bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
True Talon Cusp Associated with Cleft Lip and Palate
Authors: Inderchand Bhavana , Dave Bhavna , Kariya Prateek , Shah Lipsa
Published: June 2022

Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly in which a cusp-like structure projects from the cingulum area or cementoenamel junction of the maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth. This unusual cusp resembles the talon of an eagle. It can be found in both the primary and permanent dentitions. A comprehensive literature study reveals that only 37 examples of talon cusps in the primary dentition have been described, with only 3 cases reporting this anomaly on the primary maxillary lateral incisor. We present a male patient with cleft lip and palate having primary lateral incisor talon cusp. The clinical implications of this anomaly, as well as the dispute over its etiology, are reviewed.
Strategies for Promoting Treatment Adherence in Schizophrenia
Authors: Pai Nagesh B. , Vella Shae-Leigh C.
Published: June 2022

Promoting treatment adherence in schizophrenia remains a primary challenge, with nonadherence resulting in a range of challenges across the biological, social, and psychological spectrum. While unknown nonadherence is a central cause of failed psychopharmacological treatment resulting in the initiation of more complex treatment regimens and higher antipsychotic doses, leading to a cycle of further unknown nonadherence and illness exacerbation. This article reviews the importance of treatment adherence including a discussion that can be utilized for promoting treatment adherence in schizophrenia. The following strategies are discussed; the importance of the therapeutic alliance, the use of motivational interviewing, nonpharmacological interventions, pharmacological interventions, and long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics. The article concludes by restating the importance of treatment adherence in schizophrenia and making the patient aware of the consequences of nonadherence. Further, the role of LAI antipsychotics in adherence is highlighted.
Neuropeptides in Psychiatry
Authors: Suchak Vatsal , Sathyanath Shashwath , Kakunje Anil
Published: June 2022

In the past few decades, the apprehension of the human brain is on the rise. There has been vast research in the past decades which have contributed not just to structural form, but even to neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neurochemical correlates. In terms of neurochemistry, neurotransmitters already had a principal role. However, recently, attention is drawn to neuropeptides and their role in various physiological and pathological effects on the human body. The purpose of the present article is to review data in general about the relevance of neuropeptides in psychiatry. Our article highlights the findings of previous studies concerning the role of neuropeptides in various psychiatric disorders and its implications as a target for future treatment modalities.
Satisfaction of Nigerian Patients with Health Services
Authors: Akunne Maureen Ogochukwu , Heise Thomas L. , Ukwe Chinwe V. , Okonta Mathew J. , Anosike Chibueze , Ekwunife Obinna Ikechukwu
Published: June 2022

Background:

There is evidence that there is a link seen between the level of health-care services and patient contentment with those treatments. In Nigeria, we carried out a comprehensive study of patient satisfaction with health care.

Aim:

The researchers wanted to see how patient satisfaction with health services was described and analysed, if there was a reference point measure of satisfaction, what issues service users thought were important in providing high-quality care, and where there were areas of dissatisfaction.

Methods:

We looked through the databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Excerpta Medica dataBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, African Journals OnLine, CDSR, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, and Health Technology Assessment. Hand searching was used to supplement the searches. Only papers that were published between 2007 and July 2018 were considered. Information from suitable papers were retrieved and examined by two different researchers after the first title, abstract, and full-text assessment. Studies were assessed using the COSMIN Risk of Bias criteria. Content analysis was employed to identify and analyse common topics.

Results:

The total number of references found was 4509. Following the screening process, 45 studies were selected for data extraction. There was no such thing as a satisfaction reference point. Seven themes were found as being significant to patients. Major areas of dissatisfaction were uncovered.

Conclusions:

A multidimensional concept was used to assess patient satisfaction in Nigerian hospitals. The highlighted topics should be included in the creation of rating scales employed in assessing the quality of services in Nigerian health-care institutions.

Systematic Review Registration:

PROSPERO CRD42018108140.
Correlates of Bullying among Adolescent Boys and Girls in Kano Metropolis Nigeria
Authors: Kwaku Aminatu Ayaba , Gadanya Muktar Ahmad , Tsiga-Ahmed Fatimah Isma'il , Jalo Rabiu Ibrahim , Ibrahim Usman Muhammad , Gajida Auwalu Umar , Iliyasu Zubairu , Abubakar Isa Sadeeq
Published: June 2022

Background:

Bullying is the most common expression of violence among school children globally. Associated with an array of risk and protective factors, it affects the physical, mental, and social well-being of its victims.

Aims:

We assessed the prevalence, patterns, and correlates of bullying among in-school adolescent boys and girls in Kano Metropolis Kano, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

Using a mixed-methods study design, structured questionnaires were administered to 635 adolescent boys and girls across 30 schools. The point of saturation was achieved after 13 focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with the adolescents. One FGD each was carried out in 13 of the 30 sampled schools. Logistic regression and thematic analysis were used to analyse the data.

