bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seguimiento de poblaciones de anfibios mediante la integración de historiales de captura y herramientas moleculares
Authors: Sánchez-Montes Gregorio , Martínez-Solano Íñigo
Published: April 2023

Planificar acciones de conservación para favorecer la persistencia de poblaciones de anfibios en ambientes cada vez más fragmentados y degradados requiere un conocimiento profundo de su biología. Sin embargo, el estado de conocimiento de las dinámicas poblacionales de la mayor parte de las especies ibéricas es escaso y fragmentario, y apenas existen estudios que puedan paliar estas carencias. En este trabajo se sintetizan los principales resultados de un programa de seguimiento a largo plazo de una comunidad de anfibios iniciado en 2009 en la sierra de Guadarrama (Madrid) y mantenido ininterrumpidamente hasta la actualidad. Este programa se basa en la integración de historiales de captura obtenidos mediante el marcaje con PIT-tags y datos moleculares. Los resultados muestran que cinco de las especies estudiadas (Pleurodeles waltl Michahelles, 1830, Triturus marmoratus (Latreille, 1800), Alytes cisternasii Boscá, 1879, Pelobates cultripes (Cuvier, 1829) y Epidalea calamita (Laurenti, 1768)) pueden alcanzar edades superiores a 10 años en el medio natural, mientras que otras dos (Hyla molleri Bedriaga, 1889 y Pelophylax perezi (López Seoane, 1885)) tienen una longevidad menor. Las estimaciones de abundancia muestran la existencia de poblaciones relativamente grandes y estables en la mayoría de especies, aunque E. calamita y H. molleri presentan amplias fluctuaciones interanuales y P. perezi sufrió un fuerte declive poblacional sostenido desde el inicio del estudio. Las estimaciones de tamaños efectivos poblacionales (Nb y Ne ) son muy inferiores a los tamaños estimados de censo de las diferentes especies, que a su vez presentan valores moderados o altos (E. calamita) de diversidad genética. Se han registrado desplazamientos de individuos marcados entre puntos de reproducción alejados entre sí 700 metros para cinco de las especies de estudio (P. waltl, E. calamita, P. cultripes, H. molleri y P. perezi), destacando esta última especie por su alta movilidad. Los patrones de migración entre puntos de reproducción son asimétricos, con un sentido preferente que difiere entre especies. Se discuten las implicaciones de estos resultados para la conservación a largo plazo de comunidades de anfibios
Diretrizes "para o acerto dos governos": os direitos no primeiro constitucionalismo mexicano (1821-1836)
Authors: Catherine Andrews
Published: April 2023

Este artigo discute o reconhecimento que as primeiras constituições mexicanas deram aos direitos naturais. Ressalta-se que os mexicanos debateram dois modelos diferentes nesta matéria: o modelo liberal e o revolucionário jusnaturalista. Frequentemente, a historiografia do direito insiste em identificar a origem dessa discussão na Assembleia Constituinte de 1842 ou na de 1856. Este artigo sugere que as raízes do debate em torno dos direitos estavam presentes no México desde a Independência, em 1821.
A Study on The Crown Prince's royal education and reading list seen through Kyungjong Chungoong Ilkee(景宗春宮日記)
Authors:   The Association of DaeDong-Hanmun, Kim Eun-jeong
Published: April 2023

King Sukjong created a new office called Boyangchung(輔養廳) to take care of the maintenance of the prince, and hastily appointed him as the crown prince, and made the crown prince take charge of the education of the crown prince.
Through the meeting ceremony, the presidency of the crown prince was checked. When the crown prince reached the period of regular education, he began to study in earnest, and the crown prince learned textbooks that were linked to Sohak(小學) → Daehak(大學) → history books according to the general course of studying Neo-Confucianism.
After coming of age, Kyungjong often took a break from studying due to various circumstances, but the scale of lectures gradually increased. It seems that the scale has been expanded to empower the crown prince who has already grown up. In addition, as the Crown Prince took charge of government, learning activities significantly decreased, but the Crown Prince himself showed a willingness to continuously open a platoon.
King Sukjong and his servants were active in the education of the crown prince, so they prepared books and prepared Korean translations in advance for future learning. In particular, as Sohakjipju(小學集註) became an important textbook for Seoyeon, it also suggested the direction of the academic world in the late Joseon Dynasty. In the lecture, he also focused on broadening the knowledge of the crown prince by using pictures.
Developing an exercise program to improve the biomotor abilities of Wushu Taolu athletes as a support for the Teng Kong Bai Lian (TKBL) movement
Authors: Lituhayu Kamilia , Nasrulloh Ahmad , Yuniana Rina , Omar Dev Roxana Dev
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was: (1) to develop an appropriate circuit training program for biomotor improvement that supports Teng Kong Bai Lian (TKBL), (2) to examine the feasibility of biomotor improvement that supports TKBL, and (3) to examine training program effectivity. This study is a kind of Research and Development through several procedures, such as observation and data collection, planning, program development, expert validation, initial program revision, small scale trial, large scale trial, operational program revision, effectivity test, and completion program, and training program implementation. Instrument of this study consist of observation, questionnaire for expert validation, test and measurement biomotor including (1) t-test for measuring speed and agility, (2) leg dynamometer for leg strength, (3) vertical jump for leg power, (4) curl-up test for core strength, (5) modified bass test of dynamic balance for measuring dynamic balance. The results of the collected data will be analyzed using Aiken for expert validation, and small and large-scale trials, while the paired sample t-test with SPSS is used to analyze the effectiveness test. Expert validation, small-scale trial, and large-scale trial were analyzed using the Aiken method with Aiken table value, whereas the effectivity test was analyzed using paired sample t-test on the SPSS application. The result showed that expert validation for the training program was obtained above 0.80 Aiken value for all test items. The results of the effectiveness test showed a significant effect on increasing the biomotor component of leg muscle strength, core strength, leg muscle explosive power, speed and agility with a P value of 0.000, but the effect was not significant on the balance component where the P value was 0.840. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the ciccuit training program can effectively increase leg muscle strength, core strength, leg muscle explosive power, speed and agility, but does not improve balance. So this training program can be applied to Wushu Taolu athletes to improve their biomotor abilities to support the TKBL movement.Keywords: Wushu, circuit training program, strength, core strength, power, speed, agility, balance
Preeclampsia after Kidney Transplantation
Authors: Lu Joe , Hewawasam Erandi , Davies Christopher E. , Clayton Philip A. , McDonald Stephen P. , Jesudason Shilpanjali
Published: April 2023

