bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sustainable use of the pseudostem and rachis of banana Musa sp.
Authors: Chan María del Carmen Cuj , Jiménez Ana Laura Luna , Ceferino Juan Guzmán , Cortés Nicolás González , Vera Román Jiménez
Published: May 2024

Currently, plastics are the most diversified materials with the highest volumes of consumption worldwide, reinforced with synthetic fibers. However, the environmental repercussions related to the accumulation of plastics have led to the search for alternatives that allow the establishment of a development attached to sustainability. Around the world, various research is being carried out with the aim of taking advantage of the use of natural fibers as a substitute for plastics. The objective was to establish sustainable techniques for the processing and staining of banana rachis and pseudostem fiber in order to diversify its use. It was found that solar dehydration allows fibers to be obtained with better characteristics than in an electric dryer. The dried fibers are useful for making various handicraft items with decorative, cultural and agricultural uses, compostable. The dyeing of the fibrous pieces was achieved using natural sources. The use of these techniques for the use of by-products of banana production will allow local artisans to have processes that allow them to improve their production and take advantage of the by-products of the environment while being environmentally friendly, which will have an impact on the development of communities dedicated to the elaboration of traditional handicrafts.
Treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A literature review
Authors: Freato Augusto Hipólito Chagas , Ribeiro Pedro Guilherme Coutinho , Castro Kaline dos Santos Kishishita , Siqueira Filipe Bochensky , Rodrigues Junior Josimar Cunha , Ferro Beatriz Furtado , Gaspar Camila Coelho Chaves , Figueiredo José Kleber de
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Hypoplasia of the left ventricle is identified as extremely reduced dimensions of the cardiac structures of the left side, including the left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic annulus and ascending aorta. It is a fatal and difficult to treat disease and its surgical correction is not yet possible, however, palliative surgical interventions are currently proposed that should be performed in the first days of life. Objective: To analyze treatments for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Method: This is an integrative review, in the sense that this study adopted the criteria of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A search was conducted in the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline/Pubmed) and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS). Result and Discussion: Based on the aspect of eligibility for the review, 8 articles were selected. According to them, hypoplasia of the left heart continues to be the main serious congenital cardiac anomaly, even with the reduction in mortality. Regarding postnatal treatment, there has been an evolution in the immediate management at birth in the preservation of the clinical condition, with the use of prostaglandin E1 and vasoactive drugs. In this context, the initial Norwood-Sano technique started to have a lower risk, and consequently a higher survival rate in this phase. Conclusion: It is verified that surgical procedures are still considered gold standards for the care of this patient, however, prenatal cardiac interventions are promising treatment options and, as well as stem cell therapy, provide important clues for the application of new approaches.
Feelings of health professionals regarding the care of pregnant women with hearing impairment
Authors: Oliveira Ana Maria Gaboni de , Paula Maressa Victória Rodrigues de , Novais Vitória de Castro , Pereira Renata Martins da Silva , Oliveira Clarissa Ferreira Pontual de , Canavez Marcia Figueira , Palmeira Odete Alves , Silva Marcia Maria Bastos da
Published: May 2024

This study deals with the discourse of health professionals who work in primary care about the care of women with hearing loss. Its objectives were: to know the feelings reported by health professionals about the possibility of caring for a pregnant woman with hearing impairment and to discuss the preparation for this care to be of quality. This is a qualitative descriptive research conducted with 31 health professionals (nurses, nursing technicians, nursing assistants and community health agents) from Basic Health Units (UBS) in a municipality in the mid-Paraíba region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Most of the participants have already had contact with the LIBRAS course and a smaller number have had experience in assisting pregnant women with some hearing impairment. The results allowed the formulation of the following categories: Feeling of powerlessness when caring for a hearing impaired pregnant woman, Feeling of sadness in the face of the care of a hearing impaired pregnant woman and Lack of training to care for a hearing impaired pregnant woman. It is concluded that professionals do not feel prepared to deal with this public, feel powerless and sad in the face of care for hearing-impaired pregnant women and do not feel able to provide safe and quality care.
Implantation and implementation of the SAEP of obstetric patients in a reference hospital in the North Zone of Ceará: A case study
Authors: Cisne Alana Freire , Ávila Antônia Rejânia , Paiva Débora Sousa , Pinheiro Diego Bruno Santos , Paiva Leidiane Maria da Silva de , Rocha Maria de Lourdes Santos , Silva Maria Deluza Alves da , Pinto Priscila Dias , Gonçalves Fernanda Maria
Published: May 2024

The improvement of surgical techniques, innovation and technological development have increased the occurrence of cesarean deliveries in various parts of the world. In this scenario, the professional who works in the CCO is of fundamental importance in the safety of the perioperative process, assuming managerial and care functions. This study aims to describe the case study for the implementation of the SAEP of obstetric patients in a reference hospital in the North Zone of Ceará. This is a descriptive study, of the case study type. The study took place in the city of Sobral, located in the North Zone of Ceará, more specifically in the Surgical Center of the Northern Regional Hospital. Initially, a literature search was conducted on topics related to NCS, as well as the risks and complications in the peripartum period, aiming at the standardization of instruments, which are essential for NCS to be a reality in the nurses' care experience. Subsequently, possible diagnoses, interventions, and results were identified to collaborate with the implementation of the NCS stages aimed at hospitalized users in obstetric services who need surgical intervention. Several nursing diagnoses (ND) were listed with their respective interventions and results based on Wanda Horta's theory of basic human needs and guided by the NANDA I taxonomy (2021 to 2023). Data analysis was based on observation, the answers obtained, and the evaluation of the educational intervention carried out in the third stage of the study, based on pertinent literature. The implementation and training brought rich discussions and fruitful moments of exchange of experiences, evidencing the need for integration and dialogue among those involved in care: class entities, professionals, users and managers. In addition, they emphasized the information that professionals recognize the importance of using NP for the valorization and scientificity of the profession; however, they did not use it satisfactorily due to lack of scientific preparation and/or institutional administrative demands that are concomitantly delegated to clinical care. This study is limited by the gap found in its central theme and by the fact that it is an initial process of the use of APS in obstetric patients. However, it is relevant to show that the challenges and potentialities of the NP and SAEP in the CC are not only related to professional practice. But also, to the publications on the subject. It is hoped that the work developed here can be a driving force for future publications and in-depth research.
Paths taken by the category "Traditional Block of Maranhão" in the Ludovicense carnival
Authors: Moreira Neto Euclides
Published: May 2024

