bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Crop Diversification in Selected Tahsils of Yavatmal District
Authors: Tingre S. , Kale N. M. , Dangore U. T. , Kokate S. D. , Khade A. H.
Published: August 2023

The present study is an attempt to examined the crop diversification in selected tahsils of Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. The study is based on secondary data collected from various Government publications and pertains to a period of 13 years i.e. from 2003-04 to 2015-16. The selected tahsils of Yavatmal district were Babhulgaon, Arni, Ner, Digras, Pusad and Darwaha. In order to work out growth in area of major crops exponential model was fitted and to work out instability in area of major crops CV was calculated. To study the crop diversification Herfindahl and Entropy indices have been worked out. The results of study showed that the compound growth rates of area under soybean, were significantly positive in majority of the tahasils. The area growth in kharif sorghum, green gram and black gram were significantly decreased in all the selected tahasils. The diversification from subsistence crop to more commercial crops were took place in the selected tahsils of Yavatmal district.
Isolation and Identification of Lactococcus spp. from Buttermilk
Authors: Chaurasia Akanksha , Kharangarah Priyanka , Jain Shreya
Published: August 2023

Lactic acid bacteria have been used for the fermentation of food products since ancient days. It plays an essential role in the production of all dairy products and is involved in the production of many other fermented foods. Isolation and identification of Lactococcus spp. in various milk products reveals the indigenous micro flora of that region. Isolation of such regional strains helps in identification the best isolates which can be utilized for further study. In the present study, the lactic acid bacteria identified from buttermilk sample was Lactococcus spp. The study was successful in isolating and identifying the naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria from buttermilk. From this we can conclude that buttermilk is a good source of lactic acid bacteria.
Assessment of Per Capita Availability of Nutrients from Nutrition Gardens
Authors: Dileep Malavika , Divakar Suma , Sudha B. , Rani Sajitha
Published: August 2023

India ranks among the top vegetable producers, yet rural households frequently struggle with malnutrition, particularly when it comes to vitamin deficits. The lack of knowledge, illiteracy, and access to sufficient quantities of fruits and vegetables could be the contributing factors, besides family purchasing power is also very low. According to the Recommended Dietary Allowances, a person should consume 300 g of vegetables each day, including roots and tubers, green leafy vegetables, and other vegetables. Taking into account the widespread malnutrition, particularly the lack of certain micronutrients, and the scarcity of vegetables, this study was carried out to assess the extent of nutrition security among thirty selected nuclear families, after setting up nutrition gardens in their households, along with a control garden in the College campus. The contribution of iron from vegetables cultivated in control garden was higher than in household garden. Organically set up nutrition gardens in the study could not meet the recommended dietary, hence it was realized that there is a need to scale up the area of cultivation and an increase the number of crops, which are disease resistant. The common land resources of the community could be utilized. Continuous and vigilant monitoring of the gardens would improve the productivity.
Flowering Annuals Suitable for Problem Soils
Authors: Cinnusamy Prabakaran
Published: August 2023

This article discusses the suitability of flowering annuals for problem soils. Problem soils, such as those with poor drainage, high acidity, or low fertility, can pose challenges for growing plants. However, with careful selection, many annuals can thrive in these conditions and provide vibrant and long-lasting blooms. The article explores the characteristics of problem soils and identifies a range of flowering annuals that are particularly well-suited for these environments. These include hardy varieties such as zinnias, marigolds, and cosmos, as well as more delicate species like impatiens and pansies. The article also provides tips for preparing problem soils for planting, including testing and amending soil as necessary. With this information, gardeners can create colorful and successful gardens even in challenging conditions.
Biochemical Evaluation of Cadmium on Calli of Solanum melongena L.
Authors: Jyoti M , Gupta Seema , Rani Kanta , Sehra Anupam , Groach Rameshwar , Gulati Deepika
Published: August 2023

Accumulation of cadmium in vegetables poses serious threats to human health; therefore it is necessary to study the accumulation of cadmium in the edible parts. Eggplant has a higher tendency for cadmium accumulation, plants grown in soil system cannot project the true picture of cadmium tolerance, due to the interaction of edaphic factors. Therefore in vitro study on cadmium toxicity in cotyledon and hypocotyl derived differentiating and non-differentiating stages of calli of Solanum melongena L. was conducted. In this study metabolism of proteins, amino acids, and different enzymes like Malate dehydrogenase (MDH), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH), Nitrate reductase (NR), and Peroxidase activity was evaluated.
Statistical Optimization of Alkaline Protease Enzyme Produced by Bacillus subtilis MH266414 and its Application in Different Industries
Authors: Muthukrishnan N. , Ragunathan R. , Johney Jesteena
Published: August 2023