Background

Transplanted women have high rates of preeclampsia. However, determinants of preeclampsia and association with graft survival and function remain uncertain. We aimed to determine rates of preeclampsia and its association with kidney transplant survival and function.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study analyzing postkidney transplantation pregnancies (≥20 weeks gestation) from the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry (2000–2021). Graft survival was assessed in three models accounting for repeated pregnancies and episodes of preeclampsia.

Results

Preeclampsia status was captured in 357 of 390 pregnancies and occurred in 133 pregnancies (37%). The percentage of pregnancies reported to have preeclampsia rose from 27% in 2000–2004 to 48% from 2018 to 2021. Reported prior exposure to calcineurin inhibitors was high overall and higher in women who had preeclampsia (97% versus 88%, P = 0.005). Seventy-two (27%) graft failures were identified after a pregnancy, with a median follow-up of 8.08 years. Although women with preeclampsia had higher median preconception serum creatinine concentration (1.24 [interquartile range, 1.00–1.50] versus 1.13 [0.99–1.36] mg/dl; P = 0.02), in all survival models, preeclampsia was not associated with higher death-censored graft failure. In multivariable analysis of maternal factors (age, body mass index, primary kidney disease and transplant-pregnancy interval, preconception serum creatinine concentration, era of birth event, and tacrolimus or cyclosporin exposure), only era and preconception serum creatinine concentration ≥1.24 mg/dl (odds ratio, 2.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.19 to 5.18) were associated with higher preeclampsia risk. Both preconception eGFR <45 ml/min per 1.73 m2 (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 5.55; 95% CI, 3.27 to 9.44, P < 0.001) and preconception serum creatinine concentration ≥1.24 mg/dl (adjusted HR, 3.06; 95% CI, 1.77 to 5.27, P < 0.001) were associated with a higher risk of graft failure even after adjusting for maternal characteristics.

Conclusions

In this large and contemporaneous registry cohort, preeclampsia was not associated with worse graft survival or function. Preconception kidney function was the main determinant of graft survival.
Management and Outcome of COVID-19 Infection Using Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Kidney Transplant Patients
Authors: Giguère Pierre , Deschenes Marie-Josée , Van Loon MacKenzie , Hoar Stephanie , Fairhead Todd , Pazhekattu Rinu , Knoll Greg , Karpinski Jolanta , Parikh Namrata , McDougall Jessica , McGuinty Michaeline , Hiremath Swapnil
Published: April 2023

Background

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir has been shown to reduce the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related complications in patients at high risk for severe COVID-19. However, clinical experience of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in the transplant recipient population is scattered due to the complex management of drug–drug interactions with calcineurin inhibitors. We describe the clinical experience with nirmatrelvir/ritonavir at The Ottawa Hospital kidney transplant program.

Methods

Patients who received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir between April and June 2022 were included and followed up to 30 days after completion of treatment. Tacrolimus was withheld for 24 hours and resumed 72 hours after the last dose of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (on day 8) on the basis of the drug level the day before. The first 30 patients had their dose adjusted according to drug levels performed twice in the first week and as needed thereafter. Subsequently, a simplified algorithm with less frequent calcineurin inhibitor–level monitoring was implemented. Outcomes, including tacrolimus-level changes, serum creatinine and AKI (defined as serum creatinine increase by 30%), and clinical outcomes were described globally and compared between algorithms.

