bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Elevando la motivación en estudiantes de 3ero año de bachillerato durante las clases de Historia a través del uso estratégico de herramientas digitales
Authors: Medina-Perlaza Mercedes Bienvenida , Perea-Montero Fanny María , Perea-Montero Jenny Cecilia
Published: January 2024

El empleo de herramientas digitales en la enseñanza de la Historia proporciona un ambiente educativo enriquecedor, fomentando la comprensión profunda, el pensamiento crítico y la participación estudiantil. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue analizar el impacto del uso estratégico de herramientas digitales en la motivación de los estudiantes de tercer año de bachillerato durante las clases de Historia, con el propósito de identificar prácticas efectivas que contribuyan al mejoramiento del proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje en este contexto educativo. La metodología empleada fue de naturaleza mixta y descriptiva, haciendo uso de herramientas como encuestas, entrevistas y observaciones de clases, con la participación activa de estudiantes de tercer año de bachillerato y la docente de Historia. Los resultados revelan que los estudiantes demuestran un nivel adecuado de receptividad hacia el uso de herramientas digitales, expresando el deseo de una mayor integración por parte de la docente. En cuanto a esta última, la limitación de recursos tecnológicos en la institución y la falta de conocimiento sobre las herramientas disponibles son señaladas como barreras para su implementación. A pesar de ello, reconocen que el uso de estas herramientas contribuye positivamente a la motivación estudiantil. Las conclusiones apuntan a que las estrategias metodológicas propuestas resultan beneficiosas para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, facilitando la construcción del conocimiento histórico por parte de los estudiantes.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, IHEROBIEM Augustine , ARIYIBI Mayowa ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, SHOKOYA Olakunle ,   Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Published: January 2024

The study examines the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of business enterprises. Five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation which include Innovativeness, Risk Taking, Proactiveness, Autonomy, and Competitive Aggressiveness were used in the study and their effect on business enterprises in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive research survey and the population of the study consists of 200 business enterprises registered in the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, and a sample size of 132 from that population was determined using the Raosoft sample size estimator at a 5% error tolerance and 95% level of confidence. Out of the 132 questionnaires distributed, 113 were returned, giving the study a response rate of 86%. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using SPSS. The findings indicated that Innovativeness, Proactiveness, Risk Taking, Autonomy and Competitive Aggressiveness had a significant effect on business enterprise performance with coefficient and p-value of β1 =0.283 (p-value <0.05), β2 =0.251 (p-value <0.05) β3 =0.281 (p-value <0.05), β4 =0.180 (p-value <0.05) and β5 =0.153 (p-value <0.05) respectively. It is concluded that entrepreneurial orientation is a strong factor in the achievement of the strategic aims and objectives of a business enterprise. It is recommended that businesses should continuously forecast into the future in order to identify likely market demands, pursue additional proactive measures to address those needs, and continuously be innovative and creative in order to further improve product quality and be able to introduce new products to the market that will stand the test of time.
AVALIÇÃO DE SOBRAS DE UMA UNIDADE PRODUTORA DE REFEIÇÕES DE SÃO JOSÉ DO RIO PRETO/SP
Authors: Nichele Marta , Da Silva Maria Fernanda , Vieira Vivian Breglia Rosa
Published: January 2024

Sobras limpas são aquelas que resultam do alimento que foi produzido, porém não foi distribuído para consumo. Esse tipo de sobra só pode ser reutilizada quando monitorada e mantida em temperatura adequada, por tempo adequado, caso contrário deve ser descartada, gerando desperdício. O objetivo desse estudo foi quantificar as sobras limpas de uma Unidade Produtora de Refeições do município São José do Rio Preto/SP. O quantitativo de alimentos produzidos e de alimentos não distribuídos foram anotados em planilha elaborada pelas pesquisadoras e, posteriormente, analisados para compor os resultados. Foi analisada a produção total e o desperdício gerado em 20 dias úteis. Em média, 15,6% da produção de alimentos foi desperdiçada, isso equivale a 678,6kg de alimentos. No restaurante avaliado, não há controle de tempo e temperatura das sobras limpas. Nesse contexto, os alimentos que sobram sem serem distribuídos precisam ser descartados. Verificou-se, portanto, a necessidade imediata de tomada de decisões para diminuir o desperdício e suas consequências.
Haplotypes in the coding region of myostatin gene in broiler chicken
Authors: BHATTACHARYA T K , CHATTERJEE R N , KUMAR U RAJ , SINGH D , NIRANJAN M , REDDY B L N
Published: January 2024

A study was designed to explore haplotypes of myostatin gene in control broiler chicken. The single stranded- conformation polymorphism technique was used to find out variants of exon 1, 2 and 3 of myostatin gene and all the variants were sequenced. Total 7 haplotypes were observed in the population where h1 haplotype was the most predominant one. Consequently, 6 haplotype combinations were found in the population of which h1h5 haplogroup was the most frequent one while h1h3 haplogroup was the least frequent one. The sex-wise differences of distribution of haplotypes as well as haplogroups were found as nonsignificant. The broiler population did not follow the Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium for this locus. The differences of nucleotides at several locations were found in the haplotypes. Different demographic parameters were also studied with respect to the haplotype distribution in the population.
Growth performance and meat quality of broiler chickens supplemented with chicken-specific Lactobacillus CSL-13 in drinking water
Authors: LV LE , YAN HIA , LIU XIAOLU , XU QIANQIAN , YIN CHUNHUA
Published: January 2024