Proteases are an important class of enzymes with numerous industrial applications. Under submerged cultivation conditions, the Bacillus subtilis MH266414 generated alkaline protease. In order to maximise the factors such as pH, incubation period, and temperature, response surface methodology-based central composite design (CCD) was utilised. The quadratic model was shown to be reasonably adjusted with the experimental data by the CCD design. To assess the changes in the response surface and to understand the connection between the culture conditions and the enzyme yield, statistics-based contour and 3-D plots were created. In this investigation, a highest yield of protease activity of 63.0725 U/mL were obtained after optimization. The crude enzyme was purified using ammonium sulphate precipitation and DEAE Sephadex column chromatography. The fraction obtained from the column shows a specific activity of 3512U/mg-1. The isolated protease also gives better result of washing and dehairing results. This result implies that this purified enzyme from Bacillus subtilis MH266414 can be used as biotechnological tool for various industries.
Breast feeding Practices in Tribal Areas of India
Authors: Kannur Deepa , Mukthamath Vinutha
Published: August 2023

Newborn feeding among tribes in India is influenced by traditional beliefs and practices. Each tribal community has its own unique feeding practices which have considerable impact on the health and survival of infants. Information about these practices is vital in planning effective child health services. A review of published articles in Google Scholar and Pub-med data bases for the period 2018 to 2022 was carried out to retrieve information on newborn feeding practices in tribal areas in various parts of India. Time of initiation of breastfeeding, feeding of colostrums and prelacteal feeding were considered for analysis. Thirteen full text studies were reviewed. Delay in initiation of breast feeding up to 3-4 days was observed and the common beliefs for delayed initiation of breastfeeding were that it was harmful or not ready to be fed for 3 days. The reasons for discarding colostrums were that it was impure, causes indigestion or diarrhea. It was observed that the newborns had been fed with prelacteal feeds such as plain water, sugar or salt solution, honey, diluted cow’s milk and milk mixed with jaggery. The beliefs were that these feeds help to resist hunger, clean the tongue and stimulate suckling. These harmful practices were observed to be prevalent among most of the tribes in different geographic locations of India. The study clearly implies that there is a need to explore further and conduct area specific tribal cultural feeding beliefs and practices. This helps in taking up early intervention programmes enhance successful breastfeeding practices and weaning practices and strengthen the knowledge of healthcare providers to promote proper newborn care to reduce infant mortality and morbidity in tribal areas to achieve SDG goals.
Pleiotropic Effects of Phoenixin on Different Physiological Systems of Animals
Authors: Rajendar Menda , Shah Vasim , Bera Sacchidananda , Das S. K.
Published: August 2023

It is widely acknowledged that Phoenixin (PNX) and its receptor of GPR 173 is newly identified and primarily known that PNX only acts on the reproductive system by enhancive effect on GnRH. Later it comes to know PNX enrolled the various paths of physiological functions including inflammation, food intake, stress, memory and others. Being PNX is a novel neuropeptide and highly conserved it may be greatly accompanied by different functions. Based on the proteolytic cleavage, the PNX isoforms are total of six but the biologically active forms are PNX-14 and PNX-20 and its research is limited to a few species including mouse, rat, canine, bovine, porcine and human. In addition, the basic mechanism of PNX is not clear in many functions. This review briefly concludes that need to do more research on the role of PNX on the Reproduction, Inflammation, Food intake, Stress, Memory, and other physiological functions of animals.
Bacterial Quorum Sensing (QS): Advances and Promises of an Emerging Research Area and Complex, Dynamics Changes in Environment
Authors: Girirajan Reshma , Balaji Rajalakshmi , Selvaraj Vijayanand , Janarthanam Hemapriya
Published: August 2023

Quorum Sensing is the regulation of gene expression in response to fluctuations in cell population density. Quorum-sensing bacteria produce and release chemical signaling molecules called Self-Conductors whose concentration increases with cell density. The detection of the minimum threshold excitatory concentration of the autoantibody leads to a change in gene expression. Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria use quorum-sensing communication circuits to regulate a wide range of physiological activities. These processes include symbiosis, virulence, competence, conjugation, antibiotic production, motility, sporulation, and biofilm formation. In general, gram-negative bacteria use acylated homoserine lactone as an Auto-Inducer and gram-positive bacteria use treated oligo-peptides for communication. Recent advances in this field indicate that cell-to-cell communication via self-conductors occurs both within and between bacterial species. In addition, growing evidence suggests that bacterial autoinducers elicit specific responses from host organisms. Although the nature of the chemical signals, signal transduction mechanisms, and target genes controlled by the bacterial quorum sensing system are different, in all cases the ability to communicate with each other allows bacteria to coordinate gene expression, and thus behavior, of entire communities. Presumably, this process gives the bacteria some of the qualities of a higher organism. Thus, the development of quorum sensing systems in bacteria could be one of the first steps in the development of multicellularity. This review highlights how we can build on the relatively new and rapidly growing field of microbial communication or quorum sensing (QS). We now have in-depth knowledge of how bacteria use QS signaling to communicate with each other and coordinate their activities. There have been extraordinary advances in QS genetics, genomics, biochemistry, and diversity of signaling systems. We are beginning to understand the link between QS and bacterial sociability. This platform puts us on the threshold of a new era where researchers can advance the development of new drugs to treat dangerous infectious diseases, while also using bacteria to understand social biology.
Insights into the Biotechnological Applications of Nanotechnology
Authors: Girirajan Reshma , Balaji Rajalakshmi , Selvaraj Vijayanand , Janarthanam Hemapriya
Published: August 2023

