bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of active mineral additions on the concrete behavior based on demolition sands
Authors: Benaichi06@yahoo.fr  , Bouzidi Mezghiche
Published: August 2024

The exhaustion of natural aggregate deposits and the difficulties of opening new quarriesmake it necessary to look for new sources of supply. Recycling and recovery of waste are nowconsidered a solution for the future in order to meet the shortfall between production andconsumption and protect the environment. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect ofactive mineral additions (Pozzolana, slag and silica fume) and inert (calcareous) on the behavior ofconcrete using recycled fine aggregates. The results obtained in this experimental study allow usto draw the conclusion that the use of additions (pozzolana , limestone fillers, silica fume and slag)improves the physico-mechanical and, more particularly, rheological characteristics of concretesbased on 50% of recycled fine aggregate.
Valorization of Vase Dam by the addition of the cement kiln Dust (CKD
Authors: Ahmed Bensalem  , Mekki Mellas
Published: August 2024

This study is the valuation of the mud dam Charef - Djelfa Wilaya in basic layers ofmaterial by the chemical stabilization process based on the addition of cement kiln dust (CKD)who considered under product from the manufacture of cement. In this context we came throughparticle size analysis tests, plasticity, chemical analysis, compaction, and simple compression ondifferent samples of mud treated with different percentages of CKD and stored at a period of 28days to change the consistency of the untreated mud and was a firm consistency to a hard andstable consistency by adding a percentage of 20% CKD.
ANÁLISE, ESTABILIDADE E CONTENÇÃO DE TALUDES: ESTUDO DE CASO DE VOÇOROCA EM MANAUS-AM
Authors: Monteiro Mychayanny
Published: August 2024

Face ao deslizamento de terra ocorrido na encosta próxima a Companhia Siderúrgica da Amazônia Sociedade Anônima (SIDERAMA), localizada na capital do estado do Amazonas, realizou-se este estudo de caso que visa a apresentação de ações mitigadoras, com o intuito de subsidiar a contratação de empresa especializada em obras geotécnicas, para a realização de estabilização e contenção de talude, em virtude de evento de processo erosivo causado por “voçoroca”, seguindo as diretrizes da Lei nº 8.666/1993 - Normas para licitações e contratos da Administração Pública e da Instrução Normativa (IN) nº 5/2017. O objeto em lide está enquadrado no inciso IV, do art. 24 da lei supramencionada, que considera dispensável a licitação os casos de emergência, onde há caracterização de estado de urgência o atendimento de situação que cause prejuízo ou comprometimento da segurança de pessoas.
ENTRE RUÍNAS E SILÊNCIOS: AMORALIDADE X DOGMAS RELIGIOSOS EM SEM GENTILEZA, DE FUTHI NTSHINGILA
Authors: Menegon Patrícia Pinheiro
Published: August 2024

We know that violence caused by gender and social inequalities is historically constituted as a ‘plastered’ element in the most diverse relationships and cultures. In this way, this work proposes an investigative analysis of the female representation of the protagonist character, Mvelo, in the novel Sem Gentileza (2016) by South African writer Futhi Ntshingila, with the aim of understanding how the writer aesthetically describes these inequalities in the narrative, especially in the context of violence against women, highlighting, for this section, the South African context of black women. From this perspective, we will discuss themes that we consider pertinent, such as religious dogma and the free will of the moral act, which are absent in the characters that make up the narrative, and we will also consider the necropolitics latent in the social context of the characters. In order to carry out this descriptive analysis from a phenomenological point of view and establish a coherent view of the discussions and characters, we will use the studies of Biko (1990), Baur (2000), Hick (2018), Revel (2005), Mbembe (2016), Fanon (2022), Hill-Collins (2019), Hooks (2020), Arendt (1997, 2004), Almeida and Teles (2012) and Saffioti (2004, 2015) among other scholars and theorists as theoretical anchors. Methodologically, this is a qualitative, bibliographical study with a descriptive analytical approach. Through this description, as a preliminary result, we conjecture that the way Ntshingila delineates violence in her poetic texture produces a certain ‘subtlety’ for such grotesque moments.
Portable Medication Reminder System for Elderly and Alzheimer's Patients
Authors:   Francis Xavier Engineering College, M Radha , J Jeffrin ,   Francis Xavier Engineering College, K Aswini ,   Francis Xavier Engineering College, K Ezhilmathi ,   Francis Xavier Engineering College, K Bhavani ,   Francis Xavier Engineering College, B Kinetha ,   Francis Xavier Engineering College
Published: August 2024

As healthcare demands rise and the senior population grows, innovative results are essential for cases with habitual ails and memory-related conditions like Alzheimer's. Introduces a movable drug memorial System designed for hospitals, old age homes, and independent elderly citizens. The system, erected around an Arduino UNO microcontroller, integrates an IR detector, buzzer, TV display, RTC module, keypad, LED, and GSM module, working together to give timely drug monuments. In hospitals, it integrates into patient care routines, driving visual and audile monuments for nursing staff to insure timely drug delivery. This integration helps drug crimes and ensures that cases are cleaved to their prescribed treatment plans. Old age homes profit from the stonerfriendly device, allowing residents to manage their drug schedules via the TV display and keypad. The system's simplicity and trust ability can significantly ameliorate the quality of life for senior residents. For independent seniors, the movable system provides monuments through the TV display and buzzer, with the GSM module transferring SMS cautions to family members or caregivers if boluses are missed. This point is particularly precious for those who live alone, offering peace of mind to both the seniors and their families. Alzheimer's cases, floundering with memory loss and drug adherence, gain significantly from this system. The combination of visual and audile monuments, along with the straightforward keypad and TV display, offers an effective tool for managing their drug needs. By icing timely drug input, alleviates the progression of symptoms and enhances the overall well-being of Alzheimer's cases.
Implementation of Good Governance in Improving Public Service Performance at BNNP Central Borneo
Authors: Hariyanti Anggelina , Rahayu Triwik Puji
Published: August 2024

