bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cananga odorata (Ylang-Ylang) modulate pathways involved in cancer: Gene set enrichment and network pharmacology approach
Authors: Patil Sathgowda A , Patil Vishal S , Malgi Ajay P , Hupparage Vrushabh B , Mallapur Shamanand P , Naik Reenal R
Published: July 2023

Traditionally, Cananga odorata Hook. F. & Thomson (Ylang-Ylang) is commonly used to treat various diseases and has been assessed for anti-cancer potency in experimental animal models. However, the affinity of its phytocompounds with multiple proteins involved in the pathogenesis of cancer has not been illuminated yet. The present study was framed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of Cananga odorata for its anticancer activity via compound-gene set pathway enrichment analysis, network pharmacology, and docking studies. Initially, phytocompounds were retrieved from herbs databases and literature. Structural information of each compound was obtained from the PubChem database. Druggable characteristics and side effects were predicted using MolSoft and ADVERpred. ADMET profile was predicted using PreADMET online server. Possible target proteins of each compound were predicted by BindingDB (p≥0.7). Compounds modulating the target proteins associated with the cancer were separated based on the successful and approved targets available in the Therapeutic Target Database. STRING and KEGG pathway database was used to analyze the molecular pathways modulated by the protein targets. The interaction between compounds, proteins, and pathways was constructed by Cytoscape 3.6.1, and docking of compounds with protein target was performed using AutoDock 4.2. Among 26 compounds, 12 phytocompounds were identified to modulate 34 pathways associated with cancer. 4-hydroxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyflavanone and Reticuline showed the maximum interactions with proteins involved in cancer. All 12 compounds obeyed the rule of five and p-methoxybenzaldehyde scored the highest drug-likeness score. Micheline A and Anonaine showed the highest binding affinity with Ubiquitin-protein ligase E3 (MDM2). The current study provides the molecular documentation of phytocompounds from Cananga odorata in the regulation of multi-proteins and pathways associated with progression of cancer (mainly Gastric, Melanoma, Prostate, and Breast cancer), which can be further investigated via wet-lab protocols.
Prospective clinical study to evaluate efficacy of Vasantkusumakar Rasa (Herbomineral preparation) on Psychological health of patients of Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus)
Authors: Hande Sudarshan , Mujumdar Amit , Turambekar Hande Kavita , Hingane Anjali , Dhurde Smita
Published: July 2023

Diabetes Mellitus although a modern terminology it has been known to mankind since long through ancient Ayurvedic treatises with name Prameha (Diabetes). As the incidence & prevalence of DM with complications along with its ill effects on psychological health is growing rapid. Due to Consistent stress blood sugar control becomes difficult. So, to search a drug which may improve psychological health is need of an hour. Vasantkusumakar Rasa is one of such drugs mentioned in Ayurveda compendia as treatment protocol of Prameha (Diabetes) also the one which is reputed for its rejuvenating property. This Herbomineral composition is also known to improve psychological health. Its efficacy to improve psychological state in patients of DM i.e. Madhumeha (DM) is evaluated in this study. Herbomineral compound i.e. Vasantkusumakar Ras 125mg two times a day with Luke warm water before meal for one month to 37 patients in experimental group as a add on therapy in continuation to their standard medicines. In control group 31 patients were continued their regular standard protocol medicines for DM. To study the effect of drug following parameters were analyzed on 0th day and on 30th day of study. Parameters included for study are Blood sugar level, Symptoms of Madhumeha (DM), Manas Bhav (Psychological traits) and psychiatric rating scale. These parameters show significant improvement in experimental group but no such effect was found in Control group.
A randomized single blind controlled clinical study of Tilashelukarvi Kwath in the management of Lohitkshaya Yonivyapad w.s.r. Hypomenorrhoea
Authors: D Bomshete Pooja , Wagh Sonali S , D Shinde AMit , Naikwadi Ganesh
Published: July 2023

Yonivyapad is a collection of diverse genital tract illnesses, from the vulva through the uterus. Lohitkshaya yonivyapad corelated with hypomenorrhoea. Hypomenorrhoea is a condition in which uterine bleeding may be slight in volume, short in duration (<2days) or both. The primary symptom of lohitkshaya is artavkshaya. Aim: To study the efficacy of Tilashelukarvi Kwath in the management of Lohitkshaya Yonivyapad w.s.r. to Hypomenorrhoea. Materials and Method: A total 80 patients of the age group 18-40 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Lohitkshaya Yonivyapad w.s.r to hypomenorrhoea were selected randomly from OPD of the department of streerog Prasutitantra. The 40 patients of trial group were treated with Tilashelukarvi kwath and 40 patients of control group were subjected to Shatapushpa churna. Results: Both treatments were equally successful in boosting blood flow during menstruation. Therefore, we draw the conclusion that the effects seen in both groups are noteworthy.
In-Silico Prediction of Phytoconstituents from Manilkara Hexandra for Antidiabetic Activity Targeting GKRP (Glucokinase Regulatory Protein)
Authors: P Motghare Apeksha , P Katolkar Parimal , S Lichade Tina
Published: July 2023

