bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Subsistence strategies in the Inner Congo Basin since the 14th century AD: the faunal remains from Nkile and Bolondo (DR Congo)
Authors: Nieblas Ramírez Laurent , Linseele Veerle , Wim Wouters  , Wotzka Hans-Peter
Published: October 2023

The faunal remains are described from Nkile and Bolondo, two archaeological sites in the equatorial rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both river-side settlements, located in the Ruki-Tshuapa basin and dating to between the 14th century to the second half of the 20th century, show a heavy reliance on aquatic food resources. The animal remains show that fishing was a major subsistence activity, whereas hunting, slaughtering of domestic stock and harvesting of molluscs were less frequent activities. The contribution to the diet of the different animal taxa suggested by the zooarchaeological data is in line with recently published stable isotope results obtained on humans and animals from Bolondo. The type of fish, and in particular their reconstructed sizes, show that the major exploited fishing grounds were shallow waters that became accessible during the low water seasons (nowadays July-August and a minor season in March at both sites). The proportions of the exploited fish taxa are comparable to those marketed nowadays in larger urban centres. Juvenile fish, and to some extent, small crocodiles, were heavily exploited but it is argued that at the time this was still a sustainable activity that did not deplete the fauna as much as today since human populations were smaller and the fishing gear less effective.
Acoustics of the forgotten Tapi two-strings lute of Lun Bawang
Authors: Sinin Aaliyawani Ezzerin , Hamdan Sinin , Said Khairul Anwar Mohamad , Abdul Aziz Dzetty Soraya , Musib Ahmad Faudzi
Published: October 2023

The Tapi two-strings lute is typically made from Pulai (Alstonia spp.), a light hardwood in the Apocynaceae family. This study determines the tuning retrieval of the Tapi two strings lute instrument. This work investigated the string notes using a microphone for recording the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) of the signal to determine the fundamental and the partial frequency of Tapi two strings lute instrument. The Tapi was tuned to the E major key with F#, C#, G#, and D# note. The time frequency analysis (TFA) showed that each open string has its own timbre characteristics. The open string 1 showed only 3 important partials, whereas open string 2 showed 6 important partials. Frets 2, 4, 6, and 8 showed more partials than frets 1, 3, 5, and 7. Both fret 9 and 10 showed a similar number of partials. Frets 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 showed less partials and were evenly distributed, whereas fret 17 clearly showed only 4 partials.
Preparation and optimization of chemically modified corn straw/chitosan/PLA composite using RSM
Authors: Pei Pei , Guo Lemin , Zou Rui , Liu Chunlan , Deng Xiaoyu , Liu Lulu , Wang Xinyao , Liu Jinyan , Yu Menghui , Li Shizhong
Published: October 2023

In this study, an optimized composite was prepared based on chemically modified corn straw, chitosan, and poly(lactic acid) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The composite was produced by screw extruding and hot pressing. The Box Behnken Design (BBD) software was used to design the test to optimize the composite composition. The optimum ratio of 3 factors, e.g. chemically modified corn straw (0.10 to 0.40 g), chitosan (0.25 to 0.75 g), and poly(lactic acid) (2.00 to 3.00 g) on the response value (bending strength) of the composite was investigated. RSM-BBD provided the optimum combination of composites. The novel composite prepared under the optimized factors was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, mechanical testing, water absorption tests, contact angle tests, and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the mechanical strength, e.g., bending strength, impact strength, and tensile strength of chemically modified corn straw based composite were 21.6 MPa, 4.43 kJ/m2, and 20.0 MPa, respectively, which increased by 23.5%, 13.9%, and 18.7% compared to native corn straw based composite. Improved mechanical strength and hydrophobicity for chemically modified corn straw/chitosan/poly(lactic acid) demonstrated that chemically modified biomass fibers and bio-based degradable polymers have the potential to produce environmentally friendly composites.
Correlative Study on the Hepatorenal and Hormonal Alterations in Perimenopausal Women in Enugu, South East of Nigeria
Authors: Ikegwuonu Ifeoma Chinwe , Agbo Ifesinachi Joel , Arinze Ifeanyi Emmanuel , Ugwuoke Ifeanyi Emmanuel , Okechukwu Jude Chukwujekwu , Okpagu Blessing Chidimma , Nwosu Nzube Samuel , Mba Chika Betina , Ebede Samuel Onuzulike
Published: October 2023

