bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inclusion in physical education and sport
Authors: Maksimović Jasna , Jablan Branka , Golubović Špela
Published: January 2023

There is an international consensus that physical activity and sport can be used as strategies for social inclusion, as well as that people with disabilities have the capacity to participate in these activities. However, interventions based on physical activity and sport and their processes that can influence inclusive outcomes are yet to be continuously and comprehensively investigated. The aim of this paper is to point out the problems and perspectives of the development of inclusive physical education and sport by providing an overview of scientific production sources from international scientific conferences, scientific journals in the field of sports and social sciences, as well as reference literature. Data were collected by reviewing available print sources and electronic databases suh asERIC, JSTOR, and Google Scholar etc., using relevant keywords. The results indicate that there are several factors which influence physical education and its teaching methods in an inclusive educational context (attitudes of students and teachers, teachers' competencies, approachability, etc.), and that inclusion in sport is dependent on both personal (nature of the disability, health, motivation, etc.) and social environment factors (accessibility, creating and implementing planned physical activities adapted for students with disabilities, etc.).
Modern methods of human identification using gait characteristics
Authors: Mićin Saša , Tatić Danijela , Hrvač Milica
Published: January 2023

Automatic systems for personal identification based on gait occupy an important place among biometric identification systems. The development of information technologies has enabled a very intensive development and application of these systems in criminal and security sciences. This paper presents the systems of biometric personal identification using gait characteristics based on input data collected using different techniques, algorithms for extracting and selecting characteristics, different classifiers in the classification process, including databases used to evaluate and compare the efficiency of the system.
Self-assessment of motor skills by the students at the faculty of security studies in Banja Luka
Authors: Rađević Nenad , Paspalj Darko , Vulin Lazar , Kovačević Saša
Published: January 2023

The research sample consisted of 43 first-year male students at the Faculty of Security Studies Banja Luka. This study was conducted to with the aim of determining the relationship between student self-assessment of motor skill performance and the results of the same obtained based on the application of appropriate tests for the assessment of students' motor status. The assessment of motor skills was performed through a battery of seven tests: maximum number of push-ups in 10 seconds (MSKL) - used to assess the dynamic strength of the arm and shoulder girdle, standing long jump (MSDM) - used to assess the explosive power of the lower extremities, agility with a stick (MOKP) - used to assess coordination, the maximum number of trunk lifts in 30 seconds (MPTR) - used to assess the dynamic strength of the trunk, hand tapping (MTAR) - used to assess the frequency of hand movements, forward roll - backward roll - running (MKNT) - used to assess agility, and the Cooper's 12-minute running test (MKUP) - used to assess aerobic endurance. For the self-assessment of motor skills, a constructed questionnaire with six responses was used: excellent (5), above average (4), average (3), below average (2), poor (1), and very poor (0). The obtained results showed a positive transfer of the Special Physical Education (SPE) curriculum to body coordination, agility, and the dynamic strength of the arm and shoulder girdle. Students' self-assessments of motor skills in the test for the assessment of trunk dynamic strength, dexterity and agility were excellent. The students provided poor self-assessments regarding the test for the assessment of explosive power of the lower extremities, speed, and the frequency of movement, the dynamic strength of the arm and shoulder girdle and body coordination. The students provided overestimated self-assessments in the aerobic endurance test. The obtained results indicate the need to enrich the teaching content of SPE, primarily in the area of motor skills aimed at the development of aerobic endurance, as well as the implementation of the self-assessment method in the same.
The Content of the Concept of "Native Language" in the Linguistic Picture of the World of Modern Dolgans of the Khatango-Anabar Region (Sociopsycholinguistic Aspect)
Authors: Zakharova Nataliya Egorovna , Zakharova Akulina Egorovna
Published: January 2023

Subject of research: the content of images of linguistic consciousness of Dolgan Khatanga district of Krasnoyarsk Krai and Anabar district of Yakutia. Objective: to identify the features of the linguistic consciousness of modern Dolgans of two adjacent regions of the Russian Federation. Tasks: 1) to consider the extralinguistic situation in the places of compact residence of Dolgans separately and in the whole region; 2) to consider the linguistic situation in the region; 3) to consider the content of the concept of "native language". Methods: 1) a directed associative experiment was conducted among the SS population. Popigai, Syndassko Khatansky district of Krasnoyarsk Krai and ss. Yuryung Khaya, Saskylakh Anabar district of Yakutia. 2) sociolinguistic research of places of compact residence of the Dolgans of Russia (questionnaire survey, interview, observation, indirect observation (study of documentation). The novelty of the research: the Dolgan language consciousness has not yet been the subject of special research and the concept of "native language" in the Dolgan concept sphere has not been considered before. The results obtained are also interesting from the point of view of sociolinguistics, since the Khatango-Anabar region is a multilingual and multicultural region, respectively, bilingualism and multilingualism are actively developing. It was important for us to find out what a modern native speaker of the Dolgan language puts into the concept of "native language". The subjects were asked to answer the question: "What is a native language?". Basically, the content is built around the meaning of the first word of the stimulus "native", so the figurative component prevails.
Study of \begin{document}${\boldsymbol C_{\boldsymbol n}^{\boldsymbol 2}}$\end{document} profile model by atmospheric optical turbulence model
Authors: Wu Xiao-Qing , Yang Qi-Ke , Huang Hong-Hua , Qing Chun , Hu Xiao-Dan , Wang Ying-Jian ,   Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Optics, Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China,   Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei 230037, China,   Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
Published: January 2023

