bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A review of research on greening of packaging based on life cycle analysis
Authors: Wang Dongmei , Li Huixia
Published: March 2023

This paper examines and retrieves the whole process of packaging products from "cradle to grave" with the whole life cycle thinking, focusing on the stages that are more related to the packaging products themselves, including packaging design stage, packaging manufacturing stage, packaging use stage and packaging end of life stage, and carries out the methodological thinking of the development of green packaging. analysis. The process and technology of production and recycling of the most commonly used paper packaging materials are also discussed in order to promote the green and sustainable development of paper packaging.
The bedrock river profile fitting and the indicative significance: a case study in Gyirong watershed of the Middle Himalaya
Authors: Chen Lu , Ran Qinghong
Published: March 2023

Area-slope (AS) Model focuses on quantitative study of bedrock river which has been widely used in the longitudinal profile simulation of bedrock and alluvial rivers, but many applications have failed to carefully consider the mechanism, fitting effect and applicability, resulting in unsatisfactory simulation results. In order to verify the channel profile analysis capability, the study analyzes the oretical basis of AS model and applies to the river channel fitting and knickpoint identification in the Gyirong Watershed in the middle Himalayan Orogen. The results show that, for rivers with different equilibrium status, the fitting curves have different splattering patterns. More than 80% knckpoints locate on the elevation between 4000 –5050 m where coincided with Tibetan Himalayan Unit. Although climate affects the spatial distribution of knickpoints, the structure of Gyirong watershed have developed before modern climate pattern.
Phase Field Simulation of the effect of Aging Precipitates on Grain Growth in Aluminum Alloys
Authors: Song Xin
Published: March 2023

Aluminum alloy skin for automobile is the focus of development, application and research of aluminum alloy for automobile. At present, the problems such as aging stability, formability, concavity resistance and bake hardening of anti-baking paint need to be solved urgently. The aging precipitates of baking varnish have the effect of pinning grain boundaries and refining grains. In this study, the topological transformation law of polycrystalline evolution during normal grain growth was analyzed by continuous phase field model, and the influence of different size, morphology and volume fraction of precipitated phase particles on polycrystalline growth were simulated. By verifying the Zener relationship between the particle size of the precipitate and the limit radius of the grain, an exponential function relationship different from the growth law of the ideal spherical particle pinned polycrystals was obtained. This research has an important scientific guiding role in the aging modification design of automobile skin and in improving the service life of aluminum alloy sheets.
Gray and White Matters Segmentation in Brain CT Images using Multi-Task Learning from Paired CT and MR Images
Authors: Han Taohai , Wang Hongkai
Published: March 2023

Computer tomography (CT) has been routinely used for decades in clinical neuroimaging.  Compared to Magnetic resonance imaging (MR), CT is more readily available and more cost-effective, but the soft tissue contrast is much lower. In brain CT images, the unclear soft-tissue boundaries and the high noise level hamper accurate segmentation of the gray and white matter, leaving obstacles for the subsequent geometrical quantification of brain structures. To address this challenge, this paper specifically acquires same-patient CT and MR image pairs and proposes a multi-task learning model for simultaneous tissue segmentation and modality transfer. We aim to use the modality transfer task to learn corresponding MR and CT features which assists the segmentation task to achieve more accurate results than single modality learning. Moreover, we add a Shannon entropy loss function to the training loss to further combat the high noise influence and reduce the fragmentation problem of the segmentation results. Experimental results proved that our multi-task framework achieves more accurate segmentation than the single segmentation task, and the Shannon entropy loss results in much fewer broken brain regions than the state-of-the-art (SOTA) U-net method. Our study provides a useful tool for clinical neural CT image analysis.
A honey bee requirements design study based on multi-objective optimization
Authors: Li Wuxun , Sun Yile , Liu Tongtong , Sun Yiwen
Published: March 2023

The honeybee is a major pollinating insect and plays a vital role in the ecological chain. Therefore, the correct prediction of honeybee population size and optimal beehive configuration is beneficial for developing long-term or phased management plans for bee colonies to obtain high yields of bee products. Through literature analysis, this paper chooses economic benefits and environmental effects as the multiple objectives of the model. The model is also constrained by the maximum number of bees pollinating and the minimum daily pollen consumption of bees to calculate the optimal number of beehives for a given area. In this paper, we adopt the multi-objective equal-weight processing and transform it into a single-objective approach, which is solved using the artificial bee colony algorithm. According to the final calculation, the optimal number of beehives for this area is 54.
Study of predicting honey bee demand based on differential Gaussian model and sensitivity analysis
Authors: Lu Wangyi , Huang Yu-Han , Lin Qianweiwei , Jiang Haozhong
Published: March 2023

