bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Common Teratogens on Prenatal Development: Alcohol, Smoking, and Drugs
Authors: Gourisetty Ameya
Published: June 2023

Teratogens are responsible for a large number of congenital abnormalities. The repercussions of ignorance to the agents a pregnant person could possibly be exposed to can result in irreversible malformation in a fetus. This paper uses studies done by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to explore three major teratogenic agents--alcohol, smoking, and drugs--and the effects they can have on a fetus on the molecular level, with a focus on the specific components that cause the defects and the possible abnormalities that the fetus is at risk of.
Analysis of the Extent to Which Advanced Placement Students Experience the Imposter Phenomenon
Authors: Easley Ellie , Guske Stephanie
Published: June 2023

The goal of this study was to assess the severity of the Imposter Phenomenon (IP) symptoms in AP high school students. The Imposter Phenomenon is a personal experience of believing that one is not as capable or as competent as others may view them. Prior research shows Imposter Phenomenon levels are higher in undergraduate and graduate students; however, little is known about how the IP affects high school students. Data was collected through a Google Forms survey in which both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to evaluate the full scope of Imposter Phenomenon feelings in AP students. The Clance IP Scale assessed symptoms in a numerical manner and free response questions were assessed qualitatively. Participants included 11th and 12th grade students at M. High School (MHS) that were enrolled in two or more AP classes. Initial results showed that students were answering higher on the Clance IP scale, showing that they were more likely to experience IP more intensely. This means that overall, students who are enrolled in multiple AP classes are reporting higher symptoms of the Imposter Phenomenon, whether it is realized or not. Therefore, the conclusion can be made that AP students are experiencing the IP to a higher, more concerning extent; however, this is limited due to the fact that research was conducted only on one school site, human error in score calculations, and participation limitations. Future research should expand across multiple school sites and multiple age groups, including adults, teenagers, and pre-teens.
We’ve Got the Beet: Using Beetroot, Red Cabbage, and Litmus Strips to Indicate Drink Spiking
Authors: Kingsley Addison , Orrego Jamela
Published: June 2023

Objective: To test the extent to which beetroot and cabbage-based strips can indicate pH changes in comparison to litmus strips. Hypothesis: Beetroot and Cabbage will be able to indicate whether a drink has been drugged because the label will change colors as the pH level changes to the same extent that the litmus strips can. Method: An experimental design involving making beetroot and cabbage-based strips using coffee-filter paper and then testing the vegetable-based strips and litmus strips in a variety of liquids. Result: Beetroot and cabbage-based strips are able to accurately indicate a change in pH level in regard to drink spiking, however, litmus strips are more reliable and evident in their change in color.
Protection and Maintenance of Healthcare Services for Civilians’ Well-Being in Conflict Affected Areas: Comparative Analysis of The African Situation
Authors: Mavole Johnson
Published: June 2023

Purpsoe: Medical neutrality refers to a globally accepted principle derived from International humanitarian law (IHL), International Human Rights Law and Medical Ethics. It is based on the principles of non-interference with medical services in times of armed conflict and civil unrest. It promotes the freedom for physicians and aid personnel to care for the sick and wounded, and to receive care regardless of political affiliation. The purpose of this study was to examine comparatively, the extent in which humanitarian aid access, healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals are protected in conflict affected areas in Africa. The protection of health personnel, health services and humanitarian workers is no longer respected. This compromises the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 – towards health for all, and 16 – towards justice and peace.

Methdology: The study was guided by Andersen’s Behavioral Model of health service of 1995. Methodological wise, the study was depended on desktop review of empirical research including the works of Ramadan (2020) on availability of primary healthcare services in conflict affected areas as well as the works of Altare et al (2020) on the experience of women, children and adolescents in conflicts affected areas among others.

Findings: The findings show that, limited infrastructure, lack of skilled personnel, and shortages of essential medical supplies hinder access to healthcare services, creating a significant gap in humanitarian aid for civilians in these areas. The study also reveals the vulnerability of health facilities and healthcare workers to attacks during conflicts, emphasizing the need for enhanced protection measures. Destruction of communication infrastructure and disrupted transportation further impede the functioning of health facilities and the delivery of critical services. The study underscores the limited access to humanitarian aid, the need for greater protection of health facilities, and the challenges in safeguarding healthcare professionals in conflict affected areas in Africa.

Recommendations: The study recommends prioritization of the protection of health facilities and healthcare professionals, enhanced security measures, advocacy for International Humanitarian Law (IHL), support for healthcare infrastructure, improved access to healthcare, facilitation of humanitarian aid, support for peacebuilding initiatives and strengthening of monitoring and accountability by African Nations.
Pengenalan Kelas Kelompok Tani kepada Petani Lokal Guna Menumbuh Kembangkan Daya Juang Petani Lokal Kampung Bremi Distrik Manokwari Utara Kabupaten Manokwari Provinsi Papua Barat
Authors: Fangohoi Latarus , Olando Marselino Tobias Asmuruf  , Widyaningrum Widyaningrum  , Eddy Mayor  , Kornelis Muabuai  , Stenli Duit  , Andarias Pariri
Published: June 2023

Latar belakang: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan kelas-kelas kelompok tani kepada para petani lokal di Kampung Bremi dan juga mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan petani lokal terhadap kelas-kelas kelompok tani. Pelaksanaan penyuluhan ini perlu dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan petani lokal tentang kelas-kelas kelompok tani.

