bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review on Recent Advances of Sustained Release Matrix Tablet
Authors: P. Bhadane Shubham , K. Surawase Rajendra , A. Jadhav Omraje , S. Purkar Yogesh , S. Shelar Sayali
Published: August 2024

A pharmaceutical dosage called a sustain-release matrix tablet is made to distribute drugs over a longer length of time. The design of these tablets ensures a steady and regulated release of active substances, decreasing side effects and lowering dosage frequency while maintaining therapeutic efficacy. The main features and disadvantages of sustain-release matrix tablets will be covered in detail in this review article. We have talked about a number of evaluations, including the in tablet dimensions, hardness, friability, homogeneous drug content, weight fluctuation, and swelling index. Sustained release matrix tablets are useful in a wide range of therapeutic contexts when a steady and extended release of the drug is necessary to preserve therapeutic efficacy, enhance patient compliance, and reduce adverse effects. The particular medication, the demands of the patient, and the intended therapeutic result all influence the decision to take such tablets.
ADME Studies of Phytochemicals in Stachys pilifera Benth plant species
Authors: Sonawane Sampada , Bhondwe Rahul
Published: August 2024

Medicinal chemistry is a constantly changing and developing field. It is a successful and prosperous branch due to the new technologies, the changing complexities of medicine, and the expansion of medicinal chemistry knowledge. In drug design, many aspects need to be checked. The first step in drug development is discovering when new insights and technologies become available. Discovery is possible to find new treatments for diseases. This can begin with thousands of different computational methods, including under Computer-aided drug design (CADD). It provides a no. of tools and techniques that assist the various stages of drug design which can minimize the cost of drug research and development time. For this particular project, we use the SwissADME web tool it is a free web tool, easily assessable and convenient. It can characterize any chemical compound within a min. it allows you to compute physiochemical descriptors also to predict ADME parameters, pharmacokinetic properties, drug like nature of our compound, and medicinal chemistry friendliness of many small molecules to support drug discovery. For ADME analysis we chose a plant in which the isolation of its chemical compound is already done. i.e. stachys pilifera benth plant species. We did the ADME study of their chemical compounds using SwissADME and concluded its drug-like nature, its bioavailability, its synthetic accessibility, and many medicinal properties. We can say that Swiss ADME is the Asset for medicinal chemistry.
Price Analysis of Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) in Regional Markets of Central India: Katni and Dhamtari
Authors: Bhatnagar Pratibha , Barman Rajesh
Published: August 2024

Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) is a leguminous herb widely used in traditional medicine. Native to China and South Africa, it is prevalent in Indian semi-arid regions. The plant, cultivated in sub-tropical climates, yields seeds used for skin ailments. The study explores the wholesale market trends of Bakuchi in two regional markets Katni in Madhya Pradesh and Dhamtari in Chhattisgarh. Primary data from Market Information Service quarterly surveys and trader interviews were undertaken. The study reveals regional price variations. Statistical tools like linear regression, coefficient of variation, and annual changes delineate price movements and market-specific variations in Bakuchi prices. In 2010-2014, Katni averaged Rs. 3112/qtl (CV: 37.15%), and Dhamtari averaged Rs. 3832/qtl (CV: 27.35%). In 2015-2021, prices rose to Rs. 4830/qtl in Katni (CV: 23.87%) and Rs. 5246/qtl in Dhamtari (CV: 18.86%), with reduced variability. Katni experienced fluctuating prices, hitting a peak of Rs. 7250/qtl in 2021, while Dhamtari showed a consistent upward trend reaching Rs. 7160/qtl. Both regions experienced significant annual price fluctuations. This analysis serves valuable to assist stakeholders, traders and policy makers in understanding the economics, pricing patterns and market behaviour of Bakuchi trading.
Biology of Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera) on stored Wheat Genotypes
Authors: Kumari Archana , Kumar Jha Amarendra
Published: August 2024

The biology of five different genotypes of rice weevil in stored wheat was studied in the laboratory of PG Department of Botany, Jai Prakash University Chapra (Bihar). The study found that the different developmental stages of the rice weevil were longer in winter than in summer. HUW 214 recorded the lowest incubation period of 7.53 days, while HI 8498 recorded the longest incubation period of 9.68 days. HUW 214 had the lowest total larval period (23.27 days), while HI 8598 had the highest larval period (32.38 days). The total growth period was lowest in HUW 214(41.81 days) and highest in HI 8498(56.04 days).
The Science behind Ashwagandha: A Review of its Therapeutic Potential
Authors: H. Yelane Achal , M. Sawant Siddhant , P. Amale Maithili
Published: August 2024

Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, holds a prominent place in Ayurvedic medicine. It has served as a rejuvenating tonic, nootropic, and a potent natural adaptogen. This herb extract has been widely employed for overall health and specific health conditions. It boasts a rich history of over 3,000 years of use in Ayurvedic and indigenous medicinal systems on the Indian subcontinent. One of its key attributes is the presence of bioactive compounds called withanolides, with withaferin-A and withanolide-D being particularly noteworthy. In experimental studies, Ashwagandha has demonstrated its ability to enhance endurance in rats during swimming tests and shield against stress-induced changes in adrenal gland components like ascorbic acid and cortisol. Pre-treatment with Ashwagandha has exhibited significant protection against stress-induced gastric ulcers. Moreover, it has shown anti-tumor effects on CHO cell carcinoma and was effective against lung adenoma induced by urethane in mice. In some instances, Ashwagandha has been used to manage conditions like uterine fibroids and dermatosarcoma with long-term treatment. It has also demonstrated cognitive enhancement, proving beneficial for children with memory deficits and elderly individuals experiencing memory loss. Additionally, Ashwagandha has shown promise in addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Alzheimer's. Its anxiolytic properties, as well as its ability to boost energy levels and support mitochondrial health, make it a valuable natural remedy. Furthermore, it serves as an anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic agent, finding application in clinical cases of Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
TEACHING INTERNAL WORK DOCUMENTS INTHEUZBEKILANGUAGECLASSESOFTHE«TAXESANDTAXATION»DEPARTMENT
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature named after Alisher Navoi., Beysenova Azoda
Published: August 2024

