bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative study on teaching quality of bio-economic management specialty based on KPI evaluation model
Authors: Hongyun Li  , Yang Xiao  , Xijun Zhang  , Xue Yuan
Published: July 2022

With the rapid increase in the development of technology, the demand of business is also increased. the scope of economic management in domain of biotechnology specialty is increased from recent many years. Thus, for the better understanding of the economic management based on KPIs the best teaching quality is necessary for biotechnology field. Therefore, we studied that the teaching quality of economic management specialty is the core link of teaching work. There is essential need to improve teaching strategies in order to enhance teaching quality. In the classroom teaching of economic management specialty, the teaching evaluation index management model of economic management specialty is constructed, Ping has optimized the share of teaching evaluation elements. In the process of teaching quality comparison, it pays attention to the key performance indicators in the process of realizing the dual subject and all-round development of economic management specialty. Finally, the experiment proves that the teaching quality comparison method of economic management specialty based on KPI evaluation model has high application accuracy.
Research on audit quality control of the machinery manufacturing industry based on Bio-Technology and Data Mining
Authors: Wang Dan
Published: July 2022

With the continuous development of the market, machinery manufacturing enterprises are facing more and more challenges. In the face of the international market, in order to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises, each enterprise's vision can be traced back to itself from the market by using the biotechnology entrepreneurship practices, hoping to adapt to the rapid development of the market faster through its own improvement. The audit quality control of the machinery manufacturing industry appears on people's visions. People gradually realize the importance of audit quality control for the machinery manufacturing industry, and realize that if we cannot effectively improve and perfect the audit quality control system of the machinery manufacturing industry, it is difficult to ensure the healthy, sustainable and rapid development of the machinery manufacturing enterprises. Therefore, when the new opportunity of industrial reform comes, we should strengthen the research on audit quality control of the machinery manufacturing industry in line with the characteristics of the machinery manufacturing enterprises, and apply it to guide practice, so as to solve the urgent problems in the establishment of audit quality control of the machinery manufacturing industry in machinery manufacturing enterprises.
Veridentification and determination of 2,5-dimetoxy-4-bromophenethylamine (2C-B) in real sample by GC-MS methods and derivatization after SPE preparation
Authors: Lukić Vera , Micić Ružica , Radosavljević Živana
Published: July 2022

The abuse of new psychoactive substances is attracting a lot of attention from the world public. There is an increasing use among young people, who are not aware of the harmful effects of this substances. Some of these substances may have been around for years, but have reemerged in the market in altered chemical forms and launched as legal alternatives to common drugs of abuse. This paper describes application of gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry method (GC-MS) to identify 2,5-dimetoxy-4-bromophenethylamine (2C-B) compound in urine sample after solid phase extraxtion and derivatization with N-methyl-bis-trifluoroacetamide (MBTFA). Gas chromatographic separation of TFA derivative of 2C-B (2C-B TFA) was successfully performed using DB-5MS capillary column (5% diphenyl-95% dimethilsiloxane). Selected ion monitoring (SIM) technique was used for quantitative analyses which was performed using matrix matched calibratores, whereby good results were achieved. Urine sample which contained 2C-B was obtained within International Quality Assurance Programme-International Collaborative Exercises (ICE) program organized by the scientific department of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The aim of this study was to develop a simple and sensitive method of gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-EI-MS) for the identification, extraction and quantitative analysis of 2C-B in the urine sample, which is near the blood remains a priority analyzed matrix in clinical and forensic toxicology.
Natural, enjoyable, and Finnish: Social representations of eating meat in Finnish meat product advertisements
Authors: Häkli Timo , Hakoköngäs Eemeli
Published: July 2022

In this study, we examine how meat product advertisements shape the image of meat-eating at a time when alternatives to meat-eating are increasingly being discussed in many Western countries. Drawing on social representations theory, multimodal analysis, and deconstructive reading, we explore how certain meanings are attached to meat-eating while others are put aside. The research material consisted of 65 advertisement videos published by the two largest Finnish meat product companies between 2013 and 2021. We identified naturalness, enjoyment, and Finnishness as the main concepts used to promote meat consumption. The social representations in the advertisements were constituted by three embedded themata namely, edible/inedible, human/animal, and us/them, structuring everyday conceptions regarding meat-eating. Theoretically we seek to show how the advertisements participate in dialogical negotiation on socially salient topics in present-day societies and contribute to the construction of social representations.
The prototypical parent personality
Authors: Lenhausen Madeline R. , Hopwood Christopher J. , van Scheppingen Manon A. , Bleidorn Wiebke
Published: July 2022

What personality traits characterize a typical parent? The purpose of this pre-registered study was to generate consensus-based Big Five personality prototypes of a typical father and mother through the eyes of 226 expecting parents and 281 nonparents (Total N = 507). We found that a prototypical father’s and mother’s personalities can be described with high levels of agreement as characterized by high levels of emotional stability, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. The prototypical mother profile is higher in extraversion, the agreeableness item: sympathy/warmth, and conscientiousness and lower in emotional stability compared to the prototypical father profile. Compared to nonparents, mothers’ self-rated levels of emotional stability and extraversion were more similar to the parent prototype. We found little evidence that parents’ self-reported personality aligns more with their beliefs about a prototypical parent’s personality after the transition to parenthood. Discussion focuses on personality prototypes and social role expectations during the transition to parenthood.
Ergonomia e vestuário: revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a utilização da Ergonomia no processo de desenvolvimento do produto de vestuário
Authors: Varnier Thiago , Merino Giselle Schmidt Alves Díaz
Published: July 2022

