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The role of culture and government adaptability in determining countries‘ economic performance
Authors: Shostya Anna , Banai Moshe , Saenz-Molina Julieth
Published: October 2023

This study is an addition to the body of research about the relationship between culture, governance, and national economic performance. Specifically, it focuses on the mediating role of government in the relationship between national culture and Gross Domestic Product growth. We utilize the GLOBE study’s eight cultural dimensions and the World Economic Forum’s Government Adaptability Index to conduct a cross-sectional analysis in fifty-seven countries. Our results indicate that institutionally collectivist and future oriented societies are more likely to have governments that are adaptable to economic and technological changes and, thus, have a greater capacity to stimulate the output per capita growth. Additionally, the results suggest that cultural dimensions are related to each other, and these relationships may improve national economic performance. The findings provide valuable insights into policy decision-making and leadership.
Household consumption and indebtedness: Are there disparities between genders, rural–urban areas, and among income groups?
Authors: Wong Zun Yuan , Kusairi Suhal , Abdul Halim Zairihan
Published: October 2023

Recently, household debt has been steadily increasing across the globe. Household consumption is an essential factor in household debt, along with households' characteristics, such as their location, the gender of the household head, and their income group. Therefore, this research investigates the disparities in the impacts of households' characteristics on their indebtedness and consumption. The study utilizes the Household Expenditure and Income Survey conducted in 2019 by the Department of Statistics of Malaysia, which included a simple random sample of 4,730 households. A simultaneous equations model is the employed method of analysis, and the results reveal that the gender of the household head, residential areas, and income groups have differential effects on household consumption and indebtedness through predetermined variables. Specifically, results show that indebtedness has a negative effect on household consumption for the middle-income group (M40); savings are negatively associated with consumption for households living in rural areas and the M40 group. Furthermore, income is positively associated with consumption for rural households and when the household head is female. Finally, household size also has a positive effect on consumption.
Green Banking: The Trend of Maintaining Sustainability of Environmental Business
Authors: Adhitya Fajar , Farida Dessy Noor
Published: October 2023

Various countries are currently facing the degradation of energy resources, natural resources, and environmental pollution. As the party providing financing, banks must participate in reducing environmental damage. Based on interviews conducted with 30 customers who use financing services in banking, the results show that: financing obtained from banks is used for business capital financing, which includes businesses: food stalls, catering, grocery stores, workshops, and expedition services. Based on the interview results, the fact that these businesses have not implemented the concept of an environmentally friendly business is also obtained. This type of research is qualitative research. The data sources for this study were 32 BSI customers in the Central Java region. The findings indicated that 32 respondents of BSI in the Central Java Area are already familiar with green banking. However, when it comes to e-banking, only 37.5% of respondents were aware of green banking. Up to 56.25% of customers realize the need to recycle waste and manage the waste generated by their products. In short, most of BSI's customers in the Central Java region have not implemented the green banking concept in their business. This study's practical implications imply that customers' preferences for using the money they are given to fund environmentally friendly firms may exist. Concerning its theoretical implications, this study aims to improve the theory of green banking and how it relates to the sustainability of businesses.
Originality/Value: This research primarily focuses on customer perceptions of the implementation of green banking. However, no research focuses on customer business activities that apply green banking principles, especially MSMEs. At the same time, the customer's business activities are the responsibility of both the business actor and the financier (Bank).
Revisiting infraspecific classification of Xerodraba patagonica (Brassicaceae) under different sources of evidence
Authors: Salariato Diego L. , Al-Shehbaz Ihsan A.
Published: October 2023

Xerodraba (5 spp.) is a genus of Brassicaceae restricted to the Southern Andes and Patagonia, of which X. patagonica includes subsp. patagonica and subsp. pycnophylloides. The latter was recently reduced from a species to subspecies based on morphological similarity to the former. However, for an adequate taxonomic ranking of these names (two species, one species with two subspecies, or one without subspecies), additional studies are needed, conducting analyses of different types of data. Here, we provide evidence for a new classification of these names by contrasting results obtained from different phylogenetic, ecological niche, and morphological analyses. For this purpose, we analyzed gene and species trees using nrITS and plastid data, compared the climatic niche and geographic range of both subspecies, and analyzed morphological variation associated with these names. Based on the results obtained, we here decided to synonymize subsp. pycnophylloides with X. patagonica.
A Conforming Virtual Element Method for Parabolic Integro-Differential Equations
Authors: Yadav Sangita , Suthar Meghana , Kumar Sarvesh
Published: October 2023

This article develops and analyses a conforming virtual element scheme for the spatial discretization of parabolic integro-differential equations combined with backward Euler’s scheme for temporal discretization.
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Moreover, several numerical experiments are presented to confirm the computational efficiency of the proposed scheme and validate the theoretical findings.
Human-plant interaction at the onset of agriculture: the PATH project
Authors: Zupancich Andrea , Cristiani Emanuela , Gopher Avi , Ibáñez Juan José
Published: October 2023

