bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Flower Visiting Insects Diversity as Pollinators in Two Parks, Kolkata, India
Authors: Chowdhury Suchisuvra , Sarkar Subhodeep , Nandy Abantika , Talapatra Soumendra Nath
Published: October 2022

Insects are depends upon autotrophs and they attract by the flowers colour and shape as pollinator. This is a mutual relationship between flowers and insects. The present study aims to determine flower visiting insect diversity as pollinators in two parks as biomonitoring of automobile air pollution exposure, landscape changes and/or human interactions. The study areas were selected as per heavily-populated neighborhoods, nearby office buildings, nearby roads and continuous vehicular movements, human interactions as visitors, where fences and high levels of human disturbance are common. The study was carried out at 2 sampling stations viz (i) Elliot park and (ii) Agri-Horticulture Society. The flower species were selected viz. Helianthus annuus, Petunia sp. and Buganvilia spectabilis planting above mentioned areas because these species are more common among other species. In each flower, diversity of visiting insects were studied by qualitative and quantitative assessment. Indices were Species richness, Index of Dominance, Relative abundance, Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index and Evenness Index for insects for all selected sites were calculated using the statistical formulae. The present results clearly indicate that the flower visiting insects are very less in numbers on three flowering species and index values were decreased. This study is a preliminary assessment of flower visiting insects diversity but further researches are needed in relation to pollination efficiencies of flower visiting insects and biochemical and genetic damage study of flowers as well as air pollution load by using instruments. It was concluded that three flowering species viz. sunflower, petunia and bougainvillea are very common both the parks but insect visitors are common but present less in number, which may be due to the vehicular pollution and/or human interference and/or landscape changes due to nearby neighborhood blocks, office and residential buildings etc.
Identification of Critical Periods Environmentally Sensitive to Normal Performance of Vanaraja Poultry Breed in Climatically Different Locations
Authors: Jini Doni , Bhagawati Kaushik , Bhagawati Rupankar , Rajkhowa Deep Jyoti
Published: October 2022

Ambient temperature and relative humidity are two crucial climatic factors that heavily influence poultry production and management. Knowledge of the period during which the environmental conditions remains detrimental is crucial for successful and economic poultry production and resource management. The objective of the study is to identify and comparatively assess the most crucial months/periods during which the climatic condition hinder normal performance of dual purpose Vanaraja poultry in topographically and agro-climatically distinct locations. The average monthly temperatures and humidity of each location were compared with established critical limits of ambient temperature and relative humidity that influence poultry for the location. Results reveal that there are wide inter-location variations in sensitive period during the year and affect the performance of the introduced poultry with varied intensity. Also the cultural & management practices should be location-specific with incorporation of need-based seasonal modification leading to optimum resource use. With critical periods in mind farmers can adopt/frame appropriate and well-timed management practices to alleviate impact of adverse environmental conditions.
Seasonal Changes of Sedimentation Rates and Sediment Characteristics Status in the Gulf of Mannar Coral Island, India
Authors: Kumar J.S. Yogesh , Geetha S. , Sornaraj R.
Published: October 2022

Corals are known to flourish in various turbid environments around the world. The quantitative distinction between clear and turbid water in coral habitats is not well defined nor are the amount of sediment in suspension and rates of sedimentation used to evaluate the condition of reef environments well established. This study of sedimentation rate, sediment composition and pH, OC deposition was on a fringing reef flat off Thoothukudi and Vembar group of islands, Gulf of Mannar, India. In the present study the sedimentation rate ranged from 1.97 mg/cm2/day to 12.31 mg/cm2/day. The percentage of sand in the sediment was higher than silt and clay. The organic carbon level in all the study stations ranged from 0.03 to 2.54. The sediment pH of the six studied stations was highly acidic in nature at all the study sites in the Gulf of Mannar.
Applications of Natural Purple from Dolabella auricularia: Colouration of Cholesteric Liquid Crystals
Authors: Kudo Yuki , Goto Hiromasa
Published: October 2022

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) as a cholesteric liquid crystal was coloured with purple ink from Dolabella auricularia as a sea hare. Optical texture of the liquid crystal mixture was confirmed with a polarising optical microscope.
Survey of Cysticercus (Bladder Worm) in Meat Sold for Consumption in Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Kaze P.D. , Gam K.P.
Published: October 2022

A cross – sectional study of bovine, porcine and dog cysticercosis was carried out in Bukuru Plateau State Nigeria,in 2010 using Gyel Bukuru abattoir, Fwagul and Kuru trade centre slaughtering abattoir, as study areas. Two hundred and twenty-five samples were collected at random comprising of seventy-five samples each from cattle, dog and pig respectively, where twenty-five samples were taking for raw meat, cooked meat and feaces in relation to the sex of the animals examined. The overall prevalence rate of 28 (12.44%) was recorded out of the total sample of 225. Raw meat records 10 (4.44%), cooked meat record 7 (3.11%) and feaces records 11 (4.98%) infection rate. X2 analysis show no significant difference in the prevalence rate of cysticercus in meat and cyst in feaces of the examined animals (p > 0.05). There was no record of infection in cattle, both in beef and feaces in different sexes of the cattle examined, sex specific incidence rate obtained in both studies did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). The female animal studied had the highest infection rate of 17 (60.71%).There was significant difference in tapeworms encountered with the meat and feaces examined (p < 0.05) Taenia solium had the highest infection rate of 14 (6.22 %), Dipylidium caninum had 12 (5.33%) with the least infestatioin recorded in T. hydatigena 2 (0.89%). Hence no record of T. saginata infection was encountered in the present study. However mixed infection was recorded in Dog with T. hydatigena & D. caninum.
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Waste Water as a Medium for Increase of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Biomass
Authors: Khudyi Oleksii , Marchenko Mykhailo , Cheban Larysa , Khuda Lidiia , Kushniryk Olga , Malishchuk Iryna
Published: October 2022

