bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peran Koperasi Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Semangat Kewirausahaan terhadap Peserta Didik Tingkat SMA/MA di MAN 2 Model Medan
Authors: Hasanah Rezeki Daifatun , Perkasa Ripho Delzy
Published: September 2023

Aspek pembinaan kepribadian peserta didik merupakan lingkungan sekolah. Pembinaan kepribadian bukan sekedar di dalam tahapan pembelajaran saja, akan tetapi dapat memberikan pengetahuan serta keahlian murid dalam bermasyarakat dan berkehidupan sosial. Koperasi sekolah merupakan suatu bantuan yang dapat membangun kesiswaan, yang dibagikan oleh sekolah untuk bagian kesiswaan. Dalam membangkitkan semangat berwirausahaan terhadap para peserta didik, bahwa sekolah harus membentuk koperasi di suatu lembaga sekolah. Adapun jenis penelitian ini untuk mengarahkan serta memberitahu fungsi koperasi sekolah dalam meningkatkan semangat kewirausahaan terhadap peserta didik tingkat SMA/MA di MAN 2 Model Medan. Dimana penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, dengan menggunakan alat penyatuan secara fakta dalam berbentuk wawancara dan observasi, serta mengambil dari berbagai sumber seperti buku referensi, jurnal, dan internet. Dalam penguraian yang dilakukan secara fakta, peneliti memakai fakta reduction (reduksi secara fakta), fakta display (penyajian secara fakta), dan couclusion drawing (verivikasi secara fakta). Pada hasil penelitian tersebut, bahwasanya fungsi koperasi sekolah dalam meningkatkan semangat berwirausahaan pada peserta didik semakin tumbuh dan berkembang sehingga peserta didik semangat dalam berwirausaha.
Analisis Faktor-faktor Penyebab Nasabah Debitur Melakukan Kedit Macet pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Pegawai Negeri MAN 2 Model Medan
Authors: Alfazira Faadila Reva , Perkasa Ripho Delzy
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the factors that cause debtor customers to engage in bad credit at the Employee Savings and Loans Cooperative of MAN 2 Model Medan. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, namely reference sources are taken from primary and secondary data, through interviews, documentation, and from several reference sources. The results of the study show that the factors that cause debtor customers to do bad credit are; honorary teachers who do not have a fixed salary and are in a poor financial condition, then the character of the debtor's customers is also the cause of the debtor's bad credit.
Válaszúton Bulgária : Menekülés a belpolitikai válságspirálból
Authors: Viola Cintia
Published: September 2023

Öt év után először tűnik úgy, hogy stabilizálódhat az állandó válságokkal küzdő bolgár belpolitika. A nemzetközi közösség támogatását élvező nagykoalíciós kormány Rumen Radev elnökkel szemben jött létre azzal a céllal, hogy korlátozza az elnök túlhatalmát, és helyreállítsa az alkotmányos egyensúlyt Bulgáriában. Az új kormány azonban számos megoldhatatlannak tűnő kihívással néz szembe, és kérdéses, hogy lesz-e elegendő ideje és támogatottsága a szükséges reformok és intézkedések végrehajtására. A legvalószínűbb forgatókönyv szerint a törékeny kormánykoalíciót felőrlik majd az előtte tornyosuló kihívások, és újabb belpolitikai válságspirál veszi kezdetét, amelyben Bulgária kormányzása az egyre autokratább vezetővé váló Radev elnökre hárul.
Trehalose regulates the quality and antioxidant capacity of cherry tomato during postharvest ripening
Authors: Fan Tingting , Xia MingHui , Cao JunXuan , Zhang Jing , Wang Tong , Cao Shuqing
Published: September 2023

Trehalose has been extensively studied in the application of fruit preservation, but little has been reported in cherry tomato preservation. The present work investigated the effects of postharvest trehalose treatment on cherry tomato spoilage rate, antioxidant capacity, and fruit quality through the application of 0.5 and 1% (w/v) trehalose. Our results indicated that trehalose treatment could reduce rot from 44.5 to 18.5%, maintain the fruit flavour and quality, and delay the decrease in antioxidant content. At 15 d postharvest, the diphenyl-picryl hydrazide (DPPH) scavenging capacity, superoxide anion (·O2-) production, and malonaldehyde (MDA) content were 78.1%, 1.04 mmol.min-1.kg-1, and 0.8 μmol.kg-1 in cherry tomato treated with 0.5% (w/v) trehalose, respectively. Trehalose-treated fruits maintained higher antioxidant capacities as compared to the control. Moreover, trehalose treatment increased the activities of superoxidase dismutase (SOD) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and inhibited the activity of lipoxygenase (LOX). The expression of encoding antioxidant genes was generally upregulated under trehalose treatment. However, the expression of SlLOX gene was significantly lower during storage, at only one-tenth of the control at 9 d. In conclusion, trehalose treatment had positive effects on decreasing decay incidence by increasing antioxidant capacity in cherry tomato.
Evaluation of maximum growth rate of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat fresh-cut papaya and melon
Authors: Russo Simone , Cosciani Cunico Elena , Dalzini Elena , Daminelli Paolo , Ricchi Matteo , Arrigoni Norma , Cammi Giuliana
Published: September 2023

