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Culinary Business Online Marketing Strategies in the Post-Covid 19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Rahman Wahyudin
Published: August 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the culinary industry in Indonesia, especially on small and medium enterprises. Many culinary business actors have been forced to close their businesses because they are affected by the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze and examine the phenomana and symptoms of online product marketing by culinary business people in Jakarta in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic that has hit Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. The research method used is a qualitative approach by conducting direct observations, literature studies and in-depth interviews with key informants as business actors and microeconomic observers. Analysis and discussion of observations of the phenomena and symptoms of online marketing Culinary Sales in Jakarta shows that online culinary marketing has experienced a significant increase in income. Theoretically, marketing online product sales is the most appropriate strategy, both in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and in the midst of normal conditions. The conclusion of the results of this study is that online product marketing today and in the future is the best choice for middle to lower economic actors who are difficult to avoid.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 16, No. 3
Authors: Tai William
Published: August 2023

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Politics and Law, Vol. 16, No. 3, 2023
Artificial intelligence and audit quality: Implications for practicing accountants
Authors: Adeoye Isaiah Oluwasegun , Akintoye Rufus Ishola , Aguguom Theophilus Anaekenwa , Olagunju Olubusola Ayoola
Published: August 2023

Audit quality has been one of the most controversial issues in auditing and financial reporting research. The implication of audit quality has become critically significant for accountants and users of accounting information. Some studies have shown that the improvement of audit quality lies with the application of artificial intelligence in audit exercises. This study examines the effect of artificial intelligence on audit quality by employing the survey method, using structured questionnaires administered to practicing accountants and staff of the Big Four accounting firms. The Taro Yamani formula was used to determine the sample size, and a total of 641 questionnaires were retrieved. Cronbach’s alpha was employed to test the reliability and validity alongside the pilot testing conducted. Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were also used. The results of the descriptive method showed that many of the respondents support the usefulness of artificial intelligence. The regression results revealed that artificial intelligence has a positive effect on audit quality. Based on the results, it is recommended that managers and accountants in private, corporate, and accounting firms should embrace the application of artificial intelligence due to its economic value and helpful effect of improving audit quality in terms of accuracy, reliability, and timely financial reporting.
Do controlling shareholders' equity pledges affect M&A investment? Evidence from listed companies in China
Authors: Duan Qianqi , Nor Normaziah Mohd , Selamat Aslam Izah
Published: August 2023

As a new financing method, equity pledges are popular in China’s capital market. With the emergence of new financing models, will the relationship between financing and investment in corporate financial management change? The purpose of this study is to determine whether the controlling shareholders' equity pledges affect corporate merger and acquisition (M&A) investment decisions. This paper uses data for listed companies from the China Stock Market & Accounting Research (CSMAR) database, and Stata 17 is used as the data processing software. The M&A variable is virtual and uses the logit model to study the relationship between controlling shareholders' equity pledges and M&A investments. To test the robustness of the results, we replace the key variables, transform the model, and use the Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) method to obtain the same results. The study found a positive correlation between controlling shareholders' equity pledges and M&A investments. Further cross-sectional study shows that the positive correlation is stronger in state-owned companies, non-manufacturing companies, and companies with low pledge ratios. This study is conducive to standardizing the equity pledge behavior of listed companies and safeguarding the interests of investors.
PENGARUH STRUKTUR MODAL TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN (Studi Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Sub Sektor Makanan Dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Priode Tahun 2016-2020)
Authors: Umar Fifi Nurfitria , Hajar Ibnu , Amstrong TN Valentinus , Sujono Sujono , Zaluddin Zaluddin
Published: August 2023

The source of data used in this study was secondary data. Twenty companies were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique used in this study was the documentation method derived from the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) gallery from 2016 to 2020. The data analysis was carried out by applying panel data regression (pooled data) technique. The result of this study found that 1) Self-financing Ratio (E/C), Financial Leverage Ratio (LR), Long-term Asset Ratio (LAR) had a negative and significant effect on Financial Performance, 2) Debt-to Assets Ratio (DAR) had a positive and significant effect on Financial Performance, 3) Financial Assets to Total Assets had a positive and insignificant effect on Financial Performance.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI NEGERI SIPIL DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA
Authors: Novianti Jihan , Aliddin Laode Asfahyadin , Masri Muhamad , Istianandar Farhan Ramdhani , Nur Nofal
Published: August 2023

This study aims (1) to determine the effect of competence and work motivation jointly on employee performance (2) to determine the effect of competence on employee performance (3) to determine the effect of work motivation on employee performance The population of this study is employees of the education and culture department southeast Sulawesi province as many as 66 employees. Because the population in the study was limited, all populations were used as respondents whose data were taken based on census techniques. The analysis used is quantitative analysis using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results show that (1) Competence and work motivation simultaneously have a significant positive effect on employee performance (2) Competence does not a significant positive effect on employee performance (3) Work motivation has a significant positive effect on employee performance. employee performance.
PENGARUH IKLIM ORGANISASI, ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (OCB) DAN ETOS KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI (STUDI KASUS RSUD dr.H.L.M BAHARUDDIN, M.Kes Kab MUNA)
Authors: Tarsan La Ode , Hakim Adnan , Tangalayuk Agustinus , Natsir La Ode Abdul , Sinarwati Sinarwati
Published: August 2023

This study aims to (1) knowing influence organizational climate on employee performance staff at dr.

