bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Support and Maintenance Berbasis Web pada Pengadilan Negeri Makassar Kelas IA Khusus
Authors: M Syahid Nur Wahid  , Harum Kelvianto Pratama , Leo Muhammad Alif , Nandasari Putri , Andi Muh Achyar AM
Published: August 2023

Makassar Class IA Special District Court is a first-level judicial institution located in Makassar City, South Sulawesi. This institution uses electronic devices and computers in its daily operations. However, the complaint system and electronic and computer processing still use the conventional method of manually recording and reporting complaints made. To overcome these problems, a "support and maintenance" information system was developed to make it easier for IT staff to manage incoming complaints to the IT department. The development of this information system uses the Waterfall model as its development method. The research method was carried out using several methods, namely observation and interviews to see and know directly the handling of complaints in the IT section of the Makassar District Court, as well as conducting a literature review of relevant readings related to research. The result of this research is a Web-based “Support and Maintenance” Information System.
Prototype Sistem Pembagian Beras Bansos Berbasis IoT Menggunakan E-KTP
Authors: Edy Marwan Ramdhany , Hairunnisa Rini , Muhammad Fardan  , Adistia Ainun Zahra
Published: August 2023

This study aims to design an IoT-based social assistance rice distribution system using e-KTP which can provide convenience in distributing rice to beneficiaries, practical and automatic social assistance only by bringing the e-KTP that has been registered without having to queue any longer. The results of the study show that the social assistance rice distribution system makes it easy for related village officials to distribute social assistance rice efficiently and effectively. The result of testing this system is that on each e-KTP there is a unique code that is different for each card which will be processed by the microcontroller and the data will be compared with the data registered in the database, with that if the user is registered the LCD will display a successful registered notification, but only Only e-KTPs that have been registered can collect this social assistance rice. Furthermore, there is a pin access on this tool as a second security which allows the recipient to be sick and can be represented by accessing it through the pin that has been inputted into the database.
Implementasi Kriptografi Vigenere Cipher untuk Keamanan Data Informasi Desa
Authors: Irianti Erva , Surianto Dewi Fatmarani , Ainun Zahra Adistia  , Muh. Juharman  , Jumadil Ahmad Safi’i
Published: August 2023

Data security on village information is a very important issue because it contains a lot of village information data. Important data cannot be denied that data can be edited or changed by unauthorized persons. So the data becomes insecure. Therefore, a technique is needed to secure data, namely using the classic Vigenere cipher cryptography technique, to maintain the security and confidentiality of messages or information so that it cannot be read by anyone, a desktop-based application is designed using the Java programming language which is carried out on the Netbeans IDE software to implementing the vigenere cipher algorithm as a technique for securing village information.
Analisis Jaringan LAN Menggunakan Teknologi EtherChannel untuk Meningkatkan Performa Jaringan pada SMK Kartika XX-I Makassar
Authors: Baso Fadhlirrahman , Hanifa A Nurul , Putri Azzahra Andi Shelma , Mukhtar Nur Aisyah
Published: August 2023

We often encounter network quality decreasing over time due to the increasing number of users using the same amount of bandwidth. The decrease in network quality is due to the increase in the number of network users, with this happening a solution is also provided using the concept of utilizing the technology found in EtherChannel. There are also two options for using this technology, namely the PagP (Port Aggregation Protocol) and LACP (Line Aggregation Control Protocol) protocols. By raising this problem, it aims to test the level of network quality using the PagP and LACP protocols. This test was carried out using the client-server concept, which uses an FTP server application as a container for data transfer or data exchange, while the VLC software application is used as a streaming service. The value generated by the PagP protocol is much better than LACP when compared to using FTP services.
PENGEMBANGAN WEB SEKOLAH TERINTEGRASI SISTEM INFORMASI AKADEMIK DI SMAN 10 SINJAI
Authors: Nununk Febryanti  , Jumadi M Parenreng  , Firdaus
Published: August 2023

Hasil”penelitian ini adalah sebuah pengembangan web sekolah terintegrasi sistem informasi akademik di SMAN 10 Sinjai. Jenis”penelitian yang digunakan”adalah jenis”penelitian pengembangan (R&D) dengan menggunakan”teknik pengumpulan data yang terdiri”dari teknik observasi, wawancara, angket”dan dokumentasi. Pengembangan web sekolah terintegrasi sistem informasi akademik di SMAN 10 Sinjai menggunakan model”pengembangan prototype yang terdiri dari tahapan”pengumpulan kebutuhan, membangun”prototype, evaluasi prototype, mengkodekan”sistem, menguji sistem, evaluasi sistem, dan menggunakan sistem dengan”melakukan pengujian menggunakan”standar kelayakan  ISO 25010 yang terdiri”dari”delapan aspek. Berdasarkan”hasil pengujian menggunakan”standar kualitas ISO 25010, web sekolah terintegrasi sistem informasi akademik di SMAN 10 Sinjai telah memenuhi”standar dimana: functional suitability dengan nilai 94% (diterima), b) performance efficiency dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi GTMetriks diperoleh hasil load sebesar 1,1 detik (memenuhi standar), c) compatibility dilakukan uji coba pada 5 perangkat diperoleh nilai berhasil dari semua perangkat, d) usability yang dilakukan pada 35 orang responden dengan mengajukan sebanyak 30 pertanyaan diperoleh nilai 73% (layak), e) reliability keberhasilan pengujian sebesar 100%  (memenuhi), f) security pada tingkat medium, g) maintainability mudah dirawat, dan h) portability dilakukan uji coba pada 6 browser diperoleh tidak ditemukan error pada tampilan dan fungsi dari semua browser.

