bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Insecure Attachment Styles and Bullying Perpetrators in the Workplace: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Mushtaq Sadia , Muzaffar Rubina , Rohail Iffat
Published: December 2022

Purpose:  It has been widely debated over the past two decades that workplace bullying harms both victims and organizations equally. However, the perpetrator’s perspective on bullying is an inadequately researched area that has been highlighted by many researchers. This study aims to explore the predictive effect of an insecure attachment (avoidant attachment style and anxious attachment style) on the bullying behavior of perpetrators in the workplace.

Methodology:  Data is collected from different organizations in Pakistan for this cross-sectional study.  The sample size is 203. For the analysis of hypotheses, the SEM model of SmartPLS is used.

Findings: The results indicate that an avoidant attachment style positively affects bullying behavior in the workplace. Unlike the anxiety attachment style which has no significant relationship with workplace bullying behavior.

Practical implications: These findings highlight the importance of secure attachment for healthy interpersonal relationships and the role of insecure attachment in emerging bullying behaviors in the workplace.
Relationship Of Mileage, Work, And Family Support With A Complete Postnatal
Authors: Purwanti Purwanti , Aisyah Siti , Anggraini Helni , Minata Fika
Published: December 2022

Globally, 289,000 women die from complications related to pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period each year. Postnatal care is essential to prevent complications during the puerperium. This study aims to determine the relationship between mileage, work and family support with complete postpartum visits at the Griya Sehat Clinic, East Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency in 2021. The method in this study used an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all mothers giving birth at the Griya Sehat Clinic in 2021 as many as 65 respondents and a sample of 65 respondents using the total sampling technique. Collecting data using primary data through interviews by distributing questionnaires. Data analysis used chi square statistical test with p value value (0.05). The results of this study were from 31 respondents who traveled close to a complete postpartum visit as many as 27 people (87.1%) with p value = 0.000, of 27 respondents who worked with a complete postpartum visit as many as 14 people (51.9%) p value = 1,000, meanwhile, from 41 respondents who received family support with complete postpartum visits, 26 people (63.4%) p value = 0.03. There is a relationship between mileage, work and family support with complete postpartum visits at the Griya Sehat Clinic in 2021. Midwives are expected to increase counseling and information about midwifery care during the puerperium and breastfeeding, especially postpartum visits.
Empirical Study on the Integration of Industry and Education in Suzhou Optoelectronic Industry
Authors: He Fangrong , Feng Feng
Published: December 2022

Based on the case analysis of the integration of industry and education in Suzhou optoelectronic industry, the implementation approach, operation mode and practical effect of the integration of industry and education are analyzed and studied. The results show that the Optoelectronic industry in Suzhou has combined with the professional (group) construction of vocational colleges and actively developed the new mode of multi-agent, multi-form and diversified vocational education through the establishment of industry-education integration service organization, improved the quality of skilled personnel training and the precision of service for the optical communication industry, and promoted the coordinated development of the industry and vocational education.
Research on Motion Target Detection Method Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Zhou Yitong
Published: December 2022

In the development of modern science and technology, due to the small size, low cost, practical operation is very flexible, so the UAV has been fully used in environmental monitoring, geological survey, military exploration, agricultural plant protection and other fields. Among them, as one of the basic contents of UAV aerial photography research, moving target detection directly affects the quality and efficiency of UAV work. On the basis of understanding the research status of moving target detection methods, I choose random forest and kernel correlation filtering algorithms for experimental analysis, focusing on the application value of the algorithm in moving target detection. Finally, the experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is effective.
Numerical Simulation Study of ground surface subsidence caused by filling mining on surface buildings and facilities in a mining area: a case study
Authors: Liu Xuanting , Liu Xiumin , Chen Congxin , Tan Qing
Published: December 2022

The filling mining method is planned to be adopted in Chentaigou Iron Mine. There are many significant buildings and facilities in the mining area, making it necessary to evaluate the influences of underground mining on the surface buildings and facilities. The main purpose of this research was to evaluate the extent of the surface subsidence basin and the degree of damage of buildings and facilities after filling mining by numerical simulation. To this end, a three-dimensional numerical model of the whole mining area was established. Secondly, a Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) in 3DEC numerical simulation software was adopted to obtain the strength parameters of each representative elemental volume (REV). Furthermore, FLAC3D numerical simulation software was utilized to evaluate the range of influence of the surface subsidence basin after filling mining. Finally, the maximum major principal strain on the surface was calculated. The results show that the surface subsidence basin of underground mining in this iron mine undergoes slow expansion then rapid expansion. Expansion of the surface subsidence basin is restricted by fault F1. After the mining orebody, the maximum major principal strain of surface meets design requirements, and the surface buildings and facilities are deemed safe.
Preparation of carbon - based nanocomposites and their application in the anode of lithium ion batteries
Authors: Wang Mingyuan
Published: December 2022

At present, with the increasing demand for electronic products, accompanied by the rise of new energy vehicles, the application of lithium-ion batteries in life is gradually popular. Used for commercial purposes of lithium battery cathode on the characteristic with non-toxic cut the advantage of cost control more successful, but its development in the future have received the restrictions in terms of the specific capacity, so using carbon nano composite material has become the new direction for the future development of lithium ion battery cathode, this article will also with its as the research direction for research.
ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF SPRING TRITICALE PRODUCTION WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF INTENSITY
Authors: Jaśkiewicz Bogusława , Madej Andrzej , Sułek Alicja
Published: December 2022