Owing to the existence of atmospheric turbulence, a series of turbulence effects such as phase fluctuation and light intensity scintillation will occur when the electromagnetic waves propagates through the atmosphere, which seriously affects the performance of the electro-optic system, resulting in the difficulty of astronomical observation. The atmospheric refractive index structure constant (\begin{document}$ C_n^2 $\end{document}) profile is an important parameter to evaluate the turbulence effects. This paper summarizes several representative \begin{document}$ C_n^2 $\end{document} profile models and analyzes the data using balloon-borne microthermal probes at five sites i.e. Gaomeigu, Lhasa, Dachaidan, Maoming, and Rongcheng. The atmospheirc optical parameters are calculated, such as coherence length, seeing, isoplanatie angle, coherence time, equivalent height, equivalent wind speed, drop-off rate and integrated contribution from each atmosphere layer. The formulas of five sites are developed by fitting the arithmetic average of measurements. Several troubling basic problems such as suspicion the H-V (5/7) model, the model developed by arithmetic average or geometric average, the problem whether there is a uniform lapse rate in the low stratosphere, are discussed and solved. The modified CLEAR I night model is given.
On theoretical calculation method for two-dimensional planar shock wave refractions
Authors: Jia Lei-Ming , Wang Zhi-Huan , Wang Shu-Fei , Zhong Wei , Tian Zhou ,   Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology, Xi’an 710024, China,   Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Published: January 2023

A theoretical calculation method for wave structures in the flow resulting from the interaction between the two-dimensional planar shock and the material interface is developed. First, the propagation of the shock wave on either side of the interface is analyzed, and two regular refraction types and three irregular ones are identified. Then, according to the relative speed of the perturbations on either side, three different interaction cases are established. Compared with the existing Catherasoo’s method, this method is improved in the following aspects: 1) the influence of the perturbation in the post-shock flow field on the interaction is taken into account, including its type and whether it can catch up and interact with the shock front; 2) the interactions between different waves are calculated mostly based on the exact solutions of the Euler equations, except those involving post-shock subsonic rarefaction waves. This method has been used to investigate the interaction of a Mach number 1.17 shock with an air/SF6 interface, and give wave structures that accord with numerical results and existing experimental data. The angle between the transmitted shock and the horizontal direction is obtained to be in better agreement with experimental data than Catherasoo’s result, and more parameters are obtained, such as the reflected wave and the interface deflection angle. For cases involving a Mach number 2.00 shock with different material density ratios and interface inclination angles, comparisons between theoretical and numerical results show that our method can obtain the type of wave structure more accurately than Catherasoo’s method, and identify a refraction type in which the post-shock strong perturbation catches up with the shock front and a three-wave structure is formed, whereas Catherasoo’s method cannot handle this case. Thus, the results show that the improved method in this work has better applicability and higher accuracy than the existing method in identifying the type of wave structure, and can also provide more information about the wave structures.
Construction of two-dimensional arbitrary shape 87Rb atomic array based on spatial light modulator
Authors: Wang Liang-Wei , Liu Fang-De , Li Yun-Da , Han Wei , Meng Zeng-Ming , Zhang Jing ,   State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Institute of Opto-Electronics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China,   Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
Published: January 2023

The ultra-cold atomic system is a clean and highly controllable quantum system, which can be used for quantum simulation of important physical problems in many fields such as condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, astrophysics, and chemical reactions. The constructions of optical lattices with different configurations are an important prerequisite for simulating diverse complex quantum systems, especially solid materials. In this work, we use weighted Gerchberg-Saxton algorithm to generate holograms. By using liquid crystal spatial light modulator and high-resolution imaging system, holograms (in momentum space) are transformed into images in real space for constructing various two-dimensional (2D) optical trap arrays, such as simple triangular, hexagonal, square lattice and more complex honeycomb lattice. We load 87Rb ultra-cold atoms into the 2D optical trap arrays with a minimal spacing of 3 μm in between. This method is versatile and flexible, which is helpful in expanding the application scope of quantum simulation with optical lattices.
Scattering characteristics of non-uniform dusty plasma targets based on Fokker-Planck-Landau collision model
Authors: Chen Wei , Huang Hai , Yang Li-Xia , Bo Yong , Huang Zhi-Xiang ,   School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China,   Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province, Hefei 230037, China
Published: January 2023

