bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changes in antioxidant content in selected cultivars of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) leaves during different stages of maturity
Authors: E SUNEEL KUMAR  , APARNA KUNA,  , P PADMAVATHI  , CH V DURGA RANI  , SUPTA SARKAR  , M SOWMYA
Published: October 2023

The antioxidant content in the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) leaves was estimated during 30, 50, 70 and 90 days in selected spiny (Manjira, TSF-1 and Annigeri-1) and non-spiny (NARI-6) cultivars. The total carotenoid content was highest during the 30th day in all the four cultivars ranging from 7122.56 - 14892.80µg/100g, while it was lowest during 70th day ranging from 1476.00 - 4066.40µg/100g. Ascorbic acid content was highest during 50th day in Annigeri-1 and Manjira, whereas it was highest on 70th day in NARI-6 variety. The results also indicate that TSF-1 is a poor source of ascorbic acid when compared to Annigeri-1, Manjira and NARI-6. The DPPH (1, 1- dipheny l- 2-picryl-hydrazil) scavenging activity and total flavonoids of safflower leaves were higher at 30th day while superoxide anion activity and total phenolics were higher at later stages. Stage of maturity has a remarkable influence on the antioxidant content ofsafflower leaves. However, consumption of the safflower leaves at any stage of maturity provides antioxidants in the diet through various mechanisms.
Production potential of castor (Ricinus communis L.) intercropping with soybean (Glycine max L.) under irrigated conditions
Authors: P M VAGHASIA  , V B BHALU  , R H KAVANI
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted consecutively for three years during rainy seasons of 2010-11 to 2012-13 at the Main Oilseeds Research station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh on intercropping castor in soybean with an objective to find out suitable intercropping ratio for achieving higher productivity and profitability. The experiment was conducted on mediumclay soil under irrigated conditions. It consisted of eight treatments including sole castor, sole soybean, combinations of intercropping of castor (cv. GCH 7) with soybean (cv. Gujarat soy. 1) in row proportion 1:1 and 1:2 with sowing period of castor 15, 30 and 45 days after sowing of soybean. The results revealed that sowing of castor at 30 days after sowing of soybean in 1:2 ratio recorded significantly higher castor equivalent yield (2806 kg/ha) and land equivalent ratio (LER: 1.72) besides higher net returns (Rs. 69289/ha) and B:C ratio (2.86).
Determination of fatty acid profile of branded and unbranded processed foods commonly available in the Indian market with special reference to trans fatty acids
Authors: S GEETHA  , K MANORAMA,  , APARNA KUNA  , CH JAGAN
Published: October 2023

Adverse health effects from the consumption of trans fatty acids (TFA) have led to efforts to decrease the consumption of foods containing these lipids. There is a need for up to date information on TFA levels in foods to support decision-making by regulators on labelling and health claims. In this context, the present study provides detailed information about the fatty acid profile with special reference to TFA of selected branded and unbranded Indian processed foods. Products were analysed for fatty acid composition by using GC. Results showed that the amount of TFA, SFA, MUFA and PUFA varied considerably among the analyzed samples. Among the products analyzed, vanaspati showed highest fat content, chocos showed highest SFA content (82%), boondi showed highest UFA content (74%) and cake showed highest TFA. The major trans forms in all samples were elaidic acid and linolelaidic acid (C18:2, trans-6). Vaccenic acid was detected only in health drinks (0.33%). Six out of 15 product labels were misrepresenting the TFA content. Stringent regulations are required for reducing TFA content of commonly consumed foods in India.
Hybrid purity assessment of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) F1 s using inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSRs)
Authors: NIRMALA BHARTI PATEL  , RAJEEV SHRIVASTAVA
Published: October 2023

Twelve hybrids were developed using four lines and three testers parents of safflower. Genetic purity of these twelve safflower hybrids was tested using 7 ISSR primers which showed polymorphism between parents. ISSR primers UBC 807, UBC 812, UBC 815, UBC 834, UBC 840, UBC 841 and UBC 842 could differentiate parents and identify true hybrids in 2,4,1,1,1,2, and 2 crosses, respectively. Hybrid seed production in safflower is a challenge due to easy selfing of female parents and thus degrades the quality of seed lot. These ISSR primers can be used to test the hybrid purity in hybrid seed production.
Response of contrasting root genotypes of castor (Ricinus communis L.) to water stress
Authors: P LAKSHMAMMA  , LAKSHMI PRAYAGA  , C SARADA
Published: October 2023

