bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EFFICACY AND ECONOMICS OF BIOPESTICIDES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PAPAYA MEALYBUG, PARACOCCUS MARGINATUS (WILLIAMS AND GRANARA DE WILLINK) IN BRINJAL (SOLANUM MELONGENA L.)
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore., Janaki I , Suresh S ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore., Karuppuchamy P ,   Department of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Field experiments were conducted to study the bioefficacy of some biopesticides viz., Beauveria bassiana (10 g l-1), Pseudomonas fluorescens @ (10 g l-1), Spinosad (45 SC @ 1ml l-1), Fish Oil Rosin Soap (FORS) (@ 25 ml l-1) against papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus in brinjal. Among the biopesticides tested P. fluorescens recorded the lowest mean of mealybug population over control on first (22.3/3 leaves) and second (16.83/3 leaves) spraying. P. fluorescens treatment gave significantly higher yield (26.15 t ha-1) than B. bassiana (25.95 t ha-1) as against untreated check (20.5 t ha-1). The highest cost: benefit ratio was recorded in the same treatment (1: 6.15) with a net income of Rs. 218965 /-.
ANTIFEEDANT ACTIVITY OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS ON EARIAS VITTELLA
Authors:   Deptartment of Environmental and Herbal Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur– 613005, Tamil Nadu, India., Praveena R , Venkatasubbu G Devanand ,   Deptartment of Botany, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Thiruvanikoil, Tiruchirappalli- 620 005, Tamil Nadu, India., Jegadeesan M ,   Deptartment of Environmental and Herbal Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur– 613005, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The present investigation was carried out to screen various extracts of Clausena dentata and Dodonea viscosa and cultivated plants like Anacardium occidentale and Nicotiana tobacum. Among the various extracts tested, 5% concentration of extract gave 100% of FDI (Feeding Deterrence Index). Comparing the antifeedent activity of the plants mentioned above, pet ether extracts have D. viscosa (83.4%) and seed oil of A. occidentale (87.4%) showed greater antifeedent activity at 3% concentration.
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACILLUS CEREUS STRAIN JY9 AND METHYLOBACTERIUM SP. HJM27 AND THEIR GROWTH KINETICS STUDIES IN PRESENCE OF PESTICIDES
Authors:   Centre for Biotechnology, Marwari College, Ranchi – 834 001., Sultan Nazia S , Raipat Bharti S ,   Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi - 834 001, Sinha M P ,   P.G. Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi - 834 008.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Beneficial soil bacteria contributes a good share in maintaining the fertility of agronomical lands naturally .This work was undertaken with the aim to isolate, identify, characterize and study growth pattern of these non targeted beneficial soil bacteria under the influence of organophosphates and Biopesticides. In this regard the morphological examination followed by biochemical characterization of isolated bacterial culture was done .Further species level identification was carried out based on 16S rDNA sequence method. The results of BLAST and phylogenetic analyses revealed 1318nt and 1347nt contig region of sample F and H which were characterized as Bacillus cereus strain JY9 and Methylobacterium sp. HJM27 respectively, found homologous with sequence with Genbank accession no. HQ833026.1 and HM243761.1. Growth of Bacillus cereus was most adversely affected by Dimethoate followed by Phorate. The effect of Malathion and Chloripyrifos were not significant on its growth. Similarly Methylobacterium sp under the influence of Dimethoate, Chloripyriphos and Phorate showed an increased generation time whereas in presence of Malathion, it showed a normal growth curve similar to that of control. The growth pattern of both the species were not much affected by biopesticides. Our results emphasizes on less use of organophosphates in agroecosystem to reduce biotic stress on normal beneficial soil bacteria, that would ultimately be helpful in better crop yield, thereby maintaining natural ecological balance.
BIOCONTROL POTENTIAL OF TRICHODERMA SPECIES AGAINST WILT DISEASE OF CARNATION (DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS L.) CAUSED BY FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F.SP. DIANTHI
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College  and Research Institute, Madurai -625 104, Tamil Nadu, India., Mahalakshmi P , Raja I Yesu ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural College  and Research Institute, Madurai -625 104, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT A study was carried out to test the antagonistic potential of four isolates of Trichoderma viride and eight isolates of T. harzianum and five isolates of T. reesei against F. oxysporum f. sp. dianthi, the cause of Fusarium wilt in carnation. T. harzianum (Th2) showed the maximum inhibition of mycelial growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. dianthi. (45.33%) over control followed by T. harzianum (Th6) and T. viride (Tv3) with 42.11 and 38.66 per cent inhibition respectively. The Competitive Saprophytic Ability (CSA) and colonization by each isolates of Trichoderma spp. was assessed. Among the 17 isolates, Th2 registered 61.84 per cent colonization followed by Th6 with 59.12 percent colonization. All other isolates of Trichoderma spp. were inferior to Th2 in its saprophytic ability. The antagonistic isolates of Trichoderma spp. were also tested for production of antifungal volatiles and their effect on the growth of F. oxysporum f. sp. dianthi. All the isolates were found to produce volatile metabolites, which inhibited the mycelial growth of test pathogen at varing levels from 16.33 to 50.11 percent.
