bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bilingual Education in Teaching English as A Foreign Language (EFL) in Indonesian University
Authors: Jalaluddin
Published: August 2023

This paper concludes that the bilingual approach for teaching English in Indonesian universities is most effective, and the content and language integrated learning (CLIL) approach is particularly suitable. CLIL offers benefits such as the use of the first language to aid comprehension and identification of target language forms, connections to learners' previous knowledge, and improvements in self-confidence and motivation. Focused-form instruction (FFI) can be included in CLIL, which encourages attention to both meaning and language. The CLIL approach is therefore recommended for maximizing teaching effectiveness and learner benefits in the Indonesian university context.
Tax Analysis And Its Implications For The High Cost Of Education In The Procurement Of Training Aircraft
Authors: Suryono Aji , Anwar Chairil
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the imposition of import taxes and import duties for training aircraft procurement and its implications for thehigh cost of education at Indonesian Aviation Polytechnic Curug and Aero Flyer Institute in 2017-2020. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, documents and triangulation, so that the researcher can draw conclusions. The conclusion of import taxes imposition and import duties has a high influence in determining the high cost of flight schools. With the high cost of flight schools, it will affect people's interest in becoming a pilot. However, this is a burden that must be borne by the educational institution itself which in the end causes the high cost of pilot school to be charged to prospective pilot students. The imposition of import taxes includes Sales Tax on Luxury Goods, Income Tax and VAT because aircraft training are subject to these three tax components. These three components cause the high cost of pilot school. In this case, the government must immediately review the taxation policy for the procurement of aircraft training and educational institutions must also cooperate with various airline operators both at home and abroad to attract pilot graduates and this will increase the interest of the Indonesian people to become professional and reliable pilots.
Jurisdiction Of Charity Tradition In Strengthening The Generous Character Of Students Of TPQ Daarul Hamdi Ulujami Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Muhajir Achmad , Kurnia Rina
Published: August 2023

As social beings, humans in living life will definitely depend on other humans. Therefore, religion provides teachings to spread love between people, one of which is by giving alms as a form of reflection to create love between people. And to make a person who likes to give or someone who has the character of a donor requires habituation from an early age, because in terms of the character of Helen G. D. it gives an understanding that character is not inherited, but something that is built continuously day by day through thoughts and actions, thoughts for the sake of thought, action after action. As was carried out by TPQ Daarul Hamdi Ulujami South Jakarta, namely Friday charity activities for students every Friday as a reflection of the teachings of the prophet's hadith. it is hoped that students will have high social sensitivity so as to produce philanthropic characters. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The purpose of this research is to cultivate characters that are in accordance with the values of Islamic teachings.
Effect of Teacher Competence and Student Learning Independence on Achievement Islamic Subjects
Authors: Nurhasan  , Ahmed Abdussalam Ali
Published: August 2023

This research is about the influence of teacher competence and student independence on academic achievement of Islamic subjects conducted research at State High School 66 Jakarta. The population in this study were students of class XI Natural Sciences and Social Sciences 64 students were sampled. And this study uses a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data that is related to the problem of influence Teacher competence and student independence for the subject's learning achievement Islamic. That based on the results of the study found in the field about Teacher competence and student learning independence are classified as good but indeed there still must be an increase again, especially for students whose grades are still being carried on average, because there are values ranging between 62-96, it means there is a vulnerable value of 34.
Study of Tajweed and Waqf Marks in the Qur'an Bone Mushaf
Authors: El Karimah Mia Fitriah
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this paper is to describe the characteristics of the Bone manuscript from the aspect of punctuation, both tajweed and waqaf. Because this manuscript is so complex, all aspects touch on every part of this manuscript, the aspects that will be discussed in this manuscript are aspects of tajwid and waqf signs. Reading the Qur'an with recitation is a non-negotiable necessity, so it is important to pay attention to the laws of nūn mati, mim mati, ikhfa or iqlab, as well as about the law of reading mad and others. This is the reason why the ancient Qur'anic copiers included the tajweed signs they thought were necessary. In this ancient mushaf, for example, it is clear about the efforts made by the writers to give certain signs to the tajwid readings and so do the waqf signs. For tajwid markings on Bone mushafs, use  the letter غ for  gunnah, the letter خ for  ikhfa' and the letter ظ for  idzhar reading, for mad obligatory muttasisil readings it is marked with a set of three lines with a red line above. While reading mad jaiz munfasil is marked with a red line. Meanwhile, the waqf sign used in this manuscript  is ط for  mutlaq  waqf, the letter ك is for  waqaf kafi', and the letter ت is for tamm waqf.
The Effect of E-Money on the Money Supply and Inflation di Indonesia Year 2019-2021
Authors: Mulyani Yani , Davronov Istamkhuja Olimovich
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the results of data on the effect of e-money on the money supply and inflation in Indonesia in 2019-2021. In this study, researchers used a quantitative approach. The data used in this study are secondary data. Sample determination is carried out by purposive sampling method. The data processing technique used is a multiple linear regression method using the eviews application. The results of this study show that E-money has a significant positive effect on the variables of Money Supply and Inflation, and the Money Supply has a significant positive effect on the variable Inflation.
Torture beyond carceral settings against individuals from marginalized communities: the important role for clinical documentation
Authors: DeVos Christian , Kaakati Rayan N. , Martins-Caulfield Joshua , Heisler Michele
Published: August 2023

