bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modelling the Soil Water Balance of Maize under No-tillage and Conventional Tillage Systems in Southern Brazil
Authors: Petry M. T. , Paredes P. , Pereira L. S. , Carlesso T. , Michelon C. J.
Published: December 2022

No-tillage and crop residue practices could help improving water productivity (WP) in irrigated areas. Mulches increase the crop yield and WP by favouring the water status in the root zone and reducing soil evaporation. However, scientific knowledge tells that no-till systems change the soil physical properties by increasing the soil bulk density and reducing soil porosity, which can lead to alterations in soil water fluxes as well as the soil water dynamics in the soil-plant-atmosphere system. Thus, water balance models combined with field experiments can favour a better understanding of the soil water dynamics under different tillage systems and irrigation management. The present study aimed at assessing the performance of the soil water balance model SIMDualKc which applies the dual crop coefficient approach to partition crop evapotranspiration into crop transpiration and evaporation components of a maize crop cultivated under no-tillage and conventional tillage systems, and under different irrigation managements. Two experiments were carried out in the 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 growing seasons in an experimental field of the Agricultural Engineering Department of the Federal University of Santa Maria, Southern Brazil. Treatments consisted of a 2 x 2 factorial scheme, in a completely randomized design, with four replications. The tested treatments were: Factor A -irrigation management (irrigation and terminal water stress, irrigation was ceased after V7) and, Factor B - tillage system (no-tillage and conventional tillage). Soil water content was measured three times a week along crop seasons using a neutron probe until 1.10 m of soil depth. Irrigation was scheduled using as threshold a cumulative crop evapotranspiration of 25 mm and an irrigation depth that allowed raised the soil water content to field capacity was used. The SIMDualKc model was calibrated for each tillage and irrigation management using data from the first season and validated against data of the 2000/2001 season. Goodness of fit indicators were used to assess model performance and included a linear regression through the origin and an ordinary least-squares regression between observed and simulated soil water content, having respectively as indicators the regression coefficient (b0) and the determination coefficient (R2), the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and the Nash and Sutcliff model efficiency (EF). Results show the ability of the model to be further explored to support farm irrigation scheduling and tillage practices in southern Brazil.
Impact of Livestock in Quality of Wastewater for Irrigation
Authors: Amador M. P. , Fernandes R. M. , Prudêncio M. C. , Duarte I. M.
Published: December 2022

Over the last decades, antibiotics have been used in human and animal therapy and livestock. In Europe, they are not allowed as growth promoters in intensive livestock, but can be used as feed additives in aquaculture and poultry production. Antibiotics are daily excreted as a mixture of unchanged and partially metabolized forms, together with resistant bacteria. The major routes of environmental contamination with antibiotics, resistant bacteria and resistance genes are the network of municipal and farm sewers. Besides chemical pollution by antibiotic, their long term permanence in water systems, pressures the selection at sub-inhibitory concentrations upon microorganisms, favouring antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The wastewaters, with high levels of organic and inorganic matter and microorganisms are especially adapted for growth and spread of antibiotic resistances. Common agricultural practices of water, nutrients and organic matter reuse for crop production, e.g., soil fertilization with manure and slurry from intensive livestock farming and irrigation with effluents from intensive aquaculture systems, are responsible for agroecosystems contamination. Humans can be continually exposed to these contaminants, through the ingestion of food plants grown on that irrigated land. Conversely, agricultural systems, then can further contribute to environmental contamination of soil and water resources. Moreover, in intensive aquaculture the antibiotics are directly added to the water to treat infections, generating high concentrations in local wastewaters, resulting in serious environmental and public health problems. This paper presents a preliminary study sought to access the contribution of some livestock activities (chick rearing, hen, poultry, pigs, dairy cattle and slaughterhouse) to the spread of antibiotic resistances through the treated wastewaters, manure and slurry in the central region of Portugal. Between March and July 2015, sampling of treated wastewaters from selected livestock WWTP is being conducted. Samples are collected in 1L sterile plastic bottles, from which Enterobacteriaceae are isolated and phenotypically characterized, by the agar diffusion method for determination of the resistance profiles against 14 antibiotics. AMPr bacteria are enumerated on VRBG plates ampicillin supplemented. The results will be presented in the paper. This paper will provide an insight about the real contribution of these activities to this public health problem in this Region.
Soybean Yield Potential Under Contrasting Maturity Groups, Plant Population and Soil Water Regimes in Eastern Uruguay
Authors: Riccetto S. , Macedo I. , Gaso D. , Terra J. A.
Published: December 2022