Listeria monocytogenes has been identified on minimally processed fruit and vegetables, and can transmit a severe foodborne disease through the consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) fresh-cut produce, mostly if the storage conditions are incorrect, and the cold chain is not abided to. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the behaviour of L. monocytogenes in RTE fresh-cut papaya and melon, two low-acid fruits stored in temperature-abuse conditions (10 and 8°C, respectively) during the shelf-life indicated by the producer (7 d). A microbiological challenge test was performed to assess the maximum growth rate (MGR) and the duplication time (Td) of the pathogen, testing three strains separately. We also assessed the behaviour of the indigenous microflora of the fruits. Results demonstrated that papaya and melon were two favourable substrates for L. monocytogenes. The MGR was 0.044 log CFU/g/h with a Td of 6.77 h for papaya, and 0.029 log CFU/g/h with a Td of 10.24 h for melon. The storage of RTE fresh-cut papaya and melon at an abusive temperature above 8°C could encourage the growth of L. monocytogenes with a possible risk to public health.
Effect of different concentrations of thermoprotectant on microencapsulation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG by spray-drying, and its effect on physicochemical properties and viability
Authors: Kumar Sachin , Kumar Sourabh , Mitharwal Swati , Chandra Abhishek , Nema Prabhat Kumar
Published: September 2023

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is an acceptable probiotic strain that can live and grow at a gastrointestinal acidic pH and on a bile-rich medium. The influence of spray-drying microencapsulation of LGG on the physicochemical parameters and survivability was investigated in the present work. LGG was spray-dried with three different maltodextrin concentrations (6, 12, and 18% w/v). The inlet and outlet air temperatures of the spray-dryer were kept at 170 ± 5°C and 75 ± 5°C, respectively. The physicochemical parameters (moisture content (wet basis), water activity, and colour), viability (colony forming unit/g), and simulated gastrointestinal digestion were all investigated. Only 18% MD was selected on the basis of moisture content and log CFU/g. The total soluble solids (TSS) of 16.28 ± 0.93 °Brix were obtained using 18% MD. The end product had a moisture content of 5.40 ± 0.20%, and a water activity of 0.32 ± 0.02 aw, which were acceptable. The L*, a*, and b* of the final product were 95.14 ± 0.19, -2.33 ± 0.02, and 7.17 ± 0.13, respectively. The spray-dried powder had final probiotic viability of around 108 CFU/g. Based on the study, maltodextrin at 18% (w/v) concentration can be considered as an ideal formulation with acceptable powder characteristics for shielding probiotic microorganisms from harmful conditions of spray-drying.
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF COLLECTOR PLATE MATERIAL AND THICKNESS ON ELECTROSPUN FIBER FINENESS INCLUDING A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: ŞİMŞEK GÜNDÜZ Gonca , GÖKTEPE Fatma , ALİSOY Hafiz , GÖKTEPE Özer
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the morphological properties of fibers produced by using metal plates of different thickness and materials as collectors in electrospinning. For this, circular shaped aluminum and copper plates of 1 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm thickness were used. The results show that much finer fibers were obtained when copper collectors are used compared to aluminum collectors. When the effect of collector thickness is analyzed, it was observed that fiber fineness increased as the collector thickness increased. In addition, it was observed that collection area of fibers on collector is much larger when aluminum collector and thinner collector is used showing that collector material and collector thickness affect fiber arrangement and interfiber spacing in electrospinning. A theoretical approach is also included in this work regarding effect of collector thickness and collector material type together with its verification in the light of experimental results.
Fertility Response Following Estradoublesynch and Progesterone Based Ovsynch Protocols in Delayed Pubertal Buffalo Heifers
Authors: Pothireddy Suresh K. , Honparkhe Mrigank , Ahuja Ankit Kumar , Dhindsa Shahbaz Singh , Singh Prahlad
Published: September 2023

The study evaluated the fertility response following Estradoublesynch and progesterone-based Ovsynch protocols in delayed pubertal buffalo heifers. A total of twenty delayed pubertal buffalo heifers were subdivided in two equal subgroups. Group I animals were treated with PGF2α analogue (500 µg cloprostenol sodium) i.m. on day 0, GnRH analogue (20 µg buserelin acetate) on day 2, PGF2α analogue (500 µg cloprostenol sodium) repeated on day 9 and estradiol benzoate 1 mg intramuscular (i.m.) on day 10. Fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) was done at 48 and 60h. Group II animals were subjected to GnRH analogue (20 µg buserelin acetate) i.m. along with CIDR insert intravaginally on day 0, PGF2α analogue (500 µg cloprostenol sodium) i.m. and removal of CIDR on day 7, GnRH analogue on day 9 followed by FTAI at 12 and 24h. Blood collection (plasma P4) and ultrasonography (luteal and follicular dynamics) was performed on day 0, 9, 10, 12 in group I and day 0, 7, 9 and 10 in group II animals. Pregnancy diagnosis was made at 45-60 days post AI. Estrus response was observed in all the buffalo heifers of group I and II. First service conception rate was significantly higher in group I (50%) compared to group II (20%) (P<0.05). Overall pregnancy rate was almost similar in both group I and II (60% vs 70%). In conclusion, estradoublesynch and progesterone-based ovsynch protocol can effectively induce ovulatory estrus and improve pregnancy rates in delayed pubertal buffalo heifers.
Constraints Affecting Fertility of Sex Sorted Semen: An Overview
Authors: MS Roshan Krishna , Suthar Babulal Natvarlal , Nakhashi Hareshbhai Chhotalal , Chaudhary Karan Faljibhai
Published: September 2023