Effect of chicken-specific Lactobacillus CSL-13 isolated from the digestive tract of chickens on the growth performance and meat quality of broiler chickens was investigated. 1-day-old AA broiler chicks (900) were randomly allocated into 3 treatment groups with 3 replicates for raising over 42 days. Chicks of control group 1 were fed the basal diets that did not supplemented with CSL-13. The chicks of groups 2 and 3 were fed the basal diets same to that of group 1, but supplemented with 1 and 2 ml of CSL-13 for each in feed water per day, respectively. The results indicated that the body weight (BW), average daily weight and feed conversion rate (FCR) were all significantly (P < 0.05) increased by the dietary inclusion of CSL-13. The birds fed with the level of CSL-13 of 2 ml exhibited the highest BW and FCR, however there was no significant difference in mortality rate among different groups. Additionally, CSL-13 is giving a contribution towards an improvement of the chemical, nutritional and sensorial characteristics of breast fillet. Improved protein and free amino acid contents, and decreased fat content in chicken breast fillet (P < 0.05), were detected in birds by the supplement of CSL-13 in drinking water. Meanwhile, improvement in sensory attributes was also noticed in broilers fed with CSL-13. So chicken-specific CSL-13 can be used as a growth promoter and meat quality enhancer on broiler poultry.
THE INFLUENCE OF KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION, AND INVESTMENT RISK ON INTEREST IN INVESTING IN THE AJAIB MUTUAL FUND APPLICATION
Authors: Ardiprawiro
Published: January 2024

Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) has the ability to assist the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) in disseminating information about convenient speculation applications and focusing efforts. Based on the source katadata.co.id, the Ajaib application is ranked second among the most well-known investment applications in Indonesia with a rating of 80%. One of the reasons why people decide to use the Ajaib speculation application is because this application provides examples of different businesses from beginners to experienced. Therefore, researchers are interested in studying the factors that influence investment interest in the Ajaib mutual fund application. This researcher used 3 independent variables in this research, including investment knowledge, investment motivation, and investment research. Information was collected in this research through distributing questionnaires. The population in this research is all residents who have invested using the Ajaib mutual fund application. The number of respondents used in this research was 100 respondents. The analytical procedure used in this research uses multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that investment knowledge does not have a partial effect on respondents' investment interest in the Ajaib mutual fund application. Meanwhile, investment motivation and risk have a partial effect on respondents' interest in investing in the Ajaib mutual fund application. Finally, researchers found that the three independent variables (investment knowledge, investment motivation, investment risk) simultaneously influenced respondents' investment interest in the Ajaib mutual fund application.
ANALISIS SISTEM INFORMASI PENERIMAAN KAS DARI PENJUALAN TIKET BUS DI PT. ABCD
Authors: Ivan Maurits  , M.Achsan Isa Al Anshori
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze the information system and cash receipt procedures from bus ticket sales at PT.ABCD and evaluate the compatibility of the accounting information system and procedures applied in the company with business aspects. The research method employed is qualitative, using a descriptive analysis approach with qualitative techniques. Data collection involves preliminary surveys, field studies through interviews, and document collection. The results of the study indicate that the accounting information system and cash receipt procedures in bus ticket sales are in line with business aspects, but there are still shortcomings. Some documentation processes are not fully compliant, and certain activities are carried out without specific and continuous rules. Despite the use of computerized cash receipt systems, there are still manual processes leading to inconsistency in recording, which may potentially result in ineffectiveness during future audits.
PENGARUH SELF COMPASSION TERHADAP RESILIENSI PADA REMAJA YANG MEMILIKI ORANG TUA TUNGGAL
Authors: Lia Aulia Fachrial  , Kinanthi Herdiningtyas
Published: January 2024

Di dalam keluarga, tidak semua keluarga merasakan keutuhan. Keluarga yang tidak utuh bisa disebabkan oleh kematian salah seorang dari kedua orang tua. Akibatnya, banyak remaja mengalami tekanan emosional dari kehilangan, frustasi dan kesulitan untuk menyesuaikan diri terhadap situasi sulit atau terpuruk dan hal ini akan menyebabkan daya resiliensi remaja tidak berkembang. Dan karena tidak mampu mengatasi situasi sulit tersebut menyebabkan remaja menjadi tidak memiliki kebaikan atas diri sendiri, mengisolasi diri dari lingkungan, dan memiliki emosi negatif pada dirinya atau remaja tidak memiliki self compassion pada dirinya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh self compassion terhadap resiliensi pada remaja yang memiliki orang tua tunggal. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan alat ukur The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) untuk mengukur variabel resiliensi dan Self Compassion Scale (SCS) untuk mengukur variabel self compassion. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi sederhana yang dilakukan dengan software SPSS version 25 for windows. Responden penelitian ini berjumlah 120 partisipan dengan karakteristik remaja akhir berusia 18 sampai 21 tahun, dan memiliki orang tua tunggal. Hasil uji hipotesis diperoleh nilai R Square sebesar 0,356 dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (p < 0,05). Dengan demikian hipotesis penelitian diterima, yang berarti ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara self compassion terhadap resiliensi pada remaja yang memiliki orang tua tunggal sebesar 35,6%.
Analisis Kinerja Modulus Resilien dan Ketahanan Fatigue Campuran AC-WC dengan Asbuton Murni, BNA Blend, dan Aspal Pen 60/70
Authors: Iman Adiwidodo Ariefian , Rahman Harmein , Zain Nasuhi
Published: January 2024