Soybean is the main crop in Uruguayan agricultural systems. Integrated crop management practices are critical to increase productivity while reducing climatic vulnerability in soils with restricted water holding capacity. The objective was to evaluate the impact of contrasting crop management practices and water regimes on crop yield potential. We conducted a three year (2012-2013, 2013-2014 and 2014-2015) field scale study on an Abruptic Argiaquoll at INIA Treinta y Tres, Uruguay. In each season, two experiments were set under contrasting water regimes: rainfed (RF) and supplementary irrigation (SI). Each experiment evaluated 4 Maturity Groups (MG): 5.0, 5.5, 6.1 and 6.8; and 4 Plant Populations (PP): 15, 25, 35 and 45 plants m-2. A RCB split plot design was used and analyzed using mixed models. The greatest productivity was obtained in 2012-2013 (4030 kg ha-1), 22% higher than the average of other seasons. No water regime effect on yield was observed in the first two seasons. In 2012-2013, no yield differences were observed between MG. However, 15 plants m-2 had 4.4% lower yield than other PP (4067 kg ha-1). In 2013-2014 no productivity differences were observed between PP, but MG 5.5 had 11 % higher yield than other MG (3271 kg ha-1). In 2014-2015, SI yield (3760 kg ha-1) was 1020 kg ha-1 higher than RF. SI received 105 mm of supplementary irrigation. In RF, 5.0 MG had a trend of higher yield (16%) compared to other MG (2608 kg ha-1) and 45 plants m-2 decreased yield by 6% compared to other PP (2754 kg ha-1). In SI, the greatest yield was obtained with MG 5.0 (3941 kg ha-1). The aggregate of data suggests that yield potential without water restrictions was 4000 kg ha-1 for most MG, with higher yields in high PP. However, under water limiting conditions in reproductive stages, high populations decreased yield. Water productivity reached 10 kg grain mm-1 applied, reflecting the positive impact of supplementary irrigation.
Fitting a Numerical Model for the Analysis of the Wet Bulb Dimensions by Drip Irrigation
Authors: Sastre M. T. , Silveira L. , Gamazo P.
Published: December 2022

Prevision of the unsaturated zone hydrodynamics is one of the most important criteria for designing efficiently localized irrigation practices. In Uruguay the design of localized irrigation has been historically based on formulations and previsions to quantify the size of the wet bulb, using different methods (analytical and numerical simulations, empirical and field tests). These methods were based on soil conditions for light and homogeneous soils, and arid climatic conditions, which are difficult to extrapolate to local soils and crops. Nowadays, is known to be common practice over irrigation because of the lack of a more accurate prevision of the shape of the wet bulb. However, there is no knowledge about the amount of deep percolating water. This research is based on the comparison of experimental results obtained from field test under controlled drip irrigation of alfalfa with the results of a numerical model that simulates unsteady hydrodynamic processes in unsaturated zone. The used code was CODE_ BRIGHT, developed by the Department of Geotechnical Engineering UPC, Barcelona, Spain. Tests were carried out modifying both the time of water application as the emitter discharges. A 1.20 m diameter and 1.20 m tall cylindrical lysimeter was built reproducing the original soil profile of the area. Each stratum was assumed to be homogeneous and axial symmetry was used to find the most efficient way to locate measuring instrumental. Percolating water volume was also measured in the experiment, placing a drainage system at the bottom of the lysimeter. The test was set up on the INIA Las Brujas facilities, using soils of the area (silty loam and silty clay loam) typical of the center-south of the country. The comparison of measured and predicted results suggests the existence of complex phenomena more based in soil structure than in soil texture, which may explain the rapid percolation observed on the initial stages of irrigation. It is necessary to develop other numerical models that represent more accurately these behavior.
Water- and Energy-saving Rice Irrigation Practices in Mississippi
Authors: Massey J. H.
Published: December 2022

A brief overview of rice irrigation practices used in the mid-south will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on multiple-inlet rice irrigation. First developed in Arkansas in the early 1990's, multiple-inlet rice irrigation (MIRI) uses plastic tubing to simultaneously distribute irrigation to all the rice paddies of a field. Use of MIRI allows an even, shallow flood to be quickly established across a field, reducing the potential for nitrogen volatilization losses and providing the farmer with improved control of the flood. Water savings of up to 50% relative to conventional levee-gate irrigation systems may be obtained, depending on field situation and the farmer's management style. This presentation will discuss MIRI "best practices" developed over the past 20 years. Educational resources available to farmers and case studies where MIRI has been adapted to South American rice field conditions will also be presented.
Spatial Variation in the Water Footprint of Corn under Rainfed and Irrigated Conditions in Northeastern Argentina
Authors: Alvarez A. , Morábito J. A. , Schilardi C.
Published: December 2022

The water footprint of a crop shows the volume of evapotranspired water required to produce a given yield. The water footprint splits up into the green water footprint, which is the volume of rainwater consumed, and the blue water footprint, which refers to the volume of surface and ground water applied through irrigation. It is expressed as a water volume per unit of product. The project consists in calculating the green and blue water footprint value for corn in central and northeastern provinces of Argentina under three conditions: 1) rainfed farming, 2) irrigated agriculture, and 3) optimum irrigation and soil fertility conditions. Internationally accepted methodology and the AquaCrop model were used to simulate ETc and crop yield. Once the model was calibrated, crop production was modeled for a twenty-year period (1990-2010) for 10 meteorological stations located in Argentina's corn producing region. The following aspects were taken into consideration: climate, soils in each location, planting density, harvest index, water table depth and furrow irrigation. Simulated yield values were compared with those registered by local institutions. It was observed that by applying irrigation and increasing fertility the water footprint is reduced, and this is due to the increase in yield. The green water footprint represents 92% of the combined sum (green plus blue). The calculated mean water footprint (green plus blue) is 803 L kg-1 for rainfed farming, 602 L kg-1 for irrigated agriculture; and 488 L kg-1 for production under optimum irrigation and soil fertility conditions. The paper suggests a potential target value of the water footprint which producers could reach with proper water management and fertilization practices.
Effect of Continuous Deficit Irrigation of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merril] in a Semi-arid Environment of Argentina
Authors: Prieto Angueira S. , Prieto Garra D. R. , Angella G. A.
Published: December 2022

