bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Vietnamese EFL Students' Perceptions towards Literature Courses in English Studies Program
Authors: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nhung
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to identify Vietnamese EFL students' perceptions of literature courses in the English Studies Program at a university in the Mekong Delta. A total of 77 English-majored learners who were in their final year participated in the study. The researcher employed a quantitative research design and collected the data using a survey questionnaire. The questionnaire asked participants to select the importance, benefits, and challenges when they enrolled in different literature courses. The results indicated that literature provided a volume of grammatical structures and vocabulary, knowledge of culture, and fostered students' personal skills development. The participants also perceived the length of works and the complexity of different literary devices as their most significant challenges when participating in literature courses. Learners generally experienced more benefits than challenges during their literature learning process. The study suggested that stakeholders might take into consideration integrating more literature courses in the English Studies program.
Hippocampus protection from apoptosis by Baicalin in a LiCl-pilocarpine-induced rat status epilepticus model through autophagy activation
Authors: Yang Bin , Wen Han-Yu , Liang Ri-Sheng , Lu Ting-Ming , Zhu Zheng-Yan , Wang Chun-Hua
Published: September 2023

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (DTMS) is a new non-invasive neuromodulation technique based on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation technology. The new H-coil has significant advantages in the treatment and mechanism research of psychiatric and neurological disorders. This is due to its deep stimulation site and wide range of action. This paper reviews the clinical progress of DTMS in psychiatric and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, post-stroke motor dysfunction, aphasia, and other neurological disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
Invasive aspergillosis in liver transplant recipients, an infectious complication with low incidence but significant mortality
Authors: Farahani Azam , Ghiasvand Fereshteh , Davoudi Setareh , Ahmadinejad Zahra
Published: September 2023

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is one of the important causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal failure (ESRF). Even with the best available treatment options, management of T1DM poses significant challenges for clinicians across the world, especially when associated with CKD and ESRF. Substantial increases in morbidity and mortality along with marked rise in treatment costs and marked reduction of quality of life are the usual consequences of onset of CKD and progression to ESRF in patients with T1DM. Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant (SPK) is an attractive and promising treatment option for patients with advanced CKD/ESRF and T1DM for potential cure of these diseases and possibly several complications. However, limited availability of the organs for transplantation, the need for long-term immunosuppression to prevent rejection, peri- and post-operative complications of SPK, lack of resources and the expertise for the procedure in many centers, and the cost implications related to the surgery and postoperative care of these patients are major issues faced by clinicians across the globe. This clinical update review compiles the latest evidence and current recommendations of SPK for patients with T1DM and advanced CKD/ESRF to enable clinicians to care for these diseases.
基于预训练语言模型的股市变动预测的分析
Authors:   Doshisha University, 李 金阳 , 金 明哲 ,   Doshisha University & Kyoto University, 宿 久洋 ,   Doshisha University
Published: September 2023

预测股市变动是很困难的，而通过与股市息息相关的金融新闻来预测股市变动被认为是一种有效途径的同时也被认为是极具挑战性的自然语言处理任务。在股市预测任务中，新闻语料往往具有特征少噪声多的特征，用于分析这些语料的自然语言处理模型通常要具有很强的特征抽取能力的同时还能够处理超长文本。现有主流的自然语言处理模式普遍基于预训练语言模型，但预训练语言模型并不善于处理超长文本处理问题。在处理超长文本的新闻语料分析任务中，拥有更强特征抽取能力的预训练语言模型是否仍旧能够优于传统的不受文本长度限制的统计模型？本文通过搭建几种常见的文本处理模式进行实验对比，并提出了用于改善预训练语言模型的超长文本处理问题的文本提取算法。经过实验，现有的预训练语言模型相对于传统的统计模型，在处理超长文本的新闻语料预测股价变动的任务上并没有显著的优势，而本文提出的文本平均提取算法则能够提高预训练语言模型约 3%的准确度。
Design and Optimization of an Umbrella-Type Shield Based on 3D CFD Simulation Technology
Authors: Li Longfei , He Xin , Jiao Taowei , Xiao Yumeng , Wei Xipan , Li Wei
Published: September 2023

Mechanical shields can effectively alleviate the problems of low pesticide utilization and severe environmental pollution. This manuscript uses a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method to investigate the anti-drift mechanism of mechanical shields, study the airflow forms around them, and establish an accurate simulation model. The aerodynamic characteristics of six shields were studied, and their anti-drift effect was compared. Then, the size and working parameters were optimized using the response surface methodology (RSM). Mechanical shields can significantly improve the fog droplet deposition rate (DR) compared with the conventional spray method (no shield), among which the umbrella-type shield has the best effect; optimizing the size and selecting suitable working parameters can increase the DR to 77.31 %. The field trial showed that the DR of the conventional spray method was reduced by 31.9 % at 5 m/s compared with 3 m/s, while the DR of the shield spray method was reduced by only 3.6 % at 5 m/s compared with 3 m/s, which proved the excellent performance of the mechanical shields. The field trial results were consistent with the CFD simulation, and the relative deviation of the DR between the two was within 4 %, so the accuracy and reliability of the CFD simulation model were proved.
Pengaruh Senam Hamil Terhadap Kualitas Tidur pada Ibu Hamil di Wilayah Kerja BLUD UPTD Puskesmas Bumi Rahayu Kecamatan Tanjung Selor Kabupaten Bulungan
Authors: Wakhidah Umi , Rahman Gajali , Wahyuni Rahmawati
Published: September 2023

