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Supporting sustainability: The professional learning of beginning teachers in Vanuatu
Authors: Tarosa Gayleen Harrison
Published: November 2024

The importance of sustaining training for teachers cannot be overestimated. Trained teachers require continual professional development to keep up with changing contexts. Ongoing training is particularly important for beginning teachers as they start their professional journeys. Vanuatu, a small island state in the southwest Pacific, is currently grappling with significant obstacles to providing effective ongoing professional development for its teachers. To ensure children's academic success in Vanuatu, as elsewhere, it is imperative to have well-prepared and proficient teachers who can navigate the complexities of education in a rapidly evolving world. To pursue this matter, the article reports on the findings of an interpretive qualitative case study that makes meaning of the professional learning experiences of new teachers in the Vanuatu context. The study assumes that new teachers’ voices, perspectives and motivation are important when investigating professional development. The study objective was to critically explore the professional learning support provided to them in Vanuatu’s schools. To this end, seven new teachers’ experiences and perceptions of professional learning were complemented by the perceptions of four school principals involved in their support. The findings reveal general satisfaction tempered by a lack of formal feedback and evaluation mechanisms. As a response, the article proposes an induction program contextualised to the local environment and sustained over time as a vital solution to enhance teachers’ professional development, thereby positively impacting the learning outcomes of children in the future.
UMA CIDADE SEM MUSEU
Authors: Rodrigues Walace , De Oliveira Kerley Fernandes Duarte , Mendes Giliana Zeferino Leal
Published: November 2024

Este artigo trata da expansão do capital cultural da cidade de Araguaína/TO por meio da criação de uma instituição museológica. Nossa pesquisa para esse trabalho foi bibliográfica (como técnica de pesquisa) e de cunho qualitativo. Utilizamos a articulação entre as teorias sobre capital cultural, desenvolvimento social e as legislações que deliberam em relação à implantação de museus em municípios, na perspectiva de observação da cidade de Araguaína. Vemos que o desenvolvimento cultural pode ser impactado pela ausência de políticas públicas que inserem socialmente, as instituições com finalidade de preservar e manter o patrimônio histórico-cultural da cidade.
Kullanılmış Kızartma Yağlarından Üretilen Sıvı Sabunların Hijyen Etkinliğinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Sipahi Ayşegül , Dartan Güler
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışma; bitkisel atık yağlardan (kullanılmış kızartma yağlarından) evsel temizlik için sıvı sabunlar üretiminde yararlanılabileceğini ortaya koymak ve üretilen bu sıvı sabunların hijyen etkinliğini ölçmek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Böylece hem ekonomi ve çevre için olumlu katkılar sağlayacak bir geri dönüşüm örneği sunulmakta, hem de sağlık için uygun doğal katkılarla zenginleştirilmiş sabunların yeterli hijyen sağlayabileceği gösterilmektedir. Evlerden alınan atık kızartma yağının kullanımıyla, sıvı formda sodyum ve potasyum sabunları üretildi. Bunların karışımına (4/5 sodyum sabunu 1/5 potasyum sabunu) çeşitli katkılar ilâvesiyle dört çeşit ürün hazırlandı. Et işletmelerinde etle temas eden yüzeyler bu ürünlerle silinerek temizlik işlemi yapıldı. Temizlikten önce ve sonra yüzeylerden ISO 18593:2018 Standartı (Gıda Zinciri Mikrobiyolojisi – Yüzey Örneklemesi İçin Yatay Yöntemler) uyarınca numuneler alındı. Mikrobiyolojik testler, hazır besiyeri plakaları ve swab çubuklarından oluşan 3M Petrifilm sistemi ile gerçekleştirildi. Gıda patojenlerinden bazı bakteriler için hazırlanmış üç farklı besiyeri plakası kullanımıyla, ürünlerin hijyen sağlama etkinliği araştırıldı. Numune alımının ardından, laboratuvarda Petrifilmlere ekim yapıldı ve bakteri türüne göre inkübasyon uygulanarak, plakalarda oluşan koloniler sayıldı. Koloni sayımları, ISO 4832:2006 (Gıda ve Hayvan Yemi Mikrobiyolojisi Standartı) temelinde yapıldı. Temizlik işlemi öncesi ve sonrası koloni sayıları kıyaslanarak, sabunların bakteriyel inhibisyon oranları hesaplandı. Değerler, genelde yüksek bulundu ve bazı yüzeylerde %100 civarında kaydedildi. Örneğin, bakteriyel yükün yüksek olduğu alanlardan olan bir beyaz et parçalama tahtasında, Enterobacteriaceae (Enterobakterler) plakasındaki koloni sayımları, soda-boraks katkılı sabunla temizlik öncesinde 1,4 x 103 kob/yüzey iken, sonrasında < 10 kob/yüzey ve askılı terazi zemininde klor katkılı sabunla coliforms (koliformlar) sayımı temizlik öncesinde 6,0 x 10 iken, sonrasında yine < 10 kob/yüzey oldu.
The concentration of the main soluble ions in the ice wedges of IW-5 and IW-7 of the Batagay yedoma
Authors: Vasil'chuk Yurij Kirillovich
Published: November 2024

