bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Violent-Offenders: Be Leaders and Take Them to Court to Save Lives and Expense
Authors: Zagar Robert John , Varela Steve A. , Kovach Joseph , Tippins Steve , Randmark Brad , Richards Aaron , Busch Kenneth G.
Published: August 2023

Based on 95 years of data involving 320,051 patients, prisoners, students, and workers across 212 studies, there is a “7-point violence profile” (violence, deception, depression, antisocial behavior, paranoid or schizophrenic thinking, and addiction-alcoholism) on equations (Ask Standard Predictor of Violence Potential) and internet computer-scored tests (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory [MMPI-2/A]) that is similar for male or female, adult, or teen, violence prone or suicidal. Using conventional methods, traditional decision-makers believe that their 39% success rate in finding violence-prone individuals is better than the 97% hit rate of equations and computer tests. Given the $3,834,988.08 cost of 1 killer (2021 US$), lawyers can lead in broadening the liability net to include all who should predict or prevent violence-prone events to save US yearly $13,000,000,000 and 471,000 victims. When a critical mass of attorneys and victims collect payouts resulting in higher insurance and taxes, decision-makers will enthusiastically embrace equations and computer tests.
Pretrained Models and the Role of Feature Selection: An Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach in the Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: KAYA Mehmet Kaan , TASCİ Burak
Published: August 2023

Diabetic retinopathy is a significant complication occurring in the retina of the eye as a result of prolonged diabetes. When not detected early, this condition can lead to vision loss. Advanced image processing techniques and artificial intelligence algorithms have enhanced the possibilities of early diagnosis and treatment. This article discusses current advancements in artificial intelligence-based diabetic retinopathy detection and explores future possibilities in this field. In the experimental studies of the article, the Kaggle Aptos 2019 dataset was utilized. This dataset comprises 5 classes and a total of 3662 images. The class distribution is as follows: No DR (No Diabetic Retinopathy): 1805, Mild: 370, Moderate: 999, Severe: 193, Proliferative DR: 295. The study consists of four fundamental stages. These stages are (1) Feature extraction from VGG16 and VGG19 pretrained models, (2) Feature selection using NCA, Relieff, and Chi2, (3) Classification with Support Vector Machine classifier, (4) Iterative Majority Voting. Using the proposed method, a high accuracy of 99.18% is achieved. Furthermore, sensitivity of 100% for the No DR class, sensitivity of 100% for the Moderate class, sensitivity of 98.80% for the Severe class, and an F1-Score of 99.89% for the No DR class are obtained. This study demonstrates the effective utilization of machine learning methods in diabetic retinopathy diagnosis. The experimental results underscore the significant contributions of diabetic retinopathy patients' diagnosis and treatment processes.
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Baskaran’s Leadership
and the Delicate Balance of Dignity
Authors: Muzaki Ferril Irham
Published: August 2023

The intertwining of leadership principles with the ideals of quality has been a subject imperishable interest in artistic narratives. This abstract delves into the significance of Basukarna's leadership trip in the environment of conserving honor and quality. embedded in Indian tradition, the narrative of Basukarna's vengeance showcases the delicate balance leaders must navigate between particular honor and the quality of the collaborative they lead. Through an disquisition of this narrative, we unveil assignments that transcend time and culture, offering perceptivity into contemporary leadership challenges. Basukarna's metamorphosis from a revengeful Napoleon to a strategic leader highlights the transformative power of purpose- driven leadership. Ethical dilemmas he faces emphasize the significance of aligning particular values with collaborative weal. The narrative's central theme of balancing tone and collaborative quality resonates profoundly in ultramodern organizational geographies, guiding leaders in harmonizing particular integrity with collaborative well- being. This abstract encapsulates the substance of Basukarna's leadership and quality, drawing parallels between ancient wisdom and contemporary leadership, and offering a fresh perspective on ethical decision- timber, strategic vision, and the enduring heritage of leaders.
Value Relevance and Integrated Reporting Sustainability Approach: Evidence from Listed Non-Financial Companies in Australia
Authors: BOODHUN Yudhansingh , JUGURNATH Bhavish
Published: August 2023

The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of Integrated Reporting on value performance of listed companies in Australia based on the adoption of the King III report. The study considers 38 non- financial companies for a period of time ranging from 2008 to 2020. The technique employed for analysis is sub- divided into three parts: firstly, the research compares the market valuation coefficients of summary accounting information over a three-year period before the adoption of IR (2008-2010) against the first three years (2011- 2013) after the mandatory IR adoption and then compares it with the current period (2014-2020) to ascertain any improvement, deterioration, similarities or differences in the IR adoption system. Secondly, a System GMM regression analysis was applied to ascertain the impact of IR on value relevance and sustainability on Australian listed companies. During the period of pre- adoption of the King III report, there were no significant relationship between book value of equity and equity and did not influence the value relevance of Australian markets since the King III report was not yet introduced in the accounting system of entities during that period. Secondly, during the period of adoption of the King III report, similar results were exhibited in terms of magnitude and direction during the pre- adoption of the report. BE and EAR are found to be negative and insignificant to value relevance. During the post- period of the implementation of the report, a downfall in the level of net assets and leverage was pointed out. Australian firms might employ internal financing to finance their operations and investments. The findings support evidence of (Marx and Mohammadali- Haji, 2014; Babourdakos, 2016). Further, Australian companies experienced risk disclosures, challenges and uncertainties that they might encounter in the future but also find new mitigation techniques to diminish them. Ultimately, a drop in the value relevance of net assets might be occurred by risk disclosures for instance credit risk or business risks. Regarding sustainability performance, during the adoption of King III report, there was no relationship between sustainability and market value information. Hence, theoretically speaking, it can be deduced that the principles regarding sustainability reporting were complex and unclear compared to financial reporting. However, the post adoption of King III stated that sustainability impacted positively on market value which explicated the variation in stock market prices and hence was value relevant in supporting the shareholders’ value-enhancing role of corporate sustainability (Ali & Jadoon, 2022). The unique of this study emanates from that both a contextual and methodological aspect employing the System GMM for conducting panel analysis.
Building Sustainable Peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh: The role of Inclusive Development in Addressing Armed Group Rivalry
Authors: HAIDER Sarder Ali
Published: August 2023