BIOEF FICACY OF ZANTHOXYLUM XANTHOXYLOIDES AND SECURIDACA LONGEPENDUNCATA AGAINST PROSTEPHANUS TRUNCATUS (HORN) (COLEOPTERA: BOSTRICHIDAE) AND TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM (HERBST) (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, University Of Ghana Legon, Eziah Vincent Y , Buxton Thomas ,   African Regional Postgraduate Program in Insect Science (ARPPIS). P. O. LG 59 Legon. University Of Ghana Legon, Owusu Ebenezer O ,   Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Sciences, University of Ghana P.O. Box LG 67 Legon.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Prostephanus truncatus Horn (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) are two important stored product insect pests found in most storage warehouses. Their activitiestend to reduce the viability and the nutritive values of seeds and grains. In this study the bio-efficacy of Zanthoxylum xanthoxyloides and Securidaca longependuncata against P. truncatus and T. castaneum was investigated. The biological effects of methanol extracts of dry roots and leaves of Z. xanthoxyloides and the roots of S. longependuncata at 0.25 g mL-1, 0.5 g mL-1, 1.0 g mL-1 and 2.0 g mL-1 on the two beetle species were determined in the laboratory using dipping, grain treatment, progeny emergence, repellency and grain damage assessment assays. Adult mortality by dipping ranged between 80% and 100% in both insects for the plants extracts. There was no survival recorded at 2.0 g mL-1 of Z. xanthoxyloides roots and leaves and S. longepedunculata roots for both insects in treated grains. Also, no adult emerged in grains treated with 2.0 g mL-1 of the Z. xanthoxyloides roots while the same concentration of S. longepedunculata resulted in only 2% adult emergence for both insects. The methanol extracts of the two plants yielded various levels of repellency against the insects. 2.0 g/mL-1 of the Z. xanthxyloides roots yielded the highest repellency of 90.0 ± 9.5 % and 100 ± 0.0% against P. truncatus and T. castaneum respectively. Grains treated with plant extracts significantly reduced damage caused by P. truncatus and T. castaneum compared with the untreated grains.
EFFICACY OF ECOFRIENDLY MANAGEMENT AGAINST RHINOCEROS BEETLE GRUBS IN COCONUT
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palakkad - 679 306, Mele Pattambi.P.O, Palakkad District, Kerala State, India, C K Yamini Varma
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The Rhinoceros beetle Oryctes rhinoceros (L) is an important pest reported from all the coconut growing countries of the world. Application of chemical pesticides is expensive and may cause environmental pollution. Therefore an on farm trial was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palakkad, Kerala, India in an area of one hectare, in Thachampara, Kanjirappuzha, Pookkottukavu and Ottappalam areas in Palakkad district during kharif 2011-2012. Efficacy of three ecofriendly methods : application of common salt @ 2kg/palm, 2 times a year, filling the innermost two leaf axils with naphthalene balls + sand and incorporation of dry leaf powder of weed Clerodendron infortunatum Lin.@10% w/w basis in manure pits, and application of Metarhizium anisopliae @ 300 ml/l of water/m2 area (108 spores/ml of water) in manure pits coconut basins and other breeding sites during wet conditions. Observations after three weeks of treatment showed 100% mycosis of O. rhinoceros grubs by M. anisopliae and after 6 months, reduction of pest attack from 85% to 10%. The farmer’s practice and recommended practice were less effective with a final pest attack of 83% and 43% respectively. Therefore M. anisopliae can be effectively used as a bio control agent against rhinoceros beetle.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SPODOPTERA LITTORALIS (BOISD.) TO TREATED ENTOMOPATHOGENIC RHABDITIES, HETERORHABDITIS BACTERIOPHORA AND STEINERNEMA SP. BY DIFFERENT PESTICIDES
Authors:   Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt., Atwa Atwa A
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.) is a major plant pest that causes substantial economic losses worldwide especially in vegetable crops. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are generally considered beneficial organisms which can serve within integrated pest management (IPM) in agroecosystem. The effect of EPNs Steinernema sp. (EBN1e), and Heterorhabdities bacteriophora (EBN10k) that exposed to 11 different chemical pesticides on the cotton leafworm larvae was determined under laboratory condition. Generally, Steinernema sp. (EBN1e strain) exposed to different tested chemical pesticides was more affected on fifth instar larvae of S. littoralis than H. bacteriophora (EBN10k strain). More than 90% of fifth instar larvae of S. littoralis was killed after exposure to EBN1e strain treated with all used chemical pesticides except EPN1e strain treated with chlorfluazuron, thiocyclam and benomyl which caused 75.45, 80.65 and 81.5 % mortality of cotton leafworm fifth larvae respectively. In otherness, the mortality of fifth instar larvae of S. littoralis required to Heterorahbdities strain was less than Steinernema strain treated with different tested chemicals insecticides. There were significant differences in mortality of S. littoralis fifth instar larvae between EBN1e and EBN10k nematodes strains exposed to different chemical insecticides. The EBN1e strain was highly virulent than EBN10k in all treatments. In general, there was significant difference in mortality rates of cotton leafworm larvae required to EPNs concentrations (500IJs and 1000IJs) exposed to different chemicals and between exposure times.
GROWTH KINETICS AND PATHOGENICITY OF PAECILOMYCES FUMOSOROSEUS ISOLATES AGAINST BEMISIA TABACI GRENNADIUS (HOMOPTERA : ALEYRODIDAE)
Authors:   Department of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, West Indies, Matthew J S , Khan A ,   Department of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad, West Indies
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT A study was conducted using two isolates of Paecilomyces fumosoroseus obtained from two farming localities in Trinidad – Aranguez and Macoya. The growth kinetics and pathogenicity of both isolates were studied in the laboratory at three temperatures: 200C, 250C and 300C. The growth rates of the isolates differed considerably at the different temperatures and localities with both the Aranguez and Macoya isolates at 250C and 20 0C respectively performing optimally based on the criteria of the present study. The Aranguez isolate was the most pathogenic to Bemisia tabaci at 250C with an LC50 of 3.19 x 104 spores/mL causing 50% mortality (LT50) in 2.39 days; while the Macoya isolate at 20 0C with an LC50 of 3.49 x 105 spores/mL caused 50% mortality and LT50 to Bemisia tabaci is 1.61 days. The results are discussed in relation to similar studies conducted elsewhere.
PRELIMINARY CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF EXTRACTS FROM ENCOSTERNUM DELEGORGUEI USING GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROSCOPY
Authors:   Chinhoyi University of Technology, Off Chirundu Road, Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe., Zvidzai C J , Chidewe C ,   Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Box MP167, Mt. Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe, Musundire R ,   Chinhoyi University of Technology, Off Chirundu Road, Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT The methanol extract of Encosternum delegorguei was quantitively analyzed through GCMS which had plasma-ionization detector (PID), quartz capillary column ZВ-5 (polydimethylsyloxane, 5 % of phenyl groups), identified and produced the following 18 compounds which were C2-C13 aliphatic hydrocarbons, aldehydes, furanones, aromatic, oxo-alkenals, esters, ketones, lactones and ethers. The compounds were identified as 2-hexenal, 1-methylbutyl formate, 3-methyl-3-heptanol, octenal, 2,4- dimethyl-3-heptanol, 1,1-diethoxy butane, tridecane, 6-trideceny-4-ne, 4,6-nonadien-8-yn-3-ol, 4,5- dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-cyclohecyl, 3-heptanol, 2-hexenal diethyl acetal, 3-ethoxy pentane, 1,1- dimethoxy heptanes, 2-heptanol acetate, 2-methyl-4-pentanal, 5-ethyl-2-furanone and 2-butoxy pentane. FTIR spectra of the chitin sample from E. delegorguei indicated their good defatting with alcohol and deacetylation process. According to the spectra obtained, yield of chitin is low because of poor acetone treatment. The characteristic absorption bands at 1560, 1655 cm-1 and in the vicinity of 3265 and 3100 cm-1 corresponding to the stretching vibration C=O and NH (-NHCOCH3) were of low intensity, and C-H stretching vibrations at 2926 and 2864 cm-1 showed a high intensity. The elemental analysis produced the following percentages of chitin elemental constituents of carbon 46.11 + 0.055; hydrogen 6.63 + 0.002; nitrogen 7.06 + 0.077; with a C/N = (46.11/12 )/(7.06/14) =7.62. Currently we are determining the chemical compounds using standards to elucidate, evaluate the qualitative constituents and in near future the plant can be utilized for pest management.
ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST BY ALTERNARIA HELIANTHI
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India., Ahila Devi P , Mohan S ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India., Thiribhuvanamala G ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Twenty plant leaf extracts viz., Acalypha indica, Azardiracta indica, Alternanthera sessilis, Aloe vera ,Vitex negundo, Wedelia calendulaceae, Centella asiatica, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Giliricidia maculate, Nila nirgundi, Leucas aspera, Lantana camera, Solanum trilobatum, Tephrosia purpurea, Hibiscus canabinus, Cissus quadrangularis, Mentha arvensis Polyanthes tuberose, Polygala elata and Solanum xanthocarpurm were tested against the growth of a sunflower leaf blight causing pathogen Alternaria helianthi by poisoned food technique under in vitro conditions. Among them, leaf extracts of Acalypha indica at 10 per cent concentration inhibited the mycelial growth, sporulation and spore germination to about 78.38 per cent, 85.90 per cent and 52.48 per cent respectively. The A. indica leaf extract was very effective against A. helianthi and can be used to manage this fungus under field condition.
COMPARATIVE STUDIES ON BROWN, RED AND GREEN ALGA SEAWEED EXTRACTS FOR THEIR ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY AGAINST FUSARIUM OXYSPORUMF.SP. UDUM IN PIGEON PEA VAR. CO (RG)7 (CAJANUS CAJAN (L.) MILLS.)
Authors:   Department of Seed Science and Technology, Department of Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai-625 104, Tamil Nadu, India., Ambika S , Sujatha K ,   Department of Seed Science and Technology, Department of Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai-625 104, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT In vitro studies was conducted to evaluate the effect of seaweed liquid extracts of Caulerpa racemosa (green alga), Sargassum myricocystum (brown alga) and Gracilaria edulis (red alga) at different concentrations of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30% along with control against the mycelial growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. udum by poison food technique. Result revealed that extract of S. myricocystum showed significant antifungal activity against pathogen followed by G. edulis and C. racemosa. S. myricocystum (30%) extract recorded the lowest mycelial growth (28.1, 33.9, 34.7, 39.4 and 44.3 mm) at 24, 48, 72, 96 and 108 hrs after incubation. Among the antagonists tested against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. udum, the fungal antagonists Trichoderma viride was found to be most effective in reducing the mycelial growth than the bacterial antagonist Pseudomonas fluorescens. Both the antagonistic of fungi and bacteria has compatability with seaweed extracts in all the concentrations.
BIOEFFICACY OF ZINGIBER OFFICINALE AGAINST PROSTEPHANUS TRUNCATUS HORN (COLEOPTERA: BOSTRICHIDAE) INFESTING MAIZE.
Authors:   African Regional Postgraduate Program in Insect Science (ARPPIS). P. O. LG 59 Legon.UniversityOfGhana Legon., Ogbonna Confidence U , Eziah Vincent Y ,   Department of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, University Of Ghana Legon., Owusu Ebenezer O ,   Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Sciences, University of Ghana P.O. Box LG 67 Legon.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT Maize is an important cereal crop grown in sub-Saharan Africa however, greater part of the grains produced is destroyed in storage by Prostephanus truncatus Horn (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). In this study, the bio-activities of Zingiber officinale rhizome (Ginger), was investigated in the laboratory against P. truncatus at different proportions (25%, 20%, 15%, 10% and 5% wt/wt) with Actellic dust insecticide as a reference insecticide. The highest proportions (25% wt/wt) of Z. officinale powder significantly reduced the survival of P. truncatus to 0% after 12 days of treatment and the LD50 of the dust was obtained as 6.72%. The oil extract of Z. officinale at different concentrations (700 µL/mL, 350 µL/mL, 175 µL/mL, 87.5 µL/mL and 44 µL/mL) and Agricombi insecticide as the reference was equally evaluated for the following: contact toxicity on adult insect by dipping, grain residual treatment, repellency effect, effect on progeny and adult emergence in treated grains and damage assessment to grains. There was no survival (0%) recorded at 700 µL/mL both in contact and residual treatment of P. truncatus. The LD50 of the oil extract was obtained as 84.78 µL/mL. Grains treated with the different concentrations of Z. officinale oil significantly repelled insects with the highest concentration of 700 µL/mL yielding 100% repellency. The least mean adult emergence of 0.0 was recorded for both concentrations of 700 µL/mL and 350 µL/mL in treated grains. Grain damage by P. truncatus was significantly reduced when treated with Powder and oil extract of Z. officinale compared to the untreated grains.
HLA-B27 Associated Acute Fibrinous Anterior Uveitis
Authors: Gerritsen Jeremy
Published: April 2024

