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Management of root mealybugs, Formicococcus polysperes williams in black pepper
Authors: Girish R. , Ganapathi M. , Shruthi H. R. , Ravi C.S.
Published: April 2023

Field experiment conducted with the best chemical insecticides and botanical against black pepper root mealybug, formicococcus polysperes. Results revealed that, Among the insecticides tested at 5 days after treatment, chlorpyriphos 20EC @ 0.5ml/L, imidacloprid 17.8SL @0.5ml/L and chlorantriniliprole 0.4G @ 20g/ vine recorded mortality with 0.70, 0.83 and 1.14 root mealy bugs/ 15cm root length, respectively. At 30 days after treatment, per cent reduction over control with treatments showed, imidacloprid 17.8 SLwith 97 per cent and treatments with chlorpyriphos 20EC and phorate 10G showed 93 per cent mortality, respectively. While, the botanical treatment with Neem cake recorded 58 per cent mortality over control. Almost all treatment showed maximum reduction of root mealybugs. Application of chlorpyriphos gavethe highest benefit cost ratio of 2.81 followed by imidacloprid (2.61).
Study the knowledge of post-harvest practices followed by vegetable growers and the problems faced by vegetable growers
Authors: Gaikwad J. H.
Published: April 2023

Vegetable development depends not only on production but also on post-harvest management and marketing system. Vegetable cultivation being labour intensive can substantially increase employment avenues too. Large number of researches are done particularly in extension education is in the area of pomology and agronomical crops. Among 14 tahsils of Ahmednagar district Akole tahsil was selected according to maximum tribal area. Out of 191 villages of Akole tahsil 10 villages were selected for present study. A total of 12 vegetable growers from each village with minimum 1 acre area under major vegetable were selected randomly. Hence, in all 10 villages and 120 respondents were selected for the present study. majority of vegetable growers faced the problem of non-availability of fertilizers at reasonable price and lack of knowledge about calculation of fertilizer dose requirement (80.83%). Followed by non-availability of fertilizers at reasonable price and lack of knowledge about calculation of fertilizer dose requirement problem of market price fluctuation and unassured prices (77.50%), non-availability of quality seeds and planting material (75.83%), lack of proper knowledge about plant protection (70.83%).
Effect of green manure intercropping with different levels of fertilizer on growth attributes of rice
Authors: Rani A. Selva , Subbulakshmi S.
Published: April 2023

Green manuring is an age old practice and its value is known to the farmers for several centuries ago. Greenmanuring to rice crop improve the soil fertility and productivity. The greenmanure application to the soil promotes the activities of soil microorganisms through which CO2 is liberated, the chemical reactions in the soil are speeded up and more plant nutrient is made available to rice crop. Organic acids produced during the decomposition of greenmanure helps to release phosphates and made them available to the crop. The greenmanure crop withdraws plant nutrients from the lower layers of soil and concentrates them to the surface, when ploughed in and this assists the succeeding or associating crop. For sustainable crop production, Pathak and Ghose (1996) emphasized that application of greenmanure, complementary use of N through organic manures and improved composted manures and crop residue utilization are important. Insitu incorporation of Sesbania aculeata @ 12 t ha-1 recorded higher grain yield and higher cooking time of rice due to the increased hardiness of grain (Hemalatha et al., 2000).
Studies on prevalence of GI nematodes in cattle in Udaipur, district (Rajasthan)
Authors: Singh Robin , Manzer Hakim
Published: April 2023

A study was conducted from Sept. 2020 to January 2021 in and around Udaipur district and the overall prevalence of for gastrointestinal nematode in the cattle of Udaipur district was reported. The Overall prevalence of GI nematode infection in cattle was (64.28%). Among various GI nematode infections reported in the present study, Strongyles (44.55%) were the most prevalent gastrointestinal nematode followed by Trichuris, Toxocara and Strongyloides. In cattle seasonal analysis revealed highest prevalence in rainy season (72.61%) and lowest in winter (39.62%). Sex wise observations that the females (67.39% and 58.33%) were more infected with GI nematode infection than the males cattle, respectively. The age wise prevalence of GI nematode infection reported highest prevalence in age group below 3 years (82.79%) followed by 3-5 years age group (55.07%) and above 5 years age group (41.66%) in cattle. Month wise GI nematode infection showed higher prevalence in September Month (75.92%) in cattle.
Impact of weather based agro advisories on superior production and income of the farmers in Srikakulam district of A.P.
Authors: Mounika B. , Amarajyoti P. , Naidu D. Chinnam , Naveenkumar G.
Published: April 2023

