bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
STRATEGI L’OREAL INDONESIA DALAM MEMPERTAHANKAN KUALITAS DAN KEASLIAN PRODUK UNTUK SERTIFIKASI HALAL
Authors: Rahmadya D'vita
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi yang dijalankan oleh L’Oreal Indonesia untuk mempertahankan kualitas dan keaslian produk untuk sertifikasi halal. Industri kecantikan merupakan salah satu industri yang saat ini sedang menapaki peningkatan dalam tren baik adanya peningkatan dalam permintaan yang dimiliki oleh pasar ataupun peningkatan suplai yang diberikan oleh produk kecantikan. Indonesia yang memiliki mayoritas penduduk Muslim sangat mengutamakan produk halal untuk digunakan dalam kegiatannya. L’Oreal Indonesia hadir sebagai pelengkap riasan wajah wanita atau pria Indonesia dengan menyajikan produk halal yang mampu meningkatkan minat beli. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pengampilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa permintaan jumlah produk kecantikan saat ini telah bersifat unisex yang dimana digunakan oleh laki-laki maupun perempuan. Adanya labelisasi produk halal mampu meningkatkan penjualan produk tersebut yang mana diperkuat dengan adanya sertifikasi halal yang mampu menjadi salah satu cara untuk meyakinkan konsumen. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa saat ini produk kecantikan sudah menjadi produk yang tidak memiliki stereotipe feminim atau maskulin, sehingga produk tersebut dapat digunakan keduanya. Dengan populasi muslim yang menjadi mayoritas di Indonesia, labelisasi dan adanya sertifikasi halal mampu memperkuat pasar dan penjualan kepada konsumen yang telah dilakukan oleh L’Oreal Indonesia.
AUSTRALIA’S RESPONSE TOWARDS KIRIBATI’S MIGRATION WITH DIGNITY POLICY
Authors: Rachmawati NIcky Nastiti , Hidayatullah Nur Luthfi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to examine the Australian Government's Response towards Kiribati's Migration with Dignity Policy. Rising sea level caused by climate change forces the Pacific Island states, including Kiribati to relocate their citizens overseas. Kiribati launched the Migration with Dignity policy to provide access for its citizens to work in other countries, especially Australia. The authors argue that Australia responded Kiribati’s migration with dignity by providing foreign aid for Kiribati. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive method and utilize the concepts of migration policy and foreign aid, with documentation data collection technique. The results of this study indicate that Australia responded Kiribati’s Migration with Dignity policy by providing foreign aid through the Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Kiribati Australia Nursing Initiative (KANI). KIT and KANI opens an opportunity for Kiribati citizens to participate in foreign language and professional skills training, to be able to fulfill Australia’s migration policy requirements for foreign workers.
Mickey Finn: Inebriation and Creativity in Myles na gCopaleen’s ‘Drink and Time in Dublin’
Authors: Abu Talia
Published: November 2023

Myles na gCopaleen’s short story ‘Drink and Time in Dublin’ explores the literary role of alcohol and sedatives within a narrative framework. Examining binge drinking and blackouts in the short story that produce lacunas, complicate time, and disrupt the logical progression of events, this article explores the connection between intoxication and the deployment of anti-narrative strategies. Special attention is given to the use of sedatives in the text that, it is argued, allude to the Irish figure Mickey Finn. The story’s allusion to Finn reorganises Irish mythology as it replaces ancient traditional heroism with modern anti-heroism, resulting in the collapse of realist narrative norms and narrative structure.
Optimization of Thermoultrasound Process of Soursop (Annona muricata) Nectar and Comparison of Its Physicochemical Properties and In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Antioxidants with Pasteurized Sample
Authors: Zafra-Rojas Quinatzin Yadira , Jiménez-Hernández José Luis , Olloqui Enrique Javier , Cruz-Cansino Nelly del Socorro , Alanís-García Ernesto , Ramírez-Moreno Esther , Ariza-Ortega José Alberto , Moreno-Seceña Juan Carlos
Published: November 2023

Research background. Soursop nectar contains antioxidants and is preserved by pasteurization. However, this technology impairs its physicochemical properties and bioactive compounds. An alternative is therefore thermoultrasound, which could counteract these effects. The thermosonicated nectar was compared with a pasteurized one and the in vitro bioaccessibility of antioxidants was estimated.
Experimental approach. The soursop nectar (25 %) was processed and the response surface methodology was used to determine the optimal conditions for thermoultrasound treatment (TUS). The TUS (75–90 % amplitude, 3.15–15 min) was applied, and 2 % stevia and 6 % agave inulin were added as sweeteners. The microbiological, physicochemical, enzymatic and antioxidant properties were analyzed. The properties of thermosonicated nectar obtained under optimal conditions were compared with pasteurized nectar. In addition to the above determinations, microstructure, total dietary fiber (TDF) and in vitro bioaccessibility of antioxidants were determined.
Results and conclusions. The response variables that fit the mathematical model were L*, b*, chroma (C*), total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity determined by ABTS•+, DPPH˙ and Fe(III) reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). The L* and DPPH˙ were affected by quadratic time and TPC by time (p<0.0001). The optimum TUS condition was 82 % amplitude for 9.15 min and the responses variables were L*, b* and C* (45.48, 3.55 and 3.62, respectively), TPC expressed as gallic acid equivalents (38.40 mg/100 mL), ABTS•+ expressed as Trolox equivalents (TE) (31.28 μmol/100 mL), DPPH˙ expressed as TE (124.22 μmol/100 mL) and FRAP expressed as Fe(II) (3.06 μmol/100 mL). Compared to the pasteurized sample, thermosonicated sample had high values of L* (45.56), h° (–56.49), TPC (26.63 mg/100 mL), ABTS•+ and DPPH˙ (22.03 and 129.22 μmol/100 mL, respectively), FRAP (3.10 μmol/100 mL) and low pectin methylesterase (PME) activity (0.28 U/mL). For in vitro bioaccessibility, thermosonicated nectar showed high absorption of TPC (15.26/100 mL) and high antioxidant activity determined by ABTS (34.92 μmol/100 mL) and FRAP (7.88 μmol/100 mL).
Novelty and scientific contribution. The thermoultrasound improves the physicochemical properties and in vitro bioaccessibility of antioxidants in soursop nectar. On the other hand, as an alternative, this beverage offers low-calorie alternative with prebiotic properties that benefits consumer health.
Basics of Learning Functional Styles in Russian Language
Authors: Mirzaliyev Tolibjon Ganiyevich  , Mirzaliyeva Dilfuza Saminovna
Published: November 2023

