bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DO SORO DE QUEIJO CAPRINO SUBMETIDO A DIFERENTES TRATAMENTOS FÍSICOS PARA UTILIZAÇÃO COMO MEIO DE CULTURA
Authors: Soares S. , Lopes Neto J. H. P. , Eça R. , Campos M. I. F. , Ribeiro J. E. S. , Leite K S. , Cardarelli H. R.
Published: March 2022

O soro de queijo é o principal subproduto da indústria de laticínios, vários estudos buscam alternativas para a utilização do soro de queijo pela indústria como fonte de energia na fermentação de produtos alimentícios, devido ao seu alto valor nutricional, destacando o teor de lactose. O soro de queijo caprino desproteinizado pode ser utilizado como meio de cultura de baixo custo pois o processo de desproteinização interfere pouco no conteúdo de lactose, reduzindo em apenas 8% o conteúdo de carboidratos totais, que é utilizado como substrato pelas bactérias e leveduras. Este trabalho objetivou comparar as características físico-químicas do soro de queijo minas caprino natural (T1), após a retirada da gordura (T2), após o tratamento por vapor fluente (T3) e após a desproteinização (T4), para utilização como meio de cultura para micro-organismos produtores de exopolissacarídeos (EPS). O produto obtido pela desproteinização, sem utilização de ação enzimática, do soro de queijo foi analisado quanto ao pH, teor de gordura (%); acidez titulável, teor de proteínas (%), resíduo mineral fixo (%), extrato seco total (%), umidade (%) e açúcares totais (%). O processo utilizado para retirar parte da proteína do soro de queijo caprino foi eficiente, resultando em um produto final composto por 0,32% de proteínas, 4,99% de carboidratos totais e traços de lipídeos. O produto resultante da desproteinização do soro de queijo caprino pode ser utilizado como meio de cultura de bactérias e leveduras, conferindo a este produto potencial para aplicação em diferentes áreas, incluindo alimentos, cosméticos e produtos farmacêuticos.
ANTOCIANINAS: CARACTERÍSTICAS QUÍMICAS E SUA APLICAÇÃO COMO SENSOR COLORIMÉTRICO EM EMBALAGENS INTELIGENTES PARA ALIMENTOS
Authors: Costa I. H. L. , Jansen E. T. , Fonseca L. M. , Zavareze E. R. , Dias A. R. G.
Published: March 2022

A embalagem inteligente tem como princípio monitorar o alimento e emitir uma resposta visual ao consumidor. Uma das possibilidades é a incorporação junto as matrizes poliméricas de compostos colorimétricos sensíveis ao pH, como as antocianinas. Poucos são os trabalhos que realizaram a aplicação destes materiais in situ devido à dificuldade de compatibilizar o produto com a matriz poliméricas a sensibilidade do espectro de detecção das antocianinas. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho de revisão foi apresentar as características químicas e colorimétricas das antocianinas e demonstrar as principais aplicações desses indicadores de pH em alimentos. As antocianinas modificam sua coloração de acordo com o pH porque possuem a estrutura eletricamente carregada do cátion flavílio. No entanto, esses compostos são extremamente sensíveis a fatores ambientais (luz, temperatura, entre outros), por isso surge a necessidade de encapsulá-las, melhorando sua estabilidade e viabilizando sua utilização. As aplicações de materiais indicadores de pH são mais comuns em alimentos de origem animal porque eles se deterioram rapidamente e formam compostos que modificam o pH do meio. É o que ocorre em pescado e produtos cárneos, com a formação de compostos nitrogenados oriundos da quebra de proteínas e lipídeos oxidados, e em leite e derivados, com o aumento da concentração de ácido lático pela ação de microrganismos deteriorantes. Por fim, concluímos que as antocianinas, mesmo encapsuladas em matrizes poliméricas, mantêm sua propriedade de sensibilidade ao pH sendo capazes de acompanhar o estágio de deterioração dos alimentos embalados, indicando o frescor dos mesmos, e os materiais indicadores possuem potencial para serem aplicados como embalagens inteligentes.
EFEITOS DA MELATONINA NA MITIGAÇÃO DO ESTRESSE ABIÓTICO EM FRUTAS E VEGETAIS
Authors: Silva W. R. , Santos T. K. A.
Published: March 2022

A melatonina é uma biomolécula constituída de triptofano, sendo encontrada em todos os organismos vivos, como microrganismos, animais e plantas. Seu descobrimento se deu em 1958, a partir da glândula pineal de bovinos. Contudo, foi apenas em 1995 que a sua presença nas plantas foi constatada. Assim, a presente revisão teve como objetivo investigar se a aplicação exógena da melatonina diminui os danos causados pelo estresse abiótico, principalmente pelo frio, em frutas e vegetais. O estudo tratou-se de uma revisão de literatura, em busca de trabalhos científicos publicados entre 2017 a 2021, utilizando as bases de dados do Portal de periódicos CAPES (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior), Google Acadêmico e Science direct. Observou-se que a aplicação exógena da melatonina controlou os estresses abióticos causados nas plantas, reduzindo sua senescência pelas diminuições de peroxidação lipídica, de formações de espécies reativas de oxigênio e lesão por frio, além de controles bióticos. Conclui-se, portanto, que a melatonina foi capaz de mitigar além de estresses abióticos, também bióticos nas plantas
PRODUÇÃO DE POLIHIDROXIBUTIRATO (PHB) POR BACTÉRIAS A PARTIR DE COPRODUTOS E RESÍDUOS DA INDÚSTRIA AGROALIMENTAR
Authors: Souza L. T. R. , Roesler B. C. S. , Burkert C. A. V.
Published: March 2022