In most mammals, the male to female sex ratio of offspring is about 50% because half of the sperm contains either the Y chromosome or the X chromosome. Desired sex either male or female which is produced from semen having X or Y bearing sperm is known as sexed semen. Flow cytometry is the only proven method for semen sexing to be commercially viable with more than 90% accuracy to produce calves of desirable sex. The sexed semen technology has several advantages, the production of more female calves and more milk, and lowered risk of dystocia. Increased efficiency of progeny testing, embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization program has proposed a demand of feasible technology for sex sorting of spermatozoa. In India, this revolutionary technology is in its budding stage. This paper aimed to review the constraints affecting the fertility of sex sorted semen.
Effect of α-Tocopherol Supplementation in Rooster Semen on Sperm Quality Parameters during in-Vitro Storage at 4°C
Authors: Mavi Gurjot Kaur , Dubey Prem Parkash , Sahoo Saroj Kumar , Grewal Ravinder Singh
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the probable effects of the α-tocopherol (Vitamin E) addition in different levels to the Tris based egg yolk plasma (T-EYP) extender in semen of Rhode Island Red roosters on spermatozoa quality during storage of semen at 4°C for 0, 24,48 and 72h. The collected semen from roosters was mixed together and extended with T-EYP. The extended pooled semen was divided into 5 treatments (T). T1 was a control group without any vitamin E addition. For T2 to T5 groups 0.5%, 1%, 2% and 3% vitamin E (w/v) was added respectively. Treatments were evaluated for sperm motility, sperm viability, morphological defect, membrane integrity and acrosome integrity after 0, 24, 48 and 72 h of incubation at 4°C. The evaluations of spermatozoa immediately after semen collection, revealed no significant differences among values the treatment groups, whereas after incubating the treatments for different spans of time, the sperm progressive motility and viability rates for groups supplemented with vitamin E were significantly (P<0.05) higher than that of the control group. In addition, morphological defect rates of spermatozoa in the groups supplemented with different levels of α-tocopherol were significantly (P<0.05) lower than the control group. It was found that 0.5% level of α-tocopherol in extended rooster semen improved the sperm motility, viability plus to reduce the morphological defect rates of the spermatozoa up to 72 h storage time at 4°C.
Management of Fetal Dystocia by Partial Fetotomy in Mare
Authors: Bawane Manoj , Ingawale Maheshkumar , Raulkar Ratnkar , Kathe Aboli , Deshmukh Shyam , Pawshe Chaitanya
Published: September 2023

Delivery of a dead fetus in a mare suffering from dystocia due to right lateral head and neck flexion using partial fetotomy procedure is reported.
Efficacy of Hormonal Protocols on Haematological and Micro-minerals Parameters in Postpartum Anestrus Cows
Authors: Patil Anil Dinkarrao , Belure Virbhadra Suryakant , Razzaque Waquar Ahmad , Bhikane Anil Udhavrao , Gaikwad Nandkumar Zatingrao , Dongre Vilas , Alai Rakesh
Published: September 2023

Thirty six post partum anestrus cows were selected for the present research work. Group I (n=12) were treated with CIDR based protocols and Group II (n=12) were administered Ovsynch protocol and Group III (n=12) was kept as a untreated control. In Group I, II and III the values of Hematological parameters like Hb (9.00±0.17, 9.15±0.15 and 8.65±0.30, 8.66±0.20, 8.73±0.20 and 8.25±0.20, 7.76±0.16, 7.69±0.32 and 8.18±0.18 g/dl) RBC (7.28±0.37, 9.15±0.15 and 8.65±0.30, 7.20±0.38, 8.73±0.20 and 8.25±0.33, 5.77±0.32, 7.69±0.32 and 8.18±0.18 x1012/l) and TLC 10.36±0.26, 10.49±0.25 and 9.77±0.40, 9.67±0.28, 9.90±0.47 and 8.08±0.57, 8.29±0.53, 7.98±0.54 and 8.63±0.44 x109/l) on Day 0, 7 and 25 were recorded in Group I, II and III, respectively. Microminerals parameters (μg/dl) like Iron (147.9±4.44, 147.9±4.44 and 150.1±7.84, 143.4±4.5, 158.2±4.65 and 149.4±7.71, 118.6±3.23, 118.6±3.12 and 118.4±3.04) Cobalt (1.8±0.14, 2.2±0.10 and 1.99±0.11, 1.7±0.10, 2.1±0.08 and 1.74±0.13, 1.6±0.12, 1.5±0.10 and 1.6±0.11) Copper (0.65±0.02, 0.78±0.03 and 0.71±0.04, 0.63±0.01, 0.77±0.03 and 0.69±0.03, 0.64±0.02, 0.63±0.02 and 0.65±0.02) and Zinc (87.6±1.18, 104.9±2.00 and 96.4±3.27, 86.7±1.22, 104.7±2.02 and 93.6±2.51, 85.5±1.03, 85.6±1.02 and 86.5±0.92) on Day 0, 7 and 25 were recorded in Group I, II and III, respectively. It can be concluded that the use of different hormonal protocols in postpartum anestrus cows has shown different effects on haematological and micro-minerals parameters.
Basic reproductive parameters of Kathiawari horses reared under arid zone region
Authors: Kumar Sajjan , Ravi Sanjay Kumar , Legha Ram Avtar , Pal Yash , Talluri Thirumala
Published: September 2023