Kata Kunci : Pengembangan, Sistem Informasi Akademik, Web, Prototype, ISO 25010.
Implementasi Model Prototyping dan Framework Laravel dalam pengembangan Sistem Informasi Kesekretariatan
Authors: Sofyan Muh Azikin , Aminuddin Bakry  , Jumadi M Parenreng
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil pengembangan sistem informasi kesekretariatan JTIK FT UNM berbasis web serta menguji kualitas sistem tersebut menggunakan standar ISO 25010. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan atau Research and Development (R&D). Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan prototyping yang merupakan metode pengembangan dari system development life cycles (SDLC). Data dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi dan kuisioner. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan berupa hasil pengembangan sistem informasi kesekretariatan JTIK FT UNM berbasis web dengan hasil pengujian menggunakan standar ISO 25010 pada karateristik functionality suitability bernilai 1 (sangat baik), pada karakteristik reliability diperoleh tingkat reliability sebesar 100% (Memenuhi), pada karakteristik performance efficiency didapatkan nilai performance sebesar 97,4% (Grade A) Structure sebesar 88,2% (Grade A) dan Fully load time 1,36 (dapat diterima), pada karakteristik Usability didapatkan presentase kelayakan 93,2% (sangat layak), pada karakteristik Security tidak ditemukan adanya virus dan malware pada sistem informasi, pada karakteristik compability bernilai 1 (sangat baik), pada karakteristik portability bernilai 1 (sangat baik), dan maintainability memenuhi standar 3 aspek penilaian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa sistem informasi kesekretariatan JTIK FT UNM yang telah dibuat dapat berfungsi dengan baik serta layak digunakan.
Aristotle's "Catharsis" as an Inspiration for Modern Drama Therapy
Authors: Jin Chenyuan
Published: August 2023

This work is an attempt to decipher the therapeutic essence of the Hellenic theater through the prism of "catharsis", starting with the Athenian orgy, when theatrical performances turned into a tool for collective healing. The article deals with the theoretical views of Aristotle, in whose aesthetics catharsis has become the main concept that testifies to the healing abilities of the Greek theater to purify and harmonize the personality. The author shows how these ideas can be used in modern theatrical art, helping to identify and eliminate the mental problems of today's audience. Dramatic "catharsis", named and analyzed in the theoretical system of Aristotle, in turn, became a theoretical generalization of the healing abilities of the Greek theater. The scientific novelty of this work lies in the fact that the study of the essence and form of healing in the Greek theater can be used as a theoretical basis for the development of modern drama therapy. The work uses an interdisciplinary approach, a cultural-historical method and the principle of comparative analysis in the 70-80s. In the twentieth century, drama therapy began to be explored as a separate discipline that awakened creativity and imagination, contributed to the reunification of people with their inner world, removed the burden of difficult experiences, changed behavior and life circumstances, thus revealing the healing abilities of theatrical "catharsis". The rise of modern theater therapy reflects a new direction in the development of psychotherapy and theater, as well as a return to the ancient traditions of healing and artistic creativity and the development of fresh ideas and new creative ideas based on them.
Improvement of fundamental frequency performance of SGII-UP laser facility
Authors: Xie Jing , Wang Li , Liu Chong , Zhang Yan-Li , Liu Qiang , Wang Tao , Chai Zhi-Hao , Xia Zhi-Qiang , Yang Lin , Zhang Pan-Zheng , Zhu Bao-Qiang ,   Joint Laboratory of High Power Laser and Physics, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
Published: August 2023

