bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teacher Work and Teams
Authors: Rahmawati Ima , Fajar Ghifariand Reza , Lestari Hana
Published: November 2020

Cognitive abilities, personality, motivation, knowledge, behavior, emotions, development factors are essential for teachers. The purpose of this study is to provide capacity-building strategies to encourage teacher innovation through personal activities and the external work environment. This study was directed in a descriptive way based on the 2018 UKG scores, which were obtained from the NPD Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemdikbud) website. Our analysis shows that innovative teacher work behavior can be a reference and valuable contribution to improving teacher competency both in terms of pedagogical and professional abilities. Teachers must work in a climate fostering creativity and innovation to ensure a globally competitive educational output.
Keywords: innovative behavior, teacher innovation, teachers’ skill
Education Quality Assurance Management in the Faculty of Health Science, Singaperbangsa Karawang University
Authors: Ruslan Wahyudin Undang , Permana Hinggil
Published: November 2020

This research was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Singaperbangsa Karawang University, and aims to describe the depth of Education Quality Management at the Faculty with a focus on planning, organizing, and monitoring. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive methods. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Sources of data came from several key informants, namely the Gugus Jaminan Mutu (GJM), the Gugus Kendali Mutu (GKM) and the Badan Penjaminan Mutu (BPM). The results of this study indicate planning should include analysis of the needs of each study program with communication, consultation and coordination, building teams, evaluating and revising quality standards on an ongoing basis in the implementation of activities which are then approved by the Vice Dean I. The next step is organizing the process by reviewing the rules, determining the organizational structure and job descriptions, asking each study program to determine and assign personnel. Finally, supervision requires the implementation of the academic quality assurance system and the evaluation of this system via various measures.
Keywords: quality management, planning, supervision
Theoretical Studies Green Hospital
Authors: Harison Sigalingging Brando , . Nadiroh , . Sucahyanto
Published: November 2020

The increasing number of hospitals has an influence on the damage to the environment if it is not well managed. Environmental damage is a joint responsibility of the government, private sector and the community. In Indonesia at this time there is not even a hospital that is included in the category of environmentally friendly hospitals or green hospitals, but the government prepares in 2020 each hospital is expected to participate in managing the hospital environment properly by always considering aspects of health, economy, ecology and social so that the principle of fulfilling the concept of sustainable development in the health sector will be fulfilled to the maximum, and hospitals can play an active role in minimizing the impact of climate change. This research uses descriptive analysis techniques. From the results of this study stated that of the 10 green hopsital categories of the world hospital HUSADA still needs to be prepared.
Keywords: Theoretical Studies, Green Hospital, Hospital Environment
Conventional Market Brand Equity: How It Affects Visiting Intention
Authors: Djatnika Tjetjep
Published: November 2020

The aim of this research is to investigate the power of brand equity at a culinary centre in a traditional retail marketplace, assessing whether branding encourages customer visits. Questioners are distributed to visitors. 211 respondents competed the questionnaire survey forms correctly. The collected data were processed statistically using SmartPLS Version 3. The result of analysis reveals that the familiarity of the brand name directly influences brand associations in terms of service, product quality, price policy, and physical environment. Brand associations affect brand trust, and this, in turn, directly affects visit intention. Surprisingly, even though the physical environment of the marketplace has already been modernised by the local government through its revitalisation program, it is not effective in attracting customers. The study suggests that the intention to visit the marketplace stems from the brand name rather than the physical environment of the marketplace. Therefore, the marketplace should focus on developing a strong brand equity, then developing the favourable brand associations and building brand trust to ensure a steady flow of customers.
Keywords: brand awareness, brand associations, brand trust, purchase/ visit intention
The Representation of Women in Pendhoza's Bojoku Galak's Song through Sara Mills's Critical Discourse Analysis Model
Authors: Hariyana Agustinus , Rasyid Yumna , . M.Pd , Anwar Miftahulkhairah , M.Phil M.Hum
Published: November 2020

