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Effect of Problem-Based Learning Model on High School Students’ Critical Thinking Ability in Biotechnology Viewed from the Level of Confidence
Authors: Helmi M. , Asrial Asrial , Hariyadi Bambang
Published: September 2023

Learning using the problem-based learning (PBL) enables students to solve problems as well as improve their science knowledge and skills. This study aims to investigate the effect of the use of PBL on critical thinking skills of high school students in biotechnology. Various levels of students’ self-confidence are used as a moderating variable for PBL in producing the effect. A total of 64 students of SMAN 8 Batanghari Jambi were involved in this study. Some 32 students were allocated each to the experimental class which was learning using PBL and the control class which was learning using the expository learning. Data were collected using a pre-validated self-confidence questionnaires and tests of critical thinking skills. The factorial type of quasi-experimental with pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design was used in this study. The collected data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA test. The results showed that PBL-students had a higher average score of critical thinking skills (85.87) than their counterpart (78.80). The data also showed that the students with better self-confidence also have a higher average score of critical thinking skills (85.32) than those with lower self-confidence (79.34). The results of the two-way ANOVA test showed that there was an effect of the use of PBL and the students' self-confidence on students' critical thinking skills. Even though it is very weak, the interaction between the learning model and the self-confidence was seemingly existed in affecting the students' critical thinking skills. It can be concluded that the appropriate learning model and appropriate self-confidence can affect student learning critical thinking skills
Potential Impact of Disposable Mask Garbage Pollution in Cinere District
Authors: Nisa Khairun , Martono Dwi Nowo , Agustina Haruki
Published: September 2023

At present, disposable masks have become a necessity and habit for the general public. This causes an increase in the volume of single-use mask waste generation. If disposable mask waste is not managed properly and correctly it can harm living things such as fauna and contains micro plastics which have the potential to be a source of pollution in the environment. This study aims to analyze the potential impact of household-scale disposable mask waste pollution in Cinere District. The method used in this research is statistics and literature study. The results showed that the average use of disposable face masks in Cinere District was 2 pieces/day with a weight of 3.54 grams and it was estimated that the people of Cinere District produced 76,494 disposable masks waste/day with an extrapolation of the potential impact of micro plastic pollution reaching 67.31 billion/day which will be released into the environment. This will be a heavy burden on the environment, therefore good cooperation is needed between the community and the government in managing disposable mask waste on a household scale in order to reduce and prevent pollution of disposable mask waste in the environment.
Android-Based Internal Quality Audit Application Development at the Faculty of Educational Sciences State University Surabaya
Authors: Haq Mohammad Shahidul , Roesminingsih Erny , Setyowati Nur Aini Dwi , Ashadi Firman , Anggraini Denok Dwi
Published: September 2023

Internal quality audit is considered an important tool to control the governance and operations of an organization. As an independent and objective assurance and advisory function, internal quality audit is designed to increase value through audits of internal control systems, risk management, and governance processes. Awareness of the importance of internal quality audit and also the fact that its effectiveness can be measured is what led the author to conduct research and development of an Android-Based Internal Quality Audit Application, which aims to facilitate the Internal Quality Audit process at the Faculty of Education, State University of Surabaya. The development of the Internal Quality Audit Instrument is carried out by adapting the ADDIE research and development model. The results of the study showed that each category tested got the results, namely: 90% for the functional category; 90% for the design category; 89% for the ease-of-use category; 87% for the suitability need category. The results of the study also explained that the Android-Based Internal Quality Audit Application, Faculty of Education, State University of Surabaya has been effective in each category and is good to be implemented.
Analysis of the Need for Canva-Based Electronic Modules to Improve Vocational Learning Outcomes
Authors: Holisoh Ade , Setiani Henny , Firdaus Hendi , Nulhakim Lukman , Ruhiat Yayat
Published: September 2023

The goal of education is not just to increase one's head knowledge, but also one's skill set, outlook, and frame of mind. Learning results are affected by the quantity and quality of reading resources available in schools. "e-module" refers to an electronic media-based educational tool. Teachers and students alike can benefit from the enhanced imagination that comes from using Canva media. Descriptive qualitative research was used to investigate these issues; in both the literature review and the field research, the researchers provided precise and detailed descriptions of their observations and findings. The researchers here are concerned with the importance of manufacturing things, and their subjects are teachers in vocational high schools (SMK). Teachers have expressed a desire for electronic modules that serve as learning medium for teaching vocational subjects. Students who need learning media other than textbooks to transfer material to vocational high school students benefit from the usage of e-modules because they increase their understanding and learning efficiency both in school and at home. Students require learning materials that are accessible and engaging. One of these resources is an engaging electronic module with homework questions designed to aid in students' character development and moral upbringing
Making Bioethanol from Cassava as an Environmentally Friendly Fuel Mixing Material
Authors: Ridwan  , Hermawati  , Hamsina  , Paredatu Trinugie Aprin , Tang M. , Akrim Djusdil , Hasani Ruslan
Published: September 2023