H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes, kab. Muna. (2) knowing the effect of organizational citizenship behavior (ocb) on the performance of employee at dr. H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes, kab. Muna. (3) knowing the effect of work ethic on employee performance at dr. H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes, kab. Muna. The objects in this study were nurses at dr. H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes, Kab. Muna. However, the sampling method was purposive sampling using the slovin formula to obtain a sample of 71 nurses. Data collection methods in this study using questionnaires and documentation. Research data were analyzed using multiple linear regression through SPSS 25 Software. The results showed that (1) partially organizational climate has a significant positive effect on employee performance at dr. H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes. (2) partially organizational citizenship behavior significant positive effect on employee performance at dr. H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes. (3) partially work ethic significant positive effect on employee performance at dr.

H.L.M Baharuddin M.Kes.
As zonas Especiais de Interesse Social no município de Santo André e as ações de urbanização e regularização de favelas
Authors: Denaldi Rosana , Almeida Guadalupe Maria  Jungers Abib de , Quarenta Juliana Veshagem
Published: August 2023

O Município de Santo André se antecipou aos marcos legais federais e, em 1991, instituiu as Áreas Especiais de Interesse Social - AEIS para amparar as ações de urbanização e regularização de favelas. Esse trabalho objetiva discutir os procedimentos e resultados alcançados no período de 1991 a 2016. Verifica-se, que a maioria das favelas teve sua urbanização iniciada ou concluída, mas que poucos resultados foram alcançados em termos de número de assentamentos com regularização concluída. Vários fatores dificultaram concluir e ampliar a escala da regularização jurídica da posse no período estudado, desde aqueles locais, relacionados com a dinâmica dos procedimentos de urbanização até aqueles relacionados com questões interfederativas tal como a inexistência de marcos regulatórios federais e estaduais que dessem retaguarda, em especial, no tratamento de áreas privadas e das ocupações em áreas ambientalmente sensíveis. Entretanto, as ZEIS foram instrumento para reconhecer a existência dos assentamentos precários e o direito permanência dos moradores nesses territórios e cumpriram importante papel para promover a consolidação e urbanização dos assentamentos localizados em áreas públicas e privadas, a partir da utilização de parâmetros urbanísticos diferenciados.
Áreas especiais de interesse social: trajetória e perspectivas para a efetivação de direitos na cidade de Natal/RN
Authors: Sobrinha Maria Dulce Picanço Bentes , Andrade Sarah de Andrade e , Gomes Cicero Wildemberg Matias
Published: August 2023

Instituídas no Plano Diretor de Natal - PDN desde1994, as Áreas Especiais de Interesse Social (AEIS) vêm garantindo, em algum nível, avanços na consolidação de assentamentos informais e nas condições de permanência de populações com renda de até 03 salários mínimos em seus territórios. Diante dos movimentos de supressão e flexibilização do instrumento, o artigo analisa a trajetória das AEIS no município, tendo como base a atuação acadêmica dialogada com organizações e movimentos sociais, no âmbito da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Destaca a última revisão do PDN, considerando o acompanhamento realizado pelo Fórum Direito à Cidade. Concluindo, discute desafios para a consolidação das AEIS, observando contradições entre a politica urbana municipal, que tem impulsionado a plena mercantilização do solo urbano em Natal e, as perspectivas de retomada da agenda de politicas públicas em nivel federal, no marco de Direitos, a partir de 2023.
Zonas de Promoción del Hábitat Social: avances y potencialidades en Argentina
Authors: Levenzon Fernanda
Published: August 2023

El presente ensayo explora los lineamientos legales, potencialidades y obstáculos respecto de la implementación de las Zonas de Promoción del Hábitat Social, inscriptas en marcos normativos provinciales –entre ellos la Ley de Acceso Justo al Hábitat de la Provincia de Buenos Aires-, en forma conjunta con las herramientas del régimen de integración socio urbana creado por la ley nacional 27.453.
O papel das Zonas Especiais de Interesse Social de imóveis vazios ou subutilizados para a produção habitacional privada: reflexões a partir da produção na Zona Leste do município de São Paulo
Authors: Yamaguti Rosana , Denaldi Rosana
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho discute a utilização das Zonas Especiais de Interesse Social de imóveis vazios ou subutilizados pela iniciativa privada, considerando as estratégias adotadas por esse agente, além da possível influência das alterações na legislação urbanística nessa produção. Para isso, baseia-se nos dados de uma pesquisa documental produzida por meio da coleta, sistematização e análise de dados dos alvarás emitidos pela Prefeitura Municipal de São Paulo para a Zona Leste paulistana entre 2002, ano de instituição do instrumento, e 2017. Concluiu-se que a iniciativa privada adota estratégias específicas para viabilização das ZEIS, como um maior porte dos empreendimentos, de forma a possibilitar o uso misto com separação de condomínios, e a redução da área das unidades. Entretanto, em que pesem as alterações no conceito de Habitação de Interesse Social e sua vinculação às ZEIS, a produção realizada nessas áreas, em geral, não foi voltada ao atendimento da demanda prioritária do déficit habitacional, ressaltando-se a importância da atuação do poder público para o atendimento dessa população.
Effect of Biochar on Growth and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) in Non-saline Tidal Area of Bangladesh
Authors:   Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, Lipi Nowrose Jahan , Maniruzzaman Muhammad , Haque Md. Ziaul , Faruk-E-Azam2 AKM ,   Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
Published: August 2023