The current study was undertaken with an aim to record and analyse the data related to basic reproductive parameters such as length of estrus cycle, estrus duration, pre-ovulatory follicle size at ovulation, day of ovulation, length of gestation and days of occurrence of foal heat in respect of Kathiawari mares for a period of thirteen consecutive breeding seasons (2010-2023). The mares were monitored closely for their estrus signs, examined with transrectal ultrasonography for the size of the follicle variation and to determine the size of the follicle at ovulation. The mares were inseminated with the frozen thawed semen collected from Kathiawari stallions at appropriate time. This is the first time ever report that live foals have been obtained using frozen semen via artificial insemination in kathiawari horses. The data on reproductive indices of the mares of Kathiawari breed in India are scanty and there are no available reports on reproductive characteristics of Kathiawari breed until today in the literature. The results of the present findings are of much useful and may serve as a ready reckoner for the reproductive traits of Kathiawari breed reared under arid region. The differences in the reproductive parameters observed in relation to other breeds of Indian horses may be attributed to breed differences and other environmental factors.
Ovarian Dynamics and Blood Flow Indices during Estrus in Purnathadi Buffaloes
Authors: Kathe Aboli , Ingawale Maheshkumar Vitthalarao , Deshmukh Shyam Ganesh , Pawshe Chaitanya Hemednrakumar , Hajare Sunil Wasudeo , Ingole Ranjit Suresh
Published: September 2023

The research work was implemented to study the ovarian dynamics and ovarian arterial blood flow by pulse-wave Doppler form with color Doppler ultrasonography during estrus in Purnathadi buffaloes. The mean ovarian diameter of left and right ovary was 2.27±0.08 and 2.37 ± 0.12 cm of right ovary and mean pre-ovulatory follicle diameter was 1.22 cm during estrus Purnathadi buffaloes. The mean ovarian pulsatility index and resistance index was 1.45 and 0.75 during estrus. The mean ipsilateral (on the side of pre-ovulatory follicle) and contralateral ovarian artery pulsatility index during estrus was 1.63±0.02 and 1.62±0.02. The mean ipsilateral (on the side of pre-ovulatory follicle) and contralateral ovarian artery resistance index during estrus was 0.77±0.01 and 0.75±0.01 respectively. The ovarian artery indices show non significant levels irrespective of presence of pre-ovulatory follicle.
Effect of 2 Day vs. 3 Day Superstimulation Protocol on In Vivo Maturation of OPU derived oocytes in Buffaloes
Authors: Singh Narinder , Mavi Gurjot Kaur , Kumar Ajeet , Malik V S
Published: September 2023

The study was planned to evaluate effect of two different superstimulation protocols (2 Day vs. 3 Day) on in vivo maturation of oocytes in buffaloes. Buffaloes (n=8) were superstimulated twice using 2x2 design at an interval of 30-35 days using 200 mg and 300 mg FSH divided into four and six tapering doses (each dose of 50 mg) given over 2 and 3 days at 12 hourly intervals. Prostaglandin F2α analogue (500 μg Cloprostenol; i/m) at 72 and 84 hrs after start of superstimulatory treatment. Oocytes were retrieved from > 6 mm follicles at 48 h after the last FSH injection by ovum pick up. Oocyte maturation was assessed by the degree of cumulus cell expansion and by Orcein staining of denuded oocytes. OPU of 60 and 91 follicles resulted in recovery of 38 and 50 cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) in 2-Day and 3-Day group, respectively. Significantly higher proportion of expanded oocytes was recovered in 3-Day protocol compared to 2-Day protocol (36.0% vs. 13.2%) and higher number of compact COCs were recovered in 2-Day protocol. In 3-Day protocol, significantly higher percentage of oocytes retrieved was at Metaphase-II stage compared to 2-Day protocol (40% vs.15.8%, respectively). The preliminary trial demonstrated that 3-day superstimulatory protocol yielded higher percentage of in vivo matured oocytes than 2-Day protocol in buffaloes.
Effect of Feeding Formaldehyde Treated Rapeseed Meal on Metabolic Profile of Surti Buffalo Heifers
Authors: Sorathiya Kalpesh K. , Chaubey Mahipal , Jadhav Mahesh D. , Vahora Safi G. , Patel Vipul R. , Tabhani Prakash M. , Lunagariya Pravin M.
Published: September 2023

Present experiment was conducted on Surti buffalo heifers to compare the graded level (0%, 0.25%, 0.50%, and 1% CP) of formaldehyde (HCHO)-treated rapeseed meal (RSM) in compounded concentrate mixture (CCM) on various metabolic indices. A total of twenty Surti buffalo heifers (16-18 months old; 164.68±5.43 kg) were divided into 4 homogeneous groups of 5 individuals each. The CCM was formulated using formaldehyde-treated rapeseed meal (@ 0%, 0.25%, 0.50%, or 1% HCHO-treated RSM CP), damaged wheat, corn grit, cottonseed extract, rice polish (fine), deoiled rice bran, rice flake bran, molasses, urea, calcite powder and common salt. FT-0 group was fed with CCM having untreated RSM, while FT-25, FT-50 and FT-100 groups were fed CCM having 0.25 %, 0.5 % and 1% CP from HCHO treated rapeseed meal. Results revealed non-significant differences in the serum total protein, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, albumin: globulin ratio and aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase activities among different groups of heifers. However, serum urea concentration decreased (p<0.01) due to increased formaldehyde treated RSM (0, 0.25, 0.5 and 1%) in the CCM. Serum T3 level was found elevated (p<0.05) in the FT-50 and FT-100 groups, which revealed that formaldehyde treatment (@ 0.5 % and 1.0 %) had effectively destroyed the glucosinolate in rapeseed meal. Decreased serum urea and increased T3 levels of FT-50 and FT-100 groups indicated the effectiveness of formaldehyde treatment to protect the rapeseed meal without altering other blood metabolites.
Influence of Post-Mortem Ageing Prior to Processing on the Carcass Quality of Japanese Quail
Authors: Vijay Loganathan , Muthusamy  , Karthikeyan Natesan , Pandiyan Chinnusamy
Published: September 2023