Bioethanol derived from cassava has the potential as an alternative energy material because cassava plants contain starch, sugar or cellulose which can be used in the process of making alternative and environmentally friendly fuels. This study aims to make bioethanol from cassava starch. This research method starts from material preparation to the process stage consisting of the fermentation process, distillation process, and the final stage, namely testing ethanol content and adding fuel. 5 kg of cassava is used to produce 98 ml of bioethanol distillation with 16% rendition. The combustion test was carried out to obtain a comparison of the calorific value between the fuel mixture - Bioethanol and fuel -Alcohol, Mixing partalalite - Bioethanol 1: 19 (95% partalaite: 5% Bioethanol) and fuel - Alcohol 1: 19 (95% partalite: 5 % alcohol). The results of the research obtained the calorific value of combustion of the partalalite - alcohol mixture: 11,649.48 kcal/kg, while for the partalalite - bioethanol mixture: 11,486.15 kcal/kg. So that the higher the concentration of ethanol mixed in partalite, the higher the calorific value.
Genetic Factors Causing the Prevalence of Anemia in Young Girls and Stunting in Toddlers: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Mizawati Afrina , Effendi Nursyirwan , Sulastri Delmi , Purna Rozi Sastra
Published: September 2023

The prevalence of anemia in adolescents at the national level is still considered quite high. Several factors are associated with the incidence of anemia in female adolescents, namely energy intake, protein intake, iron intake, vitamin C intake, tea or coffee drinking habits, investment in worms, knowledge, education and type of parental occupation, family income, and menstrual patterns as well as genetics. Stunting is also still a problem in Indonesia due to insufficient nutritional intake for quite a long time. Stunting occurs when the fetus is still in the womb and only appears when the child is two years old. anemia caused by malnutrition at an early age increases infant and child mortality. anemia in young women and also stunting in children is very dangerous. Where the purpose of research is to explain Genetic Factors Causing the Prevalence of Anemia in Young Girls and Stunting in Toddlers. A review is conducted on the state-of-the-art methods using the preferred reporting items for reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We review literature from several publications and analyze genetic factors that cause the prevalence of anemia in young women. The prevalence of anemia among young women is also caused by genetic factors. Young women tend to experience anemia because during this period they experience growth and development. The risk of anemia increases with physiological shifts such as menstrual periods. To prevent anemia, the government has planned a program for the Prevention and Control of Iron Nutrition Anemia in women of childbearing age which aims to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in high school and junior high school students.
Development of E-Book Based Instructional Design PjBL Model Integrated Science Literacy To Improve Critical Thinking Abilit
Authors: Nursamsu Nursamsu , Mahyuny Siska Rita , Nafaida Rizky , Rezeqi Salwa
Published: September 2023

The aim of the research is to develop e-books based on PjBL model instructional design integrated with scientific literacy to improve students' critical thinking skills. To find out the feasibility validation test of e-books based on the instructional design of the PjBL model integrated with scientific literacy. To find out the E-book Effectiveness test on Critical Thinking Ability. The method to be used in this research is to use the research and development (R&D) method. The research stages are determining the material, preliminary research, analysis, design creation, material creation, initial product development, valid, feasibility test, valid, practicality test. The research data is in the form of feasibility test data by validators and the effectiveness of E-books. In critical thinking skills, the research results show that the feasibility test obtained from validation by material experts and biology teachers is reviewed based on presentation, content and language components obtained an average value of due diligence of 92.50% which is in the category very feasible to use. Meanwhile, the results of the N-gain test on the level of students' thinking abilities after using this e-book obtained a score of 0.80% in the good category in improving critical thinking abilities
Effects of Online Education on Elementary Science Gifted Students’ Systems Thinking, Science Motivation, and Scientific Self-Efficacy during the COVID-19
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Jeon Jaedon , Lee Hyundong , Lee Hyonyong , Park Byungyeol
Published: September 2023

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of online education on gifted students’ systems thinking, science motivation, and scientific self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The subjects were 68 elementary science gifted students in 2020. The education program focusing on 15 different subjects was conducted for 90 hours. To investigate the effect on systems thinking, science motivation, and scientific self-efficacy, the preandpost-test design was used. The results of this study were as follows. First, it was revealed that online gifted education was systematically conducted using the university’s existing LMS system, while also reducing students’ group activities and interactions between both students-students and students-instructor within the classroom. Second, online gifted education was effective in gifted elementary science students’ systems thinking and science motivation, however, the effect size was relatively small. Third, educational effects on students’ systems thinking were affected by the district of residence and previous educational experience. Therefore, gifted education is required in consideration of changes in population structure and regional disparities to cultivate human resources needed in the future fast-changing society.
The Effects of Practical TRIZ-based Classes on the Improvement of Creativity and Problem-Solving Ability of Invention Gifted Elementary Students
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Lee Jiyoon , Kim Jonghee
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to develop an educational program using practical TRIZ for invention gifted elementary students and to apply it to the class to see if practical TRIZ can help students improve their creativity and problem solving ability. Kim (2015)’s Practical TRIZ stage 3, which is an effective theory for solving problems creatively, was reconstructed to a level that invention gifted elementary students can understand, and a 12-hour educational program was developed to solve students’ uncomfortable problems in daily life step by step, and it was applied to 42 elementary school students in grades 5 to 6. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that the education program using practical TRIZ was developed according to the level of the elementary invention gifted students, and the class using practical TRIZ had a significant result in improving the creativity and problem solving ability of invention gifted elementary students. It is necessary to develop a variety of teaching and learning programs that can enhance the creativity and problem-solving skills of gifted students, such as the practical TRIZ used in this study.
A Study on the Brocard Inscribed Ellipse of Convex Quadrilaterals
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Park Jeyeol , Jung Eunsung , Jin Seonghwan , Cho Youngmin , Mun Saehyeon
Published: September 2023