Results:

Adolescents were mainly Hausa/Fulani (n = 522, 86.9%), and the most represented age group was the middle adolescence (n = 299, 47.1%). Bullying was prevalent among 73.0% (n = 230) and 61.3% (n = 196) of the boys and girls, respectively, and this difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01). FGDs revealed that bullying was common, and sanctions against it in some girls' schools could possibly explain a lower prevalence. Boys who played sports (Adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.48, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.26–0.90), who had delinquent friends (aOR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.33–0.99) and girls with a good self-esteem (aOR = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.23–0.64), and who had delinquent friends (P = 0.31, aOR = 0.58, 95% CI = 0.36–0.95) were less likely to be bullied. On the other hand, the factors that increased the likelihood of being bullied were having unsupportive teachers (aOR = 2.88, 95% CI = 1.39–5.40), which increased the likelihood of being bullied. FGDs revealed that bullied adolescents were perceived as weak, unpopular, and had few friends.

Conclusion:

Bullying occurred among a significant majority of the in-school adolescents within the metropolis. More commonly in boys, bullying was verbal, as was social bullying among adolescent girls. Antibullying strategies should target individual behaviour, teachers' attitudes, and building a positive school climate. Teaching adolescents skills on self-awareness, self-management, and relationship management are necessary.
Knowledge, Perception, and Acceptance of Vasectomy among Male Teachers in Secondary Schools in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo Bilkisu , Jonah Maranatha , Usman Nafisat Ohunene , Nmadu Awawu Grace
Published: June 2022

Background:

Family planning programs have historically been focused on women. This has reinforced the misconception that family planning is largely a woman's responsibility, with the man playing a peripheral role. Vasectomies are a safe, effective, permanent, and cost-effective modern method of contraception which has poor global uptake in spite of its many benefits.

Aim:

This study aims to assess the knowledge, perception, and acceptance of vasectomy among male teachers in secondary schools in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. A total of 178 male teachers were selected using a multistage random sampling technique. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 23, and the results were presented using tables. Chi-square test of proportion was used to test for association. Fisher's exact test was used where conditions for Chi-square test were not met. The level of statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.

Results:

The mean age of the respondents was 37 ± 7.4 years. Only a small proportion of teachers (6.7%) had good knowledge on vasectomy. Only 5.6% of the teachers had a positive perception about vasectomy, and majority (92.1%) were unwilling to accept to carry out the procedure. The age of the teachers and number of children they had were found to have a statistically significant association with their acceptance of vasectomy (P = 0.004 and P < 0.0001, respectively).

Conclusion:

Majority of the respondents had poor knowledge and negative perception toward vasectomy with a lot of misconceptions. Acceptance of vasectomy was also poor. Intermittent awareness campaigns on family planning methods should be carried out in the community by the local government health authority, and vasectomy should be discussed in detail to improve awareness and dispel misconceptions.
Sequence Analysis of Common Gene Mutation for Neonatal Diabetes
Authors: Nweke Sunday , Ikegwuonu Charles Izuchukwu , Nnaji Theresa Nwamaka , Oduneye Olugbenga , Nwankwo Grace , Ogugua Chinwe Flora , Orji Maria-Lauretta , Ibekwe Maryann Ugochi
Published: June 2022

Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a rare disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia within the first six months of life, resulting from inadequate insulin production, hence the need for exogenous insulin therapy. This persistent hyperglycaemia can be life-threatening and often associated with adverse consequences if undiagnosed. Hence, the need for high index of suspicion, prompt investigation and early diagnosis, in an attempt to provide appropriate and cost-effective therapy. We report three cases of infants that presented with persistent hyperglycaemia and were managed for neonatal diabetes. The infants had their blood glucose done at presentation using a glucometer (Accu-chek Active® Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany). Blood samples for the genetic test were aseptically taken from each infant and inoculated into EDTA bottles, stored in a refrigerator, and later transported within 24hrs through courier service in an ice pack flask to the molecular genetics' laboratory at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, for genetic studies for KCNJ11, ABCC8, and INS genes. The three babies had clinical features of neonatal diabetes and received insulin therapy as part of management; however, the genetic analysis did not identify any mutation. Newborn babies can present with hyperglycaemia from varied causes, of which NDM, though rare, is one of them. We recommend early investigation of the cause of hyperglycaemia, and in the exclusion of common causes, extensive genetic studies including other implicated genes such as FOXP3, GLUT2, and IPF1, should be considered.
Medication Review and Transitions of Care: A Case Report of a Decade-Old Medication Error
Authors: Comer Rachel , Lizer Mitsi
Published: June 2022

A 69-year-old Caucasian male with a 25-year history of paranoid schizophrenia was brought to the emergency department because of violence toward the staff in his nursing facility. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and was admitted to the behavioral health unit for medication stabilization. History included a five-year state psychiatric hospital admission and nursing facility placement. Because of poor cognitive function, the patient was unable to corroborate medication history, so the pharmacy student on rotation performed an in-depth chart review. The review revealed a transcription error in 2003 deleting amantadine 100 mg twice daily and adding amiodarone 100 mg twice daily. Subsequent hospitalization resulted in another transcription error increasing the amiodarone to 200 mg twice daily. All electrocardiograms conducted were negative for atrial fibrillation. Once detected, the consulted cardiologist discontinued the amiodarone, and the primary care provider was notified via letter and discharge papers. An admission four months later revealed that the nursing facility restarted the amiodarone. Amiodarone was discontinued and the facility was again notified. This case reviews how a 10-year-old medication error went undetected in the electronic medical records through numerous medication reconciliations, but was uncovered when a single comprehensive medication review was conducted.
“Honey, Where Are the Kids?”: Motifs of the Past, Water, and Photography in Munro’s Stories Featuring Dead Children
Authors: Lucio-Villegas Spillard Iris
Published: June 2022