This article presents a narrative that describes how the groups of Traditional Blocks of Maranhão (BTMs) emerged on the island of São Luís, which currently covers four municipalities, an area considered the metropolitan region of the capital of Maranhão. An attempt is made to conceptualize this cultural manifestation of the carnival cycle, presenting how it was hybridized and naturalized by the urban and peripheral people of the region, as it arose among the rich and wealthy families of the city. From this perspective, concepts of popular culture, tradition and how the cultural groups of the carnival field were adapted are discussed.
Rainfall as a risk factor for flooding in the Hulene B neighbourhood in Maputo City
Authors: Zandamela Osvaldo Francisco , Cossa Freitas Fenias
Published: May 2024

This article aims to analyze the risk of flooding resulting from rainfall in the neighborhood of Hulene "B" in Maputo City. The analytical perspective focuses on the social scope of the risk, taking into account its impact on the population residing in that area. The study will privilege the mixed method with a focus on bibliographic research based on literary works that address the same theme. During the study, it was found that the forecast for the occurrence of precipitation advanced by INAM for the period from October 2022 to March 2023 is for the occurrence of rainfall with a trend from normal to above normal. Thus putting a good part of the "Hulene B" neighborhood at risk of flooding.
Bacillus licheniformis baktériumot és zeolitot tartalmazó alomkezelő készítmény hatásának vizsgálata bak hízópulyka-állományban
Authors: Kovács László , Hejel Péter , Farkas Máté , László Laura , Könyves László
Published: May 2024

A szerzők zeolit vivőanyagban lévő Bacillus licheniformis baktériumot tartalmazó alomkezelő készítményt vizsgáltak hízópulyka-állományokban normál (2,5 egyed/m2) és megemelt (3,5 egyed/m2) állománysűrűség mellett 18 héten keresztül. Az alomkezelés, az ammóniakoncentráció csökkentése révén, szignifikánsan javította az istálló levegőjét a kontroll csoportokhoz képest, mind normál, mind pedig megemelt állomány-sűrűség esetén. Emellett a kezelt termek madarai szignifikánsan nagyobb átlagos testtömeggel, viszont csak minimálisan eltérő fajlagos takarmányhasznosítási mutatókkal rendelkeztek a kontroll állatokkal összehasonlítva
Improvement of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Growth and Cocoon Quality Using Nickel Sulfate Supplementation
Authors: D Stephenraj , M Vignesh , H Sivanesh , R Azhagu Raj
Published: May 2024

The silkworm belongs to the order Lepidoptera and the family Bombycidae (Bombyx mori L.). The silkworm industry plays a crucial role in providing employment opportunities in India. This study investigated the effects of nickel sulfate supplementation on the growth and cocoon quality of silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). The experiment was conducted at a silkworm-rearing center in Palayamkottai, India, from December 2022 to January 2023. Silkworms were fed Victory-1 (V1) mulberry leaves soaked in different nickel sulfate solutions (100 ppm, 300 ppm, and 500 ppm). Larval weight, duration, cocoon weight, shell weight, shell ratio, and pupal weight were measured for 10 healthy silkworms with good quality cocoons selected from each treatment group. Compared to the control group, supplementation with 500-ppm nickel sulfate solution significantly improved silkworm growth performance (weight) and economic traits (cocoon weight and quality).
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Percepcja ikon w badaniu Eye Trackingowym. Próba znalezienia wzorców interakcji z ikoną w środowiskach cyfrowych
Authors: Osińska Veslava , Szalach Adam , Pilarz Emilia , Centek Barbara , Pilarz Krzysztof
Published: May 2024

W artykule przedstawiono badania dotyczące percepcji wizualnej ikon oraz ich oddziaływania na odbiorców. Skupiono się na analizie sposobu postrzegania ikon przez dwie grupy osób, obejmujące osoby świeckie oraz duchowne. Pod uwagę brano takie zmienne jak kierunek ukończonych studiów oraz znajomość ikonografii. Metoda eye tracking została wykorzystana do badania różnic w uwadze wizualnej podczas ekspozycji ikon na ekranie monitora. Z domeny publicznej do badań pobrano cyfrowe wersje szesnastu ikon o różnej tematyce, szkole i stylistyce. W celu pominięcia subiektywności w ocenach, obok słynnych zaprezentowano ikony nieznane, lecz o podobnych cechach wizualnych. W analizie czasowych charakterystyk percepcji wizualnej wykorzystano techniki statystyczne. Wyniki wskazują na istotne różnice w sposobie odbierania i interpretowania ikon pomiędzy badanymi grupami, co sugeruje wpływ wykształcenia teologicznego na styl kognitywno-percepcyjny. Wnioski mogą otworzyć nowe perspektywy dla dalszych badań nad percepcją wizualną oraz interdyscyplinarnych dyskusji na temat roli ikonografii religijnej w kulturze i sztuce.
Przejawy kryzysu wewnętrznego międzywojennej Francji w świetle periodyków katolickich „Tęcza” i „Dzwon Niedzielny”
Authors: Sołga Przemysław
Published: May 2024