The SGII-UP laser facility is one of the most important high power laser systems in China, and it is also one of a few inertial confinement fusion laser devices that operate all year round in the world. In order to further improve its output capacity to meet higher physical requirements, measures such as increasing the number of neodymium glasses, adopting new N41 neodymium glasses, and improving the energy configuration of xenon lamps are taken to improve the gain capacity of the main amplifier. Calculation of the new main amplifier construction model predicts that the small gain coefficient will reach 4.9%. And further modulation of the laser device shows that when the output of 10 kJ fundamental frequency energy is needed, the injection energy decreases from 5 J to 1.26 J, which supports a higher output energy and a stronger basic frequency output capability. Furthermore, it is analyzed that under different laser pulse injection conditions of 1, 5, 10 ns, the B integral is obviously reduced, which means that the near-filed quality of the beams is better. According a small-size modulation suppression is induced by nonlinear phase shift, and high-fluence laser is expected to pass before and after the improvement, which is a key prerequisite for a higher output energy. Based on these analyses, fundamental frequency output energy values with different pulse injections are calculated and an improvement from 8 kJ to 12.5 kJ output is expected under 10 ns square pulse condition. Tests show that the small signal gain coefficient of the device increases from 4.15% cm to 4.94% cm, which is consistent with simulation results, and the average gain multiple of a single beam increases from 9000 to 118000, which is an order of magnitude higher. The output verifies the fundamental frequency output capacity exceeding 12.5 kJ under 10 ns square pulse as well as a small-size modulation suppression around 0.16 mm–1 as a result of joint action of non-linear phase shift and spatial filtering. After the significant improvement, the SGII-UP laser facility will strongly support more ambitious physical experiment targets.
Marangoni effect of surfactant droplet in transition boiling and formation of secondary droplet
Authors: Tang Xiu-Xing , Chen Hong-Yue , Wang Jing-Jing , Wang Zhi-Jun , Zang Du-Yang ,   MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710129, China,   State Key Laboratory of Solidification Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
Published: August 2023

The dynamic processes of surfactant droplets impacting onto substrates of varied temperatures have been widely studied in heat transfer, cooling and printing. In this work, we observe the impacting process of aqueous droplets of surfactants SDS, CTAB, and Triton X-100 on a hot aluminum plate via a high-speed camera, in order to study the dynamics of different surfactant droplets impacting on a hot aluminum substrate. Experimentally, it is discovered that the surfactant droplets in transition boiling produce a secondary droplet of non-wetting state in the final stage of evaporation. The analysis demonstrates that after the droplet impacts the substrate, a temperature gradient is created between the top of the droplet and the triple-phase contact line, increasing the surfactant concentration near the triple-phase contact line as compared with that of the top. The top liquid is maintained by the Marangoni effect, which is caused by the concentration gradient. In the final stage of the evaporation process, the residual droplet gradually shrinks into a sphere. It is detached from the substrate and taken off under the impulse force of the bubble explosion at the bottom, generating the secondary droplet. The radius of the secondary drop increases with the raising of initial concentration of the drop, but ultimately reaches the saturation size. This work explains the role of surfactants in forming secondary droplets. Additionally, this work provides a reference for understanding the physical mechanism of Leidenfrost effect and the controlling of boiling heat transmission.
Resonance ionization spectrum of autoionization states of lutetium atom
Authors: Zhang Jun-Yao , Xiong Jing-Yi , Wei Shao-Qiang , Li Yun-Fei , Lu Xiao-Yong ,   National Key Laboratory of Particle Transport and Separation Technology, Tianjin 300180, China,   Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Engineering of Nuclear Industry, Tianjin 300180, China
Published: August 2023

177Lu is an important medical isotope used in imaging-guided radiotherapy, and it can be produced by irradiating 176Lu or 176Yb with high abundance. With an increasing demand for medical isotopes, it is very essential to improve the supply capacity for 177Lu. The multi-step multi-color photoionization method is an effective method to obtain isotopes, and the information of odd-parity autoionization levels is essential. Laser resonance ionization spectroscopy is one of a few spectroscopic experimental methods that can study autoionization levels. An experimental system is developed for the frontier spectroscopic research, and it consists of custom-made tunable lasers and a high-resolution time of flight mass spectrometer. The lifetime of the excited state 35274.5 cm–1 is measured to be (31.6 ± 1.7) ns by the delayed photoionization method for the first time. A three-step three-color photoionization process is used to detect the autoionization levels, with a delay of 30 ns between λ2 – λ1 and λ3 – λ2 respectively, in order to avoid any unexpected transitions. Forty-seven odd-parity autoionization levels are obtained, of which 33 levels are discovered for the first time, and the λ2 and λ1 are blocked to exclude possible interference peaks, such as the λ1+λ3+λ3 transition. Several autoionization levels show asymmetrical peak shapes, and the Fano fitting is carried out for all the levels to determine the widths and relative transition strengths of the autoionizing transitions. This study provides critical data for the high-efficient photoionization of lutetium atoms in the visible range. The angular momenta of 21 odd-parity autoionization levels in an energy range of 50650–51650 cm–1 are identified for the first time, which provides a reference for determining the forbidden state of electric dipole transitions from other excited states and ascertaining the electronic configuration.
Gestão da sustentabilidade das empresas de suco de laranja do Brasil: aplicação do modelo ESG
Authors: Bettini Mariana Manente , Da Silva Filho Cândido Ferreira , Conti Diego de Melo , De Benedicto Samuel Carvalho
Published: August 2023