Two contrasting genotypes for root biomass i.e. RG-111 with good root, RG-1520 with poor root were studied for root, shoot growth till 90 DAS in root structures and also in field for seed yield by imposing water stress (30-90 DAS) during late rabi (2011-12). The reduction in root length was less due to stress. But root volume, dry weight and shoot growth reduced with stress and the per cent reduction was less in poorer root genotype (RG-1520) compared to good root genotype (RG-111). With drought stress in field, the growth before relieving stress, seed yield of different order branches and total seed yield reduced significantly in both genotypes. RG-1520 showed adaptation to survive drought stress in root structure and in field by increasing chlorophyll content (SCMR), less reduction in relative water content (RWC), decrease in specific leaf area (SLA) and increase in bloomcontent as that of good root genotype RG-111. But, seed yield reduction was more in poor root genotype (RG-1520) and also recorded high drought susceptibility index (DSI) as its photo assimilates were spent for its survival in stress and assimilate translocation was less for seed growth. Hence good root is important for crop survival, growth and seed yield especially in drought conditions.
Impact of improved groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production technologies on knowledge and adoption of farmers
Authors: N VENKATESHWAR RAO  , P K JAIN  , N KISHOR KUMAR  , M JAGAN MOHAN REDDY
Published: October 2023

Groundnut is an important oilseed crop in Karimnagar district, Telangana state. The KVK, Karimnagar has disseminated improved groundnut production technologies to the farmers of the district through village adoption, technology assessment, refinement, demonstrations and farmer field schools. Further, the KVK has used various modes of communication such as electronic and print media for popularization of technologies. An impact assessment was done in 15 adopted villages with 60 farmers and 15 non-adopted villages with 30 farmers to assess the increase in knowledge and adoption of groundnut technologies. An Ex-post facto research designed was used for impact assessment. The results indicated significant differences in level of knowledge and extent of adoption between farmers of KVK-adopted villages and non-adopted villages. The knowledge scores were high in 48 per cent of farmers from adopted villages whereas high knowledge scores were observed in 23 per cent of farmers from non-adopted villages. The extent of adoption was high in 45 per cent of farmers from adopted villages, whereas it was 27 per cent from non-adopted villages. Farmers from adopted and non-adopted villages possessed knowledge of improved varieties such as K6 and application of gypsum. Deep ploughing and irrigating the crop at regular intervals were adopted by majority of the farmers in non-adopted villages.
Character association and path coefficient analysis in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: R DIVYADHARSINI  , R PRABHU  , N MANIVANNAN  , P VINDHIYAVARMAN
Published: October 2023

In groundnut, correlation and path coefficient analysis was carried out to identify the suitable selection indices in F3 generation of four crosses viz., CO 7 × VRI Gn 6, TMV 2 × VRI Gn 6, TMV Gn 13 × VRI Gn 6 and VRI 2 × VRI Gn 6. Correlation analysis revealed that the traits viz., number of pods per plant, 100-pod weight (g), 100-kernel weight (g), shelling (%) and pod yield per plant (g) were positively associated with kernel yield per plant (g). Inter-correlation among these traits also recorded significantly positive association inmost ofthe crosses studied. Hence these characters may be considered as the important yield attributing characters and due importance should be given while breeding for high pod and kernel yield per plant (g) in groundnut. The association between sound mature kernel per cent, late leaf spot and rust scores with other yield component traits varies with the populations. Hence, these characters may also be considered as selection indices with caution. Moreover in path analysis, the trait pod yield per plant (g) exhibited high positive direct effect on kernel yield per plant (g). It also possessed significant and positive association with kernel yield per plant (g). Hence, pod yield per plant (g) plays a major role in determining the kernel yield per plant (g). The traits viz., number of pods per plant, 100-pod weight (g), 100-kernel weight (g) and shelling (%) recorded moderate to high indirect effect through pod yield per plant (g) on kernel yield per plant (g). Hence due emphasis should be placed on these traits for yield improvement in groundnut.
Morphological traits based genetic diversity in safflower germplasm (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
Authors: S N C V L PUSHPAVALLI  , T RAJESHWAR REDDY  , C SUDHAKAR
Published: October 2023

The material consisted of one fifty accessions from the Core Subset of Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad (IIOR), Hyderabad and two popular varieties fromIIOR, Hyderabad. The study was carried out to assess the genetic diversity based on morphological traits during rabi 2014-15. Thirteen characters were recorded to group the genotypes into twelve clusters based on Mahalonobis D2 statistics. Maximumnumber of genotypes were grouped into cluster I followed by cluster VI. Height from ground level to first primary branch contributed to maximum genetic divergence followed by number of effective capitula per plant among the genotypes studied. Genotypes in cluster XI recorded highest mean values for number of effective capitula per plant (61.13) and seed yield per plant (25.52g). GMU 3281 in cluster IV recorded highest oil content of 31.05 per cent. Bold capitula were observed in genotypes belonging to clusters VIII and XII.
Growth, yield attributes and seed yield of pre-release genotypes of castor (Ricinus communis L.) as influenced by fertilizer levels under rainfed conditions of central dry zone of Karnataka
Authors: V VENKATACHALAPATHI  , T RUDRAMUNI  , K T RAJENDRA PRASAD  , SHARANAPPA JANGANDI
Published: October 2023