Há décadas que os polímeros produzidos por micro-organismos são foco de diversas investigações científicas por constituírem potenciais substitutos para materiais sintéticos pouco sustentáveis. Neste cenário, o polihidroxibutirato (PHB), um biopolímero bacteriano com propriedades termoplásticas, tem se destacado devido à sua total biodegradabilidade na natureza. Suas características de resistência à umidade, gases e gorduras, além da atoxicidade e biocompatibilidade, implicam em grande potencial para sua utilização na indústria, de forma a substituir polímeros convencionais que, além de terem o petróleo como matéria prima, um material fóssil não renovável, permanecem inertes na natureza após se tornarem obsoletos, trazendo assim, impactos negativos ao meio ambiente. Entretanto, um aspecto a ser considerado para a viabilidade econômica deste biopolímero é a redução dos custos dos meios de cultivo, em que a substituição das fontes de carbono comumente usadas por coprodutos ou resíduos agroindustriais pode ser atrativa. Neste contexto, o presente artigo apresenta uma revisão sobre estudos que têm sido desenvolvidos para avaliar a utilização tanto de resíduos quanto coprodutos da indústria agroalimentar como matéria prima na produção do PHB, agregando valor aos mesmos.
KOMBUCHA E SEU POTENCIAL EFEITO ANTIDIABÉTICO: REVISÃO
Authors: Miranda J. F. , Ruiz L. F. , Uekane T. M. , Silva K. A. , Lima A. R.
Published: March 2022

A kombucha é uma bebida rica em compostos com propriedades antioxidantes, proveniente da fermentação do chá da Camellia sinensis adicionado de açúcar, por uma cultura simbiótica de bactérias e leveduras (SCOBY). Esta bebida passou a ganhar popularidade, principalmente devido as alegações de uma bebida promotora da saúde, se espalhou por diversos países, e atualmente é consumida e comercializada a nível mundial. A kombucha apresenta uma grande variedade de compostos químicos, principalmente ácidos orgânicos e compostos fenólicos, que estão relacionados às propriedades biológicas apresentadas por esta bebida. Existe na literatura várias propriedades relacionadas ao potencial bioativo da bebida. Atividade antioxidante e antimicrobiana, efeito antidiabético, anticarcinogênico, hepatoprotetor são alguns dos efeitos benéficos atribuídos a kombucha. Estudos avaliando o efeito da kombucha em doenças como o diabetes, têm sido desenvolvidos e apresentado resultados promissores. Esta revisão
ASPECTOS DA PRODUÇÃO DE INOCULANTES PARA USO AGRÍCOLA
Authors: Vejar E. I. S. , Oliveira J. M. , Burkert C. A. V. , Michelon M.
Published: March 2022

Inoculantes agrícolas estão entre os recentes avanços para uma agricultura sustentável e menos poluente, consistindo em produtos biológicos contendo um ou mais micro-organismos capazes de promover o crescimento de plantas, sendo os mais comuns as formulações a partir de rizóbios. Essas bactérias são amplamente estudadas por sua importância biológica na fixação de nitrogênio aos solos quando em simbiose com leguminosas, tendo uma eficiência maior do que o uso de fertilizantes convencionais e menor impacto ambiental. Além disso, essas proteobactérias Gram-negativas podem trazer diversos benefícios às plantas quando utilizadas na sua inoculação, promovendo a produção de compostos bioativos desejados, crescimento das plantas, resistência em solos com condições desfavoráveis e outros. Entretanto, diversos fatores impactam a eficiência e o custo dos inoculantes agrícolas, desde o micro-organismo e as condições para seu cultivo até os carreadores usados na sua formulação. Neste contexto, o presente artigo propõe uma revisão abordando aspectos envolvidos na obtenção de inoculantes agrícolas, com ênfase em aspectos que possam contribuir com futuros avanços nesta área.
COVID-19 in Nepal: Health Sector Emergency Response and Unique Challenges
Authors: Kharel Ramu
Published: March 2022

