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Gender Roles in Groundnut Value Chain (GVC) among Households under USAID Groundnut Up-Scaling Project (GUP) in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Authors: Adaeze Peace Umeukeje  , Bello Farouk Umar  , Chinwe Annunciata Isibor
Published: November 2023

This study investigates gender roles in the Groundnut Up-scaling Project (GUP) intervention in Sokoto State, Nigeria, focusing on three rural communities out of five participating local government areas (PLGAs). The main objective is to analyze gender participation in the Groundnut Value Chain (GVC) among households under the USAID-GUP. A multi-stage sampling procedure selected 100 (56 male and 44 female) GVC participants, and 100 (84 male and 16 female) non-participants using the snowball sampling method in the non-participating LGAs (NPLGAs). The objectives were achieved with a descriptive and inferential Chi-square. The findings show that female participants dominate processing activities (72.7%) in the PLGAs, while males dominate production (92.9%). In the NPLGAs, 90.5% of males and 75.0% of females are involved in production. Informal sources are the main credit providers for both PLGAs and NPLGAs. Male participants in both PLGAs and NPLGAs cultivate more of an improved groundnut variety (Samnut – 22), with 64.3% and 70.5% of males and females in PLGAs and 59.5% and 56.3% of males and females in NPLGAs sourcing their land through inheritance. The average mean household income is higher for males (₦892,410.71 and ₦1,008,907.14) compared to females (₦531,386.36 and ₦495,000.00) in both PLGAs and NPLGAs, respectively. Significant differences between male and female categorical variables are observed at different nodes of the GVC in both PLGAs and NPLGAs, including input supply, groundnut production, harvesting, post-harvest handling, marketing, processing, and household chores. In conclusion, the study finds that the USAID-GUP activities, which aimed to promote gender equality, have not fully bridged gender inequalities in all GVC nodes. Gender equity amongst GUP participants has not been fully achieved. The study recommends addressing social and cultural rigidities to enhance gender equity participation in GVC nodes and effectively implement programs.
Cultural adaptation of CBT as a human rights issue: A UK study
Authors: Dalmia Haripriya , Bhattacharjee Shounak , Calia Clara
Published: November 2023

Cognitive behaviour therapies have been used widely across the world and have been recommended as the first line of psychotherapeutic treatment for multiple mental health disorders. However, such blanket guidelines for use of Western-generated psychotherapies discount the socio-cultural determinants and aspects of mental health when recommended unadapted across ethnicities, eventually creating disparities in thequalityof care available to different populations. Examining the cultural relevance of these therapies for ethnic minority groups has therefore become an important avenue of inquiry.

Recent decades have brought a revolution of cultural competency and adaptation research for such psychotherapies. Despite recent advances in cultural competency and adaptation research, the available body of literature in this domain remains limited and heterogenous. Furthermore, the lack of mandatory cultural competence training and the ineffectiveness of existing programmes increase the obvious discrepancy in the provision of mental healthcare services for certain minority groups, jeopardising equitable access and raising concerns about human rights protection.

Aims

This study aimed to explore UK-based CBT therapists’ use of adaptations in their own practice, and understand what elements they tend to adapt, the impact and feasibility of their approaches, and the challenges faced by those who adapt and those who do not. The larger intention was to be able to gather information to recommend basic direction for policy and research to create plans for the benefit of ethnic minority groups for whom access to quality, tailored healthcare is currently largely overlooked.

Method

The study involved developing a survey informed by existing literature and distributing it to UK-based CBT therapists.

Results

This study found that CBT therapists and their clients value cultural competency. It also found that therapists tend to believe that adapting CBT techniques and implementation and using culturally significant idioms and stories are impactful for their clients and practical to achieve as therapists. It further found that current barriers to adapting CBT for ethnic minority clients involves a lack of resources to study the efficacy of adaptations as well as a lack of well-established evidence-based adaptations in existing literature.

Conclusion

The authors recommend that policymakers and service managers prioritise the regulation of cultural competence in psychotherapy and afford resources and incentive to researchers and clinicians that would eventually help to improve the effectiveness of their approaches and enhance mental health outcomes for ethnic minority groups. Future research could build on this study using qualitative methods or creating more robust surveys, using random sampling, and drawing larger sample sizes.
Roles of Hormone in Crop Production
Authors: Dey Joy Kumar , Debbarma Airdeep , Sarkar Shatabhisa
Published: November 2023

The crop production of our country has increased manifold since the sixties by using improved agricultural technology like seeds, fertilizers, agricultural pesticides. At present, special importance is given to gene-technology, hybrid seeds and tissue culture, etc. for crop production. There is a limit to crop production through the use of agricultural technology. Increasing food production for a changing population is a difficult question for today's world. To cope up with such emerging problems use of hormones in crop production are showing very good results.
UAV Technology for Precision Weed Detection and Management
Authors: Debbarma Bobilan , Saha Abhijit , Teli Suhrid
Published: November 2023