O modelo ESG incorporou os pilares ambiental, social e governança no mercado de capitais, visando estabilidade e sociedades mais sustentáveis. O Brasil é destaque global na produção e comercialização do suco de laranja, com forte presença no mercado internacional, o que exige uma atuação mais sustentável. O presente estudo buscou conhecer as bases e avaliar os impactos das práticas ESG sobre o desenvolvimento sustentável das maiores empresas do setor no país. A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa, bibliográfica, descritiva e documental. Em relação à incorporação do modelo ESG pelas organizações estudadas, verificamos que encontram-se em etapas diferentes, variando desde a adesão ao Pacto Global da ONU e  ações voltadas aos pilares ESG, até casos em que o ESG não é mencionado.
Glycaemic Control and Evidences of Ischaemic Heart Disease of Known Type 2 Diabetics Attending the Endocrinology Clinic at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Nigeria
Authors: Ojeka S. O. , Zabbey V. Z. , Edward R. B.
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with life-threatening complications with cardiovascular complications being the major cause of death among those with type 2 diabetes. Aim: The study was aimed at evaluating the glycemic status and evidences of Ischaemic heart disease, associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients attending the endocrinology clinic in FMC Yenagoa during the study period.

Materials and Methods: The study made use of 162 apparently healthy individuals and 300 diabetic patients. Interviewer-administered questionnaire and fasting blood sugar were the study tools. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample T-test.

Results and Discussion: The results revealed that the body mass Index, Blood Pressure and Fasting Blood Sugar of the diabetics were significantly higher than those of the non-diabetics. Again, 41.7% of the experimental subjects had a normal glycemic control, 49.7% had a fair glycemic control while 8.7% of them had a poor glycemic control. The symptoms of Ischaemic heart disease associated with type 2 diabetes in the experimental subjects were chest pain, chest discomfort, pain in the leg, ischaemic gangrene and loss of strength. Again, age, gender, Body mass index, smoking and Fasting blood sugar were other risk factors found to be associated with ischaemic heart disease.

Conclusion and Recommendation: Implementing lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation to reduce the risk of cardiovascular abnormalities in diabetics is recommended. A close and regular monitoring of the Fasting blood sugar, Blood Pressure and cardiac abnormalities is also recommended for diabetic patients.
The Use of Fermented Banana Stems as a Source of Probiotics for the Growth and Survival of Carp Fry (Cyprinus carpio L.)
Authors: Amalia Reski , Hasniar  , Yuliadi  , Sani Asrianti
Published: August 2023

One of the obstacles that exist in this carp hatchery business is the lack of knowledge about the quality of feed that is not in accordance with the nutrients needed by fish. Feed quality that does not match the needs of the fish will lead to a low life-pass rate and fish growth rate. To overcome this, feed mixtures are made using fermented banana stems as a source of probiotics. The use of probiotics becomes an internal solution to produce optimal feed growth and efficiency, reduce production costs, and ultimately reduce environmental burdens due to waste accumulation in waters. The purpose of this study was to determine the right dose and effectiveness of adding probiotics from fermented banana stems mixed directly in carp seed feed on the growth and survival of carp fry. This study was designed using a complete randomised design (CRD). It consisted of 4 treatments and 3 replication for a total of 12 experimental units. The treatments used in this study were treatment A (control), treatment B (1.5 ml/100 g feed), treatment C (3.0 ml/100 g feed), and treatment D (4.5 ml/100 g feed). Based on the results of the study, the highest growth in absolute length and absolute weight and the highest survival occurred in treatment C (3.0 ml/100 g of feed).
Radioadapted Response Early Effects and Late Effects on Survival of White Blood Cells in Mice (Mus musculus L) Post C0-60 Gamma Radiation
Authors: Sutapa Gusti Ngurah , Sandi I. Nengah , Anggarani Ni Kadek Nova , Kasmawan I. Gde Antha
Published: August 2023

Aims: Determine the radioadapted response to the early and late effects of white blood cells in mice after Co-60 gamma radiation. Furthermore, the effect of the radioadapted early and late effects of the radioresponse with the interval dose adaptation (DA) with the challenge dose (DC) to the white blood cells of mice, as well as the survival rate of mice white blood cells after gamma Co-60 radiation through the radio-adapted response of the early effect and the late effect.

Place and Duration of Study: The Radioteraphy Installation in Prof. I.G.N.G. NGOERAH Hospital, between from August to October 2022.

Methodology: This research used a low-dose method (adapted-DA dose) and at certain time intervals was continued with a larger dose (dose challenge-DC) in mice with six treatments and one as a control. From each treatment, mice's white blood cells were taken to determine the number of leukocytes and their components. Through the number of leukocytes, it is possible to analyze the radio-adaptated response to the early effect and the late effect, so that thesurvival rate of whiteblood cells inmice after gamma Co-60 radiation can be determined.

Results: The results of research on the survival of leukocyte cells, neutrophils, and lymphocyte cell components show early-responding tissue and late-responding tissue. As for cell survival, other componentssuch asmonocytes, eosinophils, andbasophils did not respond in the same way after gamma Co-60 radiation. In general, giving a time delay to the challenge dose for all radiation dose treatments gives a fast response (early effect) to cell survival within a few days after radiation, then with time the full response that occurs is a slow (late effect). The longer the delay in giving the challenge dose, the slower the response will fully occur in the tissue after gamma Co-60 radiation. The cell survival curve also shows that the α/β ratio for the early effect is 3 and for the late effect is 10, which is an illustration of the early effect on radiation, with a linear shape of the cell death curve indicating that tissue is more sensitive to changes in radiation dose and has a greater α/β ratio. When compared to the tissue with a late effect on radiation, the tissue has a smaller α/β ratio indicating that the tissue is less sensitive to changes in the timing of the challenge dose.