Plant domestication represents a major turning point in human history, resulting in the shift from a hunting/gathering/fishing-based economy to food production. Combining the analysis of ground stone tools and dental calculus, the PATH project aims to investigate dynamics of plant consumption, and the knowledge and toolkits involved in their processing.
Freshwater and Marine eels in the Pacific and New Zealand: Food Avoidance Behaviour and Prohibitions
Authors: Leach B. F. , Davidson J. M. , Teal F. J.
Published: October 2023

Eels are ubiquitous throughout the Pacific and New Zealand, and offer a rich source of protein and fat. However, bones of eels are rare in archaeological sites. This contrast has been noted several times in archaeological literature, not just in the Pacific, but also in Europe. Explanations for the dearth of bones range from taphonomic processes, the bones are too small, or too fragile, or they preferentially self-destruct because they are rich with oil. We show that each of these reasons is false. We review the presence and absence of eel bones in 144 archaeological sites in the Pacific region, finding only 1,151 eel bones of a total NISP of 188,351 (0.61%). Allometric equations are established for estimating live length and weight from cranial bone measurements of freshwater eels. Prehistoric catches were mostly in the range of 430 to 500 mm, length with only 5 greater than 800 mm, with no sign of the huge eels about 1800 mm long recorded in historic episodes of mass harvesting by M?ori. A review of myths and oral traditions in the Pacific about eels revealed some common themes. Eels represent the incarnation of a male deity, symbolising the penis, and that the personified eel tempts and defiles a woman sexually. A male, often an heroic ancestral figure, punishes the eel by cutting him up into pieces. We found that there is often a strong association of eels with danger, and that eels are either venerated or feared, but seldom considered food. In some Pacific societies, the arrival of Europeans resulted in the lifting of the prohibition of eels as food. We also found two historic instances in among M?ori that eels were tapu, requiring an elaborate tapu removal ceremony before they could be eaten by people who were starving. We conclude that mass harvesting of eels in New Zealand, so evident in the historic era, was a post-European development with important implications for M?ori settlement patterns, making it possible to establish permanent villages in the interior of major river systems in Central New Zealand.
European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) remains in Iron Age contexts of the Spanish Northem Iberian Peninsula
Authors: Boneta Jiménez Iratxe , Liesau Von Lettow-Vorbeck Corina , Pérez-García Adán
Published: October 2023

The aim of this paper is to present some new data concerning the systematic identifications of several terrapin findings documented in three Iberian Iron Age sites from the Northern Meseta and Basque-Cantabrian Basin: El Soto de Medinilla (Valladolid), La Mota (Valladolid) and La Hoya (Álava). New interpretations concerning the first-hand study of these remains are presented. With the aim of comprehending the interaction of humans with these reptiles, we consider that they were mainly captured as a food resource. The previous identification of Emys orbicularis (i.e., the European Pond Turtle) in El Soto de Medinilla and La Mota is confirmed and justified. The identification of the same taxon in La Hoya constitutes the youngest archaeological reference of its presence in the Basque-Cantabrian Basin.
Selection and Application of Beam Pumping Unit for Heavy Oil Production
Authors: Bahuda Raddad S. , Abdallah Elhassan M. , Mukhtar Yasir , Khan Waqar A.
Published: October 2023

Beam pumping units were among the first and are still among the most widely used artificial lift systems. This study investigates the components of beam pumping units and the manufacturing mechanism and design procedure recommended by Recommended Practice and the QRod simulator. The API provides API RP 11L Recommended Practice to obtain the values and operating characteristics for each component in dimensionless form. A trial-and-error method is used during the design procedures to determine the best surface and subsurface equipment for a given well's data. When completing a well, the artificial lift method must be considered to ensure that the well is able to be produced at a satisfactory rate. Besides, the procedures created nine cases to compare the requirements of different production rates and depths for a heavy oil well with 14 APIs. A depth of 5,000 ft with a rate of 300 bbl/day and a depth of 7,000 ft with a rate of 500 bbl/day is the specific production rate and depths at which the well will produce. For 300 BBL/Day the tubing size selected was 2-7/8” OD, for this size the suitable plunger size is 2”, and the suitable stroke length was 74in. In cases 6, 8, and 9, all the simulated rod strings were unable to handle the stress imposed by the combination of high depth and high production rate. As a result, all designed systems will fail during production.
An Analysis of the Protected Area Planning and Management Frameworks
Authors: Rallan Pallavi
Published: October 2023

Wildlife tourism is a significant contributor to many economies around the globe. Hence, effective planning and management of the protected areas that provide recreational opportunities in wildlife tourism is essential to ensure sustainable tourism practices. Over the years, several frameworks have been developed for protected area planning and management. This paper critically analysis a few of those frameworks on their origin, processes, strengths, and weaknesses. As a result, the paper highlights the common themes among the frameworks along with their limitations and scope for future research.
Typhoidal Salmonellosis (TS) (Enteric fever)
Authors: Almashhadany Dhary Alewy , Ahmood Asaad Abdel Jalil , Omar Jiyan Ali , Mamand Shilan Farhad , Rashid Rzgar Farooq , Hassan Rawaz Rizgar , Hassan Abdullah Othman
Published: October 2023