Agricultural production depends primarily on weather, which varies with space and time, hence, its prediction can help to trim down the farm losses through precise scheduling and running of agricultural operations. The whole losses due to weather factor is not feasible to lessen but it can be minimized to some extent by making adjustments through timely and precise information of weather forecast. Weather forecasting and weather based agro advisories facilitate in rising the economic profits of the farmers by recommend with appropriate suggestion according to the weather conditions. A study was, consequently undertaken on observation of agromet advisory bulletin and economic impact of agromet advisory services for rice during Kharif and Rabi, 2021-22 for assessing the impact of agromet advisory services on farmers as users of agromet advisory services (DAMU farmers) and non-users of agromet advisory services (non-DAMU farmers) were chosen from different villages of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Results revealed that the farmers, who practiced the agromet advisories, are able to reduce the input cost and gain in the net profit as compared to the non- AAS farmers in rice. This profit was due to the crop supervision done by the farmers according to agromet advisory bulletins. Thus, the use of agromet advisory bulletin, based on present and forecasted weather is a valuable tool for enhancing the production and profits of the farmer.
Studies on water quality parameters in river Gautami- Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Prasanthi N. , Swamy A.V.V.S. , Murty K.N. , Subhashini V.
Published: April 2023

The physico-chemical parameters play a imperative role in growth and sustainability of biological diversity in river ecosystem. The present work was carried out for comparative assessment of physico-chemical parameters of Godavari River at the places Kotipalli and Bhairavapalem for a period of two years starting from March-2015 to February-2017. Samples were collected in monthly intervals during this study duration. Analysis of physico-chemical parametersand nutrients was done. We found Salinity and silicate values have more variations in both selected stations (Kotipalli and Bhairavapalem). Salinity showed highest values (35.01 ppt) at Bhairavapalem (April, 2016) and lowest salinity observed in Kotipalli July 2015. Silicates were noticed low at Bhairavapalem and increased at Kotipalli. The values of silicate were ranged between 0.82mg/L (April 2016) to 16.43mg/L (November 2016) at Kotipalli and we noticed 0.23mg/L (April 2016) to 10.21mg/L silicate values at Bhairavapalem. The study revealed that quality of Godavari river water is highly affected negatively due to industrial, agricultural and human activities.
Growth, instability and comparative advantage in export of groundnut from India
Authors: Suman Jitendra , Shekhawat Prem Singh
Published: April 2023

Groundnut is the top exported commodity among the major oilseeds. India’s groundnut exports during 2021-22 stood at US$ 629.28 million. India’s major export destinations for groundnuts are Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Iran, etc. An attempt was made through the present study to examine the growth, instability and comparative advantage in exports of groundnut from India. The results revealed that Groundnut exports to world registered highly significant growth rate of 16.09 % with high degree of instability of 36.11% per annum. Among the major destination highest growth were reported by Vietnam at the rate of 71.17 % followed by Thailand 55.18%, Russia 43.32%, Philippines 19.06%, Indonesia 13.51% etc. The instability in groundnut export was also shows high during the period. The study also calculated the comparative advantage among the major exporter of groundnut and revealed that India has highest comparative advantage among the major competitors. Because the value of revealed comparative advantage (RCA) and revealed symmetric comparative advantage (RSCA) was high in groundnut export by India among the major competitors. Highlights : India’s major export destinations for groundnuts are Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Iran, etc., India has highest comparative advantage among the major competitors.
Role of edible cactus Caralluma fimbriata as a potent therapeutics
Authors: Vyshali V. M. , Patil H.S. Ravikumar , Maruthi K.R. , Kandkur Shivabasappa , Vikas L. , Mavinkurve Rajashree G.
Published: April 2023

The plant Caralluma fimbriata is one of the edible cactus belong to the family Apocyanaceae. The plant is used by the common people and the Indian tribes to suppress appetite and enhance endurance. Caralluma species are being consumed as vegetable as raw or cooked in the form of pickle or chutney in Kerala, Andra Pradesh, southern and western parts of India. Some of the constituents like pregnane glycoside, flavonoglycosides, saponins, flavonoids of the plant elicit numerous therapeutic effects. Caralluma species are known for its therapeutic effect such as hunger suppressant, anti diabetic and anti obesity, antiinflammatory, anxiolytic, analgesic, anti oxidant, anticancerous activity. More studies need to the carried out on Caralluma species to exploit its medicinal properties.
Climatic change and its impact of agriculture in India
Authors: Phani N. Naga , Sai P. Chaitanya , Bhadu Kavita
Published: April 2023

A nation’s economy depends heavily on its agriculture sector, which is also the sector most atrisk from climate change. India’s agricultural productivity and output are suffering as a result of climate change. According to the IPCC’ spredictions, India’s temperature is predicted to rise by 3–4°C by the end of the twenty-first century, which would result in a loss of 3–26% in net agricultural earnings. In the end, exacerbated climate conditions will reduce plant productivity, raising prices to levels that the general public can not pay. In the next years, agricultural revenue may decrease by 12–40% if no mitigation and adaptation measures are taken. In an agrarian nation like India, this problem is crucial for livelhood, economic growth and guaranteeing the security of food and employment. It is imperative to address the root causes of the deterioration of soil and water ecosystems, as well as the rise in green house gases. According to IPCC report 2007, crop productivity in nations in the southern hemisphere may drop by as much as 20%, withless developed countries suffering amost detrimental effects.
Mapping channel operations in agri-input markets: An Indian context
Authors: Sekhar J. Chandra , Kishore N.T. Krishna
Published: April 2023