This study was based on the research results conducted as a YSC project. This study expanded the study on the quadrilateral focal point of Park Kyung-soo et al. (2021) and the study on the Brocard points of quadrilaterals conducted by Frederick (1917) and Pavel et al. (2014). The results of this study are as follows. First, it was found that the focus of the inscribed ellipse of a general convex quadrilateral became the quadrilateral focal point, and the reverse was established. Second, it was found that the necessary and sufficient condition of the convex quadrilateral in which the Brocard inscribed ellipse exists is a harmonic quadrilateral. Third, the properties related to the Brocard inscribed ellipse were discovered. Fourth, the ratio of the contact between the Brocard inscribed ellipse and the quadrilateral internal division of each side was found. Fifth, the area of the Brocard inscribed ellipse was shown using the ratio. In this study, the equivalence conditions of the quadrilateral focal point found in the parallelogram was expanded to a general convex quadrilateral and various properties were discovered by expanding the Brocard inscribed ellipse defined in the triangle into a quadrilateral, and it is expected to contribute to the development of mathematics through the expansion of mathematical concepts.
A DIALLEL ANALYSIS OF TOTAL SOLUBLE SOLIDS IN MUSKMELON (CUCUMIS MELO L.)
Authors:   Division of Vegetable Crops, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Bangalore, K.R.M SWAMY , O.P DUTTA ,   Division of Vegetable Crops, Indian Agricultural Research Institute Bangalore
Published: September 2023

The genetic system governing the inheritance of total soluble solids (TSS) was investigated in a 10 parent diallel cross of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) by applying the graphical and variance como nont methods. Overdominance was observed for TSS. Both additive and dominance genetic components were found to be impor tant, the latter being predominant. There was same asymmetry of distribution of genes with positive and negative effects. The proportion of dominant and recessive genes was almost equal in the parents, More tha seven groups of genes were found for TSS. A selection scheme which involves a certain degree of intercrossing and hybridization followed by selection has been indicated to bring about an acceptable level of improvement in TSS.
SOILS OF THE OIL SEED EXPERIMENTAL STATION, TINDIVANAM.
Authors:   Soil Survey and Land Use Organisation Coimbatore, . NATARAJAN , . SACHITHANANDHAM ,   Soil Survey and Land Use Organisation Coimbatore
Published: September 2023

An investigation to study the morphological characteristics of soils by examining the profiles and physical and chemical properties of soil by analysing the profile samples was undertaken in the Oilseed Experimental Station, Tindivanam. The soils were classi- fied taxonomically. This study will be useful to lay out the various research experi ments based on the soil characteristics.
EFFECT OF TIME OF HARVEST AND DECORTICATION OF PODS ON VIABILITY AND VIGOUR IN GROUNDNUT
Authors:   Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3, V RAMAKRISHNANI , T.V KARIVARATHARAJU ,   Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3
Published: September 2023

The study indicated that the mechanical decortication of groundnut cv. CO 1 pods whether sun-dried or shade-dried before mechanical decortication should be re- hydrated to about 16% moisture conent to minimise mechanical injury and high germination from the separated seed.
DIAGNOSIS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TYPICAL OILSEEDS GROWING SOILS OF THE NORTH EASTERN ZONE OF TAMIL NADU
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K.R KUMARESANI , M DHAKSHINAMOORTHY ,   Assitant Professor, Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, T.S MANICKAM ,   Professor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003 Tamilnadu
Published: September 2023

The soils of the Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam, a substation of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University which is a typical representation of the north eastern zone oilseed growing area were investigated for their diagnostic and physico-chemical characteristics. The studios were carried out by analysing profile and surface soil samples from individual fields. The soils have been found to, come under the order Altisols in the soil taxonomy group. The absence of salinity and sodicity problems and also the lateritic nature was brought out. The soils were found to be poor in N &P and medium to high in available K. while the status of Fe and Mn can be conside- red as satisfactory, the availability of Zn and Cu appear to be critical.
STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF BIOFERTILIZERS IN RICE
Authors:   Dept of Agronomy,Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai 625 104 Tamil Nadu, P MUTHUKRISHNAN , S MAHENDRAN ,   Dept of Agronomy,Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai 625 104 Tamil Nadu, R KALIAPPA ,   Dept of Agronomy,Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai 625 104 Tamil Nadu
Published: September 2023

