bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propuesta de evaluación formativa inicial para la validación de estudios de niños, niñas y jóvenes venezolanos en Chile en la asignatura de historia, geografía y ciencias sociales
Authors:   , Fuentes Contreras Ninoska Alicia
Published: October 2023

El creciente fenómeno migratorio que vive el continente en general, y Chile en particular, ha llevado a repensar la escuela como un espacio culturalmente diverso, donde debe prevalecer una educación más justa para todos y todas. En este contexto, el problema dilucidado en este informe se relaciona al proceso de validación de estudios que deben enfrentar las y los estudiantes extranjeros que al momento de ingresar al sistema escolar chileno no cuentan con sus notas apostilladas y, por lo cual, deben realizar una evaluación para validar sus estudios y obtener una matrícula definitiva en el sistema escolar. Este proyecto propone indagar a través de una metodología cualitativa los Fondos de Conocimiento e Identidad de ese grupo de estudiantes, con la finalidad de realizar una propuesta de evaluación formativa inicial para validación de estudios en la asignatura de Historia, Geografía y Ciencias Sociales que considere sus trayectorias educativas y conocimientos previos.
Uso de datos para la toma de decisiones en el ciclo de planificación estratégica UC
Authors:   , Villarroel Muñoz, Víctor Hugo
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo determinar el grado de uso de datos para la toma de decisiones en las unidades académicas (UA) de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), específicamente en el contexto de la etapa de diagnóstico del ciclo de planificación estratégica. Para ello, se establece una relación entre el uso de los indicadores del “set mínimo”, actual instrumento de apoyo al diagnóstico, y el grado de uso de datos propiamente tal. El plan de trabajo busca, por un lado, evaluar la efectividad y pertinencia del instrumento mencionado y, por otro lado, identificar aspectos comunes y diferentes entre las UA que expliquen la variación en el grado de uso de datos. La propuesta se fundamenta bajo un marco conceptual en el cual el uso de datos para la toma de decisiones es una característica central para la mejora institucional en Educación Superior. Los hallazgos revelan que determinados factores – acceso/calidad, pertinencia, características organizacionales – actúan como facilitadores o como obstaculizadores para el uso de datos. Lo anterior permitirá definir mejoras al instrumento y generar recomendaciones para impulsar el uso de datos, en línea con la nueva Política de Calidad y Mejora Continua UC.
Decisiones curriculares para poner en práctica la simultaneidad en la asignatura de Historia, Geografía y Ciencias Sociales: estudio de caso múltiple
Authors:   , Sepúlveda Momberg Matías
Published: October 2023

La siguiente investigación trata sobre las decisiones curriculares de docentes de Historia, Geografía y Ciencias Sociales para poner en práctica la simultaneidad histórica. La incorporación del concepto simultaneidad es una etapa de mayor desarrollo del pensamiento histórico dentro de las Bases Curriculares en comparación con la enseñanza de la historia en el siglo XX y, por tanto, es especialmente pertinente estudiar las acciones docentes para ponerlo en práctica. Este es un estudio que utilizó metodología con enfoque cualitativo, para lo cual se entrevistaron a tres docentes de distintos colegios y dependencias. La entrevista se situó en el OA 2 de segundo medio. Los datos fueron tratados mediante análisis temático del contenido. Los resultados apuntan a que los profesores tienden a tomar decisiones que impactan en la pertinencia, secuencia e integración. Identificamos nueve tipos de decisiones curriculares para poner en práctica el OA 2 de segundo medio. Concluimos que las decisiones curriculares son complejas por la variedad de éstas y por el entramado de relaciones que es posible evidenciar al relacionar las decisiones con principios curriculares. Se propone fortalecer el proceso de deliberación curricular mediante un modelo de teoría de la acción.
La evaluación formativa y compartida como estrategia para promover el aprendizaje autorregulado en estudiantes con talento académico.
Authors:   , Suazo González Paula Macarena
Published: October 2023

La Evaluación Formativa y Compartida y su impacto en los procesos de autorregulación del aprendizaje son el objeto de análisis del siguiente Trabajo de Final Egreso. El estudio se efectuó en el contexto de un proyecto de Innovación Tecnológica, diseñado para desafiar a estudiantes entre 9 y 12 años que presentan Talento Académico. Se optó por implementar este tipo de evaluación, considerando que se le ha vinculado a la regulación del propio aprendizaje, aumento en la motivación, democratización de las aulas y desarrollo de una actitud crítica. Al amparo del diseño metodológico investigación – acción, se implementó la práctica de la Evaluación Compartida y Formativa, instancia en que niños y niñas construyeron junto a un mediador su instrumento de evaluación y, posteriormente lo aplicaron para evaluar su desempeño. De forma paralela, mediante entrevistas y registros gráficos, se recolectaron datos para conocer de qué manera la práctica de la evaluación compartida y formativa propicia la autorregulación del aprendizaje. Tras el análisis cualitativo, se evidenció que, producto de esta experiencia, los y las estudiantes manifestaron mayor comprensión de la instancia evaluativa y, su relación con ciertos procesos involucrados en el aprendizaje, tales como; identificar un objetivo, idear y seguir pasos conducentes para su logro, evaluar el resultado, y generar cambios en su desempeño.
Diseño de un manual para la aplicación de una asociación de investigación-práctica en educación (research-practice partnerships): experiencia piloto entre una Facultad de Educación y una Escuela
Authors:   , Basaure Castro María Fernanda
Published: October 2023