India’s agriculture input markets are undergoing significant changes in terms of size, participation, and diversification. The study was undertaken to map current operations of the agriculture input markets in two districts viz., Guntur and Kurnool districts of Andhra Pradesh state and two districts viz., Nalgonda and Khammam of Telangana state. Sixty agriculture input retailers were selected using a random sampling method for the study. The data were collected from each respondent through a personal interview method with the help of a structured schedule. Distribution of the respondents based on personal and socioeconomic characteristics showed that the majority of the agricultural input dealers were middle-aged (50%), had education till intermediate level (58%), farming experience of more than 10 years (44%), solo proprietary (90%), business experience in a range of 5 - 10 years (44%), annual business turnover more than 1 crore (75%), had smartphones (93%), dealing with agrochemicals (96.7%), dealing with chemical fertilizers (86.7%), orders agriculture inputs weekly during the season (50%), preferred to buy inputs directly from the company (73%), fulfilling the local demand of farmers was the most preferable parameter while selecting a product line (4.18), farmer’s choice as the most priority while selecting a particular brand in agriculture inputs (4.35), and the level of pests and diseases incidence during the current season while taking inventory holding decision.
Impact of diet type on the anemia level of adolescent girls
Authors: Bhadauria Arti , Tiwari Albha , Chauhan Beenu Singh , Shah Poornima
Published: April 2023

Adolescence is the most vulnerable stage in human life for malnutrition. When the need for nutrients increases during the growth phase. The prevalence rate of malnutrition among adolescent girls (11-18 years) in 11 states and 16 districts, of which 7.1 per cent, was found to be severe anemia, in India, by the recent state-level nutrition plan. Malnutrition is affecting about 50 per cent of the population in India. This problem is affecting women more than men. An estimated 20-40 per cent of maternal deaths in India are due to malnutrition and one out of every two Indian women (56 %) suffers from some form of malnutrition. According to several studies, the prevalence of malnutrition is very high (80-90 %) among pre-school children, pregnant and lactating women and adolescent girls in India. According to a report, more than half (56 %) of adolescent girls in India suffer from malnutrition. Comparing the nutritional status of adolescent girls in India, it was found that 47 per cent of adolescent girls in the age group of 15-19 years in India are victims of undernutrition.
Bio-efficacy of newer insecticides against gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Patel S. , Garg V. K. , Balpande S.
Published: April 2023

Six insecticides namely Emamectin benzoat 5% SG, Spinetoram 11.7% SC, Spinosad 45.0% SC, Flubendiamide 48 % SC, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC, Novaluron 10% EC were evaluated against Gram Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera Hubner) larvae. The Gram Pod Borer (GPB) larval population was counted on five randomly selected plants, 24 hrs. before spray and at 3, 7 and 10 days after spray. The two-year experiment was conducted during Rabi 2018-19 and 2019-20 at the Rehti Farm of school of agriculture, Mhow, experimental field of Department of Entomology, BRAUSS, (MP). All the Chemical insecticides significantly reduced the GPB larval population. The Pooled GPB population varied from 2.23 to 2.57 larvae/ plant during Rabi season at one day prior to first spray. The population was significant lower with, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC, followed by Spinetoram 11.7% SC, Spinosad 45.0% SC, Flubendiamide 48 % SC and Emamectin benzoat 5% SG these five insectiicdes are showing best management effects on the GPB larvae and pod damage .Novaluron 10% EC gave are least effective on larval population and pod damage. The highest chickpea grain yield (19.13q/ha) was obtained with Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC.
Allogeneic biomaterial: a fibrosis inhibitor in ischemic myocardial damage
Authors: Lebedeva A. I. , Gareev E. M. , Afanasiev S. A. , Kondratieva D. S. , Muslimov S. A. , Popov S. V.
Published: April 2023

Injectable allogeneic decellularized biomaterials are being developed both as scaffolds for delivery of cellular products and as independent pharmacological agents that affect the cascade of tissue reactions during the period of post-ischemic myocardial remodeling. Biomaterial degradation products can affect cellular processes and modulate cytokine effects, thus determining the healing strategy of damaged tissue. In this work, the influence of biomaterial on the expression of key fibrogenic factors by the cells of tissue bed was demonstrated, and the degree of damage to the myocardium during its ischemic damage was experimentally determined. The aim of our study was to determine the area of myocardial scar degeneration and detection of key fibrogenic factors (bFGF-1, TGFb1, MMP-9), as well as TIMP-2 (MMP-9 antagonist) at the acute and subacute stages of myocardial infarction after implantation of allogeneic powder-like biomaterial in an experimental model.