Background Coronavirus Disease’s (COVID-19) rampant rise has caused numerous challenges to the already strained health infrastructure of Nepal. The combination of underlying geographic and socioeconomic risk factors, and Nepal’s unique challenges with its rural majority population, the influx of migrant workers returning during the pandemic and catastrophic monsoon flooding has potentiated disease spread. This review describes the country’s health sector response, key strategies, challenges and strengths, and provides lessons learned for future response. Methods Open access information from the Nepali government was used to describe the COVID-19 response plan and implementation. The World Health Organization’s weekly situation reports, United Nations documents, and local news articles were also reviewed to find key evolution of COVID-19 and challenges faced in response. Findings Nepal’s COVID-19 response strategy was detailed in the government’s Health Sector Emergency Response Plan (HSER) in May 2020, and the strategy can be divided into four main areas: public health and social measures, hospital-based intervention, management and oversight, and budget allocation. Nepal has had COVID-19 cases in all 7 provinces and 77 districts, and due to a large rural population, the sudden influx of more than 1.3 million people from reverse migration and massive monsoon floods contributed to the rise in community spread of the virus. The second wave (Delta wave) found Nepal with the worst viral replication in the world and collapsed the health infrastructure. Conclusion Nepal’s COVID-19 response was strained by its unique challenges and key lessons were identified from this review that will be needed for future pandemic and disaster response. These include early planning, data centralization, transparent leadership, clear communication and coordination between three tiers of government, private-public partnerships, and utilization of its working population.
Effect of Psychological and Cultural Factors on Consumer Behaviour
Authors: S Minchekar Vikas
Published: March 2022

Richard Thaler has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in economics for his work on behavioural economics, which tries to understand how humans make economic decisions and after that various researcher throughout the world started to pay their attention to search the effect of various factors on consumer buying behaviours. The present study aimed at to find out the effect of psychosocial and cultural factors on consumer buying behaviour in India. The perception, motivation, attitude and beliefs and social learning were the psychological factors while family, reference group, roles and status, cultural and subcultural factors are measured in the study. Data were collected from 200 adults. Psychosocial and Cultural Behaviour of Consumer Scale (PCBCS) developed by Dr Vikas Minchekar was used to collect the data. Results revealed significant differences in psychosocial and cultural behaviour of a consumer.
Materiales de soporte para el crecimiento de biopelícula en un reactor de lecho fluidizado
Authors: Saucedo-Ter´án Dr. Rubén Alfonso , Nevárez-Moorillón Dra. Guadalupe Virginia , Bautista-Margulis Dr. Raúl Germán , Manzanares Papayanopoulos Dra. Luisa Idelia
Published: March 2022

Se evaluó el efecto de materiales de soporte de baja densidad sobre la eficiencia de un reactor de lecho fluidizado para el tratamiento de aguas residuales. Primero se seleccionaron varios materiales de origen mineral, con densidad específica menor que la densidad de la arena sílica. Después se evaluaron otros materiales porosos de densidad específica ligeramente menor a la densidad de la arena sílica, pero con una densidad aparente significativamente menor. De un total de 10 materiales evaluados, sobresalieron la mezcla de poliéster-perlita expandida y la perlita vitrificada como los mejores materiales. La fluidización del lecho de poliéster-perlita se obtuvo con una velocidad de recirculación de 0.45 y la de perlita vitrificada con 0.55 cm seg-1. Ambas velocidades de recirculación son menores a las reportadas para materiales de densidad similar. El régimen de fluidización favoreció la operación del reactor en forma continua sin la necesidad de aplicar lavados del lecho y sin llegar a la saturación del mismo.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tecnociencia.v2i2.74
Note on the distribution of Stemodia verticillata (Plantaginaceae) in Eastern Ghats, India
Authors: Mahesh Yalatoor , Rasingam Ladan , Ramana Munigela
Published: March 2022

Stemodia verticillata native to Neotropical region, is reported here as an addition to the flora of Eastern Ghats from Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh. A detailed description, photo plate and key to the Indian species is provided here to facilitate its easy identification.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penentuan Lokasi Toko Terbaik Pada PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Menggunakan Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process
Authors: Nurlaeli Waruwu
Published: March 2022

Decision Support System is an interactive computer-based system that helps decision making by utilizing data and models to solve unstructured problems. Basically, DSS is designed to support all stages of decision making, from identifying problems, selecting relevant data, determining the approach used in the decision-making process, to evaluating the selection. AHP is a decision support model developed by Thomas L. Saaty. This decision support model will describe complex multi-factor or multi-criteria problems into a hierarchy, the hierarchy is defined as a representation of a complex problem in a multi-level structure where the first level is the goal, followed by the level of factors, criteria, sub criteria, and so on down to the last level of alternatives. With a hierarchy, a complex problem can be broken down into groups which are then arranged into a hierarchical form so that the problem will appear more structured and systematic. In order to compete with several similar companies, PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya must be able to provide optimal service not only for consumers, but also for staff and employees in order to work optimally. To be able to answer these challenges, the technology used must be able to balance the need for it. Because this company is engaged in retail, problems will arise either in the store, in the warehouse or in the system used. With a hierarchy, a complex problem can be broken down into groups which are then arranged into a hierarchical form so that the problem will appear more structured and systematic.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Atlit Lari Cepat Menggunakan Logika Fuzzy (Studi Kasus: Koni Sumatera Utara)
Authors: Muhammad Iskandar Muda
Published: March 2022