Metode: Pelaksanaan penyuluhan ini diikuti oleh 15 orang yang terdiri dari 10 orang wanita tani responden dan 5 orang penyuluh lapangan dengan metode ceramah. Metode ini digunakan agar petani dapat menyimak dan mendapatkan informasi baru untuk menambahkan pengetahuan tentang materi kelas kelompok yang disampaikan.

Hasil: Evaluasi tes awal (pre test) terhadap petani responden dengan nilai rata-rata 2,0 berada pada kategori rendah dan tes akhir (post test) dengan nilai rata – rata 9,9 berada pada kategori tinggi. Efektivitas penyuluhan dengan nilai persentase 98,75 % berada pada kategori efektif.

Kesimpulan: Hasil penilaian tes awal (pre test), tes akhir (post test) dan efektivitas menunjukan bahwa petani di Kampung Bremi Distrik Manokwari Utara Kabupaten Manokwari mengalami peningkatan pengetahuan mengenai materi penyuluhan tersebut.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Peternak Lokal terhadap Pakan Fermentasi Kulit Pisang sebagai Pakan Alternatif Ternak Babi di Kampung Masni Kabupaten Manokwari Provinsi Papua Barat
Authors: Sritiasni Sritiasni  , Sampari Penehas Ampnir  , Petrus D Sadsoetoeboen
Published: June 2023

Latar belakang: Usaha peternakan babi merupakan bagian budaya dalam kehidupan masyarakat di beberapa daerah di Indonesia khususnya Bali dan Papua/Papua Barat. Secara tradisional ternak babi memiliki peran penting didalam kegiatan keagamaan, adat dan sosial. Ternak babi juga merupakan sumber protein utama yang memiliki kandungan asam amino lebih lengkap dan salah satu usaha rumah tangga yang penting sebagai sumber penghasilan. Disamping aspek ekonomi dan kepercayaan, babi juga dianggap sebagai simbol bagi si pemilik babi. Semakin banyak babi yang dimiliki seseorang atau sebuah kampung, maka semakin tinggi pula statusnya, dalam suatu hajatan, bila semakin banyak yang dapat dihadiahkan maka semakin besar pula pesta yang diselenggarakannya.

Metode: Penulisan bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan peternak tentang pemanfaatan fermentasi kulit pisang sebagai pakan ternak babi yang dilaksanakan di Kampung Masni Kabupaten Manokwari dan membuat rancangan penyuluhan dengan metode penelitian pemanfaatan kulit pisang sebagai pakan untuk meningkatkan bobot badan babi dengan teknik purposive sampling dimana 20 peternak sebagai responden.

Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tingkat pengetahuan peternak lokal terhadap pakan fermentasi kulit pisang kepok sebagai pakan alternatif ternak babi di Kampung Masni menunjukan peningkatan pengetahuan.

Kesimpulan: Dapat disimpulkan bahwa, sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan tingkat pengetahuan peternak lokal pada kriteria mengetahui, setelah dilakukan penyuluhan kriteria tingkat pengetahuan peternak lokal menjadi sangat mengetahui, hal ini dikarenakan materi dan cara pembuatan pakan yang disampaikan mudah dipahami sehingga tingkat efektifitas penyuluhan masuk dalam kategori efektif.
Perancangan Aplikasi Media Penyuluhan Pertanian (SI APP) Berbasis Android Menggunakan Metode Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak Air Terjun (Waterfall)
Authors: Nur Holis Majid  , Andi Warnaen  , Kartika Budi Utami
Published: June 2023

Salah satu faktor pendukung kesuksesan pembangunan pertanian adalah layanan penyuluhan. Pelayanan penyuluhan yang inovatif saat ini sangat dibutuhkan sebagai upaya untuk meningkatkan kapasitas peternak untuk meningkatkan produktivitas ternaknya. Media penyuluhan merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam keberhasilan kegiatan penyuluhan. Pengembangan media penyuluhan digital merupakan salah satu jawaban untuk mendukung tantangan yang akan dihadapi oleh petani milenial saat ini dalam mengelola usahanya. Media penyuluhan yang digunakan pada penyuluhan secara online selama ini terutama masih belum maksimal, karena penyuluh kesulitan untuk melakukan monitoring dan evaluasi kegiatan. Sebagai upaya untuk mempercepat pembangunan pertanian, dan perkembangan teknologi informasi maka diperlukan inovasi sistem informasi di bidang penyuluhan pertanian dengan mengembangkan aplikasi android sebagai media penyuluhan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang aplikasi media penyuluhan pertanian atau SI APP sebagai media penyuluhan digital menggunakan metode waterfall. Metode Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak Air Terjun (Waterfall) terdiri dari lima tahapan yaitu Requirements Analysis (analisis kebutuhan), System Design (sistem desain), Implementation (implementasi), Verification (pengujian), dan Maintenance (pemeliharaan). Hasil penelitian menggunakan metode Waterfall yang dikerjakan secara bertahap dan berurutan menghasilkan perancangan aplikasi media penyuluhan pertanian (SI APP) berbasis aplikasi android. Aplikasi ini dapat membantu penyuluh dan peternak. Peternak menjadi lebih mudah dalam memahami materi dan memperdalam penguasaan materi dengan fitur pretest dan posttest. Penyuluh dapat mengevaluasi kegiatan dan memonitoring kegiatan dengan fitur materi.
Income Over Feed Cost and Efficiency Protein Ratio (PER) BoerPE Goats Through Different Content of Crude Protein Levels
Authors: Ach Bagus Adhiluhung Mardhotillah  , Inggit Kentjonowaty
Published: June 2023