This study considers the representation of women in the lyrics of a popular dangdut song called Bojoku Galak. The study focuses on songs as a poetic form, and this song was selected owning to its popularity in Indonesia. The study uses a qualitative approach with the Sara Mills critical discourse analysis (CDA) model. Research data in the form of vocabulary, phrases, or sentences showing the image of women were taken from in the lyrics. The results showed that the representation of women can be seen from the position of subject-object, and writer-reader. The song represents male actors as subjects and women as objects to be blamed and depicted as ferocious, accusatory, selfish, and uncaring. This contradictions the established representation of women in Indonesian society, which represents women using images of patience, obedience, meek and soft.
Keywords: CDA Sara Mills Model, image of woman, descriptive qualitative methods
The Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology in the Industrial Internet of Things Era: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Ridhwan Nugroho , Purwanto Edi
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this article is to build a conceptual framework based on literature review that will be tested in future research related to Digital Business. The results of the literature review allow for the construction of hypotheses into a conceptual framework. Furthermore, the study assesses the influence of performance expectations, efforts expectations and social influence on behavioral intention and usage behavior by modifying Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The conceptual framework will be tested among Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) users for future research in Indonesia.
Keywords: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, behavioral intention, use behavior, UTAUT, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Industrial IoT
The Effectiveness of Learning Videos for Increasing Knowledge about Women's Adolescent Nutrition and Reproductive Health
Authors: Febriana Rina , Devi Artanti Guspri , Rusilanti Rusilanti
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to obtain valid and reliable data or facts related to the effectiveness of instructional video media in improving nutritional knowledge and reproductive health in young women. The problem in this study is the lack of knowledge of young women about nutrition and reproductive health and the lack of use of learning media in schools. This research is quasi-experimental research in the form of a pretestposttest with a control group design with 180 respondents in several vocational schools in Jakarta and Bogor. The normality test is done using the formula Lilliefors and obtained Larithmetic for learning video media by 0.110 and Larithmetic for conventional media 0.126 with Ltable = 0.093, because Larithmetic > Ltable, it can be concluded that the two data is not normally distributed. The influence between the two groups can be seen using the Mann Whitney test to obtain a Zarithmetic of 1.539 and Ztable value at α = 0.05 of 1.200. Based on the calculation results, it can be concluded reject Ho if Zarithmetic > Ztable, which means H1 is accepted, and there is an increase in the knowledge of the experimental group given higher learning video media treatment compared to the control group given treatment using PowerPoint media. So it was concluded that there was an increase in knowledge on the use of video media for learning nutrition and reproductive health in young women.
Keywords: video media, knowledge, young women, nutrition, reproductive health
The Effect of Active Learning on Accountancy Student Learning Satisfaction through Learning Styles As Moderating Variable
Authors: Ma’ruf Nuris Dudung , . Sunaryanto , Minerva Nagari Primasa
Published: November 2020

In active learning, students engaged in several activities that can stimulate them to think and interact with the information presented, so as to create their own understanding and information through reflection. Students who are able to understand learning well will be satisfied with the learning process that occurs. Learning satisfaction can be determined by the teaching and learning process conducted by lecturers, but it can also be seen from the behavior of students in receiving learning in class. This study aims to determine the effect of active learning on student satisfaction with learning style as a moderating variable. This type of research used in quantitative explanatory research using path analysis. 73 students of accounting education courses in 2016 were examined in this study. In this study, the sample was taken by using a random sampling technique. Based on the results of the study indicate that there is a direct effect of active learning variables on student satisfaction and there is an indirect effect of active learning variables on student learning decisions through learning styles. This means that the influence of learning styles possessed by students is able to determine the amount of student learning satisfaction in class.
Keywords: Active Learning, Learning Satisfaction, Learning Style
Thousands of Babies Saved by the Community Empowerment: Free Lending Home Incubator for All
Authors: Roihan Ibnu , Karnadi Juan , Riantono Arbi , Artono Koestoer Raldi
Published: November 2020

One of the 17 frameworks for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program concerns a healthy life and encouraging prosperity for everyone. The Indonesian government within the framework of SDGs targeting NMR can decrease to 12 deaths per 1000 births. The existence of an incubator as a premature baby warmer device is very important. But such health facilities are still lacking in the area. The Grashof Portable Home Incubator, which is one of the innovations from Universitas Indonesia, was lent free of charge as one of the product-based community engagement activities from 2012 to the present. It was lent freely to the mothers with newborn babies from lower-class communities. The network of volunteer agents is at the forefront of implementing this activity in many locations in Indonesia. The volunteer agents replace the basic cost production of the incubator so the problem of funds can be overcome. Socialization and collaboration with all levels of society, both individuals and institutions, is carried out so that more premature babies can be helped. Since 2012 this activity has helped more than 3,000 babies in 21 provinces spread over 94 cities/districts. This activity has increased to community empowerment, which directs or indirect helps government programs in reducing infant mortality. Public awareness to help others, especially poor people can make life’s welfare better.
Keywords: SDG, People Empowerment, Infant Mortality Rate, Free Lending Incubator, Grashof Incubator
Technological Changes, Investments, and Unemployment in Indonesia
Authors: Ibnu Abbas Agus Sumanto Muhammad Hasyim , Farida Rahmawati Santi Merlinda
Published: November 2020

The vicious circle of poverty in a country could stop if the government was able to solve the problem of unemployment. One way to reduce unemployment is to boost investment. In addition, in the era of the industrial revolution the role of technological development also needs to be considered as a means of reducing unemployment. This study is aiming to analyze the effect of physical investment, educational investment, and technological changes on unemployment in Indonesia. The data used in this study are obtained from Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The technological development is proxied by Index of Technology and Communication. The regression method is used to reach the aim of the study. The result of the analysis indicates that the physical investment and technological development have a negative and significant effect on unemployment. Moreover, the findings suggest that the reduction in unemployment in Indonesia is caused by many people who become online motorcycle taxi drivers in the informal sector.
Keywords: technology development, physical investment, educational investment, unemployment, panel data
The Effect of Halal Labeling, Advertisement Creativity and Lifestyle on Purchase Decisions of Wardah Products (Case Study of Students of Universitas Malahayati)
Authors: Oktaniar Finka , Listyaningsih Erna , Purwanto Bambang
Published: November 2020