Results

Fifty-one patients received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir. Tacrolimus levels drawn at the first time point, 7 days after withholding of calcineurin inhibitor, and 2 days after discontinuing nirmatrelvir/ritonavir were within the therapeutic target in 17/44 (39%), subtherapeutic in 21/44 (48%), and supratherapeutic in 6/44 (14%). Two weeks after, 55% were within the therapeutic range, 23% were below, and 23% were above it. The standard and simplified algorithms provided similar tacrolimus level (median 5.2 [4.0–6.2] µg/L versus 4.8 [4.3–5.7] µg/L, P = 0.70). There were no acute rejections or other complications.

Conclusions

Withholding tacrolimus starting the day before initiation of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir with resumption 3 days after completion of therapy resulted in a low incidence of supratherapeutic levels but a short period of subtherapeutic levels for many patients. AKI was infrequent. The data are limited by the small sample size and short follow-up.

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Investigation of groundwater flow direction using Geospatial technology: A case study in part of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Erebi Jonathan Lisa , Oseji Samuel , Rowland Eteh Desmond
Published: April 2023

A geospatial technique was used in some parts of the Port Harcourt metropolis to establish the direction of groundwater movement. This method included the use of twelve carefully selected boreholes and a variety of cutting-edge tools, such as depth meters, handheld GPS, and measuring tape. The static water level in the boreholes and the ground surface elevation in relation to the average sea level of the region were two of the variables that were gathered. High-end software was used to analyze the data in order to create groundwater flow direction maps and 3D visualizations for displaying the whole research region based on the fluctuation in static water levels. This software included Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS 10.4, and ArcScene 10.4. Afterward, the main and minor flow directions were identified. The results showed that groundwater in the area moves from the north to the south, with group 4 having the largest hydraulic gradient and group 1 coming in second. On the other hand, groups 3 and 2 had the lowest hydraulic gradient. The main factors influencing groundwater flow were determined to be gravity and external pressure brought on by pumping. The research region's southern regions are more vulnerable to groundwater pollution, which may result from zones with higher hydraulic heads, according to the flow pattern in the aquifer system. As a result, it is advised that residential boreholes and municipal water wells be located on the study area's northern sides, whereas sanitary landfills and garbage sites should only be located in the southwest.
AVALIAÇÃO DA REMOÇÃO DE DIURON EM ÁGUA COM USO DE TECNOLOGIAS COMPLEMENTARES ASSOCIADAS AO TRATAMENTO EM CICLO COMPLETO
Authors: Agnesini Marília Vasconcellos , Martinez Maristela Silva , Pisani Junior Reinaldo , Paschoalato Cristina Filomêna Pereira Rosa , Dantas Angela Di Bernardo , Di Bernardo Luiz
Published: April 2023

Neste trabalho foram propostas duas alternativas complementares ao ciclo completo para remoção de diuron, presente em águas superficiais: processo oxidativo avançado, com peróxido de hidrogênio e radiação ultravioleta, e adsorção em carvão ativado granular. Foi preparada água de estudo com características similares as do rio Pardo. Observou-se que a tecnologia de tratamento de água em ciclo completo, após ensaios em jarteste, apresentou remoção média de 27% do herbicida. A água filtrada foi submetida ao processo oxidativo, mediante diferentes concentrações iniciais de peróxido de hidrogênio e tempos de detenção hidráulica, através da variação da vazão volumétrica da corrente líquida afluente em reator tubular, operado em fluxo contínuo. A remoção de diuron foi crescente ao tempo e à dose de radiação aplicada, resultando em 99.9% de degradação. No entanto, a análise carbono orgânico total apresentou remoção máxima de 54%, o que indica a formação de compostos orgânicos menores indesejados, após a degradação da molécula inicial. Os ensaios de adsorção em carvão ativado granular foram realizados através da metodologia de ensaios rápidos em escala reduzida, para obtenção da curva de ruptura experimental. Foi adotado como ponto de ruptura a concentração do herbicida máxima permitida pelos padrões de potabilidade. A partir da metodologia dos testes rápidos em escala reduzida, foi obtido o tempo de operação para coluna de CAG em escala real, de aproximadamente 6 meses. Dessa forma, as tecnologias complementares, em associação ao tratamento em ciclo completo de águas superficiais, reproduziram resultados satisfatórios quanto à remoção de diuron.
QUANTIFICAÇÃO DE METAIS PESADOS E ANÁLISE DOS PARÂMETROS FÍSICO-QUÍMICOS E MICROBIOLÓGICO NA ÁGUA DO ESTUÁRIO DO RIO CEARÁ
Authors: Silva Gardilene Monteiro da , Andrade Rita Mickaela Barros de , Serra Daniel Silveira , Cavalcante Francisco Sales Ávila , Oliveira Mona Lisa Moura de , Morais França Antonia Mayza de , Nascimento Ronaldo Ferreira do
Published: April 2023