In recent years, researchers have begun to use CCD to describe this phenomenon of rapidly disappearing bee populations. In this problem, our group will task to integrate and summarize the possible effects of honeybee population changes on farms by modeling changes in the number of bees in an individual hive and simultaneously studying the relationship between bee populations and farmland area.Firstly we use a differential based Gaussian function to build a general model to represent the change in the number of honey bee populations over time. Secondly, we do the sensitivity analysis of the input variables above. Thirdly, the relationship between crop and land area need to be figured out first. We finally find that 13 bee hives are needed.
The Research of Integrated Circuit Design Technology
Authors: Song Jierui
Published: March 2023

This article discusses the fundamentals of analogue integrated circuit design and construction, as well as the operation and some basic models of MOS transistors. It also provides a thorough introduction to the CMOS, PMOS, and NMOS structures, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. Additionally, operational and differential amplifiers are introduced, along with some examples of their uses. While attending summer school, I also learned how to simulate the SPEICE model using the computer program CoolSPICE. The SPEICE model is a literal description of a circuit component that theoretically predicts the behavior of that component under various conditions. The article ends with forecasts and suggestions regarding the future evolution of analog circuits and their potential effects on society.
Dynamic Study on Tumor Killing Activity of CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T Lymphocytes
Authors: Guo Jiarui
Published: March 2023

Malignant tumor is a major factor in global disease burden. In recent years, its incidence is still increasing year by year. Because of its complex etiology and the frequent recurrence and metastasis after general surgery, it brings great challenges to global public health. The emergence of new technology, that is, “Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T” immuno-therapy, has created a new era for the treatment of hematological malignant tumors, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and acute B-lymphocytic leukemia. In order to evaluate the killing effect of CART tumor immuno-therapy on tumor cells more intuitively, CD19-CART cells targeting B-cell lymphoma were constructed in vitro, combined with innovative in vitro real-time cellular analysis technology. Meanwhile, it is compared with common T lymphocytes in the human body to observe their killing activity against targeted tumors. The results showed that in comparison with common T lymphocytes, CD19-CART cells constructed in this paper showed significantly enhanced killing activity for targeting tumors and a dose-dependent effect on the ratio of response to the target. Besides, CD19-CART cells constructed in this paper have a remarkable killing effect on tumor cells and adopt superior technical methods to observe the killing activity more intuitively, which provides a solid theoretical basis for the clinical application of CART cell tumor immuno-therapy technology.
3D registration process of ICP using linear constraint
Authors: Ding Zihuan
Published: March 2023

This paper implements an ICP registration algorithm that aligns mul- tiple 3D scans into a common coordinate system. To better visualize the result, we calculate the vertex valence using a triangle mesh and visualize the 3D object in color based on the vertex valence. The initial job of im- plementing the ICP algorithm is to evenly sub-sample the 3D scans to in- crease the calculation speed, compute the correspondence, and remove the bad corresponding pairs based on distance threshold and normal compat- ibility. Subsequently, perform the registration process with point-to-point and point-to-surface registration, which transforms the ICP equation by solving a matrix equation with a linear constraint. The result shows that both methods recreate a complete 3D object, but the point-to-surface method converges much faster.
Research on the Influence of Brand Marketing on Brand Relationship Quality Based on Marketing Strategy Model
Authors: Guo Qiyang , Xu Hui
Published: March 2023

The concept of brand relationship is put forward under the development background of relationship marketing and brand equity theory. With the development of relationship marketing theory, the marketing strategy model, which originated in the field of psychology, was introduced into the marketing field as a means to construct the characteristics and formation process of interpersonal relationship, and attracted the attention of marketing scholars. The introduction of marketing strategy model can better understand and analyze the psychological process of the relationship between consumers and brands. Marketing is everywhere, and every new social media has attracted the attention of brand marketing since its birth. The simulation of marketing strategy can provide a useful tool for cultivating and training marketing managers of enterprises, and at the same time, it can help students who study marketing to deepen their understanding of relevant concepts, strategies and methods. Starting from the concept of marketing strategy, this paper analyzes the importance of brand strategy in enterprise marketing in the new era, verifies the correctness and feasibility of relevant theories and Countermeasures of brand strategy in enterprise marketing, and analyzes the impact of brand marketing on the quality of brand relationship.
Construction of Evaluation Index System for Coordinated Development of Economy, Energy and Environment of Coal Enterprises Based on Low-carbon Economy
Authors: Zhang Chenxi , Xu Hui
Published: March 2023

As a special industry, the impact of coal enterprises on the earth and environment is inevitable. On the basis of conforming to China's sustainable development strategy, coal enterprises must be consistent with the development of international coal market. Energy development, energy production, transportation and conversion are limited. Especially, fossil energy is a non-renewable resource which is consumed once. There is a distance between the speed of energy development and production and people's daily life and economic development demand for energy, and this distance tends to expand. Energy and environment are the two major factors restricting the development of human society and economy, and energy is the basis of world economic development. Human beings are facing severe challenges of energy shortage, resource depletion and environmental deterioration. How to solve the increasingly urgent contradiction between energy, environment and rapid economic growth is a social development problem faced by all mankind. Based on the perspective of low-carbon economy, this paper analyzes the problems related to the coordinated development mode of energy and environment of coal enterprises.
Research on Carbon Emission Accounting of Water Transportation
Authors: Xue Yonghua , Zhang Chunyi , Jing Liang , Li Jinzhao , Liu Xiaomeng , Song Chang
Published: March 2023