Agricultural College and Research Institute. Madurai during 1980 and 1981 to study the effect of biofertilizers alone and in combination with urea in rice, revealed that application of either Blue green algae or Azolla coupled with 75 kg N/ha gave equal yield as that at 100 kg N/ha, indicating a saving of nitrogen to a tune of 25 kg/ha.
GENETIC VARIABILITY AND PATH ANALYSIS IN GARLIC
Authors:   Research Scientist (Cotton ICAR Project) Surat, K.G MEHTA , R.H PATEL ,   Associate Research Scientist Surat
Published: September 2023

Studies on Genetic Variability and Path Analysis of 40 genotypes in garlic revealed that wider variability was present for different traits. The genetic analysis showed that the clove weight and bulb yield per plant registered highest GCV and high heritability coupled with high magnitude of genetic advance indicating additive gene action in those characters. The path analysis also showed that clove weight and highest direct positive effect on bulb yield per plant. Thus the results sug- gested that the clove weight is the most important charector and would serve as good selection index for further improvement of garlic.
EFFECT OF APPLICATION OF PRESSMUD, ZnSO4 AND FeSO4 ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUGARCANE
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, K.R KUMARESAN , P SAVITHRI ,   Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai - 612101, Tamil Nadu, T.S MANICKAM ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G.V KOTHANDARAMAN ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, DANIEL CHARLES . ,   EID Parry (India) LTD Nelikuppam
Published: September 2023

Seven field experiments were carried out in EID Sugar Factory area in South Arcot district to find out the effect of Zinc and iron application on sugarcane Significant increase in cane yield was obtained at four locations. The yield increasi varied from 1.75 to 11.93 tonnes/ha. Besides the cane yield, the Pol % was significant increased (18.86%) with the application of 37.5 kg ZnSo4 and 100 kg FeSo4 /hi alone over the NPK treated plot (17.42%). The results also suggested that application of prssmud at 5 tonnes/ha with 37.5 kg. ZnSo4 and 100 kg FeSo4 /ha significantly increased the sugarcane yield (109.68 tonnes/ha) over the NPK control (102.68 tonnes/ha).
ASSOCIATION ANALYSIS IN PROSO MILLET (PANICUM MILIACEUM L.)
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Regional Research Station, Vridhachalam 606 001., V MANOHARAN , S SIVASUBRAMANIAN ,   Professor School of Genectics, Agricultural College and Res. Ins..,Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Phenotypic, genotypic and environmental Correlations and peth coefficients were worked out in 50 genotypes of proso millet. Grain yield was positively and strongly correlated with plant height, straw yield and rachis number had positive direct effects on yield indicating that selection for the improvement of grain yield can be efficle t if it is based on those characters, Plant height had a negative direct effect on grain yield.
INDUCED HIGH YIELDING MUTANTS IN Arachis-hypogaea L.
Authors:   Professor and Head, Coconut Research Station, Veppankulam 614 906 Thanjavur District tamil nadu, T RAMANATHAN
Published: September 2023

Single treatments of gamma irradiation at 30 krad and EMS at 40 mM in TMV-9 and combination (20 krad+40mM) treatment in Ah. 7911 have resulted in the isolation of 40 mutant plants in M, showing superior yield and morphological similarity to parents. When they were tested in M. generation, five out of 40 lines gave significant higher yield than their respective parents. Number of mature pods contributed to higher Vield. Hundred kernel weight remained unaltered due to mutagenic treatments which resulted in increased number of pods and superior yield in mutant lines.
EFFICACY OF NITRIFICATION INHIBITING AGENTS USED FOR AUGMENTING COTTON YIELD IN THE VERTISOL OF MADHYA PRADESH
Authors:   All India Coordinated Cotton Improvement Project  J.N Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya Campus, College of Agriculture Gwallor, S.C JAIN
Published: September 2023