The aim of the study was to evaluate the economic efficiency of spring triticale varieties at different levels of production intensity. Three-year field results for the years 2017, 2018 and 2020 were used for the calculations. Factors such as tillage methods (conventional and reduced tillage), varying levels of nitrogen fertilisation (0, 70 and 100 kg N/ha) and varieties – Sopot and Milewo – were included in the analysis. Direct surplus was used as a measure of economic efficiency. The economic efficiency of spring triticale cultivation was assessed taking into account the use of one of the main production factors, i.e. land. For individual variants of the experiment, the gross profitability index was calculated as the ratio of production value to direct costs. The analysis of the production-economic indices showed that the technology with the use of traditional tillage (plough) and a nitrogen fertilisation rate of 70 kg N/ha were the more favourable variant for spring triticale cultivation. It was also found that the level of obtained direct surplus was more influenced by the level of obtained yields and purchase prices of triticale than by the level of direct costs incurred for tillage and sowing operations.
PRICE DIFFERENTIATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN POLAND – REGIONAL APPROACH
Authors: Krzysztof Firlej , Stanuch Marcin
Published: December 2022

The main aim of the research was to assess the price differences of selected agricultural products in the area of the first degree administrative division of Poland. The study focused on the analysis of the dynamics of price changes in individual regions, specified the impact of the production volume and consumption of a given product on the retail price, and an attempt was made to define a regression model in terms of the price of an agricultural product. The years 2010-2019 were assumed as the research period, and four products were analyzed: sugar, eggs, flour and milk. It was found that the average annual dynamics of changes was similar for all voivodeships, in particular for products such as flour, eggs and sugar. In the case of the correlation analysis, it was found that there was a certain interdependence of prices in relation to production and prices for consumption, which is not coherent on a regional basis. The regression model analysis proved ineffective in trying to forecast future market behavior as well as consumer behavior.
FINANCING STREAMS OF POST-REGISTRATION VARIETY TESTING: A CASE STUDY FROM POLAND
Authors: Uglis Jarosław , Kozera-Kowalska Magdalena
Published: December 2022

This paper addresses the measures taken to implement progress in agriculture, with particular emphasis on the role played by Post-Registration Variety Testing (PRVT). Special attention was paid to assessing the structure of financing streams for PRVT in Poland, how they evolve over time and how they differ between locations. The Reports on the Implementation of the Post-Registration Variety Testing (PRVT) Program in 2010-2021 were used as source materials. Studies were carried out using 2010 constant prices. This paper found an increase in the number of PRVT research projects and experiments over the study period, which contributed to promoting biological progress, although the uses of PRVT findings differed between regions. Focus was also placed on the restructuring of financing for post-registration testing, with two leading streams being identified, namely the state budget and funds delivered by third parties, including private operators. The authors emphasized the importance of earmarked subsidies allocated to PRVT in the state budget, and the role they play in stimulating the transfer of knowledge and in promoting advancements and preserving biodiversity in Polish agriculture. The conclusion also points out the importance of PODs also in terms of the suitability of varieties for production in particular regions and under given technological conditions, which is in line with, among other things, the goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, i.e. SDG 12 (ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns) and SDG 15 (protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably managing forests, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and halting biodiversity loss).
Trajectory Tracking Control of a Mobile Robot with the ROS System
Authors: SIWEK Michał , PANASIUK Jarosław , BARANOWSKI Leszek , KACZMAREK Wojciech , BORYS Szymon
Published: December 2022

This article provides a simulation and laboratory study of a control system for a two-wheeled differential-drive mobile robot with ROS system. The authors propose an approach to designing a control system based on a parametric model of the robot’s dynamics. The values of unknown parameters of the dynamic model have been determined by means of a Levenberg-Marguardt identification method. By comparing the desired trajectories with those obtained from simulation and laboratory tests, and based on errors analysis, the correctness of the model parameter identification process and the control system operation was then determined.
Projectile for a New Intermediate Cartridge
Authors: PIASTA Krzysztof , KUPIDURA Przemysław , LEŚNIK Grzegorz
Published: December 2022

Evolution of contemporary military conflicts has revealed some shortcomings of existing individual small arms ammunition. The first attempts to undertake research and development works on new weapons and ammunition were made in the USA, however, some projects are also being launched in other countries. This paper presents a short review of the newly developed rounds for perspective small arms’ systems as well as an attempt to determine a caliber of perspective individual weapon. For this purpose, some preliminary external and terminal ballistic analyses were conducted for various diameter projectiles of the same design.
Experimental Studies on Post-Explosion Lesions in a Model of Human Soft Tissues
Authors: SMĘDRA Anna , SIADKOWSKI Adrian , BERENT Jarosław
Published: December 2022