Penerapan teknologi pakan yang saat ini terus diterapkan dan mutlak diperlukan dalam rangka meningkatkan efisiensi produksi, terutama pada kambing boePE. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh tingkat kandungan protein pada pakan lengkap terhadap kinerja produksi, nilai ekonomi dan rasio efisiensi protein. Materi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 9 ekor bangsa kambing BoerPE berumur 8 bulan–13 bulan dengan bobot badan 20,8 kg–34,6 kg dan dibagi dalam kelompok kecil rataan bobot badan =21,8 kg sedang = 28,4 kg dan besar 31,7 kg, bahan pakan yang digunakan adalah rumput gajah, kulit kopi, jagung kuning giling, onggok, tetes, bekatul, roti kering, bungkil kedelai, bungkil kelapa dan pollard. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode percobaan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan 3 perlakuan dan 3 kelompok berdasarkan bobot badan yang diberikan pakan komplit dengan tingkat kandungan PK yang berbeda yaitu P1= PK 11%, P2= PK 13% dan P3= PK 15%. Variabel yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah konsumsi pakan, pertambahan bobot badan, konversi pakan, rasio protein efisiensi, dan analisis ekonomi. Data yang diperoleh ditabulasi menggunakan uji ANOVA dengan uji lanjut Uji Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa tingkat kandungan PK dalam pakan komplit berpengaruh nyata (p<0,01) terhadap konsumsi pakan, pertambahan bobot badan dan konversi pakan serta Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC). Sedangkan tidak berpengaruh nyata (p<0,05) terhadap Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER). Hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa protein kasar dalam pakan juga menunjukkan kualitas pakan kambing BoePE dimana efisiensi rasio protein menunjukkan peningkatan dan dengan perlakuan protein kasar pada taraf 15% memberikan nilai keuntungan yang baik.
Profil Nutrisi dan Fraksi Serat Pakan Silase Komplit Berbahan Ampas Tebu dengan Penambahan Legume Indigofera dan Molases
Authors: Muhamad Rodiallah  , Anwar Efendi Harahap  , Arsyadi Ali  , Triani Adelina  , Dewi Ananda Mucra  , Bakhendri Solfan  , Restu Misrianti  , Jepri Juliantoni  , Evi Irawati  , Bayu Nuari Ramadhan
Published: June 2023

Ampas tebu memiliki komponen serat yang tinggi sehingga perlu adanya perbaikan nutrisi dengan penambahan legume indigofera yang diolah menggunakan teknik silase. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis profil nutrisi dan fraksi serat ampas tebu yang disilase dengan penambahan legume indigofera dan molases. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) Pola Faktorial (3x2) dengan 3 ulangan. Faktor A terdiri dari: A1 = 100 % ampas tebu; A2 = 75 % ampas tebu + 25 % indigofera; A3 = 50 % ampas tebu + 50 % indigofera, selanjutnya faktor B terdiri dari: B0 = 5 % molases; B1 = 10 % molases. Parameter yang diamati meliputi kandungan nutrient silase (bahan kering, protein kasar, lemak kasar, serat kasar, abu dan Bahan Ekstrak Tanpa Nitrogen) % serta fraksi serat meliput (NDF dan ADF) %. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tidak terdapat interaksi (P>0.05) antara proporsi bahan ampas tebu + legume indigofera dengan penambahan molases terhadap parameter bahan kering, protein kasar, lemak kasar, dan Bahan Ekstrak Tanpa Nitrogen, serat kasar, NDF, dan ADF) %, tetapi faktor perlakuan proporsi bahan ampas tebu + legume indigofera berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap bahan kering, protein kasar, abu, serat kasar, NDF dan ADF . Proporsi silase berbahan 50 % ampas tebu + 50 % legume indigofera menghasilkan nilai protein kasar tertinggi serta serat kasar, NDF, dan ADF terendah dibandingkan dengan kombinasi perlakuan lainnya. Selanjutnya penambahan molases hingga 10 % pada proses silase belum memperlihatkan kemampuan memperbaiki kualitas nutrisi dan fraksi serat secara keseluruhan.
A Rare Case of Anderson Tawil Syndrome
Authors: Nagpal Sagar , C. Pokhriyal Sindhu , Bhandari Pooja , Parvez Mohammad Amaan , Dalbah Rami , Patel Suyog , C. Gottipati Keerthana
Published: June 2023

Andersen Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare disorder, the prevalence of which is one in a million. We present case of a 37-year-old female with a long-standing history of periodic paralysis, and ventricular arrhythmias. She presented with generalized weakness which resolved with potassium supplementation. Genetic workup revealed KCNJ2 mutation.
Erythema Elevatum Diutinum: A Case Report of Presentation and Management
Authors: Seadey Mark-Young , Lartey Margaret
Published: June 2023

Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare, chronic necrotizing vasculitis and treatable skin condition, it has many histological mimics and is often association with a variety of underlying diseases. When these are present the management and prognosis dictate the course of EED. This case report highlights the rare nature of the disease, the difficulties encountered in clinching the diagnosis and the treatment and outcomes.
A Reflection Approach on Business Incubation Services: Accelerating Startup Businesses in Kenya
Authors: Otieno Victor , Muathe Stephen
Published: June 2023

The focus of this study was to determine how business incubation services accelerate the growth of start-ups in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of networking services, physical incubation infrastructure, management advice, financial resources, and business planning on the growth of startups. The theories of the firm, stochastic theory, social network theory, real option theory and trait theory of entrepreneurship anchored the study variables. A descriptive research design was used, and a sample of 227 respondents was selected using proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques from a target population of 567 startups that had been in an incubation process. A questionnaire was used to collect primary data, and the data was analyzed using descriptive and regression statistical techniques. The findings indicated that there was a significant and positive relationship between networking services, physical infrastructure, management advice, financial resources, and business planning and the growth of startups. In order to have access to physical infrastructure, startups are encouraged to join startup associations like the Association of Startups and SME Enablers of Kenya, the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, and other independent incubation facilities. A clear act governing startups can offer tax incentives to startups, reducing costs in the form of financing and providing tax breaks to startup investors, improving their financial standing. Incubator owners are encouraged to take startups through business planning courses that are critical to ensuring they scale up their businesses. Finally, through the triple helix model, business incubators can partner with universities and government agencies to create synergy instead of competing among themselves.
Perceived Organizational Politics, Organizational Ethics and Employees’ Morale in Tertiary Institutions Southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Dauda Ogunremi Gbolawole , Bradford Oshotoye Adedayo
Published: June 2023

The paper focuses on assessing and identifying the factors that affect the morale of employees in Tertiary Institutions in southwest Nigeria. Employee morale is a drive to keep the organization growing and achieve its objectives. However, it is imperious to improve more by thoughtful and dealing with the factors that may contribute negatively in the institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. A Descriptive approach was utilized for the paper and a questionnaire was constructed to collect data from 752 academic and non-teaching staff in southwest, Higher Institutions, Nigeria. A stratified approach method was used. All data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and the findings of the paper reveals that the level of employee morale was very low and further reveals that management support and feedback, ethics and culture of the organization, benefits, promotion processes and recognition, communication and understanding of policies as well as treatment and workload were the crucial factors affect the morale of employees. The paper recommends that institutions of higher learning in southwest Nigeria to review their own policies and ensure that all stakeholders of their institutions understand them efficiently. Similar research should be conducted in other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria as well in order to generalize or enrich the findings of the present paper which serve as a wake-up call.
Regulatory Institutions and National Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: T. O. Abiloro , J. O. Ilugbami
Published: June 2023

The financial sector is the epicenter of productive activity of an economy as it performs the vital role of financial intermediation, provider of payment services and the arbiter of monetary policy communication and implementation. Therefore, the objective of the study is to examine the effect of CBN as a regulatory institution on national economic development in Nigeria. The study used ex-post facto research design and the study covered a period of ten years (2011 – 2020). The study employed ordinary least square (OLS) method of estimation to establish the importance of the independent variables on the dependent’s variables. The findings revealed that Monetary policy Rate (MPR) has insignificant positive (202.2958/0.2296 ˃ 0.05) effect on the National Economic Development in Nigeria; Credit to Private Sector (CPS) has insignificant negative (-208.6998/0.1319 ˃ 0.05) effect on the National Economic Development in Nigeria; Liquidity Ratio (LQR) has significant negative (-57.09290/0.0503 = 0.05) effect liquidity ratio on the National Economic Development in Nigeria; and Interest rate (INT) has insignificant negative (-274.8069/0.1717 ˃ 0.05) effect liquidity ratio on the National Economic Development in Nigeria. The study concluded that the CBN current policies has been anti-people and over the years not having significant effect on economic development in Nigeria. The study recommended among other things that CBN should critically re-examines its regulatory policies to focus more on visionary policies that would cause the financial deepening indicators, monetary policy rate and exchange rate to positively and significantly engender development of the financial system. Central Bank of Nigeria should check mate their policy rates to ensure the prevention of inflation in the economy.
Desarrollo económico productivo del distrito de Curahuasi - provincia Abancay - Región Apurímac
Authors: Paredes Quiroz Luis Ricardo , Bejarano Luján Dagnith Liz , Dávila Rojas Carlos Arturo
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue establecer el grado de influencia de los eslabonamientos y sistemas productivos en el crecimiento económico productivo del distrito Curahuasi, provincia Abancay - región Apurímac - periodo 2010-2015. Se trabajó con 22 actores territoriales entre asociaciones y productores individuales. Se utilizó la técnica de recopilación documental y encuesta. Los resultados evidenciaron que el sector agricultura, ganadería, caza y silvicultura representaba 30% del PBI; el producto bruto interno se incrementó a 37,1%; 81,6% fueron agricultores individuales, 90,9% se dedicaban a la actividad económica del sector agropecuario. Los eslabonamientos productivos, evidenciaron que 81,8% de los proveedores fueron de Curahuasi, 54,5% de servicios se ubicaban en Abancay. En los sistemas productivos 63,6% de las ventas ocurrían en el mercado local, 54,5% eran ventas directas y 72,7% utilizaban marcas propias. El 72,8% de los encuestados consideró que la localización de los competidores tiene poca o regular importancia; y para 81,8% las microempresas son los competidores más importantes; siendo el precio el factor más competitivo. El grado de influencia de los eslabonamientos productivos y sistemas productivos en el desarrollo económico productivo, ha sido significativo en el bienestar económico, en tanto, en el bienestar social, no se apreció mejora alguna.
Textual Value of an Ethiopic Woman Hagiography: Gädlä St. Fəqərtä Krəstos
Authors: Gebreegziabher Zewdie , Solomon Abba Petros
Published: June 2023

