bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical Investigation of Vibration and Electronic Properties of (E)-3-(Benzylideneamino)-4H-1,2,4-Triazol-4-Amine
Authors: UGURLU Guventurk , BEYTUR Murat
Published: December 2022

In this study, the important application areas of triazoles have increased the interest in studies related to them. In this study, the structural parameters, vibrational frequency, the electronic energy, the dipole moment (μ), the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy, the polarizability (α), hyper polarizability (β) and the potential energy curves (PEC) of (E)-3-(benzylideneamino)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-amine molecule were calculated at Hartree-Fock (HF) and Density Functional Theory (DFT) with B3LYP (Becke 3 Parameter Lee-Yang-Parr) model using the different basis set in gas phase. The potential energy curves of the studied molecule were performed as a function the θ[C3-N5-C2-N3] torsion angle varying from -180º to 180º at 10º intervals using both B3LYP/6-31+G(d) and HF/6-31+G(d) level of theory. The dipole moment value of the molecule was calculated as 5.43 Debye by the B3LYP/6-311++G(2d,2p) method and as 5.73 Debye by the HF/6-311++G(2d,2p) method, respectively. The obtained vibrational wave numbers were scaled with appropriate scale factors and the assigning of these vibrational wavenumbers was made according to the potential energy distribution (PED) using the VEDA 4f program. Also, by using HOMO-LUMO energies, energy gap values, ionization energy, electron affinity, chemical potential, electronegativity, hardness and softness indices were obtained. The approximate geometry of the molecules in three dimensions was drawn in the Gauss View 5.0 molecular imaging program, and all theoretical calculations were used with the Gaussian 09W package program.
Semiconductor Synthesis and Application for the Treatment of Ciprofloxacin Antibiotic by Solar Heterogeneous Phocatalysis
Authors: FERRAG Fatiha , KOULOUGLI Djedjiga , SAIDI Malika , ALI Oumessaad , IHADADENE Rachia , GUECHTOULI Nabila
Published: December 2022

The objective of this study is to examine the relevance of treatment with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin by heterogeneous solar photocatalysis. The efficiency of the catalyst (ZnO) synthesized by the precipitation method is also determined. The solid- visible UV analysis showed that the spectrum reveals an absorption peak at 364 nm, which can be attributed to the band gap with of ZnO, in the case of the electron transition from the band of valence towards the conduction band (2p 3d) [3] and [4]. Under optimal conditions, initial ciprofloxacin concentration 10 ppm, ZnO dose 0.1 g/L and free pH (6) ; treatment by solar photocatalysis in the presence of ZnO showed a ciprofloxacin elimination yield of 87% is obtained after 240 min of treatment. The total degradation of ciprofloxacin is observed, by the disappearance of the ciprofloxacin absorption peak during the treatment time. Analysis by infrared spectroscopy showed that only two groups are obtained O-H and C=O at 3500 cm-1 and 1600 cm-1, respectively after 240 min of oxidation. The BOD5/COD ratio increased from 0.005 initially to 2.13 after 240 min of ciprofloxacin treatment by solar photocatalysis. The relevance of the solar photocatalytic process is shown. At the end of these results, the relevance of the treatment of ciprofloxacin antibiotic by solar photocatalysis in the presence of the semiconductor ZnO is shown.
Peranan PAK Dewasa dalam Menumbuhkan Kesadaran Spiritualitas Dewasa Madya untuk Menghadapi Krisis di Masa Dewasa Lanjut
Authors: Pujiono Andrias , Andrikho Andrikho
Published: December 2022

Krisis pada kelompok usia dewasa lanjut adalah hal yang pasti. Namun, dengan persiapan yang baik, terutama dalam hal kesadaran spiritualitas diharapkan mampu mereduksi berbagai akibat buruk dari krisis yang menerpa para dewasa lanjut. Penelitian ini bertujuan menemukan pentingnya kesadaran spiritualitas para dewasa madya guna menghadapi krisis yang akan terjadi pada masa dewasa lanjut dalam konteks Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan studi kepustakaan. Berbagai sumber yang kredibel dan relevan dipilih dan diolah sehingga memberikan gambaran yang cukup dalam membahas terkait tema dalam penelitian ini. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dewasa berperan dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran spiritualitas dewasa madya, yang akan memampukan para dewasa lanjut menghadapi krisis pada masanya.
Tinjauan Filosofis terhadap Wawasan Dunia Kristen: Suatu Pembuktian Kelogisan Iman Kristen
Authors: Hura Melianus , Fridawati Fransiska Wahyu , Prasetyo Joko
Published: December 2022

Sejak lahirnya hingga saat ini, kekristenan telah diperhadapkan dengan berbagai aliran kepercayaan. Hal ini membuat umat Kristen perlu memahami wawasan dunianya. Pemahaman akan wawasan dunia membuat seorang Kristen dapat memberikan alasan yang rasional mengapa ia memilih kekristenan dari antara banyaknya klaim kebenaran. Tulisan ini juga bertujuan agar setiap orang Kristen mampu membela imannya dan menunjukkan kepada orang lain bahwa dunia Kristen unggul secara rasional, moral, eksistensial atas sistem alternativ manapun. Artikel ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan deskriptif. Terdapat empat prinsip wawasan dunia Kristen yakni penciptaan dan ciptaan, dosa dan kejahatan, anugerah dan penebusan, serta pemulihan dan kemuliaan. Wawasan dunia Kristen akan membantu seseorang untuk dapat menilai suatu peristiwa serta mempunyai pandangan filosofis yang kuat untuk membela kebenarannya, bahkan dapat menghindarkan bentuk ekstrem reduksionisme atas ajaran tertentu.
KAJIAN TINGKAT KOMPLEKSITAS MASALAH PADA BUKU PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS TAKSONOMI SOLO
Authors: Asitah Nur , Anam Fatkul , Purnomo Agung
Published: December 2022