This Perspective piece builds on recent scholarship that has begun to explore extra-carceral governmental actions that constitute torture or ill treatment of socially and economically marginalized populations. We advocate for a more contextual approach to the understanding of what constitutes torture or ill treatment, and, consequently, a more expansive interpretation of states’ obligations to prohibit and prevent it under international law. Following this more contextual approach, we describe several case examples of abuse directed at various marginalized communities that might constitute torture. These examples further unsettle the conventional understanding of torture that is focused on carceral and custodial settings to one that encompasses more systemic, routine forms of abuse that disproportionately affect economically and socially marginalized groups. Finally, we offer recommendations for how clinicians and health and human rights researchers, in particular, can better elucidate the links among torture, poverty, and vulnerability to hold perpetrators accountable and help states develop laws, policies, and other measures to prevent the perpetration of state-promoted or sanctioned acts of torture or ill treatment.
The Russian tradition of religious tolerance perception in the works of Russian thinkers of the XIX-XX centuries and modern realities
Authors: Zhukova Evgeniia Mikhaylovna
Published: August 2023

The subject of the study is the ethical principle of religious tolerance. The aim was to study the Russian tradition of perception of the principle of religious tolerance and to build a theoretical model of religious tolerance, reflecting both historical experience and ideas. The work uses ethical, culturological and logical-methodological approaches. The first two allow us to consider religious tolerance as an ethical principle and as one of the important components of a person's spiritual life. The latter contributes to the disclosure of the principle of religious tolerance in its entirety. The scientific novelty consists in the fact that an ethical and cultural approach to the study of the principle of religious tolerance is proposed; the Russian tradition of perception of religious tolerance is revealed, a theoretical model of religious tolerance is built; a logical and methodological analysis of religious tolerance as an ethical principle is carried out, which allowed to reveal its structure and interrelated elements; the dynamics of the appeal of domestic authors to the topic of religious tolerance is demonstrated on the materials of the National Corpus of Russian language. The results of the study coincide with the scientific novelty. The relevance of the study is due to the possibility of its use in the development of the national idea of Russia. The practical significance lies in the possibility of applying the results in the field of education and socio-humanities, in legislative, as well as internal and foreign policy activities of Russia.
Russian and Chinese traditions in the piano piece by G. Ya. Ore “Fantasy of Southern China”
Authors: Liu Jie
Published: August 2023

The subject of the research is the piece for piano solo "Fantasy of Southern China: Lady and the Flower Seller" (1931) by the Russian émigré composer Harry Yakovlevich Ore (Xia Like, 1885-1972), forgotten in his homeland. A graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he lived most of his life in China, where he distinguished himself as a pianist, teacher and composer. Ore left a notable mark on the history of Chinese music, including as the author of the first piano arrangement of typical qupai melodies of the traditional Cantonese opera yueju. The purpose of the study is to consider Fantasia through the prism of the refraction of the Russian traditions of the St. Petersburg school (primarily The Russian Five) and the Chinese operatic traditions yueju. The article uses comparative typological and analytical research methods to substantiate the uniqueness of the selected piece as the first sample in the history of Chinese academic music that combines the melodies of Cantonese opera with the traditions of “New Russian school”. Piano piece “Fantasy of Southern China” by G. Ya. Ore is considered in Russian-language musicology for the first time. The main conclusions of the study are as follows. In the presented composition, the composer arranged four well-known tunes of the Cantonese yueju opera - "Ba Da Ban", "Toilet Table", "Product Sale" and " Narcissus flowers". The composer organically combined the national opera melodies of the Guangdong province in pentatonic modes with the writing techniques characteristic of the representatives of the St. Petersburg "New Russian School" (especially N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov, M. P. Mussorgsky) and its followers (A. K. Lyadov): variability, trichords, parallel-variable modes, plagal harmonies, smooth voice leading, melodization of voices, "singing" piano texture.
Zr�wnowa�one konsumowanie czasu wolnego. O przemianach leisure time w spo�ecze�stwie konsumpcyjnym
Authors: Ukla�ska Katarzyna Anna
Published: August 2023

Czas wolny to dorobek nowoczesnego spo�ecze�stwa i sta� si� dost�pny dzi�ki industrializacji. Jest warto�ci� sta�� ponowoczesnych spo�ecze�stw. Ulega jednak przemianom - dotycz� one jego zasob�w (mamy go wi�cej lub mniej) oraz jako�ci i sposob�w jego sp�dzania. To kultura okre�la ilo��, jako�� i tre�� czasu wolnego, kt�rym dysponuj� jednostki i grupy. W spo�ecze�stwach kultury zachodniej dominuj�cy jest model konsumpcyjny sp�dzania czasu wolnego. Jednak coraz cz�ciej implementowane s� w obszar laisure time zyskuj�ce na popularno�ci warto�ci antykonsumpcyjne i zwi�zane z konsumpcj� zr�wnowa�on�. Jest to nowo�� wyst�puj�ca w aktualnych wzorach kultury. Celem artyku�u jest ukazanie, �e istotne dzi� zr�wnowa�one i antykonsumpcyjne idee pokazuj� jednostkom i grupom, jak korzysta� z czasu wolnego w nowy spos�b, jak konsumowa� antykonsumpcyjnie. W czasie wolnym nale�y rezygnowa� z hiperkonsumpcji i konsumowa� inaczej - bardziej ekologicznie, zr�wnowa�enie i bardziej oszcz�dnie. Podstaw� artyku�u jest analiza literatury przedmiotu, bada� zastanych, a tak�e praktyk spo�ecznych zwi�zanych z niniejsz� problematyk�.
Problematyczne u�ytkowanie Internetu w czasie wolnym przez m�odzie� w perspektywie psychologii uzale�nie�
Authors: Zduniak Agnieszka
Published: August 2023