Objective: A complex metabolic condition known as diabetes mellitus is caused by either inadequate or dysfunctional insulin. Once more, medicinal plants are being researched for the treatment of diabetes. Prototypical compounds found in medicinal plants have been the source of many conventional medications. The part of our investigation was to test the phytoconstituents of Manilkara hexandra for antidiabetic efficacy, in-silico. Methods: The pattern of interaction between the phytoconstituents from the Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard, plant and the crystal structure of the antidiabetic proteins is evaluated using molecular docking in Discovery Studio (PDB ID: 4LY9). Later, SwissADME and pkCSM were used to screen for toxicity as well as the pharmacokinetic profile. Results: The docked results suggest that quercetin (-9.3 kcal/mol), kaempferol (-9.1 kcal/mol), p-coumaric acid (-6.4 kcal/mol) and cinnamic acid (-6.3 kcal/mol) for 4LY9 macromolecule has best binding towards antidiabetic activity as compared to the standard drug metformin (-5.0 kcal/mol). According to ADMET tests, pharmacokinetics and toxicity characteristics were also within acceptable bounds. Conclusion: Results from the binding potential of phytoconstituents aimed at antidiabetic activity were encouraging. It promotes the usage of Manilkara hexandra and offers crucial details on pharmaceutical research and clinical care.
Correlation of Hand Index with Prakriti: A Cross -Sectional Study
Authors: Chanana Amrish , Bandapalle Dattu
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Based on the measurements of the body, the constitution and physique of an individual can be classified as ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph body types (somaotypes). Similarly, the knowledge of anthropometry can be made applicable in the assessment of Deha Prakriti, described in Ayurveda. Somatometry, a division of anthropometry includes direct surface measurements of the human body by scientific methods. Analysis and comparison of the absolute measurements of body parts do not give a precise idea about the individual typology of the subject, so it is necessary to work out the relevant indices, so variation in hand index between the different groups of dominant Prakriti has been observed. Methodology: Two hundred apparently healthy male individuals of age 18-40 years were registered from the population residing in Delhi. Prakriti of the study participants was assessed through the questionnaire. The length and breadth of both the hands were measured by the digital sliding caliper. The hand index is calculated as the percentage of the breadth of hand to the length of hand. The difference in the values of the hand index in different groups of dominant Prakriti was statistically analyzed by appropriate statistical tests. Result: The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed the value of right hand index in different dominant Prakriti as Vata dominant <= 41.344, 41.344 <  Pitta dominant < 43.930, Kapha dominant>=43.930, whereas in left hand, the value of hand index in Vata dominant  <= 41.895, 41.895 <  Pitta dominant < 43.687, Kapha dominant>=43.687. Conclusion: There are significant differences in the hand index among different Deha Prakriti.
Evaluation & Comparison of Nicotine quantification in smokeless tobacco products
Authors: Parmar Ghanshyam , Shah Ashish , Aundhia Chintan , Chudasama Jay
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Smokeless tobacco products (STPS) represent a significant health risk and have been associated with oral and pancreatic cancers, oral lesions, coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. So, the aim of the present study is to perform quantitative determination of nicotine, the main alkaloid of smokeless product (Gutkha) available in Vadodara, Gujarat. Method: Collection of sample was done from local tobacco selling shopkeeper from Vadodara i.e. vimal, RMD, pan vilas, rajnigandha and raag. All the samples included in the study the same products available everywhere in Gujarat. The quantification of nicotine was done by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) using the mobile phase toluene: ethyl acetate: Diethylamine (6:4:0.5). Spectrodensitometric measurement was carried out at absorption maximum 254 nm. Results:  Five different smokeless tobacco samples were estimated using HPTLC method. Nicotine content was found to be 2.45% in Vimal, 3.11% in RMD, 2.60%- Pan Vilas, 3.06%- Rajigandha,3.32%- Raag. Conclusion: A considerable variation of nicotine content was found among the five investigated smokeless tobacco product where sample raag revealed the highest amount of nicotine than the other samples. The nicotine concentration of commercially available chewing tobacco products was found to be much lower than that of the smoking form of tobacco, but the higher average daily consumption made it comparable to the smoking form.
Genotoxicity Evaluation of Vaishvanara Churna - A classical Ayurvedic Formulation
Authors: Kumar Rishi , Mazumder Rupa , Amrish Chandra
Published: July 2023

Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate the genotoxicity of the Vaishvanara Churna, a polyherbal formulation by using Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells. The study was supported by the study of the content of heavy metals in the ayurvedic formulation. Background: Vaishvanara Churna is a classical ayurvedic formulation that is used for treating conditions, such as flatulence with gurgling sound (Adhmana), abdominal lump (Gulma); Duodenal ulcer (Parinamasula), Rheumatism (Amavata); heart disease (Hrdroga). Objective: The objective is to study the genotoxicity of Vaishvanara Churna on Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells using alkaline Single-cell Gel Electrophoresis and correlate the possible association of genotoxicity to the number of heavy metals present in the polyherbal formulation. Methodology: The Alkaline Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis was used to see the effects on the Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cells using 2% Hydrogen Peroxide as a standard oxidizing agent. Observation: Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, isolated from a fresh human blood sample, were treated in vitro with varying concentrations of Vaishvanara Churna (0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, and 3.2 mg/ml of aqueous extract) using a standard protocol. It was found that none of the assessed concentrations of the ayurvedic formulation was toxic to Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells. Conclusion: Single-cell Gel Electrophoresis is a simple technique to evaluate the genotoxicity of any drug to Human Beings, and it can be used as an alternative to animal genotoxicity studies.
Improvising academic research in an Ayurved Institute: A promising experiment
Authors: Bhatt Narendra , Patil Abhijit , Deshpande Manasi , Bhati Kirti
Published: July 2023

