bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Comparison of Metacognitive Group Intervention and Group Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy on Competitive Aggression of Anxious Professional Soccer Athletes in Tehran
Authors: Alavizadeh Seyed Mohammadreza , Sobhi Gharamaleki Nasser , Entezari Somaye , Mokhtar Firdaus
Published: December 2023

The aim of present study was comparison of metacognitive group intervention and group acceptance based behavioral therapy on competitive aggression of anxious professional soccer players in U-19 league in Tehran. Participants in this study were 60 professional soccer players who were occupied in professional soccer leagues in Tehran. These participants were entered into the assessment stage and after obtaining informed consent, they randomly assigned in one of the three experiment groups MCT MAC, WL. The participants completed the Sport Aggression Styles Inventory in pre-test, post-test and 3 months follow-up stages. The results of present study demonstrate that MCT and MAC can make some changes in aggression styles of anxious soccer players. MCT have been affecting on passive-aggressive and somatic aggression styles. In addition, MAC have been affecting on sadistic and masochistic aggression styles. According to these findings, it would ensure that soccer players affected by anxiety and aggression-related problems get the opportunity to gain advantages from such third wave’s interventions.
TWO DIFFERENT METHODS COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DETERMINING BODY DEFORMITIES IN STUDENTS
Authors: Skender Nijaz , Kurtović Natalija , Kovač Siniša , Šabić Ernest , Ćeleš Naim
Published: December 2023

A research study was conducted on a sample of 110 male and female participants aged 11 and 12 years (±1.2 years) to compare two different methods for identifying spinal deformities. The aim was to determine which of the two methods is better and more applicable in practical school conditions. The methods compared were Napoleon Wolanski's method with 8 variables and the 3D method from Contemplas GmbH TEMPLO General Motion, assessed with a total of 11 variables. By analyzing the table of central dispersion parameters of body posture according to Napoleon Wolanski's method, the participants were classified into 5 groups based on the results. Participants with scores up to 8 points were considered to have good posture, while those with scores from 9 to 16 points were treated as having poor posture. The research revealed that a total of 66 out of 110 participants had poor posture, accounting for 60%. Results from the Contemplas method showed deviations from proper posture in almost all variables. The analysis indicated significant deviations in shoulder rotation, pelvic rotation, sagittal distances, and flexion/extension variables. Overall, the results demonstrated a high prevalence of body deformities in 11- and 12-year-old students. Analyzing the results of both methods for determining body deformities, it can be confidently stated that the frequency of body deformities in students aged 11 and 12 is significantly high. Napoleon Wolanski's method identified that 60% of participants had some form of spinal deformity, while the Contemplas method showed more pronounced results, with some variables indicating deformations in 80-85% of participants. Despite providing more detailed information about students' posture, the Contemplas method is less applicable in practical school conditions due to its significant cost. Therefore, Napoleon Wolanski's method remains indispensable in school settings.
The Healing Touch of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (Fennel): A Review on Its Medicinal Value and Health Benefits
Authors: Zeeshan Ali , Akram Humaira , Qasim Samreen , Naseer Abeera , Nazar Fatima , Rafique Oniza
Published: December 2023

Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as Fennel and Fenouil in English and French respectively. It is an annual shrub, herbaceous and fragrant plant of Apiaceae family with notched stems, alternating leaves, dark-colored feathery branches and enclosed petioles. It can grow up to 1-2m in height and native to Asia, Mediterranean and Europe. It exhibits diverse functional, therapeutic and antibacterial properties such as enhanced milk production and relieves anxiety, depression, diabetes and obesity. It is serving as an antioxidant, antifungal, acaricidal, anti-allergic and nootropic, hepato-protective properties and provides a broncho dilatory effect. It finds wide applications in animal husbandry and is used as food ingredients worldwide. bisexual, erratic or consistent, with golden canopies which mimic rectangular pearls. Their dimensions are approximately 8 mm long and 3 mm wide. slim, lengthy, ovoid and size of them vary with plant growth.
From Microbes to Immunity: A Comprehensive Review of Microbiome Modulation
Authors: Shahid Abbas , Fatima Maria , Khan Muhammad Saleem Iqbal , Ali Usman , Fareed Shah Zaib , Qureshi Muhammad Ali
Published: December 2023

The host environment and the native microbial population, or microbiota, make up the microbiome, which is changing how medical professionals see pathogens in connection to human disease and health. The discovery that the majority of bacteria in human bodies perform ecosystem-critical tasks that benefit the entire microbial host system is perhaps the most fundamental development. The microbiome is the broad term for the diverse and abundant population of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal system. This ecosystem contains billions of microbial cells, the majority of which are essential to the preservation of human health. Nutrient consumption, immunology, digestion, and metabolism have all been related to the microbiome. Scientific research has recently established a correlation between alterations in the microbiome and the development of cancer, obesity, inflammatory pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular complications. Epithelial-intestinal microbiome modifications have a substantial impact on the development of diseases and human health. Numerous factors contribute to these changes, such as underlying medical issues and lifestyle decisions. Depending on where in the body it occurs, dysbiosis increases an organism's susceptibility to various threats. Due to the inherent diversity of the human microbiota, these bacteria carry out specific metabolic tasks and play unique roles in each anatomical location. It follows that knowledge of the microbial makeup and activities of the human microbiome in connection to health and disease is essential.
Optimizing Invoice Management: A Case Study of PT. Madina Mitra Teknik's Transition to a Laravel-Based Information System
Authors: Diantoro Karno
Published: December 2023

