bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Composition analysis of pottery from the Jiangjiashan and Bianjiashan cemeteries in Liangzhu Ancient City, China: A comparative perspective
Authors: Yao Shuai , He Limin , Chen Minghui , Zhao Ye
Published: December 2024

In Liangzhu Ancient City, burials of different levels followed a strict system in terms of the types and quantities of jade, while in sharp contrast, both elites and commoners used only basic pottery assemblages in their burials. In order to clarify whether there is a difference in the production of burial pottery used by Liangzhu elites and commoners, to explore the role of pottery in the process of Liangzhu's social complexity, and to compare it with the relevant study of the Qujialing culture, this paper selects 201 pieces of pottery samples from the elite cemeteries of Jiangjiashan and the commoners' cemeteries of Bianjiashan in Liangzhu Ancient City, and analyzes them for their chemical compositions by using pXRF. The results show that there is a difference in the origin of the burial pottery used by the Jiangjiashan elites and the Bianjiashan commoners. The burial pottery used by the Jiangjiashan elites was most likely the product of processing for specific funerary events, and the corresponding production activities were controlled by the elites; whereas the burial pottery used by the Bianjiashan commoners came from a high level of specialized production, and there was a differentiation in the production of the vast majority of the coarse paste pottery and fine paste pottery, which should be spontaneous and independent, and the elite did not intervene. Therefore, in addition to jade, the burial pottery used by the Liangzhu elites also served as an expression of their status, i.e., controlling the production of special pottery was one of the means of constructing their identities. This phenomenon is quite different from that of the Qujialing society because of the significant differences in their social structure and in the way the elites governed.
AQUARIUM_HB: a bioinformatics pipeline for human blood circular RNA analysis
Authors: Yuan Shaoxun , Bai Xue , Li Linwei , Gu Wanjun
Published: December 2024

Accurately identifying and quantifying human blood circular RNAs (circRNAs) from RNA-seq data is a critical bioinformatics challenge in biomarker discovery for human diseases. In this study, we present AQUARIUM-HB, a comprehensive bioinformatics pipeline for identifying, quantifying, annotating, and analyzing circRNAs from human blood transcriptomes. AQUARIUM-HB includes three functional modules. First, it identifies and annotates circRNAs from rRNA-depleted RNA-seq datasets of human blood samples. Second, it performs an in-depth expression analysis of blood circRNAs. Third, it constructs a reference set of full-length blood circRNAs. We demonstrate the application of AQUARIUM-HB using a human blood RNA-seq dataset from COVID-19 patients, showcasing its potential for improving the accuracy and depth of circRNA biomarker discovery.
The Role of Twitter Sentiment in the Analysis of Housing Prices in Turkey
Authors: Duzcu Hidayet , Yanar Rüstem
Published: December 2024

The housing market is an important reflection of economic stability and the financial situation of individuals. Therefore, understanding the factors associated with house prices is very important for individuals and policymakers. While traditional economic indicators and data sources are widely used in analyzing the housing market, new data sources such as social media platforms have increasing potential. This study aims to analyze whether there is a relationship between data shared on X (Twitter), one of the social media platforms, and house prices. As a platform where users express their thoughts and feelings, X can reflect perceptions and trends about the housing market. Within the scope of the study, sentiment analysis was conducted on a total of 57,646 tweets in Turkish, and the results of the analysis were associated with house prices. The findings show that 65.21% of the tweets contain neutral, 27.07% negative, and 7.72% positive sentiment. This suggests that social media users have a largely neutral attitude towards the housing market. While neutral sentiments are usually excluded from the literature, this study offers an important innovation to the literature by addressing neutral sentiments comprehensively. The results show that sentiment analyses derived from social media data provide a valuable contribution to understanding housing market dynamics and can offer an alternative perspective to traditional economic methods. In this respect, the study aims to shed light on the understanding of housing market dynamics through a new approach using social media data in addition to traditional economic analysis.
Squid (Loligo Sp.) Ink Powder as Immunostimulant Candidate for Vannamei Shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei) Against Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV)
Authors: Fadjar Mohammad , Kemp Paul , Herlina Cucun , Affandi Rangga Idris , Aisyah Diana , Ramadhani Ayu Winna , Anjaini Jefri
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Infectious Myonecrosis Virus (IMNV) attack vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in the muscles and hepatopancreas that threatens shrimp culture. Strategies to avoid mortality can be carried out through squid (Loligo sp.) ink powder to improve the body's defense system. The study aimed at investigating the effects of squid (Loligo sp.) ink powder to non-specific immune response of vannamei shrimp (L. vannamei) against IMNV.
Results: Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was utilized consisting of 3 treatments and 2 controls i.e. a dose of 400, 500, and 600 mg squid ink powder / kg feed and infected with IMNV; also positive control (K +) i.e. shrimp infected with IMNV without giving squid ink powder, and negative control (K-) i.e. healthy shrimp without treatment and IMNV infection, each with 3 replications. The result of increasing non-specific immune activity was marked by increasing in the highest Total Hemocyte Count (THC), Differential Hemocyte Count (DHC), Respiratory Burst (RB), Super Oxyde Dismutase (SOD), Phenoloxidase (PO), reducing of Ribonucleotide Reductase (RR) and phagocytic activity with the highest results at the 3rd week (7 days after infection).
Conclusion: In this study, we investigated that the squid (Loligo sp.) ink powder has the potential and capability to enhance the immune system in shrimp. The result showed, 500 mg squid ink powder/kg feed was the best dose because increase the activity of non-specific immune responses against IMNV.
Representation of Feminism in Russian Media Space: Authors and Narratives
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Argylov Nikita , Khramtsovskaya Ksenia ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics
Published: December 2024