The hagiography of St. FƏqƏrtä KrƏstos is a 17th c. manuscript and as a local Saint hagiography, it was written in the Ethiopian manuscript tradition by an Ethiopian scribe. The hagiography of saints in Ethiopia is a main literary genre that has invaluable evidences about the saints’ period in a unique form. It provides information about the major events that had taken place relating to the life, works, miracles and the various spiritual struggles of men and women saints. In addition to that it also describes about the bishops, the political situation, the Kings, the name of several places of that time,. . . and the events relating to the life of the saint. Therefore, hagiographies are important genre for the contemporary religious life and in general for the history of the country. It is rich in vital information used as a source material to social, historical, cultural, political, geographical, architectural, archeological, theological, linguistic, philological, and different fields of studies. The hagiography of St. FƏqƏrtä KƏrstos provides information for different study and as a hagiography of a local woman saint; it is a pivotal text for gender study. It shows how women were strong spirit in monastic life and struggling in defending their faith and country. This article is a part of the PhD dissertation work of the main author of this article at Addis Ababa University on a prominent Ethiopian woman saint with the title of “Gädlä St. FƏqƏrtä KrƏstos: Critical Edition with Annotated Translation.”
ESTIMATION GENOTYPIC ENVIRONMENTAL INTERACTION BY USING GGE BI-PLOT ANALYSIS OF COTTON GENOTYPES (Gossypium hersutum L)
Authors: S. MADAB Dawood , M. HASSEN Suaad
Published: June 2023

Seven cotton genotypes were grown in a different environmental conditions (as a combination among plant densities: 15, 20, and 25 cm under salt and non salt stress irrigation) to estimate genetic behavior in different environments of cotton genotypes (Ceebro, W888, Pac-cot189, Lashata, Cocker310, Montana, and Ik259).Analysis of variance for the interaction environments with the genotypes according to Randomized Completely Block Design with three replications were used, furthermore GGE biplot analysis for the seed cotton yield. Results Showed: Environments affected high significant in seed cotton yield for studied genotypes. Genotypic and genotypic environmental interaction contribute of 14.7 and 32.2% of variation respectively. PC1 and PC2 interpreted 53.9 and 26.5 % respectively of differences in GGE variances.IK259 Genotype the most productive and stable than others for high PC1 and low absolute value of PC2.E6 environment correlated significant and positive with other environments that means the effect of salt water stress in a wide distance among plants (25cm). Better performance of IK259 genotype was under un salt stress conditions in narrow distances among plants(15 cm). While Pac-cot genotype was favorable in most salt stress conditions. Consequently IK259 and Pac-cot189 genotypes are productive and desirable in studied environments
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS OF DIFFERENT ISOLATES OF SEED GALL NEMATODE (ANGUINA TRITICI) IN IRAQ AND IT'S CONTROL
Authors: Ebraheem Qassem AL-BADRANY Noor , Hazim Wafi AL-TAEE Huda , Hamood THANOON Ali
Published: June 2023

This study was conducted on seed galls disease, it,s the most important and serious diseases on wheat and barley in Iraq, caused by Anguina tritici. Wheat seed galls were geathering from different areas of Iraq ( Tal Afar, Qayyarah, Hawija, AlDur, Al-Alam, Mosul, Tilkayf, Baghdad, Erbil ) as well as barley seed galls from Ba'shiqah, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) by specific primers was used to confirmed morphological dignostic of wheat seed galls nematodes, while the barley seed gall nematode had been identified for the first time in iraq . Random Amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) showed up genitic various in wheat and barley seed galls isolatese . There were a 99% similarity in nucleatied sequence of ITS gene for isolates with nucleated cintre of biotechnology information . Genetic amutation had been in all isolates and Talafar and Erbil 2 isolates were the highest with 240 nucleotide number replaced the G instide of A
CRISIS MITIGATION OF DISAPPEARING PRIVATE GREEN SPACES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS - CASE STUDY IN BAGHDAD (IRAQ)
Authors: Marwah AL-HELLI
Published: June 2023

he study discussed a group of factors that led to the fading of private green spaces within residential units in Baghdad for different periods (2005-2022), as well as the impact of this change on the city's ecosystem as it is a part of a more extensive system (such as parks, public green spaces, river banks, etc.), in terms of providing thermal and aesthetic comfort that the green cover adds to the housing units, whose impact is reflected on the urban landscape of the residential areas. The research hypothesis adopts the selection of samples from residential neighbourhoods in Baghdad to measure the extent of the shortage of green spaces by using the research methodology in a method (Cumulative method) by calculating the proportion of green spaces for housing units for different years from 2005 - to 2010- 2015 - 2022 and explanations that led to this decrease in private green spaces within housing units, and develop recommendations to compensate green spaces within housing units by adopting sustainable green architecture methods and adopt sustainable solutions to reduce the shortage of green spaces within residential areas.
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NEW HYDRAZONE DERIVATIVES
Authors: M. AL-AJELY Harith.
Published: June 2023