An important challenge of irrigated agriculture is to increase irrigation water productivity since there is worldwide scenario of reduced availability of water for irrigation and an increased demand for food production. Continuous and regulated deficit irrigation (CDI and RDI, respectively) could be the appropriated irrigation strategies to tackle this challenge. With the objective of evaluating the effect of different strategies of SDI in soybean, a field experiment was implemented at the INTA-Santiago del Estero Exp. Station. For two contrasting sowing dates (SD), 12/22/2011 and 01/25/2012 five irrigation treatments or water regimes (WR) (T100, T75, T50, T25 and T0%,), were applied, restocking 100, 75, 50, 25 and 0% of crop evapotranspiration. Yield Crop (Y), the Actual Crop Evapotranspiration (ETa), and Total Irrigation Depth belong to all treatments were used to calculate two Water Productivity data for each treatment. The first one was calculated as ratio Y and ETa (WPETa), and the second one was determinate as ratio Y and Total Irrigation Depth (WPirrigation). The crop responses to treatments, were independent of the SD (SD*WR interaction was not significant at p = 0.05 for all variables). Y was significantly associated with ETa (Y=0.01*ETa2 + 14.36*ETa - 1479; R2 = 0.81; p <0.05), with both Y and ETa significantly different (p <0.05) between WR and SD. The T75% highlighted among treatments, since its ETa and Y were less or equal than those from T100%, with no significant differences between WR (p = 0.05). Conversely, WPirrigation showed significant differences, being higher in treatments with lower irrigation depth. At second SD, yield was lower but both WPETa and WPirrigation significantly increased (p <0.05) due to the lower evaporative demand of the atmosphere (ETo decreased 8%). Results indicate that irrigation water depth could be reduced by 25% without any significant yield losses and that PAETa could be increased with selected SD.
Tribals living in central Gujarat
Authors: Chaudhari Maheshkumar Velajibhai
Published: December 2022

All over the world tribal community is a community with a unique and unique culture. Even in Gujarat, from Ambaji to Umargam and in the present day in other districts of Gujarat, many tribal communities can be seen who have migrated and settled, but historically such tribal community used to live in specific areas only. A detailed introduction to the tribes living in the districts of Panchmahal, Dahod, Chotaudepur, Mahisagar, Vadodara etc. like Rathwa, Tadvi, Nayaka-Naykada, Bhil, Patelia, Vasava, Dhanka etc. has been given in the present research paper.

Abstract in Gujarati Language:

સમગ્ર વિશ્વમાં આદિવાસી સમુદાય એક આગવી તેમજ વિશિષ્ટ સંસ્કૃતિ ધરાવતો સમુદાય છે. ગુજરાતમાં પણ છેક અંબાજીથી લઇ ઉમરગામ સુધી તેમજ વર્તમાન સમયમાં ગુજરાતના અન્ય જિલ્લાઓમાં પણ સ્થળાંતર થઇ વસવાટ કરનારા અનેકવિધ આદિવાસી સમુદાયો જોઈ શકાય છે, પરંતુ ઐતિહાસિક રીતે આવો આદિવાસી સમુદાય ચોક્કસ વિસ્તારોમાં જ વસવાટ કરતો હતો. મધ્ય ગુજરાતમાં સવિશેષ કરીને પંચમહાલ, દાહોદ, છોટાઉદેપુર, મહીસાગર, વડોદરા વગેરે જિલ્લાઓમાં વસવાટ કરતા આદિવાસીઓ જેવા કે, રાઠવા, તડવી, નાયકા-નાયકડા, ભીલ, પટેલિયા, વસાવા, ધાનકા વગેરેનો વિસ્તૃત પરિચય પ્રસ્તુત શોધપત્રમાં આપવામાં આવ્યો છે.

Keywords: આદિવાસી, વહીવંચા, રાનીપરજ, બડવો
Albuminuria post–liver transplant is a predictor of kidney disease progression and mortality
Authors: Ting Julie Anne , Induruwage Dilshani , Yoshida Eric M , Dhruve Miten , Zalunardo Nadia Y
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND: Albuminuria is a marker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with an increased risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and mortality in the general population, but it is uncertain whether the same association exists in liver transplant (LT) recipients. This study examined the association between albuminuria and kidney failure and mortality in LT recipients. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of 294 adults who received a LT between January 1, 1989, and December 31, 2011, in British Columbia, Canada. Cox multivariable regression was used to determine the association between ACR and a primary combined outcome of mortality, doubling of serum creatinine, or ESKD; and a secondary outcome of a decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥30%. RESULTS: At baseline, mean eGFR was 67 (SD 20.9) mL/min/1.73 m2, and 10% had severe albuminuria (ACR >30 mg/mmol). The primary outcome occurred in 20.4% (60) of patients and was associated with ACR >30 mg/mmol (HR 2.77, 95% CI 1.28–6.04; P = 0.01). A decline in eGFR ≥30% occurred in 21.8% (64) of patients, and was associated with ACR >30 mg/mmol (HR 4.77, 95% CI 2.31–9.86; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Severe albuminuria (ACR >30 mg/mmol) was associated with an increased risk of loss of kidney function and mortality after LT. Prospective studies are needed to determine if specific interventions directed at reducing albuminuria can improve long-term outcomes in LT recipients.
Amata (Syntomis) caspia (Staudinger, 1877) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)’nın Dış ve Genital Morfolojisi ile Biyoekolojisi Üzerinde Bazı Gözlemler
Authors: TATAR Muhammed , ATAY Erol , TOZLU Göksel
Published: December 2022