In the course of experiments, the left ventricular coronary artery was ligated in male Wistar rats (experimental group). All animals were divided into 3 groups: experimental group I (n = 50), experimental group II (n = 50), and controls (n = 50). In experimental group I, the artery ligation was simultaneously accompanied by intramyocardial administration of powder-like biomaterial suspension (2 mg). In experimental group II, the allogeneic powder-like biomaterial was administered 5 days after coronary occlusion, and only physiological saline was administered in the control group. The animals were withdrawn from experiment on days +3, +7, +14, +30, and +45. Standard histological assessment (hematoxylin and eosin staining, according to Mallory) and immunohistochemical examination (MMP-9, TGFb1, bFGF-1, TIMP-2) were made, and statistical evaluation was performed. The cells with positive staining were counted, and the scar area index was calculated.

We have found that administration of dispersed allogeneic biomaterial was followed by a five-fold decrease in the degree of scar degeneration in both experimental groups at the acute and subacute stages of ischemic myocardial damage as compared to the control group. A significantly decreased expression of fibrogenic factors (MMP-9, TGFb1, bFGF-1) by the local cells was found, along with increased activity of metalloproteinase inhibitor (TIMP-2) in connective tissue cells.

Decellularized allogeneic powder-like biomaterial serves as a fibrosis inhibitor and promotes cardioprotection during myocardial remodeling at the initial stages after ischemic injury.
Autoantibody levels in blood of H. pylori-infected patients with chronic gastritis
Authors: Mokhonova E. V. , Lapin V. A. , Melent'ev D. A. , Novikov D. V. , Neumoina N. V. , Perfilova K. M. , Neumoina M. V. , Troshina T. A. , Shutova I. V. , Novikov V. V.
Published: April 2023

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) increases the risk of diseases associated with mucous membrane inflammation of gastrointestinal tract, in particular, gastritis, stomach ulcers, and duodenal ulcers. It may also induce a chronic immune response, causing damage to the mucous membrane and development of these diseases. In addition, the role of H. pylori in the initiation of a wide range of autoimmune diseases is discussed. The aim of this study was to assess the level of autoantibodies – markers of various autoimmune diseases in the blood of H. pylori-infected patients with chronic gastritis. We used samples of whole peripheral blood from 267 primary patients with chronic gastritis in the acute stage. The presence of H. pylori in gastric juice from patients was determined using real-time PCR. The level of autoantibodies to double-stranded and single-stranded DNA, autoantibodies to thyroglobulin, thyroid peroxidase, concentration of rheumatoid factor, IgG autoantibodies to the cyclic citrullinated peptide, IgM and IgG autoantibodies to beta(2)-glycoprotein were determined by the enzyme immunoassay. The average level of rheumatoid factor in blood serum was similar for H. pylori-infected and non-infected patients, and did not exceed the normal values. The level of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide, one of the sensitive markers of rheumatoid arthritis, was increased in all patients, being, however, significantly lower in H. pylori-infected patients compared with non-infected persons. Autoantibodies to thyroglobulin, thyroid peroxidase are considered classic markers of autoimmune diseases of the thyroid gland. In blood of H. pylori-infected patients we have found an increased concentration of autoantibodies to thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase in comparison with non-infected ones, but the average level of these antibodies did not exceed the normal range. Any differences in the levels of systemic lupus erythematosus serological markers, i.e., autoantibodies to double-stranded and single-stranded DNA, were found between H. pylori-infected and non-infected patients. The levels of thrombosis risk marker in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (IgG and IgM autoantibodies to beta(2)-glycoprotein) were also within the normal ranges. However, in H. pylori-infected patients, it even turned out to be statistically significantly lower than in non-infected ones. Thus, no data have been obtained on increased levels of the tested markers of autoimmune pathology in blood of H. pylori-infected patients with chronic gastritis at the acute stage. However, this does not allow us to make an unambiguous conclusion that the influence of H. pylori does not affect the development of immunological changes associated with autoimmune diseases.
STRENGTHENING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS IN A DAMAGED BUILDING USING CARBON FIBER MATERIALS
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Almuslehi O. F. , Fomin N. I. ,   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Rutkauskas T. K. ,   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: April 2023

This article discusses modern methods for calculating various methods for checking the bearing capacity of a beam after its strengthening in a multi-story commercial building (on the example of the Al-Salam Commercial complex), located at the address: Iraq, Ramadi, St. Alcinama. The building was damaged by the war, necessitating a study to determine the best and most cost-effective way to strengthen concrete beams using carbon fiber composite materials as the external strengthening. Based on the data obtained as a result of the strength assessment, recommendations were given on the method of strengthening reinforced concrete beams.
INNOVATIVE POLYMER MATERIALS - IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM IN A SOCIOLOGICAL SURVEY
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Zalesova Р. S. , Nikitina N. Р. ,   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Published: April 2023

