bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aportes al conocimiento de la distribución del mico volador Pithecia milleri (Allen, 1914) en el occidente Amazónico Colombiano
Authors: Villalba Javier García , Páez Andrés , Palacios Erwin
Published: December 2023

Pithecia milleri es una especie categorizada como Deficiente de Datos, según la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN), se encuentra en Colombia y Ecuador, occidente de la cuenca amazónica, pero poco se conoce acerca de los límites de su distribución en el territorio Colombiano. Se recopilaron observaciones de campo obtenidas de forma ad libitum entre los años 2007-2015. Realizamos una exploración de campo en el medio río Caquetá y sus afluentes en los departamentos de Caquetá y Putumayo. Hicimos una revisión de los registros de las bases de datos del Global Biodiversity Information Facility, Arctos, VertNet y los catálogos digitales de mamíferos del Instituto de Ciencias Naturales de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, el Field Museum of Natural History de Chicago, American Museum of Natural History y el Museo de Zoología, Michigan University. Adicionalmente, revisamos ejemplares del género en diferentes colecciones del país. Obtuvimos 77 registros de la especie. Se amplió la distribución al oriente sobre la quebrada Guaquirá y el rango altitudinal fue extendido hasta los 1,100 m.s.n.m. Basados en esta revisión y nuestro conocimiento de la región se requiere, 1) explorar el río Caguán y su interfluvio con el río Yarí, con el fin de resolver el interrogante de la presencia o no de P. milleri al oriente del Caguán, 2) una revisión exhaustiva sobre el río Guaquirá y la quebrada Nonomaní con el fin de reconocer el punto de contacto entre P. milleri y P. hirsuta, y 3) explorar el departamento de Guaviare para establecer el límite nororiental de distribución de P. milleri.
Artrópodos, protozoos y helmintos parasitos de mamíferos silvestres (Mammalia) de Venezuela. Primates.
Authors: Cañizales Israel , Guerrero Ricardo
Published: December 2023

Los artrópodos, protozoos y helmintos de primates silvestres han sido estudiados por más de 50 años en Venezuela; sin embargo, la información sobre los mismos se encuentra dispersa en diversas fuentes. Con el fin de recopilar dicha información, construimos una base de datos que contiene gran parte de los registros de estos para el país; éstos fueron obtenidos a partir de búsquedas bibliográficas electrónicas y de consultas a colecciones parasitológicas, conformando un listado que contiene 36 especies de parásitos (ácaros con 6 spp., piojos con 3 spp., pulgas con 1 sp., protozoos con 7 spp., trematodos con 2 spp., cestodos con 2 spp., nematodos con 14 spp. y acantocéfalos con 1 spp.) en 12 especies de primates de las 16 especies descritas para Venezuela, lo cual representa 75% del orden. Este es la primera recopilación de artrópodos, protozoos y helmintos parásitos de primates en Venezuela.
Analisis Kinerja Turbin Pelton Proto X dengan Varian Ukuran Nosel Menggunakan Aplikasi CFD
Authors: Yusrizal Yusrizal , Amanah Ayu , Prasetio Bagas
Published: December 2023

After get trial of performance of Turbin Pelton Proto X was done with some variations of desain such as percentage of valve opening, nozel distance from center of runner and nozel diameter than get the result of performance. To complete and get perfection need to do simulation and analyse Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) uses powerfull engineering software. Based on turbin Pelton Proto X performance result, the velocity of flow is 1.74 m/s. This value will be use for fill parameter conditions when Ansys Fluent is setting up. For this case, it will simulate and analyse of turbin Pelton Proto X with different nozzle diameter and than know the type of flow happen in system of turbin Pelton piping. The result of this CFD analyzing can also give recommendations for development of turbin Pelton Proto X to get higher performance.
Peningkatan Produktivitas Tanaman Hidroponik Menggunakan Tenaga Surya
Authors: Hidayanti Fitria
Published: December 2023

Electricity is highly essential in hydroponic agriculture. To enhance the productivity of hydroponic plants, LED grow lights are used to provide illumination during the nighttime. This electrical energy is utilized for the circulation pump of the plant's nutrients and to power the LED grow lights. To address this, the approach taken is to harness solar energy and convert it into electrical energy. This conversion of solar energy into electrical energy is known as photovoltaic, which involves the use of solar cells as the device. The hydroponic system employed in this research is the Deep Flow Technique (DFT) hydroponic system. The circulation pump operates every hour for 10 minutes, while the LED grow lights are turned on from 20:00 to 24:00. On average, the plants grow approximately 0.8 to 1.5 cm per day, and the leaves grow around 1 to 2 strands per day. The total daily electricity requirement for the circulation pump amounts to 36.4 watt-hours.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Monitoring Getaran pada Jalan Tol
Authors: Wati Erna Kusuma , Putri Ayu Maharani Larasati
Published: December 2023

