bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aplicación de Lean Manufacturing en la productividad del proceso de elaboración de conservas de pescado
Authors: Ayala Siccha Noelia Llamile , Jara Aguilar Milene Astrid , Castillo Martínez William Esteward , Mantilla Rodríguez Luis Alfredo
Published: March 2023

El presente trabajo tuvo como propósito implementar Lean Manufacturing en la planta de conservas de pescado para aumentar la productividad de la empresa Don Fernando S.A.C., se empleó un diseño pre experimental con pre prueba y post prueba, en la muestra estuvieron implicadas las áreas más críticas del proceso productivo. Para determinar los tiempos de ciclo del proceso se empleó el VSM donde se obtuvo los procesos críticos, siendo estos el área de fileteado, envasado, sellado, cocinado, exhausting y producto terminado, consiguiendo un tiempo de ciclo de 1.151 min/caja, de modo que en la productividad total inicialmente se alcanzó un 79.9 %, empleando para su solución las herramientas 5S, TPM y PHVA, lo que dio como resultado que las 5S lograra un cumplimiento de 66%, el TPM  por otro lado disminuyo las horas de las fallas de los equipos a 8.5 horas y finalmente el PHVA el cual se realizó un Kardex y un Layout para la mejora del almacén en cual se redujo en 243.45 de espacio, reduciendo de esta manera los desperdicios Lean (sobre producción, sobre procesamiento, inventario, talento no utilizado, movimiento, transporte y movimiento), mejorando el tiempo de ciclo a 1.005 min/caja, concluyendo que la implementación de esta herramienta para la mejora de los procesos aumento la productividad total en un 89 %.
Categorización de patas de pollo mediante visión artificial
Authors: Cubas Rodríguez Julio César , Flores Reyes Miguel Angel , Gutiérrez Castañeda Angie Lilian , Labarrera Aquino Ingrid Maritza , Quezada Salazar Dayli María , Ticllasuca Flores Esmeralda
Published: March 2023

La finalidad de implementar visión artificial, comprobar su eficiencia e informar sobre su importancia mediante el programa LabVIEW, el cual va a contribuir de soporte a los operarios en la selección de las patas de pollo, pretendiendo mejorar la productividad de la planta, así como la mejora de la calidad del producto terminado. Se indagó el estado actual del proceso de categorización de patas de pollo y su venta hacia el consumidor final. Se diseñó una estructura de soporte adecuada para desarrollar el procesamiento, verificando que todas las herramientas y metodología tengan un buen funcionamiento. Posteriormente se realizó la funcionalidad del software LabVIEW 2020, el cual detectará los defectos de las patas de pollo como hematomas, pieles y callos para su respectiva categorización, se desarrolló mediante diferentes herramientas propias del software con su respectiva programación; para esto se analizó los tres defectos con una cantidad total muestral de 14 patas de pollo, de las cuales se clasificaron en tres grupos restos de piel 2, hematomas 2 y callos 10 , obteniendo un 81,15% de eficiencia. La evidencia que presentamos anteriormente demuestra la ventaja de poder incluir la visión artificial en los procesos de una empresa, en nuestro caso se utilizó el funcionamiento del programa LabVIEW, que no solo benefició a la empresa y trabajadores, si no que debido a su gran funcionalidad mejora el trabajo de los operarios, siendo un soporte importante día a día para brindar un mejor servicio a los clientes.
Sistema de reconocimiento facial para control de seguridad en el ingreso a las empresas
Authors: León León Ryan Abraham , Rodriguez Sanchez Melvin Jerson , Villegas Ponce Geisy Camila , Honorio Escobedo Laly Maribel , Ruiz Honorio Jhan Alcides , Contreras Briceño Jimy Alexis
Published: March 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación consiste en el desarrollo de un sistema que con base en la detección y reconocimiento facial pueda proporcionar seguridad a las empresas de forma rápida y segura, haciendo uso de una aplicación Python, la cual permite el reconocimiento facial de los trabajadores, y así mantener la seguridad de la empresa. Tras el desarrollo del software, el ordenador procesa las imágenes y videos que están almacenadas en las librerías, las cuales son trasferidas a una detección y reconocimiento de rostro, el cual hace que se genere un código de reconocimiento facial desarrollado en el lenguaje de programación Python, el mismo que efectúa la comparación con los rostros almacenados en la base de datos, para finalmente producir un comando de aceptación en donde nos afirma si la usuario detectado se encuentra en la base de datos o no. Los resultados obtenidos, concluimos que se consiguió un diseño funcional, el cual hace un buen uso de la tecnología empleada, dicho diseño permitió identificar eficazmente a cada uno de los usuarios con los que se trabajó en la presente investigación, podemos finalizar diciendo que este sistema puede ser implementado en las empresas y en diversas aplicaciones.
Influencia del uso del Lean Manufacturing en la productividad: caso empresa lavado de vehículos Carwash, Chimbote - Perú
Authors: Manrique Rivera Gilary Valeria , Mejía Vásquez Carol Geraldine , Chucuya Huallpachoque Roberto Carlos , Mariños Rosado Diego Jhovanny
Published: March 2023

