bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of dietary betaine supplementation on egg quality, semen quality, hematology, fertility and hatchability in broiler breeders
Authors: ROKADE JAYDIP JAYWANT , SAXENA VISHESH KUMAR , MARAPPAN GOPI , BHANJA SUBRAT KUMAR , CHAUDHARY SANDEEP KUMAR , KOLLURI GAUTHAM , MADHESWARAN MONIKA
Published: November 2022

An experiment was conducted to establish the growth response, egg quality, semen quality, hematological attributes, fertility and hatchability in broiler breeders supplemented with graded levels of betaine. The broiler breeders (CARIBRO-VISHAL) of about 38 weeks divided into four treatments viz. T1 (basal diet), T2 (T1 + 1 g), T3 (T1 + 2 g) and T4 (T1 + 3 g betaine/kg) consisting of 24 female birds and 6 male birds per treatment with three replicates of 8 female and 2 male birds each in completely randomized design. Hen day egg production (HDEP) was significantly increased in betaine supplemented groups. Semen concentration was found to be significantly improved following betaine supplementation with highest increment in T4 group. Mass motility in T3 group during 4th week of experimental trial was found to be significantly increased. In female birds, a significant difference in RBC count, PCV, MCH and MCHC was observed among the treatments during 2nd week of trial. Fertility and hatchability (TES: total eggs set; FES: fertile eggs set) was increased in betaine supplemented groups with highest increment in T4 treatment group. Total embryonic mortality was lowest for T4 treatment group. Thus, it can be concluded that dietary supplementation of betaine at 3 g/kg was helpful in improving the reproductive performance in broiler breeders.
Seasonal patterns of reproduction and production in Nili-Ravi buffaloes
Authors: JAN M H , KUMAR S , GUPTA A , MEHRARA K L , MEHTA R
Published: November 2022

Records of Nili-Ravi buffalo maintained at ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, sub-campus Nabha for the period 2009–2018, were analysed with the aim to study the effect of season on various reproductive and productive parameters. Seasons were categorized as follows: winter –Nov. to Feb.; summer – Mar. to Jun.; and rainy – Jul. to Oct. The average temperature ranged from as high as 32.3°C in summer to as low as 18.4°C in winter. The average humidity ranged from as low as 28.2% in summer to as high as 52.8% in rainy season. Data of 4,203 estruses during this period revealed significant effect on estrus expression with lower expression in summer, and highest during winter. A significant reduction in estrus detection efficiency during summer and rainy seasons as compared to winter was recorded. The conception rate was significantly higher during winter as compared to summer and rainy season. During this period, 1,398 calvings were recorded. It was observed that buffaloes that calved in summer tended to have highest calving to first service interval as well as service period (135 and 167 d, respectively) and lowest in rainy season (78 and 114 d, respectively). The wet and herd averages were significantly higher in winter as compared to summer and rainy. Animals that calved in rainy season had significantly lower lactation length (299±13 d) as compared to summer (373±13 d) and winter (320±17 d). It may be concluded that high temperature and humidity during summer and rainy season exert negative effect on reproductive and productive performance in Nili-Ravi buffaloes.
Artificial intelligence based muzzle recognition technology for individual identification of animals
Authors: GIRISH P S , K SANTHOSH , K KARTIKEYA , PALEKAR PRATHVI , H HARIKRISHNA C , RATHOD SURESH
Published: November 2022

India is witnessing raising interest in animal identification and traceability in recent years. Identification and tagging of productive bovines across India with the internationally accepted 12 digit unique animal identification number using bar coded ear tags under the national program of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has brought about visible change in the mindset of the stakeholders. Country is realizing the benefits of the system and steadily embracing it. But the animal identification verification system is lacking in the country and this gap can be filled by the artificial intelligence based muzzle identification technique reported in this work. Field test indicated 98% successful identification of all accepted images and 100% successful identification of all test animals. None of the images were cross assigned to any other individual. Mobile based operations without requirement of any consumables and laboratory test makes the technique field-friendly. System can be handy to agencies involved in animal identification and traceability in India and abroad.
DNA barcoding of Cynoglossus arel using mitochondrial COI and 16S rRNA genes
Authors: SOMAN CHITRA , ANJANEYAPPA H N , KUMAR B T NAVEEN , DEVANAND T N , SATHISH R P , SHEKAR MALATHI
Published: November 2022

DNA barcoding is not a substitute for taxonomy; however, it does provide a powerful tool to aid species identifications and focus on future taxonomic research efforts. In the present study, an attempt is made to identify and validate Cynoglossus arel collected from the Mangalore coast by DNA barcoding using mitochondrial COI and 16S rRNA genes. The primer pairs used in the study could successfully amplify 646 bp segment of COI and 616 bp segment of 16S rRNA gene in C. arel. The K2P average genetic distance calculated among species in the Cynoglossidae family was 0.22 and 0.09 among COI and 16S rRNA sequences respectively. This study makes an essential contribution to the NCBI database as this work provides the first 16S rRNA gene sequence for C. arel in the database. The COI and 16S rRNA gene sequences of C. arel and related species in phylogenetic analysis segregated Family Cynoglossidae into one clade and the outgroup (Family Tetraodontidae) as another clade.
Potential of conservation agriculture for ecosystem services: A review
Authors: GHOSH SONAKA , DAS T K , SHARMA D K , GUPTA KAMLIKA
Published: November 2022