AbstrakSalah satu kekayaan alam Indonesia adalah Aspal Pulau Buton di Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara yang terkenal dengan sebutan asbuton. Berdasarkan penelitian dari Pusjatan pada tahun 2011 jumlah sumber material asbuton berjumlah hampir 662 ton. Jenis campuran beraspal yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah campuran lapis aus AC-WC (Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kinerja modulus resilien dan ketahanan fatigue dari campuran beraspal AC-WC dengan menggunakan asbuton murni, BNA Blend,dan aspal pen. 60/70. Sesuai dengan hasil pengujian karakteristik aspal yang telah dilakukan, asbuton murni dan BNA Blend memiliki nilai penetrasi yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan aspal pen. 60/70. Hasil pengujianstabilitas menunjukkan bahwa campuran dengan BNA Blend mempunyai nilai yang paling tinggi yaitu 1432 kg, berbanding 1310 kg pada campuran dengan asbuton murni, dan berbanding 1209 kg pada campuran dengan aspalpen. 60/70. Hasil pengujian modulus resilien pada campuran dengan asbuton murni dan BNA Blend memiliki nilailebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan aspal pen. 60/70 pada suhu 25 °C dan 35 °C, dan hampir setara pada suhu 45 °C.Campuran AC-WC dengan BNA Blend memiliki ketahanan fatigue yang lebih baik dibandingkan campuran denganaspal pen. 60/70, sedangkan campuran dengan asbuton murni memiliki ketahanan fatigue yang paling rendah.

AbstractOne of Indonesia's natural resources is Buton Island Asphalt in Southeast Sulawesi Province which is known as asbuton. Based on research from Pusjatan in 2011, the number of asbuton material sources amounted to nearly 662 tons. The type of mix asphalt used in this study is a mix of asphalt concrete wearing course (AC-WC). The purposeof this study was to determine the performance of the resilient modulus and fatigue resistance of the AC- WC asphalt mixture using pure asphalt, BNA Blend, and pen asphalt. 60/70. In accordance with the results of asphalt characteristic tests that have been carried out, pure asphalt and BNA Blend have a lower penetration value compared to pen asphalt. 60/70. The stability test results showed that the mixture with BNA Blend had the highest value, namely 1432 kg, compared to 1310 kg in the mixture with pure asphalt, and compared to 1209 kg in the mixture with pen asphalt. 60/70. The results of the resilience modulus test on a mixture with pure asphalt and BNABlend have a higher value compared to pen asphalt. 60/70 at 25 °C and 35 °C, and nearly equivalent at 45 °C. TheAC-WC mixture with BNA Blend has better resistance than the mixture with asphalt pen. 60/70, while mixtures with pure asbuton have the lowest fatigue resistance.
An Overview of Technology Landscape in Construction Materials for the Indonesian Construction Industry
Authors: Pradoto Rani G. K. , Soemardi Biemo Woerjanto , Gazali Abdhy , Sunarjo Hintama Nathaniel , Putri Andira Triana , Purba Rika Permatasari , Mahardika Ignatius
Published: January 2024

Abstract.The Indonesian construction sector plays a substantial role in the nation's economic growth. According to the World Economic Forum, this industry currently contributes approximately 6% to the global GDP and is projected to increase to 14.7% by 2030. Nevertheless, the construction sector predominantly relies on traditional craft-based methods, resulting in suboptimal performance and quality due to limited technology utilization. Hence, the Indonesian construction industry must increase investment in technology adoption, development, and application to enhance national development support. Material technology plays an essential role in construction projects. A survey of 40 Indonesian contractors revealed that the utilization priority for concrete and steel materials remains high under normal conditions and during the covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development, utilization, contribution, and future strategy for concrete and steel construction material technology in Indonesia. Contrastingly, this data is crucial for shaping construction technology development and utilization policies in Indonesia. The study will systematically chart the technological landscape in the country, employing literature reviews, interviews, and questionnaires as its methodology.Abstrak.
Sektor konstruksi Indonesia memainkan peran penting dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi negara ini. Menurut World Economic Forum, industri ini memberikan kontribusi sekitar 6% terhadap Produk Domestik Bruto (PDB) global dan diperkirakan akan meningkat menjadi sekitar 14,7% pada tahun 2030. Namun, sektor konstruksi masih sangat mengandalkan metode tradisional, yang mengakibatkan kinerja yang kurang optimal dan kualitas yang rendah karena rendahnya penggunaan teknologi. Oleh karena itu, industri konstruksi Indonesia harus meningkatkan investasi dalam adopsi, pengembangan, dan penerapan teknologi untuk meningkatkan dukungan pengembangan nasional. Teknologi material memainkan peran penting dalam proyek konstruksi. Sebuah survei terhadap 40 kontraktor Indonesia mengungkapkan bahwa prioritas pemanfaatan material beton dan baja tetap tinggi dalam kondisi normal dan selama pandemi covid-19. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran menyeluruh tentang perkembangan historis, pemanfaatan, kontribusi, dan strategi masa depan untuk teknologi material konstruksi beton dan baja di Indonesia. Sebaliknya, data ini krusial dalam kebijakan pengembangan dan pemanfaatan teknologi konstruksi di Indonesia. Studi ini akan secara sistematis menggambarkan lanskap teknologi di negara ini, dengan menggunakan studi literatur, wawancara, dan kuesioner sebagai metodologi utamanya.
Herpes Zoster de nervo trigêmeo como diagnóstico diferencial de Síndrome de Ramsay Hunt – Relato de Caso
Authors: Bilia Bruna Marques , Jordão Neto Domingos , Menezes Emanuele Aluize de
Published: January 2024