Iğdır İli Aralık ve Karakoyunlu ilçelerinde karaağaç (Ulmus minor Miller) ve çiçekli yabancı otların hakim olduğu habitatlarda 2021 yılı mayıs-ağustos aylarında Amata (Syntomis) caspia (Staudinger, 1877) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)’nın ergin bireyleri atrap ile yakalanmıştır. Çalışma arazi ve laboratuvar şartlarında yürütülmüştür. Laboratuvara getirilen bireylerin, içerisinde karaağaç yapraklarının bulunduğu desikatörlerde çiftleşip yumurta bırakmaları sağlanmıştır. Ergin bireyler laboratuvarda disekte edilmiş, erkek cinsel organları ve kanat preparatları hazırlanmış, A. caspia’ya ait yumurta, larva, pupa ve erginlerin fotoğrafları çekilmiştir. A. caspia’nın erkek genital ve dış morfolojisi ayrıntılı olarak tanımlanmış, türün Dünya ve Türkiye’deki yayılışı da verilmiştir.
Yeraltı Barajlarında Plastik Beton Perdenin Uygulaması, Geçirimsizlik Performansı ve Korunması
Authors: APAYDIN Ahmet
Published: December 2022

Dünyada ve ülkemizde yer üstü barajları başta olmak üzere çeşitli alanlarda uygulanan plastik beton (slurry wall) yöntemi yeraltı barajlarında bugüne kadar dünyada çok az uygulanmakla birlikte, Türkiye’de 2019 yılında “Cumhuriyetin 100. Yılında 100 Yeraltı Barajı” sloganıyla başlatılan Yeraltı Barajları Eylem Planı kapsamında ilk uygulamalar başlamıştır. Bu yöntemin yeraltı barajlarındaki uygulaması, akifer kesitini tamamen keserek kapatan ve böylece yeraltısuyu akışına engel olan geçirimsiz bir plastik beton perdenin inşasıdır. Yerüstü barajlarındaki gibi özel makinelerle yüzeyden yapılan bu işlem sonucunda, perde gerisinde yeraltısuyu seviyesi yükseltilerek depolanan su kuyularla veya cazibeyle kullanıma sunulmaktadır. Perdenin geçirimsizlik performansının test edilmesi sahada ve laboratuvarda bir dizi araştırma, test, ölçüm ve gözleme dayanır.. Cazibeli projelerde yapılan drenaj kazıları ve suyun mansaba geçirilmesinde perdeye zarar vermemek için gerekli önlemler alınmalıdır. Ayrıca, taşkınlarda taban oyulması sonucu perdenin üst kısmının hasar görme ihtimaline karşı perde üzerinde beton veya kaya bloklarıyla destek yapılması, gerekiyorsa menba tarafta enerji kırıcı yapılar inşa edilerek taşkın anında suyun enerjisinin düşürülmesi sağlanmalıdır. Bu makalede bu tür koruyucu önlemlerin mevcut ve gelecekteki uygulamalarda dikkate alınması önerilmektedir.
Malatya İli ve İlçelerinde Çevresel Gama Radyasyonunun Ölçümü, Doz Hızı ve Ömür Boyu Kanser Riski Değerlendirmesi
Authors: KAYAKÖKÜ Halime
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışmada, Malatya ilinde, 15 farklı noktada, gama doz hızı ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Ölçümler, her noktada hem yerde hem de yerden 1 m yükseklikte alınmıştır. Gama doz hızı ölçümleri NaI (Tl) kristaline sahip taşınabilir bir sintilasyon sayacı kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Gama doz hızlarına (DR) ek olarak, yıllık etkin doz oranları (YEDO) ve ömür boyu kanser riski (ÖBKR) değerleri de hesaplanmıştır. Yerden 1 m yükseklikte DR, YEDO ve ÖBKR için elde edilen ortalama değerler, sırasıyla, 48,47 nGy/h, 58,18 µSv/y ve 0,2110-3 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bu çalışmada sunulan sonuçlar, Türkiye’nin farklı bölgelerinde yapılan benzer çalışmaların sonuçları ve UNSCEAR tarafından verilen dünya ortalama değerleri ile karşılaştırılmıştır.
New approaches in choosing a suitable growth model: Mean Curvature and Arc Length Values
Authors: ODA Volkan , KORKMAZ Mehmet , ŞENOL Halil
Published: December 2022

Logistic, Gompertz and Bertalanffy sigmoid growth models are widely used to study the growth dynamics of populations such as living plants, animals and bacteria. Appropriate model selection and parameter estimation are very important as these models will be used to make practical inferences. Because different growth models are modeled biologically, regardless of whether the parameters are definable or not. Applications that do not take into account parameter identifiability can lead to unreliable parameter estimates and misleading interpretations. Therefore, first the most suitable model should be determined and then the parameters should be defined. In this study, two new suitable model determination criteria such as mean curvature and arc length are proposed. For this, firstly, the definition of curvature was given. Then, the mean curvature and arc length values of the data belonging to two different species (kangal dog growth and eucalyptus plant growth) were calculated. For this purpose, a comparison was made with model selection criteria available in the literature such as coefficient of determination, error sum of squares and Akaike information criterion (AIC). It has been determined that the results obtained from the mean curvature and arc length values are in accordance with the existing criteria. In the two datasets, it was seen that the fit model ranking for both the existing criteria and the criteria we proposed was the same. For this reason, it is thought that the mean curvature and arc length values can be accepted as suitable model selection criteria.
Optical Properties of AlInN/AlN HEMTs in Detail
Authors: AKPINAR Ömer , BİLGİLİ Ahmet , ÖZTÜRK Mustafa , ÖZÇELİK Süleyman
Published: December 2022