Biochar is an organic amendment used for crop production. A piece of research work was conducted in the field laboratory of Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali to observe the effect of biochar on the growth and yield of sunflowers. There were four treatments as Control, 5 tons ha-1 biochar, 10 tons ha-1 biochar, and 20 tons ha-1 biochar. A significant difference was found in the plant height, number of leaves, length of leaves, number of seed head-1, head diameter, seed weight head-1, 1000 seed weight, yield, and stover yields when different biochar doses were applied. The highest plant height (181.37 cm), number of leaves (20.82), leaf length (45.84 cm), number of seed head-1 (677.13), head diameter (20.63 cm), total seed weight head-1 (68.19 g), 1000 seed weight (65.49 g), grain yield (3.42 tons ha-1) and stover yield (5.79 tons ha-1) was recorded from 20 tons ha-1 treatment. Biochar of 20 tons ha-1 could be recommended for higher growth and yield of sunflower.
Effect of Planting Methods and Planting Density on Growth and Yield of Sesame in Non-saline Area of Patuakahali, Bangladesh
Authors:   Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, Lipi Nowrose Jahan , Maniruzzaman Muhammad ,   Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
Published: August 2023

The planting methods and planting density influence the growth and yield of crops. A field experiment was conducted with split-plot design using two planting methods (row and broadcast) and four planting densities (40, 50, 60, and 70 plants m-2) to observe the effect on yield and yield attributing characters of sesame in the field laboratory of Agronomy Department in Patuakhali Science and Technology University. The yield and yield components were significantly affected by planting methods. The row planting method showed higher yield and yield components than the broadcasting method. The yield and yield components were also affected by planting density. The plant height, the number of branches plant-1, the number of capsule plant-1, and 1000 seed weight were reduced with the increase of planting density except for yield. The highest yield (1358.0 kg ha-1) was obtained from 60 plants m-2 in the row planting method. Row planting method with 60 plants m-2 could be recommended for better yield of sesame.
Gut Microbiome-Human Body Symbiosis
Authors: Dutt Smitha
Published: August 2023

There appears to be a collaborative nexus between the human body and its resident microbes. Research is showing strong associations between this parallel universe of microorganisms and our overall health, immunity, and behavior. The human microbiome consists of microbes that flourish in different parts of the body. Our gut with all its projections spans nearly seven kilometers in length and contains the largest number of microorganisms within the human body. An imbalance in the gut microbiome is strongly associated with allergies, metabolic diseases (eg, diabetes, obesity), neurological conditions (eg, depression, autism), respiratory diseases, liver diseases, and cancer. The development of the gut microbiome is a dynamic process that begins either during gestation or at birth and continuously evolves with human growth into adulthood. The gut microbiome is part of an intricate metabolic and signaling network in the human body. It communicates through biochemical pathways or axes with the skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, breast, and liver. A key motivation behind gut microbiome research is to confirm the cause-and-effect role of the gut microbiota on host health homeostasis. Today, gut microbiome research is generating excitement due to its potential to prevent and treat several interrelated health conditions. Conclusive evidence of the role played by the gut microbiome on human health will furnish new avenues of treatment and better insights into the influence of diet, environment, antibiotics, and genetics on the body. This article, the first of a two-part review, will discuss the relevance of the gut microbiome and its prominent constituents; the developmental trajectory of the gut microbiome from infancy to adulthood; and its mutualistic relationship with the human host.
The Golden Apple Award
Authors: Miller Abbie
Published: August 2023

The Golden Apple Award is given to an AMWA member in recognition of their consistent and outstanding excellence in leading AMWA workshops.

This year’s Golden Apple recipient is Hope Lafferty, AM, ELS.
ANALISA PERUBAHAN PEMBEBANAN TERHADAP ARUS EXITASI UNIT 1 PADA PT PLN (PERSERO) SEKTOR PEMBANGKITAN TELUK SIRIH
Authors: Bandri Sepannur , Anthony Zuriman , Andari Rafika
Published: August 2023

Changes in the load of a generator are always changing according to the needs of community demand. On the generator side of the Teluk Sirih PLTU using charcoal brush media as a reinforcing field. Where excitation plays an important role providing DC current to the generator rotor to create an intersection of electromotive forces. Changes in generator load that are always changing can have an impact on damage to equipment such as generators, and excitation. Where on December 6, 2017 the excitation current reads low at 473.7 amperes directly proportional to the armature current of 1404.2 amperes, the resulting power will also be low at 13200000 watts and a frequency of 49.9 Hz, creating a magnetic flux of 0.125 Weber that is larger or feels heavy so that the generator rotation is low at 2999 rpm and vice versa. Therefore the role of excitation takes over in order to provide greater current so that the field strength is maintained stable. Increasing the excitation current (If) results in a greater induced electromotive force (Ea). This increase in Ea also impacts the terminal voltage (Vt), causing it to vary. This relationship demonstrates that higher excitation current leads to an increase in terminal voltage, which is essential for maintaining voltage stability. To stabilize the low terminal voltage resulting from load changes, it is necessary to amplify the field gain current. This can be achieved by increasing the excitation current on the synchronous generator rotor. Understanding the characteristics of the excitation system allows for minimizing and avoiding damage to the generator caused by both overexcitation and underexcitation, ensuring the maintenance of a stable terminal voltage.
Evolução da responsabilidade socioambiental das organizações: da RSC à sustentabilidade
Authors: Inglat Luís Phillipe da Silva , Guerrieri Daduí Cordeiro
Published: August 2023

