bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and Fabrication of Husk Blower
Authors: Manoj Prabhu.M  , abesh Novin.S  , Nalanraj Shanmugam.S  , Ganesan.A
Published: May 2023

The main idea of this project is about providing an alternate solution for conveyors, which is used to convey lightweight materials like husk. Since husk can be easily blown away conveying in open space is not possible because air can easily blow it away from the conveyors. Also initial cost of conveyors is high so small scale industries cant really afford it, so they go for manual ways to move husk from one place to another place. But we can’t depend on manual labors all the time because of reasons like they are not easily available all the time and they would want overtime charge if the delivery is late or if the workers come late the unloading of husk can’t be done at the moment notice, and work time is wasted. To avoid this type of loses and to move husk anytime to a desired location this project can be used. This project uses a impeller connected to a motor to produce a suction force to suck the husk from a suction mouth connect and will blow the husk through a outlet mouth to any location we want. Since rice husk are dust like particles it will be easily sucked and blown away through a pipe.
Gestión presupuestaria y contabilidad gubernamental. Caso: Registro Municipal de la Propiedad del Cantón Girón
Authors: Patiño Sari Deysi Beatriz , Narváez Zurita Cecilia Ivonne , Toaza Tipantasig Silvia Elizabeth
Published: May 2023

El presupuesto público es un instrumento de gestión que utiliza el Estado para la consecución de los objetivos establecidos en su plan de desarrollo en favor de la población. El mismo establece los límites de gastos durante un año, para cada una de las entidades que conforman el sector público y los ingresos que los financia. Por lo antes indicado, el presente estudio tiene por objetivo diseñar un modelo de gestión presupuestaria para el Registro Municipal de la Propiedad del Cantón Girón, que propicie el cumplimiento de los objetivos institucionales. Dada la naturaleza del estudio, se optó por un diseño no experimental, debido a que no se controlaron ni manipularon las variables de estudio. Según los resultados obtenidos, se deduce, que la actuación de los funcionarios y las decisiones de las autoridades del Registro Municipal en el marco de la ejecución presupuestaria, no se orientan a la consecución de los objetivos institucionales.
Marco tributario ecuatoriano y planificación fiscal en la intermediación financiera del sector popular y solidario
Authors: Sarmiento Pérez Miryam Guadalupe , Torres Negrete Azucena de las Mercedes
Published: May 2023

La carga tributaria se define como un impuesto, tasa o tributo recaudado por el Estado, con el fin de obtener ingresos para financiar las necesidades colectivas. En este contexto, y como consecuencia de la pandemia por COVID-19, el Servicio de Rentas Internas en Ecuador, emitió reformas tributarias para afrontar la crisis económica del país, lo que trajo como resultado que las empresas y personas naturales tengan que realizar un mayor pago de los impuestos. Bajo este escenario, el presente estudio tiene por finalidad analizar la carga tributaria de la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Jardín Azuayo durante los periodos 2020-2022. La investigación fue mixta, ya que se combinaron datos cuantitativos y cualitativos con el fin de responder a la hipótesis planteada, para ello se emplearon las técnicas de la encuesta y revisión documental. Los datos levantados demuestran que, la Cooperativa presenta una excesiva carga impositiva debido a las contribuciones temporales establecidas por el gobierno nacional.
Innovaciones y continuidades en la responsabilidad social: estado de la cuestión y análisis comparado
Authors: Barañano Cid Margarita , Baylos Grau Antonio
Published: May 2023

El artículo expone el desarrollo evolutivo que ha tenido la noción de responsabilidad social empresarial (RSE) de las grandes empresas transnacionales en las dos primeras décadas del presente siglo. De una concepción unilateral y cerrada en la propia empresa a poner en práctica relaciones contractuales que generan obligaciones entre éstas y los sindicatos globales, para incidir con fuerza finalmente en la idea del deber de diligencia impuesto por una norma jurídica estatal, supranacional o internacional, en donde la vigilancia por el respeto de los derechos humanos en toda la cadena de valor de la empresa es determinante.  Estas diferentes facetas de la noción se complementan entre ellas y arrojan como resultado un concepto complejo y polivalente de la RSE, en donde el marco institucional que la regula condiciona fuertemente sus contenidos y formas de expresión. el análisis comparado de tres países en américa latina (Ecuador, Chile y Argentina) confirman estas hipótesis de trabajo al ofrecer tres modelos diferentes de desarrollo de la RSE.
Discours Officiel Contre Parole Autochtone ? Narratif Russe et Récits de Vie Du (Grand) Nord Sibérien
Authors: Samson Normand de Chambourg Dominique
Published: May 2023