This article describes the functional styles of the Russian language, a system of methods and techniques for teaching functional styles has been developed.
General Description and Pragmatic Features of Narratives (In The Example of Uzbek Rivoyat and English Parables)
Authors: Solijonov Mukhammadjon
Published: November 2023

This article discusses the genre characteristics of the narrative, the alternative of the parable and the narrative expressing a certain literary event in different forms, the study of the parable and the narrative, the types of the narrative, the selection of exemplary narratives as an object for this research work, the different aspects of the narrative from the myth, etc.
An Assessment of The Diversity of Avifauna at Ranjit Sagar Dam in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Authors: Atul Sharma
Published: November 2023

A study was carried out for an interval of six months (April–September, 2022) to assess the avifauna diversity at Ranjit Sagar Dam. The dam, also known as Thein Dam, is located at distance of 30 km from Kathua City and geographical it lies between 32°-26' N and 75°-43'. This dam is constructed over the Ravi River and is surrounded by lush green hills, which act as a key driver of local economies, giving its importance to agriculture, recreation, and fishing. Along with being an aesthetic entity, it provides social, economic, and environmental remunerations. Consequently, ornithologists from all over India gathered here for watching the lovely creatures and also to study their behavioral ecology. During the study, the data collection was done through the point count method with eight fixed points in different habitat types. A field binocular (10x50 magnification) was used for visual surveys. Surveys revealed the presence of 93 bird species placed taxonomically under 22 families. Around 37 water bird species are supported by Ranjit Sagar Dam, belonging to 9 families, of which 17 are migratory and 20 are residential bird species. So as to uphold the avifaunal diversity that is crucial in maintaining ecosystems, conservation strategies coupled with the development of potential water resources like Ranjit Sagar Dam are of the utmost importance.
Prevelence and Incedence of Reproductive Tract Infections Among Married Women in India
Authors: Latha kasaram  , M. Sadana Reddy
Published: November 2023

Reproductive tract infections (RTI) are the infections which affects any organ related to genital tract. Reproductive tract infections are also known to act one of the risk factor for transmission of HIV, and are common yet neglected health problem affecting health and social wellbeing of women in their most productive age. The annual incidence of Reproductive tract infections and sexually transmitted infections in India is estimated at 5% or approximately 40 million every year. Although early detection and treatment of Reproductive tract infections can prevent complications and minimize the severity of long-term sequels, still RTI remains undiagnosed and untreated. Reproductive tract infections may also present as symptomatic among women who cause wide spread of disease in the community and also responsible for severe morbidity. Women show less interest on health seeking and have minimal knowledge on RTI/STI. This article provides a summary overview based on the data related to literature shows that age group of women, education, occupation, and standard of living were major factors affecting awareness on reproductive tract infections. Women who were illiterates do not seek treatment due to existing inhibitions regarding reproductive health; need targeted interventions for reproductive health messages. Need to make them aware of simple and the best confirmatory evidence of reproductive tract infections.
Automatic Kidney Stone Detection Using Deep learning Method
Authors: P. S. Ramesh  , Sneha Patel  , Kalyan Devappa Bamane  , Yelepi UshaRani  , Mohit Tiwari  , T. Karthikeyan
Published: November 2023

Kidney stone disease is a common urological illness that affects millions of people worldwide. The identification of kidney stones early and accurately is critical for timely intervention and effective management of this illness. Deep learning approaches have showed promising results in a variety of medical image processing jobs in recent years. This paper describes a novel deep learning-based approach for automatic kidney stone diagnosis utilising medical imaging data. A convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture is used in the suggested method to identify and classify kidney stones in medical photographs. A huge collection of kidney stone images is first collected and preprocessed to ensure homogeneity and improve feature extraction capabilities. To optimise its performance, the CNN model is trained on this dataset using a large number of annotated samples. The trained CNN model distinguishes kidney stone presence from healthy regions in medical pictures with good accuracy and robustness. It detects kidney stones of various sizes and shapes while overcoming hurdles given by different stone compositions and human anatomy. Furthermore, the deep learning model has fast processing speeds, making it suited for real-time clinical applications. Extensive validation and testing on an independent dataset are performed to evaluate the model's performance. The results show that the proposed deep learning method is effective in autonomous kidney stone identification, with sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy metrics comparable to or exceeding those of existing classical methods.
Predicting Infectious Disease Outbreaks with Machine Learning and Epidemiological Data
Authors: Syed Ziaur Rahman  , R Senthil  , Venkadeshan Ramalingam  , R. Gopal
Published: November 2023