This research delves into the implementation of Good Governance at the Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) in Central Kalimantan, with a focus on its impact on public service performance in narcotics eradication. The study employs a qualitative case study approach, involving in-depth interviews and document analysis. Findings reveal positive strides in transparency and accountability at BNNP, yet underscore the need for improved information accessibility. The efficiency of public services has shown improvement, though challenges, such as delayed response times and insufficient public awareness, persist. Effective interagency coordination remains a fundamental hurdle. Despite challenges, the implementation of Good Governance has positively influenced the narcotics eradication program's effectiveness. Recommendations include strengthening transparency mechanisms, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and intensifying public education campaigns. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the pivotal role of Good Governance in elevating public service standards, particularly in combatting narcotics, and suggests strategic measures for continued progress
Optimizing Sales Revenue Through Digital Marketing Strategy at Mamata Dessert & Café, Denpasar
Authors: Putri Regilita Ashabrina Kusuma
Published: August 2024

This study examines Mamata Dessert & Café's implementation of digital marketing strategies, with a focus on social media, within the structured framework of the SOSTAC model. In the competitive business landscape, effective marketing strategies are paramount for success. The SOSTAC model, encompassing Situation, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics, Action, and Control, guides the investigation. Through literature review, internal and external analyses, goal setting, strategy formulation, tactic design, action implementation, and performance evaluation, the study delves into Mamata Dessert & Café's digital marketing initiatives. Results indicate enhanced brand awareness, increased customer engagement, elevated sales, and expanded market share. The findings underscore the importance of adaptability, customer-centricity, and innovation in digital marketing to thrive in the dynamic business environment. This study highlights the pivotal role of digital marketing strategies in driving growth and competitiveness for companies in the digital age. the digital era
La Mort : cette insaisissable alien. De la mort « vitafère » à la Lumière Noire
Authors: Aouacheria Abdel
Published: August 2024

La mort est un thème qui, à défaut de nous réunir, concerne de manière paradoxale chacun d’entre nous. Bien qu’elle transcende les clivages disciplinaires et qu’une littérature abondante lui ait été consacrée au fil du temps, force est de reconnaître qu’elle demeure une inconnue insaisissable. Le présent texte explore principalement la face biologique de la question, à travers l’étude de l’apoptose (un type particulier de mort cellulaire), en prenant en considération certains aspects évolutifs (de biologie de l’évolution) et philosophiques (de « métabiologie »). Nous visons à déjouer les codes d’opposition entre la notion de vivant et celle de mort, préférant resituer cette dernière dans la Vie. Enfin, notre article propose une métaphore : la Lumière Noire, pour rendre compte d’une opération générale de l’esprit consistant à rechercher par effet miroir ou d’antonymie les corrélats positifs (créateurs) de la négation, de l’opposition et de la destruction.
Framing and Visualising Nationhood: Istiqlal Mosque and the Interiority of the Independence Square, Jakarta
Authors: Aryanti Tutin , Achmadi Amanda
Published: August 2024

Studies on interiority have profoundly shifted the perspective of looking at urban space as a socially constructed architectural product. This study examines the meanings invested by Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia and the patron of the mosque, in Istiqlal Mosque (1962) and the Independence Square using the lens of interiority. Rather than looking at the mosque as a single monument, this study considers the mosque and its time and spatial contexts as an architectural unity to make Sukarno's vision of nationhood manifest through the interiority of the Independence Square area in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city. This study employed an architectural survey and documentation of Istiqlal Mosque and its surrounding built environment and analysed them using Derrida's (1978/1987) centre and margin theory. It is found that the Istiqlal Mosque was designed as part of the frame that reinforces the meaning of the interior of Independence Square, where the National Monument (1964), Sukarno's major monumental project, stands. Istiqlal Mosque was constructed to claim the newly established nation as the world’s most populous Muslim country and to communicate Sukarno’s idea of uniting Indonesia's diverse cultural and religious backgrounds through religious tolerance while declaring his firm standpoint in the 1960s Cold War.
Uncertain Future Dwelling: Emergent Interiors of the Metaverse
Authors: Dunstan Belinda J. , Stonham Michael , Dincer Demet
Published: August 2024