As indicated by many critics, the death of children features prominently in Alice Munro’s short fiction. This paper approaches the theme in six of her short stories from the standpoint of her personal experience to establish shared elements that combine to build the narratives, reverberating in her writing. These elements are the past, water, and photography. The argument and literary exploration are grounded on previous literature on the author, short story theory, and photography theory, and ultimately pursue a double objective, i.e., to develop an interpretation of the figure of the lost child in Munro’s work, while providing supporting evidence for the autobiographical nature of her literature.
Adverbials of Time, Time Expressions and Tense Shifts in Alice Munro’s “Dance of the Happy Shades”
Authors: Težak Katja
Published: June 2022

Alice Munro, the first female Canadian to have been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, is a literary challenge and delight for the reader also with regards to the usage of references to time and their linguistic construction. Her literary work comprises short stories and one novel, which can more accurately be described as a short story cycle. She takes interest in everyday, small-town life and the human relationships in it, all described in concise, down-to-earth language. The settings in most of her stories are limited communities in a typically Canadian context. This paper deals with her short story “Dance of the Happy Shades” from the collection of the same name (1968), and focuses on a stylistic analysis of time expressions, tense shifts and adverbials of time. Munro has been praised for constructing moods of familiarity, home and small-town safety. The paper attempts to show that she achieves this not solely through the plot and themes, but also with the meticulous care with which she uses time expressions, time adverbials and tense shifts.
Pengaruh Bagi Hasil, Biaya Promosi, Efisiensi Operasional Dan Ukuran Perusahaan Terhadap Jumlah Deposito Mudharabah
Authors: Sifki Nurhidayatus , Dalimunthe Ibram Pinondang
Published: June 2022

This study aims to show the effect of profit-sharing, promotion costs, operational efficiency, and company size on the number of mudharabah deposits. This study includes quantitative using secondary data from Islamic commercial banks (ICB). The population of this study is ICB registered with the financial services authority (FSA) in 2015-2020. The sample selection used the purposive sampling technique. The sample was obtained from as many as 8 ICB for six years, so the total data was 48. The data analysis method used multiple linear regression with the help of e-views software. The results showed that profit sharing and company size positively and significantly affected the number of mudharabah deposits. Promotion costs and operational efficiency do not affect the number of mudharabah deposits. Simultaneously profit-sharing, promotion costs, operational efficiency, and company size affect the number of mudharabah deposits. This study can be a reference for ICB management in improving its performance, especially in enlarging ICB. Then increase the profit-sharing customers receive, so customers are more interested in depositing their funds in the ICB.
Pengaruh Pajak Parkir Dan Pajak Restoran Terhadap Pendapatan Asli Daerah Kota Medan
Authors: Siregar Alda Amelia , Kusmilawaty Kusmilawaty
Published: June 2022

This research aims to show the effect of parking and restaurant taxes on local revenue in the city of Medan. This research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The research population is parking tax, restaurant tax, and Medan city original income in 2015-2020. The sampling technique used the purposive sampling technique and obtained 21 samples. The data source uses secondary data in the form of documentation of parking taxes, restaurant taxes, and local revenue for the city of Medan in 2015-2020. Data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results showed that the parking tax did not affect the local revenue of Medan city. Restaurant tax positively and significantly affects local revenue in the city of Medan. Simultaneously parking and restaurant taxes significantly affect local revenue in Medan, with a significant effect of 59.4%. This research can be a reference for the Medan city government in improving strategies for collecting taxes, especially parking taxes so that Medan city's original revenue can increase.
TERÖR ÖRGÜTLERİNİN SİBER UZAY KULLANIMI: DEAŞ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KARABACAK Kerim Emre
Published: June 2022

Terör eylemleri ve terör örgütleri zamanla gelişerek teknolojiye uyum sağlamıştır. DEAŞ terör örgütü ise radikal dini terör örgütleri arasında en büyük etkiyi bırakmış gruptur. Yapılan eylemler ve propaganda faaliyetlerini siber ortama taşımayı kolaylıkla başarmıştır. DAEŞ terör örgütü kurulma aşamasından itibaren sosyal medyaya önem vermiştir. Örgütün Levant bölgesinde hakimiyeti sona ermiş olmakla birlikte pek çok coğrafyada propaganda faaliyetlerine devam etmiştir. Çeşitli alanlarda propaganda faaliyetleri yürüten yayın organları örgütün eylemlerini ve misyonunu duyurmaktadır. Asya Pasifik ve Batı Afrika arasında faaliyet gösteren örgütün kurduğu sosyal ağ eğitim başta olmak üzere pek çok alanda ideolojisini duyurma fırsatı yakalamıştır. Sosyal medya uygulamaları ve geliştirdiği programlarla siber alanda farklı bir terör yaklaşımı oluşturmuştur. Terör örgütü ve siber faaliyetleri birlikte incelenmiştir. Örgütün siber faaliyetleri tek bir çalışmada toplanmıştır. Siber faaliyetleri duyurmak için Propaganda araçları, açık örgütsel kaynaklara erişerek incelenmiştir. Bu araştırmada, örgütün tarihi gelişimi ve sosyal medyada kullandığı yöntemlerle birlikte faaliyetleri incelenmiştir.
COVID-19 PANDEMİSİNDE, ENDÜSTRİ 4.0’IN LOJİSTİK SEKTÖRÜNE ETKİSİ
Authors: ÇELİK BAYRAM Fatma , KÖSE Ömer
Published: June 2022