Conclusion: Radioadapted response to the survival of leukocytes, neutrophils cell components, and lymphocytes have shown early responding tissue and late responding tissue after gamma Co-60 radiation. By giving a time lag for the challenge dose, an early response to cell survival occurs for only a few days, then with time, fully the response that occurs is late responding.
Physical and Proximate Analysis of Fuel Briquette Made Using African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) Pulp as a Binder
Authors: Namadi S. , Musa A. O. , Gana U. M.
Published: August 2023

This paper examines the possible use of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) Pulp as a binding agent for the production of biofuel briquettes. Sawdust biomass was briquetted using hot and cold prepared African Locust bean pulp (SBP) and cassava starch (SBCS) as binders. Physical and combustion analysis of the fuels were performed in accordance with ASTM analytical methods and calculations to analyse the briquettes strength and aptness as a solid biofuel. The results obtained for the maximum density, relaxed density and shatter index ranged between, 802.03 to 931.87 , 300.60 to 336.40  and 89.29 to 99.77% respectively, with samples SBCS and SBP(Cold) showing a better result. The proximate analysis performed shows that, the %Moisture content (Dry basis), %Ash content, %Volatile matter and %Fixed carbon ranged between 6.52 to 8.08%, 2.60 to 5.12%, 78.21 to 86.53% and 2.79 to 10.15% respectively. The Calorific Value obtained for the material briquettes are 17,230kJ/kg, 18,270kJ/kg and 16,550kJ/kg for SBCS, SBP(Cold) and SBP(Hot) respectively. It has been observed from analysis that the strength of the briquettes descends in the order SBCS→SBP(Cold)→SBP(Hot), with a little variation between samples SBCS and SBP(Cold). The study indicates the potential of the binder for the production of biofuel and significantly improve the carbon content as well as the calorific value of the fuel.
Cloud BPM Application (Appian) Robotic Process Automation Capabilities
Authors: Kunduru Arjun Reddy
Published: August 2023

Cloud Business Process Management (BPM) platforms, such as Appian, have gained significant traction in recent years due to their ability to streamline and automate business processes. One key feature that has revolutionized process automation is Robotic Process Automation (RPA). RPA enables the creation of software robots that mimic human actions and interact with various applications, systems, and data sources to perform repetitive and rule-based tasks.This abstract focuses on the RPA capabilities within the Appian platform and its impact on business process automation. Appian's RPA capabilities provide organizations with the ability to integrate and orchestrate human-centric and robot-centric tasks within their business processes, resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.By leveraging Appian's RPA capabilities, organizations can automate manual, time-consuming tasks, such as data entry, data validation, and data extraction, by creating software robots that execute these tasks with speed and precision. The platform offers a user-friendly interface for designing, deploying, and managing software robots, enabling both technical and non-technical users to participate in the automation journey. Appian’s RPA capabilities also facilitate seamless integration with existing systems and applications, allowing organizations to leverage their investments in legacy systems while enhancing their automation capabilities. Through APIs and connectors, software robots can interact with databases, web services, enterprise applications, and other sources of data, enabling end-to-end process automation. Additionally, the Appian platform provides comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and analytics capabilities for RPA. Organizations can track and measure the performance of software robots, identify bottlenecks, and gain insights into process efficiency and effectiveness. This data-driven approach allows for continuous improvement and optimization of automated processes. Furthermore, the cloud-based nature of the Appian platform offers scalability, flexibility, and accessibility. Organizations can rapidly scale their RPA deployments based on business needs, leverage cloud resources for increased computing power, and enable access to software robots from any device and location. In conclusion, Appian's RPA capabilities within the Cloud BPM application offer organizations the opportunity to achieve significant advancements in process automation. By leveraging software robots to perform repetitive tasks, organizations can enhance operational efficiency, reduce errors, and allocate resources to more value-added activities. The abstract highlights the key features and benefits of Appian's RPA capabilities, setting the stage for further exploration and understanding of how this technology can revolutionize business process management.
Digital Technologies in Crop Genotype Designing Methods: Scope, Limitations and Future Perspectives
Authors: Siyunda Aaron Chimbelya , Chikalipa Emmanuel , Ramtekey Vinita , Mbuma Ntombokulunga , Mwala Mick , Mwila Natasha Muchemwa , Regassa Tesfaya Mitika , Nshimbi Dyness
Published: August 2023