An investigation was carried out to assess the impacts of different ageing periods on various quality attributes of Japanese quail meat. Six-week old 72 birds (36 males and 36 females) were slaughtered after starving for 4 h. Following the dressing operations, the whole carcasses were subjected to the ageing process at 3±1°C for 2½ h. During the ageing process, continuous measurements of pH, water-holding capacity (WHC), shear-force value (SFV) and sensory evaluation of the breast muscles from the carcasses was done  at an interval of 30 min. The ultimate pH value of 5.5 – 5.7 was reached in the meat samples within the first h of ageing process. The water-holding capacity (WHC) started to decrease and obtained a minimum percent by the end of first h. Subsequently, the WHC was enhanced at the ageing period of 2½ h. The shear force values were high at 1 h of ageing and were low at 2½ h. The scores of the sensory evaluation revealed that the meat samples that were aged for 2 and 2½ h were superior in terms of flavour, juiciness, tenderness and overall acceptability, when compared to the lesser time aged and unaged meat samples. From the above results, it can be concluded that a minimum ageing period of 2 to 2 ½ h is appropriate to bring about the desirable quality attributes in the Japanese quail meat.
Efficiency Evaluation of Two Media for In Vitro Maturation of Buffalo Oocytes
Authors: Patel Parth S. , Suthar Vishal S. , Suthar Babulal N. , Patil Deepak B. , Joshi Chaitanya G.
Published: September 2023

This study was conducted to evaluate morphometry of ovarian functional structures and effect of two different commercially available in vitro maturation (IVM) media on cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation of slaughter origin buffalo oocytes. The buffalo ovaries were collected from Ahmedabad Municipal slaughter-house, Ahmedabad and were transported at the laboratory within 2-3 h of slaughter at 33 to 35°C warm normal saline. The ovaries were washed and processed under laminar floor and evaluated for functional structures like mature corpus luteum (CL) and follicles i) <3 mm (small), ii) 3 to 6 mm (medium) and iii) 6 mm (large). The cumulus oocytes complexes (COCs) were aspirated with 18 G needle in 5 mL sterile disposable needle. The COCs were graded in to four categories (I to IV) and first three categories of COCs were used for IVM. For IVM 90 µL drops of BO IVM (IB; Bioscience) and IVM (VB; Vitrogen, Brazil) media were prepared and kept in benchtop incubator at 5 % O2, 5% CO2 and rest N2 at 38.5 °C. The selected COCs were randomly allocated to two media treatments and incubated for 22 h. The cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation were observed using morphology and nuclear staining method (Hoechst 334452). The weight of ovaries with CL (6.63 ± 0.18 g) was significantly higher as compared to without CL (4.33 ± 0.14 g). Total 546 visible follicles with average 2.15 per ovary observed were aspirated from 254 buffalo ovaries and 440 COCs were collected. Overall oocyte recovery per ovary (OR/O), follicle recovery per ovary (FR/O) and oocyte retrieval per follicle (OR/F) were 1.73, 2.15 and 0.81, respectively. The small, medium and large follicles were 43.04, 41.94 and 15.01 %, respectively. The mean ± SE (n) count of oocytes with Grade I, Grade II, Grade III and Grade IV were 6.90 ± 0.61 (138), 6.50 ± 0.48 (130), 4.35 ± 0.40 (87) and 4.25 ± 0.54 (85) with recovery rate of 31.36, 29.54, 19.77 and 19.31 %, respectively. Total 133 and 137 COCs were randomly allocated to IB and VB media treatment. Total cytoplasmic maturation in IB and VB was 79.69 and 73.71 %. Similarly, the nuclear maturation was 78.19 and 71.53 % in IB and VB media. No significant differences in cytoplasmic or nuclear maturation between two media were observed. The study concludes that CL influences ovarian weight and both commercial medias can be used for successful in vitro maturation of COCs of buffaloes.
Occurrence of Canine Babesiosis in Dogs of Jaipur
Authors: Gurjar Vikram Singh , Singh Dr. Rashmi , Jeph Nirmal Kumar , Sharma Sandeep Kumar , Sarswat Chandra Shekhar , Choudhary Akanksha , Devendra
Published: September 2023