Artyku� po�wi�cony jest wybranym aspektom spo�eczno-psychologicznym nadmiernego korzystania z Internetu przez m�odzie�. Sp�dzanie czasu wolnego online dostarcza wielu korzy�ci, ale mo�e by� tak�e przyczyn� nowych, nieznanych wcze�niejszym pokoleniom problem�w. Nadmierne korzystanie z Internetu mo�e przerodzi� si� w uzale�nienie behawioralne i podobnie jak inne uzale�nienia prowadzi� do zaniedbywania innych sfer �ycia oraz powa�nych szk�d zdrowotnych i spo�ecznych. Autorka przedstawia symptomy i kryteria problematycznego korzystania z Internetu, niekt�re czynniki spo�eczno-kulturowe sprzyjaj�ce uzale�nieniu, a tak�e dane statystyczne z kraj�w rozwini�tych wskazuj�ce na to, �e nadmierne anga�owanie si� w nowe technologie i przenoszenie znacz�cej cz�ci �ycia do �wiata wirtualnego staje si� powa�nym problemem spo�ecznym, kt�rego nie wolno lekcewa�y�.
Bush Blitz collections and iNaturalist observations assist the recognition of a new species from New South Wales, Lomandra briggsiana (Asparagaceae)
Authors: Barrett Russell L , Wlson Trevor C
Published: August 2023

A new species of Lomandra Labill., Lomandra briggsiana R.L.Barrett & T.C.Wilson, is described from the Great Dividing Range and Western Slopes of New South Wales. The new species has affinity to the widespread south-eastern Australian species Lomandra multiflora (R.Br.) Britten, and to L. decomposita (R.Br.) Jian Wang ter & A.R.Bean and Lomandra ramosissima Jian Wang ter from Queensland. It has previously been included under L. multiflora as a ‘terete-leaved’ form in the Flora of New South Wales and recognised as Lomandra sp. Oxley Wild Rivers (T.M. Collins 924) on PlantNET. While the taxon has been known for some time, many of the existing collections are sterile or have only immature or old inflorescences present, and all but one of the collections represent only a single sex. Formal description has been prompted by the collection of fertile material during a Bush Blitz expedition in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and good-quality photographs of flowering material posted on iNaturalist.
Molecular Variants of Human Papillomavirus among Individuals Attending Healthcare Checkup in Everight Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ekuma-Okereke O. , Aleke A. S. , Anyanwu C. O. , Ugwu J. A. , Emedoh A. E. , Omejua C. G. , Onuoha V. C. , Nwankpa U. O. , Nduwuaku C. P. , Adiele C. C. , Iwuala B. C. , Onyema-Nwankwo I.
Published: August 2023

Background:  Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are small, non-enveloped, epitheliotropic, double-stranded DNA viruses that infect mucosal and cutaneous epithelia in a wide variety of higher vertebrates in a species-specific manner and induce cellular proliferation. Papilloma viruses are highly epitheliotropic, with a highly host-specific affinity and humans are the only host of HPV. HPV Array Test can detect up to 33 genotypes; which according to the research result of the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), are classified as Low Risk types (6, 11, 42, 43, 44 & 81) which can cause the skin mucosa wart-like lesions; HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59 & 68 are classified as high-risk types; HPV 26, 53, 66, 73 & 82 genotypes are classified as middle-risk types.

Aim: This study was designed to determine and classify the molecular variants of HPV among individuals attending healthcare checkup in the Molecular Science and Genetic Studies Department of Everight Diagnostics, Owerri.

Methodology: HPV Array test relies on PCR amplification and “Flow-through” hybridization technology. Genomic DNA of the human papilloma viral isolates from tissue samples were extracted using MN Research Bacterial DNA MiniPrepTM Kit. A pool of results was collated from 163 individuals whose urethra and endo-cervical swab samples had been collected and processed accordingly.

Results: The demographic distribution of the study population show 66.25% and 33.74% for female and male respectively while the mean age was 38.34±13.63. Out of the 163 individuals recruited, 50 (30.66%) were HPV positive with the highest prevalence of 22.08 % in females while males recorded 8.58%.  High-risk HPV had the highest prevalence of 34 (68%), while 8 (16%) and 8 (16%) were recorded for low and medium risks respectively. The most common genotypes were HPV 16 (8%), HPV 35 (8%), HPV 39 (8%), and HPV 51 (8%). High-risk dual infection was recorded in 7 (13%) while 5 (10%) had multiple high-risk HPV infections. HPV 11 (6%) was the highest occurring low-risk HPV infection while HPV 6 and 11 3(6%) were the most occurring dual low-risk HPV genotypes. No cases of multiple low-risk HPV infections were recorded in this study.