In this study, the optical properties of AlInN/AlN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) structure, grown on c-oriented sapphire with Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) technique, being investigated. Optical characterization is made Kubelka- Munk method. Transmittance, absorbance, and reflectance are investigated in detail. Also, the Kubelka-Munk theory is employed to determine the forbidden energy band gap of InN by using special functions. The energy band gap obtained by this method was compared.
PENGELOLAAN MINERBA DALAM PERSEPEKTIF GOOD GOVERNANCE (TINJAUAN TEORITIK)
Authors: Rahimallah Muhammad Tanzil Aziz , Pratiwi Andi Dewi , Kusmin Achmad Fauzi
Published: December 2022

Tata kelola pemerintahan yang baik diperkenalkan untuk membantu negara-negara khususnya negara berkembang dalam meningkatkan kualitas pemerintahan termasuk dalam sektor-sektor pengelolaan sumber daya alam antara lain pertambangan. Penelitian ini bertjuan untuk menganalisasi pengelolaan pertambangan di Indonesia berdasarkan pendekatan good governance dan juga memperkenalkan konsep good extractive governance sebagai salah sati pendekatan tata kelola yang baik pada daerah-daerah yang menjadikan pertambangan sebagai potensi pendapatan dan penerimaannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan dengan menganalisa berbagai teori dan manghubungkannya dengan fakta-fakta pertambangan di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian merekomendasikan good extractive government bagi daerah-daerah pertambangan di Indonesia dimana tata kelola pada daerah-daerah yang menjadikan sektor-sektor ekstraktif sebagai sumber pendapatan mampu membangun sistem pemerintahan yang lebih fokus pada kesejahteraan masyarakat khususnya yang berada di sekitar area pertambangan dan pelestarian lingkungan hidup dan kesehatan masyarakat akibat adanya aktifitas pertambangan.
Critical Success Factors of ERP Implementation: Evidence from Manufacturing Sector of Karachi
Authors:   Iqra University North Campus Karachi, Pakistan, Ghayas Muhammad Muzammil , Hussain Sana ,   Faculty of Karachi Police Training School (KPTS), Garden Karachi, Pakistan, Hussain Ahmad ,   DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Islam Naz E ,   University of Missouri Columbia, USA
Published: December 2022

This study explores the critical success factors of ERP implementation in the manufacturing sector of Karachi. Data were collected from 252 such employees of the manufacturing sector of Karachi who have been using ERP solution for the time duration of at least one year. Exploratory Factor Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis were used. Results of the factor analysis indicate the presence of four factors. Three of these factors, namely Data Quality (DQ), System Quality (SQ) and the Consultant Support (CS) were the critical success factors, whereas, the fourth was the dependent variable i.e. successful ERP Implementation or ERP Success. Once the factors were extracted, the reliability was tested and then the CFA was used to test convergent and discriminant validity of instrument. Multiple Regression Analysis was then applied to determine the impact of each factor on successful ERP Implementation or ERP Success. It was found that the Data Quality (DQ), System Quality (SQ) and the Consultant Support (CS) have significant impact on Successful ERP Implementation (hence forth known as ERP Success). Therefore, it is recommended that while implementing the ERP systems, firms must ensure that the data accuracy while they are entering the data or providing the data to the vendor / consultant. It is also recommended that the firms must be mindful about the system quality and the consultancy services (software support services) provided by the ERP vendor.
Survey On Vulnerabilities In Blockchain’s Smart Contracts
Authors:   DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Jamshed Huma , Zahid Ansha ,   DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Hassan Rizwan Ul ,   DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Hussain Ahmad ,   DHA Suffa University Karachi, Pakistan, Islam Naz E ,   University Of Missouri, Colombia, USA
Published: December 2022

Trustworthy smart contracts is usually challenging due to the multifaceted semantics of essential domain-specific languages and their testability. A vulnerability in smart contracts possibly comprises numerous code-security and may allow an attacker to gain control of a system resulting in financial tribulations. Therefore, it is very essential to design safe and secure smart contracts in blockchain’s immutable environment by applying numerous techniques for assessing flaws before deployment. Application programmers building smart contracts must test their code for vulnerabilities. Security and privacy is top in the list. The objective of this research is to explore: 1) the emerging landscape of smart contracts, 2) identifies the vulnerabilities faced by the developers and 3) What tools are available to address these issues? Our study showed: 1) comprehensive realistic studies in the smart contract security are at present lagging as related to primary studies. 2) 73% of contracts implemented in Solidity had security vulnerabilities. 3) Poor programming technique and 4) Slack programming activity.
Outage Probability and Ergodic Capacity Analysis of MIMO-NOMA Heterogeneous Network for 5G System
Authors:   Hamdard University Karachi, Pakistan, Rehman Sadiq Ur , Ahmad Jawwad ,   UIT University, Karachi, Pakistan, Manzar Anwaar ,   Hamdard University Karachi, Pakistan,   Hamdard University Karachi, Moinuddin Muhammad ,   King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Published: December 2022