In this study, 200 Babesiosis suspected dogs were included which was presented at PGIVER, Jaipur and Govt. veterinary polyclinic, Jaipur with the history of inappatance to anorexia, pyrexia, tick infestation, lethargy and signs of anemia during study period and out of these 200 suspected cases, 16 dogs were confirmed for babesiosis by conventional microscopic technique and revealed 8 percent (16/200) prevalence of the infected cases. The highest prevalence was found in age group of 2-5 years (50%), and among the various breeds affected, Labrador retriever constituted the maximum of 8/16 (50%) cases in total and Sex wise prevalence revealed that females were more susceptible as compared to males.
Canine Cutaneous Extragenital Venereal Granuloma (CCEVG): Clinical and Pathological Features, Diagnostic Approach, and Treatment Strategies
Authors: Parikh Naiya P. , Panchal Mahesh T.
Published: September 2023

Transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a contagious neoplasm affecting canines that is primarily transmitted through the transfer of malignant cells during coitus. TVT is a rare example of a naturally occurring allograft cancer, and studies have suggested that it may have originated from an individual dog or wolf that lived approximately 11,000 years ago (Murchison et al., 2014). The tumor is characterized by its predominantly extra-genital manifestations, which may develop from the implantation of neoplastic cells on exposed mucosae, as well as its unique genetic features. For instance, TVT has an unusual karyotype that is believed to have arisen from a rearrangement of the normal canine chromosomes, resulting in the maintenance of a stable tumor genome across the population of TVT cells (Bongiovanni et al., 2016). Young dogs, stray dogs and sexually active dogs are most regularly affected by this tumour (Nak et al., 2005). It is classified into two groups, genital TVT and extragenital TVT, depending upon the sites of the tumour mass is present (Das and Das, 2000). The most common site of TVT is the caudal penile region in male dogs and the posterior vagina region in female dogs, with the tumor frequently surrounding the urethral orifice and protruding from the vulva if located within the vagina. In rare cases, TVT may develop at extra-genital sites. Macroscopically, TVT lesions are often friable, with a low cohesion between the neoplastic cells, resulting in their propensity to hemorrhage. This tendency towards bleeding, in conjunction with the formation of nodular, granulomatous, or necrotic masses, typically forms the first clinical sign observed in affected animals. Diagnosis of TVT often involves a combination of clinical presentation, cytology, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry to differentiate it from other neoplasms. While TVT can cause significant morbidity, several chemotherapeutic agents have shown to be highly effective in treating it. Hence, this report describes canine cutaneous extragenital venereal granuloma (CCEVG) in three dogs: its clinical and pathological features, diagnostic approach, and treatment strategies.
Effect of Intra-Testicular Administration of Clove Oil on Testicular Morphometry in Dogs
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Shukla Satya Nidhi , Chouksey Shivika
Published: September 2023

The present work was designed to study the effect of intra-testicular administration of clove oil solution on testicular morphometry. Thirty sexually mature adult male dogs were taken and randomly divided into 5 groups comprising six animals in each. The animals were administered intratesticular injection of clove oil (G-I), clove oil along with lignocaine (G-II), clove oil with olive oil (G-III) and eugenol (G-IV) once @ 1.0 mL in each group. The testicular morphometry in terms of size (length, width, thickness); testicular circumference and paired volume of intact testes was determined. The testicular size was increased on day 7 as compared to day 0 and then decreased gradually from day 7 to day 45 in clove oil, clove oil along with lignocaine, clove oil with olive oil and eugenol administered groups. The reduction in mean paired volume of testes (PVT) at day 45 was highest in G-II (35.74 %) followed by G-IV (26.57%), G-I (26.22 %), Group-III (25.19 %) and G-V (0.12 %). Mean decrease in scrotal circumference at day 45 was highest in G-II (8.14 %) followed by G-IV (7.64 %), G-I (5.91 %), G-III (3.66%) and G-V (0.29 %). These findings were also supported by semen quality evaluated in selected few animals. The study revealed that intratesticular administration of clove oil along with lignocaine and eugenol separately reduced testicular size which may be attributed due to degenerative changes in the testicles.
Molecular Diagnosis and Haemato-biochemical Alteration in Canine Parvoviral Infection in Dogs
Authors: Zope Piyush S , Waghmare Sunil P , Pajai Kishor s , Dighe Dhananjay G , Hajare Sunil W , Kamdi Bhupesh P
Published: September 2023

The present study was undertaken to diagnose and assess the haematological & biochemical alteration in parvoviral gastroenteritis in dogs. Total of 12 dogs suspected for parvovirus infection were diagnosed by using lateral flow-based immunochromatographic assay rapid canine parvovirus (CPV) antigen test kit and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique in the faeces of affected dogs. All 12 dogs were found positive by a rapid antigen test kit and VP2 gene of CPV PCR assay using the CPV-2ab primer pair and expected size of 681 bp.  The haemato-biochemical study revealed a decrease in Hb, TEC, serum total protein, albumin and globulin, whereas the increase in absolute neutrophil count and BUN in parvovirus-infected dogs, indicated anemia and hypoproteinemia in parvovirus infected dogs.
Construction Map
Authors: Arya Remanan  , Dr. Sajeev Jaladharan
Published: September 2023

The system ‘Construction Map’ is a web application developed with an aim to automate the manual procedures carried out in the field of construction. Using the application, every process that starts from searching and finding a consultancy can be automated. A client who wishes to construct a building can register with the application and search for a proper consultancy based on their requirements. The consultancies registered in the system can make quotations. Once a project is got, the consultancies can search or invite contractors to handle different fields of their project. The contractors registered in the system can make quotations for the proposal. Those who win the proposal can use the system to search for sub-contractors. Further the sub-contractors can find suppliers and so on.
Online Cloth Store
Authors: Anjitha R U  , Dr. Sajeev J
Published: September 2023

