bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of genetic diversity among Indian garlic (Allium sativum L.) genotypes using SSR markers and morphological traits
Authors: Gupta Amar Jeet , Jayaswall Kuldip , Khar Anil , Mahajan V , Kad Snehal K , Singh Major
Published: October 2023

Genetic diversity of seventeen garlic genotypes wwasevaluated using morphological characters and molecularmarkers. Twenty-three morphological characters related tothe foliage and bulb traits of garlic were assessed andcategorized into quantitative and qualitative parameters.Analysis on the basis of 16 SSR primers was used, out ofwhich 7 produced clear polymorphic bands in garlicgenotypes and conveniently distinguished all the genotypesunder study. SSR markers used were capable of detecting42 alleles with an average of 2.63 alleles per locus. The numberof alleles per locus ranged from 1 to 7 and the allelicpolymorphism information content (PIC) value ranged from0.14 to 0.45 with an average of 0.26. Genetic divergence wascalculated using the Pearson coefficient in which the geneticsimilarity varied from 0.04 to 1.0 and on the basis ofmorphological traits ranged from 1.65 to 6.12 with an averageof 3.6 which was higher than molecular markers.Morphological traits are less valid to evaluate geneticdiversity because these traits depend on the environmentaland climatic factors like day length and temperature, as theyare adapted for distinct climatic regions. The study revealedconsiderable amount of genetic variability among garlicgenotypes and identified a correlation between molecularmarkers and morphological traits. The present study alsoindicates that though the microsatellite markers are fast andhigh throughput for DNA fingerprinting there is a need formore markers to be developed to assess genetic diversity
Genetic diversity in parthenocarpic cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) for yield and quality traits under protected cultivation
Authors: Kumar Suman , Singh Paramveer , Bhardwaj Ajay
Published: October 2023

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is one of the mostimportant cucurbitaceous vegetable crops grownextensively in tropical and subtropical parts of thecountry. Cucumber is thermophilic and required optimumtemperature range between 18 0C and 24 °C. It is grownfor its tender fruits, which are consumed either raw assalad, cooked as vegetable or as pickling cucumber inits immature stage. It is a rich source of carbohydrates,Ca, P and vitamin C. The appreciable yield deficit betweenpotential and realized crop yield indicated an urgent needto develop superior hybrids having desirable yield andquality attributes. Diverse parents are expected toproduce high yielding hybrids through manifestation ofheterosis, increase the probability to obtain transgressivesegregants in F2 and in subsequent generations.
Origin, distribution, taxonomy, genetic diversity and genetic improvement of ash gourd {Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn.}
Authors: Swamy KRM
Published: October 2023

Ash gourd or wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), a member ofthe Cucurbitaceae family, is cultivated throughout tropicaland subtropical regions of the world. Fruits may beconsumed immature (usually cooked or pickled) or mature(used in soups), and can also be used in confectionary.Apart from its nutritional value, wax gourd has also longbeen valued in Ayurvedic medicine. Current breeding effortsin wax gourd are focused on assessing available geneticdiversity and the potential for heterosis. Research advances,including origin and geographic distribution, taxonomy,botanical description, genetic diversity, genetic resources,genetic improvement (cultivar groups, uses, breeding, andcultivars/varieties/hybrids), nutritional value of fruit, healthbenefits of fruit, ash gourd juice, ethnic/cultural significanceregarding ash gourd are reviewed in this article. This reviewarticle provides a reference for basic and applied researchon ash gourd, an important Cucurbitaceous vegetable crop
Population dynamics of arthropods under different insecticide and biopesticide treatments in okra
Authors: Kaur Ramanpreet , Singh Rajwinder , Bhullar Harpal Singh
Published: October 2023

Efficacy of different insecticides and biopesticides wasevaluated against arthropods on okra crop at VegetableResearch Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhianaduring 2019-20. For sucking arthropods, all evaluatedinsecticides were significantly effective and amongst themflonicamid 50% WP (0.8g/l water) proved to be more effectivehaving higher percent reduction (67.31 to 96.14%) comparedto controls. However, imidacloprid 200 SL (0.4ml/l water)was effective against okra fruit and shoot borer andAmerican bollworm (79.18% and 78.60%, percent reductionover control) and spiromesifen 240 SC (1.5ml/l water) againstred spider mite. Interestingly, neem based biopesticidesenhance predator population as compared to insecticides.Although, the use of chemical pesticides cannot be omittedcompletely as they form mainstay of management strategies,yet their use can be limited by including cheaper alternativebiopesticides like azadiractin 50,000 ppm @ 0.8 ml/l of waterwhich may provide good control of above suckingarthropods as compared to controls.
Evaluation of physical and chemical mutagens on various genotypes of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in M2 generation
Authors: Singh Priyanshu , Singh Anand Kumar , Singh BK , Pal Akhilesh Kr , Chaubey T , Singh Rohit Kr , Singh Tejbal , Chaturvedi Vishvadeepak
Published: October 2023