No atual cenário produtivo, as indústrias de vestuário desenvolvem produtos em um ritmo acelerado, no entanto precisam intensificar a busca da excelência no desempenho para atender às necessidades dos usuários. Assim, é necessário adotar uma forma de trabalho que incorpore o uso da Ergonomia nos processos produtivos, afinal é a ciência que melhora a função das vestimentas, considerando harmonia e conforto. Este artigo objetiva identificar estudos que desenvolveram recursos para aplicação da Ergonomia no desenvolvimento do produto de vestuário, por meio de uma revisão sistemática da literatura. Identificaram-se 1452 documentos, que após a filtragem, 32 foram submetidos a uma análise bibliométrica e de conteúdo. Os resultados abordam Brasil, Portugal, Suécia, China e Reino Unido, como países com maiores publicações, sendo em sua maioria modelos destinados às fases de pré-desenvolvimento e desenvolvimento. No tocante ao conteúdo, as publicações versam sobre: melhorar o desenvolvimento de produtos funcionais; avaliar o conforto e a usabilidade; aprimorar vestuário de proteção, esportivo e profissional; e o desenvolvimento de vestuário inclusivo, de alta costura e de figurinos.
Dermoscopy in non-neoplastic skin diseases
Authors:   University of Szeged Department of Dermatology and Allergology Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical Center, Lengyel Zsuzsanna , Baltás Eszter , Ócsai Henriette , Somlai Beáta , Varga Erika , Battyáni Zita , Oláh Judit , Gyulai Rolland , Emri Gabriella
Published: July 2022

Dermoscopy is a well-known method used in the diagnosis of pigmented lesions and in differentiating between benign and malignant tumors. Over the last years, numerous studies have addressed the use of the dermatoscopy in general dermatology and its role in diagnostics. Although the use of dermoscopy in these conditions has not yet been incorporated into the daily routine. Efforts to standardize the method may change this in the future. In this review article, the authors summarize the terminology and parameters to be examined in the dermoscopic description of non-neoplastic skin disorders with examples, based on the consensus statement from the International Dermoscopy Society
Innovative in vivo imaging techniques in dermatology
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Fésűs Luca
Published: July 2022

As a result of advances in the development of medical imaging, the toolbox of dermatological imaging in the XXI. century expanded considerably. In addition to the histological examination that is currently the gold standard in diagnostics, a number of noninvasive imaging methods have emerged in recent decades that have become part of the clinical and preclinical practice. The characteristics of many dermatological diseases have been described in vivo studies with commercially available devices. The authors summarize the principles of terahertz imaging, photoacoustic imaging, reflectance and autofluorescence imaging, near-infrared spectroscopy, and nonlinear microscopy, as well as the in vivo dermatological results and clinical applications of these modalities.
Il dilemma etico dei pet. Tra bestie, animali e persone
Authors: Andreozzi Matteo
Published: July 2022

The main aim of this paper is to demonstrate the need to discuss the moral status of pets, showing how this can even offer an opportunity to rethink the entire set of relationships between humans and non-human nature. I start by asking “who” or “what” pets are and why they should be treated morally different from other “beasts”. I also show how both anthropocentric and animal ethics are unable to solve the dilemma. In conclusion, I explore two possible coordinates to use in order to solve the dilemma: “interest” and “appropriate relational partiality”. I claim that these two key concepts could also be useful to show the need to find a mutual theoretical and conceptual framework toward which both anthropocentric and non-anthropocentric environmental ethics could refer.
Ethology of the Freed Animal. Concept, Paradigm and Implementations to the Moral Status of Non-Human Animals
Authors: Celentano Marco , Martinelli Dario
Published: July 2022

The essay focuses on the methodological and theoretical premises of an emerging research area with both ethological and (bio)ethical implications: the ethology of the freed animal (EFA). Unlike existing ethological fields, EFA does not focus on the observation of nonhuman (NH) animals in a natural condition of freedom, nor on situations of captivity. Rather, EFA consists of a comparative study of NH animals that are removed from a condition of captivity, from the status of “living tool” of human beings and from any form of exploitation – instead relocated in an environment fairly appropriate to their speciesspecific and individual characteristics. Ideal places for this study are animal sanctuaries and parks/reserves where a previously captive NH animal can be reintroduced in their natural habitat or, when this proves impossible, in a contest appropriate to their characteristics and needs. Even though EFA exists already, as a de facto practice of the personnel running sanctuaries and parks, the field still lacks a recognizable scholarly paradigm, and is not yet acknowledged at institutional/academic level, nor were its moral implications thoroughly discussed. Consequently, one important aim for such a field is the establishment of an active interaction between the two parties involved (researchers and sanctuaries/parks operators).
ESTADO DA ARTE: ARTE, SENSIBILIDADE E EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Andrade de Jesus Lelis Diego , Gureski Rodrigues Daniela , Saheb Pedroso Daniele
Published: July 2022