One business that engages in trading goods and services is PT. Madina Mitra Teknik. During the observations, Microsoft Excel was still used for manual invoice recording, even though the collection division had access to computer tools that may facilitate collection efforts. The goal of this research is to design an invoice-recording information system that can help manage existing invoices at PT. Madina Mitra Teknik in the collection section with development using the Laravel framework. Currently, no information system helps record invoices and their progress as they are issued and incoming payments, so the process of making reports takes time. The research process includes analysis, design, coding, and testing. The waterfall development method is employed. The output of this study is an invoice recording system, and the results of the black box testing show that every function has operated as intended. To ensure that the invoice recording information system is appropriate for use and implemented to support the invoice management process in the PT collection section, Madina Mitra Teknik conducted a portability test using three different browsers and found that all aspects of the system could be accessed without any issues.
Christian Education Major on Students' Mental Health
Authors: Adellia Adellia , Pramana Agung , Mantilie  , Fernando Ryan , Veronica Maria
Published: December 2023

This study is based on an exploration of the narratives conveyed by students from Central Kalimantan related to mental health. Mental health here is more processed to their experience of getting a lot of daily tasks from each lecturer and panic in providing time, especially for students who work while studying. This research is based on qualitative research with data retrieval techniques through interviews. Results showed that there was the necessity of personal closeness between students outside of class hours to meet with the right appropriate behavioral counselor that suits the students' interests in the form of story sharing and reinforcement between parties to find capability space and the avoidance of boredom.
Pelatihan Penyampaian Kata Sambutan Bagi Pengajian Remaja Nurussalam Aek Badak
Authors: Harahap Eli Marlina
Published: December 2023

The training for delivering the speech text was carried out because self-confidence among PRN youth still needed to be motivated. The PKM method this time offers training implementation that starts with delivering material and practicing with practice. Manuscripts that have been written by each participant are given a section with a slash (/) as a pause marker. This activity is a continuation of the speech writing training which was carried out on the same object. The expected result is that the skills of PRN youth in honing their public speaking skills can be further improved. In this way, PRN youth can take more part in their environment in various social events.
Solusi Pengolahan Limbah di Kota Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Rambe Indra Hadinata , Pulungan Husniah Ramadhani
Published: December 2023

Waste is a substance produced from an industrial and household. Waste can be in the form of garbage, latrine water (black water), and waste water from various other domestic activities, waste treatment can also produce economic value and solve waste problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the waste treatment system of the city of Padang Sidempuan, North Sumatera Province by using the data obtained and bibliography searches related to this writing. The type of research used by the author is descriptive, namely to explain about the waste management system in the city of Padang Sidempuan. While the data taken in this study is primary data obtained based on direct observation, namely by looking at places that have been affected by flooding and pre-existing hygiene data.
Workshop Pembuatan soal berbasis HOTS jelang AKM 2021 di SMA Muhammadiyah Kota Padangsidimpuan
Authors: Elisa Elisa , Fitriani Fitriani , Suryani Fatma , Pohan Heni Mulyani , Nasirsah Nasirsah
Published: December 2023

Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Kemendikbud) telah menetapkan bahwa masyarakat Indonesia perlu menguasai enam literasi dasar, yaitu (1)literasi Bahasa,(2) literasi numerasi,(3) literasi sains,(4) literasi digital,(5) literasi finansial serta (6) literasi budaya dan kewargaan. Namun sayangnya implementasi di lapangan sangat minim sekali, terbukti rendahnya literasi siswa Indonesia yang diketahui dari hasil tes PISA (https://gpseducation.oecd.ord/). Selain itu siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam berpikir kritis dan bernalar juga diketahui dari minimnya siswa yang dapat menyelesaikan soal higher order thinking skills (HOTS) yang dimuat dalam soal UN. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya kemampuann serta pengetahuan guru tentang soal HOTS (High order Thinking Skills). Kegiatan PKM ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan bagi guru di SMA Muhammadiyah dalam pembuatan soal HOTS. Pelatihan ini dimulai dari metode ceramah dan tanya jawab yang membuka wawasan guru tentang pengertian HOTS dan cara mengimplementasikannya di kelas. Pelatihan ini terdiri atas tiga kegiatan yaitu kegiatan wawancara,pelatihan dan implementasi dan refleksi kegiatan pembuatan soal HOTS. Dari hasil kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) dalam bentuk workshop dengan tema “Workshop Penyusunan soal berbasis HOTS jelang AKM 2021 di SMA Muhammadiyah Kota Padangsidimpuan ” diperoleh kesimpulan dari hasil analisis penilaian terkait kemampuan menyusun soal HOTS bahwa (1) pada soal HOTS level pengetahuan dan pemahaman (L1) 64.3% masuk kriteria sangat baik; (2) pada soal HOTS level aplikasi (L2) 44.6% peserta masuk kriteria sangat baik; (3) pada soal HOTS level penalaran (L3) sebanyak 46.4% masuk dalam kriteria cukup. Ini menunjukkan bahwa bapak/ibu guru peserta workshop dapat menyusun soal HOTS sesuai dengan level kognitif matematika berdasarkan kisi-kisi ujian nasional yang nantinya akan diterapkan dalam proses pembelajaran kepada siswa-siswanya sehingga akan meningkatkan kemampuan siswanya dalam menyelesaikan soal-soal HOTS
IMPACT OF DIGITALISATION IN WORKPLACES SHAPING THROUGH WORK HYBRIDIZATION CONCEPT
Authors: Čizmić Elvir , Karajbić Elvir , Đogić Rifet
Published: December 2023