A APA do Estuário do Rio Ceará enfrenta problemas ambientais, como a presença de lixo no estuário e poluição das águas, provocada principalmente por esgotos industriais e domésticos. O trabalho baseia-se na análise da água do Estuário do Rio Ceará por meio dos parâmetros físico-químicos, microbiológico e da quantificação dos metais pesados Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb e Ni. As amostras de amônia, demanda química de oxigênio-DQO e condutividade foram preparadas em duplicata e adotou-se a metodologia de análise conforme Standard Methods APHA, 2005. O teste microbiológico baseou-se no método presença/ausência com o Colilert (IDEXX’s Quanti-Tray). Para as análises da quantificação dos metais foram realizadas em Espectrofotômetro de Absorção Atômica por Chama (FSAA), Perkin Elmer, modelo Aanalyst 1000. O método de quantificação usado para os metais é a padronização externa. Foram quantificados valores alto de DQO e amônia, e a existência da presença de coliformes totais e E. coli. Os metais Cd, Pb, Mn e Ni obtiveram valores acima do recomendado pela Resolução CONAMA nº 357/05, o Pb quantificou valores mais significativos em comparação aos metais em análise e o Cu foi detectado em apenas um ponto da análise, no período chuvoso o qual apresentou maior concentração de metais. O aumento das concentrações de metais pode acarretar danos ao ecossistema, é possível visualizar as consequências a longo prazo, como a urbanização e ocupação intensa no Estuário do Rio Ceará.
AVALIAÇÃO AMBIENTAL DA ÁREA DE PRESERVAÇÃO PERMANENTE AO LONGO DO IGARAPÉ SANTOS LOCALIZADO NA CIDADE DE TUCURUÍ – PA
Authors: Aguiar José Eudes Silva de , Vaz Camila Moraes , Rodrigues Eduardo Barbosa , Santana Josiel Marques , Reis Marlon Sodré dos , Neves Raisa Rodrigues , Souza Grazielle Tigre de
Published: April 2023

A industrialização tem provocado grandes mudanças nas cidades, principalmente a ocupação desordenada próxima a cursos d’água. Essas ocupações atingem diretamente as Áreas de Preservação Permanente (APP) gerando consequências negativas para o meio ambiente e para a população local. O objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar as condições ambientais da APP do Igarapé Santos, localizada no município de Tucuruí-PA (Brasil), verificando as especificações e conformidades relacionadas às leis e normas ambientais vigentes quanto ao processo de expansão e ocupação urbana. O método utilizado para este trabalho é o dedutivo, em que se iniciou a consulta das leis e normas ambientais no âmbito Federal, Estadual e Municipal, além de artigos, livros e estudos semelhantes. Posteriormente, foram realizadas visitas em pontos acessíveis ao Igarapé Santos, registros fotográficos, avaliação visual da APP e do leito do igarapé. Por fim, procedeu-se com uso do software QGIS, versão 3.16.8, e por meio da ferramenta Quick Map Services. A obtenção de imagens foi feita através do Google Satélite para elaboração de mapas temáticos e a ferramenta "Buffer" para traçar o polígono delimitando a faixa de APP. Desta maneira, foi possível observar que a zona urbana da APP se encontra mais degradada do que a zona rural, devido a presença de edificações novas e antigas na APP, além do lançamento de esgoto bruto e resíduos sólidos no leito e nas margens do Igarapé Santos, e consequente eutrofização. Logo, a zona urbana sofre maior degradação ambiental causada pela ocupação desordenada e falta de infraestrutura urbana, comprometendo o Igarapé Santos e a qualidade de vida da população.
APROVEITAMENTO DOS RESÍDUOS AGROINDUSTRIAIS DA CASTANHA-DO-BRASIL ATRAVÉS DO TRATAMENTO PIROLÍTICO EM REATOR DE LEITO FIXO
Authors: Silva Antonelli Santos , Pedroza Marcelo Mendes , Martinez Maristela Silva , Oliveira Luciana Rezende Alves de
Published: April 2023

A castanha-do-brasil (Bertholletia excelsea) é um dos principais produtos da região amazônica devido ao comércio e utilização na alimentação, no seu processamento ocorre retirada da casca gerando um resíduo. O estudo teve como objetivo produzir e caracterizar o resíduo (biomassa) e o carvão ativado produzido a partir da pirólise provenientes de uma usina de beneficiamento de castanha-do-brasil no Acre (estado brasileiro). A conversão térmica foi efetuada em um reator de leito fixo de aço inox. Visando a obtenção da fração sólida, foi realizado um planejamento multivariável no sistema de pirólise com dois fatores: temperatura e taxa de aquecimento. A umidade média da biomassa foi de 14.73 % e da biomassa desidratada triturada foi de 5.06 %. A biomassa apresentou 69.21% de material volátil, 1.50 % de cinzas e 24.21 % de carbono fixo. A análise elementar da biomassa mostrou um teor de 48.68 % de carbono, 5.42 % de hidrogênio e 0.71 % de nitrogênio e no carvão ativado um teor de 80.87 % de carbono, 2,80 % de hidrogênio e 1.07 % de nitrogênio. A menor temperatura testada (409 ºC) na pirólise produziu maior teor de carvão (47 %). Dentre as duas variáveis avaliadas, apenas a temperatura influenciou no rendimento. A biomassa estudada revelou um grande potencial de utilização, ao aproveitar resíduos e obter um carvão com menor gasto energético, demonstrando que pode ser uma oportunidade de agregar valor a cadeia produtiva da castanha-do-brasil e ter um retorno ambiental e social.
A IMPLANTAÇÃO DA COBRANÇA PELO USO DA ÁGUA NO BRASIL: CONTRIBUIÇÕES E DESAFIOS
Authors: Nunes Francisco Miquéias Sousa , Santos Laércio Leal dos , Farias Camilo Allyson Simões de , Brito Yáscara Maia Araújo de , Dantas da Silva Tássio Jordan Rodrigues , Paiva Willian de
Published: April 2023