Background: The term perimenopause refers to a woman's shift from a reproductive to a nonreproductive stage. Many hormonal and biochemical changes accompany this transformation. There is insufficient information in the association between hormonal changes, Liver enzymes activities, and renal functions in perimenopause. This study evaluated the hormonal and hepatorenal alterations in perimenopausal and premenopausal women in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 180 apparently healthy women were recruited for this cross-sectional study. 90 perimenopausal women (mean age = 49 years) and 90 premenopausal women (mean age = 29 years) served as test and control subjects. Subjects' anthropometric indices (blood pressure, waist circumference (WC), height, and weight) were measured. five milliliters of fasting blood was collected from the subjects to test for Estradiol (E2), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Alanine transaminase (ALT), Aspartate transaminase (AST), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Protein, Urea, Creatinine, and Fasting blood glucose (FBG) using standard biochemical procedures. Results: Blood pressure, FBG, WC, FSH, LH, ALT, AST, Creatinine levels were substantially higher and Estradiol was lower in perimenopausal women when compared to premenopausal women (P<0.05). There exist significant positive correlations among perimenopausal women in FSH and LH with AST and ALT, Estradiol with protein, Urea vs Creatinine, while Estradiol was negatively associated with ALT, AST, ALP and FSH. Conclusion: Perimenopausal women are likely prone to a higher risk of liver and renal dysfunction. Therefore, the need for regular evaluation of liver and kidney parameters during perimenopause is encouraged.
Pag-Hinusayay: Unveiling the Unwritten Customary Laws and Settlement Practices of Panay Bukidnon Community
Authors: Berondo Ronilo G.
Published: October 2023

The Panay Bukidnon tribe's unique dispute resolution processes, deeply rooted in their cultural heritage, demonstrate a historical exercise of power by recognized elders and village emissaries within the community. The significance of exploring these laws and settlement procedures lies in unraveling a previously unknown aspect of Panay Bukidnon culture. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the unwritten customary laws and settlement practices in Barangay Minan, Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines. This study adopts a qualitative research methodology with a narrative approach, aiming to gain insights into the unwritten customary laws and settlement practices of the Panay Bukidnon community. The respondents of the study were selected using the purposive sampling technique, specifically targeting four (4) magurangs or elders from the Panay Bukidnon community. Thematic analysis of the study showed that the role of the Manug-husay is a generational responsibility, ensuring the continuity and transmission of knowledge regarding dispute resolution and settlement practices. They have many practices so different from others and learning their rich tradition is a balm for knowledge seekers and peace settlers. These unwritten customary laws and settlement practices have also remained unchanged over generations, symbolizing the resilience and preservation of cultural heritage.
Herbal Medicines: A Potent Approach to Human Diseases, Their Chief Compounds, Formulations, Present Status, and Future Aspects
Authors: Ghosh Somnath , Bishal Amlan , Ghosh Shirsa Kumar , Jana Koushik , Gayen Bikash , Sahu Suman , Debnath Biplab
Published: October 2023

Humans have relied on herbal medicines in health care and the treatment of numerous diseases since the very early stages of civilization. Herbal medicines or phytomedicines not only treat sickness but also guard against its complications simultaneously. The continuous use of synthetic medications is not safe for health because of their extreme negative impacts. So now a days, we can estimate that in some developing countries, such as the USA and England, herbal drugs make up to 25% of all consumption; on the other hand, in a few nations that are rapidly developing, like India and China, it comprises up to 80%. All over the world, more than ten thousand medicinal species are present. India is a well known producer of herbal plants that have a history of being used medicinally. As per the data of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), there are 50000-80000 types of flowering plants that have medicinal value globally. Because they are less expensive, more acceptable in society and culture, better compatible with the human body, and cause less adverse effects, herbal medicines are currently in considerable need for primary healthcare in developing countries. Scientific understanding of plants advanced over the 19th and 20th centuries, and active chemicals that are utilized to create new medicines were isolated. However, there are other issues with using phytomedicines that need to be resolved. This time period also saw the rise of herbal pharmacopoeias, standardized herbal preparations, and larger-scale production of herbal medicines for the future development of not only this field but also for the 80% of the world's population that belongs to the extreme limit of poverty. This study attempts to review different potent approach of herbal medicines, their current status and their future aspects.
Utilizing Artistic Engagements to Promote the Advancement of Oral Expression Development: An In-Depth Analysis of a Child with PTSD
Authors: Chen Iju
Published: October 2023

Researchers, acknowledging these challenges, seek to address this issue by drawing from existing literature and enhancing social interaction. This endeavor is applicable both in North American and Asian contexts. Verbal expression serves as a vital conduit for conveying their emotions and viewpoints effectively. Consequently, fostering oral expression holds immense significance as a bridge for interaction among autistic children. Facilitating verbal communication poses challenges for children with autism, yet the ability to communicate verbally remains a crucial skill in their developmental journey. In group settings, these children often encounter difficulties in articulating their thoughts verbally. Their communication tends to be emotional in nature, which not only hinders their integration into groups but also increases the likelihood of misunderstandings.
Comparative Study and Quantitative Analysis of Stachydrine in Alfalfa Mother Tincture Prepared from Different Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Companies
Authors: Saxena Chitrlekha , P Gajendragadkar M.
Published: October 2023

Background: Stachydrine has been identified as the major alkaloid in alfalfa and it is positively correlated with protein contents. More stachydrine was present in leaves than in the stems of plants. Alkaloid was ascertained by using Mayer’s reagent and Isatin reagent. Uv-vis spectrophotometer is an apparatus used to encounter specific absorbance such Alkaloids, Phenols, etc. in the given samples quartz cuvette is utilized for the sample scrutiny. Aim: To compare Stachydrine content in Alfalfa mother tincture prepared from different Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Companies. Methods: 1ml of Alfalfa mother tincture from various homoeopathic pharmaceutical companies were amalgamated with 1ml of Mayer’s reagent in different test tubes as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H. Stachydrine absorbance value was confiscated in Uv-vis spectrophotometer at 264nm. Results: Following Results had been ascertained after passing all the samples at 264nm in Uv-vis spectrophotometer.