Based on the orthogonal multiple access (OMA) paradigm, multiple access techniques are now used in wireless networks. The capacity of OMA for orthogonal resources, which is already constrained, will be exceeded in the coming years by the demand for a significant number of users and efficient spectrum usage. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) is being considered for next 5G and beyond releases. NOMA can offer high connection, low latency, and excellent spectral efficiency because several users can be handled in the same resource block at once. This work presents a thorough literature evaluation of the MIMO-NOMA and identifies several research gaps. Additionally, using Monte Carlo simulations, For the MIMO-NOMA heterogeneous network, simulation was performed to analyze the outage probability and ergodic capacity. The MIMO-NOMA HetNets system’s performance is further evaluated using various SNR levels, number of clusters, user counts per cluster, and antenna count ratios.
A Comparative Study on Different Motors used in Electric Vehicles
Authors:   National University Of Sciences And Technology, Karachi Campus, Ahmed Hamza , Zaidi Capt. Dr. Sajjad Haider ,   National University Of Sciences And Technology, Karachi Campus, Khan Farhan ,   National University Of Sciences And Technology, Karachi Campus
Published: December 2022

Motors are the main part of the drivetrain of electric vehicles (EVs) as they transfer the power of batteries to the axle and tires. Therefore, the performance of batteries is a great concern as loss of energy, or lower torque/speed can cause a negative impact on the performance of EVs. In this regard, this study aimed to study different motors that are used in EVs. These motors include DC motors (brushed and brushless), permanent magnet motor motors (BLDCs), switched reluctance motors (SRMs), induction motors (IMs), and outer rotor motors. This study has performed a rigorous review of past literature to examine different factors (speed, torque, efficiency, flux linkage) that affect the performance of motors in EVs. The results of the study have found that SRMs are the most efficient and reliable motors for use in EVs as they can perform in different conditions and offer benefits of low cost and high efficiency. The study has noted the performance rating of SRM to be the highest (87), while BLDCs, PMSMs, and IMs, showed a performance rating of 75, 85, and 82 out of 100. However, more research is needed in this area to enhance the performance of the motors through the development of a novel motor design to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
Disease Control and Ebola in West Africa: a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
Authors: Bell Anthony  John , Van Bortel Tine , Chng Nai Rui , Wells Valerie
Published: December 2022

Aims: The West African Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak of 2014-2016 was the most disastrous EVD epidemic in history. We aimed to investigate and provide unique theoretical insights which could help inform future responses to EVD outbreaks. Methods: After searching five key databases in May 2021 and February 2022  (Medline, Embase, PubMed, Scopus and Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)), 412 papers were collected. Following abstract and full text screening, 35 papers were identified for inclusion.  Coded data was synthesised in accordance with the protocol set out by Thomas and Hardon. Findings: Regarding geographical context, most fieldwork underpinning included studies was conducted within Western Urban Area in Sierra Leone, suggesting that some geographical discrepancy exists within the literature base. In terms of quality, some issues were identified regarding researcher reflexivity, ethical procedures and data analysis. Following thematic synthesis, it was found that beliefs and/or practices relating to distrust, fear, socio-cultural considerations and denial hindered engagement with control measures. By contrast, experiencing the virus first-hand and engaging with survivors prompted the uptake of such measures. Building from these findings, we then proposed an amendment to Barry Hewlett’s Evolutionary Cultural Anthropology (ECA) framework, shedding light on the determinants of such beliefs and/or practices. Conclusion: Our review provides a systematic mapping of which beliefs and/or practices either promoted or hindered response efforts during the outbreak as well as an authentic and holistic way of understanding why such beliefs and/or practices emerged, by synthesising Hewlett’s ECA framework with our findings. By drawing from our cross contextual analysis, health professionals throughout West Africa and beyond could use this work in further reflecting on and guiding the implementation of control measures prior or during future EVD outbreaks.
Physiological and phyto-pathological assessment scion-rootstock combinations for apple cv. Aport and M. sieversii
Authors: SOLTANBEKOV SAGI , DOLGIKH SVETLANA , ZHUMAGULOVA MOLDIR , MADENOVA AIGUL , ISINA ZHANNA , KABYLBEKOVA BALNUR
Published: December 2022

Rootstocks play an important role in the life of fruit crops.The full realization of the potential of the variety depends on them, such as physiological capabilities, drought resistance, winter hardiness, productivity, durability and fruiting rate. To determine the best scion-rootstock combinations physiological and phyto-pathological assessment scion-rootstock combinations for apple cv. ‘Aport’ and M. sieversii were studied. The experiment was carried out from February 2019 to July 2022 in the experimental orchard of Kazakh Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute. In the experimental garden (2015 y. planted) the physiological studies of the water homeostasis, adaptive potential, ecological status, and coefficient stress were carried out in dynamics. High adaptive homeostatic coefficients and a good ecological state were observed in forms № 1, 8, 11 and № 9 throughout the growing season. The robustness of these forms was on an average 38% higher than that of the № 2, 3, 4 and № 7. The maximum fetal weight was 270 g. According to biochemical analysis, forms № 2, 11 and № 9 differed in the amount of vitamin C and total sugar. Scab and powdery mildew are common ‘Aport’ diseases. Forms № 11, 2, 10 are the most resistant rootstock-scion combinations. To conclude, № 8, 9 and № 11 were considered as highly adaptive, productive, rapid-fruiting and resistant to biotic and abiotic factors, free-subsurface factors. These varieties were collected from the Reserves of State National Parks of Kazakhstan.
Role of biochar amendments in improving the properties of acid sulphate soil
Authors: MASULILI AGUSALIM , . SUTIKARINI , SURYANI RINI , SUCI IDA AYU , ASTAR ISMAIL , BANCIN HARDI DOMINIKUS , . PAIMAN
Published: December 2022