Teknolojide yaşanan hızlı ivmelere paralel olarak otomasyon, akıllı gözlem ve bilişim teknolojilerini Endüstri 4.0 olarak nitelendirmek mümkündür. Bu bağlamda Endüstri 4.0’ın kapsamı, insan kaynaklı hataların önlenmesi, karar alma sürecinde yapay zekanın değerlendirilmesi ve farklı kaynakların sunduğu bilgiler ışığında hareket edilmesi olarak tanımlanabilir. Esasen Endüstri 4.0’ın insan-makine birlikteliğini güçlendirdiği öngörülse bile, öte yandan insanı makinelere bağımlı hale getirdiği de söylenebilir. Dolayısıyla Endüstri 4.0’la birlikte devletlerin bilgi ve sanayi toplumu olma özellikleri, yavaş yavaş siber toplum olmaya doğru evrildiği görülmektedir. Ayrıca Endüstri 4.0 üretim maliyetlerini düşürerek, düşük maliyetli insan emeği veren ülkelere karşı rekabet üstünlüğü sağlamak için atılmış bir adım olarak görülebilir. Rekabet üstünlüğü sağlamak isteyen, hemen her sektöre entegre olan bu sanayi devrimi birçok alanda insan gücünü boşa çıkartarak hata yapılmasını engellemektedir. Teknoloji kullanımı ve dijitalleşmeye geçiş süreci bazı sektöre olduğu gibi lojistik sektörüne de ayrı bir önem atfetmiştir. Özellikle pandemi sürecinde ürün ve hizmete ulaşma konusunda dijital ortam satın alımları artarak lojistik sektörünün potansiyelini zorlamaya başladığı da görülmektedir. Bu nedenle çalışmanın temel amacı; dünyanın mevcut durumunda sosyal ve ekonomik hayatta günden güne kapasitesi artan lojistik sektörü üzerinde Covid-19 süreciyle Endüstri 4.0’ın etkilerini genel bir bakış açısıyla incelemektir.
Financial Literacy As An Effort To Sustain Small And Medium Enterprises In Denpasar
Authors: I Made Budiasa  , Luh Putu Kirana Pratiwi  , Ni Made Kencana Maharani
Published: June 2022

Financial literacy is an individual's knowledge of finance and an individual's ability to make effective financial decisions in terms of financial management, selection of funding sources and choosing where to allocate funds for investment. The resilience of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to the crisis makes Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises an important asset for the sustainability of a country's economy. This study aims to analyze the level of financial literacy in micro, small and medium enterprises in Denpasar City Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through five main variables, namely financial knowledge, financial ability, financial behavior, financial attitudes and financial performance. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative using data obtained from the Denpasar City Cooperative Service. The results showed that the level of financial literacy in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of Denpasar City, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of Denpasar City was in medium criteria. A high level of financial literacy will potentially provide a higher productivity value in business sustainability.
Analysis Of Online Learning Implementation In Schools During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Aditya Hartini  , M. Ihsan Ramadhani
Published: June 2022

This study aims to apply online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at SDN 1 Nusa Indah, Tanah Laut Regency. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative. This research was conducted in the Odd Semester of the 2021/2022 Academic Year. The subjects used were teachers and students of class V. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data collection techniques used are interviews, and documentation to determine the process of implementing the learning carried out. Data collection instruments include interview guidelines, questionnaire sheets, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses data reduction (data reduction), data presentation (data display), and drawing conclusions. The results of this study are the implementation of the online learning process during the Covid 19 pandemic at SDN 1 Nusa Indah, Tanah Laut Regency in class V, students and teachers have basic facilities that support online learning, teachers are able to carry out learning well using learning media, strategies , learning methods and approaches that are adapted to students, but there are still many obstacles faced between students who are not focused on learning, cannot interact directly with teachers, network constraints, and limited quotas.
Contents Standard Policy of Basic Education in The National Level Reviewed from The Scope of Citizenship Education Materials
Authors: Santika I Gusti Ngurah , Ida Bagus Putu Arnyana  , I Wayan Suastra  , I Made Kartika
Published: June 2022