The construction of toll roads is one of the infrastructure developments; however, the construction of new toll roads is often hindered by complaints from residents in the surrounding areas who feel disturbed by the vibrations caused by vehicles on the toll road. Therefore, there is a need for a vibration monitoring tool that can monitor vibration acceleration. This research has successfully developed an online vibration monitoring tool on the toll road using the MMA7361 accelerometer sensor. Field measurements were conducted for approximately 30 minutes on the edge of the Jakarta-Serpong toll road, specifically at Km-11. Data transmission was done online using the ESP8266 WiFi module and utilizing a portable WiFi hotspot from a cellular phone. The results showed that the magnitude of gravity acceleration changes due to passing vehicles. The measured gravity acceleration value within a distance of 1 meter from the slow lane or approximately the edge of the road shoulder never exceeded 0.5 m/s². At a distance of 10 meters away from the edge of the road shoulder, the gravity acceleration value became 0.07 m/s², which is the threshold that is not perceivable by humans and does not damage any structures.
Kajian Fisis Optimalisasi Daya Bateray Lithium dalam Pengaruh Deformasi
Authors: Prasad Safaruddin A , Jufra Jufra , Maddu Akhiruddin
Published: December 2023

Simulations have been carried out of equal power for lithium batteries with one-way diffraction grating deformation using magnetic induction coils which are converted into heat energy to heat a certain volume of water. The heating time was observed from the initial temperature of 30 degrees Celsius to the final temperature of 100 degrees Celsius for each coil length L. Using multiple linear regression analysis, a power change ratio of 0.95 was obtained. This means that the battery power will increase by 0.05 or 5 percent if it is treated with a compressive force to the limit of elasticity. This is possible because Lithium has a Young's modulus of 4.9 GPa, a shear modulus of 4.2 GPa, and a bulk modulus of 11 GPa.
A review of medicinal plants used for livestock health in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors:   SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRM IST, Chengalpattu, India., RAVANACHANDAR A , MAHESHWARI S , DEEPIKA V , SUDHAKARAN M
Published: December 2023

Herbal medicines play a significant role in curing human and livestock diseases. It has been used since ancient times. Ethno-veterinary practices reduce the cost of livestock treatment compared to allopathy/scientific medicines, and herbal medicines are readily available without side effects. Ethno veterinary practices contain the knowledge and skills to prepare medicines and manage animals. The study discuss that 20 plant families and parts like flowers, rhizomes, seeds, leaves, bark and roots were used to cure various livestock problems. Most of the farmers use the plant leaves to cure the problems. The paper also review the role of medicinal plants in livestock health and the preparation of medicinal plants for livestock health care. Keywords: Ethno veterinary, Livestock health, Medicinal Plants
Exploring methodologies in Cannabis tissue-culture and genetic transformation: Opportunities and obstacles
Authors:   Tissue-culture and Transformation Facility, Plant Biotechnology Division, CSIR – Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Picnic Spot road Kukrail, Lucknow – 226015, Uttar Pradesh, India, SHUKLA D
Published: December 2023

In recent years, the growing interest in Cannabis sativa L., particularly its medicinal and aromatic properties, has propelled advancements in its tissue culture and genetic transformation techniques. This review delineates the significant strides and persistent challenges in the field, offering a comprehensive overview of the current methodologies and their implications. It discusses the synergistic effects of Thidiazuron (TDZ) and Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) in the Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium as well as the use of meta-topolin (mT). This synthetic cytokinin (mT) facilitates a high induction frequency and many shoots per explant. It introduces a time-efficient and resource-optimized pathway for Cannabis micropropagation and germplasm conservation. The genetic transformation in Cannabis was predominantly facilitated through Agrobacterium mediated transformation, a cornerstone technique that enabled the integration of foreign genes into the plant genome. Regulatory implications associated with gene editing in Cannabis sativa are highlighted. Despite these advancements, the field grapples with several challenges, including the recalcitrant nature of Cannabis, especially regarding in vitro propagation or genetic transformation, the genotypic specificity of regeneration protocols, and the reproducibility of existing methods. The complexity of the Cannabis genome, characterized by a high degree of polymorphism and multiple copies of specific genes, further exacerbates these challenges. Moreover, the current research landscape is marred by a lack of standardized protocols and variable responses among different Cannabis varieties, necessitating more robust and universally applicable protocols. This review underscores the pressing need for further research to optimize protocols for higher efficiency and to develop suitable systems for in-vitro plantlet regeneration. Cannabis sativa, Genetic transformation, Hemp, Regeneration, Tissue culture
Political interest of religious ritual: The Sundanese Nyangku ritual in Indonesia
Authors: Santoso Try Riduwan , Rahayu Rizqi , Setiana Adi Robith Setiana
Published: December 2023

