bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reducing the impact of high impact weather
Authors: Golding Brian
Published: March 2023

A priority of weather services is to protect lives and property from hazardous weather. Research on how to achieve that most effectively is the mission of the World Weather Research Programme’s High Impact Weather (HIWeather) project. HIWeather brings together physical and social scientists from a wide variety of disciplines and from across the world to study each step of the process from monitoring the weather to making effective protective responses. HIWeather uses a simple model of the warning production and communication chain that highlights the roles of key actors and organisations involved in forecasting the weather, the resulting hazard and its socio-economic impacts, in formulating the warning and communicating it to the end-user. In this paper I draw on the results of that research which has now been published in our book, “Towards the ‘perfect’ weather warning: bridging disciplinary gaps through partnership and communication” (Golding, 2022). In the context of severe weather associated with monsoons, I shall identify key principles for the design of weather-related warning systems, connecting this work with ideas from the design of community-based warning systems, developments in social media communication, research on impact-based forecasting and with progress in convection-permitting and higher resolution NWP models. A key result is that the communication of knowledge is at least as important as its content and that the creation and nurturing of partnerships between organisations is critical to that.
A Machine Learning Approach for Probabilistic Multi-Model Ensemble Predictions of Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall
Authors: Acharya Nachiketa , Hall KyleJosephChen
Published: March 2023

Due to the uncertainty associated with Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR), probabilistic seasonal forecasts which can convey the inherent uncertainty of ISMR are more useful to the user community than a single deterministic forecast. While such probabilistic seasonal forecasts can be produced from general circulation model (GCM) output, one single model generally does not represent all sources of error. The probabilistic multi model ensemble (PMME) is a well-accepted way to improve on the skill of probabilistic forecasts by individual GCMs. PMME can be constructed with one of two approaches: non-parametric, or parametric with respect to the occurrence of three categories of seasonal total rainfall—below, near, and above normal as defined by the climatological base period. Both the methods have their limitations. Non-parametric PMME use a smaller ensemble size which results in overconfident forecasts, and parametric PMME make the inaccurate assumption that total rainfall follows a Gaussian distribution. To avoid these problems, we propose the use of the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM), a novel machine learning (ML) approach, to construct PMME for ISMR forecasting. ELM is a state-of-the-art generalized form of single-hidden-layer feed-forward neural network. However, since the traditional ELM network only produces a deterministic outcome, we use a modified version of ELM called Probabilistic Output Extreme Learning Machine (PO-ELM). PO-ELM uses sigmoid additive neurons and slightly different linear programming to make probabilistic predictions. The performance of such PO-ELM based PMME is assessed rigorously in terms of Generalized Receiver Operating Characteristic scores and reliability diagrams over a 37 years period spanning from 1982 to 2018 following a leave-three-year-out cross-validation scheme. It is demonstrated that our new strategy for PMME based on ML is capable of producing skillful MME forecasts over large regions of India.
Evaluation of multiple gridded precipitation datasets using gauge observations over Indonesia during the Asian-Australian monsoon period
Authors: Permana Donaldi , Supari Supari , Hutauruk Rheinhart , Nuryanto Danang , Riama Nelly
Published: March 2023

Gridded precipitation datasets are widely available from satellite observations and reanalysis model outputs. However, its performance in specific regions in the world may vary and depends on several factors, such as grid data spatial resolution, rainfall estimation algorithms, geographical location, elevation and regional climate conditions. This study aims to report on 13 gridded precipitation datasets' performance over Indonesia through direct comparisons with rain gauge measurements at various time scales over a 12-year period (2001-2012). The results show that, at daily timescales, the MERRA2 and CPC outperformed other datasets but tended to underestimate the rain gauge data in Indonesia, followed by GPCC. However, MERRA2 has smaller variation and bias than CPC. On monthly and annually timescales, CPC was found to be the best-performing dataset, followed by MERRA2, GPM-IMERG, GPCC and TRMM (TMPA), while JRA55 registered the worst performance at all timescales, followed by ERA-Interim. The performance of all datasets was better during JJA and SON than during DJF and MAM. The best performances were found in the southern (S) region of Indonesia, while the worst were in the northeast (NE) region for all months and datasets. The best performances during DJF (Asian Winter Monsoon) and JJA/SON (Australian Winter Monsoon) were found in the northwest (NW) and southern (S) regions, respectively. Most datasets overestimate the rain gauge data over Indonesia, except for GSMaP, MERRA2, CPC and CMORPH.
Epidemiological survey of gastrointestinal infections by gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in cattle in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Melo Lídio Ricardo Bezerra , Sousa Luana Carneiro , Oliveira Clarisse Silva Menezes , Lima Brendo Andrade , Silva Ana Luzia Peixoto , Lima Estefany Ferreira , Feitosa Thais Ferreira , Vilela Vinícius Longo Ribeiro
Published: March 2023