Mathematics is an important subject in schools, as well as among other complex subjects. Of the various difficulties of research, it is always difficult for mathematics to be the most important subject for every student. Students have difficulties that can make mistakes when working on math problems. One way to identify the appropriateness of students' responses to math problems is the SOLO taxonomy. SOLO taxonomy plays a role in determining the quality of student responses to the problems faced. Researchers used a Student Textbook entitled "Senang Belajar Matematika Untuk Siswa SD/MI Kelas 5" to classify math problems based on the SOLO taxonomy. This research is a qualitative study using content analysis. The results of the study resulted in prestructural 0%, unistructural 14.1%, multistructural 32%, relational 42.9%, and extended abstract 10.8%. The research result is also a type of mathematical problem with a scale of 156 questions. Not many types of questions with prestructural level are found in this book because the types of questions, in general, are at the beginning of the lesson which is made by the teacher himself. However, the results also show that the level of complexity of questions that are extended to abstract is not too much found in the examples of questions presented in this textbook. It is advisable to add variations to the extended abstract level question, because at this age students are already able to work on questions with a more difficult level of thinking.
PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BIG BOOK DENGAN METODE DISKUSI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI INFORMASI SISWA KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Yasin Fajar Nur
Published: December 2022

This research aims to identify and provide empirical evidence of the influence of big book media using a model of discussion about the literacy skills of students to Class IV. The method used in this research is quasi-experimental research design with nonequivalent (pretest and posttest) control group design. Sampling using random sampling techniques. These samples included 68 students consisting of 34 students of class IVA as a control class and 34 students in grade IVC as an experimental class. The research instrument used was a test in the form of a written question in the form description you have tested the validity and reliability.The data analysis technique used is descriptive and inferential analysis techniques. The results showed that the use of media big book discussion model with an effect on the ability of information literacy
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INFLUENCED BY PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND JOB SATISFACTION AT PT PUTRA WIJAYA KLATEN, JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Nugroho Novianto Eko
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the effect of participative leadership, interpersonal communication, and job satisfaction on employee performance at PT Putra Wijaya, Klaten, Central Java. This research uses causal-comparative research. The research object is the transportation service company PT Putra Wijaya, Klaten, Central Java. Research data were obtained by distributing questionnaires. The population of this research is all employees who work at PT Putra Wijaya, Klaten, Central Java. This research utilizes 77 respondents. The results prove that participative leadership, interpersonal communication, and job satisfaction have a significant effect on employee performance. This research proves a strong influence on job satisfaction.
Müzikte Zaman Bilincine Giriş
Authors: Albayrak Hasan Hüseyin
Published: December 2022

Zaman bilinci üzerine olan bu çalışmada müzik zamanına fenomenolojik bir biçimde bakılacaktır. Araştırma konusu şimdiyi ne olarak nitelendirdiğimizdir. Objektif zaman ve müzik zamanı derken farklı şeylere işaret etmekteyiz. Husserl fenomenolojisinde dünya bilinçte kurulur. Peki, Husserl’e göre müzikal tecrübe ve zaman algısı bilinçte nasıl kurulmaktadır. Müzik doğası gereği zamansaldır. Melodiyi duymamız, işitmemiz ise algılamadır. Sesler başlar ve biter fakat melodinin algısı sesin algısından farklıdır, melodi süre birliğine sahiptir. Müziğin tecrübesinde zamansallık içkindir. Fakat bu zamansallık saat zamanından farklı olarak bir zamansızlık hissidir. Bu zamansızlık hissi de bize sınırsızlığı tecrübe ettirmektedir.
Dijitalleşme ve Modern Öznenin Dönüşümü
Authors: Kılıç Zeynep
Published: December 2022