Field experiments conducted to study the effect of nitrification inhibiting agents revealed that blending urea either with neem cake or lac enhanced the seed cotton yields considerably but its efficacy seem to be more pronounced under rainfed than in semi arid-irrigated conditions Deleterious effect of excessiva nitrogen rates in vertisol of Madhya Pradesh could not be subduced even by blanding urea, particularly in rain grown upland cotton Of the two materials employed for inflicting nitrogen economy in the black cotton soils, Weem coated urea was found more promising than lac coated.
NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS LEVELS IN SOILS UNDER MUNICIPAL SEWAGE EFFLUENT IRRIGATION
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, C JAYARAMAN , PERUMAL RANI ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Sewage irrigation continuously over a period of 25 years and 15 years significantly favoured the total, ammonical and available N content in the soil. While NH-N accu- mulation was of a higher order in sewage treated soil NO-N concentration was com paratively lower, irrespective of years of treatment In 25 years sowage irrigated soils, a three fold increase in available phosphorus was observed. The concentration of total and available phosphorus decreased with depth.
EFFICACY OF UREA FORMS AND MODE OF APPLICATION ON LOWLAND RICE
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G.S THANGAMUTHU , S SUBRAMANIAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, R NARAYANAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Field trial was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore for four soosana during 1978-80 in a doop clay loam soil, to study the efficiency of different urea forms with split application of prilled urea on lowland rice The grain yield was consistantly higher with granulated compost. Placement of super granules in the reduced zone was next best in efficiency. Neem cake coated uroa, uren oniched FYM and split application of prilled uroa were comparable in their efficiency. The panicles per square metre were greater and mean panicle weight heavier when granulated compost was used as a source of nitrogen.
INFLUENCE OF SEWAGE EFFLUENT ON SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AND EXCHANGEABLE CATIONS
Authors:   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, C JAYARAMANI , PERUMAL RANI ,   Dept.of Soil Science and Agrl,Chemistry  University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Irrigating the soll with municipal sewage effluent over a period of 25 years and 16 years found to accumulate higher amount of organic matter and higher concentration of cations like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. The concentration of exchangeable cations decreased with the increase in depth in both sewege irrigated and sewage unirrigated fields.
CONTROL OF REDGRAM POD BORERS WITH NEWER INSECTICIDES
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P.C SUNDARA BABU , S KUPPUSWAMY ,   Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P.V SUBBA RAO ,   Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Entomology,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Two field trials were conducted separately to assess the efficacy of certain sprays and dusts against pod borers and podfly on redgram. Two rounds of treatments were given, the first at 50 per cent flowering and the second 15 days after the first round. Among the sprays, deltamethrin 0,002% was the most effective in reducing the infes tation of pod borers and podtly and recording the highest yield. The next in the order was endosulton 0.07%. Among the dusts, undosulfan 4% was superior in reducing the infestation of pod borers and podlly and recorded maximum yield followed by Phoxim 1,5% dust.
RESPONSE OF SOYBEAN TO MICRONUTRIENT APPLICATION
Authors:   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, P SAVITHRI , N KANAKA BOSHANI ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, T.S MANICKAM ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003, G.V KOTHANDARAMAN ,   Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Field experiments one oach in black loam and red loamy soils were conducted with Co-1 soybean as test crop to study the effect of Mn, Zn and Fe applications. Folar sprays with 1 per cent MnS04 or 0.5% ZnSO4 significantly increased the grain yield and uptake of Mn in black soil, while in red soil application of 25 kg/ha of MnS04/ or ZnS04 resulted in marked increase in grain yield. The influence of FeS04 fertilisation was not marked in both the soils.
COMPONENTS OF GENETIC VARIATION AMONG A SET OF TWELVE PARENTS IN RAINFED RICE
Authors:   Assitant Crop Specialist Multi-Crop Experiment Station Paramakudi, A AMIRTHADEVARATHINAM
Published: September 2023

Genetic analysis of components of variation for yield and yield components in rainfed rice revealed the importance of both additive and non-additive type of gene action in the inheritance of characters. The parents IR. 13564, IR 45 and IR 8072 were found to be good general combiners for making simultaneous improvement in plant yield coupled with grains per panicle, 1000 seed weight, days to flowering and plant height in the desired direction.
QUALITY OF KM. 2 HYBRID BAJRA SEED IN DIFFERENT TILLERS OF A PLANT
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3, K VANANGAMUDI , K.R RAMASWAMY ,   Dean, (Agri) AC & RI Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Investigations carried out to study the differences in quality of seed in different tillers of a plant revealed that the length. diameter and weight of earhead and yield of hybrid seed decreased significantly with the lateness of tillering in a plant. The recovery of large size seed was high from the primary tiller and low in the subsequent tiller. Weight, protein content, germination and vigour was significantly more in the soad, from the primary tiller than from other tillers.
INFLUENCE OF DRYING THE SEEDS AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE ON SEED QUALITY OF KM 2 BAJRA HYBRID
Authors:   Assitant Professor, Department of seed  technology Tamil Nadu agricultural University Coimbatore-3, K VANANGAMUDI , K.R RAMASAMY ,   Dean, (Agri) AC & RI Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore  641 003
Published: September 2023

Seed samples when dried at temperatures of 29, 38. 43, 48 and 530.5°C showed that (i) the removal of moisture was very fast during the first hour of drying: (ii) the moisture decreased to 9-10 per cent from 24-25 per cent after 24, 9, 6, 4 and 3 hours of drying at drying temperatures of 29, 38, 43, 48 and 530.5°C. respectively; and (ii) seeds dried at 38 and 430,5°C recorded significantly the highest germination and seedling vigor.
STUDY OF CERTAIN SEED AIKIBUTES IN DEVELOPING SEEDS OF CASTOR (Ricinus communis L.)
Authors:   Associte Research Scientist (Plant-Breeding) NARB Sub Station G.A.U, H.C PATHAK , K.S PARMAR ,   Junior Chemist Gujarat Agricultural University,Sardar Krishi Nagar, C.J DANGARI ,   Agricultural Officer Gujarat Agricultural University,Sardar Krishi Nagar
Published: September 2023