The aim of the present study was to carry out an epidemiological survey on gastrointestinal infections by nematodes and coccidia in cattle herds in the semiarid region of Paraíba, northeastern Brazil. A total of 832 cattle were sampled, of both sexes and different ages, on 21 farms in 21 municipalities in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Fecal samples were collected individually to perform eggs per gram (EPG) and oocysts per gram (OoPG) counts in feces, and to perform fecal cultures. To assess factors associated with nematode and coccidia infections, epidemiological survey forms were applied to the farmers. The total frequency of infections by nematodes was 59.6% (496/832) and it was 36.9% (307/832) for coccidia. The levels of infection by nematodes and coccidia were most frequently low (EPG < 300; OoPG < 1,000), in 72.4% (359/496) and 75.2% (231/307), respectively. The most frequent nematode genera was Haemonchus spp. (78.8%). The risk factors for nematode infections in cattle were beef production trait (odds ratio = 2.99) and extensive rearing system (odds ratio = 3.8); the factors for coccidia were age ≤ 12 months (odds ratio = 2.9) and body score between 1 and 2 (odds ratio = 5.2). These results prove that there are high frequencies of gastrointestinal infections by nematodes and coccidia in cattle herds in the semiarid region of Paraíba, with predominantly low levels of infection. However, given the importance of subclinical infections, adjustments to sanitary management measures can contribute to reduction of parasite indices and better performance among the animals, thus generating greater profitability for farmers.
Efficient and Sustainable Land Use in Logistics Through Cooperation: A Literature Review and Empirical Research
Authors: Kotzold Dennis , Hüer Lucas , Griese Kai-Michael , Franz Martin
Published: March 2023

In recent years, the issue of land consumption or land use has become increasingly important in many areas of our society. Logistics processes in particular take up a lot of space and have a significant impact on the environment. The question is how this use of land can be optimised. Based on a systematic literature review and interviews with experts in the period between May 2021 and July 2021, this paper presents indicators that constitute or influence space-efficient logistics in the context of cooperation. The results show that in addition to the established cooperation characteristics, there are other indicators that are directly related to land use. In the logistics sector, there is strong competitive pressure and, as a result, little trust between companies. It has been shown that with the help of a neutral moderator, the gap between trusting, land-efficient cooperation and one’s own entrepreneurial interests can be narrowed, and cooperation can be profitable for all participants. In addition, digitisation actually does not seem to be sufficient to meet the information needs of a cooperation. The exchange of information not only serves to automate processes, but also makes cooperation more transparent. It shows that legal and municipal requirements need to be developed. It also becomes clear that the indicators have a mutual influence on each other and cannot be considered in isolation when it comes to the actual implementation of a cooperation. By increasing the efficiency of cooperative processes and value creation, it offers the opportunity to make land use more sustainable.
The plight of the onion industry in the onion capital of the Philippines: Basis for intervention strategies
Authors: Domingo Arjhel
Published: March 2023

The study aimed to assess the plight of the onion industry in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, dubbed the onion capital of the Philippines. The study employed a descriptive methodology. A total of 184 onion farmers from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, served as respondents. The study revealed that most of the farmer respondents were “kasama” or tenants to the land owners. Farmers borrowed capital from trader-capitalists to finance their farm operations. Significant problems faced by onion farmers included the rising cost of farm inputs because they are imported, which could greatly affect net returns. Farm mechanization was limited, and a shortage of farm laborers was prevalent. Weather conditions and the severity of pest infestation influenced the volume of harvests. The difficulties were further aggravated by the farmers’ suspicion of price manipulation by big-time traders and unregulated importation directly competing with the price of local onions. Storing onions in cold storage facilities was the last recourse when the farmgate price was low. Based on the results of the study, intervention strategies are proposed that may be considered by concerned agencies when designing policies, programs, and projects to help the local farmers take advantage of the promising opportunities in onion growing and eventually improve the onion industry’s competitiveness in general.
The Impact of using Technology Packages on the Economics of Sugar beet Production in Egypt): A Case Study in Fayoum Governorate
Authors: Khalil Yehia M. , Sayed Amr S. S. El , Said Hussein Q. S.
Published: March 2023

The data indicates a decrease in the self-sufficiency rate of sugar year after year. It is clear that there is a great difficulty in increasing the area of sugar cane, in exchange for an opportunity to increase the area of sugar beet in the lands. Modern reclamation and producers face difficulty in using and applying the technological packages used in the production of sugar beet. The Fayoum governorate is considered one of the most important sugar beet producing governorates. Therefore, an intentional random sample was taken from the sugar beet producers in it from the users of the technology package (laser, cultivation using the Printer machine, and fertilization inside the irrigation hoses). It became clear from the results of the productivity function that the most important factors affecting the production function are evident. The element of the number of automatic working hours in laser leveling has a direct effect, while the two elements of seed and nitrogen fertilization have an opposite effect, that is, rationalizing them and not being wasteful in both leads to an increase in beet production. Automatic and reverse increase by rationalizing seed cultivation and fertilization inside the irrigation hoses, and the preference of the producers who used the bundles was confirmed, as the production reached 24.6 tons of beets per feddan, compared to 20.5 tons for non-users of the bundles, and the net yield per feddan amounted to about 10165 pounds, compared to 4130 pounds for non-users of the bundle. Therefore, the research recommends paying attention to the cultivation of sugar beet using the technological package, expanding its cultivation in new lands, and working to contract with producers in the supply of the crop, and for the factory to receive the production at the date agreed upon with the producer.
The Morphometrical Variation of adult’s Human Face in Nepal
Authors:   Ph.D. Anatomy Scholar, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Singhania University Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India., SK Yadav , AK Srivastva ,   Professor, Department of Anatomy, Saraswati Dental College Lucknow, India., AR Singh ,   Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saraswati Dental College Lucknow, India., N Chandra ,   Emeritus Professor, Hind Institute of Medical Science, Barabanki Road, Lucknow, India.
Published: March 2023