The authors examine the features of media representation of feminism as a topical phenomenon and study
related stories in Russian news and mass media over recent years. The aim of the study is to determine the
dynamics of authors’ publications and the feminist topic’s development in the Russian media space since 2017,
as well as to identify trends in the development of the feminist topic. The materials used for the work were online
publications with key words “feminism” from eight Russian mass media: Wonderzine*, Meduza*, Afi sha Daily,
Takiye Dela, Novaya Gazeta*, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Argumenty i Fakty, The Voice (Cosmopolitan). The main
patterns that are observed among key authors of feminist publications are activism and professional feminist interests. Content analysis which was conducted during the research presented the main communicative practices
of feminist discourse and thematic priorities. Moreover, the work presents characteristics of the main authors
and assesses their potential for constructive / destructive infl uence on the audience. The increasing number of
publications established in the framework of the research confi rms the rising journalists’ interest in the feminism
topic in the Russian media space. The research has proved that the representation of the feminism theme goes
beyond traditional mass media and is being actively discussed on social networks. The following patterns were
found – authors of feminism publications, who are not active participants of feminist actions/events, most often
represent such thematic areas as history, literature, art, and others; the largest number of publications belongs
to journalists participating in actions or promoting “feminist” agenda. Activity monitoring of the studied authors
revealed a lack of systematicity in the feminist publications, but some fi nd a newsworthy occurrence to return to
the topic in their materials. We revealed that feminist texts are tended to acquire political color, and the appeal
to political subjects refl ects worsening social dynamics of feminist movement in the context of important world
and Russian events.
Zielgruppenorientierte Anforderungsanalyse eines Dashboards zur datengestützten Entscheidungsfindung für Lehrende im Grundbildungsbereich
Authors: Meyer Imke A. M.
Published: December 2024

In Deutschland leben 6,2 Millionen deutschsprachige Erwachsene, die als gering literalisiert gelten (Grotlüschen und Buddeberg 2020). Zudem zeigen Studien im deutschen Schulsystem, dass die Grundbildungskompetenzen von Schüler:innen oft nicht dem Mindeststandard entsprechen. Unterstützungsangebote in Berufsschulen könnten dazu beitragen, der hohen Zahl gering literalisierter Erwachsener entgegenzuwirken. Doch erfordern die Diagnose und Betreuung dieser Personen aufgrund der ungleichmässigen Verteilung ihrer Kompetenzen einen individuellen Ansatz (Quante-Brandt und Anslinger 2011). Um Alphabetisierungskräfte zu entlasten und Lehrenden an Berufsschulen die Förderung von Menschen mit geringer Literalität zu ermöglichen, soll ein Lehrenden-Dashboard entwickelt werden, mit welchem förderdiagnostische Ergebnisse des online-Tests otu.lea (Koppel 2017; Koppel et al. 2022) ausgewertet und Förderbedarfe von Lernenden abgeleitet werden können. Das Dashboard wird nach dem «lehrerzentrierten» Ansatz von Ez-Zaouia (2020) entwickelt. Der vorliegende Artikel beschreibt die Anforderungsanalyse an das Lehrenden-Dashboard. Dabei werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse zur Entwicklung von Lehrenden-Dashboards berücksichtigt sowie zielgruppen- und domänenspezifische Analysen durchgeführt. Abschliessend werden die detaillierten Anforderungen beschrieben und systematisiert sowie allgemeine Anforderungen an Lehrenden-Dashboards abgeleitet.
The effect of ballistic trainings on handling accuracy in football
Authors: Zana Hamad Amin Muhammed  , Safaa Aldin Taha Muhammed
Published: December 2024

Handling is one of the basic and important skills in football and represents the main purpose and aim which the team work on individually of in group in order to achieve winning, and ballistic trainings are most important exercises of the game in which work on the skill aspect and physical side of football players as they are similar to players responsibility in competitive conditions. The current study aims to identify the effect of compound trainings on shooting accuracy in football. The research sample consisted of (24) football players of (Soran Sports Academy) which intentionally selected for the study. The statistical package of social sciences (SPSS) is used for data analysis, and the results show after implementation of pre -test, applying ballistic trainings and post- test that the compound trainings have a significant and effectively positive role in developing handling accuracy. Therefore, the researchers recommended the coaches concern about ballistic trainings in training units.
Analytical study of some kinematics variables for the last steps in the javelin event and their relationship with performance
Authors: Arif Mohsen al hasawee  , Vein Hussein Ahmmad
Published: December 2024