This study investigates the effect of inclusive development policies and initiatives in reducing armed group rivalry and fostering long-term peace in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region. The study adopts a qualitative research methodology, utilizing data from key stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. According to the study's findings, inclusive development policies and programs have the ability to address the underlying reasons of armed group rivalry, boost socioeconomic growth, and generate more social cohesion and reconciliation in the region. Inclusive development techniques that prioritize local communities' needs and ambitions can foster trust and legitimacy among them, increase their feeling of ownership and participation in development processes, and provide an enabling climate for long-term peace. The study also identifies barriers to implementing inclusive development policies and initiatives in the CHT region, such as a lack of political will and commitment, insufficient fund, and low ability and coordination among government agencies and civil society organizations. More political will, coordination, capacity-building, and community participation are required to implement successful development policies and programs that address the core causes of conflict and generate long-term peace in the CHT region.
Territorial Organization of Medical Care for the Rural Population on the Example of Russia
Authors: VASILEVA Olga , DMITRIEVA Anastasiia
Published: August 2023

This article discusses the features of the territorial organization of medical services for the rural population of Russia, taking into account the development of new technologies and the use of these services during the period of the Covid 19 coronovirus infection pandemic. The foreign experience of some countries in the provision of medical services to rural residents at the present stage is analyzed. In particular, what measures are being taken in different countries to improve the provision of primary health care to the rural population, including how telemedicine is used in different regions of the world for this and historical, social-economic and natural factors of the territorial differences in medical care for the rural population in Russia. Among the socio-economic factors, special attention is paid to regional differences in the system of population resettlement, population density, and the level of economic development of the regions. The authors also present regional differences in the development of telemedicine in rural areas of Russia.
“Hate Speech is Like a Weapon… It Destroys People”- Attitudes in Georgian Society towards Hate Speech
Authors: TOTIBADZE Sopio
Published: August 2023

It is well-known that language is often employed as a tool for gender oppression. Therefore, feminist and gender studies in linguistics ultimately aim to represent the problem, reflect on it, and propose ways to solve it. Together with technological advancement in communication, a new form of discrimination has arisen- hate speech used against women in electronic media discourse. Due to the nature of social media and the internet, messages containing hate speech can spread in seconds and reach millions of people. However, only a few know about the detrimental effects they may have on the addressee and society. This paper aims to analyse the answers to the anonymous questionnaire conducted on an electronic media platform. The questionnaire aimed to elicit what Georgian people know about hate speech and its detrimental effect on people. Altogether 200 people participated in the survey. As the research revealed, participants have heard of the hate speech, and have even been victims of it at a certain point in their lives. However, they do not know how to identify it. Thus, raising awareness about hate speech is of utmost importance to tackle the issue at hand.
Disease Management in Brassicaceae family through various biocontrol agents: A review
Authors: Kundu Chitra , Rai Bijeta , Subba Rewaj , Mathur Piyush
Published: August 2023

Biological control being an eco-friendly approach against phytopathogens holds a great potential in near future. Severity of chemical-based pesticides have resulted risk to mankind and the environment. The increasing demand for chemical free products all over the world promotes eco-friendly approach such as biological control as a replacement to chemical pesticides. Various bio-formulations of living organisms can be employed to control several plant pathogens. Studies have shown that bacteria, fungi and plants can act as an important source of biocontrol products and have shown positive results in both in-vitro and in-vivo conditions. This review will help us to provide insight towards the potential of various biological entities against major diseases in Brassicaceae along with mechanisms which might be useful in developing various bio-pesticides against plant pathogens for sustainable agriculture.
La diversidad de experiencias en las religiones
Authors: Barroso Romero Rafael A.
Published: August 2023

Este libro es una compilación de artículos escritos por investigadores, tanto jóvenes como consagrados, especializados en el estudio científico de las religiones.

Huyendo de la típica estructura meramente histórica, se ha primado una organización tripartita en la que, en la primera parte, podemos encontrar artículos relacionados con el ámbito de los rituales.

La segunda está referida a los textos pertenecientes o relativos a las religiones.

