bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FACTORES DE ÉXITO QUE INCIDEN EN LA IMPLEMENTACION DE SEIS SIGMA EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES
Authors: Hernández Ramírez Luis Fernando , Ortiz Camacho Jorge Javier , Carreón Mendoza Alejandro , Zavala Aguirre Noemi Michelle , Marrón Ramos Domingo Noé
Published: August 2023

En la presente investigación titulado “Factores de éxito que inciden en la implementación de Seis Sigma en las organizaciones” tiene como objetivo, determinar los factores de éxito de su implementación en las organizaciones. De esta manera con la utilización del ANOM se determinaron los factores de éxito como son: reducción de la variabilidad de los procesos, reducción de defectos/ deficiencias y disminuir las pérdidas. Esto a su vez es una forma eficiente de trabajo para mejorar los procesos de una manera óptima y oportuna. Finalmente garantiza una mejora continua debido a la eliminación de todo aquello que no agrega valor al proceso.
Analysis of the quality of primary forest accessibility: the case study
Authors: Petković Vladimir , Marčeta Dane , Bajrić Muhamed
Published: August 2023

Relative forest accessibility percent of accessible forest area by forest roads in comparison with total forest area is the most important indicator of the quality of primary forest accessibility. The accessible forest area by forest roads is determined by the bounded area around forest roads. Today, in the area with steep and variable slopes of terrain, a double targeted geometrical extraction distance of timber is used for the width of the bounded area around forest roads, and the forest road spacing is used in the area with a mild and uniform slope of the terrain. Both parameters depend on the targeted density of forest roads. Modern information technologies (IT) like geographical information systems (GIS) enable the quality spatial and statistical analysis of different kinds of data whose result is not accessible forest areas by current primary forest traffic infrastructure only, but also an insight into the spatial distribution of insufficient accessible areas into the forest area. The spatial distribution of these areas is significant for spatial distribution of the new routes of forest roads. The research is done in the area of Forest Management Unit (FMU) Prosara, for which the spatial analysis of a digital terrain model (DTM) determined the mostly hilly relief area. The average relative forest accessibility, based on double targeted geometrical extraction distance of timber, is 35% for the actual network of forest roads, and targeted forest road spacing is 60% for the upgraded network of forest roads.
СТЕРЕОТИПНЕ КАРИКАТУРЕ ЛИСТОВА КИКЕРИКИ И ВИНЕР КАРИКАТУРЕН О ДРУГОМ БАЛКАНСКОМ РАТУ
Authors: Лужија Стојанка
Published: August 2023

Кроз истраживање односа сатиричне штампе, па и ау- стријског друштва, према “другима” настојали смо указати како су се у постојећу слику јавности о Балкану уклапали процеси, догађаји и лично- сти из љета 1913. године. Рад разматра различите обрасце стереотипног типизирања Балкана и његових народа у бечким сатиричним листовима Кикерики и Винер Карикатурен у вријеме Другог балканског рата. Поред анализе карикатуралних представа непосредних учесника ратних де- шавања, пажња ће бити придата и карикатурама које осликавају однос Аустроугарске и Русије према дешавањима на Балкану. Примарни циљ рада ће се односити на идентификовање и анализу посредством кари- катура пласираних предрасуда и стереотипа о актерима Другог балкан- ског рата.
ПАРТИЗАНСКИ ВОЈНИ СУД У ОСЛОБОЂЕНОМ ПРИЈЕДОРУ МАЈ–ЈУН 1942. ГОДИНЕ
Authors: Радаковић Борис
Published: August 2023

На основу доступних историјских извора, у раду се анализира рад партизанског суда у ослобођеном Приједору од 16. маја до 10. јуна 1942. године. Многе усташе и други злочинци нису се успјели из- вући из града, па су настојали да се прикрију међу цивилима у граду или околним селима. Партизани су оформили посебан суд који је имао за- датак да трага за злочинцима и да их казни за њихове злочине. Суду су помагали грађани Приједора, комунистички илегалци и обични грађани који су познавали многе заробљене или скривене злочинце. Рад доноси и податке о злоупотреби пресуда партизанског суда од стране пропаганде НДХ, која је ликвидиране злочинце представљала као недужне Хрвате римокатоличке и исламске вјероисповјести.
„КАКО ЈЕ МОГУЋЕ?“ - ГОЛДХАГЕН ДЕБАТА 25 ГОДИНА КАСНИЈЕ У ЈАВНОЈ СВИЈЕСТИ, ИСТОРИОГРАФИЈИ И КУЛТУРИ ПАМЋЕЊА
Authors: Лозо Предраг
Published: August 2023

Изучавање ратних злочина, поготову мотивације за њи- хово чињење, веома је сложена област. Једно од основних питања јесте „како је могуће“ да се догоде сурови злочини. Године 1996. објављена је књига Данијела Јоне Голдхагена, америчког социолога јеврејског по- ријекла, под називом „Хитлерови добровољни џелати: обични Немци и Холокауст.“ Голдхаген у овој књизи суштински не говорио о нацистима злочинцима, него о „Нијемцима злочинцима“ везаним за посебну врсту елиминационистичког антисемитизма укоријењеног у „њемачком кул- турном моделу“. То је са собом носило оптужбе критичара о промовисању колективне кривице. Циљ рада је да се сагледа како је текао историјски и контекстуални развој те дебате и како су теоријска питања везана за њу утицала на посматрање Геноцида над Србима у НДХ. Све чешћа колекти- визација кривице, послије „ратова за југословенско насљеђе“, у савреме- ном дискурсу Њемачке и Запада, у којем се та кривица по правилу везује за Србе, показује поразне резултате слабог утицаја историографије на политику, али и јаког утицаја политике на историографију.
СИМБОЛИ ВАСКРСА: ЕПИСКОП АТАНАСИЈЕ (ЈЕВТИЋ) И ИСТОРИЈА РЕПУБЛИКЕ СРПСКЕ
Authors: Раилић Остоја
Published: August 2023