As primeiras cobranças pelo uso das águas no Brasil ocorreram em 1996, no estado do Ceará, com outras bacias hidrográficas adotando a estratégia ao longo do tempo. Apesar da Lei de Águas de 1997, a cobrança nas bacias hidrográficas federais só teve início em 2003, como é o caso da bacia do rio Paraíba do Sul. Neste contexto, o artigo tem como objetivo avaliar a implantação de modelos de cobrança nas bacias hidrográficas brasileiras, além de destacar as principais contribuições dos recursos derivados de tais cobranças e entender os desafios mais urgentes. A metodologia consistiu na busca literária e na análise de métodos de cobrança adotados no Brasil. O modelo organizacional instituído pela Lei das Águas é uma plataforma adequada para a implementação de diferentes modelos de cobrança, constituindo-se em um significativo avanço institucional, já que permite a discussão democrática entre usuários, poder público e sociedade civil organizada. Contudo, a partir desta investigação, verificou-se que os modelos de cobrança são adotados em poucas bacias brasileiras, sendo que a maioria sequer possui plano de recursos hídricos. Nos casos em que há cobrança pelo uso da água, tal prática se mostrou insuficiente para mudar o comportamento do usuário para racionalizar esse recurso natural.
Approximative Signed Wallace Tree Multiplier Using Reversible Logic
Authors: Raviteja Ragoju , Krishna Mittapelli Kalyan , Sandhya Gare , Reddy N. Srinivasa
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The bulk of high-performance and information systems, including microcomputers and digital signal processors, have multipliers as an essential piece of hardware. Convolutional unit are the computationally demanding and performancedetermining operating units in the vast majority of signal conditioning applications. Its length, latency, and power for convolution units, which largely employ adders and multiplyers, are strongly influenced by multipliers. Multimedia and convolution neural networks, which employ processing units, are two examples of real-world applications that place a high demand on high speed multipliers which are optimised both size and power. This project presents an innovative approximation sign Wallace tree multiplication with a approximative 4:2 compressor. Reversible circuitry improves the design for implementation.
Emotion Classification of Facial Images Using Machine Learning Models
Authors: Lahari Aakula Sai , Supraja Mula , Akshaya Cheerneni , Reddy K. Vikram
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Visual sentiment analysis, which studies the emotional response of humans on visual stimuli such as images and videos, has been an interesting and challenging problem. It tries to understand the high-level content of visual data. The success of current models can be attributed to the development of robust algorithms from computer vision. Most of the existing models try to solve the problem by proposing either robust features or more complex models. In particular, visual features from the whole image or video are the main proposed inputs. Little attention has been paid to local areas, which we believe is pretty relevant to human’s emotional response to the whole image. Application of image recognition to find people in images and analyze their sentiments or emotions. This project uses the CNN algorithm to perform that task. Given an image, it would search for faces, identify them, put a rectangle in their positions and describe the emotion found and emoji is displayed.
Employee Self Service Portal with Time and Activity Tracking
Authors: Rokade Manasi , Wayal Tejashree , Gaikwad Prof. J. A.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The project to develop the web-application to maintain the day-to-day activities of the employee with the help of virtual technology to avoid data storage problem. To develop the software keeps record of the daily time-sheets of an employee in virtual form also to solve the problem of paper timesheet that is used for keeping record of employee’s daily tasks. Also, the webapplication which will help to manage different HR-Activities. As much as technology is getting advanced most of the companies are started using virtual applications to manage their HR-Activates as well as for Timesheets. To keep track of daily task it is important to provide a Web-Application that can store the information about tasks, HR Activities. However, in order to protect the data privacy, sensitive data is usually encrypted before outsourcing to cloud server, which makes it more secure.
Multi-Factor Authentication Using Cryptography and Steganography
Authors: Patil Vishruta
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Authentication, security, and confidentiality are some of the most important topics of cyber security. It is a critical component of any security system and is essential in ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information or perform specific actions. There is a large amount of data that is confidential and there are lots of threats to the data if it is not secured properly. It involves the protection of networks or data from unauthorized manipulation and destruction
Integrated Information Platform for Information about Indian Universities
Authors: Pimpale Aditya , Rathod Saurabh , Kawale Aniket , Modhale Prathamesh
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Finding the right university has always been a challenging task as it involves considering various factors such as location, tuition fees, courses offered, facilities provided, and placement ratios, among others. This process is often complex and time-consuming. To simplify this process, we propose an Integrated Platform for Information about Indian Universities that provides comprehensive information to assist individuals in making informed decisions about their future career. This platform makes it easier for students to find a university that aligns with their personal interests and academic profile and provides them with relevant information
Relationship of Speed in Relation to the Playing Ability of Female Basketball Players
Authors: Sharma Gargi , Singh Yeshbeer
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In this study, relationship of selected physical fitness variable with playing ability of female basketball players was examined. For the purpose of selection of the subjects, around one hundred and fifty two (N=152) female basketball players (state level position holders) of age group 18-25 years from Punjab region were chosen to act as subjects. The physical fitness variable, considered to be the independent variable chosen was: speed. The playing ability which was taken as the performance factor i.e. dependent variable was subjectively assessed by qualified basketball coaches. The present study consists of four dependent variables namely: speed shot shooting test, passing test, control dribble test and defensive movement test. The subjects were selected on the basis of purposive sampling technique as the female basketball players of state level positon holders from Punjab region were selected. The inter relationship among the selected physical fitness variables and basketball paying ability were calculated using pearson product-moment correlation. The results showed that speed was significantly correlated with playing ability defensive movement test and was negatively correlated with speed shot shooting, passing test and control dribble test.
Detecting Power Grid Synchronization Failure System on Sensing Frequency or Voltage Beyond the Acceptable Range
Authors: Gotmare Krunal , More Yash , Giradkar Sushant , Hiwarkar Chandrashekhar S.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In this project we are going to implement the use of up-to-date technology in sensing the very low variations in frequency or voltage magnitude of a generator in a Power grid in which there may be many generators working in synchronism with the grid in terms of phase sequence, voltage magnitude and frequency. In today’s practical Power grid as we all know many generators or power source are working together and to maintain stability between all, the detection and isolation of the sources falling out of synchronism, is of crucial significance as otherwise it would have caused the entire system to fail. Hence various techniques have been developed in industries and power plants (especially solar power plants) to keep all the generators and sources in synchronism with the Power Grid and in case of and failure detect and isolate the failed generator out of the grid and hence maintain a stable operation of the Power System.
Assuring the Sellers Legal Security When Accepting Payments from Joint Accounts Online
Authors: Kumar Dr. Nirmal , Sharma Dr. Ashish Kumar
Published: April 2023