It is important for a highly educated tax specialist to be able to work with regulatory documents, as well as representatives of all sectors. In particular, he should know the rules of spelling, be aware of the requirements for official style documents, and follow them. This article talks about working with sectoral normative documents in Uzbek language classes in higher education institutions. In particular, problems in the textbooks for Russian groups in the field of «Taxes and taxation» and shortcomings in working with internal documents are listed. The author has made lesson plans and suggestions for organizing classes for students in this field to overcome the problem. Providing field documents in Uzbek language classes causes specialists to learn field terms in Uzbek along with their speaking competence.
The subspace structure of free Banach lattices
Authors: Taylor Mitchell
Published: August 2024

Given a Banach space E, one can associate a Banach lattice FBL[E], with the property that every bounded operator from E to a Banach lattice X extends uniquely to a lattice homomorphism from FBL[E] into X. We will discuss recent progress towards understanding the structure of FBL[E], and its relation to classical topics in Banach space theory.
Adjoining an order unit to a normed linear space
Authors: Karn Anil Kumar
Published: August 2024

Using a technique of adjoining an order unit to a normed linear space, we have characterized strictly convex spaces among normed linear spaces and Hilbert spaces among strictly convex Banach spaces respectively. This leads to a generalization of spin factors and provides a new class of absolute order unit spaces which is denoted as tracial absolute order unit spaces. In addition, we have obtained their functional representation and studied unital absolute value preserving maps on these spaces.
HISTORIOGRAPHY OF LANDLORD LAND OWNERSHIP
ON THE TERRITORY OF WESTERN BELARUS IN 1921–1939
Authors: HARMATNY V.
Published: August 2024

During 1921–1939 Western Belarus was a part of the national and economic complex of interwar Poland with a clear dominance of agriculture and the preservation of a large number of property owners, close to whom there was a large number of landless peasants who hoped to get their land. Despite the significant contribution of landowners to the development of the local economy, as domestic as foreign researchers for various reasons, focused their scientific attention primarily on the position of the local peasantry, while the landlords economy remained out of the spotlight and was presented rather one-sidedly and subjectively.
救災人員參與正向心理導向之身心健康促進團體方案的立即效果研究
Authors: 鄧志平 鄧志平 , 謝麗紅 謝麗紅
Published: August 2024

本研究檢核「救災人員身心健康促進方案」的立即效果。救災工作是高強度的身體和心理活動，會遇到目睹殘酷傷亡和生命威脅的創傷情境，進而影響造成救災人員身心和人際健康情況。因應救災單位要求，規劃和執行為期五天兼具生理心理社會（bio-psychosocial）面向的心理健康促進方案。方案採取正向心理學取向，旨在儲備救災人員心理資源，增進其面對工作壓力的韌性，以及日常的快樂感受與滿意度。39位參與方案的第一線救災人員皆有過重大災難救災經歷，其中18位表示有過主觀創傷經驗（subjective lytraumatic experience，簡稱STE）。參與者在工作坊開始和結束，分別填寫「韌性量表（Resilience Scale; Ho, 2008）」， 以及「快樂途徑量表（Approaches to Happiness; Seligman, 2013）」和「生活滿意量表（Satisfaction with Life Scale; Diener et al., 1985）」。Wilcoxon符號排序檢定結果顯示，非STE參與者在「快樂追求」有顯著地增加，而STE參與者在「韌性」和「生活滿意度」部份有顯著增加。本研究證實「救災人員身心健康促進方案」有促進救災人員之心理健康的立即效果，而且STE對方案立即效果有調節的作用。

 

The study is to examine the immediate effects of a mental health promotion program for disaster rescue workers. A five-day bio-psycho-social-based mental health promotion program was developed by the request of a disaster rescue team. The program is positive-psychology oriented for it is to enhance participants’ wellbeing. The study examined the moderation effect of subjectively traumatic experience (STE) on the program effectiveness. The study data is from 39 rescue workers who have involved in disaster rescue work, and 18 of them reported subjectively traumatic experience (STE). The participants completed Resilience Scale (Ho, 2008), Approaches to Happiness (Seligman, 2013), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985) prior and post their program participation. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed support for the program’s immediate effectiveness and STE’s moderation effect on the effectiveness. Life satisfaction and resilience significantly increased for the STE groups, while happiness pursuit significantly increased for the non-STE group. Event centrality and sensoryprocessing sensitivity are proposed as possible explanations for STE’s moderation effect.