Dusty plasma is a multi-particle system of dust particles suspended in plasma, which is generally composed of free electrons, ions, and dust particles. It is widely found in natural space and aerospace equipment, such as the Earth’s ionosphere, rocket tail flame, and sheath of the hypersonic vehicle. The dust particles will interact with free electrons and ions in the plasma so that the dust particles are charged. They also significantly change the characteristics of dusty plasma, showing some phenomena different from those in ordinary plasma, such as dust acoustic solitary waves and dust void. Electromagnetic (EM) waves will interact with dusty plasma, which results in the attenuation of EM wave signal and the change of phase and other serious effects, and the phenomenon of “blackout” appears. This is very unfavorable for the guidance and control system of the vehicle. The generation of “blackout” is related to the dynamics of dusty plasma and the analysis and research of EM characteristics, so studying the scattering characteristics of dusty plasma is of great significance. First, starting from the Boltzmann equation, the iterative expression of finite-difference time-domain under the Fokker-Planck-Landau (FPL) collision model of fully ionized non-uniform dusty plasma is derived. The expression of the conductivity of the fully ionized dusty plasma under the FPL collision model is obtained by combining the collision effect and charging effect of the dusty plasma. By using the Z-transform finite-difference time-domain method, the radar cross section (RCS) of the dusty plasma coated metal blunt cone in two dimensions is calculated. The effects of dust particle density, dust particle radius, ratio of electron density to dust particle density, dust particle charging frequency, and EM wave incident angle on the scattering characteristics of the mental blunt cone are analyzed. The results show that the Debye shielding effect is weakened and RCS is increased with the increase of the radius of dust particles in the fully ionized non-uniform dusty plasma. In addition, it is affected by the collision effect and charging effect of dusty plasma, which will have a great influence on the RCS of the target. These results provide a theoretical basis for studying the EM waves scattering problem of fully ionized non-uniform dusty plasma and the communication problems in near space.
Digital Archiving and Preservation of Cancer Records: Case of KNH/UoN Department of Pathology
Authors: Wainaina George N. , Wagacha Peter W. , Muchiri Lucy , Wainaina Moses M.
Published: January 2023

Cancer is considered to be 3rd leading killer and 2nd among non-communicable diseases in Kenya Mutinda J. (2019). Ferlay, et al (2013) noted there are about 37,000 new cases of cancer annually and annual mortality rate of 28,000. This indicates cancer records rapidly accumulate over time and more resources are needed to collect and manage cancer-related data. KNH/UoN Department of Pathology have for a long time kept their records using a paper-based system.
Objective of the study was to review current record keeping system including the process of preserving, storing and retrieving cancer records and the challenges faced, develop a model to guide the archival of locally available cancer paper-records and a web based prototype to preserve and avails this information to a wide range of stakeholders.
The study used descriptive research design involving 22 participants. Random sampling technique was used to select respondents among the sampled population. The intervention prototype was developed using the RAD methodology.
It was noted that cancer patient data were captured through standard forms/books (86% of the respondents) and stored in standard forms/books (71% of the respondents). 57% stated that identification of record and documenting was done based on LAB number. ICD 10 Coding system was not fully implemented as many forms had old coding format. 77% of the participants stated that the inability to track patient records with ease as a challenge and lack of technology in records management as a potential security bleach and damage of records.
Findings presented a strong case for this research study where, upon prototype developed, there was concurrence among the respondents that the developed solution would be of significant to enhance cancer records management in the department and improving the healthcare service delivery process. This model can also be used to preserve other similar medical paper documents.
Análise da aderência da Lei de Newcomb-Benford como red flag para identificação de padrões inesperados nas ordens de pagamento emitidas pela Administração Pública Federal no Brasil
Authors: Gonçalves Luciano Souza , Pereira Ivone Vieira , Furnielis Claudemir Bertuolo , Freitas Leninne Guimarães
Published: January 2023

A contabilidade registra os eventos econômicos e financeiros ocorridos em organizações variadas, como públicas, privadas e sem finalidade lucrativa. No curso das atividades normais é necessário realizar verificações e confirmações a fim de que seja possível certificar que os resultados apresentados estão de acordo com a realidade patrimonial e financeira nos termos das regras contábeis vigentes. Nesse contexto, as red flags podem auxiliar os avaliadores a estruturarem suas estratégias de investigação e auditoria. Isto porque as red flags são sinais de alerta para fraude que indicam áreas para maior atenção por parte dos auditores. Uma técnica ainda pouco explorada e que tem ganhado atenção se chama Lei de Newcomb-Benford (Lei-NB), que, pelas características, pode ser considerada uma potencial red flag. Ela preconiza que, em uma relação de números qualquer, a probabilidade do 1º dígito de cada um desses números ser 1 é maior do que ser 9. Um ajuste fraco à lei é uma red flag de que há risco de que os dados contenham duplicações anormais e anomalias. Neste trabalho, optou-se por aplicar os testes estatísticos Teste Z e o Teste X². A partir da análise, verificou-se que alguns ministérios apresentam frequência do primeiro dígito diferente daquele proposto pela Lei-NB. Alguns ministérios, como os da Infraestrutura, da Agricultura, a Controladoria-Geral de União e a Advocacia-Geral da União, apresentaram uma realidade próxima ao esperado, enquanto outros, como os da Ciência e Tecnologia, da Educação, da Justiça e Segurança Pública, do Desenvolvimento Regional e da Saúde, apresentaram números bastante discrepantes.
Telemedicina: oportunidades para administradores
Authors: Cruces Cristian Guajardo , Navarro Carlos Torres , Espinosa Fredy Troncoso , Riquelme Juan Maldonado
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo describe el área de la telemedicina como herramienta de gestión para el sistema público de salud en Chile. Se incluye las tres áreas relevantes como lo son la descripción de los procesos involucrados, las tecnologías de la información utilizadas y los diversos recursos humanos y materiales necesarios para aumentar la calidad de los servicios ofrecidos a los pacientes a través de los hospitales públicos en la Octava región en Chile.  Se describe un proyecto de teleasistencia financiado por organismos del Estado y se muestran sus resultados preliminares.  Además se identifican áreas futuras de desarrollo con el fin de incentivar a profesionales de la ingeniería para que se involucren en la investigación y desarrollo del sistema público de salud.
Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase Encoding Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Tertiary Healthcare in South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ogba Rebecca Chinenye , Nomeh Onyinye Lovette , Edemekong Christiana Inuaesiet , Nwuzo Agabus Chidiebube , Akpu Peace Oluchi , Peter Ikemesit Udeme , Iroha Ifeanyichukwu Romanus
Published: January 2023