Contemporarily, a flood of digital interior architectural imagery has emerged of spaces developed for the Metaverse, a forthcoming immersive 3D virtual world. These spaces are not bound by the conventions of architectural practice nor the demands of the physical world, providing an opportunity for design exploration and innovation in the future of interiors and positing challenges to core architectural concepts that have accompanied traditional practice. This research offers a visual analysis of aesthetic trends and new typologies present in the interior architectural spaces designed for the Metaverse. The analysis features a curated and collaged collection of works from ten creators of Metaverse spaces, categorised to examine the impact of digital architectural spaces that increasingly detach from the needs of physical dwellings. The research reveals commanding visual trends in Metaverse interior imagery that challenge traditional notions of interiority and dwelling and finds aesthetic signifiers of belonging in spaces that Augé (1995/2009) would neatly classified as an empirical 'non-place.' Positioned as a form of heterotopia in a realm where architecture is being designed for the purely visual, we posit that the less recognisable these spaces become, the more potential they hold for innovation in both the Metaverse and in dialogue with real-world interior architecture.
Inheritance and Development of Chinese Kang in Interior Space
Authors: Yang Long , Zakaria Safial Aqbar
Published: August 2024

The Chinese kang is an ancient technology that combines an integrated household system for cooking, sleeping, and heating. Most of the existing research focuses on the energy performance of Chinese kang and its impact on the interior environment and tries to adapt it to the modern interior space through the improvement of its technology. However, if we only focus on the research and improvement of the technical level of Chinese kang, it is not conducive to the effective inheritance and development of the culture. This paper studies the concept of 'inheritance and development' of Chinese kang culture more comprehensively from the perspective of interior design. The study proves that Chinese kang is not only a survival necessity to cope with cold, but also an expression of people's emotional catharsis and psychological needs, and that the intangible values of Chinese kang culture can be integrated into tangible modern living spaces and developed in the process of modernisation. The results of the study can be used as a starting point for enriching the Chinese kang culture and interior living culture from different perspectives in the future.
Examining Dwelling Interior Conditions for Informal Settlement Upgrading Along the Mae Kha Canal, Chiang Mai
Authors: Duangputtan Patcharaporn , Mishima Nobuo
Published: August 2024

This article delves into the internal features of habitat in slum-like informal settlements, focusing on the challenges faced by the locale in the Mae Kha Canal informal settlements in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The study aims to clarify the dwelling characteristics as well as understand the interplay between housing and the living circumstances of the occupants. A mixed-methods approach was utilised, primarily employing field surveys, house investigation including arrangement and utilisation of space, and in-depth interviews with residents. A total of 80 households were sampled and analysed. The findings reveal that the previous relocation plans made by local authorities, which offered only a single room per family as a one-size-fits-all strategy, are not suitable for the current inhabitants' living conditions. Consequently, this article concludes with alternate suggestions for the forthcoming practical Mae Kha Canal Housing Upgrade project. It emphasises the potential of applying the idea of interiority to examine the distinctive interior conditions, thereby contributing to better dwelling design for the locals.
Revisiting Bodies in Interior Design Practice
Authors: Atmodiwirjo Paramita , Yatmo Yandi Andri
Published: August 2024

Addressing human bodies is inevitable in interior inquiries and practices. Integrating knowledge about human bodies into design practice can extend beyond the idea of bodies as merely static entities with fixed dimensions. The idea of bodies as the basis for spatial design practice views the human body as a living entity that dwells, occupies, moves, and engages in space. Knowledge about bodies as the basis of practice also needs to view bodies' presence as sociocultural entities. The emergence of the virtual environment provides another context with a shifting materiality of bodies and interior spaces. This issue of Interiority acknowledges the breadth of knowledge about bodies in spatial design disciplines. The articles demonstrate various ideas that reflect some challenges surrounding the integration of knowledge about bodies into design practice.
Surgical Reconstruction of the Forefoot with Hallux Valgus Associated with Metatarsus Adductus
Authors: Gordillo-Fernández Luis M. , Ortiz-Romero Mercedes , Macías Jose Luis S.M. Salcini , Valero-Salas José , Álvarez-Pérez Julia , Fernández-Garzón Álvaro
Published: August 2024

Metatarsus adductus is a structural deformity that may be associated with hallux valgus and that may lead to metatarsal pain and functional abnormality of the foot. Correcting hallux valgus is complicated in these cases because of the deviation in adduction of the lesser metatarsals, especially the second metatarsal that occupies the first intermetatarsal space. We report the case of a 49-year-old man who underwent a scarf osteotomy in the first metatarsal, shortening and abductor oblique distal osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals, and arthrodesis of the central toes with Z-lengthening of the capsule and long extensor tendons of the toes.
PPI-hotspotID: A Method for Detecting Protein-Protein Interaction Hot Spots from the Free Protein Structure
Authors: Chen Yao Chi , Sargsyan Karen , Wright Jon D , Chen Yu-Hsien , Huang Yi-Shuian , Lim Carmay
Published: August 2024