Conservation agriculture (CA) has emerged as a promising technology for efficient rational use of available resources and sustained productivity in the long run. By saving inputs, reducing energy usage and greenhouse gases emissions, CA-based management practices are quite viable for bringing sustenance in agricultural crop production. The CA system can provide multiple ecosystem services such as provisioning, regulating and supporting services. The regulating services include improving carbon status, and physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, which further lead to provisioning services in terms of sustained crop and water productivity. Increased soil carbon sequestration improves supporting services, namely, soil aggregation that increases available soil moisture and can be helpful for better plant growth and development. It also improves soil biodiversity both above-and below-ground. Here we focus on the potential ecosystem service benefits accrued from CA. Conservation agriculture in the long run can be a strategy for sustainable crop intensification and a climate resilient crop management system.
Activity of novel insecticides against different life stages of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
Authors: KUMAR VIJAY , JINDAL VIKAS , KATARIA S K , PATHANIA MANDEEP
Published: November 2022

Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), in North Cotton Growing Zone of India adversely affect cotton yield. Both the nymphal and adult stages of whitefly cause damage by sucking the sap from leaf tissue and honey dew secretion. In this study, the efficacy of new generation insecticides, viz. pyriproxyfen 10EC@1250 ml/ha, spiromesifen 22.9SC @500 ml/ha, flonicamid 50WG @200g/ha, and diafenthiuron 50WP @ 500g/ha were evaluated against different stages of whitefly under confined as well as field conditions in Bt cotton.The experiment conducted in screen house revealed significantly higher per cent reduction of whitefly nymphs in spiromesifen 22.9SC (49.36, 75.17) followed by pyriproxyfen 10EC (33.26, 75.07) in comparison to all other treatments after 5 and 7 days of spray, respectively. Under field conditions, pooled analysis of six experiments showed that flonicamid 50WP was more effective, being at par with pyriproxyfen 10EC, diafenthiuron 50WP, spiromesifen 22.9SC after 10 days of spray as compared to standard check, ethion 50EC and control against whitefly adults. It is concluded that pyriproxyfen10EC and spiromesifen 22.9SC have good nymphicidal action while flonicamid 50WP and diafenthiuron 50WP have adulticidal action.Therefore, for its effective management, these novel insecticides can be rotated alternatively depending upon the stage of pest dominating in the cotton field.
Weed management practices in rice (Oryza sativa) + brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) intercropping system
Authors: JOSHI NEESHU , PANDEY SUNITA T , KUMAR AJIT , SINGH V PRATAP , GAUTAM POONAM
Published: November 2022

A field study was carried out during two consecutive kharif seasons 2015â€“2016 at Norman E Borlaug Crop Research Centre, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, to evaluate the effect of different weed management practices and different row ratios on yield, yield attributes and economics of the rice (Oryza sativa L.) + brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) intercropping system. The dominant weed floras were Echinochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa colona, Alternanthera sessilis, Caesulia axillaris and Cyperus rotundus. Among different herbicides, pendimethalin followed by (fb) cyhalofop-butyl fb, one hand weeding at 45 days after sowing in 2:1 row ratios had minimum weed density (16.83 and 9.82/m2), dry weight (7.35 and 3.97 g/m2) and highest weed control efficiency (73.36 and 83.45%). Intercropping of rice with brahmi, exhibited greater potentiality and realized significantly higher plant height, dry matter accumulation, number of nodes, number of branches, number of panicles/m2 and 1000 grain weight. Dry herbage yield of brahmi and grain yield were highest in sole crop of rice (5.3 and 6.56 t/ha) and brahmi (2.07 and 2.35 t/ha). Furthermore, pendimethalin fb cyhalofop-butyl fb one hand weeding at 45 DAS in 1:1 ratio of rice and brahmi gave highest net returns (255426.1 and 317163.1/ha) and benefit cost ratio (10.1 and 11.07) and also high value of land equivalent ratio (1.76 and 1.85) and area time equivalent ratio (0.88 and 0.92) during both years.
Effect of different seed priming treatments on yield attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: KARJULE AVINASH , KALYANRAO KALYANRAO , N SASIDHARAN , PATEL D A
Published: November 2022

The effect of different priming treatments were evaluated during 2015â€“16 and 2016â€“17 with two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties V1: GW 496 and V2: Lok 1. The seeds of both the varieties were primed with different priming treatments, viz. P1, GA3 (50 ppm); P2, IAA (100 ppm); P3, KNO3 (3%); P4, KCl (2%); P5, Tricoderma harzianum @10 g/kg and P6, Tricoderma viride @10 g/kg along with unprimed seeds as a control (P7). The variety Lok 1 (V2) showed positive response to different priming treatments and seeds of Lok 1 primed with KNO3 (3%) recorded significantly higher pooled average field emergence (96.42%), number of effective tillers (7.75), spike length (12.99 cm), seed yield per plant (13.55 g), seed yield per plot (2.45 kg) during both the years followed by GA3 (50 ppm) primed seeds which recorded at par values for almost all the seed yield attributes. The unprimed seeds of wheat variety GW 496 recoded significantly lower values for all the observed characters for both the experimental years.
A buddhista közgazdaságtan horizontja
Authors: Zsolnai László
Published: November 2022

A buddhista közgazdaságtan (Buddhist economics) a buddhizmus alapeszméi által inspiráltan a gazdaság és a gazdasági tevékenységek újfajta megközelítését adja. A ma uralkodó közgazdasági megközelítéssel szemben a vágyak önkéntes korlátozását és mások önzetlen szolgálatát hirdeti, és ezáltal törekszik a béke, az ökológiai fenntarthatóság és a boldogság megvalósítására. Ezek az eszmék első hallásra meghökkentőnek tűnhetnek a fogyasztás-orientált és önérdek-követésre sarkallt nyugati ember számára, azonban a jelenkori ökológiai és társadalmi válság más megvilágításba helyezi a dolgokat.
A lélek visszahívása a mongol hiedelemvilágban
Authors: Sárközi Alice
Published: November 2022