The investigation conducted to study certain sced attributes in developing sea is of varieties of castor at 5 different dates of harvesting at G. A. U., Sardar Krushinagar during 1979-80 revealed that the most rapid development of the seed attributes took place during the first two dates of harvesting (33 days after flowering). GAUCH-1 and GCH-3 can be harvested safely at 60 and 48 days after flowering, respectively. without loss of seed weight and oil content.
Evaluation of the anti-diabetic potential of methanol seed extract of Telfairia occidentalis
Authors: Francis Uchenna Agu  , Amah Akuma Kalu  , Chris Akunneh-Wariso  , Iheukwumere Barry Chinedu  , Ubani Clement Dimgba
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic potential of T. occidentalis seed extract in wistar rats. Exactly 500 g of powdered T. occidentalis seed sample was processed into extract. Twenty five adult male wistar rats were divided into five groups of five rats each. Group I was the normal control and was fed rat chow and water only, Group II was the untreated diabetic rats. Groups III and IV were diabetic rats administered 100 and 200 mg/kg of extract respectively. Group V was diabetic rats administered standard drug (200 mg/kg of metformin). Administration of drug and extract lasted for 28 days after which the animals were sacrificed and blood sample collected for analysis. Blood sugar level reported for animals administered 200 mg/kg of extract as well as the activity of the catalase and superoxide dismutase significantly (p<0.05) increased. The activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was significantly (P<0.05) high in the untreated diabetic control. However, oral administration of extract significantly (p<0.05) reduced the activity of the aforementioned enzymes. In conclusion, it can be deduced from this study that administration of T. occidentalis seed extract salvaged diabetic condition, increased antioxidant enzyme activity and was not deleterious to the liver.
cfDNA and associated risk factors in the early diagnosis of cancers in Côte d’Ivoire: The case of primary liver cancer related to viral hepatitis B
Authors: Moussa Doumbia  , Bakary Coulibaly  , Daouda Sevede  , Viviane Akissi Kouakou  , Pascal Pineau  , Mireille Dosso
Published: September 2023

Introduction: In Côte d'Ivoire (CI), according to Globocan 2020 primary liver cancer (PLC) had an incidence of 10.1/1.0E+05 inhabitants in men (2nd rank) and 5.5/1.0E+05 inhabitants among women (4th rank). This situation has so far been favored by late diagnosis and ignorance of the risk factors responsible for the tumor in people at risk. Objective: To detect free circulating DNA (cfDNA) and evaluate its possible diagnostic role in order to contribute to the prevention of PLC in CI. Methodology: Prospective experimental study carried out at the Institut Pasteur in CI in patients coming for alfa-fetoprotein assay. Sociodemographic, clinical, paraclinical and epidemiological data were collected. A blood sample was taken for biological analysis. Data collected in Excel and processed with the GraphPad Prism 5. Results: 142 predominantly male patients with an average age of 45 were included. More than 50% had the same dietary habits including the consumption of tap water, rice, cassava, plantain, millet, maize and yam and 18% regularly consumed alcohol. 66.66% were carriers of chronic viral hepatitis B (HVB) including 2.81% at the cirrhosis stage and 0.70% at the PLC stage. 20% had a history of familial hepatitis and 9.6% a notion of familial cancer. The cfDNA concentration ranged from 38ng/ml to 10763ng/ml for an average of 571ng/ml. The elevation of AFP and transaminase levels was related to the presence of HBsAg (P˂0.001; P=0.02). In addition, the concentration of cDNA was strongly linked to HBsAg carriage as well as to other factors including the notion of familial cancer (P=0.03), and consumption of alcohol (p =0.04) and/or tobacco (p=0.02). Conclusion: HVB remains the predominant risk factor that can lead to PLC. The dosage of cfDNA and the monitoring of food and life hygiene in a chronic carrier of HVB could contribute to the prevention of PLC in the latter.
Technology for trimming of greenhouse gas in thermal plant system
Authors: Green Ibim Abba  , Ugoji Kelechi Uchenna
Published: September 2023