Research is most essential for professional development and growth of a sector particularly in the field of healthcare delivery. After more than 5 decades of expansive institutionalization ayurvedic education – learning and training – is faced with competitive capabilities. In a highly dynamic environment of career opportunities academic institutions are acquisitive to academic research for identity and sustainability. Academic research as a part of higher education in Ayurved has been a challenge due to several reasons, paradigm difference being the main. A pioneering effort undertaken by an Ayurvedic institute to improve its academic research performance with outsourced professional help had remarkable success. The activity driven by an expert with a change mechanism model with teacher, faculty as a focus, identified core issues and helped address it within the prevailing structure in a systematic manner. It innovatively developed measurable performance parameters for individual growth and outcome parameters for the institutional gains. It effectively helped bridge the gap between two parallel streams of principles and practices for research. The attempt elucidated the significance of academic research as an essential tool of learning and training beyond a mandatory requirement thereby evolving positive environment for research. This successful experiment could be utilized by other institutes and could be modified for its wider application for sustainable gains in terms of knowledge and competitiveness for acquiring academic professional efficiency in field of Ayurved.
ANALISIS KESULITAN GURU MATEMATIKA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI SEKOLAH BERBASIS PESANTREN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Dari Mariyati Wulan , Sari Lisma Dian Kartika , Rasydi Ahmad Hafas
Published: July 2023

Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) is a worldwide epidemic. The Covid-19 outbreak has an impact on the world of education, one of which is at MA Sarji Ar-Rasyid which is a boarding school-based school. In this case, it is necessary to conduct research to find out the difficulties experienced or faced by the MA mathematics teacher Sarji Ar-Rasyid in learning challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. This type of research is a qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data sources include primary data sources, namely interviews and secondary data sources, supporting research data. The selected data source is Mathematics Teacher. Data was collected by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study are that the school remains active as usual, but students do not wear uniforms but use ordinary Muslim clothes. Learning is done offline / face to face. Difficulties or obstacles for mathematics teachers in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely the decrease in student enthusiasm for learning, the decrease in the level of teacher attendance.
IMPLEMENTASI LITERASI DIGITAL PADA PELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH
Authors: Salsabila Salsabila , Riadi Sugeng
Published: July 2023

: Salah satu strategi yang bisa dicoba guru buat mengimbangi pembelajaran masa 4. 0 dengan melakukan literasi digital. Literasi digital dalam hal ini merupakan pengetahuan dan kecakapan untuk menggunakan alat digital, alat- alat komunikasi, ataupun jaringan dalam menciptakan, menilai, memakai, membuat data, dan memanfaatkannya secara segar, bijaksana, pintar, teliti, tepat serta patuh hukum dalam rangka membina komunikasi, dan interaksi yang dilakukan pada pelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Metode yang dipakai dalam riset ini merupakan metode analisa deskriptif kualitatif, yang berupaya menguraikan impementasu literasi digital pelajaran bahasa indonesia melalui pembelajaran jarak jauh, dimana semua informasi yang diperoleh  berupa deskriptif mengenai hasil dari riset. Teknik pengumpulan informasi yang dipakai antara lain pendekatan literatur riset atau jurnal   artikel online serta daftar pustaka yang berhubungan dengan riset ini. Pengembangan pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia lewat teknologi data diharapkan sanggup membagikan hal yang positif serta meminimalkan hal negatif.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH NUMBER HEAD TOGETHER TECHNIQUE
Authors: Rohani Tri , Yuniar Vera , Yuliana Yuliana
Published: July 2023

This research aims to describe the improvement of students reading comprehension by using Number Head Together (NHT) technique from ten (10) articles selected. This research used qualitative method and descriptive analysis. The results of this research found that from the ten (10) articles analyzed, A10 was the most improved article in reading comprehension by using Number Head Together technique compare to other nine (9) articles. Futhermore, based on the t-test result of the use of NHT technique in reading comprehension, the result reveals that from nine (9) articles, 90% which used NHT in the teaching process proved that the achievement were more improved, while one (1) of the articles (10%) did not mention the t-test result but confirmed that there was improvement in the results of students’ reading comprehension .This indicates that Number Head Together (NHT) technique improved students’ reading comprehension. Number Head Together (NHT) technique not only results on students interest in learning process but also involved the students in the activity of collaborative learning as team or group. However, this grouping motivated the students to produce better achievement in their study activity.
EXPLORING EFL STUDENTS’ SUBSTANCE ERROR ON DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
Authors: Sari Dian Purnama
Published: July 2023