The modern world agricultural sector has come under severe attack from several factors. These factors range from biotic to abiotic factors and they present threats to the environment and the world economies at large. If agricultural production is made more sustainable, it can be able to combat the current food shortages. Looking into the present scenario, there is a great need to improve the traditional breeding designing methods to develop genotypes of different crops that would be able to withstand the current adverse effects brought about by persistent climate change. Central to the basis and key factor of improving the designing methods in crop production are different digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning (DL), Machine Learning (ML), Geographical Information System (GIS), Precision Agriculture (PA), and Remote Sensing (RS).  The digitalization of traditional breeding strategies has its weaknesses in terms of genetic gains it could offer in improving crop production. However, improving digital technologies would result in improved designing methods of crop production that would consequently result in increasing agricultural production and productivity. Therefore, the current review highlights the gains that have been made especially by AI and ML in designing methods of crop production. In addition, the review also highlights the limitations of these digital tools and their potential in crop designing methods for future crop genetic gains and production as well.
Lung Function Capacity among Traffic Police in Dhaka City
Authors: Basher Ahamed Khairul , Afrin Sadia , Huda Md. Nazmul , Rahman Md. Motiur , Haque Md. Azazul , Sarker Manobik , Yasmeen Wahida , Sultana Hafiza
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Air pollution from car exhaust has a negative impact on health. People who are constantly exposed to this car pollution can develop various health problems including respiratory diseases.

Objective: To assess the extent of respiratory failure among traffic police officers in Dhaka.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the spirometric parameters of a group of 157 traffic police officers between the ages of 25 and 55 years old serving in the city of Dhaka. Lung function was measured with a portable stationary spirometer. Data were collected using the American Thoracic Society Department of Lung Disease Questionnaire (ATS-DLD-78A). Statistical analysis was performed using IBM's SPSS software. Study location and period: The study was conducted from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018, in the city of Dhaka.

Results: The mean age was 40.94 ± 9.30 years. The FEV1/FVC ratio showed that over 50% of the respondent's lung function parameters were 70% and above. FEV1 and FVC were significantly lower in smokers (2.60 ± 0.71, 3.88 ± 0).76) compared to non-smokers (3.50 ± 0.83, 4.70 ± 0.56). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that age over 20 years (OR 6.87; 95% CI) and smoking (OR 13.62; 95% CI) were independently associated with traffic police respiratory symptoms. Conclusion: The adverse effects of air pollution from direct vehicle exhaust can have a significant impact on these lung dysfunctions.
Potential Effect of Soybean on Muscle Fatigue and Lactic Acid Levels in Wistar Rats
Authors: Navolani Aldona Putri , Putra Eka Nur Alfahrozi , Shintawati Shefina , Primiani Cicilia Novi , Putra Roy Try , Utomo Andri Wahyu , Krisnamurti Gabriella C. , Jayadilaga Yadi
Published: August 2023

Muscle fatigue is a condition resulting from prolonged muscle contractions. Synthetic materials are often used to restore muscle fatigue, although they can have side effects. Soybean is a natural product that contains complex compounds, including thiamine, which has the potential to replace synthetic compounds. The current study was aimed to analyze the potential effect of Glycine max on the structure of muscle tissue/muscle fatigue and lactic acid levels in Wistar rats. The study used an experimental approach, the treatment of giving soybean powder and pure thiamine compounds to 24 male Wistar white rats aged 3 months totaling 24 rats, 150-200 g for 15 days. Data analysis techniques were carried out on the frequency of muscle fatigue through the struggling test, measurement of lactic acid levels in the blood, and structure of the biceps femoris muscle tissue in HE staining. The results showed struggling time, Fobs 16.398 > Ftable 3.554 and lactic acid levels Fobs 17.621 > Ftable 3.467 and changes in the muscle tissue structure of white rats. The conclusion that soybean seeds have the potential as a natural ingredient in overcoming muscle fatigue and can reduce lactic acid levels.
Varietal Evaluation of Gerbera under Shade Net Condition in Prayagraj Agroclimatic Condition
Authors: Chaturvedi Purva , Singh Devi , Wesley C. John
Published: August 2023

Gerberas are widely cultivated and have a significant market value due to their popularity as ornamental plants and their traditional medicinal uses. The global gerbera market includes various segments, such as cut flowers, potted plants, and medicinal products. Therefore, present investigation was carried out with title at the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh during the Winter-2022-23 to determine the performance of different varieties of gerbera for its growth and flowering. Under this experiment, overall, 8 varieties were used comprising of variety Shveen, Petali, Livia, Hiami, Deepti, 17026, Alcochate and Breakdance. The current study found that variety Hiami performed better in terms of characters like plant height at 30, 60 and 90 DAP (18.13, 21.20 and 23.77 cm respectively); early for days to first flower bud emergence (39.43 DAP); days from bud to flowering (9.97 days); number of days for flowering from planting (54.53 DAP); number of days for peak flowering (58.17 DAP); maximum number of buds (10.63 buds);  stalk length (64.77 cm); diameter of flower (9.33 cm) and yield per 200 m2 (11693 flowers). Variety Deepti performed better for parameters like number of leaves at 30, 60 and 90 DAP (7.53, 10.37 and 12.63 leaves respectively); plant spread at 30, 60 and 90 DAP (18.77, 26.13 and 35.30 cm respectively); Vase life (8.80 days); second highest for yield per 200 m2 (10263 flowers).
Enumeration of Genetic Parameters and Genetic Diversity of Morpho-Physiological Traits in CIMMYT Bread Wheat Accessions [Triticum aestivum (L.) em. Thell]
Authors: Naveen Aavula , Mishra V. K. , Sinha B. , Harika A. Sree , Supriya Patel , Reddy M. B.
Published: August 2023