Over the past several years, there has been a notable shift in the international public health arena, mostly driven by the use of machine learning methodologies and epidemiological data for the purpose of forecasting and controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases. This study explores the changing paradigm of disease outbreak prediction by examining current advancements and emerging patterns in the field of machine learning and epidemiology. In this paper, we explore the complex procedure of forecasting infectious disease outbreaks, a task of significant significance for global public health authorities. This paper examines the crucial role of machine learning algorithms in this undertaking, elucidating their capacity to analyze extensive and heterogeneous datasets in order to produce significant insights and predictions Our inquiry spans multiple facets of this complex topic. This study examines the transformative impact of machine learning models, namely deep learning and ensemble approaches, on the field. The individuals in question have exhibited remarkable proficiency in recognizing patterns, establishing correlations, and formulating predictions by utilizing past data. Consequently, this has greatly contributed to the prompt identification and readiness for potential outbreaks. Moreover, our study involves the incorporation of epidemiological data, including case reports, genetic sequencing, and population dynamics, into the machine learning architecture. This study investigates the enhanced predictive accuracy and improved comprehension of disease dynamics resulting from the integration of data-driven models and expert knowledge from the field of epidemiology. The integration of different approaches is of utmost importance when it comes to effectively tackling the distinct characteristics and problems presented by diverse infectious illnesses. Additionally, the research emphasizes the significance of incorporating a wide range of data sources, including not only data related to human health, but also environmental factors, socio-economic metrics, and patterns of human mobility. Non-conventional data sources provide essential contextual information for comprehending the dynamics of disease transmission, hence enhancing the robustness and comprehensiveness of forecasts.
Effect of Foot Refelexology on Preeclampsia
Authors: Abeer AA Mansour  , Mohamed AM Awad  , Hala MH Emara  , Moamen MM Hassan  , Elham S Hassan
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of foot reflexology on mean arterial blood pressure, Serum Cortisol level, proteinuria and quality of life in pregnant women suffering from mild preeclampsia. Subjects and Methods: Sixty mild preeclamptic pregnant women were selected randomly from Out Patient Clinic of Obstetrics Department in Minia University Hospital in Minia to participate in this study. Their ages were between 20-36 years old. Their body mass index less than 35 kg/m2. They were divided randomly into two equal groups (A & B); Group A (control group): It comprised thirty pregnant women with mild preeclampsia who were treated by antihypertensive drugs only while group B (study group): It comprised thirty pregnant women with mild preeclampsia who were treated by antihypertensive drugs and foot reflexology sessions (25 minutes, 2 sessions weekly for 8 weeks).

Assessment: Mean arterial blood pressure (MABP), Serum Cortisol level and proteinuria were assessed before and after treatment for all patients in both groups (A&B), as well as quality of life was evaluated through World Health Organization quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL).

Results: revealed that, between groups; pretreatment, there was insignificant difference between both groups A & B in MABP, serum cortisol level, proteinuria and WHOQOL questionnaire scores. While post treatment, there was significant difference between both groups A &B in MABP, serum cortisol level, proteinuria and WHOQOL questionnaire scores [in favor of group B (more decrease in MABP, serum cortisol level and proteinuria; and more increase in WHOQOL questionnaire scores)].

Conclusion: Foot reflexology is an effective modality in decreasing MABP, serum cortisol level and proteinuria, as well as enhancing the quality of life of mild preeclamptic pregnant women.
Building and Experimenting Solar Chimney Power Plant
Authors: ABDULKERİM Sohayb , QADDOORİ HAMMOODİ Mohammed , ALSHBİB Mussaab
Published: November 2023

Recently several resources of sustainable and clean energy have been developed, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and others. The Solar Chimney Power Plant (SCPP), which is among those harnessing solar power where a stream of air is induced by adding heat through solar irradiation using the greenhouse effect, is rarely utilized for generating power. The hot air flows through the chimney under the effect of buoyancy force which in turn drives a vertical axis wind turbine. Although this technique is investigated by many reports, unfortunately, it is still in the laboratory phase. However, it might be an optimal solution for zones where operating other techniques is not efficient for various reasons. In this project, an SCPP prototype was built and tested in Anbar, a central province in Iraq. The impact of various design parameters on power generation was assessed. The experimental results prove the feasibility of SCPPs for generating electricity at low costs and the suitability of building SCPPs in countries technologically less developed with specific weather conditions and scarcity in water resources that are normally needed for cleaning solar panels, for example.
A Diagnostic Challenge in The Emergency Department: Dysarthria-Clunky Hand Syndrome.
Authors: Pozos Gutiérrez Dr. Eric Miguel , Mendez de Jesus Dr. Ignacio Alberto , Orejel Feria Dr. Tabatta Gabriela , Dawn Martínez Dr. Iliana Patricia , Fajardo Cervantes Dr. Jackeline , Hernández Sánchez Dr. Diana
Published: November 2023