In every event such as the National Sports Week (PON), Regional Sports Week (PORDA), and other sports activities, the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) of North Sumatra, always evaluates the results of the athlete's training, to determine which athletes are eligible. ready to take part in these activities or as a basis for recommendations for athlete participation. Furthermore, to determine the final result of the athlete's recommendation so far, it has also been done by counting manually through several stages and not everyone or the coach understands it, and sometimes there are errors in the process. Fuzzy logic is a set theory that can help in resolving the uncertainty of the boundary between one criterion and another that is generated by a cumulative human assessment of something. This theory can be used to help solve the problem of assessing the physical quality of athletes. One solution that can be done to overcome dependence on experts and the uncertainty of the boundary between one criterion and another is using fuzzy logic which is applied in the form of a visual program that can be used in determining the physical quality of athletes. To process physical test data into athlete recommendation data based on their physical quality, a decision support system is needed. namely using fuzzy logic which is applied in the form of a visual program that can be used in determining the physical quality of athletes.
Implementasi Metode Smart (Simple Multi Atribute Rating Technique) Dalam Menentukan Jurusan Di Sma Hkbp 2 Tarutung
Authors: Selly Marselina Hutabarat
Published: March 2022

Wrong One role of SPK in the field of education is in the decision-making process for the selection of majors in high school, which in nature can assist decision makers in providing alternative decisions for appropriate majors for students, where the results of the decisions can be used as material to assist teachers and students in making decisions. Most students only follow friends to follow friends to choose a major so that it allows students to feel unsuitable after entering the major. Therefore we need a decision support system that can calculate the value, ability and personality of students to help determine majors in high school. Smart is a multi-criteria decision-making method developed by Edward in 1977. This multi-criteria decision-making technique is based on the theory that each alternative consists of a number of criteria that have values and each criterion has a weight that describes how important it is compared to other criteria. The author uses this method to make it easier to determine the right major, according to the desired criteria. This problem can be classified into problems that are multi-objective (many goals to be achieved) and multi-criteria (many criteria that determine in reaching the decision). The author uses this method to make it easier to determine the right major, according to the desired criteria. This problem can be classified into problems that are multi-objective (many goals to be achieved) and multi-criteria (many criteria that determine in reaching the decision). The author uses this method to make it easier to determine the right major, according to the desired criteria. This problem can be classified into problems that are multi-objective (many goals to be achieved) and multi-criteria (many criteria that determine in reaching the decision).
Sustainable Development and Natural Resource Management for Environmental Stability: An Islamic Approach
Authors: Aqsa Tasgheer  , Tehreem Fatima
Published: March 2022

Sustainable development has become an issue of great debate and concern in the present era. Today, mankind is facing plenty of ecological issues globally and natural resources are endangered. Several experts, professionals, and scientists are continuously struggling to find ways for ecological preservation and resources development. The ever-increasing needs of mankind have proved to be a threat as resources are finite. To handle this threat and solve the issues, many enthusiastic scientists and scholars are showing interest in religious instructions about natural resources management for sustainable development. This research paper will try to highlight solutions to these issues and environmental threats in the light of revealed injunctions of the Quran and Hadiths. According to the Quran, man is responsible for the proper use and protection of natural resources provided by Almighty Allah. The notion of sustainable development seems to be modern but its Islamic sequel is ancient, as Islam has integrated sustainable development in the Islamic resources management system. The objective of this paper is to highlight Islamic teachings related to natural resources management for sustainable development such as water, wood, and animals, etc. It will also analyze some of the modern environmental preservation principles such as the “3R principle” and “Common but differentiated responsibility” from an Islamic perspective.  At the end of the article, recommendations will be given for ecological and resources preservation that will ultimately result in sustainable development.
The Role of Social and Islamic Jurisprudential Rulings on Eunuchs
Authors: Rabia Iram  , Faisal Jahangir
Published: March 2022

The concept of the gender binary is becoming irrelevant with time. Sex is allotted or assigned at the time of birth while gender is a self-assigned social role that prefers and aims to be recognized in society. On the touchstone of international human rights standards, the research work marks out the problems and hostilities faced by the eunuchs in Pakistan. Drawing closer to the research content, it seems a challenge to fight the colonial legacies where the subcontinent region is a hot place of eunuch discrimination and suppression to seek strength from various aspects of our society such as the everyday fight of the eunuch people in search of human and gender rights. The paper evaluates the occupational, personal and social status of this inconsiderate and volatile faction of the society. It discusses the 2018 Act for this vulnerable group of Pakistani society, their place in Islamic jurisprudence, and their role in the chapter of history. The questions of morbidity and troubles faced by the transgender community, whether all these formulations and legit actions lead toward the safe life of eunuchs in Pakistan have been elaborated. The potential answers to these questions, like social ostracism, are multiple, layered, and complex. The three different parts of this research work illustrate the developments in Pakistan and the Islamic jurisdiction towards the important faction of society known as eunuchs.
Dissension in Tafsīr Principles and its Impact on Allama ‘Anāyat Allah Khan al-Mashraqī’s Tafsir “Tazkirah” (1888-1963)
Authors: Rizwan Rasheed  , Maria Ashraf
Published: March 2022

