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Habakkuk: An Intermediate Hebrew Reader and Commentary
Authors: Rutherford J. Alexander
Published: July 2023

Habakkuk is a book of discipleship, a book written to bring its reader to a deeper faith in Yahweh in the presence of His unthinkable deeds. Amid oppressive evil at the hands of their Judahite brothers, the righteous of Judah cry out to God for salvation. His response is the invasion of fearsome Chaldea. What appears to be horrid judgment is actually his plan to save those who trust in Him. All His people are called to extraordinary faith, to believe Him even when His deeds are unbelievable. In this way, and only this way, will they be delivered from their oppressors and enjoy God’s blessings; only by faith can they have life. Habakkuk: An Intermediate Hebrew Reader and Commentary gives the student the resources to seriously engage with this book in its original language. Habakkuk is a challenging yet beautiful book that has much to teach the people of God. Its eloquent poetry and interpretive issues make it a suitable, even necessary, subject for Hebrew study. The goal of this intermediate Hebrew reader and commentary is to facilitate theological, devotional, and pastoral engagement with the Hebrew text of Habakkuk alongside development in one’s understanding of Hebrew. After an extensive introduction discussing the significant issues and laying the groundwork for interpreting Habakkuk, this commentary presents the Hebrew text juxtaposed with an English translation and with contextual glosses for Hebrew Words occurring less than thirty times in the Hebrew Bible. Each section has an introduction followed by the text and comments on textual, theological, and interpretative issues. With a balance of theological reflection, exegetical depth, and assistance with the Hebrew text, the Hebrew student will be equipped to wrestle with the text in its original language and develop their understanding of the language simultaneously. This resource incorporates aspects of our A Journal for the Hebrew Scriptures series and Habakkuk: An Exegetical-Theological Commentary. You can preview the book over at google books or through many online retailers. It is now available for pre-order and will be released on June 25, 2021. It will be available in Paperback and Hardcover.
Effect of Photoperiod Regimes on the Biological Traits of Parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Say) Rearing on Rice Moth Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton)
Authors: Sohana Saba
Published: July 2023

Harbobracon hebetor say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is a gregarious larval ectoparasitoid of several species of Lepidoptera that are associated with stored products. The present study addresses the effect of photoperiod of H.Hebetor reared on the host C. cephalonica. The results revealed that the effect of photoperiod of H. hebetor reared host in C. cepholonica was not significantly varied. The highest percentage of parasitism (98.553%) was recorded in 08L:16D followed by 91.110% in 24L:00D photoperiod. 86.667% in 00L:24D respectively. However the photoperiod 12L:12D showed the lowest percentage 82.223% of parasitism. The highest percent of pupae formed and adult emergence of parasitoid H. hebetor was achieved (98.045%) for 00L: 24D and (98.923%) for 08L:16D photoperiod when reared on C.cephalonica. The highest number of larval production (86.33) was recorded for 00L:24 photoperiod and lowest was 20.67 for 12L:12D photoperiod. The result showed the highest adult male and female body, head width and wing span length in 08L:16D photoperiod when reared on the host C. cepholonica.
MGACA-Net: a novel deep learning based multi-scale guided attention and context aggregation for localization of knee anterior cruciate ligament tears region in MRI images
Authors: Awan Mazhar Javed , Mohd Rahim Mohd Shafry , Salim Naomie , Nobanee Haitham , Asif Ahsen Ali , Attiq Muhammad Ozair
Published: July 2023

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are a common knee injury that can have serious consequences and require medical intervention. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred method for ACL tear diagnosis. However, manual segmentation of the ACL in MRI images is prone to human error and can be time-consuming. This study presents a new approach that uses deep learning technique for localizing the ACL tear region in MRI images. The proposed multi-scale guided attention-based context aggregation (MGACA) method applies attention mechanisms at different scales within the DeepLabv3+ architecture to aggregate context information and achieve enhanced localization results. The model was trained and evaluated on a dataset of 917 knee MRI images, resulting in 15265 slices, obtaining state-of-the-art results with accuracy scores of 98.63%, intersection over union (IOU) scores of 95.39%, Dice coefficient scores (DCS) of 97.64%, recall scores of 97.5%, precision scores of 98.21%, and F1 Scores of 97.86% on validation set data. Moreover, our method performed well in terms of loss values, with binary cross entropy combined with Dice loss (BCE_Dice_loss) and Dice_loss values of 0.0564 and 0.0236, respectively, on the validation set. The findings suggest that MGACA provides an accurate and efficient solution for automating the localization of ACL in knee MRI images, surpassing other state-of-the-art models in terms of accuracy and loss values. However, in order to improve robustness of the approach and assess its performance on larger data sets, further research is needed.
The force-length relation of the young adult human tibialis anterior
Authors: Raiteri Brent J. , Lauret Leon , Hahn Daniel
Published: July 2023

Background

Knowledge of the muscle’s lengths at which maximum active isometric force is attained is important for predicting forces during movement. However, there is limited information about the in vivo force-length properties of a human muscle that plays crucial roles during locomotion; the tibialis anterior (TA). We therefore aimed to estimate TA’s force-length relation from dorsiflexor torque-angle curves constructed from eight women and eight men.

Methods

Participants performed maximal voluntary fixed-end contractions with their right ankle dorsiflexors from 0° to 30° plantar flexion. Muscle fascicle lengths were estimated from B-mode ultrasound images, and net ankle joint torques were measured using dynamometry. Fascicle forces were estimated by dividing maximal active torques by literature-derived, angle-specific tendon moment arm lengths while assuming a fixed 50% force contribution of TA to the total dorsiflexor force and accounting for fascicle angles.