Sleep disorders in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy are due to discomfort such as low back pain due to compensation from the enlargement of the uterus to an anterior position, lordosis which shifts the center of gravity backward towards the two legs causing fatigue. The physiological conditions of pregnancy and psychological changes can trigger sleep disturbances in pregnant women. Pregnancy exercise is an option of non-pharmacological therapy so that it can improve the quality of mother's sleep during pregnancy. To determine the effect of pregnancy exercise on sleep quality of pregnant women in the working area of the BLUD UPTD Puskesmas Bumi Rahayu. The type of research used in this research is experimental research. The research design was one group pretest-posttest without control. The population of this study were all pregnant women in the second and third trimesters who were recorded as pregnant from August 2022, as many as 19 people in the BLUD UPTD work area of the Bumi Rahayu Health Center in 2022. The sample used in this study was total sampling, namely 19 respondents. Data analysis was carried out, namely bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon test. Statistical test analysis showed that the sleep Quality in pregnant women variable was obtained (p-value 0.000<α<0.05). These results explain that there is a significant effect of pregnancy exercise on sleep quality (p-value < α = 0.05).
CORES E CASTA NA BALANÇA: A judicialização da política afirmativa étnicorracial no Recôncavo Baiano
Authors: Lima Lucas Correia de , Alves Rita de Cássia Dias Pereira
Published: September 2023

Recentemente, foi divulgada a formação da primeira turma de egressos negros do curso de medicina da Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia. Inobstante o fruto desta ação afirmativa universitária, nos bastidores da gestão, decisões judiciais têm sido proferidas contra as cotas, ameaçando a autonomia institucional e comprometendo que esta primeira turma torne-se a última decorrente do êxito desta política no Recôncavo baiano, região predominante negra e carente tanto de profissionais médicos quanto de representatividade neste segmento. O presente trabalho, portanto, tem por objeto o estudo do fenômeno da judicialização da política afirmativa etnicorracial aplicada no Bacharelado Interdisciplinar daquela universidade. Objetiva-se compreender os impactos deste fenômeno para a continuidade do projeto de gestão afirmativa com lastro na função social universitária de justiça racial. Propõe-se a investigação a partir da técnica metodológica de análise de conteúdo dos argumentos das peças processuais obtidas de processos judiciais nos casos de contestação da adoção das cotas. No contexto político de crise às universidades, traçam-se hipóteses para o fortalecimento da defesa universitária na manutenção de sua política contra o racismo institucional de um ativismo judicial às avessas.
EPISTEMOLOGIA DO SER: O que pode o corpo feminino?
Authors: Lisboa Gheisa Santos , Costa Márcia Thayane Gomes
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo aborda as nuances do discurso sobre o controle do corpo feminino, bem como o relaciona ao pouco conhecimento sobre as questões fisiológicas feminais como fonte de repressão e coação do comportamento mulheril. O texto apresenta alguns exemplos que guiaram na construção do arquétipo cultural do que é ser mulher. Narra como alguns movimentos históricos influenciaram o modo de ver o corpo femíneo. Aponta reflexões sobre a construção cultural do que é ser mulher.
MULHERES AFRICANAS E INDÍGENAS, LIDERANÇAS NA SOBERANIA ALIMENTAR E LITERATURA: Ensinos e aprendizagens de possíveis intersecções contra hegemônicas
Authors: Carvalho Qelia Dias de , Higino Lucicleia Santos Batista , Amaro Shirley Ribeiro de Souza
Published: September 2023

Trata-se de uma análise de possibilidades de intersecções entre os estudos sobre a presença da mulher negra na literatura, a representação da mulher indígena na sustentabilidade da aldeia e na soberania alimentar dos povos originários. Temas de pesquisa das mestrandas do Programa de Pós Graduação em Ensino e Relações Étnico-raciais da Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia. As autoras dessa proposta intencionam destacar que, nos seus diversos nichos de estudo, pode haver inúmeras possibilidades de desenvolver processos de ensino-aprendizagem escolar, numa perspectiva de resistência nessas e dessas inter-relações, e que estas experiências podem contribuir no combate à invisibilidade feminina nessas atuações. Adota-se o método da pesquisa bibliográfica a partir da abordagem de uma certa “fenomenológico - militância afro e indígena”, numa outra concepção de subjetividade intersecional, a ser tratada melhor posteriormente.
Detecção de ataque por insetos-praga em plantios de Eucalyptus spp. por meio de indíces de vegetação
Authors: Wantroba Karen Letícia , Barcik Lucas Zappia , De Madeiros Diego Ricardo , De Camargo Mariane Bueno , Garrett Alexandre Techy de Almeida , Pesck Vagner Alex , Ukan Daniele
Published: September 2023