Поводом годишњице упокојења Његовог преосвештенства еписко- па умировљеног захумско-херцеговачко и приморског господина проф. др Атанасије (Јевтића) из штампе је изашла књига „Атанасије – један жи- вотопис“. Књигу је приредио Његово преосвештенство епископ западно- амерички проф. др Максим (Васиљевић). Ова публикација представља значајно дело за историју Српске православне цркве, српског народа и историју Републике Српске. Епископ Атанасије рођен је као Зоран Јевтић 26. децембра 1937/8. јануара 1938. године у селу Брдарици код Ваљева од оца Милане и мајке Савке рођене Брисић. Завршио је Богословију Светог Саве у Београду 1958. године заједно у генерацији са (Ристом Радовићем) потоњим епископом банатским и Митрополитом црногорско-примор- ским блаженопочившим проф. др Амфилохијем (Радовићем).
ДЕСАНКА КОВАЧЕВИЋ КОЈИЋ
Authors: Крунић Бојан
Published: August 2023

С великом тугом и жаљењем примили смо вијест да је 13. августа 2022. године у Београду, у 97 години живота, преминула академик Десанка Ковачевић-Којић. Без сумње једна од најистакнутијих српских историчар- ки, остаће упамћена не само по беспријекорном научном раду којим је одавно на пољу медиевистике заслужила и стекла ореол бесмртности, већ и по изузетној личности ненаметљиве природе и невјероватне енергије, којом је плијенила, а неријетко, кроз искрену несебичност и жељу да се нађе другом у невољи, и покретала све око себе.
Salaries of officials of the mining industry of the Altai Mining District in the 1860s: on the issue of income inequality
Authors: Shchetinina Anna Sergeevna
Published: August 2023

The subject of the study is a comparative characteristic of salaries of officials of the mining sector of the Altai Mining District in the 1860s. The study of salaries of officials is carried out in the context of consideration of income inequality issues. The annual salaries of officials of the V-th Department of the Altai Mining Board, Altai factories, mines with a class according to the Table of Ranks, as well as the salaries of lower ranks located outside it, are considered. A comparison of the salaries of officials in the pre-reform and post-reform periods is given. Attention is paid to the minimum and maximum sizes, and the average salaries of officials of both groups are compared: class officials and lower ranks. The novelty of the study is determined by the weak knowledge of the topic of salaries of Siberian officials in the 1860s, especially in the context of the study of income inequality. On the basis of archival sources, many of which have not previously been introduced into scientific circulation, as well as published staff schedules, the salaries of officials with a class according to the Table of Ranks and the so-called lower ranks have been revealed. The data on the minimum and maximum salaries, as well as the average values for both groups of officials are given. A comparative characteristic of the salaries of class officials and lower ranks of the mining industry of the Altai Mining District is given, as well as a comparison with the salaries of officials of European Russia in the studied period.
Ensaios de teatro e filosofia: do Renascimento ao século XVIII
Authors: Portich Ana
Published: August 2023

Esses Ensaios de teatro e filosofia têm como fio condutor a filosofia de Diderot e Rousseau, em paralelo com o teatro forjado pela Contrarreforma. A autora faz uma leitura a contrapelo da tendência desconstrucionista, que passa ao leitor contemporâneo a falsa impressão de que Diderot tenha defendido a metafísica da presença, contra a representação. Rousseau trabalha na confluência de teoria da linguagem, moral, política e teatro. No âmbito ibérico, vemos as consequências políticas do entrecruzamento da comédia e da tragédia praticado pelo dramaturgo luso-brasileiro António José da Silva, o Judeu. Retrocedendo ao século XVII, o cartesianismo encontra terreno fértil nas tragédias de Corneille e o teatro do Século de Ouro é atravessado pelo jusnaturalismo defendido por Grotius. Na commedia dell’arte, o desbragamento é compatível com o dogma da Queda como apanágio do humano e com o excesso de dispêndio, próprio da sociedade de corte. Shakespeare assume o hermetismo concebido em Florença no Quatrocentos para caracterizar a personagem Ofélia como regida pelo elemento água; a própria catástrofe de Hamlet está associada a seu temperamento melancólico.
Feeding ecology and reproductive biology of small coastal sharks in Malaysian waters
Authors: Lim Kean Chong , Then Amy Yee-Hui , Loh Kar-Hoe
Published: August 2023