A presente pesquisa do tipo estado da arte buscou responder a seguinte questão: o que as pesquisas apontam sobre a relação entre ensino, arte e sensibilidade, na educação infantil, a partir da produção acadêmica brasileira? Tendo como objetivo específico apresentar e discutir as temáticas abordadas. Assim foi realizada uma busca na Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) utilizando três descritores: Arte, Sensibilidade e Educação. Após serem aplicados os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foi realizada a análise dos resumos. Os resultados apontam um crescimento quantitativo das pesquisas, bem como a sua concentração nas regiões sul e sudeste do país. No que se refere às temáticas, observa-se que as pesquisas levantam as discussões sobre caminhos e possibilidades de realização de atividades que envolvam música, dança, pintura e visita a museus como meio de desenvolver a sensibilidades das crianças. Ademais, apresenta-se possibilidades de inserir a arte contemporânea nessas atividades, resultando em 120 referências que após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão restaram 42 para análise. Aplicando o segundo critério, a saber: níveis de ensino, foram encontradas 10 pesquisas correspondentes a Educação Infantil. Essas pesquisas são o escopo final de análise. Assim foi possível identificar que a maioria das pesquisas encontradas apresentam discussões referentes ao desenvolvimento infantil e como o ensino da arte contribui para que esse desenvolvimento ocorra.
Financial Performance Analysis of Manufacturing Companies Listed on the IDX Before and During Covid-19
Authors: Wijaya Putri Milenia , Septiyanti Ratna , Agustina Yenni
Published: July 2022

Aims: Comparing and analyzing manufacturing companies listed on the IDX (Indonesian Stock Exchange) before and during the global financial crisis due to Covid-19 for the 2015-2021 period.

Study Design: This study uses quantitative descriptive method.

Place and Duration of Study: Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015 to 2021.

Methodology: This study utilizes quantitative information types with auxiliary information sources whose information is obtained from the annual financial statements of each company with a sample of 184 companies representing the period before Covid-19 and 190 companies representing the period during Covid-19. The information investigation utilized various tests utilizing IBM SPSS 25, including Graphic Insights Test, Kolmogorov Smirnov One Sample Test, and Mann Whitney Test.

Results: The results show that there are tremendous differences in the proportion of ROA, EPS, CR, and DER before and during the global financial crisis due to Covid-19 in manufacturing sector companies listed on the IDX. The ROA and EPS ratios decreased significantly during the Covid-19 period and CR and DER increased significantly during the Covid-19 period, which means that Covid-19 affected all ratios so that there were significant differences between before and during the global financial crisis.

Conclusion: This study shows that there are significant differences in the financial performance of manufacturing sector companies before and during Covid-19.
A Review of Mathematical Logical Reasoning Literacy in China
Authors: Sun Haojie , Meng Yanyun , Yang Zezhong
Published: July 2022

Logical reasoning is an effective method to analyze and solve problems, obtain mathematical conclusions, and build a mathematical system. It is also the basis for forming a methodical, logical quality of thinking and rational spirit, so logical reasoning literacy has become a focus in educational studies. This paper summarizes the relevant research results and draws the following conclusions: Firstly, the previous research on logical reasoning literacy mainly focuses on four aspects: the connotation, level, influencing factors, and training strategies. Secondly, among them, level status and training strategies are hot topics in current research. Thirdly, regarding research methods, scholars mostly use test questions, questionnaires, and interviews to study the status. Fourthly, the single research method, lack of empirical research, unsystematic research on influencing factors, and unfeasible research conclusions on training strategies are deficiencies in previous research. Finally, the current research on logical reasoning literacy lacks theoretical research and balanced grade research. Therefore, it is necessary to further improve the research method in future studies and conduct a more in-depth and systematic study on the influencing factors from an empirical perspective, to find out more comprehensive influencing factors and more operable cultivation strategies.
Effect of Use of Different Light Spectrum on Growth Performance and Color Brightness Level of Tiger Barb (Puntius tetrazona)
Authors: Gunawan Nasrudin , Lili Walim , Sunarto . , Iskandar .
Published: July 2022

This study aims to evaluate the effect of light spectrum on growth performance and brightness level of tiger barb (Puntius tetrazona). The research was conducted in January – March 2022 at the Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Physiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Padjadjaran University. This study used an experimental method of Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments and three replications. The treatment consisted of five treatments, namely control (without LED lights), white LED lights (B), red (C), green (D) and blue (E) lights with 12 hours of irradiation. The treatment was given for 60 days. Parameters observed included growth in length and absolute weight, color brightness level, survival rate and water quality (temperature, pH and DO). The results of the study for 60 days of maintenance showed that the best growth parameter was the red LED light treatment with an absolute length growth of 0.57 cm and an absolute weight growth of 0.49 g. The best color quality parameter for tiger barb (Puntius tetrazona) was obtained in the red LED light treatment with an increase in the color score in the Toca color finder (TCF) reaching 1.7 on the body; 2,3 on the pectoral fins; and 2.4 on the tail. The water quality parameter values are in normal conditions (temperature ranges from 27.3-27.9 ◦C; DO ranges from 4.2-5 mg/l; and pH ranges from 6.97-7.65;) so that it is good for the survival rate of tiger barb, namely 100%.
“Modifiable Hyperkalemia with Timely Recognition”- Beta Blocker (Metoprolol succinate) induced
Authors: Prasad Prasanth , Raj Sumesh
Published: July 2022