Descriptions of blast-related injuries have long been established in the textbooks. Since, for obvious reasons, it is difficult to perform ballistic studies on human tissues, such research is usually conducted on appropriate models, i.e., gelatin blocks and soap blocks – each of these materials has distinctive properties, which make them suitable for unique applications. The work aims to present the possibilities for analyzing the effects of explosion on the human body using a ballistic soap model. The tests performed allow to conclude that a shock wave affects the surface of the ballistic soap block, generating hemispherical craters, which begin to overlap when the distance between the explosive charge and block is reduced, until they form one semi-cylindrical hollow (when linear charge is used), which represents a temporary cavity. The results obtained allow for an assessment of the extent of post-explosion lesions.
Probability-statistical estimation method of feed influence on the tangential cutting force under turning
Authors: Krupa V. , Tymoshenko N. , Kobelnyk V. , Petrechko I.
Published: December 2022

This research aims to develop the mathematical model and propose a method for estimating the feed stochasticity impact on the tangential cutting force during turning. The main reason for this research is that the existing models for determining the tangential component of the cutting force do not take into account the stochasticity of the feed rate.

Measurements of tangential cutting force during turning on general-purpose lathes with known feed dispersion parameters were made. The mathematical model was developed, and dispersion characteristics (mean value, dispersion and mean square deviation) of the tangential cutting force component depending on the corresponding dispersion characteristics of the feed rate were obtained. The method of assessing the impact of stochasticity of the feed rate on the tangential cutting force is proposed.

As the result of the carried-out investigations, it is proved that the stochasticity of the feed rate affects the dispersion of the tangential cutting force during turning. For specific conditions, the share of feed stochasticity in the dispersion of tangential cutting force component is from 40 to 60% and should be taken into account while prescribing rational cutting modes.

The obtained results make it possible to adjust the cutting modes, particularly the amount of feed, under the conditions of real equipment to ensure certain power characteristics of the cutting process to prevent overloads during cutting. This investigation benefits to the establishment of additional factors affecting oscillations in the cutting process.

The probabilistic-statistical approach is used in this investigation in order to prove that the stochasticity of the feed rate affects the dispersion of the tangential cutting force component.
Cancer therapeutics strategy using nano-carrier mediated natural drugs
Authors: Shaw S. , Singh P. , Mishra R. , Singh R. , Nayak R. , Bose S.
Published: December 2022

Nucleolin is a multifactorial protein, having a significant role in chromatin remodelling, mRNA stability, ribosome biogenesis, stemness, angiogenesis, etc., thus, it is potential therapeutic target in cancer. The purpose of this paper is to study porous silicon (pSi) nanocarrier-based natural drug delivery system targeting dysregulated nucleolin expression for cancer therapeutics.

Quercetin was loaded in pre-synthesized and characterized pSi nanoparticles, and release kinetics was studied. The study compared the inhibitory concentration (IC50) of quercetin, synthetic drug doxorubicin, and quercetin-loaded pSi nanoparticles. Further, mRNA expression of a target gene, nucleolin, was tested with a quercetin treated breast cancer cell line (MCF-7).

Quercetin-loaded pSi nanoparticles followed first-order release kinetics. IC50 was determined at concentrations of 312 nM, 160 µM, and 50 µM against doxorubicin, quercetin, and quercetin-loaded pSi nanoparticles, respectively. The results further indicated 16-fold downregulation of nucleolin mRNA expression after 48h of quercetin treatment of exponentially growing MCF-7 cells.

Whether pSi nanoparticle loaded quercetin can significantly downregulate nucleolin protein expression and its impact on apoptosis, cell proliferation, and angiogenic pathways need further investigation.

The practical application of the proposed nanocarrier-based drug delivery system potentially lays out a path for developing targeted therapy against nucleolin-dysregulated cancer using natural products to minimize the side effects of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs.

Inhibition of nucleolin and nucleolin regulated pathways using natural compounds and its targeted delivery with nanocarrier is not yet done.
UMA ANÁLISE DA CRIMINALÍSTICA EXERCIDA PELA POLÍCIA FEDERAL: INTEGRAÇÃO DE UM MODELO EFICAZ E EFICIENTE PAUTADO NA AUTONOMIA TÉCNICA, CIENTÍFICA E FUNCIONAL
Authors: Oliveira Lopes Alan , Bacellar Raupp Alexandre , Baú Norberto , Seixas Santos Rafael , Signor Régis
Published: December 2022

Existe um consenso sobre a necessidade de autonomia técnica, científica e funcional para que os peritos oficiais de natureza criminal possam exercer suas atividades-fim com total isenção e sem qualquer tipo de viés, ao mesmo tempo os laudos periciais criminais precisam ser céleres e conectados à investigação, para que alcancem a efetividade esperada. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo descrever as características legais e de governança do modelo de gestão adotado pela perícia no âmbito da Polícia Federal. O método de pesquisa adotado foi o levantamento bibliográfico dos normativos legais aplicáveis e a catalogação de casos ocorridos entre março de 2011 e julho de 2021. Foi possível constatar a eficaz e eficiente produção de laudos pelos Peritos Criminais Federais, e pelo detalhamento do modelo de gestão é possível indicar os meios para a sua replicação em outros órgãos periciais.
ANÁLISE DE RISCO DE PESSOA
Authors: Scarpelli de Andrade Felipe , Roberto dos Reis Alessandre , Couto Sanches Marcelo
Published: December 2022