Polska w okresie międzywojennym była związana z Francją sojuszem politycznym, ekonomicznym i militarnym. Sytuacja wewnętrzna, i wiążąca się z nią polityka zagraniczna tego kraju na Zachodzie Europy, rzutowała na sytuację geopolityczną II Rzeczypospolitej, zagrożonej z dwóch stron przez ekspansjonizm niemiecki i sowiecki. Nic zatem dziwnego, że przejawy kryzysu wewnętrznego Francji przykuwały uwagę publicystów w Polsce, także katolickich. Wydawane w Poznaniu oraz w Krakowie periodyki katolickie „Tęcza” i „Dzwon Niedzielny” analizowały i oceniały te przejawy ze specyficznie katolickiej perspektywy, mając na względzie nie tylko aspekty społeczno-polityczne, ale także religijne i moralne. Przewidywano – jak się później okazało słusznie – że pacyfizm francuskiego społeczeństwa, w obliczu zbliżającej się wojny, jest zwiastunem klęski militarnej. Kryzys mentalnościowy francuskiej społeczności był skorelowany z konsumpcyjnym stylem życia w tym kraju, którego pośrednim skutkiem była zmniejszona dzietność i zwiększona liczba aborcji, co prowadziło do zapaści demograficznej. Targające Francją wewnętrzne kryzysy polityczne i finansowe podburzały do protestów tamtejsze społeczeństwo, zwłaszcza związki zawodowe, zwiększając zarazem posłuch wobec idei skrajnie lewicowych, powiązanych z coraz silniejszym w tym kraju ruchem komunistycznym. Antyreligijność i silny antyklerykalizm tego ruchu budził szczególe obawy w kontekście wojny domowej i prześladowania Kościoła, co miało miejsce w Hiszpanii. Koniecznością przeprowadzenia „odnowy moralnej” Francuzów warunkowano możliwość wyjścia z kryzysu wewnętrznego. Pewne nadzieje w tym względzie wiązano z działalnością licznej wówczas emigracji polskiej we Francji, która z jednej strony odznaczała się religijnością i konserwatyzmem, z drugiej zaś – ulegała w jakimś stopniu lewicowym prądom ideowym, przy aktywnym wsparciu ruchu komunistycznego w Polsce.
Koncepcja „czyśćca na ziemi” św. Katarzyny Genueńskiej w perspektywie wyzwań transhumanistycznych
Authors: Orzeł Paweł
Published: May 2024

Artykuł zestawia dwa spojrzenia na udoskonalenie człowieka. Przybliża transhumanistyczne enhancement oraz wizję „czyśćca na ziemi” św. Katarzyny z Geniu. Jego celem jest próba ukazania, że oba stanowiska dążą do znalezienia skutecznych metod ulepszenia diagnozowanych przez nie niedoskonałość ludzkiej natury. Materiałem wykorzystanym do prezentacji tych dwóch propozycji przezwyciężenia słabości człowieka stały się między innymi w przypadku transhumanizmu artykuły z recenzowanych czasopism naukowych, natomiast w przypadku myśli św. Katarzyny, jej „Traktat o czyśćcu” oraz także artykuły z recenzowanych czasopism naukowych. Rezultatem pracy jest syntetyczny opis dwóch mocno różnych możliwości na pokonanie ludzkiej słabości, której, mówiąc najogólniej, emanacją jest konieczność śmierci. Tekst kończy się refleksją nad możliwością współpracy przedstawicieli dwóch różnych zaprezentowanych antropologii we wspólnym poszukiwaniu prawdy o człowieku i jego ziemskiej egzystencji
Base para el fomento de acciones de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible en la Educación Superior
Authors: Inzunza Mejía Patricia Carmina , Rivera Obregón Mónica Liliana , Castro Cuadras Dulce Livier
Published: May 2024

Este estudio es de reflexión y tiene como objetivo analizar la hoja de ruta que conduce a la educación para el desarrollo sostenible (EDS) mediante acciones que mitiguen el deterioro del medio ambiente, considerando que es la estrategia en la que se debe basar la formación de profesionistas de alto compromiso ambiental, mediante acciones inteligentes e informadas para asegurar el bienestar de las personas. El estudio es documental, mediante una metodología cualitativa, de tipo exploratoria y descriptiva, a través del método de búsqueda y gestión de información científica bajo el modelo sistematizado de exportación de resultados, generando el proceso de la revisión y análisis de literatura científica. Los resultados, registran pronunciamientos internacionales desde dos enfoques: 1) el de orden institucional que se conduce a actividades referente al aprendizaje aplicado, a la participación del estudiante, a la reflexión, a la realización de actividades de la realidad, a la resolución de problemas y a la repetición de actividades en el logro de los ODS; y 2) el de orden científico que se orienta al desarrollo de políticas públicas educativas para los ODS, desarrollo de entornos de aprendizaje para los ODS, desarrollo de capacidades de educadores, programación y ejecución de actividades realizadas por jóvenes y  acciones de incidencia comunitaria a nivel local. Se concluye que la EDS representa la oportunidad para generar conciencia y un cambio de conducta de las personas, mediante actividades y conocimientos que permita a los estudiantes emprender acciones transformadoras en sus comunidades.
Análisis estructural, construcción y automatización de un equipo metalográfico para la obtención de muestras empleadas en el laboratorio de resistencia de materiales
Authors: Acosta Monserrath , Carvajal Christian , Carvajal Miguel
Published: May 2024