Par son expansion territoriale au fil des siècles, la Russie n’a cessé d’incorporer les peuples et les langues les plus divers. À l’heure où la Fédération veut fonder un grand récit national, elle argue de « protéger la vérité historique » (article 67.1 § 3 de la Constitution) pour imposer une politique mémorielle, à l’exclusion de toute autre. Dès lors, ce monopole de l’État sur l’histoire, promu par des institutions de propagande historique et relayé dans toute la société, condamne au silence la mémoire inédite de communautés qui ne font pas la même lecture des événements du passé. C’est pourquoi il s’agira, dans une approche historique et anthropologique fondée sur des sources anciennes et la parole collectée dans les toundras et les taïgas jusqu’en 2019, de mettre en perspective le récit national russe grâce à la lecture des peuples autochtones minoritaires de la Sibérie (sub)arctique.
The Existence of Customary Land and its Utilization Pattern for Tourism Business
Authors: Suwitra I Made Suwitra , Sudiarta I Ketut , Suryawan I Ngurah , Imaniar Dimas , Hentika Niko Pahlevi
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study are: (1) A comparison of the existence of customary land rights owned by indigenous villages in Gianyar Regency and those owned by indigenous communities in Banyuwangi Regency.; and (2) patterns of utilization of customary land for the provision of tourist facilities and attractions.  Customary land owned by Batuan Traditional Village and Padangtegal Traditional Village in Gianyar Regency, Bali still exists mainly in the form of customary village druwe land. Meanwhile, the Osing Indigenous Community of Kemiren Village in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java is not explicitly recognized as having customary land rights over land or other physical resources.  Customary rights are reflected in the ownership of intangible cultural assets/heritage, such as art, rituals, and traditions. The utilization of customary rights for tourism businesses in Batuan Customary Village and Padangtegal Customary Village is managed individually or institutionalized by customary villages based on local regulations. (awig-awig and/or pararem). Whereas in the Osing indigenous community of Kemiren Village there is the utilization of intangible cultural heritage owned by indigenous communities such as art, rituals, and traditions as tourist attractions and attractions.
Taller “previniendo” conductas sexuales de riesgo en estudiantes de una institucion educativa marankiary 2022
Authors: Suárez Reynoso Liz Miriam , Garcia Chaiña Esther Elisa
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: Determinar la influencia del Taller “Previniendo” conductas sexuales de riesgo en estudiantes del colegio San Jose, Mariankiari-2022. Material y Métodos: Investigación cuantitativo, longitudinal, observacional con diseño pre experimental con prueba de entrada y prueba de salida, la población fue de 60 estudiates de la Institucion Educativa San José de Bajo Marankiari; la técnica fue la encuesta y el isntrumento un cuetionario. Resultados:  en la prueba de entrada se obtuvo un nivel bajo con 60% seguido de mediana con 40% y alto 0% con respecto a conductas sexuales de riesgo; posterior al taller Previniendo y relaizando una prueba de salida se obtuvo un nivel alto  con 93.33% seguido el nivel mediano con 6,67% y el nivel bajo 0% Conclusiones:  La aplicación del taller previniendo influye significativamente en cuanto a conductas sexuales de riesgo de estudiantes del colegio San José de Marankiary, puesto que chi cuadrado calculado fue mayor que el chi cuadrado teórico (106,28 > 7,378), con un nivel de 0,05.
DESIGNING A PID CONTROL SCHEME FOR DIRECT CURRENT MOTORS WITHOUT USING ELECTRICAL SENSORS
Authors:   Facultad Tecnológica, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia, Martínez Fredy , Rendón Angélica ,   Facultad Tecnológica, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogotá, Colombia
Published: May 2023

This paper delves into the development of an innovative PID controller for direct current (DC) motors, designed to function independently from mechanical sensors such as encoders. The study emphasizes the importance of confronting this challenge and the pressing need for a viable solution. The proposed method capitalizes on the armature current to estimate the motor's electrical torque, providing a multitude of benefits in tackling this problem. By harnessing this information, a sophisticated control strategy based on pole placement is implemented, enabling precise motor control without reliance on mechanical sensors. The PID control law works in synergy with state feedback to govern the control system's actions, ensuring optimized motor performance and efficiency. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme, a rigorous evaluation process is conducted, encompassing both simulation and real-world testing on a prototype integrated with an ESP32 microcontroller. The findings reveal that the motor's speed demonstrates asymptotically stable behavior in response to fluctuations in load torque and reference speed values, corroborating the efficacy of the proposed solution. Furthermore, the elimination of mechanical sensors simplifies the system's design and minimizes potential failure points, consequently bolstering overall reliability.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELECTROSPINNING PARAMETERS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TUBULAR STRUCTURE NANOFIBERS BY OPPOSITE CHARGE ELECTROSPINNING .
Authors:   Department of Polymer and Petrochemical Industries Engineering College of Materials Engineering, University of Babylon, Al-Hilla –51001, Iraq, Habeeb Salih Abbas , Rajabi Laleh ,   Polymer Research Lab., Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran., Dabirian Farzad ,   Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Published: May 2023