A tibeto-mongol hiedelemvilágban az embereknek számos lelkük van. Az egyik lélek az ember egész élete során a testében tartózkodik. A második lélek képes arra, hogy elhagyja a testet, majd visszatérjen bele. A lélek elvesztése betegséget okoz, ezért különféle szertartások szükségesek, hogy a lelket visszatérésre ösztönözzék. A tanulmány több lélekhívó szöveget mutat be szemezgetve a vonatkozó nemzetközi irodalomból.
A magától keletkezett fény – narratívák a Szvajambhú sztúpa kultuszában : Bethlenfalvy Géza emlékére
Authors: Gelle Zsóka
Published: November 2022

A szent helyek különleges szerepe gyakran tárgya mítoszoknak, legendáknak, melyek szájhagyomány útján vagy írásos formában, szövegekben, feliratokban hagyományozódnak tovább generációkon át. E történetek gyakran elmesélik, hogyan alakult át egy földrajzi hely az isteni erők tiszteletére alkalmas szakrális hellyé, és milyenfajta áldás és megtisztulás részese lehet a hívő, aki elhagyja a mindennapok káoszát, és belép e turneri értelemben liminális térbe. A Szvajambhú sztúpa ma is a Kathmandu-völgy (Nepál) legszentebb rituális központja, és a nepáli eredetlegendák keletkezési idejüktől függetlenül fontos szerepet tulajdonítanak neki. A jelen tanulmány a Szvajambhú sztúpával kapcsolatos történeteket és szövegeket vizsgálja, melyek különböző vallási hagyományokhoz tartoznak. E vizsgálódás eredménye végül az a felismerés, hogy e különböző hagyományokhoz tartozó narratív rétegek időbeni szemlélete félrevezető, merev megközelítés, és e legendák színes szövete csak akkor mutatja meg magát teljes valójában, ha a különböző hagyományok közötti fluiditás tudatában szemléljük őket.
Experience report: maternal and child care in a maternity hospital in Ghana
Authors: Schettino Raquel Ramos , Lopes Kahena Giullia de Deus , Rabelo Erika Marina , Araújo Claudirene Milagres , Santos Leila Fátima , de Almeida Shirley Pereira , Cecilio Sumaya Giarola , Marques Valquiria Fernandes
Published: November 2022

The infant mortality rate is an international indicator that portrays the stage of economic/social development of a country or region, as it has a direct relationship with socioeconomic characteristics and sensitive to their variations (Interagency Health Information Network, 2002; France & Lansky 2016).
Solid States: Concrete in Transition
Authors: Tongaroon Nirandorn
Published: November 2022

The intension of the Conference and publication are the integration knowledge for engineering, architecture, and materials science. In the architectural field, there are the cooperation of architects, engineers, scholars, and academic experts who contribute the progress of building aesthetic and building technology.
Sosialisasi Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) dalam Menumbuhkan Enterpreneur Kretif untuk Masyarakat Desa Panggarangan Kecamatan Panggarangan Kabupaten Lebak
Authors: Syamsul Rizal
Published: November 2022

Pengabdian ini berkaitan dengan peran mahasiswa dalam meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap UMKM, Desa Panggarangan Kecamatan Panggaranagan Kabupaten Lebak sebagai bagian dari Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Mahasiswa. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mensosialisasikan dan memberikan informasi tentang pentingnya pemahaman terhadap UMKM sebagai bentuk upaya menumbuhkan jiwa enterpreneur. Metode yang digunakan dalam melakukan sosialisasi ini melalui sosialisasi dan pemberian informasi dalam bentuk seminar tentang pentingnya memasarkan produk, mengekemas produk, dan strategi pengemasan produk. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan secara offline dengan memberikan informasi ini melalui undangan tertulis kepada pelaku UMKM dan calon pelaku UMKM di Desa Panggarangan. Hasil dari kegiatan sosialisasi ini, para peserta yang hadir memiliki pemahaman dan peningkatan terkait pentingnya UMKM dalam pemasaran dan pengemasan produk.
Edukasi Kesehatan Tentang Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di SMA Negeri 5 Palu
Authors: Fadjriah Rasyika Nurul , Krishnasari Shendy
Published: November 2022

Pandemik Covid 19 memberikan dampak yang besar di berbagai aspek. Pola pembelajaran siswa maupun mahasiswa yang sebelumnya lebih didominasi aktifitas luring menjadi daring. Hal tersebut memberikan kebiasaan baru yang melekat pada perilaku para pelajar yaitu kebiasaan menggunakan computer ataupun smartphone yang mengakibatkan meningkatnya kasus Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mahasiswa mengenai situasi COVID-19, untuk meningkatkan kesadaran mahasiswa mengenai urgensi kasus CVS di masa pandemi, untuk meningkatkan pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai penyebab dan gejala CVS serta upaya pencegahannya dan mengembangkan metode evaluasi pendidikan kesehatan elektronik berbasis permainan digital Kahoot.it. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan edukasi kesehatan ini adalah dengan (1) metode pre test yang diberikan kepada peserta kemudian, (2) metode ceramah yaitu memberikan edukasi kepada peserta dan (3) metode post test untuk melihat hasil evaluasi edukasi tersebut. Lokasi kegiatan adalah SMA Negeri 5 Kota Palu dengan sasaran adalah siswa-siswi SMA di kelas X IPA. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan terjadinya peningkatan pengetahuan para siswa di SMA Negeri 5 terkait penyebab Computer Vision Syndrome, gejala dan cara pencegahannya.
Terminus, Vancouver Island: solving a mass timber challenge in a seismic region
Authors: Fitzgerald Brendan , Danzig Ilana , Jardine Ross , Jahangiri Mehrdad
Published: November 2022