The issues of "carbon peak" in 2030 and "carbon neutral" in 2060 have become hot issues in China and have attracted the great attention of the whole society. As an important part of economic development, transportation has become the "hardest hit" by carbon emissions. In response to this phenomenon, China should strengthen the quality of waterway transportation, reduce carbon emissions in transportation, improve economic efficiency, and reduce environmental pollution. Carbon emission statistics and accounting is an important foundation for the work of "carbon peaking" and "carbon neutral", and is an important basis for policy formulation, promotion, assessment, and negotiation for compliance. Therefore, it is urgent to study the carbon emission accounting method for water transportation enterprises that is suitable for China's national conditions and in line with international standards. It is necessary to systematically review and study the current development of carbon emission accounting in the field of water transportation, and provide a reference for the establishment of a carbon emission accounting system for water transportation. Combining the actual situation of the domestic water transportation industry and international policy requirements, this paper analyzes the key issues of carbon emission accounting for Chinese water transportation enterprises in terms of accounting boundaries and accounting methods and puts forward accounting suggestions.
Low-Carbon Road Reconstruction Design —— Empirical Research Based on Road Cost Management Software
Authors: Wang Ke
Published: March 2023

Driven By the Low Carbon Policy, low-carbon road infrastructure construction is greatly concerned. The lack of standardized quantification of energy consumption and carbon emissions limits the universality of Low Carbon road construction practice. Based on the national road cost management software and China's life cycle core database, the standardized quantification method of energy consumption and carbon emissions is established. Empirical project data are used to check the Effectiveness of the method. The method is to screen out the design measure with better energy conservation and lower carbon emission.
Consistency in teaching accounting in the light of Professor Jan Winieckis considerations
Authors: GARSTKA MAŁGORZATA
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The goal of this article is to verify if the observations of different views described by Jan Winiecki in the article Reflections on teaching economics: some observations and some proposals are also present in the teaching of accounting. It also investigates whether the proposals for developing a uniform way to present content are applicable in this area. Methodology/approach: The study was carried out based on the assumption that accounting plays a central role in a rational economy and used the critical analysis of the literature and student surveys.Findings: The answers to the questions lead to the conclusion that most students expected their lecturers views to be uniform, although, in reality, there are minor differences. Conclusions regarding the reasons for the expectation of uniformity focus on the ease of understanding, examination and graduation considerations, opportunities to broaden awareness, and to make accounting choices independently. Research limitations: A limitation is the number of respondents. Another limitation is that this research presents only the view of one group students.Originality/value: In accounting, different views can be presented. The main differences at the macro level relate to the purpose and objective of reporting, while at the micro level, they appear in the areas of valuation, simplification, and disclosures. To formulate and achieve learning outcomes, it is necessary to decide whom, what, and for what purpose a university teaches.
Tax knowledge and tax perception by students at the University of Szczecin
Authors: Pauch Dariusz
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the level of tax knowledge and analyze the perception of taxes by students at the University of Szczecin. To achieve the goal, the sources of this knowledge and the respondents approach to tax avoidance are investigated. It also presents the differences in the perception of taxes between male and female students. Research method/approach: The research was conducted in the form of interviews using a paper questionnaire Paper & Pen Personal Interview (PAPI) on a sample of 927 students at the University of Szczecin between April and June 2020. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and are presented as tables and figures. To the best of the authors knowledge, research in this area is still very limited, which was confirmed by a system-atic literature review conducted from April to December 2021. Findings: The research results made it possible to achieve the goal and answer the questions posed in the introduction. The students were mostly characterized by an average or low level of knowledge about taxes. One in three respondents indicated that Poles pay higher taxes than other European countries. Women are more willing to pay taxes, treating it as an obligation (65%), while only 50% of the surveyed men think the same. Almost half of the respondents stated that failure to report income to pay lower taxes is an expression of the weakness of the tax system. Research limitations/implications: The analysis concerned only a single research group; therefore, the results should not be applied to a larger or the entire collective. However, they may contribute to further research. Originality/value: The article contains the results of primary research on tax knowledge and how young people from generation Z perceive taxes and the concept of tax morality. Most of the respondents were interested in tax subjects being introduced into the curriculum. Therefore, the results provide a basis for considering the introduc-tion of tax issues in all fields of economic study. The paper is one of the few in the Polish literature that contains an analysis of university students perceptions of taxes.
XXVI Conference on Accounting and Controlling Measuring and reporting performance in the sustainability of enterprises and institutions held in Polanica-Zdrj, October 1012, 2022
Authors: Kowalak Robert
Published: March 2023