Kinematics is one of the branches of biomechanics used in the field of sports, and it is one of the important tools that aid in the diagnosis of faults and virtues of the technical performance of the movement. javelin. This effectively goes through multiple stages the require continuous biomechanical evaluation in order to accomplish advance achievement. This study's primary objective was to determine the values of some kinematic variables of the last three steps of the javelin throw by senior throwers from Erbil provence clubs. The the research population consists of senior throwers in Erbil governarate clubs who participated in the Erbil competition numbered (12) individuals, furthermore, the sample of (5) players intentionally selected from population. The results show that there is a correlation between the length of the second-to-last and last step in addition to correlation between vertical velocity in the third step with javalin achievement. The researchers concluded that the optimal extrusion angle (45 degrees) is not optimal for all events; although the javelin is a projectile, a 45-degree angle is not commonly used in the javelin (angle younger had a correlation with the best achievement of the angle 45).
Future Farming: The Impact of Digital Agriculture on Pest and Disease Strategies
Authors:   Division of Entomology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 110012, Marella Sai Manoj , Madhuri E Vidya , Samreen Samreen , J S Rupali , N Keerthika , Sake Manideep , Bhandari Tulasi , H Godavari , Sharma Preeti ,   Division of Entomology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 110012, S M Ranjitha , Umesh Amit ,   Division of Entomology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi- 110012, Paschapur Paschapur ,   ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora, Uttarakhand- 263601
Published: December 2024

Digital agriculture has revolutionized the way pest and disease management is approached in
modern farming. This article deals with the pivotal role of decision support systems (DSS) in
this context. Digital tools have enabled the integration of various data sources such as
satellite imagery, weather forecasts, and field sensors, providing real-time insights into pest
and disease dynamics. Decision support systems utilize this wealth of data to assist farmers in
making informed decisions regarding pest and disease control strategies. By leveraging
machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, DSS can accurately forecast pest and
disease outbreaks, thereby enabling proactive measures to mitigate risks and minimize crop
losses. However, challenges such as data integration complexity, the need for high-quality
datasets, and user accessibility remain. Furthermore, these systems facilitate precision
agriculture practices by optimizing the use of pesticides and other interventions, thus
promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship. Integration of DSS into digital
agriculture frameworks empowers farmers with actionable intelligence tailored to their
specific needs, enhancing overall farm productivity and profitability while reducing reliance
on conventional, blanket approaches to pest and disease management. As technology
continues to advance, the potential for DSS to further revolutionize integrated pest and
disease management in agriculture is immense, promising a more efficient, resilient, and
sustainable future for global food production. This study contributes significantly to
entomology by providing a framework for integrating diverse data sources to better
understand and manage pest populations, ultimately leading to more targeted and effective
pest control strategies.
Irrigation Water productivity in Rice Crop through Alternate Wetting and Drying method
Authors:   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur-152001 (Punjab), India, Gautam Anand , Singh Vicky ,   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India, Kumar Munish ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ferozepur-152001 (Punjab), India
Published: December 2024

The demonstrations on alternate wetting and drying (AWD) in rice crops were conducted by KVK
Ferozepur, Punjab during Kharif 2019-21 at 25 locations in 5 villages of the district. The selected study
locale was characterized by well-drained sandy loam with medium soil fertility status. The three plots of
0.4 ha size each were selected for the three treatments i.e. continuous submergence (farmer practice), after
2-3 days of percolation (AWD), and after 5-6 days of percolation at each of 25 locations. The rice grain
yields increased by 1.18 percent under AWD compared to the continuous submergence (71.4 q/ha). The
irrigation water productivity (IWP) was higher by 18.36 percent under AWD compared to that in
continuous submergence. Rice crops under AWD required 30 cm smaller amount of irrigation water
during the whole growing season compared to the continuous submergence. The AWD technique holds
great promise as water-saving technology that can help to address water scarcity in the rice growing areas
of the food basket bowl of India. Therefore, the AWD method could enhance yield and save irrigation
water by 18-20 percent in rice crops.
Mastering the Occupational role of Pit loom Handloom Weavers: An In-Depth Study
Authors:   Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Community Science, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India., Fareq R. Unesha , Kwatra Seema ,   Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Community Science, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India., Lakshmi V. Vijaya ,   Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Community Science, Professor Jaya Shankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to understand and explore the occupational profile of pit loomhandloom
weavers,involvement and details related to the weaving activity and occupational problems of
weavers. A total number of 120Saree handloom weavers working on pit loom in the state of
Andhra Pradesh are selected purposively as the sample.The major findings of the study include