Fifty genotypes of CIMMYT bread wheat were evaluated at Agricultural Research Farm, BHU, Varanasi during 2019-2020.The analysis of variance revealed significant differences among genotypes for all traits. High Phenotypic coefficient of variation was recorded compared to the genotypic coefficient of variation. However, high genotypic coefficients of variation were found particularly for: grain yield per plot (8.71), harvest index (9.22), test weight (8.9), normalized difference vegetative index (9.59) and chlorophyll content (9.79), suggesting that these traits are having ample genetic potential for selection amongst genotypes, in breeding programs. The highest broad sense heritability manifested for harvest index (91.61%); remaining traits showed moderate estimates of heritability. Low to moderate genetic advance as percent mean was estimated for all the traits studied. This suggests the existence of variability for agronomic traits in the studied wheat genotypes which, should be exploited during future breeding programmes. Fifty genotypes were divided into six non-overlapping distinct clusters using tocher's method based on Euclidean distances. Thirty-one genotypes were classified in the first cluster accounting 62% of total genotypes followed by 15 genotypes categorized in the second cluster. The remaining four clusters have one genotype each. Divergence and cluster mean show that, crossings between genotypes of clusters (II, III), and VI could lead to recovery of good transgressive segregants for maximum heterosis in wheat varietal improvement.
Effect of Added Phosphorous and Organic Matter on the Availability of Phosphorous Fractions in Normal Soil under Field Capacity Moisture Tension
Authors: Mishra Poornendra , Sharma Sanjeev , Sachan Ravindra , Singh R. B. , Pyare Ram , Ranjan A. R. , Bhayankar
Published: August 2023

An Incubation study was conducted from January 2020 – May 2020 under "Laboratory conditions" at the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Chandra Shekhar Azad Kanpur University of Agriculture and Technology, (U.P.) to study the “Effect of added phosphorous and organic matter on the availability of phosphorous fractions in normal soil under field capacity moisture tension”. To obtain a different fraction of phosphorus under the field capacity regime all three experiments were conducted under kankar soil conditions to determine Ca-P, Al-P and Fe-P as influenced by six different treatments. The results showed that with advancement in time of incubation, the availability of Ca-P (308.2 ppm and 235.3 ppm at 0 days and 90 days of incubation period, respectively), Al-P (89.5 ppm and 44.9 ppm at 0 days and 90 days of incubation period, respectively), while Fe-P (13.8 ppm and 13.1 ppm at 0 days and 90 days of incubation period, respectively) increased marginally at field capacity in kankar soil condition. Sunhemp (T2) proved more beneficial than FYM (T3) in increasing Fe-P, Al-P, and Ca-P as also Olsen’s P content in the soil. Therefore, the application of organic matter either in the form of sun hemp with phosphorus proved very useful in improving the avoidable content of the soil.
Effect of Micronutrients Foliar Application on Growth and Flowering of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Conditions
Authors: Wilson Abin , Singh Devi , Wesley C. John
Published: August 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of Micronutrients Foliar Application on Growth and Flowering of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse Under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Conditions” was carried out during November 2022 to March 2023 in, Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design with thirteen treatment combinations, with the application of three micronutrients; FeSO4, MgSO4 and ZnSO4 at different levels, which was replicated thrice. It was concluded that the application of micronutrients treatments rendered their significant effect on almost all the growth, flowering and yield characters of gerbera. The treatment T11 i.e., application of ZnSO4 at 0.6% found superior in terms of plant height (28.17cm), number of leaves (13.5), length of the leaves (33.9cm), plant spread (47.68cm), days taken for first flower bud initiation (88.6days), minimum days taken to first harvest (119days), flower diameter (11.35cm), stalk length (43.16cm), stalk diameter (7.16mm), number of flowers per plant (9.17) and vase life (9.66days). Among the different treatments the highest gross return (142590 Rs/200m2), Net return (55938 Rs/200m2), benefit cost ratio (1.64) was obtained under the use of ZnSO4 at 0.6% (T11).
Influence of Plant Geometry and Cultivars on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of HDPS Cotton under Rainfed Shallow Soils
Authors: Gouthami R. , Nagabhushanam U. , Ramanjaneyulu A. V. , Madhavi B. , Kamalakar J. , Yakadri M.
Published: August 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Siddapur research farm, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Warangal, Telangana, India during kharif 2022 to investigate the effect of plant geometry and cultivars on growth and yield of cotton under high plant density system. The results revealed that plant height (102.7 cm) and drymatter production (6499 kg ha-1) were significantly higher at ultra narrow spacing of 90 x 15 cm (74,074 plants ha-1) than medium and wider spacings of 90 x 30 and 90 x 60 cm, respectively but, was on par with narrow spacing of 90 x 20 cm (55,555 plants ha-1). Though sympodial branches plant-1 (16.4) and number of bolls plant-1 (24.0) were significantly greater with wider spacing (90 x 60 cm: 18,518 plants ha-1), adoption of high plant density method of 90 x 15 cm spacing (74,074 plants ha-1) (2707 kg ha-1) and 90 x 20 cm (55,555 plants ha-1) (2498 kg ha-1) resulted in significantly higher seed cotton yield. The yield from 90x15 cm was 26.2% and 11.7% higher than that of 90 x 30 cm (2391 kg ha-1) and 90 x 60 cm (1998 kg ha-1), respectively. In case of cultivars, though growth and yield attributes were not significantly influenced, but, the boll weight (5.2) and seed cotton yield (2845 kg ha-1) were significantly higher with NCS 2778 over other cultivars viz., Bt Suraj (2151 kg ha-1), WGCV-79 (2310 kg ha-1) and ADB-39 (2288 kg ha-1).
Quantitative Evaluation of the Spatial Variation of Surface Soil Properties in Continuous Paddy Growing Fields
Authors: Varalakshmi Pepakayala , Sharma S. Harish Kumar , Sreenivas Kandrika , Neelima T. L. , Supriya Y. , Babu Y. N. Mohan
Published: August 2023