En la investigación se aplicó el Lean Manufacturing para mejorar la productividad de la empresa carwash María José, Chimbote, la metodología fue de tipo aplicada, con diseño preexperimental. La muestra estuvo conformada por 2 trabajadores de la empresa; para el desarrollo se elaboró un diagrama de operaciones de proceso, diagrama de Ishikawa, cursograma analítico, mapa de flujo de valor (VSM) y la metodología de las 5S. Los resultados de la aplicación se pudieron evidenciar en la disminución considerable con respecto al tiempo de ciclo de proceso de 53 minutos a 48 minutos; en el porcentaje de las actividades productivas de 48.72 a 58.97% y actividades no productivas de 51.28 a 41.03%, con respecto a la productividad en los meses de estudio, se obtuvo una productividad de mano de obra incremento en 0.10%, en la eficiencia aumentó en 0.08%, en costo de mano de obra en 0.05% y en productividad multifactorial en 0.04%, asimismo, se logró reducir en  3.03 litros de agua por vehículo en el proceso. Se concluyo que las herramientas de Lean Manufacturing mejora la productividad.
Control estadístico para mejorar el proceso productivo de conservas de pescado en una planta en Chimbote
Authors: Morillo Ortega Nayeli Xiomara , Rodríguez Sánchez Jorge Alonso , Castillo Martínez William Esteward
Published: March 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo implementar un control estadístico para mejorar el proceso productivo de la empresa. La investigación es de tipo aplicada con un diseño experimental, la población constó de los datos del parte de producción y de muestra 16 tomas para la pérdida de humedad, 24 observaciones en 10 subgrupos para la medida del peso sin líquido de gobierno y de 16 tomas por producción de control de calidad de los datos de producción en la línea de cocido del mes de agosto a septiembre. Como resultado se logró disminuir la variabilidad y aumentar la capacidad de proceso con índice Cp y Cpk. Al aplicar la mejora aumentó el rendimiento a 49.55 a 74.95%, un rendimiento de calidad de 95 a 99%, una productividad de 17.1 a 35.7%, una eficacia 16.44 a 33.11% y una eficiencia de 16.50 a 34.50%. Concluyendo que la implementación de un control estadístico brindó mejoría validada, obteniendo valores de significancia (p< 0.05).
Different modalities of management of liver abscess
Authors: Tailor Vasu , Bochiya Girish , Lad Vipul
Published: March 2023

Background: Liver abscess is an acute suppurative infectious disease of liver parenchyma which may be pyogenic, amoebic or tubercular. It can occur due to direct blood spread through enterohepatic circulation or due to ascending infection occurring through biliary tree. Aim was to evaluate effectiveness of various management strategies in the management of liver abscess.
Methods: It is a prospective study carried out in 100 patients of age 12-80 years between 1st December 2021 to 31st May 2022 who presented to general surgery department and diagnosed with liver abscess.
Results: 10% cases were treated conservatively with antibiotics only, 59% cases were treated with percutaneous needle aspiration, 21% patients were treated with percutaneous pigtail catheter drainage, 10% cases were treated with open surgical drainage.
Conclusions: Liver abscess with size less than 5 cm or 50 cc can be managed conservatively but liver abscess with size >5 cm need intervention.
Role of tamsulosin a selective alpha 1a-1d blocker vs. combination therapy of tamsulosin and solifenacin M3 antagonist in DJ stent related morbidity: obstructive and irritative scores
Authors: Lad Vipul , Gandhi Drashti , Agarwal Gaurav , Bochiya Girish
Published: March 2023

Background: nowadays Urolithiasis is very common in general population. Due to the advent of newer lithotripsy techniques, endoscopic procedures are used in most of the cases and to promote stone clearance DJ stents are kept after all the endoscopic procedures.
Methods: This is a prospective study conducted among indoor patients from January 2021 to May 2022 in 90 indoor patients of tertiary care hospital.
Results: In our study go 90 patients, pre DJ insertion, IPSS score in group A was 10.22 and Group B was 9.64, Mean Quality of Life in Group A was 1.77 and group B was 1.37, Visual analogue scale in group A was 2.08 and group B was 2.24. On Day 1 Post DJ insertion, IPSS score in group A was 12.26 and Group B was 11.68, Mean Quality of Life in Group A was 1.44 and group B was 1.28, Visual analogue scale in group A was 2.55 and group B was 2.28.
Conclusions: Use of combination of selective alpha 1a-1d blocker and M3 antagonist significantly reduces the DJ stent related morbidity after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis.
Routine fetal echocardiography for detection of congenital heart disease-mandatory or an optional tool?
Authors: Gupta Tanvi , Ganjoo Sandesh , Kaul Varun , Makhija Rashmi Khilnani , Mishra Smita , Sareen Sugandh
Published: March 2023