An experiment was conducted to assess the response of castor genotypes in relation to fertilizer input. Three genotypes of castor (SHB-872, RHC-277 and JC-12) were tried under four fertilizer levels i.e., control (no fertilizer), 50%, 100% and 150% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) under rainfed conditions during kharif season 2011 on black soils at Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Babbur Farm, Hiriyur, Karnataka. The study revealed that there was a linear response to graded levels of fertilizer. Significantly higher seed yield of castor (2302 kg/ha) was registered at 150% RDF. Among castor genotypes, JC-12 recorded the significantly higher seed yield (2103 kg/ha), however, it was comparable with that of SHB-872 (1981 kg/ha) and RHC-277 (1967 kg/ha). Economic analysis revealed that genotype JC-12 gave higher gross returns (` 75718/ha), net returns (` 57407/ha) and B:C ratio (4.12). Among fertilizer doses, application of 150% RDF accrued higher gross returns (` 82898/ha), net returns (`63962/ha) and BC ratio (4.63).
Efficacy of newer insecticides against sucking insect pests of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
Authors: M VENKATAIAH  , B ANILKUMAR  , SREEDHAR CHAUHAN
Published: October 2023

A field study was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Polasa, Jagtial, Karimnagar district, Telangana State during rabi/summer season of 2010-11 and 2011-12 to evaluate the efficacy of newer insecticides along with conventional insecticides against sucking pests viz., thrips and leafhoppers in groundnut. The results revealed that buprofezin 25SC @ 500 ml/ha and fipronil 5SC 1000 ml/ha were found to be effective and recorded lowest mean per cent leaf damage due to the sucking pests in groundnut as compared to untreated control. The insecticides were also recorded higher dry pod yield as compared to other insecticides and untreated control.
Induction of defense mechanisms with chemical elicitors and Alternaria brassicae in mustard (Brassica juncea)
Authors: SANJULA SHARMA  , B S SOHAL
Published: October 2023

Induction of resistance in plants by the application of various biotic and abiotic agents is well known, however, our understanding on the impact ofsuch agents is still poor. Henceforth, effort has been made towards understanding ofinduced resistance in crop protection. Two promising combinations of benzothiadiazole (BTH) and salicylic acid (SA) viz., T1 (3.3ppmBTH + 33.3ppmSA) and T2 (6.6ppmBTH + 16.6ppm SA), were tested with/without avirulent biotic inducer, Alternaria brassicae for their ability to induce changes in the activities of defense enzymes (peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and phenylalanine ammonia lyase) and phenolics that may help in boosting the defense mechanism of Brassica juncea (var. RLM 619) against the attack of Alternaria blight. The results revealed that both the combinations of elicitors showed increase in the activity of defense enzymes and phenolics on all days of observation as compared to control in four and five weeks old plants. It was observed that the bio-control agent, A. brassicae induced higher level of defense enzymes and phenolics in inoculated leaves than that of uninoculated leaves on all days of observation. In conclusion, this study will be useful in formulating A. brassicae and elicitors based formulations which may have effective defense responses in mustard.
Economics and efficiency in groundnut vis-à-vis cotton cultivation: A DEA approach
Authors: MURLIDHAR MEENA
Published: October 2023

A significant change in groundnut and cotton acreage was observed in India and Gujarat since introduction of Bt-cotton in the country since 2002-03. The cotton acreage expanded whereas groundnut area shrunken at national as well as state level in post Bt-cotton period. The major cause of such transformation was higher returns in cotton cultivation than groundnut. In present study higher net returns in cotton (` 41,852/ha) was recorded than groundnut (38,721 `/ha). The overall technical efficiency was found higher at groundnut fields (95%) than cotton fields (91%). The year of schooling of the farmers and family size were found to improve the technical efficiency significantly in both crops along with farm size of groundnut fields. The decreasing area under groundnut needs policy support to make its cultivation more remunerative which will be helpful in providing edible oil security and also to cater feed demand of cattle in the country.
An analysis of changing pattern in area, production and productivity of oilseeds in Karnataka
Authors: G B LOKESH  , KASHINATHA DANDOTI
Published: October 2023