Insetos-praga são os principais causadores de prejuízos econômicos em plantios florestais, tornando o monitoramento destes cultivos de suma importância para garantir a produtividade potencial de uma determinada espécie, uma vez que possibilita estabelecer o nível de dano econômico, índice este essencial para tomada de decisão de controle de uma praga. No entanto, sabe-se que o monitoramento feito através de visitas a campo é oneroso e em diversas ocasiões ineficiente. Em grandes maciços de plantios florestais esta atividade, é imprescindível, e devem estar associadas à um Sistema de Informação Geográficas (SIG), visando realizar levantamentos automáticos, permitindo assim, propor ações para um manejo mais assertivo e preciso nas áreas monitoradas. Este trabalho teve o objetivo de avaliar os índices de vegetação como classificadores de reflorestamentos com ataque de insetos-praga. Foi realizado um levantamento aéreo e visitas a campo para a classificação de pontos sadios e atacados. Foram obtidas imagens de satélites do Skysat, estas foram segmentadas e aplicados aos índices de vegetação, sendo as áreas então classificadas na segmentação como sadias e atacadas. Para avaliarmos a classificação dos índices foi usado a matriz de confusão, sendo utilizado as métricas de acurácia e do índice de Kappa. O Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) e o Soil Ajusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) obtiveram os melhores resultados de acurácia e do índice de Kappa. A combinação dos índices de vegetação com a segmentação se revela eficaz na detecção e avaliação de árvores ou áreas afetadas por pragas florestais.
Da sala de aula a conexão: desafios para o retorno ao ambiente escolar após a “primeira onda” da pandemia de Covid-19 em Manaus, AM
Authors: De Souza Ivan Nunes , Simão Maria Olívia de Albuquerque Ribeiro , De Souza Jane Clea Santos
Published: September 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar as ações de gestão pensadas para o retorno das aulas presenciais no Amazonas, em meio à primeira onda da pandemia da Covid-19, sob a ótica de professores e alunos. O Amazonas foi o primeiro estado a retornar às escolas com a pandemia ainda em curso, no período denominado “primeira onda”. A pesquisa se caracterizou como um estudo descritivo e analítico e os dados foram obtidos a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com professores (n=30) e estudantes (n=30) do ensino médio de escolas públicas da região metropolitana de Manaus, capital do Amazonas. Foram identificadas as principais inquietações e desafios enfrentados durante o retorno ao ambiente escolar. A maior parte dos alunos (80%) considerou seguras as condições sanitárias para o retorno das aulas naquele momento, 16,7 % consideraram não seguras e 3,3% parcialmente seguras. Todavia, o oposto foi observado entre as respostas dadas pelo grupo dos docentes, em que 66,7% não consideraram seguras, 13,3% parcialmente seguras e somente 20% seguras. Os principais desafios apontados por professores e alunos foram: (1) a defasagem de aprendizagens; (2) a dificuldade de aprendizagem; (3) a evasão; e (4) os problemas de conexão (internet). A disponibilização de pacote de dados de internet não foi prevista na implantação do Plano de Retorno as Atividades Presenciais, Ações Pedagógicas de Gestão e Saúde para as Unidades de Ensino Pós-pandemia da COVID-19, interferindo na efetividade das estratégias de enfrentamento desses desafios: “Programa Busca Ativa”, de combate à evasão escolar; “Programa Intensivo de Recuperação da Aprendizagem”, voltado à defasagem de aprendizagens; e (3) o “Plantão Virtual da Aprendizagem”, para alunos com dificuldade de aprendizagem. A oferta gratuita de internet se mostrou indispensável para permitir o acesso aos grupos mais vulneráveis financeiramente e para a efetividade das estratégias de diminuição das dificuldades e enfrentamento dos desafios de manter o direito à educação pública nos períodos de isolamento e retorno às aulas presenciais na pandemia.
EFICIÊNCIA EM ATENDIMENTO BANCÁRIO: UMA ANÁLISE DA SATISFAÇÃO E DO IMPACTO DO E-BANKING
Authors: Da Silva Anna Beatriz Marqui Fernandes , Macedo Karla Gonçalves , Bueno Miriam Pinheiro
Published: September 2023

Os gastos com esforços de melhoria da qualidade e o impacto da qualidade do serviço nos resultados financeiros há muito intrigam os pesquisadores. Os bancos tradicionalmente se concentram em como transformar seus recursos físicos para gerar desempenho financeiro e podem ignorar o fator intangível mediador da qualidade do serviço. Diante disso, o objetivo do artigo é analisar a eficiência no atendimento bancário, abordando-se, inclusive, sobre como isso afeta os serviços oferecidos atualmente, a exemplo do e-banking e satisfação dos clientes. Para o presente foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica e exploratória de natureza qualitativa. O nível de confiança em qualquer instituição pode ser o principal motivo do uso do e-banking. Afirma-se a importância da confiança e dos rigorosos controles de segurança para um banco eletrônico eficiente. Portanto, este pode ser o motivo de levar serviços bancários eletrônicos pode ser a confiança de uma instituição. A eficácia dentro de uma organização é afetada pela liderança e pela cultura organizacional. A capacidade dos clientes de encontrar os produtos mais procurados refere-se à eficiência.  Por meio da pesquisa realizada foi possível concluir que a qualidade percebida do e-service, bem como todo tipo de atendimento bancário, tem forte influência na satisfação do cliente e no uso do e-banking, o que significa que uma maior qualidade do e-service tem o potencial de aumentar a satisfação e, consequentemente, resultar em maior uso do e-banking.
ANÁLISE DA RESPOSTA DOS ANTI-INFLAMATÓRIOS NÃO-ESTEROIDAIS NO REPARO ÓSSEO EM PACIENTES SUBMETIDOS À DISTRAÇÃO OSTEOGÊNICA.
Authors: Teixeira Dayane da Silva Cardozo , De Barros Fernando Vieira , Rodrigues Cássio Vinícius Navas , Rivero Angel Antonio Morillo , Ferreira Emilene Dias Fiuza
Published: September 2023