This study aims to analyze the effects of halal labeling, advertisement creativity, and lifestyle on purchase decision of Wardah cosmetic products. The study population consisted of 663 female students that have bought Wardah cosmetic products, with the number of samples determined by the Slovin formula of 250 female students at Universitas Malahayati, Bandar Lampung. Data analysis used was smart-PLS v3.0. The results of the study showed that halal labeling, creative advertising, and lifestyle of Wardah cosmetic products have effects on the purchasing decisions of students of Universitas Malahayati, Bandar Lampung.
Keywords: halal labeling, ads creativity, lifestyle, purchase decision
The Understanding and Purchase Decision of Environmentally Friendly Products Based on Gender
Authors: . Suryawati , Zahra E Lutfia , . Cholilawati
Published: November 2020

The paid plastic bag policy is an effort to train the community to help lessen the use of plastic and switch to different products such as cardboard or recycled packaging bags as some mini markets do. Those who do not consider environmentally friendly products describe that they are people who do not understand the environment. The purpose of this research is wanting obtain information on the knowledge of products environmentally friendly on gender (male / female) of the decision the purchase. The study is done in jakarta and its surroundings.In this study, sample divided into categories consumers consumers men and women, employees and manager location, the number of members sample each category at least 30. The research method used in this study is mixed methods. The target population in this study is a minimarket that has run a paid plastic program in Jakarta. Analysis of the data used in this study uses two approaches, namely, a qualitative approach and a quantitative approach. The results of this study indicate that there is no difference between understanding and purchasing decisions that men and women have regarding environmentally friendly products.
Keywords: environment understanding, purchase decision, gender, green products
Problem and Solution Models for Halal Tourism Development in West Java
Authors: Huda Nurul , Rini Nova , . Muslikh , Hidayat Slamet
Published: November 2020

In 2018 the central government strove for the provinces of West Java to be certified as Halal tourism areas at the international level. To achieve these targets, they required a development model for halal tourism in West Java. The purpose of this study is to explore the development of halal tourism in West Java by using problem and solution models. The method used is a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research using the Analytical Networking Process (ANP). The results of this study indicate that halal tourism in West Java faces a number of problems, which can broadly be grouped in the following categories: Government; Society; Hotels, Travel, and Halal Food. The main problem from the aspect of government is the rules of implementation, from the aspect of society is knowledge, and from the aspect of hotels, travel, and halal food is halal food. The solution to the problem of developing halal tourism in West Java is divided into 3 solutions. The main solution from the aspect of government is infrastructure, from the aspect of society is knowledge, and from the aspect of hotels, travel, and halal food is halal food.
Keywords: halal, tourism, West Java
Composition of Commissioners and Directors, Profitability, Capital Structure and Investor Investment Decisions: Role of Sustainable Investment
Authors: . Krystella , Sitorus Tigor , Purwanto Edi
Published: November 2020

This study aims to determine the role of the sustainable investment on the composition of commissioners and directors, profitability, capital structure and investor investment decisions in financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research data were obtained from 2015-2018 by annual reports, financial reports, sustainability reports, summaries of tradable shares volume, and summaries of listed shares of financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). 48 units of observation data were collected. This study used quantitative analysis techniques with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and was processed by SmartPLS 3. The test results showed: 1) investor investment decisions are negatively and significantly affected by composition of commissioners and directors; 2) investor investment decisions are not affected by profitability; 3) investor investment decisions are positively and significantly affected by capital structure; 4) sustainable investment is positively and significantly affected by the composition of commissioners and directors; 5) sustainable investment is positively and significantly affected by profitability; 6) sustainable investment is not affected by capital structure; 7) investor investment decisions are positively and significantly affected by sustainable investment. Therefore, the sustainable investment mediation effect of the composition of commissioners and directors on investor investment decisions is quasi-mediating. It is also proven that there is fully meditating on the effect of profitability on investor investment decisions. While the effect of capital structure on investor investment decisions is not proven to mediate.
Keywords: composition of commissioners and directors, profitability, capital structure, sustainable investment, investor investment decision
Mother Speech Act to the Children When Gabut Baisukan in Banjar Society
Authors: . Jahdiah , Yayuk Rissari
Published: November 2020