O vírus varicela zoster pode acometer diversos segmentos gerando dor e acometimento cutâneo zosteriforme. Seu diagnóstico é clínico e o tratamento realizado com antivirais. A Síndrome de Ramsay Hunt é o acometimento do nervo facial pelo vírus varicela zoster, com apresentação clínica de paralisia facial periférica, lesões vesiculares em pavilhão auditivo e otalgia ipsilateral. Masculino, 83, da entrada em pronto atendimento devido a desvio de rima iniciado há 2 dias com dor em região mandibular e auricular a esquerda associado a disartria.
Vitamina D: Um Novo Agente Anti-asma? - Revisão de Literatura
Authors: Amaral Neto João Pacheco de Souza , Heluy Neto Nicolau Elias
Published: January 2024

Segundo Cotran; Kumar e Robbins (2015), a fisiopatologia da asma é caracterizada por duas reações, imediata e tardia mas também pela produção de interleucina (IL) 4, IL-5 e IL-13 pelos linfócitos Th2, desta forma a IL-4 e IL-13 são responsáveis pela indução da expressão de IgE pelos linfócitos B, além disto a IL-13 também atua aumentando a produção de muco nas vias aéreas e a IL-5 age na diferenciação e ativação dos eosinófilos. Desta forma na fase imediata, ocorre a degranulação dos mastócitos através da IgE, com subsequente liberação de histamina e Leucotrienos (LT) C4 e D4. Já na fase tardia, observa-se o recrutamento de mais células inflamatórias como os linfócitos Th2 e os eosinófilos.
Principais posições anatômicas do útero e possíveis dificuldades para concepção: Revisão da literária
Authors: Lustosa Isabelle Lima , Moreira Anna Vitória Paz , Lacerda Dhiego Alves de , Honorato Pedro Fechine , Cezar Renata Silva , Lucena Jalles Dantas de
Published: January 2024

O útero é um dos órgãos mais dinâmicos do corpo humano. Posiciona-se habitualmente em anteflexão e anteversão, ou seja, inclinado anterior e superiormente em relação ao eixo maior da vagina. A posição e a direção do útero dependem da estabilidade dos elementos perineais de sustentação, músculos e aponeuroses do períneo, e da preservação ou diminuição do ângulo uterovaginal normal.
Design das cláusulas típicas de M&A e execução específica no Brasil: Principais desafios
Authors: Eisenlohr Ana Luísa Acurcio Santos
Published: January 2024

As operações de fusões e aquisições (“M&A”) têm recebido cada vez mais relevância no mercado globalizado, inclusive no Brasil. Originárias dos Estados Unidos e na Inglaterra, com a globalização das grandes firmas de advocacia e a dissipação de minutas contratuais típicas no mercado internacional, essas operações passaram a ser regida por cláusulas-padrão, as chamadas boilerplate clauses.
Medicina de Precisão em Oncologia Clínica: Avanços, desafios e direções futuras
Authors: Strapasson Gustavo Antônio , Souza Rafael Maia Ferraz de , Ponte Renata Bittencourt , Santiago Cristina Gusmao , Mendes Bárbara Aparecida Braun Pinto , Giacometti Lucca de Paula , Alencastro Junior Lúzio Zelles de , Aguiar Lorrany Ramos , Goi Vanessa Gabrieli Spagnol , Moreira Mariana Ribeiro , Guaraná Lucas Dias
Published: January 2024