A abordagem tradicional voltada para a segurança pessoal é traduzida por um conjunto de medidas preventivas que visam proteger uma pessoa de potenciais ameaças. Entretanto, não há um planejamento quanto à conformidade do nível de proteção que uma pessoa requer em função do risco identificado. Nesse contexto, o objetivo deste estudo é apresentar uma estrutura de análise de risco que permita auxiliar, de forma metodológica e com foco no risco, o planejamento da proteção individual de determinado indivíduo, a fim de trazer harmonia aos procedimentos ao relacioná-los com as vulnerabilidades e as potenciais ameaças. Dessa forma, para uma proteção adequada, entende-se que a análise de risco é instrumento fundamental para o planejamento da segurança pessoal, ao possibilitar compreender os elementos que são influenciados e podem influenciar na concretude de um evento indesejado. Ao contemplar um estudo com base em risco, este trabalho propõe uma metodologia de Análise de Riscos de Pessoa (ARP) que permite abordar os problemas relacionados à incerteza, a fim de buscar a convergência dos procedimentos de segurança a uma atuação preventivamente equilibrada, na medida em que reduz a possibilidade de ineficácia ou insuficiência das medidas de segurança implementadas pela abordagem tradicional. Trata-se, portanto, da modelagem de uma estrutura sistematicamente disciplinada, voltada para a avaliação e a melhoria da eficácia dos processos de proteção pessoal.
Comparative efficacy of conventional stains for evaluation of plasmalemma and acrosome integrity of buffalo spermatozoa
Authors: RAUTELA RUPALI , BISLA AMARJEET , NGOU ATHANAS ALEX , KUMAR ABHISHEK , GHOSH S K , SRIVASTAVA N
Published: December 2022

The aim of the present study was to compare the efficiency of various conventional single and dual staining protocols for assessment of spermatozoa attributes. The efficiency of single stains such as Eosin-Nigrosin (EN) and Trypan blue (TB) for viability and Giemsa (G) for acrosome integrity vis-a-vis dual stains such as Trypan blue-Giemsa (TB-G) and Eosin Nigrosin-Giemsa (EN-G) were compared. Ejaculates (12) from 3 buffalo bulls were used for evaluation of livability and acrosome integrity using said stains. The smears stained with EN-G were difficult to visualize distinctly and provided obscure results. A nonsignificant difference was found between EN, TB and TB-G for spermatozoa viability. However, at recommended concentration, TB yielded faint images, thus making the observation unnecessarily tedious. However, staining with TB-G was found advantageous for simultaneous determination of viability and acrosome status. Moreover, the results between G and TB-G deferred nonsignificantly indicating similar effectiveness of both the stains. Overall, TB-G can be a reliable, quick and convenient method for determining viability and acrosome integrity simultaneously for routine semen evaluation.
Potential of Citrullus colocynthis as herbal feed additive for ruminants
Authors: HUNDAL JASPAL SINGH , WADHWA MANJU , SINGH JASWINDER , DHANOA JASDEEP KAUR , KAUR HANEET
Published: December 2022

To assess the potential of Citrullus colocynthis as herbal feed additive for ruminants, colocynth fruit as a whole, its seeds and peel-pulp were evaluated at various levels (0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 4.0%) with total mixed ration (roughage to concentrate ratio: 65:35) as substrate in 3×7 factorial design by in vitro gas production technique. Phytochemical analysis revealed significant variation (P<0.01) in total phenols, non-tannin phenols, true tannins, saponins, flavonoids and vitamin C content among different parts of colocynth fruit. Irrespective of the part used, varying level of Citrullus colocynthis had significant effect on net gas production (NGP; ml/24/g), metabolizable energy (ME) availability, methanogenesis, digestibility of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and true organic matter (TOM) in comparison to control; however the effect was pronounced at 1% level of supplementation. No significant difference in total volatile fatty acids (TVFA) production and acetate production was observed at varying levels of Citrullus colocynthis except at 4% level when total mixed ration (TMR) was used as substrate. Irrespective of its level, supplementation of Citrullus colocynthis fruit as a whole, seeds and peel-pulp significantly improved NGP (P<0.001) and ME (P<0.01) availability in comparison to control group whereas partitioning factor (PF; P>0.578), digestibility of NDF (P>0.905) and true OM (P>0.228) remained unaffected between different test groups. However, TVFA production, acetate, propionate and butyrate concentration was observed lower (P<0.001) in peel-pulp and seed supplemented group. From above results it can be concluded that supplementation of Citrullus colocynthis fruit at 1% level of substrate had potential to improve rumen fermentation characteristics and reduce methanogenesis, however in vivo assessment on ruminants need to be conducted to evaluate the persistency of effects along with health concerns.
Profitability of dairy and goat production system: A multivariate typology of farm households
Authors: PATHADE SANTOSH S , SINGH B P , CHANDER MAHESH , BARDHAN D
Published: December 2022