Sample A: ADEL Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.456

Sample B: BJAIN PHARMA Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.557

Sample C: LORD’S Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.668

Sample D: MEDISYNTH Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.763

Sample E: SBL Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.498

Sample F: Dr. RECKEWEG Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.335

Sample G: SIMILIA Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.615

Sample H: WILLMAR SCHWABE Alfalfa mother tincture sample: 3.526

Conclusion: Stachydrine absorbance was quantified by using Uv-vis spectrophotometer at264nm. The results gained from study had flaunted that sample D has highest amount of Stachydrine.
The Development of Digital Da'wah at The Indonesian Ulema Council of South Sulawesi Province
Authors: Ahmad Amar
Published: October 2023

Digital da'wah is a response to the dynamics of technological development in the lives of Muslim communities. The proselytizers are transforming and adapting from the phenomenon of conventional da'wah to digital da'wah. This research aimed to reveal the response of the Indonesian Ulema Council (IUC) of South Sulawesi Province to the development of digital da'wah construction amidst changes in the transformation of da'wah with its various dynamics and problems. This qualitative research was conducted at the IUC of South Sulawesi Province located in Makassar. The approach in this research was interdisciplinary by looking at the phenomenon of society and proselytizers conveying their da'wah via digital. The data source was obtained from the IUC of South Sulawesi Province website at https://muisulsel.or.id/ and the researcher conducted interviews with core administrators such as the general chairman, secretary general, commission for da'wah and Islamic community development, and communications and informatics commission at the IUC of South Sulawesi Province. The finding of this research revealed that the IUC of South Sulawesi Province has innovated in responding to technology through digital da'wah. The progress of digital da'wah allowed the IUC of South Sulawesi Province to explain Islamic messages to individual believers and groups so that they reminded each other and connected in accessing digital da'wah. The digital da'wah phenomenon at IUC of South Sulawesi Province referred to the use of digital technology and online platforms to spread religious messages and Islamic da'wah. The IUC of South Sulawesi Province was developing digital da'wah. The digital da'wah developed by the IUC of South Sulawesi Province consisted of six forms, including social media, podcasts and streaming video, da'wah communication websites, live streaming, social campaigns and activism, as well as e-books and digital publications. The idea of developing digital da'wah carried out by the IUC of South Sulawesi Province raised the hope that the proselytizers would be able to reach all groups in spreading divine and prophetic messages. The perfection of digital da'wah also needed to be developed as ideally as possible, such as by adding aspects of Islamic media applications, da'wah applications, and online Islamic learning platforms.
Arte y Cultura en tiempos de pandemia: procesos pedagógicos y desarrollo de las competencias
Authors: Navez Curasma Noemi Esther
Published: October 2023

La crisis sanitaria producto de la pandemia ha llevado al sector educación de la mayoría de los países a un cambio radical, este cambio ha reforzado los problemas ya existentes en nuestro país, cómo los bajos niveles alcanzados en los logros de aprendizaje de los estudiantes. En el caso del área de Arte y Cultura no hay una propuesta por parte del estado para medir el desarrollo de sus competencias ¿en realidad los estudiantes están logrando desarrollar sus competencias? El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la relación entre los procesos pedagógicos y el desarrollo de competencias del área de Arte y Cultura en estudiantes del nivel secundario de la I.E. 2061 San Martin de Porres Independencia. Esta investigación es de enfoque cuantitativo no experimental de corte transversal. Cuya muestra fue de 148 estudiantes del nivel secundario. Se aplicó un cuestionario de 30 ítems y para medir el desarrollo de las competencias de Arte y Cultura se utilizó el registro de calificaciones de los estudiantes. Se detectó que los procesos pedagógicos no se relacionan significativamente con el desarrollo de las competencias del área de Arte y Cultura.
Uso del software GeoGebra bajo el registro de representación semiótico en el aprendizaje de resolución de problemas sobre funciones cuadráticas
Authors: Huerto Huanca Pedro
Published: October 2023

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo central determinar si el uso del software matemático GeoGebra bajo el registro de representación semiótica en el aprendizaje de resolución de problemas sobre funciones cuadráticas en estudiantes de 4to grado de educación secundaria del grupo experimental supera en medida significativa a la resolución de problemas por el método tradicional en estudiantes del grupo control de la Institución Educativa Fe y Alegría Nº 32. El diseño de la investigación es cuasi experimental con pre y post test, el mismo que fue aplicado a dos grupos de estudio, uno experimental y otro grupo control con 30 estudiantes en cada grupo. Los resultados al usar el software GeoGebra bajo el registro de representación semiótico en el aprendizaje de resolución de problemas sobre funciones cuadráticas determinan una diferencia de medias de 2,77 puntos en el test de salida del grupo experimental respecto al grupo control. Con respecto al análisis de las medias de los objetivos específicas 1, 2, 3 y 4 se establecen incrementos en 3,983; 2,29; 2,166 y 2,633 puntos respectivamente. Lo cual permite demostrar que el uso del software GeoGebra bajo el registro de representación semiótica (RRS) mejora el nivel del aprendizaje de resolución de problemas sobre funciones cuadráticas.
La motivación y la educación virtual en época de pandemia: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Sotillo Tapia Pedro Daniel , Camus Huaman Karin Yanette
Published: October 2023