Results

Maximal active torques were higher at 15° than 20° and 30° plantar flexion (2.4–6.4 Nm, p ≤ 0.012), whereas maximal active TA fascicle forces were higher at 15° than 0°, 20° and 30° plantar flexion (25–61 N, p ≤ 0.042), but not different between 15° and 10° plantar flexion (15 N, p = 0.277). TA fascicle shortening magnitudes during fixed-end contractions were larger at 15° than 30° plantar flexion (3.9 mm, p = 0.012), but less at 15° than 0° plantar flexion (−2.4 mm, p = 0.001), with no significant differences (≤0.7 mm, p = 0.871) between TA’s superficial and deep muscle compartments. Series elastic element stiffness was lowest and highest at lengths 5% shorter and 5% longer than optimum fascicle length, respectively (−30 and 15 N/mm, p ≤ 0.003).

Discussion

TA produced its maximum active force at 10–15° plantar flexion, and its normalized force-length relation had ascending and descending limbs that agreed with a simple scaled sarcomere model when active fascicle lengths from within TA’s superficial or deep muscle compartment were considered. These findings can be used to inform the properties of the contractile and series elastic elements of Hill-type muscle models.
(des)caracterización del espacio público
Authors: Espósito galarce Fernando , Galvão Vanessa
Published: July 2023

Este artículo activa los conceptos de residualidad y estigmatización socioespacial, observados en dos plazas públicas de la ciudad de São Gonçalo, en el Estado de Río de Janeiro: la plaza Leonel de Moura Brizola y la plaza Chico Mendes. A la luz de la discusión, estas plazas pueden ser interpretadas como “espacios residuales” al no cumplir su función social urbana, y al serles atribuidas características negativas que impiden su vivencia plena. A partir de un análisis cualitativo desde la perspectiva de la residualidad urbana y la estigmatización socioespacial, de la recopilación de datos con entrevistas, cuestionarios y artículos periodísticos, es posible afirmar que estos espacios públicos evidencian el descuido administrativo del poder público, espacial y especialmente social con las personas vulnerables que en ellos habitan, principalmente personas en situación de calle y dependientes químicos. Estas dos plazas observadas pasaron por reformas mal estructuradas que, sumadas a la inseguridad y a la omisión de la administración municipal, las dejaron en una condición de degradación y abandono. Este articulo también observa la importancia de los espacios públicos, principalmente durante el período de pandemia, debido a la necesidad de lugares que posibiliten actividades colectivas al aire libre de manera segura y saludable.
Derecho a la ciudad y redes comunitarias
Authors: Mota Cervantes Francisco
Published: July 2023

En este artículo se presenta el caso del cerro de Las Tres Cruces en la ciudad de San Miguel de Allende. En esta localidad mexicana, un reciente boom turístico alimenta una expansión urbana sin precedentes: mega desarrollos turísticos e inmobiliarios de lujo consumen territorios cargados de connotaciones simbólicas para las comunidades que los habitan. En este contexto, se articulan redes comunitarias que reclaman la capacidad de decisión colectiva sobre el territorio. Estas vislumbran formas de reclamar activamente y ejercer una agencia colectiva frente a procesos de despojo y privatización del espacio común.
Estudo da assimetria na representação parlamentar de deputados federais em face da aplicação de uma variação da Matriz GUT
Authors: Bezerra Nilson Fernando Gomes , De Paula Uéverton Fraga , De São Pedro Filho Flávio
Published: July 2023

Este estudo é uma contribuição significativa no âmbito da gestão de projetos públicos, pois procura restituir o reequilíbrio das forças da representação popular. A pergunta a ser respondida é: como avaliar as hipóteses de correção ou mitigação das assimetrias na representação de deputados federais por meio de uma variação da Matriz GUT? Para responder apresenta como objetivo geral avaliar as hipóteses de correção ou mitigação da assimetria na representação parlamentar gerados pelas restrições impostas pelo arcabouço jurídico-político atual com suporte da Matriz GUT; e, para os resultados, traz como objetivos específicos: caracterizar as assimetrias baseado na projeção da população na eleição geral anterior, analisar possíveis soluções políticas para a solução das assimetrias e propor as adequações em face da Matriz GUT aplicada neste estudo. Aplica-se o Método de Análise de Conteúdo, em uma pesquisa qualitativa para interpretar e compreender o significado das informações coletadas a partir de diferentes fontes, com especial atenção para o texto constitucional. Como resultado foi possível indicar que, das vinte e sete unidades da federação, em quinze delas há uma distorção, sendo que em sete deveria haver um aumento na bancada e em oito deveria haver uma redução, ficando claro que as forças políticas na Câmara dos Deputados está desproporcional; e que foram identificadas três hipóteses políticas possíveis, que poderiam corrigir ou mitigar as assimetrias verificadas, o que pode ser melhorada a partir deste; na análise dos resultados constatou-se que a solução que reduz o número de deputados federais é a mais viável de ser implementada.
Evaluation of Bacterial Contaminants on N95 FFRS after Reuse in Hospital Personnels: A Prospective Study in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Singh Rekha , Singhal Arpana , Ali Mohammed Abbas , Zahra Tasneem , Saini Anup K , Dalela Gaurav
Published: July 2023