Background: Small vessel vascular disease can present as different entities including lacunar infarctions. Dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome is the rarest classic lacunar syndrome, this syndrome is described as the combination of dysarthria with clumsiness of the hand, manifested as slowing in fine manipulation, difficulty in writing, along with hesitant ataxia in the finger-nose test that differed from the cerebellar type.
Clinical case: A 59-year-old female attended the continuous admission service due to acute neurological deterioration characterized by dysarthria and right hemiparesis, performing a neurological physical examination where moderate dysarthria was evident, slight deviation of the left labial commissure, decreased strength in the right upper extremity, latero drive of the march to the right, in angiotomographic study it was reported absence of flow in left perforating artery,  Diagnosis of lacunar ischemic vascular event, dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome.
Conclusions: Dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome is a rare syndrome with a good prognosis, however, as first contact physicians we must be prepared for the different variants of cerebrovascular disease that may present to the emergency area, never delaying the diagnosis with a view to early treatment to limit the damage.
Caracterização das propriedades de sinterização de termoplásticos: um estudo exploratório para avaliar sua viabilidade como um método eficaz de fabricação
Authors: Moreira João Victor Alves Oliveira , Menezes Pedro Campos Afonso Serra , Barcelos Júnior Manuel Nascimento Dias , Lima Emmanuel Pacheco Rocha
Published: November 2023

Métodos de fabricação envolvem técnicas para produzir diversas peças e produtos, evoluindo com as mudanças tecnológicas, econômicas e sociais. A metalurgia do pó, uma metodologia notável, utiliza a sinterização de partículas para criar peças sólidas complexas, precisas e eficientes, superando métodos tradicionais baseados em remoção de material. Embora amplamente aplicada a materiais metálicos e cerâmicos, a exploração da sinterização em materiais poliméricos é limitada, exigindo estudos adicionais para avaliar a viabilidade. Se comprovada viável, essa técnica poderia revolucionar a reciclagem de materiais termoplásticos, oferecendo benefícios ambientais e promovendo uma economia circular sustentável. Este estudo concentra-se na caracterização das propriedades de sinterização do Poliamida-6 (Nylon) e do Ácido Polilático (PLA), compreendendo seu impacto nas propriedades finais do material. Posteriormente, testes destrutivos, como o teste de flexão de três pontos conforme ASTM D790, serão realizados em amostras para determinar propriedades mecânicas. O objetivo é validar a sinterização como um método eficaz para a fabricação de estruturas termoplásticas, analisando propriedades mecânicas e estruturais. Além disso, o estudo visa identificar limitações, desafios e oportunidades para a melhoria do método, avançando nas aplicações industriais e na qualidade do processo.
Konflikty etniczne w południowym Kirgistanie – w poszukiwaniu prawomocnych narracji na ich temat
Authors: Kotras Marcin , Turdubajewa Sezim
Published: November 2023

Artykuł dotyczy wydarzeń w Kirgistanie, które miały miejsce w 1990 i 2010 roku. Doszło wtedy do starć między Kirgizami i Uzbekami, w wyniku których zginęły tysiące osób. Analizując przekazy medialne poświęcone tym wydarzeniom, odnosząc się także do dyskursu akademickiego, poszukujemy sposobów tłumaczenia oraz narracji dotyczących przyczyn i atrybucji odpowiedzialności dotyczących wspomnianych konfliktów. Zestawiając ze sobą relacje medialne o różnym charakterze, próbujemy ustalić, czy można mówić o uzgodnionych i prawomocnych sposobach opisu konfliktów etnicznych w Kirgistanie, które miałyby w dyskursie publicznym dominującą pozycję.
Tęsknota za głębszym życiem w świecie dobrobytu. Syndrom „człowieka zbędnego”
Authors: Kutyło Łukasz
Published: November 2023

Punktem wyjścia dla rozważań podjętych w artykule stał się wewnętrzny stan, który sygnalizowali duchowi nomadzi, przejawiający się w braku sensu, dolegliwościach psychofizycznych oraz poczuciu bezsilności, apatii. Przyjmował on postać kryzysu duchowego, trwającego zazwyczaj od dłuższego czasu i przejawiającego się z różną intensywnością. Założyłem, że ten stan – nazwany przeze mnie syndromem „człowieka zbędnego” – jest zjawiskiem powszechniejszym i bardziej złożonym zarazem, a zasadniczą rolę w jego powstawaniu odgrywają procesy zachodzące w społeczeństwie. Próbując przybliżyć swoje stanowisko, odwołałem się do przypadku 42-letniej Klaudii. Jej historia pokazuje, że możliwą przyczyną syndromu jest niemożność ustosunkowania się do „świata”, w którym nacisk kładzie się na posiadanie. Osoby pragnące głębszego życia, chcące bardziej być niż mieć, czują się w nim zbędne.
Szkoła behawioralna – od humanizmu do transhumanizmu
Authors: Rzoska Agata
Published: November 2023