The incidence of salmonellosis continues to rise, and it is one of the fastest spreading bacteria in the globe. It's responsible for the vast majority of bacterial infections in animals everywhere. Enteric fever is a worldwide health issue, especially prevalent in places with poor sanitation that allow for the contamination of food and water sources with human feces. This illness is also known as Typhoid fever. The neuropsychiatric effects of untreated typhoid were so severe that the disease was given a name taken from the ancient Greek word for cloud. It's a public health problem, especially in poor areas, because it can affect multiple body systems and kill you. Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi are the bacteria responsible for this disease.  Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are both types of enteric fever. Worldwide, approximately 21 million individuals contract typhoid each year. Every year, it accounts for about 200,000 fatalities around the world. Its tolerance to antibiotics has grown over time. Salmonella is a genus of Enterobacteriaceae that can cause a wide range of illnesses in the digestive tract. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, and even though these diseases have been eliminated in most industrialized countries, they are still a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Typhoid and paratyphoid fever can be mitigated through the sanitation of potable water, but they cannot be eradicated without the control of human carriers as well. Nontyphoidal Salmonella serovars, which cause only mild cases of gastroenteritis in people, are genetically related to typhoidal Salmonella serovars.
Does ChatGPT Add Value to University Students’ Academic Performance?
Authors: Kaur Parveen , Jawaid Arif , Qi Rochelle Ooi Jin , Rokman Raes Dashreen bin Che Mohd , Awai Sadra Selmah Anak , Liew Samantha Suntie , Yunus Seri Nurellisa binti Mohd
Published: October 2023

The researchers were concerned about the effectiveness of ChatGPT with respect to students’ educational performance. This was because a lot of students were producing the assignments with little substantial evidence drawn from their own effort. To examine the extent of their personal contribution in academic work, a randomly selected group of university students were administered a questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised demographic information of the students, ChatGPT validity, reliability, advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations. The data analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel. It was found out that the ChatGPT is useful academic resource. However, it should be used appropriately without compromising academic standards and honesty. More research with large diverse student community may bring useful results.
Satisfacción educativa y rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Tecnología Médica durante la pandemia por la Covid-19
Authors: Caldas Guerra Julio César
Published: October 2023

El Perú recientemente ha sufrido cambios profundos en materia de educación, desde garantizar condiciones mínimas de calidad hasta adaptarse a una novedosa metodología educativa debido a la emergencia sanitaria mundial. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la relación entre la satisfacción educativa y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de Tecnología Médica durante la pandemia por la Covid-19. Esta investigación es cuantitativa, observacional, descriptiva y transversal. Se obtuvo una muestra de 69 estudiantes, quienes demostraron un nivel de satisfacción educativa establecida en “Medianamente satisfecho”, y un rendimiento académico calificado como “Bueno”; la correlación de Pearson evidenció una correlación positiva fuerte (0.5 < r < 1) con significancia estadística (p-valor < 0.05). Se concluye que existe una relación entre satisfacción educativa y rendimiento académico en contexto de la educación a distancia para los estudiantes de Tecnología Médica.
La competencia escribe textos en inglés y la evaluación formativa en los estudiantes de la Institución Educativa Próceres de la Independencia, Lima, 2021
Authors: Suca Riveros Roberto Elias
Published: October 2023

glés y la evaluación formativa en los estudiantes del segundo año de secundaria en la IE. 138 Próceres de la Independencia en Lima. Se empleó el enfoque cuantitativo, el nivel fue exploratorio y correlacional, y el diseño utilizado no experimental. El instrumento de recolección de información fue una ficha de seguimiento validada por juicio de expertos y su fiabilidad por el Coeficiente de Cronbach. Respecto a la muestra fueron 66 estudiantes del segundo año de nivel secundaria. Para hallar la correlación de las variables se utilizó el Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson. Finalmente, los resultados del estudio más relevantes evidencian que entre las variables la competencia escribe textos en inglés y la evaluación formativa existe una correlación positiva considerable de 0.784.
Calidad del servicio educativo en el nivel inicial en tiempos de pandemia
Authors: Canales Canchari Darlyn Elizabeth
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este estudio es conocer en qué nivel se encuentra la calidad del servicio educativo en el nivel inicial en tiempos de pandemia a partir de las opiniones recogidas de los docentes de instituciones educativas del nivel inicial del distrito de Ate, específicamente de instituciones que conforman la red 12. Teniendo en cuenta este propósito, se desarrolló una investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, el diseño es no experimental, de corte transversal. Se aplicó un cuestionario de 52 ítems, que fueron respondidos, a través de la escala de Likert, por 50 docentes de estas instituciones educativas. Los resultados demuestran que el 68% de los docentes opinan que la calidad del servicio educativo del nivel inicial es regular al igual que sus dimensiones, interacción con las familias 58%, ambiente escolar 60%, currículo formativo 84% y formación docente 48%. Determinar si el servicio educativo que se brinda es de calidad involucra diversos factores por ejemplo, el papel que asumen las familias de los estudiantes, el ambiente escolar adecuado, un currículo formativo y diversificado y una actualizada formación docente que responda a los desafíos actuales.
Bienestar socioemocional: el reto de cumplir los propósitos del PEN al 2036
Authors: Morey Lezama Orángel
Published: October 2023