Background and Objectives: In recent years, the rate of carbapenemase encoding gene in P. aeruginosa has increased worldwide and has become of great concern since it’s significantly restricts the therapeutic options for patients in Tertiary health care. Therefore, there’s a need for molecular characterization of carbapenemase encoding genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Tertiary Healthcare in South Eastern Nigeria.

Methodology: A total of twelve (12) Pseudomonas aeruginosa positive culture of Urine (n=5), Wound swab (n=5), Catheter tip (n=2) were collected from Alex Ekwueme Federal University Hospital Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA), Ebonyi State, South eastern Nigeria.  The Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain confirmation was performed using VITEK 2 System and the bacteria were further screen for carbapemase encoding gene by PCR specific primer.

Results: Molecular amplification of carbapenemase encoding genes revealed that blaNDM and blaIPM accounted 12 (100%) across all sample source. Among the various sample sources, blaKPC was found 1(8.3%) in Urine, wound swab 3(25.0%), and Catheter tip 1(8.3%), while blaVIM was found 2(16.7%), 2(16.7%) and 0(0.0%) in Urine, wound swab and Catheter tip respectively. Co-expression of blaNDM + blaIMP accounted 5(41.6 %), 5(41.6 %) and 2(16.7 %) in Urine, wound swab and Catheter tip respectively. Co-expression of blaKPC + blaNDM + blaVIM + blaIMP + blaOXA was only detected in urine 1(8.3 %).

Conclusion: The current study gives an account of the presence of carbapenemase-encoding genes in P. aeruginosa. The expression of carbapenemase-encoding genes may be the mainstay of phenotypic MDR. As a result, physicians, other medical professionals, researchers, and public health policymakers must be kept up to date on the spread of carbapenemase-encoding genes. In addition, strict infection prevention and control strategies, as well as antimicrobial stewardship programs, are highly desirable in admission healthcare facilities where carbapenemase-encoding genes are spreading.
Plankton Community Structure in the Mangrove Waters of Leuweung Sancang Nature Reserve, Garut Regency
Authors: Santika Ressa M. , Zahidah . , Pratama Rusky Intan , Herawati Heti
Published: January 2023

This study aims to determine the structure of plankton communities as an estimator of water quality status in the Leuweung Sancang Nature Reserve, Garut Regency, West Java. This research was conducted on October 19 – November 8, 2021. Sampling was carried out at five stations, namely located close to settlements and having a small mangrove area, on the outskirts of the Cipalawah River so that mangrove areas get nutrients from rivers, in delta areas facing tides and rivers, behind deltas that do not directly get nutrients from the sea or rivers and areas that directly face seawater and have the largest mangrove area. The results showed that plankton abundance ranged from 2840 – 3835 ind / L and had a saprobic index ranging from 1.10 – 1.13. Based on the results of the study, the abundance of plankton in the Leuweung Sancang Nature Reserve is categorized as moderate and indicated by mild pollution as seen from the saprobic index.
TREAT-B has Good Accuracy in Selecting HBV Infected Patients for Treatment in Sudan
Authors: Elhasan Mogahid Mahmoud , Kheir Omer Osman , Patwa Yashwi Haresh , Bakhit Aya Tarig , Abdalla Hala Ibrahim
Published: January 2023

Non-invasive and invasive diagnostic methods, which are not readily available in Sudan, are used to guide HBV treatment. Africa adopted the TREAT-B as a straightforward score in 2018 to identify patients in need of anti-HBV treatment.

Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of the TREAT-B score to the standard scores EASL and AASLD in HBV patients.

Methods: At Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital, 108 HBV patients were enrolled in an analytical cross-sectional study (January- October 2019). Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS.

Results: Eight patients (7.4%) were eligible for therapy under the AASLD recommendations, 18 patients (16.7%) were suitable under the EASL guidelines, and twenty-seven patients (25%) were eligible under the TREAT-B guidelines. According to the Wald statistic, the AUROC of TREAT-B (0.883; 95% CI 0.790-0.976; Sen. 85.3%; Sp. 70.3%) was substantially higher than the AUROC of the AASLD criteria (0.722; 95% CI 0. 0.566-0.878; Sen. 74.4%; Sp. 69.8%); and lower than the AUROC of the EASL criteria (0.952; 95% CI 0.790-0.976.

