bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Animal and land resource management practices leading to ecological sustainability of smallholder dairy farms in different agro-ecozones of West Bengal, India
Authors: CHAKI THE LATE E K , PAN S , SANTRA A K , CHAURASIA DURGA , KUMARI KIRAN , SINGH NISHMA
Published: September 2023

A study was conducted on the existing animal and land resource management of small holder dairy farms in 3 agro-ecozones of West Bengal. The study revealed that overall average dairy herd size was 5.47 LU in agroecozone I (sub-humid with red and lateritic soils of Purulia) followed by agro-ecozone II [(2.64 LU), warm perhumid with brown and red hill soils and agro-ecozone of Darjeeling], III [(2.63 LU), hot subhumid to humid with alluvial soils of North 24 Parganas]. Proportions of large and medium sized herds were also considerably higher i.e. 58.9 and 30%, respectively, in agro-ecozone I. This showed greater ecological pressure from dairy animals in agro-ecozone I. It was also further revealed that 78.7% of total stock comprising nondescript cattle and buffaloes in agro-ecozone I while farmers, in agro-ecozone II kept crossbred cattle (83.3%) in their herds. Favourable climatic conditions, long term crossbreeding by dairy cooperatives and availability of green fodder might be the reasons of raising higher concentration of crossbred cattle in this agro-ecozone. In agro-ecozone III owing to hot and humidclimatic condition and higher intensity of crop production, farms maintained both nondescript (33%) and crossbred cattle (67%) of total herd strength in low density depending upon their financial capabilities. These animals weremostly raised on crop residues and byproducts under stall-fed condition thus creating lesser ecological pressures ascompared to those of other 2 zones. It was also further revealed that 100% respondents farms in agro-ecozone Iused pastures and post harvested croplands regularly and 31% used forestlands occasionally or regularly for grazing their stock. Farms in this zone practiced on an average 6.7 h of grazing/day which was much higher than agroecozone II (0.37 h) and agro-ecozone III (1.55 h). The differences in the utilization pattern of different types ofgrazing lands between 2 dairying sectors were not remarkable except that use of forest under unorganized sectorswas much higher than organized sector in agro-ecozone I.
Amplification and cloning of exon regions from 1-4 of cathepsin B-like cysteine protease gene of Haemonchus contortus and immune response in lambs against cathepsin B-like cysteine protease fraction
Authors: PATHAK CHARU , GHOURI S K , KUMAR S K , SAXENA M M
Published: September 2023

Haemonchus contortus is an economically important, highly pathogenic blood-sucking nematode parasite of ruminants. A study was conducted to characterize the cathepsin B-like cysteine protease gene of H. contortus of Indian origin, which has been explored as potential target for vaccine development. Adult H. contortus worms were collected from the abomasum of sheep and goats and whole genomic DNA was extracted and amplified using appropriate primers. The expected amplicon of 767 bp was cloned into T-vector using GeNeiTM Instant cloning kit. Immunization study was conducted to examine the effect of cysteine protease fraction on the faecal egg counts in lambs. It was found that the egg per gram of faeces was lower in immunized group as compared to control group (at 10, 11, 12, and 15 week). At post mortem, the worms recovered from the abomasa were lower in immunized group (800.40±101.8) as compared to control group (950.93±300.29). The results indicated that the immunization with cysteine protease fraction in lambs reduces the faecal egg count, but did not remove all the worms from lambs.
Effect of fertility associated proteins on lipid peroxidation production in Holstein Friesian semen
Authors: KRISHNAN G , THANGVEL A , LOGANATHASAMY K , VEERAPANDIAN C , KUMARASAMY P , KARUNAKARAN M
Published: September 2023

Present study was designed to evaluate effects of fertility associated proteins on sperm motility, viability and level of lipid peroxidation (LPO) in semen. Holstein Friesian breeding bulls (17) were screened for fertility associated proteins (24, 28–30 and 55 kDa proteins), and categorized into 8 groups based on presence/absence in the seminal plasma and sperm membrane. Level of LPO compound malondialdehyde (MDA) was assessed in fresh and frozenthawed semen using thiobarbituric acid method. Fresh semen of bulls positive for fertility associated proteins had lower MDA (0.433±0.03 μmol/ml) than bulls negative for fertility associated proteins (0.740±0.05 μmol/ml). Level of MDA increased in frozen-thawed sperm by 1.5 fold as that of fresh semen among bulls positive for fertility associated proteins and 2 fold in negative bulls. MDA level increased by 27% in all the frozen-thawed semen incubated at 37°C for 180 min, however it was lower in bulls with fertility associated proteins (2.380±0.14 μmol/ ml) than negative bulls. Fresh semen with fertility associated proteins had higher number of motile sperm with progressive motility than negative bulls. Further, bulls with fertility associated proteins were able to sustain higher number of viable sperms with progressive motility than negative group at the end of 180 min of incubation. The results concluded that the fertility associated proteins were capable to sustain sperm viability and motility by limiting LPO production in fresh and frozen-thawed semen.
Expression pattern of OCT 4, NANOG and HSP 90 β gene in oocytes and various stages of in vitro produced sheep embryos
Authors: RAJA S , BALASUBRAMANIAN S , DHINAKARRAJ G , VEERAPANDIAN C
Published: September 2023