The analysis of growth is usually used in economic studies to find out the trend of a particular variable over a period oftime and used for making policy decisions. The growth in the area, production and productivity of different oilseed crops in Karnataka was estimated using the compound growth function. The necessary secondary data were collected for a period of 15 years (2000-01 to 2014-15). Oilseed crops contribute a significant proportion to the agricultural GDP. In 2014-15 the area under nine oilseed crops in Karnataka was 13.73 lakh ha with production of 9.59 lakh t, with productivity of 505.4 kg/ha. The results showed that the compound growth rate oftotal oilseed crop in Karnataka during the period of 2000-01 to 2014-15 was declined to -3.30 per cent with area, -1.93 per cent with production and productivity increased to 0.43 per cent. In order to increase the oilseed production, it is necessary to make available of physical (fertilizers, pesticides and high yielding varieties), financial (credit facilities, crop insurance) and technical inputs (extension services) to the farmers there by increase in productivity of oilseeds in Karnataka.
Accurate estimation of biomass production and partitioning efficiency in castor (Ricinus communis L.)
Authors: P LAKSHMAMMA  , K ALIVELU  , LAKSHMI PRAYAGA  , C LAVANYA  , A VISHNUVARDHAN REDDY
Published: October 2023

There is continuous leaf fall due to senescence from 35-60 days after sowing (DAS) till harvest depending on crop duration in castor which is not quantified in general for computation of total dry matter (TDM) and harvest index (HI). By calculating HI with the TDM at harvest of the plant which excludes senesced fallen leaf weight gives high HI values than actually are. In castor, major emphasisis on selecting genotypes with high partitioning efficiency which is shown by high HI. Hence, an experiment was conducted during 2013-15 for two years to devise suitable methodology for quantification ofsenesced fallen leaf while working out plant dry matter. Senesced fallen leaf was collected, quantified, factor for estimation of senesced leaf weight was developed using linear regression equation and model was validated. The equations derived for estimation of TDM and HI from senesced leaf include: TDM with senesced leaf weight = 1.217 * TDM without senesced leaf weight and HI with senesced leaf weight = 0.805* HI without senesced leaf weight. This factor can be used for accurate estimation of TDM at harvest and HI to enhance the quality of data for selection of genotypes with high partitioning efficiency.
Effect of boron and potassium levels on seed yield and oil quality of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
Authors: P JYOTHI  , T ANJAIAH  , I Y L N MURTHY  , M RAJESHWAR  , S A HUSSAIN
Published: October 2023

A field experiment was conducted at College farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar during rabi 2016-17 with sunflower hybrid GK 2002 in a factorial randomized block design with 16 treatment combinations comprising of four levels of boron and four levels of potassium viz., B0K0, B0K15, B0K30, B0K60, B0.5K0, B0.5K15, B0.5K30, B0.5K60, B1K0, B1K15, B1K30, B1K60, B1.5K0, B1.5K15, B1.5K30, B1.5K60 to investigate and find out the optimum dosage of boron and potassiumto increase the sunflower seed yield and oil quality. Significantly higher seed yield was obtained withB1.5K60 treatment (1430 kg/ha) followed by B1.5K30 (1419 kg/ha), B1K30 (1410 kg/ha) and B1K60 (1416 kg/ha). However, B1K30 treatment showed economicallybeneficial. Significantly higher oil and protein yields were recorded with B1K30, B1K60, B1.5K30 and B1.5K60. The highest linoleic acid content (75.3 %) was recorded with B1K30 and lowest (71.29 %) with control.
Effect of integrated phosphorus management on productivity, nutrient uptake, nutrient content and soil properties of summer sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: L PEACE RAISING  , RAYAPATI KARTHIK
Published: October 2023

A study was carried out to know the impact of integrated phosphorus management on nutrient uptake, content and soil properties ofsummer sesame during summer, 2018 in Gujarat under irrigated condition with 10 treatments i.e. 25 kg P2O5 /ha (100 % RDF), FYM @ 5 t/ha, VC @ 2 t/ha, 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha (50 % RDF) + PSB @ 5 ml/kg (seed treatment), FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + PSB @ 5 ml/kg (seed treatment), VC @ 1 t/ha + PSB @ 5 ml/kg (seed treatment), 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha (50% RDF) + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha, 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha (50 % RDF) + VC @ 1 t/ha, FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + VC @ 1 t/ha and FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + VC @ 1 t/ha + PSB @ 5 ml/kg (seed treatment) and 4 replications in a RBD. It is found that among ten treatments, application of 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha + VC @ 1 t/ha significantly increased the nutrient uptake and nutrient content of summer sesame compared to other treatments which has shown a positive impact on crop productivity and application of 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha + PSB @ 5 ml/kg has resulted in significantly higher available phosphorus and 12.5 kg P2O5 /ha + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha has lead to highest organic carbon in the soil.
Effect of different fungicides against stem and root rot of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid
Authors: PRADIP KUMAR BAIRWA  , DAMA RAM  , ANAND CHOUDHARY
Published: October 2023