Mutation breeding in crop plants such as brinjal (Solanummelongena L.) is a successful approach in change of producthaving narrow genetic base and to explore it a field experimentwas conducted toevaluate the effect of physical mutagensuch as gamma rays and chemical mutagens such as Ethylmethane sulphonate (EMS) were used on two brinjalgenotypes namely Banarasi Gol and Kashi Taru. The seedswere treated with different concentrations of gammairradiation (5, 10, 15 and 20 kR) and EMS (0.05, 0.10, 0.15 and0.20%).The increasing concentration of mutagens wasrecorded with a negative response on all growth and yieldattributes of both the genotypes which ultimately reducethe yield. In this context the 5kR gamma rays and 0.05%EMS concentration were recorded with superior values ofall characters in M2 generation. Early flowering and earlyedible fruit maturity was observed under 5kR gamma raysover all other treatments. The fruit yield per plant increasedby 19.87% and 20.30% of Banarasi Gol and Kashi Taru,respectively under 5kR gamma rays over control. Lowestvalue of all characters was recorded under 0.20% EMS ascompared to all other treatments including control. Thus itcan be concluded on present study basis that the increasingconcentration of mutagens were showed an adverse effectfor all characters.
Influence of integrated nutrient management and sowing dates on growth, yield and quality of broad bean (Vicia faba L.)
Authors: Lanzes Tsering , Kumar Manoj , Bhushan Anil , Kumar Satesh , Chopra Sandeep , Kumar Sanjeev , Samnotra R K
Published: October 2023

The present field investigation was carried out at VegetableExperimental Farm, Division of Vegetable Science andFloriculture, SKUAST-J, Chatha during Rabi season 2018-2019. The experiment comprised of three levels of inorganicfertilizers i.e. 50%, 75%, 100% of recommended dose (50:60:50kg/ha NPK) combined with two organic sources of plantnutrients (FYM and Vermicompost) under two dates ofsowing (2nd fortnight of October and 1st fortnight ofNovember). The experiment comprised of 12 treatments laidout in a Randomized Block Design with three replications.The result revealed that vegetative growth and yieldparameters were significantly influenced by the applicationof different sources of nutrients under different dates ofsowing. Application of 75% N through inorganic fertilizersin combination with 25% through vermicompost sown at 2ndfortnight of October yielded maximum number of pods/plant(78.33), pod weight/plant (95.07 g), plant height (156.27 cm),
Assessment of nitrogen application and row spacing on growth and yield attributes of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)
Authors: Nair Reena , Sharma Ankita , Pandey SK
Published: October 2023

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is one among themost significant spice crop belonging to the familyApiaceae. It is popularly referred to as Dhania or Dhana.Cilantro belongs to the Eastern Mediterranean region andSouthern Europe. It is primarily used as a condiment toprepare curry powder, sausages, pickles, and seasonings.The leaves and tender shoots, due to their aroma, areused for culinary preparations and the seeds foroleoresins, essential oils, confectionaries, liquor andcosmetic industries. Coriander possesses medicinalproperties as seeds have carminative, diuretic andstomachic properties. India is the largest producer,
Correlation and path analysis studies in parthenocarpic cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
Authors: Mehta Palvi , Sharma Parveen , Kaur Manpreet , . Shilpa , Sharma Akhilesh , Bhardwaj Neelam
Published: October 2023

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is the most importantmember of cucurbitaceae family due to its economicimportance. It helps to cure kidney infection, jaundice,stomach problems and indigestion. It is believed to beoriginated in India and the wild relative Cucumis sativusvar. hardwickii is the progenitor of the cultivatedcucumber (Choudhary et al. 2015; Sharma 2017). It ismost suitable vegetable for protected conditions due toyear round production and higher demand in market.Due to its origin in India, it has accumulated most of thegenetic variability which helps to improve variouscharacters through selection. Germplasm purity isdifficult to maintain due to higher cross pollination incucumber. It depicts wide range of variability with nouniformity in characters like fruit size, shape, color andyield among existing germplasm (Sharma et al. 2017;
Tomato breeding for processing in India: Current status and prospects
Authors: Tiwari Jagesh Kumar , Behera Tusar K , Rai Nagendra , Yerasu Suresh Reddy , Singh Manish K , Singh Prabhakar Mohan
Published: October 2023

Tomato is an important vegetable crop in the world for both fresh consumption and making processing products such as ketchup, sauce, paste etc. Tomato is rich source of nutrients and possesses health beneficial compounds.India is the second largest producer of tomato (20.57 mt) after China. In our country, most of tomatoes are consumed as fresh for vegetable purpose, and hardly <1% is only processed for making processed products compared to the developed countries like Italy (64.02%), Spain (39.41%) and USA (10.34%). Hence, there is a need of suitable varieties for processing purpose for year round cultivation to sustain the processing industries in the country with suitable growing regions.A large number of cultivated and wild tomato species are available in the world genebank, which have processing attributes. Although, previous efforts have generated a few varieties (e.g. Pusa Ruby, Roma, Punjab Chhuhara) for processing purpose but currently these old varieties do not meet the demand of modern processing industries. Hence, in this mini-review we summarise current status and prospects of breeding for processing varieties in India.
Studies on genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance and character association for various quantitative traits in bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.] genotypes
Authors: Duhan DS , Gill Vikas , Panghal VPS , Karande PJ
Published: October 2023