Small coastal demersal sharks form a major proportion of the sharks landed in Malaysia. However, little is known about their feeding ecology and reproduction. This study sought to elucidate the dietary patterns, role of ontogeny in prey consumption, and reproductive biology of four dominant small demersal shark species in Malaysian waters: the Hasselt’s bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium hasseltii; brownbanded bamboo shark, C. punctatum; spadenose shark, Scoliodon laticaudus; and Pacific spadenose shark, S. macrorhynchos. Dietary analyses revealed a high overlap in prey taxa consumed; clear resource partitioning among co-occurring species based on the percentage Prey-specific Index of Relative Importance (%PSIRI), with higher fish %PSIRI for Chiloscyllium hasseltii, higher cephalopod %PSIRI for C. punctatum, and higher crustacean %PSIRI for both Scoliodon species; and an ontogenetic diet shift, seen through changes in prey size. Based on the examination of reproductive organs, the results showed larger sizes at maturity for males compared to females for all four species; no obvious reproductive cycles, based on hepatosomatic and gonadosomatic indices for all species; female bias in the sex ratio of the embryos of Scoliodon species; and increased reproductive output (number of eggs or embryos and size of eggs) with larger female size for C. hasseltii and Scoliodon species. The partitioning of food resources minimizes direct competition for food and supports coexistence within shared coastal habitats. The reproductive strategies of these small coastal sharks appear to be favorable for supporting short-term population productivity; although a reduction in fishing pressure, especially from bottom trawlers, is essential for the long-term sustainable use of these sharks.
Study of Inter-relatedness between Hepato-renal Indices and Essential Minerals during the Last Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors: Oyediran Oyewale Thomas , Oladiti Rashidat Abidemi , Joseph Gregory Uchechukwu , Iyanda Ayobola Abolape
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Earlier on, it was reported that altered hepato-renal parameters and depletions of some nutrients co-existed at third trimester among the study participants. Yet the role low levels of nutrients played in altered hepato-renal axis (i.e. a possible association between the two) was not investigated. Even though liver is known for its physiologic importance in the metabolism of various metals and abnormal levels of certain elements also induce alterations in physiologic processes in specific organs. The study is aimed at investigating correlation between nutritional parameters (total protein, albumin, calcium, magnesium) and hepato-renal indices (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, urea and creatinine) at the last trimester of pregnancy.

Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Methods/Participants: Forty pregnant women in the third trimester (29 weeks to term) were recruited as test group while another group of 40 women (age-matched, non-pregnant) served as control. 5 mL of blood was collected and used for estimation of nutritional indices and hepato-renal markers. Information on birth weight was obtained. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.  P≤ 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: Data obtained from the study revealed that there were no correlations between any nutritional marker and hepato-renal indices. Similarly, nutritional markers were not correlated with birth weight.

Conclusion: There is no indication that there is a relationship between abnormal nutritional markers and indices of nephro-hepatic activities in third trimester women that had earlier being reported to feature abnormal liver and kidney function.
Understanding Urban Expansion and Its Landscape Responses with Long-Term Landsat Data in Guangzhou, China
Authors: Chen Youjun , Yu Shixiao
Published: August 2023

Quantifying the spatio-temporal pattern of urban expansion is essential to understanding the ecological consequences of urbanization and supporting optimal urban management strategies. As one of the most developed regions in China, Guangzhou has experienced rapid urban expansion over the past decades. However, little is known about the detailed process of urban expansion across long-term periods. Combining remote sensing data with GIS techniques, we attempted to quantify the spatio-temporal pattern of urban expansion in Guangzhou. We mapped the urban landscape in Guangzhou using Landsat images between 1973 and 2017. The urban land developed and change process was also examined, including urban expansion direction, urban expansion types, and landscape responses to urban expansion. The results showed that the building nearly increased by 90-fold from 1973 to 2017, and over half of the newly developed buildings mainly came from farmland. Edge expansion is the main type of urban growth. The urban trajectory shows that the expansion mainly occurred in the southwest to northeast direction. Urban growth led to radical changes in the urban landscape, leading to sharp decreases in soil and farmland. The results from this study provide key information for future planning to make eco-friendly megacities as well as sustainable development.
The Ethnobotanical Investigation, Phytochemistry and Antioxidant Activity of a Medicinal Plant Recipe Directed against Candida albicans and Enterobacteria Stains Producing ESBL CTX-M-15 Type in Burkina Faso
Authors: Traoré Bibata , Bangou Mindiédiba Jean , Zongo Koudbi Jacob , Sombié Pierre Alexandre Eric Djifaby , Traoré Loé Victor , Ouoba Hermann Yempabou , Ouedraogo Georges Anicet
Published: August 2023

Aims: The objectives are to carry out an ethnobotanical survey among traditional healers in order to choose the most recipe used in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis in cities of Burkina Faso followed by phytochemical quantification, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial of the best recipe.

Methodology: Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in Bobo-Dioulasso and Dédougou by semi-structured interview amount traditional healers. The extracts were obtained by ethanolic and hydroethanolic maceration. Characterization of the secondary metabolites was revealed by the tests in tubes. Polyphenolic compounds contents quantification was done by spectrophotometry using Follin-Ciocalteu reagent, aluminum trichloride and vanilic acid. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by two methods: DPPH• and FRAP. The Minimal inhibitory concentration on Enterobacteria strains was determined by the dilution method and the minimal bactericidal concentration was determined by inoculation on agar. The susceptibility test of Candida albicans strains was carried out using the disc diffusion assay.