La metalografía analiza la microestructura de metales y aleaciones en relación con sus propiedades físicas, químicas y mecánicas. Este trabajo muestra el desarrollo de un proceso automatizado para preparar muestras metalográficas, abarcando corte, lijado y pulido, que facilita la observación microscópica inmediata. Se controló parámetros como corte, lubricación y velocidad de pulido, que optimizaron tiempos y condiciones para aplicaciones académicas e investigativas. Se utilizó una metodología científica con dispositivos de automatización como finales de carrera, arduino y display. En los resultados se observó una reducción de tiempos en corte (de 3 a 2,8 minutos), lijado (de 8 a 6,5 minutos) y pulido (de 3 a 0,8 minutos). El análisis de diseño indicó que los esfuerzos cumplen con los criterios establecidos. La comparación entre el proceso manual y automático mostró un ahorro del 62,6% en tiempo, con una confiabilidad del 91% y una tasa de error del 9% en 11 probetas, según norma DIN 4768 para Acero al Carbono AISI 1018.
The importance of Neuro-Cognitive Processing to the Understanding and Treatment of
Child PTSD
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Social
            and Human Sciences Faculty, University of Antioquia, Colombia., Barrera-Valencia Mauricio ,   Philosophical Faculty,
            Hradec Králové University, Czech Republic, Calderón-Delgado Liliana ,   Department of Psychology,
            Social and Human Sciences Faculty, University of Antioquia, Colombia.,   Philosophical Faculty,
            Hradec Králové University, Czech Republic
Published: May 2024

Abstract Basic research and current clinical practice have revealed the difficulty
in separating/connecting cognition and emotion and their respective localizations in the
brain. Regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), emotions (usually fear) cause a
cascade of symptoms, including those impacting several cognitive processes. And it is
often considered that relieving the emotional upset associated with PTSD will also
improve related cognitive functioning. While it is often assumed that the relationship
of emotion, cognition and PTSD is unidirectional, this may not necessarily be the case.
The present article aims to describe the complex relationship between emotion and
cognitive processes in those with PTSD and suggests an important role for executive
functioning as a modulator of the emotion/cognition relationship, as well as the
latter’s importance as a contributor to the successful treatment of PTSD. The paper
concludes by stressing the importance of assessing cognitive processes in standard
treatment protocols evaluating patients with PTSD and highlights the potential benefits
of training executive functions as part of PTSD therapy. Keywords: PTSD, Cognitive
processes, Emotion, Executive function, Neuropsychology.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY MILIEU: A CASE STUDY OF FAISALABAD CITY, PAKISTAN
Authors: K. Mahmood  , Gul. H.N
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to analyze the spatiotemporal changes in urban development pattern and to discuss the spatial urban pattern in the context of sustainability. For this purpose, geospatial techniques were used to analyze the spatial urban development pattern of study area. The existing development pattern in Faisalabad city is linear sprawl at outer edges of the city along major roads and infill development pattern in the center of the city that has been observed very closely in this research and results also revealed this pattern is likely to sustainable. However, the major finding reflects that Faisalabad city is experiencing phenomenal physical development pattern rather than pre- planned development pattern. So, there is an urgent need of urban lens to facilitate such delineations. The broader purpose of this research work was to conceptualize the urban sustainability for better development and planning of Faisalabad city.
ECONOMICAL TREATMENT OF MAGGOT WOUNDS IN CAPTIVE AFRICAN LIONS: A STUDY OF 12 CASES
Authors: R. Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Maggot wound is a common threat to felines caused by eggs of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster). The study was conducted to establish an economic treatment of maggot wounds without anesthesia in Panthera leo at Safari Zoo Lahore, Pakistan. In this treatment, Lions having maggot wounds were first isolated in a squeeze cage and treated with antiseptics i.e. hydrogen peroxide and pyodine. The antiseptic that was a combination of hydrogen peroxide and pyodine used against maggots’ grip being pierced in the tissues. Once they lost grip, maggots were removed with sterilized forceps one by one with great care. After cleaning, the wound was left for open healing, only wound oil (herbal maggot killer) was applied. Once satisfied that no maggot is left, Mycitracin was applied, being an effective pain reliever. Pink spray (crude liquid 60ml) is a fly repellent that helps in healing wounds as well. It was concluded Mycitracin and pink spray can be used till animals recovered successfully. No side effects of these medicines were likely observed.
IMPACT OF CONCENTRATES WITH VARYING LEVEL OF METABOLIZEABLE ENERGY AND CRUDE PROTEIN ON GROWTH RATE AND NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITIY IN MALE BUFFALO GROWING CALVES
Authors: M. A. Tipu
Published: May 2024