The field of research related to organizational design is in itself inexhaustible, while research related to job design within professional organizations of the public sector in the context of the fourth technological revolution and digitalization is very scarce. The subject research is oriented to recognizing of key categories that projecting the design of current and future systems of work with hybrid character. All the mentioned contemporary phenomena are sublimated through the subject research related to the specific category of human resources in the tax and general inspection system of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research was conducted in the period May-September 2023 by means of a digitized questionnaire, which is defined in terms of content in such a way that, through the used items, the attitudes of the executors in this segment of public administration are measured in relation to various parameters of work design and phenomena determined by the development of technology and digitalization. The sample includes 153 respondents, and the goal of the work is to recognize the intensity of hybridization and digitization of work in this segment of public administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to define contemporary guidelines for job design.
COST MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Lalić Srđan , Lučić Renata
Published: December 2023

Taking into account the fact that the vision of the management of sports companies is dominantly focused on achieving the best possible sports results, it is important to emphasize that the primary goal must be accompanied by the achievement of an adequate level of liquidity in the business. The realization of this goal is closely related to and conditioned by the correct approach to cost management. In this regard, the goal of this paper is to emphasize the importance of cost management in sports organizations, all for the purpose of implementing timely and effective decision-making management. The previous practice of financial management took into account only financial accounting for the purposes of reporting to internal and external users. She did not deal with management accounting, which is a necessary basis for making strategic decisions. Taking into account the above, in the paper we will look at the importance of a new approach to the management of sports organizations, which is aimed at cost management in the function of the sustainability of the sports organization while monitoring the achievement of sports results. The research will be conducted by surveying sports organizations that exist in the area of the City of Bijeljina and Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The methods that will be applied are analysis, synthesis, generalization, and statistical methods.
THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDY CONDITIONS AND THE QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Stević Stevan R. , Kovačević Biljana , Milovanović Milijana
Published: December 2023

The paper analyzes the attitudes and opinions of the students of the Faculty of Economics Brčko and the Faculty of Business Economics Bijeljina about the conditions of study and the quality of higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The paper is based on the results of a survey of the attitudes and opinions of the students of these two faculties on the topic: Staying in or leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina. Data were obtained on the assessment of living and study conditions and the quality of higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on students' expectations and plans after graduation, as well as their thoughts on staying in or leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this paper, the focus is on the assessment of study conditions, the areas in which students are most interested during their studies, factors that influence the choice of faculty, the quality of higher education in BiH, the expectations of students after graduating from the faculty, as well as their plans to get a job or to continue their studies. The overall results, similarities and differences in the attitudes and opinions of students from these two faculties were analyzed, as well as the mutual conditioning of the attitudes and opinions of students and the attending faculty, respondents’ gender or year of study. The conclusion is that there are no significant differences regarding the attitudes and opinions of the students according to the mentioned characteristics, as well as their mutual conditioning. The research results can be a good basis for future, broader and more comprehensive analyses, based on a large sample of students from universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The system of comparisons in the works of Even poets
Authors: Vinokurova Antonina Afanas'evna , Egorova Sargylana Ivanovna
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the issue of the system of comparisons used in the language of Even poetry. The paper provides a list of means of expressing comparisons, distinguished from the positions of "subject", "predicate" and "argument". In order to develop a universal comprehensive model for studying the technique of poetic comparison as a component of the poet's style, we conducted observations on the language of poetic works by Even poets Nikolai Tarabukin, Platon Lamutsky, Andrei Krivoshapkin, Evdokia Bokova and Varvara Arkuk. The obtained material allows, first of all, to clarify the list of means of expressing poetic comparison. Analyzing the material on this topic, we came to the conclusion that comparisons help the poet convey the feeling and mood of the lyrical hero, create a poetic text mainly, such an approach performs such an important function as aesthetic.  When classifying examples, we rely on the original Even language and the main research methods are semantic-stylistic, contextual, classification, and also use field methodology. The methodology uses the works of A.N. Veselovsky, A. A. Potebni, B. V. Tomashevsky. The novelty of this article is determined by the fact that Even poetry is one of the young literatures of the national literature of the Russian Federation. The means of enhancing the visual expressiveness of speech, the comparison used by the Even poets, reveal the art of the original culture of the Evens and the wonderful flair of the native Even language. Comparison is a universal cognitive structure where a person learns about the world around them. In Even poetry, the authors, revealing the picture of the world of the North and the Arctic, using a comparison, showed a special artistic perception. The North and the Arctic remain the space that was mastered by the northern peoples and they created a circumpolar culture where the world of people and nature are harmonious. In the poetry of the Even poets, we have identified some noteworthy comparisons that create their own special artistic poetic language.
Pedagogical and Education-Related Measures suggested by the Algerian and British governments for the higher education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic – a comparative study
Authors: Assassi Tarek , Chenini Abdelhak
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects, not only on public health but also on the global economy, social interactions, and daily life. It has highlighted the importance of global cooperation and the need for more investment in public health and emergency preparedness. The pandemic also exposed weaknesses in many countries’ educational management systems; it has forced many higher education institutions to adopt new teaching and learning methods to minimize the risk of transmission. This resulted in the need for comparative studies to evaluate the effectiveness of different pedagogical responses and to find common ground on the most effective practices and responses that would help higher education institutions better prepare for similar challenges in the future. The present study provides a comparative study and outcomes through a record of the pedagogical responses by higher education authorities in two completely different contexts (Algeria and the UK). The authors of the paper adopted a desktop analysis approach through valid and first-hand reliable sources like government and university official releases. This research methodology would involve a systematic and rigorous approach to data collection and analysis to ensure the reliability and validity of the research findings. Through coding and thematic analysis of the collected data, the researchers concluded that the efficiency of the responses and decisions adopted by higher education institutions varied depending on a range of factors such as the institution’s resources, infrastructure, and student population. However, the pandemic highlighted the need for agile and serious responses to ensure the safety and well-being of students and the campus community.
The regime of inequality affecting the Roma community in Albania
Authors: Jasini Kevin
Published: December 2023