In India population increases rapidly day-by-day, therefore food demand also increases. Traditional farming is insufficient to meet these demands. Thus, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) were introduced, enabling Weed Management in less time, efficient use of herbicide and pesticide to bring sustainability to the environment and their resources. One of the most detrimental biotic variables in agriculture, weeds significantly reduces yields across the globe. Weed patches from crop fields can be identified by using drone sensors. Drone camera sensors can optimize weed in relation to leaf density, chlorophyll concentration and other plant canopy characteristics. The article emphasizes weed detection and management by the use of potential sensors of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) technology for better agriculture output.
Bacillus thuringiensis in Pest Management
Authors: Rajadurai Gothandaraman , Anandakumar Selvaraj , Raghu Rajasekaran
Published: November 2023

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a widely employed pest management biocontrol agent in the agriculture and forestry ecosystem. In nature, this gram-positive bacterium is found in soil that produces spore-crystal inclusion bodies. This gram-positive bacterium produces a broad spectrum of insecticidal proteins, which are found to be extremely toxic to different groups of insect pests. Bt toxin genes are very selective and specific to pests; they are not toxic to other than the target organisms such as human, animals, and birds, and they are safer for the environment. The Bt toxin is often employed in organic farming as an insecticide spray to manage insect pests. Additionally, it is one of the sources for the insecticidal genes deployed to genetically modify food crops so that they can naturally impart resistance against numerous insect pests.
Development of Low Cost Artificial Diet for Mass Production of Entomopathogenic Nematode, Heterorhabditis indica a Strain ICRI EPN-18
Authors: Thiyagarajan P. , Varna M. , Ansar Ali M.A. , Rema Shree A.B.
Published: November 2023

Eight different diets were compared for maximum production of entomopathogenic nematode infected Galleria cadavers with cheaper/ low cost in the laboratory. Among eight artificial diet composition tried, low grade milk powder 100 g, low grade glycerin 100 ml, honey 100 ml, corn flour 200 g, wheat bran 100 g, wheat flour 100 g and yeast 50 g produced almost maximum Galleria larvae with EPN infected cadavers and EPN infective juveniles (IJs) with cheaper cost while, the diet containing, ragi powder 100 g instead of milk powder, honey 100 ml, high grade glycerin 100 ml, corn flour 200 g, wheat bran 100 g, wheat flour 100 g and yeast 50 g produced least number of EPN infected Galleria cadavers and EPN IJs. Among the diet compositions, sugar solution 100 ml instead of honey along with other ingredients used, did not emerge or produce larvae from the Galleria eggs.
Bioefficacy of Carbosulfan 6G against the Rice Stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) in Karaikal District, Union Territory of Puducherry
Authors: Kumar K. , Kandibane M.
Published: November 2023

Two field experiments were conducted during kharif, and rabi to evaluate the efficacy of carbosulfan 6G against the rice stem borer in the eastern farm of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute (PAJANCOA & RI), Karaikal. During kharif, a least percent dead heart was recorded in the treatments viz., Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 20.8 kg ha-1 followed by Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 and Carbosulfan 6G (Sheriff) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 ranging from 1.45-1.88 and 3.22-3.88 percent dead heart at 14 and 21 days after the first application respectively. A lower percent white ear of 3.85 and 7.18 was recorded in Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 20.8 kg ha-1 treatment which is on par with the treatments like Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 (4.67 and 7.36) and Carbosulfan 6G (Sheriff) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 (4.79 and 8.12) at grain filling and at harvest stage respectively. During rabi, a least percent dead heart was recorded in the treatments viz., Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 20.8 kg ha-1 followed by Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 and Carbosulfan 6G (Sheriff) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 ranging from 2.16-2.67 and 4.20-4.72 percent dead heart at 14 and 21 days after the first application respectively while a least percent white ear of 2.89 and 5.74 was recorded in Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 20.8 kg ha-1 treatment which is on par with the treatments like Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 (3.70 and 6.48) and Carbosulfan 6G (Sheriff) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 (3.92 and 7.45) at grain filling and at harvest stage respectively. From the results of the field experiments, it was found that, the Carbosulfan 6G (FMC-PY) @ 16.7 kg ha-1 as broadcast application in rice can be recommended for effective control of stem borer, S. incertulas.
Arthropod Biodiversity of Citrus Ecosystem with Special Reference to Citrus Leaf Miner
Authors: George Anjitha
Published: November 2023

The citrus leaf miner (CLM), scientifically known as Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton and belonging to the Gracillaridae family, is a significant nuisance for citrus nurseries and the tender leaves of young citrus plants. Damage caused by the larvae is conspicuous especially on the young foliage during initial phase of development and the management of the pest is highly critical. The present studies were carried out at ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur during 2013 to 2015 to document the species composition of bioagents (parasitoids and predators), their incidence levels and species richness/ diversity in citrus ecosystems with reference to citrus leaf miner. During the study, we documented individuals from two classes, four orders and six families of insects. Class Insecta was dominant followed by Arachnida. Among the six families, Eulophidae and Coccinellidae were the most dominant bioagent groups for parasitoid and predator, respectively. Relative abundance of the bioagents of P. citrella revealed that C. phyllocnistoides was the predominant one and constituted 30% of total bioagents collected followed by Cirrospilus sp. (including C. quadristriatus, C. ingenuus) (25%), E. brevicornis (15%) and S. striatipes (9%). Coccinellids constituted about 3%; whereas, chrysopid predator, M. desjardinsi and spider species constituted 13% and 7%, respectively of the total bioagent collection. Understanding of the bioagent complex in citrus ecosystem will help us to identify the promising ones for biological control as well as guide us the bioagent active frame to avoid pesticide sprays to sustain them naturally in the ecosystem.
Assessment of Drought Characteristics and Trend Analysis in Antalya Basin, Turkey
Authors: Mahnamfar Ferruh , Nigussie Tewodros Assefa
Published: November 2023