The results of using the waste water from recirculating aquaculture system for phyto- and zooplankton cultivation are presented in the article. The physico-chemical parameters of the aquaculture system’s waste water and comparative culture media were recorded during hydrobionts cultivation. The indicators of productivity and the biochemical composition of investigated cultures were determined. The biochemical analysis of studied cultures included the investigations of the content of total proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, carotenoids and photosynthetic pigments. Using aquaculture system’s waste water as a medium for the cultivation of phyto- and zooplankton can significantly reduce the cost of technology for live feed biomass increase in the aquaculture industries.
Occurrence of Microcystis aeruginosa Kütz. Water Blooms in a Eutrophic Pond of Chidambaram Taluk
Authors: Elayaraj B. , Selvaraju M.
Published: October 2022

The occurrence and abundance of Microcystisaeruginosa were monitored monthly in eutrophic pond water of Ilamiyakkinar temple pond from July 2014 to June 2015. Some environmental factors such as water temperature, pH, free carbon-dioxide (FCO2), total alkalinity, Dissolved oxygen (DO2), biological oxygen demand (BOD), nitrate (NO2-N) and phosphate are recorded and their relationship with the bloom formation by Microcystisaeruginosa were discussed. The initiation and persistence of Microcystisaeruginosa were founded to be triggered by relatively high water temperature (24 °C to 36.5 °C), pH (7.3 to 8.72) and NO2-N concentration.
Genetic Variation in Mutants of Chilli (Capsicum annum) Revealed by RAPD Marker
Authors: Mullainathan L. , Sridevi A. , Umavathi S. , Gandhi E. Sanjai
Published: October 2022

The present study was under taken in order to analyze the chemical mutagenesis on Chilli germplasm. In this regard, K1 variety of chilli was subjected to different mutagenic concentration for inducing mutagenesis. The M3 plants exposed to EMS and DES to produce clear difference from the untreated control, thus indicating that mutagenic treatment produce polymorphic regions in the chilli. For extraction of genomic DNA was adopted an improved protocol of CTAB method with slight modification. A total of ten primers were used to screen the polymorphism among the treated populations line tall, tall with chlorophyll deficient, leaf, flower, GMS and DNA damages in maturity mutants were analyzed with control. Out of ten primers, four primers (PGF02, PGF03, PGF04 AND OP107) were successfully amplified in all the samples used for this study. The successful primers were amplified in to 93 products showing an average of 9.3 bands
Growth and Rhizome Yield of Ginger (Zingiber officinale L.) as Influenced by Propagule Size and Nitrogen Levels in Ogbomoso, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Asafa Rihana Funsho , Akanbi Wasiu Babatunde
Published: October 2022

The experiments were conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria in 2010 and 2011 to determine the effect of propagule size and nitrogen levels on the growth and rhizome yield of ginger. The nitrogen source was from Tithonia compost (TC). Three propagule sizes were tested (20, 30 and 40 g) and seven nitrogen levels (0, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120 and 140g kg N/ha). The experimental pots were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Data were collected on growth parameters (plant height, number of leaves, leaf length and leaf width); rhizome yield components (number of tillers and rhizomes, and rhizome weight and length); and proximate composition (crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF), total lipid (TL); Total Ash (TA), Starch and water soluble extract). Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance and significant means were compared using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) (P ≤ 0.05). Propagule size, N levels and their interactions significantly (P≤ 0.05) influenced most of the parameters assessed. In most cases, the use of 30 and 40 g planting material gave similar results. Plants nourished with 140 kg N/ha significantly and consistently outperformed others fertilized with other nitrogen levels. Crude protein obtained from 40 g propagule size was significantly ( P ≤ 0.05) higher than other tested propagule sizes. The rhizome yields of fertilized plants were significantly higher than the non fertilized plants. Rhizome yields ranged from 1.57 t/ha in none fertilized plants to 3.71 t/ha in 140 kg N/ha. In conclusion, establishment of ginger with 40 g planting materials and its nourishment with 140 kg N/ha enhanced its growth, rhizome yield and proximate compositions of the plant.
Mitigation of Salinity Stress Effects on Growth, Physio-Chemical Parameters and Yield of Snapbean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Exogenous Application of Glycine Betaine
Authors: Desoky El Sayed M. , Ibrahim Seham A. , Merwad Abdel Rahman M.
Published: October 2022