In essence, education in the context of national development has an instrumental role and function, namely as a unifying nation, equalizing opportunities, and developing self-potential. The purpose of this study was to determine the national level policy on the content of national education standards in terms of the scope of Citizenship Education material. This research used library research as the research method. The results of this research indicated that content standards serve as guidelines/references/signs for teachers when providing material in learning activities. Scope of Material for Elementary School/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah/Extraordinary Elementary School/Package A/Other Equal Forms, such as applicable norms and rules, deliberation, characteristics of the family environment, and the importance of maintaining togetherness as capital in upholding unity and integrity and form of attitude and behavior to maintain unity and integrity in the school environment, and the community. Scope of Materials for Junior High Schools/Madrasah Tsanawiyah/Extraordinary Junior High Schools/Package B/Other Equal Forms, such as the chronology of changes to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia as a written basic law, as well as the constitution of the Indonesian state, diagrams of governance linkages the sequence of laws in force in Indonesia, the embodiment of democracy based on the values ​​of Pancasila in the Indonesian government system, the Territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, and the form of state, form of government, and system of government.
Perspectivas para la integración de información oceánica en México
Authors: Arce Norma , Warman Javier , Merodio Gómez Paloma , López Aguilar Jesarela , Ramírez Santiago Andrea , Rhodes Espinoza Andrew , Hernández López Santos Roberto , Rodríguez Ortega César , Marti Flores Erwin Armando , Izábal Martínez Juan Domingo , Navarrete Hernández Alejandra , Jiménez Nava Francisco Javier
Published: June 2022

Existe un creciente interés por el monitoreo de la salud del océano, lo que deriva en un aumento en la generación de información y datos oceánicos. En México, existen diversos esfuerzos para producir este conocimiento; sin embargo, se encuentran dispersos y hay una falta de coordinación entre sus generadores, lo que ocasiona duplicidad de esfuerzos. Esta publicación identifica la información y datos oceánicos existentes en el país, los principales vacíos y oportunidades, y sienta las bases para desarrollar una plataforma nacional de conocimiento oceánico que permita integrar e intercambiar información que oriente la toma de decisiones en favor de una economía oceánica sostenible.
Molecular Evaluation of the Philippine Best Rubber Clones using Genomic-based Simple Sequence Repeats
Authors: Aldrin Yanong Cantila  , Rene C. Espino  , Emma K. Sales
Published: June 2022

To date there are only nine best rubber clones in the Philippines with little knowledge about its molecular information. Nineteen genomic-based simple sequence repeats' (G-SSRs) good genome coverage had provided enough data in evaluating the Philippine best rubber clones (five PB, three RRIM and one Philippine or Phil derived clones) along with two Phil check clones. G-SSRs derived 72 alleles in all with means N, Ne, Ho, and PIC of 3.789, 2.284, 0.569 and 0.508 per G-SSR, respectively. Nine G-SSRs however detected 16 private alleles. AMOVA also revealed 6.37%, 19.26% and 74.37% molecular variance between groups, between and within clones, respectively, with corresponding FST of 0.064. While genetic proximity had a range of 0.184 to 0.487 with corresponding neighborhood-joining tree suggested no similar clones, three groups (PB, RRIM and Phil groups) had delta K of two based from Bayesian structure analysis. Group 1 had RRIM600, RRIM712 and RRIM901 while group 2 had PB217, PB235, PB260, PB311, PB330, SMRX1, UPLBPlant1 and USM1. G-SSRs are suitable for extracting molecular information and distinct alleles, which can be used as reference to authenticate the best rubber clones in the Philippines. Bayesian structure analysis on the other hand assured better resampling strategy and found admixtures. Furthermore, rubber is highly structured in individual level that indicates these clones should be utilized to broaden genetic variability of the Philippine rubber.
Ultrasonic studies of molecular interactions in binary mixtures of n-Butanol with water at different temperatures (308K, 318K and 328K)
Authors: UMARALIKHAN L  , DR. M. JAMAL MOHAMED JAFFAR
Published: June 2022

The experimental ultrasonic velocity (u), density (ρ) and viscosity (ƞ) of butanol mixed with water has been measured over the full range of compositions at atmospheric pressure and at different temperatures (308, 318 and 328 K). From these experimental values the molar Isentropic compressibility (βs), Intermolecular free length (Lf), Free volume (Vf) and Acoustic impedance (Z) are calculated.
Hydrochemical analysis of groundwater of karumandapam area near koraiyar river Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil nadu, India.
Authors: Sirajudeen J  , Manivel V  , Arul Manikandan S
Published: June 2022

Ground water samples were collected from different localities in and around Karumandapam area, of Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu. Ten groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for hydro-chemical parameter such as pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Biological Oxygen Demand(BOD),Chemical oxygen Demand (COD), Calcium(Ca),Magnesium(Mg),Total Hardness (TH), Bicarbonate(HCO3), Chloride (Cl) and Nitrate (NO3) in order to understand the different geochemical processes affecting the groundwater quality. The analytical data were compared with WHO data. The analytical results indicate that the majority groundwater samples are incompatible for drinking purposes. The aquifers of the study area are polluted due to the intersession of sewage are industrial effluents of fertilizers.
In vitro rapid multiplication of Coldenia procumbens L. from shoot tip explants
Authors: Jahirhussain G  , S Palanivel  , Tamilselvan V  , Muniappan V  , Deepa K  , Veerappan R
Published: June 2022