 
敦煌五辛禁忌文本探析
Authors: 梅靜軒 梅靜軒
Published: August 2024

本文從佛教飲食規範角度切入，探索藏外文獻中有關五辛禁忌概念的意涵。不同於過去學者運用藏經文獻資料，指出禁食五辛的緣由環繞在潔淨與情意克制兩大面向。筆者注意到在敦煌遺書的五辛主題寫卷，提供了藏經前所未見的材料與視角，讓我們得以窺見五辛禁忌的不同闡釋與教化運用。本文利用現存敦煌寫卷，嘗試解讀五辛相關文本的內容，並釐清五辛禁忌不只是一種佛教飲食規範下的產物，而是隨著佛教的傳播，轉為一種教法譬喻，用以宣揚宗教修持的關鍵。因此推知，五辛禁忌的意涵發生了轉變，逐漸成為一種特殊的漢傳佛教文化符號。此外，本文嘗試廣蒐與五辛主題或內容與五辛相關的寫本，進行跨文本比對，並梳理出寫本間的互文交織情形。最後從禪修醫方、五辛警示兩個面向來綜合解析這些寫本的互文關係。這些敦煌材料提供了我們有別於藏經文獻的訊息，也豐富了我們對禪修醫方的寫作以及五辛寓意的理解與視野。

 

This article explores the meaning of the five-spice taboos from the perspective of Buddhist dietary norms in non-canonical literature. Unlike previous scholars who relied on the Chinese Buddhist Canon, it highlights that abstaining from the five spices is driven by concerns of cleanliness and emotional restraint. The Dunhuang manuscripts on this theme provide unprecedented materials and perspectives within the canonical works, shedding light on various interpretations and enlightening applications of these taboos. By utilizing the existing Dunhuang scrolls, the article interprets the related content, clarifying that these taboos extend beyond Buddhist dietary norms and have transformed into a metaphor for religious practice. Consequently, the evolving meaning of the five-spice taboos has gradually become a distinct symbol of Chinese Buddhist significance.
Furthermore, this article attempts to extensively search for manuscripts related to the theme or content of the five-spice taboos, conducting cross-text comparisons and sorting out the intertextual interweaving among manuscripts. Finally, through a comprehensive analysis from the perspectives of medical formula for meditation instructions, and warnings related to the five pungent spices, this study examines the intertextual relationships among these manuscripts. These Dunhuang materials provide us with information that is distinct from the canons, enriching our understanding and broadening our perspectives on medical formula for meditation instructions, and the symbolic meaning of the five-spice taboos.

 
三峰派禪僧系譜與著作之重新考察
Authors: 張雅雯 張雅雯
Published: August 2024

明末清初臨濟宗三峰派不乏文采斐然之逃禪遺民，除傳承之法嗣數量可觀，更留下豐富而多元之著作，包括語錄、燈錄史傳、禪鍛與綱宗論述、經論注疏、詩文集、感應錄、懺本行法等。晚近探討三峰派新出文獻以禪師個人思想或該派代表性人物為主，本研究則以三峰派整體為關注範疇，透過交叉比對中華佛學研究所「中國佛教寺廟志數位典藏」、法鼓文理學院「人名規範資料庫」，長谷部幽蹊、曹剛華等既有明清僧傳與著作研究資料，以及《徑山藏》、佛光大學佛教研究中心珍稀文獻書目所收錄新出文獻，重新梳理出三峰派十四代536名法嗣系譜，系統化彙整該派禪僧著作，期能就三峰派新出文獻與大體思想發展特徵，提供全幅且宏觀的認識角度。本文主要貢獻如下：一、提出三峰派十四代法嗣系譜。二、重新考訂、增補三峰派著作清單。三、根據現階段整理之系譜與文本分析三峰派思想發展特徵。

 

During the late Ming and Qing dynasties, masters of the Sanfeng Lineage transmitted a mass of dharma-heirs as well as abundant textural works, including recorded sayings, lamp transmission stories, principles and essentials of Chan practice, commentaries on sutras, collections of poems and literature, repentance scriptures, etc. This paper examines newly discovered scriptures, cross-verifying the “Digital Archive of Chinese Buddhist Temple Gazetteers” and “Buddhist Studies Person Authority Databases”, and then provides a genealogy of the Sanfeng lineage, including 14 generations and 539 dharma heirs. Moreover, this paper compiles a list of publications and works attributed to masters of the Sanfeng lineage which involves flexible and diverse expediencies in Chan practice that help pupils to manifest their mind. Finally, instead of focusing on individual masters’ works and thoughts as preliminary studies have shown, this paper describes the contour of thoughts and main features of textual diversity in relation to the Sanfeng Lineage.

 
《大正藏》與CBETA 的錯誤及其起因考：以支婁迦讖譯《般舟三昧經》為例
Authors: 釋覺心 釋覺心
Published: August 2024

《大正藏》與CBETA是當代漢文大藏經的研究者們所常用的版本。然而，它們含有不少的錯誤。儘管大部分錯誤無法影響一部經論的中心思想，但有些錯誤卻可能造成學者們對某句經文的誤讀或誤翻。過去雖然已有學者探討《大正藏》與CBETA的錯誤，但並未系統性地追溯其起因。本文嘗試以支婁迦讖譯《般舟三昧經》（T418）為例，將《大正藏》、CBETA所見的版本與相關底本—《高麗藏》、《縮刷藏》、《頻伽藏》進行校勘，考察出其中所蘊藏的錯誤，並釐清其成因。研究結果顯示這些版本的錯誤，可分為五個層次：從《再雕藏》開始的錯誤、從《縮刷藏》開始的錯誤、從《頻伽藏》開始的錯誤、從《大正藏》開始的錯誤、從CBETA開始的錯誤。由此可見，有些錯誤是《大正藏》或CBETA本身造成的，但也有很大一部分錯誤是從相關底本複製過來，可謂「一版傳一版」。如此的結果，放在其他經論亦準。本文建議研究者應細心留意《大正藏》與CBETA的錯誤及其起因，如此才能減少誤讀與誤翻的機率，甚至建立更可靠的版本。