En el presente trabajo hemos partido de la consideración de la importancia que reviste la educación para todas las sociedades. En ese marco, nos esforzamos por desentrañar los aspectos esenciales del Proyecto Educativo Nacional 2036, elaborado por el Consejo Nacional de Educación con el propósito de orientar los procesos educativos del país por los próximos quince años; por ello, después de indagar en esta propuesta, nos hemos planteado trabajar, en el marco de su visión y propósitos, la dimensión del bienestar socioemocional por considerar que todos los demás deben orientarse a él, ya que es precisamente uno de los focos prioritarios de atención del PEN. Como conclusión, resaltamos que el estado de ánimo de una persona puede desarrollar una predisposición hacia una acción, la cual pude ser positiva o negativa. Por tanto, si se obtiene un estado de ánimo negativo con frecuencia este será un obstáculo para el proceso de aprendizaje, puesto que, se estará desarrollando una predisposición negativa hacia el mismo. Asimismo, creemos que el PEN 2036 puede influir en la concientización de todos los actores de la comunidad educativa acerca de la importancia del manejo adecuado de las emociones en el bienestar de los estudiantes.
Consideraciones teórico metodológicas de la Gimnasia Musical Aerobia como proceso pedagógico
Authors: Lores Sánchez Lilian
Published: October 2023

A la pedagogía se le tiene en la actualidad como una ciencia particular, social o del hombre, que tiene por objeto el descubrimiento, apropiación cognoscitiva y aplicación adecuada de las leyes que rigen y condicionan los procesos de aprendizaje, conocimiento, educación, etc. El sustrato metodológico de la pedagogía como ciencia constituye uno de los sustentos más importante para las ciencias del deporte. El presente ensayo tiene como objetivo ofrecer algunas consideraciones teórico metodológicas que sustentan a la enseñanza de la Gimnasia Musical Aerobia como proceso pedagógico. Para ello se utilizaron los métodos teórico histórico y lógico, análisis y síntesis, inductivo deductivo y la observación. Todos ellos aportaron valiosos resultados relacionados a la temática en cuestión.
Gestión Educativa, una forma de alcanzar la calidad en los servicios educativos
Authors: Ortiz Treviños Wilson Marcos , Pariona Licas Christian Joaquín
Published: October 2023

El objetivo principal del siguiente trabajo es brindar información acerca de la relación entre la gestión educativa y la calidad de los servicios también educativos, variables vinculadas que inician el proceso de organización y trámite de la gestión administrativa de una escuela; gestión y organización que se dan ante la demanda educativa de tener una institución que incluya la aplicación de diferentes métodos y procedimientos administrativos formulados de cara a las características de los profesores y personas involucradas. El cumplimiento de la programación pedagógica y el proceso formativo que conlleva a obtener una educación integrada e integral forman parte de lo que entendemos por calidad. Si damos por sentada una relación entre estas variables es válido preguntarse, ¿qué tipo de relación existe entre gestión y calidad del servicio educativo? Metodológicamente se trata de un artículo de reseña o revisión. En definitiva, esta teorización señala un rumbo claro que establece una relación significativa entre las variables, lo que al completarse con la corroboración fáctica servirá de apoyo para la toma de decisiones de actores involucrados en la gestión institucional de colegios con similares características.
Camino hacia la educación inclusiva en el Perú: estado de la cuestión
Authors: Rojas-Salgado Milagros E.
Published: October 2023