This study describes the opposite charge electrospun method for preparation of polyacrilonitrile / DMF nanofibrous tubular structure . Constant a processing parameters such as high polymer concentration and high rotational speed mandrel collector with varied the applied voltage and flow rate in wide range to display the effect of each one in determining the diameter , alignment, porosity, mean surface area and mean pores size of nanofibers. Tubular structures were produced from highly aligned continuous and uniform nanofibers through the opposite charge electrospinning methods and effect of each regulating parameter on tubular structure properties were evaluated and characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and thresholding method. Increasing flow rate of polymer solution considerably increased the diameter of the nanofibers , ranges of the average diameters were larger , the nanofibers diameter distribution were gradually border. Nanofibers diameter on the other hand, decreased as the applied voltage increased, ranges of the average diameters were smaller and the nanofibers diameter distribution were gradually narrower . while increased the porosity % , heights intensity(Y%) and mean surface area (nm2) and decreased the mean pores size (nm) with increased both the applied voltage and flow rate of polymer solution
Time Series Analysis of Human Capital Development and Economic Performance; A Recent Evidence from Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Statistics, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Ph.D. Chaku Shammah , Bindap Ndam Timnan ,   Department of Economics, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Madaki Azi Istifanus ,   Department of Economics, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria / Jinhe Center for Economic Research (JCER), Xi'an Jiaotong University, China, Nshe Manomi Jeremiah ,   Department of Economics, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Janet Daniel Ajang ,   Department of Economics, Plateau State University Bokkos, Plateau State, Nigeria, Attah Ambrose Diemsan ,   Department of Economics, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

Human capital development holds the key to the growth and development of any economy in the world as it drives the efficiency of other factors of production. This scenario is not the same when viewed in terms of Nigeria's growth trajectory. It is against this backdrop that the paper investigates the effect of human capital development on Nigeria's economic growth. Time series data were used and the data spanning from the period of 1986 – 2020. The variables employed in the study are GDP proxy for Economic growth, while GEE, GEH, and ALR as explanatory variables. ARDL bound testing Model was used to estimate the relationship between the variables and the result uncovered the GEE had a negative and insignificant impact on economic growth in Nigeria, while GEH and ALR had a positive and significant impact on economic progress within the study period and it was recommended that Government should promote practice-oriented training for students, particularly in technical disciplines and matching education system in line with market demand. The government should increase budgetary allocation to meet up with the United Nations' specifications of 26% for the edifice of successful human capacity development in Nigeria.
nfluence of Service Quality and Information Systems on Customer Satisfaction Indihome PT. Telkom Sorong with Trust And Perceived
Authors:   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Tindage Jalmijn , Riyadi Slamet ,   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya, Halik Abdul ,   Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya
Published: May 2023

This study investigates the influence of service quality and information systems quality on customer satisfaction at Indihome PT. Telkom Sorong, with perceived trust and perceived risk as moderating variables. A quantitative approach was employed, using a purposive sampling method to gather data from 172 respondents. The results indicate that both service quality and information systems quality have a significant positive impact on customer satisfaction. Furthermore, perceived trust significantly moderates the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction, while perceived risk substantially mediates the relationship between information systems quality and customer satisfaction. These findings provide valuable insights for Indihome PT. Telkom Sorong to enhance customer satisfaction levels by focusing on improving service quality, information systems quality, addressing perceived risks, and fostering trust among customers. Future research could explore other potential moderating variables and conduct longitudinal studies to examine the dynamics between these variables over time.
The Role of Attitude in Mediating the Influence of Perceived Usefulness on Intention to Use Nagari Mobile Banking
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Dharma Andalas University, Mulyati Yofina , Alfian Alvin ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, Dharma Andalas University, Asnimar Asnimar ,   Alumni of Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang-Indonesia
Published: May 2023

The growth of the banking industry is increasing rapidly, this has resulted in increasingly intense competition between these banks. One of them is using mobile banking services. This Mobile Banking service is to answer the needs of society in the digital era to carry out a number of financial transactions for customers who want convenience. Where the use of technology in banking refers to the theory of technology acceptance model (Technology Acceptance Model or TAM) which is a model of acceptance of information technology systems that will be used by customers in the form of using mobile banking applications. This study aims to determine the role of attitude in mediating the effect of perceived usefulness on intention to use Nagari Mobile Banking (Case Study on Customers of Bank Nagari Main Branch). The population is all customers using Nagari Mobile Banking banking services at Bank Nagari Main Branch with a total sample of 100 people. The sampling technique used purposive sampling method. Data analysis using SEM-Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the research are as follows, perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on customer attitudes in using Nagari Mobile Banking, perceived usefulness has a positive and significant effect on intention to use Nagari Mobile Banking, customer attitude has a significa nt positive effect on intention to use Nagari Mobile Banking, and Perceived usefulness has a significant positive effect on the intention to use Nagari Mobile Banking which is mediated by the customer's attitude.
Nivel de actividad física, tiempo de pantalla y hábitos de sueño en adolescentes chilenos durante cuarentena por COVID-19 (Physical activity level, screen time and sleep habits in Chilean adolescents, during quarantine by COVID-19)
Authors: Faúndez-Casanova César , Almuna Alfaro Camila , Donoso Vilaza Claudia , Retamales Oyarce Lorena , Saravia Albornoz Tania , Sazo Amigo Lukas , Castillo-Retamal Franklin
Published: May 2023