Experimental detection of residues critical for protein-protein interactions (PPI) is a timeconsuming, costly, and labor-intensive process. Hence, high-throughput PPI-hot spot prediction methods have been developed, but they have been validated using relatively small datasets, which may compromise their predictive reliability. Here, we introduce PPI-hotspot
ID
, a novel method for identifying PPI-hot spots using the free protein structure, and validated it on the largest collection of experimentally confirmed PPI-hot spots to date. We explored the possibility of detecting PPI-hot spots using (i) FTMap in the PPI mode, which identifies hot spots on protein-protein interfaces from the
free
protein structure, and (ii) the interface residues predicted by AlphaFold-Multimer. PPI-hotspot
ID
yielded better performance than FTMap and SPOTONE, a webserver for predicting PPI-hotspots given the protein sequence. When combined with the AlphaFold-Multimer-predicted interface residues, PPI-Hotspot
ID
, also yielded better performance than either method alone. Furthermore, we experimentally verified several PPI-hot spots of eukaryotic elongation factor 2 predicted by PPI-hotspot
ID
. Notably, PPI-hotspot
ID
unveils PPI-hot spots that are not obvious from complex structures, which only reveal interface residues, thus overlooking PPI-hot spots in
indirect
contact with binding partners. Thus, PPI-hotspot
ID
serves as a valuable tool for understanding the mechanisms of PPIs and facilitating the design of novel drugs targeting these interactions. A freely accessible web server is available at https://ppihotspotid.limlab.dnsalias.org/ and the source code for PPI-hotspot
ID
at https://github.com/wrigjz/ppihotspotid/.
Chemogenetic stimulation of phrenic motor output and diaphragm activity
Authors: Benevides Ethan S , Thakre Prajwal P , Rana Sabhya , Sunshine Michael D , Jensen Victoria N , Oweiss Karim , Fuller David D
Published: August 2024

Impaired respiratory motor output contributes to morbidity and mortality in many neurodegenerative diseases and neurologic injuries. We investigated if expressing designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs) in the mid-cervical spinal cord could effectively stimulate phrenic motor output to increase diaphragm activation. Two primary questions were addressed: 1) does effective DREADD-mediated diaphragm activation require focal expression in phrenic motoneurons (vs. non-specific mid-cervical expression), and 2) can this method produce a sustained increase in inspiratory tidal volume? Wild type (C57/bl6) and ChAT-Cre mice received bilateral intraspinal (C4) injections of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) encoding the hM3D(Gq) excitatory DREADD. In wild-type mice, this produced non-specific DREADD expression throughout the mid-cervical ventral horn. In ChAT-Cre mice, a Cre-dependent viral construct was used to drive neuronal DREADD expression in the C4 ventral horn, targeting phrenic motoneurons. Diaphragm EMG was recorded in isoflurane-anesthetized spontaneously breathing mice at 4-9 weeks post-AAV delivery. The DREADD ligand JHU37160 (J60) caused a bilateral, sustained (>1 hour) increase in inspiratory EMG bursting in both groups; the relative increase was greater in ChAT-Cre mice. Additional experiments in ChAT-Cre rats were conducted to determine if spinal DREADD activation could increase inspiratory tidal volume (VT) during spontaneous breathing, assessed using whole-body plethysmography without anesthesia. Three-to-four months after intraspinal (C4) injection of AAV driving Cre-dependent hM3D(Gq) expression, intravenous J60 resulted in a sustained (>30 min) increase in VT. Subsequently, phrenic nerve recordings performed under urethane anesthesia confirmed that J60 evoked a > 200% increase in inspiratory output. We conclude that targeting mid-cervical spinal DREADD expression to the phrenic motoneuron pool enables ligand-induced, sustained increases in phrenic motor output and VT. Further development of this technology may enable application to clinical conditions associated with impaired diaphragm activation and hypoventilation.
Brown Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle Coordinately Contribute to Thermogenesis in Mice
Authors: Izumi-Mishima Yuna , Tsutsumi Rie , Shiuchi Tetsuya , Fujimoto Saori , Taniguchi Momoka , Okamatsu-Ogura Yuko , Yoneshiro Takeshi , Kuroda Masashi , Nomura Kazuhiro , Sakaue Hiroshi
Published: August 2024

Endotherms increase the rate of metabolism in metabolic organs as one strategy to cope with a decline in temperature of the external environment. However, an additional major contributor to maintenance of body temperature in a cold environment is contraction-based thermogenesis in skeletal muscle. Here we show that impairment of hind limb muscle contraction by cast immobilization suppresses skeletal muscle thermogenesis and activates brown adipose tissue (BAT) thermogenesis as a compensatory mechanism. BAT utilizes free branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) derived from skeletal muscle as an energy substrate for thermogenesis, and interleukin-6 released by skeletal muscle stimulates BCAA production in muscle for support of BAT thermogenesis. Our findings suggest that BAT and skeletal muscle cooperate to maintain body temperature in endotherms.
Análise da produção laboratorial de hidrogênio verde via eletrólise alcalina da água
Authors: Amaro Maria Laura Gomez , Torné Israel Gondres , Raphael Ellen , Brasil Guilherme Bittencourt , Ferreira Sobrinho Angilberto Muniz
Published: August 2024

O gás hidrogênio possui ampla aplicação, tanto na área química e alimentícia como no setor energético e de transporte. Sendo um combustível eficiente, altamente energético e com emissão muito baixa de gases de efeito estufa (GEE), constitui uma área de interesse para o estudo e aplicação da transição energética. Dentre as rotas conhecidas para a sua produção, a eletrólise representa um dos métodos mais promissores para a obtenção de hidrogênio verde, principalmente se a eletricidade usada tem origem em fontes renováveis. Assim, é destacada a eletrólise alcalina, pelo uso de temperatura moderada e menor investimento, se comparado com outras técnicas. Nesse sentido, este trabalho apresenta uma descrição mais detalhada da aplicação das técnicas, cronoamperometria e voltametria cíclica, para quantificar a produção de hidrogênio gerado na eletrolise alcalina. A partir disto, é feita a análise de variáveis como concentração do eletrólito e potencial e eletrodo empregados, concluindo que a utilização aço inox como eletrodo foi 1,8 vezes mais efetiva em relação à utilização de carbono como eletrodo.
Gestão financeira no agronegócio: desafios e estratégias no contexto global
Authors: Barros Emanuel Victor de Moura Oliveira , Machado Linia Dayana Lopes , Ferreira Rildo Mourão
Published: August 2024