Nanotechnology is helping to significantly improve, even revolutionize, many areas of Technology like Information Technology, Energy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Home Security Location, Food Safety and Transportation, and many other areas. Today's nanotechnologies exploits current advances in Chemistry, Physics, Science Materials, and Biotechnology and to creating new materials to have properties uniqueness because of their structures are defined by at the nanometre scale of. This article summarizes the various applications of nanotechnology over the past few decades. This review looks at current aspects of “nanotechnology”. It gives a brief description of the nanotechnology and its application in various fields includes medicine, computer, robot, food technology and solar cell, etc. It also deals with the future prospects of Nanotechnology.
Physico-Chemical Analysis of Nutribar Incorporated with Legumes
Authors: Shukla Swati , G. M. Prasad Sandeep , Das Anamika , Khatri Parimita , David John
Published: August 2023

The goal of the current study project was to prepare nutribars that contained varied amounts of legumes. to assess the sensory qualities of nutribar that contains beans. According to physico-chemical analysis, it was found that the T0 had the greatest average carbohydrate proportion at 67.70%, and T12 had the lowest average carbohydrate percentage at 63.94%. T12 had the highest average protein percentage (20.34%), whereas T0 had the lowest average protein percentage (16.14%). T12 had the greatest average fat percentage (7.68%) while T0 had the lowest average fat percentage (7.25%). The average ash percentage ranged from 1.14% in T0 to 1.95% in T12, with 1.95% being the highest number. The average total solid percentage ranged from 92.23% in T0 to 93.91% in T12, with 93.91% being the highest value. T0 had the greatest average crude fibre percentage at 8.99%, and T12 had the lowest average crude fibre percentage at 8.06%. T0 had the greatest average moisture percentage (7.77%) while T12 had the lowest average moisture percentage (6.09%). The average acidity percentage ranged from 0.10% in T0 to 0.30% in T12, with T12 having the highest value. The average antioxidant percentage ranged from 42.04% in T0 to 56.14% in T11 and T12, with 56.14% being the highest number. T12 had the highest average energy value (406.24 kcal), whereas T2 had the lowest average energy value (400.61 kcal).
Biology and Morphometrics of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) on Maize
Authors: Chaudhary S. , Patel C. J. , Ghetiya L. V.
Published: August 2023

A female fall armyworm, S. frugiperda laid 460 to 2424 pale greenish eggs in a mass mostly on the lower surface of maize leaves and covered with light brownish scales. The incubation period, larval period, pupal period and adult period of S. frugiperda were 2 to 5, 15 to 24, 8 to 13 and 6 to 15 days, respectively. The forewings of the male moth were greyish brown with a reniform indistinct spot and faintly outlined in black. The forewings of the female moth were ground brown with a mottled coloration of grey and brown markings, whereas the hindwing was silver-white. The developmental period and lifespan of S. frugiperda on maize were 28 to 40 and 32 to 59 days, respectively. The emergence of male and female moths from the pupa was 94.73 and 93.75 per cent, respectively.
Comparison of Soil Properties of a Tea Estate using Classical and Geostatistical Technique
Authors: Nuruz Zaman Abu Syed , Patgiri D. K.
Published: August 2023

An attempt was made to access soil properties of a tea estate using classical and geostatistical technique where production of tea has decreased tremendously due to an increase in limitation of the soil factors governing production. Similar problem has been reported from many other estates. Tea being a major revenue earner and its productivity being governed by soil factors, this work was undertaken to find out the degree of limitations and possible improvement in production of the crop.
Ergonomical Evaluation and Dynamic Performance of Pedal Operated Coconut Dehusker
Authors: Kumar Sarvesh , Moses Seen Cline
Published: August 2023

The generally coconuts are dehusker manually using either a machine or a spike. To employ these methods safely, comfortably, and conveniently for the operator, expert labour and training are needed. Pedals, instruments, and the working position should all be placed in a practical and sensible manner. By overcoming these challenges, dynamic performance, equipment that is safe and usable. In our design, the dehusking force is increased by using a closed coil spring. It has a basic design and is pedal-operated. Only manual labour is required for operation, no motor is required. This mechanism uses a spring-type actuator. Welding and pin joints were used to assemble the device's components. The anthropometric dimensions (data) of measured using the following equipments. Integrated Composite Anthropometer, Electronic push pull dynamometer, Back-Legs-Chest dynamometer, Digital hand dynamometer, Finger goniometer, Grip diameter cone etc.
Ethnobotany of Selected Medicinal Plants Documented at Adilabad District Telangana State, India
Authors: Ramakrishna Nagilla , Ranjalkar K. M.
Published: August 2023