This work delineates the macroelements compositions in the Late Pleistocene syngenetic ice wedges (IW-5 and IW-7) situated in the bottom section of the Batagay Yedoma complex. Ice samples were extracted from ice wedges at 10 cm intervals using Makita and Bosch GSR drills equipped with steel ice crowns of 51 mm in diameter. The composition of macroelements in the ice wedges was analyzed using the ion chromatograph "Steyer." The concentrations of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, nitrates, and sulfates were measured. The mineralization of Late Pleistocene ice wedges ranges from 67 to 425 mg/L. In the analyzed ice wedges, calcium predominates among the cations (IW-5 ranging from 17.8 to 82.5 mg/L, IW-7 from 12.0 to 52.1 mg/L). Magnesium ranks second (IW-5 ranging from 3.1 to 13.6 mg/L, IW-7 ranging from 2.6 to 8.3 mg/L). Sodium and potassium cations are present in minimal concentrations: Na – IW-5 ranges from 0.8 to 6.8 mg/L, IW-7 from 0.45 to 4.0 mg/L, and K – IW-5 from 17.8 to 82.5 mg/L, IW-7 from 1.1 to 5.6 mg/L. Nitrates dominate among the anions. The nitrate concentration varies from 6.9 to 27.9 mg/L for IW-5 and from 5.0 to 54.8 mg/L for IW-7. Mean nitrate concentration IW-5: 14.5 mg/L; IW-7: 12.2 mg/L. In IW-5, the concentration of sulfate anions ranges from 2 to 17 mg/L, with an average of 6.4 mg/L, whereas the chloride concentration ranges from 1.08 to 7 mg/L, averaging 2.6 mg/L. The sulfate concentration in IW-7 ranges from 1.4 to 40.5 mg/L, with an average of 5.79 mg/L; the chloride concentration ranges from 1.13 to 4.5 mg/L, with an average of 1.96 mg/L. In IW-5, the chloride-to-sulfate ratio ranges from 0.16 to 1.45, with an average of 0.44; in IW-7, the ratio ranges from 0.04 to 1.12, with an average of 0.47. Upon comparing these data with the chloride to sulfate ratios in ground ice and surface water in North-West Siberia, we observe that the ratios most closely resemble those found in the snowfields of the Seyakha (Mutnaya) River valley on the northern Yamal Peninsula, where the chloride to sulfate ratio is 0.54, in rainwater on the Yamal Peninsula with a ratio of 1.44, and in segregated ice on the first terrace of Bely Island, where the ratio is 1.08. The chloride to sulfate ratio in IW-5 and IW-7 significantly differs from that of cryopegs (ratio 49.45) and the majority of the massive ice in the Yamal Peninsula (68.91; 26.39; 9.77, etc.). The ionic composition of the ice wedges indicative that they was formed from thawed snow generated under the influence of continental air masses.
Pomiędzy demokracją a autorytaryzmem. Analiza erozji systemu demokratycznego w Peru po 2000 roku
Authors: Przewoźnik Agata
Published: November 2024

Peru od samego początku istnienia republiki zmaga się z wyzwaniem wprowadzenia stabilnych demokratycznych rządów. Proces ten związany jest z zachodzącymi na świecie przeobrażeniami określanymi przez Samuela P. Huntingtona „trzema falami demokratyzacji”, w których na zmianę z demokratycznymi rządami pojawiają się autorytaryzmy i dyktatury. W Peru, tak jak w wielu innych państwach regionu Ameryki Łacińskiej i Karaibów, występuje obecnie tendencja odwrotu od demokracji, która nazwana została „trzecią falą autokratyzmu”. W wyniku kryzysu politycznego trwającego od 2016 roku oraz protestów w ramach estallido social z 2022 roku państwo utraciło status pełnej demokracji. Economist Intelligence Unit określiło je jako reżim hybrydowy, co związane jest ze zmierzaniem władz w kierunku rządów autorytarnych i oddalaniem się od wizji skonsolidowanej demokracji. Zastosowanie procedury impeachmentu w stosunku do prezydenta Pedro Castillo doprowadziło do gwałtownej erozji systemu demokratycznego, która stała się przedmiotem analizy poniższego artykułu. W badaniach zastosowano jakościowe metody, takie jak krytyczna analiza literatury, obserwacja bezpośrednia zjawisk oraz wywiady nieustrukturyzowane, a także metodę ilościową, czyli analizę danych statystycznych.
Stygmatyzacja kultu Santa Muerte (Święta Śmierć) w serialach telewizyjnych
Authors: Kaleta Karolina
Published: November 2024

Celem artykułu jest wykazania, że meksykański ludowokatolicki kult Santa Muerte (Święta Śmierć) jest obiektem stygmatyzacji, która przejawia się między innymi w wizerunku tego zjawiska przedstawianym w serialach telewizyjnych nadawanych przez stacje i portale streamingowe o zasięgu globalnym. Tekst zawiera analizę siedmiu seriali, w których pojawiały się wątki związane z kultem Świętej Śmierci. Wykazane zostało, że kreowany obraz tego fenomenu jest sprzeczny z jego rzeczywistą specyfiką, wyznawcy i ich patronka są przedstawiani w sposób niekorzystny i wzmacniający negatywne stereotypy zarówno dotyczące samego zjawiska, jak i osób pochodzenia latynoskiego. Taki wizerunek Santa Muerte w popkulturze może wzbudzać niechęć i lęk, a także prowadzić do stygmatyzowania i społecznego marginalizowania jej wyznawców.
Na różnych półkulach, ale nie na różnych planetach
Authors: Kula Marcin
Published: November 2024