Background: Aim of the study was to assess the role of fetal echocardiography in identification of antenatal cardiac defects in a tertiary care centre in North India.
Methods: Prospective study done in a tertiary care centre in North India on female patients presenting to a tertiary care centre with pregnancy over a period of two years. All routine investigations were done and specific examination in the form of a screening fetal echocardiography was done in the selected two groups of patients, high and low risk.
Results: A sample size of 250 patients with intrauterine pregnancy of 18-28 weeks of gestation was analyzed. A detailed history, examination and fetal echocardiography was performed in all the patients. In group I-105 patients with elevated risk factors (for congenital heart disease) (CHD) were included whereas in group II-145 patients with low risk factors were taken. The various demographic parameters among the two groups were almost similar. The outcome was also similar in two groups with nil neonatal mortality. Except for the NICU admission between the two groups, rest all the parameters whether maternal or neonatal were not statistically significant.
Conclusions: In the present study, we tried to find out role of fetal echocardiography for detection of CHD in high and low risk cases. The results were almost similar in both high and low risk group. Indications of referral for fetal echocardiography cannot be listed as it was found that almost similar percentage of heart defects are seen in both groups I and II.
Rare malignant cases of unilateral bleeding nasal mass: case series
Authors: Krishna Kondreddy Siri , Mohanty Deeganta , Harini Boddikuri
Published: March 2023

A complete assessment of nasal masses along with early diagnosis and management of the disease is very important to prevent complications. Epistaxis and nasal obstruction are the signs of suspicion of malignant tumors. Patient‘s presentation depends upon the site and extent of the mass. This article comprises of study done on Three patients who presented to the department of otorhinolaryngology (ENT) with nasal mass with symptoms of nasal obstruction and nasal bleeding. All patients were subjected to clinical examination, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, radiological evaluation, surgical intervention and histopathological assessment. Thorough assessment helps the surgeon to come to a diagnosis which includes even rare cases and helps to treat the disease and to prevent further progression of the disease and it’s complications.
Role of serum vitamin D levels in patients with chronic tonsillitis in paediatric age group
Authors: Pallavi Saroch  , Aditya Saraf  , Vikas Mahajan  , Gopika Kalsotra  , Parmod Kalsotra
Published: March 2023

Background: Vitamin D has got an important role in the defence system of our body. Objective were to assess the vitamin D levels in chronic tonsillitis and to find the association between the vitamin D deficiency and chronic tonsillitis in paediatric age group.
Methods:  A total of 325 patients aged between 5 and 15 years were enrolled in this study who were diagnosed with recurrent tonsillitis between January 2021 and December 2022. The patients were followed-up for one year and the total episodes of acute tonsillitis were recorded. Patients were divided into three groups: Those who had <5 episodes per year (Group 1), those with >5 episodes per year (Group 2) in the last two years, those who come to OPD with otological complaint, with no tonsillar involvement as a control group (Group 3). The total number of recurrent tonsillitis episodes within one year, demographic characteristics and the mean serum 25 (OH) D levels of the groups were compared. 
Results: The tonsil size according to the Brodsky Scale and the mean 25 (OH) D levels were compared and we found, lower vitamin D levels were significantly associated with larger tonsil sizes (p=0.023).
Conclusions: There is a statistically significant association between vitamin D levels and recurrent episodes of tonsillitis. As the grade of tonsillar enlargement increased, the level of vitamin D were reduced significantly, thus correlating vitamin D levels not only with recurrence, but also grade of tonsillar enlargement.
Relationship Between Nurses’ Ethical Sensitivity and Work Environment Index
Authors: Mangeli Maasoumeh , Rezahosseini Zahra , Sabzaliani Hossein
Published: March 2023

Providing nursing care based on ethical values ​​requires nurses to have ethical sensitivity. Determining the factors related to moral sensitivity can help to identify strategies to promote this ability. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between nurses' ethical sensitivity and work environment index. This descriptive-correlational study was performed in the presence of 135 nurses of Vali-e-Asr Hospital in Shahr-e-Babak (Kerman province) in 2021. Samples were selected by consensus method. Lutzen Ethical Sensitivity Questionnaire and Work Environment Index Questionnaire were used to data collection. Data analysis was performed by determining the Pearson correlation coefficient and regression test using SPSS26. T-test and ANOVA were also used to examine the difference in mean scores based on demographic and occupational variables. Findings showed that the status of ethical sensitivity and work environment index of nurses participating in this study is at a moderate level and there is a significant correlation between nurses' ethical sensitivity and work environment index (P=0/049 R=0/212). Also, the mean score of work environment index showed a significant difference based on the variables of position (P=0/008) and shift work (P = 0/012). The existence of a significant relationship between nurses' ethical sensitivity and their work environment index confirms the importance of the work environment and its related consequences. According to the results of the present study, by optimizing the working environment of nurses, we can expect their ethical sensitivity to improve.
Identification and Analysis of Organizational-Professional Factors Affecting the Trust Between the Patient and the Physician
Authors: Safaei Mahshid , Farasatkhah Maghsoud , Shamsi Gooshki Ehsan
Published: March 2023