Modern ve post modern süreçlerde toplumun genelini kapsayan seri bir transformasyon (değişim/dönüşüm)yaşanmaktadır. Bu, salt teknik-teknolojik, formasyonel bir transformasyon değildir, eş zamanlı olarak etik, estetik, fikri, felsefi, ahlaki bir transformasyondur. İlmi metodolojide yaşanan değişim/dönüşüm katı-hesapçı aklı, ölçülebilir olanı, ön plana çıkarttarak araç olanı amaç haline getirdi. Bilginin teknik ile yakınsaması, tekno-bilimin tahakkümünü hızlandırmıştır. Özne adına düşünme, karar verme, öznenin tüm eylemlerini gerçekleştirecek kadar limitsiz bir otomasyon yaşanmaktadır. Modern müfredatta daha çok insansızlaştırma programları ön plana çıkarak yapay zekânın (artificial intelligence) tahakküm alanı gün geçtikçe artmış durumdadır. Bu dönüşümü sinema üzerinde özellikle de bilimkurgu filmleri üzerinde okunabilmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu çalışmanın amacı sinemanın öznenin değişim ve dönüşümdeki rolüdür.
Assessing the On-Campus Students’ Satisfaction with Online Learning Mode during COVID-19
Authors: Kayode Bakare Kazeem , Hamed Popoola Kareem , Olowolayemo Akeem , Husain Kalthom
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 pandemic has interfered with teaching and learning landscape in higher learning institutions. The spread of COVID-19 has forced governments of many countries to shut-down schools and put into effect remote learning or distance learning. The purpose of this study is to answer a specific question: are the on-campus students in Malaysia higher learning institutions satisfied with online learning mode? The study also investigates the effect of variables such as students’ gender, level of study and specialization on satisfaction with online learning mode. A quantitative research method using survey design was adopted in this study. The study population is the total number of on-campus students from 14 selected universities in Malaysia. Cochran’s formula was used to determine the sample size. A total of 412 questionnaires were distributed via online google form to all the respondents. The findings revealed that a significant number of the students were dissatisfied with online learning. More than 70% of on-campus students experienced boredom, loneliness and thus, dissatisfied with online learning approach provided by the university during the peak of the pandemic. The findings showed that more than 60% of the on-campus students were not satisfied with online learning mode due to family related issues and interrupted internet connections. Online learning remains the most viable method of teaching and learning during in COVID-19 pandemic. However, this mode of learning is plagued with numerous challenges. Consequently, students from conventional education system in Malaysia have difficulties adjusting and are less satisfied with online learning.
The Nexus among Family Business, Household Finances and Women Empowerment: Evidence from PDHS 2017-18
Authors: Mubeen Sadaf , Hye Qazi Muhammad Adnan , Shahid Muhammad Hassam , Rehan Raja
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study intends to determine whether family businesses empower women, encourage their entrepreneurship, and enable them to become fully engaged in activities that generate finances by allowing them to select their own business idea.

Methodology: Empowering women is crucial for accelerating economic and financial progress. The question of the economic empowerment of women is of utmost importance to political philosophers, social scientists, and reformers because it is currently thought of as a sine qua non of progress for a nation. This study examines the relationship between women's financial empowerment, business, and the home using data from the 2017–18 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS). For this, we employed binary logistic regression.

Findings: Women who are educated and have a job are more empowered than women who are not employed. Furthermore, economic and financial development cannot occur without the advancement of women. Women should be taught technical knowledge and marketing strategies and empowered to develop their skills to create more sustainable businesses.

Contribution to literature: This study contributes to the literature in two ways: First, this study utilized the fertility variable which was not utilized in earlier studies. Second, this study identified the women empowerment factors by using four different indicators.
Ideación de soluciones para la innovación social en la enfermedad renal crónica en México a partir de la vinculación entre el CIQA y el CISAI
Authors: Rodríguez-Aké Agustín L. , Pedroza-Zapata Álvaro Rafael , Rivera-López Paulina
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Mejorar la comprensión sistémica de las causas de mortalidad por ERC para la ideación de soluciones con de Centros Públicos de Investigación.

Metodología: Se implementó una metodología de dinámica de sistemas de base comunitaria para generar un mapa de sistemas y de soluciones.

Hallazgos Teóricos: Se identificaron cuatro ciclos causales: Manejo del riesgo primario; manejo integral de los pacientes en riesgo; manejo del paciente en etapa final; y manejo integral del paciente en etapa final.

Hallazgos Prácticos: Los ejes de solución fueron aumentar la cantidad de pacientes con autocuidado de la etapa cuatro a cinco, y en etapa de Terapia Renal Sustitutiva; y aumentar la cantidad de pacientes con tratamiento en etapas finales.

Originalidad desde el punto de vista transdisciplinar y de innovación sostenible: Los descubrimientos del mapa orientan el desarrollo integral de soluciones y programas de investigación de centros públicos de investigación, así como la integración disciplinar de medicina, psicología, nutrición, trabajo social, y comunidad.

Conclusiones y limitaciones: El mapa generado puede servir para prospectar el impacto potencial tanto intervenciones como de escenarios con las condiciones actuales.
Capital Productivity and Foreign Investments in the Bipolar Economic Growth Model – Convergence Analysis
Authors: Filipowicz Katarzyna , Wisła Rafał , Tokarski Tomasz
Published: December 2022

In this article, the authors have been constructing a bipolar economic growth model, whose main assumptions are: investment fl ows depend on the ratio of capital productivity in two types of economies – conventionally called the rich and the poor, and the share of foreign investments in the economy of its total investment is described by logit function and depends on the ratio of capital productivity in both types of economies. The main purpose of this paper, is the empirical verifi cation of the bipolar economic growth model and its assumptions, by analyzing the impact of domestic and foreign investments on the long-term economic growth balance. The bipolar economic growth model is based on the Solow’s neoclassical growth model and its subsequent extensions. The bipolar economic growth model enters into a broad current investigation of the causes of polarization processes of economic development. Numerical simulations allows an estimate of the long-term relationship between the rich and poor economies, in regard to the capital-labour ratio, labor effi ciency and capital productivity. The simulations also allow the calculation of the time horizon over which the poor economy would equal the rich economy in terms of the level of macroeconomic variables analyzed.
Poverty Study Using Nonparametric Estimation of Recurrent Survival Function
Authors: Sączewska-Piotrowska Anna
Published: December 2022

The article analyses households’ poverty and nonpoverty duration. For this purpose survival function estimators for recurrent events were used: Wang-Chang estimator and two estimators proposed by Pena, Strawderman and Hollander (IIDPLE and FRMLE). We can conclude that survival probability for a long time out of poverty is greater than in the case of survival in poverty. Based on the graphical method we can conclude that the best estimator of survival in poverty and out of poverty is FRMLE. It means that we cannot assume that interoccurrence times within households are independent and identically distributed.
The importance of raising defensive awareness among children and young people with the involvement of the Polish Armed Forces
Authors: Bober Agnieszka
Published: December 2022