Nyangku ritual is considered not only as an amplifier solidarity and friendship for Panjalu people, however it is also as an arena for political investment by political elites. This paper aims to analyze the political elites forms and factors of interest that involved in Nyangku ritual. This research is descriptive qualitative where the data obtained through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. This study results indicate that there are three forms of political interest in rituals that appear to be carried out by political elite in Panjalu village from various activities such as; moral support shown by banners and posters and attendance, material support shown by providing financial assistance and action support by being directly involved in the process of Nyangku ritual event. The elite interests of community leaders and regional officials are a precedent for a shift in meaning marked by political activity in Nyangku ritual, which has implications for the ritual sacred values degradation. I argue that political interest in Nyangku ritual has shown a shift in meaning in society, namely from the sacred to the profane.
Fast fashion: Consumptive behavior in fashion industry Generation Z in Yogyakarta
Authors: Widari Tika , Aliffianti  , Indra Muhammad
Published: December 2023

The fashion emergence is a trend that is closely related to generation Z. The easy access to social media is one of the most effective diffusion modes of fashion trends. In addition, there are marketing techniques used by business actors to spread products by involving figures that are loved by generation Z, such as politicians, celebrities, artists, and other public figures. These figures involvement is able to attract the followers to follow the trend. The reason is that following trends can show one’s identity and increase self-confidence, it cannot be avoided by looking at the ways of fashion fans in Generation Z. Fashion trends that continue to roll quickly make them have consumptive behavior. This behavior must be taken seriously considering the waste impact generated from production can be a big problem for the environment
An Overview of Visual Sound Synthesis Generation Tasks Based on Deep Learning Networks
Authors: Gao Hongyu
Published: December 2023

Visual sound synthesis (which refers to the process of recreating, as realistically as possible, the sound produced by the movements and actions of objects within a video, given specific conditions such as video content and accompanying text) is an important part of the composition of high-quality films at present. Most traditional methods of sound synthesis are based on the artificial creation of simulated props for sound effects synthesis, which is achieved by using various existing props and constructed scenes. However, traditional methods cannot meet specific conditions for sound effect synthesis and require large amounts of participant, material resources and time. It can take nearly ten hours to simulate realistic sound effects in a minute-long video. In this paper, we systematically summarize and consolidate current advances in deep learning in the field of visual sound synthesis, based on existing related papers. We focus on the exploration and development history of deep learning models for the task of visual sound synthesis, and classify detailed research methods and related dataset information based on their development characteristics. By analyzing the technical differences among various model approaches, we can summarize potential research directions in the field, thereby further promoting the rapid development and practical implementation of deep learning models in the video domain.
Development of a Vibration-based Experimental Platform for Diagnosing Gear Pitting Failure in Reducers
Authors: Li Juanjuan , Wang Guofang , Jia Sen , Wang Yun , Liu Yannan
Published: December 2023

Gear pitting failure in the reducer has a significant impact on the normal operation and transmission efficiency of the equipment. In this paper, a vibration-based experimental platform for diagnosing gear pitting failure in reducers is developed. The platform aims to simulate gear pitting failure conditions and analyze vibration signal characteristics. Through the validation of experimental results, this paper demonstrates that analyzing vibration parameters such as clearance, impulse, peak value, and vibration intensity, combined with the multiple relationship between fault frequency in vibration spectrum and gear meshing frequency, can accurately determine the type and location of gear failure in the reducer. Furthermore, the experimental platform can simulate gear vibration under different speeds and loads, providing a foundation for accurate diagnosis and identification of gear failures. The developed experimental platform has significant practical value and can provide technical support for the prevention and maintenance of gear failures in reducers.
Mere end bare et bad
Authors: Hegelund Freja Marie
Published: December 2023

Med afsæt i historiske og empiriske beskrivelser af offentlige og private badefaciliteter i Japan undersøger denne artikel kulturelle betydninger i japansk badepraksis. Ved at undersøge nøgenhed og varmt vand som mediatorer for nærhed og intim socialitet i Japan, udfordrer artiklen grænserne mellem den private og den offentlige sfære samt det intime og sociale. Artiklen viser, at badepraksis i Japan knytter bånd både på individplan og mellem statsborgere og argumenterer for, at badning i Japan er mere end bare et bad: Gennem intim socialitet genereres en imaginær varme og forbundethed mellem mennesker, som er et vigtigt element i den kulturelle sammenhængskraft og nationalidentitet i Japan.
Vandlandets kulturhistorie
Authors: Maesen Mikkel Bang , Frandsen Daniel Glibstrup
Published: December 2023

Denne artikel undersøger vandets rolle i det moderne vandland. Vi undersøger den kommercielle og forlystelsesprægede udvikling af vandrum i overgangen mellem det 20. og 21. århundrede og trækker i den forbindelse på Horkheimer og Adornos begreb om kulturindustri. Derudover analyserer vi, hvordan vandområder påvirker og påvirkes af besøgende. Ved hjælp af Michel Foucaults begreb heterotopier analyserer vi kritisk vandlandet som et rum, der muliggør og iscenesætter afvigende adfærd med vand. Analysen er baseret på to autoetnografiske besøg i Lalandia i Søndervig og Billund, og den danner grundlag for en diskussion om, hvorvidt vandlandet vil forblive relevant i det 21. århundrede i lyset af de udfordringer, som klimaændringer og ressourcemangel medfører.
Storbyens kaskader
Authors: Parby Jakob Ingemann , Brink Stefanie Høy
Published: December 2023