that fifty-two per cent of the weavers work for 9-11 hrs whereas 42.50% work for more than 12
hrs and above irrespective of their age and health condition.More than half of the study sample
are independent weavers (54.17%), followed by 27.50 % as cooperative weavers and 16.67 % as
middlemen weavers.The majority 90 per cent of the handloom weavers get a minimum pay of
Rs.1000 –Rs.2999/- for each item whereas very few 7.5 % receive pay of minimum Rs.3000-
Rs.3999/-.Nearly sixty per cent of the weavers perform the activity in hall followed by 21.67 per
cent and 17.50 % in open shed and separate room in their own residences.It was reported that
most of the weavers were always involved in activities such as spinning (35.83%),winding and
warping (34.17%),lacing of cards (45.83%),setting the warp on loom (58.33%) ,preparing the
loom for activity (67.50%) and all the weavers involved in weaving activity (100%).All the
weavers of the study reported that they carry out the work at the same workplace in insufficient
spaces, the work involves mainly repetitive tasks and experience difficulties in exerting force
because of awkward postures and sitting in uncomfortable positions without the backrest. Nearly
three fourth of the weavers always had the health problems such as eye strain (85.00%),shoulder
pain (74.17%),leg pain (78.33%),foot pain (86.6%),hand pain (70.83%),wrist
pain(73.33%),neckpain (70.00%),joint pain(73.33%),finger pain(73.33%),knee
pain(73.33%),backpain (75.83%) and muscle pain (74.17%).The economic problems faced by
weavers include low wages and less financial assistance from government schemes (100%),
sometimes delay in payment (76.67%) and payment in installment (80.00%).
Achieving Year-Round Bloom: A Comprehensive Review of Flower Bulb Forcing Methods
Authors:   Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag, Mandi (HP) 175 048, India, Thakur Neelam
Published: December 2024

Flower crops are season specific and blooming period under traditional culture is short, varying
from few weeks tot month, depending on the geographical location. This is one of the major
limitations in floriculture subsector. The growers are forcing flower crops to produce flower
during off season or predetermined time through manipulation of growing conditions to fetch
good returns and increase the duration of availability in market. In some bulbous species such as
tulip, narcissus, hyacinth, lilium etc. thermos periodic changes are required to induce flowering.
The specificity of temperature requirement for different stages of flower initiation is manipulated
for controlling the flowering. There are 3- phase forcing system for ornamental bulbs i.e.
production, programming and greenhouse phase. There are two main techniques for
programming underlying bulb forcing i.e. Rooting room Forcing and Non-rooting Room Forcing
schedule. Hence, programmed blooming results in year-round availability of flowers for
floriculture industry.
Impact of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in livestock farming, animal products and its mitigation strategies with medicinal plants: A brief review
Authors:   College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, Ghy-781022, India, Kaushik Purabi , Das Sutopa , Nath Nikhil Ch , Mili D C
Published: December 2024

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is any strain of S. aureus that has developed multiple drug
resistance to antibiotics. MRSA could be a highly pathogenic strain of bacteria causing thousands of deaths in
humans. Detection of MRSA in foodstuffs of animal origin has been widely reported and has raised public health
concerns about the transmission of MRSA from foodstuffs of animal origin to humans. There are many reports
of MRSA infections originating from dairy cow;s milk, milk products, and livestock along with MRSA
transmission between farmers working in livestock farms including people working within the dairy industry.
Significant differences in the spread of cases of MRSA infection originating from milk and milk
products are reported among various countries around the world. This difference could also be caused by
different livestock production management systems in numerous countries within the world. Animal products
contaminated with MRSA are going to be a possible transmission of MRSA to humans causing serious health
problems leading to tremendous public health concerns. The milking process administered by farmers and
the processing of milk for milk products are often risk factors for the transmission of MRSA to humans.
Contamination of MRSA in milk and milk products and other animal products could be a major reason for the
malady. Several antibiotics of choice are often employed in treating patients who experience poisoning with milk
and milk products like fluoroquinolone, tetracyclines, lincosamide, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Adherence to good hygiene practices during milking, processing, and handling of dairy cattle can significantly
minimize MRSA contamination of milk and dairy products. The objective of this review is to summarize the risk
factors for the occurrence and spread of MRSA in dairy herds and to identify the respective knowledge gaps.
This review focuses on common causes of MRSA infection and used antibiotics combined with herbal extracts
against MRSA and the corresponding mechanisms. Through systematic analysis, we found that herbal extracts
combined with antibiotics, such as β-lactams, quinolones, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and glycopeptides,
could greatly enhance the antibacterial effects of the antibiotics, reduce the dosage and toxic side effects, and
reverse MRSA resistance. Therefore, it can be concluded that herbal extracts combined with antibiotics may be a
promising strategy to combat MRSA. This review provides a novel idea for overcoming antibiotic resistance.
Effect of drying of pseudostem from banana variety, Musa balbisiana Colla on its nutritional composition
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, India., Bhattacharyya Priyanka , Das Mamoni ,   Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, India., Saikia Ananta ,   Professor, Food Science and Technology Programme, Department of Horticulture, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, India., Dash Kshirod Kumar ,   Professor, Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal, India, Beniwal Amita ,   Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Assam Agricultural University, Assam, India.
Published: December 2024