An efficient protocol for in vitro rapid multiplication of Coldenia procumbens L. has been developed. The shoot tip explants were cultured on MS basal medium supplemented with different concentrations of BAP and KIN. The two cytokinins are tested, BAP was found to develop higher number of shoots from the shoot tip explants when compared to KIN. higher number of shoots was produced from all the concentrations of BAP and KIN. The highest  frequency of 100% shoot induction was observed on MS basal medium supplemented with 6 μM BAP and 10 μM KIN. The number of shoots observed on the MS basal medium supplemented with BAP  obtained  14 as well as 11 in KIN. The data's are recorded after 30days of inoculation.
Applications of Bioinformatics in Genomics and Proteomics
Authors: Gobalan K  , Ahamed John
Published: June 2022

Bioinformatics is the application of statistics and computer science to the field of molecular biology. The term bioinformatics was coined by Paulien Hogeweg in 1979 for the study of bioinformatics processes in biotic systems. Its primary use since at least the late 1980s has been in genomics and proteomics, particularly in those areas of genomics involving in large-scale DNA sequencing and proteomics in protein structure prediction. Bioinformatics now entitle the creation and advancement of data bases, algorithms, computational and statistical techniques and theory to solve formal and practical problems arising from the management and analysis of biological data. Over the past few decades rapid developments in genomic and proteomics. Research technologies and developments in information technologies have combined to produce tremendous amount of information related to molecular biology. It is the name given to these mathematical and computing approaches used to clear understanding of biological processes. Common activities in bioinformatics include mapping and analyzing DNA and protein sequences, aligning different DNA and protein sequences to compare them and creating and viewing 3-D models of protein structures. The primary goal of bioinformatics is to increase the understanding of biological processes. Bioinformatics is focus on developing and applying computationally intensive techniques (e.g., data mining, machine learning algorithms, and visualization) to achieve this goal. Major research efforts in the field include sequence alignment, gene finding, genome assembly, drug design, drug discovery, protein structure alignment, protein structure prediction, prediction of gene expression and protein-protein interactions, genome-wide association studies and the modeling of evolution.
Phytochemical and Traditional uses on Acanthus ilicifolius (L)
Authors: Velmani S  , Perumal B  , Santhosh C  , Maruthupandian A
Published: June 2022

Acanthus ilicifolius is a spiny herb found in mangrove of southern Thailand. It is also widely distributed in India and other tropical regions of Asia. The plant is reported to contain phytochemicals including alkaloid and wide range of glucosides  (lignan and phenylethanoid). In traditional medicine, the plant is used in the treatment of diseases ranging from snake bite to skin diseases. A. ilicifolius (sea holly) occurs in tropical Asia and Africa, through Malaya to Polynesia. It is a vine shrub or tall herb, up to 1.5 m high, scarcely woody, bushy, with very dense growth. Common names of which are holy leaved acanthus, sea holly and holy mangrove. A. ilicifoliusis abundantly available in freshwater ecosystem of Pichavaram mangroves located in southeast coast of India. The review analyses traditional medicinal usage, and phytochemical  investigations done on the A. ilicifoliusis medicinal plant.
Assessment of the Radical Scavenging Activity and Total phenolic content of Crude Methanolic leaves Extract of Aristolochia indica L.- Aristolochiaceae
Authors: Sethupandian Geetha  , Kokkaiah Irulandi  , Palanichamy Mehalingam
Published: June 2022

The present study was aimed to screen antioxidant and quantify the phytoconstituents of Aristolochia indica leaves extracts evaluated the antioxidant in three methods viz. DPPH free radical scavenging activity, phosphomolybdenum method and reducing power assay. The total phenols and total flavonoids were quantitatively estimated in leaves of A. indica. The results thus obtained were compared with standard antioxidant compound like ascorbic acid. The results revealed that free radical scavenging activity of methanolic leaf extract of A. indica has radical scavenging ability on DPPH with IC50 value of 38.72µg/ml. The positive control ascorbic acid showed the IC50 values of 32.42µg/ml. The total phenols and flavonoids content in leaf extract indicated the antioxidant activity. The present study provides evidence that solvent extract of A. indica contain important bioactive compounds and this justifies the use of plant species as traditional medicine for treatment of various diseases.
Impact of transition metal ion Co2+ on structural and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesised by co-precipitation method
Authors: P Geetha Devi  , A Sakthi Velu
Published: June 2022

Pure Zinc oxide (ZnO NPs), Zn0.70Co0.30O and Zn0.50Co0.50O nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The synthesized nanoparticles retained the wurtzite hexagonal structure, which was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction studies. The oxidation states of the elements O (1s), Zn (2p), and Co (2p) were confirmed by XPS studies. HRTEM images showed that the particles sizes were approximately 20-40 nm and spherical shape for pure and hexagonal shape both Zn0.70Co0.30O and Zn0.50Co0.50O NPs respectively. The FT-IR spectra confirmed the Zn-O stretching bands range at 421 to 495    cm-1 for ZnO NPs. From the UV–VIS spectroscopic measurements, the excitonic pecks were found around 393, 399 and 396 nm for the respective samples. The photoluminescence measurements revealed that the broad emission composed of five different bands due to zinc and oxygen vacancies.
Rescue of distressed elephants in Southern India, A case studies of threats to wild elephants caused by human development activities and intervention
Authors: Kalaivanan N  , Kumaraguru A  , Brinda T
Published: June 2022