En el presente trabajo expongo la situación educativa actual de los estudiantes peruanos con Necesidades Educativas Especiales (NEE) o en condición de discapacidad y los retos que plantea la inclusión, principalmente desde el punto de vista educativo, así como también, desde las sinergias que se establecen entre los otros sistemas en los que se desenvuelven e intervienen en estas personas. Se analiza información estadística proporcionada por el Ministerio de Educación del Perú respecto de los conocimientos con los que cuentan los docentes de Educación Básica Especial y los aprendizajes que alcanzan los estudiantes con NEE, entre otra información, para esbozar el estado de la cuestión en materia de educación en aras de una educación inclusiva. Se concluye que, para lograr la educación inclusiva, es fundamental la identificación de las barreras que no lo permiten. Esto incluye las concepciones tradicionales acerca de la discapacidad lo cual juega un rol muchas veces en contra del enfoque inclusivo. Asegurar la participación de las personas en condición de discapacidad, es un camino certero hacia la inclusión toda vez que la discapacidad es compleja, sin embargo, forma parte de la condición humana.
Aprendizaje organizacional y competencias investigativas en docentes de una universidad pública de Lima
Authors: Miranda Dávila Ana Sofía
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue identificar la relación entre el aprendizaje organizacional y las competencias investigativas en docentes universitarios. El tipo de investigación fue no experimental con diseño correlacional simple. El total de participantes fue de 126 docentes de las diferentes categorías académicas y a quienes se les administro los cuestionarios de aprendizaje organizacional elaborado por Castañeda y Fernández (2007) y el de competencias investigativas elaborado por la Dirección de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (2013). Ambos instrumentos presentan un buen nivel de validez y confiabilidad. Los datos obtenidos se procesaron con el paquete SPSS versión 27 y específicamente el estadístico de correlación rho de Spearman, el mismo que dio como resultado que el aprendizaje organizacional y las competencias investigativas se encuentran relacionados (r = 0,84 p<,001 r2 = 0,71) en esta muestra de docentes universitarios. Los resultados presentados permiten concluir que, en el contexto universitario, los docentes buscan a través del ejercicio de sus competencias investigativas, lograr mejores aprendizajes, lo cual significará incrementar el aprendizaje organizacional en la universidad.
Ambientalización curricular y actitudes hacia la educación ambiental en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Arias García Mario César
Published: October 2023

Considerando la importancia actual que tiene el cuidado del medioambiente para la humanidad, este trabajo de investigación tiene como objetivo principal verificar si las variables ambientalización curricular y educación ambiental se encuentran vinculadas entre sí en los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga (UNSLG). Para ello, se trabajó con un diseño no experimental de nivel correlacional en una muestra probabilística de 300 estudiantes. A ellos se les administraron dos cuestionarios: el de Alfabetización Curricular, elaborado por Rosa Padilla, y el de Educación Ambiental de Martha Moreno y José Corraliza. Ambos instrumentos fueron previamente validados por sus autores y ratificados en la presente investigación. Los datos obtenidos fueron procesados con el paquete estadístico SPSS versión 27, tras lo que se obtuvo que sí existen correlaciones significativas y positivas entre las variables estudiadas (rho = 0,86 p<,001).
The Relationship Between Time Allocation for Work and Personal Life and Happiness
Authors: Tauraitė Viktorija , Aleksandravičienė Akvilė
Published: October 2023

The aim of the article is to identify the relationship between time allocation for work and personal life and happiness by reviewing the theoretical aspects of time allocation for work and personal life and happiness and by presenting an empirical research methodology. A review of the scientific literature is carried out using a comparative analysis and a generalisation method. Empirical research was conducted using statistical data, correlation analyses, non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, X2 criterion, and data collection methods: questionnaire and time diary. The number of respondents is 1073, the studied population is self-employed persons in Lithuania. Empirical evidence shows that in 2019, self-employed people in Lithuania spent 77.5 percent of their daily time on their personal life (mostly to sleep and leisure) and 22.5 percent on work. With a 95 percent probability, it was found that the time spent on sleep (08:41) by 15-24-year-olds is statistically significantly different from other age groups (H11 confirmed). Although self-employed individuals were most likely to be happy, satisfied with work and satisfied with their personal life in 2019, but those aged 15-24 were the happiest. However, men were more satisfied with work and women were more satisfied with their personal life. There was a statistically significant relationship at a 95 percent confidence level between the level of work-life balance of the self-employed person and happiness (H21 confirmed).
DIRECTIONS OF REGULATORY COORDINATION OF RESPONSIBLE (ESG) INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD: FRAGMENTATION OR UNIFICATION?
Authors:   Sumy State University, Vorontsova A.S. , Agafonova E.O. ,   Sumy State University, Bilan S.A. ,   Sumy State University
Published: October 2023

To date, processes of regulatory coordination of responsible or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) investing are characterized by a combination of fragmentation and unification efforts. On the one hand, there is a noticeable degree of fragmentation of the regulatory landscape for responsible investing. At the level of different regions and countries, their own regulatory frameworks, standards and guidelines for disclosure of ESG information and sustainability reporting are being actively developed and improved. In particular, the European Union (EU), Great Britain, the USA and Canada, some countries of the Asia-Pacific region (Australia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, etc.) have made special progress. For example, the EU has taken a significant step with the introduction of the so-called triad of regulatory instruments: the Sustainability Taxonomy, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), aimed at standardizing ESG reporting and classifying investments in sustainable development in member countries. This fragmentation creates difficulties for investors and companies operating in different jurisdictions as they must navigate and comply with different requirements. On the other hand, efforts to unify and harmonize ESG disclosure and regulatory rules are increasing. Recognizing the global nature of ESG challenges, international organizations are working to establish common principles and standards. Initiatives such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) have gained prominence worldwide, promoting transparency and consistency ESG reporting. While the trend toward unification is promising, achieving full regulatory coordination of responsible investing remains challenging. Different political priorities, cultural and economic differences between countries prevent the creation of a universally recognized regulatory framework. However, the growing recognition of the importance of ESG and the collective efforts of stakeholders around the world indicate a gradual convergence towards more coherent ESG regulations.
Two different soil erosion modeling approaches in a small experimental area
Authors: Tomaščík Matúš , Danáčová Michaela , Németová Zuzana
Published: October 2023