This article describes the design and construction of a five-storey commercial building featuring a novel steel buckling-restrained brace lateral system framed within its mass timber superstructure.
Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures: The myth of quality assurance
Authors:   Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Published: November 2022

This month we present a CROSS Safety Report discussing the need for regular site inspections to be conducted by the original design engineer. The report was submitted to, and processed by, CROSS-AUS, but the contents will also be of interest to readers within the UK and internationally.
A simple analytical study of masonry viaducts
Authors: Harvey Bill , Maunder Edward
Published: November 2022

A new, simplified model of behaviour for masonry viaducts is proposed in this article. It recognises that the structural material at the head of a column, comprised of the arch and its backing, forms a very stiff component of the viaduct. The influence of this stiffness is demonstrated qualitatively through the use of two-dimensional, linear elastic finite element models. The implications from such analyses are considered in the context of explaining the reasons behind common forms of damage.
Learning from the feedback loop: case studies in timber
Authors: Ogunmefun Bola
Published: November 2022

Bola Ogunmefun describes two example projects which demonstrate how the art of asking questions and building on past knowledge – creating a feedback loop – has helped deliver interesting timber structures for clients.
CROSS: Basement excavation under a semi-detached house causes collapse
Authors:   Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Published: November 2022

This month’s CROSS Safety Report highlights the importance of the relationship between the permanent works engineer, the temporary works engineer, and the contractor in basement construction, and the need for competent persons to fill these roles regardless of the size of the overall project.
From the archive: Computerised engineering
Authors: Debney Peter
Published: November 2022

To mark the 100th anniversary of The Structural Engineer, Peter Debney selects three early articles on computerised analysis which had a profound impact on him and contain lessons that remain relevant to engineers today.
Optimising the structural design of modular housing by combining timber and lightweight steel framing
Authors: Kechidi Smail
Published: November 2022

Smail Kechidi describes his research into cold-formed steel (CFS)-framed shear walls sheathed in timber, which won the Institution’s Research into Practice essay competition in 2021. The research has focused on the lateral behaviour of CFS-framed shear walls and the performance of the sheathing-to-CFS screws.
Mentorship in the Time of COVID-19: Finding the Silver Lining and Announcing ACS SCSC Initiatives
Authors: Gionfriddo Emanuela
Published: November 2022

An undeniable effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we have learned how to adapt (quickly) to sudden changes.

The educational services sector, in particular, had to develop new learning strategies that could replace in-person learning. Instructors also faced the challenge of having to suddenly teach and assess students’ learning in ways that were not the norm.

Mentorship has also drastically changed in academia, and I believe in other sectors as well.
Column Overload in PLOT Columns
Authors: Oden Katarina , de Zeeuw Jaap
Published: November 2022

Injecting too much sample onto a chromatographic system will eventually overload the column. Analytical chemists are concerned about column overloading because it reduces column efficiency, and, as a result, the resolution is sacrificed. Surprisingly, there is little data in the literature about the overloading of the porous layer open tubular (PLOT) columns. This month’s article looks at the basic types of column overload, volume and mass, and defines the variables that most affect the sample loading capacity in PLOT column chromatography.
Determination of Organophosphate Esters in Water Samples Using Gas Chromatography– Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) and Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) Based on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)
Authors: Wang Xiyue , Tian Yuanyuan , Lian Lili , Zhang Hao , Zhu Bo , Gao Wenxiu , Lou Dawei
Published: November 2022

A method based on gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), coupled with magnetic solid-phase extraction (SPE) with multi-walled carbon-nanotube (MWCNT)-coated iron oxide (Fe3O4) as the adsorbent, was developed for analyzing four organophosphate esters in ambient water samples. The magnetic, MWCNT composites were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and superconducting quantum interference device magnetometry (SQUID). The extraction and desorption conditions, such as adsorbent dosage, adsorption time, eluent type, and eluent volume, were studied. The adsorbent was used to extract analytes within 50 min. The limit of detection (LOD) was between 0.038–1 μg/L, and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) was between 0.10–3.59 μg/L. The method was applied to analyze organophosphate esters in environmental water samples. A 72.5–89.1% recovery was obtained by analyzing spiked samples with low-, medium-, and high-concentration analytes. The relative standard deviations (RSDs) were less than 10%. This method displayed better sensitivity and accuracy; therefore, it could be successfully used to detect organophosphate esters in environmental water samples.
Whence the Next Generation of Macromolecular Separations Scientists?
Authors: Striegel André M.
Published: November 2022

Developing and building a talent base in macromolecular separations should be a priority for employers. Here’s why.
Use of Raman Spectroscopy to Qualify Carbon Materials
Authors: Adar Fran
Published: November 2022

In the last 30 to 40 years, various new types of carbon materials have been engineered for multiple industrial uses. It is now well-known that the Raman spectrum is sensitive to the structure, even though the spectrum is rather uncomplicated. Because Raman spectroscopy now has a reputation for providing good information, potential users of Raman equipment can request information on the quality of their sample. However, they are often not able to define clearly what they mean by “quality.” If they are growing diamond films, they may or may not want interstitial sp2 carbon to glue polycrystalline diamond together. If they are growing hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) films, they may want to correlate the spectral characteristics with physical characteristics of the film. In this column, I explain how the Raman characteristics can aid in characterization of carbon materials.
CROP DIVERSIFICATION AND INTENSIFICATION APPROACH UNDER FARMER FIRST PROGRAMME
Authors:   Junagadh Agricultural University, Mathukia R. K. , Savalia S. G. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University, Chovatia P. K. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University
Published: November 2022