In the health system, professional problems and organizational obstacles cause patient fatigue, physician exhaustion, and ultimately interpersonal issues between the patient and the physician, including lack of mutual understanding and erosion of trust. Therefore, trust, as the central core of social capital, plays a significant role in the quality of interpersonal and intergroup interactions. The trust between the patient and the doctor and its general expansion requires a set of organizational considerations and professional principles in the health system. The purpose of this qualitative research was to analyze organizational and professional factors affecting trust between the patient and the physician. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews in the health service centers located in Tehran. Using purposeful sampling and snowball, a total of 39 participants were interviewed until theoretical saturation was reached. Using the systematic approach of grounded theory (GT) and ATLAS.ti software, the data were categorized and analyzed in three stages of open, axial and selective coding. The findings show that the professional-organizational components effecting on trust between physicians and patients include three components of "adaptable professional management", "adaptable insurance" and "adaptable policy" and nine sub-components as described in the article. These components are the composing elements of the structure and infrastructure of professional development in health system, which can restore the relationship and interaction based on trust between the patient and the physician in health system. The other strategic researches are needed to develop strategies and executive policies to increase the trust between the patient and the physician.
Comparison of the Effect of two E-learning Methods, Problem Solving and Examination Question on Awareness; Attitude and Performance of Islamic Azad University –Maybod branch Nursing and Midwifery Students Regarding Hospital Infection Control in 2022
Authors: Esmaili Vardanjani F , Shojaaddini Ardakani T , Bitaraf M , Shadmani Shademani Dastjerdi SH , Marvastinia Gh
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Hospital infections are one of the most common health problems which can be controled by education. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two e-learning methods (problem solving and examination of question) on awareness; Attitude and performance of Islamic Azad University–Maybod branch nursing and midwifery students regarding hospital infection control in 2022.
Methods: The current study was a semi experimental in which 36 Islamic Azad University–Maybod branch nursing and midwifery students were randomly Probability Proportional to Size assigned to intervention(problem solving, examination question) and control groups (N=12) based on the entry and exit criteria using probability proportional to size method.  Education based on hospital infections booklet was assigned. Before and after the intervention, students’ knowledge, attitude and performance scores were evaluated using a standared questionnaire (alpha=0/82). The distribution of quantitative variables was done using the Kolmograph Smirnov test and parametric statistical tests (t_test/pair t_test/one way anova t test) considering the significance level of 0.05.
Results: Comparing the scores of awareness (p=0.993), attitude (p=0.997) and performance (p=0.998) in the intervention groups; there is no significant difference and it means the same effect of two educational methods. Teaching two methods of problem solving – question and answer has no effect on improving students’ short-term attitude (p=0.172) and improving long-term performance scores (p=0.075). The effect of education in the two ways mentioned on improving awareness; Long-term attitude and short-term performance were significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: e-learning in two ways of problem solving-examination question in increasing the average scores of knowledge; Attitude and performance have been equally effective.
Identifying the Situation of Accountable Medical Science Education and Providing Implementation Solutions in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences from the Point of View of Experts in the Field of Education
Authors: Alirezaei S , Arji G
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The importance of Accountable education and the necessity of its existence in medical sciences universities is so important that one of the major policies of transformation and innovation packages in medical sciences education is the institutionalization of the approach of responsive education in the health system. The aim of the current research was to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the field of medical science education and provide implementation solutions in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: The present research was carried out qualitatively in two stages in 2021 at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences. At first, a review of literature in Persian and English databases was done, and in the second stage, 21 managers of the university education field were purposefully selected to participate in the expert panel, and then findings were theoretically saturated. Data analysis was done using the Kruger method.
Results: In this study, strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats in the field of responsive medical science education in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences were identified, and then implementation strategies to deal with the challenges using existing opportunities were investigated.
Conclusion: Based on results the coordination and strengthening of the common attitude between the different vice-chancellors of the university and staff managers, the revision of the curriculum and training programs, the emergence of a common understanding of the concepts of accountability in medical science education among the various stakeholders and determining sufficient motivations in the university can provide the basis for improving social accountability in medical science education.
Readiness for E-learning among the Academics of Abadan University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Golabi S , Sheikhi Z , Almanie A , Naghashpour M
Published: March 2023

Introduction: Understanding user e-readiness is important to any e-learning program's success. The aim of this study was to investigate the e-learning readiness of students, faculty members, and employees of Abadan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This cross-sectional-analytical study was conducted on 187 academicians. The Academics' E-Readiness Questionnaire (ARQ) was used to evaluate e-learning readiness.
Results: The results of the Kruskal-Wallis test showed that there is a statistically significant difference in the mean rank of computer skills between students (82.5 ± 5.2), faculty members (140.1 ± 4.2), and employees (142.1 ± 3.9). So that the mean rank of faculty members and employees was significantly higher than that of students (P ≤ 0.001), the results of the Bivariate analysis showed that among the students, the number of workshops and seminars held on the topic of e-learning has a significant positive association with the mean rank of computer skills (P ≤ 0.001, r=0.343). Moreover, a Positive significant association between knowledge and attitude towards electronic education (r=0.172, P ≤ 0.001) was observed among the students. Besides, a significant negative association was found between work experience and attitude towards e-learning among faculty members (r=0.39, P=0.04).
Conclusion: The expansion of e-learning can be achieved through increasing the attention to educational needs, existing Platforms, required infrastructures and facilities, knowledge and attitude of employees, faculty members, and students, and the reduction of the existing resistance to change among the experienced faculty members.
Investigation of the Prevalence of Suicidal Thoughts Among Medical Students: The Role of Academic Burnout
Authors: Bagheri Sheykhangafshe F , Pournasrollah F
Published: March 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Curriculum Studies Candidates’ Bewilderment on the Application of Behavioral Research Designs
Authors: Abtahi M.S , Rezai M.J , Aghabagheri M
Published: March 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Spinozist-Deleuzian Learning and the Narrative of Apprenticeship: Pride and Prejudice
Authors:   The Criticism and Theory Society of Korea, Lee Hye-Soo
Published: March 2023