Drought is a phenomenon related to water scarcity due to decrease in precipitation over a long period of time. It is also identified as a natural and a recurrent feature of climate, although many erroneously consider it as a rare and random event. The understanding and trend analysis of historical drought is vital for the future development and management of water resources. In this study, the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) at SPI 1, 3, 6 and 12 month time scales was computed using long time series (1970-2007) of monthly precipitation data observed at 9 meteorological stations in Antalya Basin, Turkey. The computed SPI values were, then, subjected to the Mann-Kendall (MK) and Spearman’s Rho (SR) statistical trend analyses. Based on the results of the study, most of the results of SPI determined for above indicated time-scales, were found to fall under “No Drought” and “Near Normal” drought intensity classes. Though there are variations in the values of the drought characteristics considered in the study, the values did not show spatial pattern. In addition, significant trend without spatial pattern was observed in the SPI 12 values determined for almost all of the stations considered in the study.
Net-Zero Energy Building Using Solar Photovoltaic Energy and Modeling within BIM Environment: Case Study of Al-Ajraf Elementary School in Quneitra
Authors:   Master’s in building information Modeling and Management, Syrian Virtual University, .. Reema ,   Professor in Department of Automation Industrial, Faculty of Technical Engineering, Tartus University, Tartus, Syria.,   Professor in Department of Engineering, Al-Rashed University, Damascus, Syria, .. Doha , Ahmed Sonia
Published: November 2023

This research focuses on transforming Al-Ojraf Primary School in Quneitra Governorate into a zero-energy building by securing its energy source using a photovoltaic solar system. The Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment was utilized to create the necessary electrical plans and determine the available surface areas required for implementing this system. The existing electrical loads in the school (for lighting and fans) were initially calculated, followed by determining the suitable photovoltaic system to meet these loads, including the number of solar panels and the surface area needed for their installation. The calculated capacity of this system amounted to 12.510 kilowatts, composed of 12 solar panels, requiring an installation area of 32 square meters. The required capacity of the photovoltaic system was recalculated after replacing the school's electrical equipment with devices operating on direct current (DC), resulting in a system capacity of 7.260 kilowatts, providing a savings of 5.25 kilowatts, i.e., by 42%. The number of panels required to power the school's loads decreased to 6 panels, reducing the necessary installation area to 16 square meters, i.e., by 50%. This replacement also eliminated the need for batteries and expensive inverters, resulting in significant cost savings and a substantial reduction in electricity consumption from the main grid.In Sweida Governorate، there are a total of 253 elementary schools. If these schools were transformed into zero-energy buildings following the method outlined in this research, it would lead to a daily saving of 1328.25 kilowatts from the main grid.
Feno da folha de leucena na alimentação de poedeiras comerciais de 32 a 44 semanas
Authors: Sucupira Francislene , Freitas Ednardo Rodrigues , Nepomuceno Rafael Carlos , Watanabe Pedro Henrique , Nascimento Germano Augusto Jerônimo do , Braz Nádia de Melo , Lima Raffaella Castro
Published: November 2023

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da inclusão do feno da folha de leucena em dietas sobre a metabolização de nutrientes, desempenho e características dos ovos de poedeiras comerciais. Foram utilizadas 216 poedeiras com 32 semanas de idade, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com 6 tratamentos, 6 repetições de 6 aves cada, durante 12 semanas. Os tratamentos consistiram em uma dieta formulada com milho, uma dieta formulada com sorgo e outras 4 formuladas com sorgo contendo 2, 4, 6 e 8% de feno da folha de leucena. Foi observada redução linear sobre os coeficientes de metabolizabilidade da matéria seca, proteína bruta, energia bruta e nos valores de energia metabolizável aparente e energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio. Observou-se redução linear na produção de ovos e na ingestão de energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio com o aumento da leucena nas dietas. Galinhas alimentadas com dietas contendo 8% de leucena apresentaram menor produção de ovos e ingestão de energia metabolizável aparente corrigida para balanço de nitrogênio em relação as aves alimentadas com o sorgo. A inclusão de 2% de feno da folha da leucena na dieta proporcionou gemas com pigmentação superior às obtidas com as dietas a base de milho. De acordo com os resultados, pode-se incluir até 6% de feno da folha de leucena em dietas de poedeiras comerciais formuladas com sorgo.
Co-inoculation of Azospirillum with mycorrhizal fungi in the cultivation of wheat in soils contaminated with copper
Authors: Turchetto Ricardo , Volpi Gabriel Baraldi , Silva Rodrigo Ferreira da , Ros Clovis Orlando da , Barros Sinara , Magalhães Juliano Borela , Trombetta Lucas José , Andreola Daiane Sartori , Rosa Genesio Mario da , Silva Ana Paula da
Published: November 2023