Results: In total, 52 traditional healers were surveyed with a predominance of men (75%) in the both cities. 38 recipes of medicinal plants have been obtained. Decoction is the most frequent method of preparation in Bobo-Dioulasso (87.5%) and in Dédougou (27.27%). The leaves (44%) and the bark of the trunk (31.82%) are respectively the most parts used of the plants. Colorimetric tests revealed the presence of compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponosides. The best results of quantification tests of total phenolics, flavonoids and tannins, were obtained with the hydroethanolic extract (80.27±20.27(mgEAG/10 mg); 0.27±0.01(mgEQ/10 mg) and 73.31±4.65 (mgEC/10 mg)). With antioxidant activity, the highest value was obtained with the DPPH radical inhibition method (85.59±0.001%). Minimal inhibitory concentration revelead that the highest value was 0.781 mg/ml and the best minimal bactericidal concentration was 3.123 mg/ml.

Conclusion: Phytochemical and biological analysis realized could be partially justified by the recipes used in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis.
The Role of Increased Physical Activities in Enhancing the Academic Achievements of Children
Authors: Aly Ehab Aly Kilany
Published: August 2023

The main focus of this study lies in assessing the impact of increased physical activities and fitness of children on their studies. Parents and teachers are seen to play a very important role in the upbringing of toddlers. It is their positive or negative influence that shapes the confidence level, activity, and social standing of these children among their peers. Over the past few years, it has been observed that children are seen to be more inclined towards using their gadgets, smartphones, and other video games that keep them occupied for hours. While at one hand, this is somewhat comforting for the parents that their children are tending themselves, this has seen to have a very negative impact on the developing brains of these children. These increased unhealthy activities and sedentary lifestyles make them dull, less focused, and discouraged from their academics and studies. To resolve this problem, experts have found that increasing the physical activity of young children could help enhance their productivity and performance in their academics. Not only can physical activities help in achieving the desired goals of increased performance, but can also strengthen the brain and its capabilities to enable them to perform better in life.
The Effectiveness of Combining Ipratropium Bromide and Salbutamol for the Treatment of Acute Severe Exacerbation of Asthma in Children: A Literature Review
Authors: Aly Ehab Aly Kilany
Published: August 2023

The most common symptoms of asthma include episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and cough. When a person develops asthma in their childhood, it is usually seen to arise as a consequence of hay fever or allergic rhinitis and eczema, or atopic dermatitis. Maternal factors during the prenatal period have been found to be responsible to some extent in some infants, however, the role of breastfeeding and other nutritional allergies as the causes of asthma stands out to be unclear and controversial. The maintenance therapy of asthma in children comprises the following options, which are recommended to be used symptom-wise and only after keeping all the safety guidelines in mind.  The combination therapy has been found to be very useful in treating asthma and reducing the complications that arise due to it.
Application of Quantile Regression to the Role of Economic and Social Services on Citizen’s Standard of Living in Nigeria
Authors: Oluwapelumi Alabi, , Sola Lawal , Eneji A. Sanni
Published: August 2023

The role of economic and social services development on the standard of living has different effects on various class of citizens. In this study, we investigate the significant role of economic and social services development on standard of living in Nigeria using quantile regression analysis to model various quantiles of the standard of living. The dataset, which covered period of 41 years is obtained from Central Bank Statistical Bulletin. All the independent variables showed skewed distribution, and evidence of multicolinierity. Therefore, quantreg and tseries R-package were employed for the implementation of quantile regression. The quantile values considered are 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 0.9. Results showed that only the compensation of employees (COE) has significant effect on the standard of living across all the quantiles distribution except the 0.25thquantile that is not significant. Also, the independent variables considered showed significant effect at 0.75thquantile. This suggests that economic and social services development only have significant effect on the higher class citizens’ living standard.
Effect of Time, Temperature and Size Reduction on Some Physico-chemical Characteristics of Sorghum bicolour Leaf Sheath Extracts
Authors: Agah A. K. , Owureku-Asare M. , Ofosu D. O. , Agyei-Amponsah J. , Apatey J. , Ayeh E. A. , Larbi D.
Published: August 2023

Sorghum bicolor leaf sheaths are a common dried ingredient used as a colourant for waakye, a popular Ghanaian dish made from rice and cowpea. The leaf sheaths are also used in traditional medicine due to its impressive bioactive composition. Its potential as a natural food colourant and antioxidant has been established but the effect of different processing conditions on the physicochemical composition and characteristics have not been adequately researched. The present study assessed the effect of size reduction (whole, coarse and fine), temperature (room temperature (28°C) and 98°C) and time (20, 40 and 60 min) on the colour, pH and ascorbic acid content of sorghum leaf sheaths. Samples were steeped in a measured amount of water and analysis conducted on the extracts. Size reduction significantly reduced the lightness (l*) and colour intensity (chroma and hue) of extracts steeped at both temperatures. The pH of all extracts was relatively neutral, ranging from 6.63 to 7.23 and was not significantly affected by size reduction or time. Extraction of ascorbic acid was more effective at 98°C and did not degrade with constant heating within the experimental time. Average ascorbic acid content of extracts was 3.89 g/L. For effective utilization and value addition of Sorghum bicolor leaf sheaths, food producers should consider fine milling and late incorporation into food for optimum colour and phytochemical content preservation.
Physiological Problems Faced by Tribal Farm Women in Performing the Selected Farming Activities
Authors: Kalita Rashmi Rekha , Borah Sayanika , Kalita H. C.
Published: August 2023