I examine how Gilles Deleuze’s discussion of “learning” is predicated on Spinoza’s “common notion,” and how Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, a representative classical Bildungsroman in Britain, also works as a narrative of “Spinozist-Deleuzian learning.” Deviating from Lukacs’s definition of Bildungsroman as the maturation of “a problematic individual” and his/her “reconciliation” with the society, narratives of Spinozist-Deleuzian learning remind us of the importance of learning (apprenticeship) as an indispensable part of our lives even in the 21st century. Spinoza’s Ethics presents learning or apprenticeship as a crucial facet of his ethical project of active liberty where common notion as “a strange harmony of reason and imagination” plays a decisive role. Deleuze’s account of “learning” reformulates the differences between Spinozist common notion and Cartesian concept of truth (i.e. correspondence of an object with the mind’s representation of it) into the distinction of “learning” and “knowledge.” Simply put, while learning is a problem or a problematic field, knowledge is a solution; they are as distant as possible in nature. Pride and Prejudice exemplifies a process of learning in Spinozist-Deleuzian sense where Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy encounter to realize passive affects like pride as the core part of their selves and proceed to joy and affirmation through the formation of common notions. Furthermore, Austen’s novel evidences that the novel reader’s forrmation of common notions with characters and also with the narrator through sympathy and distancing is the mechanism of novel reading more pivotal than identification or sympathy. The novel is a singular space where imagination as the necessary condition of human knowledge is unfolded as well as what Spinoza calls the virtue (eminence) of the mind, i.e. the mind’s meta-power of being aware that it imagines as it imagines.
다이어리 시학: 추상성, 혹은 프랭크 오하라의 “무엇이든”
Authors:   The Criticism and Theory Society of Korea, Kim Hyunjung
Published: March 2023

This essay means to offer a new lens through which we might understand the notion of abstraction otherwise. It does so by reading Frank O’Hara’s poems, best known for their attention to the particular and the personal, against the prevailing thought that posits a fatal contradiction between the concrete and the abstract. With the help of Julia Jarcho’s conceptualization of the word “anything,” I suggest O’Hara’s gesture towards the abstractness of Anything as a distinct feature in what I call his “diaristic poetics,” through which the poet shows ways of “angling” oneself for different queer contiguity and continuity to emerge. In revealing the ways in which the word “anything” evokes a masochistic attention to the unknown and unexpected particulars, this essay considers how the receptivity of O’Hara’s diaristic writing generates queer modes of relation and belonging.
Traumatic tension enterothorax in New Zealand: a case report
Authors: Mahadik Monique , Gunawardene Ashok , Sutherland Aleisha , Yen Damien Ah
Published: March 2023

Traumatic rupture of the right hemidiaphragm occurred following a high-velocity motor vehicle collision in the case presented herein. The resulting herniation of small bowel loops into the thorax resulted in hemodynamic and respiratory compromise due to pressure effects on the right heart and major vessels. The patient’s hemodynamic status improved with reduction of enterothorax, and the diaphragmatic defect was repaired. We discuss the available literature and learning points from this rare case.
Nutritional Contribution of Ledermanniella schlechteri Extracted from the Cataracts of the Djoue River in Congo
Authors: Nguie Roniche , Tobi Nadia P. G. Pambou , Dzondo Michel Gadet , Sompila Arnaud W. G Tamba , Gampoula Reyes Herdenn , Elenga Michel , Moussounga Jacques Emmanuel
Published: March 2023

The objective of this study was to analyze the nutritional, mineral and fatty acid composition of a little known and underutilized aquatic plant available locally in the department of Brazzaville, Congo. The analytical methods used for the physicochemical analysis of L. schlechteri were those of the AOAC. The determination of minerals was performed by atomic absorption spectrometry. The gas chromatographic method was used to highlight the fatty acid profile. The results obtained revealed the contents of water, carbohydrates, ash, proteins and lipids respectively 97.5±1.69%, 45.45±1.64%, 13.50±1.24%, 10.7±0.65 % and finally 7.5±0.40%. Regarding the mineral content, the elements identified were calcium (1160 mg) followed by Iron (400 mg), Magnesium (360 mg) and Phosphorus (300 mg). The values of the oil indices gave respectively 1.2± 0.05 mg KOH/g oil for the acid index, 1.55± 0.1 meqO2 /kg oil for the peroxide index, 94.5±1 mg KOH/g oil for the saponification index and 93.3± 0.9% mg KOH/g for the ester index. The fatty acid composition revealed that the saturated fatty acid C16 is in the majority with 43.11% followed by C18 with C18:2w6 at 28.68%, C18:3w3 at 23.24%, C18:1w9 at 2.78% and finally C18:0 at 2.2% in the following order C16>C18w6>C18w3>C18w9>C18.
Assessment of Different Organic Manures on the Performance of Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus) and Enzymatic Activity and Soil Physical Properties under Saline Water Irrigation
Authors: D. Kumar Deepti , A. Kalyan Sana
Published: March 2023