 

Both the Taishō edition of the Chinese Buddhist canon and CBETA are commonly used by contemporary Chinese Tripitaka researchers. However, they contain quite a few errors. Although most of the errors are unable to change the central idea of a sūtra, some errors may cause scholars to misread or mistranslate certain verses. Although some scholars have discussed the errors found in the Taishō and CBETA, they have not systematically traced their causes. This paper takes Lokakṣema’s translation of the Pratyutpanna Samādhi Sūtra (T418) as an example, and collates the versions seen in the Taisho and CBETA with the editions they are based on, including the Koryŏ, Tokyo, and Pin Jia Zang editions. Having tried to find out all the errors contained therein, I traced their original causes. The results show that the errors contained in these editions can be divided into five categories: errors starting from the Koryŏ edition, errors starting from the Tokyo edition, errors starting from the Pin Jia Zang, errors starting from the Taishō, and the errors starting from CBETA. It can be seen that some errors are caused by the Taishō and CBETA themselves, but there are also a large number of errors copied from previous editions. Such a result is also applicable to other sūtras. This paper suggests that researchers should pay careful attention to the errors and their causes in the Taishō and CBETA, so as to reduce the chances of misreading and mistranslation, and even to create a more reliable version of a sūtra.

 
Childhood Traumas and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation of Individuals Who Worked as Laborers in Their Childhood
Authors: Yıldırım Maksude , Aslan Sinan
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the childhood traumas and difficulties in emotional regulation of individuals who worked as workers in their childhood. Materials and Methods: The population of this descriptive study consists of individuals living in our country and working as workers in their childhood. The number of individuals to be included in the sample was calculated using the A-priori Sample Size Calculator for Multiple Regression program. The data of the study were collected via online form using the "Introductory Characteristics Form", "Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ)" and "Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Brief Form (DERS-16)" prepared by the researcher. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis, Mann Whitney-u, ANOVA, T-test, correlation, and regression analyses were used to evaluate the data. Results: As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the average CTQ score of the participants was 42.00±12.87 and the average DERS-16 score was 38.47±13.89. It was determined that there was a statistically significant, low-level relationship between CTQ and DERS-16 and that the CTQ independent variable explained 18% of the total variance of the DERS-16 dependent variable (R2=0.182). Conclusion: As the average childhood trauma score of individuals increases, difficulties in emotion regulation also increase.
Keywords: Child labor, childhood trauma, emotion regulation
Türkiye İçin Yeni Bir Yonca Kaydı: Trifolium alexandrinum var. serotinum
Authors: Keskin Mustafa , Çelik Mehmet
Published: August 2024

Trifolium alexandrinum var. serotinum taksonu Türkiye’nin güneyinde bulunan Osmaniye ilinden toplanarak varlığı ilk defa rapor edilmektedir. Trifolium alexandrinum var. alexandrinum taksonu dar ve dağınık bir yayılışa sahip olup Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir, Konya, Mersin ve Şanlıurfa’dan bilinmektedir. Yeni kayıt olan var. Serotinum taksonunun sahip olduğu karakterler detaylıca belirtilmiş, ana varyeteden ayrıldığı noktalar bir anahtar üzerinde gösterilmiş ve türlerin dağılımları bir harita üzerinde gösterilmiştir. Ayrıca bu taksona özgü yeni bilimsel Türkçe ad atanmıştır.
Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance: A Case Study of Two Collegiate Wrestlers
Authors: Shoemaker Marni , Coapstick Gregory-James , Barry Allison
Published: August 2024

Introduction: This case-study examined changes in nutrient intake, body composition, and performance of two Division I wrestlers before and after competition season.  
Methods:  Two male wrestlers were assessed during pre-season (PRE) and after the national championship tournament (POST). Body composition was determined via 7-site skinfolds to estimate body fat percent (BF%) and fat-free mass (FFM). Nutrient intake was analyzed from 3-day food recalls. A Biodex dynamometer assessed isometric strength. A stationary cycle ergometer was used to assess anaerobic time to exhaustion (TTE).
Results: Both wrestlers’ body mass and BF% increased at POST, while Participant 2’s FFM decreased 0.9kg. Participant 2 met 44% and 67% of energy recommendations PRE and POST, respectively. Carbohydrate intake was approximately at 33% and 57% recommendations PRE and POST, while protein intake was at 75% of estimated needs. Participant 1 maintained performance from PRE to POST, while Participant 2 experienced a -15.0 and -5.0 Nm·kg-1 decrease in extension and flexion strength, respectively.  
Conclusions: For these two athletes, under consuming energy and macronutrients seems to have a negative effect on muscle mass and strength performance, with less impact on anaerobic performance. These findings may provide insight for monitoring nutrition throughout the wrestling season to prevent decreases in strength and FFM.
Effect of Epigenomics on different stresses of Horticultural crops
Authors: S. Nagalakshmi  , M. Surender  , B. Spandana  , P. Jayamma
Published: August 2024