Prezentujemy recenzję książki Marty Kani "Historia Peru. Dzieje niepodległej republiki" wykonaną przez prof. Marcina Kulę.
Formulation and evaluation of hair dye shampoo using Genipa americana L. (Huito) fruit extract
Authors: Gutierrez-Ninachoque Dany , de Orue-Meza Jimmy Oscar Ortiz , Carpio-Jiménez Carla del
Published: November 2024

Natural dyes are in demand due to their inherent goodness and minor side effects. However, color fastness and poor reproducibility after application in human hair still need to be improved for natural hair dyeing. This study investigates the efficacy of Genipa americana fruit coloring extracts for hair dyeing. The dye was extracted from green fruit using a hydroalcoholic solution of 70% ethanol and 30% water. The study analyzed the physicochemical properties of the shampoo dye and evaluated its microbiological quality. The study also assessed the ability of the coloring shampoo to dye bleached hair by measuring the total color difference using a tristimulus colorimeter. The shampoo was applied for one month, with different numbers of applications (30, 15, and 10) and concentrations of 7.5% and 10% of the extract. A tress of bleached hair was also used as a control, but it did not receive any treatment. The results showed that the physicochemical characteristics were within the parameters established for this type of formulation. Likewise, the microbiological quality was satisfactory. Regarding the coloring capacity, it was shown that the 10% formulation presented the most significant color difference concerning the hair of the bleached tresses after 30 applications of 45 minutes each compared to the control. It was also shown that the concentration of G. americana extract directly affected the coloring.
ARID1A governs the silencing of sex-linked transcription during male meiosis in the mouse
Authors: Menon Debashish U , Chakraborty Prabuddha , Murcia Noel , Magnuson Terry
Published: November 2024

We present evidence implicating the BAF (BRG1/BRM Associated Factor) chromatin remodeler in meiotic sex chromosome inactivation (MSCI). By immunofluorescence (IF), the putative BAF DNA binding subunit, ARID1A (AT-rich Interaction Domain 1 a), appeared enriched on the male sex chromosomes during diplonema of meiosis I. Germ cells showing a Cre-induced loss of ARID1A arrested in pachynema and failed to repress sex-linked genes, indicating a defective MSCI. Mutant sex chromosomes displayed an abnormal presence of elongating RNA polymerase II coupled with an overall increase in chromatin accessibility detectable by ATAC-seq. We identified a role for ARID1A in promoting the preferential enrichment of the histone variant, H3.3, on the sex chromosomes, a known hallmark of MSCI. Without ARID1A, the sex chromosomes appeared depleted of H3.3 at levels resembling autosomes. Higher resolution analyses by CUT&RUN revealed shifts in sex-linked H3.3 associations from discrete intergenic sites and broader gene-body domains to promoters in response to the loss of ARID1A. Several sex-linked sites displayed ectopic H3.3 occupancy that did not co-localize with DMC1 (DNA meiotic recombinase 1). This observation suggests a requirement for ARID1A in DMC1 localization to the asynapsed sex chromatids. We conclude that ARID1A-directed H3.3 localization influences meiotic sex chromosome gene regulation and DNA repair.
Dimer-monomer transition defines a hyper-thermostable peptidoglycan hydrolase mined from bacterial proteome by lysin-derived antimicrobial peptide-primed screening
Authors: Zhang Li , Hu Fen , Zhao Zirong , Li Xinfeng , Zhong Mingyue , He Jiajun , Yao Fangfang , Zhang Xiaomei , Mao Yuxuan , Wei Hongping , He Jin , Yang Hang
Published: November 2024

Phage-derived peptidoglycan hydrolases (i.e. lysins) are considered promising alternatives to conventional antibiotics due to their direct peptidoglycan degradation activity and low risk of resistance development. The discovery of these enzymes is often hampered by the limited availability of phage genomes. Herein, we report a new strategy to mine active peptidoglycan hydrolases from bacterial proteomes by lysin-derived antimicrobial peptide-primed screening. As a proof-of-concept, five peptidoglycan hydrolases from the Acinetobacter baumannii proteome (PHAb7-PHAb11) were identified using PlyF307 lysin-derived peptide as a template. Among them, PHAb10 and PHAb11 showed potent bactericidal activity against multiple pathogens even after treatment at 100°C for 1 hr, while the other three were thermosensitive. We solved the crystal structures of PHAb8, PHAb10, and PHAb11 and unveiled that hyper-thermostable PHAb10 underwent a unique folding-refolding thermodynamic scheme mediated by a dimer-monomer transition, while thermosensitive PHAb8 formed a monomer. Two mouse models of bacterial infection further demonstrated the safety and efficacy of PHAb10. In conclusion, our antimicrobial peptide-primed strategy provides new clues for the discovery of promising antimicrobial drugs.
Comparative effects of music therapy and aromatherapy on stress, quality of life, and happiness among shift nurses in Korea: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Lee So-heun , Kim Won-jong , Choi Eun-Hi , Hur Myung-Haeng
Published: November 2024