A pesquisa tem como proposta desenvolver uma discussão sobre o papel vital da gestão financeira no cenário internacional do agronegócio. Essa gestão é fundamental para garantir estabilidade financeira, eficácia na alocação de recursos, controle rigoroso de custos, acesso adequado a financiamentos e a mitigação de riscos. Nessa perspectiva, o objetivo deste estudo consistiu em analisar de maneira sistemática a importância da gestão financeira nesse setor em âmbito global, identificando as estratégias e ferramentas utilizadas. Neste sentido, tem-se como problema de pesquisa: qual é o impacto da gestão financeira eficiente no sucesso e na sustentabilidade do agronegócio em um contexto internacional? A metodologia empregada para alcançar esses resultados foi a revisão sistemática da literatura, na qual foram utilizados artigos e doutrinas relacionados à pesquisa. Os resultados obtidos destacaram a importância da análise da eficiência econômico-financeira no agronegócio brasileiro, utilizando a Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA) para identificar empresas eficientes. A gestão eficiente dos custos e despesas é fundamental, uma vez que esses custos tendem a acompanhar os preços de venda no setor agrícola. Além disso, as mudanças financeiras no agronegócio requerem uma gestão financeira eficiente e busca por capital para atender às necessidades das empresas. Em suma, esses estudos destacam a importância da eficiência econômico-financeira, da gestão de custos e despesas e das mudanças financeiras no agronegócio brasileiro para garantir a competitividade e o crescimento sustentável das empresas.
Práticas críticas para a implantação da gestão de riscos em projetos nas micro e pequenas empresas do setor de construção civil no sudeste do Brasil
Authors: Ribeiro Hugo Saulo Morgado , Santos João Alberto Neves dos , Gregório Leandro Torres Di , Silva Antonio Ranha da , Mata Eduardo Keller da
Published: August 2024

A gestão de riscos em projetos (GRP) é largamente utilizada em todo o mundo. No Brasil, este conhecimento ainda é pouco aplicado por uma parcela de profissionais que atuam no setor da construção civil, em micro e pequenas empresas (MPEs), que são importantes para a economia. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar as práticas críticas para a implementação da GRP em MPEs do setor de construção, no Sudeste do Brasil. Neste estudo, foi desenvolvido um questionário com 25 assertivas sobre práticas de GRP, que foi enviado para 153 profissionais, sendo obtidas 79 respostas válidas. Foram aplicados o algoritmo Expectation Maximization e o Teste de Normalização, por meio dos softwares SPSS 21.0 e EXCEL. Os resultados foram normalizados para identificar as práticas críticas. Do total de 25 práticas, 6 delas tiveram valores normalizados de importância iguais ou maiores que 80%, mostrando que essas práticas são muito importantes para a GRP. Todas as práticas da hipótese H1: “As práticas de Gerenciamento de Projetos auxiliam na implantação da GRP nas MPEs” foram plenamente confirmadas, pois os resultados normalizados das práticas que compõe esse grupo foram superiores a 0,5. As demais hipóteses (H2, H3, H4 e H5) só foram parcialmente atendidas. A maior parte dos profissionais que contribuíram com este trabalho reconhece a relevância da GRP para os empreendimentos de construção civil, o que poderá contribuir para melhorar o desempenho das MPEs.
Assessment of Proximate, Mineral, Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Brassica oleraceae L. Leaf Concentrates
Authors: A. Sodamade, , M. A. Amusat, , A. I. Adeagbo, , K. A. Bolaji, , O. F. Odoje, , A. T. Adebimpe
Published: August 2024

Food insecurity, ill health due to microbial infection and malnutrition have led to the search for alternative and affordable measures to address food shortage problems and associated health issues worldwide. This provides an opportunity to investigate the use of plants as a remedy. A fresh sample of Brassica oleracea was selected for the study; the sample was obtained and identified at the Botany Department of the University of Ibadan, washed before being processed into the leaf concentrate and assessed for proximate, mineral, phytochemical and antimicrobial potentials using the standard methods. The results of proximate analysis in g/100g showed; moisture; 8.80±0.16, Ash; 1.38±0.10, crude fat; 4.66±0.12, crude protein; 35.52±0.3, crude fibre; 3.16±0.06 and NFE; 46.45±0.23. The mineral analysis in mg/100g showed Na; 35.81±0.23, K; 3.37±0.01, Ca; 24.71±0.02, Mg; 0.24±0.00, P; 0.91±0.00, Fe; 0.90±0.01, Zn; 0.50±0.00, Cr; 0.10±0.00, Ni; 0.00, and Cu; 0.02±0.01. The sample contains some bioactive phytochemical compounds like steroids, anthraquinones terpenes, and coumarin. The sample extracts also showed antimicrobial potential against the ten selected microbes. The study conducted so far on the selected sample revealed that the sample will be viable ingredients in food formulation, pharmaceutical raw materials and alternative sources of protein.
Managing Employability Challenges among Graduates: The Role of Curricula Reforms
Authors: Koboli Gabriel M. , Ngirwa Coletha C. , Manyengo Patrick
Published: August 2024