Industrial expansion depends largely on electric power generation for its operations. These industrial activities have contributed significantly to environmental degradation from frequent emission of large volume of greenhouse gases. Concentration of suspended greenhouse gases in the air of many cities exceed World Health Organization standards and its effect on human health can be devastating. Thus, utmost importance is to generate clean and efficient energy from power plant. The aim of this work is to foster a way of reducing emissions in Power Plants by integrating gasification technologies to the system. Emission data from thermal power plant was analysed with varying gasifier pressure, air-fuel ratio, steam-fuel ratio, and flue gas-fuel ratio. Numerical simulation of the gasification cycle with varying parameters was carried out using MATLAB. The analysis indicated supplementary power generation and cleaner exhaust. The progress of this work can greatly reduce greenhouse emission.
Civic education and conflict resolutions: A case of selected secondary schools in Kitwe district of Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Authors: Chanda Chansa Thelma
Published: September 2023

“Civic Education” means all the processes that affect people’s beliefs, commitments, capabilities, and actions as members or prospective members of communities. The study was guided by conceptual framework emanating from three strands of Civic Education which are; Civic knowledge, Civic Skills and Civic Values. Related literature on conflict management styles as well as concept and goals of Civic Education were consulted. The study demonstrated the importance of teaching Civic Education as a tool for conflict resolution in the community through the provision of knowledge on: human rights, imparting of civic skills for effective participation, for conflict resolution and for effective leadership. Hence, the study was conducted to ascertain how Civic Education can be used in conflict resolutions especially at community level in selected secondary schools in Kitwe district of Copperbelt province in Zambia. The study involved both the qualitative and quantitative methods and a descriptive research design that sampled the head teachers, teachers of civic education, pupils of civic education and selected members of the community. Data was obtained from the respondents by means of interviews and questionnaires. Frequency tables, graphs, figures and pie-charts were used to analyze the qualitative data whereas quantitative data were analyzed by the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 26) and Microsoft Excel (version 16). The findings indicated that the teaching of Civic Education in secondary schools in Zambia enables learners to be critical thinkers and also helping in curbing social challenges. Strategies used in the teaching of Civic Education in secondary school which includes; affiliation to subject association, pupils’ administrative boards, invitation of professionals, conducting of education tours to public institutions and also through community engagement were discussed as presented by respondents. Learner centered methods which includes; discussion, debate, research and explanation were also discussed.
Activities and intrinsic properties of the clayey fines four lateritic gravels
Authors: Sorel Gael Dzaba Dzoualou  , Louis Ahouet  , Sylvain Ndinga Okina
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to identify, classify and characterize the activities and correlations between the intrinsic properties of the four lateritic gravels used in construction. The grading curves of the four lateritic gravelly are spread out, but poorly calibrated. Lateritic gravel LG1 contains class B5 silty fines with low plasticity and low swelling. Lateritic gravels LG2, LG3 and LG4 contain clayey fines of low plasticity and medium swelling, class B6. The specific surface area and cation exchange capacity depend on the mineralogy, organic composition and texture of the lateritic gravel. The blue value of the soil characterizes the activity of the clay fines and reflects the surface activity of the lateritic gravels. The four lateritic gravels are inactive and contain minerals (kaolinite, quartz, goethite, hematite). The correlations obtained between the intrinsic properties are linear fits and between the liquidity limit and the specific surface area a non-linear fit of the ExpDec1 model with R2 (0.99). The relationship between activity and surface activity is simply the relative activity.
Holştayn İneklerde Modifiye Farklı Ovsynch Uygulamaları İle Elde Edilen Dölveriminin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: KALKAN Muhammed Fahri , SELCUK Murat
Published: September 2023

Yapılan bu çalışmanın amacı süt ineklerinde modifiye preovsynch ve ovsynch senkronizasyon yöntemlerinin dölverimi üzerine etkisinin değerlendirilmesidir. Çalışmada Holştayn ırkı toplam 60 baş süt ineği kullanılmıştır. Süt inekleri I. Grup (n=30) modifiye preovsynch, II. Grup (n=30) modifiye ovsynch olmak üzere iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Çalışmada östrus takibi için son GnRH enjeksiyonundan suni tohumlama yapılana kadarki sürede çara miktarı kaydedildi. Suni tohumlama sonrası 40. günde ultrasonografi ile gebelik muayeneleri yapıldı. Araştırma sonunda modifiye preovsynch ve modifiye ovsynchten elde edilen gebelik oranları sırasıyla %63.33±0.08 ve 56.66±0.09 olarak tespit edildi (p>0.05). Modifiye preovsynch grubunda bulunan süt ineklerinin 16 başında hafif, 14 başında normal çara görülmüştür. Modifiye ovsynch grubunda bulunan süt ineklerinin 23 başında hafif, 4 başında normal, 1 başında yoğun çara tespit edilmiş ve 2 başında ise çara görülmemiştir. Sonuç olarak, preovsynch protokolünde elde edilen gebelik sonuçlarının ovsynch protokolünden elde edilen sonuçlarla birbirine benzer olduğu ancak modifiye protokollerin etkinliğinin belirlenmesi için daha fazla sayıda süt ineğine sahip sürülerde yapılacak çalışmalara gereksinim olduğu düşünülmektedir.
REACTION OF THE CENTENNIAL SEEDLESS VARIETY TO THE BUSH LOAD WITH SHOOTS AND BUNCHES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE CENTRAL AGROECOLOGICAL ZONE OF VITICULTURE ACCORDING TO QUALITATIVE CRITERIA
Authors:   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, SEMENOVA M.N. , MARMORSTEIN A.A. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, TSIKU D.M. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, YAKUBA YU.F. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, PETROV V.S. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia
Published: September 2023