This case describes the clinical course of a patient with severe acute anterior uveitis with fibrin formation in the anterior chamber. Rheumatological as well as infectious testing revealed HLA-B27 involvement to be likely. HLA-B27 associated uveitis tends to show a greater inflammatory reaction including fibrin production. A discussion of HLA-B27 and possible pathogenicity is discussed.
China y el 5G: entre el recurso y el ejercicio del poder
Authors: Actis Esteban
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo analiza, a partir de discutir el concepto de poder en las Relaciones Internacionales, el complejo proceso de despliegue del poder que viene teniendo la República Popular China en relación a la tecnología de 5G. Tanto en lo relativo al hardware (dispositivos, antenas, cables subterráneos) como al software (aplicaciones, programas, plataformas, sistemas) China (y sus empresas) han comenzado a disputar la delantera tecnológica. El caso bajo estudio muestra la importancia y relevancia de distinguir los recursos de poder con su ejercicio.
O massacre de Butcha, a Guerra na Ucrânia e o poder multimidiático
Authors: Pautasso Diego , Algarte Rafael
Published: April 2024

O massacre de Bucha, ocorrido em abril de 2022, foi atribuído imediatamente ao exército russo. Esse evento ainda obscuro precisa ser compreendido como parte do conflito russo-ucraniano, cuja origem vai além da chamada Operação Especial iniciada em fevereiro de 2022. Assim, o objetivo do trabalho é analisar como foi tratado pela mídia o massacre de Bucha tomando metodologicamente por base veículos de mídia ocidentais (New York Times, Herold e ANSA) e não-ocidentais (Russia Today, Al Jazeera, CGTN e Xinhua). O argumento central é que o poder multimidiático ocidental produz uma narrativa voltada à vilanização de Moscou e consequente escalada do conflito como parte da contenção da Rússia pelas forças da OTAN lideradas pelos EUA.
Macro-Regional Patterns of CSO Affiliation/Participation within the UN-Civil-Society Framework: The Underrepresentation of the Developing World
Authors: Mowell BD
Published: April 2024