Novel set of hippuric hydrazones (6-9) bearing indole and quinoline moieties were synthesized in three steps following the protocol of microwave irradiation and solvent-free conditions. The first series were synthesized by irradiate ethyl hippurate (3) with 1H-indole-6-carbaldehyde (4) under solvent-free conditions. The second series were synthesized by irradiate ethyl hippurate (3) with substituted 2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde (5) under solventfree conditions. This work aims to develop new synthetic route of hippuric hydrazones which may possess a promising biological activities against covid-19. The formation of the prepared heteroaromatic hydrazones were approved by spectral 1H NMR, IR and mass data
STUDY SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN MALE RABBITS INTOXICATED BY CHLORPYRIFOS
Authors: A. AL-RIKABY Ahlam , Ali AL-RIKABY Maitham , A. ALI Sawsan
Published: June 2023

The current experience on chlorpyrifos was undertaken to investigate the potential alterations in Physiological Criteria and in liver and kidney tissues subsequent oral exposure of chlorpyrifos in male rabbits . twelve of male rabbits were employed in this experience, distributed into two groups randomly , group one received only corn oil and served as control, whereas, while group two received CPF 33.3 mg/kg dissolved with( 1ml ) corn oil daily, the exposure continued for 28 consecutive days orally. outcomes of this work revealed that sub-acute oral administration of chlorpyrifos cause to oxidative stress evidenced by pronounced elevation value of oxidative biomarker malondialdehyde ( MDA) concomitantly with elevated in values of inflammatory biomarkers ( TNF-α and CRP) and significantly reduction in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) value, as well as this findings exhibited that chlorpyrifos administration cause to marked alteration of blood indices values as well as histopathological changes were observed in liver and kidney which as represented degenerative of hepatocyte, dilatation and congestion in central vein, While tubular epithelial degenerations, vacuolations and severe dilation in renal cortex tubules. Conclusion: we concluded from findings in this study the oral exposure to CPF evoked inflammation response and oxidative damage as represented by pronounced elevation in levels of CRP,TNF-alpha and MDA biomarkers as well as pathohistological alterations were observably in liver and kidney that indicating that chlorpyrifos elicits numerous adverse effects noteworthy making it a major public health issue.
ROLE OF CARROT SEED EXTRACTION AS CONTRACEPTIVE AND EMBRYO ABSORPTION IN FEMALE LABORATORY MICE MUS MUSCUIUS
Authors: A. SHEHAB Zainab , K. KHASSAF Huda , A. H. AL-MOUSAWI Zainab
Published: June 2023

Carrot seeds have a long history of use in relation to fertility, particularly as an anti-fertility agent. In an effort to assess the possible effectiveness of carrot seed as a contraceptive and to more precisely pinpoint the processes underlying its purported effects, our study was carried out. White female mice served as the subjects of this investigation (Mus musculus) , 36 animals total; 12 male and 24 female mice were used in the experiment, into three groups that resembled each other A 200 mg/kg ether extract of Dacus carota L. was injected intraperitoneally into two of them. While the third group served as a control group, it was sprayed with 0.9% Normal Saline for 21 days. The use of carrot seed for contraception and fetal abortion is recorded. Studies suggest that several modes of action may contribute to the anti-fertility effect, including an effect on the estrous cycle and antiprogestogenic activity
Mapping global research on expert systems
Authors: Bashir Bisma , Loan Fayaz Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to conduct a scientometric analysis of expert systems literature indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) of the Web of Science database for a period of ten years (2011-2020). Design/Methodology: The study collected data from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) of the Web of Science (WoS) database from 2011-2020. The synonymous, broader and related terms of Expert Systems were selected from the Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme and Sears List of Subject Headings. A string of these terms was employed to retrieve data in the advanced search mode of the database. The harvested data was analyzed using scientometric techniques. Besides, the Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software were used to represent and map the research productivity on expert systems. Findings: The results indicated inconsistent fluctuations in the annual number of publications from 396 in 2011 to 463 in 2020 and a decline in the number of citations from 8344 in 2011 to 520 in 2020. Further, it is divulged that China, the USA, and Spain are the three top countries contributing to expert system research published 16.36%, 14.96%, and 8.95% of literature respectively. While analysing institutional performance, the results revealed that most of the institutions are from China (6), followed by Iran (4), Spain (3) and India (2) /Malaysia (2) respectively. Further, by clustering the network map for keywords co-occurrence, it was found that expert systems, fuzzy logic, knowledge-based systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are the most common keywords and hence the hot topics of research in the area. Practical implications: The findings of the study may help researchers, information scientists and technologists to identify the research progress in the field of expert systems. Besides, it will help librarians to know the hot topics of research, prominent publications and prolific authors in expert systems. This will be helpful in the collection development of expert systems and artificial intelligence in libraries and information centres. Research limitations: The database studied for the work does not represent the total literary output available on expert systems as data in other databases like Scopus, Compendex, IEEE Xplore, arXiv, etc. haven’t been harvested. Originality/Value: The study is based on current literature on expert systems and will highlight new research trends in the said field.
vozes do Império em Casa velha, de Machado de Assis
Authors: Leão André , Carvalho Emerson
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho propõe um estudo da novela Casa Velha, a partir da articulação possível entre História e Literatura. Para tal, discutiremos os elementos do processo de ficcionalização da realidade histórica, que se faz por intermédio de vozes representativas do Império oitocentista brasileiro. Objetivamos, assim, analisar a apropriação autoral dessas vozes, do jogo dialético entre elas no interior da obra frente à exterioridade histórica, numa encenação, entre o real e a ficção, da política da elite imperial de/na Casa Velha.
¿De dónde vienen y a dónde van? Dinámica poblacional de las zonas metropolitanas del estado de Hidalgo
Authors: Chiapa-Aguillón Everardo , Mendoza Meza Eréndira Yaretni
Published: June 2023