Despite the existence of official recognition and legislative measures aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the Roma minority in Albania, this marginalized group nevertheless faces adverse and challenging living conditions, restricted educational and healthcare opportunities, and a high rate of unemployment. The objective of this study is to analyze the above-mentioned difficulties within the framework of different forms of exclusion and inequality that form a designated regime of inequality, and to provide an overview of the present condition of this system in Albania. The primary theoretical framework applied in the present work is Sergio Costa’s conceptualization of an inequality regime. The objective of this research is to illustrate the universal applicability of this framework by examining its relevance in the context of Roma Albanians. The present research utilizes a diverse range of data, such as reports from international organizations, scholarly assessments, and media reports, in order to conduct a thorough investigation of the unequal system that has affected the Albanian Roma community for the past thirty years.
Gender perspectives in the Italian Muslim family: Education, taboos, conflicts, and intergenerational transformations
Authors: Crescenti Martina
Published: December 2023

This article presents research on the dialogue between second-generation Muslim parents and children in the Italian context regarding gender identity, sexual identity, and gender education. Through the testimonies of young people (18-30 years of age), the nature of intergenerational dialogue and parental position toward the relational transformations that their children are experiencing is analysed within the Italian cultural context. For this purpose, 28 semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2021 with boys and girls aged 18–30 years and belonging to Italian Islamic associations. Moreover, 24 young people were divided into 4 focus groups to conduct an in-depth exploration of gender perspectives on these topics; these young people are active members of the Giovani Musulmani d’Italia (Association of Young Italian Muslims). A strongly taboo dialogue emerges from the data; however, this does not hinder young people’s search for greater openness to different forms of relationality and sexuality, both in their current lives and their future families.
Effectiveness of Mnemonic Instruction in Enhancing of Reading Ability Among Grade Three Learners with Dyslexia in Two Primary Schools in South Africa
Authors: Zindoga Lilian , JO Aloka Peter
Published: December 2023

The current study assessed the efficacy of the mnemonic instruction (MI) in enhancing reading abilities among grade three learners with reading disability in two government schools (grade R to 7) in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Skinner’s reinforcement and the Information Processing theories were employed. A research method used to estimate causal relationships without random assignment was used. One of the two schools was an intervention and the other one was a control one. 43 participants were included in the study from the two selected schools using purposive sampling technique. 23 parents (from the intervention school) participated in the questionnaires. The Bangor Dyslexia Test (BDT), pre- and post- tests, and a reading comprehension test were the tools used to collect data. The results revealed that there were statically substantial differences between the assessment scores administered before and after treatment for the experimental group, t (22) = -10.753; p <.001, suggesting that mnemonic instruction is highly effective in enhancing reading abilities among primary school LWD. This investigation advocates that the Department of Basic Education should revise the policy that reading is tested from grade one, instead of from grade three, that those who are not able to read do not proceed until and unless they are able to read, and to train teachers on how to use various approaches to enhance reading abilities, including mnemonic techniques.
[Urban heat islands, global heating, heat exchange, ground source heat pumps]
Authors: Cerutti Paolo
Published: December 2023