Purpose: It is important to reduce stress and improve quality of life for shift nurses, who experience high levels of occupational stress. Identifying evidence-based interventions to enhance their well-being is crucial for both individual and healthcare system outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of music therapy and aromatherapy on stress, quality of life, and happiness among shift nurses.Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly assigned using computer-generated random numbers. A total of 78 shift nurses who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The experimental treatment involved providing music therapy for one week to the music group and aromatherapy for one week to the aroma group, whereas the control group followed their usual daily routines for one week.Results: No significant differences were observed among the three groups concerning general characteristics and baseline dependent variables, thereby confirming the homogeneity of the groups. Nevertheless, post-intervention analyses demonstrated significant improvements in perceived stress (F = 5.55, p = .006), stress index (F = 3.38, p = .039), quality of life (F = 11.79, p < .001), and happiness (F = 9.29, p < .001) in the experimental groups.Conclusion: Both music therapy and aromatherapy were found to be effective in mitigating stress and improving quality of life and happiness among shift nurses. Therefore, these interventions can be regarded as valuable strategies for improving overall well-being within this population.
The effects of ear acupressure therapy on obstetric and gynecological pain in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Cho Mi-Kyoung , Kim Mi Young
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ear acupressure therapy on obstetric and gynecological (OBGY) pain in women through a systematic review and meta-analysis, providing foundational data on complementary and alternative therapies.Methods: Using the PICO-SD framework, searches were conducted across seven electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE-OVID, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and RISS. The population (P) was women; the intervention (I) included ear acupressure, acupuncture, or auriculotherapy; the control (C) was usual obstetric care or placebo therapy; the outcome (O) was pain; and the study design (SD) was a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Revised Checklist for RCTs. Meta-regression and exclusion sensitivity analyses were also performed.Results: Sixteen studies were included, with a pooled overall effect size of Hedge’s g = −1.41 (95% confidence interval: −1.96 to −0.86). Meta-regression revealed that factors such as publication year, region, institutional review board approval, funding, sample size, type of pain, intervention type, tools, stimulus points, control group type, intervention duration, session count, session time, outcome measurement time, and quality assessment scores significantly influenced pain reduction.Conclusion: The findings confirm that ear acupressure therapy effectively reduces OBGY pain. However, given the variations in application methods and resulting differences in effectiveness, it is necessary to carefully consider factors such as tools, stimulus points, intervention methods, control group interventions, duration, session count, and session time when applying the therapy.
Evaluation of nutrient content of different harvest stages in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) cultivars
Authors: Acikbas Semih
Published: November 2024

Panicum virgatum L., also known as switchgrass, is a warm season short-day, C4-perennial crop gaining attention in feedstock production. The harvest stage of the forage crops and the cultivars used directly affect the feed quality as animal feed. In this study, differences were evaluated in various macro element contents of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) cultivars at different harvest stages. Eight different switchgrass cultivars (Alamo, BoMaster, Kanlow, Cave in Rock, Long Island, Shawnee, Shelter, and Trailblazer) were evaluated in the study. According to the results of the study, significant differences were found among the cultivars studied for phosphate (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). The Long Island cultivar had the highest mineral concentration (0.223% P, 1.049% K, 0.581% Ca, and 0.201% Mg). As harvest proceeded, the levels of P and K in the plants decreased while the levels of Ca and Mg increased. The highest P (0.223%) and K (1.030%) values were obtained from plants harvested at the pre-flowering stage, while the highest Ca (0.538%) and Mg (0.183%) values were obtained from plants harvested at the full flowering stage. Switchgrass cultivars were found to be insufficient to meet animal needs for P and Ca content throughout the plant’s harvest stages. Mg was found to be sufficient in all harvest stages, while K was sufficient in the first two harvest stages, pre-flowering and 50% flowering, but insufficient in the full flowering stage. The dry matter’s Ca/P ratio, regardless of cultivar or harvest stage, posed no risk to animal health. The K/(Ca+Mg) ratio varied between 0.807 and 1.235 depending on the cultivar and harvest stage. This ratio does not pose any risk to animal health. Based on these results, it would be appropriate to supplement feed rations with materials containing P and Ca or to use switchgrass in animal feeding together with feeds rich in these minerals when using dry matter obtained from switchgrass cultivars alone as roughage. In general, although Panicum virgatum has an important potential as a feed source in animal nutrition, it needs to be supplemented with nutrient-containing additives. It would also be appropriate to determine the nutrient content of these varieties under different ecological conditions.
Nuclear eDNA metabarcoding primers for anthozoan coral biodiversity assessment
Authors: McCartin Luke , Saso Emma , Vohsen Samuel A. , Pittoors Nicole , Demetriades Penny , McFadden Catherine S. , Quattrini Andrea M. , Herrera Santiago
Published: November 2024