The use of innovative building materials is a topical issue in modem construction. A sociological survey was conducted on the objectives of the study. The use of ETFE films is based both on the possibility of implementing almost any ideas of designers and architects in the design of facades and roofs of various structures, and on the specific features of this fluoropolymer. The characteristics are presented and the advantages of this polymeric material are substantiated. Innovation in construction is an innovation that provides a qualitative increase in the efficiency of the processes of erection or operation of buildings and structures. The construction membrane technology based on the use of a composite polymer material-ETFE film (ETFE - ethylene tetrafluoroethylene or ETFE - ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, or partially fluorinated copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene) has a set of advantages compared to traditional technologies. The use of innovative building materials is a topical issue in modem construction. A sociological survey was conducted on the objectives of the study. The use of ETFE films is based both on the possibility of implementing almost any ideas of designers and architects in the design of facades and roofs of various structures, and on the specific features of this fluoropolymer. The characteristics are presented and the advantages of this polymeric material are substantiated. Innovation in construction is an innovation that provides a qualitative increase in the efficiency of the processes of erection or operation of buildings and structures. The construction membrane technology based on the use of a composite polymer material-ETFE film (ETFE - ethylene tetrafluoroethylene or ETFE - ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, or partially fluorinated copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene) has a set of advantages compared to traditional technologies.
IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN THE PROCESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Mironova L. I.
Published: April 2023

The article deals with the problem of information and methodological support of the educational process in universities in the context of the digital transformation of higher education. An analysis of scientific publications on the topic of the article showed that this process can be activated by applying an interdisciplinary approach. It can be implemented by creating interdepartmental research teams at universities, the main participants of which will be future IT specialists and their leaders from among the leading teachers of IT departments. As part of the activities of these teams, digital educational resources will be developed by order of university departments and other departments of the university. At the same time, IT developers of educational resources will increase their skills in the field of creating various kinds of software. As a result of the activities of such teams, the digital educational environment of the university will be replenished with up-to-date digital educational resources and their methodological support.
PRECAST-MONOLITHIC FRAME SYSTEM OF INTERSPECIFIC APPLICATION «MKS»
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Makarkin S. V. , Shubin A. A. ,   LLC «VIAKON.PRO», Yekaterinburg, Russia, Fomin N. I. ,   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Kopsha S. P. ,   JSC «Construction Technologies And Machines», Khvalynsk, Russia
Published: April 2023

Prefabricated monolithic frame systems have the best indicators for the consumption of concrete and reinforcement per square meter of the total area of the building compared to the monolithic frames being massively erected today. Economic efficiency is achieved through the use of factory-made prestressed reinforced concrete elements in a prefabricated monolithic frame. Currently, new technologies for the production of structures by the method of formless molding on long stands are rapidly replacing the traditional method of manufacturing prestressed products by the aggregate-flow method. When developing structural solutions of the prefabricated monolithic frame system «MKS», the possibilities of the technology of continuous formless molding of reinforced concrete products were used, in which the device of cutouts, holes, recesses for dowels, loop releases, releases of prestressed reinforcement at the ends of the elements, the addition of indirect reinforcement grids in the area of the lower prestressed reinforcement is provided. All structural components and individual elements in the «MKS» system can be designed on the basis of existing regulatory documents. However, some regulatory documents, according to which the design of prefabricated monolithic structures is carried out, are either advisory in nature or outdated. Some modern methods of calculating the nodes of the prefabricated monolithic frame «MKS» are not reflected in regulatory documents, which constrains the mass application of both the «MKS» system and the prefabricated monolithic housing construction as a whole.
INFLUENCE OF THERMAL RADIATION AND CHEMICAL REACTION DUE TO GRAPHENE OXIDE NANOFLUID FLOW ON A STRETCHING CYLINDER
Authors: Pashikanti Jagadeeshwar , D R Susmitha Priyadharshini
Published: April 2023

The convective flow of graphene-based nanofluid flow is investigated in the present study. The flow is modeled using
the Buongiorno model and transformed using suitable transformation. The obtained nonlinear coupled ordinary differential equations are solved using the linearization method together with Chebyshev's spectral collocation method.
Various parameters including thermal radiation and chemical reaction are embedded to study their consequent impacts on the predominant cause for the generated entropy. The results are graphed, and quantities of practical importance such as the values of Nusselt number, Sherwood number, and skin friction are tabulated. In order to validate the obtained numerical solution, a comparative analysis is presented. The obtained results show that the chemical reaction and radiation parameters positively impact the convective heat transfer.
Effects of Cultivation Methods on the Nutritional Content, Active Component Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Fruiting Bodies of Sanghuangporus baumii (Agaricomycetes)
Authors: Fu Lizhong , Song Jiling , Lu Na , Yan Jing , Lin Jiayao , Wang Weike
Published: April 2023