Y, por último, el libro se cierra con una parte dedicada a los artículos relacionados con el pensamiento, crítica o reflexiones sobre o acerca de las religiones.
Pengaruh Transparansi Dan Akuntabilitas Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Di Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Solok Selatan
Authors: Yesil yulia andika  , Rizki Afri Mulia  , Susiyanti Meilina
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini  untuk mengetahui : (1) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh transparansi terhadap kualitas pelayanan, (2) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh akuntabilitas terhadap kualitas pelayanan,(3) Untuk mengetahui pengaruh transparansi dan akuntabilitas secara simultan terhadap kualitas pelayanan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif yang berlandaskan pada filsafat positivisme. Pada penelitian ini yang menjadi populasi adalah pelaku UMKM di Kabupaten Solok Selatan. Jenis dan sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Data primer diperoleh dari angket yang disebarkan kepada sampel pelaku UMKM. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier berganda yaitu transpanransi (X1), akuntabilitas (X2) dan kualitas pelayanan (Y).

Pengaruh Transparansi dan Akutabilitas Secara Simultan Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan di Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Solok Selatan , diperoleh nilai Fhitung sebesar 229,390 dengan nilai probabilitas (sig)=0,000. Nilai Fhitung 229,390>Ftabel 3,093, dan nilai sig. lebih kecil dari nilai probabilitas 0,05 atau nilai 0,000<0,05; maka hipotesis diterima, berarti secara bersama-sama (simultan) transparansi (X1) dan akuntabilitas (X2) berkontribusi signifikan terhadap kualitas pelayanan di Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kabupaten Solok Selatan (Y).
Presente e futuro dos sistemas de pensão pelo mundo: um estudo bibliométrico a partir do termo de pesquisa “pension”
Authors: Oriol Ettore de Carvalho , Gomes Ricardo Correa , Lisboa Erika
Published: August 2023

O artigo tem como objetivo trazer uma revisão bibliométrica sobre o campo de estudos de Pensões dentro da área de Administração Pública. Para alcançar tal objetivo foram pesquisadas as bases Web of Science e Scopus que após refinamentos apresentaram um total de 733 artigos e reviews publicadas nos anos de 2013 a fevereiro de 2022. Da análise desses artigos, foi possível inferir uma série de conclusões em relação aos principais periódicos que publicam sobre o assunto, principais autores dentro do campo, tendências de temas e, principalmente, indicações de pesquisas futuras. Esses achados traçam um panorama do campo de “Pensions” até o momento e aponta para o futuro ampliando o conhecimento sobre o assunto indicando caminhos para pesquisas que possam apresentar novas soluções viáveis para os problemas enfrentados pelos países em seus governos centrais e locais em relação aos sistemas de pensões para seus cidadãos.
Habitando as margens: modos de vida de pessoas em situação de rua na cidade de Belo Horizonte - MG
Authors: Campos Bruno da Silva , Medeiros Gabriela Chaves Mendonça de Sousa Henriques , Da Silva Cristiane Moreira
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre as vivências experimentadas no campo do Estágio Básico Supervisionado em Psicologia, frente à realidade das pessoas que vivem em situação de rua na cidade de Belo Horizonte- MG, tendo como objetivo compreender seus modos de vida, envolvendo suas vivências, dificuldades e os perigos enfrentados cotidianamente. Assim, por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa, foram realizadas quatro entrevistas semiestruturadas com pessoas em situação de rua, analisadas sob as perspectivas dos determinantes sociais de saúde. Os resultados/discussão foram descritos a partir dos eixos: A rua como fonte de perigo: ameaças à saúde e Discursos sobre a exposição e os riscos da rua. Concluiu-se que os participantes da pesquisa apresentam conviver com o medo, angústias, falta de assistência, desemprego, vínculos fragilizados e outros determinantes sociais que se tornam importantes nos seus modos de habitar a cidade e que afetam diretamente a sua saúde.
Percepção dos usuários em relação as edificações escolares pelo método da TRI
Authors: Jacinto Moises de Araujo Santos , Maués Luiz Maurício Furtado , De Sousa Gean Carlos Lopes
Published: August 2023

A ausência de manutenção e as falhas de projeto são as principais causas de problemas nas edificações e instalações utilizadas em unidades públicas de ensino no Estado Maranhão, sendo elas compostas em sua maioria por prédios antigos. O acelerado processo de degradação das edificações afeta diretamente o atendimento às necessidades dos usuários, pois, o espaço físico estabelece relação direta com o comportamento humano, influindo no seu agir- pensar dentro dos espaços educativos, os quais se colocam como elementos didáticos e de aprendizagem. Assim, esta pesquisa voltou-se para a identificação do grau de satisfação dos usuários, partindo de sua percepção em relação a qualidade da estrutura física das edificações escolares da Rede Estadual de Ensino Médio da região norte e leste do Estado do Maranhão, através da Teoria de Resposta ao Item (TRI) considerando-se 21 escolas da rede estadual, localizadas em 10 cidades. Aplicou-se questionário a um total de 796 participantes, sendo possível identificar que as manifestações patológicas, decorrentes de falta de manutenção, não somente afetam a estrutura física das edificações, mas também a satisfação de seus usuários, e consequentemente o ensino-aprendizagem, respondendo ao questionamento do pesquisador quanto à possibilidade de avaliação de satisfação e percepção do usuário através do uso da Teoria de Resposta ao Item (TRI), permitindo concluir-se que o ser-estar-sentir do indivíduo está diretamente relacionado ao ambiente que ocupa e que a degradação, a qual foi levantada a partir da percepção dos usuários, tem-se colocado como sério impeditivo para o avanço no progresso educacional no Estado do Maranhão.
Comportamento eleitoral dos/as marajoaras: perspectivas de voto a partir do caso do município de Breves - PA
Authors: Rodrigues Ronaldo de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