Byer har traditionelt været nært forbundet med vand både som ressource og transportvej. En afgørende forandring i denne relation indtrådte ved skabelsen af den moderne europæiske storby i sidste del af 1800-tallet og starten af 1900-tallet, hvor en ny ordning og styring af vand som infrastruktur fandt sted. Denne artikel undersøger med udgangspunkt i Gefionspringvandet og Slusen i Københavns Sydhavn, hvordan forestillinger og praksisser knyttet til vand var med til at forme København som storby omkring år 1900 og igen efter årtusindskiftet. Hvor springvandet knyttede sig til byens underjordiske forsyningsnetværk og repræsenterede en iscenesættelse af vand som symbolsk og sensorisk oplevelse, var slusen først og fremmest et teknisk anlæg, der skulle styre havnens strømforhold. Tilsammen giver de to anlæg indblik i rækkevidden af den moderne bys vandrelationer og deres betydning for storbyens iscenesættelse og selvbillede.
It is a Matter of Perspectives
Authors: Hellmer Erica
Published: December 2023

Digitalization and technological developments lead to increased expectations of instant access to archives and archival information. Concurrently, archival information systems and access tools are becoming more advanced, which opens new arenas for possible users and use in the archival domain. Research on the development of digital archives, finding aids, and archival interfaces, highlight the importance of reflecting the understanding of user needs, behaviors, expectations, and their use of technology. The current study, based on a systematic literature review with thematic analysis, addresses the multiple perspectives of users and their use in the archival context. The results show that a ‘user’ is a complex and heterogeneous conceptualization, pragmatically adapted depending on perspectives and contexts. Studies of users and use are strongly bound to their context and the current study further highlights the question of if and how users and use can be viewed outside of their contexts. Research points to a more individual perspective where different user studies and methods explore the user’s cognition and perception to paint a picture of what a user understands and how they use archival records.
Supporting diamond open access journals
Authors: Dufour Quentin , Pontille David , Torny Didier
Published: December 2023

As Article Processing Charges (APC) has been a growing concern in academia and policy making, the need for a model where both authors and readers do not pay – the so-called Diamond, or non-APC model – is regularly called for. However, this call is often combined with questions about its sustainability, particularly in financial terms. To answer this concern, this article explores the practical conditions to implement a direct funding mechanism to Diamond open access journals, that is recurrent money provided by funders to support the publication process. Based on a questionnaire survey sent to more than 1,000 Diamond OA journals, it investigates their financial needs, as well as their capacity to interact with research funding organizations (RFOs). The results are structured around four issues regarding the implementation of a direct funding model. First, most Diamond OA journals already make use of money rather than exclusively relying on support and volunteering. Second, those needs would be fulfilled in the eventuality of a regular income from research funders. Third, under this hypothesis, a vast majority of Diamond OA journals can receive and spend money. Finally, most of these journals could develop funding acknowledgments for each article with the promise of regular income through a direct funding mechanism. The conclusion addresses the challenges that such a recurrent financial stream would spur.
Classics, illness narratives, or fantasy?
Authors: Pettersson Cecilia
Published: December 2023

What kinds of fictional literature are most suitable for use in bibliotherapy? And what functions may reading and talking about this literature serve for those participating in a bibliotherapeutic reading group? These questions are highly relevant to researchers who carry out scholarly studies and to librarians who work with bibliotherapy in practice. However, very little empirical research has been conducted from a participant perspective. The aim of this study is to deepen the knowledge of these questions by examining them in relation to a bibliotherapeutic reading group for women with feelings of sadness after giving birth.
The material used in the study consists of participant observations of ten group meetings and in-dept interviews with the participants. The analysis shows that participants benefited most from reading and discussing genres that have not traditionally been used for bibliotherapy, such as fantasy and realistic fiction that thematize issues other than the participants’ own problems or health concerns. Some of the bibliotherapeutic functions highlighted by participants can be discerned in recent user-centered research, while others, such as the intellectual function, are quite new. This study contributes new knowledge as it problematizes notions of literature selection found in previous research and presents new functions of bibliotherapy. It is thus highly relevant to both researchers and librarians. Additional similar studies that are more extensive should be carried out to further broaden knowledge of literature selection bibliotherapy.
Download The Impact of Crisis and the Virtual Environment on Contemporary Consumer
Authors:   , Jankovska Ilze
Published: December 2023

The complex and versatile definition of the modern consumer is a key innovation presented in the Thesis. In the process of theoretical analysis and empirical research, the virtual consumer was defined, and a new consumer concept, “I consume myself”, was identified. The research significantly broadens our understanding of the modern consumer, providing new concepts and perspectives that have far-reaching implications for both theoretical research and practical application in the fields of business and economics.
Bezpilota lidaparātu sistēmas ar palielinātu lidojuma ilgumu izstrāde
Authors:   , Glīzde Nikolajs
Published: December 2023