The life of the Folk lore is intimately connected with the plants in their day-to-day activities. They are dependent on the plants for their food, clothes, shelter, medicine, beverages, binding material, oils, resins, etc. The paper deals with the indigenous Traditional medicinal knowledge of local Folk lore people of medicinal plants used to cure various diseases and ailments available in reserver forest areas Adilabad district. Telangana state. A total of 249 plant species belonging to 78 families are documented. The ethnobotanical data obtained from local inhabitants revealed that 113 diseases find curative chemical constituents in 249 plant species.
Udder Morphometric Traits and Affected Dairy Milk Yield and Composition in Farms Animals
Authors: A. A. Al hayani , A. M Abu Nikhaila , A. A. Tarig
Published: August 2023

Udder and teat typology: The trough (bowl) was the most common, followed by round, goaty, and pendulous udder types. In a similar vein, cylindrical teats were the most common, followed by funnel, bottles, and pears. The majority of cows with (bowl-shaped) udders wear 1 to 4 parity. (Pendulous-shaped) udders show a rising trend, with parity advancement being lowest in 1 parity cows and highest in 5 and above parity cows. The skin covering the teat is smooth when the udder is distended with milk, but it wrinkles after the milk is removed. Buffaloes have thicker teat walls, larger teat cisterns, longer teat canals, and different gland cisterns than other animals. Morphological measurements in cows increased as lactation progressed and lactation parity increased. According to several studies, the characteristics of the udder and milk yield are positively correlate. The relationship between udder characteristics and milk yield can be a useful tool in dairy production system animal selection. However, teat size and shape have no bearing on udder size, shape, or milk production. Understanding the anatomy of the mammary glands and how milk accumulates and is store can help dairy ruminants produce more milk, improve milking ability, adapt to longer milking intervals, and milk more quickly using streamlined procedures. Lactation stage, parity, breed, species, and time between milkings all had an effect on how the milk was distribute in the udder. Milk is stored in the alveolar and cisternal chambers of the udder. We recommend using the udder cistern area as a guiding parameter for the possibility of storing udder milk when determining the ideal milking frequencies for each ruminant based on the production system.
Effect of Different Level of Sugar and Yeast on Production and Quality of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Cider
Authors: Chondol Rigzin , Mishra Saket , Bahadur Vijay
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 8 treatments with three replication each. The treatments were T1 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 100g + yeast 0.8g), T2 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 100g + yeast 1.0g), T3 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 100g + yeast 1.5g), T4 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 150g + yeast 0.5g), T5(Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 150g + yeast 1.0g), T6 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 150g + yeast 1.5g), T7 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 200g + yeast 0.8g), T8 (Seabuckthorn juice 500ml + sugar 200g + yeast 1.5g). Total soluble solids, pH, and Specific Gravity decreased while the alcohol content, Acidity, and Sensory Qualities increased with the increasing length of fermentation. From the above treatments, it is concluded that treatment T4 was found superior in respect of the parameters like Total Soluble Solids, Acidity, pH, Alcohol content, and Specific gravity. In terms of Colour and Appearance, Taste, Aroma, and Overall acceptability also T4 was found best. In terms of the cost-benefit ratio, the highest Net Return, Cost Benefit Ratio was recorded in treatment T4. This study showed that acceptable Cider can be produced from Seabuckthorn berries by using yeast, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
WITHDRAWN: Feasibility of using Gag proteins to reawaken dormant HIV infection based on bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Chen S.
Published: August 2023

Recent studies revealing varied responses of infected cells to LRAs underscore the limited effectiveness of these agents and emphasize the wide array of determinants contributing to the heterogeneity of reservoirs, including virus genetic background, cell model, cell type, silencing mechanisms, tissue reservoirs, integration sites, patient, and gender specific factors. The enhancer region of the HIV-1 LTR contains two adjacent NF-κB binding sites that play a central role in mediating inducible HIV-1 gene expression. Beyond the involvement of various transcription factors, such as NF-κB, epigenetic constraints also play a pivotal role in suppressing the initiation of latent HIV transcription. Consequently, even latent viruses containing functional NF-κB sites remain unresponsive to drugs that activate NF-κB. Thus, it is evident that the activation of NF-κB alone does not suffice to trigger latent HIV, contradicting the central hypothesis of this study. The author used bioinformatics methods to analyze the viral proteins and their primer binding sites. The results show that the amino acid sequence ARG of Gag proteins of HTLV-1, HTLV-2, STLV-1 and STLV-2 match their primer binding site GGGGGCTCG in the 3'-to-5' direction and that the amino acid sequence SPR of Gag proteins of HIV-1, HIV-2, SIV and FIV match their primer binding site GGCGCCCGA in the 3'-to-5' direction. Related studies have shown that the genomic Gag/Gag-Pol complex recruits the LysRS/tRNA complex. The selective packaging of the tRNA primer requires HIV-1 Gag and Gag-Pol, and an interaction between LysRS and Gag is observed in vitro. In HIV-1, Gag/LysRS interaction depends on Gag sequences within the CTD of CA around amino acids 283-363 and motif 1 of LysRS around amino acids 208-259. It should be noted that the amino acid sequence SPR of the Gag protein is located at amino acids 148-150 within the NTD of CA, specifically at the NTD-NTD interface 1. Although this research is purely bioinformatics analysis, the relevant studies have demonstrated that Gag proteins match the HIV-1 primer binding site and possess the potential to directly activate dormant retroviruses.
EFR3A: a new raft domain organizing protein?
Authors: Trybus Magdalena , Hryniewicz-Jankowska Anita , Wójtowicz Karolina , Trombik Tomasz , Czogalla Aleksander , Sikorski Aleksander F.
Published: August 2023