To provide a scientific reference for improving the sawdust cultivation of Sanghuangporus baumii, comparative studies were conducted on the contents of nutritional components and active components and the antioxidant
activity of the fruiting bodies of S. baumii cultivated with sawdust and cut logs. The results indicate that, first, cultivation methods had little effect on the contents of crude fat and the measured 16 kinds of amino acids [including total essential amino acids (EAA), total nonessential amino acids (NEAA), EAA/NEAA, and EAA/total amino acid (TAA)], but had a great influence on the contents of crude protein, crude fiber and TAA. These results suggest that the nutritional content under sawdust cultivation was significantly higher than that under cut-log cultivation. Second, the cultivation methods had little effect on the content of triterpenoids but had a great effect on the contents of polysaccharides, total flavonoids and total phenols, which showed that cut-log cultivation was significantly higher than sawdust cultivation. Third, the cultivation methods had a great effect on the antioxidant activities (ABTS and FRAP), which showed that cut-log cultivation was significantly higher than sawdust cultivation. The contents of polysaccharides, total flavonoids, and total phenols and the ABTS and FRAP activities using sawdust cultivation were lower than those using cut-log cultivation, which may be related to the mushroom strains, cultivation medium formula and cultivation technology. The results provide a solid basis for the improvement and promotion of new cultivation technologies for S. baumii.
ASSESSMENT OF NEUROIMAGING DATA AND IDENTIFICATION OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE USING EXTREME LEARNING MACHINES
Authors: Raghavan Dharini , Suma K. V. , Ganesh Puneeth N.
Published: April 2023

Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of the most common forms of dementia, is a cognitive disorder that is progressive in nature and causes a dynamic deterioration of the mental state of an individual. It severely damages the brain cells, neurotransmitters, and nerves, leading to irreparable damage to the brain, which is one of the major causes of dementia. Early identification, assessment, and timely diagnosis are of paramount importance to slow down the progression of the disease, which calls for the design and development of algorithms and technology-aided tools for accurate detection, diagnosis, and prediction of the severity of Alzheimer's disease. To provide a solution to this, we propose an extreme learning machine (ELM) algorithm that is trained on neuroimaging data from longitudinal MRI scans obtained from the OASIS database. We adopt an extensive feature engineering pipeline to choose the most significant features for early identification of the onset of dementia. We obtain an overall accuracy of 98.3%, sensitivity of 0.956, specificity of 0.962, and F1 score of 0.972. We also show that our proposed ELM algorithm outperforms several other contemporary classifiers based on a range of evaluation metrics. The paper also provides a feasibility analysis of the proposed model for real-time clinical deployment.
A Phenomenological Study on the Psychological Experiences by the Deaf
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Han Areum , Bae Hee Boon
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to explore the types of experiences the deaf have through psychological counseling from a phenomenological perspective to solve psychological problems to achieve a better understanding of the essence of those experiences. To achieve this research purpose, in-depth interviews were conducted with six deaf people who had received at least 10 psychological counseling sessions at a deaf welfare institution and analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological research 5-step analysis method.
In this study, the essential meaning of psychological counseling experienced by the deaf is that the hearing impaired perceive the differences and conflicts they experience as a minority in society as natural. This suggests a new perspective on problems while experiencing the decisive moment between the counselor, oneself, and third-party assistants who form a triangular alliance with an open mind that is not held back by communication barriers and prejudices. Psychological counseling for the deaf is a place where they can practice, and through small changes in counseling, they decide between two options at the end of counseling.
This study found commonalities in the concrete and actual experiences of deaf people through psychological counseling at a psychological counseling site for deaf, which lacks study data. Therefore, it is expected that the results of this study can be used as data that can assist deaf clients with deaf psychological counseling.
Analysis of Evaluation Status and Improvement Needs of Programs in Lifelong Education Institutions for Persons with Disabilities
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Cho Changbeen , Jang Chulseung , Kim Dooyoung
Published: April 2023