Copper is a micronutrient essential for plant growth since it is part of the constitution of enzymes and proteins. However, it can become toxic to plants when in high concentrations in the soil. The association between microorganisms and plants is an alternative for reducing the negative effects of excess copper on plants. The objective of this work was to determine the influence of inoculation and co-inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Azospirillum brasilense in a wheat crop grown on soil contaminated with copper. The experimental design used was entirely randomized in a bifactorial arrangement of 5 x 2, with five sources of inocula, (Azospirillum brasilense; Acaulospora colombiana; Gigaspora margarita; Acaulospora colombiana + Azospirillum brasilense; Gigaspora margarita + Azospirillum brasilense;), two doses of copper (0 = natural soil content and 400 mg kg-1), and eight replicates. We evaluated the height of plants, number of tillers, root length, root volume, dry root mass, specific surface area, average root diameter, copper content in the root, straw and grain, productivity, and percentage of mycorrhizal colonization. The inoculation with A. brasilense increases the number of tillers, plant height, and productivity compared to mycorrhizal fungi. The co-inoculation of these microorganisms does not contribute positively to these evaluated parameters, regardless of the dose of Cu applied to the soil. Co-inoculation of A. brasilense with mycorrhizal fungi does not reduce copper in the aerial part of wheat plants, regardless of the evaluated species, even in soil contaminated with copper.
UPORABA ARHIVSKEGA GRADIVA NA SPLETU: IZKUŠNJE IN PERSPEKTIVE UPORABE DIGITALIZIRANIH MATIČNIH KNJIG
Authors: Filipič Igor
Published: November 2023

Članek opisuje spoznanja o uporabi arhivskega gradiva na spletu ter predstavlja nove možnosti za uporabo arhivskega gradiva, zlasti v izobraževalnem procesu. Avtor opiše spremembe, ki jih je prinesla digitalna dostopnost arhivskega gradiva, ter izpostavlja nove možnosti uporabe arhivskega gradiva v vzgojno-izobraževalnem procesu. Predstavljene so smernice za pripravo projektov za izobraževalne ustanove, ki vključujejo arhivsko gradivo, ter ključno vlogo arhivov pri orientaciji, interpretaciji in analizi arhivskega gradiva pri izobraževalnih projektih. Namen članka je predstavitev možnosti za izboljšanje učnih izkušenj s pomočjo digitalne dostopnosti arhivskega gradiva.
PROCESSING OF SMALLER ARCHIVAL FONDS: PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Požgan Jasna , Posedi Ivana
Published: November 2023

The paper deals with the topic of processing smaller archival fonds and the challenges that arise when processing smaller archive fonds in practice in archival institutions. In smaller archival institutions, there are quite a few smaller archive fonds, the processing of which requires specific skills and knowledge. The paper deals with the difficulties encountered when processing such fonds.
E-MAIL - ELECTRONIC ARCHIVAL RECORD (importance, availability, security and protection)
Authors: Jajčević Jasmin
Published: November 2023

An electronic archival record is a digital document that is kept in an archive as a permanent and authentic record. When it comes to e-mail, an electronic archive record refers to an e-mail message that is recorded and saved as a permanent record in the archive. In order for an e-mail message to be considered an electronic archival record, it needs to be preserved in its original form, without changes or modifications, and to be archived in accordance with regulations and standards related to the preservation of electronic records.

The aim of the article is to point out the importance, availability, security and protection of e-mails as electronic archival records, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of their use in the business world.
Archival Records Related to Cultural Heritage in the Croatian Memorial Documentation Center of the Homeland War
Authors: Barunčić Pletikosić Julija , Križe Željka
Published: November 2023

Amid war and occurring natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, protecting and preserving cultural heritage as well as records related to it is of the most significant importance.

The Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia has recognized the importance of the preservation of national cultural heritage leading the project “E-culture – digitization of cultural heritage“. The Croatian Memorial Documentation Centre of the Homeland War also aspires to join and participate in the project.

Besides records of the military and civil institutions related to the Homeland War, the Croatian Memorial Documentation Center of the Homeland War aims to include documents on broader areas of activities from the Homeland War and related to the War in its collections. Accordingly, one of the most important collections is the one with archives of records related to the Croatian cultural heritage in Homeland War.