A medicina de precisão emergiu como uma abordagem promissora em oncologia clínica, oferecendo potencial para melhorar o diagnóstico, o tratamento e os resultados dos pacientes. Nos últimos anos, foram feitos avanços significativos no campo da medicina de precisão em oncologia clínica, com o desenvolvimento de novas terapias direcionadas e ferramentas de diagnóstico. No entanto, a implementação da medicina de precisão em oncologia também tem sido marcada por desafios significativos, incluindo questões relacionadas com a partilha de dados, privacidade e acesso a tratamentos acessíveis. Neste trabalho de pesquisa, exploraremos os avanços feitos na medicina de precisão em oncologia clínica, os desafios encontrados na implementação desta abordagem e as direções futuras para a medicina de precisão em oncologia clínica. Ao examinar estas questões, pretendemos fornecer uma visão abrangente do estado atual da medicina de precisão em oncologia clínica e do seu potencial para melhorar o tratamento do cancro.
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system presenting as sudden vision loss in a young patient
Authors: Khan Ayisha Farooq , Jafri Lubna , Shafqat Saad
Published: January 2024

Primary angiitis of the central nervous system is a rare disorder that primarily affects the cerebral vessels and can prove to be a diagnostic challenge to the clinicians. It can present with a variety of clinical manifestations and lacks the evidence of any systemic disease. Digital subtraction angiography is often necessary to confirm the diagnosis of cerebral vasculitis but in cases where it may fail to do so, brain biopsy is eventually required. Obliviousness to this condition may lead to false management strategies and hence it is imperative to make an accurate diagnosis to facilitate proper treatment that mainly includes a combination of steroids and immunosuppressive agents. We report a case of a 27-year-old male with sudden bilateral vision loss who underwent extensive workup and was ultimately diagnosed with primary angiitis of the central nervous system. He was treated with steroids and responded well to it.
Psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy study subjects
Authors: Khalid Bushra , Waqar Zaid , Jan Zakir , Khan Soban , Saddiqa Amina , Irfan Anum , Malik Waleed , Naik Samer , Afzal Naheed , Abbasi Hira
Published: January 2024

Background and Objective:

People with epilepsy often experience psychiatric comorbidity. This study aims to investigate  the relationship among  seizure regulation, psychiatric comorbidity, and antiepileptic drug use in a group of individuals with epilepsy in Pakistan.

Methods:

This  is an observational study conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, over a period of six months (1st June – 31st Dec 2022). One-hundred-twenty people (sample size) with epilepsy above the age of 18 with confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy were included in the study who completed a questionnaire that assessed  their seizure control, psychiatric comorbidity, and antiepileptic drug use. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25

Results:

The majority of  participants (80.8%) reported effective seizure control , while 19.2% reported ineffective seizure control . Regarding psychiatric comorbidity, 84.2% of the participants reported some form of psychiatric comorbidity, with depression being the most commonly reported (31.7%). In terms of antiepileptic drug use, 69.2% of the participants reported being on monotherapy, 28.3% reported being on polytherapy, and 2.5% reported not being on any medication.

Conclusion:

 People with epilepsy have a significant likelihood of experiencing psychiatric comorbidity which highlights the need for screening and therapy.
Anti-CASPR 2 antibody encephalitis: a case report
Authors: Khalil Maryam , Waqar Zaid , Badar Abbasi Hira , Saddiqa Amina , Khalid Bushra , Khan Soban
Published: January 2024

Encephalitis is a term denoted to Inflammation in the brain which can be due to infection, autoimmunity, or can be a part of a paraneoplastic phenomenon with malignancy. Anti-CASPR 2 antibody encephalitis is a rare form of encephalitis that can be associated with malignancy, paraneoplastic phenomenon or can be an autoimmune disease. We present a case of a young boy who presented with new onset seizures and altered sensorium and was diagnosed with anti-CASPR 2 antibody encephalitis. Anti-CASPR 2 Antibody Encephalitis is a rare form of encephalitis which due to its great diverse presentation should be kept in the differential diagnosis of conditions like limbic encephalitis.
Factors influencing the headaches and their impact on daily life of medical students
Authors: Saba Zaidi  , Ayesha Abdul Samad
Published: January 2024

Background and Objective:

Medical students are considered high risk for headaches due to various triggers in their daily routine. The objective of this study was to assess the factors influencing headaches and their impact on the daily life of medical students.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study utilized a sample of 242 participants who were selected through a convenient method of sampling. Data was collected from medical students of Liaquat National Medical College for a period of six months (January to June 2021). Data was gathered using pre-designed questionnaires that assessed demographic information, lifestyle factors (such as consumption of tea, coffee, and soft drinks), sleep patterns, meal habits, stress levels, and headache characteristics (including frequency, duration, intensity, associated symptoms, aura symptoms, and triggers). An analysis using a chi-square test was conducted to investigate the potential relationships between these factors and the occurrence of headaches.

Results:

Age and gender were not significant predictors of headaches in this particular sample. Instead, factors such as missed days due to headaches (p=0.020) and problems staying asleep (p=0.044) were more closely linked to headache occurrence. Headaches lead to a minor reduction in the ability to function for a large proportion of individuals (58.1%). A high percentage of participants had a family history of headaches (41%).