The problem in this study is how does the form of conversation and mother speech act strategy to the children in Banjar society when gabut baisukan. This study will discuss the form of conversation and mother speech act strategy to the children in Banjar society when gabut baisukan. It is hoped that this study will add the conceptabout one of communication form in Banjarese culture in gabut baisukan.This study uses descriptive qualitative method. The data collection is done through note taking, recording, and also from document, and literature from January 2019 until June 2019. The data are taken from Martapura village, South Kalimantan. This study uses several steps, they are collecting the data, selecting the data, analysis, and presentation. The data presentation uses common words. The result shows that speech act used by mother to the children are dominated by command, while the strategy which is used is positive and negative strategy.
Keywords: speech act, gabut baisukan, Banjar
Interprofessional Education: A Study of Curriculum Development and Implementation in Learning Process in Applied Bachelor Study Program in Health Polytechnic of Tanjungkarang
Authors: Puji Hastuti Retno , Aliyanto Warjidin , Oktaria Dwita , Fithri Yulida
Published: November 2020

One of the global problems in the health system is health service fragmented and overlaps among the health profession. This phenomenon occurs due to a lack of communication and cooperation among health personnel so that the health service is not effective and efficient. The transformation of health service is needed through a comprehensive and collaborative health service, which focuses on the client. Intercollaboration capability cannot be formed spontaneously, but need training since they are on campus. So that interprofessional education (IPE) should be integrated into the curriculum and the learning process should give meaningful learning experiences that can make students from different professions interact and cooperate This study is a descriptive study that aims to describe curriculum development and the implementation of IPE in four applied bachelor study programs in Poltekkes Tanjungkarang. In curriculum development activity it was obtained the agreement of IPE learning was implemented through a theoretical lecture with one credit inserted in a related course, one credit of practicum, and three credits of clinical practicum in community. Curriculum development and IPE learning development in Poltekkes Tanjungkarang was implemented based on the commitment and cooperation of all parties. The implementation of IPE learning using Team-Based Learning (TBL) and evaluation with a website-based survey.
Keywords: interprofessional education (IPE), curriculum development
The Impact of The Intensity of Social Media Use, Self Confidence, and Time Management on Procrastination of Thesis Preparation in S1 Students of Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta
Authors: Sariwulan Tuty , Wibowo Agus , Dahlianti Utami Siti
Published: November 2020

This research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta for three months, starting from May through July 2019. The method used in this research was the survey method. The data used in this research is quantitative data and path analysis was conducted. The population in this study were all students ofthe S1 Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta force in 2015. The sampling in this study uses the Proportional Stratified Random Sampling method. The sample in this study amounted to 130 students of the Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta force in 2015. The results of this study are: (1) There was a negative and significant effect on the Intensity of the Social Media Use on Time Management. (2) There is a positive and significant effect of Self-Confidence on Time Management. (3) There is a positive and significant effect on the Intensity of the Social Media Use on the Procrastination of Thesis Preparation. (4) There is a negative and significant effect of Self-Confidence on the Procrastination of Thesis Preparation. (5) There is a negative and significant effect of Time Management on Procrastination of Thesis Preparation. (6) There is a positive and significant effect on the Intensity of the Social Media Use on the Procrastination of Thesis Preparation through Time Management. (7) There is a negative and significant effect of Self-Confidence in the Procrastination of Thesis Preparation through Time Management. (8) There is an effect of the Intensity of Social Media Use, Self-Confidence and Time Management on the Procrastination of Thesis Preparation.
Keywords: Intensity of Social Media Use, Self-Confidence, Time Management, Procrastination
Doctoral Dissertation Research Trend: A Comparative Study of Postgraduate Programs in Education Universities
Authors: Hanafi Ivan , Iriani Tuti , . Taryudi , Ramadhan M Agphin
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyze the research trends in the doctoral dissertation program over the past three years (2016 - 2018). A qualitative approach with content analysis methods was conducted at 4 universities, selected from 12 universities of the Teacher Education and Training Institute, namely Univeristas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Negeri Surabaya and Universitas Negeri Jakarta. Sample in this study were study program at Educational Management, Language Education, Sports Education, Basic Education, and Education Research and Evaluation. A total of 327 dissertation were analyzed, consisted 36 dissertations from UPI, 32 dissertations from UNY, 35 dissertations from UNESA, and 224 dissertations from UNJ. The parameters used to analyze the study was focus on research issues and themes, theories used, research methods, data collection techniques, sampling techniques and data analysis techniques, novelty, citations and reading sources. The results showed in the last 3 years, UNJ produced higher numbers of dissertation compared to others university. While others, less than 40 dissertations were selected. Education research trends in each study program are very diverse, ranging from issues and research themes, research methods used to data analysis. Majority of the research methods used were descriptive qualitative, quantitative and R&D, data collection using questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documents, while data analysis uses more descriptive analysis.
Keywords: Content analysis, Educational research, Dissertation research trends
The Role of Online Media Communication in Increasing Tourism Promotion in Bangka Regency
Authors: Royani Damayanti Ida , . Ferdiana
Published: November 2020