A total of 40 experiments were conducted on farmers' fields at three villages of Bagasara taluka of Amreli district during 2019-20 under the Farmer FIRST Programme "Integrated Resource Management in Agriculture and Allied Fields for Stakeholders". The technological intervention consisting of cotton + sweet corn intercropping + enriched compost was compared with farmers' practice i.e. sole cotton without organic manure. The results revealed that cotton + sweet corn intercropping + enriched compost significantly increased seed cotton equivalent yield to the tune of 50.14% over the farmer's. The technology intervention registered gross income of `90588/ha, additional cost of `16125/ha, additional net return of `13775/ha with B:C of 1.54. The technology considerably reduced EC and pH of soil as well as significantly increased organic carbon and availability of nutrients in soil as compared to initial status. Farmers' feedbacks revealed that the technology is feasible and adoptable to increase yield and income, maintain soil fertility, resilience against vagaries of monsoon and market volatility, efficient use of resources and fodder production for cattle.
EFFECT OF MEDIA ON HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS OF FARMERS
Authors:   Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dave Preeti H.
Published: November 2022

Health and nutritional awareness is very important for prevention and treatment of diseases amongst farmers and rural mass. Both print and digital media are influencing medium for spreading health and nutritional awareness amongst farmers. Hence, it was found interesting to study the effect of media on health and nutritional awareness amongst the farmers of Khedbrahma taluka. Ten villages and total 120 farmers (60 male, 60 female) were randomly selected. An interview schedule was used for data collection. Statistical analysis of the data was carried out. From the present study it is concluded that both print and electronic media played important role on health and nutrition related awareness amongst the farmers of Khedbrahma taluka. However, electronic media especially mobile and internet are more preferred and found to be more useful in getting information on health and nutrition as compared to print media. Seventy five percent farmers showed medium level of health and nutrition related awareness availed through media. Sixty six percent farmers used to follow the information received form media. Large numbers of respondents (65%) agreed that they could bring changes in their lifestyle and dietary habits due to information received from media.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUNDNUT GROWERS AND THEIR PERCEPTION TOWARDS ICT
Authors:   Junagadh Agricultural University, Das Shaktiranjan , Jadav N. B. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University
Published: November 2022

India is an agro based developing country with about 68.84 per cent population living in rural area. Agricultural extension is a service or system which assists farmers through educational procedures in improving farming methods and techniques, increasing production efficiency and income. With this consideration, the problem entitled "Perception of Groundnut Growers towards Modern Communication Media in Saurashtra Region" was undertaken. The study was conducted in Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Four districts were selected purposively out of eleven districts and a total of 160 respondents were selected randomly. The characteristics of the respondents' viz. education, annual income, extension participation, training received, mass-media exposure, infrastructure facilities had positive and significant relationship with the perception of the respondents about ICT technology. The characteristics of the respondents like social participation, innovativeness and risk orientation were positively and highly significantly related with the perception of the respondents about ICT technology. The age of the respondents was negative and significantly related with the perception of the respondents about ICT technology. There was non-significant relationship with the perception of the respondents about ICT technology with their size of land holding.
TRENDS IN AREA, PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF GROUNDNUT CROP BASED ON LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR MODELS FOR BANASKANTHA DISTRICT BEFORE AND AFTER BT COTTON INTRODUCTION
Authors:   Junagadh Agricultural University, Patel V. P. , Shitap M. S. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University, Patel D. V. ,   Junagadh Agricultural University
Published: November 2022

The time series data on area, production and productivity of groundnut crop for 31 years were collected for Banaskantha district for the period 1985-86 to 2015-16 from Directorate of Agriculture, Gandhinagar, Gujarat State. The entire study period was divided into two sub-periods on the basis of introduction of Bt- cotton as pre Bt-cotton i.e. period I (1985-1986 to 2001-2002) and post Bt- cotton i.e. period II (2002-2003 to 2015-2016). Various polynomial as well as ARIMA models were used to study the growth in area, production and productivity of groundnut crop in Banaskantha district. The results revealed that cubic model during period I, overall period, power model during period II for area, whereas cubic model for period I, ARIMA (1, 1, 1) during period II and ARIMA (3, 2, 3) during overall period for production and cubic model during period II as well as during overall period for productivity were the best fitted.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND EXTENSION YIELD GAPS IN SUMMER GREEN GRAM IN NAVSARI DISTRICT OF GUJARAT
Authors:   Navsari Agricultural University, Shah K. A. , Gurjar R. A. ,   Navsari Agricultural University, Patel N. N. ,   Navsari Agricultural University
Published: November 2022

Thetechnological gap between existing and recommended technologies of summer greengram crop was studied during 2018, 2019 and 2020. In this study, total 380 frontline demonstrations in 60 ha area were conducted on farmers' fields in tenadopted villages. The findings of the study revealed that improved technology recorded a mean yield of 831 kg/ha which was 36.45 % higher than farmers� practice (611.33kg/ha). The study exhibited mean extension gap of 219.7kg/ha, technology gap of 169 kg/ha with meantechnology index of 16.9 %. Anaverage additional investment of `3577/ha coupled with recommended nutrient, water management, plant protection measures, scientific monitory and non-monetary factors resulted in additional mean returns of 16653 `/ha. Higher mean total income of `63864/ha with aincremental Benefit: Cost ratio of 4.76 were obtained with improved technologies in comparison to farmers' practices (`47211/ha).The frontline demonstrations conducted on summer greengram on farmers' field revealed that the adoption of improved technologies remarkably enhanced yield at tributing traits and yield of crop and also then etreturns to the farmers.
A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF BLOOD FLOW THROUGH THE AORTIC VALVE
Authors:   Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Ha Truong Sang
Published: November 2022