Background: Membrane rafts play a crucial role in the regulation of many important biological processes. Our previous data suggest that specific interactions of flotillins with MPP1 are responsible for membrane raft domain organization and regulation in erythroid cells. Interaction of the flotillin-based protein network with specific membrane components underlies the mechanism of raft-domain formation and regulation, including in cells with low expression of MPP1.
Methods: We sought to identify other flotillin partners via the immobilized recombinant flotillin-2-based affinity approach and mass spectrometry technique. The results were further confirmed via immunoblotting and via co-immunoprecipitation. In order to study the effect of the candidate protein on the physicochemical properties of the plasma membrane, the gene was knocked down via siRNA, and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and spot-variation fluorescence correlation spectroscopy was employed.
Results: Thereby EFR3A was identified as a candidate protein that interacts with flotillin-2. Moreover, this newly discovered interaction was demonstrated via overlay assay using recombinant EFR3A and flotillin-2. EFR3A is a stable component of the detergent-resistant membrane fraction of HeLa cells, and its presence was sensitive to the removal of cholesterol. While silencing the EFR3A gene, we observed decreased order of the plasma membrane of living cells or giant plasma membrane vesicles derived from knocked down cells and altered mobility of the raft probe, as indicated via fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and spot-variation fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. Moreover, silencing of EFR3A expression was found to disturb epidermal growth factor receptor and phospholipase C gamma phosphorylation and affect epidermal growth factor-dependent cytosolic Ca2+ concentration.
Conclusions: Altogether, our results suggest hitherto unreported flotillin-2-EFR3A interaction, which might be responsible for membrane raft organization and regulation. This implies participation of this interaction in the regulation of multiple cellular processes, including those connected with cell signaling which points to the possible role in human health, in particular human cancer biology.
Outer inverses in semigroups belonging to the prescribed Green’s equivalence classes
Authors: Ćirić Miroslav , Ignjatović Jelena , Stanimirović Predrag
Published: August 2023

We provide existence criteria and characterizations for outer inverses in a semigroup belonging to the prescribed Green’s ℛ-, ℒ- and ℋ-classes. These results generalize the well-known problem of finding outer inverses of a matrix over a field with the prescribed range or/and null space. Outer inverses belonging to the prescribed Green’s ℛ- and ℒ-classes also represent extensions of Drazin’s (b, c)-inverses and Mary’s inverses along an element. We provide an overview of other such extensions that have emerged recently and compare them with the extensions introduced in this paper.

Mathematics Subject Classification (2010). 20M99, 15A09, 15A24.
Repurposing Coffee Husk By-Products (Cascara) for the Production of Kombucha Beverage
Authors: Van Thach Phan , Phan Quang Khai , Pham Gia Bao , Quang Hoa Pham , Do Anh Duy
Published: August 2023

Kombucha is a well-known fermented beverage that offers various nutritional and health benefits to humans. Various substrates have been considered for kombucha fermentation, including herbs, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, to enhance flavors, odor, and nutritional value. In this study we examined the potential of cascara or coffee husk, as a substrate for kombucha production. Our results indicated that a combination of cascara and a sucrose concentration of 10g/L was appropriate for the fermentation of kombucha. The cascara kombucha achieved a low pH of 2.69 after a 14-day of fermentation, which corresponds to microbiological safety requirements. Additionally, fermentation increased polyphenols, flavonoids, and total acids content, resulting in antioxidant, antimicrobial, and prebiotic activities that promote a healthy gut microbiota. Furthermore, 14 days of fermentation has been demonstrated for achieving a balanced sensory profile, including sourness, sweetness, and odor, as well as enhancing the health-promoting nutrient accumulation. These findings emphasize the potential health benefits of cascara kombucha, making it an appealing beverage for consumers at the same time, while also repurposing the coffee industry by-products, contributing to sustainable and environmentally friendly development.
Does Workplace Bullying Responsible for Low Job Performance? A Twofold SEM-ANN Approach
Authors: Alam Mohammad Nurul , Rehman Imdadullah Hidayat ur , Dhall Rosy , Ali Jamshid , Gazi Md. Abu Issa
Published: August 2023