Soil degradation caused by poor land management practices is a major impediment to optimal land productivity. Soil spatial variability is required for agricultural productivity, food safety and environmental modeling. Rice is one of the important food resources for most of the world’s population, especially in India and feeds more than 60 per cent population of the country. Telangana is on track to become India's rice bowl as rice production is expected to reach 1.3 crore tons in 2019–20.The present study was conducted in continuous paddy cultivated field of Machapur village of Siddipet district, Telangana, India to know the spatial variability of soil properties with a help of geostatistical model. For this, a total of 100 composite samples at 20*20 m grids in an area of 4 ha were collected. The pH of the soil, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon (OC), available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) were all determined. The semivariogram model was used to create surface maps of soil properties using the ordinary kriging technique. The skewness values showed a normal distribution for all analyzed parameters except for Available K. Coefficient of variation ranged from 1.92% for pH to 34.08% for EC in topsoil indicating the heterogeneity of soil properties. Spherical model fits well with experimental semivariogram of pH, EC and AK. Exponential model better described the variation of soil OC and AN while the variation of AP was best described by Gaussian model. The soil pH, OC and available P were moderately spatially dependent whereas EC, available N and K were strongly spatially dependent. The cross validation results demonstrated the spatial prediction's smoothing effect. According to the findings of this study, a geostatistical model can directly reveal the spatial variability of lateritic soils and will assist farmers and decision makers in improving soil-water management.
Effect of Potassium on Growth, Yield, Quality and Economics of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Bhardwaj Disha , Kumar Sandeep , Yadav Deependra , Ravinder  , Patel Jay Nath
Published: August 2023

The present investigation was carried out at Research farm of Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Mandi during Rabi season 2022 to evaluate the effect of potassium on growth and yield of potato. The experiment was laid down in randomized block design consisting eight treatments in which one is control and others are combination of potassium with three replications. There was significant effect found under various potassium treatments in terms of plant height, number of haulms and haulm diameter at various crop growth stages and fresh and dry weight of plants, marketable yield and harvest index and specific gravity and dry matter content of tubers. The maximum marketable tuber yield was obtained with the split application (basal + foliar spray) of potassium. The findings revealed that the growth and yield parameters were significantly influenced by different split potassium levels.
Effect of Salinity on Warm Season Turf Grass Species
Authors: Nandu Purushottam Kumar , Topno Samir E. , Prasad V. M. , Kuotsu Nini R.
Published: August 2023

The demand for salinity tolerant turf grasses is increasing due to augmented use of effluent or low-quality water for turf irrigation. Fresh water, along with soil Stalinization in many locations, has raised the requirement for salt-tolerant turf grass screening. Physiological responses to salinity and relative salt tolerance of Five C4 turf grasses, two variety ofCynodon dactylon(Bermuda grass), Zoysia matrella (Manilla grass), Zoysia japonica(Zoysia Grass) and Paspalum notatum(Bahia grass) were investigated during the study at Department of Horticulture Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Science, Prayagraj. Turf grasses were planted in plastic pots filled with sand: cocopeat: vermiculite (2:1:1) and irrigated with different concentration of salinity levels (0.6, 5.0, 10.0, 15 dS m-1). Salinity tolerance was evaluated based on leaf length leaf Wirth leaf firing, shoots and root growth reduction, proline content, total chlorophyll content RGB content and relative water content was subjected to analysis of variance. Among the four turf grass species Bahia grass found to be most salt tolerant turf grass followed by Z. matrella while Zosia japonica was least tolerant turf grass against salt stress.