Background: The evaluation and measurement of human body dimensions are achieved by physical anthropometry. Cephalometery is a branch of anthropometry science in which the head and face anatomical dimensions are measured. This research was conducted in view of the importance of anthropometric indices of the face in forensic medicine, surgery, paediatrics and medical imaging. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was set up to determine and compare the face shapes Nepalese populations aged between 17 & 30 -year-old males and females. The length and width of faces were determined by using Digital vernier calliper and martin spreading calliper respectively. The shape of faces in among male and female of Nepalese population were determined and was compared with other studied and population. Results: In this research, we found that mean values face height and width among male and female were 115.78±7.02 and 112.78±4.7 and were 127.19±6.59 and 130.18±7.44 respectively. Prosopic Index among male and female were 89.01±3.82 and 88.83±3.82 respectively. The result showed that both male and female was found to round face. This showed that Nepali population face was Mesoprosopic (round) PI= 85 <PI<89.9. Conclusion: This study determined the possible effect of ethnicity on the diversity of face shapes in males and females adult Nepalese and was found to Mesoprosopic face.
Homo Economicus and the Theory of Public Choice: J. Buchanan vs. E. Ostrom
Authors:   Korea Public Choice Association, Yoon Hong-geun
Published: March 2023

This study aims to compare and analyze the public choice theory of J. Buchanan and E. Ostrom. Buchanan and Ostrom are in the same position in that they are based on the neoclassical economics‘ concept of man. However, differences are found in the concrete conceptualization of economic man. Unlike Buchanan's consistent adherence to the concept of the economic man as a utility-maximizer, Ostrom accepts the concept of the economic man, but in addition to it, he acts rationally in the long-term view through people's ability to learn and the process of trial and error. The ability to do is treated as a key variable. Although the two researchers explain the dilemma of collective action of economic human beings, it is also a big difference that they each hold the constitutional system reform theory and the self-governing institution as a solution to overcome it. The differences in their institutional solutions for overcoming the collective action dilemma seem to originate fundamentally from differences in research approach methodology. Buchanan develops the argument with the explanatory frame of a social contract between utility-maximizing seekers. Through an empirical case analysis of successful shared resource management cases, Ostrom present design principles of self-governing institution to overcome the collective action dilemma through an inductive approach. This paper aims to clarify how fundamental differences in research approaches lead to two different types of institutional solutions.
Structure of Adam Smith’s Ideas and Implications
Authors:   Korea Public Choice Association, Kim Seung-Wook
Published: March 2023

Narrowly interpreted, broad ideas Adam Smith developed was simply related to founding father of economics. Those conventional way of thinking could lead his thoughts to fragmented cognition and/or misunderstanding on his works. This paper tried a comprehensive and contextual analysis on his ideas, categorizing them into ‘social institution,’ ‘unequality and justice,’ and ‘wealth and happiness.’ When his theology, ethics, jurisprudence, justice, and cognition on happiness are well connected, they can contribute to right understanding and correlations on his thoughts.
For his ‘invisible hands’ to well activate, some conditions are necessary. Above all, it requires competitive market structure and sharing information over demand and supply. As governments grow rapidly, however, market competitions are disappearing, and worse, ‘visible hands’ are getting more powerful. Human society cannot stand exclusively on benevolence, or exclusively on coercion. It requires just law system and minimum level of material resources.
In Korea, Marx’s slogan, rather than Smith’s, get more and more attraction among people. Relying on these, progressive plus leftist governments would emerge and retreat. They tried so-called ‘reforms’ via Non-Smithian logic and then fail and get situation worse. Normally, another leftist government comes to solve them, via more drastic leftist policies, and result in far worse failure. Smithian ideas are not target to drive out but are sound cure for the today’s Korea is to drive toward. 300 year old Smith is still alive in his good intellectual insight, which today’s Korea and world as well are eager to find.
Public Choice School’s Response to Austrian Business Cycle Theory: ABCT versus PBCT
Authors:   Korea Public Choice Association, Kim Haeng-Bum
Published: March 2023

Since Mises’ advocacy and Hayek’s refinement, ABCT(Austrian Business Cycle Theory) has been well formulated and showed valid explanation on actual economic business cycles as well. This article reveals how Public Choice responded to ABCT and how they developed its own ideas on business cycle. Gordon Tullock criticized Rothbardian sense of ABCT, followed by severe response from Sallerno. Some essential points on this argument were extracted to compare the basic difference of Tullock and Rothbard. ABCT activates business cycle when gov’t(central bank) ‘artificially’ lower the interest rate. Public Choice theorists focus on ‘why’ they do that. For ABCT, whether or not they have good intention is not important. PBCT, however, more emphasize that was done for the selfish political interests that politicians or bureaucrats have in political context. Austrians suggested new meaning to ‘bust’ phase of economic cycle, which under neo-classcical economics school long have been ignored as ‘bad’ event. ABCT assumes two key concepts; heterogeneity of capital, and mal-investment. PBCT is unfamiliar to those. So PBCT frequently does not identify the difference between over-investment and mal-investment, and assumes homogeneity of capital. It’s because Public Choice stands on neo-classical economics, not Austrian sense of economics. Then, four political business cycle theory(PBCT) models were reviewed: Opportunistic, Partisan, Rational Opportunistic, and Rational Partisan model. Austrians focusing on market process met Public Choice Theorists focusing political market met on the theme of business cycle. ABCT shows how ‘visible hand’ gives impact on market economy, and PBCT shows what impact business cycle has to political market. Each mutually gives sound tension, plus contributes to complementary explanation on overall business cycle.
USO DA GLIRICÍDIA SEPTIUM COMO TUTOR VIVO NO CULTIVO DA PITAIA
Authors: Matos Felipe Vieira , Pinheiro Gizele Martins , Santana Raila da Rosa , De Aviz Marcos Felipe Lima , Brito Edna Antonia da Silva
Published: March 2023