A distração osteogênica é um procedimento cirúrgico que pode ser realizado com uso de fixador externo para promover regeneração e reparo ósseo em diferentes condições, como traumas graves e correção de deformidades. O processo de cicatrização óssea envolve fases de inflamação, que são necessárias para a consolidação. As lesões traumáticas desencadeiam a produção de citocinas que estimulam a liberação de prostaglandinas, as quais auxiliam nesse processo de cicatrização. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a evolução de pacientes que foram submetidos à distração osteogênica sem o uso de anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais (AINES) e apresentar estudos que abordam a relação do uso desses fármacos com o atraso na consolidação óssea. Os AINES, atuam inibindo as isoenzimasciclooxigenases (COX) 1 e 2 e sua ação na COX 2 leva a diminuição de prostaglandinas diminuindo o processo inflamatório que consequentemente interfere nos mecanismos de osteogênese e cicatrização de fraturas. Um estudo prospectivo randomizado relatou que o uso de AINES em pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total após fraturas de quadril resultou em mais fraturas e complicações, demonstrando a possível desvantagem desses medicamentos na consolidação óssea. Neste estudo, a distração osteogênica sem o uso de anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais (AINES) mostrou bons resultados no reparo ósseo em pacientes com fraturas graves. Os pacientes submetidos a esse tratamento apresentaram um processo eficiente de cicatrização óssea e neoformação, o que resultou em uma menor duração do processo de distração. Conclui-se que a interferência desses medicamentos na resposta inflamatória pode prejudicar a consolidação óssea.
PRÁTICA INSTRUMENTAL, SOLFEJO, AFINAÇÃO E SMARTPHONE: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nogueira Rian Rafaiel Silveira , Nascimento Marco Antonio Toledo
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo investigar quais trabalhos acadêmicos já evidenciaram a utilização do solfejo e de smartphones para aprimorar a afinação na prática instrumental – sopros. O desenvolvimento do mesmo se fez necessário tendo em vista a dissertação em andamento do autor principal, que trata sobre o uso do aplicativo “Meu Solfejo!” para o aprimoramento da afinação de instrumentistas de banda de música, além da relação direta com a experiência profissional deste mesmo autor. Para alçarmos esse resultado utilizamos como metodologia a revisão integrativa de literatura, contando com 5 descritores e os acervos científicos virtuais do Google Acadêmico e do Portal de Periódicos da CAPES. Incluímos os trabalhos que continham todos os nossos descritores e excluímos aqueles que não possuíam nenhuma relação com nosso estudo ou que eram repetidos. Foram encontrados 37 resultados, e após leitura de título, resumo, texto completo e exclusão de duplicações, restou apenas um, que possui alguma relação com nossa pesquisa. O trabalho selecionado trata da utilização de um aplicativo para aferir afinação de notas musicais e trata do uso do canto e do solfejo para aprimorar a afinação de oboístas.
In vivo evaluation of mineral bioavailability in groundnut haulm based complete diets supplemented with organic and inorganic mineral sources in goats
Authors: RANI K SUDHA , RAMANA J V , DEVASENA B , GOWDA N K S , REDDY P SUDHAKARA
Published: September 2023

A study was carried out to evaluate in vivo mineral bio-availability in groundnut haulm based complete diets supplemented with organic and inorganic mineral sources in goats. A basal complete diet was prepared with GNH and concentrate mixture (8% maize, 10% soybean meal, 21.5% de-oiled rice bran and 0.5% salt) in 60: 40 ratio. The basal diet was treated as control (T1) and 3 more diets were prepared by supplementing basal diet with commercial mineral mixture at 1.5% (T2), inorganic mineral supplements at 26.4g (8.3 g ZnSO4, 4.0 g CuSO4 and 14.0 g MnSO4) (T3) and organic mineral supplements @ 72g (12g Zn-P,10 g Cu-P and 50g Mn-P) (T4). The CP, CF, EE, TA, AIA and NFE contents of the basal diet were 15.8, 20.0, 1.4, 17.8, 9.7 and 45.0% respectively. In vivo metabolic studies were carried out on 4 complete diets T1, T2, T3 and T4. The DMI was 2.7 kg/% body weight which is in accordance with ICAR (1998) recommendation. The DCP intake was 115.7, 121.2, 117 and 117 g/animal/day in T1, T2, T3 and T4 respectively. There was no significant difference between treatments with regard to DMI or DCP intake. Significant differences were also not observed between treatments with regard to total nitrogen excretion (g/day), N retention (g/day) and N retention expressed as % of intake. The N-retention expressed as % of intake in T1, T2, T3 and T4 were 57.1, 58.1, 52.0 and 54.1% respectively. The mineral supplementation did not influence the nitrogen retention in all the treatments. Positive nitrogen balances were observed in all the treatments showing that there was no negative effect of mineral supplementation on N- balance. The copper retention expressed as % of Cu intake in T1, T2, T3 and T4 were 65.1, 64.8, 70.8 and 75.0% respectively, suggesting that significant differences were observed between the treatments with regard to Cu intake (g/d) and copper retention (g/day). The zinc retention (g/day) and zinc retention expressed as per cent of intake showed significant differences between the treatments. Mn retention expressed as per cent of intake was 18.0, 38.2, 32.3 and 33.7% respectively in T1, T2, T3 and T4 treatments. Significant differences were observed between the treatments with regard to Mn intake (g/day), Mn retention and Mn retention expressed as % of intake. The plasma Cu, Mn and Zn concentrations in all the animals increased at the end of the metabolic study, as compared to the values at the start of the experiment. It can be concluded that the organic mineral supplements were better bio-available than the inorganic mineral supplements.
Livestock Innovation System: Reinventing public research and extension system in India
Authors: CHANDER MAHESH , RATHOD PRAKASH KUMAR
Published: September 2023