Conclusion: The research findings show HPV-16, 35, 39 and 51 as the predominant genotypes amongst the screened individuals. These are high-risk-human papilloma viral genotypes that predispose individuals to cervical and/or urethral cancers, with HPV-16 standing at the top of the hierarchy, followed by HPV-33 and HPV-31.
Challenges in Adopting Value Addition Technologies in Arecanut
Authors: Priyaa R. Bharathi , Hassan S. Nazreen , Devi M. Nirmala , Selvi R. Pangayar , Selvanayaki S.
Published: August 2023

The rise of opportunity for stakeholders in the arecanut sector to explore the potential of value-added arecanut products. The arecanut farmers are facing a lack of training on arecanut practices, the improper post-harvest practices deteriorate the quality of nuts that cause the nuts to fetch lower price in the market. They are also not aware of the opportunities for value added arecanut. The knowledge level of post- harvest practices of arecanut is lacking among arecanut growers. The arecanut farmers sell the raw nuts to the pre-harvest contractors without knowing the opportunities available in arecanut value addition. The contractors in turn they carry out the value addition and sold in the market. The price of the nut is mainly decided by its quality which correlates to post-harvest practices and value addition that plays a major role in arecanut value.The study investigated the challenges encountered by arecanut farmers in adopting value addition technology.The datas were collected among arecanut farmers related to the challenges they face in adopting value addition technology. The ex-post facto research design was employed; several kinds of constraints were gathered through a literature study and expert opinion. They were given in an interview schedule for the farmers to rank accordingly. The acquired data were analyzed, and ranks were assigned based on Rank-Based Quotient percentage.The major challenges faced by the arecanut farmers were Lack of credit (85%), Inadequate knowledge of value addition technology (82.5%), No re-training facilities (81.675), Lack of equipment/facilities (78.33%), Lack of market (74.17%) and Contacting extension agents (56.67%).By overcoming these limitations, arecanut farmers can adopt value addition technology, leading to profit.
Game Behavior of Negative Public Opinion in Colleges and Universities and Its Rectification and Optimization
Authors: Huang Yuwan
Published: August 2023

Aims: With the development of the Internet, more and more public opinion events in colleges and universities attract people's attention. Using the game theory method to analyze the public opinion events in colleges and universities, it can effectively improve the benefit of students and the degree of emphasis on the rectification of negative public opinion.

Methodology: The problem of negative public opinion in colleges and universities mainly involves four interest subjects: students, colleges and universities, and government supervision departments. Based on the thought of game theory, this paper studies the game behavior among government, students and universities under the condition of information asymmetry from the goal of university rectification and optimization.

Conclusion: The analysis of the game Nash equilibrium found that improving the rectification cost of non-action in dealing with negative public opinion in colleges and universities and reducing the cost of supervision by government departments can effectively improve the benefit of students and the degree of emphasis on rectification in colleges and universities.
A Few Potential of Turmeric as Feed Additive on Fish Growth
Authors: Haetami Kiki , Erdiasari Elit , Herman Roffi Grandiosa , Pratama RuskyIntan
Published: August 2023

Nutrition is the major crucial factor determining the potential of cultured fish. The increased in costs and formulation quality of fish feed have given reason to the need to increase research for substitutes. Therefore, the fish feeds require to be enriched with additives. The use of synthetic feed additives in the form of antibiotics is currently prohibited because it often causes negative effects and has an expensive price, so an alternative to synthetic feed additives is needed, including from the rhizome group such as turmeric.

Aims: This article review aims to collect and provide information about some research results regarding the use of turmeric as a feed additive in fish feed.

Study Desgn: Lierature review. The data collection method is carried out by literature study. The data was obtained by searching the literature related to the use of turmeric extract in fish farming activities through search sites on internet media published in the last twenty-three years (2000-2023). The literature used in this article review is obtained from internet media with the keywords "Turmeric", "Turmeric Flour", "Turmeric Extract",  "Fish Feed", "Fish Farming", "Feed Additive”.

Results: The addition of turmeric (turmeric flour, turmeric extract, and turmeric juice) to fish feed can have a significant effect on growth, feed conversion ratio, feed utilization efficiency, gonad development, survival, and digestive enzymes. Feed additives are added to fish feed in small quantities, but their presence is needed for special functions such as antioxidants or antimicrobials in increasing the growth and efficiency of fish feed. The addition of doses to turmeric varies greatly, as turmeric flour ranges 2-60 ml/kg of feed.  This is influenced by the variety and type of fish, feed quality, and aquaculture environmental conditions.So it requires further research to determine the use of the right dose to obtain maximum results.
Management of Root-Knot Nematode on Okra through Bio-Agents
Authors: Manisha  , Bishnoi S. P. , Abhi Ramavath , Chandrawat B. S. , Meena Sharad Kumar , Mamata
Published: August 2023