Acid sulfate soils have potential for agricultural development. However, this soil has various properties problems that can inhibit plant growth. One way to improve soil properties is through the application of biochar amendments. The study aimed at knowing the role of rice husk biochar combined with amendments to Chromolaena odorata, rice straw, and rice husk ash to improve the properties of acid sulphate soil. The study was conducted in a greenhouse and arranged in a complete randomized design (CRD) with three replications. Biochar amendments consisted of nine kinds, namely, without amendments (control), C. odorata (10 t/ha), rice straw (10 t/ha), rice husk biochar (10 t/ha), rice husk ash (10 t/ha), C. odorata (10 t/ha)+rice husk biochar (5 t/ha), rice straw (10 t/ha)+rice husk biochar (5 t/ha), C. odorata (10 t/ha)+rice husk ash (5 t/ha), and rice straw (10 t/ha)+rice husk ash (5 t/ha). The results showed that the amendment of rice husk biochar combined with amendments to C. odorata and rice straw, respectively, had a good effect on improving soil physical properties, namely, total soil pores, reducing soil content weight and soil strength. Its effect on soil chemical properties was that it could increase pH, C-organic, P-available, cation exchange capacity (CEC), lower Al-dd and Fe soluble. The research findings showed that applying biochar and organic amendments to Chromolaena odorata and rice straw could potentially improve the properties of acid sulphate soil. In future research, we recommend increasing the carrying capacity of acid sulphate soil against plant growth, and it can be done by improving soil properties through the organic amendments’ application of C. odorata or straw enriched with rice husk biochar.
ANALISIS SISTEM PENGENDALIAN PELAKSANAAN ANGGARAN PENDAPATAN DAN BELANJA DAERAH PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN PINRANG
Authors: Fatimah Fatimah
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini menganalisis dan mengetahui penerapan sistem pengendalian pelaksanaan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah (APBD) yang dilakukan oleh Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah (SKPD) di Kabupaten Pinrang dan menganalisis peran Inspektorat dalam sistem pengendalian pelaksanaan APBD di Kabupaten Pinrang. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif yang berupaya menggambarkan sistem pengendalian pelaksanaan Anggaran Pendapatan Belanja Daerah.Hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa Sistem pengendalian pelaksanaan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Pinrang telah sesuai dengan Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 60 Tahun 2008, peraturan tersebut mulai diterapkan sejak diterbitkan oleh pemerintah pusat, dan juga peran Inspektorat Kabupaten/Kota dalam pengendalian pelaksanaan Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Pinrang sangat penting, sebab Inspektorat Kabupaten/Kota dapat bersinergi dengan Pemerintah Daerah serta memberikan pembinaan, arahan, serta masukan terhadap pelaksanaan pengelolaan anggaran daerah agar tepat sasaran dan sesuai dengan peruntukannya.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI, POLA KARIR DAN FUNGSI AUDITOR TERHADAP SERTIFIKASI PENJENJANGAN JABATAN FUNGSIONAL AUDITOR PADA KANTOR INSPEKTORAT KABUPATEN PINRANG
Authors: Rahma Rika
Published: December 2022

The Influence of Competence, Career Patterns, and Auditor Functions on Certification of Auditor Functional Auditor Functional at Inspectorate Office of Pinrang Regency. (Supervised By Mursalim and Muhammad Su'un) This study aims to: to know the Influence generated competence, career pattern and function of auditor toward certification functional functional Auditor gap at Inspectorate Office of Pinrang Regency. This Research Type is Quantitative Research. The object of this research is Inspectorate Office of Pinrang Regency. Sampling technique using census method. Data collection conducted using questionnaires distributed directly to the existing employees at the Inspectorate Office of Pinrang Regency.The results of this study indicate that (1) Competence positively and positively affect the Certification of Functional Auditor Functional Auditor. (2) Career Pattern has negative and insignificant effect on Certification of Functional Auditor Functional Auditor. (3) Auditor function has positive and insignificant effect on Certification of Auditor Functional Auditor Function.
PENGARUH JUMLAH PENDUDUK, JUMLAH WAJIB PAJAK DAN INFLASI TERHADAP TUNGGAKAN PAJAK DI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: M Nurwani
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this studi  was to examine the influence or economic growth, number of tax payers againts and inflation rate the tax arrears in South Sulawesi either simultaneously or partially. The research used secondary data where from respondents and sekuder obtained from BPS South Sulawesi, and other journal.  The secondary data where the influence or economic growth, number of tax payers againts and inflation rate and the tax arrears, related to the number of registered corporate taxpayers. where used double linear regresion by using software SPSS version 16.0 for windows aplications. Simultaneous hypothesis testing results show that simultaneous system Effects of the influence or economic growth, number of tax payers againts and inflation rate the tax arrears in South Sulawesi. The results and partial hypothesis can be seen that economic growth (X1) affect tax arrears, it is shown to influence the direction of the positiftive and significant.  while the inflation rate (X2) no effect amound of tax arrears and Number of tax payers againts (X3) significant negative amound of tax arrears in South Sulawesi.
PENERAPAN STANDAR AKUNTANSI BERBASIS AKRUAL PADA PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN DI PEMERINTAH DAERAH KABUPATEN ENREKANG
Authors: Tarawiru Yasri
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the Application of Accrual Based Accounting Standards in the Compilation of Financial Statements in Enrekang District Government and to determine the factors that influence in the Implementation of Accrual Based Accounting Standards in the Compilation of Financial Statements in Enrekang District Government. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The results show that the application of accrual-based accounting standards in the preparation of financial reports has been implemented but in 2016 has not been fully implemented and in 2017 has been fully implemented following Government Regulation No. 71 of 2010 concerning the Application of Government Accounting Standards. The factors that influence the Application of Accrual Based Accounting Standards in the Compilation of Financial Statements in Enrekang District Government namely Human Resources (HR) and Facilities and Target are both very influential in the preparation of financial statements.
ANALISIS ANGGARAN BERBASIS KINERJA TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM KERJA DI DINAS PEKERJAAN UMUM KOTA PAREPARE
Authors: Sahara Ira
Published: December 2022