Dynamicznie zmieniające się oblicze współczesnego świata wynika z zachodzących, szeroko zakrojonych procesów globalizacji i cyfryzacji, bowiem wszechobecne usieciowienie i digitalizacja procesów wkracza praktycznie w każdą sferę życia. Celowe wydaje się zatem wprowadzanie nowych metod zarządzania strategicznego, co w przypadku szkoły behawioralnej może oznaczać konieczność uwzględnienia w strategii zjawiska wirtualizacji, czy transhumanizacji. Ważne wydaje się też umiejętne wykorzystywanie innowacji zarówno przełomowych, jak i niewielkich dla podniesienia konkurencyjności przedsiębiorstwa. Podstawowe założenia filozofii szkoły behawioralnej obejmują aspekty społeczne, czy potrzeby pracowników, co w dobie 4. Rewolucji Przemysłowej wymaga przedefiniowania i przewartościowania. Autorka podjęła próbę określenia nowych założeń szkoły behawioralnej funkcjonującej w dobie transhumanizacji na pograniczu dwóch światów rzeczywistego i wirtualnego. Autorka postawiła pytanie: Na czym ma polegać zmiana zarządzania strategicznego szkoły behawioralnej w warunkach nakreślanych nie tylko wymiarem globalizacji i wirtualizacji, ale także wymiarem transhumanizacji?
Liberalizm a urbanistyka
Authors: Gąsiorowski Arkadiusz
Published: November 2023

Locke w swoich rozważaniach nad prawami naturalnymi, szczególnie nad jednym konstytuującym pozostałe – prawem własności – za punkt wyjścia przyjmował ziemię. Według Locke’a w pierwotnym stanie natury każdy mógł posiąść tyle ziemi, ile był w stanie uczynić sobie poddaną pracą własnych rąk. Dzięki uczynieniu z ziemi użytku, jednostka stawała się właścicielem danej ziemi, nabywając do niej niezbyte, naturalne prawo własności. Urbanistyka, jako kreowanie struktury budynków, nie może obejść się bez gruntu. Kwestia doktryn, stanowiących o prawach własności tychże gruntów, wydaje się więc immamentnie związana z problemami, z jakimi borykają się dzisiejsze miasta. Droga, jaką polska urbanistyka przebyła od 1989 roku, to droga od działającego systemu, który był w stanie zapewnić użytkownikom w krótkim czasie dużą ilość mieszkań, a także adekwatną do nich ilość usług, miejsc pracy, a wszystko połączone sprawną komunikacją publiczną, do systemu, w którym urbanista, miasto oraz jego władze skrępowane są w działaniu indywidualistycznymi, często sprzecznymi z interesem społecznym interesami właścicieli gruntów. Chociaż oczywistym jest, że poprzedni system w zakresie planowania przestrzennego radził sobie o wiele lepiej ze spełnianiem podstawowych potrzeb społecznych jak mieszkanie, edukacja czy transport publiczny to nie jest zadaniem tego tekstu pochwała podejmowanych przed 1989 rokiem, często totalitarnych działań. Założeniem tego tekstu jest wykazanie wpływu, jaki na wygląd i funkcjonowanie polskich miast wywiera obecne w społeczeństwie, a także żywe w dyskusji publicznej przywiązanie do głoszonych przez liberalizm idei.
Psychotic Process in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Dopamine Effect
Authors: DÖNMEZ Ayşegül , KESKİN Gülseren
Published: November 2023

The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 has extended beyond physical health, significantly affecting mental well-being worldwide. Amid the pandemic's initial wave, COVID-19 patients exhibited symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and notably depressive symptoms. Alongside manifestations like delirium, confusion, agitation, and altered consciousness, prevalent mental health issues during the pandemic encompassed depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Individuals recovering from COVID-19 may face enduring psychiatric challenges post-hospital discharge, potentially linked to dopamine. Dopaminergic receptors might heighten the susceptibility of certain viruses to bind with the central nervous system, instigating viral encephalitis in the virus's early infection stages. Dopamine could also disrupt the human basal carotid body's respiratory response to hypoxia. Additionally, the virus could manipulate the immune system by elevating dopamine levels, facilitating viral entry. These findings emphasize the significance of considering dopamine's role in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of COVID-19 patients and those with diagnosed psychosis. Tailored interventions are crucial for individuals exhibiting distinctive features. Another intriguing aspect worthy of investigation is whether dopamine confers protection against COVID-19. This review article aims to elucidate the intricate relationship between the impactful COVID-19 pandemic and dopamine, shedding light on its potential implications and avenues for further exploration.
Mediating Roles of Problem-Focused and Emotion-Focused Coping Styles Between Adverse Life Events and Aggression
Authors: KOÇAK ÇAPKIN Merve , VATANSEVER Merve
Published: November 2023

Stressful or adverse life events play a role in the development of concurrent or subsequent aggressive behavior. Moreover, coping strategies determine how to react when faced with adverse events. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating roles of coping styles in the relationship between adverse life events and aggression among university students. Three hundred sixteen university students, 213 (67%) female, and 103 (33%) male, participated in this study. The Demographic Information Form, Life Experiences Survey, Coping Style Scale, and Aggression Inventory were applied for data collection. The results showed that males had higher aggression scores than females. Individuals who experienced more adverse life events were more likely to use an emotion-focused coping style and had higher aggression levels than those who experienced more positive life events. When the effects of age and gender were controlled, both emotion-focused and problem-focused coping styles had partial parallel mediating roles in the relationship between adverse life events and aggression. The findings reveal that experiencing adverse life events and using more emotion-focused coping style had a role in increasing aggression, while using problem-focused coping style had a role in reducing aggression. Overall, the findings of this study have important implications for guiding mental health professionals working with university students by showing that the development of effective coping styles for those who experience adverse life events should be supported.
Production and Problems in Large Cardamom Cultivation in the Sub- Himalayan Region of West Bengal
Authors: Pradhan Deparna , Kumari Gunja , Das Kalyan Kanti
Published: November 2023