The raising of defensive awareness among children and young people is one of the fundamental roles in the process of creating a defence system, and thus the national security of the Republic of Poland. It should start at the stage of upbringing in the family home and then evolve with the help of educational facilities and their accompanying institutions, among which the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland should be mentioned in particular.
It is important to note that care for the creation of a reliable security system rests not only with an institution such as the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and other uniformed services, but also with every citizen of the Polish state – in accordance with the law in force. Proper development of defensive awareness would not be possible if it were not for close cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland and the education sector.
This is evidenced by the results of a pilot study, presented in the follow-ing article, conducted in the form of a questionnaire among eighth-grade students of the Henryk Sienkiewicz Primary School in Siedlce, as well as students of two third-grade classes with the military profile, at the European Secondary School of Uniformed Services in Wrocław. Their main objective was to show the degree of defence awareness formation among children and young people, using specific methods and institutions that have a direct impact on this process. As it was shown – as a result of the research analysis – a group of respondents, regardless of the knowledge they already have, want to continue to deepen it. This means that specific projects need to be created which in cooperation with many pro-defence organisations have a direct impact on shaping the security of the Polish state through working with its youngest citizens
Emziren Annelerin E-Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Düzeyinin Bebek Beslenmesi Tutumuna Etkisi
Authors: UYAR Gülay , BEYDAĞ Kerime Derya
Published: December 2022

Bu araştırma, emziren annelerin e-okuryazarlık düzeylerinin bebek beslenmesine tutumuna etkisini araştırmak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı, kesitsel ve ilişki arayıcı nitelikteki araştırmanın örneklemini, 15 Nisan –15 Temmuz 2019 tarihleri arasında Nevşehir Devlet Hastanesi, Özel Versa Hastanesi ve Nevşehir Ürgüp Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi çocuk polikliniğe başvuran, çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 182 anne oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri, tanımlayıcı veri toplama formu, Iowa Bebek Beslenmesi Tutum Ölçeği ve E-sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği ile elde edilmiştir. Araştırmaya katılan annelerin %67,6’sının lise ve üzeri eğitim düzeyinde olduğu, %51,6’sının sadece anne sütü ile bebeğini beslediği ve %69,2’sinin bebek beslenmesi hakkında kaynak olarak interneti kullandığı belirlenmiştir. Annelerin E-sağlık Okuryazarlığı ve Bebek Beslenme Tutumu ölçeği puan ortalamaları arasında pozitif yönde zayıf ilişki bulunmuştur (p
Examination Of Suicide News Presentation On Print Media Between 2018-2019
Authors: BAYSAN ARABACI Leyla , TAŞ Gülsenay , EFEKAL Dilek , AKBAŞ Simge , DEMİRTAŞ Helin , KIZILGÜL Merve
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to evaluate the presentation of suicide news published in 2018-2019 in the print media. The research was designed quantitatively and retrospectively. Data were collected by scanning newspaper archives in the National Library. For ethical reasons, newspaper names were not included in this article. A total of 212 different news contents were examined. Descriptive statistical methods were used in the analysis of the data. It was determined that most of the suicide news was published in 2019. It was determined that there were ethical violations in the presentation of the news, and the most common ethical violation was to publish photographs and express suicide methods. It was found that suicide news was published more frequently in December and August, more than half of the suicides were carried out by guns and there were ethical violations in the way the newspapers presented the news.
Ebelik Öğrencilerinin Erkek Ebeye İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: DEMİREZEN Esma , TANRIVERDİ Fatma Şule , AKDUMAN Nur Gizem
Published: December 2022

Bu çalışma kızlardan oluşan ebelik öğrencilerinin erkek ebeye ilişkin görüşlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapıldı. Tanımlayıcı tipte yapılan bu araştırma ebelik birinci ve dördüncü sınıf öğrencileri ile yürütüldü. Araştırmaya katılan 246 ebelik öğrencisine Mart-Nisan 2021 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi anket yoluyla ulaşıldı. Toplam 15 sorudan oluşan anket araştırmacılar tarafından literatür bilgileri ışığında oluşturuldu. Veri analizinde SPSS 22.0 paket programında tanımlayıcı ve karşılaştırmalı istatistikler kullanıldı. Öğrencilerin yaş ortalamalarının 20,57±1,97 olduğu, %52,8’inin birinci, %47,2’sinin ise dördüncü sınıfta okudukları belirlendi. Öğrencilerin %50’si ülkemizde erkek ebelerin eğitim gördüğünü, %41,5’inin meslekte erkek ebelerin olmasını istediğini, %50,8’inin ebeliğin cinsiyete özgü bir meslek olduğu görüşüne katılmadığını, %64,6’sının halkın erkek ebe olmasını desteklemeyeceğini, %39’unun ailesinde /çevresinde erkek ebe olmasını istediğini, %45,1’inin ebelik mesleğinde erkeklerin olmasının mesleğe katkı sağlayacağını ifadesine katıldığı bulundu. Erkeklerin mesleğe saygınlık ve statü kazandıracağı ifadesine katılmama son sınıf ebelik öğrencilerinde anlamlı olduğu bulundu (p=0,04). Son sınıf öğrencilerinin birinci sınıflara göre ebelik eğitimi ve meslekte erkeklerin olmasına karşı daha olumlu oldukları belirlendi.
Isolation and molecular characterization of enterococci from different animal species
Authors: BATHINI JAGRUTI , ARORA A K , RAI T S
Published: December 2022