As organizações estão sob constante pressão da sociedade para atuarem de forma mais responsável em relação aos limites planetários e à própria sociedade. A preocupação com as mudanças climáticas, a degradação ambiental e a desigualdade social levaram a um aumento na exigência por parte dos consumidores, investidores e outros stakeholders para que as organizações atuassem de maneira ética e sustentável. Desta forma, as organizações se viram pressionadas a alinhar seus interesses relacionados ao lucro, às pessoas e ao planeta. Nesse contexto, este ensaio tem como objetivo refletir sobre a evolução do pensamento sobre o papel das organizações contemporâneas em relação aos limites planetários e a sociedade moderna. Estimulando uma reflexão sobre as práticas de gestão sustentável com base na realidade organizacional e contribuindo assim para o avanço do conhecimento sobre a responsabilidade das organizações em relação ao meio ambiente e à sociedade. Com disso, espera-se que os resultados da pesquisa favoreçam a compreensão sobre sua responsabilidade e o desenvolvimento de práticas de gestão sustentáveis mais efetivas.
Ensino da capacidade térmica por meio de experimentação e modelagem matemática no ensino
Authors: Da Silva Neto Manoel Januário , Da Silva Joner Ney Vieira
Published: August 2023

Neste trabalho foi utilizado um fogão artesanal alimentado à vela de parafina para ensinar o tema de capacidade térmica às turmas de segundo ano do ensino médio de uma escola pública no estado do Pará. As aulas foram sustentadas por abordagens de ensino como a experimentação e a modelagem matemática, que por sua vez, foram fundamentadas no socio interacionismo de Vygotsky, onde se valorizou o conceito de instrumentos mediadores, a interação entre os alunos, as internalizações de conceitos e o papel do professor na zona de desenvolvimento proximal desses sujeitos.  O fogão artesanal se tornou um instrumento mediador no campo real e os dados extraídos da experimentação e modelados matematicamente funcionaram como instrumentos psicológicos (signos) que expressaram conceitos vistos e internalizados ao longo das aulas.  Para que esses objetivos fossem alcançados foi necessário que se diagnosticasse a zona de desenvolvimento real dos alunos por meio de questionários, para em seguida, direcioná-los à zona de desenvolvimento potencial, sendo o professor uma espécie de tutor dentro desse processo. As aulas envolveram duas turmas matutinas, cada uma possuindo trinta e seis alunos.  Como resultado, os alunos demonstraram uma compreensão mais significativa dos conceitos abordados, podendo fazer a relação do fenômeno físico com a linguagem matemática expressa em tabelas e gráficos, alcançando assim, os objetivos estabelecidos dentro da proposta pedagógica.
Atenção à saúde da população negra: um olhar sob a perspectiva dos cursos de graduação em saúde
Authors: Do Nascimento Gian Carlos Rodrigues , Costa Caroline Magna de Oliveira , Cardoso Danielly Santos dos Anjos , Comassetto Isabel , Dos Santos Igor Michel Ramos , Pereira Janaina Ferro , Da Silva Nayara Alexandra Rodrigues , Moraes Andressa Rodrigues Sabino Ricardo
Published: August 2023

O Projeto Político Pedagógico (PPP) se configura enquanto documento que norteia as práticas educacionais e garante a autonomia para as instituições de ensino, estabelecendo, principalmente, objetivos do ambiente educacional. A seguir, por meio dos marcos legais referenciais da PNISPN, DCNERER e DCNs dos cursos, apresenta-se uma análise da abordagem da atenção à saúde da população negra nos Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos dos cursos de graduação em saúde de uma Universidade Pública Federal Do Nordeste Brasileiro e seus desdobramentos.
Technology Accepted Model (TAM): Applications in Accounting Systems
Authors: Wicaksono Aulia Rizki , Maulina Erna , Rizal Muhamad , Purnomo Margo
Published: August 2023

Objective: This research was conducted to measure how the adoption of accounting information systems affects startups. The researchers used perceived usefulness, perceved ease of use and added percected strategic value factors to the technology acceptance model, whether these factors could predict related intentions to adopt technology in the context of the startup company.   Method: The approach used in this research uses a quantitative approach, while for the analysis of research data, researchers use SEM-PLS. The survey respondent was a company with a sample size of 109. The data is collected using random probability sampling. Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceved strategic value have a significant positive impact on the adoption of accounting information systems.   Result: Bekasi, Indonesia. This can negatively affect the generalization of results. Furthermore, the study focuses entirely on the user perspective of the company, while the researchers have not yet looked at this issue from the service provider’s perspective. Therefore, future research should look at such challenges from a service provider’s perspective. As well, the researchers also believe that many other important factors are related to the company’s behavior in determining the use of technology as a strategic step.   Conclusion: This study can provide contributions related to the determining factors for the company in planning to adopt technology. Therefore, the study has successfully formulated important aspects of perceived strategic value as a factor proposed in the technology acceptance model. It also helps provide practical guidance for companies in considering and predicting whether to adopt a technology.
Explore the Smart Home Design and Realization in the Era of Information Technology
Authors: Fu Yi , Hou Mengge
Published: August 2023