Banana pseudostems are nutrient-dense plant biomasses which are majorly wasted or burnt, leading to disruption of the environment as well as economy. In an attempt to prevent this, the present study was designed to assess the effect of drying Musa balbisiana Colla pseudostems on its nutritional composition. The process of drying was optimised using central composite design (CCD) technique of response surface methodology (RSM). Taking oven temperature and time as input variables and moisture content as response, a set of 19 experiments was designed and carried out. The results obtained showed that oven temperature and time had a significant (p < 0.05) influence on drying of the banana pseudostems. By using the optimum oven temperature (56ᵒC) and time (1186 min) led to a moisture content of a value as low as 4.03%. The dried pseudostems revealed an appreciable amount of dietary fibre, insoluble dietary fibre in particular and minerals like potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Impact of Varied Insecticides and Biopesticides on the Fenugreek Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)
Authors:   Department of Entomology, College of agriculture Dhule- 424004, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India., Shinde Sojwal , Patil Chidanand ,   Department of Entomology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India Rahuri-413722, Maharashtra, India., Pawar Somnath ,   Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India Rahuri-413722, Maharashtra, India., Deore Bhaidas ,   Department of Entomology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India Rahuri-413722, Maharashtra, India.
Published: December 2024

The field evaluation was carried out to assess the performance of eight insecticides (Dimethoate 30 EC, thiamethoxam 25 WG, imidacloprid 17.8 SL, quinalphos 25 EC) and biopesticides (NSE 5 %, Azadirachtin 1 % and L. lecanii 1.15 WP) at MPKV, Rahuri in during both 2019-20 and 2020-21. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with an individual plot size of 2 m × 1.5 m. The interval between the foliar applications was 10 days, the first application was given after the pest incidence was noticed, with the help of a knapsack sprayer. The treatment imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 25 g a.i. ha-1 and thiamethoxam 25 WG @ 25 g a.i. ha-1 were found to be most effective in reducing the population of fenugreek aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) pursued by dimethoate 30 EC @ 300 g a.i. ha-1, and azadirachtin 1% @ 2 ml/l. The imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 30 g a.i. ha-1and thiamethoxam 25 WG @ 25 g a.i. ha-1 treated plots obtained the highest yield of 7.44 t ha-1 and 7.27 t ha-1, respectively. The highest ICBR was recorded in the treatment of imidacloprid (1:30) and thiamethoxam (1:26) treated plots. Neonicotinoids are more effecive against aphids than other tested insecticides.
Impact of shifts in cropping pattern on socioeconomic conditions of farmer
Authors:   Post Graduate student , Department of Agriculture extension and communication , R.C.S.M. College of Agriculture , Kolhapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India., Pardhi V. B. , Khandave S. S. ,   Department of Agriculture extension and communication, College of Agriculture, Pune,Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India., Shinde S. S. ,   Department of Agriculture extension and communication, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India.
Published: December 2024

The present study;s impact of shifts in cropping patterns on the socioeconomic conditions of farmers
conducted in the Pune district of Maharashtra state. Both primary and secondary data were used for the
study. 68.67 per-cent of farmers buy new livestock, 68.00 per-cent of farmers dig new wells/bores, and
62.00 per-cent of farmers improve their existing land. On the home front, 84.00 per-cent started using
LPG gas, while 82.00 per-cent of respondents had access to drinking water, As improving living
conditions,80.00 per-cent started more spending on food and nutrition for the family,8.67 per-cent of
farmers purchased ‘smart T. V.’ and 85.53 per-cent farmers purchase ‘android phones’, as farmers
changing living conditions, 70.67 per-cent repaid their old loans,48.67 per-cent had increased
savings/deposits and 43.33 per-cent of invested their money in other enterprises. The research based on
empirical data of crops and area under them during years 2012 -21 from 15 villages, Data collection and
analysis is major challenge faced during research. By overcoming this problem this research helps to
understand how socioeconomic characteristics of farmer help him to change its cropping pattern and
help him to improve live-hood conditions.8u
The Synergy between National Education Policy 2020 in India and STEAM Education
Authors:   Department of Human and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, Manizia L , Borah Tulika ,   Department of Human and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, Boruah Jyotika ,   Department of Human and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat, Doley Gita ,   Department of Human and Family Studies, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat
Published: December 2024