This study aims to see the budgeting system used by the Dinas Pekerjaan Umum of Parepare City in implementing work programs. This research is qualitative, which using interviews as the required data technique. The method of analysis used is descriptive analysis method in explaining the research results from observations and interviews, with sample of research is that government officials within Dinas Pekerjaan Umum of Parepare City which have 18 structural positions. Determination of the sample using purposive sampling, which determines the sample is used due to certain considerations (time, cost, and labor limitations). The results of this study indicate that the Dinas Pekerjaan umum of Parepare City in preparing the budget using to complete existing programs is in accordance with budget preparation. So that, the budget used is accordance with performance based budgeting system that prioritizes the results and impacts of work programs that have been implemented and can help regions in making the main budget for the development of Parepare City effective and efficient, although there are still findings by auditors regarding several things that are not in accordance with reality in the field. However, it can be accounted for and improvements are made to maintain the objectives to be achieved by the Dinas Pekerjaan Umum of Parepare City.
COVID-19: PENGARUH LIVE STREAMING VIDEO PROMOTION DAN ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH TERHADAP BUYING PURCHASING
Authors: Faradiba Besse , Syarifuddin Mustika
Published: December 2022

This study aims to carefully examine the effect of live streaming video promotion and electronic word of mouth on buying purchasing during the large-scale social restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The measurement of purchasing decisions in that study was carried out because there were still many sellers or marketers who were unfamiliar with live streaming video and electronic word of mouth in e-commerce in marketing their products. This academic research is typically expected to in common be a direct reference to invite sellers or producers to carefully choose to sell online through e-commerce because it is safer in practical terms of health. in that research method uses Multiple Linear Regression with convenience sampling or purposive sampling where the proportional quota is 50 respondents. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis to accurately describe the symptoms of the research results, while seeing the effect of live streaming video promotion and electronic word of mouth on buying purchasing (quantitative data) using multiple linear regression analysis tools. The direct results show that there is a simultaneous effect of live streaming video promotion and electronic word of mouth on buying purchasing, where the ANOVA test results show that the f-count value is greater than the f-table so that the hypothesis is accepted.
GOING CONCERN DALAM PERSPEKTIF FILOSOFI SULAPA EPPA
Authors: Tenriwaru Tenriwaru , Efendi Shakila Rahma , Nurfadila Nurfadila
Published: December 2022

Sensitivity to the environment is one of the indicators for the company's business continuity (going concern) because paying attention to the environment will have a good impact on the company and society. This research aims to determine the application of philosophy sulapa eppa' become the conceptual basis for companies going concern in implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR). Conducted at PTP. Nusantara XIV (Persero) PG Camming in Bone Regency. Used primary data sourced from interviews, observations, documentation, and secondary data sourced from companies and journals. This research used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach because it was desired to see how companies interpret philosophical values of sulapa eppa in carrying out their social responsibility to maintain business continuity and triangulate data to sort out information related to research. The results of the research showed that the values contained in the eppa sulapa philosophy teach us to respect nature and the environment. CSR PG Camming's activity is the existence of facilities that can be used by the community. Its waste management got a blue PROPER rating which means effort in managing waste and the environment has followed regulations. Paying attention to environmental sensitivity by implementing CSR in terms of waste management had a good impact on the community and the company's environment so that it could drive going concern.
ANALISIS DAN PERBANDINGAN SEKTOR UNGGULAN DI KOTA MAKASSAR DAN KOTA PAREPARE DAN PERANNYA DALAM MENUNJANG PEREKONOMIAN PADA PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN
Authors: Gaby Baiq Regina , Hasbi Hasbi , Sufri Muchlis , Alamsyah Alamsyah
Published: December 2022

Economic activity is an activity carried out by humans to obtain certain goods or services according to their needs. This activity is expected to be able to achieve prosperity in life. The aims of conducting this research are; 1) To know the leading sectors in Makassar and Parepare; 2) To find out the comparison of leading sectors in Makassar and Parepare, and 3) To find out and analyze the role of the leading sector in supporting the economy in their respective regions. The data used in this research was secondary, namely, data on the gross regional domestic product, distribution, and growth rate according to business fields in Makassar and Parepare for the period 2011-2020, Location Quotient, Dynamic Location Quotient, and Growth Ratio Models combined in the Analysis table Overlays. The results of the research indicated that there were 2 sectors based on the analysis overlays scored more than 1 on each indicator in Makassar, namely construction and health services, while in Parepare there were 5 sectors namely electricity and gas procurement, accommodation, and food and drink provision, financial and insurance services, real estate, and health services. Based on the results, these sectors are the main development priorities that are superior and prospective sectors and have good growth in their region and province.