The study was conducted to assess the expression pattern of pluripotent genes (OCT 4 and NANOG) and stress response gene HSP 90 ÃŸ by quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in immature and mature oocytes and 2 cell, 4 cell, morula stages of in vitro fertilized (IVF) and parthenogenetically activated (PA) preimplantation ovine embryos to investigate the similarity between them in turn for the establishment of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) from parthenote embryos. The pluripotent related genes showed almost similar pattern of expression between IVF and PA embryos at all the developmental stages which indicated that PA embryos could be used as an alternate source for the production of embryonic stem cells. The stress response gene showed increased levels after in vitro maturation and non significant differences between IVF and PA embryos, thus, indicating no significant differences between the quantum of stress experienced by the 2 groups of embryos which would not affect the development of embryo quality and in turn affect the parthenote embryonic stem cells (PESCs).
Effect of different levels of Citrus sinensis peel extract on broiler performance, blood parameters, thyroid gland activity and bone ash
Authors: SEIDAVI ALIREZA , EBRAHIMI ABBAS , ALAW QOTBI ALI AHMAD , NIETO JOSE ÁNGEL GÓMEZ
Published: September 2023

A 6-week experiment involving 400 day-old Ross 308 chicks was carried out in a completed randomized design to evaluate the performance, thyroid gland activity, haematological parameters and bone ash of the broilers supplemented with Citrus sinensis peel extract (CSPE) in drinking water. The birds were allotted to 5 treatments containing basal diet (control), basal diet supplemented with 1000 ppm in drinking water for 1 to 21 days, 1000 ppm for 1 to 42 days, 1250 ppm for 1 to 21 days or 1250 ppm for 1 to 42 days. Each treatment was replicated four times, 20 chicks each. Results showed that the addition of CSPE in drinking water, irrespective of its concentration or the growth period when it is added, improves weight gain and feed conversion ratio in the 22 to 42 days of growth period. Red blood cells counts were higher for the four treatment groups compared to the control one and packed cell volume were higher for both groups added with 1250 ppm CSPE but no differences between treatment groups and control one were found in plasma T3 and T4 concentrations, Hg concentration or bone ash. So, the authors can conclude that the addition of orange could be positive for the poultry industry as well as a cheap substitute for the traditional antibiotics.
Dietary supplementation with standard ileum digestible lysine in starter period improves male broiler growth weight
Authors: NASR JAVAD , PARVIZ MEHDI
Published: September 2023

This research evaluates standard ileum digestible (SID) lysine density in starter period in Ross 308 male broilers to better understand the impact of increase dietary SID lysine density in live weight performance. Six diets (6 replicates) in starter period with different levels of SID lysine density, 1.411% (150% NRC), 1.321% (140% NRC), 1.215% (130% NRC), 1.126% (120% NRC), 1.035% (110% NRC) and 0.945 (100% NRC, 1994) were used in a completely randomized experimental design. All diets were iso-caloric and iso-nitrogenous. As a result of this study, Broilers fed 1.321% SID lysine level diet, body weight in 21 d was increased by 90 g compared with standard group (P<0.05). Levels of SID lysine density had a significant effect on body weight in weeks 1, 2 and 3. Feeding broilers with 1.321% SID lysine in starter diet was significant highest in body weight at 7, 14 and 21 days of age. Treatment 1.321% SID lysine was significant highest body weight gain from 0 to 7, 0 to 14 and 0 to 21 days of age and treatment 1.413% was significant highest body weight gain from 8 to 14 days of age compared with standard treatment (P<0.05). The results of this study suggest that 1.321% SID lysine density (140% NRC) in starter period diet optimized live weight and growth of Ross 308 male broiler and increasing SID lysine level from 0.945 to 1.413%, improved live weight in quadratic model.
Dairy farmers’ perception towards climate variability in Western dry region of India
Authors: KANT KAMALA , SANKHALA GOPAL , PRASAD KAMTA , CHAKRAVARTY RITU
Published: September 2023

Perception is affected by factors such as social and cultural backgrounds, past experience, attitude, knowledge and information. The process of perception is crucial to understand human behaviour. Rural community may not be knowing the reasons of climate variations, but they righty analysed and felt its effects. Farmer perceptions are considered to be critical as a determinant and necessary precondition for adaptation. This paper analyses the perception of dairy farmers towards climate variability in 16 villages in Western dry region of India utilizing a descriptive research design. The majority of farmers surveyed exhibited a medium level of perception towards climate variability. Correlation test showed that education, social participation, experience in dairying, annual income, extension contact, mass media exposure and preparedness to act were correlated positively and significantly with perception level. Nine variables fitted in the regression model and explained 56.70% of the variation in the perception of dairy farmers.
In vitro evaluation of Dichanthium annulatum (Marvel grass) grass hay diets supplemented with browse foliage
Authors: SINGH SULTAN , SINGH B B
Published: September 2023