Salinity is one of the most widespread soil degradation processes on the Earth. Excess soil salinity causes poor and spotty stands of crops, uneven and stunted growth and poor yields, the extent depending on the degree of salinity. Organic manures provides nutrient in stress condition. Application of different organic manures in combination with inorganic fertilizers to Amaranthus might give a substitute under pot condition. A pot experiment is conducted during 2010-12 with the objective to find out best combination and type of organic and inorganic fertilizer for Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus) production. The experiment was laid out with three replication. The treatments were: control (T1), 100+60+40 NPK Kg/ha+5ton/ha Vermicompost (T2), 100+60+40 NPK Kg/ha+5 ton/ha Farmyard manure (T3), 100+60+40 NPK Kg/ha+5ton/ha Paddy husk (T4), 100+60+40 NPK Kg/ha+2.5 ton/ha Farmyard manure+2.5 ton/ha Vermicompost (T5). The aim of this work therefore was to investigate the effects of vermicompost, farmyard manure, paddy husk and NPK fertilizer on soil chemical properties and amaranthus yield in stress condition. The activity of dehydrogenase, urease and phosphatase(i.e. acid and alkali phosphatase) was measured after 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 days after sowing.
Impact of Spiritual Intelligence on Resilience among Youth according to Family Structure
Authors: Gedela Navya , Tejpreet Kaur Kang Seema Sharma
Published: March 2023

The present study entitled “Impact of spiritual intelligence on resilience among youth according to family structure” was undertaken to assess the impact of spiritual intelligence on resilience among youth in joint and nuclear families aged between 23-24 years studying in Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The total sample comprised of 160 post graduate students (80 nuclear families and 80 joint families) from five constituent colleges of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The aim of the study was to assess the level of spiritual intelligence, resilience and to explore the impact of spiritual intelligence on resilience according to family structure. Spiritual Intelligence Scale by Zainuddin and Ahmed (2010) and Resilience Scale by Wagnild and Young (1993) were used to collect the relevant information from the respondents. Results revealed that youth from joint families had high spiritual intelligence with significant differences. With regard to resilience, youth from joint families were found to have significantly higher resilience. Regression analysis proved that spiritual intelligence had positively contributed to resilience.
Profile and Constraints of Self Help Group Members about Value Added Products in Latur District
Authors: D. D. Suradkar K. M. Ghule , Hake H. B.
Published: March 2023

The present study was carried out in Marathawada region of Maharashtra state. From this region Latur was randomly selected for research purpose from which three tehsils namely Chakur, Latur, and Renapur were selected randomly for the study. For the purpose of study four villages from each selected tehsils, (Total 3 X 4= 12) were selected randomly. Thus a total of 12 villages were selected for the study. From each village one SHG was selected randomly for the study. From randomly selected 12 SHGs ten members selected randomly and thus it will makes sample of 120 SHG members for the study from Latur district. majority (67.50 %) of the SHG members were from middle age group, more than one third (36.66 %), SHG members were educated up to secondary school level, majority (62.50 %) of SHG members had medium experience in SHG, half (50.00 %) of SHG members had small land holding, majority (81.66 %) of SHG members belonged to nuclear type family, majority (70.00 %) of SHG had agriculture occupation along with SHG, majority (78.33 %) of SHG members had medium annual income, majority (61.66 %) of SHG members had medium income from SHG, majority (70.00 %) of SHG members had medium economic motivation, majority (68.33 %) of SHG members had not received any kind of training regarding value added products, more than half (55.00%) of SHG members had medium mass media exposure.
Foot-And-Mouth Disease: History, Present Scenario and Future Aspects
Authors: Dutta Satyabrat , Panwar Khushboo , Sarkar Richa , Venu Gorre , Bordoloi Kaushik Poran
Published: March 2023

Foot-and-mouth disease in short (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects up to 70 species of cloven-footed mammals including cattle, pigs, sheep and many wildlife species posing the greatest economic threat to agriculture. FMDV is characterized by rapid transmission, high morbidity, and low mortality and can cause serious economic losses and social impacts. Outbreaks of FMD cause severe financial losses and often lead to quarantining and export limitations in affected countries, as well as culling of herds. The disease is characterized by the formation of painful, serous vesicles on the tongue, lips and other tissues of the mouth, and on less stratified integumentary parts of the body such as the udder and teats, the interdigital space and the coronary band above the hooves. The basic control of Foot and Mouth disease is dependent on preventive policies and extensive vaccination of all susceptible individuals. Conventional FMDV vaccines are formulated with inactivated virus. But for the production of such vaccines enormous amounts of the infectious agent are needed and therefore represent a serious risk of viral dispersion.
Novel, Effective and Sensitive Plate Assay Method for Detection and Screening of Urease Producing Microorganisms
Authors: Nalini P. , Prakasham R. S.
Published: March 2023

Urease is a kind of amidohydrolase produced by ureolytic microorganisms. Microbial ureases have significant application in biotechnology and are of clinical relevance. The urease producing microorganisms are conventionally screened on urea containing phenol red plates. The contrast of the zone obtained due to change in pH from light orange to pink is not very sharp and distinct. Utilization of proteins by urease producing microorganisms and prolonged incubation also increases the pH of medium resulting in false positives. In the present investigation a novel, rapid, efficient and sensitive plate assay was developed for detection and screening of urease producing microorganisms. Bacteria producing ureases were screened on nutrient urea agar whereas fungi were screened on potato dextrose urea agar medium. The plates used for detection were incubated at respective temperatures and flooded with Gram’s iodine solution. Clear zones were formed around the colonies producing urease, by which the enzyme producers and non producers could be differentiated. The present method is more accurate and suitable for screening of both bacteria and fungi producing extracellular urease. Futhermore, potent isolates can be easily detected based on the diameter of hydrolyzed zone formed.
Knowledge level of Farmers on Recommended Maize Cultivation Technologies in Chhindwara, District M.P. India
Authors: Ajay Kumar Yadav Yogendra Kumar Singh , Singh Beena
Published: March 2023