El propósito de este proyecto es diseñar un Manual para facilitar la implementación de una Asociación de Investigación-Práctica (Research Practice Partnerchips in Education, siglas: RPP) entre las escuelas (que colaboran como centros prácticos para la formación inicial de profesionales de la educación) y la facultad de educación de una universidad. Mediante una investigación cualitativa y utilizando la metodología Design-based research (DBR o Investigación basada en Diseño) se construye el plan de acción nombrado “Diseño EAC” para desarrollar este proyecto, el cual permite sistematizar y compilar los hallazgos que se han manifestado al implementar este tipo de asociación (desde el año 2021 hasta diciembre del año 2022) y construir un manual que permite implementar una RPP entre organizaciones educativas del sistema escolar y universitario que poseen un vínculo y que requieren el fortalecimiento de intervenciones de mejora escolar a largo plazo. Los resultados arrojan que las acciones desarrolladas por las líderes y los equipos de ambas organizaciones se logran sistematizar y compilar en el “Manual RPP, 5 pasos para hacer brillar el vínculo escuela-universidad” y que sirve como un instrumento de apoyo para implementar este tipo de asociaciones con otras escuelas que se vinculan con la facultad.
Estudio biomecánico de una prótesis de rodilla mediante simulación utilizando elementos finitos
Authors:   , Cortés Marchetti Fernanda Javiera
Published: October 2023

Esta investigación se enfoca en el estudio del comportamiento mecánico de la articulación de la rodilla cuando se reemplaza con una articulación artificial. El objetivo es comprender y determinar qué factores influyen en la adhesión, desplazamiento y concentración de tensiones entre el hueso y la prótesis, con el fin de evitar complicaciones como el aflojamiento. Para lograr esto, se investiga el efecto de diversos parámetros, como el coeficiente de fricción, los materiales de la prótesis utilizados y el peso del paciente, en las características biomecánicas de una prótesis de rodilla. Se realizó una simulación computacional utilizando elementos finitos para evaluar los parámetros mencionados. Se utilizaron diferentes softwares para generar modelos 3D de la articulación tibiofemoral sujeto-específica, a la cual se le asignaron las propiedades ortotrópicas del tejido óseo, e isotrópicas al material de la prótesis. Una vez que se tuvo el modelo de la articulación, se aplicó una fuerza compresiva de 735N y se realizaron varias simulaciones en las que se varió el coeficiente de roce entre 0.08 y 1, se varió el material del componente cojín plástico (PE, MDPE, HDPE y UHMWPE) y se analizó la resistencia mecánica a la fatiga en la interfaz entre el hueso y el implante. Al analizar los resultados obtenidos, se observa que un aumento en el coeficiente de roce puede generar una mayor adhesión a largo plazo en la prótesis, ya que los esfuerzos se reducen, la presión de contacto aumenta y se incrementa el ciclo de vida de la prótesis. En cuanto al material del cojín, el polietileno mostró mejores características, ya que presentaba un menor desplazamiento entre el componente plástico y el componente femoral. No obstante, las diferencias entre los materiales no fueron significativas.
Complexity, lower bounds, and algorithms for searching infected nodes in uncertain trees
Authors:   , Baboun Larach José
Published: October 2023

Abordamos el desafío de identificar nuevos brotes de COVID-19 a través de la red de aguas residuales de una ciudad. Es posible que tengamos información parcial de la red. En particular, una serie de tuberías no identificables que aparecen en los datos no transportan flujo en la realidad. Resolvemos el problema de encontrar nuevos brotes realizando una secuencia de consultas adaptativas en los nodos de un grafo acíclico dirigido, el cual modela la red. Una consulta determina si el nodo infectado envía agua contaminada a través del nodo consultado, asumiendo que el agua fluye a través de un árbol dirigido desconocido. Nuestro modelo es robusto ante cualquier realización del árbol. Mostramos que el problema es NP-difícil cuando se intenta minimizar el número de consultas en el peor caso. Luego presentamos algunas características de la solución óptima, incluyendo propiedades y cotas inferiores para los escenarios promedio y peor caso. Demostramos que el treewidth del grafo no es una cota inferior de la altura de la estrategia de búsqueda óptima. Para resolver el problema computacionalmente, presentamos tres algoritmos heurísticos. El Algoritmo de Entropía proporciona soluciones efectivas cercanas a la solución óptima para el caso sin incertidumbre. Sin embargo, su tiempo de ejecución puede ser exponencial en el número de diferentes caminos del grafo. El Algoritmo de Separación de Caminos retorna resultados ligeramente peores, pero se puede implementar en tiempo polinomial. Finalmente, conectamos con el marco de Group Testing. Damos un algoritmo óptimo para el caso sin restricciones en el tamaño del conjunto a testear, así como una 5-aproximación para cuando este tamaño está acotado por el número separador del grafo multiplicado por el grado de entrada. Nuestros hallazgos tienen impacto en las áreas de Group Testing, investigación de operaciones, diseño de algoritmos y epidemiología en aguas residuales.
Profitability of Fish Production in Selected Districts of North Karnataka, India
Authors: Harish Kumar H. R.  , Jamakhandi B. R.  , Yeshwanth Raghuramreddy
Published: October 2023