Agriculture is the basic livelihood provider for most of the world’s population. Most of the people use traditional farming tools in their farming. Because traditional tools are heavy in weight, they face different types of physiological health problems. In this paper we discussed the physiological problems faced by tribal farm women in performing the selected farming activities that were carried out in the Majuli district of Assam. From the selected district, one subdivision and from one subdivision, one block was selected. From the selected block, three villages were selected randomly. One hundred (100) respondents were selected randomly from each of the villages. Data collection was done using an interview cum questionnaire. A total of 300 tribal farm women were selected who were engaged in farming activities for the present study. The study revealed that the majority of the tribal farm women (85.00%) faced headaches in doing different farming activities. The data also stated that headache ranked as I with a mean score of 0.93; followed by cuts and wounds; Swollen and sore hands; feet, dizziness, insect bite; Irritation in eyes, nose, throat; Lethargic; Allergy; Coughing; Chest pain &Vomiting and Suffocation ranked as II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X with a mean score of 0.90, 0.88, 0.87, 0.86, 0.85, 0.71, 0.67 and 0.63 respectively. Data also revealed that significant association between respondents' physiological problems and selected farming activities because the calculated "F" value of physiological problems (2.219*) is lower than the tabulated "F" value of physiological problems (845.245).
Effect of Weed Management Practices on Growth, Yield and Quality of Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]
Authors: Singh Dinesh , Singh Ram Batuk , Nirankar  , Singh Budhesh Pratap , Kumar Rupesh , Maurya Rajat , Singh Tribhuwan
Published: August 2023

The present investigation entitled “Effect of weed management practices on growth, yield and quality of okra Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)” was conducted at Vegetable Research Farm, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during kharif season 2022. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with seven different treatments viz. T1 = Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin @ 6 ml /L, T2= Post emergence application of Quizalofop-ethyl @ 0.040 kg/ha ,T3 = Pre-emergence application of pendimethalin @ 6 ml/L + one hand weeding at 40 DAS , T4 =  Post emergence application of Quizalofop-ethyl @ 0.040 kg ha-1 at 25 DAS  +  one hand weeding ,  T5 = Pendimethalin @ 6 ml /L as pre-emergence + Quizalofop-ethyl @ 0.040 kg ha-1 at 25 DAS , T6 = Weed free check (Three hand weeding) 20, 40 and 60 DAS , T7 = weed check control replicated thrice.  The result of the study revealed that at 30 DAS maximum plant height (30.96cm) was reported in treatment T3 : Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin @ 6 ml/L + one hand weeding at 40 days of sowing whereas at  60 and 90 DAS maximum plant height (75.50 and 113.53 cm)  was reported in T6 : Weed free check (Three hand weeding) 20, 40 and 60 DAS. Maximum number of branches per plant (4.60)at 60 DAS was found in T3 : Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin @ 6 ml/L + one hand weeding at 40 DAS  and 90 DAS maximum number of branches per plant (5.86) was reported in T6 : Weed free check (Three hand weeding) 20, 40 and 60 DAS. Maximum number of nodes (17.83 ) at 60 days after sowing was noticed in treatment T3 = Pre-emergence application of Pendimethalin @ 6 ml/L + one hand weeding at 40 DAS and 90 Days after of sowing maximum number of  nodes () was in treatment T6 = Weed free check (Three hand weeding) 20, 40 and 60 DAS. Maximum Pod diameter( 1.74cm) ,  fruit weight (12.88gm ), pod  length( 14.1cm) ,  number of pods per  plant( 25.66 ) , pod yield per plant ( 304.73gm) , pod yield per hectare (16.91  t), TSS( 3.2 Brix),  crude fibre (8.46%)  and cholorophyll content (1.18 mg) and relative cholorophyll content (54.39) .
Effect of Different Weed Management Practices on Growth and Yield of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.)
Authors: Thakur Nishant , Kumar Sandeep , Kumar Ravinder
Published: August 2023

As cabbage is cultivated with wide spacing, it is prone to profuse weed infestations, resulting in reduced crop yields and subsequent significant economic losses. A field experiment comparing different weed management treatments namely T1 (two hand weedings), T2 (paddy straw mulch), T3 (pre-emergent application of oxyfluorfen @ 1 kg a.i./ha), T4 (PE application of pendimethalin @ 1.5 kg a.i./ha), T5 (PE application of pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i./ha + HW at 35 days after transplanting), T6 (PE application of oxyfluorfen @ 1 kg a.i./ha + HW at 35 DAT), T7 (weed-free) and T8 (weedy check) was conducted to evaluate their efficacy on growth, yield and economics of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.). The results revealed that the maximum value of plant height, number of unwrapped leaves, fresh weight of heads, dry weight of wrapped leaves and yield per hectare was obtained in plots under treatment T7 (weed free). Similarly, in terms of weed parameters minimum weed count, weed dry weight, weed index and maximum weed control efficiency were observed in treatment T7 (weed free). Maximum net return and benefit: cost ratio was observed under the treatment T5 (PE application of pendimethalin @ 1 kg a.i./ha + one HW at 35 DAT), making it an economically practical option for controlling weeds in cabbage.
GGE Biplot Analysis in Mung Bean (Vigna radiate) Genotypes for Seed Yield under Zone-IIa in Rajasthan-India
Authors: Khatik C. L. , Khan M. , Chandra K. , Dhaka S. R.
Published: August 2023