Abstract: As technology has improved, it has become easier to share information and less restricted. Anyone, anywhere, can talk to someone with different hobbies in a one-way or two-way exchange. In this age of globalization, changes in technology have made it easier for people to do things like E-Commerce. A "joint account" is a third-party service that allows people to share money online in a safe and friendly way. This is one of the many ways to pay for e-commerce, which is online shopping. This study will look at the legal protections that buyers have when they use joint accounts to do business online. If a seller who is also a joint account user breaks a contract during an online transaction, the law may support the seller.
Implementing Image-to-Speech Recognition by Capturing Image Frames for Visually Impaired
Authors: Kulkarni Prof. Jayant V. , Bhoir Vedant , Deshpande Prathamesh , Deshpande Sakshi
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The difficulties that the visually impaired people go through is often been not considered. They have difficulty reading written materials on a daily basis such as newspaper or posters or many other things used frequently. Their everyday life is very difficult as communication is totally based on speech and text .Based on the literature survey, the research work until now is limited to the accessibility of using software also, the products are not cost effective. Hence, the main objective of the paper is to make a software that is easily accessible and cost effective. This paper is a prototype software that helps the visually impaired people as well as the people with low vision to read and understand the text from the image they are scanning. The prototype is based on the OCR tool and a google text to speech function. The software is tested on numerous photos after completion.The software correctly identified the text. This will make easier for them to read more efficiently.
Low Cost Housing
Authors: Shimpi Prof. A. L. , Sanjay Mr. Rokade Kiran , Babu Mr. Rathod Ankush , Sanjay Miss. Gunjal Nikita , Raghunath Miss. Bhoye Paneri
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Housing is the major sector of urban infrastructure. Government of India has launched the scheme “Housing for All by 2022” for urban areas. To achieve this goal Government is providing subsidy to the urban poor up to Rs. 1 lakh per house which causes huge burden over the country’s economy. Despite urban houses are not affordable to the poor due to escalating land & construction cost. This scenario can be improved if the land or construction cost can be reduced to some extent without compromising with the quality of structure. Low cost housing offers the use of various low cost material & technique which reduces the overall cost of construction. In this paper an attempt is made to review the various researches on low cost housing material & techniques which can be used for both rural and urban areas according to their suitability in different conditions.
Exploring the Relationship between Sexual Desires, Fulfilment and Relationship Satisfaction among Long-Distance Couples
Authors: Nankani Anisha , Sivaraman Dr. Sruthi
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The current study is an attempt to understand the influence of sexual fulfilment on relationship satisfaction among long-distance relationships. A correlational research design with quantitative approach was adopted. The data for the study was gathered from across the country through Google Forms using a method of convenient sampling. The tools used in the study include the Index of Sexual Satisfaction and the Couple Satisfaction Index. The participants were 74 adults aged 18-30 compromising of males and females who have been in a long-distance relationship or are currently in a long-distance relationship from different geographical regions of India. The results of the current study suggest that there is a moderate negative correlation between sexual satisfaction and the relationship satisfaction among long distance couples.
Applications of Augmented Reality to Provide Quality Education: A Survey
Authors: S Vigita , P Ashmika , K Ashlin Stephy
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Traditional methods of learning such as reading books and copying texts is becoming a thing of the past. Everything is becoming increasingly digitized and is being driven by technology innovations. Bringing new learning formats based on technology in the classrooms can lead to increased student engagement which in turn will make the knowledge and skills stay longer. Thus, adapting technological solutions to education is very important. Augmented Reality (AR) is an enhanced version of the real world which is achieved using digital visual elements, audio and other sensory stimuli. This is a growing technology. Since it provides many powerful visualizations, AR can be used as a powerful learning tool. This paper will provide an overview of AR and the hardware required for AR application and some of the AR techniques required to successfully overlay virtual contents over the real-world objects. Further, it explains the importance of AR in education and evaluate the impact of AR in education through various works
Pemberdayaan Pedagang Sayur di Pasar Badung Sebagai Kader Pencegahan COVID-19 dan Pelatihan Promosi Usaha Berbasis Online
Authors: Wijaya Dharmesti , Indraningrat Anak Agung Gede , Idawati Ida Ayu Agung
Published: April 2023