The distributions of anthozoan corals are undercharacterized due to their wide bathymetric ranges, occurrences in remote locales, and difficulties of identification from morphology alone. Environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing promises to be a noninvasive strategy to complement conventional approaches for mapping and monitoring the distribution and biodiversity of coral communities. Primers for eDNA metabarcoding have been designed to amplify nuclear and mitochondrial DNA barcodes in shallow scleractinians and mitochondrial MutS in deep-sea octocorals. However, a comprehensive method for eDNA metabarcoding of all anthozoan corals, including black corals, has not been developed. We leveraged a sequence database of global coral collections, from shallow water to the deep sea, to design new PCR primers for coral eDNA sequencing that target the 28S rRNA gene (28S rDNA). We tested the performance of these primers by amplifying and sequencing eDNA from water samples collected in the Gulf of Mexico near mesophotic and deep-sea corals that were also imaged, sampled, and sequenced. Sequencing libraries produced using the primers were highly enriched in eDNA from octocorals, black corals and scleractinians, with up to 99.9% of the reads originating from these corals. Further, the 28S barcode amplified using the primers distinguished coral genera and species in many cases, like previously developed methods that target eDNA in only octocorals or scleractinians. We recovered amplicon sequencing variants (ASVs) identical to DNA barcodes derived from Sanger sequencing and genome skimming of corals sampled at the same field sites. This new eDNA metabarcoding strategy permits targeted eDNA sequencing of black corals, octocorals, and scleractinians at sites where they co-occur and expands our current toolkit for mapping and monitoring coral communities in shallow coral reefs and the deep sea.
Gestão da assistência farmacêutica no Brasil: revisão bibliométrica da produção científica
Authors: Brito Wanessa Azevedo de , Alves Joyce Thayanne da Silva , Sa Tauany Sacramento de , Farias Beatriz Aparecida da Silva , Tenório Naiany , Dantas Diego
Published: November 2024

Este estudo objetivou realizar uma revisão bibliométrica da produção científica sobre a gestão da assistência farmacêutica no Brasil, utilizando a base de dados Web of Science. Seguindo as diretrizes do Preliminary Guideline for Reporting Bibliometric Reviews of the Biomedical Literature (BIBLIO), foi conduzida uma análise detalhada dos dados coletados, abrangendo 280 documentos publicados entre 2006 e 2024. Foram aplicadas as leis de Lotka, Bradford e Zipf para identificar os autores mais produtivos, os periódicos centrais e as principais palavras-chave. Os resultados revelaram um crescimento anual de 12,25% na produção científica, com predominância de artigos científicos e uma média de 6,53 coautores por publicação. Observou-se uma concentração geográfica nas regiões Sudeste e Sul do Brasil, refletindo uma limitação para a generalização dos resultados em outras regiões. Os temas centrais das publicações foram a organização e o gerenciamento de programas e serviços farmacêuticos. A análise bibliométrica da produção científica sobre gestão da assistência farmacêutica no Brasil, realizada entre 2006 e 2024, revela um aumento consistente de interesse na área, refletido pelo crescimento anual de publicações.
Assessment of Sugarcane Cultivation Practices in Sitapur District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Yadav Vikash , Meena N. R. , Doharey R. K. , Yadav Devideen , Kumar Sanjeev , Bihari Bankey , Yadav Vishal
Published: November 2024

The success of sugarcane farming hinges on the intricate interplay of various the adoption of advanced technological practices. The study was conducted during the year 2022-2023 in Machhrehta and Gondlamau blocks of Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh to study the extent of adoption of Sugarcane growers on improved sugarcane cultivation practices. A sample size of 120 respondents was selected based on random sampling procedure. Personal interviews with the help of a structured schedule were taken for data collection. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (51.67%) had medium level of adoption of improved sugarcane cultivation practices followed by 19.17% high and 29.16% low level of adoption of Sugarcane cultivation practices by the respondents. The study analyzed that high adoption found in Field Preparation Sugarcane with 94.78 MPS and respondents had less adoption of seed treatment in Sugarcane crop with 34.89MPS.
Health Care Models: A Study in Hospital Sultan Iskandar Young Regency, Nagan Raya, Indonesia
Authors: Muis  , Rifdan  , Nur Andi Cudai
Published: November 2024

This research aims to find out 1) The quality of health services at the Sultan Iskandar Muda Hospital, Nagan Raya Regency, 2) What determinant factors can create quality health services at the Sultan Iskandar Muda Hospital, Nagan Raya Regency, 3) Application of the TQM model as a model effective in realizing quality health services at Sultan Iskandar Muda Hospital. This research method is descriptive type with using a qualitative approach. Data sources use primary data through observation and interview instruments as well as secondary data through reviewing various documents. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model, namely data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and verification/conclusion. The results of this research show 1) The quality of health services at Sultan Iskandar Muda Hospital, Nagan Raya Regency with the dimensions of service quality, Tangible, Reliability, Responsibility, Empathy and Assurance has not been running optimally because the hospital cannot show the availability of adequate medical personnel resources. adequate competence and quantity as well as the lack of availability of infrastructure which results in the attitude of hospital medical personnel not optimally serving patients. 2) The dominant factors in realizing effective health service management at Iskandar Muda Hospital are budget and collaboration factors. It is understood that the availability of an adequate budget will really help the hospital provide all the available resources for competent nurses and doctors as well as the availability of equipment for medical rooms, laboratories and adequate work equipment. Apart from that, the collaboration factor is also very determining with external parties and other health institutions which can be innovated in the form of activities to improve the quality standards of hospital services, and to provide support from partners for various assistance with hospital facilities and infrastructure that are really needed for patients. 3) The implementation of Sultan Iskandar Regional Hospital services using the TQM model was not implemented in realizing quality health services due to the leadership of the hospital management which did not work well in compiling and setting clear service work standards which resulted in the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) not being implemented. The hospital was created to be carried out well by all medical personnel in serving patients. The results of this research also explore the development of sustainable hospital and local government policies as one of the newest hospital service management models that are adaptive, transformative and valuable based on community needs.
The Role of Leader Support in Person-Job Fit and Employee Creativity
Authors: Igbogbo Eworitsemogha Geoffrey , Abaniwonda Azeez Olayinka , ŞEŞEN Harun
Published: November 2024