Purpose- Workplace bullying is one of the phenomenal supervisory tool using in the garment industry of Bangladesh. The productivity of this industry workers are the lowest as compared with its competitors such as China, Vietnum, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Srilanka, Combodia etc. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to examine whether the workplace bullying responsible for low job performance in the garment industry of Bangladesh.
Methodology- The study is based on quantitative data, collected through a survey questionnaire adapted from previous studies. The target population was the workers from the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh. Moreover, simple random sampling technique was used to collect 384 samples. Additionally, Smart-PLS 3.3.9 and SPSS (v23) were employed for preliminary data examination and to examine the proposed hypotheses. A two-fold SEM-ANN approach was used to validate the proposed model of the study.
Findings- The findings of the study revealed that workplace bullying negatively affect on employees’ job performance. Psychological stress and burnout play a negative mediating effect between workplace bullying and job performance. Additionally, perceived organizational support plays a significant moderating role among workplace bulling and it’s outcome variables such as job performance, psychological stress, burnout, and organizational citizenship behaviour. However, organizational citizenship behaviour does not play any significant mediating role in the relationship between workplace bulling and job performance.
Implication/Originality- The study has been unique in nature, as it focuses on the workers in in the developing country context like Bangladesh where the employees encounter tremendously with bulling from supervisor and higher management as their regular practice. The outcomes of the consequences are psycological stress, burnout, organizational citizenship behaviours, and low job performance enourmusly which has been highlighted in the current study.
Can Machine Learning Catch Economic Recessions Using Economic and Market Sentiments?
Authors: Tehranian Kian
Published: August 2023

Quantitative models are an important decision-making factor for policy makers and
investors. Predicting an economic recession with high accuracy and reliability would be
very beneficial for the society. This paper assesses machine learning technics to predict
economic recessions in United States using market sentiment and economic indicators
(seventy-five explanatory variables) from Jan 1986 – June 2022 on a monthly basis
frequency. In order to solve the issue of missing time-series data points, Autoregressive
Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) method used to backcast explanatory variables.
Analysis started with reduction in high dimensional dataset to only most important
characters using Boruta algorithm, correlation matrix and solving multicollinearity issue.
Afterwards, built various cross-validated models, both probability regression methods
and machine learning technics, to predict recession binary outcome. The methods
considered are Probit, Logit, Elastic Net, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and Neural
Network. Lastly, discussed different model’s performance based on confusion matrix,
accuracy and F1score with potential reasons for their weakness and robustness.
The Practice of Livelihood Diversification in Rural Bale Zone: The Case of Sinana District, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Girma Berhanu , Kerorsa Gemechu
Published: August 2023

Rural households diversify their activities into non-farm and off-farm activities. This study, mainly strives to Analyze the practice of livelihood diversification in rural Bale Zone; the case of Sinana District, Oromia, Ethiopia. Primary data was gathered using structured survey questionnaires that carried out by well-trained enumerators and supervisors. Using multistage sampling design a total sample of 335 households were selected. Double hurdle model was used to identify factors affecting decision and extent of participation in livelihood diversification. The results suggested that education of house hold head, household size, distance to nearest market, oxen owned, access to credit, access to training and total annual income were found to be significant in influencing household’s livelihood diversification decision. Moreover, age of household head, sex of household head, education of household head, community based organization membership, access to mass media, access to training, landholding size, and climate shock were found to be significant in influencing extent livelihood diversification. Finally the study has concluded that the households in the study area are likely to have a diversified livelihood when they have higher annual income, educational level, proximity to nearest market, access to training and access to credit facilities. Moreover once households decide to participate in livelihood diversification activities, the extent of livelihood diversification gets boosted when there is higher educational level, access to mass media, access to training and community based organization membership. Therefore, the government is recommended to build human capital through education, skills and training opportunities to motivate rural households to engage in livelihood diversification in order to ensure income security, increased well-being, reduced vulnerability and sustainable use of natural resources.
A DOUBLE ROSETTE CATARACT: ABOUT A CASE
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat., El Hadiri Rida , El Hachimi Rim ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat., Tachfouti Samira ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat., Boutimzine Nourdine ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat., Amazouzi Abdellah ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat., Ouafa Cherkaoui Lalla ,   Department of Ophthalmology A, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat.
Published: August 2023

Trauma to the eye may generate petaloid opacifications of the lens. Coup, contrecoup injury with axial expansion of the lens insulting lenticular fibers is responsible for this phenomenon. Evolution may be stationary or progressive and the management remains essentially surgical.
UTERINE FIBROMA ASSOCIATED WITH STUMP (SMOOTH MUSCLE TUMOUR OF UNCERTAIN MALIGNANT POTENTIAL): CASE REPORT
Authors: Ikouch K. , Tossi S. , Gourja Y.
Published: August 2023

Uterine smooth muscle tumours of uncertain malignancy (USMTs) are complex tumours for which histology is the gold standard of diagnosis. We report here the case of a 37-year-old patient who consulted us with pelvic pain, and whose pelvic MRI had revealed a cyst in the right ovary associated with a myomatous uterus. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy.
PREVALENCE OF RADIATION INDUCED DERMATITIS IN ACCELERATED RADIATION GROUP AND CONVENTIONAL RADIATION GROUP IN LOCALLY ADVANCE CARCINOMA OF CERVIX, BASED ON OBSERVATIONAL CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: a Shyamjirawat , Singhtekam Arvind , a Purushottamsinghdohare , b Arcojyotyraychoudary
Published: August 2023