Twenty buffalo male calves of Nili Ravi breed with 10-12 months of age and 100+ 10 kg of weight were enrolled in this research to see the effect of different levels of crude protein (CP) and metabolizable energy (ME) on dry matter intake (DMI), growth rate and digestibility of nutrients in male buffalo calves. Four experimental rations A, B, C and D were prepared with two levels of CP i.e. 16.0 and 18.0% along with two varying levels of ME i.e. 2.82 & 2.94 Mcal/kg. The animals were individually fed with ad libitum feeding. Buffalo calves who had consumed B&D diets containing 2.94 Mcal/ had higher feed intake (DM basis) kilogram/day and weight gain but the difference was non significant statistically(P>0.05) among all the treatment groups. However, feed conversion efficiency was significantly different (P<0.05) among the treatments and was better in calves who had consumed diets A &C comprising 2.82 Mcal/kg).DMI digestibility were significantly (P<0.05) higher in the animals fed on diet having high levels of energy other than low energy level while digestibility of CP was significant (P<0.05) among the different groups however and NDF digestibility was almost same in all groups showing non significant difference (P<0.05).It was concluded that Nili Ravi male buffalo calves require more metabolizable energy than beef cattle as endorsed by NRC (2001).
SURVEILLANCE OF BLOOD CHEMISTRY IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS BELONGING TO PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: A. Khalid  , A. Qadir  , N. A. Abbasi  , N. Jamil  , M. B. Shakoor  , S. R. Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Cancer is known to be second largest killer worldwide. In various types of cancer, the incidence rate of breast cancer has increased steadily in women. Any abnormality especially cancer has a direct impact on all the blood parameters so it is crucial to assess the variation in haematological and biochemical parameters. The aim of present study is to analysis the association and variation in haematological parameters among breast cancer patients. A cross-sectional study was accomplished in line with the research regulations, ssociodemographic survey was done to collect the covariates. The blood samples were collected from 16 districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Population selected for this study included 40 breast cancer patient and the written consent was also obtained from all the individuals. After collection the samples were transported to Department of Pathology, Mayo hospital, Lahore for the laboratory analysis. The study revealed that majority of the subjects were of 48-57 years old (N=12(30%) with weight ranging from 64 kg to 74 kg (N=14(35%) and height from 5.01 ft to 5.50 ft (N=23 (57.5%). All the sociodemographic, clinical, biochemical and haematological characteristics were analyzed by ANOVA test with P value 0.05 and the test revealed that all the parameters are statistically significant except duration of marriage P = 0.085 and blood urea P = 0.099. In conclusion, study reveals that biochemical parameters are an important diagnostic tool in disease monitoring. Moreover, awareness campaign regarding breast cancer should be carried out and more research should be done to observe the pattern of other haematological parameters.
ENTERIC METHANE PRODUCTION IN RUMINANTS: ITS EFFECT ON GLOBAL WARMING AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES-A REVIEW
Authors: M. Faizan
Published: May 2024

Anthropic activities produce around 2/3 share of the total methane emission in the world, with the livestock sector being the primary contributor. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, exhibiting a warming effect more than 21 times that of carbon dioxide, and is produced by microbes called methanogens during anaerobic fermentation. The release of methane from ruminants indicating a loss of feed energy that has the potential to elevate production. Economic and population growth will increase milk and meat demand, increasing CH4 production from the livestock sector. Various approaches including feed manipulation, supplementation of feed additives, management practices, genetic selection and vaccinations all were aimed at mitigating CH4 from the livestock sector. These measures change the composition of rumen and alter the working of methane-producing microbes. The addition of feed additives reduces the CH4 emission but human well-being limits their usage. Methane inhibitors, like those with a hydrogen sink property that has no adverse effects on rumen microbe populations, are considered ideal for reducing emissions. Research also shows that methane emission is a heritable and repeatable trait and that genomic and genetic traits present a considerable opportunity to minimize methane emissions from ruminants the accuracy of methane measurements is crucial and attention to background information in publications regarding measurement context and methods is necessary for comprehensive interpretation of results. Each method for measuring methane emissions from livestock has limitations tied to its original intent of use. Standardization within and between techniques, especially in respiration chambers, SF6 and Greenfeed Emission Monitoring System, can enhance result reliability. However, using these technologies beyond their intended purpose is risky, and extrapolating estimations may lead to unintended consequences. Combining different methods may offer the most comprehensive approach, but further research is needed to validate and compare individual methods, especially in wide-ranging production systems and to develop standardization protocols.
STUDY OF DIAGNOSIS, ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AND IN-VITRO ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OFSALMONELLA ISOLATED FROM OSTRICH (STRUTHIO CAMELUS)
Authors: M. Farooq
Published: May 2024

The ostrich meat is considered healthy as it contains low cholesterol and fat levels. Foodborne diseases caused by the bacterium Salmonellaare a significant public health concern. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence, the risk factors involved, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Salmonella isolates recovered from captive ostrich feces in the district of Lahore, Pakistan. There is not a single research on this issue in Pakistan up to date in ostrich. A total of 100 ostrich fecal samples were collected- and specifically cultured on Salmonella Shigella agar. The antimicrobial susceptibility was checked for different antibiotics throughthe Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. The 21% fecal samples were found positive for Salmonella. The disease was found to besignificantly(p<0.05) associated with risk factors; water type(p=0.027), bird’s capacity(p=0.042), cage hygiene(p=0.024), age of bird(p=0.041) andother bird species around (p=0.031) while enclosure size and diet were found non-significant. The bacterium was found highly susceptible to Amoxicillin followed by Chloramphenicol, Gentamicin, Cefotaxime, andEnrofloxacin respectively.Further Salmonella species-level diagnostic studies along with susceptibility checks of more therapeutic agents are suggested to future researchers.
Outcrop geology, microfacies analysis and depositional environments of Chorgali Formation from Bhattian and Gharaga, Southern Hazara basin Pakistan
Authors: Saif Ur Rehman
Published: May 2024