In order to adapt India’s educational system to the needs of the 21 st century, the
National Education Policy 2020, which is considered more inclusive and
progressive has been implemented. Simultaneously, STEAM education – an
inter/trans/multi-disciplinary approach that integrates Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics has become a global paradigm in
education, encouraging students’ critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
This paper delves into the dynamic synergy between National Education Policy
2020 (NEP 2020) and STEAM education, emphasizing the potential of
developing a workforce that is knowledgeable and flexible by equipping
students with essential 21 st -century skills. Lack of research studies on the
integration of STEAM education in the context of Indian education system,
hindered a proper literature review.
A Study on Relationship Between Time Management and Academic Performance
Authors:   Department of Resource Management and Consumer Science. College of Community Science, PJTSAU, Hyderabad India., Siresha Metta , Kodali Swetha ,   Department of Resource Management and Consumer Science. College of Community Science, PJTSAU, Hyderabad India.
Published: December 2024

The present study examines the association between students; time management strategies
and their academic achievement, focusing on the roles of socioeconomic status, gender,
location, and education. A sample of seventy students, the research explores goal setting, task
prioritization, planner use, and distraction management. Correlation and regression analyses
were used to understand the impact of demographic characteristics on time management and
academic performance. The study;s challenges include a gender imbalance in study time,
affecting the findings; generalizability. Results indicate that 47.1% of students prioritize
tasks, 35.7% set goals and deadlines, and 31.4% use planners. Gender significantly influences
handling distractions (r = -0.411, p < 0.01) and study techniques (r = -0.429, p < 0.01), with
female students showing better practices. Socioeconomic status negatively correlates with
handling distractions (r = -0.337, p < 0.01), and education level positively correlates with
study techniques (r = 0.233, p < 0.05). Regression analysis identifies gender (β = -0.434, p <
0.01) and education (β = 0.220, p < 0.05) as significant predictors of effective study
techniques. Additionally, 75.7% of students are averagely satisfied with their time
management, and 21.4% are very satisfied.
The Mary's Route as a Possible European Cultural Route
Authors: Kápolnai Zsombor , Dávid Lóránt , Beták Norbert , Varga Dorottya
Published: December 2024

The European Network Association of Mary's Route (Eunam) is a Christian-based cultural and tourist association on a European scale, with the important aim of preserving and strengthening European Christian traditions. The history of the Mary’s Route dates back nearly two decades, when a pilgrimage to Csíksomlyó gave rise to the idea of a route linking the Marian shrines across the Carpathian Basin. The ideas were followed by actions, after pilgrimage events, meetings and planning, the route, which is more than 2000 kilometres long, was mapped out. Today, the Mary’s Route is still supported by nearly 400 volunteers, and thanks to their sacrifice, the route and signs of the Mary’s Route are still visible today. However, the Mary’s Route is much more than a marked route through a beautiful natural environment. The Mary’s Route carries the faith, history, ethnographic traditions and gastronomy of the Carpathian Basin. It also connects the 15 million Hungarians living in the Carpathian Basin and the nations living with them. The Mary’s Route is both an instrument of peace and of unity...
Operation of solid municipal waste landfills in northern climates
Authors: Zabelina A. V.
Published: December 2024

The author considers specific features of operation of solid municipal waste landfills at the post-operation stage in northern climate conditions. It is emphasized that safe operation of landfills requires efficient management of landfill gas and leachate formation. Increased precipitation leads to increased waste moisture content and, as a consequence, to methane generation during different seasons. The author presents the results of  measuring methane concentrations and calculating leachate volumes at a  landfill located in the north-west of Russia. The conclusion is made about the need to control and manage leachate formation, as well as to take measures for its treatment to prevent environmental and sanitary-hygienic problems associated with evaporation and accumulation of leachate.
Is the existence of a relict primate in the Far North possible?
Authors: Sapunov V. В.
Published: December 2024

The author sets out to generalize the existing information about a  humanoid creature in the Russian Far North by analyzing the reports of local residents, travelers, and researchers, as well as by studying local legends and folklore tales. The data is evaluated from the perspectives of folklore studies and the theory of testimonial evidence. The reliability of  this evidence, which resonates well with the traces of prehistoric human activity found in Yakutia, cannot be fully ruled out. Given the low anthropogenic load and the scarcity of knowledge about these places, the possibility of the existence of animals, which are unknown to science, cannot be refuted. The  author evaluates the theoretical possibility of the existence of a highly developed primate in northern and other areas of the planet, which cannot be accessed by conventional methods of zoology.
Grammatical Errors of the Ninth-Grade Indonesian EFL Students’ Writing
Authors: Muharmah Azzahra , Fauzan Umar
Published: December 2024