La pandemia de la COVID-19 generó un conjunto de cambios que alteraron las formas y estilos de vida de los seres humanos alrededor del mundo, en la medida de que los diversos gobiernos tuvieron que tomar drásticas medidas para detener su propagación. La educación también se vio afectada ya que se tuvo que transformar en virtual a pesar de las serias dificultades por las limitaciones técnicas y metodológicas que se tenían. El objetivo de esta revisión de las diversas publicaciones fue el impacto que tuvo la pandemia sobre la motivación y la educación virtual, en la perspectiva de ofrecer a la comunidad científica información actualizada sobre estos aspectos. Las bases de datos que se utilizaron en esta revisión fueron; Science Direct, ProQuest, Scopus y Google Académico. Del conjunto de artículos que se ubicaron, se escogieron 20 de ellos que representan a cinco regiones: Asia, África, América Latina, América del Norte y Europa. Los resultados de esta revisión permitieron identificar que mantener la motivación entre los estudiantes fue una tarea complicada, porque el cambio brusco, afectó su estado anímico. Por otra parte, las dificultades de acceso a la tecnología y conectividad y las dificultades metodológicas, repercutió sobre su rendimiento académico.
Cultura de prevención y Gestión de Riesgo de Desastres en el Currículo Nacional de la Educación Básica peruana
Authors: Carreño Colchado Miriam Milagros
Published: October 2023

Este estudio se realiza con el objetivo de presentar un análisis de la cultura de prevención en los dos últimos currículos de la educación Básica en el Perú. Mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido se describe el riesgo de movimientos telúricos en nuestro país y los consecuentes desastres. Luego se analiza el Diseño Curricular Nacional (2005 y 2016) y el Currículo Nacional de la Educación Básica vigente hasta la actualidad. Se identifica, en el contenido referido a gestión de riesgo de desastre, que existen vacíos e inconsistencias que inducen a una reflexión sobre su aplicabilidad en las condiciones reales en que se desarrolla la educación del escolar peruano.
Estrategias para formar estudiantes ambientalmente responsables
Authors: Arauco Mandujano Elzi Cristina , Mandujano Ponce Katherine Cristina
Published: October 2023

El presente ensayo pretende convertirse en un espacio de reflexión orientado al aumento del deterioro de nuestro medioambiente a causa del irresponsable actuar del hombre. El paulatino crecimiento demográfico e industrial, acompañado de las prácticas gubernamentales que colisionan con el ecosistema, hacen que se resalte la necesidad de promover una cultura de orden, salubridad, conservación y buen manejo del entorno ambiental. Toda aquella iniciativa que favorezca la sana convivencia con el medio natural sirve, en tal sentido, la escuela es uno de esos espacios en que las propuestas y puntos de reflexión servirían para concientizar a los futuros ciudadanos hacia la preservación de nuestro hábitat. Es así que el aprendizaje de aquellos temas vinculados con el medioambiente serviría como una forma de equilibrar el accionar del hombre en favor del medio natural.
THE EFFECT OF SMART SPECIALIZATION ON THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BULGARIA
Authors: Atanasova P.
Published: October 2023

Smart specialization is not an imposed strategy, but a necessary adaptation of national and regional policies in modern times. It is the conditions of constantly decreasing resources and the adaptation of local economies to a new world order that requires an analysis of the education system, which should lead to justified change. The research period is 2014 - 2020 and the base year is 2014, the beginning of the measures in the direction of development of the Smart Specialization of the Regions in Bulgaria. Analyzed economic indicators are population, level of education, number of schools in the education system, and employment by economic activities. The study covers two levels - national and regional, to specify the need for follow-up. Performed economic analyzes demonstrate the specialization of the regions in the field of education. The conclusions that follow from the present study show the effect of smart specialization on the education system in the country, as well as the direction for future changes in educational structures.
Geographic range extension of the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823 (Chiroptera, Thyropteridae)—first record from Santa Catarina, southern Brazil
Authors: Carvalho Fernando , Supi Karolaine P. , Luciano Beatriz F. L. , Sobrinho Artur S. , Generoso Sam , Quintas Victor , Althoff Sérgio L.
Published: October 2023

We captured the Spix’s Disk-winged Bat, Thyroptera tricolor Spix, 1823, at two locations in Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil. These are the first records of occurrence of T. tricolor from the state and expand the southern limit of the species’ geographical range by 408 km. With our new data, 52 species of bat are now con-firmed to occur in Santa Catarina; this state has the second richest bat fauna in southern Brazil.
Constraints faced by farmers while availing products and services offered by Rythu Bharosa Kendra’s in Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Murthy V.S.N. , Kishore N.T. Krishna , Vani N. , Murthy B.Ramana
Published: October 2023