Pots experiment was carried out during season 2017 at greenhouse of the Agric. Bot. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Zagazig Univ., Egypt to evaluate the effect of glycine betaine (GB) application under salinity stress (50 and100 mM NaCl) on growth, physio-chemical analysis and yield of snap bean cv. Bronco. A complete randomized blocks design was used in this search with three replications. Growth parameters, chlorophyll content and green pod yield were significantly decreased with subjecting plants to NaCl. However foliar application of GB detoxified the stress generated by NaCl and significantly improved the above mention parameters. Salinity stress increased the electrolyte leakage (EL) and decreased membrane stability index (MSI) and relative water content (RWC). While foliar application of GB was improved MSI and RWC and minimized EL. Proline content and antioxidant enzymes significantly increased in the response to NaCl stress as well as GB application.
Effects of Nonylphenol-Induced Oxidative Stress in Ovary of Cichlid Fish, Etroplus maculatus (Bloch, 1795)
Authors: Asifa K.P. , Chitra K.C.
Published: October 2022

The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of nonylphenol in the pro-oxidant/ antioxidant system in ovary of the cichlid fish Etroplus maculatus. Fishes were exposed at two sublethal concentrations (one-fifth and one-tenth of LC50) of nonylphenol for 24, 72 and 96 h maintaining control groups. The oxidative stress indices as the activities of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase along with the levels of hydrogen peroxide generation and lipid peroxidation were monitored in concentration-and time-dependent manner. Activity of superoxide dismutase significantly (P<0.05) increased at both concentrations in time-dependent manner. Meanwhile the activities of catalase and glutathione reductase significantly (P<0.05) decreased after 72 and 96 h of nonylphenol treatment. The levels of hydrogen peroxide generation and lipid peroxidation increased in all treatment groups when compared to controls. The present results demonstrated that the induction of oxidative stress in ovary of fish by the generation of lipid peroxidation could be due to the exposure of environmental contaminant, nonylphenol. Therefore, the observed oxidative stress in ovary can be indicated as a mechanism of toxicity in the fish exposed to nonylphenol.
Timber Degrading Fungi in Sawmills of Gujarat, India
Authors: Kumar N. Praveen , Arya Arun
Published: October 2022

Timer decay is caused by primarily enzymatic activities of microorganisms. For the first time fungal diversity of timber degrading fungi was studied in Gujarat, India. Timber Degrading Fungi belonging to Aphyllophorales are economically important as many of these cause serious damage in sawmills of Gujarat. To find out the association of the timber degrading fungi and timber decay problems in sawmills a survey was conducted during 2007 to 2011 in different sawmills of 5 districts of Gujarat i.e. Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Rajkot and Jamnagar. In the present study teak wood present in sawmills was infected with 14 types of fungi in which Lenzites sterioides and Trametes versicolor damaged the wood severely was reported for the first time. In all 94 sawmills were surveyed, the 28 sawmills were from Vadodara, 29 from Ahmedabad, 12 from Bharuch, 21 from Rajkot and 4 from Jamnagar. Out of 94 sawmills survyed, 84 sawmills were having timber rotting fungi associated with wood. Maximum fifteen and thirteen fungal species were observed in saw mills of Chhani road, followed by 11 in Station road, 7 in Dhabhoi road and 6 in Harni, Vadodara. Fours woods uninfected are Beyo, Marinty, Ash, and Arjun. Fourteen different types of fungi were found associated with teak, followed by seven in pinus, madhuca, Acacia nilotica, six in babul, neem, four in tamarind, Pithacoelobium and three in mango, Eucalyptus, African Mahagoni, Kapoor, Peltophoram rouxburghii, Derris pinnata wood respectively. The commonly observed timber decaying fungi were Schizophyllum commune, Flavodon flavus and Ganoderma lucidum belonging to Basidiomycota. Ascomycota members included was Daldinia concentrica and Xylaria polymorpha.
Size Structure and Gonad Characterization of Gari elongata (Lamarck 1818) from the Coastal Areas of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines
Authors: Buenaflor Exur M. , Seronay Romell A. , Jumawan Joycelyn C.
Published: October 2022

Size-structure analyses and gonad characteristics of the elongate sunset clam Gari elongata from the coastal waters of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippines, was determined in this study. An opportunistic sampling approach was applied during the collection of G. elongata from the coastal waters of Brgy. Loyola and Brgy. Aquino. A total of 1437 G. elongata individuals were subjected to length-weight measurements, and gonads from five (5) individuals per sex among size classes were processed for histological characterization. The maximum total length of G. elongata recorded is 5.42 cm, way smaller than its congeners elsewhere, which is at 7.0-9.2 cm. The size-structure analysis shows that G. elongata from Brgy. Loyola exhibited negative allometric growth while those gleaned from Brgy. Aquino exhibited positive allometry indicating variation in growth dynamics. Known as a gleaning source, Barangay Loyola is abundant in G. elongata, but individuals are much smaller compared to those gathered from Barangay Aquino. A ratio of 1:1 for male and female classification was observed, as seen from gonad histological analyses. Ovaries were found in the spawning capable state with gonads in ripe (30%), spent (25%), early development (25%), and partially spawning (20%) stages. Testes were found to be in the ripe (40%), early developing (10%), spent (10%), and partially spawning (40%) stages. Gari elongata exhibits spawning capable gonads at 2.85 cm and 2.95 cm for males and females, respectively, which suggests that the shellfish has adapted early to reproduction to maintain its population in the coastal waters of Hinatuan. The small body lengths of individuals with mature gonads indicate that G. elongata may have been exposed to some stress in their natural environment. Regulated management of G. elongata to avoid over-harvesting and assessment of water and sediment quality of their natural habitat is highly recommended
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Ceropegia odorata NIMMO EX J. GRAHAMIN YAWAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, JALGAON, MAHARASHTRA
Authors: SONAWANE LAXMINARAYAN , SONAWANE PRASAD
Published: October 2022