The concept of person-job fit is characterized as the degree of collaboration between both the worker and the work. It is connected to the communication between interaction for further development of job as well as relevant employee organization. Employee creativity is the capacity to come up with concepts or ideas that can result to new services, products, production methods, or modus operandi. This study was aimed to examine the extent person-job fit influence employee creativity and examined how the effect is being moderated by leader support. The study investigated the connections between person-job fit and employee creativity and the moderating effect of leader support. The research examined the relationship between person-job fit (PJF) and employee creativity (EC): the moderating role of leader support (LS) in Ecobank of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study also explains the relationship of the variables, person-job fit (PJF), employee creativity (EC), and the moderating variable, the role of leader support (LS). Using a quantitative research approach, data were gathered from 245 respondents who worked in Nigerian Ecobank at the time of this research. Surveys and questionnaires make up the research design. SPSS was deployed for the statistical analysis. The data was obtained from employees both male and female who are members of staff working in Ecobank of Oyo State, Nigeria during the time of the study. Our results showed that certainty benefits the company in terms of making positive and successful energy that further develops the work effectiveness of workers.  The result of analysis supported all the hypotheses (H1 & H2).  The findings indicated that all the hypotheses were all supported.
Correlation and Path Coefficient Studies of Agronomic Traits for Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes at Korem, North Ethiopia
Authors: Mesele Adhiena
Published: November 2024

For crop improvement, the association between inherited plant characters and their direct and indirect effects on yield are crucial. To create such evidences, a field study was done at Korem, Northern Ethiopia in 2014. 26 bread wheat genotypes were sown using RCB design with 3 replications. A genetic analysis was done for the traits studied. The correlation of yield with number of tillers per plant, number of kernels per spike and biomass were positive. Biomass had strong and positive direct effect on yield. However, the direct effect of number of tillers per plant and number of kernels per spike were low. Positive and strong genotypic and phenotypic indirect effect on yield via biomass suggested that selection on biomass would lead to improving of yield directly and selection on number of tillers per plant and number of kernels per spike indirectly via biomass. This result is based at one location with no repetition. Therefore, replication of this trial is crucial for conformation.
Effect of Slope Gradient on Soil Properties and Organic Matter Quality in Aggregate Size Fraction on Coastal Plain Sand Soils Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: O.A. Essien, , P. l. Ogban, , G. J Arthur, , I. J Sam, , I.G. Edet,
Published: November 2024

Slope gradient by approaches which described organic matter dynamic and aggregate size distribution are important in guiding management practices of the soils of coastal plain sand. Study was conducted to evaluate effect of slope gradient on soil physical properties and organic matter quality in aggregates size fraction on coastal plain sand southern eastern Nigeria. Five soil samples were collected at 20m interval from each of the twelve selected slope, based on gradient (<10%, 11-20%and >20%) A total of Sixty samples were collected and analyses in the laboratory for physical and chemical properties. Each of the Sixty soil sample were separated with the used of dry sieving methods, into four aggregate Size fractions: 4.0-2.0, -2.0 -0.25, 0.25-0.05 and <0.05mm. The separation of the 60 soil samples gave a total of 240 aggregate. Size fractions. The date generated were analyzed in terms of slope gradient, as well as nitrogenous and non-nitrogenous organic compound in aggregate Seize fractions. The result indicated that slope gradient affect nitrogen and non-nitrogenous organic compound. Humin substance with aggregate size fraction of <0.05mm of <10% slope had high mean value of 0.68%. <10% and 11-20% slope high mean variability, while >20% slope had moderate variability in humin substance with aggregate size fraction of 4.0-2.0mm with <10% slope. Humic substance of 2.0-0.25mm showed that <10% slope had low mean value, while 11-20% had high mean value of 0.31 and 0.39%, respectively. Effect of slope gradient on carbohydrate content with aggregate size fraction of 2.0-0.25mm, indicated that 11-20% slope had high of 0.96%, while >20% slope had low mean value of 0.86%. Carbohydrate substance had high mean percentage among all organic substances even with high values, they are rapid disintegrated, while humin, humic and fulvic acid have long term effect in soil aggregate stabilization.
The Evolutionary Theory along the Phylogenetic Tree of Eukaryotes after the Acquirement of Mitochondria
Authors: Otsuka Jinya
Published: November 2024