The present investigation is the study of the profitability of fish production in Belagavi and Dharwad Districts of North Karnataka. The present study is purely based on primary data and multistage random sampling technique was employed for collecting data relevant to fish production from 60 farmers (30 farmers from each of the two districts) practicing fish culture in farm ponds with the help of pre-tested interview schedule exclusively designed for the study. Average pond size considered for the study was 30x30 m2. The data was analyzed by using Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR). The results revealed that, total cost incurred for fish production was Rs. 57579/pond/year in Belagavi and Rs. 49042/pond/year in Dharwad district. The average yield realized per pond was found to be higher in Belagavi district (1400kg/pond/year) than Dharwad district (1000kg/pond/year). Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was found to be 1.32 and 1.58 for Dharwad and Belagavi district respectively; these indicated that fish production was profitable in the study area.
Profile Characteristics of Extension Personnel in Association with Attitude towards the Service Delivery System of Agro Service Centres
Authors: Meethal Safna Vatakke Kandy , Seema B.
Published: October 2023

The attitude of extension personnel towards the service delivery system of Agro Service Centres is developed based on their work experience in Agro Service Centres and the response they have received from the beneficiary farmers for the services they have been extended to them. The present study was conducted among 60 extension personnel associated with Agro Service Centres from the three districts of Kerala representing the central, northern, and southern Kerala, during the year 2019. Data collection was done using a pre-tested interview schedule, and analysis and interpretation of the data were done using statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, and correlation analysis. Based on the analysis of the data, it was observed that the majority (56.67%) of the extension personnel had a highly favourable attitude towards the service delivery system of the Agro Service Centre. The majority of the extension personnel working in ASCs belonged to the middle and old age categories, and the majority had up to five years of experience in extension work. The majority of the extension personnel possess medium extension service orientation and work commitment and moderate to high problem-solving and leadership abilities. The correlation analysis revealed that the attitude of extension personnel was positively and significantly correlated with their extension service orientation, work commitment, problem-solving ability, and leadership ability.
Evaluating Constraints-Faced by Farmers in the Adoption of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana in Rajasthan State of India
Authors: Chauhan Laksheeta , Kaur Manmeet , Chandra Subhash , Jaryal Rishi Dev
Published: October 2023

Among all the states of India, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification, followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Rajasthan state of India is well known for its rainfed areas in which agriculture is a gambler of Indian monsoon and it can act as a potential zone for PKVY. In Rajasthan, organic farming is also named as “Baderaan ki kheti” which locally means as the type of farming done by their ancestors, but actually it is a traditional approach of farming with modern and scientific way. Government of Rajasthan has also taken an initiative to bring much area under organic farming through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in Bikaner District. Hence, in 2015-18 highest numbers of clusters were formed under PKVY. Thus, the study was conducted in Bikaner District of Rajasthan state to delineate the constraints being faced by farmers in adopting the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana in the state of Rajasthan. The Bikaner district comprises eight tehsils. Out of three tehsils, namely Nokha, Sridungarhgarh and Bikaner, were selected purposely for the present investigation based on the highest number of registered farmers under PKVY. One village from each selected tehsil constituted the sample of the study and PKVY beneficiary farmers were selected purposely using proportionate random sampling method and the non-beneficiary farmers were randomly selected from the same villages to constitute the other half of the sample size. Thus, 180 respondents, i.e., 90 beneficiary and 90 non-beneficiary respondents were included in the present investigation. The data were gathered from 180 respondents through an interview schedule. It was found that the main constraints faced by the farmers in the adoption of PKVY were ‘time consuming process’, ‘lack of literacy among farmers’, ‘low yield during transition period’, ‘lack of knowledge about geo-tagging’ and ‘incentive is too low. This may be because farmers in the study area were not aware about the complete procedure involved in the adoption of PKVY and required more exposure through various extension activities like awareness programmes, trainings, workshops and interactive sessions. Progressive organic farmers who have adopted all the practices of organic farming and have advanced knowledge should be used as referent extension person for increasing the rate of adoption of PKVY.
Mitigating the Harmful Effect of Salinity on Maize Plants Using Fish Waste-Derived Biochar
Authors: Sallam Heba , Nasser Mervat Abdel , Mohamed Hager , Bahy Marwa , Khalil Hager
Published: October 2023

Aim: This study was conducted to determine if applying biochar made from fish waste to the soil can alleviate the adverse impacts of salinity stress on maize (Zea mays L.) seedling growth.

Materials and Methods: Maize plants were cultivated in two groups of pots; the first group had the soil without any additions, and the second group had the soil mixed with biochar (1% w/w). Each group was irrigated with saline water (0, 50 and 150 mM NaCl).