Isola di calore urbana (da Wikipedia): in meteorologia e climatologia, è il fenomeno che determina un microclima più caldo all’interno delle aree urbane cittadine, rispetto alle circostanti zone periferiche e rurali...
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The Influence of E-service Quality Dimensions on E-loyalty with E-Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable (Study of E-commerce Users in Bandung City)
Authors: Ardiyanti Dina , Putra Hariyadi Triwahyu
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the influence of e-service quality dimensions on e-loyalty, mediated by e-satisfaction in the Tokopedia application in Bandung. The population in the study consists of Tokopedia application users generation Z who were born in 1995-2010 who are at least 17 years old and reside in Bandung. The sample size for this research is 180 respondents, selected using convenience sampling. The data type utilized in this study is primary data collected through a survey strategy using online questionnaires, with a cross-sectional time horizon. The research utilises analytical techniques like validity and reliability assessments for instruments, tests for classical assumptions, hypothesis testing by multiple linear regression, and the Sobel test utilising an online Sobel calculator. The study is backed by the statistical Software Programme Social Science (SPSS) version 26. Among the thirteen research hypotheses that were put out, empirical data supports 10 of them. The results suggest that e-satisfaction can operate as a mediator between the impact of e-service quality aspects (efficiency, fulfilment, system availability, and privacy) on e-loyalty. Furthermore, the results of this research are beneficial for evaluated management and similar e-commerce industries in designing relevant strategies to enhance the quality of these attributes”.
Influence of Company Internal Factors and Macroeconomics on Capital Structure Moderated by Firm Size
Authors: Hasani Ziddan , Purwidianti Wida , Rahmawati Ika Yustina , Bagis Fatmah
Published: December 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine the influence of internal company factors and macroeconomics on the capital structure of non-financial companies listed in the LQ-45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

Study Design:  Companies listed in the LQ-45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018-2022.

Place and Duration of Study: LQ-45 index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the population is 45 companies. Use purposive sampling the sample is 17 companies.

Methodology: Using purposive sampling, researcher obtained 83 unbalance data panel. The test of the sample using descriptive statistic test, classical assumption test, and moderated regression test to test the hypothesis using SPSS 25.

Results: The result showed that profitability positively and significantly affects capital structure. Liquidity has a negative and significant effect on capital structure. Tangibility has an insignificant positive impact on capital structure. Meanwhile, inflation and GDP have negative and insignificant effects on capital structure. Firm size significantly moderates the effect of profitability and liquidity on capital structure. Meanwhile, the firm size does not significantly moderate the tangibility,  inflation, and GDP effect on capital structure.

Conclusion: Looking at the profitability variable, companies contained in the LQ-45 index tend to follow the trade-off theory. The company still considers the return on debt in funding operations and investments. Companies also tend to make profits as dividends to shareholders. The firm size is able to moderate the effect of profitability on capital structure significantly. Firm size can weaken the positive influence of profitability on the capital structure.
Exploring Novel Sources of Resistance to Cercospora Leaf Spot and Fusarium Wilt Diseases in Cotton
Authors: Bhaskar A. Vijaya
Published: December 2023

Identify the sources of resistance to Cercospora leaf spot and Fusarium wilt diseases in Cotton under natural field conditions with artificial inoculation at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Warangal of the Telangana State in India. The experimental material consisted of Fifty two cotton germplasms and 13 Bt cotton hybrids with a check. They were tested against Cercospora leaf spot and Fusarium wilt diseases during Kharif 2016. Out of 52 cotton germplasms,14 entries viz.,HYPS-152,H-1250,SA-434,KH-2244N,KH-134,MRK-38,LH-2170,AKH-2822,LH-900,JK-2764,NH-615, GBHU-164,RAH-100 and HOC-5 were found resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and nine entries namely MCU-13, HYPS-152, H-1250, RAH-4, RCH-2, JK-2764, CCH1071, SCS-101, CCH-11 were found resistant to Fusarium wilt disease.Out of screened 13 Bt cotton hybrids, one entry Ankur-3224 was found resistant to Cercospora leaf spot disease and three entries namely First class, Ankur-3224 and RCH-812 were found moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt disease.
Studies on Preparation of Mango Pickle from Different Genotypes of Akola Maharashtra Region
Authors: Meena Rakesh , Patil Surendra , Yadav Nitin , Sagore Bhupendra , Prachi Prerna , Meena Bunty , Jain Shubham , Anushi
Published: December 2023

Mango relishes are extremely popular throughout the Asian continent. In every Indian household, they are the condiment most frequently ingested. It is rich in antioxidants and contains vitamin K and fibre, among other nutrients. Four recipes of mango pickle, namely Recipe-1, Recipe-2 (Recipe-1 + niger seed 150 g), Recipe-3 (Recipe-1 + garlic 200 g), and Recipe-4 (Recipe-1 + niger seed 150 g + garlic 200 g) were standardised for the preparation of mango pickle using three genotypes (Galu, Shravanya, and Telya). The TSS (Total Soluble Solid), pH, titratable acidity, total sugar, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar, ascorbic acid, and moisture content of the pickle sample were analysed. Genotype-3 and Recipe-4 (Recipe-1 + niger seed 150 g + garlic 200 g) were the most accepted and organoleptically acceptable mango pickles due to their elevated acidity, sugar content, and overall acceptability.
Water Wave Solutions Using Lagrangian Function from Hamilton’s Principle
Authors: Sultana Mst. Shamima , Pk Md. Abu Bkar
Published: December 2023