This case report describes the very rarest possibility of drug induced hyperkalemia with beta blockers. In literature search only 2 cases were reported as metoprolol succinate induced hyperkalemia in diabetes patients without renal insufficiency. As per FDA reports  only 0.5 % patients have reported hyperkalemia induced by metoprolol [1]. Patient is diabetic and hypertensive. And she is on oral hypoglycemic agents, premixed insulin and on beta blockers along with calcium channel blocker. The potassium value was ranging from 6 to 6.7 mmol/l. Evaluated in detail and no other abnormalities noted in laboratory investigations. Once the offending drug metoprolol is withdrawn the potassium value reaches to normal range in very short period.
Eco-epidemilogical Model Analysis of Pery-predator System
Authors: Bezabih Abayneh Fentie , Rao Koya Purnachandra , Edesa Gerimew Kena
Published: July 2022

In this paper disease transmission dynamics of predator-prey population is studied. Thus we have taken a prey-predator population of species containing of three compartment is developed. These species are Susceptible Prey, Infected Prey, and predator. The functional response of predation is assumed to follow modified holling type II functional response & a governing equation non-linear ODE is constructed. Existence, Positivity, and boundedness of solutions to the governing equations are checked. Stability analysis of steady state points of the governing equation has been done by taking different restrictions. Local & global stability of disease free steady state point, endemic steady state points have been studied with the concept of variation matrix & Liapunove functions respectively. Basic reproduction number is drived and appropriate values are pluged to the parameters. Numerical simulations are done with the help of DEDiscover software that clarify the analytical results.
Effect of Microbial Consortium for Nutrient Dynamics and Biological Activity of Paddy Field under insitu Decomposition
Authors: Babu Nivedha , Davamani V. , Kalaiselvi P. , Maheswari M. , Ga Dheebakaran , Parameswari E.
Published: July 2022

The production of rice and rice straw are directly proportional to each other and becomes a  major problem in disposal of rice straw. Though there are many suitable methods in the reduction of rice straw few are bane to environment. Thus this study focuses only on the sustainable and ecofriendly manner of straw disposal. Insitu decomposition of rice stubbles using TNAU biomineralizer is the experimental study which was carried out in randomised block design    with six Treatment and four replications. To determine the most effective methods of managing  rice stubble, nutrient dynamics, and growth parameters of the rice crop, CO 53 variety of short duration was selected and laid down at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore   from 2021 to 2022. The six treatments includes T1: Stubble (Natural degradation), T2: Stubble+ balancing C:N ratio with urea, T3: Stubble applied with TNAU biomineralizer @ 2kg /ton of residue, T4: Stubbles applied with TNAU biomineralizer @ 2kg/ton of residue +balancing C:N ratio with  urea, T5: Stubbles incorporated in soil using rotavator and applied with TNAU biomineralizer @ 2kg/ton of residue, T6: Stubbles incorporated in soil using rotavator and applied with TNAU biomineralizer @ 2kg/ton of residue + balancing C:N ratio with urea. The study findings showed that incorporation of straw with addition of biomineralizer for decomposition of straw @ 2kg/ton of residue along with balancing C:N ratio urea recorded the highest rice crop growth at harvest stage (115.70cm) and nutrient dynamics (N, P K) of 20.9 %, 4.6 % and 19.2 % higher at tillering stage  and micro nutrients Cu-22.0 %, Zn- 20.9 %, Fe- 2.8 %, Mn- 9.7 % in panicle initiation stage of rice crop.
Effect of Irrigation Scheduling at Different Phonological Phases on Growth and Yield of Mustard (Brassica juncea l.) in Northern Telangana
Authors: Mamatha K. , Mahesh N. , Sampath O. , Ravi P.
Published: July 2022

Optimum crop yield is not possible without the timely application and right amount of irrigation water. Since rainfall during rabi is inadequate and uncertain, scheduling of irrigation during critical stages could boost the growth, yield and water productivity of mustard. So, in order to identify critical stages of irrigation for mustard in Northern Telangana Zone, a field experiment was conducted during rabi, 2021-22 at Agricultural college, Jagtial to investigate the effect of irrigation scheduling at different phenological phases on growth and yield of mustard. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with twelve treatments and replicated thrice. Treatments includes two irrigations each at vegetative and flowering stage (T1), two irrigations each at vegetative and siliqua development (T2), two irrigations each at flowering and siliqua development (T3), three irrigations each at vegetative, flowering and siliqua development (T4), three irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering and siliqua development (T5), three irrigations each at pre-flowering, siliqua initiation and siliqua development (T6), four irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering, flowering and siliqua development (T7), four irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering, flowering and siliqua initiation (T8), four irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering, siliqua initiation and siliqua development (T9), four irrigations each at pre-flowering, flowering, siliqua initiation and siliqua development (T10), five irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering, flowering, siliqua initiation and siliqua development (T11) and scheduling of irrigation at IW/CPE ratio of 1.0 (T12). The results of the experiment revealed that maximum plant height (146 cm), LAI (0.89), dry matter accumulation (416 g m-2), number of siliquae plant -1 (124), number of filled seeds siliquae-1 (13.65), seed yield (1113 kg ha-1) and stover yield (2224 kg ha-1) were recorded with five irrigations each at vegetative, pre-flowering, flowering, siliqua initiation and siliqua development (T11). However, it was on par with irrigation scheduled at IW/CPE ratio of 1.0 (T12). While, the lowest plant height (102 cm), LAI (0.42), dry matter accumulation (198 g m-2), number of siliquae plant -1 (63), number of filled seeds siliquae-1 (10.43), seed yield (431 kg ha-1) and stover yield (923 kg ha-1) was recorded with scheduling two irrigations at vegetative and siliqua development (T2).
Postharvest Salicylic Acid Treatment Affects Weight Loss, Spoilage and Biochemical Attributes of Bartlett Pear Fruits
Authors: Ali Angrej , Rasool K. , Ganai N. A. , Lone I. A. , Wani A. H. , Malik K. M. , Parveen S. , Anayat R. , Javeed K.
Published: July 2022