Stem and root rot disease caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is the serious soil-borne disease in sesame. The present study was conducted at College of Agriculture, Jodhpur during kharif season 2020-21 to evaluate the nine different fungicides under in vitro condition and five different fungicides under in vivo against M. phaseolina. Result of in vitro study indicated that the fungicide, carbendazim (50% WP) gave complete mycelial growth inhibition (100%) at 500 and 1000 ppm concentrations, respectively. Second best of pyraclostrobin 5% + metiram 55% WG, carbendazim12% + mancozeb 63%, then propiconazole 25% EC, thiophanate methyl (70% WP) and cymoxanil 8% + mancozeb 64% also gave 100% inhibition of mycelial growth at 1000 ppm respectively. The lowest disease per cent was recorded in combination fungicide of tebuconazole 50% + trifloxystrobin 25% WG (8.91%) followed by 9.14% with cymoxanil 8% + mancozeb 64%, pyraclostrobin 5% + metiram 55% WG (11.02%) whereas, maximum disease incidence was recorded in control plot (55.32%) when tested under in vivo condition.
Seasonal incidence and effect of weather parameters on insect pests of linseed
Authors: T BOOPATHI  , A L RATHNA KUMAR  , M SUJATHA
Published: October 2023

The most destructive enemy of linseed in India are insect pests. Twelve insect pests that caused damage in linseed under Hyderabad (India) conditions were recorded during 2020-2021. Percent incidence and population (per 10 plants) of Liriomyza trifolii varied from43.2±7.20 to 69.7±5.53 and 0 to 2.8±0.20, respectively. Populations (per 10 plants) of Bemisia tabaci, leafhopper, Nezara viridula and Creontiades sp. reached maximum during first week of January 2021 (22.2±3.18), last week ofJanuary 2021 (13.6±0.68), first week ofJanuary 2021 (2.6±2.36) and last week of February 2021 (2.2±0.37), respectively. Dasyneura lini population (per 10 plants) varied between 0 to 2.2±0.49 and reached maximum during second week of February 2021 (2.2±0.49). Spodoptera exigua population reached maximum during third week of January 2021 (2.0±0.89 per 10 plants), whereas population (per 10 plants) of Helicoverpa armigera reached highest during third week ofJanuary 2021 (2.6±0.98). Other insect pests such as Aulacophora sp., Monolepta signata, Hyposidra talaca and tussock caterpillar also caused more damage to linseed. Among abiotic factors, the maximum temperature showed a negative correlation with all insect pests except Creontiades sp. and H. talaca. The abiotic factors jointly had a highly significant impact on population of insect pests. The model to predict insect pests incidence in linseed was developed by linear regression model which would offer forecasting for short term period.
Retos, prospectivas y debates de la formación de docentes en Educación Especial
Authors: Basurto López María Esther , Güemes García Carmela Raquel , Olvera Reyes Eusebio , Acevedo Gama Teodoro , Bregado Drake Manuel Eduardo , Grego Pavón Liliana Elizabeth , Lara Carpio Araceli , Montaño Simg Sandra Hortensia , Vergara Salgado Paola
Published: October 2023

La presente obra, se inscribe en el marco de la necesidad emergente que tiene el Cuerpo Académico sobre Formación Docente para reconocer y comprender las inquietudes y reflexiones que los investigadores y profesores de la Escuela Normal de Especialización (ENE) han generado para explicar la serie de transformaciones que ha sufrido las prácticas formativas de licenciados en educación especial, esto en primera instancia; por otra parte, se buscó crear el primer intento formal para conformar de manera sistemática una red de participación profesional entre investigadores, profesores con reconocida trayectoria académica y los estudiantes en formación, para establecer un intercambio académico a través de la escritura relacionada sobre los procesos de formación de los maestros de la licenciatura en educación especial.
Obesidad infantil. Educación Física y prescripción de la actividad física
Authors: Ibarra Mercado José Luis
Published: October 2023