Elephas maximus indicus, an endangered herbivore is a single extant species inIndiawith a vital role in any ecosystem in which it survives. Conservation of elephants inIndiais the need of the hour as they are the keystone species capable to stop the progression of grassland to woodlands or thicket by weeding out the trees and shrubs. The size of the herbivore makes it difficult for the conservation management issues like human-elephant conflict or rescue operations in case of distressed elephants. In this paper we have reported four case studies in which rescue operations has yielded success by the appropriate sequence of physical methods. Though there are notable difference in the situations, effective planning and execution of the rescue operation based on the elephant in distress and the topology has made each rescue case a unique operation and hence we have discussed the specific determinants in each case and the operational procedure which would give success in each cases.
Elaborated studies on Schiff base homo-binuclear Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes, spectral, thermal, P-XRD and biocidal studies
Authors: Rajendran Jayalakshmia  , Rangappan Rajavel
Published: June 2022

A homo-binuclear Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes were synthesized using a Schiff base ligand derived by condensation of 2,6-diaminopyridine and glyoxal. The reasonable geometry of the Schiff base and its binucleating metal complexes were examined by means of elemental and thermal analyses, molar conductance, 1HNMR, UV–Vis, IR, ESR, P-XRD and mass spectra. The ligand behaved as a polydentate, coordinating through the nitrogen atom of the azomethine group, a nearest nitrogen atom of the pyridine group and the oxygen atom of a glyoxal group. From the spectral studies, a six coordinate environment around the metal dimers was confirmed. The binuclear nature of the metal complexes was assessed from their magnetic susceptibility values. Both of the Schiff base and its metal complexes were also tested for their in vitro antimicrobial activities against some bacterial and fungal strains. Schiff base and the metal complexes were also investigated for its cytotoxic effect against human breast cancer (MCF7) cell lines.
Tridax-Procumbens Extraction Impregnated Chitosan Film: Preparation Characterisation and Application
Authors: Jafar Sathik S  , S.Raja Mohamed Kamil  , Bharathi T  , M. Yaseen Mowlana
Published: June 2022

Chitosan and it’s derivatives has varity of advantages likes in industrial and biomedical fields. In recent years,research has been  focused on biodegradable films of  natural polymers like chitosan,starch,cellulose and etc. Such polymers may be proteins of plant and biological materials. Natural biopolymeric films with tridaxprocumben have potential advantage over the synthetic products since they are totally biodegradable from biological materials. Tridaxprocumbens extract is used for wounds healing as anticoagulant, antifungal and insect repellen. It is well known for application to treat infection and skin diseases in folk medicines,etc. The present study was focused on impregnation of tridax-procumbens extract into chitosan to develop a antimicrobial films. Further, they assessed was for physicochemical properties through x-ray diffraction and flourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy studies and antimicrobial activity.
Synthesis, Growth and characterization of pure L-Asparagine and its based crystal: L-Asparagine admixtured with cadmium chloride using different solutions
Authors: Vela T  , Shubashini I
Published: June 2022

Pure L-Asparagine and L-Asparagine admixtured with cadmium chloride using de-ionised water as solvent of size of 19mm x 14mm x6mm and 6mm x 4mmx2mm were grown by slow evaporation technique. Structural confirmations of grown crystals were done by powder x-ray diffraction. The various absorption peaks were obtained from FTIR study. The grown crystals were optically transparent and cut off wavelengths were 220nm and 203 nm and corresponding energy gap values were 5.46 eV and 6.11eV respectively. From the mechanical results, it is noticed that the hardness number increases with the applied load and the value of hardening coefficients of the grown crystals were greater than 1.6. So the grown crystals belonged to the soft material category.
Thermal buckling analysis of cylindrical shells of carbon nanotubes reinforced composites
Authors: Iman Maralkhani  , Abolfazl Taherkhani
Published: June 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the thermal buckling analysis of cylindrical shells of carbon nanotubes reinforced composites (CNTRC). In this study, a hybrid laminate composite plate consisting of N layers which are of thickness t is designed. N is the number of layers and the thickness of each functionally graded carbon nanotube reinforced composite (CNTR-FG) layer is h, and three types of the distribution  of carbon nanotubes (CNT) are considered for each layer. CNTR-FG are multi-layered plates which have the length "a", width "b", thickness "t", and an arbitrary combination of boundary conditions along the four edges of the layer. The distribution of carbon nanotubes along the thickness of each layer of CNTR-FG is considered to be given. Implementation is done by using Abaqus software. In the investigation of the thermal buckling of cylindrical shells of CNTRC, in three different types of distribution of carbon nanotubes, the behavior of buckling of a cylindrical shell is investigated. In each case, the amount of buckling generated in the shell is calculated and analyzed. The results show that the behaviors of these three types of distributions are close, and the nanotubes with uniform distribution against thermal buckling loads perform better than the other two distributions.
Influence of substrate temperature on structure, morphology and optical properties of spray deposited ZnO thin films
Authors: Sarika Vishvnath Jadhav  , Limbraj Sopan Ravangave
Published: June 2022