Objetivo: determinar el nivel de actividad física (NAF), el tiempo de pantalla (TP) y los hábitos de sueño (HS) en los adolescentes chilenos, durante la cuarentena por COVID-19. Metodología: estudio de tipo descriptivo y correlacional con una muestra de 196 adolescentes de diferentes regiones de Chile. Resultados: en general, los estudiantes más activos no excedían las recomendaciones de TP y reportaban valores más altos de calidad del sueño y puntuación total respecto a las que no cumplían ambas. Conclusión: el estudio indica que, bajo un contexto de cuarentena, las variables se ven más alteradas en el género femenino, además, se evidencia la necesidad de analizar y monitorear conjuntamente los NAF, TP y HS para evitar trastornos relacionados a la salud de los estudiantes POST-COVID-19.
Palabras Clave: Actividad Física, Adolescentes, Tiempos de pantalla, Hábitos de Sueño, Cuarentena.
Abstract. Objective: to determine the level of physical activity (NAF), screen time (TP) and sleep habits (HS) in Chilean adolescents, during the COVID-19 quarantine. Methodology: descriptive and correlational study with a sample of 196 adolescents from different regions of Chile. Results: In general, the most active students did not exceed the PD recommendations and reported higher values ​​of sleep quality and total score compared to those who did not meet both. Conclusion: the study indicates that, under a quarantine context, the variables are more altered in the female gender, in addition, the need to jointly analyze and monitor the NAF, TP and HS is evident to avoid disorders related to the health of the males. POST-COVID-19 students.
Keywords: Physical Activity, Teenagers, Screen Time, Sleep Habits, Quarantine.
Metaverse Land Purchasing in Agreement Legal Perspective
Authors: Sopamena Ronald Fadly
Published: May 2023

In Indonesia, the term metaverse is widely discussed when many people buy metaverse land. On the Nextearth.io site, a number of virtual lands on a digital map of the location of a number of important areas or assets in Jogjakarta have also been sold for the value of crypto currency. This is a little different because the land purchased is not land in the real world but land that only exists in the virtual world. the research objective is the mechanism and validity of land sale and purchase agreements in the metaverse. This research is normative legal research using a normative juridical method using a law approach as a source of law and supporting literature. Purchase of land in Metaverse can be done by accessing the website which is a platform used for virtual property transactions. If reviewing the agreement on the purchase of metaverse land, the sale and purchase agreement is valid because it fulfills the legal requirements of the agreement.
Digitizing Land Certificates to Anticipate the Mafia and Realize Legal Certainty
Authors: Subekti Rahayu , Putranto Muqtadir Ghani
Published: May 2023

Indonesia's growth toward the digital era can no longer be applied to achieve modernization in the land sector, starting with the application of electronic-based land services, particularly the digitization of land certificates. By implementing electronic-based land services, the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency's Regulation No. 1 of 2021 concerning Electronic Certificates seeks to modernize land registration to enhance measures of the community's access to public services and ease of doing business. The issue with this research is the factors that prevent establishing a program for digital certificate holders to preserve their legal and land rights. Technically speaking, electronic certificates are more secure than analog (manual) ones when it comes to security. This added value will benefit holders of electronic land certificates by reducing the likelihood of certificate fraud, preventing illegal land transactions like those carried out by land mafias, and making it easier to transact with land parcels.
Persektif Hukum Tentang Penerapan Layanan Hak Tanggungan Elektronik
Authors: Sihite Sri Rumada , Baharuddin Wahdaniah
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Electronic mortgage services issued by the ministry of agrarian and spatial planning in connection with the issuance of the 2019 Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning/Head of the Indonesian National Land Agency regulation regarding electronic mortgage services.

Purposes of the Research: Is to look at the legal perspective regarding the implementation of electronic mortgage services in the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning.  

Methods of the Research: The type of research used is normative empirical research. The nature of this research is descriptive. Source of data used is secondary data. The nature of this research is descriptive analytical research and drawing conclusions using the deductive method.

Results Originality of the Research: The research results show that the harmonization of the rules used in electronic mortgage services between conventional mortgage laws and the latest ministerial regulations is needed for improvement because there are several obstacles found by the authors based on observations in one of the land offices in North Sumatra
Konsep Filsafat Hukum Menurut Jeremy Bentham
Authors: Songbes Leo
Published: May 2023

Introduction: If you know Jeremy Bentham in his moral teachings on utilitarianism, it is often said there that the principle of utility he discovered is also used in constructing the concept of law.  

Purposes of the Research: This research aims to find out how the principle of utility becomes the basis for establishing a legal system.  

Methods of the Research: The methods used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive and interpretive analysis approach.