Critically endangered Ceropegia odorata Nimmo ex J. Graham is recorded for the first time from Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Detailed morphological description along with colour photo plate, ecology, IUCN threat status, possible threats for declining population at present locality are discussed in present research note. Present communication is an additional record of this threatened species from Maharashtra.
الترك في التشريع والتكليف دراسة أصولية فقهية مقاصدية
Authors: أبو سليمان عبد الوهاب
Published: October 2022

يتناول هذا الكتاب موضوعا من الموضوعات الشرعية المهمة في هذا العصر وهو (الترك) أي عدم حدوث الأمر في زمن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، والصحابة والتابعين. كما يشرح الكتاب الأسباب الكامنة وراء ترك بعض الأحكام والسكوت عنها عوض الإعلان عنها. ويتطرّق الكتاب كذلك إلى المقاصد الشرعية من الترك في التشريع: كوسيلة لبيان الأحكام، أوخشية تغير القلوب ومراعاة لمشاعر الآخرين، أو الشفقة على الأمة والتوسعة عليها في إدارة شؤونها وفق مصالحها، لاختيار ما يناسبها زمانا ومكانا، ولا يتعارض مع مبادئها وقيمها.
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Bonding Behavior of Corroded Mortar Anchor under Dynamic Load
Authors: Wang Haitao , Cui Minghua , Ren Kun , Sun Haoyu
Published: October 2022

The connection between reinforcement and mortar was established through the surface-to-surface contact method. The transient dynamic Full method was adopted for dynamic loading solution. The numerical analysis model for the bonding performance of corroded mortar bolts under dynamic load was established. The numerical analysis results were compared with the test results for verification. The bond properties of the anchorage interface under the conditions of different mortar protection thickness, anchorage length and corrosion rate were analyzed. The results show that the numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the test results. The numerical model can analyze the bonding performance of the corroded mortar bolts. Within a certain limit, the bond stress is positively correlated with the thickness of the mortar protective layer.The larger the anchorage length is, the greater the bonding stress at the loading end will be, and the more uneven the distribution of bonding stress in the anchorage segment will be. However, when the anchorage length reaches a certain value, the continuous increase of anchorage length will have no obvious effect on the improvement of its bonding performance, so there is an optimal anchorage length. With the increase of the corrosion ratio, the bonding stress peck decreased gradually.
Behaviour Of Reactive Powder Concrete Hollow Core Columns Strengthened With Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Under Eccentric Loading
Authors: Falah Mayadah , Al-khafaji Zainab
Published: October 2022

The behavior of hollow-core columns composed of reactive powder concrete (RPC) contained by a circular carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) tube is investigated numerically in this work. This research used circular hollow core column samples with an outside diameter of 20.6 cm, an interior diameter of 9cm, and a height of 80cm. These examples have been created utilizing 116 MPa reactive powder concrete. Nine groupings of specimens were created. A control set of nine unconfined hollow columns with stirrups strengthened by 12mm longitudinal bars (HCRPC). Groups two through five have been produced up of RPC hollow column specimens with similar reinforcement but were externally confined with CFRP of 0.131, 0.262, 1.2, and 2.4mm thick (These thicknesses are commercially available (0.131 for CFRP one layer sheet, 0.262 for two layers of CFRP sheet; 1.2 for one layer of CFRP plate. And 2.4 for two-layer of CFRP plate) respectively, placed at mid-length of the columns. Sets six to nine, on the other hand, are identical to the previous sets, but the CFRP restriction has been put at both columns' ends. Axial load thru the column center and uniaxial loading with 2.5 and 5 cm eccentricities from the center were applied to all columns. According to the findings, CFRP confinement boosted the strength of HCRPC columns marginally.
Actitud hacia el uso de herramientas tecnológicas en la implementación del teletrabajo: percepción de los colaboradores del sector privado
Authors: Aguilar Aguilar Graciela , Haughton Arrocha Danitza
Published: October 2022

Si bien el uso de la tecnología ha ayudado a muchas empresas a reinventarse y ser más resiliente desde el inicio de la pandemia COVID-19, hay condiciones que influyen en los hábitos de los trabajadores y en las nuevas formas de trabajo de hoy día. Esta investigación subraya la necesidad de analizar las actitudes de los colaboradores sobre el uso de las herramientas tecnológicas en la implementación del teletrabajo en la ciudad de Panamá. Su desarrollo se fundamenta en la postura epistemológica del paradigma fenomenológico interpretativo, basándose en entrevistas realizadas a trabajadores del sector privado pertenecientes a diferentes empresas de distintos sectores económicos. En función a su enfoque, atiende al tipo cualitativo mismo que busca captar la realidad emergente como resultado de la vivencia y testimonios de los entrevistados, complementándose con un diseño multimétodo el cual trasciende al método hermenéutico que permite interpretar y comprender el discurso de los informantes, y al método de la etnografía digital. Así mismo este estudio de corte analítico, atiende a la postura transaccional contemporánea, unieventual y virtual en función al contexto restrictivo de movilidad. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos, se considera a la tecnología como un aliado estratégico para la continuidad laboral en la modalidad de teletrabajo del cual emergen varias actitudes que influyen positivamente como lo es la capacidad de adaptación, mayor responsabilidad y la autorregulación. Por otro lado, algunos implícitos actitudinales negativos tanto pasivos como activos que emergen de la implementación son: la rigidez corporal y el distanciamiento social.
Evaluación del estilo de liderazgo femenino en el ámbito empresario de la ciudad de Panamá
Authors: Bistué María Teresa
Published: October 2022