All disciplines of knowledge are regulated by certain principles, associated with particular branches of study. Holy Qur’ān, as an everlasting miracle, contains injunctions and rulings to all facets of life for all ages. Tafsir, literally ‘to explain’ is the explanation of Holy Qur’ān. To provide elucidation for better understanding, different kinds of Qur’ānic interpretations are being penned from early Islamic history.  Principles of Tafsir, as a separate academic field, developed in the early centuries of Islamic History in different phases. Few Tafsir principles are unanimously agreed upon among exegetes while others are not accepted by all. Thus, dissension in Tafsir principles leads the interpreters to ponder in Qur’ān differently and bring valuable aspects of Qur’ānic teachings into the light. This research paper briefly reviews the fundamental principles of Tafsir and its impacts on Allamah Anayat Allah Khan al-Mashraqīs Tafsir “Tazkirah”. Exegetes of the Subcontinent have contributed significantly to Tafsir Literature. In all interpretations, exegetes established and describe a few principles which they did follow to interpret Holy Qur’ān.  Exegeses in the subcontinent can be classified into two major types, Tafsir bi al-Riwāyah (explanation through sound transmissions), and Tafsir bi al-Ra’ay (Interpretation by reasoning). Generally, the latter one was not approved by mainstream Islamic theologians of the subcontinent. Moreover, the comparison and relevancy of Tafsir Tazkirah to traditional Tafsir, as well as, outlook of this modernist exegete, is also a prime concern of this research paper. By adopting qualitative methodology, findings would be concluded in the end.
محمد شیخ کی رسالت محمدی سے متعلق قرآنی تاویلات و تفردات کا ناقدانہ جائزہ
Authors: Muhammad Liaqat Majeed  , Dr. Muhammad Khubaib
Published: March 2022

This article will present a researched and critical review of the beliefs and creeds expressed by Muhammad Sheikh regarding the apostleship of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Muhammad Sheikh was born in 1952 in Karachi. Having acquired basic qualifications from Karachi he shifted to Canada. He has based and run a preaching center with the name of “International Islamic Propagation Center” in Canada since 1985. In which he delivers his speeches on the topic of Qur’ānic subject and during his speech he presents his own exaggerations and interpretations. Exaggerations and interpretations which he presents are not been interpreted by any Islamic scholar the history and also, are not present in the principle of exegeses. For instance, he describes Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as an imaginary personality and his name Ahmad is only his attribute. Whereas the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Himself mentioned his name as Muhammad and Ahmad indeed, there is consensus among the Ummah on that Muhammad (PBUH) is a historical personality and even non-Muslims cannot deny this. Similarly, Muhammad Sheikh denied the “Nabū’wat” of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He does not accept the shar’iah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and believes that from the beginning to end there is only a spiritual guide and instructor whose name is Muhammad. To prove his opinions, he gives evidence by presenting wrong descriptions and falling omission explanations of Qur’ānic verses. Whereas all the experts, saints, interpreters and majority of muhaddeseen believe that Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet of Allah Almighty after Jesus Charest and the sharia revealed on him is also the last one and he is the major blessing of Allah for the entire mankind. Hence, the description of Muhammad Sheikh regarding Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has not been described by anyone and the whole Ummah does not accept his point of view and these are not according to the teaching of Qur’ān. In this article, an analysis of Muhammad Sheikh’s point of view has been discussed briefly.
قوموں کے عروج وزوال کے اسباب اور محرکات :اسلام کے تناظر میں تجزیاتی مطالعہ
Authors: Hafsah Ayaz Qureshi  , Amirah Sami
Published: March 2022

The study of the Qur’ān, Sunnah and History reveals that nature holds the same conditions for the rising and fall of nations. The reasons or causes of downfall and rise which were applicable for Jews and Christians are endorsed for Ummah of Muhammad (S.A.W). The same principles are followed for believers and non-believers. The rules of the Qur’ān are till the Day of Judgment.  In the present era, Muslims are in the worst condition; at the national and international levels. The collapse of Baghdad and the Ottoman Empire, Muslim’s condition in Palestine and Kashmir, the genocide of Muslims in Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia, Burma or Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, all show decline of Muslims. Muslims are not in power and authority. Muslim riots arose in India and Libya. Muslims are tested and tried. This article found the reasons for nations’ downfall and also brought forward the causes of the rising of nations. No doubt that many moral, social, economic, political, demographic, and historical factors are responsible for the decline of nations. This article analytically studies reasons for the deterioration and escalation of nations which are mentioned in Qur’ān, Sunnah and History and established a cause-and-effect relationship between the various historical events to propose a remedy for the malaise of Nation.
Designing agromet advisories for selected weather windows under automated weather based advisory system in Tamil Nadu – A case study
Authors: T.N. BALASUBRAMANIAN  , R. JAGANNATHAN  , N.MARAGATHAM  , K. SATHYAMOORTHI  , R. NAGARAJAN  , MALLIGA VANANGAMUDI  , N.K. SATHYAMOORTHY  , S. POONGUZHALI  , P. SAKTHIVEL  , S. SATARJI  , P. ARUN PRAKASH  , P. RAMESH KUMAR  , J. ABDUL HAMEED
Published: March 2022

Research work was undertaken at Agro Climate Research Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, with the objective of developing agromet advisories for rice crop for 54 independent selected weather windows (SWW) covering eight rice growing seasons/systems of Tamil Nadu. This was done to provide weather-based agromet advisory to the farming community. Weather sensitive rice agromet advisories were developed for its nine stages through group discussions based on rice crop sensitiveness to SWW. The available literature on interaction between rice crop and weather elements at their different threshold levels was also properly considered during this exercise. Proto-type were run for one block of Tamil Nadu and thus problems identified for seeking solutions.
Impact of social media on medical education; A comparative study on students and teachers of Bolan Medical College Quetta
Authors: Khan Hazrat Ali , Shaikh Siraj ul Haque
Published: March 2022