A pitaia, também conhecida como fruta do dragão, é uma fruta exótica de origem americana e asiática, bastante valorizada por seu sabor adocicado e propriedades nutricionais. O cultivo pode ser feito de forma sustentável, adotando práticas que reduzem o impacto ambiental e promovam o uso consciente dos recursos naturais. Com isso, o estudo objetivou avaliar o crescimento de diferentes variedades de pitaia no tutor vivo e tutor de madeira com diferentes adubações orgânicas. O experimento foi implantado em maio de 2021 a julho de 2022. O delineamento experimental foi de blocos casualizados, 6 x 4, seis variedades, quatro adubações, totalizando 144 tutores com duas plantas/tutor e três repetições, com dois tipos de tutores (madeira e tutor vivo). As variáveis biométricas analisadas foram o crescimento da planta em altura, espessura e o número de cladódios emitidos acima dos tutores a uma altura de 1,60 m. As avaliações ocorrerão de dois em dois meses durante o primeiro ano da cultura. Os efeitos do tipo de tutor, variedade, tipo de adubação e as interações entres esses fatores sobre a altura e espessura das plantas foram investigados aplicando-se Análises de Variância (ANOVA) seguidas de testes post-hoc de Tukey. O teste foi considerado significativo a diferença com nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05). Portanto, o cultivo da pitaia em tutor de Gliricidia sepium pode ser uma técnica interessante para o cultivo sustentável dessa fruta tropical, proporcionando benefícios para o solo, redução de custos com fertilizantes, melhoria do microclima e suporte adequado para a trepadeira.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE ACESSO À EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR PARA JUVENTUDE
Authors: Granja Danilo Barbosa , Dos Santos Victor Emmanuell Fernandes Apolonio , de Lima Maria Alzete , Beserra Eveline Pinheiro , Sousa Janayna Braga , Costa Paula Andrea Rolim
Published: March 2023

A educação é uma garantia constitucional ao jovem, as políticas públicas busca contemplá-la. Este estudo teve por objetivo refletir sobre as seguintes Políticas Públicas de acesso ao Ensino Superior à juventude, a saber: Programa Universidade para todos – PROUNI, Programa de Financiamento Estudantil – FIES, Programa de Inclusão social e racial – COTAS e o Programa INCLUIR- Acessibilidade na Educação Superior. As políticas públicas apresentadas visam garantir o acesso ao jovem a educação superior, seja pública ou privada, trazendo para a sociedade profissionais qualificados, contribuindo para o processo de mudança social como também para a inclusão social. Logo, a juventude necessita de outras políticas públicas que favoreçam além do seu ingresso ao ensino superior, o incentivo a sua permanência.
A FILOSOFIA COMO FORMA DE VIDA E A ORGANIZAÇÃO DO SISTEMA DE JUSTIÇA BRASILEIRO
Authors: Franco Neto Dimas Simões , Sestari Edson
Published: March 2023

A concepção de filosofia como forma de vida apresenta como sentido principal da atividade filosófica o viver conforme certos preceitos de conduta em detrimento da filosofia como mera atividade intelectual. Essa forma de perceber a atividade filosófica e que já foi preponderante durante longo tempo da história e que entrou em declínio foi recuperada ao menos em suas linhas principais por filósofos contemporâneos os quais apresentaremos nas linhas desse trabalho. As notas principais da filosofia como forma de vida bem serão cotejadas com a forma que se dá composição do sistema de justiça brasileiro. Ensaiaremos uma aplicação dessa maneira de compreender-se a filosofia a maneira de conduta dos integrantes do sistema de justiça no Brasil apresentando uma nova possibilidade de análise crítica da composição desse sistema bem como do comportamento de seus membros.
Estimating serological immune response against Newcastle disease vaccine in Aseel, Kadaknath and White Leghorn chicken by haemagglutination inhibition test
Authors: KOKATE LAXMIKANT SAMBHAJI , KUMAR SANJEEV , RAHIM ABDUL , DAS ANANTA KUMAR
Published: March 2023

The present study aimed to estimate serological immune response against Newcastle disease vaccine investigating70 Aseel, 75 Kadaknath and 85 White Leghorn chicks. The day-old chicks were vaccinated with a dose of 106.5EID50 of RDF1 strain through occulo-nasal route followed by a booster dose on 28th day. The sera collected on 7,14, 21, 28, 35 and 42 days post-immunization (dpi) were used to measure antibody titres through haemagglutinationinhibition test. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance using SPSS 16.0 statistical software. The corresponding mean antibody titre (log2) estimates were 8.10±0.22, 7.89±0.18, 7.92±0.16, 8.29±0.14, 8.40±0.16 and 8.94±0.19 in Aseel, 7.32±0.16, 7.74±0.13, 7.56±0.13, 7.86±0.17, 8.43±0.17 and 9.14±0.16 in Kadaknath, and 8.48±0.28,8.02±0.31, 8.29±0.33, 8.14±0.30, 7.68±0.29 and 7.73±0.29 in White Leghorn chicken. The estimates significantlyvaried among different dpi in Aseel and Kadaknath chicken except White Leghorn. Aseel and Kadaknath chickendemonstrated gradual increasing trend and higher means of antibody titres for longer periods of dpi and achievedthe highest at 42 dpi, whereas White Leghorn chicken showed an irregular trend, the highest titre being observed at7 dpi. Again the 3 chicken genotypes significantly varied in antibody titres at 7, 35 and 42 dpi; White Leghornchicken demonstrated the highest antibody titre at 7 dpi, while Kadaknath chicken showed the highest titre at 35and 42 dpi. The higher and longer immune responsive Aseel and Kadaknath chicken might be utilized for selectiveintrogression of their candidate genes in high productive chicken germplasm with less NDV response.
Molecular detection and antibiogram of virulent Salmonellae isolated from chicken meat
Authors: RAJASHEKHARA D B , FAIROZE MD. NADEEM , KARABASANAVAR NAGAPPA , MADHAVAPRASAD C B , SHILPA A G , KOTRESH A M , BAGALKOTE PRASHANTH S , NADOOR PRAKASH
Published: March 2023