Pandemi COVID-19 berdampak besar di masyarakat, baik di bidang sosial, ekonomi, maupun kesehatan. Dampak tersebut juga dirasakan mitra kami yang merupakan pedagang sayur di Pasar Badung, Denpasar, Bali. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi, mitra mengeluhkan penerapan protokol kesehatan yang mulai longgar, baik oleh pedagang maupun pembeli, serta pendapatan yang menurun akibat pembatasan kegiatan masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berupaya memberdayakan mitra untuk menjadi kader sadar COVID-19 dengan memberikan penyuluhan terkait bahaya dan cara penularan virus ini, serta pelatihan mencuci tangan dan menggunakan masker yang baik dan benar. Dalam kegiatan ini juga dilakukan pelatihan promosi usaha berbasis online serta pemberian bantuan langsung. Metode yang dilakukan adalah focus group discussion, penyuluhan dan pelatihan terkait COVID-19 dan penerapan protokol kesehatan, serta pelatihan promosi online menggunakan media sosial. Hasil pretest dan posttest menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mitra terkait materi yang diberikan. Proses monitoring pascakegiatan dilakukan dengan observasi langsung ke lapangan dan dapat diamati bahwa para pedagang telah menggunakan masker dengan benar, menyediakan hand sanitizer di kios masing-masing, serta mulai membuat konten promosi di akun media sosialnya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini telah menambah pengetahuan dan kemampuan mitra dalam menerapkan protokol kesehatan dan promosi online.
Survey of Citrus Nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans Causing Citrus Slow Decline in Karbala Province of Iraq
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Karbala, Iraq, J.A. Jabbar Wurood , M. Abedulridah Estabraq ,   Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, University of Karbala, Iraq
Published: April 2023

Jabbar, W.J.A. and E.M. Abedulridah. 2023. Survey of Citrus Nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans Causing Citrus Slow Decline in Karbala Province of Iraq. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 8-11. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.008011 The study aimed to determine the rate and severity of infection with citrus nematodes associated with the citrus slow decline in orchards and nurseries in different regions of Karbala governorate, including Aoun, Hay Al-Amel, Al-Haidariat, Al-Hurr Al-Saghir, Al-Bubiyat, AlHussainiya, and Al-Hindiya. The nematodes associated with citrus slow decline were isolated and phenotypically diagnosed based on microscopic examination of the infected stained roots, and juveniles in the soil based on the phenotypic characteristics of the citrus nematodes. Infestation rate in citrus orchards was assessed, and the severity of infestation was determined based on the number of females in 2 gm roots and the number of juveniles in 100 gm of the rhizospheric soil surrounding the roots. The causes of infection dissemination and the factors that contribute to the increase of infection in the severely affected orchards were investigated. The results of the field survey showed the presence of citrus nematodes infestation in all orchards and in all regions. The incidence and severity of citrus nematode infection differed between the different sites. It was found that the severity of infection was significantly higher with older trees compared to newly established orchards with young plants. The results of the questionnaire accompanying the field survey showed that most citrus orchards were not subject to nematode control practices. In addition, most farmers were not aware of the importance of plant parasitic nematodes and the damage they can cause, especially citrus nematodes. Keywords: Citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, survey, Iraq
The First Record of Ero aphana (Araneae: Mimetidae) in Egypt
Authors:   Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center Dokki, Giza, Egypt, Adel Rezk Sawers Maryham , Mohamad Onsy El-Bishlawy Shahira ,   Department of Zoology and Agriculture Nematology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, Fahmy Hassan Morad ,   Department of Zoology and Agriculture Nematology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, Mohamed El Sayed Sallam Gihan ,   Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Published: April 2023