Results Originality of the Research: The research results show that the usability test on legal institutions and practices makes the principle of utility a critical instrument for assessing the performance of a legal institution. For Bentham, law is an order from a sovereign power or imperative law. The law must have substance and legal form. Legal substances are certain legitimate (sovereign) legal institutions within the state that are authorized to make and promulgate laws, and that law must be written in law. The legal form in question is codification.
Differentiating Productive and Nonproductive Cough using Cough Acoustics & Machine Learning
Authors:   Docturnal Private Limited, India, Pathri Rahul , Jha Shekhar ,   Docturnal Private Limited, India
Published: May 2023

A wet cough by definition is when the cough brings about mucous in the phlegm due an irritant or an inflammation in the Lungs. Every cough regardless of it being wet or dry brings about phlegm and the degree of mucous varies and is much more in quantity in cases of a wet cough & can be used to determine the extent of SOB (shortness of breath), dyspnea due to excessive mucous. This is not always the case in that there are instances where the dry cough subjects may also experience dyspnea that can be attributed to other underlying & related conditions. From an acoustics perspective, a dry cough is usually something like a bland and hacking sound that is followed by an irritation in the Lungs while wet cough has a certain tonality to it whether it is crackling or a rattling sound. Tonality here can be measured using Spectral Flatness & other spectral variables that provide explainability are kurtosis, spectral centroid and spectral skewness. While this is not an exhaustive list, there are other variables that or of importance. Mucous is agnostic to whether it is a bacterial or viral infection but with Pneumonia, there are some indicators with sticky mucous with a bacterial infection Vs viral. However, an indicator of dyspnea induced by phlegm and whether it can differentiate between a bacterial and a viral Pneumonia is an important use case, the later in this context. Wet cough with wheezing caught at an early stage can determine an underlying Emphysema condition [1]. Emphysema: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment (health.com) or other forms of COPD such as chronic Bronchitis. Cystic Fibrosis has a certain type of mucous that if screened early can be priceless. The shortness of breath caused due to excessive mucus in the Phlegm, if it can rule out Lung Cancer as a screening modality are other areas where the applicability of wet cough can be useful. While the applications are many, in this paper we discuss the AI/ML methods on the acoustics of the “wetness or dryness” of a cough which provides an additional biomarker under the primary biomarker, “cough” in the field of acoustic epidemiology
Understanding community-led disaster preparedness
Authors: Rawsthorne Margot , Howard Amanda , Joseph Pam , Simpson Dara , Katrak Harris Meaghan
Published: May 2023

Community participation and leadership as a shared responsibility of emergency and disaster preparedness is receiving increasing attention. This paper offers an approach informed by complexity and community development theories to support, map and gauge community-led disaster preparedness. A review of existing research, theoretical debates and primary research with communities suggests community preparedness is supported by action across 7 domains: information, networks, communication, resources, decision-making, self-organising and inclusion. These dimensions are best understood as part of a complex system; that is, dimensions interconnect and adapt in non-linear and dynamic ways. The aim of this paper is to offer theoretical foundations for work that strengthens community preparedness.
Management Practices and Economic Contribution of Eucalypts Woodlots to the Rural Household Livelihoods: The Case of Cheha District, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Gebremedhin Kebede Gizachew , Negash Efrem Garedew
Published: May 2023

In Ethiopia rural households growing Eucalypts at farm level in the form of woodlot become popular and Eucalyptus woodlot products play a significant role in household economy in particular and economic development of the nation in general. This study was conducted in Cheha districts in the Guraghe zone to assess the farmers’ management practices and analyze the socioeconomic contribution of Eucalypts woodlot to the livelihood of the rural households in the area. Economic data was collected by employing a formal survey using a structured questionnaire. Woodlot inventory was conducted on farmers’ eucalyptus woodlots to identify the existing trees' frequency distribution by diameter classes that indicated economic value. The latest version of Stata, version 13, SAS version 9.1, sigma plot version 12, and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze the data. The result of the study revealed that most of the sampled farmers in the study area had Eucalypts woodlot, targeting either to earn more income or to increase the productivity of the land which has denied growing cereal crops and pastures. Most of the farmers considered Eucalypts as one of the major sources of income and risk aversion. Excluding household consumption, the aggregate cash income contribution of Eucalypts woodlot products to rural households was more than 34% for midland and 37% for highland agro-ecologies. Further studies are needed on the management aspect of Eucalypts woodlots for the productivity of allocated land.
The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Risks Among Cotton Farmers in the Mutoko District of Zimbabwe
Authors: Shingirai Mugambiwa S. , Chitongo Leonard
Published: May 2023

Scientists and policymakers are concerned about the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and the well-being of farmers around the world. Alterations in the amount of precipitation and temperature have a direct influence on crop yields, although a rise in the prevalence of diseases and pests has a secondary but nevertheless important influence. The degree to which farmers believe climate change poses a threat to their agricultural operations is a decisive factor in determining whether or not they will make adjustments to their practices. This study assesses the impact of climate change on agricultural risks among cotton farmers in rural Zimbabwe. Thirteen (13) cotton farmers and employees of a company that buys and sells cotton were interviewed using a qualitative methodology. The study found that the cotton-growing industry has significantly incurred losses due to both the effects of climate change and the broader economic downturn. Several reasons related to Zimbabwe's economic collapse have contributed to the problem facing the nation's rural cotton farmers.
Biotransformation of Heavy Metals by Plant Growth Promoting Endophytic Bacteria: An Assessment
Authors: Priya E. Mohana , K. S. Tamilselvi
Published: May 2023