Salmonella has emerged as one of the most common and frequent pathogen associated with the food poisoning. In the present study, a total of 240 chicken meat samples were collected from retail markets of Shivamogga region; where, 13 samples were found positive for Salmonella species by genus specific PCR targeting invA virulent gene, giving an overall prevalence of 5.4%. Retail outlets (slaughter-cum-retailing units) that traditionally processed chicken meat showed higher prevalence of 7.5% (n=120); whereas, retail chicken meat originated from organized abattoirs showed prevalence of 3.3% (n=120). Among traditional retail outlets, those retail units processing multiple animal species showed higher prevalence (8.3%, n=60) of Salmonella spp. compared to those that processed chicken meat alone (6.6%, n=60). All the Salmonella species (n=13) isolated from the chicken meat possessed virulence (invA) gene indicating their potential pathogenic mechanisms and also showed varying degree of susceptibility against common antimicrobials (multiple antibiotic resistance index of 0.1176 to 0.3529). High prevalence rate of Salmonella spp. has important public health concern and underscores a need for intense surveillance and monitoring of retail chicken meat and implementation of food quality assurance systems across the chicken supply chain.
Effect of feeding crushed and entire dried Prosopis juliflora pods on feed intake, growth and reproductive performance of arid goats
Authors: SIROHI A S , MATHUR B K , MISRA A K , TEWARI J C
Published: March 2023

The present study was initiated with the objective to assess the feeding strategy comprising Prosopis juliflora pods (PJP) in two forms as alternative feed resource for sustainable goat production for dry season in arid areas. Eighteen growing goats (Marwari and Sirohi breed) were distributed into three groups. The roughage offered was similar to all the animals, however, concentrate mixture was standard for the goats of control group (PJP0), whereas, 50 percent ground PJP in PJPG group and 50 percent as such (entire/non-grinded) dried PJP in PJPE group were included by replacing the standard concentrate mixture. The observations on the animals were recorded for a period of seven months. Fifty percent replacement of concentrate mixture from similar to that of the standard concentrate mixture of PJP0 with crushed and entire PJP made diets economical by ₹ 471.50 and 521.50/quintal basis in PJPG and PJPE, respectively. Daily dry matter intake (DMI)/100 kg body weight was 4.53±0.19, 4.68±0.11 and 4.79± 0.17 kg in PJP0, PJPG and PJPE, respectively. The average body weight gain and body condition score of the animals did not differ significantly between the groups. Five goats from all the groups were bred, which became pregnant and delivered kids normally. The results revealed that the feeding of concentrate mixtures containing either 50% ground or entire PJP to the arid goats did not adversely affect growth performance, reproduction and cud chewing. Moreover, the adopted feeding strategy made Prosopis juliflora incorporated concentrate diets more economical than the commercial one.
Certain factors affecting first lactation individual monthly milk yields in Frieswal cattle
Authors: RAJEEV RAJEEV , KUMAR RAVINDER , SINGH RAJBIR , RAJA T V , SINGH Y P , ALI NAZIM
Published: March 2023

In the present study, the individual monthly milk yields of 442 Frieswal cows sired by 30 bulls at Military Dairy Farm, Meerut over a period of 8 years (2006–2013) were analyzed to study the effect of various factors. The effect of sire was not significant on any of the monthly yields while the season of calving had significant effect on average milk yields at eighth, ninth and tenth months of lactation. The period of calving had significant effect only on ninth month of lactation while the age at first calving had highly significant effect on yield up to first seven months of lactation. Based on the results, it was concluded that the winter months are the most suitable season for the Frieswal cows to produce more milk and the age at first calving should be maintained at optimum so as to increase the milk production performance of Frieswal cows.
Pelatihan Administrasi Bagi Aparat Dusun Sarsangg
Authors: Joenso Reivandy Christal , Topan Anton
Published: March 2023

The problem faced by Hamlet Sarsangg, Tanah Miring District, Merauke Regency is the difficulty in managing administration because Hamlet Sarsangg is still attached to Kampung Yasa Mulya which is quite far away and public transportation is not available. Therefore, counseling and administrative training activities were carried out using the counseling and training method which consisted of 3 stages, namely counseling on the importance of administrative activities, administrative training using Microsoft Office software, and archiving training. The people who were involved in this service activity were the Sarsang Hamlet Bamuskam, the Head of the RT of Sarsangg Hamlet, and the Head of the RW of Sarsangg Hamlet. The expected result of this community service activity is that Sarsangg Hamlet officials have the ability in administrative activities and administrative filing. It is hoped that the acquired skills will become material for consideration for the Regional Government of Merauke Regency to make Sarsangg Hamlet a definitive Sarsangg Village, especially in terms of human resources who have good administrative skills. Administrative extension and training activities are expected to help the people of Sarsangg Hamlet in administrative matters and improve the quality of human resources in Sarsangg Hamlet.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Taman Baca dan Penyuluhan Jajanan Anak yang Sehat dan Aman
Authors: Maifitrianti  , Nurhasanah  , Viviandhari Daniek
Published: March 2023