With the progress and development of modern science and technology today, human society has already entered the information society accordingly.The digitalization and intelligence of information technology have been widely spread, convenient for people's daily life, but also make the use of information, so that people's life quality and efficiency have been greatly improved.In this way, information technology gradually enters people's vision. This article is starting from people's daily life demand for home design, and explores the impact, application and realization of artificial intelligence "A I" (Artificial I ntelligence) on home design in this era of information technology.
Research on landscape regeneration design of old industrial sites under the concept of sustainable development
Authors: Fu Yi , Hou Mengge
Published: August 2023

By the end of the 20th century, the transformation of industrial economic structure led to the decline of a large number of old industries. The large area of abandoned industrial land left by the city not only hindered the development of the city, but also brought damage to the ecological environment. According to the background of sustainable development theory, around the problems of industrial site wasteland reuse analysis, from many aspects to the industrial site of water, vegetation, soil and further combing ecological restoration, environmental protection, improve the utilization rate of land and the humanistic spirit refining fusion, the industrial wasteland design with natural ecology and context heritage of human natural landscape.
Effects of metformin on vitamin B12 levels, including dose and duration of therapy: a narrative review
Authors: Wójcik-Kula Agata , Tomys-Składowska Julia , Januszko-Giergielewicz Beata
Published: August 2023

Background: Metformin, a biguanide derivative medication, is administered worldwide as the first-line treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite its many advantages, it is not devoid of side effects. As many studies have evidenced thus far, metformin treatment may increase the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, with the prevalence of this deficiency varying from 1.8% to 53.2%. We performed a review of studies to summarize their results and present dose and duration associations between metformin therapy and serum cobalamin levels. Aim of the study: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between metformin and vitamin B12 deficiency from a historical perspective.Material and Methods: Thirty articles focused on vitamin B12 deficiency during metformin therapy, collected from the PubMed database from 1971 to July 2021, were analyzed.Results: Based on the literature reviewed, we observed a prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency with metformin use ranging from 1.8% to 53.2%, with a median of 11.2%. In studies with follow-up longer than six months, the incidence of vitamin B12 deficiency during metformin treatment was approximately 6–10%. The vast majority of studies showed an inverse correlation between dose and length of metformin intake and serum vitamin B12 levels. The findings of three out of 16 analyzed studies proved dose-only associations, and the other three showed time-only effects. Two studies found no relationship with these variables.Conclusions: Patients undergoing long-term metformin therapy, especially at high doses, should have their vitamin B12 levels measured regularly to protect them from complications resulting from cobalamin deficiency.
Probing measurements of the Meyer hardness index of radial, tangential and cross section of various types of wood
Authors: Koczan Grzegorz
Published: August 2023

The Meyer index is a power exponent appearing in Meyer hardness power law, which describes the dependence of the indenting force on the diameter of the indentation caused by the ball (or alternatively a cylinder). A perfectly plastic material should have a Meyer hardness index of 2 and a perfectly elastic material of 3. Previous research by the author and co-workers indicated that the Meyer index of beech wood is 2.5 and for metals aluminum 2.25, copper 2.0. This gave rise to the hypothesis that the hardness index of each wood is about 2.5. It was decided to verify this hypothesis for different types of wood, different anatomical cross-sectional directions. Research on such diversity must therefore be of a probing nature. Nevertheless, these probing measurements indicate that different types of wood in given sectional planes have similar Meyer indexes, but in each section it is a different value. The measured mean value in the radial section was 2.41, in the tangential section 2.28 and in the cross section 1.98. Thus, the initial hypothesis of the value 2.5 was confirmed only for the radial section, and for the tangential and cross sections, new values of 2.25 and 2.0 were hypothesized. Only the extreme values of the Meyer indexes (on the radial and cross section) turned out to be statistically significantly different.
Manejo nutricional postquirúrgico de pacientes con desnutrición. Revisión bibliográfica.
Authors: Flores-Ojeda Christian Marcelo
Published: August 2023

Introducción: El paciente que es intervenido en estado de desnutrición tiene mayor riesgo de depleción nutricional en el postquirúrgico, la cual se produce por ingesta calórica inadecuada que conjuntamente con el estrés metabólico y trauma quirúrgico, aumenta el riesgo de complicaciones postquirúrgicas, incrementa la estancia hospitalaria y la morbimortalidad. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica tipo narrativa sobre el manejo nutricional de pacientes postquirúrgicos con desnutrición en bases de datos científicas, como Pub Med, Scielo, Biblioteca Cochrane, y Science Direct, mediante la estrategia PRISMA. Resultados: Se revisaron 42 estudios, que recopilaron las principales recomendaciones sobre el manejo nutricional de pacientes postquirúrgicos con desnutrición Conclusiones: El abordaje nutricional en pacientes intervenidos con desnutrición, es indispensable para evitar las complicaciones en el postquirúrgico. Una evaluación nutricional protocolizada e individualizada es importante en el contexto hospitalario porque además del tener un efecto positivo en la recuperación del paciente, reduce la estancia hospitalaria, morbimortalidad y uso de recursos.
ANÁLISE DA DECISÃO DO SUPREMO TRIBUNAL FEDERAL QUE DETERMINOU A SUSPENSÃO DO TELEGRAM: UM NOVO PRECEDENTE DE TRANSCONSTITUCIONALISMO NO BRASIL?
Authors: Dore Bruno Gentil
Published: August 2023

A decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal que ordenou a suspensão do Telegram causou enorme repercussão no Brasil, tendo em vista o impacto dessa medida em território nacional. O Telegram consiste em um famoso aplicativo de troca de mensagens instantâneas, sendo usado para diversos fins lícitos, porém, também ilícitos. O aplicativo foi alvo do STF, por meio de relatoria do ministro Alexandre de Moraes por ocasião da Petição (PET) nº 9.935/DF, cujo intuito inicial era a declaração da prisão preventiva de Allan Lopes dos Santos, mas culminou na ordem de bloqueio do Telegram em todo o país. Dentre as razões adotadas para a suspensão, o ministro esclareceu que o Telegram é conhecido pelo descumprimento de ordens judiciais, no entanto, destacou-se que o aplicativo já havia sofrido sanções em outros 11 países, sendo o Brasil o 12º país a tomar medidas em face do Telegram. Tendo em vista a citação de decisões Cortes Constitucionais e Governos estrangeiros, surge o problema da pesquisa: analisar a relação do transconstitucionalismo e a suspensão do Telegram por determinação do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Com essa finalidade, analisaremos os fatos envolvendo a suspensão do aplicativo, estudaremos a teoria do transconstitucionalismo de Marcelo Neves, e ao fim, a aplicação concreta da teoria no precedente firmado na PET nº 9.935/DF.
ANÁLISE MICROBIOLÓGICA DA ÁGUA DO AÇUDE DA NAÇÃO - BOM CONSELHO/PE
Authors: Silva Érick Vinícius Oliveira , Pinheiro Mariana Antunes da Cunha , Da Silva Adamares Marques , Santos Anderson Felipe da Silva
Published: August 2023

É comum nas cidades interioranas a utilização da água de rios e açudes para recreação e consumo da população. Contudo, nem sempre há uma preocupação das autoridades sanitárias acerca das propriedades físicas, químicas e microbiológicas desses corpos pluviais. Com base nisso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo aferir a qualidade microbiológica da água do Açude da Nação, localizado na cidade de Bom Conselho/PE. As coletas de amostras hídricas do açude foram realizadas em um ponto pré-estabelecido, entre os meses de junho e novembro de 2021. Para a quantificação de coliformes totais e termotolerantes, foi utilizado o método de tubos múltiplos, e para a determinação da presença/ausência de E. coli, o método do substrato cromogênico/fluorogênico Colilert®. Além disso, foram realizados testes de turbidez, temperatura e potencial Hidrogeniônico (pH) das amostras coletadas. Os testes realizados demonstraram alcalinidade no recurso hídrico, tornando explícita a recepção de efluentes domésticos sem nenhum tipo de tratamento.  Os resultados da análise para coliformes totais (CT) e termotolerantes (CTo), quando comparados com os valores de referência sugeridos pela resolução CONAMA n.º 274, de 2000, apresentaram uma contaminação na matriz ambiental, evidenciando a sua impropriedade para consumo in natura por parte da população, haja vista os riscos oferecidos à saúde dessa, decorrentes da falta de um tratamento prévio da água, da escassez de medidas fiscalizadoras pelos órgãos municipais e do desconhecimento dos cidadãos acerca das precárias condições do fluido.
ÉTICA NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA: COMO NOSSAS ATITUDES REFLETEM NA GESTÃO PÚBLICA
Authors: Alves Carla Aparecida França , Ferreira Marianna de Castro
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho de conclusão do curso tem como objetivo de apresentar os impactos da ética na administração pública. Além disso, buscou apresentar sobre os conceitos do controle interno de transparência, informação e o seu impacto referente ao controle social. E sua relevância baseia-se no fato que a transparência e a disponibilização da informação no setor público têm como função de reprimir o mais importante problema de corrupção e evidenciar o melhoramento constante de ações estatais. A metodologia deste estudo foi qualitativa com viés descritivo para discutir sobre o tema. Pode-se concluir que o controle externo tem um papel determinante para a sociedade que é o fornecimento de equilíbrio nas contas públicas de ordem Municipal, Estadual ou Federal, pois a transparência é garantia para todos os cidadãos. E por outro lado, devem ser resguardados os princípios da Administração Pública que um deles refere-se no estabelecimento da moral e ética que pode ser definida como a motivação que leva a sociedade a tomarem uma ou outra decisão, com base em diferentes valores, condicionados por interesses distintos.
Modeling impacts and adaptations of climate change on soybean (Glycine max) production in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: RANA RANBIR SINGH , CHANDER NAVELL , SHARMA ROHIT , SOOD RUCHI , SHARMA J D
Published: August 2023

Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.], one of the commercial crops grown under rainfed conditions in Himachal Pradesh produced low yields due to uneven weather conditions. This study presents outcome of a simulation study to evaluate the impact of projected climate change on yields of soybean and simulated adaptations in the face of climate change. During past three decades the region has experienced increase in temperature and decrease in rainfall. The validated InfoCrop model runs for 20 years (1989-2008) to assess impacts of the projected climate change on soybean production. The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values were 8.8 days and 190.4 kg/ha for days to maturity and crop yield between simulated and observed yields of five years (2004-08) under two sowing environments. The elevated levels of 50 and 100 parts per million (ppm) carbon dioxide (CO2) increased soybean yield by 5.0 to 10.2%. The projected yield losses due to elevated levels of temperature by 1 and 2oC alone ranged between 1.3 to 3.5 and 4.5 to
6.0 percent respectively, for all planting windows. The elevated temperature of 1oC coupled with 50 ppm elevated level of carbon dioxide (420ppm) showed increase in yield up to 4.9 percent with shortened average growing period up to 2 days. The further rise of temperature to 2oC with 50 ppm elevated level of carbon dioxide caused increase in simulated yield up to 2.3 percent in simulations of 1989-2008 compared to control conditions. Similarly, 100 ppm elevated level of carbon dioxide with 1oC rise in temperature caused increase in yield between 8.8 to 10.2 percent in all planting windows whereas it was 3.1 to 3.9 percent lesser in 2oC rise in temperature with 100 ppm elevated level of carbon dioxide with compared to 1oC rise in temperature. The climatic grid of 10 percent reduction in rainfall from recent decade 1998-2008 showed small decrease in yield but yield increase of 5.2 to 8.5 percent was observed when coupled with 50 ppm elevated carbon dioxide and 1oC rise in temperature. Hence rise of temperature with elevated carbon dioxide in general increase the yield in region.
Development of on-the-go soil organic matter sensor
Authors: AIMRUN W , GHOLIZADEH A , ASMINDA J N A , AMIN M S M
Published: August 2023

Soil organic matter (OM) greatly influences soil quality and productivity. Conventional soil OM analysis is expensive, time consuming and laborious. To practice precision farming, one important step is to describe the variability of a farm and the conventional analysis is always delayed. Quick ground sensor or on-the-go sensor can help to achieve this need. With the development of a new technology, the soil OM information can be gathered in a real time basis by using Soil Organic Matter Sense (SOMSENSE) with the integration of software developed using MATLAB. A model of soil OM estimation based on Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) scales showed significant findings when plotting on 1:1 line. This technique will help farmers or farm managers to determine their field variability quickly to practice precision farming based on OM variability map.
Distribution and plant availability of soil copper fractions to oat (Avena sativa) nutrition in Haryana soils
Authors: NARENDER NARENDER , MALIK R S , NARWAL R P , DAHIYA R R , SANDHU O P
Published: August 2023

The distribution of copper (Cu) among various chemical forms and its availability to oat nutrition may vary significantly in response to changing soil properties. Therefore, a pot and laboratory study were conducted to investigate the distribution of native and added Cu fractions and their plant availability to oat (Avena sativa L.) nutrition in eighteen (18) different soils of Haryana that varied in physical and chemical properties. Seven-step sequential fractionation showed that most of the total Cu (51.12%) was associated in the residual fraction (RES). The percentage of soil Cu in the exchangeable fraction (EX-), carbonate bound (CARB-), organically associated (OM-), Mn oxide bound (MnOX-), amorphous Fe oxide bound (AFeOX-) and crystalline Fe oxide bound (CFeOX-) fractions averaged 2.71, 0.74, 2.74, 0.21, 13.35, and 29.11%, respectively. Amount of Cu in MnOX, AFeOX, CFeOX, RES-fractions and total Cu were interdependent and varied directly with DTPA-extractable Cu and clay content. On the basis of stepwise regression analysis, the residual fraction contribute very little whereas exchangeable and carbonate bound fraction contribute maximum to the availability of Cu to oat plant. The concentration of Cu and its uptake in oat were positively correlated with DTPA-extractable Cu, MnOX-Cu, AFeOX-Cu and total Cu, which in turn were correlated with clay content. Plant Cu concentration and uptake can be predicted by an equation which includes DTPA-extractable Cu and clay content. These results showed that DTPA-extractable Cu is a good predictor of Cu availability in Haryana soils.
Genetic divergence study in maize inbred lines (Zea mays)
Authors: SINGH PRAVEEN , SINGH A K , SHARMA M
Published: August 2023

The genetic divergence study in 46 maize inbred lines was conducted based on Mahalanobis D2 statistics by using Tocher’s canonical (vector) and Euclidean methods at Maize (Zea mays L.) Breeding Research Sub-Station, Poonch during 2009-2011. The genotypes were grouped into seven clusters by both the methods of divergence study. The grouping of genotypes in different clusters was beyond their geographic origins. This indicated appreciable amount of diversity present in the inbred lines under study. Canonical (vector) analysis suggested that plant height, stem girth and number of leaves per plant had contributed maximum towards total variability in the lines. 3D plotting of individual genotypes, based on principal component analysis scores and Euclidean distance matrix, showed that the PMS134 was the most diverse inbred with CML324 followed by M8-3, CML158, 6152 and CML399. These diversely related inbred lines can be utilized as parents in maize breeding programme to isolate desire hybrids for yield and component characters.
Optimization of medium composition for soluble dietary fibre production by Ganoderma lucidum using lotus root pomace
Authors: YIN YONGQI , LIU MENGYU , WU JINXIAN , YANG RUNQIANG , GU ZHENXIN
Published: August 2023