The aim of the paper is to describe the quantity, characteristics and contents of the archive records related to the Croatian cultural heritage destroyed during the Homeland War in Croatia that is stored in the Croatian Memorial Documentation Center of the Homeland War.
Perkembangan Hasil Pembelajaran dan Psikologi Anak di MI Al-Awwal Palembang
Authors: Astuti Mardiah , Mutyati Mutyati , Ibrahim Ibrahim , Aini Rahma Syafridatul , Alfi Jihan , Amelia Amelia , Indriani Shevia
Published: November 2023

This article discusses the development of learning outcomes and child psychology at MI Al-Awwal Palembang, focusing on first-grade students. This research is a field study with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection methods used in this study included interviews, documentation, and observations. Data analysis techniques involved data collection, data presentation, and data verification stages. The research results indicate that the development of learning outcomes and child psychology is influenced by various factors, including parents, the student's personal characteristics, and the child's environment, both formal and informal. These factors are interconnected and can impact the well-being and success of teaching and child psychology. The role of educational institutions, parents, the community, and teachers in supporting the success of teaching and child psychology is crucial. The importance of collaboration between schools and families in creating an environment that supports the holistic development of children's learning outcomes and psychology is emphasized.
Pengaruh Teknik Brainstorming Terhadap Komunikasi Interpersonal Siswa Kelas VIII di UPTD SMP Negeri 1 Gunungsitoli Utara
Authors: Harahap Wulan , Zebua Elizama , Damanik Hosianna Rodearni
Published: November 2023

One of the factors that favor individuals to successfully adapt to their environment is communication. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brainstorming techniques on students' interpersonal communication skills and how effective brainstorming techniques are in improving interpersonal communication of grade VIII students at UPTD SMP Negeri 1 Gunungsitoli Utara. This study used a type of quantitative-experimental research with a pretest-postest one group design. The data collection method uses tests and observation guidelines. The results showed that the pre-test scores of 10 students in grade VIII-E were in the low assessment range with an average score below 20. After being treated with brainstorming techniques, there was an increase in interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by obtaining an average student post test score above 30. The observation results show it is in the range of 75%. The calculation of the difference between O1-O2 is 47.2% which is in the range of 21-35 values, which is quite increased and the calculation of N-Gain which combines statistical results and observations before and after treatment by 62% with the category is quite effective. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that brainstorming techniques were quite influential and effective in improving students' interpersonal communication skills
Perkembangan Pendidikan Berkualitas di Indonesia: Analisis SDGs 4
Authors: Siahaan Riris Lawitta Maulina , Juli Arianti  , Thalib Najdah
Published: November 2023

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a major topic in the global development agenda discussed by United Nations (UN) member states in Rio De Janeiro, with the aim of replacing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). One of the fourteen goals in the SDGs is to ensure equitable and inclusive quality education and increase lifelong learning opportunities for all individuals. This study aims to track the development of education in Indonesia to achieve the SDGs target, namely in building a quality education system and providing fair learning opportunities to all citizens. This study used a descriptive method. The results show that education development indicators in Indonesia continue to show improvement from year to year, thanks to government policies in the education sector, but there are still some challenges that need to be overcome
Comparison of Complication of Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device With Interval Placed IUCD
Authors: Khalid Hina , Syed Sadaf Zahra , Waheed Fatima , Iqbal Fouzia , Mehmud Quraa , Khalid Aysha
Published: November 2023

For prevention of unintended and closed interval pregnancies through the first year following childbirth, postpartum family the planning is required. A wide range of reliable and cost-effective contraceptive methods are available for postpartum women. Objective: To compare the frequency of complications of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) versus interval placed intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). Methods: It was a randomized control clinical trial which was conducted in Unit 3, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore. The time period of this study was 6 months extending from January 2018 to June 2018. After fulfilling the inclusion criteria, 160 patients were enrolled in the study. These patients were followed up for time period of 6 months in both groups. The complications named perforation, pelvic infection and expulsion were noted. All the gathered information regarding variables was analyzed on SPSS version 20.0. Results: The mean age and gestational age of females of the PPIUCD group was 26.50±5.05 years and 38.94±1.42 weeks and interval IUCD group was 28.25±4.40 years and 39.08±1.29 weeks respectively. In this study the pelvic infection was noted in 8 females in which 2 were from PPIUCD group and 6 were from interval IUCD group. Statistically insignificant difference was found between the study groups with pelvic infection i.e. p-value=0.147.  Expulsion was noted in 1 female from PPIUCD group and 3 females from interval IUCD group. The difference was insignificant (p>0.05). Conclusions: There was no statistical difference found in frequency of complications with PPIUCD versus interval placed IUCD.
Differentiation Syndrome; Post-ATRA/ATO Induction Therapy in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Authors: Karim Kanwal , Pervaiz Simab , Majeed Ina Abdul , Mushtaq Sana , Arshad Hina
Published: November 2023

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a disease described as definite morphological and cytogenetical abnormalities and leads to coagulopathy leaving the patient in a life-threatening condition. A specific chromosomal translocation of 15 and 17 chromosomes leads to retinoic acid receptor-α (RARα) and promyelocytic leukemia (PML) genes fusion that produces an abnormal gene mutation forming an oncogenic protein which is (PML-RARα). Those APL patients, who have been treated with all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) or arsenic trioxide (ATO) commonly lead a complicated condition called differentiation syndrome which is rarely severe. This case report explains the 37-years old male diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia and later developed a differentiation syndrome after initiation of all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide induction therapy.
Duke Treadmill Score Predicts Coronary Artery Disease Severity in Diabetics and Non-Diabetics
Authors: Khalil Muhammad , Arshad Muhammad Shafique , Khawaja Asma Zafar , Aqeel Iffat , Hidayatullah . , Rehman Mahboob Ur , Kumar Sumeet , Ahmed Shoaib
Published: November 2023