The text contains a report of a scientific conference organized by the Chair of Cost Ac-counting, Tax Management and Controlling at the University of Economics and Business in Wroclaw from 10 to 12 October 2022 in Polanica Zdrj. The Conference in the Accounting and Control cycle addressed today's problems and challenges in measuring and reporting performance under the motto Measuring and reporting performance in the sustainability of enterprises and institutions.
Autoantibodies against islet cellantigens: Current diagnostic possibilities
Authors: Ochocińska Agnieszka , Wysocka-Mincewicz Marta , Cukrowska Bożena
Published: March 2023

In the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) the causative process is the immunological destructionof pancreatic beta cells (-cells) by autoreactive cytotoxic lymphocytes and macrophages.These changes are reflected in the blood of patients as autoantibodies directed against-cell antigens. Antibodies against the following are measured: unidentified cytoplasmic -cells(ICA), glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD), tyrosine phosphatase (IA-2), endogenous insulin (IAA)and zinc transporter 8 (ZnT8). The complete destruction of pancreatic beta cells stops the productionof autoantibodies. It is therefore believed that the determination of antibodies associatedwith T1D is of major importance in the early stages of the disease. The IAA test must beperformed prior to initiating insulin therapy. As in the case of ICA, GADA and IA-2A, a positiveIAA result in a patient who is not taking insulin confirms the presence of T1D. The latest in T1Ddiagnostics is ZnT8, an ideal complement to the current tests. About 25-30% of patients who donot have GAD, IA2A or ICA antibodies have ZnT8 antibodies. Moreover, in some clinical cases ofT1D with negative specific antibodies, the isolated presence of ICA is observed, which indicatesother, hitherto unknown antigens. Along with routine antibody measurements, optimising samplingand test development in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness continues. This summarydescribes the present utility and future prospects for T1D prediction and diagnosis using themeasurement of autoantibodies.
HOMO HERMENEUTICUS AS THE IDEAL OF UPBRINGING
Authors: Klasińska Barbara
Published: March 2023

In the contemporary world of constant civilization, socio-cultural and educational changes, a certain paradox is observed. Experiencing a huge number of theoretical ideals of upbringing as well as concepts concerning a man, their selection and implementation cause the feeling of surprise and considerable doubt. A man often goes through dilemmas operating on the basis of imbalanced ambivalence among extreme models, e.g. they look after their own body and please it. They do not care about their humanity and even commit spiritual suicide. In this context, there is a need to characterize homo hermeneuticus a man who understands, explains, analyzes and interprets themselves, the world and other people. They focus on discovering and taking care of a man in a man. Outlining such an image of the ideal and the model of upbringing has become the topic of this study.
AFFIRMATION IN EDUCATION INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN PROVIDING CLASSES FOR CHILDERN AT EARLY SCHOOL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH
Authors: Aksman Joanna
Published: March 2023

This article discusses the qualitative research supplementing a three-year (2015-2018) pedagogical experiment carried out in schools in southern Poland. The experiment was based on implementing an innovative visual art education program into the primary school curriculum in grades 1-3. This program the Science-Art-Education Model was created on the basis of international experience from countries such as Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine. The innovative outline of art workshops for children used the assumptions of positive pedagogy and the psychology of happiness affirmation and visualization. This paper presents the results of psychometric and qualitative research that accompanied the quantitative research (children essays and self-portraits) as well as opinions of teachers who carried out the experiment regarding two variables: self-awareness and positive hope.
TEACHING WRITING SKILLS TO DYSLEXIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Wawrzaszek Maria , Polok Krzysztof , Przybysz-Zaremba Małgorzata
Published: March 2023

Writing is an essential skill which is developed during the process of learning a language. It is also a major area of struggle for dyslexic school children. Obviously, it is possible to teach and improve writing. However, at the same time, it is claimed that teachers tend to neglect the skill. The purpose of the study is to examine the reality of teaching writing to elementary dyslexic school children. In order to analyse the situation, an online survey has been distributed to elementary education teachers. The results provide evidence that although writing is recognized as a necessary teachable skill, however there is observed evident negligence in the area of teaching the writing ability to dyslexic school children.
SCHOOL MEDIATION AS A TOOL SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION PROCESS
Authors: Wrótniak Joanna
Published: March 2023

The aim of this paper is to discuss the subject of mediation and to demonstrate its educational and preventive values through an analysis of research literature on the subject. Relying on the concept of restorative justice, mediation teaches young people and adults to take responsibility for their decisions and behaviour. The restorative justice approach to conflict assumes shifting the focus from guilt to the responsibility for the consequences of the action and redirecting the action from punishment to the damage repairing, which undoubtedly is an educational value of mediation. Mediation procedures conducted in educational institutions that cope with difficult and conflict situations, can teach members of the school community how to be involved in a dialogue while respecting the rights of other people. Mediation offers a constructive, non-aggressive and non-violent method of problem solving at schools in the atmosphere of mutual respect. This way student relationships can be strengthened. Hence, such procedures are being increasingly implemented as a tool supporting the educational process. They also provide an alternative method of conflict-solution in the school community.
NATIONAL SECURITY AND EDUCATION IN MILITARY PREPARATION CLASSES
Authors: Urych Ilona , Leśniewski Zbigniew
Published: March 2023