Using households' data from four different agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra, a typology was developed with an aim to identify factors influencing the profitability of dairy and goat production system. Multivariate statistical techniques, i.e. Cluster analysis (CA) were used to classify the groups of farm households with similar farm characteristics into four homogenous clusters, (1) households possessing small landholding, a larger high yielding dairy stock with small goat flock size, (2) households having small landholding with a small stock of high yielding dairy animal and small goat flock size, (3) households having large landholding with large high yielding dairy stock and small flock size, (4) households possessing small landholding with small high yielding dairy stock and large flock size. The households with small high yielding dairy stock and large flock size were most profitable than others because of scale of economies, while households with larger high yielding dairy stock and small flock size were least profitable, implying a need for more integration of Dairy+Goat unit to augment profitability. Price of milk, total SAU and flock size has been identified as the main factors influencing profitability. This implies that increase in number of SAU, flock size and price of milk can augment profitability in dairy and goat production system.
Fatty acid profile and nutrient composition of muscle and adipose tissue from Malpura and fat-tailed Dumba sheep
Authors: BHATT R S , SONI LALIT , GADEKAR Y P , SAHOO A , SARKAR SROBANA , KUMAR DAVENDRA
Published: December 2022

Fatty acid (FA) profile and nutrient composition of Longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle and various adipose tissues of adult Malpura sheep (4–6 years) and lambs (6 month), and fat tailed Dumba sheep (1 year) were evaluated. Compared to lamb, LD muscle of adult Malpura sheep had lower polyunsaturated FA (PUFA), ω-6, ω-6/ω-3, desirable FA (DFA) and higher atherogenic index (AI), monounsaturated FA (MUFA), ω-3, MUFA:PUFA ratio, short-chain FA (SCFA) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Similarly, adipose tissue fat had higher MUFA, MUFA:PUFA ratio and AI in adult than the lamb. Dumba sheep showed a different FA profile with higher SFA in caul fat and lower in LD muscle, while proportionally lower PUFA in caul fat and higher in LD muscle. Likewise, ω-3 and ω-6 FA was comparatively more in LD muscle while c911 CLA was highest in the tail adipose tissue. Between Malpura and Dumba, the FA profile of LD muscle revealed higher SFA and cis-9 trans-11 CLA but lower PUFA and ω-6 FA in Malpura. It can thus be concluded that Malpura lamb meat is healthier having improved PUFA,ω-6:ω-3 ratio and AI than the adult. Furthermore, Dumba may also be considered a promising mutton breed with significant PUFA, ω-3 and ω-6 FA. Further studies are needed to ascertain the effects of different dietary regime on the FA profile of Dumba and Malpura sheep.
Effect of pre-partum management on udder and teat development, temperament score, milking traits, milk yield and composition in primiparous Nili-Ravi buffaloes
Authors: DAS KALYAN SUNDAR , SINGH JITENDRA KUMAR , CHANDRASEKAR THANGAMALAI
Published: December 2022

To investigate the effect of pre-partum heifer management on udder and teat development, temperament score, milking traits, milk yield and composition, 12 primiparous Nili-Ravi buffaloes from ICAR-CIRB, Nabha Buffalo Farm were enrolled. All experimental heifers were uniformly divided into 2 groups (6 in each group) based on their duration of pregnancy, dam’s milk yield and body weight. The udders of first group heifers were neither massaged nor they were taken into milking parlour and were considered as control (T0). The udders of other group were massaged for 5–10 min at alternate days since 30 days pre-partum and were considered as treatment (T1) group. The udder/teat biometry, temperament score, milking traits and milk composition of experimental buffaloes were recorded. The T1 group heifers had significantly higher absolute change in udder length, width and depth than control. Though the level of change in teat diameter was significant, it was much more prominent in fore-teats than rear. The massaged group become docile earlier than non-massaged. The milk let-down time was quicker in treatment group than control. The test day milk yield was comparatively higher but the difference was not significant. The milk composition did not vary significantly between T1 and control. It can be concluded that in primiparous Nili- Ravi buffaloes, udder/teat massaging and pre-partum exposure into milking parlour not only helped to develop udder/teat capacity but also reduced fear during milking operations resulting into quick milk let-down/milk flowrate and favoured management during early lactation.
Estimation of breeding values of Kankrej bulls under associated herd progeny testing program
Authors: SINGH UMESH , RAJA T V , RATHOD B S , HPANCHASARA H , ALYETHODI R R
Published: December 2022

A study was conducted to predict the expected breeding values of 8 Kankrej bulls inducted under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Cattle. A total of 127 first lactation 305-days records of Kankrej daughters born during the period between 2013 and 2017 were analyzed by Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) method using Model VIII of LSMLMW software. The BLUP model included the Herd-year-season effect as fixed factor and sires as random factor. The overall average expected breeding value (EBV) was 2004.314 kg. The breeding values of Kankrej bulls ranged between - 151.321 and +189.733 kg. The results of the study revealed that the BLUP method discriminated the sires for their breeding values to a larger extent so that the genetically superior bulls can be discriminated from the poor bulls. Based on the results it was recommended only to use the frozen semen doses of two Gir bulls, viz. K020 and K017 to breed the Kankrej cows for increasing the milk production in subsequent generations.
DNA alterations in blood cells of Channa punctatus after acute exposure to 4-Nonylphenol
Authors: SHARMA MADHU , CHADHA POOJA , SHARMA PARDEEP
Published: December 2022