This study reports on a research that analyzed substance errors in the writings of third semester English major, such as punctuation errors, typographic errors, dyslexic errors, and confusable. The technique used to collect data is a documentary technique and then the data were analyzed by using a descriptive qualitative method. By detecting punctuation errors through the four types of errors proposed by James (2013), educators can see the difficulties experienced by students and help overcome these obstacles by choosing strategies and innovative teaching methods that are appropriate to solve the problems of spelling errors faced by students. It was found that the most mistakes made by students were punctuation errors, while the least common was dyslexia. The results of this study are then recommended as input to make it easier for Indonesian learners to understand the target language, which in this study is English, especially in improving writing skill.
EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PENDEKATAN KONTRUKTIVISME MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI BANDICAM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP SISWA KELAS X SMAN 1 KUANTAN HILIR
Authors: Salmah Ummi , Zulhelmi Zulhelmi , Syahril Syahril
Published: July 2023

Kemampuan memahami merupakan salah satu kemampuan kognitif yang harus dimiliki peserta didik agar mampu menguasai konsep fisika. Rendahnya pemahaman konsep fisika menjadi permasalahan yang harus diselesaikan. Pemilihan pendekatan pembelajaran yang tepat dan penggunaan media interaktif ketika belajar diharapkan mampu meningkatkan pemahaman konsep peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pembelajaran berbasis pendekatan kontruktivisme menggunakan aplikasi bandicam dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep peserta didik pada materi momentum dan impuls. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian Quasi Experiment dengan rancangan nonequivalen post-test only group design. Sampel penelitian yang digunakan yaitu kelas X IPA 1 yang berjumlah 27 orang sebagai kelas kontrol dan kelas X IPA 4 yang berjumlah 29 orang sebagai kelas eksperimen. Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa tes hasil pemahaman konsep materi momentum dan impuls kelas X yang terdiri dari 9 soal pilihan ganda beralasan. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif melalui tingkat pemahaman konsep dan efektivitas pembelajaran dan analisis inferensial melalui uji normalitas, uji homogenitas dan uji Independet T-Test dengan bantuan SPSS versi 20. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman konsep peserta didik setelah diterapkan pembelajaran berbasis pendekatan kontruktivisme menggunakan aplikasi bandicam pada materi momentum dan impuls berada di kategori baik.
EFEKTIVITAS SCIENCE VIDEO PROJECT-BASED LEARNING SEBAGAI STIMULAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MAHASISWA
Authors: Trianggono Mochammad Maulana , Kurniawan Moh Usman , Ashadi Firman
Published: July 2023

Technological developments in the digital era as it is today show a high trend of increasing video production, both as entertainment and as learning. This euphoria should be used positively by educators in stimulating the creativity of students. The purpose of this study was to describe the development of students' creative thinking skills through the project of making science learning videos for early childhood. This research design uses true experimental research – pretest-posttest group design. The results of this study were analyzed quantitatively-descriptively using the n-gain analysis approach based on the results of the assessment of students' creative thinking skills in making science learning videos for early childhood. Independent t-test analysis was also used to analyze the significance of the difference in the n-gain score between science video project-based learning and learning with ordinary presentations (with power point). The results showed that the science video project-based learning could effectively  stimulate students' creative thinking skills with an n-gain score of 0.62 with medium category. Independent t-test analyze result also showed that there was a significant difference between the n-gain scores between science video project-based learning and learning with power point based presentations.
PENGARUH PERMAINAN BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Indriasih Aini , Ismartoyo Ismartoyo , Haryati Yuli
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk  mendiskripsikan pengaruh  permainan berbasis kearifan lokal terhadap  pembentukan  karakter anak usia dini di TK Trisula 02 kecamatan Kaliwungu Kudus. Serta untuk mengetahui gambaran perilaku   anak usia dini  dilihat dari setiap aspek, setelah dilakukan pembelajaran dengan permainan berbasis kearifan lokal

Dengan subyek penelitian  melalui total sampling berjumlah  25 anak,   pengumpulan data   menggunakan   instrumen   observasi,   tes perbuatan, dan dokumentasi.  Teknik  analisis data  Uji Perbedaan digunakan Anova satu jalan serta  Uji Pengaruh  regresi linier sederhana.   

Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa kontribusi X terhadap Y diperoleh sebesar  0,325 yang menunjukkan nilai yang cukup. Artinya bahwa pembelajaran yang menerapkan permainan berbasis kearifan lokal   mempengaruhi  karakter anak sebesar 32,5% dan masih ada pengaruh dari variabel lain sebesar 67,5%.
PENERAPAN METODE WEBQUAL 4.0 DAN IPA DALAM ANALISA KUALITAS WEBSITE PERPUSTAKAAN MUSPERA KEMENTERIAN LHK
Authors: Zidane Amin Muhammad , Chodiza Saskia , Septiana Laila
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus pada Website Sistem Informasi Perpustakaan Muspera milik Departemen Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan yang mampu membantu pekerjaan pustakawan dalam mengimput koleksi buku ataupun melayani pemustaka menjadi lebih efisien dan terkomputerisasi, pemustaka juga dapat mempermudah dalam mencari informasi buku serta beberapa koleksi e-book walaupun masih dalam proses pengembangan. Belum diketahuinya tingkat kualitas website perpustakaan Muspera mendorong peniliti untuk menganalisa dan mengukur tingkat kualitas website perpustakaan Muspera menggunakan metode Webqual 4.0 dan IPA agar dapat menjadikan bahan rekomendasi pengembangan website, meningkatkan kinerja pengguna, memuaskan harapan pengguna, dan dapat memperbaiki kualitas layanan website. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif untuk mengetahui tingkat kualitas Website Perpustakaan Muspera KemenLHK menggunakan metode Webqual 4.0 dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) dari hasil survey (kuesioner) dan Analisa menggunakan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil dari penelitian ini menghasilkan tingkat kualitas website yang sudah baik namun masih ditemukan kesenjangan GAP dari persepsi kinerja website (Performance) dengan persepsi harapan pengguna (Importance) yang masih bernilai <0 atau -0,3, yang artinya masih terdapat hasil ketidakpuasan pengguna terhadap kinerja yang diberikan oleh pihak website Muspera KemenLHK. hasil kuadran A perlu di jadikan prioritas utama untuk ditingkatkan kualitasnya berada pada indikator nomor 16 “Website perpustakaan muspera belum dapat menyajikan informasi yang detail” serta indikator nomor 23 “Website perpustakaan muspera secara kesluruhan masih belum baik” karena ke 2 indikator tersebut belum bisa memenuhi harapan/kepuasan dari persepsi pengguna website. Pihak pengelola website perpustakaan Muspera KemenLHK diharapakan dapat mempertimbangan untuk meningkatkan kualitas websitenya namun harus tetap bisa menyesuaikan dengan peraturan dari KemenLHK maupun dalam anggaran biayanya.
The Art of Memoir: Using Drawing to Tell Your Story
Authors: Ankyiah Francis
Published: July 2023

This theoretical article explores the relationship between memoir and visual art, with a particular focus on the use of drawing to enhance the narrative structure and emotional impact of the text. Drawing on theories of visual storytelling and visual thinking, the article argues that drawing can be used to convey information, emotion, and meaning in a memoir in ways that written language cannot. The article also analyzes the interplay between text and image in memoir, including the use of sequential art and the representation of memory. By the end of the article, readers will have a deeper understanding of the theoretical framework behind the use of drawing in memoir and its potential to enhance the reader’s experience.
Review on Multimodal Biometric Recognition System Using Machine Learning
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India, Jadhav Dipali B. , Chavan Gaju S. ,   Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India, Bagal Vandana C. ,   Karmaveer Kakasaheb Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, India, Manza Ramesh R. ,   Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, India
Published: July 2023

Biometrics character is the science and innovation of examining organic data of human body for developing frameworks security by giving precise and dependable examples to individual verification and ID and its answers are for the most part utilized in Line, ATM machine, Cell phone, legislatures, enterprises, and so on. Single traits of biological source in biometric system is called unimodal biometric. The unimodal biometric framework is great however they frequently experience the ill effects of certain issues when they face with uproarious information like confined levels of opportunity, intra-class varieties, parody assaults, and non-all-inclusiveness. A few of these issues can be tackled by utilizing multimodal biometric frameworks that consolidate at least two biometric modalities. We have referred papers related multimodal biometrics face, iris, fingerprint, palmprint, hand geometry, ear, voice and signature.This article, we covered different approaches of face and palmprint for human authentication.
A startup vállalkozások terminológiája angol–olasz online glosszáriumokban
Authors: Válóczi Marianna , Fodorné Bene Kata
Published: July 2023

Tanulmányunkban az angol–olasz nyelvpár esetében vizsgáltuk a startup vállalkozásokkal kapcsolatos online glosszáriumok jellemzőit, az angol nyelv domináns hatását a célnyelvi terminusok használatában és a jellemzően használt fordítási módokat. A startup vállalkozások elsősorban angol nyelvű terminológiája jelentős hatást gyakorol más nyelvekre, így az olasz nyelvre is. Mivel az olasz nyelv alapvetően nyitott az idegen nyelvekből érkező kölcsönszavak, neologizmusok befogadására, a tanulmány abból a hipotézisből indul ki, hogy az olasz szakmai oldalakon megjelenő startup glosszáriumokban is várhatóan magas arányban szerepelnek a forrásnyelvből átemelt terminusok. A kutatásban vizsgált hat online glosszárium 359 terminust tartalmaz. A forrás- és célnyelvi terminusokat, valamint a definíciókat adatbáziskezelő szoftverbe helyeztük és az erre a célra kidolgozott taxonómia alapján (Polcz, 2020) meghatároztuk a megfeleltetés módját. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy a felhasználó kiemelkedően magas arányban (68,36%) nem talál olasz célnyelvi terminust, tehát a zéró megfeleltetés, a kölcsönzés valamely formájával vagy nemzetközi szóval találkozik. Jó eséllyel olyan terminust talál, amelynek célnyelvi használata kódváltást eredményez.
Experiences in teaching written intercultural communication (ICC) to healthcare students
Authors: Bakó Alexandra , Marshall Barbara
Published: July 2023