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity on a global scale. The Duke Treadmill Score (DTS) is a clinical evaluation that uses exercise stress testing to determine the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Objective: This study was to see how well DTS predicted the severity of CAD in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology, PIMS, Islamabad, from March 2023 to September 2023. Total 450 patients were separated into diabetes (225) and non-diabetic (225) groups. Diabetes was diagnosed using American Diabetes Association criteria. The validated DTS scores exercise duration, ST-segment deviation, and angina symptoms to predict severe CAD. -11 or above is high risk, -10 to +4 is moderate, and +5 or more is low risk. Results: A study of 450 patients comprised 282 (62.6%) male and 168 (37.3%) female, with an average age of 58.4±13.2years. On coronary angiography, 170 diabetics (75.6%) and 130 non-diabetics (57.8%) had substantial CAD. Hypertension was 52.9% in diabetics and 49.3% in non-diabetics (p=0.920). Diabetics had 10.6% dyslipidemia and non-diabetics 9.3% (p=0.058). Conclusions: DTS may predict CAD severity in diabetics and non-diabetics, according to one study. Diabetes is a key risk factor for CAD, and DTS may aid in risk estimation. DTS findings and CAD risk assessment may potentially be affected by patient characteristics, exercise capacity, and treadmill technique.
Effectiveness of Standardized Nursing Care Plan on Nurses’ Usability Regarding Quality Nursing Care in Private Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore
Authors: Hanif Misbah , Masih Sarfraz
Published: November 2023

Nursing care entails both an art and a science, involving the provision of tailored patient care based on individual healthcare requirements. The nursing care plan is instrumental, serving as a precise guide for nurses in delivering patient-centered, high-quality care. It functions as a roadmap, enabling nurses to monitor the patient's response to treatment and make necessary adjustments to meet medical needs. Challenges such as excessive workload, absence of policies, inadequate resources, understaffing, and unavailability of assessment forms hinder the effective utilization of nursing care plans Objective: To evaluate the effect of standardized nursing care plan on nurses` usability of nursing process during patient care. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at a Tertiary Care hospital Lahore Pakistan. A stratified Random sample of n=47 participants intervention group was recruited. A validated questionnaire of Nurses’ usability of standardized nursing care plan consisted of 23 items. Data were analyzed through SPSS version 21. Results: Majority of the participants 44.7% (n=21) were between 26-30 years of age, 46.8% of the participants (n=22) had working experience between 1-4 years, 70.2% (n=33) of them having nursing diploma, 23.4% (n=11) were attained Post RN BSN. A significant difference was found between Nurses` usability scores before and after intervention as evident by p=0.000 with mean and SD of 2.8085+0.79778 and 3.7872+0.41369, respectively. Conclusions: It is evident from results that standardized nursing care plan has a significant effect on nurse’s usability that improve the quality of nursing care in Hospital.
ESTUDOS COMPARATIVOS NO PROCESSO INDUSTRIAL DE PRODUÇÃO DE BIOETANOL A PARTIR DO MELAÇO E CALDO DE CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR
Authors: Moraes Scarllet O’hara de Oliveira , Rodrigues Wellington da Silva , Lopes Kelson Carvalho , Resende Fábio de Melo
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o processo fermentativo na produção de etanol de 1° geração (bioetanol) de uma usina de álcool e açúcar. Os parâmetros observados foram: o brix, o art e a pureza, e como eles podem influenciar na produtividade do teor álcool no processo fermentativo. Os dados foram coletados dos boletins de análises extração e análise fermentação. Para análise dos dados foi adotado o mês de setembro de 2014 como referência, (por ser um mês em que a oferta de matéria é mais disponível e o processo industrial na destilaria sobre poucas flutuações). A Usina em estudo foi da macrorregião paraibana produtora de álcool de 1° geração, e o melaço foi proveniente da unidade produtora de açúcar, ambas do mesmo grupo. Diante dos dados avaliados, podemos concluir que para três dos quatro parâmetros avaliados, houve médias significativamente maiores para o melaço, sendo seus resultados 15,75, 11,84 e 7,72, enquanto que o caldo obteve as médias de 12,16, 10,6 e 6,57 para brix, art e teor alcoólico respectivamente. Porém a pureza mais elevada é a do caldo de cana, com uma média de 85,2, enquanto que a pureza do melaço ficou com uma média de 53,43. Isto se dá porque o melaço é o mel final esgotado da produção de açúcar, são os açúcares que não foram cristalizados, de forma que °brix e art serão bem maiores. Mas os compostos do brix não são apenas sacarose, glicose e frutose, assim sua pureza será bem menor. O teor alcoólico elevado do melaço pode ser explicado pela quantidade de art, pois a produção por via fermentativa é feita pela conversão de açúcares em álcool e CO2.
O ENSINO RELIGIOSO COMO COMPONENTE CURRICULAR NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: AQUISIÇÃO DE COMPETÊNCIAS E HABILIDADES PARA O CONVÍVIO COM AS DIFERENÇAS
Authors: Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana , Narciso Rodi , Escobar Cristiane Tonetto , De Paula Ederson Cassiano , Do Nascimento José Leônidas Alves , Timoteo Luciene Carneiro da Silva Oliveira , Gallo Solange Aparecida , Madeira Tatiana Bada
Published: November 2023