Innovations in livestock sector are needed as in any other sector, thus, continuously generated globally to increase livestock productivity and improve food security. Most of the research results, research and development outcomes and recommended innovations concerning livestock sector, however, remained confined to the laboratories and libraries in many countries including India. Hence, for effective generation and transfer of innovations, there is a need to gear-up the linkages between technology generation (research), technology dissemination (extension), technology users (farmers') and support mechanisms (inputs supply, market credit etc) and form a networking system among all the stakeholders leading to innovation system, which is dynamic in nature. To this end, the authors have focused on the concept of Livestock Innovation System (LIS) on the lines of Agricultural Innovation System (AIS), emphasizing on the idea that innovations come from multi-stakeholders like researchers, practitioners, innovative farmers etc. Among various multi-stakeholders, public research and extension system is a major policy instrument for promoting generation and transfer of innovations in majority of the countries in the world including India. This paper has reviewed public research and extension system in India in an effort to make a case for LIS with lessons drawn from select developed countries. It highlights the existing livestock research and extension system, challenges faced and future strategies for improving livestock productivity in India.
Genetic diversity analysis of Ghoongroo pig based on microsatellite markers
Authors: SAHOO NIHAR RANJAN , NESA NASHIMUN , NASKAR SOUMEN , BANIK SANTANU , PANKAJ PRABHAT KUMAR
Published: September 2023

An attempt was made to measure the genetic variation available within Ghoongroo pigs, a prized germplasm in terms of high growth and multiplication rate among the indigenous varieties, using 22 FAO-ISAG microsatellite markers. The data were analyzed applying different software to estimate the various measures of genetic diversity. The average number of observed allele was 8.18±0.62 and the effective average number of allele was 4.39±0.26. The observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.4 to 0.96 and the expected heterozygosity from 0.55 to 0.85. Average PIC value ranged from 0.55 (S0026) to 0.85 (S0068) with the average value 0.75±0.02. The mean F value was 0.07±0.04. There was no genetic bottleneck observed in the studied population. A total of 45 private alleles were observed which can be used as breed specific markers. The results suggested that all the microsatellite markers were highly polymorphic and suitable for molecular characterization of Ghoongroo pig. There was substantial genetic variation and polymorphism across the studied loci. The low inbreeding observed was a favourable parameter to formulate the appropriate breeding strategies to enhance heterozygosity in the population.
Enhancing nutrient use and sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) productivity with reduced cost through drip fertigation in western Maharashtra
Authors: PAWAR D D , DINGRE S K , DURGUDE A G
Published: September 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Interfaculty Department of Irrigation Water Management, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Maharashtra) during three consecutive years 2007-2010 to study the yield, nutrient use and cost economics for sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) cultivation under different fertigation schedules. The experiment comprised 100, 80 and 60 per cent water soluble fertilizers (WSF) applied through drip in two schedules and results were compared with three control treatments. The 100 per cent fertigation as per growth stages (schedule B) showed higher cane yield (187.85 tonnes/ha) and sugar yield (22.00 tonnes/ha); however, it was on par with 100% fertigation in uniform equal splits (schedule A) and 80% fertigation (schedule B). The study indicated that drip irrigation resulted into 25 % increase in sugarcane yield whereas drip with fertigation resulted into 42 % increase in yield as compared to conventional method. Application of water soluble fertilizers had positive effect on periodical availability of nutrients and uptake than conventional fertilizer. The higher net seasonal income (Rupees 226 195 per ha) and net extra income over conventional method (Rupees 66 246 per ha) were obtained in 100 % fertigation as per schedule B however, the economical parameters were on par with 100 % fertigation as per schedule A and 80% fertigation as per schedule B. The application of 80 % water soluble fertilizers as per schedule B through drip irrigation was found best practice to obtain better yield, improve nutrient and water use as well as cost economics among the practices studied.
Effect of differential nitrogen doses on yield, fruit quality and foliar nutrient concentration of water apple (Syzygium javanica)
Authors: GHOSH S N , BERA B
Published: September 2023

An investigation was made to know the effect of different levels of nitrogen on yield, fruit quality and foliar N, P and K status of water apple (Syzygium javanica) grown in laterite soil. The attempt was also made to find out the best time for leaf sampling for N, P and K estimation in water apple. There were four treatments, nitrogen at 0, 100, 200 and 300 g/tree/year which were applied at two splits, i e March and September following randomized design having six replications. Three consecutive years of investigation indicated that application of nitrogen at 200 g/tree along with 100 g P2O5, 100 g K2O and 20 kg FYM resulted in highest fruit production which was associated with the foliar N values of 1.40 to 1.44 %. The best time of leaf collection in water apple for N was the month of September–October (6-7 month old leaves) while for P and K it was July–August (4-5 month old leaves).
Profylaktisk fjerning av visdomstenner: Fortsatt et smart trekk?
Authors: Resen-Fellie Lars Mikkel , Ryen Johannes Halfdan , Berge Trond Inge
Published: September 2023