The study was undertaken to determine the occurrence of Enterococcus spp. with special reference to vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) in bovines, equines and poultry; detection of vancomycin resistance gene markers by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and to compare VRE isolates by means of pulse field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). In this study, 60 VRE were isolated from 150 faecal samples. Besides vancomycin sensitivity, isolates were also tested for 6 more antimicrobial drugs by MIC. Significant number of isolates exhibited intermediate level of resistance to vancomycin (70%), norfloxacin (50%) and cephalothin (43.3%). Multidrug resistance (MDR) was observed in 37 (61.6%) isolates. Multiplex PCR revealed vanC1 (14), vanC2/3 (9), van C1 + vanC2/3 (11) but no vanA or vanB genes. Further genotyping of the VRE isolates carrying vanC genes using pulse field gel electrophoresis revealed ~73% homology.
Effect of type and concentration of cryoprotectant on post-thaw survivability of vitrified porcine follicular oocytes
Authors: KALITA KRISHNA , DEKA B C , BISWAS R K , BARUA P M , BORAH P , DUTTA D J , DAS S K
Published: December 2022

A total of 950 and 510 oocytes with two or more cumulus cell layers adhered to zona pellucida obtained by aspiration from follicles (2–8 mm dia) of 315 and 135 abattoir porcine ovaries, respectively, were utilized in the study to find the effect of cryoprotectant and concentration on post-thaw survivability of porcine follicular oocytes. Vitrified post-thaw oocytes with intact zona pellucida and vitelline membrane, normal spherical shape and dark and evenly granulated cytoplasm under a stereo-zoom microscope were considered as viable. Out of the 10 cryoprotectant treatments i.e. ethylene glycol (EG), propylene glycol (PG), dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), glycerol (GL), EG + PG, EG + DMSO, EG + GL, PG + DMSO, PG + GL and DMSO + GL used for vitrification of oocytes at a concentration of 35%, the post-thaw survivability rate was the highest in EG +DMSO followed by EG + PG group which had significantly higher mean post-thaw survived oocytes as compared to GL, PG + DMSO, PG + GL and DMSO + GL groups. Exposing the oocytes to 30, 35 and 40% of EG + DMSO and EG + PG yielded no significant difference in post-thaw survivability rate of vitrified oocytes, although the highest value was obtained with 35%. It was concluded that 35 to 40% EG + DMSO yielded efficient vitrification of porcine oocytes.
DNA profiling and paternity verification in Murrah buffaloes
Authors: VIJH RAMESH KUMAR , SHARMA UPASNA , GAUR UMA , GOKHALE SURESH B
Published: December 2022

The accuracy of selection for sire’s merit depends upon the number of daughters born to the sire and also the correctness of performance records. The accuracy of records depends on confirmed paternity of the daughters. In this paper, we report paternity confirmation of a large progeny testing program in buffaloes. The work was undertaken in collaboration with BAIF, Pune under National Agricultural Innovation Project. Murrah bulls (12) were selected and around 120,000 buffaloes were inseminated at farmers’ doorsteps. The area of operation was 52 districts of Uttar Pradesh. We targeted 1,000 female calves to be born to each of the 12 sires. The experiment was an effort to develop a reference population for identification of quantitative trait loci for various economic traits in buffaloes using halfsib design. Owing to financial constraints, we targeted 10,000 daughters born to these 12 sires. The DNA was isolated from these daughters. The DNA of sires was also isolated. Since there was no parentage verification kit commercially available for buffaloes, we developed a multiplex PCR reaction consisting of 11 microsatellite markers to confirm the paternity. The correctness of the paternity was established using microsatellite DNA markers and comparison of daughters’ genotype with genotype of sires. The paper reports paternity testing of large reference family. We also developed a software ‘Confirm Paternity’ for comparing the genotypes of daughters with the respective sire. We report paternity correctness of 90.48% in buffaloes under field conditions.
Assessment of autoflush machine for cleaning of toilet area/elimination area in weaner pen
Authors: SINGH ANUP KUMAR , PATEL B H M , SINGH MUKESH , GAUR G K , VERMA M R , DUTT TRIVENI , CAROLINA P
Published: December 2022

An attempt was made to develop auto-flush machine for cleaning of toilet area/elimination area. To study the auto-flush system, a total of 10 weaners were divided into two groups (having 5 each), viz. G1 (weaners kept in a modified intensive pen with auto flush system) and G2 (weaners in intensive pen without auto-flush). The defecation pattern/trend was observed 24 h consecutively for 5 days. Each weaner defecated 8.40±0.23 and 8.92±0.13 times per day in G1 and G2 respectively. The auto-flush was assessed indirectly based on parameters like hygiene score of floor, hygiene score of animals, amount of water consumed and manpower required for cleaning of pen in 5 days. Hygiene score of floor was higher in G1 (143±0.63) compare to G2 (112.2±1.7). Hygiene score of animals was higher in G1 (5) compared to G2 (2.6). Water consumed for cleaning was lower in G1 (162.8±9.06 litres) than G2 (212±1.4 liters). Manpower requirement in G1 (7.85±0.24 sec) was lower than G2 (175.48±2.11 sec). It can be concluded that all weaners used the elimination area for defecation in G1. The auto-flush system helped in saving water, labour time and maintained the cleanliness of both floor and animal.
Reproductive performance and body condition score of Deccani sheep during various physiological stages in different farming systems
Authors: KOCHEWAD S A , TRAGHUNANDAN  , RAO KSARJAN , REDDY K KONDAL , KUMARI NNALINI , RAMANA DBV , KUMAR SANJEEV , MEENA L R , SINGH S P
Published: December 2022