This article aims to present a numerical analysis of blood flow in the aortic valve using fluid-structure interaction simulation. The finite element method is employed both for fluid and solid domains, and the monolithic scheme is used for the strong fluid-structure interaction coupling to solve well the two challenges: add-mass and large deformation problems. The Navier-Stokes equations are solved using the integrated method based on the unstructured grid on Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) framework with the total Lagrangian formulation is used for the non-linear behavior of the aortic valve. A smoothing technique based on the Laplace equation is employed to improve the mesh quality for both 2D and 3D geometries. The fluid characteristics, such as the velocity and pressure in the valve, are evaluated and analyzed in detail. The results show that velocity and pressure reach their maximum values when the valve is at its maximum opening. On the other hand, more vortices appear behind the valve during the closing phases. The simulation results can be used to help fully to predict and treat cardiovascular diseases.
STATIC BENDING ANALYSIS OF NANOPLATES ON DISCONTINUOUS ELASTIC FOUNDATION WITH FLEXOELECTRIC EFFECT
Authors:   Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, Phung Van Minh
Published: November 2022

In this study, rectangular plates subjected to static loads and supported on a discontinuous two-parameter elastic foundation are analyzed. The formulae for the computations are developed from improved shear deformation theory, where the displacement w is divided into bending and shear strain components. The results obtained from this article and other publications are evaluated to prove the accuracy of the proposed theory and the calculation program. Then, a parameter study is carried out to capture the effect of some material and geometrical parameters on the static response of structures. Especially the influence of the flexoelectric effect and discontinuous foundation is investigated. As two elastic foundation parameters and flexoelectric coefficient are increased, the non-dimensional maximum deflection of the plate decreases, indicating that these factors improve the plate's stiffness.
Competencias interculturales en docentes de entidades educativas Oblatas en el Ecuador
Authors: Chamorro Álvaro Javier
Published: November 2022

El conocimiento, valores, actitudes, habilidades, acciones de los docentes Oblatos son de naturaleza recíproca hacia los estudiantes para mejorar el entorno escolar con respecto a la diversidad cultural, particularmente en el contexto educativo religió es necesario integrar estrategias pedagógicas para disminuir las desigualdades educativas. El presente artículo tiene el propósito de identificar las competencias interculturales de profesores Oblatos del nivel de bachillerato para la gestionar entornos diversos. La metodología utilizad partió del enfoque mixto (cuantitativo y cualitativo) con el apoyo encuestas y entrevistas aplicadas a docentes y estudiantes, para contrastar los resultados con la teoría relacionada con la diversidad cultural consultada en fuentes primarias y secundarias. Entre las conclusiones se reconoce los esfuerzos realizados por los Estados y en particular el ecuatoriano para responder frente a las exigencias del multiculturalismo en el sistema educativo, no obstante se observa aptitudes y actitudes adecuadas de los docentes para abordar las diferencias culturales en el salón de clase, a pesar de ello, es necesario incorporar educación continua con base a los conocimientos interculturales, las destrezas interculturales, las actitudes del docente y la conciencia cultural critica en la planificación curricular con actividades específicas para integrarlas en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje y alcanzar la calidad educativa.
The Role of the School Principal as a Resident Supervisor in the Practice of Active Learning teaching skills of Islamic Studies Teachers at Intermediate and Secondary Schools
Authors: Al-Anazi Faisal , Al-Anazi Suleiman
Published: November 2022

هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على دور مدير المدرسة كمشرف مقيم في ممارسة معلمي الدراسات الإسلامية لمهارات التدريس في التعلم النشط, ويتكون مجتمع الدراسة من جميع معلمي الدراسات الإسلامية في المرحلتين المتوسطة والثانوية للعام الدراسي 1443هـ وكان عددهم بالمرحلة المتوسطة (62) معلماً, فيما كان عددهم بالمرحلة الثانوية (40) معلماً, كما تم تطبيق الاستبانة كأداة للدراسة بعد التأكد من صدقها وثباتها, وأظهرت النتائج أن دور مدير المدرسة كمشرف مقيم في ممارسة معلمي الدراسات الإسلامية لمهارات التدريس في التعلم النشط جاءت بدرجة متوسطة, وأوضحت النتائج أنه لا توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة ( a ≤ 0.05) بين متوسطات استجابات معلمي الدراسات الإسلامية في دور مدير المدرسة كمشرف مقيم في ممارستهم لمهارات التدريس بالتعلم النشط تعزى لاختلاف المرحلة الدراسية.
The Sentimental Poetry in the Kingdom of Bahrain: Its Aspects and Artistic Characteristics
Authors: Alsabt Abdulrahman
Published: November 2022

يسعى هذا البحث الموسوم بـ: "الشعر الوجداني في مملكة البحرين: مظاهره وخصائصه الفنية" إلى بيان أبرز مظاهر الشعر الوجداني الموضوعية في مملكة البحرين، وتتمثل في: المرأة والحب، وعلاقة الشاعر بالطبيعة، والإحساس بالغربة، والشعور بالحزن والألم. بالإضافة إلى دراسة بعض الخصائص الفنية المتمثلة في: الصورة الشعرية، والإيقاع الموسيقي، وظاهرة الهمس. وقد جاءت مظاهره المتعلقة بالموضوع متنوعة، وإن طغى جانب الحديث عن المرأة والطبيعة على الموضوعات الأخرى، كما أنَّ الصورة ارتكزت على الجانب الاستعاري أكثر من غيره، أما الإيقاع الموسيقي فكان متنوعًا بين الخارجي والداخلي وجاء منسجمًا مع بعض، وكانت لغة الشعر – غالبًا - هامسة هادئة في هذا الاتجاه؛ نتيجةً لطبيعة الشاعر البحريني وأخلاقه الهادئة، ولطبيعة الموضوعات التي تطرق لها الشعراء.
The degree of primary teachers’ evaluation of the educational strategies used for gifted students with learning disabilities
Authors: Alsamir Yasir
Published: November 2022