Thirty-sevendiverse genotypes of bottle gourdwere evaluated to access the relative performance, genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance and simultaneously to study the nature and magnitude of associations between yield and its contributing characters. The genotypes were sown under RBD in three replications at Vegetable Research Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar during the Spring Summer season of 2017-18. Results attained from analysis of variance reportedthat there were substantial differences among the genotypes unveiling the plausible presence of significant genetic variability, which could be positively exploited in crop improvement programmes. The highest GCV (18.90) and PCV (18.96) were observed for vine length. In addition to this, fruit yield was found significantly and positively correlated with number of fruits per vine, number of primary branches per vine and average fruit weight. The path analysis indicated that the days to first female flowering, number of fruits per vine, nodes to first female flower, length of fruit and average fruit weight were the most propitious characters directly influencing the dependent variable viz. fruit yield/ha.
Study on socio-economic condition of Tribal farmers in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Roy Shubhadeep , Pal Govind , Singh Neeraj , Maurya Sudarshan , Singh SK , Bhardwaj DR , Behera TK
Published: October 2023

The economy of Sonbhadra district is mainly dependent on agriculture. The district has the highest percentage of forest area among all districts of Uttar Pradesh and the district is also called as Energy Capital of India. Sonbhadra district has highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Uttar Pradesh and constituting 20.67 per cent in total district population. The present study was based on primary and secondary data collected to study the socio-economic condition of tribal farmers and status of agriculture in Sonbhadra district. The analysis of secondary information and data shows that net area sown and forest cover was 28.26 per cent and 50.36 per cent of total area respectively in the district. The cropping intensity and irrigation intensity of the district was 151.34 and 172.96 respectively. Wheat crop has the highest share in area (22.93 per cent) followed by paddy (15.77 per cent), maize (4.98 per cent), arhar (3.54 per cent) and gram (3.36 per cent) in the district. Total number of land holdings in the district was around 2.03 lakhs and 84.14 per cent land holdings in the district belongs to marginal and small category of land holding. Classification of population shows that district has highest share of marginal workers followed by agricultural labour, other workers, farmers and family labour. Around 61 per cent population in the district were illiterate. The analysis of primary information and data shows that average age of surveyed farmers was 40.1 years with majority of farmers (68.4 per cent) belongs to age group 35-50 years. Majority of farmers getting agriculture related information from neighborfriends and relative followed by radio, progressive farmers, officials of SHGs and NGOs and newspaper. The productivity of almost all the crops at farmers level was less than the district average. There is a high potential to increase the farm productivity. Share of marketed surplus in total production (Roy et al. 2019) was very less at farmers’ level showing major portion of the farm production was consumed as family need. Around 67 per cent farmers are taking credit from bank followed by money lender and Self Help Groups. Consumption expenditure details of farmers shows that around 36 per cent of their expenditure on food items which consists of 22.63 per cent on foodgrains, 4.18 per cent on pulses, 5.20 per cent on vegetables and 3.53 per cent on other food items (Roy et al. 2020). The findings of the present study are crucial for future planning towards upliftment of socio-economic condition of the tribal farmers and improvement in status of agriculture in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
A review on biopriming in vegetable crops for yield and quality traits
Authors: Hegde Sapana Gurupad , Duhan DS , Karande Priyanka Jalindar
Published: October 2023

The use of micro-organisms to improve yield and quality parameters in crop plants is the basis of biopriming treatment in different crop plants. Inoculation of microbes to hydrated seeds initiates metabolic activities without actual germination. The micro-organisms multiplying on the seed stimulate the release of growth hormones and volatile compounds by plants, improve the availability of nutrients in the soil and initiate defence signals in stress conditions. Ultimately, better quality and higher yield is obtained by increased nutrient use efficiency, enhanced tolerance of plants against various biotic and abiotic stresses and improved physiological and morphological traits in different vegetable crops. Among various methods of microbe application, priming treatment was found to be a promising technique. It also reduces the use of chemicals and their harmful effects. Therefore, biopriming can be effectively used as a simple and inexpensive substitute to other seed treatment methods for crop improvement. Here in this review, different microbes and their potential use as growth and development stimulators through priming treatment in the vegetable are discussed.
Pracimosono as a Place of Intimacy and Spiritual Experience for the Mangkunegaran Princesses in Surakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Hastuti Dhian Lestari , Syarief Achmad , Santosa Imam , Widodo Pribadi
Published: October 2023