Results: According to the findings, Zea mays exposed to salt stress showed a significant decrease in growth traits such as shoot and root length, fresh weight, and dry weight of shoot and root, compared to untreated control. The addition of biochar significantly enhanced these attributes. As salinity levels increased, the value of photosynthetic pigments gradually declined. Applying biochar to the soil significantly increased the amounts of Chl a, Chl b, and carotenoid. Salt-stressed seedlings treated with biochar have lower levels of soluble sugars, soluble proteins, and total free amino acids at 150 mM NaCl + FWB of the shoot. The findings demonstrate that applying biochar to salt-stressed seedlings caused their proline content to increase noticeably at the highest salinity level (150 mM NaCl). The contents of Na+ and Cl- were positively affected by increasing salt stress. Increasing salt stress had a deleterious impact on K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ levels. On the other hand, applying FWB raised the content of K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ while decreasing the amounts of Na+ and Cl-.

Conclusion: Biochar made from fish waste has the potential to reduce salinity stress significantly.
Pulse Productivity and Profitability as Influenced by Cluster Frontline Demonstrations in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Bhat Raies A. , Malik Kaiser M. , Din Sajad Mohi ud , Hakeem S. A. , Raina F. A. , Bhat F. N. , Nissar R.
Published: October 2023

The cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLDs) on Rajmash and Greengram were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kupwara, J&K at farmers’ fields during the year 2021. Through farmer meetings and group discussions, the crucial inputs in the production technology were identified. The results for Rajmash and Greengram showed that overall yield trends of demonstrations varied from 7.00 q/ha to 11 q/ha and 6.00 q/ha to 9.00 q/ha, respectively, with yield increase of 57.14%  and 50% over the yield of local practices. Due to significant heterogeneity in the extent of adoption of recommended technology based on the level of risk associated in terms of cost,convenience, skill, and information regarding the concerned practise, the yield levels were much lower under local practices. Rajmash and greengram's average extension gap, technology gap, and technology index, respectively, were found to be 4.00, 1.00 q/ha and 8.33 percent and 3.00, 1 q/ha and 10.00 percent. The demonstration's average gross and net returns for the rajmash and greengram crops, respectively, were 44.44 and 145.33 percent, 70.00 and 289.55 percent  greater than the farmer’s practices. In rajmash and greengram, the average benefit-cost ratio was higher with 44 and 145 percent respectively. Variations in agro-climatic factors, soil fertility, biotic stresses, economic status, and management practices were found to cause variations in the technology gap and index percentage. By encouraging farmers to use sustainable technical practices for increasing the yield and productivity of pulse crops, this variation can be reduced. With the application of pesticide, the performance of enhanced technology was shown to be most successful in controlling the smallest number of afflicted plants/m2 as well as the smallest number of pods/plants. Under demonstrations, production was higher than local practice. In order to increase the area and production of pulses in the Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir, pulse production and protection technology has a wide range of potential applications.
An Overview-Effects of Covid 19 Pandemic on Climate Change in India
Authors: Hidangmayum Narmada , Rani Nigam , Saurabh  , Devi Khumanthem Babina , Saxena Pratibha , Prasath P. , Sachan I. E. Dhruvendra Singh , Mishra Babita
Published: October 2023

From a public health perspective, the spread of the COVID-19 virus has become a problem. The incredible rise in disease-related infection and death rates has brought the world to a standstill in dealing with its negative consequences. This has led to a global lockdown to prevent further spread of the virus. The blockade had a huge social and economic impact. However, it also has some positive effects on the environment, especially air quality, as many research institutes point to reduced nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide problems in major cities (PM) around the world. Ni#trogen dioxide emissions were reduced by 20-30% in China, Italy, France and Spain, while nitrogen dioxide emissions were reduced by 30% in the United States. Compared to last year, China's air quality improved by 11.4%. NO (-77.3%), NO2 (-54.3). Compared to five years per month, 3% and carbon monoxide (-64.8%) (Signs point to a decrease) content were found during Partial shutdown in Brazil. There are about -51.84, -53.11, -17 in India 97%, -52.68, -30.35, 0.78, and -12.33 reductions in PM10, PM2 concentrations. They are SO2, NO2, CO, O3 and NH3. This article focuses on the environmental impact of closures and also discusses air pollution before and after closures in major cities around the world. Various aspects of the environment were studied and evaluated, including air, water, noise and waste management before and after closure. Therefore, this research will serve as a guide for environmentalists, leaders, and frontline activists as they look for ways to beat this disease and reduce its long-term impact on health and the environment.
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Effect of Date of Sowing and Cultivars on Growth and Yield Attributes of Safflower
Authors: Kamle Rinku , Gehlot Yashwant , Aakash  , Singh Veer , Kamle Sonali
Published: October 2023

The present experiment was carried out at All India Coordinated Research Project on safflower, College of Agriculture, Indore, (M.P.) during rabi season 2015-16 with the objective to test the effect of different sowing dates and cultivars on growth and yield attributes of safflower. The results showed that the cultivar A-1 accumulated maximum dry matter at 30 DAS, 60 DAS, 90 DAS and at harvest as well as took minimum number of days (86.58) for flower initiation, for 50% flowering (93.17) and for 100% flowering (99.67) as compared to other cultivars. While maximum plant height (125.54 cm), number of primary branches (10.33 plant-1) were recorded in safflower cultivar NARI-6 followed by NARI-57 at harvest. It was observed that majority of secondary branches (18.84) emerged under 1st November sowing followed by 15th November sowing. The maximum CGR and RGR received by A-1 which was significantly superior to other cultivars at up to 30 DAS, 30-60 DAS 60-90 DAS and 90 DAS-at harvest compared to other cultivar. It is concluded that cultivar A-1 and NARI-6, and 1st November sowing performed better in terms of above parameters and recommended for cultivation.
Effect of Seed Treatment and Phosphorus Levels on Growth, Yield and Economics of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)
Authors: Sharma Kritika , Choudhary Kartikeya , Bochalya Ranjeet Singh
Published: October 2023