Promocijas darbā izstrādāta bezpilota lidaparātu sistēma militāro vai iekšlietu spēka struktūru speciālām vajadzībām. Šīs sistēmas novitāte ir paaugstināts lidaparāta lidojuma ilgums un jauna veida piezemēšanās sistēma. Darba gaitā analizēti līdz šim veiktie pētījumi BPLAS jomā, izvēlēta piemērotākā konceptuālā BPLA modeļa konstrukcija, izstrādātā lidaparāta modeļa dator simulācija, kā arī veikta konceptuālā un eksperimentālā BPLA modeļu dimensionālā analīze, sistēmas konstrukcijas modelēšana un tehnisko parametru pārbaude datorprogrammas MATLAB vidē, lai pārliecinātos par sistēmas sniegumu un parametru atbilstību prasībām.
Preparation of two-dimensional perovskite layer by solution method for improving stability of FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells
Authors: Liu Si-Wen , Ren Li-Zhi , Jin Bo-Wen , Song Xin , Wu Cong-Cong ,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
Published: December 2023

Organic-inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been widely studied due to their excellent photoelectric conversion performance, but the inherent chemical instability of CH(NH2)2PbI3 (FAPbI3) hinders its sustainable development. In particular, the surface interface of the membrane has prominent humidity sensitivity due to lower activation energy, the defect of the surface interface has a strong correlation with the film stability, and the treatment result of the defect is one of the key factors to improve the long-term stability. The FAPbI3 suffers phase transition from black perovskite phase to yellow non-perovskite phase at room temperature, and the moisture will accelerate this phase transition. Interface engineering is one of the common methods to improve the stability of perovskite solar cells. In addition to interface engineering, there is a strategy of stacking a two-dimensional (2D) perovskite layer on the surface for interface passivation. However, most of the preparation methods of 2D perovskite layer have limitations. In this work, the full solution method and post-treatment mode of annealing are adopted, the hybrid perovskite solar cells of vitamin perovskite are successfully fabricated. The FAPbI3 perovskite surface is uniformly spin-coated with butylamine iodide (BAI) solution, and the formation of 2D perovskite is driven on the surface of FAPbI3 perovskite. Due to the passivation of surface interface defects by the 2D perovskite layer, the non-radiative recombination of charge carriers is reduced, greatly improving the carrier lifetime. Because of the hydrophobicity of long chain molecules in 2D perovskite, the long-term stability of the device is significantly improved. Consequently, the unencapsulated device containing 2D perovskite layer remains above 80% after operating at room temperature in ambient air with a relative humidity (RH) of 60% for nearly 1000 hours. The 2D perovskite layer can significantly improve the long-term stability of the film without affecting the charge carrier transport performance. This method of improving the stability of the device by constructing 2D perovskite layer is in line with the requirements and development trend of high-quality perovskite solar cells, and is a strategy with great development potential.
The t-Fibonacci sequences in the 2-generator p-groups of nilpotency class 2
Authors:   Near East University TRNC, Mehraban Elahe , Deveci Ömur ,   Kafkas University, Hincal Evren ,   Near East University TRNC
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we consider the 2-generator p-groups of nilpotency class 2. We will discuss the lengths of the periods of the t-Fibonacci sequences in these groups.
A influência da teoria de Walton em pesquisas sobre qualidade de vida no trabalho: uma análise nas bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science (2016-2020)
Authors: Da Silva Neto Eugênio Mauricio , Pedroso Bruno , De Freitas Júnior Miguel Archanjo
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste estudo é identificar por meio do Estado do Conhecimento, como o Modelo de Walton é utilizado para avaliar a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho (QVT). Para tanto, realizou-se consulta nas bases de dados Scopus, Web of Science e ao portal de periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), no período de 2016-2020. Após a descrição e análise dos artigos selecionados, os resultados apontaram como e em quais áreas o Modelo de Walton foi mais utilizado. Identificou-se também a presença de questionários complementares que visavam a análise de elementos específicos das diferentes áreas de investigação. Ficou evidenciado que todos os estudos convergem a aplicabilidade do questionário com foco nas questões da gestão das organizações pesquisadas. Conclui-se, portanto, que o estudo de Walton é um modelo clássico que permite realizar análises gerais sobre a QVT, mas em todos os trabalhos analisados ele necessitou de questionários complementares para que se pudesse dar conta de elementos específicos que influenciam a Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho.
Estudos organizacionais e isomorfismo, uma breve leitura neoinstitucional
Authors: Czajkowski Junior Sérgio
Published: December 2023