In Hazara Basin, Early Eocene is represented by carbonate succession of Chorgali Formation which is mainly composed of limestone with marls and calcareous shale. Limestone is predominantly marly and argillaceous in nature. Two Stratigraphic sections of Chorgali Formation exposed at Gharaga and Bhattian villages have been completely examined and sampled for outcrop characteristics, petrography, microfacies and depositional settings. These sections have both well preserved lower and upper contacts with Early Eocene Margalla Hill limestone and Middle Eocene Kuldana Formation, respectively. The petrographic analyses reveal that Chorgali Formation exposed at Gharaga and Bhattian sections yields abundant Eocene foraminifers along with other fauna and their broken shells. On basis of outcrop data and detailed petrographic analyses, five microfacies are recognized including Nummulites-Lockhartia wackestone to packstone (MF-1), Nummulites- Assilina wackestone to packstone (MF-2), Ostracods-Miliolids packstone (MF-3), Marls Microfacies (MF-4) and Calcareous shale Microfacies (MF-5). Comprehensive microfacies, palaeoecological and outcrop data reveal that deposition of Chorgali Formation was occurred on mid ramp settings with some deposition in attached to partially restricted lagoonal area of inner ramp and proximal part of outer ramp.
FIRST RECORD OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS, NOMURAEA RILEYI (FARLOW) SAMSON ON DIAPHANIA CAESALIS (WALKER) (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) FROM INDIA
Authors:   aICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesseraghatta Lake post, Bengaluru India, Kallekkattila Soumya , Visalakshi Ganga ,   aICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesseraghatta Lake post, Bengaluru India, Aswatha Krishnamoorthy P N ,   aICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesseraghatta Lake post, Bengaluru India, Venkatesha Melally G ,   Insect Science Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bengaluru 560056, India
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT ABSTRACT The entomopathogenic fungus, Nomuraea rileyi (Farlow) Samson was isolated from the cadavers of Diaphania caesalis (Walker) collected from the jackfruit field of ICAR_IIHR, Bengaluru. This detection represents the first report of N. rileyion D. caesalis. Pathogenicity of N. rileyi isolate against different larval instars of D. caesaliswas studied by topical application of spores at concentrations of 10 and 10°conidia per ml. Early larval instars were more susceptible, which decreased significantly as the larval age advanced. Key words: Natural enemies, Biological control, Bioassay, Pathogenicity
BIOCONTROL OF ROOT KNOT NEMATODE, MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA (KOFOID AND WHITE) CHITWOOD IN MULBERRY (MORUS ALBA L.)
Authors:   Department of Nematology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India, Muthulakshmi M , Devrajan K ,   Department of Nematology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India, Jonathan E I ,   Department of Nematology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Field experiments conducted for the evaluation of efficacy of biocontrol agents viz., Pseudomonas fluorescens and Trichoderma viride, against root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in mulberry (V1 variety) revealed that soil application of both P. fluorescens and T. viride alone or in combination was able to control the nematode population and improve the mulberry leaf yield and nutritional standards. Combined soil application of P. fluorescens (@ 10 g/plant) + T. viride (@ 10 g/plant) as soil application was effective to check the root knot nematode disease and to improve growth of mulberry with increased leaf yield and reduced nematode population.
EFFECT OF NEEM KERNEL AQUEOUS EXTRACT (NKAE) ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RED SLUG CATERPILLAR, ETERUSIA MAGNIFICA BUTL IN TEA IN NORTH-EAST INDIA, INDIA
Authors:   Monorama Borthakur and B. K. Barthakur, Plant Protection Division, Tea Research Association, Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat-785008, Assam, India, Das Rimpi , Chutia B C ,   Monorama Borthakur and B. K. Barthakur, Plant Protection Division, Tea Research Association, Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat-785008, Assam, India, Sarmah M ,   Monorama Borthakur and B. K. Barthakur, Plant Protection Division, Tea Research Association, Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat-785008, Assam, India, Rahman A ,   Monorama Borthakur and B. K. Barthakur, Plant Protection Division, Tea Research Association, Tocklai Experimental Station, Jorhat-785008, Assam, India
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT Aqueous extract of neem seed kernel (NKAE) was tested in laboratory conditions to evaluate its effects on larval weight, larval duration, mortality percent, adult emergence percent and antifeedant activity against red slug caterpillar, Eterusia magnifica (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae).Different concentrations of NKAE as 2,4,6,8 and 10% were used separately to evaluate the effects of NKAE. NKAE was found to be effective and concentration dependant against Eterusia magnifica. Larval weight was concentration dependant and decreased with the increase of NKAE concentrations. Antifeedant activity was in ascending order with increase in concentrations. The highest leaf area consumed were recorded at 2% concentration in fifth instar as 1158.6+254.79 sq cm and it was lowest at 8% concentration in first instar larva as 92.2+26.04 sq cm. The leaf area protection of NKAE was recorded as 48.09+12.61-61.59+11.28% in first, 22.74+13.59-54.31+14.16% in second, 60.05+11.94-87.5+2.98% in third, 33.9+10.79-65.82+15.71% in 4th and 30.32+10.2-64.48+19.35% in 5th instar larva at 2-10% concentrations respectively. Preference index obtained for NKAE in all tested concentrations indicated its deterrence against feeding of red slug caterpillar. The larval duration recorded maximum as 5.8+0.45, 6.6+0.55, 7.6+0.55, 7.6+0.55 and 13.6+2.1 days at 8 percent concentrations over control as 4.4+0.55, 5.4+0.54, 5.6+0.55, 6.6+0.55 and 10.6+1.7 days in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th instar larva respectively. The larval mortality was maximum after 72 hrs of treatment at all the concentrations and recorded 12.92+0.02-98.23+2.1% in 1st, 9.07+0.4 - 39.4+2.2% in 2nd, 7.53+0.7 – 32.63 +0.8% in 3rd and 2.59+1.0 – 11.9+0.6% in 4th instar at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 percent concentrations of NKAE respectively. Adult emergence percent was reduced to 0-35.63+1.7 in male and 0-29.4+1.1 percent in female at 8-2 percent concentrations as against 99.1±0.6 and 97.6+0.5 respectively in the untreated control.
Pathologic Response Rates in Patients with Gastric Cancer Following FLOT Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Authors: Sajjadi Samaneh , Kamandi Mostafa , Allahyari Abolghasem , Ataei Azimi Sajjad , Baari Alireza , Valizadeh Niloufar , Hatami Farbod
Published: May 2024