The United Nations Integrated Civil Society database was utilized in empirical case studies of UN-affiliated civil society organizations (CSOs) in a spatial comparison as to whether they were headquartered in developed or developing nations. The purpose was to gauge plurality/proportionality in the representation of CSOs by world region within the UN-Economic and Social Council consultative status program. Findings indicate substantial variation in regional representation of CSOs within the UN consultative status framework with developed regions represented to a greater degree proportionate to their populations. Both Africa and Asia were underrepresented relative to their proportions of global population. The findings challenge perceptions that the UN relationship with civil society reflects regional pluralism as reflected via proportional representation.
Pátria e Liberdade: projeto político de Simón Bolívar e disputas de poder no âmbito das independências hispano-americanas do século XIX
Authors: Matos Mateus , Filippi Eduardo Ernesto
Published: April 2024

No começo do século XIX, revoluções por independência irromperam em muitas colônias espanholas nas Américas.  Um dos líderes e maiores expoentes desse período foi Simón Bolívar, militar venezuelano que idealizava um projeto político particular para a região. Dessa maneira, a pergunta que este trabalho pretende responder é: em que medida as disputas de poder dentro das elites locais interferiram no projeto político de Simón Bolívar durante as independências hispano-americanas do século XIX? O objetivo geral é analisar o projeto político de Simón Bolívar em meio à expulsão dos espanhóis das Américas e às disputas por poder subsequentes. Trata-se de pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa. Quanto aos procedimentos, caracteriza-se como pesquisa documental e bibliográfica. Para isso, foram acessadas fontes em espanhol, inglês e português. Os resultados indicam que, no decurso dos conflitos, prevaleceram forças centrífugas contrárias ao idealismo de Bolívar, cabendo às elites locais o emprego do autoritarismo antes desempenhado pelos espanhois.
QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF EDUCATION OF THE FUTURE Zhumagulova A.
Authors:   Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), Zhumagulova A.
Published: April 2024

The system of education is considered as a key vector of economic development and social domain of the state. The article considers the main directions of development of educational systems in the world, the expansion of internationalisation and students and teachers’ academic mobility as the main factor of quality assurance in education. The study used methods of comparative analysis and evaluation of educational systems, which made it possible to identify common and specific features of higher education development in the future. The aim of the article is to review the main trends in ensuring the quality of education and to identify ways to develop educational services.
MAINSTREAMING OF LEGAL ISSUES OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF UZBEKISTAN
Authors:   Inha University, Abdalimova D. ,   Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Published: April 2024

The main target of this research is an attempt to update the issues of legal support for the use of artificial intelligence in education in Uzbekistan. Artificial intelligence can positively influence the development of society, but also cause serious harm if a system of legal and regulatory rules is not established in a timely manner. In this regard, it is necessary to develop specific recommendations, especially those related to the educational sphere, and strictly take into account several important aspects: understanding of artificial intelligence, consideration of ethical standards, data protection mechanisms, training of teaching staff, as well as responsibility for wrong decisions, and protecting the rights of students. Attention is drawn to the study of worldwide experience in the preparation of a law on artificial intelligence in developed countries: the United States, the European Union, Japan and Canada. It is emphasized that the successful development of artificial intelligence is the state support and civil society.
PREPARATION OF TEACHING STAFF: NEW EDUCATIONAL REALITY
Authors:   I. Altynsarin Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute, Amirbekuly Y.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the problems arising in the system of training teachers in the light of new realities. The author has highlighted the most pressing tasks of the higher education system in preparing future teachers. Ways of their solutions and implementation are proposed. The special mission of pedagogical higher educational institutions in preparing teachers for professional activities is noted. The existing university practice of training students is analyzed using the example of the Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute named after I. Altynsarin. The author considers the prompt response of the university pedagogical process of training future teachers to the demands of society, its anticipatory nature, as an important pattern in the training of teachers of a new formation.
PEDAGOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FORMATION OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCIES IN MASTERING THE ENGLISH
Authors:   Toraighyrov University, Aubakirova R. , Arynova R. ,   S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University, Sagnaeva Zh.B. ,   Alikhan Bokeyhan University
Published: April 2024

The results of our research reveal a number of pedagogical difficulties in the formation of communicative competencies of future specialists in the process of mastering foreign languages. These difficulties are associated with the study of special professional terminology, which is characterized by the complexity of learning due to the different gradation and interpretation of the concept of terms in three languages. The formation of communicative competencies of future specialists depends on the purposeful study of disciplines, including foreign languages, as an additional source of mastering the features of the chosen specialty. The creation of developed pedagogical conditions formed the communicative competencies in the study of English in groups of both the Kazakh department and students in groups with the Russian language of instruction. The percentage of progress in this subject was higher in English and Kazakh, the percentage of progress in Russian terminology was higher than in English.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE POLICY AND SYSTEM OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EDUCATION
Authors:   Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Khamrayev S.
Published: April 2024

Currently, ensuring and improving the quality of education has become a priority and relevant direction in the system of higher education and postgraduate education. In this regard, the internal quality assurance policy and system, as one of the components of the national quality assurance model, plays an incredibly important role in the university's activities. It is a systematic approach to the management, control and continuous improvement of all aspects of university activities, aimed at achieving high standards of education, research, administrative processes and other key functions of the university. Quality assurance within the university has a positive impact on all participants in the educational process, including students, teachers, administrative staff and researchers. This descriptive work provides a brief analysis of the research results that show the importance of the internal quality assurance system of universities in the development of an institutional culture of quality, in continuous improvement and innovation in the field of education. The important and key issues of building the policy and internal quality assurance system of the university are considered. The main aspects of the policy and culture of ensuring the quality of education are disclosed.
Identification of Academic Problems in Psychology College Students at Kudus
Authors: Ratri Prapti
Published: April 2024