The models compared in this study were applied to a catchment located in the western part of Slovakia in order to analyze and compare the amount of soil loss in different periods. Using of the empirical model universal soil loss equation, the average annual soil loss in the pilot basin was modeled for 2015–2020. The universal soil loss equation includes a topographic factor modeled using the USLE2D external model. In order to compare the empirical model and the physically-based model a continual sequence of individual rainfall events was created and used as an input to the physically-based EROSION-3D model. The results reflect different behaviors of erosion processes in a catchment together with a comparison between empirical and physically-based approaches.
Building orientation radiation analysis: An early design study using Ladybug
Authors: Shih Rowell Ray Lim
Published: October 2023

The role of building orientation in decreasing energy consumption for cooling purposes was examined in this study. A radiation analysis was performed during the early stage of the architectural design process on a proposed four-story apartment building located in Cebu. The building's performance was evaluated using the Grasshopper Ladybug plugin on a 3D model developed in Rhinoceros. Results indicated that the optimal building orientation that produced the lowest total radiation was situated at 290° from the center of the building, with a recorded value of 731,356 kWh m−2. Conversely, the building orientation that resulted in the highest total radiation was recorded at 210°, with a value of 755,596 kWh m−2. The analysis results were utilized to make informed decisions about building orientation based on environmental factors and surrounding areas. The use of computational design tools in the early stages of architecture design improves the process by enabling designers to optimize building performance and identify potential design issues early, thereby avoiding costly problems.
First record of Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) (Squamata, Gekkonidae) from Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (Corrientes) and Salvador Mazza (Salta) in Argentina
Authors: Chocobar Vanesa , Lobo Terán Carolina , Lobo Fernando , Quipildor Matías , Ruiz Soledad , Valdecantos Soledad
Published: October 2023

Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonnès, 1818) is an African species introduced and widely distributed in South America. We report H. mabouia for the first time in the municipal campsite of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini (province of Corrientes, Argentina) and in Salvador Mazza (province of Salta, Argentina). These new records increase the known distribution in Argentina of this invasive species, and they are the first from Salta, and only the second from Corrientes.
Greenhouse Gas Fluxes and CarbonSequestration in Young Norway Spruce Stands: The Effects of Fertilization
Authors:   ,   Linnaeus University, Faculty of Technology, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Håkansson Charlotta
Published: October 2023

The enormous challenge of climate change is discussed and debated today because of its major impact on life on Earth. The forests have an important role to play as the plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through their photosynthesis and the growing tree retain carbon (C). Hence, the larger the growth the greater the carbon storage and climate benefit. The demand for wood and wood products is increasing as well as the ongoing debate about forest management. Therefore, alternative management methods to increase wood production is of interest and the effects these methods could have on climate change mitigation. In this context this Thesis deals with the effect of fertilization on carbon balance and growth in young forest as well as flows of the greenhouse gases, CO2, methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) from forest land. In addition, it deals also with the reliability and comparability of different measurement methods which are compared with respect to the carbon balance. The studies have been carried out in a young mixed stand of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst) and birch (Betula pendula and B.pubescens) on a storm-felled (Gudrun 2005) area in southern Sweden, Kronoberg county. Part of the area was fertilized with 150 kg N ha-1 everysecond year from 2014 and forward, while the other part was kept unfertilized. In the unfertilized part a dose experiment was set up where 0,150, 300, and 450 kg N ha-1 were added to investigate the impact of the different fertilizer levels on forest floor greenhouse gas fluxes. Chamber measurements of forest floor fluxes, eddy-flux measurements of stand net-fluxes and tree measurements of height, diameter and birch leaf biomass were conducted in different, occasionally overlapping, periods in the years 2013-2021. The results show that even if the flows of CO2 from the forest floor increase initially after a first standard fertilization, the effect decreases quickly. The net fluxes show that the stands become carbon sinks already eight years after the storm with a net uptake of about 18 ton CO2 ha-1 yr-1 of. The forest floor fluxes of CH4 and N2O also show a short-term effect of fertilization, however the levels are very low compared to CO2. The fertilization induced increase of total tree biomass growth increased with time. The results show that 12 and 15 years after regeneration, the fertilization compared to the control has increased the tree growth by 3.4 and 6.3 m3 ha-1 yr-1 and carbon storage by 4.7 and 8.7 ton C ha-1 yr-1 respectively. Comparison of measurement results of the Eddy-flux technique's netflows and chamber measurements of soil respiration together with tree growth shows the importance of calibrating the measurement methods when the results are later to be used in modeling future climate scenarios.
Profitability assessment of tea based inter cropping in Golaghat district of Assam
Authors: Tanti Nabajit , Barua Subash Chandra
Published: October 2023