O artigo trata sobre o comportamento eleitoral dos/as marajoaras a partir de perspectivas de voto no âmbito da realidade do município de Breves, principal cidade do arquipélago marajoara. O objetivo foi analisar perspectivas de voto do/a eleitor/a marajoara à luz da especificidade dessa região. A pesquisa foi bibliográfica. Como resultado apresenta-se sete perspectivas de voto: a) Perspectiva microssocial e imediata do voto; b) Perspectiva microssocial do voto - o emprego como dádiva; c) Perspectiva do voto casual; d) Perspectiva da abstenção eleitoral; e) Perspectiva política - voto pelo (não) histórico do candidato; f) Perspectiva política - voto por ideologia; g) Perspectiva sociopolítica. As conclusões indicam que o/a eleitor/a das perspectivas a, b, c apresentam grande volatilidade em relação ao voto, o que difere das perspectivas e, f. A perspectiva g também é analisada do ponto de vista da volatilidade, porém, com a ressalva de que é uma autonomização com base na possibilidade analítica de propostas, candidatos/as, partidos, conjuntura política, permitindo a compreensão que é algo mais próximo do que se espera no sentido de transformação sociopolítica para esta região e, consequentemente, de melhores condições de vida à essa população.
“Patrícios”: comércio e desenvolvimento na Fronteira da Paz
Authors: Ahmad Soraia  Moh’d Khalil Salameh , Troian Alessandra , Maciel Mitali Daian Alves
Published: August 2023

Historicamente, a presença de imigrantes árabes passou a se destacar em regiões de fronteira, em conjunto com as atividades vinculadas ao comércio por eles desenvolvidas. Nesse sentido, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a contribuição do comércio de imigrantes árabes para o processo de desenvolvimento local de Santana do Livramento/RS, município brasileiro que faz divisa com o Uruguai/UY. Metodologicamente, a pesquisa se caracteriza como quantitativa, contendo caráter exploratório e descritivo. As técnicas de pesquisa adotadas foram: revisão de literatura e coleta de dados primários, por meio da aplicação de 62 questionários. Os resultados indicam que os imigrantes árabes de Santana do Livramento/RS contribuem para o processo de desenvolvimento local por meio da geração de emprego e renda para a população, bem como para a melhoria da qualidade de vida da sociedade.
Pequenos espaços urbanos e o risco de desabastecimento de água
Authors: Sousa Bárbara Frassinetti Brito , Rodrigues Andréa Carla Lima , De Lucena Roberta Lima , Barbosa Dayse Luna , Brandão Igor Antônio de Paiva , Ribeiro Maressa Brandão , De Araújo Cristiane Souza
Published: August 2023

O crescimento dos espaços urbanos muitas vezes ocorre sem alinhamento com o planejamento territorial e com a oferta dos serviços de infraestruturas básicas a exemplo dos sistemas de abastecimento de água. A expansão das áreas periféricas e o adensamento populacional são fatores que agravam o risco de desabastecimento nas grandes cidades e tem sido alvo de frequentes discussões. Em municípios pequenos, maioria no Brasil, o avanço dos espaços urbanos ocorre de modo mais lento, dando a falsa ideia de que os problemas são mais facilmente solucionáveis. Entretanto, o risco de desabastecimento nessas localidades torna-se ainda mais crítico pois é potencializado por equipe técnica e aporte financeiro reduzidos. Nesse contexto, busca-se estudar as disformidades no acesso ao abastecimento de água na cidade Alagoa Grande-PB, Nordeste do Brasil e representativa dos problemas vividos nos pequenos espaços urbanos, por vezes esquecidos. Utiliza-se a análise multicriterial espacializada para identificar as condições estruturais, operacionais e socioeconômicas que exercem influência sobre o risco de desabastecimento nos setores censitários da cidade. Os resultados alertam para a necessidade de um debate mais amplo sobre as questões urbanas que dificultam o acesso ao abastecimento em municípios pequenos e um planejamento mais direcionado a essas localidades.
Os benefícios da abordagem robótica no Câncer de Próstata - uma visão geral
Authors: Astolfo Helena Blaya Fernandes , Maziero Letícia Pirola , Chioveti Gabriela Ricalde , Da Rocha Jéssica Cavalcante , Moraes Maria Victória Silva , Dutra Giulia Valcanaia , Savio Roger William , Mariano David Pereira , Bezerra Aristócles Hítallo
Published: August 2023