This research focuses on identifying problems in the learning process for psychology students who are studying at universities in Central Java. This research is research using analytical descriptive methods with the research population being all students of the Psychology Study Program in Central Java and the targets of the research are students who are still actively attending lectures. The activities carried out include collecting student problems in participating in the learning process at higher education. Based on the research results, there are seven academic problems experienced by students from the Class of 2020 to the Class of 2022 from highest to lowest, including 1) Decreased motivation of 30.4%, 2) Experiencing academic stress of 18.8%, 3) Low academic integrity by 17.5%, 4) Lack of time management skills by 11.5%, 5) Academic procrastination by 9.4%, 6) Optimism decreased by 7% and 7) Academic burnout by 5.4%.
Penyelesaian Tindak Pidana dengan Melibatkan Tokoh Adat/Pemangku Kepentingan: Sebuah Pendekatan Restoratif
Authors: Priskila Ginting Yuni , Takeisha Chika , Samantha Claressa
Published: April 2024

Sistem peradilan pidana di Indonesia saat ini masih didominasi oleh pendekatan retributif yang fokus pada hukuman dan pembalasan. Pendekatan ini dikritik karena kurangnya perhatian terhadap pemulihan korban dan reintegrasi sosial pelaku. Keadilan restoratif menawarkan alternatif dengan menekankan pemulihan hubungan dan reintegrasi sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan yuridis normatif untuk menganalisis kerangka hukum penyelesaian tindak pidana dengan melibatkan tokoh adat dan pemangku kepentingan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kerangka hukumnya belum komprehensif dan terdapat beberapa kesenjangan dan hambatan dalam implementasinya. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan beberapa langkah untuk memperkuat kerangka hukum, seperti sosialisasi dan edukasi, penegasan peran dan tanggung jawab, peningkatan sumber daya, dan pengembangan pedoman. Melibatkan tokoh adat dan pemangku kepentingan memiliki beberapa keuntungan, seperti meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat, memperkuat rasa keadilan, membantu pemulihan hubungan, dan mendorong reintegrasi sosial. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam memperkaya teori dan praktik keadilan restoratif di Indonesia, khususnya terkait peran tokoh adat dan pemangku kepentingan.
Distributed Denial of Service Attack Detection in IoT Networks using Deep Learning and Feature Fusion: A Review
Authors: Nuhu Abdulhafiz , Mat Raffei Anis Farihan , Ab Razak Mohd Faizal , Abubakar Ahmad
Published: April 2024

The explosive growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has led to escalating threats from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Moreover, the scale and heterogeneity of IoT environments pose unique security challenges, and intelligent solutions tailored for the IoT are needed to defend critical infrastructure. The deep learning technique shows great promise because automatic feature learning capabilities are well suited for the complex and high-dimensional data of IoT systems. Additionally, feature fusion approaches have gained traction in enhancing the performance of deep learning models by combining complementary feature sets extracted from multiple data sources. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive literature review focused specifically on deep learning techniques and feature fusion for DDoS attack detection in IoT networks. Studies employing diverse deep learning models and feature fusion techniques are analysed, highlighting key trends and developments in this crucial domain. This review provides several significant contributions, including an overview of various types of DDoS attacks, a comparison of existing surveys, and a thorough examination of recent applications of deep learning and feature fusion for detecting DDoS attacks in IoT networks. Importantly, it highlights the current challenges and limitations of these deep learning techniques based on the literature surveyed. This review concludes by suggesting promising areas for further research to enhance deep learning security solutions, which are specifically tailored to safeguarding the fast-growing IoT infrastructure against DDoS attacks.
Holmes Tremor in A Case of AIDS with Toxoplasma Abscess: Is A Common Result of Different Pathogenetic Mechanisms?
Authors: Önder Özlem
Published: April 2024

Holmes tremor is a low-frequency tremor clinic that predominantly affects proximal extremities during rest, posture, and action. It is generally associated with lesions located in the mesencephalon or thalamus. It is thought that the clinic is formed in similar phenomenology but as a result of different physiopathologic events. It is known that weeks, months, or even years pass from the underlying cause for the duration of symptoms. In this article, it is aimed to present a case of Holmes tremor, developing approximately nine months after HIV-related toxoplasmic abscess located in the mesencephalon and the thalamus and to discuss these rare associations with the literature.
Online Guarantee System With Soma Methods
Authors: Rosyadi Fauzan Akbar , Fajar Ahmad Nurul
Published: April 2024

Web service-based applications are applications that use Restful to exchange data over the network and interact directly with other applications. One of the advantages of web service-based applications is that many applications can access services on different platforms. This is very beneficial in the business sector if a company or organization builds applications on a large scale, and application development is carried out in stages. With the characteristics of web service-based applications, namely a neutral platform, it is very easy to integrate systems when the development process is carried out in stages. Therefore, this research will design a web service-based application based on business processes, especially Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) between PT ABC Credit Guarantee Company and PT Bank XYZ. The methods used are Thomas Erl's SOA methods and SOMA. The results obtained are a method that will be a guide for producing web service-based KUR Online Guarantee applications with PT Bank XYZ.
Enhancing English Listening Skills: A Case Study of the CAKE Application in Student Learning
Authors: Eka Putri Aldilla Rozias , Siregar Deasy Yunita
Published: April 2024