According to the phylogeny of organisms reconstructed by the analyses on nucleotide base changes, the eukaryotes acquired the mitochondria first show the divergence of unicellular ones, then the divergence of fungi and sea algae occurs, and finally the animals and land plants appear from the unicellular eukaryotes other than fungi and sea algae.  The main purpose of the present paper is to resolve the problems how the animal and land plant have acquired many kinds of genes necessary for multicellularity and cell differentiation and they have shown explosive divergence afterward. First, it is proposed theoretically that the conjugation of unicellular monoploids to exchange homologous chromosomes yields the monoploid variant receiving more new genes generated from gene duplication than the monoploid having solely experienced gene duplication in a stepwise manner. Then, the evolutionarty line from such a cell differentiated monoploid to multicellular diploids is illustrated from a series of present-day green plants. Secondarily, a theoretical method for explaining the explosive divergence of morphological characters is proposed on basis of the breeding style of diploid eukaryotes. This method indicates that different combinational sets of new genes for cell differentiation arise from the successive hybridization of various silent variants with the latent variants yielded on the way to establish a new style diploid homologously when a new style diploid carrying a set of new genes heterogeneously appears under the high biological activity.  Such hybridization process continues until the fraction of silent variants is decreased in the original population. In contrast, the fungi and sea algae have directly attempted the multicellularity and cell differentiation in the diploid state but cannot accumulate the material and energy sufficient for further evolution of forming egg and seed, respectively. The landing of animals by metamorphosis is also discussed from the aspect of genome size and biological activity.
Eco-friendly Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Transition Metal (II) Complexes with Thiophene-Derived Tridentate (S N N Donor) Heterocyclic Schiff Base Ligand
Authors: Shalinee  , Kumar Sanjay
Published: November 2024

A new unsymmetric tridentate (SNN donor) Schiff base ligand was synthesized from the 1:1 M condensation of thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde with 5-amino-1,3,4-thiodiazol-2-thiol, under microwave irradiation in the presence of a green catalyst PPA-SiO2. The bivalent 3d transition metal (M = Co2+, Ni2+ and Cu2+) complexes were obtained by the reaction of M(II) chloride with tridentate Schiff base ligand (L) in a 1:2 M ratio under microwave irradiation in aqueous ethanol medium. The Schiff base and its complexes have been characterised by FTIR, 1H NMR, UN/Vis, elemental analyses, conductometry and magnetic measurements. The IR results showed that the Schiff base ligand acts as a neutral unsymmetrical tridentate with SNN donor sequence in E isomeric form towards the metal ion through azomethine-N, thiadiazole-N and thiophene-S. The electronic spectral results and magnetic measurement data revealed six coordinated octahedral geometries having the formula [M(L)2]Cl2 for the synthesised metal complexes. The melting point supported all the compounds' thermal stability and non-hygroscopic nature. The molar conductance data revealed the 1:1 electrolytic nature of the metal complexes. The in vitro biological activities of the free ligand and its metal complexes against a few bacteria and fungi were screened by the disc diffusion technique. The relative order of potency of antimicrobial activity against pathogens is Cu(II) > Co(II) > Ni(II) > Ligand.
Bioluminescent Disversity: From Microbes to Insects
Authors: K S Nikhil Reddy , G Sugeetha , G Ranjitha , Tippimath Sadashiva , T N Nagarjuna , M V Niranjana
Published: November 2024

Bioluminescence is a remarkable biological phenomenon where living organisms produce light through a chemical reaction, primarily involving the enzyme luciferase and the substrate luciferin. This process serves various ecological functions, including predation, communication and defense across different taxa such as bacteria, fungi and insects. Bioluminescent bacteria, predominantly found in marine environments, use this capability for symbiotic relationships, with species like Vibrio fischeri providing light to host organisms. Fungi display bioluminescence in a limited number of species, suggesting an evolutionary link across diverse lineages. In insects, bioluminescence plays roles in mating and predation, with fireflies showcasing intricate signalling systems that vary among species. Click beetles exhibit bioluminescence for communication and defense, while glowworms utilize light to attract prey. Recent advancements in genetic engineering, particularly using fluorescent proteins like Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in pest management, highlight the potential for bioluminescence in ecological monitoring and targeted pest control strategies. This review showcases bioluminescence in both microbes and insects that offers invaluable insights into the ecological roles and functions of these luminous organisms in their respective ecosystems.
Morpho-Physiological Analysis of Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb Seeds for Improved Storability
Authors: Kumar Shivam , K B Chethan Kumar , Bhardwaj Rakesh , Choudhary Rekha , Gupta Sandhya , Veershetty  , Danakumara Thippeswamy
Published: November 2024

Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb., commonly known as Monkey Jack, is a tropical fruit tree native to India and valued for its diverse uses in food, fodder, and timber. This study investigates the seed storability of A. lakoocha, focusing on its morpho-physiological traits and desiccation sensitivity. Mature fruits, collected from New Delhi, were analyzed for morphological characteristics including fruit and seed size, shape, and moisture content. Seeds were found to be recalcitrant, with high moisture content (50-55%) and limited viability (7-15 days), reflecting their sensitivity to desiccation and chilling. Germination tests revealed that seeds without testa (seed coat) exhibited higher germination rates, with fresh seeds achieving 100% germination at 52% moisture content. Desiccation significantly impacted seed viability, with moisture levels reduced from 52% to 22% over 21 hours leading to decreased germination rates. Seeds desiccated to below 37% moisture content showed a notable decline in viability. Storage studies indicated that seeds stored at 15°C retained viability for up to 180 days, while those stored at 25°C, 5°C, -10°C, and -20°C lost viability more rapidly. The results underscore the recalcitrant nature of A. lakoocha seeds, characterized by high moisture content and sensitivity to desiccation. Effective storage conditions are crucial for maintaining seed viability, with 15°C proving optimal for extended storage. This research provides insights into the storage behavior of A. lakoocha seeds and emphasizes the need for conservation strategies to address the declining populations of this economically important species.
Compatability Response of Certain Entomopathogenic Fungi Consortia
Authors: Prithviraj Durisheti , Babu A. Ramkrishna , Rajanikanth P. , Chary D. Srinivasa
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the compatibility and development of consortia among four entomopathogenic fungi: Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Metarhizium rileyi, aiming to enhance control measures against S. litura. Through visual observation of fungal interactions in petri dishes, different combinations were assessed for compatibility, revealing varying degrees of intermingling and inhibition. Partial compatibility was noted between Beauveria bassiana, Lecanicillium lecanii, Metarhizium anisopliae which can be grouped to a consortia.
High Yielding Variety Bred through Recombinant Breeding Technology in Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa frumentacea. L)
Authors: Govanakoppa Nagappa , S. Anitha, , B. R. Jagadeesh, , K. N. Jakir Hussain,
Published: November 2024