This study examined how curricula reforms address employability challenges among graduates in Tanzania. A mixed method approach was used and data was collected through questionnaires and interviews from 243 participants. The research found that curricula reforms significantly enhance employability skills of graduates. It also showed that curricula reforms deal with employability challenges by ensuring that education is relevant to the needs of the labour market, respond to 21st century demands and expectations, give relevant skills, and promote global competences. Thus, it was concluded that effective needs assessment is the basis for designing curricula reforms to align educational practices with the real job market requirements. Regular curricula reforms are recommended to ensure relevance and quality, adapting to changing demands and priorities of the nation and the labour market. The study suggests the establishment of a competence framework that ensures consistent alignment of education with relevant employability skills.
Inventorization of Spring Water Resources in Mid Hills of Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Thakur Vijeta , Bhardwaj SK
Published: August 2024

The study on spring inventory was conducted in the mid hills of Himachal Pradesh, India where 43 springs were inventoried in the Beas catchment area. Hydrogeological characteristics, such as geology, slope, aspect, elevation, rock and soil distribution, landuse, geomorphology, and spring discharge were utilized to access the condition of springs in the study area. The study showed that 40.12% of the springs have seen a drop in water flow and compared to the previous times, the water flow has increased in 4.85% of the springs. A total of 56% of spring is located in the forest, 32% in Agriculture land, 3% in grassland, 6% in Shrubland, 2% in built up area, 1% in barren land. 65% are depression springs, 28% are fracture springs, and 7% are contact springs. 2.32% of the spring sources had discharge rate <0.05 Lmin-1. 79.06% of the springs have average discharge rate of 1-10 Lmin-1. Rest of the 11.60% of the springs have discharge rate ranged from 10-25 Lmin-1. Most of the springs are fed by annual precipitation and those located near the Beas valley are supported by river water course.
Integrated Management of Collar Rot of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii under Greenhouse Conditions
Authors: Joyce B. Achsa , Goud T. Yella , Sagar B. Vidya , Prasanna B. Laxmi
Published: August 2024

Collar rot, one of the major soil borne diseases of chickpea incited by Sclerotium rolfsii causes significant economic losses in chickpea crop. The present study was undertaken to identify the eco-friendly management of this soil borne disease in chickpea. In this study, the efficacy of chemical, biocontrol and biofumigation to manage the chickpea collar rot disease was tested under Greenhouse conditions. Our results revealed that the treatments involving the sole application of chemical fungicide Tebuconazole 60 FS (as seed treatment or soil application) or in combination with other treatments resulted in 100% germination of chickpea seeds. Two treatments namely T5 (SA of Tebuconazole 60 FS) and T12 (ST with Tebuconazole and SA of mustard seed cake) recorded 0.00% total mortality and hence found to be highly effective in protecting chickpea seeds from both pre emergence seed rot and post emergence seedling mortality.The results on the percent disease incidence revealed that, T10 (ST with Trichoderma spp and SA of mustard seed cake) provided maximum disease reduction of 81.93 per cent (PDI  12.04%)  and 75.93 (PDI 24.07% ) per cent over the control at 30 and 45 DAS respectively. This was followed by Treatment T7 which exhibited 72.22 % (PDI 18.52%) and 69.45 % (PDI 30.55%) disease reduction over the control at 30 and 45 DAS respectively. Overall, the results of our study (considering both germination and percent disease incidence percentages), revealed that T7 (ST and SA of Trichoderma spp.)  was the most effective treatment in managing the collar rot disease of chickpeas.
Response of Different Panchagavya Levels on Yield Attributes of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)
Authors: Yadav Rahul , Fatmi Urfi , Yadav Bhagchand , Singh Udai Pal , Deepanshu
Published: August 2024

The field experiment on response of different panchgvaya levels on yield atributes of bitter guard (Momordica charantia L.) was conducted at Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj from January to July, 2023. The experiment was laid out in Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with three replications and eighteen treatment combination. The experiment consist of two factors. The factor one is hybrids as (TMBI-1309, TMBI-3346, VNR22) and factor second is different concentration of Panchagavya in which control (water spray), 1% spray of Panchagavya, 2% spray of Panchagavya, 3% spray of Panchagavya, 4% spray of Panchagavya and 5% spray of Panchagavya. TMBI-3346 was recorded significantly higher yield attributes of bitter gourd over other hybrids in parameters like fruit weight (99.91 g), fruit length (15.64 cm), number of fruits per plant (37.0), fruit yield per plant (3.73 kg) and fruit yield (331.42 q/ha). Among The different Panchagavya treatments, 5% spray of Panchagavya resulted in significantly better fruit weight (104.66 g), fruit length (15.92 cm), number of fruits per plant (37.2), fruit yield per plant (3.90 kg) and fruit yield (346.99 q/ha). The interaction effect of TMBI-3346 + 5% spray of panchagavya resulted in significantly higher yield parameters.
High Efficiency in Planta Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation in Lilium cv. Pavia
Authors: Jayanthi M. , Singh Kanchan BM , Singh MK , Mandal Pranab Kumar
Published: August 2024