Introduction: N95 Filtering Face-piece Respirators (FFRs) prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and protect medical personnel. It is considered as one of the essential protective equipment. An increased demand for N95 FFRs during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in shortage crisis for the care of cases arising in hospitals. Therefore, this situation generated the need to implement alternatives like four mask policy that allows reuse of N95 FFRs in settings with limited resources. Aim: To find out the burden of bacterial isolates on N95 FFRs after reuse. Materials and Methods: The present study was a prospective study conducted at Govt. R.D.B.P. Jaipuria hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, from May 2021 to October 2021 on 526 used N95 FFRs after multiple or extended use by 96 hospital personnel who attended Outpatient Department (OPD) services. Swab samples were collected from both external as well as internal surface of the mask after each use and further subcultured to identify any microorganism present on them. Results: Growth of Gram positive bacilli, and micrococci were found on 499 samples out of total 526 samples. Other bacteria like Pseudomonas spp. and other gram negative were also observed in 19 samples. Furthermore, it was also observed that bacterial load on reused N95 FFRs was mainly commensal flora. Conclusion: Mainly commensal floras were found over internal and external surface of used N95 FFRs. This proves that four mask policy is optimum for judicious use of N95 FFRs and resulted in saving of funds for other more emergency works mainly in OPD settings.
Characteristics of Whole Wheat, Red Kidney Bean and Defatted Coconut Flour Blends and Its Application in Bread Production
Authors: Forwoukeh Vachefon Heuvey , Amove Julius , Yusufu M. I.
Published: July 2023

Aim: To evaluate the functional, proximate and anti-nutrient content of flour blends and sensory properties of bread produced from blends.
Methodology: Flour was prepared from whole wheat (WW), red kidney bean (RKB) and coconut fruit (CF). It was than blend as follows: S1 (100% refined wheat), S2 (100% WW), S3 (90% WW, 5% RKB and 5% CF), S4 (85% WW, 10% RKB and 5% CF), S5 (80% WW, 15% RKB and 5% CF), S6 (75% WW, 20% RKB and 5% CF). Blends were subjected to functional, proximate and anti nutrient content analyses. Also the sensory attributes of breads produced from blends were determined.
Results: Water absorption, oil absorption, swelling, foaming, foaming stability and emulsification capacity increased respectively from 0.62±0.06g/ml (S1) to 0.92±0.01 g/ml (S6), 0.96±0.02g/ml (S1) to 1.42±0.03 g/ml (S6), 1.05±0.01 (S1) to 1.73±0.01 (S6), 11.47±0.02% (S1) to 13.20±0.05% (S6), 50.93±0.01% (S1) to 53.47±0.01% (S6), 41.43±0.03% (S1) to 43.36±0.01% (S6) while bulk density decreased from 0.84±0.01g/ml (S1) to 0.60±0.02g/ml (S6). Moisture, ash, fat, fiber, and protein content increased respectively from 12.23±0.03% (S1) to 13.44±0.01% (S6), 0.66±0.01% (S1) to 1.66±0.02% (S6), 0.22±0.3% (S1) to 2.57±0.01% (S6), 0.67±0.26% (S1) to 4.34±0.02% (S6), 10.70±0.12% (S1) to 13.06±0.03% (S6) while carbohydrate decreased from 75.52±0.33% (S1) to 64.93±0.04% (S6). Phytate, oxalate and tannins content increased respectively from 0.03±0.00mg/100g (S1) to 1.09±0.01mg/100g (S6), 0.02±0.02mg/100g (S1) to 0.14±0.01mg/100g (S6), 0.01±0.01mg/100g (S1) to 0.09±0.01mg/100g (S6). In term of overall acceptability sample S1 and S3 showed no significantly different (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Addition of red kidney beans and coconut flour into whole wheat had significant (P<0.05) impact on the functional, proximate characteristic of flour. There sensory scores showed S3 to be suitable for bread.
Agriculture Input Policies in India: Retrospect and Prospects
Authors: Jadhav Vilas , Ramappa K. B.
Published: July 2023

The overall objective of the study is to understand the awareness of mandatory production and distribution of Neem Coated Urea (NCU), trends in chemical fertilizer consumption (NKP) and their relation to food grain production across different periods of time and policies. An effort has also been made to understand the association between fertilizer consumption and productivity with respect to fertilizer-intensive crops. Finally, it was attempted to identify the important determinants of fertilizer consumption. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was calculated for analysing the trends in fertilizer consumption and food grain production in India. Further, the growth rates per hectare consumption of fertilizers vis-à-vis the growth rates of yield of fertilizer-intensive crops are calculated. Multiple regression model is applied to identify factor influencing fertilizer consumption. The study has uncovered that the general development pace of chemical fertilizer consumption in India for the period-I, was 5.58%, has diminished to 3.24% per annum for the period-II. By 2030, the fertilizer demand is projected to be around 57 million tons and is expected to grow at a faster rate, thereafter. Study focused on NCU policy of the government. The awareness level is 70 to100% in Karnataka, Bihar, Assam, Punjab Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. At aggregate level, 85% of farmers noticed the difference between (NCU) and (NU) by reflecting the mandatory production and distribution of Neem Coated Urea (NCU) policy is in the right direction, considering the benefits realized by the Indian farming community.
Umbilical Cord Blood Hemoglobin as a Predictor of Significant Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Term Newborns in a Tertiary Care Centre in North Kerala
Authors: Ajnas V. V. , Gopalan A. V. , Basheer K. T. Muhammed
Published: July 2023

Aims: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common problems during first week of life and is the most common cause of readmission in early neonatal period. The present study aimed to predict the development of significant hyperbilirubinemia in term neonates using cord blood hemoglobin.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Paediatrics, MMCH & RC, Kozhikode, Kerala from March 2021 to July 2022.