Large cardamom (Amomum subulatum), locally known as ‘alaichi’, is commonly referred to as the queen of spices. India happens to be the second largest producer of this age old spice and shares about 37% of its global production. The present study attempts to analyze the financial & economic performance of Large Cardamom cultivation with the help of primary data collected from 60 randomly selected sample farmers from Kalimpong district of West Bengal during 2019-2020. It is cultivated as one of the most important cash crops in the study area. Garrett’s ranking technique is used to identify the major constraints faced during production of large cardamom. Discounted method of financial feasibility analysis explores Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) to be 3.01 and Net Present Value (NPV) to be ₹1, 99,929.92 (per ha per annum) at 7 percent discount rate confirming the financial viability and profitability of large cardamom cultivation. It is found that the crop exhibits upward trend in yield with its age and attains the ‘maxima’ at 6th year, in general. The net return is found to be highest between the age group of 4 to 6 years, 6thyear age garden giving the optimum yield and return. Attack of pest and disease is the major problem expressed by majority of the farmers along with other problems. Proper and timely technical guidance & suitable government initiative for development of ‘fore-warning system’, as well as establishment of newer plantation need to be encouraged with feasible assistance from the concerned line department(s).
Study on Insect Pest Complex and their Natural Enemies in Mango
Authors: Nishmitha K. , Maruthesh A. M.
Published: November 2023

The experiment were conducted on Study of insect pest complex and their natural enemies in mango which were carried out at Agriculture and Horticulture Research Station, Ullal, Mangalore during, January to May-2023. Among various species of insect pests we were recorded only 8 insect pest of mango crop during this experimental period, among them, only five major insect pest infestation was sever during this period viz., Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus Hood), fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis and B. correcta) and leaf webber (Orthaga euadrusalis Walker). At some point we were documented 05 natural enemies (spiders, coccinellids, chrysopids, dragonfly and mantid) on mango tree at different crop growth stages. Amongst, spider and coccinellids remained active throughout the year. All the insect pests were either significant or non-significant but positively associated with each other except for leaf webber who was negatively correlated with thrips, fruit fly, termite, spiders and coccinellids. And highly significant positive correlation was found between the natural enemies’ viz., spiders and coccinellids in the mango crop ecosystem.
Frontline Demonstration A Tool to Study Drought Tolerant and High Yielding Red Gram Variety for Davanagere District, India
Authors: Mallikarjuna B. O. , Devaraja T. N.
Published: November 2023

Red gram (Cajanus cajan) grown in an area of 2.51 lakh hectares with the production of 1.21 lakh tonnes and productivity was 482 kg/ha in India. The Cluster Frontline Demonstrations C(FLD’s) on BRG-5 variety of pigeon pea were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra of Davanagere District, Karnataka State.BRG-5 variety was released by University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru during 2014-15, which is resistant to wilt. Improved cultivation practices were demonstrated in farmer’s fields for three years. The results of the demonstration showed higher yield when compared to the local (traditional variety) where we followed improved production technology for red gram. The average increased per cent seed yield is 30.88 over the years from front line demonstrations compared to farmer practice plots. However, during the year 2018-19, the per cent increase in seed yield was 37.72. Average gross return and net return were ₹ 49695 and ₹ 25916 ha-1 respectively in demonstration plot (BRG-5) as against ₹ 37162 and ₹ 17110 ha-1 in farmer practice (BRG-2). The other parameters which include extension gap, technological gap and technology index were studied for assessment of technology adoption rate. The average extension gap, technology gap and technological index were 2.82 q/ha, 6 q/ha and 33.35 per cent, respectively. The studies clearly indicates positive impact of frontline demonstrations against the farmers practice towards increased productivity in red gram by following the production technology under rain fed farming of Davangere district of Karnataka state, India.
F-ISSR Marker Based Genotyping of Wild Tuber Population of Dioscorea Exclusive to Tribal Utility in Kerala, India
Authors: Mohan Deepthi , Manoj P. , Anish N. P. , Roshni S. , Antony Anu Theresa , Mary Gigi Mariya , Narayana Chandrabhas
Published: November 2023

Dioscorea is a staple food crop and one of the top tuber crops in terms of economic gain, is cultivated in many parts of the world and is mostly grown in tropical countries owing to its subterranean tubers. Dioscorea samples collected from tribal regions of Kerala state, India. Using fluorescently tagged ISSR primers (F-ISSR), genetic diversity analysis of Dioscorea samples was carried out. Out of 38 primers employed, 8 primers displayed polymorphism, with varying numbers of polymorphic loci observed for each primer. The genetic distance within the population was determined using Nei's similarity - distance matrix, maximum distance was observed between D. tomentosa and D. rotundata (0.5379). The unweighted pair-group approach with arithmetic mean analysis was used to assess the comparative data, resulting in the construction of adendrogram with 8 clusters. The bands assessed were ranged in size from 80- 600 bp were aligned with the size standard bands. D. alata (0.2686) and D. oppositifolia (0.2892) showed the highest genetic diversity within the population. Compared with other species in the population, D. esculenta and D. pentaphylla exhibited the highest degree of resemblance. D. rotundata, an exotic variety, formed a distinctive cluster from the other members of the population. Molecular marker-assisted genetic diversity studies on wild varieties of Dioscorea contribute to resolving disputes related to folk systematics and provide advancement in propagation and conservation techniques.
Cropping Pattern, Growth Rate in Area, Production and Productivity of Pomegranate Cultivation in Chitradurga District of Karnataka, India
Authors: Raveesha S. , Pushpa P. , D. Barker Rajashekar
Published: November 2023