The research was carried out to study the effect of different farming systems on reproductive traits and body condition score in Deccani sheep. Ewes (36), 9–12 months of age, were divided in to 3 groups, viz. intensive (T1), semi-intensive (T2) and extensive farming system (T3) with 12 ewes in each group following completely randomized design. The results revealed that, body weight at puberty in intensive group (17.6 kg) was significantly higher than extensive (16.3) group. Age at puberty in extensive group was significantly higher (338 days) than intensive group (290 days). The conception rate in intensive group was 75%, which was higher than semi-intensive and extensive (58.3 and 66.6% respectively). Intensive group had achieved significantly higher body weight at lambing (24.74 kg) than semi-intensive (23.12 kg) and extensive (22.23 kg). Birth weight of lambs in intensive group (2.5 kg) was significantly higher than semi-intensive (1.98 kg) and extensive groups (1.82 kg). Length of estrus cycle and duration of oestrus differed nonsignificantly in different farming systems. BCS values were significantly higher during pregnancy in intensive group. BCS near parturition (48 h near) and BCS 3 months (post-parturition) was significantly higher in intensive as compared to semi-intensive and extensive. BCS (48 h after parturition) was significantly higher in intensive and semi-intensive systems with respect to extensive system. It can be concluded that reproductive traits and body condition score were higher in intensive system compared to other systems because care of life stages through provision of concentrate feed, with minimal body energy loss can be assured in intensive farming system.
Evaluation of anti-Mullerian hormone, antral follicle count and progesterone concentration during estrous cycle in Murrah buffaloes
Authors: KEKAN P M , INGOLE S D , NAGVEKAR A S , BHARUCHA S V , KHARDE S D , KADAM D P , GALDHAR C N , MASARE P S , DESHMUKH S G
Published: December 2022

An experiment was conducted to study the anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) concentration, antral follicle count (AFC) and progesterone (P4) concentration during estrous cycle in Murrah buffaloes. Seven animals of 5â€“10 years were selected for the study. All the animals were synchronized as per the ovsync protocol and the pair of ovary of each animal was scanned by ultrasonography on 0, 3rd, 7th, 11th, 14th, 17th and 21st day of estrous cycle. Blood was collected on the same day to evaluate serum AMH and P4 concentration. The nonsignificant difference was observed in antral follicle count of 3â€“5 mm, 5â€“8 mm and total follicles count (> 3 mm), whereas, significantly lower mean values of >8 mm of antral follicles were recorded on the day of estrus (0.14 Â±0.14) as compared to 3rd, 7th, 11th, 14th, 17th and 21st day of estrous cycle. The significant individual variation was recorded in average mean of 3 - 5 mm and total antral follicle count (>3 mm). However, the difference for 5 - 8 mm and >8 mm was nonsignificant. The positive correlation of low and high antral follicle count was observed in the present study. Two animals of low antral follicle count remained non pregnant and two animals showed 3 follicular waves during estrous cycle. The nonsignificant difference was recorded in AMH concentration during estrous cycle, whereas, individual variation in AMH concentration differ significantly. The progesterone concentration showed significant increase and decrease in values according to the stages of estrous cycle.
Antibacterial susceptibility testing of Mycoplasma gallisepticum isolated from poultry
Authors: AHER T S , GANDGE R S , BHAVE S S
Published: December 2022

This is the first study on antibacterial susceptibility of M. gallisepticum in Maharashtra state of India. Since the use of live mycoplasma vaccines is not widely allowed in the country; the use of antimicrobials remains the most common and effective means for controlling mycoplasma infections in poultry farms. Therefore, the current study aimed to study emergence of resistance in MG to antibacterial agents and to find out the effective antibacterial agent for treatment of CRD. In disc diffusion method, all 25 M. gallisepticum isolates were highly sensitive to tylosin followed by enrofloxacin and oxytetracycline. Till date, tylosin was the most effective therapeutic agent at lowest concentration for treatment of CRD. However, higher MIC values of isolates than ATCC strain are indication of initiation of emergence of antibacterial drug resistance in M. gallisepticum. Therefore, it is advised to select effective antibiotic based on the result of susceptibility test for the treatment of CRD to prevent further emergence of drug resistance.
Immuno expression pattern of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in normal and atretic follicles of buffalo ovary
Authors: SINGH ADHIRAAJ , PATHAK DEVENDRA , SINGH OPINDER , BANSAL NEELAM
Published: December 2022

The present study was aimed to determine the expression pattern of PCNA in normal and atretic follicles of buffalo ovary. PCNA was localized specifically in the nucleus of the different types of cells in the ovary of buffalo. It was localized in the follicular cells of primordial and primary follicles, granulosa cells in secondary follicles and in all the compartments of a healthy tertiary follicle. The atretic follicles revealed weak PCNA expression. PCNA expression varied in different degrees of atresia and during different seasons.
Genetic diversity and relationship among North East Hill (NEH) goats
Authors: SHIVAHRE PUSHP RAJ , VERMA N K , AGGARWAL R A K , SHARMA REKHA , DIXIT S P , SAVINO N
Published: December 2022