The goal of this research have become to assess and to quantify the significance of the Genotype × Environmental interplay effects on mung bean seed yield and to determine the triumphing genotype for the test environments. Sixteen mung bean genotypes have been examined at one region for over 3 years (2019, 2020 and 2021). The seed yield information for each year modified into first subjected to evaluation of variance the usage of generalized linear version. Mean seed yields of genotypes for the environments had been computed to generate a genotype and Environmental 3-way desk records for the GGE Biplot evaluation. The assessment located the presence of massive genotype x Environmental interactions for seed yield. Year effect described greater than 89.11% of the whole seed yield version. GGE Biplot analysis depicted the model sample of genotypes at three years at same region. RMG-1132, RMG-1139 and RMG-1147 established to have the capability of blending immoderate yield with strong basic overall performance, can be encouraged for manufacturing in mung bean developing regions inside the Rajasthan.
Utilization of Reproductive Health Services and Associated Factors among Youths in Mombasa County, Kenya
Authors: Yonge Shadrack A. , Opiyo Bob , Kibira Agnes W. , Sharma Rekha R.
Published: August 2023

Background: Reproductive health has become a global concern that is either poorly understood or not fully appreciated among the youth. Access to reproductive health services is important for protecting youth from STIs and unwanted pregnancy problems.

Aim: The study sought to establish utilization of reproductive healthcare services and associated factors among youths in Mombasa County, Kenya. 

Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between August 2018 and January 2019.

 Methodology: A self-administered, structured questionnaire was utilized to gather information. The information gathered was summarized using an SPSS database. The data was analyzed with SPSS version 22. Logistic regression was done to identify possible factors associated with reproductive health service utilization.  p-value less than 0.05 was considered as a level of significance.

 Results: A total of 384 youth participated in the study, including 200 (62.2% females and 184 (37.8%) males. The media was the main source of information for modern family planning methods 200 (50. 1%). The majority of users 326 (84.9%) sought contraceptives from pharmacies. 213 (55.5%) were utilizing modern contraceptives. HIV/AIDS risk perception was significantly associated with utilization of reproductive health services [COR=2.34, 95% CI: 2.19-5.34].The condom was the most used method 134 (34.9%). Having knowledge about reproductive health services [COR=2.87; 95% CI: 1.92-3.94] was positively associated with the outcome. Male respondents were three (3) times more likely to use condoms [OR = 2.86, 95% Cl: 1.82-4.91] than female respondents.

Conclusion: There was low uptake of contraceptive services among the youth who were sexually active. The condom was the most commonly used contraceptive. Strengthening urban healthcare systems is key to have equality and improve accessibility of FP services among the teenagers and young women.
Performance Evaluation of VoIP Analysis and Simulation
Authors: Adjardjah Winfred , Kumassah Franklin , Abdallah Dawood Mohammed , Addor John Awuah
Published: August 2023

The use of technology has impacted on communication in so many ways. The advent of voice over internet protocols (VoIP) has made the world a global village where one can reach out to any part of the universe. But a challenge exists as to how to make communication and data transmission faster, the volume of traffic, bandwidth and latency in networks, that has to be transmitted between the sender and the receiver. The overall customer experience can be improved by the use of technology, which also makes it simpler to collect client information. Data packets are addressed and routed by the Internet Protocol (IP). This research aimed at deploying jitter, throughput, network traffic delay and bandwidth (JiTTraB) as a performance metrics to measure voice over internet protocols (VoIP) to measure the Quality of Service (QoS) of networks. This method prioritizes network traffic going through a router and providing acceptable service to most users in a quest to address VoIP concerns. In comparison to an existing university campus network (UCN), JiTTraB has a higher throughput, more data transmission at a given time with a minimal delay of about 0.001 seconds. However, UCN queues data with a high rate of delay before transmission. Data seem to crash considerably on the UCN due to network overload above its throughput margin and growth capacity. Thus, the proposed network design based on JiTTraB outperforms UCN in terms of transmission rate, throughput, bandwidth, delay and jitter. In addition, the JiTTraB communication network enhances QoS by performing better in close-quarters conversations than in far-quarters conversations. With an expansion reserve of 30%, the JiTTraB can handle up to 350 conversations securely while maintaining VoIP QoS standards without degrading the functionality of other network services or applications.
Association of Restless Legs Syndrome with Glycemic Control and Psychological Status in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Authors: Alanazi Eman Mohammed , Alfaer Sara Abdullah , Alanazi Naif Mohammed M.
Published: August 2023

Background: Evidence is still lacking regarding the association of restless leg syndrome (RLS) on glycemic control and psychological status in diabetic patients.

Aims: To summarize the evidence regarding the association of RLS with glycemic control and psychological status in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: The literature search compassed all English-published studies from inception till the 21st of May 2023 on the electronic databases of MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and ProQuest.  The search terms included “Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2” AND "restless legs syndrome”. We created a narrative synthesis for the outcomes and pooling of the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels.

Results: Sixteen studies were included. Pooling of the HbA1c levels showed a lack of significant differences between the RLS+ve and RLS-ve groups. Seven out of eight studies showed a significant decrease in sleep quality. Three studies assessed the quality of life and found a marked decrease in RLS+ve patients. Two studies out of four found a significant association of RLS with depression, while the other two found a non-significant increase with RLS.