A concretização da Modernidade fez com que valores como: efetividade, legalidade e transparência ganhassem maior relevância. Muitos gestores, cientes de que deveriam implementar modelos de negócio capazes de primar por um binômio efetividade-legitimidade, passaram a importar e a adotar modelos vitoriosos, já postos em prática por outras organizações, em torno de uma similitude cada vez mais exacerbada. Tendo-se em vista tal cenário, verifica-se uma lacuna em torno de um aprofundamento acerca dos mecanismos internos e das pressões externas que fazem com que entidades optem por um isomorfismo organizacional, sendo que o presente ensaio objetiva justamente compreender mais detalhes acerca deste processo. Para tanto, em termos metodológicos optou-se por uma revisão crítica da literatura (neo)institucionalista clássica, sendo que, durante os trabalhos, percebeu-se que esta epistemologia apresenta avanços nos estudos organizacionais por se afastar da lógica funcionalista, ainda excessivamente calcada na lógica: pressões x respostas, ao mesmo tempo em que enxerga as organizações estando vinculadas a dois ambientes: o técnico e o institucional. Além do mais, a perspectiva (neo)institucionalista vislumbra as práticas isomórficas sob um prisma mais amplo, as concebido via uma leitura multicausal, fatores estes que enaltecem tal epistemologia, cujos usos devem ser valorizados ainda mais pela academia e pelo mercado.
Reestruturação da área de armazenagem e movimentação de materiais em uma indústria de bioenergia
Authors: Bohrer João Pedro Pinheiro , Borges Reginaldo , Dos Santos Cidmar Ortiz , Pereira Junior Edson Hermenegildo , Kunh Peterson Diego , Dos Santos José Airton Azevedo
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi projetar a estrutura de armazenagem de materiais de empresa de produção de “Pellets”. Para o levantamento dos dados foi realizada uma visita técnica com o objetivo de entender todo o processo e o local a ser disponibilizado para a armazenagem dos produtos acabados e uma entrevista não estruturada com o gestor de produção da empresa. Também foi utilizada a NBR 15524-2 que apresenta as diretrizes para o uso de estruturas tipo porta-paletes seletivos. A partir dos dados obtidos, constatou-se que o espaço apresentava limitações e necessitaria de uma estrutura diferenciada para atender a necessidade do processo. Optou-se por utilizar no projeto, uma estrutura dinâmica com roletes para utilizar o máximo da altura e área disponível. Duas estruturas foram projetadas, uma utilizando o conceito de porta-paletes push-back com roletes, neste caso usa-se a estratégia “First In, First Out” (FIFO) e a outra usando a estratégia “Last In, First Out” (LIFO) apenas utilizando a gravidade. Cada estrutura apresenta três andares, com uma capacidade máxima de armazenamento de 136 paletes e com capacidade de expansão futura, para até 184 paletes.
Diagnostic Value of Routine Biomarkers in Predicting Septicaemia in Hospitalised Patients: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Chundawat Bhagwati , Gupta Sakshee , Meena Alka
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition that leads to alterations in coagulation, immunosuppression, and multiorgan failure. Predicting the risk of septicaemia before the onset of organ dysfunction poses a challenge. Prompt diagnosis, coupled with triaged management, is crucial in determining disease outcomes. Aim: To assess the role of routinely employed biomarkers in the early identification of septicaemia in patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 564 blood samples from Jaipur National University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (JNUIMSRC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, over a period of six months (July 2019-December 2019). Blood culture, identification, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were performed for all the samples following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI- M100) guidelines. Standard septic markers, such as Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT), serum urea, serum creatinine, Haemoglobin (Hb), and Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC), were studied. The culture-positive patients were compared with a negative control group. The t-test and logistic regression were used for analysis. Results: Out of 564 patients suspected of sepsis, 135 (23.94%) were culture positive, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.41. No significant differences were found in septic markers {TLC (p-value=0.261), ESR (p-value=0.186), SGPT (p-value=0.336), SGOT (p-value=0.264), Hb (p-value=0.179), serum urea (p-value=0.350), and serum creatinine (p-value=0.155)} between the culture-positive group (135/564, 23.93%) and the culture-negative group (429/564, 76.06%), except for CRP (p-value=0.006). The results of logistic regression also showed that CRP was a significant predictor of septicaemia (p-value=0.009). Amikacin, doxycycline, and piperacillintazobactam were found to be sensitive. Conclusion: Currently used blood markers do not provide sufficient evidence for the prediction of septicaemia, although CRP may be preliminarily useful. There is an urgent need to combine them with novel markers for the early detection of septicaemia.
Assessment of Xerostomia or Hyposalivation among Smokers Using the Modified Schirmer Test in the Saudi Population: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Arem Saeed Abdullah
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Saliva is essential for maintaining homeostasis in the oral cavity through its various components. A decrease in Salivary Flow Rate (SFR) has various deleterious effects on the oral tissues. Several factors can alter salivary flow, and one such factor is smoking. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of smoking on salivary flow. Aim: To assess xerostomia and hyposalivation using the Modified Schirmer Test (MST) and the spitting method among smokers and compare the results with non-smokers in the Saudi population. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Institutional Diagnostic Clinic at the College of Dentistry, King Khalid University in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia from February 2023 to March 2023. A total of 200 subjects were divided into two groups of 100 each. Group-I consisted of individuals with a smoking habit history for 10 years, while Group-II comprised healthy subjects with no smoking history. All subjects underwent screening for xerostomia and hyposalivation using the spitting method and MST. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0, and a p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Mean SFRs by the spitting method and MST were calculated, and the means were compared using an unpaired t-test. Pearson correlation analysis was used to assess the correlation between the two methods. Results: A statistically significant decrease in SFR was observed in smokers compared to healthy subjects using both methods (p<0.001). There was an excellent correlation between the two estimation methods (p<0.001). The prevalence of xerostomia in Group-I was 45 (45%), and in Group-II, it was 14 (14%), while the prevalence of hyposalivation in Group-I was 73 (73%) and in Group-II, it was 10 (10%). Conclusion: Salivary flow was lower in smokers compared to non-smokers in the Saudi population. There is an excellent correlation between the two assessment methods, and based on the study experience, the MST can be considered a reliable, objective, inexpensive, easy-to-perform, and well-tolerated test for assessing hyposalivation.
Significance of Haematological Variates in Determining Risk of Cardiovascular Complications Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Sabah Zia-ul- , Iqbal Javed , Aziz Shahid , Mir Mohammad Muzaffar , Durrani Humayoun Khan , Alfayea Muad Ali , Patel Ayyub Ali , Rasool Tariq
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing global pandemic. Changes in haematological variables in patients with COVID-19 are emerging as important features of the disease. These changes in haematological variables may provide significant clues in the prognosis post Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Aim: To determine the significance of various haematological variables in cardiac outcomes post SARS-CoV-2 infection. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective cohort study conducted at Prince Faisal bin Khalid Cardiac Centre, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi between March 2021 and October 2021. A total of 59 patients who were infected with SARS-CoV-2 with or without cardiac complaints were involved. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were recorded. Leukocyte counts, Neutrophil Counts, Lymphocyte counts, Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), platelet counts, Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), and D-Dimer were assessed and compared between subjects who developed Cardiovascular Complications (CVC+ group) and the subjects who did not develop CVC post SARS-CoV-2 infection (CVCgroup). Statistical analyses were performed using R scripting language and R Studio (version 1.2.5033, Orange Blossom). For continuous variables, t-test (for normally distributed) and MannWitney U test (for non normally distributed) were employed. For categorical data, Chi-square test (c2 ) was used. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Among all the haematological variables assessed, Neutrophil counts (p<0.0001), NLR (p<0.0001), and PT (p<0.0001) were highly significant for developing CVC post SARS-CoV-2 infection. Additionally, Leukocyte counts (p=0.028), Lymphocyte counts (p=0.0002), APTT (p=0.036), and D-dimer (p=0.022) also showed statistical significance for developing CVC post-SARSCoV-2 infection. Conclusion: Haematological testing is easily available, inexpensive, and provides almost instant results. Therefore, assessing haematological variables like Leukocyte counts, Neutrophil counts, Lymphocyte counts, NLR, PT, APTT, and D-Dimer values post SARS-CoV-2 infection can help doctors identify patients at higher risk of developing CVC and guide their interventions accordingly. This can potentially help in reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular complications.
Econometric Modeling for High Impact Sustainable Organic Tea Production: The Box-Jenkins Approach
Authors: Chandra Ram Prasad
Published: December 2023