Language serves as a crucial medium for communication, enabling the transmission of ideas and information. English, as a global lingua franca, plays a pivotal role in various domains, including trade, technology, academia, and diplomacy. The significance of English proficiency extends to its role as a medium of instruction in educational settings worldwide, facilitating access to global knowledge. Within English education, language acquisition encompasses four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Among these, writing is often considered the most challenging skill due to its complex cognitive and linguistic demands. Writing requires mastery of grammatical rules, vocabulary, and formal aspects, which are essential for effective communication. Grammar, as the foundation of sentence structure, plays a critical role in ensuring clarity and coherence in written texts. This paper explores the challenges of writing in English, particularly in the context of grammatical errors in students' writing, and discusses the importance of understanding the components of language. The study also examines the writing process, emphasizing stages such as planning, drafting, editing, and finalizing, and highlights the distinction between errors and mistakes in language use. By focusing on grammatical errors and their sources, such as interlingual and intralingual transfer, the paper underscores the need for effective pedagogical strategies to improve students' writing skills. The analysis concludes that a comprehensive approach to language instruction, with a focus on grammar and writing structure, is crucial for enhancing students' proficiency in English writing.
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS STRAIN FROM NWBORN AND HOSPITAL STAFF IN MATERNITY AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL IN MAKKAH
Authors:   Professor, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia., Dablool A. , Al-Amoudi A. ,   Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia., Munshi H. ,   Security Forces Hospital, Makkah., Al Wathnani G. ,   Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia., Dandini M. ,   Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia., Mahdi A. ,   Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Published: December 2024

This study investigates methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization among newborns and hospital staff at the Maternity and Childrens Hospital in Makkah. MRSA exhibits resistant features to beta-lactam antibiotics and, therefore, has become a big challenge to public health. Nasal swabs were cultured on selective media, and methicillin resistance was confirmed by molecular methods such as PCR. It resulted in the following resistance patterns: Benzylpenicillin-70% and Oxacillin-30%. The isolate is sensitive to Gentamicin, Linezolid, and Vancomycin among other classes. Different MRSA types from the neonates and staff isolate call for targeted infection control approaches. MRSA colonization in babies was related to the period of stay and an increased incidence of mortality, again the demand for continuous vigil through epidemiological surveillance and enforcing rigorous infection prevention practices towards changing clinical practice.
Dynamic characteristics analysis and optimization of oil tank
Authors: Han Xin
Published: December 2024

The response of oil tanks under dynamic loads is the key to ensuring safety, and the analysis of stiffness and strength is very necessary. Modal analysis was carried out on the oil tank to obtain the natural frequencies and vibration modes. Under specific excitation frequencies, the stress responses of the dangerous points of the front head, the rear head, the cylinder, and the transverse wave plate were calculated respectively. Three filling rates of 30 %, 50 % and 70 % were respectively selected for the structural response study, and the structural deformation and stress responses of the storage tank structure under the impact of different volumes of liquid were obtained. According to the dynamic response analysis, the structure of the front head and transverse wave plate were strengthened. It can be known from the comparison of mechanical properties that the optimized structure can significantly improve the stiffness and strength, and effectively ensure the safety of the oil tank.
Experimental testing of roughness parameters during vibratory lapping of flat surfaces
Authors: Korendiy Vitaliy , Kachur Oleksandr , Zakharov Viktor , Dmytriv Ihor , Litvin Roman , Hrytsun Oleh , Laushnyk Ihor
Published: December 2024

The basic design parameters and operational conditions of an enhanced vibratory lapping machine are considered. The main purpose of the research is to define the influence of different machining regimes on the roughness parameters of flat surfaces of parts made of C22 steel. The experiments are carried out at different controllable conditions of the vibratory lapping process: amplitudes of vibrations of the upper lap, forced frequencies, machining durations, and lapping paste types. The obtained results are shown in the form of bar charts describing the dependencies of the surface roughness on the machining conditions mentioned above. The major scientific novelty consists in the further development of the technologies of lapping and polishing of flat surfaces using vibratory machines with an electromagnetic drive. The presented research can be used by engineers and technologists while improving existent designs of vibratory lapping-polishing machines, as well as enhancing the corresponding machining processes.
Damage imaging in composite curved panels based on 2D wavelet analysis of guided wavefields
Authors: Li Zixi , Sha Ganggang , Xiao Wen , Zuo Hongfu , Cao Maosen
Published: December 2024

The existing guided wavefield damage imaging theory is mainly Fourier transform-based wavenumber domain analysis, which essentially processes signals in a global sense and easily loses local information of structural damage. The current research on wavefield damage imaging methods focuses on flat plate-type structures, with few studies involving composite curved panels. By utilizing the ability of two-dimensional continuous wavelet transform (2D CWT) to amplify the singular components of the signal, it is introduced into spatial domain wavefield analysis to generate 2D CWT wavefields in composite curved panels. Furthermore, a damage imaging algorithm is constructed based on 2D CWT wavefield energy fusion. The results show that the algorithm can accurately image damage in composite curved panels. The novelty of this paper lies in conducting a spatial domain analysis of the guided wavefield for the purpose of damage imaging in composite curved panels.
Economia colaborativa enquanto modelo da nova gestão pública
Authors:   , Silva Moisés Mark Porcinio da
Published: December 2024