Genetic diversity and relationship among three goat populations i.e. Singharey, Sikkim Black goat and Long hair Nagaland goat also known as Sumi-Ne of North eastern hill region. Fifty blood samples were studied from each population and tested with a battery of 25 and satellite markers. Number of alleles observed was 116 (Sumi- Ne), 182 (Singharey) and 124 (Sikkim Black). Average numbers of alleles observed were 5.04Â±0.38 (Sumi-Ne), 7.91 Â±0.57 (Singharey) and 5.39Â±0.30 (Sikkim black goats) and average effective numbers were 2.57 Â±0.28, 3.49Â±0.32 and 2.77Â±1.68, respectively. Singharey had relatively more private alleles but with comparatively lower frequency. The average observed and expected heterozygosity was 0.34Â±0.04 and 0.49Â±0.05 in Nagaland goats, 0.50Â±0.04 and 0.64Â±0.03 in Singharey and 0.42Â±0.33 and 0.57Â±0.40 in Sikkim black goats. Average FIS, FIT, FST were 0.27Â±0.04, 0.39Â±0.03, 0.15Â±0.03, respectively. All the three populations showed absence of bottleneck (reduction in effective population size. Analysis of molecular variance revealed that 39% of the total genetic diversity existed among the individuals within populations and only 18% of the total genetic diversity accounted for differences among populations. Sumi-Ne showed similar genetic distance (0.636) from the Singharey and Sikkim Black goat, whereas, Singharey and Sikkim Black were genetically close. Compared to other Indian goat breeds, all the three NEH populations were far distanced from Berari, Black Bengal, Bundelkhandi, Ganjam, Jharkhand Black, Konkan Kanyal and Kutchi. In the neighbour joining diagram the three goat populations were plotted separately. Considering the geographical and genetic identity of NEH goats, conservation and improvement programmes may be formulated accordingly.
Growth performance of Large White Yorkshire pigs on supplementation of Jaggery filter cake in finisher stage
Authors: PATEL B H M , KUMAR SANJAY , PRASANNA S B
Published: December 2022

The present study was conducted on 24 growers which were divided into 4 dietary treatment groups, viz. Group 1: concentrate only, Group 2: concentrate +700 g JFC, Group 3: concentrate + 1,400 g JFC, Group 4 and concentrate + 2,100 g JFC. Jaggery filter cake supplementation was increased every week in the ratio of 0:50:100:150 g in group 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. Lowest and highest dry matter intake was observed in group 1 and group 4 respectively and values differed significantly (P<0.01). At the end of finisher stage, group 4 showed highest body weight followed by group 2, 3 and 1. The overall FCR during growing stage was 2.96 Â± 0.04, 2.93Â± 0.02, 2.95 Â± 0.04 and 3.05Â± 0.05 in group 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. It can be concluded that Jaggery Filter cake can be fed to finisher pigs starting with 2,100 g and increment of 150 g in the subsequent weekly interval for optimal growth rates.
Resultat frå folkeopplysingskampanje: - Menn er ikkje upåverkelige
Authors: Pileberg Silje
Published: December 2022

Det er mogleg å påverke menn sine haldningar til sjølvmord og hjelpesøking, ifølgje resultata frå eit folkeopplysingsprosjekti Østfold.
Å høre sammen
Authors: Lillestøl Hilde , Bergset Lene , Hymer Inger
Published: December 2022

Allerede dagen etter nedstengingen av samfunnet etablerte Kirkens SOS en ny digital løsning med mulighet for å besvare henvendelser til krisetjenesten ved hjemmekontor opprettet etter gitte kvalitetskriterier. Krisetjenesten har derfor vært tilgjengelig for innringere og innskrivere gjennom hele pandemien, også da veldig mange andre tjenester ble stengt. Den første tiden var tjenesten tilgjengelig med begrenset omfang, som ble gradvis utvidet da de nødvendige løsningene ble utviklet og vaktrom ble gjenåpnet. For å ivareta hensyn til anonymitet og samtykke fra innringere og innskrivere har vi valgt å benytte tilbakemeldingerfra frivillige i Kirkens SOS som sitat i teksten.
DESEMPEÑO PRODUCTIVO BAJO CONDICIONES COMERCIALES DE CULTIVO DE LA PROGENIE DE MACHOS YY DE TILAPIA DEL NILO Oreochromis niloticus (L.)
Authors: Calzada Ruiz Daniel , Álvarez González Carlos Alfonso , Peña Emyr , Juárez Barrientos José Manuel , Alcántar Vázquez Juan Pablo , Aguilera Morales Martha Elena , Moreno de la Torre Raúl
Published: December 2022

Background. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most important species worldwide for aquaculture; however, the use of steroids to masculinize large volumes of fry is seen negatively by the market and environmental groups. The use of the progeny of YY males is a recent alternative that, in theory, allows to maintain the same yields, with the advantage of marketing a product free of hormones. Objective. To evaluate the performance during growth, the gonadosomatic index, the biochemical composition, as well as the percentage of males obtained in the progeny of YY males and compare them against those obtained in a commercially masculinized progeny using flouxymesterone. Methodology. Juveniles produced from a YY male and masculinized juveniles were stocked in external tanks of 3 m2 (in triplicate) and were cultivated for 105 days following a commercial type feeding protocol. Results. No significant differences were detected between both progenies with respect to productive performance during growth, including fillet yield. However, the progeny of YY males showed significantly higher values (P < 0.05) of moisture, ashes and lipids in muscle, as well as in the gonadosomatic index, probably due to the presence of a small percentage of females (8%). Implications. The study contributes to the insertion of YY technology into the commercial culture of Nile tilapia. Conclusion. The performance shown by the progeny of YY males compared to that of a masculinized line is similar in terms of growth, yield and survival; therefore, its implementation in the region could reduce production costs and environmental contamination, thanks to the reduction in the use of hormones.
DISTRIBUCIÓN DE HONGOS ENTOMOPATÓGENOS EN SUELOS DE UNIDADES DE PRODUCCIÓN BOVINA Y FACTORES ASOCIADOS A SU PRESENCIA EN EL TRÓPICO MEXICANO
Authors: Fernandez-Salas A. , Alonso-Morales R.A. , Alonso-Díaz Miguel Ángel
Published: December 2022