Recognizing the significance of the educational content related to safety, the institutional stage of education implemented in the military-profiled classes in the form of Military Preparation Classes, has been analyzed. The aim of the paper is to describe the rudiments of the Military Preparation Classes functioning. The second objective of the paper is to diagnose this education development through the professional training of teachers of Military Preparation Classes on the basis of the own research analysis results. Theoretical methods, such as: analysis, synthesis and inference as well as the method of a diagnostic survey with the application of the questionnaire technique, were used to carry out the research. The empirical research was carried out among teachers who participated in the first edition of the post-graduate studies in the field of the training program implementation in Military Preparation Classes. The formulated conclusions concern the need to extend the professional development to all teachers of military-profiled classes.
FORMS OF PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL RECREATION OF SENIORS STUDENTS OF WROCAW UNIVERSITIES OF THE THIRD AGE
Authors: Rega Natalia , Oleśniewicz Piotr
Published: March 2023

The issue of the paper concerns the forms of participation in physical recreation of seniors based on the example of students of the Universities of the Third Age in Wrocaw. The survey research involved 115 elderly people attending classes conducted by Wrocaw public universities: the University of Wrocaw, the University of Economics and Business, the University of Environmental and Life Sciences and the Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences. The purpose of the research was to obtain an answer to the question: What are the forms of participation in physical recreation of seniors from Wrocaw Universities of the Third Age?
Climate change and buffalo farming in major milk producing states of India – Present status and need for addressing concerns
Authors: BALHARA A K , NAYAN VARIJ , DEY A , SINGH K P , DAHIYA S S , SINGH INDERJEET
Published: March 2023

The climate change is posing unprecedented challenges for the society in general and the farming community in particular, the world over. Large ruminants including buffaloes are generally considered as large contributors to greenhouse emissions and therefore playing a significant role in climate change. Buffaloes producing more than half of India's milk with significantly lesser population (only 36.66% of total bovine population) form the backbone of the Indian dairy farming. This livestock species is reportedly contributing 3.73 Tg of methane annually which is about 40% of the total livestock methane emissions. Uttar Pradesh is the highest methane emitting state adding roughly 15% to India's methane emissions. Further, the states of Haryana and Punjab have more than 60% of their livestock in form of buffaloes and so are the major contributors of methane in these states. Owing to it, higher feed efficiency and higher value of produce (milk and meat mainly), buffaloes are preferred by the farmers in India â€“ a fact proved by significant growth with increase of ~18% expected in buffalo population by 2023. The body structures of buffaloes make them quite susceptible to adverse effects of weather vagaries. As India is already short of feed and fodder resources for the livestock, the perceived climate change era poses many challenges for this species to improve productivity in a climate resilient and sustainable manner. This paper analysis the buffalo farming in important milk producing states of India vis-a-vis climate change considerations for the benefit of policy makers and researchers to take appropriate mitigation and adaptive measures for making buffalo farming climate resilient and environment friendly.
Trichinellosis: An under recognised zoonosis in India
Authors: KUMAR H B CHETHAN , DHANZE HIMANI , BHILEGAONKAR K N , KUMAR ASHOK
Published: March 2023

Trichinellosis also known as trichinosis is a meatborne zoonotic disease caused by Trichinella larvae present in the infected meat. The disease has worldwide distribution. Although this nematode has wide host range, pigs are the major source of infection to humans. The symptoms of trichinellosis in humans may vary from self-limiting disease to a severe disease terminating in death. On the other hand, animals rarely suffer from the disease. In India, Trichinella infection has been reported both from humans and animals. The disease is still largely under recognised in medical domain masking the true picture of the disease status in the country. The responsibility of preventing the human trichinellosis lies with both medical and veterinary fraternity. Hence, medical and veterinary professionals need to be updated to enable early diagnosis and treatment of trichinellosis cases and to identify and condemn the infected meat. Since the major route of transmission of trichinellosis to humans is by consumption of undercooked meat, strong and well-structured public health awareness program is also the need of the hour.
Effect of membrane stabilizer on the freezability of buck semen
Authors: RANJAN R , PRIYADHARSINI R , GOEL A K , SINGH BREJENDRA , KUMAR SATISH , KHARCHE S D , JINDAL S K
Published: March 2023