In present study 20 Dichanthium annulatum-DA grass based diets formulated with browse foliage from 5 tree leaves (Hardwickia binata-HB, Albizia lebbek-AL, Grewia optiva-GO, Anogeissus pendulla-AP and Leucaena leucocephala-LL) and five shrubs (Dichrostachys cineria-DC, Securengia virosa-SV, Zizyphus xylophyrus-ZX, Helictris isora-HI and Acacia catechu-AC) in 50:50 and 75: 25 ratios were assessed for in vitro nutrients degradation, metabolites and gas production using sheep and goat rumen liquor. CP, NDF, ADF and cellulose contents differ significantly (P<0.05) amongst the diets. CP contents were higher in DA: LL (9.55) and DA: AL (8.58) diets and lowest in DA: HB diet (4.87%), while NDF, ADF and cellulose contents were higher in DA: AL (62.86, 42.09 and 32.82%) and lowest in DA: LL (55.15, 31.75 and 24.24 %). Mean values of DM, CP, NDF and ADF degradability varied significantly across diets in rumen inoculum of both species. DA: LL, DA: SV and DA: GO diets had higher DM, CP, NDF and ADF degradability in rumen liquor of both animal species. TVFA, total-N and ammonia-N contents were higher in sheep and goat from DA: LL, DA: SV and DA: GO diets. Sheep and goat rumen liquor had higher mean total-N contents at 50:50 ration of grass-foliage diets (45.36 and 47.57) than at 75: 25 ratio (36.00 and 36.96 mg/dl), respectively. Mean values of IVDMD (%), gas (ml/g) and partition factor differed across the diets in both species. Diets mean values for IVDMD and gas tended to be more for goats (167.50 and 54.13) than sheep (142.99 ml/g and 52.25%), while partition factor values tended to be more for sheep (3.58) than goats (3.01). DA: LL, DA: GO and DA: SV diets had higher gas and IVDMD in rumen liquor of both species and lowest for DA: DC diet. Results showed that DA: LL, DA: GO and DA: SV have higher nutrients digestibility with higher metabolites concentration on fermentation in sheep and goat rumen liquor.
Effect of weaning age on health of Murrah buffalo calves
Authors: BHARTI P K , DUTT TRIVENI , PANDEY H O , PATEL B H M , MAHENDRAN K , KASWAN S , BISWAS PROBHAKAR , UPADHYAY V K
Published: September 2023

The present study was conducted to compare the effect of different age at weaning on health performance of Murrah buffalo calves. Buffalo calves (35) were randomly but alternately assigned into 3 groups as group 1, suckling (14); group 2, weaning of calves at birth (11) and group 3, weaning of calves at 45th day of birth (10). Health parameters of calves and faecal consistency scores were recorded from day of birth to 3 months of age. Immunity of calves was assessed through estimation of serum immunoglobulin by zinc sulphate turbidity test using standards. The occurrence and duration of illness of each calf under different groups were random and common ailments were diarrhoea and alopecia among the groups. The faecal consistency score of calves weaned at birth (1.28±0.02) was significantly higher than suckling (1.34±0.01) but nonsignificant from calves weaned at 45th day of age (1.33±0.02). Total serum immunoglobulin levels of calves had decreasing trends with advancement of age after colostum feeding except at few stages of sampling in weaning at birth. From the present study, it was concluded that weaning did not affect the health and immunity levels of buffalo calves as compared with natural suckling.
Soluble starch synthase activity in relation to thermal tolerance of developing wheat (Triticum aestivum, Triticum durum) and maize (Zea mays) grains
Authors: KUMARI ANITA , PAUL VIJAY , PANDEY RAKESH , GHILDIYAL M C
Published: September 2023

Triticum aestivum (var HD 2987), T. durum (var HD 4719) and Zea mays (var HQPM 7) were exposed to control (C) and elevated (E) temperature (2.1-3.8°C higher) in open top chambers during post anthesis period. Soluble starch synthase (SSS) activity in the developing grains and grain yield components at maturity were determined in C and E grown plants. Excised developing grains at 20 DAA (days after anthesis) of ambient grown T. aestivum (var HD 2987), T. durum (var HD 4719) and Zea mays (var HQPM 7, HM 10 and DHM 117) were also incubated at 25, 35 and 45°C for 2 hours and then analysed for the activities of SSS. The kinetic parameters of SSS in the grains of ambient grown plants were also determined. The study revealed a higher catalytic efficiency and relatively thermostable SSS in maize grains compared to wheat. Among tested wheat varieties, aestivum wheat showed a better thermostability of SSS in vitro and in vivo than durum wheat. An association of thermostability of SSS and thermotolerance for grain growth was indicated. The above observation of a highly efficient and relatively thermostable SSS in maize grains may possibly be utilized for improving thermotolerance of SSS and grain growth in wheat. The improved thermotolerance for grain growth in wheat will go a long way in enhancing wheat productivity, which suffers heavy losses due to frequent hot winds during grain filling period.
Lodging in soybean (Glycine max) as influenced by growth habit and other traits
Authors: RAJKUMAR RAJKUMAR , SINGH DEVVRAT , MURLIDHARAN POOJA
Published: September 2023