The current study was to know the constraints faced by farmers while purchasing and availing the products and services offered by Rythu Bharosa Kendras in Coastal Andhra region, Andhra Pradesh. Sample farmers were cultivating majorly paddy and dairy is the subsidiary occupation. Three districts namely East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna of RBKs in Coastal Andhra region, Andhra Pradesh State were purposively selected for the study as its major grown and highly irrigated areas in Andhra Pradesh. The analytical tools employed were likert scaling, descriptive statistics, Garrett’s ranking technique and other appropriate statistical tools were employed to achieve the objectives of the study. Results revealed that the major source of information was Grama secretariat (Staff/Volunteer). Hardware, software and infrastructure were causing interrupting of services, non-availability of need-based inputs and non availability of crop specific advisory services were the major constraints while purchasing products and services offered by RBK.
Adaption and development of designs inspired fro Warli art and its application on apparel products through different embroidery stitches
Authors: Gupta Mohini , Kumari Arti , Patel Ritu
Published: October 2023

India has always been known as the land that portrays cultural and traditional vibrancy through its conventional arts and crafts. The word “Warli” is derived from Warla, meaning ‘piece of land’ or ‘field’. Warli paintings are the paintings from Maharashtra. Warli strongly reveals the skilled abilities of its local artisans and the prosperous cultural heritage of the state. It represents the religious sentiments and social-cultural traditions of the region as well as the collective experience of the artists inherited through many generations and the expression of the historic events, with which the places are marked. Various attempts have been made in this regard by different agencies to preserve warli design in the form of cards, paintings, stickers etc. Besides this, work has also been undertaken in the direction of adaptation of Warli motifs to create design base for application in textile designing through different techniques. Warli motifs were adapted for center design and border design. Total thirty motifs were developed keeping in mind their suitability for articles like Mask, Kurti, Plazzo and Duptta. Developed design sheets were subjected to visual evaluation for selection of one best design in each category by the panel of thirty respondents to find out the suitability of the developed designs. Finally four products were prepared by using selected designs and these prepared products were highly appreciated by the respondents.
Socio- economic impact of women related schemes on its beneficiaries
Authors: Chamate P. J. , Mokhale S.U. , Deshmukh A.N. , Mouje D.D.
Published: October 2023

The present study was conducted in Yavatmal district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state. The study of “Socioeconomic impact of women related schemes on its beneficiaries.” was conducted inzari (jamni) taluka. The sample consisted of 120 beneficiaries of which socio-economic impact of women was calculated. The 10 villages were selected purposively from Yavatmal districts on the basis of were maximum beneficiaries took the benefit of scheme. An exploratory research design of social research was used in present investigation during 2021-22. The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation,correlation and z value were used. The data of research study show that age was negatively correlated and family type was non significantly correlated while education, family occupation, land holding, annual income, mass media and benefit availed were found to be positively and significantly related with socio-economic impact of women related schemes.
Effect of essential heavy metals on leaf area, absolute growth rate and flower yield of tuberose cv. ‘Prajwal’
Authors: Gowthami L. , Bhaskar V. Vijaya , Padmaja V.V.
Published: October 2023

An experiment was conducted with graded levels of three essential heavy metals viz., MnSO4, CuSO4 and ZnSO4at three different concentrations i.e., MnSO4 @ 1000, 2000 and 3000 mg kg-1 soil, CuSO4 @ 100, 200 and 300 mg kg-1 soil, ZnSO4 @ 200, 400 and 600 mg kg-1 soil in addition with no application of nutrients as well as essential heavy metals in the soil (Control). The experiment was carried out with polybag culture method and conducted with a Completely Randomized Design using three replications. Data recorded on leaf area, absolute growth rate, and flower yield of tuberose cv. ‘Prajwal’ were analyzed using OPSTAT software and the least significant difference was used to differentiate the treatments. Mean analysis of the data indicated that application of ZnSO4 @ 400 mg kg-1 soil recorded significant increase in the leaf area (209.22, 239.31 and 224.87 cm2per plantrespectively during 2018-19, 2019-20 and the pooled data analysis) and absolute growth rate (0.035, 0.109 and 0.073cmday-1 respectively during 2018-19, 2019-20 and the pooled data analysis). Asubstantial increase in the weight of single floret in tuberose cv. ‘Prajwal’ was noticed by application of ZnSO4 @ 400 mg kg-1 soil which might be attributed to the consequential increase in the leaf area and absolute growth rate, even though the analyzed data was found non-significant.
Effect of Tulsi powder as influenced by growth performance of broiler chicks
Authors: Shukla U.K. , Yadav Rohit Kumar
Published: October 2023