This paper concerns the development and application of the Lagrangian function which is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy of the system. Here irrotational, incompressible, inviscid fluid in finite water depth is considered. Our attention is to focus on the problem to solve water wave evolution with Lagrangian function which is obtained from Hamilton’s Principle. Then Lagrangian function is expanded under the assumption that the dispersion \(\mu\) and the nonlinearity \(\varepsilon\) satisfied \(\varepsilon\) = O(\(\mu^2\)). Here the Lagrangian function is generalised up to O(\(\mu^8\)).  The elevation of the free surface should be expanded to \(\mu^4\) order to get the Lagrangian function is in  \(\mu^8\) order. Finally a wave model from Euler- Lagrangian equation of motion has been generalized which follows that the generalized wave velocity decreases with the large value of time and at very large time, a wave crest and trough will be diminished.
Factors Affecting Safety Courtesy Behavior among Thai Flight Crews: Construct Validity and Structural Regression Analysis
Authors: Maneechaeye Pattarachat
Published: December 2023

Previous research indicates that safety climate has a significant impact on safety-related behaviors in a variety of circumstances; however, few researchers have examined at how safety climate affects safety courtesy behaviors among flight crews. The purpose of this study was to investigate the elements connecting to safety courtesy behaviors in Thai flight crews context using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling technique on 590 Thai flight crew samples. The results confirmed that the fleet safety climate had a favorable influence on flight crew safety courtesy behaviors via an increase in their safety knowledge and safety behavior. Furthermore, the direct, indirect, and total effects of fleet safety climate on safety courtesy via safety knowledge and safety motivation were significant. According to the findings, even in the Thai flight crews setting, a positive fleet safety climate, along with positive safety knowledge and positive safety motivation, can lead to desirable safety courtesy conduct. As a result, airlines should stress these elements and promote fleet-wide safety policies to encourage positive safety courtesy behavior among flight crews members. Future research should expand on the findings of this study by conducting additional multi-level analyses or use qualitative methods to delve into deeper results.
Influence of Particle Size on the Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Powder of Trunk Bark Parkia biglobosa (JACQ) (Fabaceae-Mimosadeae)
Authors: Laurent Boly A. G. , Rainatou Boly , Boladé Atchadé C. , Esther Belem-Kabré W. L. M. , Tata Traore K. , Norbert Ouattara S. W. , Salfo Ouedraogo , Noëla Youl E. H. , Noufou Ouedraogo
Published: December 2023

Aims: The present study aim was to evaluate influence of particle size on the phytochemical, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of powder of trunk bark Parkia biglobosa.

Study Design:  This is an experimental study

Place and Duration of Study: The study was realized in the Phytomedicine and Medicine Research-Development (LR-D/PM) laboratories of the Health Sciences Research Institute (IRSS) of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.

Methodology: The powder was sieved and classified into four particle sizes: coarse, moderately fine, fine, and very fine. An aqueous decoction was then made from these powders. The extraction yields, qualitative phytochemical composition, and the estimation of polyphenol compound content were determined. The antioxidant effect of the extracts was obtained using four antioxidant models:  ABTS, DPPH, FRAP, and LPO. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated against the soybean 15-lipoxygenase.

Results: Decreasing the particle size from coarse to very fine resulted in an approximately two-fold increase in extraction yield (from 12.19 to 29.05); an approximately two-fold increase in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities: ABTS (from 4.1 ± 0.1 to 1.4 ± 0.3 µg/mL); DPPH (from 7.3 ± 0.1 to 3.1 ± 0.3 µg/mL); FRAP (from 885.6 ± 84 to 6973 ± 21 mmol EAA/g), and LOX (from 34.09 ± 1.43 to 2.88 ± 0.65 µg/mL).  Moreover, the   modification of the particle size has also improved the LPO inhibitory activity and total phenolic and flavonoid contents. The increased surface area in contact with the extraction solvent may explain the interesting effect of the very fine powder

Conclusion: The very fine powder offers more significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, this powder can be suggested to develop a phytomedicine against inflammatory diseases
Ultrafast Infrared Plasmonics
Authors: Luo Yang , Sun Zhiyuan , Sun Zhipei , Dai Qing
Published: January 2025