Introduction-Radiation induced dermatitis severity in locally advanced carcinoma of cervix in both the group and manages symptomatically. Aim And Objective-This study was aimed at radiation oncology deparment in nscb medical college Jabalpur comparing observation cross sectional study on patient which was undergoing radiation in both the group. Methods And Meterials-This study based on observation cross sectional study in both the group conducting study at nscb medical college Jabalpur. Result-The study consisted of two group of 30 patient each and comparing the severity of radiation induced dermatis in both the group.Severity of radiation induced dermatitis slight more in accerelated group arm mostly grade 1 of 66.67% comparing 63.33% in conventional arm with a p value=0.943(insignificant). Conclusion-Both the studies are comparable with insignificant severity of radiation induced dermatis in both the group.
CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA STUDY FOR RESPONSE PATTERN WITH TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department Of Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai., Padwal Namita , Chawdhari Vipul ,   Resident, Department Of Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai., Bhavsar Prerana ,   Assistant Professor, Department Of Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai., Dhurve Mahesh ,   Resident, Department Of Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai., Karnik Niteen ,   Professor and H.O.D, Department Of Medicine, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Mumbai.
Published: August 2023

Tyrosine kinase inhibitor like Imatinib, a small-molecule drug, targets and inhibits the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase by competitive binding at the ATP-binding site.If Imatinib treatment fails, mutational analysis could identify highly resistant mutants of the kinase domain. Materials and Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care institute to evaluate response of Tyrokinse inhibitors after 18 months of treatment. Results Most of the patients amongst the cohort of 30 had a favourable response to Imatinib at the end of 18 months.Four patients had response failure due to either mutation or high EUTOS score. However long term survival had increased in almost all patients. Conclusions: Primary end point of regression of splenomegaly and hematological response was achieved within first three months in all except 3patients. cytogenic and molecular response was achieved in all except 4 patients at the end of 18months. Mutations were observed in only 2 cases.Survival benefit was present in all.
A CRITICALLY APPRAISED TOPIC:ISTHEREANEFFECTIVEPOST-COVID PULMONARYFIBROSISTREATMENT?
Authors:   Joint Program of Preventive Medicine, AlAhsa Health Cluster, Ministry of Health. Hofuf, Saudi Arabia., H. Almaghaslah MBBS MPH Eman ,   Preventive Health Services, Qatif Health Network, Eastern Health Cluster, Ministry of Health. Qatif, Saudi Arabia., Alnasser MBBS Hussein ,   Joint Program of Preventive Medicine, AlAhsa Health Cluster, Ministry of Health. Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
Published: August 2023

Background: the COVID-19 infection induces interstitial lung remodeling after the development of restrictive respiratory distress syndrome, which endures the affected individuals a higher risk for hospitalization and intensive care unit admission from the developed pulmonary fibrosis. Thus, we reviewed the literature for an effective post-covid pulmonary fibrosis treatment. Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE, and ClinicalKey databases were searched using Medical Subject Headings [MeSH] from November 2019 to Jun 2022 to include human-only studies on confirmed COVID-19 patients via PCR with radiological evidence of interstitial fibrosis. We excluded studies that have pre-existing pulmonary fibrosis patients. Results: We identified a total of 137 studies. Continuing the title and abstract screening later, we included eight papers for analysis in our review. We found efficacious medication for post-covid pulmonary fibrosis, such as Anakinra, Nintedanib, and human embryonic stem cell-derived immunity- and matrix-regulatory cells (hESC- IMRCs). Moreover, it was tested on a small sample of participants, and the results are promising and safe that can be tested on more extensive randomized trials. Recommendation: interventional pre-and-post randomized controlled trials shall be conducted to inform further action to reduce morbidity and mortality for such a population.
ULIPRISTAL ACETATE VERSUS PLACEBO FOR FIBROID TREATMENT
Authors:   MBBS, DGO, DNB, JNMCH, AMU, Aligarh Assistant Professor Lbkmch (Saharsa)., a Shipika
Published: August 2023