India is world’s second leading tea producer, and biggest consumers in the worldwide. The main objective of this investigation is to identify the Box-Jenkins method an Autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models that can be used to make predictions the production and yield of tea in India. In this study considered the published yearly secondary data of tea production and yield in India period of 1970-71 to 2021-22. In accordance to the Sigma square, RMSE, MAPE, MAE, AIC and SIC the most appropriate models for prediction the tea production, and yield in India are ARIMA models (1, 1, 1) and (0, 1, 1). Acceptability of the selected models has been verified with the Ljung-Box test, ACF, PACF criterion, and white noise followed by residual diagnostics. Comparison between the original data series and the estimated data series in the similar manner indications that the fitted model performs good statistically and is suitable for forecasting 19 year (period of 2022-23 to 2040-41) the tea production and yield in India i.e., the models are good prediction during and beyond the forecasting period; and we have estimated that the annual amount of tea production and yield achieved in the year 2022-23 is 13500.17 lakh tonnes and 2119.73 kg/ha respectively, which will accelerate to reach 16728.34 lakh tonnes and 2444.34 kg/ha in the year 2041-41 respectively.
Assessment of Physico-chemical Parameters and Water Quality in Communities in Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: Chijioke Wogu, Dennis , Ordinioha Best , Ideozu Richmond U. , Chigozie Nwondah
Published: December 2023

Background: Worldwide, there has been increased contamination of water bodies, affecting their quality and making them unsafe for human use. This study aims to assess the physico-chemical parameters and water quality in communities in Abia State, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in communities in Umuahia South, Arochukwu, and Bende Local Government Areas in Abia State. The communities were selected through random sampling of balloting. A cross-sectional analytical study design was used for this study. One (1) liter plastic bottle was used to collect water samples from the borehole/tap, spring, and stream in the communities. Water samples collected in sterile (1) liter plastic bottles were stored in iced-lined coolers and then transported to the laboratory for analysis. Laboratory data was entered into, and analysed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 25.