To examine the purpose of social media among students and teachers, to evaluate the impact of social media on learning of medical education and to asses that how social media could be used more effectively for learning purpose. Result: The result displayed that the most used application by anyone is Facebook (54%) followed by WhatsApp (31%), Instagram (11%) and YouTube(4%). These young doctors although were connected with the social media; however, it had a bad influence on their physical and mental health (n= 20). The results indicate that the usage of social media often is not considered as a positive way to engage in spending their time (n= 14) while it was satisfactorily for some (n=9) and anexcellent way to learn for other (n=6). Nevertheless, there was no significant evidence observed as per the hypothesis (p > 0.05)
Translating And Validating of The Foot & Ankle Disability Index (FADI) Questionnaire In Urdu
Authors: Rehman Mukhlis ul , Umer Malaika , Riaz Mohammed Usman , Zaheer Maha , Mian Tayyaba Mustafa , Altaf Sana
Published: March 2022

To determine the translation and validation of questionnaire FADI into Urdu.METHODS:It was a cross cultural adaptation study. Data of 130 patients of age 16 to 50 year, was taken from hospital, general population or the people who are visiting orthopedic surgeon in the duration of 6 months. Guidelines of Gullimen F have been followed by researcher for this study. RESULTS:The results remained in the favor of Urdu translation. Value of the cronbach alpha coefficient (0.96-0.97) showed the excellent internal consistency. Composite reliability (CR) i.e 0.964 indicates excellent validity. Average variance extracts (AVE) (0.532) which indicates that all the items are having acceptable convergent validity. Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) value (0.966) indicates the excellent consistency. P value of FADI index 1.000 and P value of Urdu score .059 showed that there is non-significant difference of mean Urdu score with English score. Kappa statistics of all the items are mentioned in statistical results.CONCLUSION:This study concluded that The FOOT & ANKLE DISABILITY INDEX (FADI) QUESTIONNAIRE converted in Urdu have excellent internal consistency, high reliability of the items, excellent validity and acceptable convergent validity.
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among IT professionals
Authors: Shahzaib Muhammad Mirza , Raza Haroon , Javed Ahsan , Salik Sumbal , Akash Nehrat Kumar Alias , . Asma , Arslan Hafiz Rana Muhammad
Published: March 2022

Over the previous two decades, computer use has increased the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems and other disorders. Frequent computer use is to blame for a slew of MSDs that can cause fatigue, pain, and even impairment. Tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood muscles, and veins are all affected by these conditions. Methods: The study design of this research was cross-sectional. The sample size of 413. The data was gathered from IT Professionals of 4 different software houses of Lahore. Nordic musculoskeletal disorder questionnaire was used. Results: The most affected body regions among were neck (63.9%), lower back (58.6%), and upper back (42.9%). Other affected regions were; Right shoulder (39.2%), Left shoulder (33.7%), both shoulders (31.2%), one or both hips/thighs (26.2%), right wrist/hand (23.2%), one or both knees (22.8%), left wrist/hand (20.8%), one or both ankles/feet (19.4%), right elbow (15.3%), left elbow (12.6%), both wrist/hand (12.3%) and both elbows (8.2%) respectively. Conclusion: It was concluded that there is high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders seen in the IT Professionals,
Effectiveness of educational intervention on rehabilitation knowledge and practice among patients after Hip replacement surgery
Authors: Hoang Van Tuan , Truong Tuan Anh
Published: March 2022

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of educational intervention on rehabilitation knowledge and practice among patients after hip replacement surgery at Thanh Hoa General Hospital.
Method: An educational intervention study with comparison of rehabilitation knowledge and practice at baseline and post intervention among 55 patients after hip replacement surgery.
Results: The mean score of rehabilitation knowledge at immediatly after the intervention increased to 13.18 ± 2.74 compared to 7.96 ± 1.97 the baseline (p<0.001). The proportion of study participants who achieved rehabilitation knowledge increased to 87,3% after the intervention. The mean score of practice at immediatly after the intervention increased significantly, reaching 13.60±2.37 compared to 6.22±2.37 at the baseline (p<0.001). The proportion of study participants who achieved the rehabilitation practice increased to 90,9% after the intervention.
Conclusion: The rehabilitation knowledge and practice among patients after hip replacement surgery were still limited before intervention.  Educational interventions significantly improved rehabilitation knowledge and practice among patients after hip replacement surgery. The nurses and healthcare providers should consider to integrate the educational intervention in their usual care practice for the patients with hip replacement surgery.
Nursing care for postpartum pregnant women with episiotomy stitches at Hau Giang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in 2020-2021
Authors: Vo Thi Le Hoang , Pham Nhu Thao , Le Thi Binh
Published: March 2022