Methodology: The prospective study enrolled 162 appropriate for gestational age term newborns, delivered at MMCH & RC. Cord blood hemoglobin was measured and bilirubin estimation was done at 48-72 hours of life. Hyperbilirubinemia was considered significant if serum bilirubin value was above standard as per American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS 20.0 version. The relationship between cord hemoglobin in predicting significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia was studied using appropriate statistical tests. Sensitivity and specificity of the variables were defined using ROC curve and Pearson correlation coefficient to determine the correlation between the variables.

Results: Out of the total 162 neonates enrolled, 86 were boys (53.1%) and 76 were girls (46.9%). The mean cord hemoglobin value was 15.3g/dl. 20 neonates (12.3%) had developed significant hyperbilirubinemia and required phototherapy while none of them needed exchange transfusion. Correlation between cord hemoglobin with serum bilirubin showed weak correlation (r=0.194) but the correlation was statistically significant (p<0.05). On ROC curve analysis, cord hemoglobin cut off value ≥14.9g/dl showed 75% sensitivity and 39.4% specificity to predict significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.

Conclusion: There is significant correlation between umbilical cord blood hemoglobin level and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Cord hemoglobin ≥14.9g/dl can predict future development of significant neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. This will be useful in very low resource centres to plan early discharge of newborns without fear of hyperbilirubinemia.
Prioritizing Career Management Activities on Youth Leaders’ Retention: A Spherical Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process-Based Approach
Authors: Magan Aldren R. , Cuarteros Kennet G. , Caga-Anan Rhegie M.
Published: July 2023

As youth organizations play a vital role in nation-building, retaining elected officials is essential for organizations to maintain created value. Youth are distinct from previous generations in their attitudes, behaviors, and personalities, and retaining them requires a distinct management strategy. This study aims to provide decision-makers with a more effective and efficient instrument for evaluating the types of career management activities contributing to the retention of SK Chairpersons. This study uses a spherical fuzzy analytic hierarchy-based approach to examine factors and activities according to their importance. It was conducted at Talakag, Bukidnon, participated by the SK Federation with twenty-nine (29) SK Chairpersons. The results indicate that "leadership and Management" is the most important factor, that "supportive leadership" has a significant impact on their retention, and that "development-oriented career management activities" have the greatest influence on increasing the retention of SK Chairpersons. To accomplish more with youth programs and activities, the federation, under the supervision of the Barangay Council in each barangay, should prioritize Career Planning and Reflection, Performance Feedback, and Skill Development.
Identification of Blast Resistant Breeding Lines through Uniform Blast Nursery in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Sadhana P. , Rao P. Jagan Mohan , Prasanna B. Laxmi , Babu T. Kiran , Sundaram R. M. , Balram N.
Published: July 2023

Rice blast disease caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae is the most devastating disease of rice causing considerable yield losses. Development of resistant varieties is the most effective and environment friendly strategy to combat losses. RNR 15048 (Telangana sona) (IET23746) is a popular local variety possessing a desirable, short-slender grain type with low glycemic index, good cooking quality and having Pi2 gene for blast. However, it is moderately susceptible to bacterial blight disease and having no durable resistance to blast disease with weak culm. In this context, improvement of RNR 15048 for blast, bacterial leaf blight is important to reduce yield losses. Present study was carried out to screen and identify blast resistant breeding lines in Rice at Regional Agricultural Research station, Polasa, Jagtial, PJTSAU during Rabi, 2022-2023. 18 F3 breeding lines were screened in uniform blast nursery along with parents RNR 15048, MTU 1010 NILs, ISM NILs. TN1 and NLR 34449 were used as the susceptible and resistant checks, respectively for screening blast resistance. Screening was done by following 0-9 Standard Evaluation Scale (SES) for leaf blast. Among the studied 18 F3 breeding lines 12 lines were found resistant with score of 3 and 6 lines were found moderately resistant to screening reaction with score of 5. TN1 showed highly susceptible reaction with score of 9 and NLR 34449 showed highly resistant reaction with score of 1.
Effect of Land Configuration and Sulphur on Growth, Yield and Economics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)
Authors: Sameer Shaik Abdul , Debbarma Victor
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was conducted during Kharif 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) on the topic “Effect of Land Configuration and Sulphur on Growth, Yield and Economics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)”, to study the response of groundnut under three land configurations such as, flatbed, raised bed and ridges and furrow methods with combination of Sulphur (30,45 and 60 kg/ha). The results revealed that significant and higher plant height (42.05 cm), number of nodules/plant (150.83), plant dry weight (22.03 g), number of pods/plant (31.20), number of kernels/pod (2.00), seed Index (39.81 g), pod yield (3.28 t/ha), seed yield (2.24 t/ha), haulm yield (4.55 t/ha), harvest index (33.00 %), maximum gross returns (1,50,500.00 INR/ha), net returns (1,02,748.00 INR/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.15) was recorded in treatment 6 [Raised bed + Sulphur (60 kg/ha)].
Nutrient and Water use Efficiency, Nutrient Uptake and Rice Yield as Influenced by Fertigation Levels and Weed Management Practices
Authors: Kakade S. U. , Banik Abhisek , Rakhonde O. S.
Published: July 2023