This community service activity was carried out in the society-based library blok E, Pasir Angin village, Cileungsi, Jawa Barat. This activity aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of society-based library administrators in managing their society-based library.  Furthermore, a coloring competition for kids and counseling on healthy and safe snacks was also held which aimed to increase public knowledge and at the same time encourage public interest in visiting this society-based library. The training activities were carried out using the discussion method and practice on how to classify books, make catalog cards, book call numbers, and the membership lists of society-based libraries. Counseling activity was carried out using lecture and discussion methods. Evaluation of the training activity was carried out using the interview method, while the counseling activity was evaluated using a questionnaire instrument. The result be achieved from this activity is that the administrators can manage the society-based library well so that they are able to foster public interest in visiting and at the same time stimulate public interest in reading.
Progress in the Study of Esophageal Cancer-Related Genes and Their Therapeutic Modalities
Authors: Qin Siping
Published: March 2023

Esophageal cancer is a prevalent malignant tumor of the digestive tract that has a high mortality rate, posing a severe threat to human life. The development of esophageal cancer is the result of multiple factors, and the process of carcinogenesis is accompanied by abnormal expression of several genes. Mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes result in changes in their expression and activity, playing a crucial role in the occurrence, development, pathological staging, and prognosis of esophageal cancer. This paper aims to review and study recent research on esophageal cancer, including basic information, related genes, and treatment modalities, in order to explore new ideas and research bases for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer.
The Effect of Executive Compensation on the Performance of Listed State-Owned Highway Companies
Authors: Fan Eva Zhirong
Published: March 2023

Listed state-owned highway companies face problems such as low operational efficiency, a fixed operation period, and a limited scale of road assets. This paper presents the current situation of listed state-owned highway companies and analyses the mechanism of executive compensation and cooperate governance based on principal-agent theory, management power theory, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. The research constructs the index assessment system, selects the data of 20 listed state-owned highway companies from 2012 to 2021 as samples, and applies the principal component analysis (PCA) to measure the comprehensive performance of listed state-owned highway companies. Using a fixed-effects panel model, the impact of executive remuneration on corporate performance is examined along three dimensions: executive monetary compensation, executive pay gap, and executive on-the-job consumption. The research proposes recommendations to address the problems of executive compensation system, with a view to improving corporate performance in listed state-owned highway companies.
Analysis of Managers’ Motivation for Corporate Knowledge Workers from the Perspective of Organizational Behaviour
Authors: Wang Yueying
Published: March 2023

With the continuous development of knowledge economy society, knowledge resources gradually become the decisive factor of enterprise competition, and knowledge workers accordingly become the core resources of enterprises, which is the key to determine the success or failure of enterprises. This paper will take the lead in clarifying the concept of organizational behaviour from the perspective of organizational behaviour. Starting from the definition of motivation and incentive mechanism, it will analyse the psychological and behavioural characteristics of knowledge-based employees based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, and then derive the special characteristics of motivation for knowledge-based employees, and finally formulate the corresponding motivation means.
A Case of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of the Right Lower Extremity
Authors: Zhang Yu , Yan Dongxiao , Wu Tianqi , Yan Dingying , Zhang Jing
Published: March 2023

Objective: To strengthen the understanding of the disease and treatment of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS). Methods: The clinical data of an elderly male patient with UPS admitted to Hebei Provincial People’s Hospital in September 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, and relevant literatures were reviewed. Results: The patient was an elderly male, 74 years old. The color Doppler ultrasonography of the body surface mass showed a solid mass of subcutaneous soft tissue on the lateral side of the right thigh. Undirected arrangement, multinucleated tumor giant cells with strange shapes are seen, and mitotic figures are more common. Immunohistochemical staining: CKpan (-), Vimentin (+), Desmin (-), SMA (partial+), EMA (-), S100 (-), CD34 (vascular+), MyoD1 (-), Myogenin (-), Myoglobin (-), CD68 (-), Caldesmon (-), Ki-67 (about 40% active area). After six months of follow-up, no tumor recurrence was found. Conclusion: UPS is a rare malignant tumor in clinic. It has no specific clinical manifestations, imaging manifestations, histopathology and immunohistochemical staining. It is an exclusive diagnosis. Complete tumor resection is required, and pathological examination is the gold standard for diagnosis. Its long-term prognosis is relatively poor.
Therapeutic Effect of Warm Acupuncture on Traumatic Synovitis of Knee Joint in 21 Cases
Authors: Li Fufeng
Published: March 2023

Purposes: To observe the clinical efficacy of warm acupuncture in the treatment of knee synovitis. Methods: A total of 42 patients with traumatic synovitis of the knee joint were randomly divided into a control group and a treatment group, 21 cases in each group. The control group was treated with common acupuncture combined with TDP local irradiation, and the treatment group was treated with moxa cone wen acupuncture on the basis of common acupuncture. Results: Control group effectiveness: 90.5%, treatment group efficiency is 95.2%, between the two groups there is a comparative significant difference (p<0.05), treatment group pain score improvement and joint activity improvement is superior to the control team, with statistical significance (p <.05). Conclusion: The treatment of joint synovitis by warm acupuncture in control group and treatment group was more effective in alleviating knee pain and improving functional activities than acupuncture alone.
How Nursing Students Describe Their Learning in a Simulated Care Situation with Advanced Care Manikin
Authors: Olsson Mats , Soderquist Johan , Milovanovic Micha
Published: March 2023