Os pacientes oncológicos são de grande preocupação na área médica, entre eles, destacam-se os que são afetados pelo câncer de próstata, um considerado de idosos, mas que se não tratado adequadamente pode evoluir com metástases, piorando o prognóstico. No entanto, a cirurgia de prostatectomia é uma solução que muda o curso da doença, mas que infelizmente, pode trazer consequências que afetam a vida após a cirurgia dos pacientes, porém, a cirurgia robótica demonstra trazer benefícios no que tange as complicações mais comum do procedimento cirúrgico. O objetivo desse trabalho é destacar o quanto tecnologias avançadas dentro da medicina proporcionam um melhor cuidado para o paciente. Diante do exposto, se torna o quanto a arte da medicina pode ser ainda mais bela quando realizada em conjunto com outros instrumentos.
SCIENCE OF MUNICIPAL LAW AT LOMONOSOV MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Authors: BAZHENOVA OLGA I.
Published: August 2023

The article discusses the features of teaching municipal law at the Faculty of Law of Moscow University. This was in uenced by various factors, the central place among which is the dynamics of ideas about the essence of local self-government. The issues of teaching municipal law at Moscow University are traditionally included in the range of tasks of the department related to the organization of state power - the department of state law, Soviet construction, now - the department of constitutional and municipal law. The teachers of the department have made and continue to make to the formation of local self-government and Russian statehood. Devoting their work to the problems of the organization and activities of local authorities, the teachers of the department, on the one hand, maintained the continuity of scienti c views, strengthening the traditions of the national state-law school, and on the other hand, they created the foundation for future statelegal (constitutionallegal) transformations, sensitively responding to the requirements of the time, and sometimes ahead of them. Special attention is drawn to the fact that the issues of teaching municipal law at Moscow University are traditionally included in the range of tasks of the department related to the organization of state power - the department of state law and Soviet construction, now - the department of constitutional and municipal law. The paper points to the contribution that the teachers of the department have made and continue to make to the formation of local self-government and Russian statehood as a whole.
FROM “PERESTROIKA” TO “NEW CONSTITUTIONALISM”: TRAVEL NOTES
Authors: KENENOVA IRINA P.
Published: August 2023

Using examples of understanding the nature of constitutional principles and the application of the comparative legal method to the study of constitutionalism in the states of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the article shows the possibilities of the methodology of combining the techniques of “calculating” thinking and “comprehending re ection” proposed by M. Heidegger in research activities. In particular, the structure of the content of constitutional and legal principles (semantic core and periphery) and their dual regulatory impact on social relations (as basic guidelines for the activities of public authorities and additional tools for the protection of rights - along with detailed norms) is considered. The importance of conscious perception of the national experience of constitutional and legal construction as a basis for a more accurate choice of the direction of comparative legal research is shown by the example of the approach of Chinese authors. The nature of the “trap of simple choice” is revealed in relation to constitutional and legal values and paradigms of the development of constitutionalism. In particular, by limiting oneself to the ideological alternative of choosing between socialist and liberal values, the researcher can avoid understanding the true nature of constitutionalism. The main aspects of the movement of the CEE countries towards “new constitutionalism”, signi cant for the national doctrine and practice, are presented. The commentary and assessment of the transformation of attitudes towards liberal constitutional values in CEE (from full acceptance to selective rejection) are given, which should be taken into account in connection with the transformations of Russian constitutional law.
KINETIC ASSESSMENT OF BIODEGRADABILITY IN GEL-FORMING SOIL CONDITIONERS BASED ON BOD ANALYSIS
Authors: SMAGIN A. V. , SADOVNIKOVA N. B. , KORCHAGINA K. V. , BELYAEVA E. A.
Published: August 2023

Biodegradation is one of the main factors limiting the efficiency and service life of gel-forming soil conditioners. The study quantifies this process using laboratory analysis of biological oxygen uptake (BOD) in innovative composite superabsorbents with an acrylic polymer matrix, amphiphilic agents (humates, peat) and silver ions as an inhibitor of biological activity. A simple kinetic model of BOD is proposed to standardize the analysis and calculation of the half-life of polymers after their incubation in precision VELP respirometers (Italy). The half-life of hydrogels swollen in distilled water (1:100) at a temperature of 30°C varied in the range from 0,8±0,2 to 2,4±1,6 years. The addition of an aqueous extract from compost sharply enhances biodegradation and reduces the half-life of hydrogels up to 40–60 days. Doses of 0,1–1% silver in a polymer matrix or 10-100 ppm in swollen hydrogels increase their half-life by 5–20 times. The new methodological approach makes it possible to fully automatically evaluate the biodegradation of gel–forming polymers in laboratory conditions, however, for stable materials with a half-life of more than 2,5–3 years, the accuracy of manometric BOD analyzers is insufficient for a statistically reliable assessment of the kinetics of biodegradation even in long (120 days) incubation experiments.
ON THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION OF LYSIMETRIC WATER UNDER CONDITIONS OF DIFFERENT SOIL TREATMENT AND UNDER PHYTOCENOSES
Authors: BOGATYREV L. G. , KUZNETSOV V. A. , BENEDIKTOVA A. I. , KARPUKHIN M. M. , TELESNINA V. M. , BORISOVA S. A. , KADULIN M. S. , GLAZMAN G. R. , EZHELEV Z. S. , SHNYREV N. A. , BIBULATOV S. A. , DEMIN V. V.
Published: August 2023