Thirty soybean varieties were grown for consecutive two years to study how the growth habit, stem diameter and plant height influence the lodging in soybean. Plant height was found to be significant and positively correlated with lodging and growth habit. The reduced plant height showed increased resistance to lodging in soybean. Growth habit was significantly correlated with plant height, nodes and lodging. Stem diameter was not significant with any of the traits studied. Although the determinate varieties were shorter, equivalent yields were produced by determinate and semi-determinate. No significant correlation was established between growth habit and yield; however, JS 95-60 was the highest yielder followed by JS 335, RKS 18, JS 93-05, MAUS 71, NRC 37 and PS 1225. Semi-determinate varieties were comparatively taller than determinates and susceptible for lodging.
Decision-Making in Tourism Management and its Impact on Environmental Awareness
Authors: Ochoa Paredes Filiberto Fernando , Chenet Zuta Manuel Enrique , Rios Rios Segundo Waldemar , Yarin Achachagua Anwar Julio
Published: September 2023

The objective was to establish the impact of the management of the tourism system on the environmental awareness of the population of Lunahuana-Cañete, period 2022, the method used was a basic study, the design was without any experiment, in a single time and descriptive, quantitative and deductive approach. The population and test was 120 workers who work in the tourism and gastronomic areas, a non-probabilistic sensal sampling was used. As a result, 86,6 % of respondents stated that the management of the tourism system is well implemented and basically implemented; the cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions are between basically implemented and very well implemented. The environmental awareness variable was rated with 60,0 % medium level, 36,7 % high level, 3,3 % low level, and the cognitive, affective, active and behavioral dimensions were rated as high level with an average of over 70 %. The inferential statistical results indicate that the management of the Tourist System has a significant influence on the environmental awareness of the inhabitant, in the same way for the specific premise 1, it was confirmed that the cultural dimension is linked in a preponderant way with the environmental awareness of the inhabitant, for the specific premise 2, it was confirmed that the cultural dimension is associated in an important way with the environmental awareness of the inhabitant, for the specific premise 3, it was confirmed that the environmental dimension is linked with the environmental awareness of the inhabitant. And finally for the specific premise 4, it was confirmed that the social dimension is linked to the environmental awareness of the inhabitant, all the premises or hypotheses refer to the inhabitant of Lunahuana, Cañete, Lima, 2022
Damage assessment and monitoring for buildings on the Elizabeth line
Authors: Lazarus Deborah , Jung Hyuk-Il
Published: September 2023

The Elizabeth line, due to open in December 2018, crosses London from west to east. The Crossrail project to construct the Elizabeth line has seen 21km of twin-bored tunnels constructed under central London, with eight new stations built on this section. The damage assessment and monitoring carried out comprised a significant element of work in terms of the resources involved, both human and financial. The background to this work was the experience from a number of tunnelling projects in London, probably most significantly that from the London Underground Jubilee line extension. While all assets along the alignment were subject to the same process, the impact of the works around the stations and shafts was calculated to be greater than along the bored tunnels, and the extent of instrumentation and monitoring was correspondingly higher. Both automated and manual methods were used, with instrumentation installed and readily visible on many buildings in these areas throughout the duration of the works. This paper looks at the damage assessment and monitoring of buildings around the stations, focusing in particular on the new station at Tottenham Court Road. It also provides an overview of the two very different tunnel construction methods used on the project – the so-called tunnel boring machine (TBM) and sprayed concrete lining (SCL) methods – and describes how these lead to the ground movement that is the principal source of potential damage to the buildings. Finally, the paper considers briefly some of the lessons learned and how these might be applied to future urban tunnelling projects.
Construction of the ventilation towers at Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth line station
Authors: Maltezos Joseph , Harman Tim
Published: September 2023

Tottenham Court Road Elizabeth line station is a new station located in the heart of London, adjacent to Oxford Street, being delivered as part of the Crossrail programme. The station is expected to accommodate more than 200 000 passengers every day when it becomes operational in December 2018. The station is of paramount importance due to its strategic location, interchange with the London Underground and future link to Crossrail 2. Tottenham Court Road consists of two entrances on the east (Goslett Yard Box) and west (Western Ticket Hall) sides of Soho Square, each of which has a ventilation tower equipped to ventilate the 250m long new platforms and running tunnels located 25m below ground. The ventilation towers are two of the largest overground structures on the entire Crossrail project, and presented a vast array of challenges due to their locations as well as their technical complexity. Following the award of the contract to Laing O'Rourke, discussions were held about changing the design of the superstructures to precast concrete. However, due to the design process that would have been required to alter the concept, and lead time for bespoke precast elements, there was not sufficient time to alter the construction methodology. Therefore, a traditional in situ concrete approach was used. In fact, due to the precise planning and coordination of this approach, it resulted in a more economical solution than the precast option.
Taurodontisme og endodontiske vurderinger
Authors: Skeie Haakon Gramstad , Fristad Inge
Published: September 2023

Hovedbudskap

Taurodonti forekommer i de fleste populasjoner, og kan beskrives som en anatomisk variasjon av tenner.

Taurodontisme oppstår ved at den Hertwigs epiteliale rotskjede (HERS) ikke folder seg på vanlig horisontalt nivå. Utløsende faktorer kan være eksterne og interne.