Crop production encounters challenges due to the dearth of nitrogen and phosphorus, while excessive use of chemical fertilizers causes environmental hazards. Use of Rhizobium and phosphate solubilizing hazards. The use of Rhizobium and phosphate solubilizing bacteria can be a sustainable strategy to overcome these problems.

The present investigation was conducted during Kharif season of 2022 at Chamelti Agriculture Farm, MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The soil of the experimental site was sandy loam in texture, slightly alkaline in reaction with EC in safer range, medium in organic carbon, available nitrogen, potassium and high in available phosphorus. The field experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized block design comprising sixteen treatments with three replications. The experiment consists of four levels of bio-fertilizer i.e., (S0) Control, (S1) Rhizobium 10 ml kg-1 seed, (S2) PSB 10 ml kg-1 seed and (S3) Rhizobium + PSB both 10 ml kg-1 seed as first factor and four levels of phosphorus i.e., (P0) control, (P1) 20 kg ha-1, (P2) 40 kg ha-1 and (P3) 60 kg ha-1 as second factor. Recommended dose of nitrogen and potassium (20:20 kg ha-1) was applied through urea and MOP at the time of sowing. Himlobia-2 variety of cowpea was used for sowing. Other crop management practices were followed as per the recommendation of the area. 

Results indicated that among the seed treatments, seed inoculation with (S3) Rhizobium + PSB both 10 ml kg-1 of seed recorded significant improvement in growth, yield and economics of cowpea, over single inoculation of Rhizobium and PSB which was statistically at par with (S1) Rhizobium over rest of the treatments. Application of 60 kg P ha-1 resulted significantly higher growth, yield and quality of cowpea and was on par with 40 kg ha-1. Economically, (S3) Rhizobium + PSB both 10 ml kg-1 of seed along with application of 0 kg P ha-1 resulted in higher gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio under Mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh.
Improving Production and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) Cv. Chandler with Plant Growth Regulators: A Study in Northern Punjab
Authors: Abdullah Shakir Ali , Wani Ab Waheed , Sharma Ankur , Singh Gurpreet , Zarina
Published: October 2023

The use of plant growth regulators was researched to improve strawberry production and fruit and fruitquality in the cooler, northern Punjab regions, known for their superior output and fruit quality by randomized block experiment using strawberry “Chandler”, Fragaria × Ananassa Duch. uniform runners cultivated in open fields with paddy straw mulch. After 30 and 60 days of planting, we foliar sprayed the plants with NAA 60, 90, 120, and 150 mg l-1 and GA3 60, 90, 120, and150 mg l-1. The experiment recorded plant growth characteristics, such as number of leaves, stems, leaf area, petiole length, and runners, at their highest levels with the application of 120 mg l-1 GA3. Similarly, we found the optimal number of strawberries produced in terms of flowers, fruits, weight, marketability, and overall fruit yield with the same application. On the other hand, the application of 150 mg l-1 NAA produced strawberries with the highest total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar, and total sugar contents. Nonetheless, we did not observe any significant effect of the plant growth regulator treatments on the number of days required for 50.0% blooming, the firmness of the fruit, or the acidity level of strawberry fruits. Our findings provide a low-cost production system that can improve the yield and quality of strawberries, potentially contributing to poverty alleviation among farmers in the region.
Effect of Farmyard Manure and Biofertilizers on Productivity and profitability of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) cv. Pant Kheera-1
Authors: Rajput Ramvaran , Sharma Ankur , Rathod Manjunath , Katiyar Drishty
Published: October 2023

Biofertilizers are microbial inoculation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) which act as important components of integrated nutrient management (INM) and have the ability to reduce the nutritional dependence of plants over chemical fertilizers. A field experiment was conducted to investigate the response of farmyard manure (FYM) and biofertilizers on the productivity and profitability of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cv. Pant Kheera-1. The application of FYM was done by thoroughly mixing it in the soil one week prior to sowing and basal dose of vermicompost was incorporated in soil one week before sowing and treated with three biofertilizers such as Azotobacter, PSB and KSB as per the requirement of the treatment. The results indicated that farmyard manure and biofertilizers like Azotobacter and PSB with different RDF doses of fertilizers significantly influenced the different growth and yield attributes of cucumber. Application of 75% RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + PSB + KSB recorded significantly higher fruit setting percent (93.26%) and fruit yield. It was recorded that the maximum gross returns and net returns was recorded in with the application of 75% RDF + FYM + Azotobacter + PSB + KSB with B:C ratio of 4.7 while maximum B:C ratio (4.9) was recorded with a application of 100% RDF. Thus, integration of organic manure and biofertilizers with 75% of RDF improved the production potential of cucumber and enhanced the net return.
Diagnostic Value of C-Reactive Protein, Albumin, and the CRP-to-Albumin Ratio for Predicting Mortality in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Brazilian hospitals
Authors: Grigoli Eva Clarice Abdo , Sejópoles Márcia Duarte , Gomes Luciano Teixeira , Fontes Cor Jesus Fernandes
Published: October 2023

Background: In recent years, studies have been conducted to understand the immuno-inflammatory changes related to COVID-19. Different serum biomarkers have been extensively investigated as diagnostic and/or prognostic markers of various clinical outcomes.