Horticultural Crops are affected by many environmental stresses including both biotic as well as abiotic. However, eventually, these are facing major challenges to enhance the productivity of field crops due to changes in environmental conditions. In order to cope with the fickle environments, plants are innately evolved with intricate gene signalling cascades and stress avoidance mechanisms. Epigenetic modifications are one such regulation which influences the plant stress responses under adverse environments. These epigenetic changes include the potential DNA methylation, histone modification and small RNAs coupled with the regulation of gene expression without altering the DNA sequences which eventually enhances the tolerance adoptive responses to the adverse environments. The epigenetic modifications in the genome develop a stress memory in plants which further enables them to better combat with extreme stress conditions. In this review, we attempted to recapitulate the recent progress and emphasize how the changes of DNA methylation, histone modification, and small non-coding RNA regulation alters in different growth stages of plants in response to major abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, cold and heat. We also discuss the importance and prospects of epigenomics towards the possible improvement of plant responses to abiotic stresses for Climate resilient agriculture.
Effect of various doses of inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus L.) in Assam condition
Authors: Baruah Sudeshna , Borgohain Sharmistha , Sharma Juli , Mazumdar Homeshwar , Bhagawati Mandakini , Saikia Sewali , Neog Manoranjan , Pathak Prasanna Kumar
Published: August 2024

The present study was carried out in five Krishi Vigyan Kendras of different districts of Assam, viz. Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Nagaon, Nalbari and Chirang; to standardize the fertilizer requirement by dragon fruit plants in Assam condition. The growth and yield parameters recorded over two years revealed that the growth as well as the yield attributing characters were significantly influenced on application of Urea: SSP: MOP @70: 90: 40 g per plant in first year followed by Urea: SSP: MOP @ 150:150:300 g per plant from second year onwards (Treatment T2 ) as compared to the other treatments such as T0 : Control, T1 : 53:68:30 Urea, SSP, MOP g/plant(1st year) and 113:113:225 Urea, SSP, MOP g/plant (2nd year) and T3 : 88:113:50 Urea, SSP, MOP g/plant (1st year) and 188:188:375 Urea, SSP, MOP g/plant (2nd year).The Maximum stem diameter of 6.3 cm after 2nd year of establishment was found on application of T2 dose along with the maximum number of fruits per pole (25.82), maximum average fruit weight (272.04 g) and highest annual yield per pole (7.103 kg) as well as maximum fruit volume (279.6 cc) and the highest pulp: peel ratio (4.11). Therefore, considering the significance of T2 dose of fertilizer in various districts of Assam, it can be concluded that treatment T2 can be considered as the appropriate dose of fertilizer to be considered for Assam condition.
Characterization of Annatto (Bixa orellana L) using Morphological Markers and Screening of Phytochemical Activity
Authors: M. Umadevi  , P.S. Devanand , Rajeswari S  , Shanthi P.  , Priyanka V.
Published: August 2024

Phytochemical analysis of leaf, bark and seed extracts of annatto suggested that all parts of plant found to have important phytochemicals such as saponins, flavonoid, tannin, phenol, carbohydrate, terpenoids and steroids under various solvents. Methanol, chloroform and aqueous extract of annatto were examined for in vitro antibacterial activity using the agar disc diffusion methods. The extract therefore, appears to possess a narrow spectrum of antimicrobial activity, being effective against only the gram-positive bacteria used in our study. In artificial cross-pollination tests, wide variation observed in fruit set that ranges from 38–54% and yield per plant (43.4–113.12%). In addition, this study aimed at revealing the reproductive characters as well as establishing a set of breeding parameters for genetic improvement using morphological markers and this study will help to select candidate plus trees/parents.
Effect of establishment methods and INM practices on growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: S. Swath  , C. Ravikumar  , M. Thiruppathi  , P. Senthilvalavan
Published: August 2024

A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of establishment methods and integrated nutrient management practices on growth, yield attributes and yield of rice (Oryza sativa L.) was carried out during late samba season 2021 at the farmers field of Sadhurvedhamanagalm village, Sivagangai district. It was laid out in a factorial randomized block design, replicated thrice with two establishment methods (A1 - Direct seeded rice (DSR) and A2 -Transplanted rice (TPR)) as factor A and five INM practices (B1 -RDFRecommended Dose of Fertilizer (120:40:40 kg NPK ha-1) alone, B2 -RDF + Poultry manure compost @ 5 t ha-1, B3 -RDF + Coir pith compost @ 5 t ha-1, B4 -RDF+ Green manure (Daincha) @ 6.25 t ha-1 and B5 -RDF-Green leaf manure @ 6.25 t ha-1) as a factor B. Among the establishment methods, transplanted method recorded highest growth attributes (plant height, leaf area index, number of tillers m-2 and dry matter production), yield attributes (number of productive tillers m-2, number of filled grains panicle-1) and yield (grain yield and straw yield) of rice. Similarly, among the different INM practices, the highest growth, yield attributes and yield were recorded under the treatment RDF+poultry manure compost @ 5 t ha-1than the other treatment combination.
Management of local fish waste by turning it into a valuable compost and observing its effect on the growth of Vigna radiata
Authors: Kokitkar S.S. , Chavan L.R. , Nanekar R.D. , Ghadage S.S.
Published: August 2024

Fish waste is one of the wastes with disposal issues. The disposal of fish waste in water or surrounding area may create odour problems, oxygen depression of water bodies etc. Fish waste management by conversion into compost is an eco-friendly strategy. The fish waste compost can be used as organic fertilizers for organic farming by the farmers. In the present studies the local fish waste has been utilized to make compost. All the physical and chemical parameters of compost have been analysed and its effect was studied on the growth of Vigna radiata plant. The overall studies reveal that fish waste fertilizers showed very promising effects in the growth of the Vigna radiata plant. Fish waste was found to be very rich in NPK and calcium content due to proteins and bones and cartilages present in fish waste. Phytotoxicity assay proved that all the concentrations of compost supported germination of the seeds. In addition to this the present study was an eco-friendly approach to manage fish waste. This method is very cheap and useful for organic farming. Compost was found to be very effective in increasing plant height, leaf number, leaf- index and pod numbers as compared to the control plants.
Monitoring of Noise Pollution Level during Working and Non-Working Day at Transport Stations, Udaipur, India
Authors: Bhodiwal Shweta , Agarwal Reenu , Rijhwani Shilpi
Published: August 2024