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Nyere forskningslitteratur bekrefter og styrker anbefalinger gitt i Senter for Medisinsk Metodevurdering (SMM-rapport nr. 10/2003)

Partielt erupterte 3.-molarer med vertikal eller distal retning og eruptert i høyde med eller nær okklusalflaten til 2.-molar hadde størst risiko for å utvikle perikoronitt

Mandibulære 3.-molarer gir økt risiko for karies på mandibulære 2.-molarer

Tilstedeværelse av asymptomatisk 3.-molar kan forårsake periodontale problemer distalt ved 2.-molar
A magyarországi állatorvostan-hallgatók pályaválasztásának motivációs tényezői 2016 és 2020 között
Authors: Szücs Laura , Bárdos Krisztina , Máté Marietta , Ózsvári László
Published: September 2023

A szerzők kutatásának célja az volt, hogy felmérjék az állatorvostan-hallgatók pályaválasztásának motivációs tényezőit, így nagyobb eséllyel tudjuk feltölteni a szakterületi hiányokat is. A felmérés alapját képző kérdőívet a 2016 és 2020 között az Állatorvostudományi Egyetem állatorvos szakára, magyar nyelvű képzésre beiratkozó 548 hallgató töltötte ki. Az állatorvosdoktor szakot mindegyik hallgató első helyen jelölte meg, 73,9%-uk nő volt és a többségük kisebb városokból és Budapestről származott. A pályaválasztásnál a legtöbbet az elhelyezkedési esélyek, a szakma presztízse és a gyakorlatorientált képzések számítottak, de szintén fontos volt a hallgatói élet és az intézmény hírneve.
Recensión: Juan José Rastrollo Suárez (Ed.): “Cities And Communities Across Europe: Governance Design For A Sustainable Future”, Aranzadi, 2023
Authors: Pinazo Hernandis Javier
Published: September 2023

Palabras clave: Energía. Ciudades. Sostenibilidad. Gobernanza. Planificación.
Keywords: Energy. Cities. Sustainability. Governance. Planning.
Adherencia a la higiene de manos por los estudiantes de enfermería
Authors: Cantuñi Carpio Verónica del Pilar , Cusme Torres Nadihezka Amanda , Chasillacta Amores Fabiola Beatríz , Jiménez Hurtado William Andrés
Published: September 2023

El lavado de manos a lo largo de los años ha demostrado ser el método efectivo para la prevención de la transmisión de microorganismos (virus, bacterias, parásitos y hongos) además, permite disminuir la morbilidad por Infecciones Intrahospitalarias (IIH). El término “Adherencia” ha sido adoptado como una alternativa a la palabra “cumplimiento” y para que ello exista debe prevalecer el “conocimiento”. El objetivo aquí fue analizar los factores que permiten que exista adherencia al lavado de manos en estudiantes de enfermería mediante la revisión sistemática porque la seguridad del paciente es una prioridad de cualquier sistema de salud, y una de las medidas más efectivas es la higiene de las manos.  La obtención de información se basó en el diagrama PRISMA, para la búsqueda inicial de artículos científicos en bases de datos como: Scielo, PubMed, Science Direct y Google Académico. Para la selección de documentos científicos se determinaron criterios de inclusión y exclusión, la selección se realizó de forma independiente, se revisó los títulos y en aquellos que contuvieron la población objetivo y las variables a analizar se revisó el resumen para verificación. Se solicitó los textos completos, de los que cumplieron los criterios de selección.  El resultado de este estudio recalca que el nivel de conocimiento del lavado de manos es un factor primordial para determinar la adherencia a esta estrategia buscando la mejora de la salud y bienestar de los pacientes.
Pengaruh E-Procurement dan Whistleblowing System terhadap Pencegahan Fraud Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa
Authors: Akbar Fajri , Maria Maria , Choiruddin Choiruddin
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh e-procurement dan whistlwblowing system terhadap pencegahan fraud pengadaan barang dan jasa di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan yang terdiri dari 39 Organisasi Perangkat Daerah (OPD) pada tahun 2023. Teknik pengumpulan sampel yang ada pada penelitian ini adalah nonprobability sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dengan alat uji hipotesis data yang menggunakan perangkat lunak Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS), dengan metode analisis data yang menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil pengujian hipotesis secara parsial menunjukkan bahwa variabel  dan whistleblowing memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap pencegahan fraud pengadaan barang dan jasa. Lebih lanjut, hasil pengujian hipotesis secara simultan menjukkan bahwa variabel e-procurement dan whistleblowing system secara bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap pencegahan fraud pengadaan barang dan jasa.
R WE ready for reimbursement? A round up of developments in real-world evidence relating to health technology assessment: part 13
Authors: Bray Benjamin D , Ramagopalan Sreeram V
Published: September 2023