En este trabajo de investigación, el objetivo principal ha sido evaluar el estilo de liderazgo femenino alcanzado por la alta gerencia en el sector privado de la ciudad de Panamá. Por tal motivo, luego de la revisión de la literatura que constituye el marco teórico, se ha aplicado un instrumento de medición posterior a la consulta realizada a expertos. Para calcular la fiabilidad del instrumento se aplicó el método de consistencia interna Alpha de Cronbach y se verificó que alcanzó un valor de 0,912. La variable de estudio “liderazgo femenino” se midió en cinco dimensiones: carisma o influencia idealizada, estimulación intelectual, consideración individual, recompensa contingente y gestión por excepción o Laissez Faire. Las tres primeras se asocian a las conductas del liderazgo transformacional y las dos últimas al liderazgo transaccional. Con el trabajo de campo se verificó la hipótesis que manifiesta que el liderazgo femenino en la ciudad de Panamá en el sector privado es predominantemente transformacional.
Clima organizacional como estrategia de fortalecimiento del bienestar laboral en la alcaldía de Panamá
Authors: arcía Carrillo Betzabel G
Published: October 2022

El estudio estuvo orientado a proponer lineamientos estratégicos para optimar el clima organizacional percibido por los servidores públicos de la Alcaldía de Panamá, como estrategia de fortalecimiento del bienestar laboral. La investigación se contextualiza dentro del paradigma positivista, con una tipología proyectiva, con un diseño no experimental transversal de campo. La unidad de análisis se encuentra representada por el personal administrativo y directivo de la Alcaldía del Municipio Panamá. La técnica de recolección de datos empleada fue la observación mediante encuesta; a través de un cuestionario contentivo de 95 Ítems y cinco alternativas de respuestas cerradas, a saber: Siempre, casi siempre, a veces, casi nunca y nunca. La validez se alcanzó mediante la aplicación de la técnica de juicio de expertos y para la confiabilidad se utilizó el coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach. Los datos fueron procesados a través de estadística descriptiva, utilizando la media y desviación como medidas de análisis, las cuales fueron interpretadas a través de baremos. Se observaron al respecto diferencias en las respuestas de los directivos y empleados con relación al clima organizacional, por lo cual se planteó la necesidad de formular lineamientos que contribuyan a optimar sus dimensiones y procesos percibidos como estrategia de fortalecimiento de los factores condicionantes y determinantes del bienestar laboral.
ClimDatPh: an Online Platform for Philippine Climate Data Acquisition
Authors: Villafuerte Marcelino , Lambrento John Carlo , Ison Christian Mark , Vicente Abigail Allen , de Guzman Rosalina , Juanillo Edna
Published: October 2022

Climate-related information has a lot of potential applications; yet, they are often not easily accessible. This study addresses such an issue by providing a detailed description of climate data collection, quality control (QC) procedures, and steps in acquiring the datasets from an online platform called “ClimDatPh.” The platform allows easier access to the quality-controlled principal surface climate data provided by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In the first few months of existence on the internet (from September–December 2019), the online platform has served hundreds of climate data users from different parts of the Philippines and in many other countries across the globe. Preliminary statistics indicate that the climate datasets were requested for use in several applications, including scientific inquiries related to water and hydrology (21%), weather and climate (16%), energy (14%), agriculture and fisheries (11%), environment and biodiversity (10%), infrastructure and construction projects (6%), disaster risk reduction and management (5%), health and safety (5%), soil and land use (4%), and many other useful applications (8%). The use of climate data, primarily in agriculture, is further demonstrated in this study. Derived climate indices indicated that rainfall shortages caused by El Niño events have led to historical rice production losses in the Philippines. With the availability of internet access, it is expected that many more basic and applied research utilizing the Philippine climate data will be pursued in the future, which in turn would be helpful to increase scientific understanding of how the country’s climate behaves and affects other sectors.
Phenotypic Characteristics of Weedy Rice Variants of Central Mindanao
Authors: Martin Edwin , Sandoval Femia , Donayre Dindo King , Bruno Jobelle
Published: October 2022

The presence of different weedy rice (WR) have already been reported in other areas of the Philippines. However, reports documenting its presence and phenotypic characteristics in Central Mindanao are not yet available. This study investigated the incidence, biology, and phenotypic characteristics of WR in Central Mindanao. Survey and collection were conducted in rice field areas of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao from 2016–2017. Eight WR variants with distinct grain characteristics were identified and designated in 2016 DS (dry season); 24 variants in 2016 WS (wet season); 31 variants in 2017 DS; and 24 WR variants in 2017 WS. The most prevalent variants were WR-SuK3 (2016 WS), WR-SuK2 (2016 DS), WR-Min15 (2017DS), and WR-SuK3 (2017 WS). Germination test and characterization were conducted at the Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The collected WR variants had variable grain characteristics that affect grain quality and germinated earlier than cultivated rice, which makes WR more competitive. Under screenhouse conditions, all variants matured earlier and had better agronomic characteristics than cultivated rice (NSIC Rc 222). Identified agronomic characters of WR collected from Central Mindanao will be useful for advising control strategies to farmers.
Metarhizium (=Nomuraea) rileyi (Farlow) Samson from Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) Cross Infects Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae
Authors: Montecalvo Melissa , Navasero Marcela
Published: October 2022