Objective: To describe nursing care for postpartum pregnant women with episiotomy stitches at Hau Giang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital in 2020-2021.
Subjects and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 385 postpartum women with episiotomy stitches at Hau Giang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital from November 2020 to April 2021. The data was collected by using checklists, interviewing, and getting information from the patient's medical records.
Results: Most of patients had the episiotomy stitch classification at grade I (97.9%). 73.2% of the subjects had an episiotomy stitch at the 7 o'clock position. 73% of women had episiotomy (73.0%), most of the episiotomy was sutured with undissolved sutures. 83.4% of subjects had severe pain/severe (85.5%). However, only 26.2% had postpartum complications (common is urinary retention, postpartum haemorrhage). Outcomes of care: 69.4% of women have good knowledge of episiotomy stitches care; 98.7% of women are satisfied with the nurses in monitoring and caring for the episiotomy stitches. Most of the women had a decrease in pain on the 3rd day compared to postpartum (95.8%). Results of maternal care are good, accounting for 64.2%.
Conclusion: Nursing care for postpartum women with episiotomy stitches improved postpartum symptoms.
Patients’ knowledge towards prevention of complications from hypertension after health education intervention in Nghe An Friendship general Hospital: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Ngo Huy Hoang , Nguyen Thi Huong , Nguyen Van Tuan , Le Thi Huyen Trinh , Nguyen Ngoc Thanh , Hoang Thi Kim Yen
Published: March 2022

Objective: To describe the current knowledge towards prevention hypertensive complications among outpatients managed by Nghe An Friendship General Hospital Hospital in 2021 and to evaluate changes in their knowledge regarding prevention complications from hypertension after a health education intervention.
Method: A before and after study design was conducted in 89 hypertensive outpatients managed by Nghe An Friendship General Hospital from February to April 2021. The patients’ knowledge towards the prevention of hypertensive complications was carried out before, right after and one month after the intervention.
Results: The overall mean ± SD score of study patients’ knowledge in preventing hypertensive complications before the intervention was unsatisfactory with 30.28 ± 4.63 per the total 56 points of the scale. There was a significant improvement right after the intervention as well as one month after the intervention with 55.30 ± 4.36 and 52.89 ± 5.37, respectively (p values of 0.001).
Conclusion: The education intervention improved significantly the study patients' knowledge on preventing complications from hypertension. The study’s results show the need to enhance patients’ knowledge towards preventing complications for hypertensive outpatients.
Work motivation of nurses at Thai Binh Traditional Medicine Hospital in 2021
Authors: Nguyen Thi Thuy , Vu Van Dau
Published: March 2022

Objectives: To describe work motivation and related factors among nurses at Thai Binh Traditional Medical Hospital in 2021.
Methods: Quantitative and qualitative research were conducted on 88 nurses working at Thai Binh traditional medicine hospital. The quantitative data was collected by using the questionnaire from 88 nurses, and the qualitative data was collected by using In-depth interview guideline from 10 nurses at ten wards.
Results: Percentage of nurses who are motivated to work with factors such as commitment to the organization (72.7%), nature of work (62.5%), work benefits (54.5 %), working relationship (43.2%). Factors related to the work motivation of nurses are: age, income; work experience; direct manager; governance and operations of the organization; peer relationships; the stability and safety of workers; hospital policy.
Conclusions: The work motivation score was 4.0, 53.4% of nurses had work motivation. Age, working experience, average income, wages, and extra incomes, direct manager, policy regime, co-operative relations, safety in work were fators which associated with a work motivation statistically significant at p < 0.05.
PERAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT DIMASA PANDEMI COVID-19 (Studi Pada Kantor Camat Tinanggea Kabupaten Konawe Selatan)
Authors: Nartin Nartin , Musin Yuliana
Published: March 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan Mendeskripsikan Peran Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Kantor Camat Tinanggea Kabupaten Konawe Selatan. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu data kualitatif dan sumber data dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran pemerintah daerah dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dimasa pandemi covid-19 studi pada kantor kecamatan tinanggea kabupaten konawe selatan dengan menggunakan indikator 1.) Peran Pemerintah Sebagai Fasilitator yaitu: belum berjalan dengan semestinya, hal ini dapat dilihat dari segi pembagian bantuan yang tidak disama ratakan oleh masyarakat. 2.) Peran Pemerintah Sebagai Regulator yaitu: pihak pemerintah sudah memberikan arahan dan telah membuat kebijakan kepada masyarakat akan tetapi pada akhirnya masyarakat belum maksimal dalam mematuhi peraturan tersebut. 3.) peran pemerintah sebagai Katalisator yaitu: Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian mengenai peran pemerintah sebagai katalisator, dilihat dari program pemerintah dalam melakukan sosialisasi dan melakukan pengawasan serta evaluasi mengenai covid-19 telah menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya sebagaimana mestinya.
Long-Distance Nationalism: A New Road to Refugees’ Identity Formation in When the Moon is Low and Hinterland
Authors: Akhtar Nosheen
Published: March 2022