The purpose of this research was to determine the role of online media communication in efforts to improve tourism promotion in Bangka Regency. This type of research is a survey research with a qualitative-quantitative method approach (mix method). The subjects in this study were 110 respondents. The sample framework uses non probability sampling with accidental sampling technique. The scale used in this study is a Likert’s scale. Data analysis uses in this research is descriptive analysis. Data were collected by inventory questionnaire, participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Analysis of content validity was conducted by expert judgment and construct validity, reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach’s Alpha formula. Data were analyzed by correlation, simple regression, assisted by SPSS 22 ver. computer program. Simple linear regression analysis where to see the contribution made by online media communication as variable (X) to tourism promotion as variable (Y). The result showed that, the role of online communication by 12.5% in effort to increase tourism promotion in Bangka Regency and 87.50% (100% - 12.50%). The results obtained through the calculation of the regression Y = 16,919 + 0,181 X, the coefficient of determination 16,919 + 0.181 (2) = 16,919 + 0.362 Y (Promotion) = 17,281. Hypothesis result, H0 was rejected and accepted H1, which means Online Media Communication has play Role to improve/ ingcreas tourism promotion in Bangka regency.
Keywords: Online Media Communication, Tourism Promotion, Bangka Regency
Towards a Risk Based Cooperative and Collaborative Culture - the Attitudinal Elements and Influences that Shape Our Behaviour and Public Opinion
Authors: Bradford-Knox Richard
Published: November 2020

The focus of this paper is on attitudes and behaviour and the constructs they are influenced by with attention drawn to the key attitudinal elements that influence actual behaviour. Using a constructivist approach the paper is based on a review of the extant literature including the author’s previous work. The paper identifies the key constructs that form attitudes and behavioural intent, how they can be influenced by various types of intervention, including nudging, to have the potential for a functional rather than dysfunctional outcome. The literature is wide ranging, but it is possible that some key elements and approaches of the various cultures may have been overlooked. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test them in further research. Case studies of various organisations, cultures and experiences are of potential value. The paper includes implications for the development and constructing an effective public risk-based culture. This paper works towards a need to identify and emphasize the key elements that contribute to our attitudes and subsequent behaviour.
In vitro Propagation of Red Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) - An Aquatic Edible Plant in Vietnam
Authors: Trang Nguyen Thi Quynh , Avtar Hoang Thi  Kim , Huong Vo Thi Mai , Long Dang Thanh
Published: November 2020

Background: Lotus is an important aquatic plant with great economic value, not only as an ornamental flower but also as a source of herbal medicine. In general, lotus is usually propagated through the rhizome or tuber but the normal propagation rate is very low and it often depends on the quality of water environment and the weather conditions where it is grown. Lotus propagation by tissue culture has many predominant advantages compared with the traditional propagation methods. The current study aims to study the in vitro propagation of Hue’s Red Lotus, a famous local lotus in Hue city, Vietnam.
Methods: Fresh mature seeds of Red lotus (23 to 25 days old) were used as initial materials for in vitro propagation. Experiments are carried out to assess sterilization ability by HgCl2, 0.1% and determine the appropriate formula for shoot regeneration, multiple shoot clumps induction, root induction of multiple shoot clumps and acclimatization.
Result: The optimum formula for seeds of Vinh Thanh Red Lotus is to sterilize surface of seeds by 70% ethanol for 30 seconds and then HgCl2 0.1% for 16 minutes. The samples were cultured on MS (Murashige Skoog) medium supplemented without plant growth regulators for in vitro shoot regeneration. MS medium added with 0.5 mg/L BAP gave the highest multiplication rate (5.60 shoots per explant) and good quality shoots. Adding 0.5 mg/L NAA in rooting medium provided the highest rooting effect and good root quality (18.17 roots/shoot clumps). The survival rate of transplanting plants was 40% on mud medium which were soaked for one week in 2g/L KMnO4 after two weeks in the greenhouse.
Toxic Impact of Zinc Salt (ZnSO4) on Some Haematological Parameters in a Freshwater Mud Eel Amphipnous cuchia (Hamilton, 1822)
Authors: Sinha Mridula Renu , Kumari Sapna
Published: November 2020

Background: Zinc (Zn), a heavy metal present in aquatic environment, has toxic effect on fishes. Present study was to assess toxicity of Zinc salt (ZnSO4) on total erythrocyte count (TEC), haemoglobin (Hb) content (g/dl) and haematocrit value (PCV%) of blood of freshwater mud eel Amphipnous cuchia.
Methods: Live fishes collected from ponds were acclimatized in laboratory. TEC, Hb content and PCV% of blood samples collected after 15, 30, 60 and 90 days, of control fishes and fishes exposed to low (0.5mg/l) and high (1mg/l) concentrations of ZnSO4, were determined by standard methods.
Result: TEC, Hb content and PCV% varied respectively from 2.48 x 106/mm3 to 2.70 x 106/mm3, 12.02 g/dl to 12.30 g/dl and 28.50 % to 33.60 % in fishes in low and from 2.36 x 106/mm3 to 2.60 x 106/mm3, 11.82 g/dl to 12.20 g/dl and 26.20 % to 31.50 % in fishes in high concentration of ZnSO4 solution, showing decreasing trend in all three blood parameters vis-a-vis their control values viz. TEC (2.74 x 106/mm3), Hb content (12.60 g/dl) and PCV% (34.50 %), decrease being more prominent in fishes exposed to high than those to low concentration. The depletion in these blood parameters may be attributed to the haemotoxic characteristics of Zinc (Zn).
Market Integration and Price Transmission amongst the Major Wholesale and Retail Markets of Lentil (Lens culinaris / Lens esculenta) in India
Authors: Horo Aniketa
Published: November 2020