India is the world’s largest producer of pomegranate followed by Iran, Turkey, Spain, China, Morocco, Afghanistan, Japan, Greece, France, Armenia, Egypt, Italy and Palestine. Karnataka stands second largest pomegranate producing state in the country with an area of 28,090ha, production of about 3,28,920 tonnes and productivity of 11.71 MT per hectare. The major producing districts are Chitradurga, Vijayapura, Tumkuru, Dharwad, Bagalkote and Koppal (Horticulture statistics at a glance, 2017). The present study was undertaken in Chitradurga district, where area under pomegranate was significant. Among the six taluks in Chitradurga district, three taluks Viz., Hiriyur, Hosadurga and Challakere were selected for the study based on the highest acreage under the crop. Primary data was collected from the 90 sample respondents in the study area and the secondary data related to district wise area, production and productivity was collected from District Horticulture office. Tabular analysis was adopted to compile the cropping pattern of the sample farmers, Simple statistical tools like averages and percentages were used to interpret results properly. The data obtained on area, production and productivity of pomegranate. The results indicated that there was positive growth under pomegranate area at state level (29.64%) and in the Chitradurga district (33.20%). With respect to production also a positive trend of 32.95 per cent in the state level and 34.93 per cent in Chitradurga. The positive growth in production observed was due to increase in area under pomegranate cultivation. Productivity growth was also shown positive but at an increased growth rate of 2.55 per cent in Karnataka state and 3.54 per cent in Chitradurga district.
Fruits Variability of Some Nigerian Date-Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Accessions as Revealed by Yield Parameters
Authors: Yahaya S. A. , Falusi O. A. , Daudu O. A. , Abubakar A. , Mariam N. I. , Abdulkarim M. , Aliyu R. H. , Okoye C. I. , Yakubu M.
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the fruit physical traits of some date palm accessions conserved in the experimental gene pool of NIFOR Date palm research substation in dutse, Nigeria. A survey and exploration were undertaken to collect the fruits from the population of the Female date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) trees germplasm across the gene pools. The results showed that the accessions R5P24 and R9P2 had the highest number of fruit length (4.73cm) and (4.87 cm). The accession R7P1 recorded the highest and significantly superior values (11.85 g) in fruit weight, while accession R24P9 recorded the lowest fruit diameter. The accessions R6P20, R14P21, and R5P20 showed no significant differences. Significant differences were recorded among the studied accessions in seed weight, seed length and seed diameter respectively.
Novel Cement Design for Water Shutoff Application in North Kuwait Heavy Oil Field
Authors: Pullanikkottil S. , Ibrahim M. , Elghoul S. , Bosilca D. , Gupta P. , Al-Hammadi E. K. , Al-Sairafi F. A. , Abdullah A. S. , Al-Ajmi A. M. , Monteiro K.
Published: November 2023

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) have been actively recovering hydrocarbons from Heavy-oil reservoirs located in the Northern Kuwait (NK) Fields. Northern Kuwait Heavy Oil (NKHO) reserves are mainly located in two major fields: Field-1 (cold well) and Field-2 (thermal well). Currently, this heavy oil field is in the developmental phase, and KOC plans to add additional wells yearly. Field-2 is a thermal field, currently producing with a water cut of approximately 45%. Typically, water coning is a major challenge that hinders thermal recovery in a heavy oil reservoir with a bottom or boundary aquifer. This situation typically occurs when the production zone is near an aquifer or a water-bearing formation with a permeable connection, based on the ratio of horizontal to vertical permeability between the oil production zone and water formation. Coning occurs with pressure drawdown, causing water to migrate from the bottom to the wellbore. This is strictly a near-wellbore phenomenon that occurs only once the pressure forces drawing fluids toward the wellbore exceed the natural buoyancy forces that segregate gas and water from oil. Coning is a rate-sensitive phenomenon generally associated with high production rates. Although it can be controlled by decreasing the production rates, this approach is unfavorable because oil production is reduced and water production impacts the economic life of reservoirs and ultimate recovery. Moreover, it increases the operating expenses such as pumping, water/oil separation, and equipment costs. Additionally, excess water production causes wellbore corrosion, scaling, and sand production problems.

Because of the chemical complexity of the produced water, its disposal is a major environmental concern. This also increases the disposal costs. Therefore, developing a proper and economical method to shut off or lower excess water has become one of the most significant concerns of the KOC in the NKHO field. Field-2 is a relatively new emerging field with increased intervention complexity due to an increase in water cuts.