Las tres zonas metropolitanas del estado de Hidalgo mantienen una fuerte relación entre sí y con la Zona Metropolitana (ZM) del Valle de México, y ante un acelerado crecimiento poblacional (y en consecuencia en la demanda por servicios) es indispensable la elaboración de estrategias de desarrollo, no solo estatales o municipales, sino regionales y metropolitanos. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo identificar patrones en el potencial que guardan los municipios metropolitanos a partir de la evolución poblacional entre ellas. Para los fines de este estudio, se utilizaron modelos gravitacionales, desde un enfoque territorial, combinando información sobre la población de los municipios que conforman las zonas metropolitanas y las distancias entre cada uno de ellos con el resto. Destaca como hallazgo que, dadas las distancias y los volúmenes poblacionales, ya no son los municipios centrales de las zonas metropolitanas los que tienen mayor potencial de atracción de población y consecuentemente de desarrollo, sino algunos municipios exteriores.
AI Based Image Restoration
Authors: Edwin Mittochi  , Mr. Jimu
Published: June 2023

The Artificial Intelligence-Based Image Restoration is a desktop application that was developed for the main purpose of restoring the quality of degraded images. Image degradation is the process where by an image loses its quality and information from its original form to its degraded and low-quality form. It can occur when the images are being compressed and decompressed, when the images are scaled, device malfunction and during transmission which cause visual distortion, loss of quality, color, information and other important details. This project comes in to deal with the effect of image degradation with the help of an artificial intelligence algorithm K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) which helps in the realistic manner or restoring the image quality. It is able to restore the quality of an image, add color to old colorless images and extract text from old documents. The system will use methodologies where it allows the programmer to focus on certain stages that the programmer thinks it was very important or the owner of the system has suggested and to provide a working product which are called the agile and RAD methodologies
Exploring Latent Themes-Analysis of various Topic Modelling Algorithms
Authors: Reetesh Kumar Srivastava  , Shalini Sharma  , Dr. Piyush Pratap Singh
Published: June 2023

This research explores the effectiveness of four common topic modelling methods for identifying latent themes and topics in unstructured text data: Latent Dirich- let Allocation(LDA), Non-Negative Matrix Factorization(NMF), Top2Vec, and BERTopic. Topic modelling is an essential method for gaining insights from massive amounts of textual data. Top2Vec and BERTopic are recent approaches that use unsupervised neural networks to develop distributed representations of texts and words, whereas NMF and LDA are traditional techniques frequently utilised for topic modelling. This document gives a timeline of important advances in topic modelling, including the development of NMF and LDA, as well as many refinements and additions to LDA. According to the study’s findings, BERTopic surpasses the other approaches, particularly in recognising overlapping and fine- grained subjects. This work emphasises the significance of text processing quality, the variety of subjects in the text, and the right selection of topic modelling methods in efficiently breaking down topics.
Association between catastrophizing, postoperative pain, and injury severity in soldiers injured during the first year of the war in Ukraine
Authors: Dmytriiev Dmytro , Nazarchuk Oleksandr , Gambiroža Leonarda , Orlandić Irma Nina , Puljak Livia , Sapunar Damir
Published: June 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the associ-ation between catastrophizing, postoperative pain, and in-jury severity following war-related injuries among soldiers injured during the first year of the war in Ukraine.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 135 patients with war-related injuries treated at the Center of Thermal Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery of the Vinnytsia re-gional University hospital in Ukraine between August 2022 and November 2022. Following surgical treatment, patients’ catastrophizing was assessed using the Ukrainian version of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (UA-PCS) and correlated with the pain levels assessed with the numerical rating scale (NRS), and the scores obtained with Injury Severity Score (ISS) and the Combat Exposure Scale (CES). The poten-tial pre-existing traumatic events in a participant’s lifetime were assessed with The Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5).Results: Multiple regression analyses showed no significant association between the PCS total score and demographic variables of age, gender, marital status, education, duration of military service, or time from injury. Only 3.6% of the variance in the catastrophizing scores was accountable for the contribution of independent demographic variables. We found a moderate positive correlation between catastroph-izing scores (including all the subscales) with pain NRS, ISS, and CES scores. The pain NRS, ISS, and CES scores account for 43.4% of the variability of PCS scores. Previous traumat-ic events did not contribute to the catastrophizing scores.Conclusion: Our study describes a positive association be-tween catastrophizing, sustained injuries, combat expo-sure, and postoperative pain. Since our sample consists of injured soldiers that were young and healthy before suffering major war-related polytrauma, our study offers a unique perspective, different from all other previous studies in which catastrophizing was investigated in a ci-vilian population.
Development of the Galvanic Anode Performance Test for Assessing the Longevity of Galvanic Anodes for Reinforced Concrete Structures
Authors: Kamde Deepak K. , Pillai Radhakrishna G.
Published: June 2023