Dalem Keputren Pracimosono known as DKP is an area for women's communal housing in the system of the Palace Mangkunegaran, in Surakarta, Indonesia. The experience of those who live communally can reveal the history and meaning of the power spatiality and manifestations of space and place, especially when they live within the center of power. In this context, this article reveals the transformation of the sense of space into sense of place at DKP. The study uses ethnographic methods to analyze the life of the princesses in DKP and their relationship with cultural events and intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence development. It applies Tuan’s notion of place to this situation which posits that an environment's geographical properties are related to space and place. Space is abstract, but place is a lived whole with history and significance. Places can express people's feelings and goals. Location is closely linked to a person's sociological and spatial position, with place being a passion or emotion that transcends objects. Places have unique personality, a combination of Nature and dwellers investments. People feel a sense of place when they engage values and aesthetic sense to places. However, the Javanese architectural concept to understand this relationship between cultural events and spiritual intelligence is referred to as ‘laku’ in interpreting space as manifest with the dwellings of the princesses. The paper concludes that the structure of DKP illustrate both Javanese and colonial spatial concepts with a feminine atmosphere. Princesses move between places to form their identity as Javanese Mangkunegaran women. DKP shapes the characters, attitudes and manners of the princesses and direct proper movements with etiquette. The community life of the princesses transforms DKP into place, forming intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence according to the Javanese tradition. Srikandhi Mangkunegaran is a spiritual source for men and serves as a role model for Javanese women. DKP shapes the interiority of place through the intimate and spiritual experiences of the princesses, forming a strong connection to the Mangkunegaran Palace.
Anti-colonialism During Suharto’s New Order Era and its Impact on Conservation of Architecture in Indonesia
Authors: Ardiani Yanita Mila , Kurniawan Kemas Ridwan , Lukito Yulia Nurliani
Published: October 2023

Since the New Order Era, the awareness to follow the World Conservation Charter has begun to be implemented in Indonesia. In 1970, the Indonesian government carried out the conservation of Dutch colonial areas and buildings. It was complicated because President Suharto was anti-colonial. In that year, Indonesia received a grant for the conservation of the Old City from the Netherlands. The implementation was discontinued. Then The Indonesian Government focused on the preservation of Native heritage of Indonesian Architecture through the Miniature Park of Beautiful Indonesia. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah-TMII is one manifestation of this anti-colonial spirit by simulating traditional houses from 27 provinces at that time into one thematic Park in the Eastern Part of Jakarta. Each traditional Indonesian building was modelled as per the original traditional house of a region. The Preservation method during the new order period of Suharto is unique, because there was no such preservation precedent in the world at that time. This paper examines the practice of conservation in Indonesia during New order period which embraced the paradox of anticolonialism. It ascertains how it affected the preservation and conservation programs of traditional Indonesian buildings implemented at that time. It employs literature studies about Post Colonialism in New order era, and also interview with witnesses. The findings enrich our knowledge about how conservation was implemented in Indonesia, especially within the concept of anti-colonialism in the new order Regime under Suharto leadership. It concludes that preservation in Suharto era is unique, because the Dutch, relationship with Indonesia was strained. Then Suharto focused on preserving traditional architecture, but only the unique masterpieces Vernacular Architecture became replicas inside the TMII while perishing in the real world.
Physical Changes and Spirit of Place of the Puri Karangasem Area in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Dewi Anak Agung Ayu Agung Candra , Priyomarsono Naniek Widayati , Siwi Samsu Hendra
Published: October 2023

Karangasem is one of the regencies on the island of Bali with a complex historical value, namely as a royal city that has a background of close interactions with surrounding communities and acculturation in it. The Karangasem City has certainly undergone changes from the royal period to the present, and has also influenced its sacred values, especially in the Puri Karangasem area. This has to be studied to preserve the spirit of place of the area. This research examines the spirit of place of the Puri Karangasem area and its surroundings by tracing the history related to the physical changes of the city. The historical tracing includes three timelines of discussion: the royal reign, the Dutch East Indies colonial reign, the post-independence reign to the present. This research also identifies the causal factors of the physical changes. This research uses a qualitative research method with a grounded research approach. It employs in-depth interviews, observations, and a document survey. The analysis was carried out by comparing the data with reference theories. The findings show that there are significant changes in the physical area of Puri Karangasem, which includes the spatial structure of the city and the Puri Karangasem architecturally. However, Puri Karangasem along with the catus patha pattern and the distribution of Muslim villages become the spirit of this area. It is still maintained and sacred for the surrounding community.
Seismic Effects on the Stone Masonry of Rubik Church in Albania: Interaction Modeling of Different Masonry Panel Types
Authors: Paci Ervin
Published: October 2023

The church monastery ‘Shelbuen’ Rubik in Albania has tourist and historical values, as it is made in a different style from most historical monasteries in the country. On 26 November 2019, the church was hit by an earthquake. This research examines the damage resulting from this earthquake on its masonry and structural elements, as well as their interactions. The research aims to ascertain the extent of damage to the stonework in the church and its seismic resistance. It seeks to propose options for interventions to restore and strengthen the structure. To select interventions, different types of masonry walls of the church are analyzed. different connections of the structural elements are also analyzed, using computer simulations of the whole system in different variations to identify problems and test the effectiveness of their solutions. Geographical and historical data on seismic activity in the region are studied to assess future threats. The paper proposes to carry out a thorough restoration of the masonry walls, restoring the roof and the drainage systems, while adding structural reinforcement to the cracks that have formed to avoid their enlargement. This is to improve the resistance of the Rubik Church to earthquakes and to preserve its historical value. Such techniques will significantly improve the earthquake resistance of the church particularly with regard to shear and seismic displacement.
Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings for Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Two Case Studies from India
Authors: Vidyullatha R. J. , Kumar G. Viswanadha , Dileep G.
Published: October 2023