La obra “Obesidad infantil, Educación Física y dosificación de la actividad física” del licenciado en Educación Física y médico cirujano, con especialidad en Medicina del Deporte,José Luis Ibarra Mercado, es particularmente valiosa por abordar la problemática multifactorial que implica el padecimiento del sobre peso y la obesidad en los alumnos de Educación Básica encorrelación con la actividad física sistemática desde el enfoque de la educación física como alternativa fundamental para prevenir y coadyuvar a superar tal afección y sus dañinos efectos en la salud entendida como bienestar general. La obra está estrechamente vinculada con los valores vitales, específicamente con el valor de la salud que ha sido impactado negativamente por la coexistencia de la obesidad y la desnutrición, condición que independientemente de su gravedad en la población adulta: “hasta el año 2017 se identifica como la segunda nación (México) con más obesidad poblacional en el mundo”, y es alarmante que en la infancia y adolescencia, conforme a los datos que el autor descubre se “ha llegado a ocupar el primer lugar mundial de obesidad infantil”, situación que nos incumbe de manera especial a los educadores físicos por tratarse de fases evolutivas directamenterelacionadas con la educación física de los niños y adolescentes de educación primaria y secundaria, materia que por las características de sus contenidos y actividades se proyecta comouna valiosa alternativa para la salud. Acertadamente se indica la necesidad de que los estudiantes y los profesionales de la educaciónfísica cuenten con una formación y cultura suficiente relativa al binomio actividad física y saluden función al sobre peso y a la obesidad, que ha de contemplar conceptos esenciales como son lascausas endógenas exógenas de la obesidad, las diferencias naturales de tejido adiposo en hombresy mujeres, las diferencias histológicas de la obesidad, la relación entre los carbohidratos y laacumulación de grasa corporal, la captación de glucosa y su conversión en triglicéridos, lamultifactoriedad de causas de este padecimiento, entre otros temas.
¿Por qué formar en Interculturalidad?
Authors: Romero Silva Laura Eugenia
Published: October 2023

¿Por qué formar en Interculturalidad?, porque se pone al centro del proceso educativo al ser humano: estudiantes que aspiran a formarse como docentes, desde la conciencia del cuidado del sí, sí mismo, pero como otro (Paul Ricoeur), es decir, significados que destacan lo propio y lo diferente (alteridad), pues el acto educativo siempre es relacional, siempre es con el otro y los otros, los actos educativos son prácticas sociales.
Model Updating Based on Bayesian Theory and Improved Objective Function
Authors: ZHAI Ming , XIE Yikui
Published: October 2023

Model updating is the process of calibrating model parameters to improve the accuracy of numerical prediction. To improve the accuracy and efficiency of model updating, this paper proposes a model updating method based on Bayesian theory and improved objective function. A natural frequency damage index is proposed based on the Bayesian theory, which is calculated according to the established damage position function and the measured frequency data. The distribution of the index can determine the damage location and the number of updated parameters for model updating. An objective function with weight terms is proposed based on strain assurance criterion to describes the difference between the finite element model and the actual structure, and the weight term of the objective function is determined by the sensitivity coefficient. Examples show that the improved model updating method is more accurate and efficient.
Nonlinear vibration characteristics and bifurcation control of a class of piecewise constrained systems with dynamic clearances
Authors: LIU Fei , XU Shuhui , TANG Zhuo , MA Qingzhen
Published: October 2023

Considering the mass block system under Piecewise nonlinear constraint, the vibration dynamic model of the system is established according to the generalized dissipative Lagrange principle, and the average method is used to solve the amplitude-frequency response of the vibration system. The influence of system parameters on vibration characteristics is analyzed with amplitude-frequency characteristics, phase plane characteristics, frequency characteristics, bifurcation characteristics ,and so on. The results show that: 1) the reverse of the rate of change of Piecewise nonlinear elastic force will destroy the stability of the system and obtain the relationship of the constraint parameters that need to be satisfied when the system is stable at the piecewise critical point. 2) With the increase in the number of nonlinear constraints, the vibration displacement of the system tends to be chaotic, and the frequency composition becomes more complex and variable, prone to resonance behavior. 3) As the static gap decreases and the dynamic gap amplitude and frequency increase, the unstable frequency range of the system will increase, and the vibration behavior will become chaotic and difficult to predict. 4) The design of a differential sliding mode controller can effectively control the bifurcation behavior of the system.
Study on Motion Mechanism of Suspended Particles in Water Under Ultrasound
Authors: LIU Pu , ZHAN Yonglie , QUAN Kailun , TANG Zhengqiang
Published: October 2023

Particles in the ultrasonic field by the influence of acoustic radiation force, its motion characteristics will be changed. Based on the simplified ultrasonic cleaning assumption, numerical simulation is used to construct a simulation model of suspended particles in the ultrasonic field in liquid water environment, and to study the law of ultrasonic waves on the motion characteristics of suspended particles in water. The research results show that the ultrasonic arrangement of the array makes the ultrasonic waves produce ultrasonic focusing on the propagation path. The alternating fluctuations of ultrasonic positive and negative sound pressure are in the horizontal line parallel to the bottom, and the vibration amplitude of suspended particles in the middle region is the largest. For the vertical position perpendicular to the bottom, the region with larger vibration amplitude of suspended particles is at 1/5 from the bottom. The particles in the high sound pressure area are pushed to the gathering area, and the particle vibration amplitude in the low sound pressure area is small, which proves that the gathering area of the particles is often the low sound pressure area. The research results will contribute to the study of particle motion in the ultrasonic field.
Die Relevanz nicht-wettbewerblicher Belange im Kartellverbot
Authors: Friedrich Marilena
Published: October 2023