Noise is a serious pollutant. In the present study, Railway Station and Bus Stop are selected in Udaipur city of India. The selected site offers a wide difference in human activities. In the framework of the baseline noise assessment, screening of all the selected sites was through an appropriate sound meter application. The data were collected on one working and one non-working day. The assessment of a single day was divided into five phases, for half an hour. It was seen that the level of noise was higher at the Bus station than that of Railroad station. The value of disturbance index was likewise noticed higher at the Bus station than Railroad station. At the Bus station frequency of noise was recorded high at early afternoon as well as additionally at the night time and is least at morning. While at the Railroad Station, level of noise was most extreme at morning and is least during night. Hence the current study shows how transport station causes the clamor contamination. In the current analysis, noise levels at all sites sampled at various times of the day were typically found to be in a wide range, with bus station showing more noise pollution than railway station and that is also in the noon and night time and is least at morning time. This happens as a result of a number of factors, including congested and overcrowded roads, poorly managed traffic, and road development operations
Physico-chemical characteristics of rhizosphere saline soil of Chenopodium album L. from Baramati Tehsil, Dist. - Pune, India
Authors: Bhagat V.A. , Mali B.S.
Published: August 2024

The salinity of soil is greatest problem in the world. Salt affected soil create abiotic stress to the growing agricultural crops. The important reasons for soil, salinization is no proper management of arid and semiarid area, irrigation water, industrial water, polluted river, indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers. The increased level of salinity in soil, causes decreases in soil fertility. Present work focuses on the studies of physicochemical characteristics of rhizosphere soil supporting to the Chenopodium album L. High soil salinity negatively decrease in effect on plant shoot height, root length, leaf size, and seed germination which leads to its yield. The finding shows that the pH range between 8.7 to 8.9 and E.C. (dS.m-1) ranges between 0.80 to 0.90. The accumulation of Na+ is higher than k+ in the rhizosphere soil collected from Songaon and Khandaj. Thus, the soil salinity effects on crop which results in reduction of yield. Growing in saline areas in Baramati Tehsil (M.S.) India.
Combining Ability Studies for Yield and Yield Attributes in Bajra
Authors: Priya M. Shanthi , L. Madhavilatha  , Hemalatha T.M. , Kumar M. Hemanth , R. Narasimhulu
Published: August 2024

In this study combining ability and gene action were studied in eight quantitative attributes in pearl millet using seven male sterile lines and three restorers which were crossed in Line x Tester design. Analysis of variance for combining ability revealed significant differences among mean squares for lines, testers and lines x testers for all the characters except for spike girth, lines for spike length and lines x testers for days to maturity. These results are indicative of importance of both additive and non-additive genetic variances in the expression of these traits. The ratio of GCA variance and SCA variance indicated the predominance of non-additive gene action for all the eight characters studied, i.e. days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, number of productive tillers per plant, spike length, spike girth, dry fodder yield and grain yield. Among the lines, ICMA12222 and ICMA 94444 and the tester ICMR 07555 displayed high GCA effect for grain yield per plant. Significant and positive SCA effect for grain yield per plant was displayed by the cross ICMA 12222 x ICMR 07666 followed by ICMA 98444 x ICMR 07555, ICMA 98111 x ICMR 07555 and ICMA 88006 x ICMR 08111. These crosses have been identified as best combiners to give higher grain yield hybrids and could be further evaluated to confirm their stable superior performance.
Assessment of Avian Diversity and Water Parameters of Narsinh Mehta Lake, Junagadh City, Gujarat, India: A Case Study of Revamping Habitat
Authors: Shankhala K.P. , Sabapara Z.G. , Poriya P.U.
Published: August 2024

Landscape changes due to habitat alteration and fragmentation can result in complex changes in biodiversity. In the present study, Narsinh Mehta Lake located on the center of Junagadh city was studied for avian diversity during March 2021 to December 2022. The lake, a vital ecosystem within an urban setting, presents a unique opportunity to investigate how avian species composition and abundance are influenced by various water quality parameters. A total of 85 avian species belongs to 14 orders and 36 families and 69 genera are recorded including 5 near threatened and 3 vulnerable species. Amongst the recorded species, 22 were migratory and 63 resident birds. The carnivorous feeding habit was shown by the maximum number of species while nectarivores and frugivorous bird species were in the least numbers. The rich avifaunal diversity of Narsinh Mehta Lake confirms it as a suitable habitat for both migrant and resident bird species. Furthermore, variations in water parameters appear to influence the distribution and behavior of avian species, highlighting the importance of maintaining suitable water conditions for avian populations. Such insights are critical for effective conservation and management strategies aimed at preserving both avian diversity and the integrity of Narsinh Mehta Lake ecosystem. It is worth to mention that the lake is selected for beautification to attract tourists which may affect the biodiversity of the lake.
Assessing Consumers’ Knowledge Regarding Adverse Effects of Consumption on Environment and Climate Change
Authors: Mishra Sakshi , Vyas Rekha , Jha Shweta
Published: August 2024