 

Conclusion:

These findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep quality as a potential avenue for mitigating the burden of headaches in individuals. However, further research is necessary to establish causation and generalizability of these results to broader populations.
Synthesis of New Benzoxazole Derivatives and Evaluation of their Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities
Authors: Bhardwaj Vaishali , Sharma Anurag
Published: January 2024

Analytical chemistry aims to synthesize some novel benzoxazole derivatives with lower side effects and more efficacy. In this research, we synthesized the target compound’s reaction of 2- aminophenol in methanol and added carbon disulfide to obtain benzo[d] oxazole-2-thiol. This obtained compound again reacts with 4-chlorobenzoic acid to form 4-(benzo [d]oxazol-2-ylthio) benzoic acid. 4-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-ylthio) benzoic acid was further treated with substituted esters to give the crude product (4a-4e). The structures of derivatives are characterized with the help of IR, 1H NMR, TLC Spectroscopy, and melting point. The derivatives of the compounds were tested for antibacterial & antifungal activities. Antimicrobial evaluation was performed individually with gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria S. aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were the two types of fungi on which antifungal activities were conducted. The outcomes were compared to those of the common medications Amphotericin B and Ciprofloxacin. It was discovered that the produced compounds have considerable antibacterial and antifungal activity. Four synthesized derivatives are named as 4 (d, b, e, c). The 4 d showed a good antimicrobial activity against the S. aureus. The 4 c showed good antifungal activities against the Candida albicans MTCC3541. The order of antifungal activity of these synthesized compounds is 4c >4e > 4b >4d. The standard. The 4 c showed a good antifungal activity against the C. albicans.
A SCALE TO MEASURE ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL DIVERSIFICATION
Authors:   CoA, JAU, Junagadh, Rathod R. B. , Kalsariya B. N. ,   Directorate of Extension Education, JAU, Junagadh, Pokar M. V. ,   CoA, JAU, Junagadh
Published: January 2024

Attitude is defined as the degree of favourable or unfavourable feeling of the farmers towards agricultural diversification. It is the accepted fact that an attitude of an individual plays an important role in determining ones behaviour. Keeping this in view a standardized scale has been developed to measure the attitude of farmers towards agricultural diversification. A summated (Likert) rating scale was been developed. The process started with identifying the dimension, collection of items followed by, relevancy and item analysis and checking the reliability and validity for precision and consistency of the results. A total of fifty-five statements were framed in which finally nineteen statements were finally retained for measuring attitude of farmers towards agricultural diversification. The scale contains total nineteen statements, out of which fourteen statements are positive and five statements are negative. The scale developed was found highly reliable and valid.
LIVELIHOOD VULNERABILITY AND CONSTRAINTS FACED BY THE GUAVA GROWERS
Authors:   SKUAST, Jammu, Ansari Mohammad Monis
Published: January 2024

The present study investigated the livelihood vulnerability index and constraints encountered by guava growers in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. The livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) comprises (the exposure index, sensitivity index, and adaptive capacity index) by using the IPCC- vulnerability approach, to evaluate the livelihood vulnerability of 120 guava growers selected by simple random sampling, and the data was collected with the help of a pre-tested interview schedule. The study revealed that the guava growers are greatly exposed (0.81) to climate change, and sensitivity indices underscore the high sensitivity (0.55), in contrast, the adaptive capacity indices (0.34) indicate a comparatively lower adaptive capacity among the surveyed respondents when juxtaposed with the exposure and sensitivity indices. For the constraints, a list of 19 constraints was prepared and grouped into 5 major dimensions. Addressing these challenges has the potential to improve the overall welfare and livelihood vulnerability of guava growers in the study area.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECT BETWEEN ANTECEDENT CHARACTERISTICS OF INLAND FISH FARMERS AND THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCE
Authors:   AAU, Anand, Patel P. C. , Patel J. K. ,   Extension Education Institute, Anand, Macwan J. D. ,   AAU, Anand
Published: January 2024

The present investigation was carried out in the Anand district of middle Gujarat. Total fifteen variables were subjected to path analysis and the study revealed that annual income had exerted a maximum direct positive effect and substantial effect on entrepreneurial competence, economic motivation had the maximum total indirect effect in the determination of the entrepreneurial competence of inland fish farmers.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE OF BENEFICIARIES AND IMPACT OF ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY KVK
Authors:   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Akbari Nirav R. , Salunkhe S. R. ,   KVK, NAU, Navsari, Chaudhary K. L. ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari
Published: January 2024

The study was conducted in the Navsari district of South Gujarat. All six talukas were selected for the study. Two adopted villages were selected using the lottery methods and ten respondents from each village were selected following simple random sampling. Therefore, a total of 120 beneficiaries were selected for the study. The appropriate measuring techniques/scale for dependent and independent variables were also chosen, and a well-structured interview schedule was developed accordingly. The collected data were analyzed using statistical tools and methods for analysis. The finding of this study revealed that the variable like revealed that education, farming experience, annual income, extension contact, risk orientation, social participation, achievement motivation, scientific orientation, innovativeness was found to be positive and significant relationship with impact of activities organized by KVK Navsari and land holding was found positive significantly related. Whereas, age and types of family was found non-significant relationship with impact of activities organized by KVK Navsari.
STRATEGIES FOR STRENGTHENING FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   ANGRAU, Lam Guntur, Purnima K. S. , Reddy S. Poornachandra ,   ANGRAU, Lam Guntur, Lalitha A. ,   ANGRAU, Lam Guntur
Published: January 2024