In the era of globalization, developing existing cities into smart cities while providing a higher quality of life to the citizens is one of the strategies in many countries. In the process, many traditional settlements and cultural heritage are being demolished without respecting their values. In fact, these heritage buildings could be easily re-used. However, a proper approach is essential in ensuring their relevance in urban regeneration projects. Undeniably, cultural heritage should be preserved with their values. One of the ways to do so is through adaptive re-use, i.e., reusing the existing building for contemporary use, making it a part of sustainable architecture. Appropriately, the reuse of heritage buildings or materials therein saves much of the embodied energy. This will help improve access to clean energy and encourage adoption of low-carbon energy assets. The concept of adaptive reuse of different buildings has been successfully implemented in many countries. This paper examines the issue of multifaceted challenges in adaptive reuse, emphasizing the need for informed decisions based on in-depth assessments. The paper seeks to understand the compatibility of new functions with the physical and historical integrity of heritage structures, the conservation of embodied energy inherent in these buildings, and the pivotal role of stakeholders in driving successful adaptive reuse projects. It employs a mixed-method approach using case studies, stakeholder surveys, and heritage building analyses to determine best reuse solutions. The study shows how adapting old buildings saves energy and the environment by comparing them to new buildings. It concludes revealing the current efforts to provide ways of such reuse of heritage buildings based on several sustainable benchmarks and valuable considerations.
Revealing the Eco-aesthetics of the Pangium Edule Tree: A Natural Sources of Spices in a Time of Dendrophobia
Authors: Marianto Martinus Dwi , Goodfellow Rob , Murwonugroho Wegig , Purbasari Mita , Prasetya (CA) Hanggar Budi
Published: October 2023

Pangium edule is a spice-producing tree with many benefits; ironically, while these benefits are acknowledged, this tree has become critically endangered. Some parts of the Pangium are traditionally used as spices and have recently become valuable for reasons of both personal health and human economics. This species needs to be preserved by any means including art. In fact, art has the potential to become a strategic medium in a campaign of preservation. This paper introduces the idea of the eco-aesthetics of the Pangium as an agent in its preservation, indeed very survival. The problems are: 1). The limitation of batik motif variations in developing traditional Indonesian art as inspired by rare plants; 2) The challenge of making batik a medium to enhance awareness of the importance of conserving these same species. The aims of this paper are: 1). The creation of a novelty variety of batik ornaments sourced from kluwak plants; 2). Implementation of novelty illustrations to batik media as a media mobile message; and 3). Batik visuals as a narrative medium. This research employs qualitative research examining the community utilization of the produce of the Pangium. It begins by searching for the very presence of this now elusive species, carefully observing the tree as a whole and empirically deconstructing and interrogating each component. Various objective facts are then derived from these new insights and cross-referenced through a literature study. Informed observation consequently forms the basis for experimenting with various creative visual compositions that represent the beauty, uniqueness, and rarity of this species. In turn, this forms potential for the basis of Pangium edule-specific ‘eco-aesthetic designs’. This study shows the scarcity of the Pangium has resulted from a broad knowledge deficit combined with personal indifference. This study also shows that when socialized as eco-aesthetic design, the Pangium becomes better known, deeply appreciated, and as a direct result–preserved.
Understanding the Dimensions of Customer Relationships in the Heritage Hotels in Amman, Jordan
Authors: Jawabreh Omar A. A. , Masa'deh Ra'ed , Al Dein Al Fahmawee Emad , Mahmoud Rami
Published: October 2023

Customer relations is an important dimension of managing heritage hotels because the visitors expect not only a good ambiance at such a hotel but also gracious hospitality and good human relationships. This paper examines the dimensions of customer relationships in the heritage hotel industry in Amman. The research employs a hypothetical deductive research model, which involves the operational definitions of the study's independent and dependent variables, and the research hypotheses. Its hypotheses were examined through the utilization of multiple regression analysis. It investigates the effect of customer connections on customer acquisition, retention, growth, and trust, using a 5-point Likert scale, with numbers ranging from strongly disagree =1 to strongly agree =5. It also measured reliability and validity, with descriptive analysis used to characterize the characteristics of the sample and the responses to the questionnaire. The hypothesis was tested using multiple regression analysis. The paper concludes that the existing body of knowledge provides valuable insights for managers in this sector to effectively execute customer relationship management strategies that align with the specific needs of the Jordanian market. This, in turn, can lead to the development of stronger customer loyalty.
Assessment of Urban Growth and Ecological Sustainability: Insights from Mumbai, India
Authors: Yadav Madhura
Published: October 2023