In the contemporary era, the way we consume resources and products transcended mere personal choices; it evolved into a powerful force shaping the destiny of our planet. Human consumption, whether it is the food on our plates, the clothes we wore, the energy that powered our homes and vehicles, or the immediate goods we acquire, play a pivotal role in determining the state of our environment and the course of global climate change. The study is aimed to determine the knowledge of respondents regarding the adverse effects of consumption on the environment and climate change while also shedding light on the demographic factors that affected the knowledge level of respondents. 240 respondents were studied from two districts of Uttarakhand State. A chi-square test of independence was applied to find the association between demographic attributes and knowledge regarding the adverse effects of consumption on the environment and climate change.
Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Yield and its Component Traits in Urd Bean [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]
Authors: Sonu M. Ajay , Verma S.K. , Tiwari S.K. , Reddy S.G.P. Karthikeya , Chauhan Arvind , Kumawat Shubham , Bhatt Ashish , Kumar Amit , Rana Anupriya , Naresh Thotla
Published: August 2024

The present investigation comprised of 30 urdbean genotypes was conducted during kharif, 2020 & 2021 and spring 2021 & 2022 crop seasons. The high estimates of heritability coupled with high genetic advance were obtained over all the crop seasons for the traits viz. plant height, primary branches per plant, clusters per plant, pods per cluster, pods per plant, 100 seed weight and seed yield per plant indicating that the heritability for these traits is most likely due to the additive gene effects. The traits viz. seed per pod and pods per plant not only exhibited high positive direct effect on seed yield per plant, but these components traits were also positively and significantly correlated with seed yield per plant indicating the true relationship with seed yield.
A Review on Organic Composting Technology by using Different Microorganisms
Authors: Kumaresan M. , Khanchana K. , Anbarasu M.
Published: August 2024

Composting is a technological waste management method in which organic material is broken down and stabilized into a biodegradable mixture in the presence of aerobic microbial activities, ultimately becoming compost. The breakdown of organic matter has garnered significant interest recently owing to its ecofriendly approaches that prevent further pollution of the environment. The process of breaking down of organic matter into carbon dioxide, heat, water, humus, and compost, a rather stable end organic product is facilitated by microorganisms such bacteria, fungus, and actinomycetes. Microorganisms break down the intricate lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose molecules during the composting process. The content of composite mixtures and temperature fluctuations throughout the composting process have an impact on the existence of various microorganisms. The temperature rises at the start of compression due to a large increase in microbial activity. The fungi that are most active during the compost maturation process take over from the initial dominance of bacteria. The most significant variables affecting the success of decomposition are the C/N ratio, temperature, humidity, particle size of the substrate, pH, oxygen content, and microorganisms. The final stable product, known as compost, is a sustainable fertilizer and soil improver that contains humified fraction similar to humus. It may be used to increase the efficacy of fertilizers, improve the physico-chemical features of the soil, and encourage crop growth. Humic materials enhance soils with minerals that are essential to plant growth, including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. Additionally, composting, which recycles byproducts and is based on the circular economy model, is a clever and sustainable way to lessen the harmful environmental effects associated with waste management.
Influencing factors of students' digital employment intention in higher vocational colleges: a qualitative research based on NVivo12.0
Authors: Zhou Hongyan , Sukpasjaroen Khunanan
Published: August 2024

Digital technology has significantly impacted university students' employment, but its effect on their intention to pursue digital jobs remains unresolved. This study aims to qualitatively explore the factors influencing the digital employment intentions of students in higher vocational colleges. A combination of purposive sampling and heterogeneity sampling, supplemented by snowball sampling, was used to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 employment stakeholders from higher vocational colleges in Jiangxi Province, China. NVivo 12.0 was employed to construct an influencing factor model of digital employment intention based on the grounded theory coding method. The results indicate that behavioral attitude, external expectations, and behavioral perceived influence the digital employment intentions of these students, leading to the development of a theoretical model. Based on these findings, management recommendations are proposed for stakeholders.
Structuring The Relocation Of The Central Market By The Trade And Industry Agency Of Gorontalo City
Authors: Ulfa Siti Maria
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The research method used is a qualitative method, a research approach regarding the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The qualitative approach emphasizes natural phenomena or symptoms that occur in a fundamental and naturalistic manner, and is carried out in the field, not in the laboratory. This approach is often referred to as naturalistic inquiry or field study. According to Lofland, the primary data used in qualitative research are keywords and phrases. The summary of the data above can come from documents, reports, or observation results. Based on the research results, analysis of the discussion of this research concludes that the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service, seen from the aspects of infrastructure development, officer capability, communication, has not been implemented optimally, based on the results of interviews that have been described with several informants, it has not been optimally implemented by Gorontalo City Department of Trade and Industry, so that the arrangement of the Central market is not yet optimal because infrastructure development which should focus on main supporting facilities is not carried out. From the description of the results of interviews with informants, the ability of officers to provide guidance for controlling traders and buyers which can support the arrangement of the Gorontalo City Central Market area has not been optimal. Based on the description of the results of interviews with the informants involved, it can be concluded that the Relocation Arrangement for the Central Market of Gorontalo City is not optimal when viewed from the perspective of the communication that has been established between the Department of Trade and Industry of Gorontalo City and the Limbau U II sub-district, this communication is not optimal, as can be seen from the changes Market conditions still have the same problems, especially regarding controlling traders and buyers.
Implementasi Reformasi Birokrasi Dalam Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Aparatur Di Dinas Koperasi Usaha Kecil Menengah dan Perdagangan Kabupaten Dharmasraya
Authors: Cahyani Widya , Syamsir Syamsir
Published: August 2024