Background: Learning in simulated nursing situations with advanced manikin is considered to prepare nursing students for clinical care situations. Collaboration with classmates facilitates the learning process which is described in the literature. The study aimed to investigate whether there are factors that nursing students describe as important for learning in a simulated care situation. Method: A mixed method was used in this study. Data were collected from (n=53) nursing students. At first, a quantitative data collection consisting of questionnaires was conducted one week before the simulation exercise. Thereafter, group interviews were conducted (n=7), which became a basis for the qualitative data collection. Results: The students described that they were well prepared for the skills training. Getting support in their learning from classmates and teachers was described as significant. Conclusion: Reflection of classmates’ processing of the situation work improves the student’s individual learning during the skills education with subsequent reflection with a teacher. In order for the learning to be optimal, collaboration with other fellow students in the base group is necessary.
Analysis of Key Technologies and Application Scenarios of Smart Schools Construction
Authors: Zhao Shuai
Published: March 2023

The “Education Informatization Action Plan 2.0” of the Ministry of Education summarizes smart schools as “based on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and Internet of Things, relying on various smart devices and networks, actively carrying out innovative research and demonstration of smart education, and promoting the transformation of education mode and ecological reconstruction supported by new technologies.” Through the analysis of key technologies and application scenarios of smart schools, this paper points out that the construction of smart schools needs to be people-oriented, intelligent and collaborative, and realize the deep integration of physical schools and smart schools. On this basis, combined with the construction cases of smart schools, in order to provide reference for the technical landing and application promotion of smart schools.
Grey Correlation Analysis of the Relationship Between Port Logistics and Regional Economic Development in Tangshan City
Authors: Dai Pengyu
Published: March 2023

With the rapid development of the global economy, China has become one of the most important port logistics countries in the world. Port logistics not only promotes the vigorous development of port economy, but also promotes the development of regional economy to a great extent. Taking Tangshan Port as an example, this paper analyzes the correlation between the level of logistics development of Tangshan Port and the level of economic development of Tangshan City. Firstly, we analyze Tangshan Port from two dimensions: the current situation of port logistics development and the current situation of economic development, and secondly, we select relevant data from 2011 to 2020 to conduct a gray correlation analysis between the port throughput of Tangshan Port and various economic indicators of Tangshan City, and analyze the key factors affecting the development of Tangshan Port by calculating their correlation degrees and analyze the research results, based on which provides feasible suggestions for the port logistics development of Tangshan Port. The results show that the tertiary industry has the highest correlation with port logistics, followed by the total investment in fixed assets of the whole society. However, the economic data of total import and export trade has the lowest correlation with the development of port logistics, which indicates that there is a certain incongruity between the development of port logistics and import and export trade. Finally, some suggestions are put forward for the development of Tangshan port logistics, such as optimizing and upgrading the industrial structure, increasing the investment in logistics infrastructure construction, and promoting the coordinated development of import and export trade and port logistics, so as to promote the coordinated development of port logistics and economy.
The Impact of Energy Intensity on Environmental Inequity
Authors: Xu Ziyi
Published: March 2023

With the determination of carbon neutrality target, energy structure has become an important indicator to measure regional pollution emissions. In order to study the impact of energy intensity on environmental inequity, this paper uses threshold model to study the impact of energy intensity change on environmental inequity based on the panel data of 30 provinces from 2000 to 2020.The results show that there is a non-linear U-shaped relationship between energy intensity and environmental inequity. With the increase of energy intensity, the impact of energy intensity on environmental inequity does not play the role of mitigation, but more significantly aggravates the degree of environmental inequity.
Ornamentation in Baroque Music: How Is It Appropriately Utilized in Scores and Performances?
Authors: Fei Qinqian
Published: March 2023

This paper demonstrates the diversity and significance of the flexible use of ornamentation in the Baroque music by analyzing the use of ornamentation in George Frederick Handel’s and Johann Sebastian Bach’s scores, as well as in the instrumental and vocal performance of their musical works. The methodology used in this study was based on a qualitative approach: documentary analysis, using the relevant literature searched to analyse the information and draw conclusions. Details about the following information were obtained by the author: the findings showed that, firstly, ornamentation should be added in a pattern that is within the framework originally framed by the composer and not overly embellished; secondly, the proper incorporation of specific instruments (e.g., harpsichord) and ornamentation makes the piece more baroque; and last but not least, ornamentation should be complementary to the melody and the composition in order to achieve the best effect of it. In general, ornamentation enhances the beauty and enriches the tune of a piece, whose value in Baroque music is unshakable.
كورد و كوردستان له‌ كتێبی(اشكال العالم)ی جه‌یهانی
Authors: مووسا محه‌مه‌د خدر  , شەرمین كەریم عەبدولرەحمان
Published: March 2023