Mycobiocontrol is a promising management strategy in mitigating the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) infestation in the Philippines. An isolate of Metarhizium (=Nomuraea) rileyi (Farlow) Samson from onion or beet armyworm, S. exigua, which induced high mortality to this pest, was assessed against different larval instars of S. frugiperda. Surface-sterilized corn leaves were treated with different conidial concentrations and fed to S. frugiperda larvae. Cross infection of this entomopathogenic fungus to S. frugiperda was confirmed with a fungal infection that was initiated at 1–2 d post-treatment depending on the age of the larvae. Larval mortality significantly increased at 4–5 d post-treatment. Up to 100% larval mortality was recorded at 7 d post-treatment. Early larval instars (1st–3rd) were more susceptible than late larval instars (4th–6th). Higher conidial concentrations caused a higher and faster rate of larval mortality than lower conidial concentrations. The inflicted mycoses due to M. rileyi resulted in a slightly lower lethal dose (LD50) (1.44 x 105 to 9.36 x 108 conidia ∙ mL–1) and shorter mean time to death (4.51–8.89 d). Mummification of the cadaver confirmed fungal infection with white fungal growth that later changed to green during sporulation. Our findings suggest the infectivity of M. rileyi and can be explored as a biological control agent against S. frugiperda.
Reduction of Chlorpyrifos Residues in 'Super Hot' Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Fruit Using Washing Agents
Authors: Lacap Angelyn , Photchanachai Songsin , Bayogan Emma Ruth , Wongs-Aree Chalermchai , Pongprasert Nutthachai
Published: October 2022

The load of pesticide residues in fresh produce poses risks to food safety and human health. The reduction of pesticide residues on 'Super Hot' red chilis was determined using various washing agents. Freshly-harvested red chilis were exogenously applied with 100 μL L–1 chlorpyrifos for 5 min and air-dried overnight. Fresh chilis were washed with distilled water, 0.1% CH3COOH, 0.001% KMnO4, 1.0% NaCl, 0.1% NaHCO3, or 0.02% NaOCl for 20 min and stored in ambient room conditions (31 ± 1 °C and 65 ± 11% RH) for 4 d. In another experiment, chilis were washed with distilled water, 0.001% KMnO4 or 0.1% NaHCO3, and dried in a hot air oven at 50 °C for 24 h. Thereafter, the pesticide residues and quality of fresh and dried chilis were evaluated. The fruit washed with 0.001% KMnO4 had the lowest toxicity of chlorpyrifos. In terms of quality, fresh chili washed with NaOCl, NaHCO3, and KMnO4 had lower weight loss, better visual quality, and less shriveling. The use of 1% NaCl promoted decay. All washing agents did not affect the firmness and surface color of fresh chili. Drying itself reduced the degree of toxicity of pesticide residues whether it was washed with the washing agents or unwashed. Chilis washed with either distilled water or NaHCO3 and then dried resulted in a higher extractable color and lower occurrence of non-enzymatic browning. The use of 0.001% KMnO4 as a washing agent for 20 min can best reduce residues from chlorpyrifos applied 4 d earlier in fresh chili, and hot air oven-drying was able to reduce the residues further.
Determination of Photon Shielding Parameters for Soils in Mangrove Forests
Authors: Hila Frederick , Dicen Gerald , Javier-Hila Abigaile Mia , Asuncion-Astronomo Alvie , Guillermo Neil Raymund , Rallos Roland , Navarrete Ian , Amorsolo Alberto
Published: October 2022

The mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), effective atomic number (Zeff), and effective electron density (Neff) values of soils in mangrove forests across the Philippine islands were investigated. In addition, ENDF/B-VI.8 cross-section data library was used for interpolating Zeff and Neff values. Photon energies considered in this study ranged from 59.5–1332 keV. MAC values were obtained using MCNP5 and PHITS Monte Carlo (MC) simulations and were found to be in good agreement with XCOM and values in literature. Results for Zeff were in good agreement with values obtained using Phy-X/ZeXTRa program. Each shielding parameter was investigated as a function of SiO2 concentrations.
Production and Characterization of Biochars from Slow Pyrolysis of Different Biomass Materials to Evaluate Properties as Soil Amendments
Authors: Villegas-Pangga Gina
Published: October 2022