Collectivisation of farmers has been considered as the one of the most efficient ways to overcome the challenges that are being faced by the small and marginal farmers. Farmer Producer Organization is found to be successful in breaking the dependency of farmers on intermediaries and enabling a better access for markets in order to benefit from economies of scale. The present study was aimed to identify the business opportunities for FPOs and major strategies for strengthening in terms of capacity building, resource/asset generation, robust supply chain, market and credit linkages. Total of 100 farmers from 5 selected FPOs and 20 members from BODs comprising of 5 from each FPO has been interviewed using a well-structured interview schedule. Data was collected on a five point continuum of agreement and mean score was used for analysing the data. Ranking has been given to the strategies based on the mean scores. For exploring new business opportunities, both farmer members and BODs have ranked ‘Accessing new markets’ as the focus area. Among all the categories of strategies for strengthening of FPOs, vertical business expansion was more suggested by the members and BODs.
TECHNOLOGICAL GAP IN ADOPTION OF POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION PRACTICES BY THE POMEGRANATE GROWERS
Authors:   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Dodiya H. D. , Patel D. B. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Patel S. M. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
Published: January 2024

India is one of the largest producers of pomegranate in the world. Maharashtra is the leading state in India other important states are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The area under pomegranate cultivation is increasing rapidly in Guajrat and especially in Banaskantha district. It was 210 ha in 2005-06 which was increased to 10951 ha in 2018-19. At present pomegranate cultivation in the district is at cross road. It is observed that because of some constrains, farmers are not realizing the potential yield and quality because of the gap in the adaption of recommended technologies. This paper summarizes the present cultivation practices followed by the farmers and prevailing gap in technologies like Processing and Value Addition, Integrated Disease Management, Harvesting, Sorting, Grading, Packaging and Storage and Integrated Pest Management etc, and provides suggestions for needed research and promotion of policies to reduce the technological gap in the cultivation of better quality pomegranates.
A TOOL TO MEASURE ATTITUDE OF AGRICULTURE STUDENTS TOWARDS STUDENT-READY PROGRAMME IN EMPLOYABILITY GENERATION
Authors:   BACA, AAU, Anand, Saba Samreen , Saini Hemlata ,   BACA, AAU, Anand
Published: January 2024

Attitude is defined as the degree of favourable or unfavourable feeling of the agricultural students towards student-READY programme in employability generation. It is the accepted fact that an attitude of an individual plays an important role in determining one’s behaviour. Keeping this in view a standardized scale has been developed to measure the attitude of agricultural students towards student-READY programme in employability generation. A summated (likert) rating scale was been developed. The process started with identifying the dimension, collection of items followed by relevancy and item analysis and checking the reliability and validity for precision and consistency of the results. A total of thirty (33) statements were framed in which finally eleven (11) statements were finally retained for of the agricultural students towards student-READY programme in employability generation. The scale contains total 11 statements, out of which six statements are positive and five statements are negative. The scale developed was found highly reliable and valid.
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF ANGANWADI CHILDREN
Authors:   ACN&CS, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Kachhot S. , Khandelwal N. ,   ACN&CS, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
Published: January 2024

Good nutrition helps to improve child survival, promote healthy growth and development and contribute to better cognitive development. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of Anganwadi children in Dantiwada Taluka. Study was done amongst 30 Anganwadi centers of Dantiwada Taluka selected by simple random sampling. A total of 300 children of age 2 to 6 years were enrolled in the study. All mothers/informants were interviewed, and anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, mid upper arm circumference (MUAC), chest circumference and head circumference were taken by using appropriate technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Pearson’s correlation to find the association between two qualitative variables. With respect to BMI-for-age, out of 300 Anganwadi children, the maximum number of Anganwadi children 61.30 per cent were normal followed by 35.30 per cent being underweight, 2.30 per cent were overweight and only 1.00 per cent were obese. A positive correlation was observed between the nutritional status of the children and the parents’ educational level and family monthly income.The study concludes that skill-oriented training must be imparted to mothers for effective utilization of locally available eatable materials to prepare nutritious and balanced dietsfor children, create awareness programme and educate them to improvetheir nutritional status further.
ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COTTON GROWERS
Authors:   JAU, Junagadh, Padaliya D. A. , Rathod R. B. ,   xtension Education Institute, Ananad, Padaliya D. N. ,   JAU, Junagadh
Published: January 2024