A field experiment was carried out at AICRP on Weed Management Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during kharif 2020-21. Fertigation is the technique of supplying dissolved fertilizers to crops through an irrigation system.The experiment was laid out in split plot design with three replications and twenty treatment combinations having four different fertigation levels and five weed management practices. The results revealed that, significantly maximum grain yield of rice (5103 kgha-1), straw yield (7268 kgha-1) and harvest index (41.25%) were found maximum at 125% RDNK level of fertigation in 5 splits than lower fertigation levels (75 and 100 per cent) and over conventional soil application of 100 per cent RDF. Nutrient use efficiency (NUE) was found better in lower drip fertigation level of75 per cent recommended dose of N and K per ha as compared to conventional soil application of fertilizers. Among the herbicides, directed spray of Pretilachlor + Pyrazosulfuron Ethyl @ 0.615 a.i. kgha-1 PE fb. Bispyribac sodium @ 0.025 a.i kgha-1 at 25 DAS resulted in maximum rice grain yield (5231 kgha-1) and also total nutrient uptake by crop and water use efficiency indicating the feasibility of using herbicides for effective weed management in rice and for enhancing NUE and WUE. The 125% RDNK through drip fertigation in 5 splits recorded maximum Gross Monetary returns (₹120353 ha-1), Net Monetary Returns (₹72924) and B:C ratio (2.54), nutrient use efficiency and water use efficiency.The herbicidal treatment of Pretilachlor + Pyrazosulfuron Ethyl0.615 kgha-1 PE fb. Bispyribac sodium 0.025 kgha-1 at 25 DAS registered maximum GMR (₹128755 ha-1), NMR (₹81412ha-1) and B:C ratio (2.72) among all herbicidal treatments, indicating the feasibility of using herbicides for effective weed management in rice.
Influence of Foliar Application of NAA and Zinc on Yield and Quality Attributes of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49
Authors: Gangwar Vishal , Prakash Satya , Kumar Arvind , Kumar Vipin , Kumar Yogesh , Tiwari Bharat , Singh Shalini , Kumar Deepak
Published: July 2023

An experiment was carried out at Department of Fruit Science, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology Meerut (U.P), India during two consecutive years i.e., 2021-22 and 2022-23 to assess the Influence of foliar Spray of NAA and Zinc on growth, flowering, fruiting, yield and quality of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. L-49 under western U.P. conditions. The foliar spray of micronutrients along with plant growth regulators play an important role in manipulating many physiological phenomena, improving the yield and quality and enhanced the productivity of plants by fulfilling the nutritional needs of fruit crops. Twelve treatments viz., three level of NAA (0, 50, and 75 ppm) and four level of Zinc (0, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 %) with their combinations were used, which were replicated in factorial Randomized Block Design. Results showed NAA @75 ppm (N2) individually registered yield of 53.75 and 53.06 kg/plant the application of Zinc at 0.8 % (Zn3) concentration recorded yield of 53.86 and 53.17 kg/plant. Interactive effect of naphthalene acetic acid and Zinc (N2Zn3) treatments registered yield of 59.56 and 58.81 kg/plant while quality parameter pectin was in the range of 0.79 and 0.80 % with treatment naphthalene acetic acid @75 ppm (N2) and Zinc at 0.8 % (Zn3) individually recorded 0.80 and 0.82 % outperformed the other treatments. The combination could be ideal and recommended for the production of guava in the Indo-Gangetic plains in western India.
Bioefficacy of Certain Chemicals and Biopesticides against Pod Borer [Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)] on Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Sharma Divyanshu , Rajnikant Tayde Anoorag
Published: July 2023

The research work was undertaken at Central Research Farm (CRF) Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences SHUATS, Naini, Prayagraj during rabi season in 2022 -23 consists of eight treatments including control viz, T1- NSKE 5% @ , T2- Neem Oil 5%, T3-Bacillus thuringiensis@ 5mg/ml, T4-Beauveria bassiana@ 1×1010 conidia/ml, T5-Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% EC, T6 – Spinosad 45 SC, T7- Emamectin benzoate 5% SG and T0- untreated control in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. The mean larval population of chickpea pod borer Helicoverpa armigera after two spraying revealed that Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @1 gm/lit was found the most efficient among all treatments with larval population of (2.32 larvae/5 plants), highest cost benefit ratio (1:3.87) and marketable yield (29.16q/ha), followed by Spinosad 45 SC @ 0.5 ml/lit with a larval population of (2.60), cost benefit ratio and yield (1:3.27 and 26.66 q/ha), Profenofos 40%+Cypermethrin 4% EC @ 3 ml/lit with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield (2.77, 1:3.42 and 25.83 q/ha), Bacillus thuringiensis @ 5mg/ml with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield (3.01, 1:2.93 and 22.5 q/ha), Beauveria bassiana @ 1×1010 conidia/ml with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield(3.24, 1:2.83 and 21.25 q/ha), Neem oil 5% with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield(3.49, 1:2.25), NSKE 5% with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield(3.77, 1:1.75 and 13.33 q/ha). NSKE 5% is least effective among the treatments and control plot T0 with a larval population, cost benefit ratio and yield (5.84, 1:1.54 and 11 q/ha).
A Predominant Urodynamic Diagnosis Can Hide a Minor One: Study in Non-Neurologic Women
Authors: Valentini F. A. , Marti B. G. , Robain G. , Zimmern P. E.
Published: July 2023

Aims: Voiding dysfunction is a common condition among women. Since voiding and storage symptoms can coexist, evaluation necessitates further investigations with urodynamic studies. Unfortunately, some predominant dysfunction can hide a minor one.