This study quantifies the overall impact of urban growth on the ecology of Mumbai by using an Ecological Footprint analysis. Its aim is to help determine the natural resource consumption of existing urban settlements. The objective is to assess the environmental impact resulting from the existing urban layouts on Mumbai's region. The research employs a comparative analysis of footprint and land ratio for different urban layouts of Mumbai. There are different layouts in Mumbai, primarily by MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and 10 Development Authority) & private builders. Footprints and land ratio of these layouts are calculated as per the Development Control Rules of Mumbai. The results are referred to as footprint per capita and land ratio required for the layout. The land ratio is the ratio of land required for the building's total footprint to the actual built-up area of land on which the building is erected. The land ratio is directly proportional to the quantity and type of material used for building. The land ratio required in case of MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Development authority) layout is almost double than layout by private builders as much more material quantities is required in case of MHADA layout due to more no buildings, and extra FSI utilized i.e., FSI of 2.50 as against 1.33 for private layout. Hence, layouts like private builders shall be preferred for Mumbai city to achieve the region's environmental sustainability.
Maintaining Sense of Place in a Historic Village: The Case of Pekalongan Arabic Village, Indonesia
Authors: Indraswara Mohammad Sahid , Suprapti Atik , Sardjono Agung Budi , Hilmy Muhammad Fariz , Pribadi Septana Bagus
Published: October 2023

Pekalongan Arab Village is a historical village closely related to trade activities, religious rituals, and influential Arab culture. It makes this village produce a good sense of place for its visitors. However, with the development of the times, there are problems such as street corridors that are no longer actively trading; houses have begun to be abandoned by their owners; and functions of spaces are changing. These have certainly made the sense of place of this village to be disturbed. In this context, this study examines the influence of changes in the village activities on sense of place attached to people's memories. The study employs qualitative methods to examine this phenomena and problems related to sense of place present in the area. Observations and interviews are used as research instruments. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques. It concludes with a strategy to maintain a wholesome sense of place in Pekalongan Arab Village, in the midst of shifts and changes in the functions of spaces. It argues that in maintaining sense of place in the historic village, it is necessary to have the support of the local people and related figures as well as the restoration of the activities that have consolidated in the memories of people. It argues that , in doing so, the vernacular and traditional sense of place of the village will be maintained for future generations.
Phenotypic characteristics and moult commencement in breeding Dutch Herring Gulls Larus argentatus & Lesser Black-Backed Gulls L. fuscus
Authors: Muusse M , Muusse T , Buijs R , Altenburg R , Gibbins A , Luijendijk B
Published: October 2023

We describe ten phenotypic characteristics and moult commencement in an inland colony of Herring Gulls Larus argentatus and Lesser Black-backed Gulls L. fuscus in The Netherlands. All features were checked for difference between sexes and, when possible, known-aged birds were described. Both taxa exhibited wide variation in single characteristics, most apparent in the range of upperpart grey tone, iris speckling and the pattern on P10 and P9. Herring and Lesser Black-backed Gulls in this colony showed considerable overlap with birds from Scandinavia and from Britain, which justifies the name ‘Dutch intergrade’, sometimes used for breeding Lesser Black-backed Gulls in The Netherlands.
Evaluasi Pengisian Bahan Bakar Khusus Ground Support Equipment (GSE) di Bandar Udara Internasional Jenderal Ahmad Yani Semarang
Authors: Sahara Nurjanah Afdhian , Kona Musri
Published: October 2023

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is equipment used to assist with the needs of aircraft during arrival and/or departure, passenger and cargo loading and unloading, as well as mail handling. One common issue that occurs is the spillage of special fuel for GSE, known as fuel spillage, which can disrupt airport operations and pose high safety risks. Therefore, the author conducted research on GSE equipment to identify potential hazards and the efforts made in handling them. This research employed a qualitative method, collecting primary and secondary data through interviews and document collection. The study took place for three months, from January to March 2022, at Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang. The research findings indicate that there are still many Ground Support Equipment that do not meet the standards for refueling GSE, a lack of dedicated GSE fueling stations, and manual fueling processes that result in numerous risks that can threaten aviation security and safety. The issue of manually refueling Ground Support Equipment can pose dangers to flight security and safety, as well as hinder Ground Handling services and cause airline delays. To avoid these issues, coordination between Apron Movement Control (AMC) personnel and Ground Handling staff is necessary, along with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for refueling GSE, and the construction of dedicated GSE fueling facilities at Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang.
Femmes et archives : une approche auto-ethnographique
Authors: LeBlanc Phyllis
Published: October 2023

Nous proposons un regard auto-ethnographique sur les rapports entre le sujet femme, les traces retenues de la mémoire à son sujet dans les archives et la représentation des femmes dans le récit historique acadien. Pour les fins de notre étude, les archives sont examinées comme lieux de dépôt et de conservation du patrimoine, alors que le récit historique est défini comme une lecture globale, consensuelle et représentative des grandes lignes du passé d’une collectivité. Or, dans la constitution du récit historique comme dans la collecte et la conservation des archives, des valeurs sont assignées à ce qui est retenu, préservé et représenté. Ces valeurs assignées aident à expliquer le retard dans la construction d’un traitement historien effectif sur le sujet femme en Acadie.
Le travail domestique, les recettes et la reproduction de l’identité ethnique acadienne
Authors: MacLeod Katie K.
Published: October 2023