A pot study was conducted to assess the efficacy of various fungal and bacterial antagonists as seed coating treatments against Meloidogyne javanica, a root-knot nematode that infects  okra plants. The seeds of okra cv. Pusa Sawani were subjected to treatments with Trichoderma viride, Purpureocillium lilacinum, and Pseudomonas fluorescens at a rate of 2 g/kg seed.  As a comparison, Carbosulfan 3G was used as a control, applied at a rate of 3g/kg soil. The  treated seeds were then planted in soil infested with two second-stage juveniles of the root -knot nematode per gram of soil. After 45 days of sowing, it was observed that the okra plants exhibited enhanced growth, while the population of root-knot nematodes was significantly reduced in all treatment groups compared to the untreated control. Among the different bio agents tested, Purpureocillium lilacinum exhibited the best treatment followed by Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens for increase plant growth characters as well as reduced nematode reproduction.
Agro-morphological Characterization for Evaluation of Potential Upland Red Rice Cultivars in Manipur, India
Authors: Abonmai Tabuiliu , Singh M. S. , Devi Ksh. Manishwari , Gogoi Meghna , Irungbam Priyanka , Bhuyan Samikhya
Published: August 2023

The present investigation was carried out during the two consecutive kharif seasons of 2020 and 2021 at Tamenglong district, Manipur. The aim of the research was to determine the high-yielding upland red rice cultivars in Manipur. The study materials consisted of twelve red rice cultivars that thrived in upland conditions, sourced from various districts in Manipur. The experiment was laid out in a randomised block design (RBD) with twelve cultivars and three replications. The soil of the experimental field was silty clay loam in nature, having an acidic reaction (pH 3.9), low in available nitrogen (237.96 kg/ha) and available phosphorus (14.8 kg/ha), medium in available potassium (263.66 kg/ha) and high in organic carbon (1.0%). The crop received a total rainfall of 2344.2 mm during the cropping season. The values of growth attributes such as plant height and LAI were found to be maximum in the cultivar Mariumiu kahengbo, and the number of tillers was found to be maximum in the cultivar Chatee. The number of effective tillers was found to be at its maximum in Chatee. The highest grain yield was recorded in the cultivar Chatee. The research findings recommend that farmers focus on cultivating the Chatee cultivar among the studied cultivars.
Agronomic Evaluation of Heat Tolerant Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Cultivars under Late Sown Conditions
Authors: Sagar A. , Mahesh N. , Sampath O. , Shakher K. Chandra
Published: August 2023

A field experiment entitled “Agronomic evaluation of heat tolerant chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars under late sown conditions” was carried out during Rabi, 2022 in sandy clay loam soils of college farm at Agricultural College, Jagtial. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design and replicated thrice. The treatments included six dates of sowing viz., November 1st, November 15th December 1st, December 15th, January 1st and January 15th in main plots and three varieties viz., JG 14, NBeG-3 and NBeG-47 in sub plots. The outcome of the research revealed that crop sown on1st November showed significantly higher plant height (51.7 cm), dry matter production (477 g m-2) and yield attributes like number of branches plant-1 (8.9), number of pods plant-1 (27.9), seed yield (2265 kg ha-1) and haulm yield (5479 kg ha-1) yield compared to other dates of sowing but it was also statistically on par with crop sown on 15th November for most of the parameters. Significantly, the lowest growth parameters and yield attributes was noticed for crop sown on 15th January. Among three varieties plant height was significantly highest with NBeG-47 (51.1 cm) due to its genetic character however, significantly higher dry matter production (403.8 g m-2), yield attributes like number of branches plant-1 (8.1), number of pods plant-1 (23.9), seed yield (1898 kg ha-1), haulm yield (4432 kg ha-1) and harvest index (30%) was recorded with NBeG-3 which in turn on par with NBeG-14 for most of the characters.
Effect of Soil and Foliar Application of Zinc Sulphate and Iron Sulphate on Growth, Yield and Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Authors: Bharti Shreya , Deepanshu
Published: August 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of soil and foliar application of zinc sulphate and iron sulphate on growth, yield and quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)” was carried out at the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during Kharif  in 2022-23. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with 17 treatments and three replications with (hybrid TMTH-275). Different micronutrients (Zinc Sulphate and Iron Sulphate) were used in different (combinations and doses). (Among the various treatments significant results were shown by (T10  )Soil Application of (ZnSO4 @ 15Kg/ha + FeSO4 @ 15 Kg/ha) as best in terms of plant height (41.8 cm, 80.37cm, 110.8cm and 120.47 for 30,60,90 DAT and at harvest respectively.), days to first flowering (43DAT), days to 50% flowering (51.13 DAT), days to first harvest (86.13 DAT), number of flower cluster per plant (7.53), fruit set per cluster (7.43), polar diameter (63.13 mm), equatorial diameter (68.93 mm), number of fruit per plant (18.13), individual fruit weight (100.47g), average weight of 10 fruit (1004.67g), average fruit yield per plant (2.07Kg), total yield per plant (6.2 Kg), fruit yield per hectare (229.63 tonnes), TSS (6.070Brix) and ascorbic acid (20.3 mg/100g).
Estimation of Heterosis for Yield and Quality Traits in Bottle Gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (mol.) Standl.] Over Seasons under Salt Affected Soil
Authors: Yadav Anoj , Yadav G. C. , Abha Ruchika , Singh Vikash , Yadav Prabhakar
Published: August 2023