The "Online Cloth Store" is an e-commerce platform designed to allow users to browse and purchase clothing items from a variety of brands and retailers. The platform features a range of clothing options for men, women, and children, including tops, bottoms, dresses, and outerwear. The Online Cloth Store includes a number of features to make the shopping experience convenient and user-friendly. Some of these features include. A search function that allows users to search for specific items or browse through categories such as style, brand, or size. A wish list feature that allows users to save items for later purchase or to share with friends and family. A shopping cart that allows users to add items to their cart and proceed to checkout when they are ready to make a purchase. A payment gateway that supports a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and online payment services. A customer service system that provides assistance to users with questions or issues related to their purchases. The Online Cloth Store aims to provide users with a convenient and hasslefree shopping experience, while also offering a wide selection of clothing items at competitive prices. It is intended for use by individuals looking to purchase clothing items for themselves or as gifts for others.
Hand for the World
Authors: Adarsh U  , Dr. T. Mahalakshmi
Published: September 2023

The Hand For The World-Disaster Relief Management System (DRMS) is a comprehensive software project designed to streamline and optimize disaster response and relief efforts. Disasters, such as natural calamities and emergencies, can cause significant damage and disrupt the lives of individuals and communities. The DRMS aims to provide a centralized platform for effective coordination, communication, and resource management during these critical situations. The system offers several key features to facilitate efficient disaster relief operations. Firstly, it enables real-time data collection and analysis by integrating various sources of information, including satellite imagery, weather data, and social media feeds. This data is processed and presented in a user-friendly manner, allowing decision-makers to quickly assess the situation and allocate resources accordingly. Secondly, the DRMS provides a communication channel for different stakeholders involved in disaster management, including government agencies, emergency responders, and volunteers. The platform facilitates instant messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing, enabling seamless collaboration and information exchange. It also supports the dissemination of public alerts and warnings to affected areas, ensuring timely and accurate communication with the affected population. Furthermore, the DRMS incorporates a comprehensive resource management module that enables efficient tracking and allocation of resources, such as food, water, medical supplies, and personnel. This module maintains an inventory of available resources, tracks their movement and utilization, and generates reports to ensure transparency and accountability in resource management
An Examination of the Learning Activities, Cognitive Level of Instruction, and Teacher Immediacy Behaviors of Successful Instructors in a College of Agriculture
Authors: Estepp Christopher M. , Stripling Christopher T. , Conner Nathan W. , Giorgi Aaron , Roberts T. Grady
Published: September 2023

The National Research Council (NRC) has indicated that effective instruction in colleges of agriculture
should prepare students to enter a dynamically changing workplace by helping students learn to be
proficient in 21st century skills. The NRC suggested that effective instruction in colleges of agriculture
should encompass a hospitable learning environment that includes a variety of learning activities that
reach higher levels of cognition. The purpose of this study was to observe instructors in a college of
agriculture who have been deemed successful and examine their teaching behaviors. This study
investigated the learning activities used by these instructors, the cognitive level of instruction, and the
teaching immediacy behaviors employed. Results revealed that these successful instructors use lecture a
majority of the time; however, they also employ a variety of learning activities, such as cooperative
learning, discussion, questioning, and individualized application. Additionally, these instructors teach
mostly at lower cognitive levels, except when using cooperative learning. Furthermore, results showed
that these successful instructors exhibit a moderate number of positive teaching immediacy behaviors.
Prehistoric Pictures and American Modernism
Authors: Seibert Elke
Published: September 2023

In April 1937, the Museum of Modern Art in New York hosted an exhibition that served as a catalyst for the appropriation of prehistoric rock art in postwar abstract painting. With the title Prehistoric Rock Pictures in Europe and Africa, it displayed a range of copies from the influential collection of the German ethnologist Leo Frobenius.

Largely disregarded in modern American art history up until now, this book highlights the importance of this exhibition to artists such as Josef Albers, Adolph Gottlieb, David Smith, and the American Abstracts Artists group, who sought inspiration from the prehistoric images’ primordial creativity. With a transnational scope, the book brings to the surface new facts about the transatlantic connections between Paris and New York and the importance of communication and collaboration between them. In doing so, Seibert reveals that this debate was about more than just legitimizing abstract art forms from the past, but also about recognizing an autonomous American abstract art.

Presenting unseen archival material, letters, and exhibition documentation, Prehistoric Pictures and American Modernism offers a new reading of the development of modern American abstraction, and will hold an important place in the historiography of the movement, its global traditions, and its legacy.

This book is about the connection of prehistory and US-American modernism in the first half of Twentieth century, particularly at the Museum of Modern Art.It aims to initiate a valuable collaboration to the historiography of European and Us American art history, cultural history, visual culture, global history, and anthropology.

MoMA curator Alfred Barr’s exhibition Prehistoric Rock Pictures in Europe and Africa (April 28–May 30, 1937) served as a catalyst for the appropriation of prehistoric rock painting. This show displayed a range of prehistoric rock art copies from the collection of the German ethnologist Leo Frobenius. It was my aim to situate this special example in a broader context, drawing attention on the modern interactions established between prehistoric, archaic, primitive, and indigenous art, and their reception by European and U.S. avant-garde artists who helped define postwar abstraction. Indeed, largely disregarded in modern American art history until now, this book highlights the vital importance of this exhibition to artists such as Josef Albers, Adolph Gottlieb, David Smith, and The American Abstracts Artists group.