The present study was conducted in the Bichhua block of Chhindwara District of M.P. with selection of 80 respondents. From each village 20 respondents are selected for the study. It has become imperative to examine the knowledge of improved maize cultivation technologies and factors affecting it. Keeping this in view, the present investigation was planned and carried out with the following specific. To collect data, pre-structured schedule with the help of interview. The collected data was quantified, classified, tabulated and presented on frequencies, percentage, Rank and mean score. Result of the study revealed that maximum number of the respondents have complete knowledge level of extent of improved maize cultivation technology.
Phenotypic Identification of Citrobacter Isolates from Cloacal Swabs of Apparently Healthy Turtles at the River Banks in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Anelechi Madubuike Stella , Egwu O. Godwin Mailafia Samuel , H. Olatunde Olabode , A.Habiba Momoh , O. Julius Ode , S.Babatunde Ramon-Yusuf
Published: March 2023

Citrobacter species are opportunistic pathogens in humans that can lead to invasive disease, including infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, Central Nervous System, skin, and soft tissues. A total of 245 cloacal swab samples were collected from the cloaca of apparently healthy turtles and subjected to conventional biochemical tests. Presumptive identification on MacConkey Agar (MAC) and Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar (XLD) yielded 42.0% (103) on each medium, on Eosin Methylene Blue agar (EMB) yielded 21.6 % (53), and on Salmonella-Shigella agar yielded 9.8% (24) isolates while Indole test, Methyl Red, VogesProskauer, Citrate utilization test (IMVIC) and Aesculin hydrolysis tests conformed with the conventional biochemical reactions for Citrobacter. The MicrobactTM 24 E identification test performed on the 23 isolates yielded a prevalence rate of 47.8 % for Citrobacter. However, this study is therefore the first phenotypic study to confirm the presence of Citrobacter species in turtles from the River banks in Lokoja, the study location. Humans can contract the infection through exposure, handling and consumption of poorly cooked turtle meat. Control measures are therefore necessary especially during the handling of apparently healthy turtle, to ensure that proper hygienic measures are observed.
Prevalence of Leptospirosis among the Patients with Fever Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kanyakumari District, India
Authors: Vidhya V. R. , Nepoleon R. , Palaniappan N.
Published: March 2023

Leptospira causes zoonotic disease named leptospirosis. The disease is transmitted to humans by direct or indirect contact with water contaminated by the urine of carrier animals. Only few studies are available on the prevalence of leptospirosis in the kanyaKumari district of Tamil Nadu. Our study mainly highlights the prevalence of leptospirosis in the Kanya Kumari district. To determine the prevalence of Leptospirosis in Kanya kumari district of Tamil Nadu. A cross-sectional study stretched over 2 years involving 150 cases of clinically suspected leptospirosis were included, the serological test used in this study is IgM ELISA. Out of the 150 cases investigated for leptospirosis 35 patients were positive for IgM ELISA were as 115 cases were negative for IgM ELISA. A significant rise in the prevalance (23%) of leptospirosis cases were reported in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Evaluation of Different Varieties of Single-Type Tuberose for Vegetative, Flowering and Yield Traits
Authors: Bhosale Pushpanjali , Bhagat V. V. , Kumar N. , Shaikh T.
Published: March 2023

Tuberose (Agave amica sync. Polianthes tuberosa) is a popular flower used as a cut and loose flower. The present experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications at ICAR- Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune, Maharashtra during 2020-2021 to evaluate the performance of fourteen single-type tuberoses for Pune agro-climatic conditions. Among the fourteen varieties of tuberose, early spike emergence and minimum days required for spike emergence were recorded in Bidhan Snigdha., whereas the maximum no. of florets per spike and number of florets per spike was recorded in variety GKTC-4. Furthermore, individual floret parameters like floret weight and diameter were recorded as highest in the Prajwal variety. Bidhan Snigdha recorded the highest Rachis length and length of floret. Prajwal recorded the highest loose flower yield per ha. Area.
Prevalence of HIV in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the City of Bongor in Chad
Authors: Bakarnga-Via Issakou Gédéon W. Ossoga , Yanda M. Daniel Awa Ba-Diallo , Bemadji N. Simplice Mamadou Abderamane , Aïssatou G. Diallo Limassou Saleh
Published: March 2023