As a consequence of urbanization and industrialization, the environment is progressively polluted with heavy metals which is a problem of great concern. In plants it can create oxidative stress, ethylene production, chlorosis, Necrosis, stunted growth, inhibits various physiological processes, and decrease biomass. Due to their persistent and non-degradable nature, they enter the food chain leading to biomagnification and causing carcinogenic, mutagenic, and lethal effects on humans and animals. Bioremediation, phytoremediation, biotransformation, non-host inoculation, and other methods are used to treat heavy metals in the environment. Endophytic bacteria have gained attention for their potency to remove or immobilize heavy metals. Bacterial bioremediation is an effective and reliable technique to degrade, detoxify, mineralize, transform, or reduce the concentration of pollutants. This review helps in understanding the endophytic bacterial activity on bioremediation along with its plant growth-promoting properties.
Wild Fires and Climate Change: Health, Air Quality, Wild Fires and Causes in India
Authors: Sultan Yara EzAl Deen , Pillai Kanni Raj Arumugam
Published: May 2023

Wildfires are a serious problem that affects wildlife all over the world which is human beings together with nature, both play a fundamental role in the cause of wildfires. Wildfires may start quite inconspicuously, but can rapidly accelerate to become fierce and uncontrollable, at which point they also pose serious health problems to humankind. To clarify this problem descriptive method was applied which described the basic issue and explained all outcomes accurately and clearly. So, the review illustrates that from an anthropological perspective, greater numbers of people are now living closer to forests (and rural areas in general), which although seemingly satisfactory and beneficial to them, has also led to an increase in the destruction of forests, due to intentionally, and unintentionally generated fires. In addition to the human impact, climate change and other natural phenomena are also destroying the forests. This review indicates the connection between wildfires and climate change, it also studies the effects of wildfires on health and air quality, in addition, the paper highlights the particularly challenging situation in India, which, due to its substantial share of global forestland, is proportionately more impacted by these fires. Besides, the review mentioned the analytical method to predict fire propagation.
Drought from the 1970s to the 1990s and its Influence in the Tropical City of Beni, Eastern DR Congo
Authors: Kapiri Moïse Musubao , Mahamba Jonathan Ahadi , Amani Rodriguez Kakule , Mulondi Gloire Kayitoghera , Sahani Walere Muhindo
Published: May 2023

Regional and local climate variability has serious consequences on water resources, ecosystems, and socio-economic activities. With the inexistence of rainfall stations, it is important to reconstruct the past climate with existing data and explore new possibilities for monitoring future climate evolution in the tropical city of Beni. The objective of this paper is to date the 1970-1990 drought and determine the rainfall trend in the tropical city of Beni. To this purpose, a 45-year rainfall time series (period 1974-2019) was analyzed using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). The results of the paper indicate that the average annual rainfall ranges from 693 to 3080 mm with an average of 1827 ± 480.65 mm. The Hubert segmentation procedure applied to the rainfall series reveals three breaks (sub-periods): 1974-1979 (mean 1205.7 mm), 1980-2007 (mean 1736.68 mm), and 2008-2019 (mean 2348.01 mm). After the 2000s, the analysis shows an increasing trend in rainfall. A rainfall deficit of 35.20% is recorded during the period 1974-1979 compared to the period 1980-2007 and 22.61% for the period 1980-2007 compared to the period 2008-2019. The results of this study demonstrate that the city of Beni would have suffered from the drought of the years 1970-1990. Future research should focus on the future evolution of rainfall. However, understanding this future evolution requires long-term data, which is not the case for the tropical city of Beni. Therefore, there is a need for policymakers in collaboration with scientific actors to install meteorological stations to collect climate data.
Effect of Ayurveda Protocol (Nasya, Pindi, Bidalaka & Anjana) in Intra Ocular Hydrops – A Pilot Study
Authors: Das Arun , AB Biradar , VS Mannur
Published: May 2023