Taurodonte tenner graderes i gruppene hypo-, meso- og hypertaurodont.

Tenner med større anatomiske avvik krever spesielle endodontiske hensyn.
Pengaruh Pemberian Kombinasi Jus Jambu Biji Merah (Spidium Guajava) Dan Madu Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Haemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester Iii Dengan Anemia Ringan Di Wilayah Puskesmas Mandalawangi
Authors: Permatasari Rinrin Septariani , Susaldi Susaldi , Munawaroh Madinah
Published: September 2023

Bakcground: In Indonesia, the incidence of anemia in the group of pregnant women was found to be 48.9 percent. If a woman has anemia, it will be very dangerous during pregnancy and childbirth. Women who suffer from anemia have the potential to give birth to babies with low body weight (less than 2.5 kg). In addition, anemia can cause death for both the mother and the baby during the delivery process.
Purpose: To determine the effect of giving a combination of red guava juice (Psidium guajava) and honey on increasing hemoglobin levels in third trimester pregnant women with mild anemia in the Mandalawangi Health Center area in 2022.
Methods : The type of research used is a quasi-experimental research design with a pretest and posttest approach with a control group design, namely a quasi-experimental design by dividing the group into a treatment group and a control group, then both groups were carried out pre-test before the experiment was given and post-test after.
Results : The hypothesis in this study is whether there is an effect of giving a combination of red guava juice and honey on increasing hemoglobin levels in third trimester pregnant women with mild anemia in the Mandalawangi Health Center area.
 
Pendahuluan: Di Indonesia ditemukan angka kejadian anemia pada kelompok ibu hamil adalah sebesar 48.9 persen. Jika perempuan mengalami anemia akan sangat berbahaya pada waktu hamil dan melahirkan. Perempuan yang menderita anemia akan berpotensi melahirkan bayi dengan berat badan rendah (kurang dari 2,5 kg). Selain itu, anemia dapat mengakibatkan kematian baik pada ibu maupun bayi pada waktu proses persalinan.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian kombinasi jus jambu biji merah (Psidium guajava) dan madu terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III dengan anemia ringan di wilayah Puskesmas Mandalawangi tahun 2022.
Metode: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah menggunakan desain penelitian queasy experimental dengan pendekatan pretest and posttest with control group design yaitu desain eksperimen quasi degan membagi kelompok menjadi kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol, lalu kedua kelompok tersebut dilakukan pre-test sebelum eksperimen diberikan dan post-test sesudah.
Hasil: Hipotesis dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah ada pengaruh pemberian kombinasi jus jambu biji merah dan madu terhadap peningkatan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III dengan anemia ringan di wilayah Puskesmas Mandalawangi.
Studi analisis kepribadian paradigma Milon dengan penyesuaian perkawinan pada pasutri dengan masa pernikahan 10 tahun
Authors: Heryana Nur Rakhmanto , Husnayain Zahra Naila
Published: September 2023

Background: One of the problems in marriage is due to the lack of interaction between partners. Each personality type influences this interaction.
Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of Millon's personality type on marital adjustment. The subjects of this study were five married couples with a marriage age of 10 years and over. The technique used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling.
Methods: The method for measuring marital adjustment, this study used the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), while to measure individual personality types, this study used the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV). MCMI-IV is a measurement tool that can represent a person's personality type. MCMI-IV Guidelines Invalid 1. Scale V > 1, 2. Scale W > 19, Scale X < 7 and > 114, Scale 1-8B (All) < 60 (BR). to test the research hypothesis using MCMI-IV and DAS software.
Result: The result is that there is an influence of personality type on marital adjustment.
Conclusion: Certain personality types correlate with patterns of marital adjustment between partners.
 
Keywords: Millon Personality; Personality Type; Marital Adjusment; Theodore Millon; Divoce Rate.
 
Pendahuluan: Salah satu masalah dalam pernikahan adalah karena kurangnya interaksi antar pasangan. Tipe kepribadian masing-masing mempengaruhi interaksi ini.
Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh tipe kepribadian Millon terhadap penyesuaian perkawinan. Subyek penelitian ini adalah lima pasangan suami istri dengan usia pernikahan 10 tahun keatas. Teknik yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teknik non-probability sampling yaitu purposive sampling.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), sedangkan untuk mengukur tipe kepribadian individu, penelitian ini menggunakan Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV). MCMI-IV merupakan alat ukur yang dapat mewakili tipe kepribadian seseorang. Pedoman MCMI-IV Tidak Valid 1. Skala V > 1, 2. Skala W > 19, Skala X < 7 dan > 114, Skala 1-8B (Semua) < 60 (BR). Untuk menguji hipotesis penelitian menggunakan software MCMI-IV dan DAS.
Hasil: Terdapat pengaruh tipe kepribadian dengan penyesuaian perkawinan.
Simpulan: Tipe kepribadian tertentu berkorelasi dengan pola penyesuaian perkawinan antara pasangan.
Studi Kasus Asuhan Keperawatan pada Anak dengan Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever di Ruangan PICU
Authors: Lainsamputty Ferdy , Saluy Priscillia Merylin
Published: September 2023

Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. Dengue virus infection causes high mortality and morbidity worldwide.
Purpose: To analyze the determination of nursing diagnoses of DHF patients related to related practice and theory.
Methods: The study used a qualitative method with a case study approach.
Results: Three nursing problems were found which were arranged based on priority: 1) Hypovolemia, 2) Risk of bleeding, 3) Activity intolerance.
Conclusion: Not all nursing problems that exist in theory are the same as found in real cases. 
Keywords: Nursing Care Plan; Child; Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever.
Pendahuluan: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) merupakan penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue dan ditularkan oleh nyamuk Aedes Aegypti. Infeksi virus dengue menyebabkan kematian dan kesakitan yang tinggi di seluruh dunia.
Tujuan: Untuk menganalisa penentuan diagnosis keperawatan terdahap pasien DHF terkait dengan praktek dan teori yang berhubungan.
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus.
Hasil: Ditemukan tiga masalah keperawatan yang disusun berdasarkan prioritas yaitu: 1) Hipovolemia, 2) Risiko perdarahan, 3) Intoleransi aktivitas.
Simpulan: Tidak semua masalah keperawatan yang ada dalam teori sama ditemukan pada kasus yang nyata.
Physical activity and patients with frailty syndrome
Authors: Studzińska Karolina , Studnicki Rafał , Hansdorfer-Korzon Rita
Published: September 2023

Frailty syndrome, otherwise known as weakness or decline in physiologic reserve syndrome, is an important health problem for an aging population. According to the definition, it is a syndrome characterized by a decrease in the body’s physiologic reserves as a result of the accumulation of reduced efficiency of many organs and systems. The prevalence of frailty increases with age, it is intensified by the burden of chronic diseases and limitation of physical fitness. Symptoms of frailty may appear before the age of 65, although the incidence worsens in people who are 70 and older. The consequence of frailty is limited resistance to stressors and the associated susceptibility to disproportionate deterioration of the patient’s health. It has been shown that the frailty syndrome is a dynamic and partially reversible condition, therefore, it is important to introduce preventive measures which will reduce the development of frailty and contribute to improvement of health. One of the most important interventions in the prevention and treatment of frailty syndrome is regular and properly planned physical activity.
The aim of the publication is to summarize the current knowledge and guidelines on planning an optimal physical activity program for this group of patients.
Analisis Pengaruh Perputaran Kas dan Perputaran Piutang terhadap Return On Asset pada Perusahaan Subsektor Perbankan yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Putri Nur Madiyati , Rahmatiah Nafisah Nurul , Purnama Ita
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara perputaran kas dan perputaran piutang terhadap return on asset pada perusahaan subsektor perbankan pada tahun 2017-2021. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif asosiatif dengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulann data dokumentasi dan studi pustaka. Teknik analisis data menggunakan program komputer SPSS versi 23. Berdasarkan hasil uji hipotesis (Uji T) diketahui secara parsial perputaran kas tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return on Asset, di mana nilai T hitung < T tabel (-1,345 < 2,11), demikian juga dengan perputaran piutang tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return on Asset, di mana nilai T hitung < T Tabel (1,721 < 2,11). Secara simultan (Uji F) diketahui bahwa perputaran kas dan perputaran piutang berpengaruh terhadap Return on Asset, di mana nilai F hitung > F tabel (3,621 > 3,59).
Productivity Challenges in Europe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Priede Janis
Published: September 2023

Productivity determines the competitiveness of an economy. High productivity implies low inputs for producing a given amount of output. This allows firms to offer their products and services at lower prices than firms in other regions and countries. In contrast, low productivity implies wasteful usage of labor, capital or other inputs to produce a certain output and leads to higher production costs and, ultimately, higher prices.

Many European countries are exhibiting a prolonged slowdown in productivity growth. When it comes to labor productivity, a key indicator, countries like France, Germany or Italy had annual growth rates between 3 and 9 percent until the mid-1970s. Since then, growth rates have declined substantially and are well below 2 percent since the year 2000. Explanations for this phenomenon range from a slowdown of technological progress and diffusion to a structural shift of economies towards lower productive services, restrained investment activity since the financial crisis and mere measurement difficulties. Some believe that the big productivity boost from digitization is yet to come.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to productivity across Europe. The pandemic has disrupted businesses, supply chains, and the labor market, resulting in reduced economic activity and an increase in unemployment. Some of the productivity challenges faced by Europe during the pandemic include remote work, supply chain disruptions, reduced consumer demand, increased sick leaves and many other problems that directly influence productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to productivity across Europe. Businesses and governments must work together to find innovative solutions to overcome these challenges and help the European economy recover from the pandemic.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the productivity issues in European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tasks of the research: 1) analyze literature about the main productivity determining factors; 2) determine main reasons for the productivity slowdown in the European countries during the pandemic; 2) Analyze government response policies related to COVID-19 pandemic and impact on the long-term productivity and competitiveness.