Ultrafast plasmonics represents a cutting‐edge frontier in light‐matter interactions, providing a unique platform to study electronic interactions and collective motions across femtosecond to picosecond timescales. In the infrared regime, where energy aligns with the rearrangements of low‐energy electrons, molecular vibrations, and thermal fluctuations, ultrafast plasmonics can be a powerful tool for revealing ultrafast electronic phase transitions, controlling molecular reactions, and driving subwavelength thermal processes. Here, the evolution of ultrafast infrared plasmonics, discussing the recent progress in their manipulation, detection, and applications is reviewed. The future opportunities, including their potential to probe electronic correlations, investigate intrinsic ultrafast plasmonic interactions, and enable advanced applications in quantum information are highlighted, which may be promoted by multi‐physical field integrated ultrafast techniques.
Facet‐Dependent Cold Welding of Au Nanorods Revealed by Liquid Cell Transmission Electron Microscopy
Authors: Wang Wen , Song Dongxing , Meng Fangjie , Fan Sufeng , Cai Ran , Cheng Shaobo , Shan Chongxin , Xu Tao , Zheng Haimei , Sun Litao
Published: January 2025

Cold welding of metals at the nanoscale has been demonstrated to play a significant role in bottom‐up manufacturing and self‐healing processes of nanostructures and nanodevices. However, the welding mechanism at the nanoscale is not well understood. In this study, a comprehensive demonstration of the cold welding process of gold nanorods with different modes is presented through in situ liquid cell transmission electron microscopy. The experimental results and molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the nanorods are welded through the facet‐dependent atomic surface diffusion and rearrangement along {100} facets. The density functional theory calculations indicate that the preferred coalescence of two {100} surfaces is thermodynamically favorable. Unlike the prevalent “oriented attachment” in the nanoparticle coalescence, the misalignment of nanorod orientations and local stresses can induce grain boundaries and stacking faults in the welded interface.
Lewis and Brønsted Acids Synergy in Photocatalytic Aerobic Alcohol Oxidations
Authors: Yu Dexi , Zou Junhua , Zeng Lingdong , Hou Yidong , Lin Wei , Wu Ling , Anpo Masakazu , Yu Jimmy C. , Zhang Jinshui , Wang Xinchen
Published: January 2025

Photocatalytic chemical transformations for green organic synthesis has attracted much interest. However, their development is greatly hampered by the lack of sufficient reactive sites on the photocatalyst surface for the adsorption and activation of substrate molecules. Herein, we demonstrate that the introduction of well‐defined Lewis and Brønsted acid sites coexisting on the surface of TiO2 (SO42−/N‐TiO2) creates abundant active adsorption sites for photoredox reactions. The electron‐deficient Lewis acid sites supply coordinatively unsaturated surface sites to adsorb molecular oxygen, and the Brønsted acid sites are liable to donate protons to form hydrogen bonds with the OH groups of alcohols like benzyl alcohol (BA). These coexistent acid sites result in a strong synergistic effect in photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of BA. For example, the conversion of BA to benzaldehyde was found to be 88.6 %, being much higher than those of pristine TiO2 (14.7 %), N‐doped TiO2 (N‐TiO2, 24.6 %), sulfated TiO2 (SO42−/ TiO2, 35.4 %), and even their sum. The apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) was determined to be 58.1 % at 365 nm and 12.9 % at 420 nm over SO42−/N‐TiO2. This strategy to create effective synergistic Lewis and Brønsted acids on the catalyst surfaces enables us to apply it to other semiconducting photocatalytic organic transformations.
Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Production Using Nanowire Based Super Acid Catalysts
Authors: Kannapu Hari Prasad Reddy , Arora Shalini , Nouduri Abhinav , Weerasekera Naveen , Bhatia Bikram , Sunkara Mahendra K.
Published: January 2025

In this article, bioplastic polyethylene furanoate (PEF) is synthesized using polycondensation of 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol at a temperature of 220°C using a solid nanowire based super‐acid catalyst. The super acid catalyst is made by phosphating titania nanowires. Specifically, the reactions resulted in over 90% FDCA conversion and 85% PEF yield in a short period of 3 h using superacid catalysts at a loading of < 1% by wt. The mechanical properties of PEF, including glass transition temperature (84°C), melting point (210°C), and crystallinity (1.48 g/cm3), demonstrate the high quality of the PEF produced. Barocaloric properties of resulting PEF polymers are also studied which show promise.
pH Threshold Impacts Chalcopyrite Bioleaching Dynamics for the Extreme Thermoacidophile Sulfurisphaera ohwakuensis
Authors: Willard Daniel J. , Manesh Mohammad J. H. , John Kaitlyn M. , Kelly Robert M.
Published: January 2025

The extremely thermoacidophilic archaeon Sulfurisphaera ohwakuensis served as the basis for probing how initial pH (pHinitial) affects copper mobilization from chalcopyrite. Screening of small‐scale cultures (75 mL) at 75°C revealed that ~pH 3.0 was a maximal threshold for bioleaching onset. Subsequently, chalcopyrite at 10 g/L in 750 mL culture media, containing small amounts of ferric ion, adjusted to pH 2.5 with sulfuric acid and incubated for 24 h at 75°C before inoculation, brought the pH to approximately 3.0 through abiotic chemical reactions. However, the resulting subtle differences in pHinitial (3.0 ± 0.15) in bioleaching cultures, while not affecting microbial growth, were critical to bioleaching onset and progress. Initial iron levels were less important than pHinitial in starting the bioleaching process. X‐Ray Diffraction (XRD) surface analysis informed bioleaching trajectories over 21 days and reinforced the impact of pHinitial. The subtle differences in pHinitial markedly affected S. ohwakuensis onset and outcomes, as it presumably would for other bioleaching thermoacidophilic archaea. Furthermore, the findings here highlight the challenges faced in replicating bioleaching experiments across, and even within, laboratories as well as in achieving consistent results in bioleaching processes.
A Meaning‐Centered Intervention for Undergraduate Women With High Weight and Shape Concerns—Replication of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Schutzeichel Franziska , aan het Rot Marije , van Doornik Sanne F. W. , Glashouwer Klaske A. , Frey Mirjam I. , de Jong Peter J.
Published: January 2025