The experiment was conducted at the Livestock Production and management unit, Department of N.R.M Faculty of agriculture MGCGV Chitrakoot - Satna M.P. To complete the research work following steps were followed. Freshly hatched, apparently healthy, day old straight run 225 commercial broiler chicks (Cobb strain) were procured on 18thApril, 2022 from Government Poultry Farm, for the present study. Routine, day old vaccinations for (Fl strain) disease were given to the chicks just after hatching. On 14th day all the chicks were vaccinated against Infectious Bursal Disease also. On 2nd day all the chicks were wing banded, individually weighed and randomly divided into 4 treatment groups excluding one that of control. Each group having 45 broiler chicks, was further sub-divided into 3 replicates of 15 chicks. In the group T0 – (Control) basal diet /standard ration ,T1– Feed 1kg + 0.5g Tulsi leaf powder,T2– Feed 1kg + 1.5g Tulsi leaf powder,T3– Feed 1kg + 2.5g Tulsi leaf powder,T4– Feed 1kg + 3.5g Tulsi leaf powder Based on results it was concluded that Tulsi leaf powder has significant effect on the body weights, feed intake, gain in weight and feed efficiency of broilers. Based on feed efficiency best performance of broilers was observed in supplemented with 1.5 per cent Tulsi leaf powder, followed by 0.5 per cent Tulsi leaf powder, followed by 2.5 Tulsi leaf powder for getting good body weight. All treatments were economically better than control.
Cross-cultural geriatrics in Haryana: Their issues and difficulties
Authors: Khan Ashma , Dahiya Manju
Published: October 2023

In India, the aged population is growing quickly, which suggests that a growing number of people have demands for financial support and care that are more specialized. The present study shows the occupation, assistance in the domestic chores of the family and problems perceived related to different aspect in day-to-day life by the geriatrics. The cross-cultural study was conducted in Haryana state (Mewat and Bagad zones). The results indicated that in District Nuh, majority of the geriatrics (55.0%) had low family educational status while in Hisar half of the geriatrics (50.0%) had medium family educational status. In Nuh grocery items were mostly purchased by geriatrics (WMS-2.16) with rank I while in Hisar, bringing milk was the most performed among the domestic chores (WMS-1.78) with rank I. In both the districts, most of the geriatrics living alone or with spouse and living with children faced many problems related to food, clothing, sanitation, shelter, health, social, financial andother problems.
Process development for paneer preparation from sheep milk of Hassan breed
Authors: Kandkur Shivabasappa , Patil H.S. Ravikumar , Vikas L.
Published: October 2023

Sheep milk has high nutritional value and high concentrations of proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins as compared to the milk of other domestic species. The high levels of protein, fat and calcium make it an excellent matrix for cheese production (Park et al., 2007). In order to explore the possibilities of preparation of value added product from the local sheep breeds (Hassan breed, Karnataka), a study been taken place to prepare the paneer using curd and citric acid as coagulants. Nutritional composition of Paneer samples prepared from sheep milk of Hassan breed is presented in Table 1. The average yield, moisture, Fat, Protein, Lactose, Acidity and total Ash contents of paneer prepared from sheep milk of Hassan breed using curd as coagulant are 91, 53.90, 23.28, 15.6, 2.67, 0.22 and 2.85, respectively. The average yield, moisture, Fat, Protein, Lactose, Acidity and total Ash contents of paneer prepared from sheep milk of Hassan breed using citric acid as coagulant are 70, 52.12, 23.06, 15.12, 2.53, 0.28 and 2.91, respectively.
A study on knowledge of trainings on mustard protection at KVK towards knowledge gain and adoption of the technology of farmers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan : India
Authors: Singh Harjindra , Chaturvedi Deepak , Shinde Kuladip Prakash
Published: October 2023

The study was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Jaisalmer. A sample of 50 farmers was chosen the trainees provide them two four days on campus trainings on integrated pest management of mustard during 2019-20 and 2020-21. Rapeseedmustard (toria, mustard / raya, Yellow Sarson, brown Sarson, Gobhi Sarson, black mustard and taramira) ranks second edible oilseeds in production and contributes to more than 30% of edible oil production in India. Mustard contributes about 90 per cent of the total rapeseed-mustard production. The important factors, causing low and fluctuating production of mustard in India, are low or non-adoption of package of improved production technology, susceptibility of mustard varieties to pest and diseases and non-adoption of pest and diseases management practices.The improvement of knowledge of the participant’s and adoption of technology was increased after understanding training programs including pre-sowing proper time of sowing and seed treatment (against disease and insect pests) adopting FIR schedule. Proper plant spacing and after sowing proper cares to protection of disease and insect pests. The trainees adopted by 72 per cent (36 farmers), learned recommend protection of mustard crop and knowledge gained by 82 per cent (41 farmers). It is reported that the change in Knowledge improvement was 10.00 to 82.00 percentages. The study indicated that the trainings were more fruitful and highly increased in knowledge and adoption levels of the mustard protection technology.
Empowerment of rural women through self help group in Ahmednagar district
Authors: Khakale J.B. , Mokhale S.U. , Deshmukh A.N. , Chouhan S.H.
Published: October 2023

The present study was conducted Ahmednagar district of western region of Maharashtra state. The study of “Empowerment of rural women through self help group in ahmednagar district”. Was conducted in Kopargaon and Sangamner taluka. The sample consisted of 120 rural women members of SHGs was calculated. The 10 villages were selected purposively from Ahmednagar districts. An exploratory research design of social research was used in present investigation during 2021-22. The statistical methods such as frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation, correlation were used. The data of research study show that age was negatively correlated and occupation, experience in SHGs and attitude towards SHGs was significantly correlated while education, annual income, family type, land holdings, social participation were found to be positively and significantly related with empowerment of rural women through self help group.
Estimation of groundwater draft in Rajasthan state
Authors: Raj Vivek , Singh Manjeet , Singh P.K. , Yadav K.K. , Jain Naveen
Published: October 2023