In order to find out the evaluation status and improvement needs of lifelong education programs for persons with disabilities in lifelong education institutions for persons with disabilities in Korea, this study conducted a survey targeting officials of lifelong education institutions for persons with disabilities in Korea, who operated lifelong education programs for them in the institutions and analyzed the experiences and needs of the officials regarding the program evaluation. A total of 142 people, involved in lifelong educational institutions for persons with disabilities, participated in this study, and it consisted of 53 people working in lifelong education institutions and 89 people working in welfare institutions for persons with disabilities. The main findings of the survey conducted on them are as follows. First, the officials of lifelong education institutions for persons with disabilities conducted program evaluation mainly for the purpose of finding out the satisfaction level of learners. Accordingly, the program satisfaction evaluation method was used the most, and the respondents responded that the program evaluation was performed using an in-house developed evaluation tool at the affiliated institution and used as data for internal reporting of the institution. Secondly, the officials of lifelong education institutions for persons with disabilities recognized that the lack of evaluation-related capacity of the institutions was the most urgent need for improvement, and demanded the development of standardized evaluation tools. In addition, based on the above research results, the development of standardized evaluation tools on lifelong education program for persons with disabilities, the operation of training for education officials to strengthen their professionalism, and the establishment of a system for sharing program evaluation results were discussed regarding the development of lifelong education program evaluation for persons with disabilities.
A Systematic Review on the Driving Ability and Measurement Method of Drivers with Brain Injuries
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Jeong Yoo-Gyeong , Jung Min-Ye
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to systematically review and analyze the literature on the driving abilities and measurement methods of drivers with brain injuries PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, and Embase electronic databases were searched using keywords such as ‘automobile driving’, and ‘cerebrovascular disorders’ OR ‘traumatic brain injury’ OR ‘cerebral palsy’ from 2012 to 2022. The final selected articles were analyzed for the variables of driving ability measurement and its method. A total of 656 articles were identified, and four articles were included in the review. The measurements for the driving ability were 8, 6, and 5 factors based on a self-report, clinical test, and driving simulator, respectively. Drivers with traumatic brain injuries(TBI) tended to overestimate their driving abilities compared to stroke drivers and general population, and their actual frequency of traffic accidents was higher than stroke and TBI drivers. In addition, the studies that used a combination of various measurement methods appropriately evaluated the driving abilities. This study suggests various factors that can be used to evaluate driving abilities in clients with brain injuries, and present evaluation tools that can be used for each variable. These findings can serve as preliminary data for driving ability measurement and rehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries.
Social Value Measurement of Preferential Procurement of Products Manufactured by Persons with Severe Disabilities: Focusing on Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Song Chang-keun
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to measure the social value of the preferential procurement of products manufactured by persons with severe disabilities. To this end, domestic and foreign preceding studies were reviewed, and based on this, stakeholder interviews were conducted. Looking at the results of the study, first of all, from the perspective of disabled workers, the preferential purchase system for products produced by the severely disabled contributed a lot to the increase in income, Employment through the preferential purchase system was found to have a positive effect on improving social ties and psychological stability. Next, in terms of families with disabilities, it was found to be helpful to household income, and it was said that it had a positive effect on family relationships. From the perspective of business owners, all participants said that preferential purchase had a positive effect on job creation for the disabled, securing stable sales channels, and increasing sales. Finally, in terms of government (social public interest), all interviewees said that priority purchase has a positive effect on raising awareness of products produced by the severely disabled, creating jobs for the disabled, reducing social security costs, and increasing tax revenue. As such, it was confirmed that the preferential procurement of products manufactured by persons with severe disabilities has social value that positively affects not only disabled workers in vocational rehabilitation facilities but also various stakeholders.
Sut y dylem addysgu pobl mewn cymdeithas ddemocrataidd?
Authors: Mackay Nadene
Published: April 2023

Gan bwyso ar ddamcaniaeth addysg Dewey a’i ddealltwriaeth o ddemocratiaeth, mae’r traethawd hwn yn ceisio ateb y cwestiwn o sut y dylem addysgu pobl mewn cymdeithas ddemocrataidd. Wrth flaenoriaethu bywyd a hawliau’r plentyn fel hanfod a nod hollgynhwysol addysg mewn cymdeithas ddemocrataidd (Dewey 2010, t. 16), mae’r traethawd hwn yn dadlau bod yn rhaid i brofiad y plentyn o fywyd democrataidd y tu mewn a’r tu allan i ystafell ddosbarth yr ysgol gysylltu. At hynny, wrth addysgu pobl mewn cymdeithas ddemocrataidd, anogir dull blaengar gan yr holl randdeiliaid addysg sy’n galluogi delfrydau democrataidd megis parch, cydraddoldeb, galluogedd a chyfiawnder i gael eu hamlygu trwy adeiladwaith bywyd ysgol, gan dreiddio i arweinyddiaeth a threfn yr addysgu, i gynllunio’r cwricwlwm, arferion addysgegol a threfniadau asesu. Ar y llaw arall, mae’r traethawd hwn yn gwrthod goruchafiaeth dylanwadau hanfodwyr a bytholwyr sy’n hyrwyddo arferion addysgegol o ddominyddir gan athrawon a chwricwla difflach fel rhwystrau i newid cadarnhaol sy’n methu â chydnabod natur, gwerth a phrofiad bywyd unigol y plentyn, ac felly’n mygu datblygiad dilys.
"The Fly in the Ointment" or Simply a "Born-Again Shop Steward" Defending Workers’ Rights to Fair Representation? – The Case of Msunduzi Municipality v Hoskins 2017 38 ILJ 582 (LAC) in Retrospect
Authors: Maloka Tumo , Matsheta Reginald masilo
Published: April 2023

At a distance, the decision by the Labour Appeal Court in Msunduzi Municipality v Hoskins 2017 38 ILJ 582 (LAC) appears to be a typical case of dismissal for gross insubordination. However, upon closer examination Msunduzi brings to the forefront the conflict of interest between a senior employee's responsibilities as a HR manager and his controversial role in representing fellow employees who faced disciplinary charges at the municipality. Compared to the senior managers in the antecedent cases of Keshwar v SANCA 1991 12 ILJ 816 (IC) and IMATU v Rustenburg TLC 1999 20 ILJ 377 (LC), in the case at hand the managerial employee was no longer a member of a trade union. The hybrid role performed by Hoskins created tensions within management ranks and turned into a migraine for the newly appointed acting municipal manager. To cut to the chase, as an HR manager Hoskins was figuratively and literally "the fly in the ointment". His "forward approach" as a "born-again shop steward" went beyond chutzpah. Therefore, the Labour Appeal Court cannot be faulted for upholding Hoskins' dismissal. Msunduzi compels intense engagement with the all-encompassing duty of mutual trust and confidence, the breakdown of the trust relationship, the intolerability of a continued employment relationship, "non-reinstatable conditions" as embodied in section 193(2)(a)-(d) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and the effect of post-dismissal misconduct on the availability of reinstatement. Also arising are discrete questions concerning insubordination and insolence, conflict of interest and incompatibility.
В центре циклона. Инструменты Маршалла Маклюэна для анализа медиасред
Authors: Претер Варвара
Published: April 2023