Conclusion: The TREAT-B score was effective at identifying HBV-infected patients who should receive antiviral treatment.
Evaluation of Tree Volume Equations for Gmelina arborea Roxb. Stand in Southwestern, Nigeria
Authors: Egonmwan Y. I. , Orukpe W. O.
Published: January 2023

Effective and sustainable forest management is dependent on volume and yield models. This study was carried out to evaluate ten (10) different tree volume equations for the sustainable management of the Gmelina arborea stand in Oluwa forest reserve. A total of 590 trees were used in this study. The observed volume of the sample trees were calculated by the application Newton‘s formula. The performance of each model were evaluated using five fit statistics such as root mean squared error (RMSE), r-squared (R2), Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) and relative rank sum were used. All the models in this study performed significantly well in volume estimation as the R2 were above 75% for all the models. Four models (model 10, 8, 6 and 7) performed best for the data set based on their evaluation statistics and as such they were selected for volume estimation of Gmelina arborea stand in Oluwa forest reserve. The evaluation test revealed that model 10 had the least RMSE of 0.2986, hence it was ranked the best model for the study. Scatter plots showed positive correlation between DBH, total height, BA and total volume. The regression residuals were normally distributed, with constant variance and a zero mean.
Analysis of Quality Control of Tea Products Using the Fishbone Diagram Approach at Pt Candi Loka, Indonesia
Authors: Durroh Badiatud , Daud Moch. Yusuf , Purba Jhon Hardy
Published: January 2023

In the current era of globalization, there are many similar products on the market and most of them have same prices and functions. Thus, the only factor that can be used as a differentiator from similar products is the quality of the products. This research was conducted at PT Candi Loka, which is engaged in agribusiness, namely tea processing. This research aims to (1) determine the problems faced by PT Candi Loka as related to the quality of tea production, (2) identify the factors that most influence the quality of tea at PT Candi Loka, and (3) formulate the most appropriate solution to be applied in an effort to improve the quality of tea production at PT Candi Loka. The basic method in this research was the descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data analysis was performed through using the techniques of check sheet, stratification, pareto charts, and fishbone charts. The results of this study comprised the Pareto diagram that showed the existence of deviations in the quality of dry tea products produced in March 2022, namely the pekoe products had lower quality than the standards set by the company. Check sheets and stratification showed the factors that influenced the quality of tea products at PT Candi Loka, namely (a) human factor, which included: lack of care in applying drying temperature, inadequacy of labor knowledge, lack of worker discipline, the large number of  workers who  were at unproductive age, lack of work contracts between the plantation foreman and the pickers; (b) raw materials, which included: damaged and rough (old) materials, the large number of plants that were not productive; (c) work method, which included: unstable withering and drying temperatures, non-specialized work systems, sales based on order system; (d) machine, which included: overly old machines, dirty machine conditions; (e) environment, which included: uncertain weather and temperature, decreasing soil fertility. Fishbone analysis was used to determine the most dominant factors in the final product, namely pekoe with inferior standard. The factors that influenced the pekoe products with lower standard consisted of damaged and rough (old) shoots and unstable temperature during processing (withering and drying). From the results of the analysis, recommendations are offered for improvements that can be implemented by PT Candi Loka, namely improving its picking system to improve the quality of raw materials, providing appropriate temperatures at the processing stage (withering and drying) and making quality manuals based on performance.
Cold Shock Response in Biological Traits of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori
Authors: Bhat Muzafar Ahmad , Devi Shawani , Chanotra Suraksha , Zehra Ariba , Kiran Amita , Panjalia Rakesh , Aziz Abdul , Azam Mohd.
Published: January 2023

In response to the ambient temperature, insects' physiology and behaviour change just like those of all other living things. For this investigation, the FC1 X FC2 double hybrid silkworm strain/breed was used. The larvae were collected on the third day of their fifth instar and put in little paper trays for a one-hour cold shock treatment at 10, 15 and 20°C with a relative humidity of 75±5% in B. O. D. The CS-induced larvae were allowed to recuperate for an hour at room temperature. Compared to the control (2.16 g) of the FC1 X FC2 larvae, the average weight of the recorded larvae was 2.30, 2.31, and 2.2 g, which correspond to 10, 15, and 20°C, respectively. When compared to the control group, the population created from 10°C demonstrated an ERR improvement of 70.83 percent (67.50 percent). However, at 15°C and 20°C, respectively, an elevated ERR of 86.67 and 75.83 percent was noted. Mortality was 11.67% between 10 and 15°C, whereas it was 12.50% at 20°C. The ability to transition into the next instar, spin a cocoon, become a pupa and eventually become a moth was utilised to assess the cold's potential impact on larval, pupal, and adult mortality. Highest cocoon weight of 1.37 g was observed at 15°C. Weights of the cocoons were measured and compared to the control (1.30 g), which corresponds to temperatures of 10 and 20°C, respectively. The cocoons made by CS larvae at 10, 15, and 20°C and the control had shell weights of 0.22, 0.24, and 0.19 g, compared to 0.30 g for the control. Temperature of 15°Cshowed higher efficiency in all the traits studied whereas other temperatures showed a slight decline in all the traits. As a result, we inferred that FC1 X FC2 had exhibited a profound response to CS temperature of 15°C and can be used to develop CS silkworm strains for the temperate areas.
Ethnobotanical and Floristic Investigations of Datura Species in Mali
Authors: Togola Issiaka , Konaré Mamadou Abdoulaye , Diarra Nouhoum , Karembé Moussa
Published: January 2023

Aims: This work aimed to investigate the floristic composition and the different medicinal uses of Datura species in addition to people perceptions about them.