Present investigations were carried out in bottle gourd to assess the magnitude of heterosis over better-parent and standard variety for yield and quality traits. Twenty seven bottle gourd hybrids generated by crossing 9 lines with 3 testers cross, along with their twelve parents evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replication at the Main Experiment Station (which is salt affected), Department of Vegetable Science, ANDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, during the of Zaid seasons of year 2020 and 2021. The pooled estimates of heterosis for total fruit yield per plant ranged from -9.71% (Narendra Pooja × Narendra Rashmi) to 119.39% (NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi) and -1.57% (Narendra Pooja × Narendra Rashmi) to 116.18% (NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi) over better parent and standard variety, respectively. The best heterotic cross for number of fruit per plant was NDBG-21 × Pusa Naveen and NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi was over better parent and standard variety, respectively. Maximum heterotic effect in respect of number of fruit per plant was found in the cross NDBG-21 × Pusa Naveen over better parent and NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi over standard variety and maximum picking duration was observed in the cross NDBG-Sel-1 × Narendra Prabha over better parent and standard variety. In terms of fruit yield per plant the highest heterobeltiosis was shown by the crosses NDBG-13 × Narendra Rashmi and standard heterosis was observed in cross NDBG-13 × Narendra Prabha. The soil type of experimental site was sandy loam with average fertility level and pH in the range of 7.5-8.5.
Central Venous Catheter-Associated Deep Venous Thrombosis in Critically Ill Children in Tanta Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Mesbah Ahmed , El-Basset Ahmed Abd , Nagy Hala , Talaat Khaled
Published: August 2023

Background: The largest prevalence of CVC-related thrombosis occurs in infants under the age of one year, which is likely due to the infant's smaller diameter vessels.  In addition, CVC-related thromboses are more likely to occur in patients with malignancy, critical illness, congenital heart disease, systemic infection, total parenteral nutrition, trauma, and in patients admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Central line occlusion or frequent central line infections are sometimes the first sign of thrombosis and should increase suspicion of a VTE. In neonates with catheter-related thrombosis, thrombocytopenia may be the presenting sign. At least 18% of critically ill children with a CVC develop radiologically confirmed catheter-associated thrombosis (CAT). Clinically apparent thrombosis occurs in 17.5% of critically ill children with a CVC.
Methods: This prospective observational study was carried out on 55 pediatric patients admitted to PICU, Tanta University Hospital. The duration of research was conducted from December 2020 to December 2022.  They were subdivided into: Group I: Fifteen patients with Factor VIII (FVIII) activity <100 % Group II: Twenty patients with FVIII activity from 100 % to 150 % (high normal) Group III: Twenty patients with FVIII activity >150 %. After correction of dehydration (if present); All patients in the three groups: FVIII and D-dimer, were collected on the day of insertion of central venous line (all patients from the start received thromboprophylaxis in the form of (Enoxaparin Sodium ®) with dose (0.5 mg/kg subcutaneous every 12 hours) and after one week of enrollment. Twenty patients received Alteplase® dosing for CVC occlusion based on patient weight category and the volume of the affected catheter lumen.
Results: FVIII activity was a significant predictor for central venous line thrombosis with cut-off value>152, sensitivity100, specificity 80, PPV 93.7, and NPV 100.
Conclusion: F VIII activity was a significant predictor for central venous line thrombosis.
Enoxaparin sodium® was effective as thromboprophylaxis with a dose (of 0.5 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours) within the normal range of factor VIII (up to 150%).
Alteplase® dosing for CVC occlusion based on patient weight category and the volume of the affected catheter lumen with an efficacy of 73.33%.
Enhancing Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Occupational Therapy Interventions on Balance and Reaction Time
Authors: Gupta Parul , Jain Neha , Meena S. K.
Published: August 2023

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder affecting the elderly population and can lead to impaired balance, reaction time, and overall quality of life (QoL). Occupational therapy interventions have shown promise in managing the motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention on balance and reaction time to enhance the quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted on various electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. Studies published between 2010 and 2022 were included in the review. Inclusion criteria were set for age, clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, MoCA score, and cooperation for participation. Studies that did not meet the inclusion criteria or reported other interventions were excluded. Data from selected studies were analyzed for relevance, appropriateness, clarity, and methodology.

Results: Out of the initial 250 potentially relevant articles, 200 were identified as duplicates and removed. Another 25 studies did not meet the inclusion criteria, and 15 studies did not provide sufficient information on the interventions. Eventually, 10 studies were included in this systematic review. All the studies were qualitative in nature and were published between 2010 and 2023.

Conclusion: Occupational therapy interventions have shown promising results in enhancing balance, reaction time, and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease. The review emphasizes the importance of goal-oriented occupational therapy programs to improve the overall well-being of patients with PD. Further research in this area is warranted to strengthen the evidence and guide clinical practice for better management of Parkinson's disease.
Socio-demographic Characteristics Associated with Tobacco Consumption among Smokers Attended Ministry of Health Smoking Cessation Clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during 2018
Authors: Alasmari Ahmad Mohammad , Almudarra Sami Saeed
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified tobacco smoking as a global epidemic, causing an estimated three million deaths annually. This study aims to examine the socio-demographic characteristics and smoking-related behaviours among individuals attending smoking cessation clinics in Jeddah during 2018. By identifying these factors, appropriate interventions can be developed to combat the smoking epidemic.