Biochar, a carbon (C)-rich solid material produced by the thermo-chemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment, has been attracting interest due to its potential as a soil amendment. In this study, biomass materials derived from rice (Oryza sativa) straw (RS), rice hull (RH), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (WH), and mahogany flower receptacles (Swietenia macrophylla) (MFR) were slowly pyrolyzed under temperatures ranging from 300–650°C using a biochar producing stove. The morphological characteristics and physicochemical properties of biochars were studied using the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) automated nitrogen multilayer physisorption system, field emission–transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), and X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Biochars originating from light materials (RS and WH) showed higher concentrations of essential plant nutrients such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The biochar originating from woody MFR had low concentrations of essential plant nutrients. The surface area of the materials was in the 0.473–78.208 m2/g range. The RS and RH biochars demonstrated high surface area with 45.511 and 78.208 m2/g, respectively. The WH biochar showed a low surface area of 9.845 m2/g while the surface area of the MFR biochar was particularly very low at 0.473 m2/g. The high angle annular bright-field (HAABF) images, spectra, and elemental X-ray maps of all the four biochars revealed areas high in carbon, potassium, chlorine, calcium, magnesium, silicon, and aluminum. These biochar properties and mineral agglomerates suggest that biochars can be used as a soil amendment to improve soil fertility.
Methodological support of the discipline of sports tourism
Authors: Molokova O. V.
Published: October 2022

The article analyzes the methodological support of the discipline of sports tourism. Weak methodological support was revealed, the lack of modern textbooks on sports tourism, which would cover each discipline of tourism in full, necessary for studying by specialists in the field of physical culture and sports.

The purpose of the study: It is necessary to create and develop a new system of theoretical knowledge and concepts in the discipline of sports tourism for each group separately.

Research methods and organization: a comparative analysis of the scientific and methodological literature on the organization of tourism classes with other sports was carried out. Methodological approaches in the preparation of athletes in the group of disciplines "walking distances" require a comprehensive acquaintance with the technique of the main disciplines of athletics, such as running and jumping, respectively, and the methodology for their training. In the group of disciplines "ski distances" the methodological approaches adopted in skiing are needed.
The use of recreational swimming in the process of training with children of pre-school age with mental retardation
Authors: Glazkova E. I. , Grebneva K. A.
Published: October 2022

In the process of bathing, infants are immersed in an aquatic environment that is close to them from birth, and the presence of a swimming reflex and diving determines these motor acts with which they come into the world and this positively affects their subsequent development. Learning to swim has a beneficial effect on the physical and motor development of children.

The purpose of the study: to develop an experimental methodology for recreational swimming in the process of training with preschool children with mental retardation.

Research methods and organization: analysis and generalization of data from scientific and methodological sources; diagnostics of the functional state: heart rate (HR), Stange test and respiratory rate (RR); diagnostics of physical fitness in tests: 30 m run, long jump from a place, throwing a small ball for a distance, M.E. Romberg and torso tilt forward from a sitting position; diagnostics of the psycho-emotional state: Luscher test and CAT test; survey of parents; pedagogical supervision; math statistics.
Les facteurs humains et organisationnels de la sécurité industrielle: des questions pour progresser
Authors: Daniellou François
Published: October 2022

Sur tous les domaines concernés par les facteurs humains et organisationnels de la sécurité (FHOS), ce document propose une série de questions permettant d'évaluer les forces et les faiblesses d'un site en la matière. Il peut guider la réflexion individuelle d'un manager ou d'un représentant du personnel. Il peut aussi servir à favoriser le débat collectif sur tout ou partie des questions soulevées. Ce n'est pas un guide d'audit, mais un support à la réflexion individuelle et collective pour continuer à progresser dans le champ des FHOS.
princípio da insignificância e a sua aplicação ao Artigo 290 do Código Penal Militar
Authors: Carvalho Arlinda Bresser de
Published: October 2022

O presente trabalho tem por escopo analisar a aplicação do princípio da insignificância no Direito Penal Militar, em especial nos casos dos crimes de uso e porte de entorpecentes em locais sujeitos à administração militar, previstos no artigo 290 do Código Penal Militar. A abordagem fará referência ao conceito dos crimes militares, os pilares pautados na hierarquia e disciplina, e ao final discorrerá acerca das divergências doutrinárias existentes acerca da possibilidade ou não de se aplicar o princípio da bagatela na esfera castrense, bem como o entendimento dos Tribunais Superiores acerca do tema, principalmente a jurisprudência do Superior Tribunal Militar e do Supremo Tribunal Federal.
Justificação pela fé: um comparativo dos conceitos de Martinho Lutero e Ellen White
Authors: Xavier Érico Tadeu , Sá Patrick Oliveira de
Published: October 2022

A presente pesquisa apresenta um comparativo entre as ideias de Martinho Lutero e Ellen White sobre justificação pela fé e quais foram os principais aspectos de suas conclusões sobre o tema. Durante a história do cristianismo, muito se estudou sobre esta doutrina, levantando-se assim, muitas questões a respeito dela. Martinho Lutero foi um dos protagonistas da reforma protestante e viveu em um período em que a doutrina da justificação pela fé não era compreendida. Sentia-se oprimido pela justiça de Deus que a ele foi apresentada desde sua infância. Entretanto, através de seus estudos e a dedicação diligente às Escrituras, passou por uma transição de ideias que o levou a compreender a ação redentora de Cristo pela humanidade, trazendo-lhe paz. Séculos mais tarde, Ellen White percebia que, dentre a liderança da igreja Adventista do Sétimo dia, da qual fazia parte, havia alguns que interpretavam incorretamente a doutrina da justificação pela fé, e encontrando aliados para defender sua opinião, ganhou forças para divulgar mais amplamente esta mensagem. A análise detalhada dos escritos de ambos ajudou a entender um pouco mais sobre justificação pela fé na visão de cada um deles.
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Tepung Daun Kelor terhadap Kualitas Interior dan Kandungan Protein Telur Ayam Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan
Authors: Domingga Aurelia Putri , Malik Agustinus Konda , Mulyantini, S.S. N.G.A
Published: October 2022