The DNA damaging effect of 4-nonylphenol was evaluated in blood cells of fish Channa punctatus by using single gel electrophoresis assay (SGEA). Fish were exposed to three sublethal concentrations (0.15 mg/l, 0.31 mg/l and 0.63 mg/l) of 4-NP which were calculated after LC50 determination. Exposure was given for 96 hours and blood sampling was done after 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Tail moment (TM), tail intensity (TI), tail length (TL) and olive tail moment (OTM) were used as parameters for assessing DNA damage. Comet assay results indicated significant DNA fragmentation in blood cells of C. punctatus as a significant increase in the values of all parameters was observed when exposured to different concentrations of 4- NP. Highest damage was observed at 24 h of exposure followed by a decrease in value at 48 and 72 h while at 96 h of exposure increase in the value of all the parameters were observed. On the other hand, after exposure to different concentrations highest damage was seen after treatment with 0.31 mg/l of NP. Owing to the results, the blood cells of C. punctatus show great sensitivity for 4-NP and can be used as bio-indicator for genotoxicity testing.
Evaluation of genetic variation in Perilla for agro-morphological and quality traits
Authors: ANSARI M A , PANDEY AVINASH , KUMAR SUDHIR , KUMAR AMIT , M SANGEETA , MEITEI CH BUNGBUNGCHA , SHARMA S K , ROY S S , DAS ANUP , MISHRA D , SINGH I M , PRAKASH N
Published: December 2022

Perilla is an important underutilized oilseed crop cultivated by tribal farmers in hilly areas of north-eastern region of India. It is grown by tribal and marginalised farmers in the traditional form of agriculture. The crop has good oil quality and plays an important role in providing nutritional security to the tribal farmers. There is a need to evaluate the traditional landraces grown by tribal farmers for studying the important traits which can help develop high yielding variety with quality traits. For this purpose, 29 Perilla genotypes were evaluated to assess the genetic variation. Wide spectrum of variability was observed for all 16 characters. The genotypic variance was moderate to high for the characters resulting in high heritability and moderate to high genetic advance values. Seed yield per plant positively correlated with all the traits except days to 50% flowering, leaf width, petiole length and seed oil content. The Perillagenotypes were grouped into seven distinct clusters. An analysis of the percentage contribution of individual characters towards genetic diversity revealed that seed yield per plant, Mn content and Cu content were the major characters contributing to genetic diversity in Perilla. Based on the results it is concluded that Perilla genotypes exhibit a widerange of variability for most of the traits. Some genotypes possessed desirable genes for more than one character and hence could be utilized directly or included in hybridization programme.
Effect of tillage and nutrient management on sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) productivity in Alfisols of semi-arid tropical India
Authors: MISHRA J S , RAO S S , DAS I K
Published: December 2022

The combined effects of tillage intensity (conventional-CT, reduced-RT or no tillage-NT) and nutrient management (inorganic and/or organic) on sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production, soil properties, weed dynamics, energy use, and economics were studied on an Alfisols in Hyderabad, India for 3 years (2011-2013). Results revealed that conventional tillage significantly increased growth parameters, viz. leaf area index, SPAD, and plant height as compared to NT, and produced 14% higher grain yield (2.94 Mg/ha) when compared to RT (2.57 Mg/ha) and 58% to NT (1.86 Mg/ha) system. No tillage significantly increased the density of grassy weed Brachiaria reptans (34.50/ m2) as compared to RT (21.83/m2) and CT (26.33/m2). However, the density of Cyperus iria (78.67/m2) and Digera arvensis (17.0/m2) increased significantly in CT. Conventional tillage significantly increased soil moisture content and Azotobacter population at 0-15 cm soil depth compared to NT conditions. Conventional tillage and application of RDF (80:40:40 kg NPK/ha) recorded maximum yield, net returns, B:C ratio and energy productivity.
Tillage and brown manuring effects on soil properties and yield in Shivalik
Authors: YADAV R P , PAL SHARMISTHA , ARYA S L , SHARMA PAWAN
Published: December 2022

The present study aimed to determine the effect of tillage and brown manuring in sandy loam soil under maize (Zea mays L.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) sequence. Six treatments implemented were Conventional tillage (CT); Deep tillage once in three years (DT); Conventional tillage with integrated nutrient management (CT-INM); Conventional tillage with brown manuring in maize + cowpea (1:2) and wheat + pea (4:1) ratio (CT-BM); Conservation tillage (CST) ; Conservation tillage with brown manuring (CST-BM). Maize equivalent yield (MEY) was 51.8% higher in CT-INM, over control; DT, CST, CST-BM and CT-BM produced 4.92, 14.1, 30.8 and 39.3 % higher yield over control (CT), respectively. The mean soil organic carbon (SOC) was 12.1, 11.3 and 17.7% higher under CT-BM, CST, CST-BM treatments, respectively, over the control (CT) in surface soil. Brown manuring in conjunction with both conventional (CT-BM) and conservation tillage (CST-BM) reduced soil loss to the extent of 91.70% and 93.32% as compared to CT. The highest net return per rupee of investment was recorded in CT-INM, being lowest in DT.
Effect of conservation agricultural practices and nitrogen management on soil properties
Authors: RONANKI SWARNA , BEHERA U K
Published: December 2022