This research aims to find out how bureaucratic reform is implemented in developing human resources for the apparatus at the Dharmasraya Regency Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade Service.  Researchers conducted qualitative research using descriptive methods. The research was conducted at the Dharmasraya Regency Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade Service. To select informants using purposive sampling. The data sources for this research are primary and secondary data, which were collected through interviews and documentation. However, triangulation of methods and sources is used to test the validity of the data. Data analysis consists of four stages: data collection, data reduction, data delivery and conclusions. The research results show that the implementation of bureaucratic reform in the development of human resources for the apparatus has gone well, although not optimally. employee skills are still lacking, thus explaining the importance of providing training to State Civil Servants who need it. The Dharmasraya Regency Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade Service has implemented bureaucratic reform in the aspect of human resource development. There are three indicators in human resource development according to Lijan Poltak Sinambela (2016), namely (1) Training and development of human resources such as training for civil servants (Laksa), career advancement training, (2) Compensation (3) Career development. Meanwhile, in the Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18 of 2021 concerning the Road Map for Bureaucratic Reform of the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform for 2020-2024, there are seven indicators of success in developing human resources, namely (1) Planning employee needs (2 ) Employee recruitment (3) Employee development (4) Promotion, transfer and rotation of employees (5) Implementation of employee performance assessments (6) Enforcement of employee code of ethics (7) Developing a personnel information system. However, in implementing bureaucratic reform, the Dharmasraya Regency Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Trade Service experienced obstacles, such as a lack of infrastructure, a lack of budget, and a lack of training provision for ASN. Efforts made by the Dharmasraya Regency Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade Service are (1) Development through Training (2) Increasing human resource capacity in the region (3) Human resource training system
Productos biorracionales en la acumulación de biomasa e incidencia de Tetranychus urticae en chile habanero y frijol caupí
Authors: Ruiz-Sánchez Esaú , Ruiz-Jiménez Ana L. , Ballina-Gómez Horacio , Latournerie-Moreno Luis , Alfaro-Corres Arnoldo E. , Cua-Basulto Marcos E.
Published: August 2024

Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto de la aplicación individual y combinada de micorriza (Glomus intraradices) y Trichoderma (Trichoderma harzanium), junto con extracto de alga Ascophillum nodosum o ácidos fúlvicos, acumulación de biomasa de Capsicum chinense y Vigna unguiculata, así como en la infestación de Tetranychus urticae. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un experimento en invernadero mediante un diseño completamente al azar. Los productos biorracionales se aplicaron en la base del tallo en etapas vegetativas. Se evaluaron variables de crecimiento, biomasa, incidencia y densidad poblacional de Tetranychus urticae. Resultados. La combinación de micorriza + ácido fúlvico incrementó el número de hojas y peso seco de raíz en C. chinense. Micorriza + extracto de alga aumentó el peso seco de raíz en V. unguiculata. Este último tratamiento redujo la incidencia y densidad poblacional de T. urticae en V. unguiculata. Conclusión. El uso de productos biorracionales tuvo efectos diferentes en ambos cultivos. La combinación de micorriza Glomus intraradices + extracto de alga Ascophillum nodosum mostró mayor efecto sobre la infestación de T. urticae en V. unguiculata.
Autoeficácia e competências tecnológicas em educação profissional: autopoiese psicológica em ambientes multimodais?
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Ourives da
Published: August 2024

Este estudo teórico investiga a relação entre autoeficácia e competências tecnológicas em estudantes de educação profissional em ambientes multimodais, introduzindo o conceito de autopoiese psicológica. A autopoiese psicológica é definida como o processo contínuo de autoconstrução e autossustentação das crenças, competências e identidades dos estudantes em resposta aos ambientes de aprendizagem. O objetivo é examinar como essas competências influenciam a autoeficácia dos estudantes e facilitam esses processos autopoéticos. A pesquisa utiliza uma revisão abrangente da literatura recente e dados empíricos anteriores para destacar a importância da segurança nas próprias capacidades para o sucesso acadêmico e profissional. Além disso, explora a eficácia dos ambientes multimodais na promoção dessas habilidades. O estudo conclui que a integração de tecnologias educacionais e a promoção da autoeficácia são essenciais para preparar os estudantes para os desafios do mercado de trabalho contemporâneo. São sugeridas direções futuras para pesquisas, enfatizando a necessidade de abordagens longitudinais para entender melhor os processos dinâmicos envolvidos no desenvolvimento das crenças e competências dos estudantes.
The numerical solution of Fredholm integral equation of the first kind using the Sinc-Galerkin method
Authors: Neggal Bilel
Published: August 2024

Sinc-Galerkin scheme is one of the new techniques used in solving numerical problems involving integral equations. This method has been shown to be a powerful numerical tool for finding fast and accurate solutions. In this article, a numerical solution of Fredholm integral equation of the first kind which arise in a large number of problems in applied mathematics will be discussed, for this result, we choose Sinc functions as basis functions and Galerkin method to estimate a solution for an unknown function in this equation. So, in this paper, some properties of the Sinc-Galerkin method required for our subsequent development are given and are utilized to reduce integral equation of the first kind to some linear algebraic equations. Then convergence with exponential rate is proved by a theorem to guarantee applicability of numerical technique. Finally, numerical examples are included to confirm applicability and justify rapid convergence of our method.