The study was conducted to evaluate the usage of moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf flour in the ration against the interior quality and protein content of eggs in superior native chickens aged 32 weeks. Experimental design used is Complete Randomized Design with four treatments and six replications. Each experimental unit has four superior native chicken Eggs. Treatment feeds were distinguished by the percentage of use of moringa oleifera leaf flour: R0=0%, R1=5%, R2=10% and R3=15%. The results showed that the use of moringa leaf flour up to 15% in the ration can have an influence on increasing egg yolk color 63.86% and protein content 54.35%, but does not affect egg yolk index, egg white index, and haugh egg unit. Based on the results of the study, It can be concluded that increaseing in the level of moringa leaf flour from 0% to 15% in the ration can increase egg yolk color. The usage moringa leaf flour 5% to 10% in the ration can increase the protein content of eggs.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pemanfaatan tepung daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) dalam ransum terhadap kualitas interior dan kandungan protein telur pada ayam ayam kampung unggul Balitbangtan umur 32 minggu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan empat jenis perlakuan dan enam ulangan. Setiap unit percobaan terdapat empat ekor ayam. Pakan perlakuan dibedakan berdasarkan persentase penggunaan tepung daun kelor: R0=0%, R1=5%, R2=10% dan R3=15%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan tepung daun kelor sampai dengan 15% dalam ransum dapat memberikan pengaruh terhadap peningkatkan nilai warna kuning telur 63,86% dan kandungan protein sebesar 54,35%, tetapi tidak mempengaruhi nilai indeks kuning telur, indeks putih telur dan haugh unit. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa peningkatan level tepung daun kelor dari 0% sampai 15% dalam ransum dapat meningkatkan intensitas warna kuning telur. Pemanfaatan 5% sampai 10% tepung daun kelor dalam ransum dapat meningkatkan kandungan protein telur.
Gambaran Pengetahuan Remaja Tentang Penyakit Menular Seksual Sebelum Dan Sesudah Penyuluhan
Authors: Nuryana Riska , Ernawati Ernawati , Sumarmi Sumarmi , Mantasia Mantasia
Published: October 2022

Penyakitjmenularjseksualujadalahjsuatu penyakitjatau gangguan yang ditularkan darijsatu orang yang terinfeksi ke orang lain melalui kontak hubungan seksual. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaranpengetahuan remaja tentang penyakit menular seksual sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan di LingkunganMaccini Baji Kelurahan Bulujaya Kecamatan Bangkala Barat Kabupaten Jeneponto tahun 2021. Jenispenelitian ini adalah metode desktiftif yang dilakukan di Lingkungan Maccini Baji Kelurahan BulujayaKecamatan Bangkala Barat Kabupaten Jeneponto. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa dari 30 respondenyangmmemiliki pengetahuanmbaik sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan sebanyakm5 orangm(17%), danijyangmemiliki pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 2 orang (7%), dan memiliki pengetahuan kurang sebanyak 23 orang(76%). Sedangkan responden yang memiliki pengetahuan baik setelah dilakukan penyuluhan sebanyak 20orang (66%), dan responden yang memiliki pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 5 orang (17%), dan responden yangmemiliki pengetahuan kurang sebanyak 5 orang (17 %). Dari analisis bahwa terdapat lebih banyak respondenyang memiliki pengetahuan baik setelah dilakukan penyuluhan dibandingkan sebelum dilakukan penyuluhantentang penyakit menular seksual.
Mythen und Realitäten des digitalen Zeitalters
Authors: Wewer Göttrik
Published: October 2022

The history of the internet and digital platforms is accompanied by many myths that have led to the data-driven business models prevalent in the digital economy being seen by most as having no alternative. These narratives include that the internet is ungovernable and an instrument of enlightenment, and that social media are what their name suggests. These myths obscure power relations, and none of them stand up to a reality check. Showing this again and again can inspire reflection on what a better digital world could look like. With this in mind, the book examines the reality of twenty myths of the digital age.
Reply to Rik Peels
Authors: Goldberg Sanford C. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: October 2022

Rik Peels (2022) suggests that my account of the normative pressures involved in cases of testimony from a friend need to be supplemented. I respond by accepting the proposed supplements; in fact, I argue that they are implications of the view I defended.
Reflections of orality in contemporary Angolan literary narratives: reading Boaventura Cardoso
Authors: Ferreira do Nascimento Sabino
Published: October 2022

This study presents reflections on the symbolic capital of oral Angolan tradition, attesting to the proximity between orality and writing in Boaventura Cardoso�s narrative fiction. To this end, the works Fogo da Fala: um conjunto de contos and A Morte do Velho Kipaca�a were selected for analysis. A structuralist approach was adopted as a theoretical framework for the investigation. However, the central aim of the article is to highlight the impact and the importance of orality in the contemporary narrative of Angolan literature, with Boaventura Cardoso as a starting and ending point. The article argues that orality is imposed not only as a source and a substrate, but also as an affluent and confluent of literary production engaged with references of Angolanity. The study also seeks to establish guidelines for a more theoretical study of oral literature in Angola and beyond.