Research methods: Literature analysis, data analysis.
Ethical Decision-Making
Authors: Kirchschlaeger Peter G.
Published: September 2023

Ethical decision-making challenges us every day – be it in our private or professional lives, be it on an organizational or institutional level, be it in a political or economic context. The textbook encourages ethical decision-making with ease and argumentative elegance – in the following 4 steps (SAMBA):

1. See and understand the reality
2. Analyze the reality from a
Moral Standpoint
3. Be the ethical judge!
4. Act accordingly!

Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is Full Professor of Theological Ethics and Director of the Institute of Social Ethics ISE of the University of Lucerne as well as Visiting Professor at the Chair of Neuroinformatics and Neural Systems at ETH Zurich and at the ETH AI Center. Previously, he was a Visiting Fellow at Yale University.
Sharī‘a Law and LGBTQIA+ People: More than Faith vs. Human Rights
Authors: Abraham Levi 雷祖善博士 Joseph
Published: September 2023

Using as springboard the religious and historical background that led to the formation of the شَريعة Sharī‘a Law in Islam, in this work I explore how exegesis and, particularly eisegesis, of Islamic holy texts (Qur’ān and أحَادِيثAhādīth of the Prophet Muhammad) are used to justify a forced and biased heuristic discourse that fits the needs of certain groups—hailing from diverse regions and nations of the world—that, in the name of Islam (Sunni as well as Shī‘ī) and the entire Muslim community (أُمَّةummah), discriminate against, disenfranchise, and, most of the time, severely penalize members of the LGBTQIA+ community living in their midst. Human rights violations against members of the LGBTQIA+ community living in the Islamic world from the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa to the Middle East and Southeast Asia will thus be analyzed within the framework of biased Islamic hermeneutics and rhetoric aimed at controlling its own citizens.
Mathematics Enrichment through Accelerated Learning to Mitigate Learning Loss due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Distance Learning
Authors: R. Asogwa Onyinye , D. Seals Cheryl , O. Tripp Lucretia , N. Nix Karen
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a social and economic disruption around the globe. This affected 90% of the world’s school children and caused the shutdown of schools in more than 190 countries; in the US, the school closure of K – 12 schools affected 55.1 million students in 124,000 public and private schools during the 2019–2020 academic year. This caused a transition to virtual/remote teaching and learning with little or no preparation for teachers and students. K-12 school enrollment dropped by 2.9 million from 2019 to 2020, widening pre-existing disparities in access and technological opportunities. Students in high-poverty schools were hit hardest in areas of math and reading. Black and Latino students lost 6 months in math compared to their counterparts. This has resulted in a lot of “unfinished learning” from the past years. The latest NAEP results show that on average, nationwide math and reading scores for thirteen-year-olds are the lowest in decades. Due to the pandemic, today’s students may earn $49,000 to $61,000 less over their lifetime when they enter the workforce, and this could cost the US economy $128 billion to $188 billion every year especially because they lack the skills, behaviors, and mindset to succeed in their workplaces.
Unlocking the richness of microalgae biodiversity for potential applications
Authors: Badr Amal , Fouad Walid
Published: September 2023

Identifying microalgae biodiversity is essential to unleashing the diverse potential applications for microalgae. The aim of the chapter is to define the various tools and methodologies possible for revealing microalgae diversity. Identifying microalgae from natural environments, hotspots, and extreme environments enables us to isolate naturally tolerant species that may thrive and exhibit unique characteristics. Identifying microalgae will enable researchers to uncover new applications for these versatile organisms, including biofuel production, wastewater treatment, and pharmaceutical development. Hence, it is crucial to define the different possible identification approaches, beginning with the sample collection protocols and extending to the identification methods employed to determine the diversity of microalgae in an ecosystem.
Male Infertility: Aetiology and Management in Contemporary Practice
Authors: Oladele Obajimi Gbolahan , Morakinyo Afolabi Bamgboye
Published: September 2023

Human reproduction, a pas de deux, is dependent on the functional competence of both male and female reproductive systems. Male factor infertility accounts for about half of the causes of infertility and strictly affects about 7% of all men. While most cases are idiopathic, a smaller proportion can be adduced to a wide variety of causes generally classified as pre-testicular, testicular, and post-testicular. Extrinsic factors bordering on behaviour and habits which are generally modifiable, should be given due attention in the evaluation and initial management of male infertility. A range of investigations can be employed in the evaluation of male infertility, however, semen analysis, the least invasive and most cost effective, is prognostic but does not always guarantee fecundity as multiple interrelated factors have been implicated in male infertility. Treatment options though varied, aim at improving semen quality and assisted reproductive technique (ART) is offered in cases of severe male infertility. This chapter provides an overview of male factor infertility with a focus on investigation and contemporary management in a dynamic world. It further provides insights into advances in stem cell therapeutics and artificial intelligence.
Unraveling the Significance of Phage-Derived Enzymes for treating Secondary Bacterial Infections among COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Nazir Amina , Li Lulu , Zhao Xiaonan , Liu Yuqing , Chen Yibao
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease of 2019) pandemic had a profound impact on humanity, affecting over 200 million people. Among the complications associated with viral respiratory infections in COVID-19 patients, secondary bacterial infections (SBIs) pose a significant threat to the prognosis of COVID-19 patients, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. This crisis is exacerbated by the growing antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, which limits our available treatment options. Recently, the use of phage and phage-derived enzymes (PDEs) has emerged as a promising alternative strategy to combat bacterial infections as they possess a natural ability to eliminate bacteria effectively. The primary objective of this chapter is to emphasize the prevalence of SBIs and the significance of PDEs in addressing SBIs among COVID-19 patients. Specifically, phage-derived depolymerases and endolysins showed considerable antivirulence potency and effectively break down the bacterial cell wall. These enzymes have emerged as a promising class of new antibiotics, with their therapeutic efficacy already confirmed in animal models. By exploring this novel approach, we may discover new avenues to improve patient outcomes and combat the challenges posed by bacterial infections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Role of spillover between work and family in employees’ wellbeing: managerial perspective on active coping strategies
Authors: Bordunos Aleksandra , Kosheleva Sofia , Altukhova Svetlana
Published: September 2023