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CPH) acts as a membrane stabilizer during semen freezing. The ejaculates from Jamunapari bucks (2–4 years old) maintained at this institute under semi intensive management system were utilized to find out the freezability of buck semen at different levels of CPH by conventional method of freezing. The ejaculates were collected twice a week using artificial vagina and were extended to maintain sperm concentration approximately 100 million per dose (0.25 ml) with Tris- Citric acid- Fructose (TCF) diluent. The post thaw motility, live sperm count, abnormalities, acrosomal integrity and hypo-osmotic swelling positive spermatozoa did not differ significantly at different levels of CPH. There was no significant effect of CPH inclusion in goat semen dilutor on post thaw qualities. None of the levels of CPH tested improved sperm survival, and the highest level of drug (400 µM) was found to be spermicidal.
Effect of vitamin E supplementation on semen and blood profile of vaccinated crossbred bulls
Authors: RAO T K S , MOHANTY T K , BHAKAT M
Published: March 2023

Vaccination is one of the major stress factors that affects the semen productivity of the breeding bulls who showed consistent higher body temperature for several days. Therefore, a study was planned to assess the ameliorative strategy of vaccination stress by Vitamin E supplementation on twelve Holstein-Friesian crossbred bulls (432 ejaculates) maintained at Artificial Breeding Research Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. The bulls were vaccinated for FMD @ 3 ml by SC injections. In treatment group (6 bulls), Vitamin E was supplemented @ 4000 I.U./bull/day, ten weeks before and nine weeks after vaccination and another group without Vitamin E supplementation served as control. Vitamin E supplementation resulted in significantly reduced sperm abnormalities and improved sperm concentration, total motile spermatozoa (106), total live spermatozoa per ml (106), total sperm (106), live sperm/ml and total dose harvested in treated group as compared to control. Individual motility (%), mass motility, NEC (%), HOST (%) and IA (%) were higher in the treatment group, but it was not significant. Better blood biochemical profile of bull was evident in Vitamin E supplemented group though it was not significant statistically. It can be concluded that Vitamin E supplementation in vaccinated bulls was effective in ameliorating vaccination stress to some extent.
Tetra-primer ARMS-PCR assay for genotyping SNPs in ovine GDF8 gene associated with mutton traits in sheep
Authors: ARORA REENA , YADAV D K , SHARMA ANJU , POTHURAJU MOUNIKA , TANWAR NEETIKA , GIRDHAR YASHILA
Published: March 2023

Our study indicates the effects of genotypes on paunch girth. The results need to be verified on a larger number of samples. Nonetheless, our study emphasizes the efficacy of the T-ARMS PCR assay for increasing throughput. These assays will enable rapid and cost effective screening of large number of samples for association studies. The generated information can then be utilized in formulation of breeding policies for Indian sheep.
PATRICIA trie based time and memory optimization for fast network motif Search
Authors: HIMANSHU  , CHATURVEDI K K , BANDYOPADHYAY A , JAIN SARIKA
Published: March 2023

Network motif search is useful in uncovering the important functional components of complex networks in biological, chemical, social and other domains. PATCOMP - a PARTICIA based novel approach for network motif search is proposed in this paper. The algorithm of PATCOMP takes benefit of memory compression and speed of PATRICIA trie to store the collection of subgraphs in memory and search them for classification and census of network. The structure of trie nodes and how data structure is developed to use it for counting the subgraphs is also described. PATCOMP was compared with QuateXelero and G-Tries.The main benefit of this approach is significant reduction in memory space requirement particularly for large network motifs with acceptable time performance. The experiments with directed networks like E.coli, yeast, social and electronic validated the advantage of PATCOMP in terms of reduction in memory usage by 2.7-27.7% as compared to QuateXelero for smaller motif sizes (with exceptions of s=6 for E. coli and s=6 for social), and 7.8-38.35% for larger motif sizes. For undirected networks, PATCOMP utilizes less memory by 0.07%-43% (with exception of s=7 for electronic and s=6,8 for dolphin networks).
Genetic diversity estimates in landraces of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) from North Eastern Himalayan region of India using agro-morphological and molecular traits
Authors: BARMAN ARINDAM , ANSHUMALI ANSHUMALI
Published: March 2023

The present investigation was carried out to assess the diversity existing among the landraces of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) from North Eastern Himalayan region of India. Clustering analysis based on morphological and molecular traits exhibited high level of genetic diversity and grouped the pumpkin landraces into 5 major clusters. Maximum and minimum inter-cluster average D2 values obtained were 442.27 and 86.29, respectively. High degree of correlation was found between diversity obtained by morphological and molecular traits. The highest and lowest PIC values of SSR markers observed was 0.91 (OCM2) and 0.30 (OCM9) respectively and the Jaccard's similarity coefficient ranged from 0.51 to 0.92. The most divergent landraces obtained (GHP 1, GHP 26, GHP 43, GHP 51, GHP 52 GHP 56) from this study can be effectively utilized in future pumpkin breeding programme for development of new hybrid combinations.
A Novel Approach to Solve Numerical Methods Using MATLAB Programming
Authors: Mehra Diya , Sond Priyanka , Agnihotri Reena
Published: March 2023