Absence of an efficient genetic transformation technique acts as a major barrier for development of new lily cultivars with desirable characters. Here we report a callus freein planta Agrobacterium mediated transformation protocol for the Lilium cv. Pavia. Tiny shoot buds obtained directly from the basal portion of the Lililum scales were used for Agrobacterium infection. Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain LB4404 harboring pCAMBIA 3301 vector was used for transformation. Putative transformants were selected on a selection media containing L-phosphinithricin. Further these putative transformants were confirmed by PCR analysis using primers specific for gus and bar gene. An average transformation efficiency of 31% was obtained using in planta transformation of Lilium shoot buds. The high efficiency and rapidity of this protocol make it suitable for commercial application and for future research on this valuable ornamental plant.
Screening of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Genotypes for their Susceptibility against Pod Borers
Authors: Tare Shraddha , Khandwe Nanda , Patnaik Subhashree , Bamaniya Ghanshyam
Published: August 2024

The present investigation on the varietal screening of 13 pea genotypes including a check was carried out at Agricultural Research Farm, RAK College of Agriculture, Sehore, M.P. during Rabi 2020-2021. The larval population of H. armigera was found to be minimum in Pant P 484 with 1.21 larvae/ plant, with a pod damage of 2.28%, and maximum in KPMR 942 with 2.01 larvae/ plant, with a pod damage of 12.82% which was found statistically at par with HFP 16-02 with 1.91 larvae/ plant (12.37% pod damage). The maximum population of L. boutiques was also recorded on KPMR 942 (2.22 larvae/ plant) with pod damage of 15.00% followed by HFP 16-02 (13.40%) while it was minimum in Pant P 484 (1.36 larvae/ plant) with 2.83% pod damage. The result on the yield was maximum in Pant P 484 with 2818 kg/ha and the minimum yield was recorded in KPMR 942 with 919 kg/ha during the crop period. Out of a total of 13 varieties tested for infestation by the pod borers, three varieties (Pant P 484, IPFD 20-03 and IPFD 12-02) were found to be highly resistant, two varieties (Pant P 480 and IPFD 11-05) were least susceptible, four varieties (Pant P 479, RNCP 14-13, IPFD 20-09 and IPFD 20-02) were considered to be moderately susceptible, and four varieties (KPMR 942, HFP 17-11, HFP 16-02 and IPFD 10-12) were reported to be highly susceptible. By identifying resistant genotypes, we can adopt more targeted and sustainable strategies to combat pod borers, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides and minimizing crop losses. These resistant genotypes could also serve as valuable genetic resources for future breeding programs aimed at developing improved cultivars with enhanced resistance and contribute to the broader field of integrated pest management in field pea cultivation.
Evaluation of Sheath Blight Resistance in Diverse Rice Varieties Under Artificial Inoculation and Field Conditions
Authors: Yadav Vinay Kumar , Khan N.A. , Yadav Bavita , Rathore Madhurjit Singh
Published: August 2024

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) a vital food crop for nearly half of the global population, facing significant threats from various biotic and abiotic stresses. Among biotic stresses, diseases pose the most common challenge. Sheath blight, caused by soil-borne fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia Solani Kühn (R. solani), is a major concern, leading to substantial damage to rice and cereal crops worldwide. This study evaluated sheath blight resistance across diverse rice varieties, including short grain, long grain, aromatic, hybrid, and wild types, under both artificial inoculation and field conditions. Ten host plant species were assessed for resistance to sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia Solani, using physiological screening one-week post-inoculation. The highly virulent R. solani isolate (AG-1 IA anastomosis group) was cultured on PDA media, covering the entire plate 3 to 5 days. Screening of cultivated rice varieties, was conducted using field conditions and humidified chamber methods, with results confirmed through molecular characterization. Among the ten cultivated rice varieties, Arize 6444 and Dhanya 748 exhibited the lowest disease index, classifying them as moderately resistant. In contrast, Kalanamak and Pusa Basmati were highly susceptible, displaying high disease indices. Among wild rice accessions, Oryza rufipogon showed a disease index of five or less. Visual ratings indicated the highest susceptibility in Kalanamak, followed by Pusa Basmati and Swarna sub-1, while the lowest visual ratings were observed in wild rice accessions Oryza australiensis and Oryza rufipogon across all tested hosts. The findings underscore the importance of identifying resistant rice varieties to manage sheath blight effectively. The moderately resistant cultivars and wild rice accessions identified in this study offer valuable genetic resources for breeding programs aimed at enhancing sheath blight resistance in rice.
Effect of Different Plant Spacings on Growth, Yield and Disease Incidence in Banana CV. Phule Pride
Authors: C.V. Pujari , A.R. Mendhe , V.T. Gujar , C.M. Gulave , Wagh P.P.
Published: August 2024