يهدف البحث إلى معرفة درجة تقويم معلمي المرحلة الابتدائية الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم. وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج الوصفي المسحي. وتكونت عيِّنة البحث من (240) معلمًا من معلِّمي المرحلة الابتدائية بمنطقة المدينة المنورة: (180) معلمًا، و(60) معلمةً، اختيروا عشوائيًّا. ولتحقيق أهداف البحث طوَّر الباحث استبانة مكونة من (27) فقرة، وتحقَّق من صدقها وثباتها. وتوصَّلت نتائج البحث إلى أن درجة تقويم معلمي المرحلة الابتدائية الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم من وجهة نظرهم كانت مرتفعة، وأظهرت وجود فرق ذي دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (α=0.05) بين آراء أفراد العينة في درجة تقويم الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم تُعزى للجنس لصالح المعلمات، وعدم وجود فرق ذي دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (α=0.05) بين إجابات أفراد العينة في درجة تقويم معلمي المرحلة الابتدائية الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم تُعزى لتخصص المعلم، ووجود فرق ذي دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (α=0.05) بين إجابات أفراد العينة في درجة تقويم معلمي المرحلة الابتدائية الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم تُعزى للخبرة العملية لصالح ذوي الخبرة الطويلة. وأوصى البحث بضرورة اهتمام وزارة التعليم في المملكة العربية السعودية بتقويم الإستراتيجيات التعليمية المتبعة مع التلاميذ الموهوبين ذوي صعوبات التعلم، ووضع الخطط المناسبة لتعليمهم والاهتمام بهم.
Evaluation of Diploma Curricula at Majmaah University in the Light of Total Quality Standards
Authors: AL-Sharif Mohammed
Published: November 2022

هدف البحث إلى تقويم مناهج الدبلوم في جامعة المجمعة في ضوء معايير الجودة الشاملة في أربعة محاور هي: (أهداف مناهج برنامج الدبلوم - محتوى البرنامج – تنفيذ البرنامج - مخرجات البرنامج)، وتكونت عينة البحث من (82) هم مجموع الطلاب والطالبات افي برنامجي دبلوم أخصائي المسؤولية الاجتماعية ودبلوم الإرشاد الأسري، ولتحقيق أهداف البحث تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي وتصميم استبانة مكونة من أربعة محاور و (39) فقرة موزعة على المحاور الأربعة، وقد توصل الباحث إلى عدى نتائج منها: عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (a = 0.05) تعزى لأثر جنس الدارسين في جميع المجالات وفي الدرجة الكلية باستثناء تنفيذ البرنامج وجاءت الفروق لصالح الطلاب، كما أثبت البحث وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى لأثر نوع الدبلوم في جميع المجالات وفي الدرجة الكلية باستثناء محتوى مناهج البرنامج، وتنفيذ البرنامج وجاءت الفروق لصالح دبلوم أخصائي المسؤولية الاجتماعية. ثم ختم البحث بعدد من المقترحات والتوصيات.
Demands of Using Augmented Reality to Teach Science from the Perspective of Science Teachers at the Secondary Stage in Zulfi Governorate
Authors: Al-Shareef Maysaa
Published: November 2022

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على درجة توافر مطالب الواقع المعزز اللازمة في كل من:(منهج العلوم الطبيعية، المعلم، المتعلم، البيئة التعليمية) من وجهة نظر معلمي ومعلمات العلوم في المرحلة الثانوية بمحافظة الزلفي، وكذلك الفروق ذات الدلالة الإحصائيّة بين استجابات عينة الدراسة حول توافر مطالب الواقع المعزز باختلاف المتغيرات التالية (العمر، الخبرة، الدورات التدريبية). ولتحقيق هذه الأهداف تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي، وإعداد استبانة طبقت على عينة قوامها (51) معلماً ومعلمة من معلمي ومعلمات وذلك خلال الفصل الدراسي الثاني من العام (1442-1441هـ). كان من أبرز النتائج ما يلي: أن درجة توافر مطالب الواقع المعزز اللازم توافرها في كل من: (المنهج، المعلم، المتعلم، البيئة التعليمية) جاءت بدرجات متفاوتة بين عالية جداً، وعالية، ومتوسطة، وضعيفة، وضعيفة جداً، كما توجد فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية بين متوسطات استجابات عينة الدراسة حول المطالب اللازم توافرها في كل من: (المنهج، المعلم، المتعلم، البيئة التعليمية) لصالح الفئة العمرية الأقل سناً (25- 30)، ولصالح ذوي الخبرة الأكثر من (10) سنوات، ولصالح ذوي الدورات التدريبية الأكثر من (10) دورات. وفي ضوء النتائج السابقة تم وضع بعض التوصيات منها: الاهتمام بتوظيف المطالب الّتي حدّدتها الدّراسة في بناء، وتطوير مناهج العلوم الطّبيعيّة، بتخصصاتها المختلفة، العمل على تنمية مهارات المعلمين والمتعلمين في استخدام الواقع المعزز، وتأهيلهم لذلك بورش العمل والبرامج التدريبية، والاهتمام بتهيئة البيئة التّعليميّة التي تعين على تنفيذ الواقع المعزز، وتوفير كافة المستلزمات والإمكانيات اللازمة لتحقيق ذلك. واقترحت الدراسة: إجراء دراسة تجريبية حول أثر استخدام الواقع المعزز في تدريس العلوم الطبيعية على تحصيل المتعلّمين، وعلى اتّجاهاتهم نحو هذه التقنية، وأخرى حول معوقات استخدام تقنية الواقع المعزز في تدريس العلوم الطّبيعيّة في المراحل المختلفة.
Peran Guru Hebat Dalam Mewujudkan Siswa Yang Hebat Cermat Dan Bermartabat Di Desa Sialang Kubang
Authors: Non Syafriafdi  , Annisa Mukharromah  , M. Arphin Dita  , Ririn Anggraini  , Ade Jumi Sapitri  , Adrian Pratama  , Salpiana Salpiana , Alfa Riyanda  , Andreal Taqwa  , Nurma Yuriski  , Paija Lubis
Published: November 2022