A field experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of conservation agricultural practices and nitrogen management on soil physical, chemical and biological properties after 2 years of continuous soybean (Glycine max L.) â€“ wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) sequence. The experiment was conducted with 4 main plot treatments, i.e. Zero till without residue (ZT-R), Zero till with soybean residue (ZT+SR), Zero till with soybean and wheat residues (ZT+SWR) and Conventional till without residues (CT-R) and 4 sub plot treatments, i.e. 100% recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) as basal (N1), 125% RDN as basal (N2), 100% + 25% top dressing (N3) and 75% basal + 25 % top dressing (N4). ZT+SWR recorded significantly higher soil organic carbon, microbial biomass carbon, and improved physical, chemical and biological properties compared to other treatments. ZT+SWR recorded 16.5 % and 25.9 % higher microbial biomass carbon than ZT-R and CT-R respectively. The same treatment also enhanced the available N, P and K in soil. Nitrogen management practices did not exert significant influence on soil properties, however, application of extra dose of nitrogen in residue added plots, enhanced the biological activity and thus improved the microbial biomass carbon, dehydrogenase activity and alkaline phosphatase activity which in turn contributed for better physical and chemical properties. Therefore, we conclude that ZT+SWR and 125% RDN as basal in conservation agriculture plots was found to be beneficial for improving soil health.
The Strategies Beneath Postmodern TV Hereos as -I-am-me Oriented Personalities: A Descriptive Analyze of Survivor Turkey
Authors: KÖKSALAN Mustafa Emre
Published: December 2022

The Postmodernity, as a controversial phenomenon, is generally characterized by the decline of metanarratives, fragmentation of modern subject-individual, and transformation of industrial age. These discussions are often surrounded with the concepts and facts like multiple-subject, minor-narratives, post-Fordism, and neoliberalism (mobilization of work, education, politics and social integration). In the center of these discourses found the emergence of a new character/subject which represents the new opportunities of creation of a deliberated humanity, but who lives continuously the present time. This new social character orientation of postmodernity is conceptualized by Funk as “I-am-me oriented person.” The main characteristic of this subject is that he/she identifies him/herself as a creative, self-depended/oriented and active subject which creates a self-fulfilling identity. This paper aims to interrogate the reflections of this postmodern “I-am-me” oriented subject on postmodern television in order to analyze in what extent the new television heroes flashing in formats like “Survivor” can be related to the traits of postmodern “I-am me oriented person.” This research who comprise a descriptive analyze of some very popular Survivor characters of last ten years found out that there are significant relationships between the postmodern character orientation and the quasi-fictionalized TV heroes.
Islamistene i den lange arabiske våren
Authors: Utvik Bjørn Olav
Published: December 2022

En utbredt fortelling går omtrent som følger: Den arabiske våren i 2011 ble drevet fram av liberal og venstreorientert ungdom. Så kapret islamistene ledelsen og kjørte det hele i grøfta, med militærkupp og borgerkriger som resultat. I dag ligger islamistene med brukket rygg og er ikke lenger noen kraft i Midtøsten, med unntak av jihadistene, som stadig er en trussel mange steder. Det meste i denne fortellingen er feil.
En underdanig supermakt
Authors: Nordanger Ferdinand , Henriksen Waage Hilde
Published: December 2022

Da Israel invaderte Libanon sommeren 1982, hadde haukene i Israel stor innflytelse på Reagan-administrasjonens politikk. Den amerikanske politikken var støttende og passiv overfor den israelske regjeringens invasjon. Samtidig var den likegyldig overfor skjebnen til den palestinske befolkningen i Libanon.
AMELIORATION OF CARBON FOOTPRINT SENSITIVITY WITHIN THE OIL PALM INDUSTRY: THE CHEMICAL ENGINEER’S PERSPECTIVE
Authors: TAMAHRAJAH JAYBALAN , QUA KIAT SENG
Published: December 2022

High valued carbon stocks (HVCS) are established to nullify carbon emissions from the oil palm plantation (ENET,Y,PL,CPO) relative to crude palm oil (CPO) production (tonnes CO2eq per tonne CPO), estimated at an average of 13 tonnes CO2eq per tonne CPO. A yearly total of 19.5 tonnes biomass or 3.55 tonnes of HVCS is required per hectare to offset the emissions. The technological transition of energy generation by conventional diesel to sustainable biomass and biogas utilisation reduced emissions from 0.74 tonne CO2eq to 0.36 tonne CO2eq relative to each tonne of CPO in the palm oil mill. The emissions from the mill are discounted for its closed loop carbon cycle, with near net zero emissions (ENET) registered with respect to all sustainable technologies considered. The emission reduction is met with conditions of 25 years of plantation lifetime. The production of fresh fruit bunches must exceed 25 tonnes yearly per hectare with a minimum CPO production yield of 20 per cent. Furthermore, the use of HVCS shall not exceed 25 tonnes, with CPO and crude palm kernel oil (PKO) used as HVCS within the life cycle assessment (LCA) from the oil palm plantation to the palm oil mill gate. Net zero carbon emissions is approached upon consideration of emitted carbon dioxide returning to the oil palm plantation in the vicinity for assimilation. Keywords: Oil palm industry, palm oil mill, oil palm plantation, net zero emissions, life cycle assessment (LCA).
Mordedura por garrapatas y confusión entre enfermedades en tiempos de COVID-19
Authors: Puc-Vázquez Jasset Angélica , Dzul-Rosado Karla Rossanet , Castillo-Burguete María Teresa
Published: December 2022