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin levels, and the CRP-to-albumin ratio, determined on hospital admission, for predicting mortality in patients with COVID-19.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 from March to August 2020 in two reference hospitals, one public and one private, in the Central Region of Brazil. The most important laboratory data included serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin concentrations determined on hospital admission. The prognostic value of each biomarker for predicting patient mortality was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.

Results: A total of 128 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 during the study period, of whom 70 (54.7%) were male, with a mean age of 51.4 years. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) CRP concentration in patients who died was 152.1 (108.2) mg/dL, which was higher than that in survivors (p=0.007). The mean (SD) albumin concentration was 3.0 (0.6) g/dL among patients who died, which was lower than that in survivors (p=0.004). The mean [SD] CRP-to-albumin ratio was significantly higher among patients who died than among survivors (54.8 [32.8] vs. 34.8 [43.9]; p=0.002). ROC curves showed a higher diagnostic accuracy (69%) for the CRP-to-albumin ratio than for CRP or albumin alone. Analysis of different cut-off points for this ratio showed sensitivities ranging from 71.4% to 92.9%.  These results confirm previous observations that CRP, albumin and CRP-to-albumin ratio are associated with serious outcomes from COVID-19 and their measurement at hospital admission identifies patients with a worse prognosis of the disease. Conclusions: Serum concentrations of CRP and albumin and the CRP-to-albumin ratio determined on hospital admission are accurate biomarkers with good sensitivity for predicting mortality among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Sustainable Landscape Planning Approach in Urban Identity Protection
Authors: Bariş M. Emin , Kaygusiz Sara Zolnoun
Published: October 2023

Under the influence of rapidly changing global dynamics and urbanization, the unique identities of cities are in danger of being obscured by the monotony of uniform urban landscapes. In this context, emphasizing the critical importance of sustainable landscape planning, this article provides an in-depth perspective on how to preserve and contribute to the unique identities of cities. By considering different urban design approaches and techniques, the paper provides a detailed analysis of how sustainable landscape elements, ranging from natural vegetation conservation to modern stormwater management practices, can be incorporated into the urban landscape in an integrated manner. How these elements can act in synergy with a city's historical heritage, cultural values and ecological dynamics is explained with concrete examples. The findings reveal that sustainable landscape planning not only offers environmental benefits but also contributes to the revitalization of local culture and community pride by strengthening residents' attachment to the city. This also emphasizes the need to develop urban areas sustainably, not only physically but also emotionally and socio-culturally. It is therefore recommended that urban planners, architects and policymakers should adopt sustainable landscape planning approaches to preserve and enhance the distinctive identities of cities.
Using NLP to Enhance Supply Chain Management Systems
Authors: Aslam Farhan , Calghan Jay
Published: October 2023

This article explores the transformative potential of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in enhancing Supply Chain Management (SCM) software. With the digital age ushering in vast amounts of unstructured data, especially customer feedback, there is a pressing need for advanced analytical tools. NLP, a subset of artificial intelligence, offers techniques such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and text classification to interpret this data. By integrating these techniques, businesses can gain unparalleled insights into their supply chain operations, leading to improved operational efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and proactive issue management. The article reviews studies across various industries, from food delivery to railways, underscoring the versatility and efficacy of NLP in diverse contexts. The findings highlight NLP's role as a game-changer in SCM, promising a more data-driven, efficient, and customer-centric supply chain landscape.
Recycle Performance of Heterogeneous Catalyst Metal Oxides-Based Layered Double Hydroxide for Oxidative Desulfurization Process of 4-methyldibenzothiophene
Authors: Ahmad Nur , Rohmatullaili Rohmatullaili , Hanifah Yulizah , Wibiyan Sahrul , Amri Amri , Wijaya Alfan , Mardiyanto Mardiyanto , Mohadi Risfidian , Royani Idha , Lesbani Aldes
Published: October 2023

The desulfurization of oil must be resolved as soon as possible due to a variety of issues, including environmental contamination and protection regulations. It was believed that oxidative desulfurization (ODS) was the most promising method. In this research, metal oxide-based layered double hydroxides (TiO2@Ni-Al and ZnO@Ni-Al) were effectively synthesized for the ODS of 4-methyldibenzothiophene (4-MDBT). TiO2@Ni-Al and ZnO@Ni-Al exhibited superior catalytic performance and high recycling capacity, achieving a 99% removal rate after five reactions in 30 min. The heterogeneous catalyst TiO2@Ni-Al/ZnO@Ni-Al is easy to separate and recover from a reaction system. Increased temperature facilitates the transformation of 4-MDBT into 4-MDBTO2. The influence of H2O2's rapid decomposition rate, which can inhibit oxidation reactions, reduces the catalytic activity as the temperature increases. 4-MDBT Sulphur removal on TiO2@Ni-Al and ZnO@Ni-Al is 99.48 and 99.51%, respectively. TiO2@Ni-Al and ZnO@Ni-Al have great potential for use in the industry based on these results. Copyright © 2023 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
FORMA-SUJEITO:
Authors: Costa Dilermando
Published: October 2023