Este artigo científico abordou o tema do Ensino Religioso como componente curricular no Ensino Fundamental, explorando sua importância na formação de competências e habilidades que promovem o convívio harmonioso com as diferenças culturais e religiosas. Para isso, recorremos a uma abordagem metodológica de pesquisa bibliográfica, que envolveu a análise de obras de autores renomados no campo da Educação, como José Carlos Libâneo e Paulo Freire. O objetivo principal foi destacar como o Ensino Religioso contribui para o desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico e da empatia, fundamentais para lidar com a diversidade religiosa e cultural. Ao final da pesquisa, pudemos oferecer uma visão abrangente sobre como essa disciplina auxilia na formação de cidadãos conscientes e tolerantes, capazes de respeitar e valorizar as diferenças que permeiam a sociedade brasileira. Esta análise, por fim, reforça a importância do Ensino Religioso, nas escolas, como uma ferramenta essencial na construção de uma sociedade mais inclusiva e compreensiva.
ANALYSIS OF THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN THE NATIONAL SERVICE FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INNOVATION INSTITUTES AND COMPANIES OF SANTA CATARINA FOR INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Crippa Gabriela , Cário Silvio Antônio Ferraz , Azevedo Paola
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the interaction of research institutes and companies in their institutional and innovative aspects, from the study on the National Service for Industrial Training (SENAI) Innovation Institutes in Santa Catarina and companies. The neo-Schumpeterian perspective and its analytical framework of the innovation system and processes of knowledge generation, learning, and routines were adopted as theoretical basis. This is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach, developed from data obtained through an integrative, documentary research and carrying out a case study. The data sample consisted of industrial companies in Santa Catarina that completed innovation projects throughout 2017 and the first half of 2018 with more than 100 hours of services provided by the SENAI Innovation Institutes. The main conclusions of this research fall on the sharing of knowledge transferred from the institutes to the companies through meetings, technical reports, videos, and documents; occurrence of different forms de learning, as well as routine procedures, changes in processes, and development of physical systems in the projects carried out. Innovations resulting from the established institutional interactions appear as incremental.
Online Food Delivery System using Flutter
Authors: Dhadake Prof. Swati , Kalane Ankita , Bankar Sagar , Itape Dipak
Published: November 2023

This research paper presents the design and implementation of an online food delivery system using the Flutter framework. The system aims to streamline the process of ordering food online and improving the overall user experience. We discuss the development process, the technologies involved, and present the results of user testing.
Estimating the crash reducing effect of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for vulnerable road users
Authors: Isaksson Hellman Irene , Lindman Magdalena
Published: November 2023

Vulnerable road users (VRUs) are frequently involved in road traffic crashes worldwide, and the most serious consequences often occur in collisions with motor vehicles. Countermeasures such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) for have been developed and implemented in vehicles to reduce these crashes. Estimations of the effectiveness of these systems are so far dominated by prospective studies; only a few analyze real-world crash data. The objective of this study was to estimate the crash-reducing effects of the VRU ADAS systems in car-to-pedestrian and car-to-bicycle crashes involving Volvo cars in Sweden using real-world crash data. Car-to-pedestrian and car-to-bicycle collisions across Sweden from 2015–2020 (in which the car was moving forward) were identified using insurance claims at If P&C insurance. Volvo car models with ADAS VRU and comparable Volvo models without the system were selected. Poisson regression was used to estimate the effect of the VRU ADAS on the crash rate, calculated per insured vehicle-years. For the second generation of VRU ADAS, the straight crossing path (SCP) and parallel (Longitudinal) crash rate was found to be 12% less in car-to-pedestrian/bicycle crashes—23% less in car-to-pedestrian crashes and 6% less in car-to-bicycle crashes. However, no results were statistically significant. There was no difference in crash rates when evaluating all crash situations where the car was moving forward. The limitation of this study is the low number of crashes. Reducing crashes and injuries in vehicle-to-VRU conflicts is of utmost importance for fulfilling the aims highlighted in Agenda 2030. Improving ADAS to better avoid collisions with pedestrians and cyclists has the potential to greatly improve traffic safety; future generations of the system are expected to increase VRU safety benefits. Measuring ADAS effects in real-world traffic and interpreting and relating the results are essential to ensure that future systems improve VRU safety.
Effect of Psychological Factors on Investment Decisions of Millennial Investors in an Emerging Country
Authors: Pramita Prabarani Palma , Rahayu Tuning , Diono Chindira Kusvirgianie , Hendriana Evelyn
Published: November 2023