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La fauna silvestre y la COVID-19 ¿y ahora qué?
Authors: Sanchez Montes Sokani , Colunga Salas Pablo , López-González Carlos A. , Mosqueda Juan , Aguilar Tipacamú Gabriela
Published: December 2022

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¿Cómo evolucionan los virus?: El caso del SARS-CoV-2 responsable de la pandemia COVID-19
Authors: Conde-Ferráez Laura , Ayora-Talavera Guadalupe
Published: December 2022

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Physiological and Pathological Effects of Fetal and Maternal Microchimerism
Authors: DEMİRHAN Osman
Published: December 2022

Microchimerism (Mc) is a bidirectional exchange of fetal and maternal cells during pregnancy. Pregnancy is the most common and natural cause of chimerism. Therefore, we are all born as microchimera. Although there are many unanswered questions it is thought that chimerism has an important role in human health. For many years, the clinical effects of microchimeric cells (McCs) in organ repair and cancer therapy have just begun to be understood. While the mission of chimerism is straight forward, the subject is profound. Chimerism carries the potential for disease as well as for health benefits. This article describes the role of Mc in the etiology of psychotic disorders. In this review, we consider Mc to be a physiological phenomenon, but it can also transform into pathology under inappropriate conditions. We describe in detail below the possible physio-pathological roles of F-MMcCs.
Manual Production of Green Current, Green Hydrogen and Green Oxygen for the Benefit of Daily Income of Poor People of Any Country
Authors: Seshavatharam U.V.S.
Published: December 2022

From Kasmir to Kanyakumari, as India is having many poor people with no daily income, based on humanity, we are making an advanced technical attempt to help them with a possible daily income by manual production of green current, green hydrogen and green oxygen. To have sufficient fuel, to have an efficient fuel and to reduce pollution levels, world transportation system badly needs eco-friendly hydrogen and the whole earthy environment is in a serious quest for oxygen. To resolve the above basic issues, it is planned to produce hydrogen and oxygen by means of alkaline electrolysis with external magnetic field (IIT, Mumbai, India) for a better productivity, accomplished by electricity produced from medium capacity alternators operated by human physical energy. To fulfill this requirement, it is planned to take the help of illiterates, healthy beggars, Rikshawala like poor people and farmers having no crop field or no crop yield. With efficient pedaling and gearing mechanisms associated with heavy fly wheels, 10 of 20 persons forming as a group can be allowed to run any alternator round the clock in 8-hour shift system for 4 alternative hours without any physical strain. By considering our proposal, 1) Hydrogen fuel required for running Fuel cells and Internal combustion engines can be generated in large quantity with a de-central system having unlimited number of medium capacity alternators spread across entire India. 2) Generated oxygen can be released to atmosphere and air pollution levels can be diluted to a greater extent across India. 3) Recycled waste water or sewage water can also be used. 4) Multiple number of small scale units can be set up with 5 to 10 alternators and production of hydrogen by electrolysis can be increased from 5% to (30 to 40) % of total production of hydrogen. 5) To some extent, as long as Hydrogen is considered as a fuel, employment problem, hydrogen scarcity and air pollution issues can be resolved. With further study, research and direct involvement of state and central governments, industrialists, scientists and engineers, this proposal can be implemented a full-fledged manner from Kashmir to Kanykumari. Our proposal can be considered as one of the best coordinating schemes for-fulfilling Indian transportation fuel needs, Indian poor people struggling for getting daily wages and saving mother earth from CO2, SO2 and NOx like harmful gases. This project can be implemented in any country having poor people.
Liberal Education of Ecological Civilization of Female College Students from the Green Economy
Authors: Gao Pengzhao
Published: December 2022

“The contemporary youth should set up the ideal and faith of the same mind with the theme of this era” and build a community of human destiny with the construction of ecological civilization. In the education of ecological civilization and the cultivation of talents, the physiological characteristics and disposition of women are different from others. Colleges and universities should accurately grasp the demand for female college students in the era of green economy, to integrate the ecological civilization into the professional education, the second classroom education, the innovation and entrepreneurship education and the ideological and political education, and to reconstruct the liberal education system of ecological civilization for female college students. Female College students must scientifically grasp the Era Connotation of Xi Jinping’s ecological civilization, “seize the day, live up to the time.”
Social Governance Community: Development Context, Research Differentiation and Value Review
Authors: Dai Kunhao , Zhang Xiaoliang
Published: December 2022

The formation of the social governance community is an integral part of the modernization of governance capacity and governance system. Tracing back the course of social co-governance will help to better clarify the existing relationship and plan the future scientifically. This paper tries to grasp the evolution of the social governance community by reviewing the literature, focusing on the research and value connotation. The results show that: the development of the social governance community has a very clear context of the times and iteration; there are clear regional differences in the study of social governance community. Based on this, this paper examines the value of the social governance community and prospects for the future.