The presence of organic acids and cations, amino acids, sugars and other substances in grapes and products of its processing affects their taste and nutritional properties. The pools of these substances were studied in grapes of the Centennial Seedless variety with different bush load with shoots and bunches. To determine the composition and content of these substances in grape juice, classical instrumental methods and a capillary electrophoresis system, “Kapel-104T” and “Kapel-105M”, OOO NPF “LUMEX”, were used. Tartaric, acetic and malic acids have been identified in the juice. Significant contents of resveratrol, ascorbic, chlorogenic, nicotinic, orotic acids, proline, valine, and α-alanine were also found. The highest concentrations were observed in the variant with an average bush load with shoots and bunches.
Загальний підхід щодо визначення пріоритетності повітряних загроз відповідно до прогнозованих втрат для системи оповіщення, розпізнавання та попередження населення
Authors: Коваль В. В. , Олексенко О. О. , Лупандін В. А. , Нос І. А.
Published: September 2023

В статті визначено поняття повітряної загрози. Проведено аналіз можливостей збройних сил Російської Федерації (РФ) щодо нанесення ударів різними засобами ураження. Визначено класифікацію повітряних загроз для системи оповіщення, розпізнавання та попередження. Запропоновано підхід для визначення пріоритетності повітряних загроз відповідно до прогнозованих втрат для системи оповіщення, розпізнавання та попередження населення. З’ясовано, що найбільший пріоритет мають засоби ураження з мінімальною дальністю застосування та максимальною швидкістю польоту. При рівних значеннях дальності та швидкості польоту засобів ураження враховувалась вага бойової частини.
Модель системи моніторингу та навігаційного забезпечення польотів в районі аеродрому на основі сенсорної мережі та геоінформаційної системи
Authors: Афанасьєв В. В. , Андрєєв С. М.
Published: September 2023

Розглядається актуальне питання забезпечення ефективного та безпечного використання повітряного простору пілотованою та безпілотною авіацією в умовах обмеження застосування систем навігаційного забезпечення польотів та моніторингу об’єктів аеродромної інфраструктури. Обґрунтовано модель системи моніторингу та навігаційного забезпечення польотів на основі інтеграції сенсорної мережі та ГІС. Функціонування системи базується на використанні мережі розподілених у просторі сенсорів та безпроводової технології далекого радіусу дії LoRa®. Оцінка можливості реалізації моделі, що запропонована, виконана на основі аналізу результатів математичного моделювання та експериментальних досліджень. Модель системи моніторингу району аеродрому є універсальною щодо застосування в різних фізико-географічних умовах. Визначення параметрів інтегрованої системи моніторингу та їх корегування при порушенні її функціонування в умовах радіоелектронного впливу здійснюється за рахунок збільшення атрибутів ГІС щодо масивів місцевості та перешкод, як елементів бази даних аеронавігаційної інформації.
Метод інтеграції нестохастичних, стохастичних та детермінованих моделей сумісного прийняття рішень операторами аеронавігаційної системи
Authors: Сікірда Ю. В.
Published: September 2023

Представлено метод інтеграції нестохастичних, стохастичних та детермінованих моделей сумісного прийняття рішень (CDM) операторами аеронавігаційної системи в особливих випадках у польоті, який включає етапи причинно-наслідкового аналізу події, побудови алгоритмів індивідуальних дій операторів, моделювання індивідуального та сумісного прийняття рішень операторами, інтеграції моделей нестохастичної та стохастичної невизначеності у детерміновані моделі, синхронізації процесів CDM та оцінки його ефективності. Розроблений метод дозволить спростити складний (комплексний) процес CDM в умовах ризику та невизначеності шляхом встановлення однозначності та синхронізації спільних дій операторів у ключових точках багатоальтернативної взаємодії та мінімізувати потенційний ризик/збиток.
Шляхи покращення інформативності різноспектральних оптико- електронних систем спостереження безпілотних літальних апаратів
Authors: Таршин В. А. , Танцюра О. Б. , Куравський М. В.
Published: September 2023

У статті проведено аналіз технічних характеристик оптичних модулів безпілотних літальних апаратів, які знаходяться на озброєнні Збройних Сил України та сучасних безпілотних літальних апаратів цивільного призначення,  що масово застосовуються під час відсічі збройної агресії Російської Федерації на території України. На основі аналізу визначено можливі режими роботи оптичних каналів, а також шляхи їх співставлення для подальшого комплексування з метою підвищення інформативності результуючого зображення. Запропоновано алгоритм покращення ефективності методів комплексування різноспектральних зображень в складних умовах спостереження.