As igrejas inclusivas objetivam compatibilizar as diversidades sexual e de gênero com o protestantismo. Este trabalho, fundamentado na Análise de Discurso (PÊCHEUX, 2014a [1969]; 2014b [1975]), apresenta como tema o estudo da forma-sujeito cristão inclusivo. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a constituição dessa forma-sujeito por meio do agrupamento de sequências discursivas em torno dos efeitos de sentidos produzidos. Portanto, analisamos a seção valores da página da Igreja Cristã Contemporânea. Neste trabalho, discutiremos a emergência das igrejas inclusivas e as noções de sujeito/de forma-sujeito, bem como apresentaremos o resultado da análise proposta, na qual observamos que a forma-sujeito cristão inclusivo é constituída por cinco aspectos: obediência, valorização ao grupo, santidade, inclusão e serviço.

Palavras-chave: Análise de Discurso; Forma-sujeito; Igreja Cristã Contemporânea.
JOGOS DE PALAVRAS ALUSIVOS EM CAMPANHAS PUBLICITÁRIAS BRASILEIRAS: E O OSCAR VAI PARA ...
Authors: Brezolin Adauri
Published: October 2023

Analiso aqui jogos de palavras de anúncios de três campanhas publicitárias de produtos hortifrutigranjeiros. Esses jogos aparecem em títulos de produções cinematográficas com modificações que aludem a títulos verdadeiros, lançando o holofote sobre frutas, legumes e vegetais. Discuto, assim, as características de jogos de palavras e os mecanismos para sua criação; tangencio questões relacionadas à alusão; à convencionalidade, e à sua quebra; ao humor e à criatividade.  Propus-me a detectar os mecanismos mais empregados na geração de jogos de palavras alusivos em textos do espaço propagandístico. Os resultados revelaram que substituição, com o emprego de parônimos e palavras-valise, foi o recurso mais recorrente. Saliento que os jogos de palavras resultantes representam combinações criativas e divertidas, que, certamente, atendem a uma finalidade expressiva e específica, ou seja, chamar a atenção de possíveis consumidores dos produtos em destaque.
REALIZAÇÕES VERBAIS DO ASPECTO PERFECT POR FALANTES DA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA
Authors: Rebouças Érica Silva
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo, buscou-se contribuir para a discussão sobre a representação sintática do aspecto perfect, que, associado ao presente, se refere a uma situação que começou ou ocorreu no passado e continua ou possui relevância no presente (COMRIE, 1976). Especificamente, investigaram-se as realizações do perfect universal (PU) e do perfect existencial (PE) associados ao presente no espanhol da República Dominicana (ERD). As hipóteses foram que, associados ao presente, no ERD: i) PU é realizado exclusivamente pelo pretérito perfecto compuesto (PPC) e ii) PE é realizado exclusivamente pelo PPC e pretérito perfecto simple. Para isso, aplicaram-se testes de produção eliciada, preenchimento de lacuna e decisão. Refutaram-se as hipóteses (i) e (ii), pois verificaram-se também presente, presente continuo e PPC progresivo na expressão de PU e a perífrase estar (presente) + predicativo na expressão de PE.
Diagnosis and Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: Leung Peggy B. , Davis Andrew M. , Kumar Sonal
Published: October 2023

This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology’s 2022 clinical practice guideline for diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Patterns of Social Determinants of Health and Child Mental Health, Cognition, and Physical Health
Authors: Xiao Yunyu , Mann J. John , Chow Julian Chun-Chung , Brown Timothy T. , Snowden Lonnie R. , Yip Paul Siu-Fai , Tsai Alexander C. , Hou Yu , Pathak Jyotishman , Wang Fei , Su Chang
Published: October 2023

Importance

Social determinants of health (SDOH) influence child health. However, most previous studies have used individual, small-set, or cherry-picked SDOH variables without examining unbiased computed SDOH patterns from high-dimensional SDOH factors to investigate associations with child mental health, cognition, and physical health.

Objective

To identify SDOH patterns and estimate their associations with children’s mental, cognitive, and physical developmental outcomes.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This population-based cohort study included children aged 9 to 10 years at baseline and their caregivers enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study between 2016 and 2021. The ABCD Study includes 21 sites across 17 states.

Exposures

Eighty-four neighborhood-level, geocoded variables spanning 7 domains of SDOH, including bias, education, physical and health infrastructure, natural environment, socioeconomic status, social context, and crime and drugs, were studied. Hierarchical agglomerative clustering was used to identify SDOH patterns.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Associations of SDOH and child mental health (internalizing and externalizing behaviors) and suicidal behaviors, cognitive function (performance, reading skills), and physical health (body mass index, exercise, sleep disorder) were estimated using mixed-effects linear and logistic regression models.