The sustainability debate has also reached competition law. Companies are calling for a relaxation of the ban on cartels in order to better promote climate protection, for example. At the same time, there is a danger of greenwashing. Against this background, Marilena Friedrich deals with the admissibility of sustainability agreements using the examples of environmental protection and animal welfare. The so-called integration clauses of the TFEU require that these objectives are also taken into account in the ban on cartels. However, substantive antitrust law as well as its procedures and institutions need revising in general, as this work shows on the basis of a thorough analysis, which it combines with innovative proposals de lege ferenda.
Blockchain-Based Educational Certificates: A Proposal
Authors: Vipie Cristina-Maria , Afumatu Alexandra-Diana , Caramihai Mihai
Published: October 2023

The development of science and technology is very fast and even increases year by year, especially in the education system. However, in practice, a lot of learning systems continue to employ traditional methods and thus, learning becomes a less active process. Thanks to the technological improvements that have taken place over time, the concept of Blockchain could be integrated in the educational sector. Although mainly used for digital currencies, it seems that it could significantly impact healthcare, pharmaceutical industry/drug supply chain management, and now, the educational sector. Hence, Blockchain is used by the majority of current systems as a secure mechanism for confirming and transferring student data, academic credentials, and databases of educational organizations. Thanks to Blockchain, which gives students a powerful tool to manage and share their learning success, employers can rely on trustworthy, realistic representations of students’ potential based on academic achievement (trusted verification). This chapter aims to define the concept of Blockchain, both in general terms and within the educational system. It also aims to carry out a case study among students and establish correlations between their answers.
Occurrence and Impact of Heavy Metals on Groundwater Sources: A Case Study of Two Communities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Obaje Daniel Opaluwa
Published: October 2023

Heavy metals are major contaminants in groundwater, and they have potentials for toxicity even at low concentrations with health hazards. This led to the determination of heavy metal concentrations and evaluation of HMPI and MI of groundwater sources in Keffi and Karu to ascertain the suitability for domestic usage. Heavy metals, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn, were determined using AAS. The results obtained showed that Cd, Cr and Pb had mean concentrations higher than the SON recommended limit. Statistical analyses at p < 0.05 showed that there were no significant differences between heavy metal contents in water from boreholes and wells in Keffi and Karu. HMPI were 77.33 and 92.08 for borehole and hand dug well water respectively in Keffi and 105.27 and 127.41 for borehole and hand dug well water respectively in Karu. The values from Keffi are lower than the critical value of 100, while those of Karu are slightly higher. MI for borehole and hand dug well waters was 0.564 and 0.606 respectively in Keffi and for Karu, the values were 0.634 and 0.723 respectively and are all less than 1. These suggest that the water sources are not affected with heavy metal pollution when compared to the water quality classification scheme adopted.
Breastfeeding, the Importance of Education during Neonatal Hospitalization
Authors: Triviño Vargas Patricia
Published: October 2023

In this chapter, scientific evidence is compiled in relation to the level of education that mothers need during their breastfeeding period and the importance of it. Studies are presented from a base on the promotion and protection of breastfeeding as well as from the publication of UNICEF, defends with conviction the rights of children in the promotion of parental care from around the world constituting the basis of human development to nursing care models for direct care. The nutrition, center of this work, which plays a key role in this development through the dietary needs of the organism since its inception and the way in which we, as health professionals, produce behavioral changes in lactating mothers. UNICEF in 2017 suggests a point of view of the wealth of nations to emphasize the promotion of health and invest in the development of breastfeeding. Therefore, breastfeeding is one of the most effective and cost-effective investments that nations can make for the health of their youngest members and the future health of their economies and societies. The tools that health professionals have for promotion and prevention of optimal nutrition from the newborn stage are those who through studies and research based on scientific evidence, such as Ramona Mercer’s theory, they conclude that the mother achieves knowledge through multiple interventions highlighting the importance of health education. Consequently, health education and programs to promote breastfeeding constitute vital support to develop parental skills for parents.
New Approach for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Authors: Güneş Berzah , Koenhemsi Lora , Erbaş Oytun
Published: October 2023