Place and Duration of Study: The floristic study has been conducted in three sites located in the region of Sikasso (Mali) during October, 2019. The ethnobotanical one was carried out in five zones located in different regions of Mali in order to register the maximum of relevant information about Datura’s therapeutic virtues.

Methodology: A floristic and ethnobotanical investigation on Datura species was carried out based on a stratified probabilistic sampling plan. The free consent and the availability of the respondents was an important criterion during the ethnobotanical survey. Besides, the characteristic parameters of floristic diversity and relative frequencies were calculated based on literature formula.

Results: The floristic survey allowed to register three species of Datura: D. stramonium (65.38%), D. innoxia (19.23%) et de D. ferox (15.38%). Around these species, 148 plants belonging to 39 species divided in 32 genus and 18 families. Herbaceous represented 94.87% of these inventoried species. With high coefficients of similarity (Cs>50%), we noted an identical floristic diversity inside the three sites. Moreover, Tousseguela had the highest specific diversity index (1.21). The ethnobotanical survey targeted 118 people in five 5 localities with about 77% of men. If 50% of them found Datura to be useful, 50% considered it to be useful with distrust or dangerous. The data showed that the local populations use Datura in the treatment of many diseases; the most cited were dermatosis (16.98%) and swelling (14.15%). The leaves (93.83%) and seeds (14.81%) were the most exploited organs mainly in the form of decoction (61.18%) and by oral route, massage (15.66%) and bath (13.25%).

Conclusion: These results reveal the floristic richness of Datura genus and its associated species.
Nutritional and Functional Properties of Wheat-Defatted Peanut-Orange Peel Composite Flour
Authors: Bongjo Ndi Betrand , Aondoaver Ahemen Samuel , Gbertyo Joseph Aondoaver , Fulai Ayong Mary Assumpta , Nchung Lorita
Published: January 2023

The need to improve and enhance the nutritional quality of locally made foods (bakery and confectionaries) cannot be overemphasized. This study set out to meet this need by producing composite flours from wheat, defatted peanut and orange peel flour blends which will serve an even greater issue of reducing the cost of wheat importation and use. The samples were coded as follows: A-100:0:0, B-90:5:5, C-85:10:5, D-80:15:5, E-75:20:5 of wheat flour: Defatted peanut flour: orange peel flour. The flours produced were analyzed for functional, anti-nutrient, proximate, minerals, and phytochemical properties. The functional properties of flours; bulk density, swelling capacity, OAC, WAC, and Foaming capacity ranged from 0.43 to 0.93 g/ml, 0.89 to 5.67%, 0.47 to 2.55 g/L, 1.75 to 4.35ml/g, 0.52 to 10.56% respectively. The anti-nutritional properties: phytates, tannins, and trypsin inhibitor content of flours ranged from 0.0352 to 0.0845%, 0.040 to 0.600%, and 0.011 to 0.048mg/g respectively.  The proximate composition of the flour samples, Moisture, Protein, fats, crude fibre, ash, carbohydrates, and energy values ranged from 5.58 to 9.55%, 6.33 to 15.64%, 1.06 to 3.51%, 0.24 to 4.07%, 1.42 to 2.65%, 85.37 to 64.58% and 376.34 to 352.47kcal/100g respectively. The mineral composition in the samples ranged from 232.05 to 394.62mg/100g for Ca, 76.09 to 122.27mg/100g for Mg, 6.71 to 29.42 mg/100g for Fe, 108.78 to 256.47mg/100g for K, 10.09 to 25.75 mg/100g for Zn. The phytochemical composition of the samples was as follows; 0.067-0.153%, for saponins; 0.043-1.457%, for alkaloids; 1.03-13.77mgGAE/g, for Total phenolics; 3.07-29.31mg/QE, for Total Flavonoids respectively. The composite flour herein produced demonstrates great potential for its use in the development of functional foods given its great nutrients and improved functional characteristics. However sample E with 75%wheat: 20%DPF: 5%OPF surpassed all other samples in terms of the quality attributes and therefore was the best of the formulations.
Determining Length of Growing Period for Crop Planning in East and South Eastern Coastal Plain Agroclimatic Zone of Odisha
Authors: Dugal D. , Mohanty T. R. , Panigrahi G. , Mohapatra A. K. B. , Nanda A. , Swain S. K. , Samant P. K.
Published: January 2023

The length of the growing period (LGP) refers to a number of days in a year during which the moisture at the root zone of crop plants is adequate to meet the crop water need. Information on LGP provides a basis for the selection of crops, cultivars (short / medium / long duration) and cropping/farming systems of a region.

Aim: The study aims to estimate the length of crop growing season of the East and South Eastern Coastal Plain Agroclimatic Zone of Odisha in order to provide a basis for suitable crop planning for the region. 

Methodology: The LGP for four districts (Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khordha and Puri) under East and South Eastern Coastal Plain Agroclimatic Zone of Odisha was estimated using rainfall data of 30 years (1991 to 2020). The growing season begins when the sum of daily rainfall (forward accumulation) reaches 75 mm (28 May, 29 May…15 Oct) and ends when backward accumulation (15 Oct, 14 Oct,……, 28 May) of 20 mm reach. The LGP was worked out by adding the duration of the rainy season with the sum of post-monsoon rainfall and the average water-holding capacity of soil divided by the post-monsoon PET of the district.