The NACE impact report (2016) states that nearly 50% of reinforced concrete (RC) structures experience major repair in about 10 y. The existing approach of patch repair does not address the root cause and may not be durable—resulting in re-repair and huge economic loss. Galvanic anodes (GAs) are gaining widespread acceptance to achieve maintenance-free repair life for a few decades. However, a few GAs with inadequate characteristics are prematurely failing (within a few months). There are no short-term test methods to evaluate the longevity of GAs. Therefore, this work focuses on developing a short-term test method (galvanic anode performance [GAP] test) to assess the longevity of GAs. For this, the GAP specimen was designed by simulating  RC structures protected with cathodic protection systems as follows: (i) GA embedded in bedding mortar (i.e., anode), (ii) nichrome mesh (i.e., cathode simulating rebars in RC structures), (iii) position of anode and cathode, (iv) application of potential difference (0.5 V, 1 V, 5 V, 10 V, 20 V, and 30 V) to accelerate the degradation of GAs, and (v) electrolyte to simulate conductivity of concrete. Applied potentials >5 V could not capture the difference in characteristics of GAs. However, potential differences of 0.5 V, 1 V, and 5 V could show the true behavior of GAs in various exposure conditions. Then, an approach is proposed to evaluate the service life of GAs. Possible reasons for the premature failure of anodes were investigated by evaluating pH and pore volume of encapsulating mortar. The GAP test can help practicing engineers estimate the longevity of GAs.
movimento de mulheres camponesas em movimento:
Authors: De Paula Fernanda Folster
Published: June 2023

Este artigo investiga as mudanças nas reivindicações, repertórios e identidades dos movimentos sociais, utilizando uma abordagem relacional. Observando o Movimento de Mulheres Camponesas em Santa Catarina (MMC-SC), são analisadas as mudanças do movimento em seus trinta a sete anos de história, argumentando que a análise a partir das relações que o movimento estabelece com outros atores sociais, como Estado, partidos políticos, e demais organizações da sociedade civil, é uma chave de leitura importante para entender as mudanças do movimento. É nas relações sociais que o MMC-SC negocia e constitui suas reivindicações e repertórios, e demarca as diferenças que constituem os sujeitos representados. Este artigo retoma algumas destas relações para entender as mudanças pelas quais passou o movimento social, argumentando as potencialidades de tal abordagem.
mercado de fertilização in vitro no Brasil:
Authors: Jardim Maria Chaves
Published: June 2023

O Brasil é o país da América Latina que mais realiza fertilização in vitro. A maior presença de mulheres acima de 40 anos neste mercado indica uma realidade pouco discutida, a fertilização in vitro realizada por meio de óvulos doados. É sobre a doação e a recepção de óvulos que esse artigo se interessa. Nossa inspiração teórica vem da sociologia econômica dos mercados em diálogo com a sociologia das emoções, pois buscamos identificar elementos não-econômicos que sustentam o mercado de doação de óvulos, já que não existe neste uma troca direta em dinheiro. Realizamos mapeamento do marco jurídico do setor e pesquisa de campo em uma importante clínica de reprodução assistida da cidade de Ribeirão Preto, Estado de S. Paulo e realizamos imersão em um grupo fechado do Facebook que trata do tema. Nossos dados indicam que este mercado se sustenta em elementos sociais, culturais e emocionais, como o altruísmo, o sacrifício, o sagrado, dentre outros.
IMPRONTAS GLACIARES DEL ÚLTIMO MÁXIMO GLACIAR EN LA PARTE OCCIDENTAL DEL MACIZO CENTRAL DE LA SIERRA DE GREDOS (PENÍNSULA IBÉRICA)
Authors: CAMPOS Néstor
Published: June 2023

En este trabajo se presenta un análisis morfológico de una zona de la Sierra de Gredos en el Sistema Central Ibérico. Para el análisis se ha realizado una fotointerpretación con estereoscopio, para ello se han utilizado imágenes de satélite y fotografías aéreas. Se han utilizado también imágenes 3D y capas con curvas de nivel del área de estudio. Todo ello se ha combinado en un Sistema de Información Geográfica (SIG) y validado posteriormente en trabajos de campo. Los resultados obtenidos a partir del análisis realizado han permitido deducir la extensión de los glaciares durante el LGM, teniendo como base principalmente los bloques y cordones morrénicos que presumiblemente definen la posición alcanzada por el hielo durante esa época. En algunas zonas se ha delimitado el LGM con la ayuda de los trimlines y otras características morfológicas de los valles. Este análisis de la extensión glaciar durante el LGM constituye un punto de partida sobre el que basar futuras investigaciones sobre paleoglaciarismo en el área de estudio.