My article discusses long-distance nationalism which provides numerous Afghan refugees with the chance to bridge the territorial gap between their home and host countries with an aim to develop a re-configured national identity. Working through Nadia Hashmi’s novel When the Moon is Low and Caroline Brothers’ Hinterland, I problematise the national identity of the Afghan refugees. Refugees are people who have left their homeland in the hope of finding protection; however, not only are they marginalised but are also pigeon-holed through the creation of a stereotypical identity of a ‘refugee’ that is bound within national boundaries. This promotes their subjugation and intensifies a re-configured long-distance nationalism in the refugee characters in the novels. Incorporating Roger Zetter’s concept of labeling, Ellen Lammers’ theorisation of categorisation and the concept of long-distance nationalism as presented by Nina Glick Schiller and George Eugene Fouron, I theorise how longdistance nationalism forges a trans-border citizenship among the Afghan refugees as a reaction to their reductive categorisation. In doing so, my article serves as one way of addressing the complexities of the Afghan refugee crisis.
Nine-level Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter for Photovoltaic Sources Based on Hybrid Active Filter
Authors: Ikhwan Adli , Ang Tze-Zhang , Salem Mohamed
Published: March 2022

Nowadays, a multilevel inverter is one of the important devices that provides a practical approach device in power system industries because of its features which are less switching losses, lower electromagnetic interference, reduced harmonic distortion, higher DC link voltages, and improved output voltage and current waveforms. Among all existed multilevel inverter, cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter is the most attractive because of the technology development with megawatt power level. So, the cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter has been tested and proven as a suitable DC/AC device for medium and high power applications such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and motor drive applications. In this paper, the project is focusing on the combination of a nine-level cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter connected to photovoltaic (PV) sources and a hybrid powerfilter. This project aims to study and to analyze the results of the proposed system. Thebehaviour and the performance of the designed system have shown that the system offered330V peak output AC voltage with an efficiency of 93.96% and a 5% reduction of THD.This project will be carried out only in Matlab/Simulink software.
How Leaders' Motivational Language Boost Innovative Work Behavior of Employee in Chinese Service Sectors: The Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment.
Authors: Muhammad Rafique  , Muhammad Arshad  , Asrar Ahmed Sabir
Published: March 2022

The study drawing on motivational language theory (MLT), examines how leaders boost innovative work behavior (IWB) through motivational languages. The study also used psychological Empowerment as a mediating variable among leader motivational language (LML) and IWB. The data was collected from 291 employees at work services sectors (airlines, hospitals, and shopping malls) in two main phases. The study collected data with six sub-phases from China's services mentioned above sectors. By taking in survey full-time airline employees working in cargo transportation, ground staff, strategic planning, and front desk. The hospital employees respond mainly to technical workers in OPD, laboratory, and nursing staff. In the end, the study gets in the survey from the employee working in shopping malls, stock handling, and sales and planning department. For innovative work behavior, this study collects data from the shift in charge, supervisors, unit head, manager, and career development department from airlines, hospitals, and shopping malls. The study analyzed the data using SMART-PLS-SEM. The findings of the study indicate that there is a positive relationship between LML and IWB. This study also confirmed that psychological Empowerment mediates the relationship. The study found that leaders' communication during training improves employee productivity. The motivational language of leaders reduces the employee's stress level, and they feel free to give feedback and share their ideas with the supervisor at the workplace. The mutual trust among subordinates and leaders brings them together, making an innovative environment to perform at the workplace. The study theoretically contributes and confirms (MLT) as the best tool to motivate subordinates. Practically this study informed the studied sectors how they implement this model to boost employees' innovative work behavior. In the end, the study also discussed limitations with future directions.
A Quantum Optimization Model for Dynamic Resource Allocation in Cloud Computing
Authors: Tahir Alyas
Published: March 2022

Quantum Computing and Cloud Computing technologieshave potential capability to change the dynamic of futurecomputing. Similarly, both Complexities, time and Space are the basicconstraints which can determine the efficient cloud service performance.Quantum optimization for the cloud resources in dynamic environmentprovides a way to deal with the present classical cloud computationmodel’s challenges. By combining the fields of quantum computing andcloud computing, will result in evolutionary technology. Virtual resourceallocation is a major challenge facing cloud computing with dynamiccharacteristics, a single aspect for the evaluation of resource allocationstrategy cannot satisfy the real world demands in this case. QuantumOptimization resource allocation mechanism on the cloud computingenvironment based two-way factors, improving user satisfaction and bestuse of resource utilization of cloud computing systems.A dynamic resource allocation mechanism for cloud services, based onnegotiation by keeping the focus on preferences and pricing factor istherefore proposed.
SCEIP: Analysis Study for Deploying Cloud Services in Educational Institutions of Pakistan
Authors: Iqra Manzoor
Published: March 2022

For underdeveloped countries like Pakistan, education is very important to be at par with the developed countries. Education plays a vital role in the development and prosperity of the country. Cloud computing has been an essential part of education during the last few years. We have conducted a cost benefit analysis on cloud deployment in government institutions. Our focus is to evaluate the costs and benefits of moving educational institutions data to cloud. We intend to investigate the cost required to implement cloud based structure in an institution and what benefits it will bring to it. We will be considering some specific universities for each sector: public and private. We have compared the cost of traditional system being followed in institutions and SAAS system which will be helpful for educational sector. We conducted a survey to investigate barriers involved in implementing cloud facilities in public institutions. The comparison shows the benefits of implementing SAAS model in institutions.