Background: India has become self-sufficient for cereal production but is still dependent upon pulse imports for fulfilling its domestic demands. These imports are very much capable of influencing the domestic prices, so the present study was undertaken to study the integration and price transmission amongst the major lentil producing states of India i.e. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan and Assam.
Methods: Out of these six states, altogether ten markets and all India average values were undertaken for the present study based on the quantum of lentil marketed and availability of data. The secondary data was collected from the Agmarknet portal for the lentil crop while Minitab and R software were used for the analysis of the retrieved data. Various techniques like Seasonal Indices (SI), unit-root test, Johansen's cointegration test and Granger causality test were applied to find the results and conclusions of this study.
Result: The results have stated that the prices of these ten wholesale and retail markets are highly integrated and most of the markets have a uni-directional relationship with each other. The wholesale and retail markets of Jaipur and Lucknow have little/no relationship with the other markets while they have a bidirectional relationship between their own wholesale and retail market prices indicating that they might be the markets where prices are discovered, as they are not found to be influenced by the other spatially separated markets.
Investigation of The Presence of Brucella canis in Dogs in Western Part of Turkey
Authors: Parin U. , Goksel E. , Dolgun H. T.Y. , Kirkan S. , Turkyilmaz S. , Savasan S.
Published: November 2020

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection that usually settles in the genital organs, causing chronic, infectious and necrotic inflammatory disorders characterised by abortion and infertility mastitis in females and orchitis, epididymitis and testicular atrophy in male animals. Brucella canis causes Brucella infections in dogs. Less concern has showed to B. canis in Turkey, although dogs usually live in close contact with their owners and there is an increasing incidence of breeding kennels and stray dogs with poor state of health. The scope of this study is to determine the regional prevalance of canine brucellosis caused by Brucella canis using a 2-mercaptaethanol rapid slide agglutination test and species-specific PCR method in the western part of Turkey.
Methods: A total of 200 blood samples (80 from Aydýn Province, 60 from Ýzmir Province and 60 from Muðla Province) were collected between March 2019 and February 2020. Serological analysis was performed via mercaptoethanol microagglutination test. Brucella canis-specific PCR procedures were used to detect brucellosis at the molecular level.
Result: Twelve (6%) of the serum samples were positive for 2-ME RSAT. B. canis positivity was detected in 10 (5%) out of 200 samples via PCR test. Twelve positive samples were found via 2-ME RSAT and 10 positive samples were found via molecular testing. B. canis positivity was 7.5% in Aydýn and 6.6% in Muðla, as revealed via molecular tests in pet dogs in contact with stray dogs. The presence of B. canis was not observed in the dogs examined from Ýzmir Province, which were not in contact with strays.
Evaluation of the Viricidal Efficacy of Four Chemical Disinfectants against Emerged H7N9 Avian Influenza Virus in China
Authors: Peng Daxin , Chen Sujuan , Miao Xinyu , Wang Chuanwei , Qin Tao
Published: November 2020

Background: Establishment of scientific disinfection measures in domestic poultry farms and live-poultry markets (LPMs) are critical to prevent the spread of H7N9 subtype avian influenza that outbreaks in poultry and infection in humans. The current study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of four common disinfectants to inactivate H7N9 subtype avian influenza virus (AIV).
Methods: According to the disinfection technical specification, the average inactivation logarithmic values of four disinfectants against the epidemic H7N9 subtype AIV, including deciquam solution, glutaral and benzalkonium bromide solution, sodium dichloroisocyanurate powder, and peroxyacetic acid solution, were systematically evaluated.
Result: Our data showed that incubation of 0.005% (w/v) deciquam solution for 30 min contact time, or 0.05% (v/v) glutaral and benzalkonium bromide solution for 10 min, or 0.24 g/L sodium dichloroisocyanurate powder for 30 min, or 0.05% (v/v) peroxyacetic acid solution for 10 min, can completely inactivate H7N9 subtype AIV. These results suggested that glutaral and benzalkonium bromide solution as well as peroxyacetic acid solution at recommended concentrations can be effectively used to cut off the spread of H7N9 subtype AIV in poultry farms and LPMs, however, deciquam solution and sodium dichloroisocyanurate powder need to increase their working concentration.
Effects of Myo-inositol on Physiological and Reproductive Traits through Blood Parameters, Oocyte Quality and Embryo Transfer in Mice
Authors: Mohammed Abd El-Nasser Ahmed , Alshaheen Tarek , Al-Suwaiegh Shaker
Published: November 2020