An investigation was carried out in planted banana crop cv. Phule Pride (AAA) to evaluate the effect of different planting distances on growth, durational, bunch, and yield parameters and disease incidence for three successive years (2021-22 to 2023). The experiment was carried out in Randomized Block Design with four replications. The treatments comprised of T1 (1.20 m x 1.20m (6944 Plants per hectare)), T2 (1.35 m x 1.35m (5487 Plants per hectare)), T3 (1.35 m x 1.75m (4233 Plants per hectare)), T4 (1.50 m x 1.35m (4938 Plants per hectare)) and T5 (1.50 m x 1.50m (4444 Plants per hectare)). In general, there was decrease in pseudo stem height, number of functional leaves and leaf area with the decrease in plant spacing, where increase in pseudo stem girth was observed with the decrease in plant spacing. Delay in all the durational parameters namely days to shooting, days to maturity and days harvesting was recorded with the decrease in plant spacing. Number of hands per bunch, number of fingers per bunch, finger length and bunch weight also decreased with the decrease in plant spacing, whereas increase in finger girth was observed with the decrease in plant spacing. The conventional treatment 1.50 m x 1.50m (4444 Plants per hectare)) recoded highest bunch weight (19.40 t/ha) as against the 12.18 t/ha in the treatment T1 (1.20 m x 1.20m (6944 Plants per hectare). As regards the yield (t/ha), all the treatments were on par with each other except T2 (1.35 m x 1.35m (5487 Plants per hectare). Considering all the parameters, it observed that the plant spacing of 1.5 m x 1.5 m accommodating 4444 plants per hectare is found optimum for the banana cv. Phule Pride.
Analysis of Traffic Impact Due to Construction of Village Government Offices on MT Haryono Road Samarinda City, Indonesia
Authors: Tukimun  , Oktaviani Viva , Musrifah
Published: August 2024

Development of the Village Government Office Area located on MT. Haryono Street Samarinda City based on Minister of Transportation Regulation no. 17 of 2021 is included in the Low Andalalin category, where the development activities do not have a significant impact on traffic on roads and intersections. The results of the analysis by modeling the increase in traffic growth each year also did not cause a significant decrease in the performance and level of service of a road section or intersection. However, to create sustainable and well-implemented development, efforts are made to maximize the level of safety and comfort for road users around the activity area using vehicle circulation, pedestrian facilities, signs or markings, and traffic engineering management. as well as other safety and comfort supporting facilities. Considering that Andalalin is a requirement that is integrated with the Amdal study in arranging a Building Construction Permit (IMB), the initiator must take care of the traffic impact analysis recommendations, which of course apart from maintaining human and environmental safety is also an administrative requirement that must be fulfilled.
Origin of shallow submarine mass movements and their glide planes—Sedimentological and geotechnical analyses from the continental slope off northern Norway
Authors: Baeten Nicole J. , Laberg Jan Sverre , Vanneste Maarten , Forsberg Carl Fredrik , Kvalstad Tore J. , Forwick Matthias , Vorren Tore O. , Haflidason Haflidi
Published: October 2014

Submarine landslides are often characterized by a basal surface of rupture parallel to the stratigraphy, in which downslope movement is initiated. However, little is known about the sedimentology and physical properties of the sediments within these surfaces. In this study, we present a multiproxy analysis of the sediments collected from a giant piston core penetrating a shallow submarine mass transport deposit, in combination with high‐resolution seismoacoustic data to identify and characterize the basal glide plane and the weaker sediments in which movement was initiated. The initial phase of instability consists of a single fracture that formed due to the downslope movement of a mostly intact slab of sediments. The 16 m long core, comprising mostly undisturbed massive and laminated ice‐rafted debris‐rich clay penetrated this slab. The base of the slab is characterized by a high‐amplitude semicontinuous reflection visible on the subbottom profiler data at about 12.5 m depth, interpreted to originate from the glide plane on top of a plumite deposit. This plumite has dilative behavior with pore pressure decrease with increasing shear strain and high undrained shear strength. Movement probably started within contouritic sediments immediately above the glide plane, characterized by higher sensitivities and higher water contents. The occurrence of the mass movements documented in this study are likely affected by the presence of a submarine landslide complex directly downslope. The slide scar of this landslide complex promoted retrogressive movement farther upslope and progressive spreading of strain softening along the slide base and in the slide mass. Numerical models (infinite slope, BING, and retrogressive slope models) illustrate that the present‐day continental slope is essentially stable and allow reconstruction of the failure processes when initiated by an external trigger.
Impacts of nonrefractory material on light absorption by aerosols emitted from biomass burning
Authors: McMeeking G. R. , Fortner E. , Onasch T. B. , Taylor J. W. , Flynn M. , Coe H. , Kreidenweis S. M.
Published: October 2014

We present laboratory measurements of biomass‐burning aerosol light‐scattering and light absorption coefficients at 405, 532, and 781 nm and investigate their relationship with aerosol composition and fuel type. Aerosol composition measurements included nonrefractory components measured by a high‐resolution aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS), composition of refractory black carbon‐containing particles by a soot particle aerosol mass spectrometer (SP‐AMS), and refractory black carbon measured by a single‐particle soot photometer (SP2). All measurements were performed downstream of a thermal denuder system to probe the effects of nonrefractory material on observed optical properties. The fires studied emitted aerosol with a wide range of optical properties with some producing more strongly light‐absorbing particles (single‐scattering albedo or SSA at 781 nm = 0.4) with a weak wavelength dependence of absorption (absorption Ångström exponent or AAE = 1–2) and others producing weakly light‐absorbing particles (SSA at 781 nm ~1) with strong wavelength dependence of absorption (AAE ~7). Removal of nonrefractory material from the particles by the thermal denuder system led to substantial (20–80%) decreases in light absorption coefficients, particularly at shorter wavelengths, reflecting the removal of light‐absorbing material that had enhanced black carbon absorption in internally mixed untreated samples. Observed enhancements of absorption by all mechanisms were at least factors of 1.2–1.5 at 532 nm and 781 nm as determined from the heated samples. A mass absorption cross‐section‐based approach indicated larger enhancements, particularly at shorter wavelengths.