Sawers, M.A.R., S.M.O. El-Bishlawy, M.F. Hassan and G.M.S. Sallam. 2023. The First Record of Ero aphana (Araneae: Mimetidae) in Egypt. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 15-17. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.015017 This investigation presents a new record, Ero aphana (Walckenaer, 1802) (Araneae: Mimetidae) in the Egyptian fauna. It was found in the Experimental Station of the Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza Governorate, Egypt on grapefruit trees (Citrus paradise) on October 1, 2018. Six Specimens; one male and five Juveniles of E. aphana were collected and identified. In addition, notes on the description, environmental conditions and collection data of this species are given. Photos of general habitus and palpal organ of the male and measurements of leg segments are illustrated. Keywords: Araneae, Mimetidae, Ero aphana, new record, Egypt
Studying the Efficiency of Essential Oil Blends with the Pesticide Abamectin against Adult and Larvae of Trogoderma granarium (Everts)
Authors:   Soil Sciences and Water Resources Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kufa University, Iraq, Al Mansoori Dina , S. Al Bayati Firas ,   Environment Department, Faculty of Sciences, Kufa University, Iraq., M. Jawad Sahar ,   Soil Sciences and Water Resources Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kufa University, Iraq
Published: April 2023

Al Mansoori, D.H.H., F.S. Al Bayati and S.M. Jawad. 2023. Studying the Efficiency of Essential Oil Blends with the Pesticide Abamectin against Adult and Larvae of Trogoderma granarium (Everts). Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 18-27. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.018027 Using chemical pesticides has several adverse effects on the environment and human health. Therefore, natural plant extract products may provide an alternative to chemical pesticides for the control of stored pests and reduce the impact caused by chemical pesticides. The use of aromatic essential oils in the management of insect pests has recently gained popularity due to their chemical composition and the presence of many important compounds for controlling harmful insects, such as stored grain pests. A series of laboratory studies were conducted to determine the lowest dosage of the insecticide Abamectin combined as (1:1) with Eucalyptus oil against the insect's adult, third, and fifth stage larvae khapra. In addition, the repellency or attraction of Eucalyptus oil has been examined. The findings indicated that various concentrations of Abamectin were used against the khapra beetle; the death rates of the concentrations (0.6 and 0.15 ml/L) were 91.67 and 78.33% compared to the control. The concentration 0.3 and 0.15 mg/L when mixed with Eucalyptus oil (1:1) gave 98.33 and 86.67% mortality, respectively, compared to the control, which was 0.00%. The result also indicated that mortality rates were highest by the concentration of 0.6 ml/L with a death rate of 85.55 and 80.00% of the third and fifth instar larvae, while the concentration of 0.15 ml/L gave death rates of 74.44 and 67.77%, respectively. the addition of Eucalyptus oil at a ratio of 1:1 to the insecticide concentrations 0.3 ml/L led to an increase in the mortality rates of the third and fifth instar larvae that reached 88.89 and 85.55%, respectively. Likewise, the death rates of using the insecticide concentration of 0.15 ml/L were 81.11 and 82.22%, respectively. The study also indicated the effect of Eucalyptus oil alone on the percentage of death of adults, the third and fifth instars of the Khapra beetle were 83.33, 48.61 and 65.55%, respectively, whereas the death rate for the control treatment was 1.67%. The study also confirmed that Eucalyptus oil had an 83.00% repellant effect on adults, whereas it had an 84.50% attraction effect on fifth-stage larvae. The study suggests using these essential oils as a potential safe alternative to insecticides. Keywords: Khapra Beetle, Eucalyptus oil, pesticides, Essential oils
Defense Behavior of Honeybee Apis mellifera L. Hives: A Review
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq, A. W. Al-Etby Moselem Ashour
Published: April 2023

Al-Etby, M.A.A.W. 2023. Defense Behavior of Honeybee Apis mellifera L. Hives: A Review. Arab Journal of Plant Protection, 41(1): 85-92. https://doi.org/10.22268/AJPP-41.1.085092 Beekeeping is an important agricultural activity that contributes to increasing agricultural production. Therefore, it has received a lot of attention through the ages. Despite this importance, it is still facing many problems in all countries especially in Iraq. One of the obstacles of honeybee industry development is the aggressive behavior of this beneficial insect. This review examined the complex integration of external stimuli, reactions, and response to olfactory, visual, and mechanical signals. It was concluded that the strength of the colony, its queen health, her production of eggs, and the abundance of food sources, all have a role in determining the aggressiveness of bees. The physiological explanation of this behavior is the secretion of alarming pheromone, isopentyl acetate, which leads to an increase in the level of serotonin and dopamine in the brains of bee workers. Moreover, the location of the olfactory and visual receptors, and the number of sensory cells in the antennae, which varies according to honeybee races, resulted in a complex response of defensive reactions that include guarding, recruiting, alerting, attracting, culminating, biting, stinging, and pursuing. Keywords: Defense behavior, aggressiveness, venom gland, alarm pheromones, honeybees.