This research contributes to the field of diversity and inclusion by analyzing how employers can assist women in shaping their career trajectories and strategies in relation to their additional family commitments. The study utilized a sample of 204 participants collected during the COVID-19 pandemic when the boundaries between work and family were blurred for many women. Existing established scales were used, and the reliability and validity of these scales were assessed in the selected context using exploratory factor analysis. OLS regression analysis followed by Welch ANOVA allowed to test research hypotheses. The findings confirmed the high role of negative spillover between work and family domains in employee’s well-being, while taking parental leave, distant work and attitude to COVID-19 were insignificant in this relationship. This might lead to employees’ withdrawal from the labor market. However, active coping strategies can mitigate this negative relationship. Employers can support active coping through corporate programs and managerial discourse in order to retain employees despite existing role conflicts.
Does Stress Type Matter? Clarifying the Relationships between Public Service Motivation, Work-Related Stress, and Employee Attitudes
Authors: Bright Leonard
Published: September 2023

This study explored the relationship that public service motivation (PSM) has to environmental, organizational, and job stressors, as well as the relationships that those stressors have to job satisfaction and turnover intentions. Based on a sample of frontline federal employees working as airport baggage and security screeners for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the state of Oregon, the findings of this study revealed a complex pattern of relationships. PSM was found to be positively related to the environmental stressors, negatively related to the organizational stressors, and not directly related to the job stressors. The primary path through which PSM impacts turnover intentions and job satisfaction was found to exist through its relationship with the organizational stressors. The respondents with high levels of PSM reported significantly lower organizational stress, which increased their job satisfaction, which then lowered their turnover intentions. While PSM had no direct relationship to the job stressors, it was found to be indirectly related through organizational stress. That is, high levels of PSM were related with lower organizational stress, which lowered the salience of the job stressors, which then increased job satisfaction. The implications of this study are discussed.
Current Status and State-of-Art Developments in Temperature Sensor Technology
Authors: Chen Deqi , Zuo Qianlong , Wu Hao , Liu Haidong , Niu Fenglei
Published: September 2023

Temperature is one of the seven base units of the physical world, and the temperature sensors have wide applications in the lives, research, and industries. This chapter presents a brief introduction on four classic types of temperature sensors, including thermometers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTD), and thermistors. These traditional temperature sensors have some limitations and are not suitable for dynamic measurements. To meet the demand for temperature measurement under various extreme and complex conditions, four advanced types of temperature sensors are introduced. The optical temperature sensors, including the infrared thermal imaging and laser temperature sensor, utilize the thermal radiation and are capable of measuring high-temperature objects without direct contact. The small and flexible fiber optic temperature sensors take advantage of the fact that the temperature plays a significant role in the optical transmission characteristics of the optical fiber, and it can be used in point, quasi-distributed, or distributed form. Acoustic temperature sensors measure the speed and frequency of the sound wave under different temperatures to obtain the temperature, and it is commonly used for health monitoring of complex structures. Furthermore, micro/nano temperature sensors are ideal for specific applications due to their small size, high sensitivity, and rapid response time.
We Need to Talk About Knowledge! Rethinking Management and Evidence-Based Practice in Welfare
Authors: Pistone Isabella , Andersson Thomas , Sager Morten
Published: September 2023

New Public Management (NPM) and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) are two fundamental concepts within welfare professions. Both NPM and EBP are central to many debates within welfare, and often criticised as posing simplified or positivist approaches to management and knowledge utilization. Epistemologically, both are manifestations of modernity, with its emphases on standardization, control, simple causality and measurability. These epistemological similarities have not been explored as potential doorways for making modifications to NPM and EBP. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to new ways of thinking and doing management and EBP of complex welfare issues by increasing the epistemological understanding of these concepts. NPM and EBP are taken here as subjects for joint conceptual analysis. The paper is guided by the following question: What is an appropriate epistemology for professionals involved in EBP and managing? Literature on NPM and EBP are analyzed together with theoretical insights from scholarship on formalization and heterogeneity of expertise, and analyzed in light of empirical examples taken from a case of a subregional social sustainability/public health initiative. Drawing on the development of post-NPM and more complex versions of EBP, the paper ends by introducing the notion post-EBP, and concludes by outlining some implications of this concept for the working professions.