A comparative analysis of the composition of lysimetric waters for 2021–2022 was carried out. for two groups of stationary soil lysimeters in the city. The first group of lysimeters is formed by the system: fallow — grass phytocenosis — overgrown fallow — spruce forest — mixed and broadleaved plantation, developing on the same type of mantle loam. The second group of lysimeters represents soils with different types of tillage: conventional plowing, extradeep planting according to Bushinsky, plowing according to Mosolov, deep plowing according to Kachinsky.For both groups, the same type of migration of components is shown, in which the most migrating elements are carbon, mono- and divalent cations, and chloride ion, with minimal migration of iron, manganese, and aluminum.In the group of lysimeters under various types of vegetation, as the tree canopy develops and, accordingly, the intensity of the biological cycle increases in migrating waters, the concentration of such important biophilic elements as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and carbon increases significantly, and among anions, chloride and sulfate ions. This determines, within the framework of the cluster analysis, two different subgroups in terms of the composition of natural waters: the first one is formed by the fallow-grass phytocenosis — overgrown fallow system, and the second one combines tree plantations.In the group of lysimeters with different tillage, a cluster characterizes the composition of water in lysimeters with reclamation plowing according to Mosolov and deep plowing according to Kachinsky. At the same time, individual aggregates form lysimeters with conventional plowing and ultradeep planting according to Bushinsky. This is explained by the fact that in this group of lysimeters, the initially created soil profile design is transformed, which is characterized by the placement of eluvial and illuvial soil horizons in various combinations and at different depths depending on the type of plowing.
Planned place of birth and its relationship to emotions and fear in Polish women during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Damentko Aleksandra , Damra Olivia , Dąbrowska Klaudia , Kiersnowska Iwona , Bączek Grażyna
Published: August 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, which started in December 2019, significantly changed the lives of people worldwide. A group particularly affected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus were women who experienced pregnancy and childbirth during the pandemic, many of whom began to look for an alternative to the hospital as a safe place for delivery.Aim of the study: To examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the choice of place of delivery and whether fear and emotions were determinants of this choice.Materials and methods: This study was conducted on a group of 123 postpartum women who completed an online survey during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–2021. The research tools used were a custom-designed questionnaire that recorded the place of birth and feelings related to the thought of giving birth, and the Generalized Anxiety Questionnaire (GAD-7).Results: Among women who experienced a hospital birth during the pandemic, many of them would now choose to give birth at home, while women who gave birth at home tended not to want to change their decision. Overall, women who gave birth at home and women who gave birth in a hospital did not differ in their levels of perceived generalized anxiety (n = 123, p = 0.439). However, their feelings did differ when it came to a fear of giving birth without the support of a husband. Fear of childbirth without a husband’s support was correlated with generalized anxiety only in women who gave birth at home (rho = 0.674, p = 0.016).Conclusions: Generalized anxiety affected women who gave birth at home and in the hospital. This anxiety was associated with a fear of giving birth without the support of a husband/partner. Women who would not have decided to give birth at home before the pandemic tended to choose home as a place of delivery during the pandemic.
Security Operations Center, como modelo de gestión de ciberseguridad para el Hospital Especialidades de Portoviejo, Manabí-Ecuador.
Authors: Muñoz-Zambrano Cristóbal , Zambrano-Rendón Aura Dolores
Published: August 2023

Un Security Operations Center es una central de seguridad informática que previene, monitorea y controla la seguridad en sistemas informáticos. Éste como modelo de gestión se refiere a un componente esencial que supervisa, analiza y coordina las actividades relacionadas con la seguridad de la información. Sin embargo, solo se puede aplicar si previamente se ha realizado un diagnóstico que se encargue de evaluar el estado actual de los sistemas, la infraestructura y las prácticas de seguridad de una organización, para obtener un total conocimiento de la misma. Es por ello que a través de las normas ISO 27001 e ISO 27002, se identificarán las fortalezas, oportunidades, debilidades, amenazas, y activos existentes del Hospital de Especialidades de Portoviejo, así como también sus riesgos asociados. Posterior a ello, se evaluarán dichas amenazas potenciales según su nivel de riesgo, estableciendo procedimientos que ejerzan la implementación de controles en función de las políticas y procedimientos establecidos, de modo que sirvan como respuesta a incidentes, incluyendo la identificación, mitigación y recuperación. En definitiva, la ciberseguridad como modelo de gestión es un enfoque estratégico que protegerá la información y los activos digitales de una organización, colaborando con la mejora continua, y promoviendo una cultura de seguridad en toda la organización.
Nutritional and antioxidant properties and their inter-relationship with pod characters in an under-exploited vegetable, Indian bean (Lablab purpureus)
Authors: RAI NAGENDRA , RAI KRISHNA KUMAR , TIWARI GARIMA , KUMAR SANJEEV
Published: August 2023

Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is an underexploited nutritious legume vegetable found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The nutritional and anti-oxidant properties of 21 pole type Indian bean genotypes were analysed in edible pods in terms of protein, sugar, chlorophyll, carotenoids, phenol, and proline contents. The analyses revealed a significant genotypic variation in the level of protein (102-635.6 mg), sugar (0.188-1.11 mg), chlorophyll (0.121-0.716 mg), phenol (1.7-9.67 mg), proline (0.02-7.06 µg) and carotenoids (0.04-0.231 mg). Estimation of genetic variability parameters revealed that chlorophyll a and non-reducing sugar had high estimates of PCV than GCV, whereas, protein, phenol, chlorophyll b, carotenoid, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar had moderately high PCV than GCV indicating that such variability could be exploited for successful identification of genotypes for the specific biochemical property. In general, heritability estimates were recorded to be high for all the characters studied except chlorophyll a and reducing sugar. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance as percentage of mean was observed for proline, non-reducing sugar, chlorophyll a, carotenoidd, protein and phenol. Since such traits are controlled by additive genes, more importance need to be given to these traits while selecting the breeding lines rich in nutritional qualities.
Analysis of diversity among cumin (Cuminum cyminum) cultivars using RAPD markers
Authors: CHOUDHARY SHARDA , MEENA R S , SINGH R , VISHAL M K , JETHRA GEETIKA , SAINI MAMTA , PANWAR ALKA
Published: August 2023

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a valuable seed spice belonging to the family apiaceae. It is one of the oldest and economically most important seed spice with medicinal properties. In the present study, experiments were conducted to assess the genetic diversity among Indian cumin, accessions by using RAPD molecular markers. After DNA extraction, complement gene locuses were amplified by 20 RAPD primers, out of which only 15 primers showed amplification. These primers produced 1191 bands, of which 218 bands (about 18.30%) were polymorphic. This indicates very low level of genetic diversity among genotypes. Cluster analysis was performed using UPGMA method and Dice's similarity coefficient by NTSYS software. The resulting dendrogram categorized the accessions into three groups showing 53% similarity. Principle Component Analysis was performed and 3 dimensions graphs using 15 primers and 55 genotypes were drawn.
Effect of lead and chromium on germination and seedling growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Authors: GAUTAM MAMTA , SINGH ANIL KUMAR , JOHRI RAJIV MOHAN
Published: August 2023

A study was conducted to determine the effect of different concentrations of lead and chromium on seed germination and seedling growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and eggplant (Solanum melongena L). Seeds were grown under laboratory conditions at five concentration levels each of Pb (0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10 ppm) and Cr (0, 0.1, 0.5, 2.5 and 7.5 ppm). Both lead and chromium treatments showed toxic effects on various growth indices of tomato and eggplant. The results of the present study have indicated that as Pb concentration increased from 0 to 5.0 ppm, the germination percentage, plumule and radicle length, fresh and dry weight decreased in tomato from 94 to 19%, 6.78 to 0.88 cm, 5.77 to 1.16 cm, 0.49 to 0.10 mg and 0.05 to 0.01 mg, respectively, while in eggplant, the decrease in the corresponding parameters was from 93 to 20%, 5.76 to 1.23 cm, 5.20 to 1.89 cm, 0.46 to 0.11 mg and 0.05 to 0.01 mg, respectively. In case of Pb, the tomato and eggplant seedlings did not germinate at 7.5 to 10 ppm concentrations. A similar trend was observed for germination and seedling growth parameters in case of Cr at 7.5 ppm concentration. On the basis of the results obtained, it was concluded that tomato was more sensitive than eggplant. As far as the relative response to the two heavy metals is concerned, it was clear that lead is less toxic than chromium. The uptake of lead by plant is also very low. An attempt was made to quantify the response of the seedlings of the two crops to varying Pb and Cr concentrations. The models used were linear, quadratic, and polynomial of degree 3. The responses could be described very satisfactorily by the polynomial of degree three with R2> 99% for all the parameters.
Impact of meteorological parameters on growth and quality of peach (Prunus persica) cv Early Grande under subtropical condition
Authors: KOUR GAGANPREET , WALI V K , BAKSHI PARSHANT , KUMAR RAKESH , KHUSHU M K
Published: August 2023

Two years experiment was carried out to study the impact of climatic factors on growth and quality of low chilling peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] cultivar, viz. Early Grande. The results reveal that plant volume of Early Grande was positively influenced by maximum and minimum temperature at P1 stage. Minimum temperature at P3 stage exerted positive impact on plant volume, while plant volume was negatively related to humidity at P2 and P3 stages. Shoot extension growth was also negatively influenced by relative humidity at P3 stage. During second year, plant volume and shoot extension growth was positively related with temperature at different phenological stages, while relative humidity exerted negative impact on plant volume and shoot extension growth. The fruit diameter showed negative relation with temperature and positive relation with relative humidity at different phenological stage during first year, however reverse trend was observed during second year. Fruit weight was positively influenced by relative humidity during both the years at different phenological stages. Minimum relative humidity at P1 stage was only factor which positively influenced TSS content during second year. Maximum and minimum relative humidity at P1 stage positively favoured the acid content in fruit of Early Grande during second year. Lastly, sugar content in fruit of Early Grande was negatively influenced by maximum and minimum temperature, while positively favoured by maximum and minimum relative humidity at P2 and P3 stages during second year.
Status of an indigenous agroforestry system: A case study in Kumaun Himalaya, India
Authors: PARIHAAR R S , BARGALI KIRAN , BARGALI S S
Published: August 2023