In this latest update we highlight a report from the European Medicines Agency on their use of real-world evidence (RWE) in decision making, RWE reporting guidance from the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health and highlight some new data demonstrating the value medicines for spinal muscular atrophy have brought patients.
Participation of Morocco and Tunisia in the European Research Area: Research-intense Collaborative Patterns Across the European Southern Neighbourhood
Authors: Šime Zane
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the study is to explore the research-intense collaborative patterns that weave the EU Southern Neighbourhood into the European Research Area through EU-funded projects. The task of this article is to test the straw-in-the-wind hypothesis which, as the results demonstrate, rightly argues that the EU Framework Programmes do not encourage very restrictive engagement in projects among Morocco- and Tunisia-based entities. The study design entails explaining-outcome process-tracing performed with data-set observations of the collaborative patterns engaging Morocco and Tunisia. Despite taking part in projects coordinated primarily by managers from the European Mediterranean littoral countries, many European centres of expertise located elsewhere included Morocco and Tunisia in their consortiums. As a result, both countries are exposed to very rich European scientific expertise, including diverse subfields, habitus and capital transactions of the European Research Area facilitated by various project management styles. The Moroccan National Institute for Agricultural Research and the Tunisian Pasteur Institute stand out because, when comparing Framework Programme 7 and Horizon 2020 project portfolios, both sustain increasing engagement. Research cooperation addresses the pressing challenges of the neighbourhood, especially in environmental and agricultural domains and the capacity to engage in international collaboration. The article commences filling the gap in the literature on the EU Southern Neighbourhood.
Development of Non-financial Reporting: the Case of Estonian Listed Companies
Authors: Gurvits Natalja , Tamm Piret
Published: September 2023

Non-financial reporting as "the way to disclose how companies operate and manage social and environmental challenges" is gaining popularity during last decade and is constantly changing field of study. Being non-mandatory for most companies the non-financial information is disclosed in the form of Environmental reports, CSR reports, Social activity reports, SDG and ESG reporting.

During recent five years a growing body of literature has been discussing how the EU member states are ratifying non-financial reporting Directive 2014/95/EU (NFRD) (Camilleri, 2017), its impact on the quality of the non-financial reporting (Ottenstein et al., 2021, Schroder, 2022, Lippai-Makra et al., 2022).) and the importance for investors (Amel-Zadeh & Serafeim,2018). This directive requires large public interest entities with over 500 employees (listed companies, banks, and insurance companies) to disclose certain non-financial information. These changes seem to be challenging and require companies to review their compliance with the latest requirements.

The aim of this study is to determine whether the Estonian listed companies have implemented the requirements of the NFRD and what are the major changes related to its enforcement as well as the preferred way of disclosing non-financial information. Authors have conducted a qualitative content analysis of non-financial information of companies in the period of 2015-2020. The sample of the survey includes thirteen companies listed on the main list of the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange as of 31.12.2021 as. Authors analysed non-financial information disclosed in the 78 reports of companies by selected areas on the basis of a unified valuation model. The main focus is on the content of the reports and on the changes that have taken place during the research period.

The main findings revealed that in general companies have successfully complied with the requirements stipulated by the NFRD. The relevance, consistency and comparability of the information disclosed have improved over the years.

In general, it can be concluded that mandatory requirements for the harmonization of non- financial information are important and contribute to the measurement and monitoring of the activities of companies and their impact on society and environment.
Problems and Solutions of Multi-apartment Housing Management in Latvia
Authors: Linina Iveta
Published: September 2023

Housing policy is closely related to the well-being and social integration of the population of each country, and has a great impact on the development of various sectors and the entire national economy. An important part of housing policy is the housing management sector, whose processes affect all levels of society. The goals of the housing policy in Latvia are to promote the quality and availability of housing and to ensure the regulatory basis for management. Special attention should be paid to multi-apartment residential buildings, as they occupy more than half of the total residential area in Latvia, and approximately 65% of the population lives in apartments. The tasks of the study are to identify, collect and analyse information on the aspects of managing multi-apartment residential buildings, as well as to provide recommendations for the improvement of the housing policy. The monographic or descriptive method was used for the analysis of the theoretical base. In order to find out the current situation and the main problems related to the management of residential buildings, a survey was conducted in which residents of multi-apartment residential buildings of different series and different in number of apartments participated. Analysing the results of the survey, it was found that the main problems are related to incomplete information, lack of interest, incompetence, lack of communication between apartment owners and the house manager, as well as various legal deficiencies regarding ownership rights. Improvement of the regulatory base, increasing the competence of managers and information measures for apartment owners are offered as solutions.
Diet and gallstone
Authors: del Pozo Reginald
Published: September 2023

Cholesterol gallstone disease is a major health problem in western countries and depends on genetic and enviromental factors. Diet may influence the formation of gallstone either by altering the biliary lipid composition or by modifying gallbladder motility. Numerous investigations have examined the association of diet and cholesterol gallstone in prospective, cross-sectional, and case-control studies and in experimental animal models. However, these findings are controversial, probably because human studies are mainly epidemiological with differences in study designs, dietary exposure assessment, and methods used. In general, a high intake of saturated fats and refined sugars has been shown to increase the risk of forming cholesterol gallstones, while a high intake of monounsaturated fats and fiber may decrease this process. The pathogenic mechanisms behind these alterations are reviewed, and the need for a nutritional intervention based on a diet low in lipids and rich in fibers is highlighted. A better understanding of the role of diet in gallstone formation may provide tools for those patients who have been diagnosed with symptomatic gallstones and may also contribute to the prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for cholelithiasis.
Mother/Daughter-In-Law Conflict: Communication in Family Intergenerational Relationships in Chinese Culture
Authors: Han Molly , Bing Zhang Yan , Terigele Teri , Lien Shu-Chin
Published: September 2023