TB/HIV co-infection is a public health problem in countries with limited resources. The objective of this work was to determine the prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection and to assess the level of contamination of patients screened in each district of the city of Bongor. A prospective cohort study took place from January 2019 to December 2021, in the Department of Phtisiology and the laboratory of the Provincial Hospital of Bongor, including patient files from the 17 districts of the city of Bongor. Ziehl-Neelsen staining and the GeneXpert automaton were used to process and analyze the patients sputum and blood. Epi Info 7™ software facilitated statistical analyses. A total of 320 patients were included in this study. In this study obtained 56.25% of positive sputum and 20.31% of seropositive patients. TB/HIV co-infection was found in 17.19% of seropositive patients. The most co-infected age group was between 32–38, representing 32.73% of patients. TB/HIV co-infected patients by neighborhood represented 0.41% of the inhabitants. The most affected neighborhood was Djoh-Bongor with 0.068%. Conclusion: TB/HIV co-infection in the city of Bongor affects 11 neighborhoods out of 17. The State must provide resources for more awareness-raising in order to stop contamination.
Faecal Cortisol as A Marker of Stress in Wild and Captive Fishing Cats and Jungle Cats
Authors: Rudradev Mukherjea Tania Chatterjee , Joydip Mukherjee Apratim Maity , Mrityunjoy Mondal Guru Prasad Mandal , Habib Md.
Published: March 2023

Animals in wild habitat and in captive condition undergo various natural stressful situations like physical harm, inclement weather, sickness etc. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between such long-term natural stress and cortisol levels in fishing cats and jungle cats in wild and captive condition through noninvasive method of fecal cortisol estimation. Cortisol levels in cat faeces were measured (ng/g of feces) as a physiological long-term stress marker. Cortisol in cats can be used to accurately evaluate adrenocortical activity. It ranged between 195 and 238 in captive jungle cats with a mean of 212; whereas in wild jungle cats the same has been between 147 and 231 with a mean of 179. The analysis of data suggested no significant difference in the levels of faecal cortisol in jungle cats in captive and wild condition. In case of fishing cats, the high and low of faecal cortisol concentrations were 199 and 328 in captive condition with a mean of 254 while the same has been between 151 and 237 with a mean of 184 in wild condition. Statistical analysis of data revealed that the level of faecal cortisol in fishing cats is significantly higher in captive condition compared to wild condition.
Effect of Phyto-Extracts on Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom
Authors: C. Jadhav Ashok , Kokate N. V.
Published: March 2023

The experiment on effect of phyto-extracts for control of Trichoderma mould in oyster mushroom cultivation was conducted to study the efficacy of different phytoextracts against Trichoderma mould on growth and yield of oyster mushroom. Results indicated that the minimum days required for spawn run and pinhead formation were recorded by Carbendazim + Formalin (16.33 and 20.33 days) where as among the phytoextracts, T6 Azadirachta indica @ 6% required 17.00 and 21.33 days respectively. Maximum days were recorded for the treatment Ocimum sanctum @ 4% (22.67 and 26.33 days). The time taken for harvestings ranged from 24.00 to 53.67 days for the total three harvesting. The results showed that number of fruits per beds varied from 10 to 68.67 in the first, second and third harvest due to different treatments. The treatment T13 Carbendazim + formalin was found significantly superior over all treatments. The variation in average fruit body weight (3.23 to 6.67 g per fruit), pileus diameter (4.93 to 7.37 cm), stipe length (1.40 to 2.60 cm) and stipe size (2.43 to 3.87 cm) was noted for the different treatments. The observations on yield performance due to different treatments revealed that Carbendazim + Formalin produced maximum yield of oyster mushroom (965.78 g/kg dry substrate). Among the phytoextracts, Azadirachta indica @ 6% produced maximum yield (809 g) while minimum yield (556.78 g) was recorded due to Ocimum sanctum @ 2%. The observation on biological efficiency indicated that Carbendazim + Formalin had recorded maximum biological efficiency (96.57%) followed by the treatment T6 Azadirachta indica @ 6% (80.90 %) while T7 Ocimum sanctum @ 2% had recorded minimum biological efficiency (55.67%).
Formulation and Utilization of Bio Degradable Mulch Films and A Design Considerations of Mulch Film Laying Machine – A Review
Authors: Ravindra Raju Rachavelpula , Mario D’souza Prashant , Aalam Rana Noor
Published: March 2023

The plastic mulch film in agriculture has increased dominantly in the last 20 years in entire world. The use of plastic mulch film thus increases the benefits such as increase in soil temperature, reduced weed pressure, moisture conservation, reduction of certain insect pests, higher crop yields, and more efficient use of soil nutrients. The main problem with the plastic mulch film was disposing of used plastic films, which cause pollution, and this issue led to development of photodegradable and biodegradable mulches. Here, review the use of plastic mulches in agriculture, with special reference to biode- gradable mulches. Major topics discussed are (1) history of plastic mulch and impact on crop yield and pest management, (2) limitations of polyethylene mulches and potential alternatives, (3) biodegradable and photodegradable plastic mulches, (4) field performance of biodegradable mulches, and (5) use of biodegradable plastic mulches in organic production. We found that removal and disposal of conventional polyethylene mulches remains a major agro- nomic, economic, and environmental constrain. polymers such as poly(lactic acid), poly(butylene adipate- coterephthalate), poly(ε-caprolactone), and starch-based polymer blends or copolymers can degrade when exposed to bioactive environments such as soil and compost; The biodegradable materials obtained from petroleum and natural resources, opportunity for using biodegradable polymers as agricultural mulch films has become more viable, and the source of polymer and additives may limit use of some biode- gradable mulches in organic production. More knowledge is needed on the effect of biodegradable mulches on crop growth, microclimate modifications, soil biota, soil fertility, and yields.