Behavioral finance research has examined the relationship between overconfidence bias and investment decisions. However, it rarely considers the effect of overconfidence bias on the formation of risk perception and risk tolerance, which eventually direct investment decisions. This research aims to examine the simultaneous effect of overconfidence bias, financial literacy, risk perception, and risk tolerance on investment decisions. Quantitative research by collecting data through an online survey was performed to answer the research questions. Data from 245 Indonesian millennial investors were analyzed using PLS-SEM. The findings supported the direct effect of overconfidence bias and financial literacy on investment decisions. The effects of overconfidence bias and financial literacy on investment decisions via risk tolerance and risk perception were also verified, except for the effect of overconfidence bias on risk perception which did not show a significant effect.
Cross Contamination during Simulated Food Pantry Handling of Apples, Oranges and Potatoes
Authors: Dawson P. , Buyukyavuz A. , Northcutt J. K. , Burton D. , Dawsey R. , Day G. , Hendershot K. , Johnson C. , Kania R. , Leahy M. , Manning R. , Pascarella G. , Stopka E. , Strickland M. , Thomas A.
Published: November 2023

Food pantries receive, store, distribute and serve food to hundreds of people throughout a community. Safe food handling during all these activities is of paramount importance or food may support growth of pathogens and result in foodborne illnesses after consumption. Year round, and more frequently during holiday seasons, food pantries are seeking food donations to support people in need. Since most food pantries products are donated, the safety of these products from a health perspective can be tricky. The quality of food donations coupled with the way food is handled in these facilities can pose major safety concerns. To determine the potential for transfer of bacteria during handling of food at food pantries, apples, potatoes and oranges were inoculated with a non-pathogenic, fluorescently-labeled strain of Escherichia coli, then handled with gloved hands after which another non-inoculated apple, potato or orange was handled. E. coli was then enumerated from each piece of food and gloves to determine the transfer rate from the inoculated piece of food to gloves and the non-inoculated food. The average transfer rate from the inoculated food to gloves was 36.4%, from glove to un-inoculated food was 42.4% and from the inoculated food to un-inoculated food was 15.2%. Whether it be from surfaces or hands, cross-contamination of food and surfaces can readily occur and can result in increased likelihood of illness unless proper hygiene is employed. Food pantries can reduce the likelihood of microbial cross-contamination using proper handwashing techniques, and sanitation of surfaces and utensils. Proper hygiene is critical for food pantries to reduce the likelihood of bacterial transfer to previously uncontaminated surfaces.
What is accounting? What should it be? What should we profess and teach?
Authors: Hopper Trevor
Published: November 2023

Differences between accounting researchers and many accounting practitioners and professional institutions on what constitutes the domain of accounting has grown considerably over the past fifty years. In contrast to the frequent allegations that accounting researchers pay insufficient attention to the needs and problems of practice, this paper argues the converse, namely that accounting education and training within universities and professional courses neglect accounting research. This has consequences for the legitimacy of accounting as a profession, inhibits developing skills sought by prospective employers, and can blind practice to the emergence of important new issues. Recently, there have been calls from academics to redefine accounting. In addition to including technical practices, they seek greater emphasis on ethics, morality, theory, sustainability, and accountability. This broader, interdisciplinary approach focuses on public rather than private interests; seeks broader, often non-financial reporting on sustainability goals; serving a wider range of stakeholders; and devising new processes of accountability, especially to empower civil society groups. Illustrations of these themes are explored in the paper. It concludes by offering ways to reform accounting courses. Ideally academic and professional leaders could devise, on an equal footing, courses leading to qualification as a professional accounting that better serve the needs of employers and utilise scientific academic research. Failing this universities could offer two accounting degrees, one emphasising technical material and exemptions from professional examinations, and another more oriented to contemporary accounting research and develops skills sought by employers relating to communication, continuouslearning, critical analysis, and multi-functional teamwork.
Increase of Sandy Soil's Soil Bearing Capacity Using Plastic and Bitumen
Authors: Sindhu G. Preethi , Valarmathy N. , Vinodhini M.
Published: November 2023

In order to improve the soil's engineering quality, soil stabilization can be defined as the changing of soil parameters by chemical or physical methods. Increases in the soil's carrying capacity, resistance to weathering, and permeability are the basic goals of soil stabilization. This may be accomplished through the use of controlled compaction or the use of suitable admixtures such as cement, lime, and waste products such as fly ash, phosphor gypsum, etc. This innovative method of soil stabilization can be utilized to tackle societal challenges, reduce waste production, and create useful resources from non-useful waste. Waste plastic bags have been used in bituminous mixtures, and it has been demonstrated that they improve the mixture's characteristics. This plastic-coated gravel is combined with hot bitumen to create a mixture that is used to build roads. Bottles and other plastic debris are combined with bitumen to improve the engineering performance of subgrade soil and to achieve the greatest dry density, CBR, and UCS investigations. Bitumen and plastic garbage were thrown onto the earth at random. On randomly reinforced soil with changing percentages of plastic waste and bitumen in various sizes and quantities, a series of Standard Proctor tests, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests, and Unconfined compression tests were conducted.