Statistical experimental designs were applied for the optimization of medium constituents for soluble dietary fiber (SDF) production by Ganoderma lucidum in solid state fermentation (SSF) using lotus root pomace (LRP) as the substrate. Factors including wheat bran, MgSO4, FeSO4 and VB1 were identified by Plackett-Burman design (PBD) as significant for SDF production. The path of steepest ascent design (SAD) was undertaken to determine the optimal region of four significant factors. To determine the optimal values of the significant variables, Box-Behnken design (BBD) and response surface analysis were employed. The optimum conditions were found to be the 5g LRP, 1.77 g wheat bran, 0.029 g/L MgSO4, 0.011 g/L FeSO4 and 0.052 g/L VB1. SDF production at these optimum conditions was 0.113 g/g DW substrate. Compositional analysis showed that SDF was composed of rhamnose, xylose, mannose, galactose and glucose in a molar ratio of 1.2:1.0:1.6:7.2:56.9.
Popularization of vegetable pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) in central Gujarat through demonstration in farmers field
Authors: RAI A K , KHAJURIA S , LATA K , JADAV J K , RAJKUMAR RAJKUMAR , KHADDA B S
Published: August 2023

Conventional pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] is harvested as seed but for the purpose of vegetable, it is harvested immature. At this stage it is a nutritious and delicious vegetable and forms a substitute for green pea (Pisum sativum L.). Pigeonpea is one of the most important pulse crops of the Panchmahals district of Gujarat. However, productivity of pigeonpea in the district is very low. Attempts were made to improve productivity and to increase area under pigeonpea by adopting high yielding varieties (HYVs). In order to compare conventional pigeonpea with HYVs, 75 front line demonstrations were carried out in systematic manner on farmersâ€™ field to show the worth of new varieties in comparison to local check and thereby convincing farmers about potentialities of improved production management practices of pigeonpea for further adoption involving feasible and effective scientific package of practices. The demonstrations clearly showed on enhancement of productivity, simultaneously area under pigeonpea cultivation was also noticed to be increased. The yield (green pod) was found to be increased from 4 300 kg/ha in local check to 7 300 kg/ha in demonstrations. Similarly, the benefit cost ratio for HYVs was also increased to 3.22 as compared to local check (2.27). The economics and benefit cost ratio can be further improved to 3.23 when slightly higher inputs for cultivation and marketing. The impact of pigeonpea FLDs was analysed which showed improvement of knowledge and satisfaction of farmers as the main reason for mass scale adoption.
Evaluation of Beauveria bassiana against chickpea pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera and its safety to natural enemies
Authors: BAJYA D R , RANJITH M , RAZA S K
Published: August 2023

The chickpea pod borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner), a serious insect pest of pulses, has developed resistance to many groups of insecticides all over the world. The entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Buls.- Criv.) safe to predators and parasites, recommended for using in rotation with insecticides to mitigate the resistance to chemical insecticides, was evaluated for its efficacy against H. armigera in chickpea and its safety to natural enemies at research farm, Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology in Gurgaon, Haryana during two seasons 2012-13 and 2013-14. The three spray were made on 15 days intervals starting from appearance of pest, i.e. (07.02.2013, 22.02.2013 and 09.03.2013 during 2012-13) and (16.02.2014, 03.03.2014 and 18.03.2014 during 2013-14) cropping season of different doses of Beauveria bassiana 1.15% WP (1 × 108 cfu/g) were carried out with knapsack sprayer @500 litres of water per hectare. The results revealed that B. bassiana 1.15% WP @ 3 000 g/ha and 2 500 g/ha were highly effectual in controlling pod borer populations after two sprays of both the seasons, quinalphos 25%EC @ 1 000g/ha being a chemical pesticide was sprayed at pod formation stage and also effective against pod borer populations on both the seasons.
Efficacy of chemical and non-chemical methods of weed management in rainfed potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Authors: YADAV S K , LAL S S , SRIVASTAVA A K , BAG T K , SINGH B P
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted during two consecutive summer season of 2011 and 2012 at Central Potato Research Station, Shillong to evaluate comparative efficacy of chemical and non-chemical methods of weed management in rainfed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivation of Meghalaya. Maximum reduction in crop yield due to presence of weed by 34.4% and 37.2% during first year and second year, respectively was found under weedy check plot followed by farmers' practices compared to weed free treatment. Application of metribuzin @ 1.0 kg ai/ha as pre emergence caused the highest reduction in total weed density and weed dry matter accumulation as compared to other herbicides during the both the years. However, the maximum weed control efficiency was observed under weed free treatment followed by application of metribuzin. The mean data of two year revealed that the maximum potato tuber yield (28.2 tonnes/ha) were recorded in the weed free followed by application of metribuzin @ 1 kg ai / ha. However, the net return and B:C ratio were significantly higher with the application of metribuzin @ 1 kg ai /ha.