Background: The beneficial effects of myo-inositol to mammals on physiological and reproductive functions and treatments of malfunctions have been reported. The aims of present study were to assess the efficacy of myo-inositol supplementation on physiological and reproductive performances through blood parameters, oocyte quality and embryo transfer in mice.
Methods: Seventy-five virgin female mice were classified into three equal groups; control group (T1) versus two myo-inositol groups (T2 receive 30 mmol/l and T3 receive 60 mmol/l). Changes of body temperature, blood oxygen and glucose, heart rate, blood parameters (RBCs, WBCs, hematocrit, glucose and total protein), oocyte quality (cumulus enclosed, diameter and brilliant cresyl blue stain) and reproductive performances (litter weight and size) were determined.
Result: The results indicated that myo-inositol supplementation resulted in significant increase in values of RBCs, WBCs, hematocrit and total protein in addition to significant hypoglycemia. The quality of oocytes in case of cumulus enclosed, diameter and brilliant cresyl blue staining and reproductive performances were improved due to myo-inositol supplementation. Furthermore, myo-inositol supplementation effectively alleviated hypothermia and hyperglycemia following general anaesthesia.
Estimation of Genetic Diversity Among Teressa Goat Population of A and N Islands by using Microsatellite Markers
Authors: Sunder Jai , Jeyakumar S. , Yadav S. P. , De A. K. , Kundu A. , Kundu M. S. , Sujatha T.
Published: November 2020

Background: Teressa goat is an indigenous goat breed of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These goats are mainly distributed in the Nicobar group of islands, however, sparse population is also available in the Andaman Islands. In order to understand the genetic diversity and variation among the population of Teressa goat, the studies on the molecular characterization was done by using microsatellite molecular markers.
Methods: Randomly a total of 48 blood samples were collected different areas of the Nicobar Islands representing the breeding tract of the Teressa goat. Based on the guidelines of ISAG and FAO, a total of 15 recommended microsatellite markers were selected for the microsatellite analysis study. The data were analysed to study the diversity analysis at each locus by using GENETIX software package. Bottleneck hypothesis was also studied by using BOTTLENECK 1.2.01 and FIS, FIT and FIT values were calculated and heterozygosity deficiency at each locus using FSTAT software.
Result: A total of 50 genotypes were observed across the 15 loci. The number of genotype varied between (MAF70; SRCRSP3) 1 and 6 (SRCRSP15). The effective number of alleles (Ne) varied from 2 to 6.98 in Teressa goat. Shannon’s Information Index (I) value was found to be high (1.1856±0.4369), it indicated that the level of diversity among the population of the Teressa goat is high. All the values of FIS obtained were negative which is suggestive of no inbreeding within the populations and the animals were outbred. The mode-shift test indicated the genetic bottleneck in Teressa and needs greater attention towards in situ/ex situ conservation. The present study provides the valuable information about the genetic makeup of the Teressa goat, however, detail study is required to carry out to study the important traits linked with production for further utilization of this breed.
Genetic Variability in Exon 3 Region of POU1F1 Gene and its Effect on Body Weight and Milk Yield in Malabari Goats
Authors: Abraham Bindya Liz , Dorjay Changchup
Published: November 2020

Background: POU1F1 is known as a major candidate gene coding for pituitary-specific transcription factor-1 regulating the production of anterior pituitary hormones like GH, TSH, LH, FSH and prolactin in small ruminants. However, little is known about the genetic variability of caprine POU1F1 gene in Indian breeds. Hence, the present study aimed at the identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the exon 3 region of POU1F1 and their association with body weight and milk production in Malabari goats.
Methods: The present study was conducted during 2016-2018 on 100 Malabari goats at the University Goat and Sheep Farm, Mannuthy. Genomic DNA was extracted using standard phenol-chloroform method. The POU1F1 exon 3 locus was PCR amplified using appropriate primers. The 234 bp PCR product was subjected to single-strand conformation polymorphism (SSCP) analysis on 12% PAGE gel and silver-stained. The different SSCP patterns were sequenced and homologous sequences identified using Blast algorithms. Allelic-genotypic frequencies and the observed-expected heterozygosity at the locus were estimated. Data on body weights at birth, three, six, nine months of age and parity-wise lactation milk yield were used to find the association of POU1F1 exon 3 variants with body weights and milk yield using one-way ANOVA in General Linear Models for fixed effects.
Result: PCR-SSCP revealed GG, GA genotypes with frequencies of 0.44 and 0.56 and G and A alleles with frequencies of 0.72 and 0.28. The observed and expected heterozygosity for the locus were 0.5657 and 0.4077 respectively. Sequencing of the PCR products revealed a synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (g. 42C>T). GG homozygotes had higher body weight while GA heterozygotes had higher milk yield (p less than 0.05). It was concluded that the polymorphic exon 3 locus significantly contributed to variation in pre-pubertal body weight and milk yield and hence may be employed in the marker-assisted selection programmes for Malabari goats.
Hepatoprotective and Nephroprotective Effect of Aegle marmelos and Andrographis paniculata in Aflatoxicosis of Broiler Chicken
Authors: Aneesh A. , George A. J. , Krishna B. Dhanush , Abraham M. J. , Kariyil B. J.
Published: November 2020