Early remedial job trials using conventional thermal slurries were unsuccessful in Field-2. This study illustrates the deployment of a novel cementing solution to address the challenges associated with conventional thermal cement for low-pressure, low-temperature, water-shut-off cement squeeze jobs. The slurry design and approach have good potential for vast applications in Kuwait and heavy oil fields worldwide.
Exploration of treatment in childhood Langerhans cell histiocytosis based on inflammatory and tumorous symptoms: A Pilot study
Authors: Lin Hui-ling , Zheng Qing-qing , Huang Ru-lin , Liu Xiao-dan , Wang Jiayi
Published: November 2023

Background: The outcome of multisystem childhood Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), especially risk organ (RO) involvement patients, treated by the international traditional schemes had not been satisfactory and had a high incidence of reactivation with late sequelae. We observed that patients with different clinical symptoms showed different therapeutic responses to different drugs, suggesting that the method of grouping and selecting treatment strategies based only on the number of organs involved is inadequate. Based on the definition of LCH as an inflammatory myeloid tumor, this study innovatively divided children with LCH into inflammatory symptoms’ group and tumor symptoms’ group, and given different intensity treatment regimens accordingly, to explore a more appropriate treatment strategy.
\Methods: According to the clinical manifestations, 37 cases of children were divided into Group A (inflammatory symptoms) and Group B (tumor symptoms). Initial treatment, Group A used vindesine (VDS) and methylprednisolone (PSL); Group B used VDS, PSL, pirarubicin(THP) and cyclophosphamide (CTX). Treatment response was evaluated 6 weeks after the start of induction therapy in all patients, which assessed according to two criterias consisting of disease status and clinical scores of symptoms.
Results: Clinical scores pre- and post-treatment were 1.22 ± 0.547 and 0.00 ± 0.00 in Group A compared with 14.79 ± 1.686 and 1.00 ± 1.563 in Group B. Patients in both groups were all able to successfully enter maintenance treatment without progressive disease state. The overall survival (OS) of 4-year follow-up was 100% in both groups. The 4-year event-free survival (EFS) was 94.4% in Group A and 89.5% in Group B, respectively. There were no obvious adverse events in Group A, and the main adverse events in Group B were alopecia and non-lethal hematological toxicity.
Conclusion: Stratification according to patients’ clinical symptoms, with low-intensity treatment for inflammatory symptoms (mild manifestations) and intensive treatment with multiple drugs for tumor symptoms (severe manifestations), is a positive exploration that simplifies stratification method, achieves good long-term remission of the disease, and obtains a higher survival rate and quality of life, which seemed to be more appropriate for LCH patients.
Foliage to Fiber: Decoding the Nutritional efficiency and assimilation of different hosts on growth, reproduction and silk production of Samia ricini (Donovan) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)
Authors: Natarajan Lalitha , Hemachandran Hridya , Nath Arunima , Guha Lopamudra , Neog Kartik
Published: November 2023

Food consumption and conversion efficiency of eri silkworm Samia ricini (Donovan) were studied on castor, tapioca, and kesseru. Growth rate, consumption, and assimilation of food in five larval instars were analyzed. The total larval duration comprising five instar stages were found to complete in 18.33 ± 0.41, 19.92 ± 0.38, and 21.00 ± 0.45 days on castor, tapioca, and kesseru respectively. The ingesta recorded was significantly higher on the primary host castor (34.89 ± 1.15 g) as compared to tapioca (30.35 ± 0.94 g) and kesseru (29.49 ± 1.16g). The tissue growth rate was recorded on par for the first four instars on the three hosts studied. However, fifth-instar weight gain showed significant differences among the hosts. During the fifth instar, high feeding and assimilation rates were recorded in all the hosts studied, to meet the high energy demands of metabolic processes involved in synthesizing and spinning the cocoon as a protection for the succeeding non-feeding pupal stage. The single cocoon weight, pupal weight, and shell weight were found to be superior on castor, followed by tapioca and kesseru. However, the shell ratio percentage was found to be on par for all three hosts. The successful reproductive phase of the non-feeding adult stage was also dependent on the food energy accumulation during the larval stage. The reproductive phase study of the emerged adults reared on three hosts revealed that the effective egg production was on par on all three hosts.
Resting-state brain activation patterns and network topology distinguish human sign and goal trackers
Authors: Schettino Martino , Mauti Marika , Parrillo Chiara , Ceccarelli Ilenia , Giove Federico , Napolitano Antonio , Ottaviani Crisitina , Martelli Marialuisa , Orsini Cristina
Published: November 2023

The Sign-Tracking/Goal-tracking (ST/GT) is an animal model of individual differences in cue-reward learning offering a translational approach to investigate the vulnerability to impulse control disorders. In the present study, we mapped such model onto humans, on the one hand by adopting a new translational relevant Pavlovian paradigm and on the other by investigating resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging correlates in individuals categorized as more disposed to ST or GT. To do so, eye-tracking was used to classify humans as prone to STs (n = 36) or GTs (n = 35) or as intermediates (n = 33), depending on their eye-gaze towards the reward-related cue versus the reward location. Using both connectivity and network-based approach, measures of resting state functional connectivity and centrality (role of a node as a hub) replicated preclinical findings, suggesting a major involvement of subcortical areas in the ST phenotype, and a more cortical involvement in the GT phenotype. Overall, the study strengthens the translational value of the ST/GT model, with important implications for the early identification of vulnerable phenotypes for psychopathological conditions such as substance use disorder.

Martino Schettino and Marika Mauti share co-first authorship.