Objective

Recent studies underscore the relevance of life meaning to the maintenance of eating disorders. A previously conducted randomized controlled trial tested a meaning‐centered intervention for female university students with high weight and shape concerns. After a 6‐week online intervention led by a trainer, participants in the intervention condition scored higher on life meaning and lower on eating disorder symptoms and general distress compared to a waitlist group.

Method

Given that the original study took place during COVID‐19, this study replicated the design to test the findings' robustness.

Results

Compared to the waitlist condition (n = 68), participants in the intervention condition (n = 63) again scored higher on the presence of life meaning at post‐assessment and follow‐up. Participants in the intervention condition also showed moderately lower internalizing symptoms at both timepoints, whereas eating disorder symptoms were only reduced in those with relatively high baseline symptom severity.

Conclusions

Thus, also without social distancing measures, the intervention increased life meaning and reduced eating disorder symptoms and comorbid internalizing symptoms in women with weight and shape concerns.
Physico‐Chemical Characteristics, Antioxidant Activities, and ACE Inhibitory Potential of Pakistani Dahi Supplemented With Date Fruit Paste
Authors: Qureshi Tahir Mahmood , Nadeem Muhammad , Muhammad Ghulam , Abbas Waseem , Akram Kashif , Hussain Majid , Manzoor Zahid , Ibrahim Salam A.
Published: January 2025

Dahi as well as date fruits are considered very important in our diet due to the presence of nutritional and medicinal properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential and angiotensin‐I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity of date paste added to indigenous dahi during storage (0–8 days, 5°C). The prepared dahi was also evaluated for its physico‐chemical characteristics and microbiological and sensorial quality during the storage period. The freshly prepared dahi supplemented (prepared from both cow's and buffalo's milk) with different date fruit pastes showed less syneresis, improved water holding capacity as well as sensorial quality compared to the control. The freshly prepared buffalo's milk dahi supplemented with different date fruit pastes performed the best with regard to TP contents (0.54–0.89 mg gallic acid equivalent/g), TF contents (163.43–243.42 mg quercetin equivalent/100 g), FRAP (733.11–898.66 μg ascorbic acid equivalent/g), and TAC (164.30–254.10 mg ascorbic acid equivalent/100 g) compared to the control. Regarding ACE inhibition, the freshly prepared buffalo's milk dahi supplemented with date paste showed higher values (61.36%–72.43%) than the control (49.03%). The dahi prepared from buffalo's milk exhibited improved physico‐chemical characteristics, antioxidant as well as ACE inhibition (%) than those of cow's milk dahi. It was concluded that dahi supplemented with date pastes from different varieties exhibited improved physico‐chemical characteristics, antioxidant activity as well as ACE inhibition (%) than those of control dahi.
Exploring the Mechanism of Action and Potential Targets of Saorilao‐4 Decoction in the Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats by Metabolomics
Authors: Liu Jiali , Song Xinni , Fu Xinyue , Niu Shufang , Chang Hong , Shi Songli , Yang Meiqing , Wang Peng , Bai Wanfu
Published: January 2025

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic progressive disease marked by alveolar epithelial cell damage. Saorilao‐4 decoction (SRL), a traditional Mongolian prescription, has demonstrated therapeutic effects on PF, though its mechanism of action remains elusive. This study used a bleomycin‐induced fibrosis rat model to evaluate SRL's effects by measuring inflammatory factors, assessing fibrosis‐related indices, and performing histopathological lung examinations. Serum metabolite levels in the experimental groups were measured using high‐performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Data analysis involved principal component and partial least‐squares discriminant analyses, followed by functional enrichment analysis of differential metabolites. SRL significantly ameliorated alveolar interstitial injury, fibrosis, and metabolic disorders induced by bleomycin. Additionally, we identified 71 metabolic components related to PF progression, including sphingolipids and fatty acids. Administration of SRL affected 59 metabolic components involved in purine, cysteine and methionine, and arginine and proline metabolisms. Specifically, SRL regulated the levels of hexadecanoic acid, S‐adenosylmethionine, 3‐oxopalmitoyl coenzyme A, and dodecanoic acid metabolites, thereby improving the metabolic course of PF. In conclusion, this study offers insights into the potential mechanisms of SRL in treating PF from a metabolomics perspective. It provides valuable information for its clinical application.