Agriculture is an important occupation of rural people and it is the backbone of the economy of many countries. Cotton is most important fiber crop in Indian agriculture and India ranks first with respect to area and production and eighth rank with respect to productivity of cotton. Consumption of pesticides is particularly high in cotton cultivation as the crop yield is seriously affected by pest attacks. Pesticides overuse can contaminate soil, water, turf, killing insects, beneficial insects, non-target plants and also create health hazard in human.so considering this fact to know cotton growers profile present study was conducted in Rajkot, Amreli and Jamnagar district of Saurashtra region. Six talukas were selected randomly and two villages were selected randomly from each selected taluka and twelve respondents were randomly selected from each village. Thus, 144 cotton growers were selected for the study. The study revealed that majority of the respondents were (52.08%) belonged to middle age group, (36.11%) belonged to middle school (9th to 10th standard) level of education, (31.25%) had high farming experience, (35.42%) had medium level of health value, (34.72 %) had semi medium size of land holding (2 ha to 4 ha), (31.25%) had annual income ₹ 1,00,001 to ₹ 1,50,000, (59.02%) had medium environmental orientation, (63.20%) had medium level of sustainability, (35.41%) had high risk orientation, (40.30%) had medium Economic motivation, (37.50%) had high scientific orientation (35.42%) had high innovativeness, (65.28%) had medium mass media exposure and (61.80%) of cotton growers had medium source of information.
PROBLEMS FACED BY INPUT DEALERS DURING DAESI PROGRAMME
Authors:   SKUAST- Jammu, Singh Priti , Joshi Madhuri ,   SKNAU, Jobner, Manhas J. S. ,   SKUAST- Jammu
Published: January 2024

In India, most of the extension work is carried out by the Public sector i.e. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and some other agencies. At the national level, the ratio of extension workers to farmers is very low as against the recommended ratio. It is necessary that both the private and public extension system should work together as one unit. Agri-input dealers in the country are the prime source of farm information to the farming community, besides the supply of inputs. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, (MANAGE) Hyderabad, designed a one-year diploma course entitled ‘Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers’ (DAESI) which imparts relevant and location-specific agricultural education to equip these input dealers with sufficient knowledge to transform the minto para-extension professionals so as to enable them to address the day-to-day problems being faced by the farmers at field level. The objective of the study was to find out the problems faced by the input dealers in DAESI. The study was conducted on 120 input dealers from 3 different types of National training Institutes (NTIs), organizing DAESI training programme including KVK, Tabiji, Ajmer, ARS, Navgoan, Alwar and SIAM, Jaipur. The major problems faced by the input dealers were that the courses were too lengthy, less number of field visits to different institutions and Agro- industries, resource persons invited for lectures were not competent, classroom sessions were too long to concentrate, no proper arrangement for drinking water, classroom performance and attendance marks were not counted and difficulty in paying course fees.
ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS USE OF PRIVATE BIO-FERTILIZERS
Authors:   NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Rakesh Karravula , Naik R. M. ,   NMCA, NAU, Navsari
Published: January 2024

Bio-fertilizers refer to substances containing live or dormant cells of microorganisms, specifically with potent strains that facilitate the absorption of nutrients by crop plants through interactions with the rhizosphere. The study was conducted in Navsari district of South Gujarat. it has 6 talukas viz., Navsari, Gandevi, Chikhli, Khergam, Vansda and Jalalpore. All the talukas were covered under study. Bifurcated list was used to identify the respondents and a simple random sampling method was followed for selection of the respondents.120 respondents were selected as a sample size. This study concluded that nearly half of respondents had favourable attitude towards use of private bio-fertilizers, Education, occupation, landholding, annual income, mass media exposure, extension contact, social participation, risk orientation, economic motivation, management orientation were positively and highly significantly associated at 1 per cent level of probability whereas family size, scientific orientation were positively and significantly associated at 5 per cent level of probability associated. In this study Private Bio-fertilizers refers to the bio-fertilizers manufactured by the private sector.
ANALYSIS ON ASSOCIATION AND CONTRIBUTION OF PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS OF FARMER FRIENDS UNDER ATMA SCHEME WITH THEIR ROLE PERFORMANCE
Authors:   AC&RI, Madurai, G. Selvarani , Mohanraj S. ,   AC&RI, Madurai
Published: January 2024

In the process of communication of agricultural innovations, the position of village level functionary i.e. farmer friend is very crucial. He first acts as a receiver of innovations and then as an intermediary to convey the messages to other farmers in the village. The role played by the farmer friend as communicator of information about improved agricultural practices is very vital. He gives advice to the farmers for production recommendations. He has to coordinate the work of supply and service agencies for effective implementation of farm production plans. He has to motivate, educate and guide farmers to adopt new ideas and practices. The role of the farmer friend who is at the grass roots is therefore, more important. Under ATMA, diffusion of message into the farming community is mediated through the farmer friends. All communication of innovation when passed from the extension workers through farmer friends in the community finds easy and extensive adoption. The success of Agriculture Development Programme to considerable extent depends on the role performance of farmer friend who is the key position at a village level to implement Agricultural Development Programmes. His service is available to the farmers in the villages and thus forms a strategic link between the research, the extension organization and the farmers. The efficiency and effectiveness of the system mainly depends upon the farmer friends who are expected to perform the duties assigned to them. It is, therefore, important that their proficiency in job performance has to be raised and maintained at a high level. In view of the crucial nature of the role that a farmer friend is expected to play in the new strategy of Agriculture Production, there is need for systematic analysis of his role performance. Hence, it was felt necessary to analyses the roles of the farmer friend while transferring Agriculture technology. As the whole tower of ATMA is standing on the pillar of farmer friend, it is necessary to study the role performance of these Grass root Level Worker and association and contribution of their characteristics with their role performance.