La place des femmes a été systématiquement effacée de la mémoire acadienne, particulièrement lorsque sont pris en compte le silence, la marginalisation et la création d’identités collectives. Cet article explore la place centrale qu’occupe la nourriture dans la reproduction de la culture acadienne et comment les femmes prennent en charge le travail relatif à l’alimentation. M’appuyant sur des études de terrain ethnographiques menées à Pomquet, en Nouvelle-Écosse, je soutiens que les identités acadiennes ne découlent pas d’une construction d’identité collective basée sur le nationalisme acadien, mais sur la reproduction sociale de la culture, de la langue et du patrimoine, alimentée par les efforts des femmes à l’échelle locale. Tandis que le discours acadien dominant est masculin et véhicule des conceptions désuètes des femmes, les identités locales trouvent davantage leur source dans les espaces domestiques, où les femmes sont influentes et construisent une communauté. J’examine les rassemblements locaux, les espaces de cuisine, les recettes, ainsi que le travail relatif à la nourriture, pour démontrer comment les membres de la communauté perçoivent et expérimentent la nourriture à la fois au quotidien et dans les situations formelles. L’article explore le travail domestique formel et informel, l’organisation sociale des femmes ainsi que les soins donnés aux proches. Je combine l’enquête de terrain ethnographique et la recherche d’archives pour démontrer la façon dont ces recettes et le travail relatif à la nourriture racontent les histoires des femmes et permettent à leurs voix d’émerger au sein du discours culturel, de contribuer au développement communautaire et de générer des sentiments de collectivité. Il ressort de cette analyse qu’en dépit de leur marginalisation, les femmes ont joué un rôle crucial dans la production et la reproduction d’éléments d’identité ethnique dans un contexte local.
Female Authorship, Incomplete Archives, and the Periodical Press in Nineteenth-Century Montreal: The Case of Rosanna Mullins Leprohon
Authors: Cabajsky Andrea
Published: October 2023

This article revolves around a case study of Montreal-based, Irish-Canadian author Rosanna Mullins Leprohon (1829-1879) who left behind little to no material archive after her death in 1879. Leprohon’s example serves to highlight the scholarly challenges that inhere in defining Canadian women’s authorship in the nineteenth century. The article is divided into two parts: focussing on the Journal of Education for Lower Canada (Montreal, 1857-1879), the first half argues that Leprohon’s periodical poetry played a greater role than previously understood in defining the terms of her authorship in Confederation-period Montreal. Examining archival documents belonging to her late husband and held in the Fonds Jean-Lukin Leprohon, the second half demonstrates the challenges that inhere in reconstructing women’s authorship through the archives of men-of-letters. Although they may never make up for the absence of private correspondence written in her own voice, Rosanna Leprohon’s periodical poems represent valuable resources for reconstructing the terms of her authorship and visibility in Montreal in the middle decades of the nineteenth century.
Mice lacking triglyceride synthesis enzymes in adipose tissue are resistant to diet-induced obesity
Authors: Chitraju Chandramohan , Fischer Alexander W , Ambaw Yohannes A , Wang Kun , Yuan Bo , Hui Sheng , Walther Tobias C , Farese Robert V
Published: October 2023

Triglycerides (TGs) in adipocytes provide the major stores of metabolic energy in the body. Optimal amounts of TG stores are desirable as insufficient capacity to store TG, as in lipodystrophy, or exceeding the capacity for storage, as in obesity, results in metabolic disease. We hypothesized that mice lacking TG storage in adipocytes would result in excess TG storage in cell types other than adipocytes and severe lipotoxicity accompanied by metabolic disease. To test this hypothesis, we selectively deleted both TG synthesis enzymes, DGAT1 and DGAT2, in adipocytes (ADGAT DKO mice). As expected with depleted energy stores, ADGAT DKO mice did not tolerate fasting well and, with prolonged fasting, entered torpor. However, ADGAT DKO mice were unexpectedly otherwise metabolically healthy and did not accumulate TGs ectopically or develop associated metabolic perturbations, even when fed a high-fat diet. The favorable metabolic phenotype resulted from activation of energy expenditure, in part via BAT (brown adipose tissue) activation and beiging of white adipose tissue. Thus, the ADGAT DKO mice provide a fascinating new model to study the coupling of metabolic energy storage to energy expenditure.
An anciently diverged family of RNA binding proteins maintain correct splicing of a class of ultra-long exons through cryptic splice site repression
Authors: Siachisumo Chileleko , Luzzi Sara , Aldalaqan Saad , Hysenaj Gerald , Dalgliesh Caroline , Cheung Kathleen , Gazzara Matthew R , Yonchev Ivaylo D , James Katherine , Kheirollahi Chadegani Mahsa , Ehrmann Ingrid E , Smith Graham R , Cockell Simon J , Munkley Jennifer , Wilson Stuart A , Barash Yoseph , Elliott David J
Published: October 2023