ئه‌م توێژینه‌وه‌یه‌ به‌ ناوونیشانی كورد و كوردستان له‌ كتێبی (اشكال العالم)ی جه‌یهانییه‌، وا دیاره‌ بنه‌ماڵه‌ی جه‌یهانی‌ له‌ ناوچه‌ی سیستان زۆر به‌ناوبانگ بوونه‌ و كه‌سایه‌تی زۆر دیار له‌و بنه‌ماڵه‌یه‌دا هه‌ڵكه‌وتوون‌, كه‌ توانیویانه‌ بگه‌نه‌ پۆسته‌ كارگێڕییه‌كان، ئه‌مه‌ش یارمه‌تیده‌ر بووه‌ بۆ محه‌مه‌د كوڕی ئه‌حمه‌دی جه‌یهانی بتوانێت پۆستێكی كارگێڕیی گرنگ له‌ كۆشكی سامانییه‌كاندا به‌ده‌ست بهێنێت،  به‌مه‌ش ناوبراو بوو به‌ وه‌زیری میر نه‌سری كوڕی ئه‌حمه‌د سامانی، بێگومان به‌هۆی هه‌بوونی ئه‌م پۆسته‌ گرنگه‌وه‌ رێگه‌خۆشكه‌ر بوو كه‌ ده‌رگای ماڵه‌كه‌ی به‌ڕووی زاناكانی زۆرینه‌ی بواره‌كاندا بكاته‌وه‌، كه‌ دواجار كۆبوونه‌وه‌ی ئه‌م هه‌موو زانست و زانیارییه‌ بووه‌ مایه‌ی ئه‌م كتێبه‌ گرنگه‌ی لێ به‌رهه‌م بێت، ئه‌گه‌رچی كتێبه‌كه‌ زیاتر جوگرافیای وه‌سفی به‌سه‌ریدا زاڵه‌, به‌ڵام له‌گه‌ڵ ئه‌وه‌شدا وه‌كو فه‌رهه‌نگێك ده‌رده‌كه‌وێت، كه‌ پڕه‌ له‌ زانیاریی هه‌مه‌چه‌شن ،  ئه‌و سووره‌ به‌ده‌ر له‌م كتێبه‌ چه‌ند به‌رهه‌مێكی دیكه‌شی هه‌یه‌، كه‌ له‌ سه‌رچاوه‌كانه‌وه‌ ئاماژه‌ی پێدراوه‌، جگه‌ له‌مانه‌ش كتێبی ئه‌شكال ئه‌لعاله‌می جه‌یهانی چه‌ند لاپه‌ڕه‌یه‌كی تێدا ته‌رخان كراوه‌ بۆ باسی هه‌رێم و شاره‌ كوردی و كوردنشینه‌كان، بۆیه‌ هه‌وڵدراوه‌ بۆچوونی نووسه‌رێكی فارس له‌ هه‌مبه‌ر ئه‌م بابه‌ته‌ له‌ ڕێگه‌ی كتێبه‌كه‌یه‌وه‌  ڕوون بكرێته‌وه،‌ ئاخۆ چۆن باسی له‌مانه‌ كردووه،‌ كه له‌ به‌ر ڕۆشنایی سه‌رچاوه‌كانی دیكه‌وه‌ بابه‌ته‌كه‌ به‌ته‌واوی ڕوون كراوه‌ته‌وه‌ و به‌راوردی پێ كراوه‌.‌
ڕۆلێ جه‌رجیس فه‌تحوڵڵای د ڕێڤه‌برنا ڕۆژنامه‌گه‌ر‌یا عیراقیدا‌ 1949- 1958
Authors: وەلید حسێن ئیسماعیل  , مێهڤان محەمەد حسێن
Published: March 2023

رۆلێ جه‌رجیس فه‌تحوڵلای دبوارێ نڤیسین و رێڤه‌برنا رۆژنامه‌گه‌ریا عیراقی و كوردیدا، زۆر كاریگه‌ر بوو، چونكه‌ بۆ ده‌مێ نێزیكی نیڤ چه‌رخی كاركریه‌، هه‌روه‌سا وه‌ك ره‌وشه‌نبیره‌كێ لیبرال هه‌ولدایه‌ گوهورینه‌كا ریشه‌یی ورادیكالی دهزر وكه‌توارێ چڤاكێ عیراقیدا بكه‌ت، دیسان وه‌ك كه‌سه‌كێ پێشگه‌فتیخواز پێكول كریه‌ ب رێكا رێڤه‌برن و به‌لاڤكرنا سه‌رگۆتار و گۆتار و بابه‌تێن خۆ د چاپه‌مه‌نیا عیراقیدا، ئه‌و ئازادی و مافێن مرۆڤی یێن ل ئه‌وروپا هه‌ین، نیشا خوانده‌ڤانێن عیراقی بده‌ت، و ب راشكاوی و راستكویی و ب سه‌ركه‌فتیانه‌ باسی راستیا كه‌توارێ سیاسی یا عیراقێ كریه‌، هه‌روه‌سا وه‌ك كه‌سه‌كێ دیموكرات هه‌رده‌م پشته‌ڤانیا سیسته‌مێ دیموكراتی بۆ عیراقێ كریه‌، و ب وێره‌كی باسی چه‌سپاندنا دیموكراتیه‌تێ كریه‌، ئه‌ڤجا حكوومه‌تێ قه‌بوول كربیت یانژی خۆ بێده‌نگ كربیت، ئه‌وی هه‌ر بیروباوه‌ر ب دیموكراتیه‌تێ و یه‌كسانی یێ هه‌بوو، دیسان رۆله‌كێ باش درێڤه‌برنا هه‌ر سێ رۆژنامه‌یێن (الروافد، صدی الروافد، الرائد) دا هه‌بوو، وه‌ك رۆژنامه‌یێن وێژه‌یی ل باژێرێ مووسل دهاتنه‌ به‌لاڤكرن، جه‌رجیسی ته‌وه‌رێن مێژوویی و سیاسی و چڤاكی و ره‌وشه‌نبیری و یاسایی ژی تێكڤه‌داینه، سه‌ره‌رایی كو پارێزه‌ره‌كێ چالاك بوو، لێ پرانیا گۆتارێن وی د رۆژنامه‌گه‌ریا عیراقیدا، گرنگیی ب بوارێ مێژوویی و سیاسی و چڤاكی دایه