Results: This study revealed that the pH of the boreholes/ tap water in Arochukwu and Umuahia LGAs in dry and rainy seasons was below the WHO standard. In Bende LGA, the pH was within the WHO standard during the dry season whereas in the rainy season, it was below the WHO standard of 7.0 - 8.9mg/l.  There was a statistically significant difference between the pH of borehole water during the dry and rainy seasons (p=0.004). A statistically significant difference was observed between zinc in the borehole water during the dry and rainy seasons (p=0.002). Also, Cadmium in the borehole water had a statistically significant difference during the dry and rainy seasons (p=0.001).

Conclusion: Generally, the study highlights the poor water quality in different locations and seasons, with several parameters falling below WHO acceptable standards. Community leaders should collaborate with the government to provide safe and quality drinking water.
Covid-19 and Malaria Co-Infection in Imo State, Nigeria: A Descriptive Seroprevalence Study
Authors: Ogwudire Chukwunonyerem C. , Madubuike Mercy N. , Etoruom Christiana E. , Anyadoh-Nwadike Sylva O. , Okoro Chinyere I.
Published: December 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and malaria syndemic poses colossal challenge in prompt diagnosis and effective management of both infections especially in tropical regions. Therefore, this survey was conducted in order to ascertain the seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 antibodies and malaria parasite in a Federal University of Technology Owerri, located in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, shortly after the waves of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The study was carried out among staff and students in the School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria within the age range of twenty-one (21) and above.

Method: A total of 600 randomly selected participants (400 students and 200 staff) who had provided informed consent, were randomly selected from the School of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Technology Owerri. Questionnaires were administered to collect data on respondents’ demographics and clinical history. Then, blood samples were aseptically collected by needle prick and tested for COVID-19 and malaria using the SARS-COV-2 IgM/IgG antibody test kit and the malaria test kit (Malaria Pf (HRP2) respectively.

Results: Malaria and COVID-19 co-infection rates observed among the staff and students in this survey were 5% and 1.8% respectively. Out of the 200 staff tested in this study, 45(22.5%) were IgG positive, 0(0%) were positive for IgM while 10(5%) tested positive to malaria parasite. Although, all IgG positives were junior staff. Then, amongst the 400 students tested, 37(9.25%) tested positive for IgG while none (0%) were IgM positive but, 62(15.5%) were positive for Plasmodium falciparum infection. The interrelated symptoms of malaria and COVID-19 mostly observed in our respondents were fever, headache and fatigue.

Conclusion: Results from this study further explained that the level of co-infection prevalence varies directly with the level of malaria prevalence and vice versa.
Genome-wide Identification and Characterization of Cytokinin Metabolic Gene Families in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)
Authors: Hussain Syed Bilal , Manzoor Aqsa , Shoaib Muhammad , Zubair Muhammad , Gilani Matoor Mohsin
Published: December 2023

In today's globe, when the population is growing every day, chickpeas are a crucial crop from an economic and nutritional standpoint. The regulation of cytokinin concentrations by the alteration of cytokinin metabolic genes offers a potential strategy for enhancing agricultural yield. These cytokinin metabolic genes are CKX, IPT, GLU, and ZOG. The IPT gene family produces cytokinins, CKX causes their degradation, and the zeatin O-glucosyltransferases (ZOG) gene family play roles in the reversible inactivation and β-glucosidases (GLU) is responsible for reactivation of cytokinins. These genes control the production of cytokinins in a controlled amount. Identification and characterization of the genes in these families is a crucial step in improving our comprehension of CK metabolism in chickpea. The sequences of every member of the chickpea cytokinin metabolic gene family were found and obtained for genome-wide analysis from the pulse database. These findings allowed for the identification of 7 CaIPT genes, 130 CaZOG genes, 32 CaGLU genes and 7 CaCKX genes in chickpea. The genes in each of these families all contain respective conserved domains. Since the soybean and Arabidopsis families of plants are dicots, just like the chickpea, all of the genes were renamed based on their actual orthologues. Using CDS and genome sequencing, the structural properties were made clear. These genes' promoter study revealed abundantly responsive elements for auxin, defense and stress, salicylic acid, abscisic acid, anaerobic induction, light adaptation, MeJA-R, and modulation of zein metabolism. All of the genes' expression profiles revealed that seeds consistently exhibited higher levels of expression at all phases of the plant's life cycle. The location of the cytokinin metabolic genes and the phenomena of gene duplication were revealed by localization and circos plot analysis respectively. Synteny studies showed that some cytokinin metabolic genes followed an evolutionary pathway that was mostly maintained across chickpea and the other three related species. Using a strings database, it was possible to predict how the proteins involved in cytokinin metabolism would interact with other proteins.