Background: Gastric adenocarcinoma is among the most prevalent cancers associated with a high mortality rate. The multidrug neoadjuvant chemotherapy administered before and after surgery has attracted attention as a beneficial standard of care for managing this malignancy. Objectives: This study assessed the pathologic response of patients with gastric cancer who were treated with fluorouracil plus leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (FLOT). Methods: Patients with pathologically confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma without distant metastases were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study conducted at Imam Reza and Ghaem hospitals in Mashhad. Data regarding demographics, tumor status, treatment toxicity, and pathology results were collected using a predesigned questionnaire after four cycles of FLOT neoadjuvant chemotherapy. SPSS-26.0 was utilized to analyze the data, and a significance level of P < 0.05 was applied. Results: We evaluated data from 53 cases with a mean age of 51.1 ± 9.7 years. Diffuse adenocarcinoma was the most common finding in histology (54.7%). Pathologic complete response was observed in 16 (30.2%) patients. Most (69.8%) patients received only 7 out of 8 planned cycles. Concerning surgical margin, 46 (86.8%) patients achieved R0 tumor resection. Pathologic complete response was not significantly linked with age (P = 0.91), sex (P = 0.65), performance status (P = 0.2), tumor histology (P = 0.14), tumor grading (P = 0.07), tumor location (P = 0.8), and the number of neoadjuvant chemotherapy cycles (P = 0.9). Conclusions: Our findings demonstrated the relative clinical efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the FLOT regimen administered before and after surgery. However, due to chemotherapy-related side effects, patients may not adhere to all eight prescribed cycles of chemotherapy.
Současný stav hudebního vzdělávání v Maďarsku a Nizozemsku a postoje tamních učitelů k lidové písni (výsledky 1. výzkumné sondy)
Authors: Svobodová Zdeňka , Šilhavíková Michaela
Published: May 2024

This paper looks at research on music teachers’ attitudes towards folk songs. The investigation of the Department of Music, Faculty of Education, Masaryk University in Brno began by looking at the situation in the Czech Republic and was subsequently extended to a broader European context. Our analysis compares the first results obtained in Hungary and the Netherlands, emphasizing the current state of cultural and social change and its impact on teaching folk songs in schools. In addition to the above, it also presents the current position of folklore in contemporary Hungarian and Dutch society.
Vliv hudebního vzdělání na osobnost člověka (projekt disertačního výzkumu)
Authors: Voborná Zdislava
Published: May 2024

This contribution deals with the research, which is part of a dissertation entitled The Influence of Musical Education on a Human Personality. The process of finding and choosing a research method will be described here, which will be further explained in more detail. Furthermore, the contribution will be devoted to the research project itself – a description of the research hypotheses, the population and the sample, the field phase of the research, and the results of a demographic questionnaire.
السياسة الخارجية التركية تجاه القضية الليبية بعد عام 2011
Authors: Mustafa Sadiq Awad
Published: May 2024

إنّ المتغيرات الاقليمية أثرت بشكل كبير في السياسة الخارجية التركية، وبوصفها لاعباً اقليمياً ودولياً واعد على الساحة الدولية سارت السياسات الخارجية التركية نحو ايجاد مناطق نفوذ سواء على المستوى الاقليمي أو الدولي، فكانت الدول العربية محط انظار صانعي السياسات التركية ولاسيما الدول التي شهدت ما يعرف بالربيع العربي ومن أهمها دولة ليبيا، إذ بنيت السياسات التركية تجاه ليبيا كون الاخيرة تقع في موقع جغرافي مهم وأيضاً امتلاكها للثروات الطبيعية وأهمها النفط، كما وتعد ليبيا في السياسات الاقتصادية التركية سوقاً جيداً لتصريف المنتجات التركية كافة ولاسيما المنتجات ذات الطابع العسكري، ومصدراً مهم للنفط والغاز، وتعد ليبيا نقطة الانطلاق للنفوذ التركي في المناطق العربية ساعيه لتحقيق الأهداف الاقتصادية كالحصول على النفط والغاز الطبيعي مستغلة تركيا الانقسام الذي شهدتهُ ليبيا لتحقيق سياساتها التي رسمتها منذ أحداث الربيع العربي وتوسيع نفوذها بشكل كبير، إذ جاء التدخل التركي في ليبيا على ثلاثة مراحل أولها مع بداية الثورة الليبية وإسقاط حكومة (معمر القذافي) عن طريق دعمها لجماعات ليبية وهذه المرحلة امتدت من عام 2011 حتى 2012، أما المرحلة الثانية بدأت في أعقاب الانتخابات الليبية التي باءت بالفشل بين عامي 2012 و 2016 ، واتسمت المرحلة الثالثة بازدياد التدخل التركي بشكل ملحوظ في الأزمة الليبية إذ امتدت هذه المرحلة منذ عام 2016 وحتى اعداد هذا البحث في الربع الاخير من عام 2023، وبالتالي جاء التدخل التركي في ليبيا عن طريق استخدام أداتين تتمثل الأداة الأولى بالقوة العسكرية عبر إرسال الجنود الاتراك ودعمها لبعض الجماعات المسلحة من اجل القتال في ليبيا، أما الأداة الثانية تتمثل في العمل الدبلوماسي بالاتفاق بين تركيا وحكومة الوفاق الوطني باعتبارها معترف بها دولياً لتبرير مشروعية تدخل تركيا في ليبيا ومشروعية الاتفاقات بينهما التي نصت على إقامة قاعدة عسكرية تركية والسماح لتركيا بالتنقيب عن النفط والغاز الطبيعي في البحر المتوسط.
Identifikasi Karakteristik Ternak Kerbau dan Harga Jualnya di Pulau Moa Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya
Authors: Tetrapoik Widya I , Jesajas Heryanus , Dolewikou Risart L.
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi karakteristik serta menentukan harga jual ternak kerbau di Pulau Moa  Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama dua bulan yakni bulan Juli sampai dngan Agustus 2023 di Pulau Moa Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya yang meliputi tiga lokasi penelitian diantaranya desa Tounwawan, Desa Klis dan Desa Werwaru. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah observasi yaitu data yang dilakukan melalui pengamatan langsung terhadap lokasi penelitian dan aktivitas keseharian peternak dan wawancara yaitu pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui tanya jawab langsung dengan peternak dengan menggunakan alat bantu berupa daftar pertanyaan/koesioner yang disusun sesuai kebutuhan penelitian. Variabel yang diamati antara lain karakteristik ternak kerbau yang mempengaruhi harga jual berdasarkan tanduk, bobot badan, warna bola mata, warna kulit, letak pusaran bulu. Selanjutnya analisa data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil analisis identifikasi karakteristik dan harga jual ternak kerbau di Pulau Moa Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya sebagai berikut : bola mata + kulit belang memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 20.000.000, bola mata + bobot badan memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 19.000.000, kulit hitam memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 18.470.000, tanduk panjang memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 17.400.000, bobot badan memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 16.000.000, tanduk lurus memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 15.000.000, warna bola mata kucing memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 14.846.154, bola mata + kulit hitam memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 10.000.000, letak pusaran bulu memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 9.466.667, kulit belang memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 9.250.000, dan tanduk pendek memiliki harga jual rata-rata Rp. 7.857.143. Karakteristik ternak kerbau yang menentukan harga jual di Pulau Moa Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya sebagai berikut tanduk, warna bola mata kucing, bobot badan yang baik, warna kulit, dan LPB (letak pusaran bulu).
The Ten Intellects Cosmology and Its Origin
Authors: Maróth Miklós
Published: May 2024