Results: LGPs obtained by the above method varied from 173 to 192 days in this zone with Kendrapara district having the highest LGP (192 days) and Khordha the shortest (173 days). The date of onset and cessation of south west (SW) monsoon was 15-17 June and 13 October, respectively.

Conclusion: Double cropping can be followed in Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Puri districts where the length of the growing period >180 days except Khordha district where paira cropping can be followed as the length of the growing period <180 days.
Impact of Alimineti Madhava Reddy Lift Irrigation Scheme on Gender in Nalgonda District of Telangana, India
Authors: Mounica G. C. , Suhasini K. , Baba M. D. Ali , Radhika P. , Supriya K.
Published: January 2023

Access to water is a major concern and challenge for many rural households, whether for drinking and domestic use, irrigation, or livestock use. Women face various challenges and unequal opportunities when it comes to accessing and utilising irrigation technologies. The climatic factors like rainfall, temperature and groundwater influence the availability of water which is crucial factor in agricultural production. The present study analyses the impact of irrigation on gender. 700 households, 350 each from beneficiary and non-beneficiary households of Alimineti Madhava Reddy lift irrigation project in Telangana were selected using random sampling technique and data was collected specifically from women using pre-tested structured schedule. The results from the study revealed that the overall GILIT score of 41 represents that scheme approach to gender equity is good. It is also found that among beneficiaries percentage of decisions taken by women in the household in all the decisions such as production, marketing, social and economic decisions are higher compared to non-beneficiaries which can be accounted to the improvement of literacy rate of women, thereby empowering them which can be accounted to the raise in household income levels due to the additional productivity achieved by the intervention of lift irrigation project. Adequate consultations in future projects targeting a proactive approach towards men and women equally and trainings for women in managing inputs like water, livestock must be exclusively designed on production, value addition, health and money management aspects to impact of the project on socio economic development.
Genotype and Phenotype Coefficient of Variance in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Pranay G. , Shashibhushan Danam , Rani K. Jhansi , Bhadru D. , Kumar C. V. Sameer
Published: January 2023

The present investigation was carried out with 30 maize inbred lines at Seed Research Technology Centre, Rajendranagar, PJTSAU. Analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the inbreds for all the traits studied. The phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) was slightly higher than the genotypic coefficient of variance (GCV) indicating the role of experimental variance in the total variance. High PCV and GCV were observed for SVI-2 whereas cob yield per plant and grain yield per plant showed high PCV and moderate GCV. It indicated the presence of a high degree of variability. Ear height, 100- grain weight, seed vigour index – I and speed of germination had moderate PCV and GCV. High heritability coupled with high genetic advance was observed in ear height, 100-seed weight, cob yield per plant, seed vigour index-1, seed vigour index-2, speed of germination and grain yield per plant indicating the preponderant role additive gene action in inheritance and simple selection would be effective for yield improvement. Based on GCV, PCV, heritability and genetic advance over mean seven traits (ear height, ear length, cob yield per plant, grain yield per plant, SVI-1, SVI-2 and speed of germination) are given importance during the selection of inbred lines. The current study reveals the existence of proper genetic variability among the characters which can be applied to a maize improvement programme.
Internal Carotid-internal Jugular Vein Arteriovenous Fistula: Case Report of an Incidental Radiological Finding
Authors: Aderibigbe Gbenga Jacob , Akagbue Vivian Ndidi
Published: January 2023

Internal carotid-internal jugular vein fistula is a direct abnormal connection between the internal carotid artery and internal jugular vein. This entity, be it congenital or acquired is rare. We present a case report of a 67 years old woman with an incidental left internal carotid-internal jugular fistula diagnosed on routine contrast enhanced CT of the brain and carotid duplex ultrasound scan. Radiologists can play a vital role in arteriovenous fistula diagnosis and treatment. Adequate assessment of cross-sectional imaging studies can identify uncommon asymptomatic arteriovenous fistulae.
Screening of Rice Genotypes against Sodicity in Relation to Physiological and Biological Traits
Authors: Upadhay Ajay Kumar , Kumar Vipin
Published: January 2023