Background: The efficacy and safety of oral ulipristal acetate for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids before surgery are uncertain. Methods: We randomly assigned women with symptomatic fibroids, excessive uterine bleeding (a score of >100 on the pictorial blood-loss assessment chart [PBAC, an objective assessment of blood loss, in which monthly scores range from 0 to >500, with higher numbers indicating more bleeding]) and anemia (hemoglobin level of â‰¤10.2 g per deciliter) to receive treatment for up to 13 weeks with oral ulipristal acetate at a dose of 5 mg per day (96 women) or 10 mg per day (98 women) or to receive placebo (48 women). All patients received iron supplementation. The coprimary efficacy end points were control of uterine bleeding (PBAC score of <75) and reduction of fibroid volume at week 13, after which patients could undergo surgery. Results: At 13 weeks, uterine bleeding was controlled in 91% of the women receiving 5 mg of ulipristal acetate, and 19% of those receiving placebo (P<0.001 for the comparison of each dose of ulipristal acetate with placebo). The rates of amenorrhea were 73%, and 6%, respectively, with amenorrhea occurring within 10 days in the majority of patients receiving ulipristal acetate. The median changes in total fibroid volume were âˆ’21%,, and +3% (P = 0.002 for the comparison of 5 mg of ulipristal acetate with placebo. Serious adverse events occurred in one patient during treatment with 5 mg of ulipristal acetate (uterine hemorrhage) and in one patient during receipt of placebo (fibroid protruding through the cervix). Headache and breast tenderness were the most common adverse events associated with ulipristal acetate but did not occur significantly more frequently than with placebo. Conclusions: Treatment with ulipristal acetate for 13 weeks effectively controlled excessive bleeding due to uterine fibroids and reduced the size of the fibroids.
A Study on the Passive and Causative of the Jeju Dialect
Authors:   Korean Language & Literature, Kim Bo-hyang
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the syntactical characteristics of the passive and causative of the Jeju dialect. In the passive expression of the Jeju dialect, the syntactic passive combined with '-eojida' is more prominent than the passive by the passive verb. The causative is characterized by the fact that the causative suffix, which is rarely used in the center, is actively used in this dialect. ‘-ji-’ is the representative causative suffix unique to the Jeju dialect. ‘-ji-’ is combined with some predicates that accompany ‘-gi-’ or ‘-히(hi)-’ in a central language. In addition, ‘-ju-’, the causative suffix of the Jeju dialect, is a causative suffix formed by combining ‘-wu-’ with some intransitive verbs that change to ‘-jida’, and it can be seen as a shortened form of ‘-jiwu-’. In the Jeju dialect, the causative suffix ‘-ri-’ is also realized as ‘-riwu-’ or as ‘-ryu-’. The use patterns of passive and causative of the Jeju dialect are divided between those in their 50s and 60s. While those in their 50s and younger use passive and causative expressions that combine passive and causative suffixes like a central language, those in their 60s and older showed a dominant response that they use passive types combined with '-eojida' and causative verbs combined with causative suffixes unique to the Jeju dialect. In particular, as getting older, they tend to use passive and causative verbs that combine ‘-eojida’ and ‘-ji-’ with dialect-specific predicates rather than predicates with the same word form as that of the central language.
The use of grammar learning strategies by law students in writing opinion text
Authors: Prihatini Arti , Pangesti Fida
Published: August 2023

Writing is a big problem for law students because of the lack of grammar mastery, limited interactions during the pandemic, and lack of motivation. This study aims to fill the need for investigations about social and affective strategies, part of grammar learning strategies, in writing opinion texts by law students during the pandemic. This study used a mix-method. The respondents were 245 first-year law students at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Data collection used inventory and open-ended questions. The results showed that the affective strategy average was 3.30 (medium), while the social strategy was 3.50 (high). The correlation between all social and affective strategies tends to be high, 0.73990. However, the correlation of each strategy in it varies, ranging from very weak to very strong. Even though there are limited interactions, they still use social strategies to overcome the problems of implementing grammar in writing. The dominant social strategy is using corrective feedback on writing by lecturers and other students and learning from people who are more proficient in grammar. On the other hand, the significant affective strategy was trying to relax when having problems understanding grammar and motivating to master grammar. These findings have pedagogical implications for grammar learning strategies in writing to law.Keywords: affective strategies, grammar learning strategies, social strategies, law, writing of opinion text
Media critiques on the Merauke Integrated Food and Energy state (MIFEE) program: A critical discourse perspective
Authors: Wahyudin Ahmad , Dwi Harjanto Tofan
Published: August 2023

The study is a critical discourse analysis (CDA) on the media critiques on the implementation of the Merauke Integrated Food and Energy Estate (MIFEE) program. The study is aimed at describing the socio-cultural practices of the news items in the mass media about the MIFEE program. The sociocultural practice analysis is a CDA in the macro level, which is related to contexts outside the texts. Contexts, in this case, include situational contexts, i.e. related to a specific society, culture, or polity. The study is qualitative research; data sources are news items about critiques to the MIFEE; data collection is done by the listening and note taking technique; and data analyses are done by the pragmatic equivalence method. The study is backed by content and semantic data validities. Reliability of the study is assessed by intra- and inter-rater reliability techniques. Findings show that criticques to the MIFEE program can be described under five categories, namely: 1) critiques on the disruption of the forest ecosystem, 2) critiques on the system of the local food, 3) critiques on the violation of human rights, 4) critiques on land forfeiture, and 5) critiques on the failure of  the MIFFE program. Keywords: MIFEE, critical discourse analysis (CDA), food resilience and self-provision, indigeneous culture