Conclusion: There is no evidence that RLS in type 2 diabetic patients is associated with poor glycemic control. The evidence suggests that RLS is associated with a reduction in sleep quality and quality of life. The evidence is inconclusive regarding the association of RLS with depression due to the low number of studies. Physicians should be aware of the associated disorders with RLS in diabetic patients and endeavour to identify and alleviate them.
Comparative Analysis of Microleakage Associated with Various Endodontic Sealers: An in-vitro Study
Authors: Batra Diksha , Handa Aashish , Bhullar Kanwalpreet Kaur , Khurana Surbhi , Brar Rajdeep Singh , Khanna Mallika
Published: August 2023

Introduction: The purpose of the root canal obturation is to provide a hermetic seal, that inhibits the microleakage and canal reinfection, thus the health of the periapical tissues can be preserved. It has been observed that the sealer used during endodontic therapy has a direct link with the longevity of the treatment and the occurrence of postoperative pain.

Aim: The goal of the present study was to assess microleakage in extracted teeth of four separate endodontic sealers (AH Plus, Sealapex, MTA Fillapex, and Ceraseal) using the dye penetration method.

Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro study, 84 freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were endodontically treated and obturated using four different sealers and divided into four groups along with two control groups based on the sealer used. Microleakage was checked in apical sections using the dye penetration method under the stereomicroscope.

Results: The maximum dye penetration was seen in Sealapex whereas the least microleakage was shown by Ceraseal endodontic sealer.

Conclusion: Maximum microleakage was seen with calcium hydroxide based (Sealapex) while the least microleakage was noticed in bioceramic based (Ceraseal) sealer group.
Quadratic Thermal Convection in Magneto-Casson Fluid Flow Induced by Stretchy Material with Tiny Particles and Viscous Dissipation Effects
Authors: Fatunmbi E. O. , Agbolade O. A.
Published: August 2023

This investigation is based on the phenomenon of quadratic thermal convection in Magneto-Casson fluid flow induced by stretchy material with tiny particles and viscous dissipation effects. The study aims to understand and optimize the complex behaviour of fluid flow and heat transfer in this system, which has significant implications for engineering and industrial applications. The Magneto-Casson fluid, characterized by its non-Newtonian behaviour and yield stress, interacts with stretchy material and tiny particles, introducing unique flow characteristics and thermal properties. Viscous dissipation, resulting from internal friction, further influences the convective heat transfer process. Mathematical models are developed and solved by employing a numerical technique through the Runge-Kutta Fehlberg scheme coupled with the shooting method to investigate these phenomena comprehensively. The results are deliberated using several graphs on the dimensionless profiles. The results showed that there is a decline in the momentum boundary film as the magnetic field improves due to the effect of the Lorentz force. Also, an increase in the Casson fluid term raises the viscosity and thereby resists the fluid motion.
beneméritos de Santa Efigênia:
Authors: Antunes Andressa
Published: August 2023

Nosso objetivo é analisar o envolvimento de indivíduos pardos com a devoção de uma santa africana, a Santa Efigênia, na Irmandade do Rosário dos Pretos do Alto da Cruz, em Vila Rica. A análise tem como base, especialmente, os documentos da tesouraria da confraria e o Livro dos Brancos, bem como as trajetórias de vidas e redes sociais de pardos da confraria. Percebemos que o investimento nas celebrações desta irmandade revela que o sodalício do Alto da Cruz  elegeu a invocação de Santa Efigênia como símbolo principal de sua  sociabilidade. Os irmãos pardos, aos quais nos referimos como beneméritos, tiveram atuação decisiva. O investimento votivo de pardos livres ou libertos na celebração de Efigênia tanto representou uma tentativa de demonstração de ascensão e prestígio social, a partir de uma comunidade negra, como, ao mesmo tempo, conferiu a esta solenidade um caráter de autonomia e mobilidade frente aos estigmas do escravismo.
cotidiano e as narrativas
Authors: Abílio de Souza Jéser , Valdivia Maria Lidia Mattos , Lopes Valéria Oliveira
Published: August 2023

Neste artigo mapeamos as práticas cotidianas realizadas no/pelo Instituto de Pesquisa e Memória Pretos Novos (IPN) que produzem e articulam um conjunto de conhecimentos, narrativas e arquivos contra-hegemônicos. Nosso argumento principal consiste no entendimento de que o IPN empreende uma reparação e reescrita da memória afrodiaspórica, conforme suas práticas se dão em movimentos transversais da existência negra como uma forma de pluralizar abordagens históricas e de promover a descolonização do conhecimento. Para conduzir a análise, consideramos, como estratégia teórico-metodológica, a teoria como um verbo e a análise de linhas transversais com ênfase nas práticas de politização do internacional. Constatamos três grupos de práticas cotidianas mobilizadas pelo IPN, revisão de arquivos, sensibilização e contrageografias, as quais emergem transversalmente em um processo de constante resgate e narração de memórias afrodiaspóricas que desorganizam, descentralizam e complexificam as concepções de realidade, à medida que tornam o Instituto um teórico, ator e agente internacional.
What Is Huntington Disease?
Authors: Marcus Revital
Published: August 2023

This JAMA Patient Page describes Huntington disease and its symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.
Multistep Testing Algorithms for Clostridioides difficile Infection
Authors: Nicholson Maribeth R. , Donskey Curtis J.
Published: August 2023

A 10-year-old girl with spina bifida and neurogenic bowel hospitalized for abdominal pain, dehydration, and more than 20 episodes of diarrhea per day. A stool sample test result was positive for Clostridioides difficile by polymerase chain reaction and an enzyme immunoassay result for C difficile toxin A and B was negative. How do you interpret these test results?
“On Home”
Authors: Winslow Marlie
Published: August 2023

In this narrative medicine essay, a physician in training describes what it means to come home during her journey in pursuit of a medical career.
Primary Care Continuity, Frequency, and Regularity Associated With Medicare Savings
Authors: Sonmez Dilara , Weyer George , Adelman Daniel
Published: August 2023

Importance

Reducing Medicare expenditures is a key objective of Medicare’s transition to value-based reimbursement models. Improving access to primary care is an important way to reduce expenditures, yet less is known about how visits should be organized to maximize savings.