Grounded in communication accommodation theory and conflict management frameworks, we examined conflict-initiating factors and management styles in the written scenarios of intergenerational communication in mother/daughter-in-law conflict from 135 Taiwanese daughters-in-law. Content analysis results showed that mother-in-law-to-daughter-in-law (MIL-to-DIL) criticism (42.2%, n = 57) was the most frequently reported initiating factor of intergenerational conflict, followed by MIL-to-DIL illegitimate demand, daughter-in-law-to-mother-in-law (DIL-to-MIL) criticism, and generation disagreements/generation gap. The results also revealed that the most frequently adopted conflict management style by mothers-in-law was the competing style (84.4%, n = 114), especially in managing conflict initiated by MIL-to-DIL criticism and illegitimate demand. When mothers-in-law adopted the competing style, daughters-in-law tended to converge to the same style 41.2% of the time. Implications of the findings were discussed with reference to past studies on intergroup/intergenerational communication and aging research, conflict management in family intergenerational relationships, and the age-based Chinese cultural value of filial piety.
Feasibility of Using Yellow Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) in Developing Bakery Products
Authors: Wahyono Agung , Budiati Titik , Muhammad Shahbaz Hafiz
Published: September 2023

The local abundance of yellow pumpkin (Cucurbica moschata) makes it a readily available plant. However, its use as a food item is currently limited to simple processing, resulting in a limited presence of pumpkin-based products in the market. Nevertheless, pumpkin is an agricultural product rich in beneficial components such as high pectin, bioactive substances, beta-carotene, vitamin A, tocopherol, and other vitamins. Its high dietary fiber content, specifically pectin, can help regulate insulin serum levels, lower blood sugar, improve glucose tolerance, and offer protection against various diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, constipation, and colon cancer. In light of the increasing prevalence of conditions like obesity, diabetes, and coronary heart disease, there has been a growing public interest in consuming healthy bakery products. This has led to the development of the bakery industry, with a specific focus on producing healthy and purpose-specific breads. Numerous studies have been conducted to explore incorporating pumpkin into bakery products, as this significantly influences the quality of the resulting bakery products. This chapter will delve into the potential of yellow pumpkin as a nutritious ingredient in the development of bakery products, and its impact on the overall quality of these products.
Role of Abscisic Acid in Plant Stress
Authors: Sharma Rahul , Sharma Priyanka
Published: September 2023

The multifaceted role of Abscisic acid (ABA) as a phytohormone of great repute cannot be overstated. ABA right after its synthesis within plastids embark on a quest to find specific receptors. On binding these receptors a complex signaling cascade is triggered that ultimately modulates gene expression and other cellular processes, responsible for normal growth and development processes of plants. Under abiotic and biotic stresses ABA levels change tremendously, triggering a cascade of physiological responses that help the plant adapt to its environment. A deeper understanding of ABA’s mechanisms like understanding its metabolic pathways or its regulation at genetic and epigenetic levels hold the promise of enhancing crop productivity and resilience in the face of the daunting challenges posed by a changing climate. Use of gene editing techniques like CRISPER-Cas technology, regulating the ABA mediated stress responsive genes, using RNAi and modifying the intragenic and promoter regions of the genes involved in ABA biosynthesis are a few methods which can enhance the ABA production or ABA mediated response to tolerate the stress conditions. In essence, ABA is a paramount player in plant stress responses, and unlocking its mysteries holds the potential to revolutionize agriculture and safeguard food security.
Monitoring and mapping of the Brazilian Pantanal wetland
Authors: A.S. Galvanin Edinéia , V. Revollo Natalia , Javier Beron de la Puente Federico , Gil Veronica , Mara Alves da Silva Neves Sandra , Zapperi Paula
Published: September 2023

The Pantanal is one of the largest wetlands in the world. This natural region has fundamental importance for water supply and biodiversity conservation. In this paper, we apply a methodology to analyze multi-temporal water and vegetation changes in six different zones of land use/land cover and their relationship with humidity in the Brazilian Pantanal subregion of Cáceres, Mato Grosso. Meteorological data from the INMET Station in Cáceres was used. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI) were compared year to year (2019, 2020, 2021). The spatial variations revealed water changes according to the occurrence of wet and dry years. In dry years there was a remarkable increase in mean and maximum values linearly related to a decrease in water availability. Analyzing LULC change dynamics in these areas is crucial for developing new proposals for interventions to monitor the area and thus provide subsidies to goal 15 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, which aims to stop and restore degradation caused in the environment and to promote reforestation.
The Role of Reading Economic News in Germany and the UK
Authors: Strauß Nadine , Knowles Sophie , Cinceoglu Vesile
Published: September 2023

This chapter argues that the news media play an important factor in educating the public about financial institutions. It presents some novel survey results, exploring the role of economic news use for the perceived understanding of financial institutions in Germany and the UK. Two web-based surveys were conducted: one in the UK in winter 2018 and one in Germany in summer 2019. Findings show that economic news use is positively related with a better perceived understanding of financial institutions in both countries, even after controlling for demographics and financial socialization. We find that the level of perceived understanding of financial institutions is positively related with education and income and negatively related with being female. The need for information significantly impacted the relationship between economic news use and understanding of financial institutions in the UK but not in Germany. Practical implications for economic and financial news journalists are discussed.