The study aimed to screen the rice genotypes against sodicity in relation to physiological and biological traits to identify the tolerant and susceptible genotypes. The field experiment was carried out at the Research Farm of Dr. Rajendra prasad central agricultural university, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar during Kharif season of 2019-2020. The experiment was based on randomized block design with 30 plots in each of 3 replications where each replication consists of 30 rice genotypes. A total of 30 rice genotypes were screened of which 25 are exotic and 5 are indigenous. The exotic genotypes are GPV 1, GPV 2, GPV 3, RMS 1, RMS 2, RMS 3, RMS 4, RMS 5, RMS 6, RMS 7, RMS 8, SRL 1, SRL 2, SRL 3, CNN 1, CNN 2, KRH 4, PVP 221, MTU 1010, VR 181, PS 344, MTP 1, Vardhan, Rasi, CSR 23 (Check) while Prabhat, R. Sweta, R. Bhagwati, R. Mahsuri and Rajshree are the indigenous ones. The physiological and biological traits were evaluated at tillering and pre-flowering stages and their inter-relationship among various physiological parameters are established. The genotypes such as SRL 1, GPV 1, GPV 2, GPV 3, and Rajendra Mahsuri show the highest chlorophyll content, SPAD value, peroxidase and catalase activity, proline content, RLWC content, and MSI percentage, and the lowest was found in Prabhat, Rasi, and Rajendra Bhagwati. Based on response with regard to SPAD value, RLWC, and MSI the genotypes such as SRL 1, GPV 1, GPV 2, GPV 3, and Rajendra Mahsuri show positive increase compared to CSR 23 (Check). The inter-relationship concerning to various physiological parameters shows a strong significant and positive correlation among each other at tillering and pre-flowering stages. However, Total chlorophyll at the tillering stage was found to bear a highly significant correlation with all the physiological parameters except relative water content and membrane stability index. The genotypes such as SRL 1, GPV 1, GPV 2, and GPV 3, Rajendra Mahsuri possess better potential in sodic soil than the rest of the genotypes taken in the experiment with regard to various physiological parameters (taken as salt indices) by counteracting or minimizing the sodicity effect of sodium ion. The greater synthesis of antioxidant enzymes like catalase and peroxidase plays an important role in plant adaptation which effectively support to withstand and perform well in sodicity conditions hence SRL 1, GPV 1, GPV 2, GPV 3, and Rajendra Mahsuri categorized as salt tolerant genotypes which have great potential to boost up the rice production in sodic soil condition while Prabhat, Rasi and Rajendra Bhagwati categorized as salt susceptible genotypes. Thus, this study will be helpful for the identification of tolerant and susceptible genotypes through screening and pave way for the development of stable and high-yielding genotypes for the improvement of rice production under sodic soil.
Integrated Nutrient Management to increase Productivity and Profitability in Dual Purpose Oat (Avena sativa L.)
Authors: Suryabhan . , Yadav R. S. , Kumar Mukesh , Prajapati Akhilesh Kumar , Prajapati Sunil Kumar , Patel Kuldeep , Verma Shikhar
Published: January 2023

Field experiments were carried out to Study the Integrated Nutrient Management to increase Productivity and Profitability in Dual Purpose Oat (Avena sativa L.) at Genetics and Plant Breeding Research Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), during Rabi season 2018-19. The experiment was laid out in Randomized block design (RBD) with three replications and nine treatments viz., T1: Control, T2: RDF (100 kg N : 40 kg P2O5 : 40 kg K2O ha-1), T3: 75 % RDN + Vermicompost @ 2t ha-1, T4: T3 + PSB (soil application @ 1.5 kg ha-1), T5: T4 + Azotobacter (seed treatment @10g kg-1 seed), T6: T5 + ZnSO4 @ 20 kg ha-1 (soil application as basal ), T7: T5+ ZnSO4 @ 15 kg ha-1 (soil application as basal), T8: T6 + Foliar spray of ZnSO4 (0.5%) at just before flowering, T9: T7 + Foliar spray of ZnSO4 (0.5%) at just before flowering. Results revealed that higher yield attributes viz. panicle length (37.40cm), panicle weight (9.80g), number of grain panicle-1 (56.33), test weight (48.70g), green forage yield (90.60 q ha-1), dry matter yield (17.51 q ha-1), yield parameters viz. grain yield (16.51 q ha-1), straw yield (72.97 q ha-1) and profitability viz. gross income (INR 82069.5 ha-1), net income (INR 51605.5 ha-1) and B:C ratio (1.69) of oat for T8: 75% RDN + Vermicompost @ 2t ha-1 + PSB (soil) @ 1.5 kg ha-1 + Azotobacter (seed treatment) @ 10 g kg-1 of seed + ZnSO4 @ 20 kg ha-1 (basal) + foliar spray of ZnSO4 (0.5%) at just before flowering  of oat as compared to the control. Whereas, application of organic and inorganic fertilizers in combinations viz., Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vermicompost, Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB), Azotobacter and  Zinc had a significant effect on total biomass production, yield attributes, yield  and profitability  of oat.
A Review – Some Approaches to Combat Salt Stress in Wheat Crop
Authors: Khasa Ritu , Kumar Sushil , Devi Sudesh , Dagar Harender
Published: January 2023

Wheat constitutes a central position for ensuring food and nutritional security; however, rapidly rising soil and water salinity pose a serious threat to its production globally. Salinity stress is a universal dilemma that is happening due to climate change. It affects hectares of arable land. Main focus regarding improving salinity tolerance in plants has been given to Na+ exclusion/ Na+ compartmentalization and enhanced ROS system. Besides this, ameliorative activity of phytohormones, nutrients, amino acids and organic osmolytes has also been widely studied. Exploring traits in wild genotype aids search for better solutions. Based upon phenotype screening, novel genes involving salinity tolerance will be easily identified. Moreover, selected mutants can be used to validate the functions of salt genes. Wheat plants utilize a range of physiological biochemical and molecular mechanisms to adapt under salinity stress at the cell, tissue as well as whole plant levels to optimize the growth, and yield by off-setting the adverse effects of saline environment. Recently, various adaptation and management strategies have been developed to reduce the deleterious effects of salinity stress to maximize the production and nutritional quality of wheat. Thereby, this review highlights effects of salt tolerance, physiological mechanisms behind salt tolerance and transgenic wheat that are potential indicators of salinity stress tolerance.