Desafios contemporâneos têm sido impostos à gestão pública reivindicando a busca de soluções inovadoras e permanentes na prestação de serviços aos cidadãos. A economia colaborativa, impulsionada pelo fenômeno da globalização, pode possibilitar uma nova abordagem dentro do paradigma do novo gerencialismo no setor público? Essa questão se torna relevante na medida em que se observam limitações na gestão dos serviços públicos municipais. Para tanto, esta dissertação teve como objetivo central analisar se a gestão colaborativa do serviço público pode aprimorar a governança e as capacidades institucionais municipais. A abordagem metodológica teve caráter qualitativo exploratório descritivo. Foram realizadas entrevistas com gestores públicos atuais de cinco municípios do semiárido nordestino e com o presidente da FEMURN, e os dados coletados foram tratados utilizando a técnica análise de conteúdo. Os resultados observados confirmam as limitações gerenciais na gestão dos serviços municipais, bem como indica que a gestão colaborativa do serviço público pode trazer uma perspectiva positiva a partir da efetiva e direta atuação do cidadão. Contudo, o interesse por parte dos gestores públicos e a vontade em desenvolver mecanismos efetivos de incentivo à colaboração se apresenta ainda arraigada à herança pública e cria obstáculos à inovação colaborativa gerencial dos serviços públicos. Além disso, a falta de interesse dos cidadãos em colaborar com a esfera pública é citada como a principal barreira para esse modelo gerencial colaborativo público.
Dromococcyx phasianellus e Automolus leucophthalmus: Duas aves redescobertas para o Rio Grande do Sul cerca de 50 anos após Belton
Authors: Dante A. Meller  , Nenes Lucas G. , Pötter Augusto C. , Korkiewicz Eduardo R. , Moura Marcos F. de , Kuhn Carlos N. , Bordin Luiz C.
Published: December 2024

Algumas espécies de aves foram consideradas extintas no Rio Grande do Sul (RS) e, depois disso, reencontradas. Outras, criticamente em perigo, carecem de registros recentes e poderão ser consideradas extintas no futuro. Dromococcyx phasianellus e Automolus leucophthalmus enquadram-se nessa última situação, não tendo sido avistadas no estado há cerca de 50 anos. Recentemente, um grupo de observadores de aves (COA-POA) registrou as duas espécies no Parque Estadual do Turvo, município de Derrubadas, RS. As observações ocorreram na Estrada do Porto García, de 4 a 7 de setembro de 2022, com observações adicionais nos dias 10 e 11. Dromococcyx phasianellus possuía apenas um registro documentado para o estado, tendo sido feito no Parque Estadual do Turvo no começo dos anos 70. Automolus leucophthalmus possuía registros para os municípios de Garruchos e Dom Pedro de Alcântara, ambos também datados do começo dos anos 70. Essa não é a primeira vez que uma saída de observação de aves feita por grupos amadores revela dados importantes para a ornitologia gaúcha, sendo o próprio local dos registros já palco de descobertas semelhantes. Tal parque novamente mostra seu potencial de conservação, gerando informações inéditas para a ornitologia gaúcha desde os tempos de W. Belton até hoje.
Seeds technologies: performance of sodium alginate and calcium chloride as seed coating
Authors: Felipe Bueno Dutra  , Justo Dona Danieli Bianca , Ponce Shiguehara Ana Paula , Inocente Mariane Cristina , Terciotti de Oliveira Andreliza Roberta , Santana da Silva José Mauro , Conceição Márquez Piña-Rodrigues Fatima
Published: December 2024

Direct seeding is a restoration method that can benefit from the use of seed coating techniques to increase efficiency in the field. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sodium alginate as a seed-encapsulating agent and calcium chloride as a crosslinking agent for a model species. Three concentrations of alginate (1.5%, 2%, and 3%) and two concentrations of calcium chloride (5% and 10%) were used. Encapsulation occurred through a drip process. The treatments consisted of ten replications of ten Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae) seeds, totaling 600 seeds. We counted the number of seeds emitting radicle (SER), the mean germination time (MTG), the germination speed index (GSI), and the synchronization index (Z). Encapsulation using an alginate concentration of 2% and the lowest concentration of calcium chloride (5%) showed the best results for SER (66±18.5), MGT (10.5), GSI (0.63), and Z (-0.3562). The combination of a 2% alginate concentration with the lowest concentration of calcium chloride (5%) shows potential for applications in seed encapsulation.
To Conserve is To Create: a Review of Spinoza’s Paradoxical Conservatism
Authors: Carnevali Fabio
Published: December 2024

In this book, François Zourabichvili addresses three major themes of Spinoza’s philosophy, namely ethical emendation, childhood, and politics. Through the notion of transformation, the author argues that Spinozism is a “paradoxical conservatism” insofar as the Dutch philosopher develops a theory in which a transformation of the essence means death, and the main concern of this system is to create something that will be able to conserve itself. In this review, I argue that by linking together the problems of emendation, pedagogy, and political change, Zourabichvili grants a striking political relevance to both ethical emendation and pedagogy, introducing an alternative to revolutionary change without being less radical.