Methods: The study enrolled All the clients who visited the Smoking Cessation Clinics in Jeddah from January 2018 to December 2018. Eligible participants were between 18 and 60 years old and agreed to take part in the study. Data on smoking status, medical history, previous attempts at quitting, and medication use were collected. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and p-values, were conducted to assess the associations between participants' medical history and smoking cessation attempts.

Results: A total of 5869 participants were included in the study. The findings revealed that approximately one-fifth of the participants had previously attempted to quit smoking, while the majority (81.4%) had not made any cessation attempts. Among those who had made quit attempts, most had tried quitting between one to four times (16.5%). The duration of successful cessation reported by participants was generally short, with the majority (81.5%) not experiencing any extended period of quitting. Common reasons for relapse included cravings, social influences, mood changes, stress, and withdrawal symptoms.

Conclusion: There was a significant association between male gender, age group over 51years, divorced marital status, intermediate educational levels, higher income levels, retired status, extreme BMI category, and previous attempts at smoking cessation. Healthcare providers and policymakers should consider these findings when developing and implementing smoking cessation programs. The insights gained from this research can contribute to the development of targeted interventions to reduce smoking rates and improve public health outcomes.
Learning to Fly
Authors: Wagner Julia A.
Published: August 2023

In this narrative medicine essay, an infectious diseases fellow understands while grieving her father that care cannot always be measured in cure but rather in listening and loving.
Conceptual Design and Parametric Optimization of a New Multileveled Horsetail Structure for Bicycle Helmets
Authors: Leng Bing , Ruan Dong , Xu Shanqing , Tse Kwong Ming
Published: August 2023

This study aims to explore the feasibility of using a structure inspired by the features of horsetail and human spine as the potential helmet liner, targeting at mitigation of acceleration‐induced injuries, which includes rotational acceleration that focused by many researchers due to its dominance in causing severe brain injuries when cycling crashes happen. Evaluation of the compressive and shear performance of the new horsetail liner structure, as well as the material characterization of expanded polystyrene foam and thermoplastic polyurethane, has been conducted using both experimental and numerical means. To come up with the best design configuration of the horsetail liner structure, a parametric study is also conducted to investigate the effect of individual geometrical variables in the design. The results show that the optimal bioinspired horsetail structure is capable in reducing kinetic energy induced by both linear and rotational accelerations, demonstrating a potential application of this structure as a helmet liner. Suggestions on how to implement this horsetail liner structure into an actual commercial helmet are also made in this study.
A Review on MXene as Promising Support Materials for Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysts
Authors: Anne Bhargavi Rani , Kundu Joyjit , Kabiraz Mrinal Kanti , Kim Jeonghyeon , Cho Daeheum , Choi Sang‐Il
Published: August 2023

The harsh operating conditions of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis severely degrade the activity and stability of the electrocatalysts due to elemental leaching or particle agglomeration. Therefore, it is crucial to incorporate support materials that effectively immobilize catalyst particles for developing efficient OER catalysts. This review aims to highlight the role of MXene as a support material to improve the performance of OER catalysts. First, the extended OER mechanism is briefly described in terms of the effect of MXene support on OER catalysts. Then, various synthesis methods of MXene and catalyst‐MXene compounds are introduced, and important properties of MXene that are beneficial to improve OER performances are discussed. The electrocatalytic results of the enhanced OER catalysts due to the effective MXene support are also summarized. Finally, future challenges and prospects are proposed for utilizing MXene as an excellent support material for various electrocatalysis.
Bridged‐Ring Skeletons from Organoaluminium‐Mediated Nucleophilic Addition‐Cyclization Sequence of p‐Quinone Monoacetals and Grignard Reagents
Authors: Fan Yishuai , Yin Kaixin , Li Xiaojie , Huang Jinzhe , Shen Ruwei
Published: August 2023

Described herein is the development of an organoaluminium‐mediated tandem conjugate addition‐cyclization sequence of p‐quinone monoacetals with 2‐siloxyphenyl Grignard reagents to afford a collection of phenol‐bridged cyclohexanone derivatives. Furthermore, a tandem conjugate‐addition and dimerization reaction of p‐quinone monoacetals with Grignard reagents is also reported to offer a straightforward and diastereoselective synthesis of complex bridged‐ring compounds bearing tricyclo[6.2.2.02,7]dodecene skeletons.
Solid Electrolyte: Strategies to Address the Safety of All Solid‐State Batteries
Authors: Park Seong Soo , Han Sang A , Chaudhary Rashma , Suh Joo Hyeong , Moon Janghyuk , Park Min-Sik , Kim Jung Ho
Published: August 2023