Background. Ticks are one of the main threats that affect cattle production in Mexico. In the ecosystems, these parasites are naturally regulated by microorganisms such as entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) and bacteria, wich are capable of causing them disease and death. However, some studies mention that the effects of climate change and wrong practices in the management of grasslands, trees and animals affect the distribution of these beneficial organisms in the livestock areas of Mexican tropic. Objectives. 1) To determine the distribution of EPF in cattle farm soils from the Mexican Tropics, 2) to identify the sites within the cattle farms with greatest presence and richness of EPF and 3) to identify factors associated with their presence. Methodology. Soil samples of seventy-two cattle farms from twelve municipalities of Veracruz, México, with high prevalence of ectoparasites, were collected. Galleria mellonella larvae were used as bait in order to isolate EPF from soils; then, fungi were identified by molecular methods. Results. Four genera of EPF were isolated and M. anisopliae was the most prevalent. Live fences soils showed the greatest EPF richness. The mountainous region (OR=2.25), cattle farm altitude (401-600 meters above sea level) (OR=3.81) and cattle farms where they do not use herbicides (OR=3.66) are factors associated to the presence of EPF in cattle farms soils (P < 0.05). Implications. Information about distribution and diversity of EPF, as well as the knowledge of factors that may affect them, will help to understand their importance as natural regulators of pests in cattle farms, to regulate agronomic activities to optimize their survival and help to design strategies for isolation of native EPF with potential bio-regulatory effects of ectoparasites. Conclusions. The isolation and richness of EPF in soils destined for the production of grazing cattle where Metarhizium anisopliae was the most isolated is reported for the first time in Mexico. The live fences soils presented the greatest wealth of EPF and some management and geographic characteristics were identified as factors associated with the fungal presence.
An Analysis of the Multiple Aims of Insolvency Law: From the Internal and External Perspectives
Authors: Yu Zhaodi
Published: December 2022

With the development of the insolvency legal system, protecting creditors’ rights and interests is no longer the sole purpose of insolvency law. Conversely, the aims of insolvency law have shown a trend of diversified development. In contrast to the traditional view that the sole purpose of insolvency law is to protect the rights and interests of creditors, this paper argues that each of the multiple purposes of insolvency law has a distinct value and is not a by-product of the primary purpose of protecting creditors. This article groups the aims of insolvency law into two categories: internal and external. The insolvency law’s internal purposes include establishing the insolvency system’s commercial and legal attributes, protecting the rights and interests of creditors, and establishing an effective mechanism for assessing the viability of a business. The insolvency law’s external purposes include protecting employees’ rights and ensuring the rational allocation of resources to avoid creating plenty of zombie companies. These various aims of insolvency contribute to improving the insolvency system, demonstrating the legislative purpose and the response of insolvency law to judicial practice.
Using L1 in L2 Classroom
Authors: Wang Mingxuan
Published: December 2022

Nowadays, People are paying more attention to second-language teaching, and more in-depth research has been done on teaching methods. There has also been controversy over whether students’ first language can be used in second-language classrooms. Therefore, this paper will analyze this issue in the context of education, the two-sided debate on this issue in previous research, my personal experience, and the implications.
What Barriers Does China’s System of Education Create to Social Mobility?
Authors: Li Ziyi
Published: December 2022

This paper analyses the barriers to social mobility created by China’s education system from the perspectives of China’s education history and current situation, education purpose and activities, urban-rural education gap, family economic and cultural capital, and the possibility of social mobility, and puts forward some thoughts on improving the possibility of social mobility from the perspective of education.
The Participation of Master’s Online Academic Conferences in Universities in Western China and Its Impact on Their Innovation Ability—Based on the Heterogeneity Analysis of Different Disciplines
Authors: Li Xinghao , Huang Yingjie
Published: December 2022

The rise of online academic conferences in the epidemic era will be an academic opportunity for postgraduates in western China. Based on the statistical analysis of 463 random questionnaires for postgraduates in western universities, it is found that almost all postgraduates in western universities have the experience of participating in online academic conferences, of which 52.92 % have participated in three or more times. Through multiple regression analysis, it is concluded that the participation of postgraduates in online academic conferences in western universities will promote their innovation ability by positively affecting innovative knowledge, innovative motivation and innovative thinking. For postgraduate students of different disciplines, the participation has a significant positive impact on their innovative knowledge and innovative motivation. Among them, the innovative thinking of medical science, humanities and social sciences and engineering and technical sciences has improved, and the innovative personality of postgraduates in natural sciences has improved.
Pedagogical Review on the Learner-Centered, Communicative and Intercultural Language Classroom
Authors: Xing Qidan
Published: December 2022

Autonomous learning, communicative language teaching (CLT) and intercultural language learning/teaching (ILL/ILT) are essential components in the field of ESL/ EFL education. In the meantime, they are also challenges as well as opportunities for language teachers, who need to keep pace with the development of modern education. This essay will focus on the theoretical groundings, pedagogical implications and reflections of these three aspects (learner autonomy, CLT and ILL/ILT).