Breeding efforts for barnyard millet commenced in the 2009-10 kharif season, focusing on crossing various genotypes. Selection began in the F2 generation and continued until stabilization was achieved by the F5 or F6 generation, requiring a minimum of 6 to 9 seasons to bred high-yielding genotypes with insect and disease tolerance. The result is DHBM-23-3, a medium-maturing barnyard millet variety bred at ARS, Hanumanamatti, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. This variety matures with 85 to 90 days and traits an erect growth habit with a height of 131 to 151 cm. The grains are bold, oval-shaped, and gray in color. DHBM-23-3 has demonstrated impressive yields, achieving 24.12 q/ha for grain and 7.4 t/ha for straw, along with a low shoot fly infestation rate of 2.33%. Compared to the national check varieties, VL-172 and VL-207, DHBM-23-3 exhibits a yield advantage of 13.52% and 14.80%, respectively. From 2011 to 2017, DHBM-23-3 consistently surpassed local and national yield benchmarks, achieving an average grain yield of 41.50 q/ha compared to 27.67 q/ha for RAU-11 and 34.06 q/ha for VL-207. Its performance in All India Coordinated Trials showed continued advantages of 17.63% and 9.23% over genotypes, VL-172 and VL-207, respectively underscoring its adaptability to various agro-climatic conditions. The variety also exhibited strong resistance to key diseases and insects, with a low incidence of grain smut (4.73%) and shoot fly infestation (mean of 2.33%), which can help lower pest management costs for farmers. Nutritionally, DHBM-23-3 outperformed national checks in protein (11.68%), calcium (12 mg/kg), zinc (45.1 mg/kg), and iron (16.2 mg/kg), making it an important food source for addressing dietary deficiencies. Morphologically, it possesses attractive traits, including pinkish pigmentation, a sturdy height of 140 cm, and a bold seed size of 2.67 g, which enhances its marketability. DHBM-23-3 combines high yield potential, robust disease resistance, nutritional benefits, and favorable agronomic traits, making it a promising option for sustainable barnyard millet cultivation across India.
Evaluation of Selected Plant Extracts and Carbendazim against Stem Rot of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) De Bary
Authors: Kumar Parveen , Lal Abhilasha A.
Published: November 2024

Sclerotinia stem rot disease caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is a serious problem of mustard. The effect of five plant extracts using neem, garlic, eucalyptus, datura, and calotropis were tested against S. sclerotiorum. Maximum inhibition (%) of mycelial growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum was recorded in garlic bulb extract at 10%, followed by calotropis extract after 96 hours of inoculation. In a field experiment during rabi season 2023-24, seed treatment with carbendazim 2g/kg and foliar sprays of garlic bulb extract at 10% was most effective and recorded the lowest disease incidence (20.08%) of sclerotinia stem rot of mustard (Brassica juncea L.), maximum production (13.26 q/ha) and maximum cost-benefit ratio (1:1.87).
Enhanced Iterative Methods Using Mamadu-Njoseh Polynomials for Solving the Heston Stochastic Partial Differential Equation
Authors: Onyeoghane Joseph N. , Njoseh Ignatius N.
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a modified form of the Homotopy Perturbation Method (HPM) and the Variational Iteration Method (VIM), both developed by J.H. He, is presented using the newly constructed Mamadu-Njoseh orthogonal polynomial(MNPs)as modifier and basis function. The HPM combines principles from the field of topology and the usual perturbation techniques, while the goal of the VIM is to construct a correction functional for nonlinear systems. These two analytical techniques are modified through the orthogonal collocation method using the MNPs as basis function. The modified methods are employed to determine which approximates the Heston Stochastic Partial Differential Equation (HSPDE) faster to its exact solution. The Heston SPDE is a volatility model for determining the European bond and currency options as determined by stock pricing. While other methods exist in literature in determining the numerical solution to the HSPDE, our numerical schemes, the MHPM and the MVIM being presented as a new technique by the presence of the MNPs is noticed by comparison, to possess a faster approximation to the exact solution. In this work, we observe that the Modified VIM approximates faster to the exact solution of the HSPDE than the modified HPM due to its highly effective use of orthogonal polynomials, greater chances of handling of nonlinearities, superiority in the convergence properties, and having to adapt better to the boundary and initial conditions of the problem. This new approach is highly beneficial in handling large and complex nonlinear PDEs due to the presence of the MNPs and the iterative nature of the VIM.