Previously, we showed that the germ cell-specific nuclear protein RBMXL2 represses cryptic splicing patterns during meiosis and is required for male fertility (Ehrmann et al., 2019). Here, we show that in somatic cells the similar yet ubiquitously expressed RBMX protein has similar functions. RBMX regulates a distinct class of exons that exceed the median human exon size. RBMX protein-RNA interactions are enriched within ultra-long exons, particularly within genes involved in genome stability, and repress the selection of cryptic splice sites that would compromise gene function. The RBMX gene is silenced during male meiosis due to sex chromosome inactivation. To test whether RBMXL2 might replace the function of RBMX during meiosis we induced expression of RBMXL2 and the more distantly related RBMY protein in somatic cells, finding each could rescue aberrant patterns of RNA processing caused by RBMX depletion. The C-terminal disordered domain of RBMXL2 is sufficient to rescue proper splicing control after RBMX depletion. Our data indicate that RBMX and RBMXL2 have parallel roles in somatic tissues and the germline that must have been conserved for at least 200 million years of mammalian evolution. We propose RBMX family proteins are particularly important for the splicing inclusion of some ultra-long exons with increased intrinsic susceptibility to cryptic splice site selection.
CRISPR-Cas9 knockdown of ESR1 in preoptic GABA-kisspeptin neurons suppresses the preovulatory surge and estrous cycles in female mice
Authors: Clarkson Jenny , Yip Siew Hoong , Porteous Robert , Kauff Alexia , Heather Alison K , Herbison Allan E
Published: October 2023

Evidence suggests that estradiol-sensing preoptic area GABA neurons are involved in the preovulatory surge mechanism necessary for ovulation. In vivo CRISPR-Cas9 editing was used to achieve a 60–70% knockdown in estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) expression by GABA neurons located within the regions of the rostral periventricular area of the third ventricle (RP3V) and medial preoptic nuclei (MPN) in adult female mice. Mice exhibited variable reproductive phenotypes with the only significant finding being mice with bilateral ESR1 deletion in RP3V GABA neurons having reduced cFos expression in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons at the time of the surge. One sub-population of RP3V GABA neurons expresses kisspeptin. Re-grouping ESR1-edited mice on the basis of their RP3V kisspeptin expression revealed a highly consistent phenotype; mice with a near-complete loss of kisspeptin immunoreactivity displayed constant estrus and failed to exhibit surge activation but retained pulsatile luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion. These observations demonstrate that ESR1-expressing GABA-kisspeptin neurons in the RP3V are essential for the murine preovulatory LH surge mechanism.
Conserved regulatory motifs in the juxtamembrane domain and kinase N-lobe revealed through deep mutational scanning of the MET receptor tyrosine kinase domain
Authors: Estevam Gabriella O , Linossi Edmond M , Macdonald Christian B , Espinoza Carla A , Michaud Jennifer M , Coyote-Maestas Willow , Collisson Eric A , Jura Natalia , Fraser James S
Published: October 2023

MET is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) responsible for initiating signaling pathways involved in development and wound repair. MET activation relies on ligand binding to the extracellular receptor, which prompts dimerization, intracellular phosphorylation, and recruitment of associated signaling proteins. Mutations, which are predominantly observed clinically in the intracellular juxtamembrane and kinase domains, can disrupt typical MET regulatory mechanisms. Understanding how juxtamembrane variants, such as exon 14 skipping (METΔEx14), and rare kinase domain mutations can increase signaling, often leading to cancer, remains a challenge. Here, we perform a parallel deep mutational scan (DMS) of the MET intracellular kinase domain in two fusion protein backgrounds: wild-type and METΔEx14. Our comparative approach has revealed a critical hydrophobic interaction between a juxtamembrane segment and the kinase ⍺C-helix, pointing to potential differences in regulatory mechanisms between MET and other RTKs. Additionally, we have uncovered a β5 motif that acts as a structural pivot for the kinase domain in MET and other TAM family of kinases. We also describe a number of previously unknown activating mutations, aiding the effort to annotate driver, passenger, and drug resistance mutations in the MET kinase domain.
Study on a hybrid algorithm combining enhanced ant colony optimization and double improved simulated annealing via clustering in the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP)
Authors: Hao Tan , Yingnian Wu , Jiaxing Zhang , Jing Zhang
Published: October 2023

In the process of solving the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP), both Ant Colony Optimization and simulated annealing exhibit different limitations depending on the dataset. This article aims to address these limitations by improving and combining these two algorithms using the clustering method. The problems tackled include Ant Colony Optimization’s susceptibility to stagnation, slow convergence, excessive computations, and local optima, as well as simulated annealing’s slow convergence and limited local search capability. By conducting tests on various TSPLIB datasets, the algorithm proposed in this article demonstrates improved convergence speed and solution quality compared to traditional algorithms. Furthermore, it exhibits certain advantages over other existing improved algorithms. Finally, this article applies this algorithm to logistics transportation, yielding excellent results.