The article provides an analysis of the cosmology of al-Fārābī. In doing so, the aim is to answer the following question: What was al-Fārābī’s scientific achievement of all the constituent elements of his cosmology had been invented by the Greeks? al-Fārābī’s philosophy seems to contain the first cosmological system which, though based on previous Greek theories, offers a new and genuine arrangement of the old material. What is more, this cosmology served as a starting point for Copernicus, which also means that through Copernicus the roots of our present-day cosmology go back to al-Fārābī.
Philosophical Commentaries and Popular Culture in Islam
Authors: Ivry Alfred L.
Published: May 2024

The article presents an analysis of philosophical commentaries written by three great figures of Islamic philosophy, al-Kindī, al-Fārābī, and Averroes. The analysis investigates to what degree these authors were aware of their respective audiences with regard to their understanding the philosophical issues treated in their commentaries.
Women Stories in the Mamlūk Age: Loves and Struggles to Survive
Authors: Corrao Francesca Maria
Published: May 2024

The article analyses women as portrayed in the shadow plays of the 13th-century Ibn Dāniyāl. Although the women portrayed by the author are poor and ignorant, they are still aware of the regenerative power of their bodies.
Ramadan Celebrations in the Oases of the Western Desert (الاحتفالات الرمضانية في واحات الصحراء الغربية)
Authors: Habib Shawki Abd El-Kawi Uthman
Published: May 2024

The article provides a detailed description and analysis of celebrations during the month of Ramadan in the oases of the Western Desert in Egypt.
On the Notion of iṣlāḥ in Ibn ʽAǧība's Ṣūfī and Grammatical Commentary
Authors: Iványi Tamás
Published: May 2024

The article analyses the notion of iṣlāḥ in the commentary of an 18th-century Moroccan Ṣūfī, the Šāḏilite Aḥmad Ibn ʿAǧība on the grammar of Ibn Āǧurrūm aṣ-Ṣanhāǧī entitled Āǧurrūmiyya. In his voluminous commentary of over 200 pages, Ibn ʿAǧība wanted to demonstrate the necessary unity of the internal (bāṭin) and external (ẓāhir) sciences, that is why he wrote a double (linguistic and Ṣūfī) commentary.
The Samarqand–Cape Town Connection: Revisiting a 10th-Century Theological Text
Authors: Haron Muhammed
Published: May 2024

The article compares Abū l-Layṯ as-Samarqandī’s Bahǧat al-ʿulūm (as edited by Juynboll in 1881) with two copies of the same text which have been circulating in Cape Town, as well as manuscript versions kept in the British Library.
On Some Stylistic and Linguistic Characteristic Features of Yūsuf Idrīs’ Works
Authors: Shivtiel Avihai
Published: May 2024

The article presents some stylistic and linguistic features used by the famous Egyptian author, Yūsuf Idrīs (1927-1991). While works on Idrīs offer us a detailed analysis and deep insight into his world: his biography, views, technique and attitude towards and relationship with his milieu, none of them deals in depth with the multi-coloured facets of his language and style. The article intends to take the first step in this direction.
Phraseological Models of Arabic Idioms
Authors: Torlakova Ludmila
Published: May 2024

From a formal point of view, an idiom can be defined as the existence of a given content (meaning) in a given form of syntactic structure (model). The syntactic structure may be current or archaic, in effect any structure that existed in the period when the idiom was created. The article intends to answer questions related to the meaning and the form of idioms in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).