The purpose of our study was to retrospectively review urodynamic records of non-neurologic women referred for evaluation of lower urinary tract dysfunction and to explain hidden concomitant urodynamic diagnoses that might have gone unnoticed without a thorough examination.

Methods: Urodynamic tracings of 404 consecutive non-neurologic women referred for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms were reviewed. Initial urodynamic diagnosis had been proposed according with ICS/IUGA recommendations and a choice of specific urodynamic criteria. Concomitant urodynamic diagnoses were sought by analyzing the values of characteristic parameters which were hidden by predominant phenomenon.

Results: Concomitant diagnoses were found for 120 (29.7%) women. Coexistent diagnoses were 48 bladder outlet obstruction, 16 detrusor underactivity and 56 intrinsic sphincter deficiency. That condition was observed for women with predominant diagnosis of detrusor overactivity (63.4%) and detrusor overactivity with impaired contractility (60.0%).

Conclusions: Our study show a high prevalence of possible concomitant urodynamic diagnoses for non-neurologic women referred for evaluation of lower urinary tract dysfunction. The practitioner must pay attention to all the parameters measured in order to derive the correct urodynamic diagnosis from which the best management can be proposed.
Impact of Sensory Stimulation on Perception and Performance among the Comatose: A Pilot Study
Authors: Lewis Charitha , Lobo Diana
Published: July 2023

Adult brains in good health are capable of processing a variety of intricate sensory data. The faces of the object and the people are recognised, and the location, depth, and distance of the object and the people are identified. These basic and complex perceptual abilities may be impacted by a stroke or other acquired brain injury, such as a head injury. Being unaware of one's surroundings, as when sleeping, or being unresponsive to stimulation are both symptoms of being unconscious. In the area of neurorehabilitation, sensory stimulation programmes (SSP) have received the most research. A healthcare provider or a family member systematically stimulates the patient's five sensory modalities as part of sensory stimulation, a form of therapy that may improve the patient's responsiveness. In order to analyse the impact of sensory stimulation on perception and performance among comatose, double- blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted on 12 comatose patients with Glasgow Coma Scale score 3-8 and diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and cerebrovascular accidents. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups of experimental and control. The comatose patients were recruited via random sampling from various Intensive Care Units of AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore. The experimental group was given sensory stimulation twice daily for seven consecutive days, with each session lasting 25 minutes. By contrast, the control group only received routine care from the hospital. Data was collected via demographic and clinical proforma and level of conscious was measured by Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R). For statistical analysis, independent t test and ANOVA were computed. There was a significant increase in the post-test scores of CRS-R for experimental group which revealed that multimodal sensory stimulation effectively increased the CRS-R scores among unconscious patients in the experimental group.  Nurses can use this intervention to improve sensory scores among unconscious patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
ADDITIONAL ROOF VENTILATION TO PRODUCE A STACK EFFECT IN UME KBUBU, THE TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF THE ATONI TRIBE
Authors: Lapenangga Apridus Kefas , Bebhe Kristiana , Seli Marche
Published: July 2023

Indoor air quality affects the health of building users so that every building needs ventilation. The ume kbubu building was built without using ventilation to get warm temperatures in the building but the air quality inside is highly contaminated with carbon dioxide. The addition of roof ventilation is expected to produce a stack effect phenomenon in ume kbubu. The purpose of this research is to measure the level of carbon dioxide in ume kbubu and the speed at which smoke moves out of the building. The method used in this research is computer simulation using CFD software to determine the effectiveness of adding roof ventilation in reducing carbon dioxide levels and simulation without a computer using mock-ups to see the movement of smoke in ume kbubu. The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness of roof ventilation reaches 60% so that the air quality in the ume kbubu room is safer for its users.
Contextualizing the Price of Biosimilar Adalimumab Based on Historical Rebates for the Original Formulation of Branded Adalimumab
Authors: Dickson Sean R. , Gabriel Nico , Hernandez Inmaculada
Published: July 2023

This cross-sectional study compares recent list and net prices for Humira after rebates with announced prices of interchangeable biosimilar Humira formulations.
Performance of an Upgraded Artificial Intelligence Chatbot for Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment
Authors: Mihalache Andrew , Huang Ryan S. , Popovic Marko M. , Muni Rajeev H.
Published: July 2023

This cross-sectional study assesses the accuracy of answers generated by an updated version of a popular chatbot to board certification examination preparation questions.
Characterization of Cementitious Materials Exposed to Freezing and Thawing in Combination with Deicing Salts Using 3D Scans
Authors: Haynack Alexander , Timothy Jithender J. , Kränkel Thomas , Gehlen Christoph
Published: July 2023