Field methods for the estimation of groundwater unit draft are not fully reliable due to non-uniformity of draft in the time domain. In India, use of norm values recommended by the Groundwater Estimation Committee is in common practice. In this study, a computational method for groundwater unit draft estimation for irrigation sources is proposed. This study presents an estimate, projection and analysis of groundwater draft in the different district of Rajasthan State. using the norms of GEC-1997 unit draft as 0.52 and 2.28 ha-m for dug wells and deep tube wells, respectively, annual groundwater draft for irrigation in this area is estimated to be 1524609 ha-m , out of which (10.53%) is withdrawn using diesel pump.
Pruning and plucking equipments in horticulture : A review
Authors: Kumar Priyanshu , Meena Sanwal S. , Shekhawat Ranveer S. , Agarwal Navneet K. , Khidiya Mahendra S.
Published: October 2023

The various growing techniques and production processes, required to work operations, technical procedures, appropriate techniques for soil management systems, orchard tractors, soil-working equipment, mulching and mowing equipment, post hole diggers, spreaders, sprayers, front-fitted knife trimmers, harvesting equipment, transporting equipment, shakers, harvesters, etc. are all included in modern horticultural mechanization. Harvesting, trimming and spraying still require manual labour and should be automated. In India, the typical farm power density is 1 kW ha-1. Timeliness is limited due to power availability during key operational periods. There is 3.75 kW ha-1 of required power density is thought to be necessary to maintain timeliness of activities. The relevance of regional producers and global markets for machinery and equipment cannot be overstated. New production methods must be the focus of interdisciplinary research including plant scientists, engineers, food scientists, economics, and marketing professionals. The key to innovation is a deep grasp of the system. Certain crops require distinct growing techniques and only then can specialised machinery work. In this review different fruit plucking and pruning equipments were discussed along with the different processes involved for different crops harvesting characteristics.
Fish feed in aquaculture – An analytical view from historical evidence to modern times
Authors: Devaraja T.N. , Raghuraja J.
Published: October 2023

Aquaculture is essential in generating employment and food in the world. Fish feed is an important aspect in aquaculture. Ancient Sanskrit scripture Manasollasa by King Someshwara has provided a clear evidence of feeding fishes with different kinds of ingredients. Such profound knowledge base has provided impetus to modern feed industry and feed management strategies. Modern extruded and pelleted feeds are in line with the earlier description indicating the farfetched understanding of nature and its systems by the scholars. High cost of feed ingredients has been a huge challenge in aquaculture prompting for rigorous research and development in feed formulations. Evolution in this process has allowed aquaculture production to come closer to the quantity of fish obtained from capture fisheries. Algal biomass, live feeds like artemia have been limited in use due to higher production cost. Biofilms, bioflocs are the most recent technical strategies discussed in the internet era as a part of cost cutting methods in feed management. Search for better process of feeding with cost effective ingredients will be an ongoing process in aquaculture. Population estimates are alarming and demand for food is ever increasing in the world. Quick, sustainable and continued efforts are the only way out to tackle this global emergency food.
New opportunities for the Russian hotel business in conditions of socio-economic uncertainty
Authors: Ruglov Vladimir , Ruglova Lidia
Published: October 2023

The article was written on the basis of the competitive work of the author Ruglov V.P. «Hotel as a sociocultural center in the megapols of modern Russia», which took 1st place at the XXI Saint Petersburg Open Competition named after Prof. V.N. Veniaminov).
In their article, the authors write that over the past decades, the hotel business around the world has undergone certain transformations. The hotel can no longer be limited to just one accommodation service. In modern realities, a hotel is a whole system, a complex of various possibilities for the realization of a wide variety of goals and needs of guests and customers. Today, the hotel services market, including the Russian one, is a consumer market. In this economic space, in conditions of permanent uncertainty and large changes in environmental factors (international, political, legal, economic, socio-cultural, etc.), for the last three years, hotel companies have been fighting hard in all segments of the hospitality market, trying in every possible way to attract a guest to their hotels in order to survive and maintain or strengthen their positions among competitors. The authors believe that the transformation of a hotel enterprise as a socio-cultural center for the local community, especially in areas remote from the historical center of the city that do not have significant cultural and entertainment and cultural and educational centers (theaters, cinemas, museums, exhibitions, a conservatory, music halls, etc.), can significantly contribute to improving the competitiveness of a hotel in the megalopolis of modern Russia. sports complexes, stadiums), etc. The survey conducted by the authors among residents of St. Petersburg showed that people for a number of economic, social, cultural, psychophysiological reasons need organized friendly interaction, familiarization with art, history, culture, sports, etc. near home, but they do not have the opportunity to realize these needs and desires. In the article, the authors also give recommendations on the implementation of a new hotel concept.
MUTILATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY: THREATS, INTIMIDATION AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS IN ZIMBABWE
Authors: Tembo Simbarashe , Singh Annette
Published: October 2023