Numerical techniques is a branch of mathematics that explores problem-solving methods that account for approximation errors. This paper defines the algorithms for some of the most popular iterative procedures for solving polynomial problems, including the Bisection Method, Newton- Raphson Method, Secant Method, and Gauss-Jacobi Method and many more. The purpose of this research is to use MATLAB software to solve numerical method problems. The primary goal of this study is to describe and resolve various numerical methodologies using a single platform. We also provide a brief overview of different methodologies and their underlying algorithms, which may make them easier to comprehend.
Obesity and Its Related Diseases: A New Escalating Alarming in Global Health
Authors: Mohajan Devajit , Mohajan Haradhan Kumar
Published: March 2023

At present rising of obesity becomes a principal public global health and economic concern. In 1997, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the obesity as global epidemic. About one-third of the world population is now suffering from overweight or obesity. It is estimated that some diseases, such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer disease, asthma, metabolic syndrome, liver steatosis, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, musculoskeletal disorders (joint and muscle pains), and type 2 diabetes are increased globally due to obesity. Obesity can affect nearly every organ system of human body and even may cause of total heart failure. On the other hand, obesity is incurring substantial costs for healthcare that are already affected the society. Obesity can be prevented, avoided, and cured. Prevention of obesity is the best policy, but proper treatment is necessary who are already affected with obesity. This article tries to discuss aspects of obesity, such as causes and prevention of obesity.
The IP Transformation of Independent Bookstores in the New Media Environment: A Case Study of Pioneer Bookstore
Authors: Zhu Haojing
Published: March 2023

In an era of digital reading where the paper medium is in decline, the survival of independent bookshops is under pressure as never before. In response to the rise of digital media, some of the city’s traditional bookstores are making creative digital transformations. Pioneer Bookstore is an iconic landmark in Nanjing, which is renowned for its composite marketing, audience connections, and cross-border collaboration. Using the interview method, this study found that the Pioneer Bookstore has a wide range of fragmented blind boxes, a single variety of co-branded artistic creations, weak cultural radiation, and a lack of intelligent services. In order to achieve sustainable development in the era of the visual shift, independent bookstores need to develop a creative marketing matrix and strengthen three-dimensional marketing; in addition, they should create original products that audiences will enjoy as well as focus on the quality of content; utilizing regional advantages and leveraging the city’s cultural radiation capacity; utilizing the experience of other industries, maximizing intelligent services for bookstores, and actively adapting to the new media environment and completing the independent bookstore era in the new media era by utilizing intelligent services. Furthermore, the bookstore should learn from the experience of other industries and optimize its intelligent services.
Local Content Policies and Cameroon’s Petroleum Industry: Emerging Challenges and the Way Forward
Authors: Baiye Godwill Enow
Published: March 2023

Although oil exploration and production has been going on in Cameroon, one of the greatest challenges has been how Cameroon can maximise the potential benefits from oil to avoid the under-development path that hits other oil producing countries. This challenge sprout as a result of lack of specialised skills in the development of her oil industry. Thus, the promotion of LCPs in her oil industry is seen as an ideal means to enhance skills and technology transfer in the oil sector. It is in this light that this paper seeks principally to examine how LCPs have been effectively implemented within the Petroleum industry in Cameroon which will go a long way to enhance economic development. To achieve this principal objective, the paper aims specifically to examine the opportunities that the State and the local oil producing communities could derive from a viable LCP framework within the oil industry in Cameroon. The findings of this research reveal that in as much as there exists a regulatory frame work to promote the implementation of the local content policies in the oil industry, the lacunae of the Petroleum Code, weak monitoring committee, limited human resource capacity and insufficient capital has been the major drawbacks for the ineffective implementation of the local content policies in the oil industry in Cameroon. It is in this respect that this paper strongly advocates for the government to define the quantitative, qualitative, reliable and verifiable indicators of local content, outlining a detailed schedule of the implementation of the local content requirements, formulating sanctions via a gradual regime of sanctions for non-compliance with local content obligations, strengthening the capacities of the national workforce as well as suppliers and other national service providers on jobs related to oil exploitation, involving both the local and indigenous communities in the definition and formulation of the objectives of the local content, creating a commission to monitor and evaluate the execution of the fiscal obligations and local content and reinforcing technical education to curb with technology transfer as a means to address the ineffective implementation of the local content policies in the oil sector of Cameroon.
Exploring the Impact of First Mile/Last Mile Solutions on Traffic Congestion and Air Quality in Urban Areas
Authors: Li Yimeng
Published: March 2023