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are in the spotlight as a next‐generation battery due to their high theoretical capacity. However, LMBs still suffer from inferior cycle stability owing to dendritic lithium (Li) growth during Li plating and stripping, leading to battery explosion. To solve this problem, solid electrolytes have emerged as a promising candidate by suppressing the dendritic Li growth. Despite numerous efforts, however, many challenges, such as low ionic conductivity, air stability, space charge layer, and contact loss issues, have been encountered. This review aims to provide the current challenges and new insights of solid electrolytes and then explore optimal solutions for next‐generation solid electrolytes.
Incidence and outcome of patients with difficulty in hospital acceptance during COVID‐19 pandemic in Osaka Prefecture, Japan: A population‐based descriptive study
Authors: Katayama Yusuke , Tanaka Kenta , Kitamura Tetsuhisa , Dohmi Hisaya , Masui Jun , Hirose Tomoya , Nakao Shunichiro , Tachino Jotaro , Oda Jun , Matsuoka Tetsuya
Published: August 2023

Aim

The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic on the emergency medical service system in Japan has not been fully revealed. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic in 2021 on the difficulty in hospital acceptance of patients and patient outcome in Osaka Prefecture.

Methods

This study was a descriptive epidemiological study with a 3‐year study period from January 2019 to December 2021. We included patients who were transported by ambulance and had registered in the Osaka Emergency Information Research Intelligent Operation Network (ORION) system. The primary end‐point of this study was the difficulty in hospital acceptance by month, and the secondary outcome was the mortality of patients who experience difficulty in hospital acceptance in each year.

Results

We included 1,302,646 cases in this study. The proportion of cases with difficulty in hospital acceptance was 2.74% (12,829/468,709) in 2019, 3.74% (15,527/414,987) in 2020, and 5.09% (21,311/418,950) in 2021. The crude odds ratio for 2020 was 1.38 (95% confidence interval, 1.35–1.41) and for 2021 was 1.90 (95% confidence interval, 1.86–1.95). In 2019, 218 patients with difficulty in hospital acceptance had died by 21 days after hospitalization, whereas the number increased to 405 in 2020 and 750 in 2021.

Conclusion

The number of patients experiencing difficulty in hospital acceptance during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Osaka Prefecture increased, and patient outcomes were worse than before the pandemic.
Solvothermal synthesis and supercapacitive properties of highly electrochemical stable covalent organic frameworks with triazine building block
Authors: Xiong Shanxin , Guo Jingru , Lv Fengyan , Zhao Xueni , Zhang Wei , Wang Xiaoqin , Hua Chunxia , Zhang Runlan , Chu Jia , Wang Chenxu , Gong Ming , Wu Bohua
Published: August 2023

Supercapacitors have been widely studied as a typical representative of new energy storage systems. As a type of novel crystalline porous material, covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) have attracted enormous attention owing to their high nitrogen content and unique triazine ring structure, which give them high chemical and thermal stability. In this paper, 2,4,6‐tris(4‐aldophenyl)‐1,3,5‐triazine (TFPT) and 2,4,6‐tris(4‐aminophenyl)‐1,3,5‐triazine (TAPT) were used to synthesize TPT‐CTFs by Schiff base reaction. TPT‐CTFs exhibit regular nanosheets structure and high crystallinity. The specific capacitance of TPT‐CTFs is 110 F/g at current density of 0.1 A/g. After 10,000 cycles of charge and discharge, the capacitance retention rate is high as 105%, due to the high crystallinity support and expandable channels of TPT‐CTFs. In addition, the simple and convenient one‐pot hydrothermal synthesis used in this paper, avoids harsh conditions of common ampoule methods for synthesis of CTFs materials.
Welcome to the big leaves: Best practices for improving genome annotation in non‐model plant genomes
Authors: Vuruputoor Vidya S. , Monyak Daniel , Fetter Karl C. , Webster Cynthia , Bhattarai Akriti , Shrestha Bikash , Zaman Sumaira , Bennett Jeremy , McEvoy Susan L. , Caballero Madison , Wegrzyn Jill L.
Published: August 2023

Premise

Robust standards to evaluate quality and completeness are lacking in eukaryotic structural genome annotation, as genome annotation software is developed using model organisms and typically lacks benchmarking to comprehensively evaluate the quality and accuracy of the final predictions. The annotation of plant genomes is particularly challenging due to their large sizes, abundant transposable elements, and variable ploidies. This study investigates the impact of genome quality, complexity, sequence read input, and method on protein‐coding gene predictions.

Methods

The impact of repeat masking, long‐read and short‐read inputs, and de novo and genome‐guided protein evidence was examined in the context of the popular BRAKER and MAKER workflows for five plant genomes. The annotations were benchmarked for structural traits and sequence similarity.

Results

Benchmarks that reflect gene structures, reciprocal similarity search alignments, and mono‐exonic/multi‐exonic gene counts provide a more complete view of annotation accuracy. Transcripts derived from RNA‐read alignments alone are not sufficient for genome annotation. Gene prediction workflows that combine evidence‐based and ab initio approaches are recommended, and a combination of short and long reads can improve genome annotation. Adding protein evidence from de novo assemblies, genome‐guided transcriptome assemblies, or full‐length proteins from OrthoDB generates more putative false positives as implemented in the current workflows. Post‐processing with functional and structural filters is highly recommended.

Discussion

While the annotation of non‐model plant genomes remains complex, this study provides recommendations for inputs and methodological approaches. We discuss a set of best practices to generate an optimal plant genome annotation and present a more robust set of metrics to evaluate the resulting predictions.