Несмотря на то, что имя Маршалла Маклюэна упоминается в каждом учебнике о медиа, на русском языке о его идеях подробно написано не так много. Цель этой книги — представить русскоязычному читателю наследие Маклюэна более подробно, проследить связь его идей с полем медиаисследований и возможности их использования сегодня. Книга состоит из трех частей. Часть I знакомит читателя с основными работами Маклюэна о медиа, с тем, что такое в его понимании медиа и медиасреда, а также описывает паттерны медиа, клише и архетипы в медиа и, наконец, тетраду медиаэффектов. Часть II показывает, как эти понятия могут быть использованы в исследованиях медиасреды, медиапрактик и медиаконтента. Часть III рассказывает о медиаэкологии и о проблеме информационной перегрузки. Книга ориентирована на студентов, изучающих медиа в рамках социальных и гуманитарных специальностей, а также будет полезна практикам — журналистам, медиаменеджерам, исследователям медиарынков и др.
Effectiveness of cooperative grouping in developing reading skills of university level EFL learners
Authors: Topalov Jagoda
Published: April 2023

Background. Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) is an instructional method in which students work together in a cooperative framework, jointly construct a model of text and come to its potential meaning through discussions.

Purpose. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group research design was used to examine the effects of cooperative grouping within the framework of CSR, with the aim of determining whether cooperative grouping is effective in developing EFL students’ reading skills.

Method. The response variables included the students’ scores on questions testing Vocabulary, Factual Information, Prose Summary, Sentence Simplification, Reference Question and Insert text, whereas the explanatory variable was group membership (+/- cooperative), measured across three testing times (the beginning, middle and the end of the experimental intervention).

Results. The results indicate that the students exposed to CSR within cooperative groups significantly developed those reading skills which focus on the comprehension of global information – prose summary, insert text and reference question. A possible explanation is that, in order to answer these questions, readers must approach the text in a holistic manner and focus on its main ideas, which seems to be facilitated by discussions in heterogeneous teams and negotiations of meaning resulting from those discussions.

Conclusion. The main pedagogical implication of the results concerns the need for introducing cooperative grouping as an alternative to a typical university-level foreign language classroom, allowing teachers to organize an effective, interactive context for reading academic texts in English.
The Interplay between Corrective Feedback, Motivation and EFL Achievement in Middle and High School Education
Authors: Ahmetovic Emnijeta , Becirovic Senad , Dubravac Vildana , Brdarevic-Celjo Amna
Published: April 2023

Introduction. Despite the fact that error correction has significant and long-term effects on facilitating language learning and development, there has not been any research that investigates its influence on learners' motivation within the classroom context of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Purpose. This research aims to examine the impact of written and oral corrective feedback on students' motivation and achievement within this EFL context.

Method. For this quantitative study, the questionnaire has been used to collect the data from 160 middle and high school students in central Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Results. The findings indicated that the respondents generally like to be corrected and they are moderately to highly motivated to speak and write in English as a foreign language. Furthermore, learners with positive attitudes towards the received feedback feel significantly more motivated to keep learning than those with negative attitudes.

Conclusion. The study is expected to provide teachers with suggestions on how to transform their classrooms into an environment conducive to the development of higher levels of writing and speaking motivation and how to provide corrective feedback that will positively influence students' EFL achievement.
Determining IIDP Minimal Donor Criteria V.3 v2
Authors: Islet Distribution Program Integrated
Published: April 2023

This SOP defines the pancreas donor profile acceptable for use in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsored research in the Integrated Islet Distribution Program (IIDP). This SOP applies to all IIDP islet distribution centers using funds from the NIDDK to manufacture purified human pancreatic islets for basic research studies for IIDP approved investigators. The IIDP depends on the subcontracted human islet isolation centers to provide research investigators with human islets. It is the responsiblity of the human islet centers to obtain research quality pancreata from the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO). Some criteria are stricter than those used by transplant centers for organ transplant donors. This protocol provides the inclusion and exclusion criteria in order to determine the proper parameters for research donors. The donor criteria also reflects the required 2020 testing for COVID-19. Positive testing for COVID-19, HIV, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis B are examples of some exclusion criteria. References (attached) Assessing Solid Organ Donors and Monitoring Transplant Recipients for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infection — U.S. Public Health Service Guideline, 2020 (Click on hyperlink pop-up) Policies - OPTN (hrsa.gov); Policy 2, 5, 11 (Click on hyperlink pop-up or pdf)