The current era of 4.0 requires children to be able to develop faster. In this case, the ability of the teacher must also be in line with the development of the times in educating children. In the 22nd century, the era of globalization is growing, this also provides that the material that students will learn is growing, besides that there are also how the learning methods and the behavior of students are. Using the development of technology, the infrastructure used to support the teaching and learning process is also growing. The millennial generation now requires children to be more active and creative, and being a teacher must have the ability to guide the child and adjust and keep pace with the times and have a good way of teaching and carrying material so that it will be easily understood by students.
SOSIALISASI PENGGUNAAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MOTORIK HALUS ANAK USIA DINI KELOMPOK A TK YAPIS MERAUKE
Authors: Christiana Normalita De Lima  , Dharma Gyta Sari Harahap  , Beatus Tambaip
Published: November 2022

Community Service aims to provide socialization to teachers at YAPIS Merauke Kindergarten about learning methods that can improve fine motor skills in early childhood, especially group A. This community service activity was attended by 11 Yapis Merauke Kindergarten teachers. The socialization of this service provides the benefits of knowledge to teachers about the types of learning methods that can improve the fine motor skills of early childhood including the Demonstration Method, Coloring Method, Play Method, Work Tour Method and Project Method. This service is expected to be able to provide new knowledge to teachers so that later it can be applied in the learning process in improving the fine motor skills of early childhood, especially group A
PELATIHAN PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN YAYASAN PUTRA MANDIRI SUMATRA SELATAN
Authors: Fitria Marsiya  , Marsinah  , Hatidah  , RA Rodia Fitri Indriani
Published: November 2022

Training in preparing financial reports for financial managers of the Putra Mandiri foundation is to improve skills and broaden horizons in the preparation of financial reports for non-profit organizations. This service activity was held on Tuesday, 20 October 2022 at SMK Putra Mandiri which was attended by 19 participants. The training activities went smoothly as scheduled. The participants were enthusiastic in following the material. The method used in this activity is the method of lecturing, question and answer, and discussion. The result of this training shows that the participants feel the importance of this training because by preparing financial reports based on standards, it will increase accountability and transparency.
PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI MELALUI BUDIDAYA SINGKONG JALAKTOWO DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN LAHAN SUB-OPTIMAL DI DESA NGARGOYOSO
Authors: Mahmud Wahyudi  , Hadhika Afghani Imansyah  , Akmal Alfian Rosyadi  , Komarudin  , Septi Hapsari Prihatini  , Maula Nurul Subekti  , Siti Fatimah
Published: November 2022

Kegiatan ini dilakukan untuk memberikan alternatif dan solusi kepada masyarakat berkaitan dengan pemberdayaan ekonomi melalui pengoptimalisasian singkong jalaktowo dan produk olahan turunannya di Desa Saka Ngargoyoso, Kabupaten Karanganyar. Masalah utama yang dihadapi oleh warga desa pengetahuan mengenai informasi dari luar masih cukup terbatas sehingga dalam menjalani kehidupan khususnya sebagai seorang petani hanya sebatas menanam, merawat dan memanen, tanpa memanfaatkan potensi lainnya seperti dengan mengolahnya menjadi suatu produk. Metode yang digunakan dalam pendekatan ini yaitu pelibatan partisipasi aktif dengan konsep learning by doing sehingga pola yang tersusun tidak hanya sekedar membaca melainkan aksi langsung. Hasil dari program kerja ini yaitu transfer pengetahuan mengenai proses pengolahan singkong jalaktowo menjadi produk turunannya. Luaran kegiatan ini berupa leaflet, dan keterampilan warga desa.
Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business Households: A Case Study of Thanh Hoa and Tuyen Quang Provinces, Vietnam
Authors: Huong Nguyen Thi  Lan , Fahad Shah , An Nguyen Hoang , Thi Huong Hoang
Published: November 2022

This study aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the business activities of 196 small business households, and their adaptation strategies to cope with those impacts in Thanh Hoa and Tuyen Quang provinces of Vietnam. By utilizing descriptive statistics and OLS regression, this study’s results show that all targeted business owners believe that COVID-19 had changed customer demands and reduced their supply input significantly. Our study findings also revealed that due to COVID-19, households’ living expenditure, transportation costs and input costs were significantly increased and led to a reduction in the number of customers. Households in the study area showed their willingness to apply the adaptation strategies to change their business products or business methods. Further, adaptation measures such as increasing advertising or improving sales skills were reported to be less attractive to the participation of households in the context of increasing waves of the recent pandemic. Significant factors that affected households’ income were the type of businesses (including food and beverage businesses, grocery businesses, fashion and cosmetic businesses, technology products businesses and entertainment and beauty services businesses), the age of the business owner, the decrease in the supply of input goods, increased transportation costs and the reduced number of other purchases. Some policy recommendations are suggested such as giving priority to vaccination for sellers and freight carriers, creating a mechanism for smooth transportation of goods between localities, tax reduction or exemption during the closure because of the state policies including lock downs, social distancing, and to support business owners in the form of a subsidy or to provide them with a platform for online business that might be more suitable in the current situation.