A study was conducted to find out the profitability obtained in different intercropping systems in tea gardens of small tea growers in Golaghat district of Assam.The production and income from tea, was significantly influenced by the intercrops in different cropping systems. Mostly, the small tea growers planted areca nut and agarwood as intercrops in tea in Golaghat district. Higher yield was recorded in sole tea crop than inter cropping with Agarwood and areca nut. However, sole tea crop was recorded lower gross return compared to different intercropping systems.The average return over variable cost from mix cropping of tea with areca nut (1,98,896.81 Rs./ha), with Agarwood (2,49,152.72) and with areca nut and Agarwood (2,98,201.31) intercropping system combined was recorded much higher than that of conventional cultivation of sole tea (130389.24 Rs./ha). Thus, this study reveals that mix copping system of tea can add an extra income for the small tea growers and can also act as a backup against high risk of sole tea cultivation due to price fluctuation in green tea leaves. Moreover, tea+areca nut+ Agarwood intercropping system had the highest B:C ratio of 3.06 amongst all the studied intercropping systems but, tea + agarwood recorded the highest LER value of 1.61 which suggested that though the return was higher in tea + areca nut + agarwood intercropping system, the suitable land utilization was observed in tea + agarwood cropping system.
Adoption of label claim recommendation by cotton growers
Authors: Mouje D.D. , Deshmukh A.N. , Deshmukh S.A. , Lohe R.G.
Published: October 2023

The present study adoption of label claim recommendation by cotton growers was conducted in the year 2021-2022 in Dhamangaon Rly tehsil of Amravati district. The study was planned to investigate adoption of label claim recommendation by cotton growers. The exploratory design of social research was used for the present investigation.The data was collected by personally interviewing the respondents with help of presented structured schedule,120 cotton growers constituted 12 cotton growers from each village consisting of 10 villages was the sample for this study. The statistical methods such as mean, frequency, standard deviation and correlation were used. The findings of correlation analysis revealed that characteristics such as social participation and risk orientation were found positive and highly significant with adoption at 0.01 per cent level of probability, whereas annual income and innovativeness had positively significant with adoption at 0.05 per cent level of probability. The variables age, education, land holding, area under cotton crop were found no relationship with adoption so these were nonsignificant.
Formulation of mixed fruits wine and its quality assessment during storage
Authors: Kumar Vikrant , Ali Mohd Nayeem , Jakhar Anjali
Published: October 2023

The mixture of fruits pulp containing low sugar and thus sugar level will adjust from 25 oBrix by using sugar solution. The juice will yeast by saccharomyces cerevisiae with 1%. The Specific Gravity of mixed fruit wine showed an increasing trend for all the treatments with fermentation period upto 0, 30, 60 and 90 days. The TSS largely affects the various physic-chemical parameters of fermented wine. Sugar is the main substrate for fermentation of fruits juice into alcohol. The specific gravity of the wine was found to be decreased with increase in sugar per cent. The highest value of alcohol content was found 18.65v/v in T6 sample after last day of fermentation period with 1% of yeast concentration. It has been observed that the sample show the high alcoholic wine.
Marketing behaviour of chilli growers
Authors: Chavan S.R. , Deshmukh A.N. , Mokhale S.U. , Lohe R.G.
Published: October 2023

This study was carried out to examine the socio-personal, economic, psychological characteristics and marketing behaviour of chilli growers in Buldhana district of Maharashtra. Findings revealed that majority (70.84%) of the respondents had medium level of marketing behaviour. Correlation analysis revealed that variables viz. Family size, extension contact and market orientation of chilli growers had positive and significant association with the marketing behaviour of the respondents. Age is negatively significant with marketing behaviour and Education, land holding, area under chilli cultivation, annual income, income from chilli, and experience in chilli cultivation had non-significant association with the marketing behaviour of the respondents. The variables family size, extension contact and market orientation were found important in term of determining the marketing behaviour of chilli growers.
Impact of wastewater irrigation on physical health of soil and yield of marigold (Tagetes patula L. cv. Pusa deep)
Authors: Machnoor Aditya V. , Gurjar D.S. , Rosin K.G. , Shekhawat K. , Tiwari A.K.
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted to find out the impact of wastewater irrigation on physical and microbiological soil health in marigold (Tagetes patula L. cv. Pusa deep) based on FDR sensor at Water Technology Centre farm of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during period of 2020-2021. Eight treatments T-1: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 25% MAD (v =27%); T-2: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v =22.5%) T-3: Groundwater irrigation scheduled at 75% MAD (v= 18%); T4: Groundwater irrigation scheduled as per farmers practice/recommended POP; T-5: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 25% MAD (v= 27%); T-6: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v= 22.5%); T-7: Wastewater irrigation scheduled at 50% MAD (v= 18%); T-8: Wastewater irrigation scheduled as per farmers practice/recommended POP were laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Results indicated that soil physical properties such as bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity and porosity at both the sol depths of 0-15 and 15-30 cm in marigold were significantly not changed due to application of wastewater irrigations scheduled at various range of MAD and with the use of FDR sensor. Significantly higher population density of faecal coliform bacteria was observed in treatment plot T-7 where wastewater irrigations were applied at MAD 50% as compared to groundwater irrigations. Moreover, the yield of marigold came to be high in wastewater irrigated plots compared to groundwater. Thus, short-term application of wastewater has less impact and the different ranges of MAD can be used for further studies.
Yield enhancement of sesame through cluster front line demonstration in Jaipur district of Rajasthan
Authors: Yadav B.L , Khan Irfan , Rathore S.S.
Published: October 2023