Objective

To examine the association between Medicare savings and primary care visit patterns.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This retrospective cohort study used data from a 5% sample of traditional Medicare claims from 2016 to 2019. Participants had at least 3 primary care visits with at least 180 days between the first and the last visit, were not enrolled in Medicare Advantage, did not have end-stage kidney disease, and were not institutionalized. Data were analyzed from June 2022 to April 2023.

Exposures

Primary care visit patterns: visit frequency, regularity, continuity of care.

Main Outcomes and Measures

Savings in Medicare expenditures; risk-adjusted Medicare expenditures, number of emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations.

Results

Among 504 471 beneficiaries (298 422 [59.16%] women; mean [SD] age, 74.26 [10.41] years), temporally regular visits with higher continuity were associated with the highest savings. For these patients, the savings increased with increasing visit frequencies, with peak savings observed at higher visit frequencies as clinical complexity increased. As regularity and continuity decreased, the association between savings and visit frequencies progressively inverted. The group with a regular and highly continuous pattern was associated with greater savings (175.87%; 95% CI, 167.40% to 184.33%; P < .001), lower risk-adjusted expenditures (−16.61%; 95% CI, –16.73% to –16.48%; P < .001), fewer risk-adjusted ED visits (−40.49%; 95% CI, –40.55% to −40.43%; P < .001), and fewer risk-adjusted hospitalizations (−53.32%; 95% CI, –53.49% to –53.14%; P < .001) compared with the irregular noncontinuous group.

Conclusions and Relevance

In this cohort study, savings in Medicare expenditures and improvements in acute care utilization were associated with visit frequency, regularity, and continuity in primary care in an interrelated fashion such that optimization of primary care visit patterns along each axis were associated with the largest improvement in outcomes. Demonstrating the magnitude and interdependence of these associations is useful for health care professionals and policymakers as Medicare continues its transition to value-based reimbursement models.
Temporal Trend in Suicide Mortality for Chinese Adolescents, 2008 to 2021
Authors: Tian Youping , Luan Min , Chen Huimin , Zhang Junguo
Published: August 2023

This study aims to evaluate the temporal trend in suicide mortality for Chinese adolescents aged 10 to 19 years from 2008 to 2021.
Three-month work-related musculoskeletal disorders assessment during manual lymphatic drainage in physiotherapists using Generic Postures notion
Authors: Gorce Philippe , Jacquier-Bret Julien
Published: August 2023

Objectives

The aim of this work was to quantify the postures and to assess the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) risk in physiotherapists repeating a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) over a three-month period. The underlying hypothesis was that there would be Generic Postures (GP) that would be repeated and could be used to more simply describe repetitive and long-duration complex activities.

Methods

The posture of five physiotherapists performing five 20-min MLD at their workplace was captured by two cameras. From the recordings, the adopted postures were extracted every 5 s and quantified through 13 joint angles, that is, 6594 analyzed postures. Rapid Upper Limb (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) were used to assess MSDs risks. A hierarchical analysis was used to define GP.

Results

Seven GP were identified through mean values and standard deviation. GP ergonomic assessment showed a low to moderate MSD risk (RULA between 3 and 6 and REBA between 2 and 7). High neck (>20°) and trunk (>15°) flexion were observed for all GP. High shoulder abduction and flexion (>40°) were evidenced for GP3 to GP5. GP1 was the most used (34%) and presented the lowest ergonomic scores (RULA: 4.46 ± 0.84; REBA: 5.06 ± 1.75). GP3 to GP6 had frequency of between 10 and 20%. GP5, GP6, and GP7 obtained the highest ergonomic scores (RULA>5; REBA>7). All physiotherapists use different GP combinations to perform MLD.

Conclusion

MLD could be described as a combination of GP. Ergonomic analysis showed that MLD exposes physiotherapists to low at moderate MSD risks.
Trifluoromethyl (
CF
3
) Group Insertion Methods in Stereoselective Synthesis
Authors: Konno Tsutomu
Published: August 2023

This review concerns the stereoselective construction of a trifluoromethyl (CF
3
)‐containing multiple bond framework. In particular, synthetic methods for the preparation of multisubstituted CF
3
‐alkenes and ‐allenes, including some biologically active CF
3
‐substances, are presented. These methods are divided into two categories, such as direct trifluoromethylation and building block methodology, and they are described in detail.

Synthetic methods for the preparation of trifluoromethylated alkynes as well as aromatics, which belong to materials having a multiple bond framework, but not substances prepared through stereoselective reactions, are included in this review.
Stereoselective OrganocatalyzedCCBond‐Forming Reactions
Authors: Nagasawa Kazuo , Yasui Koji
Published: August 2023

Nowadays, organocatalysis is well recognized as a powerful tool in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. In this chapter, efficient carbon–carbon, bond‐forming reactions by the use of an organocatalyst are summarized. Furthermore, applications to the synthesis of natural products as well as medicinally important biologically active compounds are described.