In present article ZnO thin films were deposited for five different substrate temperatures (150-350 oC) using simple spray technique. The deposited films have been characterized using X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and UV-Visible spectroscopy and effect of substrate temperature on structure, morphology, and optical properties have been studied. Crystallite size was estimated from using Lorentz Fit of XRD data. The crystallite size was in the 20 to 26.32 nm range.  The SEM of (ZnO 300 ) film sample shows whole surface was uniformly coated with schematically arranged network of ZnO wires of average diameter 566 nm. Purity of the deposited sample was investigated by using Energ Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX).  All the ZnO films exhibit 70 to 80% transmittance and 3.23 to 3.26 eV optical band gap.
Theoretical estimate of the probability for macromole formation
Authors: Pramod Kumar Mishra
Published: June 2022

We estimate the polymerization probability of a macromolecule, where the macromolecule is made of distinct monomers; and there are different values of the fugacity for the addition of the monomers in the chain to form an infinitely long linear macromolecule of distinct monomers. The lattice model of the random walk has been used to mimic the conformations of an ideal chain in two and three dimensions, and this ideal chain is the macromolecules of distinct monomers. It has been shown through analytical estimates that the flexible macromolecules may be easily formed than the stiff macromolecules for both two and three dimensional cases. In the case of stiff chain, the ratio of the critical value of monomer fugacity is nothing but the log-log ratio of the Boltzmann’s weight corresponding to the monomers affinity corresponding to its conjugate monomer pair; and it is due to a fact that the stiff chain has small value of the entropy.
Evaluation of antioxidant potential and bioactive metabolites of Nannochloropsis sp.
Authors: Deepa P K  , A. Subramanian  , W.A. Manjusha
Published: June 2022

Marine microalgae are a photosynthetic organism which can produce diverse metabolites, biomass and O2. The bioactive compounds produced by microalgae includes polysaccharides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polyphenolic compounds, antioxidants, peptides, essential vitamins and minerals. The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity and bioactive metabolites of the marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp. Various solvent (petroleum ether, aqueous, isopropanol, methanol and ethyl acetate) extract of Nannochloropsis sp. were evaluated for antioxidant activity. The ethyl acetate extract contributes maximum total antioxidant activity of 71.35 ± 0.04 mg of AAE/g of extract. The ethyl acetate extract exhibited highest on nitric oxide scavenging metal chelating and reducing power assay with % inhibition of 79.57 ± 0.215, 80.73±0.105, 0.64±0.001 at 1mg/concentration respectively. Methanolic extract showed hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of 78.72±0.21 % inhibition at a concentration of 1mg/ml. The ethyl acetate extract with highest antioxidant activity was analyzed for bioactive metabolites by GCMS. Among the 15 compounds obtained through GCMS, the major component n-Hexadecanoic acid was reported to have antioxidant activity. The results from the different types of extracts clearly indicated that the bioactive components present in the microalgae contribute significantly to the antioxidant capacity of microalgae.
Study for molecular interaction of euphorbia nivulia buch ham. Leaves extracts in ethanol at different concentration.
Authors: Reena Gami  , Dr. Pushpendra Sharma
Published: June 2022

In last few decades, use of medicinal plants as remedial agents gain attention. The remedial properties of any plant or plant products based on their  phytochemical constituents.The study of that phytochemical serve as a source of new drug development.The present paper provides information is for the first time about the investigation of Ultrasonic acoustic parameters of Ethanolic extract of  leaves of Euphorbia Nivulia. Euphorbia Nivulia is thorny, xerophytic, succulent plant belong to spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. Ultrasonic studies provide valuable information about the nature of molecular interaction in binary or ternary liquid mixture. For these purpose Ultrasonic velocity, density, viscosity measured for pure liquid and its mixture with leaves extract of Euphorbia Nivulia. The acoustic parameter have been calculated from experimental data to analyse certain physiochemical properties of plant extract.
Mixtures of Normal Distributions: Application to Diving Suit Fitting
Authors: Ammar Y. Alqahtani  , Albraa A. Rajkhan
Published: June 2022

In this paper, a mixture of normal distributions is performed to analyze the characteristics of population data in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to accommodate the diving suits fitting for consumers. It is not easy to collect consumers’ data since it takes time and effort as well as cost a lot. For such a business, the order quantity is financially critical because diving suits sizes are different from a location to another, which based on population data. In fact, the business cannot rely on one factor, whether the weight or height of the consumer to find the best fit size, both are needed. Thus, a random sample represents the whole population of the city of Jeddah with acceptable error is generated. Then a mixture distribution was applied for the generated data of all factors (weight & height) to solved the issues and improved the order quantity to serve the consumers better as well as minimize cost and increase the profit of the business.