Zimbabwe adopted a new Constitution in 2013. It was widely believed that the new Constitution would deepen democracy and constitutionalism. Central to this was the establishment of an independent judiciary. Barely 10 years after the adoption of the Constitution, judicial independence has deteriorated. This has been the result of intimidation against the judiciary, and constitutional changes aimed at weakening the judiciary. This article is intended to show that there exists a long-term project to bring the judiciary under the control of the political arms in Zimbabwe. With a weakened judiciary, Zimbabwe loses the chance to entrench constitutionalism, democracy and the rule of law. The article first highlights the imperative of judicial independence, then examines how the judiciary has suffered from threats at the hands of politicians, and finally assesses the impact of two recent constitutional amendments on the independence of the judiciary. It is shown that the independence of the judiciary has been systematically mutilated, and that hopes for effective judicial review cardinal to constitutionalism have waned.
DRAFTING DEFINITIONS WITH POLISEMY AND SEMANTIC CHANGE IN MIND
Authors: Carney Terrence R
Published: October 2023

Legislative definitions must be as clear and precise as possible. Different sources for legislative drafting provide guidelines on how to ensure clarity and precision. Many of these guidelines provide language-related advice. However, language guidelines and linguistic principles are not the same thing. Garth Thornton’s book is one of the few that suggests drafters study language to benefit their drafting techniques. He specifically mentions the link between language and society, and claims that drafters will gain by understanding how meaning (and language) change owing to societal changes. This article explores Thornton’s observation by attending to the polysemy and possible semantic change of the word “strike”, taken from the case of SASRIA v Slabbert Burger Transport [2008] ZASCA 73. The article claims that social processes like lived experiences and changing perspectives function as drivers of semantic change. These changes lead to the development of new semantic variations that coexist with the old or base meaning of a word, resulting in polysemy. Polysemy has the potential to cause vagueness, ambiguity and uncertainty, which complicates drafters’ task in producing clear and precise texts. Understanding the complexity and instability of words ahead of time could aid drafters to hone their definitions for better legal communication. To prevent unnecessary semantic pitfalls, the contribution further suggests that drafters apply their linguistic awareness (referred to as the “lexicological approach”) to words chosen for definition, as well as to a selection of words deliberately left undefined.
eficacia real de los derechos humanos desde una perspectiva sociológica
Authors: Angulo López Geofredo
Published: October 2023

Lo que pretende este artículo es identificar algunos elementos socio-jurídicos que deben incluirse en la construcción de un concepto de derechos humanos, capaz de adaptarse a la complejidad social moderna y a las dificultades en la implementación de los mismos, con la intención de poder ser útil para la medición de la efectividad de los derechos humanos y de las funciones que ellos cumplen en una sociedad concreta a través del uso de algunas nociones sociológicas de aporte vital y pertinente en estos momentos de notorias violaciones a los derechos humanos de sujetos a todo nivel que algunos actores ejercen de manera sistemática y otros que se aíslan o toman distancia permitiéndoles que sus acciones pasen fronteras hacia nuevas modalidades de violaciones a los derechos humanos.
The Value of CHSE Hotel Certificates in Increasing Hotel Loyalty among Domestic Tourists
Authors: Hakim Imam Nur , Rosyidi Muhammad Iqbal , Faisyal Faisyal
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic remains, and its impact continues to collapse on Indonesian tourism, particularly the hotel industry. During the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy implemented a program of issuing CHSE certificates to the hotels in order to restore their performance. However, no market-based analysis has determined the impact of the hotel's CHSE certification. This research measures how the CHSE certification can increase Indonesian tourists' loyalty to hotels during a pandemic. The structural equation model (SEM) found a significant positive influence on Indonesian tourists' loyalty from 564 respondents. Variables such as perceived quality, image, trust, perceived value, and satisfaction significantly influenced Indonesian tourist loyalty toward CHSE-certified hotels during the pandemic, both directly and indirectly. The NFI score of 0.907 indicates that the model constructed in this study is highly sufficient to describe the loyalty of CHSE-certified hotel visitors during the pandemic.
A MEMÓRIA DE ANNE FRANK SOB PERSPECTIVA: UM ESTUDO DOS MATERIAIS DIDÁTICOS DO INSTITUTO LA CASA DE ANA FRANK NA ARGENTINA
Authors: Silva de Moura Carlos André , Da Silva Júnior Jairo Fernandes , Campos Uzun Júlia Rany
Published: October 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar dois materiais didáticos produzidos no Instituto La Casa de Ana Frank na Argentina. Na ocasião foram estudados Lengua y Literatura: El Diário de Ana Frank e Ana Frank, un legado para abordar “la convivencia en las aulas”. Observamos como são elaborados, propostos, distribuídos e suas propostas de utilização na educação básica do país. Sob a luz teórico-metodológica da História do Tempo Presente, campo que possibilita a análise de ferramentas que fomentam o exercício do ato de rememoração, podemos perceber a conexão existente entre a prática pedagógica e a memória dos traumas coletivos no tempo presente.