The present study aimed to determine the effect of postharvest salicylic acid (SA) treatments on storability and biochemical quality of Bartlett pear fruits at ambient storage conditions. Freshly harvested fruits were treated with salicylic acid solution at 0 (control), 0.5, 1 or 2 mM and fruits were stored at ambient conditions (room temperature) for 21 days storage studies. Data on physiological loss in weight (PLW), fruit spoilage and biochemical quality of fruits (total soluble soils, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing and total sugars) were recorded. Results revealed that the salicylic acid treatments significantly minimized the PLW and fruit spoilage. At 21 days of storage at ambient conditions, the lowest PLW (13.76 %) and fruit spoilage (21.70 %) was noted with SA at 2 mM. All three SA treatments effectively retained the biochemical attributes of fruits i.e. total soluble soils, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing and total sugars as compared to control fruits. In conclusion, Salicylic acid at 2 mM treatment to the Bartlett pear fruits after harvest can be useful in minimizing the PLW and fruit spoilage and also maintaining the biochemical quality of fruits during ambient storage conditions.
Mechanisms of Plant Resistance to Rice Leaf Mite, Oligonychus oryzae Hirst (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Authors: Sumathi E. , Baskaran V. , Keerthana B. , Karthik V. , Krishnamoorthy S. V. , Senthil A.
Published: July 2022

Due to the changing climatic scenario rice leaf mite, Oligonychus oryzae Hirst becoming one of the major pests of paddy and cause severe yield loss. In this context, field experiment was carried out at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore to screen popular rice varieties for their resistance against O. oryzae. The results revealed that negative correlation existed between the mite population and the leaf morphological characters viz., the number and length of trichomes, thickness of the leaf lamina and leaf area. ADT 53 a resistant variety recorded 28.48 mg/g of total carbohydrates, while TN 1 susceptible variety recorded 79.59 mg/g. As compared to susceptible variety, the resistant varieties have higher phenol content. The resistant variety Ptb 33 (8.107 changes in OD value min/g of fresh leaf tissue) recorded increased peroxidase activity. Both healthy and infested leaves (0.567 and 0.611 changes in OD value/ min/ g of leaf tissue) from the resistant cultivar Ptb 33 had higher levels of Polyphenol oxidase as compared to other varieties.
Effect of Irrigation Scheduling and Varieties on Yield, Yield Attribute and Profitability of Indian Mustard [Brassica juncea (L.)]
Authors: Maurya Shravan Kumar , Kalhapure Aniket , Sah Dinesh , Chaudhary Manthan , Verma Shikhar , Yadav Rajat Kumar , Gupta Devrani
Published: July 2022

An agronomic investigation to study the response of various mustard varieties to different irrigation scheduling treatments through critical growth stage approach was conducted during Rabi season of year 2019-20 at IFS research Unit farm in Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (U.P.-210001). The experiment was laid out in strip plot design with three replications. Four irrigation scheduling treatments [viz. I0: No Irrigation, I1: One Irrigation at Rosette stage, I2: One Irrigation at Pod formation and I3: Two Irrigations (1st at Rosette + 2nd at Pod Formation)] were allocated to horizontal plots; whereas two mustard varieties (viz. NRCHB-101 and PM-28) were sown in vertical plots. Higher yield attributing characters at different crop stages and at harvest viz. pod plant-1, pod length, grain pod-1 and test weight and yield (grain yield, straw yield, biological yield and harvest index) along with crop water use efficiency were recorded under treatment irrigating the crop with two times during rosette and pod formation. Similarly maximum gross return (93759 INR ha-1), net return (65238 INR ha-1) and benefit cast ratio (2.29) were recorded under two irrigations (1st at Rosette + 2nd at Pod Formation).  NRCHB-101 was observed maximum yield attributing characters and yield in compared to PM-28.
Evaluation of Synthetics and Eco-friendly Products against Tetranychus urticae Koch on Cucumber
Authors: Sumathi E. , Baskaran V. , Prakash K. , Krishnamoorthy S. V.
Published: July 2022