Normal Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) ranges from 14 – 21 mm of Hg. Intra-Ocular Hydrops is an asymptomatic condition with raised Intra Ocular Pressure without any visual impairment or comorbidities. Altered Intra Ocular Pressure above / below normal level with associated visual symptoms & optic neuropathy are referred to as glaucoma. Intra Ocular Hydrops population is at greater risk of developing glaucoma. They remain unnoticed and undiagnosed most of the time for a longer duration or advancement of the condition. Early diagnosis and timely management prevent the progression of the disease to Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and other conditions. Proven Ayurvedic treatment modalities are not available for Intra Ocular Hydrops. In such a scenario, considering the multifactorial involvement, an Ayurvedic protocol containing different treatment modalities was developed and its effect was studied. Materials & Methods: 100 patients were screened from the eye Out Patient Department of institute. 10 Patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were enrolled and analysed for results. Ayureda Protocol was administered (Table 1) which included an in Patient Department basis for Nasya, Pindi and Bidalaka for a period of 11 days and Anjana for a period of 30 days. The assessment of Intra Ocular Pressure was done with the help of Goldman’s Applanation Tonometry. The assessment was done on 0th day (BEFORE TREATMENT), 11th day (AT), 26th day (FU1) and 41st day (FU2). Results: For statistical analysis T test was used was used. Within the group, there was a significant reduction of Intra Ocular Pressure with a p-value <0.0001. Conclusion: There was significant reduction in the values of Intra Ocular Pressure and a nearly normal value was achieved as target Intra Ocular Pressure.
A Literary review on Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) - An Ayurveda approach
Authors: K Jassim Rahiman , OP Singh
Published: May 2023

Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide; however advanced medical diagnostic techniques and medical interventions reduced the mortality considerably. But adverse effects due to chemotherapy decreased the quality of life, Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is such entity as till now no established treatment protocol is not available. Hence, alternative methods of preventing or treating CIPN are necessary. Many studies found that herbal medicines showed potentially beneficial effects on CIPN. Treatment modalities in ayurvedic science should be given to the CIPN and to assess the effectiveness of herbal medicines for CIPN, a systematic review and study is essential in ayurveda to treat Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. CIPN most commonly presents as a pure sensory neuropathy with symmetric symptoms typically including numbness, loss of proprioception sense, tingling, pins and needles sensation, hyperalgesia or allodynia in the hands or feet in a stocking-glove distribution. Occasionally there can be damage to motor fibers resulting in a motor neuropathy. Autonomic neuropathy can be associated with orthostatic hypotension, severe constipation and erectile dysfunction. In ayurveda symptomatology it can be corelated to Aganthuja vata-pitta vikara having alpa-bala-ojokshaya condition. In cancer there is much much reduced Oja, and bala chemotherapy having properties of visha guna and vata-pitta vitiation causes dhatu, upadhatu, mala and indiriya pradoshaja vikara with predominance of vata nature like Gatrasuptata (~numbness), Spandanam (~twitching sensation), Bheda (~splitting pain), Toda (~Excrutiating pain) and Pitta nature like Daha (~burning sensation), osha (~heat feel), Plosha (~Scorching), Dhoomaka (~fuming feel). Moreover, these symptoms are described in vataja  nanatmaja and pittaja nanatmaja vikaras.
Artificial Intelligence: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
Authors: Al-Ameri Laith Thamer , Hameed Ekhlas Khalid
Published: May 2023

Artificial intelligence is a discipline of computer science that gives machines intelligence that resembles that of humans and empowers them to acquire knowledge, evaluate, and handle issues when exposed to information in different formats. AI is now useful as a powerful tool to help researchers collect, deal with, and analyze large sets of data in a fast and cost-effective way; additionally, a statistical collection and analysis of a vast amount of dataset of enormous numbers of published research articles will be with a high level of accuracy.

However, Artificial intelligence has many struggles, conflicts, and challenges that need to be discussed and clarified.
Reading Selected Texts: Locating Dalit Identity
Authors: Chauhan Vishal
Published: May 2023

The Dalit identity is closely tied to the experience of oppression and discrimination that Dalits have faced for centuries in India. Despite laws and constitutional provisions aimed at eradicating caste-based discrimination, Dalits continue to face discrimination in various aspects of life, including education, employment, and access to public spaces. The Dalit identity is also closely linked to the struggle for social and political rights. Dalit activists and leaders have fought for greater representation in government and other institutions, as well as for greater social and economic empowerment. Dalit identity represents a complex and multifaceted experience of discrimination, struggle, and resilience. This article examines the selected writing to understand the weave of Dalit identities and the process of Dalit identity formation in the modern India.
Determination of Teaching Strategies Considered Necessary in Teaching Biology
Authors: BABAYEVA Zarovsan
Published: May 2023

The article talks about the necessity of defining a suitable strategy for teaching biology and other natural sciences with various experiments and research methods, which has a positive effect on the clear understanding of biological concepts in the teaching of biology for the 21st century education. In addition to basic education, traditional methods and tools, methodology, application of methodology at the level of modern standards, new training technologies, and the use of rapidly changing digitalization opportunities have gained relevance in higher and secondary educational institutions. For this, the pedagogical staff's methodical approaches to the evaluation of the students' activities should be changed, and the transformation of biological education into skills should be in the center of attention. It is known that various methods, tools and technologies are used to study living things. Of these, observation, experiment, measurement, microscopy research method, etc. as a basic tool allows for more detailed learning. With these research methods, the researcher obtains wider scientific knowledge about the object or event he is studying. The article also includes interesting examples, tables, schemes that can positively affect the formation of biological knowledge, skills and habits in the teaching of biology.
Nonsurgical Orthodontic Treatment in an Adult with Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Using Passive Self-ligating System: A Case Report
Authors: Alhasyimi Ananto Ali , Suparwitri Sri
Published: May 2023

