficacy of this plant against various pathogenic bacteria, although these studies utilized essential oil (EO) extracted from different geographic regions. There is a need for further research to explore the antibacterial activity of A. sieversiana EO from the Trans−Himalayan, Ladakh region, as the unique environmental conditions of this region may influence the plant’s chemical composition and biological activity. This research therefore focusses on characterizing the phytochemical composition and evaluating the antibacterial properties of EO extracted from A. sieversiana, specifically from the Nubra valley, Ladakh (India). The antimicrobial potential of A. sieversiana essential oil was tested against a diverse spectrum of gram-negative (Erwinia herbicola and Pseudomaonas syringae) and gram-positive bacteria (Bacillius cereus, B. pumilus, Rhodococcus fasciens, and Streptomyces scabiei) plant and food pathogenic bacteria. Gas Chromatography−Mass Spectrometry (GC−MS) analysis led to the identification of 28 components with camphor (18.8%), borneol (11.2%), and 1,8−cineole (9.7%) as the major constituents. Further, the EO was more active against gram−positive bacteria, with a greater inhibition percentage for all gram−positive bacteria (24.68%−38.90%) than for gram−negative bacteria (0%−50.19%) at 10 µg mL−1. Moreover, the antibacterial activity showed a concentration dependent response, escalating from 24.68% to complete inhibition (100%) as the EO concentration increased from 10 to 160 µg mL−1. Notably, the EO demonstrated strongest activity against B. pumilus, even more than the common antibiotic Rifampicin. Among gram−negative bacteria, Erwinia herbicola showed the highest susceptibility. This observation shows that the essential oil of A. sieversiana exhibits promising antimicrobial activity and highlighted their potential for further exploration and utilization.
Growth and yield attributes of pearl millet as influenced by cultivars and fertility levels under rainfed condition of Jammu Region
Authors:   Division of Agronomy, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu-180009, MALAKAR PRAKRATI
Published: June 2024

A field experiment entitled “Growth and yield potential of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) cultivars as influenced by fertility levels” was conducted during kharif season of 2020 at Rakh Dhinsar, SKUAST, Jammu. In this experiment three cultivars (Puas composite 383, MBC-2 & local variety) was combined with five fertility levels. Totally there were fifteen treatment combinations and laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications. Pearl millet cultivar MBC-2 recorded significantly higher growth parameters viz., dry matter accumulation (615.37), number of tillers/m2 (23.47), leaf area index (2.41) and crop growth rate (3.95) and yield attributes viz., ear head/m2 (22.13), 1000 grain weight (7.05g), number of grains/ear head (1593.41) as compared to Pusa Composite-383 and local variety. Whereas, among the fertility levels F5 - 80:50:25 kg/ha of N:P2O5:K2O + 25 kg N through FYM to recorded significantly higher growth parameters and yield attributes over lower fertility levels but remained at par with fertility level F4 (65:40:20 kg/ha of N:P2O5:K2O + 25 kg N through FYM). Hence, On the basis of one year finding it is concluded that under rainfed conditions of Jammu, pearl millet cultivar MBC 2 when fertilized with F4 marked its superiority by recording higher growth parameters and yield attributes statistically at par with fertility level F5.
Comparative analysis of cyanophyceae, chlorophyceae and bacillariophyceae abundance in soils of Hassan district
Authors:   AICRP on Seed (Crops), UAS, GKVK, Bangalore-560065, BASAVARAJA B.
Published: June 2024

A comprehensive investigation into the relative abundance of Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae, and Bacillariophyceae within the soils spanning the eight taluks of Hassan district has been conducted. The gathered data underwent meticulous collection and thorough analysis to elucidate the distributional patterns and compositional variances characterizing these algal taxa across diverse geographical zones. Employing a sophisticated amalgam of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the study discerned both the numerical count and the proportional representation of each algal group within the scrutinized soil samples. Noteworthy is the observation that Alur exhibits the highest species richness, tallying an impressive count of 88 species, in stark contrast to Hassan, which presents the lowest count of 60 species. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that Sakleshpur lays claim to the highest proportion of Cyanophyceae, boasting a dominance of 84.25%. Conversely, Hassan emerges as the epicenter of Chlorophyceae and Bacillariophyceae dominance, registering percentages of 30% and 16.66%, respectively. These findings not only offer profound insights into the ecological dynamics of the region but also underscore the potential environmental implications stemming from the presence and distribution of these algal populations within the district's ecosystem.
Fertility status of different soil associations of central India
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, 482004, India, MANDLOI SUBHASH
Published: June 2024

In the study area, GPS based 303 top-surface soil (0–15 cm) samples were collected from different soil associations viz., Typic Ustropepts-Vertic Ustropepts (S-1), Vertic Ustropepts-Typic Haplusterts (S-2), Typic Haplusterts-Lithic Ustorthents (S-3), Typic Ustochrepts-Vertic Ustochrepts (S-4), Chromic Haplusterts-Vertic Haplusterts (S-5), Typic Hapluesterts-Fluventic Ustochrepts (S-6), Lithic Ustorthents-Typic Ustorthents (S-7), and Typic Haplusterts-Vertic Ustochrepts (S-8) and analyzed using standard protocols in laboratory. The results showed that the soil pH was neutral to alkaline in reactions, safe in terms of electrical conductivity, low to medium of soil organic carbon content, and non-calcareous to calcareous in nature. The coefficient of variability (CV) CaCO3 had the furthermost variability, followed by EC, SOC, and pH had the minimum variability in research soils, which varied widely with values of 6.70–83.40%. SOC content was low in the order of S2>S4>S1 and medium in the order of S8>S6>S3=S7>S5 soil associations. Similarly, the available N content in the order of S7>S8>S5>S6>S3>S4>S2>S1. In addition, the Olsen-P was in the order of S8>S5>S6>S3 and medium in the order of S4>=S2>S1>=S7.The available K was in the order of S5>S8>S6>S4>S7>S4 and medium in S2 and S1 in soil associations. The available zinc content was low, in various soil associations in the order of S1>S8>S2>S4=S5>S6>S7. Only S3, S5, S8, S6, and S4 soil associations study areas.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE O DIREITO DE RESISTÊNCIA SEGUNDO UMA PERSPECTIVA JUS FILOSÓFICA
Authors: Silva Adriano Ferreira
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho possui o objetivo de examinar o direito de resistência segundo a perspectiva teórica presente nas discussões filosóficas e jurídicas de autores clássicos do pensamento humano, analisando a problemática de se a resistência se configura enquanto direito, ou simplesmente como uma questão de fato. O direito de resistência é defendido por teorias como um direito fundamental, mesmo que haja divergências sobre a temática entre teóricos, porém há uma compreensão comum de que o direito de resistir se origina de uma ordem natural, que envolve a sensação de igualdade. Por outro lado, o direito de resistências, não se encontra previsto exatamente nos sistemas jurídicos, ou então se apresenta com extremas limitações. Os ordenamentos jurídicos desenvolvem mecanismos de restrições de certos direitos subjetivos no intuito de se prevenir um possível processo de autodestruição. Com isso, por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, realiza-se reflexões críticas sobre os dilemas que envolvem o direito de resistência.