Tetranychus urticae Koch, is known as a two-spotted spider mite and the most obtrusive polyphagous non-insect pest that causes havoc on horticultural crops. Cucumber cultivation is threatened by a variety of pest infestations, among which two-spotted spider mites cause the most damage to the crop. The efficiency of six different chemical acaricides against T. urticae in cucumber grown in polyhouse was examined. The results of the acaricide evaluation trial revealed that, the cumulative mean mite population recorded was the least 3.82 nos/ 2 cm2 leaf with 76.81 percent reduction in mite population observed in plot sprayed with spiromesifen 240 SC @ 0.8 ml/lit followed by fenazaquin 10 EC @1.5 ml/lit. with 73.35 percent reduction in mite population (4.39 nos/2 cm2). However, the control plot recorded maximum mite population of 16.48 nos/2 cm2. The results of the eco-friendly management trial revealed that, the cumulative mean mite population was recorded was the least 5.24 nos/ 2 cm2 leaf with 69.97 percent reduction in mite population was observed in plot sprayed with spiromesifen 240 SC @ 0.8 ml/lit followed by fenazaquin 10 EC @1.5 ml/lit. (6.09 nos/2 cm2) with 65.13 per cent reduction, azadirachtin 10000 ppm @ 2 ml/ lit. with 66.82 percent reduction in mite population (6.14 nos/2 cm2).
Postharvest Salicylic Acid Application Affects the Biochemical Quality and Stability of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cv. Chandler Fruits under Ambient Storage Conditions
Authors: Ali Angrej , Rasool K. , Ganai N. A. , Lone I. A. , Parveen S. , Anayat R. , Wani A. H. , Malik K. M. , Javeed K.
Published: July 2022

The present study aimed to determine the effect of postharvest salicylic acid (SA) application on storability and biochemical quality of strawberry fruits cv. Chandler under ambient storage conditions. Freshly harvested fruits were subjected to salicylic acid treatment at 0 (control), 0.5, 1 or 2 mM and fruits were stored at room temperature for 6 days storage studies. Data on physiological loss in weight (PLW), fruit spoilage and biochemical quality of fruits (total soluble soils, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing and total sugars) were recorded. Results showed that postharvest salicylic acid treatment significantly minimized the PLW and fruit spoilage. At 6 days of storage, the lowest PLW (14.43 %) and fruit spoilage (21.70 %) was observed with SA at 2 mM. All the salicylic acid treatments were effective in retaining the biochemical quality of fruit (total soluble soils, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing and total sugars). In conclusion, Salicylic acid at 2 mM treatment of strawberry fruits after harvest can be useful in minimizing PLW and fruit spoilage and also maintaining the biochemical quality of fruits during ambient storage conditions.
Effect of Herbicides on Growth, Yield and Economics of Urdbean (Vigna mungo L.)
Authors: Singh Ravi Prakash , Verma S. K. , Singh Puneet Kumar , Lakra Kairovin , Singh S. B. , Maurya Sriprakash
Published: July 2022

A field experiment with the objectives to understand the effect of herbicides on weed infestation and blackgram yield involving herbicidal treatments (weedy check, hand weeding at 20 and 40 days after sowing, Pendimethalin 1000 g/ha (Pre-em), Imazethapyr 100 g/ha at 20 DAS, Fomesafen 250 g/ha at 20 DAS, Propaquizafop 100 g/ha at 20 DAS, Pendimethalin 1000 g/ha (Pre-em) fb Imazethapyr 100 g/ha at 20 DAS, Fomesafen 210 g/ha + propaquizafop 65 g/ha at 20 DAS was undertaken in RBD with three replications at Regional Research Sub-Center NARP, Saini, CSAUAT, Kanpur during kharif season 2021. Results revealed that sequential application of Pendimethalin 1000 g/ha (Pre-em) fb Imazethapyr 100 g/ha at 20 DAS recorded lower weed density, weed dry weight, weed index and the maximum WCE, crop yield as well as net returns and B-C ratio and was at par with Fomesafen 210 g/ha + propaquizafop 65 g/ha at 20 DAS over rest of the herbicidal treatments. Therefore, it is suggested that the sequential application of herbicides may be used for effective weed management and optimal yield of blackgram.
An Economic Analysis of Price Spread, Marketing Efficiency and Marketing Cost of Tomato in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Koushi Yousuf Alameen Ajji , Maurya Mukesh Kumar
Published: July 2022

The study was carried out to analyse the price spread, marketing efficiency and marketing cost of tomato. The Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh was selected purposively for the study because of the large amount of tomato production. Due to the perishable nature of tomato the farmers couldn’t stock up and had to sale in lean month. So, there wasn’t much difference in marketable and marketed surplus of tomato. The percentage of marketable surplus was highest in medium size farm group i.e., 95.28 percent followed by small farmers with 94.94 percent and large size farmers with 94.02 percent. The average marketable surplus was 320.09 quintals that is 94.75 percent. The average total marketing cost was Rs 800/qtls, the average net price received by the farmers was Rs 2000/qtls the average price spread was Rs 800/qtls, and the average Marketing efficiency was Rs 2.5/qtls.
Swot Analysis and Constraints Faced by Farmers: With Reference to Omfed in Sambalpur District of Odisha
Authors: Rath Pratyush Kumari , Maurya Mukesh Kumar , Jharia Paras Nath , Mishra Avinash , Laishram Rabina
Published: July 2022