In an earlier conference paper (Bakó-Marshall, 2020) we explored the challenges of teaching intercultural communication (ICC) for health service manager students. That study focused mainly on oral communication, while in this account we would like to share our experiences in teaching written ICC. After presenting our unique methodology of teaching written ICC, we compared students’ attitudes to ICC and their written performance in two contexts: in an in-person classroom setting and a virtual Zoom classroom setting. A qualitative analysis was carried out based on short initial questionnaires on ICC attitudes, students’ in-class written compositions, their end-term assignments containing two writing tasks with reflections, as well as our own (the teachers’) personal assessment. The findings of this investigation show that instruments to elicit information on students’ ICC must be used with caution and heightened awareness in order to obtain reliable results. Furthermore, students’ levels of English proficiency largely limit the ways they can realize their ICC in terms of language production, which must be addressed both in learning and assessment environments. Additionally, the challenges of healthcare communication must be in balance with challenges of ICC.
Toxina botulínica. ¿Por qué dura menos? Una revisión desde nuestra experiencia
Authors: García Monforte Fernando , Alcolea López Justo Miguel
Published: July 2023

La toxina botulínica es el tratamiento más empleado en medicina estética; en consecuencia, las quejas de la menor duración del efecto de la toxina en los pacientes son causa de preocupación entre los médicos. Los responsables de la fabricación y distribución de las toxinas niegan que exista una causa dependiente del fabricante con relación al acortamiento de la eficacia de las toxinas. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las distintas causas que, según nuestra experiencia, pueden repercutir en la duración del efecto de la toxina botulínica. Para ello se ha llevado a cabo una extensa revisión de artículos publicados sobre el tema. Las posibles causas de una menor duración pueden estar ligadas, de una parte, al propio paciente y su particular respuesta inmunitaria. De otra parte, están todas las causas no relacionadas con la respuesta inmunitaria. En primer lugar, la asociación de las diferentes toxinas comercializadas con las proteínas acompañantes, capaces de condicionar el tiempo de inicio o la difusión hacia los receptores neuromusculares. En segundo lugar, la gesticulación ligada a la expresión de emociones del paciente. Por último, la reconstitución de la toxina y la técnica de inyección del médico son otros tantos factores que influirán en la duración del efecto. En conclusión, para obtener buenos resultados hay que tener en cuenta todas las posibles causas que pueden influir negativamente en la duración del efecto, estudiar bien al paciente, aplicar los tratamientos con intervalos seguros y abstenerse de emplear toxinas de dudoso origen.
Exploring the Relationship between Socio-economic Factors and ICT Adoption among Farmers
Authors: Chandra Saurabh , Singh A K , Ghadei Kalyan , Pradhan Sabyasachi
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted in Uttar Pradesh, India to assess the relationship between ICT tools and socio-economic variables of farmers. The ex-post-facto research design and multi-stage random sample technique were used. The data was collected through personal interviews with farmers. The total sample size of the study was 120 farmers. The study data were analyzed with correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis. The coefficient of determination (R2) revealed that 79.90 per cent of the total variation in the utilization of ICT tools by the farmers was explained by the selected independent variables. The path analysis was used to assess the total effect, which was decomposed into direct, indirect, and residual effects. The variable education (0.358) exerted the highest direct effect, while the total indirect effect of extension contact (0.493) was on the utilization of ICT tools by the farmers. The residual effect was 0.201, which means that 20.10 per cent of the variance could not be explained due to exogenous variables. Overall, the study suggests that education and extension contact are crucial factors that affect the utilization of ICT tools by farmers in Uttar Pradesh for agricultural purposes.
Contribution of Integrated Farming System (IFS) Units Towards Household Income in Kerala
Authors: Chandran Vani , Saurav Subhash Kumar , Chakravarty Ritu , Ashok Kalla
Published: July 2023

From an economic point of view, combining various components in the same unit helps to diversify farmers’ income. An attempt was made to determine the contribution of various components, adopted in an IFS unit, to the annual household income among the IFS units of Kerala during 2022. In this study, total annual household income was computed by summing up the gross income from all the on-farm sources. The study revealed that 52.78 per cent of respondents were found in the low-income category, followed by one-third in the medium-income category. Among the selected components, the contribution of income from the crop component, dairy component, and poultry component, was found to be low to medium, while the trend in income generation from fish component was from medium to low. In the case of apiculture and mushroom components, medium to high-income generation was also noticed. It was also found that farm size, experience in farming, economic motivation, training undergone, and herd size were positively correlated with the total farm income of households.
Effectiveness of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) at Different Growth Stages in Transitioning to Secondary Agriculture
Authors: Anand Shreya , Ghosh Souvik , Mukherjee Anirban
Published: July 2023