In today's world of education, mastery of English is important for students all over the world, including in Indonesia. Despite its importance, many learners struggle with English language proficiency, particularly in listening comprehension. This research explores the effectiveness of the CAKE application in improving English listening skills among secondary school students in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Using qualitative case study methodology, data was collected from 10 participants through interviews and observations. Findings showed significant improvements in students' listening skills after using the CAKE app, as evidenced by their performance in listening tests and self-reported experiences. Participants reported improvements in the quality of English such as better vocabulary and listening skills than before, increased self-confidence, focus and motivation in learning English, and this was due to the interesting features of the application. Although there were some challenges, such as selecting videos and understanding unclear audio, students provided valuable suggestions to improve the app's effectiveness. Overall, the CAKE app offers a promising solution for improving English listening skills, providing students with an accessible and engaging platform for language learning outside the classroom. By meeting students' needs and incorporating their input, CAKE applications have the potential to further improve language learning outcomes and contribute to students' overall language proficiency in a globalized world.
Tiban Trenggalek Art In Max Scheler's Hierarchy Of Values Perspective
Authors: Muslih Mashuri Munawir
Published: April 2024

Humans living in mukabumi cannot be separated from the name of value, especially in Javanese society. One of the arts that still exists today is the Tiban art in Trengalek Re gency. This art continues to be held every year, especially if the rain does not arrive. The purpose of this study is to examine more deeply the value contained in Tiban art in the perspective of Max Scheler's hierarchy of values. This research uses interpretation method through literature study approach. The results obtained in this study, Tiban art which is an art born from the Mataraman region of Java contains four hierarchies of values, namely the value of pleasure, the value of vitality, spiritual value, and the value of purity.
Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the Compassion Competence of Midwifery Students?
Authors: Ağapınar Şahin Safiye , Öztürk Sibel
Published: April 2024

Objective: This research aims to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the compassion competencies of midwifery students. Materials and Method: This study was conducted as a descriptive study. No sample selection was performed in the study. A total of 365 students have taken part in the study and represent 80% of the population. The student descriptive form and the Compassion Competence Scale were used in the study. The student descriptive form includes questions about students’ grade, age, status of liking the profession, COVID-19, and contact with patients. Results: No statistical difference was identified between the Compassion Competence level according to the grades of midwifery students (p>0.05). The compassion mean score of students with COVID-19 was 3.97±0.56, and the compassion mean score of students without COVID-19 was 3.88±0.71. No significant differene was found between students with and without COVID-19 (p>0.05). It was revealed that 26.6% of the students did not want to participate in the treatment during the COVID-19 period. The students stated that the fear of being infected ranked first (46.8%) among the reasons for experiencing stress in clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The compassion levels of nursing students were found to be high. The COVID-19 period did not affect students’ compassion competence adversely.
Krishi Mitra: Growing Smarter with AI-Powered Farming
Authors:   1,2,3,4 Department of Information and Technology, Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering and Technology. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Shah Vatsal , Bhakare Devyani , Wani Tanishka , Shirsath Vaishali
Published: April 2024

Considering the vast challenges Indian Farmers undergo, a project based on AI-powered farming has been developed. The project offers an all-in-one solution for Indian Farmers. It can quickly detect and diagnose potential crop threats, fertilizer usage and provide accurate weather forecasts. Our crop recommendation system suggests suitable crops based on soil type and climate conditions, helping farmers maximize their profits and come out of Debt traps (in India, the farmers’ suicide rate is very high due to debt challenges). We integrate these four essential features with machine learning to revolution- ize farming practices and achieving sustainable growth. Keyword: AI, agriculture, farming, crop recommendation, weather forecast.
Demokratiepolitische Perspektiven auf Arbeit
Authors: Altreiter Carina , Glassner Vera
Published: April 2024

In seinem jüngsten Buch "Der arbeitende Souverän" beschäftigt sich der Philosoph und Soziologe Axel Honneth mit der demokratiepolitischen Bedeutung guter Arbeitsverhältnisse. Er belebt damit eine "verschüttete" Tradition der Kapitalismuskritik, die den Zustand der Demokratie mit dem Zustand der Arbeitswelt in Verbindung bringt. Honneth liefert eine umfassende Analyse, wie schlechte Arbeitsbedingungen die Beteiligung an der politischen Willensbildung unterbinden, und diskutiert Veränderungspotenziale innerhalb und außerhalb des aktuellen Arbeitsmarktes.
Otto-Neurath-Gesamtschau: Antiphilosophie, Utopismus, Naturalrechnung und noch viel mehr
Authors: Linsbichler Alexander
Published: April 2024

Friedrich Stadler und sein Team schließen über 40 Jahre nach Präsentation der ersten beiden Bände das von Rudolf Haller initiierte Projekt einer umfassenden Werkschau Otto Neuraths (1882–1945) ab. In acht Bänden wird auf fast 5.000 Seiten das Schaffen eines Polyhistors dokumentiert und zugänglich gemacht, dessen intellektueller Spannweite man nicht einmal gerecht wird, wenn man ihn als Philosophen, Nationalökonomen, Gesellschaftstechniker und Aufklärer bezeichnet.
Den Fokus ändern: von der Kinderarmut zur Kinderungleichheit
Authors: Schultheiß Jana
Published: April 2024