Dairy farming has emerged as most important alternative for diversification of agriculture in Odisha. The problems perceived by the livestock owners should be taken into consideration while formulation of strategies for enhancing milk production in the state. Keeping this in view, the present study was conducted in villages Sambalpur district of Odisha. Based on the data analysis the strengths, weaknesses, opportunity and Threats of the dairy sector development in Sambalpur were identified. The finding of the Study would be very helpful for all the concerned stakeholders who are working for the Dairy development in the state. The problems perceived by the livestock owners should be taken into consideration while formulation of strategies for enhancing milk production in the state. Weekly milk payment system and regular payment of bonus provided by the co-operatives, educated board members with diversified experience and knowledge in the dairy sector, dairy farming is a livelihood occupation of the majority of the rural population , regular and guaranteed supply of raw milk from the milk co-operative societies , suitability with respect to ecological conditions for dairy development are the weaknesses. Milk shed area is scattered with less membership and members producing miniscule quantities, low price for milk as compared to other private companies , low productivity of animals and high cost of milk production, lack of support services , milk collection centres are not well equipped, limited market coverage due to less procurement as compared to private players, lack of structured and clear benefit packages, low level of milk procurement and insufficient raw milk supply for milk processing plants. More producers willing to join the co-operatives societies, developing infrastructure like processing equipment, etc growing milk demand scope for convergence with allied departments and substantial scope for modernization were the opportunities. Decline of grazing lands due to urbanization , increasing cost of inputs, the high cost of credit for dairy farmers, farmers losing interest in dairy farming , lack of financial assistance for dairy enterprise, existence of competition from other private units, lack of appropriate government policy favouring the dairy sector were the threats. The major production constraints were high incidence of diseases, lesser availability of nutritious feed, high interest rate on loans, high cost of input, inadequate credit, delay in sanction of crop loan, uncertain weather and high labour charge. The marketing constraints were price fluctuation, illegal deduction, market is far from production point, high cost of transportation and malpractices in weighing.
The Impact of Financial Deepening on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Yemen (1994-2018)
Authors: Al-Shawesh Mohammed H. A. , Kumar Yathish
Published: July 2022

This study attempted to investigate the impact of financial deepening on economic growth in Yemeni, using time series based on the use and application of an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL), where data is collected from the World Bank, Yemen's central bank, and the central statistical organization for 1994-2018. The importance of the study lies in knowing the role of financial and economic policies by measuring and analyzing the impact of financial deepening on the Yemeni economy. The study used the independent variable of financial deepening captured by credit to the private sector, grants, Remittances, money supply, banks assets, and foreign direct investment, while the dependent variable gross domestic product is used to measure the economic growth. The results revealed a significant impact of financial deepening on Yemen's economic growth and found the existence of co-integration between the variables and long run relationship. The study recommended that policies that encourage credit borrowing for the private sector should be encouraged.
Outcomes of Intraplaque Verapamil Injection for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease
Authors: Ahmed Faraz , Hussain Saddam , Ullah Muhammad Hassam
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the outcomes of intraplaque verapamil injection for treatment of Peyronie's disease.

Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes & efficacy of intraplaque verapamil injection in Peyronie’s disease management.

Methods: The quasi experimental study was conducted from July 2018 to July 2019 on a group of 26 subjects suffering from Peyronie's disease. After detailed history, complete physical and genital examination, the diagnosis was confirmed. After informed consent, questionnaires regarding pain and sexual satisfaction of patients were filled. All patients received verapamil injections on weekly basis for a period of 10 weeks.  After that, all necessary variables were recorded and data analyzed using SPSS version 16.

Results: Most of the patients in our study were in the age group of 30-65 years. 26.9 % patients were in the range of 51-55 years old. 53.8% patients got no effect of intralesional injection of verapamil on pain while pain relieved in 38.5% of patients  & 7.7% patients experienced an increased in pain intensity after 10 weeks of intralesional injection of verapamil. 61.5%of patients satisfied with their sexual life after 10 week of injections & 30.8% of patients remained unsatisfied with their sexual life while in 7.7%of patients symptoms aggravated. 53.8% of patients experienced no change in size of lesion and curvature of penis, while 30.8% got less than 50% reduction in size of lesion while 15.4% of patients got more than 50% reduction in size after 10 weeks.

Conclusion: This study concluded the efficacy of Verapamil injection for management of Peyronie’s disease.
Two Iron Age duns in western Scotland
Authors: Regan Roddy , Campbell Ewan , Ballin Torben Bjarke , Cressey Michael , Hastie Mhairi , Kirk Susanna , Sheridan Alison
Published: July 2022