Skeletal Class III malocclusion treatment is complex, especially when jaw deviations are serious. Camouflage treatment of skeletal Class III malocclusion improves prognosis with a slight-to-moderate functional shift. This report presents the case of a 23-year-old male with poor facial esthetics associated with chin protrusion and an uncomfortable bite. He had a concave profile, unfavorable incisor displays, protrusive lower lip, and strained lip closure. Camouflage therapy with a passive self-ligating (PSL) system through the anterior teeth of the maxilla protraction and arch expansion was used. After 14 months of treatment, the overjet outcome was positive. The teeth were arched, asymmetry was addressed, the convex profile and no deviation occurred when the jaw was closed. Factors in using the PSL system were low friction between the bracket and archwire, torque selection, and the significant dental arch expansion ability. The PSL system is an appropriate option in treating adults with skeletal Class III malocclusion to achieve a normal occlusion and a pleasant facial profile.
Is opioid-induced hyperalgesia reversible? A study on active and former opioid addicts and drug naïve controls
Authors: Treister, PhD Roi , Eisenberg, MD Elon , Lawental, DSW Eli , Pud, PhD Dorit
Published: May 2023

Objective: Hyperalgesia has been observed in active opioid addicts (OAs). The aim of this study was to explore whether opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is a reversible phenomenon. Design: Observational study. Participants: The study included the following three groups of male subjects: 1) active addicts on heroin or methadone (OAs, n = 50); 2) former opioid addicts with at least 5 months of abstinence from drug use (FOAs, n = 43); and 3) drug naïve controls (C, n = 50). Interventions: All subjects were exposed to the cold pressor test (1°C). Main outcome measures: Cold pain threshold (latency to pain onset, seconds) and cold pain tolerance (latency to pain intolerability, seconds). Results: Mean ± standard deviation (SD) pain thresholds were 10.8 ± 7.7, 6.9 ± 3.9, and 6.8 ± 3.5 seconds for the OAs, FOAs, and C groups, respectively (analysis of variance [ANOVA], p _ 0.002, 95% CI = 7.5-9.2). Mean ± SD pain tolerance levels were 30 ± 36.2, 64 ± 58.1, and 56.4 ± 51.4 seconds for the OAs, FOAs, and C groups, respectively (ANOVA, p < 0.001, 95% CI = 43-60.4). Post hoc analyses revealed significant changes between the OAs and the other two groups for both variables. Conclusions: It is suggested that altered pain perception in OAs is a reversible phenomenon that may require a long period of abstinence to reset, rather than being an individual long-term stable trait. Keywords: cold pressor test, former opioid addicts, opioid addicts, hyperalgesia DOI:10.5055/jom.2012.0134
Sublingual buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic pain in at-risk patients: Development and pilot test of a clinical protocol
Authors: Rosenblum, PhD Andrew , Cruciani, MD, PhD Ricardo A. , Strain, MD Eric C. , Cleland, PhD Charles M. , Joseph, PhD Herman , Magura, PhD, CSW Stephen , Marsch, PhD Lisa A. , McNicholas, MD, PhD Laura F. , Savage, MD, MS Seddon R. , Sundaram, BA Arun , Portenoy, MD Russell K.
Published: May 2023

Objective: Sublingual buprenorphine/naloxone (Bup/Nx) is approved for addiction treatment and may be useful for pain management, particularly in opioid-treated patients with pain with nonadherence behaviors. The transition of opioid-treated patients with pain to buprenorphine carries the risk of precipitated withdrawal and increased pain. This study convened pain and addiction specialists to develop and pilot a clinical protocol for safe transitioning to Bup/Nx. Design: The protocol was revised three times based on outside expert review and pilot study observations. The pilot was conducted with a prospective cohort of 12 patients with moderate to severe chronic pain, who were receiving long-term opioid therapy with any full µ-agonist drug, and had exhibited one or more aberrant drugrelated behaviors. Patients were followed up for 3-6 months with the expectation that they would experience few adverse events (AEs) and report lower pain severity. Results: The three patients on the highest baseline opioid dose (equivalent to 303-450 mg of oral morphine) and the three on the lowest doses (=20 mg) had early AEs when switched to Bup/Nx and did not complete the trial. Of the remaining six, one withdrew due to AEs; one responded well, then withdrew; and four completed a 3-month trial. A mixed-effects model controlling for dropouts found that average and worst pain significantly decreased after the switch to Bup/Nx (both p < 0.01). Conclusion: Based on this experience, the protocol recommends Bup/Nx for pain only when baseline opioid doses are within bounds that reduce AEs at transition and incorporates dose flexibility to further reduce risks. This protocol warrants further testing. Keywords: buprenorphine, chronic pain, treatment guidelines, opioid therapy, withdrawal DOI:10.5055/jom.2012.0137