Results

Among 10 504 children (baseline median [SD] age, 9.9 [0.6] years; 5510 boys [52.5%] and 4994 girls [47.5%]; 229 Asian [2.2%], 1468 Black [14.0%], 2128 Hispanic [20.3%], 5565 White [53.0%], and 1108 multiracial [10.5%]), 4 SDOH patterns were identified: pattern 1, affluence (4078 children [38.8%]); pattern 2, high-stigma environment (2661 children [25.3%]); pattern 3, high socioeconomic deprivation (2653 children [25.3%]); and pattern 4, high crime and drug sales, low education, and high population density (1112 children [10.6%]). The SDOH patterns were distinctly associated with child health outcomes. Children exposed to socioeconomic deprivation (SDOH pattern 3) showed the worst health profiles, manifesting more internalizing (β = 0.75; 95% CI, 0.14-1.37) and externalizing (β = 1.43; 95% CI, 0.83-2.02) mental health problems, lower cognitive performance, and adverse physical health.

Conclusions

This study shows that an unbiased quantitative analysis of multidimensional SDOH can permit the determination of how SDOH patterns are associated with child developmental outcomes. Children exposed to socioeconomic deprivation showed the worst outcomes relative to other SDOH categories. These findings suggest the need to determine whether improvement in socioeconomic conditions can enhance child developmental outcomes.
Liquid Metal in Expired Artificial Kidneys: A Nanoporous Soft Conductive Wire Platform for Unconventional Interfacial Fluidic Studies
Authors: Monwar Momena , Hossain Kazi Zihan , Licup Gerra , Denton Thomas , Yoon Jihwan , Khan M. Rashed
Published: October 2023

Strong chemical or voltage‐driven studies of gallium alloys (liquid metal, LM) show methods of altering the surface energy of the bare alloys by controlling Ga2O3 (Gallium Oxide)‐ a 3‐5 nm surface oxide that forms on LM. However, various fluids (i.e., water) interact weakly compared to strong acids or bases and do not etch Ga2O3. Specialized instruments are often required to study such interactions, which are not readily available. Herein, an LM‐based nanoporous conductive wire platform is demonstrated, which can effectively be utilized for real‐time weaker interfacial studies. The unconventional platform allows fluid transport and interfacial studies within the nanoporous domain, which is still foreign in the literature. Nanoporous conductive wires are fabricated by injecting eutectic gallium indium (eGaIn) into hollow microtubes collected from expired and unused artificial kidneys. These steps upcycle medical waste and confine Ga2O3 at the nanopores for an inexpensive metal‐oxide/metal framework. The platform for interfacial fluidics is harnessed, leveraging deionized (DI) water, 1 m hydrochloric acid (HCl), and 95% ethanol (EtOH). This study also demonstrates capacitive sensors that can be immediately implemented using nanoporous conducive wires. Advanced applications from this study suggest that future exploration of such soft systems can lead to more nano/bioanalyses harnessing LM alloys.
Implementing Versatile Programmable Logic Functions Using Two Magnetization Switching Types in a Single Device
Authors: Huang Xinhao , Zhao Yaru , Wang Xinran , Wang Fei , Liu Liang , Yang Hyunsoo , Zhao Weisheng , Shi Shuyuan
Published: October 2023

The efficient manipulation of magnetization using spin‐orbit torques (SOTs) generated by heavy metals and topological insulators has attracted significant attention. However, the symmetry of these conventional materials makes it challenging to achieve deterministic switching of perpendicular magnetization by currents, which prevents the practical application of SOT‐based spintronic devices such as magnetic memories and logics. Here, a composition gradient in a TaxTi1‐x alloy is introduced and the field‐free magnetization switching in TaxTi1‐x/CoFeB heterostructures with controllable SOT efficiencies is realized. Additionally, by engineering the gradient with a tilting angle relative to the current injection arm of the device, highly asymmetric switching loops are achieved, which are attributed to tilted spin polarization. Based on these two switching types, namely field‐free switching and field‐assisted asymmetric switching, five programmable Boolean logic functions are successfully demonstrated using a single device. This work paves the way for high‐density computing‐in‐memory applications with industry compatible artificially‐designed asymmetric SOT materials.
Frequency Modulation Based Long‐Wave Infrared Detection and Imaging at Room Temperature
Authors: Guo Tianyi , Dasgupta Arindam , Chandra Sayan , Ballav Swastik , Cencillo‐Abad Pablo , Mukherjee Souptik , Biswas Aritra , Shabbir Muhammad Waqas , Chanda Debashis
Published: October 2023

Detection of long wave infrared (LWIR) light at room temperature is a long‐standing challenge due to the low energy of photons. A low‐cost, high‐performance LWIR detector or camera that operates under such conditions is pursued for decades. Currently, all available detectors operate based on amplitude modulation (AM) and are limited in performance by AM noises, including Johnson noise, shot noise, and background fluctuation noise. To address this challenge, a frequency modulation (FM)‐based detection technique is introduced, which offers inherent robustness against different types of AM noises. The FM‐based approach yields an outstanding room temperature noise equivalent power (NEP), response time, and detectivity (D*). This result promises a novel uncooled LWIR detection scheme that is highly sensitive, low‐cost, and can be easily integrated with electronic readout circuitry, without the need for complex hybridization.