FPOs are gaining recognition as institutions for improving the small holders’ farming in India. However, the extent to which FPOs effectively facilitate the transition to secondary agriculture for the sustainable development of these farmers has not been extensively studied. This study was conducted during 2022-2023 to assess the effectiveness of randomly selected four FPCs in Bihar, which are functional for 1-3 years, >5 years, and >10 years. A random sample of 160 members, 40 from each FPC, was selected. The overall effectiveness of 50.55 per cent to 56.20 per cent in FPCs at their initial stage of functioning; while the FPCs being functional for more than 5 years and more than 10 years showed overall effectiveness of 60.03 per cent and 68.40 per cent, respectively. The FPC diversifying their products and performing processing, manufacturing, and marketing functions showed the highest effectiveness (68.40%) as compared to the FPCs dealing with single products and/or performing selected functions like providing agricultural inputs, and marketing. A one-way ANOVA followed by Post hoc test revealed significant variations in the effectiveness of FPOs. The present study provides valuable insights into the role of FPOs in the transition to secondary agriculture providing better income and livelihoods to farmers.
Index based Assessment of Factors Affecting Farm Diversification in Haryana
Authors: Jose Elizabeth , Ponnusamy K , Kamboj M L
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to assess the factors affecting farm diversification was conducted in Kaithal, Hisar, and Bhiwani districts of Haryana in 2021 by selecting 180 farmers and 60 experts. The factors influencing farm diversification were assessed through the index method, Garret ranking, and RBQ method. The proximity of the National Capital Region (NCR), increased road density, and improved access to market information were found to favour the diversification of farm enterprises whereas, market uncertainties and climate induced factors were perceived to hinder it. Farmers did not show interest in kharif crops such as maize, sorghum, pearl millet, and cotton in the study area, mainly because of non availability of labour at an affordable rate for manual harvesting. The findings act as supporting evidence of the factors that are beneficial for achieving sustainability in the future farming sector of Haryana.
Climate Change Impact in the Tribal Localities of High Rainfall Zone of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Arunachalam R
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted in the high rainfall zone of Tamil Nadu during the years 2022- 23 to document the impact of climate change, assess awareness and perception of the tribal communities and to suggest suitable strategies. The study was conducted in two tribal dominant villages of Kanyakumari district with 60 tribal respondents selected using simple random sampling technique. The PRA methods such as focused group discussion, seasonal calendar, time line and interactive group meetings were employed to document the climate based issues and further categorized in to eco system based, livelihood based and socio cultural life based. On these impacts, awareness and perception of the respondents were assessed. Standardized interview schedule was employed for data collection. The results showed a marginal increase in the maximum temperature and minimum temperature. Marginal declining trend was observed in relative humidity and rainfall distribution compared with the base year value. The wind behaviour showed an erratic variation. Respondents faced different issues on their livelihood, ecosystem and socio-cultural life. It has been suggested to establish a separate climate based nodal agency to address the issues of climate change in the tribal localities.
Identification of Core Competencies for Managing Farmer Producer Organizations Using Factor Analysis
Authors: Kumari Neha , Bisht Kamini
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted to identify core competencies essential for efficient management of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and their contribution to performance of FPOs in the national capital region of Delhi during 2021. Using random sampling procedure, data were collected from 80 farmer-directors from twelve FPOs in six districts of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in NCR of Delhi. Since directors of FPOs were found to lack managerial capabilities, they were exposed to several training programmes on how to manage their FPOs efficiently. But gaining knowledge and skills may not reflect in the competencies of trained farmers. Competency being the ability to apply knowledge and skill in accomplishing a task successfully, to measure the degree of competency possessed by directors of FPOs, a competency inventory was developed. The data were subjected to factor analysis to arrive at significant core competencies vital for success of FPOs. The factor analysis could confirm that six core competencies as indispensable for managing producer companies were; competencies for planning and business development, marketing management, controlling operations, financial management, democratic leadership, and managing business operations. Out of these, four competencies were found to significantly contribute to the performance of FPOs.
Construction of Scale to Measure Women Farmers’ Attitude towards Climate Resilient Dairy Farming Practices
Authors: Reddy Dadimi Anil Kumar , Garai Sanchita , Maiti Sanjit , Manjunath K V , Panja Amitava , Sahani Shravani
Published: July 2023

Understanding farmers’ attitude is instrumental in initiating/formulating any strategy to promote the adoption of technology. A scale was developed to analyze the attitude of women farmers towards climate-resilient dairy farming practices. A list of 50 statements comprising both positive and negative statements were collated and refined based on Edward’s 14 principles and 35 statements were retained for administering to women farmers from non-sampling area for further analysis. Finally, “t” value for each statement, and found that 17 statements were having “t” value greater than 1.75. The 17 statements were rained for the final scale and administered for reliability and validity testing. Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.786 confirmed the internal consistency of the developed scale. The content validity of the scale was ascertained based on the judgment of the experts. The final developed scale can be used to measure the attitude of women farmers on climate-resilient dairy farming practices in the present context and beyond the study area with modifications.
Analysis of Constraints Affecting Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana in Odisha
Authors: Tripathy Maitreyee , Mishra Bishnupriya , Satapathy Guru Prasad , Das Sarbani
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted in 2021 in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha to identify the constraints affecting beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). The study used a random sampling procedure and collected data through personal interviews with 60 respondents. Garrett’s ranking technique was employed to analyze the constraints as perceived by farmers. The findings revealed that medium and large landholding farmers availed the maximum limit of subsidy, and non-availability of spare parts in the local area, tedious procedures to obtain the benefit of PMKSY, and frequent equipment repairs were the major challenges hindering the performance of beneficiaries under PMKSY. Therefore, key stakeholders must take suitable steps to remove the identified constraints. It is imperative to address these challenges to improve the performance of farmers in Odisha.
Understand Flipped Learning as an Effective Tool for Enhancing Thinking and Learning
Authors: Sheeraz Ahmad Sheergugri  , Nazeer Ahmad Khan  , Nisar Ahmad Kumar
Published: July 2023