In der Debatte um die Bekämpfung von Kinderarmut erweitern die Autor:innen den Blickwinkel auf die Kinderungleichheit und behandeln insbesondere den Zusammenhang mit Reichtum. Dies ist für die abgeleiteten Maßnahmen wichtig, da so ein stärkerer Fokus auf Umverteilung und strukturelle Maßnahmen – etwa in der Arbeitsmarkt- und Wohnungspolitik – und weniger auf individuelle Maßnahmen gelegt wird. Zwar wird die Situation in Deutschland dargestellt, jedoch lässt sich vieles auf die österreichische Debatte übertragen. Einiges ist nicht neu, in der Dichte der Darstellung aber erschreckend – nicht zuletzt die Erkenntnis, dass die deutsche Politik der vergangenen Jahre eher zu einer weiteren Vergrößerung als zu einer Verringerung des Abstands zwischen Arm und Reich beigetragen hat.
Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias - Edição XI
Authors: Barroso L. De Freitas Guilherme , Castro de Almeida Camilla
Published: April 2024

O livro Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias reúne aspectos da prevenção, diagnóstico e manejo de doenças infecciosas e sexualmente transmissíveis em humanos e animais, bem como genética molecular, fisiopatologia e epidemiologia. O Brasil é consid
"I put the ways of childhood behind me" — my remembrance of Dan Dennett
Authors: Matheson Stephen
Published: April 2024

For five years through 2018, our humanist community, the Humanist Hub*, met every Sunday afternoon at our suite in Harvard Square for fellowship, music, and a speaker. Our advisory board included luminaries of humanism such as Rebecca Goldstein, Steven Pinker, and Dan Dennett. These friends of the organization regularly spoke at Humanist Hub events.
The correlation between ultrasonographic morphology and structure of the left atrial appendage, blood flow velocity, and plasma galectin-3 levels with thrombus formation in the left atrial appendage of patients with atrial fibrillation
Authors: Zhao Linghui , Li Min , Zhang Yuchen , Tang Wenrui , Huang Dawei , Zhou Guanjin , Zhu Bo , Han Zhiqi , Zhu Dingyue
Published: April 2024

Background: To explore the correlation between left atrial appendage morphology, blood flow velocity and plasma galectin-3 and thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation. Methods: Patients with atrial fibrillation who received treatment and completed ultrasound examination in hospital from 2022 to December 2023 were enrolled. According to whether there was left atrial appendage thrombosis, the patients were divided into a control group (no left atrial appendage thrombosis was found) and a study group (left atrial appendage thrombosis was found). The morphology and structure of the left atrial appendage, blood flow velocity and plasma galectin-3 level were recorded exploring its correlation with left atrium thrombosis. Results: A total of 330 patients with atrial fibrillation were enrolled, including 278 in the control group and 52 in the study group. Left group and the control group of morphological structure differences (P < 0.05). The main lobe length, ostial area, longest diameter, shortest diameter, left atrial appendage volume and left atrial volume in the study group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The left atrial appendage emptying velocity, filling velocity and left ventricular ejection fraction of the study group were lower than those of the control group, and the left ventricular end-diastolic diameter was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Group of white blood cell count, neutrophils/lymphocyte ratio, plasma galactose lectin-3 levels were higher than control group (P < 0.05). ROC curve analysis of left atrial appendage emptying velocity, left atrial appendage filling velocity, left atrial enddiastolic diameter and left atrial ejection fraction had higher diagnostic value (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Left atrial appendage morphology, blood flow velocity and plasma galectin-3 level are important factors to evaluate the risk of left atrial appendage thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation. This study improves the understanding of thrombosis, further elucidates the risk factors for thrombosis, and improves patient prognosis.
Assessment of the relationship between serum TWEAK levels and the degree of vascular involvement in patients with stable angina pectoris
Authors: Vehbi Sirikci , Avni Findikli , Savas Ozturk
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Introduction: This study investigates the relationship between serum TWEAK levels and the degree of vascular involvement in patients with stable angina pectoris, offering insights beyond conventional cardiovascular risk factors. Materials and Methods: This study involved 88 patients (33 women, 55 men) diagnosed with stable angina pectoris. Patients were classified based on angiographic findings. Comprehensive demographic and medical history data were collected, and morning blood samples were analyzed, focusing on TWEAK and IL-6 levels. To assess the severity of coronary artery lesions, a modified version of the Gensini scoring system was employed. Results: Analyses revealed no significant correlation between TWEAK levels and the severity of coronary artery disease. Although some variations in biochemical markers were observed based on gender and diabetic status, these differences did not exhibit a statistically significant relationship with the degree of vascular involvement. Conclusion: The findings indicate that serum TWEAK levels do not have a significant association with the severity of vascular involvement in patients with stable angina pectoris. These results highlight the limited efficacy of TWEAK as a sole biomarker in assessing the severity of coronary artery disease, emphasizing the complexity of its role.