This report discusses the excavation of two stone-walled duns situated in North Knapdale, Argyll and Bute, led by Kilmartin Museum. Substantial areas of both sites were excavated, providing a good stratigraphic record of the development of the structures. Both sites proved to be multiphase, and six radiocarbon dates established a fairly restricted period of occupation for both in the last centuries of the 1st millennium BC and the first centuries AD. These dates are important contributions to an ongoing debate on the chronology of duns and forts in Argyll as there are so few reliable dates for this class of monument. At Barnluasgan an oval structure enclosing a craggy knoll was replaced by a smaller circular one. At Balure, in contrast, a primary circular structure had a series of successive enclosures added. Both circular structures had internal post holes and hearths, suggesting they were roofed ‘dun-houses’. No intramural features were seen, but median wall faces were present. Artefacts were sparse, as is usual on sites of this period, but included an unusual decorated rotary quern, and rare glass toggles. There are detailed reports on the artefacts and on the palaeobotanical remains. The landscape context of the sites is explored, and a discussion places the sites in this context and in relation to debates on classification of stone-walled structures in Atlantic Scotland.
Patentes de Aplicativos Móveis Acerca do Uso de Agrotóxicos e Saúde do Trabalhador Rural: uma prospecção científica e tecnológica
Authors: Silva Renan Macêdo da , Balliano Tatiane Luciano , Pitta Guilherme Benjamin Brandão , Farias Karol Fireman de
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo identificar a produção científica e tecnológica relacionada aos aplicativos móveis acerca do uso de agrotóxicos e saúde do trabalhador rural. Trata-se de uma prospecção científica e tecnológica realizada utilizando metodologia sistemática. Foram encontrados 298 artigos científicos, destes, 12 foram incluídos na síntese qualitativa para composição deste estudo. Em relação às patentes, foram localizados 185 registros, dos quais, 6 se tratavam de aplicativos móveis, porém, nenhum destes era relacionado ao tema específico. Com base na análise dos resultados, foi possível observar que a maioria das produções relacionadas ao tema tratavam-se de artigos científicos, havendo uma carência de depósitos de patentes. Portanto, os resultados obtidos através deste estudo demonstram a existência de uma lacuna de investimento nessa área tecnológica e a necessidade de maior incentivo financeiro em pesquisas nesse setor.
Prospecção Científica e Tecnológica de Patentes sobre Queijos Funcionais Probióticos e Enriquecidos de Ácido Linoleico Conjugado (CLA)
Authors: Fernandes Paulo Henrique Lima , Santos Anísio Iuri Lima dos , Salgado Madian J. Galo , Costa Marion Pereira da
Published: July 2022

Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão de patentes e publicações científicas sobre queijos funcionais visando a identificar e a explorar possíveis inovações no desenvolvimento desses produtos. As patentes foram consultadas nas bases de dados Espacenet, USPTO, WIPO e INPI. Ao todo, foram encontradas um total de 49, 2, 508 e 13 patentes nessas bases de dados, respectivamente. As publicações científicas foram consultadas nas bases de dados da Science Direct e Scielo. Cerca de 397 publicações foram encontradas nas duas bases de dados. As consultas foram realizadas em abril de 2022. É possível avaliar que o número de patentes relacionadas a queijos funcionais vem aumentando nos últimos anos no Brasil e no mundo. Porém, ainda há muito espaço para novas publicações e para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos que tragam benefícios à saúde e sejam acessíveis, principalmente queijos enriquecidos com ácido linoleico conjugado.
Prospecção Científica e Tecnológica de Espinheira Santa Maytenus Ilicifolia e Maytenus Aquifolium
Authors: Peralta Catherine Oliveira , Latini Anderson Oliveira , Mendonça Fabrício Molica
Published: July 2022

Apesar de a espinheira santa ser indicada em aplicações medicinais pelo Ministério da Saúde no Brasil, não há ainda uma análise crítica a respeito do conhecimento científico e tecnológico produzido a seu respeito. Este estudo prospectou tais conhecimentos e as potenciais aplicações utilizadas no período compreendido entre os anos de 1960 e 2020 por meio de prospecção científica e prospecção tecnológica. Observa-se que 118 das 136 publicações científicas são brasileiras e abordam as áreas de bioquímica (66), agricultura (30) e efeitos antiúlcera e antioxidante (15), além de mais 16 áreas diferentes (25). Foram identificados 17 pedidos de patente, pertencentes ao Japão (9), Brasil (6), China (1) e Rússia (1). Apesar de a pesquisa científica ser distribuída em 20 campos, as patentes focam o uso tópico ou de ingestão via oral com fins antiúlcera, anti-inflamatório e antioxidante para humanos e para animais. Considerando as características da espinheira santa e o destaque do Brasil na produção de conhecimento associado, é relevante a remoção de barreiras para estimular a aplicação do conhecimento científico a esta e outras plantas da flora nacional.
Monitoramento Tecnológico das Patentes Verdes no Cenário Brasileiro
Authors: Maia Erika dos Santos Leal , Amaral Ricardo Maia do , Farias Safira Mabel Bezerra , Santos Katyusco de Farias
Published: July 2022

Patentes verdes são conceituadas como um tipo de invenção ou modelo de utilidade que contribuem para a mitigação dos impactos ambientais relacionados aos conceitos de tecnologias sustentáveis. Este artigo aborda um estudo de monitoramento tecnológico das patentes verdes, com o objetivo de gerar informações de apoio ao levantamento do estado da técnica atual no cenário nacional, por meio do Programa Patentes Verdes do INPI, identificando o perfil e as áreas mais requeridas. Tendo como metodologia a análise de patentes do Programa Patentes Verdes em status de requerimento admitido e processo concedido no período entre 2012 a maio de 2021. Como resultado, foi identificado que as áreas tecnológicas que apresentam maior destaque são as áreas de química e de engenharia mecânica, que juntas representam 82% do total das patentes verdes analisadas. Por fim, diante da baixa quantidade de artigos sobre os programas de trâmite prioritário do INPI, sugere-se mais pesquisas que visem a difundi-los e a demonstrar seus benefícios.