Background: Aflatoxins (AF) are a major threat in tropical and sub-tropical countries and causes aflatoxicosis in poultry. The deleterious effect of AF are minimised by the addition of various hepatoprotectants. Study was undertaken to find out the effect of Aegle marmelos and Andrographis paniculata on aflatoxicosis of broiler chicken.
Methods: Forty eight day old broiler chicks were divided into eight groups and fed with diets: standard feed (T1), T1 with 100 ppb AF (T2), T1 with 0.1 per cent A. marmelos powder and 0.1 per cent A. paniculata powder (T3), T1 with 100ppb AF and 0.10 per cent A. marmelos powder (T4), T1 with 100ppb AF and 0.10 per cent A. paniculata powder (T5), T1 with 100 ppb AF and 0.20 per cent A. marmelos powder (T6), T1 with 100ppb AF and 0.20 per cent A. paniculata powder (T7) and T1 containing 100 ppb AF, 0.1 per cent A. marmelos powder and 0.1 per cent A. paniculata powder (T8). All the experimental birds were sacrificed on 21st day of the experiment.
Result: Broiler chicks of T2 group showed a significant increase in lipid peroxidation levels compared with other groups at 21st day of experiment. Liver of T2 group of birds revealed the presence of cytoplasmic vacuolations, Kupffer cell hyperplasia, focal accumulation of mononuclear cells and acinar pattern of parenchyma compared to normal histological appearance of T1 and T3 groups. Kidney of T2 birds revealed epithelial degeneration, mononuclear accumulation, desquamation of proximal convoluted tubule and vacuolation of distal convoluted tubule. The hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effect of both plant powders in aflatoxicosis was established.
Influence of Dietary Substitution of Palm Oil by Rapeseed Oil at Different Levels on Growth Performance and Economics of Broilers
Authors: Sudharsan C. , Murugan S. Senthil , Chacko Biju , Juliet Sanis , Nair Suresh N. , Bency Ani , Muneer Abdul K.
Published: November 2020

Background: Fat and oil are commonly used in poultry diets to increase energy density and also to increase the palatability of feed, feed efficiency and for deposition of fat in broilers. Thus a study was proposed to find the effects of dietary replacement of saturated fatty acid rich palm oil (PO) by omega-3 rich rapeseed oil (RO) on growth performance and economics in broilers.
Method: The growth performance feeding trial was conducted in 160 day-old broilers (vencobb 400) with four treatment groups (G1, G2, G3 and G4) with four replicates of ten chicks each. The basal diet (R1) was prepared with palm oil included at the rate of 1.5, 3, and 4.5 per cent in pre-starter, starter and finisher ration, respectively and fed to G1. The other treatment groups G2, G3 and G4 received R2, R3 and R4 experimental rations respectively. The experimental rations R2, R3 and R4 were prepared with rapeseed oil replacing 25, 50 and 100 per cent of palm oil which was included in R1.
Result: The broiler ration prepared with rapeseed oil at 50 and 100 per cent level (G3 and G4) replacing palm oil showed increased body weight gain (P less than 0.01) and better feed conversion ratio (P less than 0.05) than G1 group. There was no significant difference in the feed intake among the different treatment groups. Profit per kg live weight in G3 (Rs.12.06) and G4 (Rs.11.14) was more than G1 (Rs.8.21) and G2 (Rs.6.57). The supplementation of omega-3 rich rapeseed oil had significantly improved the performance of broilers.
Advancement in Cancer Immunotherapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Review
Authors: . Akash , Mishra Mamta , Hoque M. , . Amarpal
Published: November 2020

Cancer is one of the leading cause of death in human beings throughout the world. Attempts to treat cancer are made but not effectively. Surgical removal, use of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and combination of these therapies have been tried to cure cancer but every therapy had its own side effects. Due to potential side effects, these therapies failed to develop as the permanent cure for cancer. Stem cell transplantation has also been attempted as an alternative but the recovery rate was very low. The most recent therapy, nowadays, to treat cancer is immunotherapy in which utilises the immunity of the patient to get modulated in such a way that cancerous cells get killed. So this review enlightens the eminent immunotherapies used for veterinary patients. T cell checkpoint inhibitors, engineered T cells, cancer vaccines, and anti-B and anti-T cell antibodies are amongst the important immunotherapies used in human as well as veterinary patient. Inhibition of T cell checkpoint molecules, such as PD-1 and CTLA-4, using monoclonal antibodies are the most advanced techniques developed in humans. These significant immunotherapies have achieved notable success against some of the advanced tumors in humans, including melanoma, renal cell carcinoma and non small cell lung cancer. However, a recent clinical trial with a caninized monoclonal antibody against canine PD-L1 showed response in canine melanoma.