Surface deterioration of concrete subjected to freezing and thawing in combination with deicing salts is one of the most important factors determining the durability of concrete infrastructure in cold climates. The freeze–thaw deicing salt (FTDS) resistance of cementitious materials can be determined by the capillary suction of de‐icing chemicals and freeze–thaw (CDF) test. Specimens are subjected to repeated freeze–thaw cycles with simultaneous addition of deicing salt and the amount of material scaled off near the surface is determined. For concretes with adequate FTDS resistance, this test method works very well. However, specimens with unknown performance often experience increased edge scaling. This leads to a falsification of results and consequently to an underestimation of the actual freeze–thaw resistance. In materials research, however, concretes with high levels of surface deterioration are studied in order to investigate various factors of influence on the freeze–thaw resistance of concretes in a targeted manner. This article presents a novel methodology that delivers new information regarding surface deterioration of CDF samples using high‐resolution 3D scan data. Change of volume is used to support deterioration results of the standard CDF methodology. Increase of surface area is used to estimate change in roughness of samples.
Mechanically Driven Solidly Mounted Resonator‐Based Nanoelectromechanical Systems Magnetoelectric Antennas
Authors: Liang Xianfeng , Chen Huaihao , Sun Neville , Luo Bin , Golubeva Elizaveta , Müller Cai , Mahat Sushant , Wei Yuyi , Dong Cunzheng , Zaeimbashi Mohsen , He Yifan , Gao Yuan , Lin Hwaider , Cahill David G. , Sanghadasa Mohan , McCord Jeffrey , Sun Nian X.
Published: July 2023

The miniaturization of antennas has been a significant challenge in the field of electronics and telecommunications. In recent years, mechanically driven thin‐film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) magnetoelectric (ME) antennas have emerged as a promising solution, demonstrating superior miniaturization capabilities compared to conventional state‐of‐the‐art compact antennas. While nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) FBAR ME antennas exhibit high miniaturization potential, their suspended thin‐film heterostructures render them fragile and exhibit low power handling capabilities. The findings demonstrate that solidly mounted resonator (SMR) NEMS ME antennas on a Bragg acoustic resonant reflector offer a compelling solution. With a circular resonating disk of 200 μm diameter operating at 1.75 GHz, these SMR‐based antennas display a high antenna gain of −18.8 dBi and a 1 dB compression point (P1dB) of 30.4 dBm. Compared to same‐size FBAR ME antennas with a free‐standing membrane, SMR‐based antennas exhibit significantly higher structural stability and 23.3 dB stronger power handling capability, in addition to easier fabrication processes. The compatibility of the simple fabrication processes with complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor technology, along with the dramatic miniaturization, high power handling, robust mechanical properties, and much higher antenna radiation gain, make these SMR‐based ME antennas a promising candidate for future antenna systems.
Highly Stable CuS Nanotrough‐Networks Constructed on Arbitrate Substrate for Flexible Supercapacitor
Authors: Zhao Jizhong , Zhao Li , Chen Xing , Ye Meidan , Guo Wenxi
Published: July 2023

Herein, supercapacitors (SC) are fabricated on arbitrary flexible substrates by constructing copper sulfide nanotrough‐network and electrodeposition of polyaniline (PANI@CuS NN) as electrode. Attributed to its unique hollow structure, the CuS NN current collector demonstrates high conductivity (10.4 Ω □−1) and mechanical flexibility (within 2.3% relative resistance change after more than 1,000 bending times at the radius of 4 mm). The obtained PANI@CuS NN electrode demonstrates more than 218.28 F g−1 specific capacity at the current density of 1 A g−1, remaining 85.08% of the original capacity after 1,000 cycles (5 A g−1). This can be attributed to that CuS NN provides abundant attachment sites for PANI by the large specific surface area. Additionally, a ﬂexible solid‐state supercapacitor is constructed by coating silk fibroin hydrogel as the electrolyte between the PANI@CuS NN and another CuS NN electrode loaded with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs@CuS NN). The capacity is 107.8 F g−1 at the current density of 0.25 A g−1 with excellent cycling stability.
Challenges and Strategies for Optimizing Corrosion and Biodegradation Stability of Biomedical Micro‐ and Nanoswimmers: A Review
Authors: Rahimi Ehsan , Sanchis‐Gual Roger , Chen Xiangzhong , Imani Amin , Gonzalez‐Garcia Yaiza , Asselin Edouard , Mol Arjan , Fedrizzi Lorenzo , Pané Salvador , Lekka Maria
Published: July 2023

The last two decades have witnessed the emergence of micro‐ and nanoswimmers (MNSs). Researchers have invested significant efforts in engineering motile micro‐ and nanodevices to address current limitations in minimally invasive medicine. MNSs can move through complex fluid media by using chemical fuels or external energy sources such as magnetic fields, ultrasound, or light. Despite significant advancements in their locomotion and functionalities, the gradual deterioration of MNSs in human physiological media is often overlooked. Corrosion and biodegradation caused by chemical reactions with surrounding medium and the activity of biological agents can significantly affect their chemical stability and functional properties during their lifetime performance. It is therefore essential to understand the degradation mechanisms and factors that influence them to design ideal biomedical MNSs that are affordable, highly efficient, and sufficiently resistant to degradation (at least during their service time). This review summarizes recent studies that delve into the physicochemical characteristics and complex environmental factors affecting the corrosion and biodegradation of MNSs, with a focus on metal‐based devices. Additionally, different strategies are discussed to enhance and/or optimize their stability. Conversely, controlled degradation of non‐toxic MNSs can be highly advantageous for numerous biomedical applications, allowing for less invasive, safer, and more efficient treatments.
Hernia Mesh with Biomechanical and Mesh–Tissue Interface Dual Compliance for Scarless Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Authors: Jiao Yongjie , Li Chaojing , Li Shaojie , Liu Xingxing , Yu Shuang , Liu Xiaofeng , Li Yan , Wang Fujun , Tang Jianxiong , Wang Lu
Published: July 2023