The agro-forestry system is one of the best known indigenous practices for livelihood and sustainable development. In the present study a village Semalkhaliya (Ramnagar block) situated in bhabar belt of Kumaun Himalaya was analyzed with the objective to assess the indigenous agroforestry system with energy and economic efficiency of the landscape. This village includes 110 families with a human population of 631. Simultaneous agroforestry system was the main land use system being operated in the village. A total of fifteen tree species and twenty two crop species were reported from the study area. Among tree component, Mangifera indica, Tectona grandis and Populas sp were the most dominant species. The major cereals grown by the farmers were Triticum aestivum and Oryza sativa. Most of the surplus food was stored by the villagers for their use and rest is sold for cash. Besides food, the tree species grown in agroforestry based system were used for multipurpose such as fuel, fodder, medicine etc. Homegarden is another land use system which was commonly used by the farmers. In this system seasonal vegetable crops were grown with mixed plantation of fodder and fruit trees. In agroforestry system annual energy input was 81 905 MJ/ha and in home garden annual energy input was 53 913 MJ/ha. In terms of money, highest per ha annual productivity or income was greater in agriculture followed by the home gardens.
Estimation of heterosis and inbreeding depression in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Authors: GOSWAMI AAKANSHA , SINGH B , SHARMA ANUBHUTI
Published: August 2023

All parental genotypes of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] were sown during the zaid season 2011 at Horticulture Research Centre, Department of Horticulture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, for developed and maintained for using conventional agronomic practices to keep the crop in good conditions for morphological study. Twenty selected genetically diverse genotypes of okra along with their 51 F1s and 51 F2s population developed in next season through Line x Tester analysis. This experiment was conducted to study the heterosis and inbreeding depression between various economically important traits of okra for the purpose of genetic improvement and their effect in populations. Inbreeding depression was observed for different characters studied in number of crosses. In this best crosses showed 21 crosses early flowering, 40 crosses tallest plant, 29 crosses maximum number of branches, 21 crosses maximum number of nodes per plant, 21 crosses maximum length of first fruiting node, 34 crosses maximum length of internode, 26 crosses maximum length of fruits, 36 crosses maximum width, 39 crosses maximum number of fruits/plant and 32 crosses maximum yield/plant. According to this better fruit yield cross combination BO 2 x Azad Krishna showed maximum inbreeding depression.
Genotypic differences in root architecture and physiological characteristics in mango (Mangifera indica) under drought
Authors: SANDEEP  , DUBEY A K , SHARMA NIMISHA , AWASTHI O P , SHARMA R M , DAHUJA ANIL
Published: August 2023

An experiment was conducted at the research farm of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2020 and 2021 to study the genotypic differences in root architecture and physiological characteristics in mango (Mangifera indica L.) under drought. One-year-old polyembryonic 7 mango rootstock genotypes were exposed to normal irrigation and drought conditions for 24 days. The drought-induced increased total plant weight and dry weight in Kurukkan. The shoot dry weight decreased in all genotypes ranging from 5.13% in OLP-Z-6/1 to 81.82% in Kurukkan. There was a lesser reduction in membrane stability index in Kurukkan and K-5, stomata count in Kurukkan, Olour and OPK-3-7/12 at the end of the drought period. Root surface area increased under drought in Kurukkan, while it decreased more in K-5. Correlation studies confirmed a strong positive relationship between relative water content (RWC) and membrane stability index (MSI), number of stomata (SC), number of leaves (NL), root tips (RT) and root forks (NRF); MSI and number of root tips (NRT); dry weight of the whole plant and root surface area (RSA); the dry weight of roots and root volume (RV), RSA, and plant height (Ph); root length (RL) and RSA, RT, and NRF. Kurukkan was identified as drought-tolerant based on a higher SC, RWC, RV, RSA, dry mass, NRT and NRF. Results indicated that the root indices offer a promising strategy for the screening of drought-tolerant mango genotypes.
Applicability of Soybean Crude Urease-Calcite Precipitation Method in Various Liquefiable Sandy Soils
Authors: Loebis Akbar Renaldi , Heriansyah Putra
Published: August 2023

Liquefaction is a process in which pore-water pressure generated in the soil, usually by earthquake, is equal or almost equal to the total stress in the soil. This process reduces the effective stress to zero or near-zero, leading to reduction in shear strength and stiffness of soil. Hence, when liquefaction occurs, structures above and within the liquified soil, buildings, bridges, tunnels, docks, underground pipelines, and many other structures can get damaged. Soils which are susceptible to liquefaction are granular soil such as sand and silt. One of the methods that can be adopted to prevent liquefaction is soybean crude urease-calcite precipitation. This method uses urease enzyme in soybean crude as a biocatalyst to hydrolyze urea to produce carbonate ions and ammonium ions. In the presence of calcium ions, the carbonate ions react to produce calcium carbonate (calcite) precipitate. This research investigates the applicability of soybean crude urease-calcite precipitation method to improve various liquefiable sandy soil (fine, medium, coarse sand) at different relative density (40-60%). The soil strength after improvement was evaluated by using unconfined compressive strength (UCS) test, while calcite content was measured using acid leaching method. The results of the UCS test and calcite content analysis varies depending on the type of sand and relative density. The UCS value obtained from medium sand is higher than 50 kPa, potentially sufficient to prevent liquefaction. However, treatment on coarse sand failed to develop UCS, whereas treatment on fine sand produces limited UCS (< 10 kPa).