Recent advances in Science and Technology have changed the structure and the educational systems of societies. The recent years of research explores one of the new Learning strategy i.e. “Flipped Learning Strategy”. The Flipped Classroom Model is Receiving increased attention in educational circles. In Flipped Learning, the traditional Practice of spending class time engaged in direct instruction and completing content Related activities for homework is “Flipped”, so that students receive initial content Instruction at home, and spend class time working with their peers in a collaborative Setting. This Module discusses the features of flipped classroom in today’s generation Where technology has incredibly advanced. How flipped classroom are more beneficial Than the existing traditional classroom is discussed in detail and how it can affect the Students are clearly mentioned. Flipped Learning is an Effective Tool for Enhancing Thinking and Learning among learners and it is Potential Model of Blended Learning. Essential essential elements Of Flipped Learning include flipped environment, Learning culture, intentional content, and professional educator. This lesson details the Different learning strategies for Flipped Classrooms followed by steps of implementing Flipped Learning Strategy. Flipped Classroom Strategies incorporate diverse strategies And technologies toward the broader goal of making learning more participatory, Personal and meaningful
A disoriented homecoming: the scattered identity in Inaam Kachachi's The American Granddaughter
Authors: Haimed Saber , Pradhan Vaishali
Published: July 2023

The novel challenges the derealization loss in the context of Iraqi war fiction by trying to portray the dark reality of the US invasion. The American granddaughter is not only about war trauma, memories, atrocities, and the huge loss caused by an endless and unjust war waged against a sovereign country. It is about, as the paper argues, a disoriented homecoming and the scattered identity of Zeina, the protagonist, who appears to be a dissociative personality. This paper also explores how the protagonist’s dual identity crisis is of a unique type as it is being questioned through three stages. Exile and the coming back on an American military truck as a translator for the invaders’ army attacking her origin homeland and finally returning to the United States only to find herself unfit for both homes.
Arap Belâgatında Klasik ve Modern Yaklaşımların Kesişim Noktasında Ahmed Mustafa el-Merâgî ve ‘Ulûmu l-Belâga Adlı Eserinin Önemi
Authors: SAMANCI Yusuf Sami , AYDAR Remzi
Published: July 2023

XIII. (XVIII.) yy. sonlarından günümüze kadar devam eden süreç belâgat ilmi açısından son dönem olarak kabul edilmektedir. Bu dönemde pek çok ilim dalında yenilik hareketleri başlamıştır. Tabii olarak Arap edebîyatı da yenilik arayışlarından payına düşeni almıştır. Özellikle belâgatçılar ve belâgat eserleri üzerinde yenilik hareketlerinin etkileri yadsınamayacak kadar büyüktür. Bahsi geçen dönem, Arap belâgatı yönünden incelendiği zaman iki farklı akım öne çıkmaktadır. Birinci akım Batı ülkelerinden aldıkları eğitimin etkisiyle hareket eden ebiyatçıların öncülük ettiği yenilik akımıdır. İkinci akım ise belâgatın bu devirde de yeteri kadar sanatsal özgünlüğünü koruduğunu öne sürerek yeniliğe gerek olmadığını savunan klasik usûlcülerdir. Makalemizde son dönem ebiyatçılarından Ahmed Mustafa el-Merâgî’nin (ö. 1883-1952) ‘Ulûmu’l-belâga adlı eserinin üslup ve muhteva özellikleri incelenecektir. ‘Ulûmu’l-belâga yazıldığı dönemdeki gelişmelerin Edebîyat ilmine etkilerini ve klasik usulcüler tarafından Belâgata eklenen yenilik izlerini taşıyan nadide bir eserdir. Çalışmada dönemin getirdiği şartların Belâgat üzerindeki etkileri farklı dönemlerde kaleme alınan Belâgat eserleriyle kıyaslanarak saptanmaya çalışılacaktır.
Anatomizing the Female Nude
Authors: Ferando Christina
Published: July 2023

Chapter three, “Anatomizing the Female Nude,” focuses on Canova’s 1812 Venus Italica, which was celebrated as the replacement for the Venus de’Medici after the latter was sent to Paris. After the Venus de’Medici returned to Florence, however, Canova’s Venus Italica was moved from the Tribuna in the Uffizi to the Palazzo Pitti. There, displayed in a “boudoir” surrounded by mirrors, visitors focused on the softness (“morbidezza”) of her flesh. Canova’s viewers mitigated the discourse of seduction and desire generated by soft flesh, transforming their interest into anatomical inquiry. The predilection for “scientific” examination not only reflected the period’s conservative social mores but also reveals how sculpture was implicated in the construction of racial and gender hierarchies.
Introduction: Canova on Display
Authors: Ferando Christina
Published: July 2023

The introduction, “Canova on Display,” examines Canova’s dedication to the art of display and his innovative exhibition strategies. Beholders’ responses to these displays are firmly situated both in the Italian context that engendered him and in the international community that celebrated his work. The discourse generated by viewers in response to exhibitions of his works impacted the way works of arts were perceived, fueling reconsiderations of the sculptural medium and its place in cultural patrimony.