A fabric hydrogel composite hernia mesh with biomechanical and mesh–tissue interface dual compliance is designed for scarless abdominal wall reconstruction. The mesh is composed of a polyester knitted fabric and chitosan–polyacrylamide hydrogel complex. The mechanical properties of the composite mesh are adjusted to resemble the human abdominal wall by alkali treatment of chitosan to achieve good biomechanical compliance. An adhesion group is introduced into the composite mesh that forms covalent bonds with tissue, eliminating the need for suturing, reducing stress concentration at the fixation site, achieving mesh‐tissue interface compliance, and improving the simplicity of the operation. Covalent bonds and hydrogen bonds make the mesh have strong adhesion (70.1 ± 3.2 kPa) and repeatable (four times) robust adhesiveness. In vivo experiments using a rabbit abdominal wall defect model demonstrate quick adhesiveness and excellent functional reconstruction. Biomechanical and mesh–tissue interface dual compliance allow the tissue to regenerate an intact abdominal wall structure. The adhesive fabric hydrogel composite hernia mesh offers significant clinical values for repairing abdominal wall defects and provides design ideas for repairing other load‐bearing soft tissues.
High Performance Anion Exchange Membranes with Confined Sub‐2‐nm Ion Channel
Authors: Yuan Wei , Zeng Lingping , Zhang Taochang , Zhou Yuanyuan , Wang Jianchuan , Jiang Shangkun , Li Li , Liao Qiang , Wei Zidong
Published: July 2023

As a key component of low‐cost anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are far from commercial application, because of dissatisfactory alkaline stability and conductivity. Herein, a new insight is proposed to prepare high performance AEMs by constructing of confined ion channel. With an intermediate oligomer produced before the main copolymerization, novel poly(vinyl‐carbazolyl aryl piperidinium) AEMs with confined sub‐2‐nm ion channel are successfully prepared. The unique sub‐2‐nm ion channel enable membranes ultrahigh hydroxide conductivity of 261.6 mS cm−1, and the state‐of‐the‐art chemical stability over 5000 h. Moreover, the AEMs also exhibit good mechanical stability with lower water uptake and dimensional swelling. Based on the as‐prepared AEMs and ionomer, fuel cells exhibit outstanding peak power density of 1.8 and 0.2 W cm−2 with Pt‐based catalysts and completely non‐precious metal catalysts, respectively.
Extracellular Vesicles Play a Central Role in Cerebral Venous Disease‐Associated Brain Atrophy
Authors: Wang Jia‐Yu , Li Jing‐Ying , Luo Dan , Huang Mei‐Ying , Ao Dong‐Hui , Liu Xin‐nan , Wang Xia , Ge Wei , Zhu Yi‐Cheng
Published: July 2023

Cerebral venous abnormalities, distinct from traditional arterial diseases, have been linked to brain atrophy in a previous community‐based cohort study, specifically in relation to the reduction of deep medullary veins (r‐DMVs). To better understand the properties and biological functions of serum extracellular vesicles (EVs) in cerebral venous disease‐associated brain atrophy, EVs are extracted from the serum of both participants with r‐DMV and normal controls and analyzed their proteomic profiles using Tandem Mass Tag label quantitation analysis. Phenotypic experiments showed that EVs from individuals with r‐DMVs are able to disrupt the normal functions of neurons, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells, and induce A1 reactive astrocytes. Additionally, this study provided a comprehensive characterization of the proteomic profile of DMV EVs and found that the collagen hydroxyproline is upregulated, while complement C3 is downregulated in the r‐DMV group, suggesting that r‐DMV may not be a simple pathological phenomenon and highlighting the potential involvement of EVs in the progression of brain atrophy in r‐DMVs which has implications for the development of future therapeutic strategies.
Calibration accuracy of requirement factor and sorption studies for fertilizer recommendation
Authors: Mbangi Awonke , Nongqwenga Nqaba , Mabhaudhi Tafadzwanashe
Published: July 2023

The inconsistent and incoherent approaches by fertilizer recommendations to index crop response has prompted the search for alternative approaches. Some of the problems stem from the overlooking of fundamental soil properties that govern the soil solution, which is where plant roots absorb nutrients for growth. A comparison was made between two contrasting equilibration techniques to evaluate their precision in estimating crop response. Sorption isotherms for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) were compared to requirement factors. Phosphorus sorption isotherms were determined following the batch equilibration technique. Potassium was developed following equilibration with graded K levels. The requirement factors of both P and K were determined following a 6‐week incubation with four different levels of fertilization. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), mustard (Brassica juncea), and maize (Zea mays) were used as test crops. The growth parameters measured included biomass (g), height (cm), and leaf area index. At harvest, yield (g pot−1) and uptake (mg pot−1) were also recorded. Linear correlation studies were carried out to evaluate the association between treatments and the growth parameters of the tested crops. Results showed no significant difference (p < 0.05) in maize growth parameters between the equilibration methods, despite the sorption isotherms estimating higher levels of P and K. The sorption isotherms for P and K were 1.7 and 9.8 times higher than their respective requirement factors. The crop response, although relatively similar in both methods, was weakly correlated with the sorption‐estimated nutrient levels, indicating an overestimation of nutrients. Therefore, the requirement factors were deemed to be a more precise equilibration technique for estimating nutrient levels.