Cluster front line demonstration (CFLDs) on sesame crop was conducted by KrishiVigyan Kendra, Chomu (Tankarda) district- Jaipur (Rajasthan) during Kharif 2018 and 2019, respectively. Total number of demonstrations was conducted 105 with area of 42 ha in Jaipur district. The improved technology consist of improved variety, seed treatment, weed management, nutrient management and plant protection measures. The results was found that the maximum average yield was recorded 6.38q/ha in demonstration plot and minimum yield was recorded 4.61 q/ha in farmers practices. The highest average net return (Rs.23,484/ha) was recorded in the demonstration plot as compared to farmers’ practice (control plot) (Rs.14,812/ha). The maximum B:C ratio was recorded 2.38 in demonstrated plot and lower B:C ratio was found 2.03 in farmer practices.
Thin-layer drying and mathematical modeling for Simarouba glauca leaves
Authors: Bhuva S.S. , Thaker B.A.
Published: October 2023

A comparative drying study was conducted to investigate the thin-layer drying characteristics of Simarouba glauca leaves, known for their presence of quassinoids, phenols, flavonoids and antioxidants. The study aimed to determine the most effective drying method for preserving the best quality of the leaves. Shade drying, sun drying and tray drying at 55oC were employed, and the drying process was evaluated based on drying rate, drying time and moisture ratio. The results demonstrated that tray drying exhibited the highest drying rate (0.3307 kg/kgd.h), while shade drying showed the lowest drying rate (0.0810 kg/ kgd.h). Ten mathematical models for thin-layer drying were applied to describe the drying behavior of Simarouba glauca leaves. These models were assessed based on their fit to the moisture ratio data, using correlation co-efficient (R2) and root mean square error (RMSE) as comparison metrics. The midilli model displayed the highest correlation co-efficient and the lowest RMSE, indicating its superior performance in describing the drying characteristics of the leaves. In terms of the drying methods, the midilli model exhibited the highest R2 and the lowest RMSE, suggesting its suitability for predicting the drying behaviour under various conditions.
Impact assessment of heavy metals spiked waste water irrigation on metals accumulation and translocation in marigold (Tagetes patula L.)
Authors: Vignesh P. , Gurjar D.S. , Rosin K.G. , Tiwari A.K. , Rathore S.S.
Published: October 2023

A pot experiment was conducted to find out the impact assessment of heavy metals spiked wastewater irrigation on growth, keeping quality and productivity of marigold (Tagetes patula L., cv.Pusa Arpita) at Water Technology Centre of ICARIndian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during Rabi season of 2020-21. Sevan treatments were takenas T-1: Sole Groundwater Irrigation without spiking of heavy metal, T-2: Sole Wastewater Irrigation without spiking of heavy metal, T-3: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.005ppm), Cr (0.05ppm), Ni (0.1ppm) and Pb (2.5ppm), T-4: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.01ppm), Cr (0.1ppm), Ni (0.2ppm) and Pb(5.0ppm), T-5: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.1ppm), Cr (0.1ppm), Ni (2ppm) and Pb (10ppm) , T-6: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.25ppm), Cr (2.5ppm),Ni (5ppm) and Pb (30ppm), T-7: Wastewater Irrigation spiked with Cd (0.5ppm), Cr (5.0ppm), Ni (10ppm) and Pb (50ppm). Results indicated that Ni, Cr, Cd and Pb concentrations in the root part ranged from 2.05 to 54.48, 13.67 to 86.35, 0.89 to 5.21 and 3.84 to 22 mg/kg, respectively and in shoot parts ranged from 9.3 to 63.05, 29.99 to 97.4,1.8 to 6.42 and 12.38 to 29.93mg/kg, respectively, in marigold under different treatments of heavy metals spiked wastewater irrigation. Heavy metal translocation factors (TF) ranged from 0.22 to 0.87, 0.47 to 0.88, 0.38 to 0.82 and 0.32 to 0.75 for Ni, Cr, Cd and Pb, respectively and bioaccumulation factors (BF) for heavy metals (Ni, Cr, Cd and Pb) were varied from 63.8 to 114.47, 39.76 to 72.18, 34.21 to 64.57 and 6.3 to 12.61, respectively, in marigold under different treatments of heavy metals spiked wastewater irrigation. However, long-term application of heavy metals rich wastewater in marigold needs to be monitored at different soil and climatic conditions.