With unseen archival material, letters, and exhibition documentation, this book will hold an important place in the historiography of modern American art, its global traditions, and its legacy.
Women and the Autobiographical Impulse
Authors: Caine Barbara
Published: September 2023

Forming a critical introduction to the history of women’s autobiography from the mid 18th-century to the present, this book analyses the most important changes in women’s autobiography, exploring their motivation, context, style, and the role of life experiences.

Caine effortlessly segues across three centuries of history: from the emergence of the ‘modern autobiography’ in the 18th-century which laid bare the scandalous lives of ‘fallen women’, to the literary and suffragist autobiographies of the 19th-century to the establishment of feminist publishers in the 20th century and the taboo-shattering autobiographies they produced. The result is a much-needed history, one which provides a different way of thinking about the trajectory of genre information.

Caine’s compelling study fills an important gap in the genre of autobiography, by embracing a wide range of women and offering an extensive discussion of the autobiographies of women across the 19th and 20th centuries, making it ideal for classroom use.
Christians in the City of Hong Kong
Authors: Brandner Tobias
Published: September 2023

Christians in the City of Hong Kong tells the story of a multi-faceted, constantly evolving Christianity in a vibrant metropolis that has always been China’s gateway to the wider world. Having served in Hong Kong for over 25 years in contexts from prison ministry to theological education, Tobias Brandner offers an interplay of local and global perspectives assessing the growth, variation, and present course of Hong Kong’s diverse Christian communities. These range from spiritually progressive Christians to conservative evangelicals and Pentecostals; Christians at the grassroots and at the higher echelons of wealth and power; social and educational ministries of Christians and their impact on society; and, finally, the important role of Hong Kong Christians in their outreach to mainland China.

Tracing how Christianity has extended into all parts of society, including arts, politics, and academia, Brandner presents key theological insights into the dynamics of a community at the cultural intersection of China and the West.
Arbitration in China
Authors: Fan Kun
Published: September 2023

In the context of harmonisation of arbitration law and practice worldwide, to what extent do local legal traditions still influence local arbitration practices, especially at a time when non-Western countries are playing an increasingly important role in international commercial and financial markets? How are the new economic powers reacting to the trend towards harmonisation? China provides a good case study, with its historic tradition of non-confrontational means of dispute resolution now confronting current trends in transnational arbitration. Is China showing signs of adapting to the current trend of transnational arbitration? On the other hand, will Chinese legal culture influence the practice of arbitration in the rest of the world?

To address these challenging questions it is necessary to examine the development of arbitration in the context of China's changing cultural and legal structures. Written for international business people, lawyers, academics and students, this book gives the reader a unique insight into arbitration practice in China, based on a combination of theoretical analysis and practical insights. It explains contemporary arbitration in China from an interdisciplinary perspective and with a comparative approach, setting Chinese arbitration in its wider social context to aid understanding of its history, contemporary practice, the legal obstacles to modern arbitration and possible future trends.

In 2011 the thesis on which this book was based was named ‘Best Thesis in International Studies’ by the Swiss Network for International Studies.

“What distinguishes this work from other books on international arbitration is its interdisciplinary perspective and comparative approach…this book makes a remarkable contribution to the understanding of arbitration in China and transnational arbitration in general. Academics, scholars and students of international arbitration, comparative studies and globalisation may all find this book stimulating. It also provides useful guidance for practitioners involved or interested in arbitration in China.”

From the Foreword by Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Surfing
Authors: Booth Douglas G.
Published: September 2023

This guide showcases the world of extreme surfing, describing the unique culture associated with this daredevil’s sport, providing insights into what makes the top riders tick, explaining the science of big waves, and more.

“The Pipeline” in O’ahu, Hawaii. “Maverick’s Point” in northern California. “Ours” near Sydney, Australia. All over the world, extreme surfers risk severe injury or even death from riptides, shark attacks, and collisions with the seabed itself, just to experience the ultimate high from tackling—and triumphing over—one of the most powerful forces on earth.

Surfing: The Ultimate Guide explains the culture of extreme surfing—including the often violent “locals only” mentality—and analyzes the dangers involved in riding the world’s biggest and most ferocious waves. The author examines the history of extreme surfing, including past and contemporary heroes; the science of giant waves; the technical criteria for riding them; and the future of big-wave riding.
Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World
Authors: Simmons Adam
Published: September 2023

This is a fascinating encyclopedia comparing the most important adaptations and evolutions in the natural world with the most important discoveries and inventions of human history.

Welcome to the amazing world of adaptations, where species—including humans—develop fascinating new capabilities to ensure a competitive edge in their environment, or in some cases, survival itself. Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World is a wide-ranging catalog of the most important of those adaptations—from photosynthesis to the the peculiar “vampire”-like behavior of the tiny life form called the prion.

The seven chapters in the Encyclopedia cover the key survival challenges all organisms face. Entries within those chapters cover specific adaptations from all forms of life, including animals, plants, bacteria, algae, fungi, and viruses. For each adaptation, the book also describes a related technological breakthrough in the human world, showing how engineers today study natural processes to help them develop new inventions.