Ride-hailing and bike-sharing have gained popularity as first-mile/last-mile solutions in urban areas, as these services can improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban transport systems. However, they can also affect traffic congestion and air quality. This paper examines the impact of different first-mile/last-mile solutions for ride-hailing and shared bikes on traffic congestion and air quality in urban areas. Shared bikes are considered an effective solution to reduce vehicle mileage and improve air quality. Several studies have found that shared bike systems have great potential to reduce traffic congestion and emissions. The paper also uses population density and land models to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposal, illustrating the availability of alternative modes such as public transport or walking and cycling infrastructure.
Penerapan E-RUPOCA Terhadap Minat Membaca Anak Desa Cibitung Wetan
Authors: Rahmawati Ima , Lestari Hana , Hasanah Siti Ulfatul , Jakiah Darojah Kikih
Published: March 2023

Salah satu langkah inovatif untuk membantu meningkatkan minat baca anak yaitu dengan pemanfaatan teknologi media pembelajaran kemudian dituangkan dalam bentuk perpustakaan digital yang diberi nama E-Rupoca (Elektronik Rumah Pojok Baca) melalui perantara komputer, laptop atau smartphone. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa tinggi minat baca anak-anak Cibitung Wetan dan juga seberapa efisiennya perpustakaan digital yang diterapkan di Desa Cibitung Wetan dan juga ingin mengetahui seberapa tinggi minat anak-anak Cibitung Wetan dalam menggunakan perpustakaan digital dibandingkan dengan perpustakaan biasa dan juga kendala apa saja yang dihadapi dalam perpustakaan digital ini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriftif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan wawancara. Adapun sasaran dalam penelitan ini adalah Anak-anak yang berada di Desa Cibitung Wetan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelaksanaan perpustakaan digital E-Rupoca sudah terlaksana dengan baik walaupun masih dalam proses pengembangan dan perbaikan secara terus menerus. Kemudian terdapat peningkatan minat baca anak melalui perpustakaan digital E-Rupoca. Strategi yang dilakukan untuk program perpustakaan, baik offline maupun online (digital) yaitu dengan melakukan kunjungan mingguan ke perpustakaan dan melakukan pemantauan melalui website
Actualización en Atenciones Médicas Vol. 13
Authors: Ponce Alencastro Jhon Alexander , Cortés Espin Erika Carolina , Jacome Sánchez Andrés Francisco , Guerrero Martínez Edelina Anabel , Panamá Herrera Evelyn Estefanía , Cabezas Godoy Bertha Margarita , Landázuri Males Víctor Hugo , León Cárdenas Sofía Carolina , Giler Álvarez María Dolores , Yánez Martínez Jhonni Gabriel , Camacho Jiménez Paola Nathaly , Simbaña Llanga Edisson Patricio , Vásconez Mora Rommel Gustavo , Mendoza Chávez Narcisa Geanella
Published: March 2023

La presente obra es el resultado del esfuerzo académico de un grupo de profesionales de la salud, quienes han recopilado la información disponible con la evidencia científica más actualizada sobre temas que esperamos ayuden a los profesionales de la salud y a médicos en formación interesados en profundizar sus conocimientos sobre patologías frecuentes que pueden presentarse dentro de su ámbito profesional.
Nutritional, Phytochemical and Sensory Properties of Herbal Tea: Cymbopogon citratus, Moringa oleifera and Zingiber officinale
Authors: Ikegwu Theophilus M. , Obiora Chika U. , Onwuemeri Jennifer N. , Anene Nkemakonam N. , Igwe Paige N. , Okolo Chioke A.
Published: March 2023

The research investigated the effect of drying temperature and time; and the proportion of different samples on the physicochemical and sensory properties of herbal tea from lemongrass, moringa leaf and ginger. The samples were analyzed using standard methods. The results obtained showed that there were significant (P<0.05) differences in the proximate composition (%) of the samples (with fats, protein, carbohydrate, ash, moisture, and fibre contents ranged from 0.01-4.01, 3.90-6.67, 67.59-78.91, 2.02-6.90, 3.14-6.01 and 8.89-12.02, respectively. The phytochemical analyses showed significant (P<0.05) variations that could be attributed to the effect of temperature of drying, duration and proportion of ginger, moringa and lemon grass leaves. The oxalates ranged from 0.01-3.89 mg/g, alkaloids (2.89-7.89 mg/g), saponin (0.22-5.47 mg/g), phytates (0.08-6.67 mg/g), phenols (0.01-4.01 mg/g, flavonoids (0.06-16.34 mg/g, steroids (0.33-7.83 mg/g and Terpenoids (0.02-7.98 mg/g). It was observed that the vitamins (mg/g) and minerals (mg/g) likewise showed significant (P<0.05) variations with  vtamins A, B1, C and D ranging from 7.57-12.05, 1.78-11.45, 2.77-11.91 and 4.32-12.11, respectively while the magnesium, calcium, manganese, potassium and sodium ranged from 3.64-8.89, 2.36-8.20, 0.00-0.04, 3.22-12.33 and 6.13-10.12, respectively. The samples with higher content of the lemon grass were observed to contain more flavonoids than others but increased concentration of the moringa and reduced the flavonoids content.