Depression is one of the major mental illnesses seen worldwide, which in some cases can result in suicide. Although different drugs and methods can be used for treatment, one-third of the patients show resistance to conventional treatments. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined as a condition where a patient shows a response rate of less than 25% to at least two adequate trials of antidepressants with distinct mechanisms of action. Research on the use of ketamine in such patients has been ongoing for more than 20 years. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic mainly used for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia for animals and humans. Ketamine’s routine clinical usage for depression treatment is limited due to its dissociative effects, alterations in sensory perception, intravenous route of administration, and abuse potential. These limitations have prompted researchers to investigate the precise mechanisms of action behind ketamine’s antidepressant clinical responses in order to better understand its key targets. One of the primary elements behind ketamine’s quick and strong antidepressant response is thought to be a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)-mediated mechanism. Ketamine may help repair the neurobiological alterations associated with depression by restoring BDNF levels while stimulating neuroplasticity. This chapter aims to provide an overview of the existing literature regarding the relationship between antidepressant treatment and BDNF levels in depression. Understanding these mechanisms may contribute to the development of more targeted and effective treatments for depression and related disorders.
Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Method: Muscle Anchoring Technique Using Absorbable Strings and Its Safety
Authors: Watanabe Naoki , Otsuka Shoko , Hori Sena , Takata Haruyuki , Yuasa Takeshi
Published: October 2023

In prosthesis-based breast reconstruction, surgeons select the sub-muscle layer for implant placement, but the pectoralis major muscle is not sufficient to cover the implant. The pectoralis major muscle does not reach the inframammary sulcus line, so the muscle pockets for implant inevitably have defects. From 2016 to 2019, we performed direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction for 123 patients, during which the implant was placed partially under the muscle plane and the inferior-lateral portion was placed directly underneath the skin flap. We divided the pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior muscle in their origin partially and arranged their shape and position. To maintain their intended placement, we used the absorbable mesh sling. From 2020, we had arranged this method and performed DTI in 35 patients using absorbable strings simply as a substitute for mesh. The DTI reconstruction using mesh or using absorbable strings could show the acceptable safety and feasibility. Both techniques were associated with a low risk of surgical complications, reoperation (with mesh 4.1%, and without mesh 0%), and removal of implant (with mesh 2.4%, and without mesh 0%).
A Review on Fundamentals of Grain Refining of Al-Si Cast Alloys
Authors: Samuel Ehab , Tahiri Hicham , M. Samuel Agnes , Songmene Victor , H. Samuel Fawzy
Published: October 2023

Grain refining is considered one of the most important liquid metal processing processes for aluminum alloys. Three different types of grain morphology are possible: columnar, twin columnar and equiaxed. The present work reviews most of the theories that were proposed during the past three decades. These theories were mainly based on thermal analysis and thermodynamics to explain the mechanisms of grain refining of Al-Si based alloys, including the role of the master alloy used i.e., Al-B, Al-Ti, and Al-Ti-B alloys. Other aspects were also examined, mainly the interactions between Si and/or Sr and the grain refining master alloy, superheating of the molten metal as well as holding time prior to casting. This phenomenon is normally termed “poisoning” since it reduces the effectiveness of the added grain refiners. The effects of grain refining on the alloy microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, machinability, hot tearing etc. have not been addressed in the present article.
Private Label Brands Awareness: Advances and Prospects
Authors: Gift Ndlovu Sbonelo , Faith Vezi-Magigaba Makhosazane
Published: October 2023

Over the past decades, private label brands and private label research have come under the spotlight. The chapter aims to explore and integrate the literature on the advances by grocery retailers in creating and enhancing brand awareness for their private label branded products. A foundation is created to understand a brand, and branding and brand awareness are discussed. The chapter then discusses private label branding decisions and the types of brand decisions available for grocery retailers for their private label brand tiers, where light is shed on when best to adopt the type of branding decision and under what consumer-level awareness circumstances. More importantly, the chapter presents an overview of the advances by grocery retailers in their brand awareness practices; the varying successes and effectiveness were highlighted. Moreover, the chapter presents an overview of prospects that grocery retailers can consider in enhancing their existing or halting and formulating new creative private label brand awareness strategies and practices to achieve “top-of-mind” brand awareness status among consumers.
Organizational Culture in Enterprises Applying the Humanistic and Economic Paradigm of Management
Authors: Mazur Barbara
Published: October 2023

The issue of organizational culture has recently become particularly important. One of the reasons for that is the increasing empowerment of employees, which requires changes in organizational culture. The need for change stems from the belief that management and culture should stand in harmony. The aim of this chapter is to examine the relationship between management paradigms and the orientations of organizational cultures. To accomplish that, a literature review was carried out on both paradigms of management (economic and humanistic) and groups of vales (terminal and instrumental), as well as on the types of organizational culture (task-oriented and human-oriented). The research problem focuses on determining the orientation of organizational culture and its dominant values through the lens of the management paradigm. Reflections on the relationship between management paradigm, values, and the orientation of organizational culture are theoretical, revisional, and conceptual. On the basis of the literature analyses, a model of the relationship between the paradigms applicable in the management and the type of organizational culture resulting from their application was created. In the model, the economic paradigm was assigned a task-oriented type of organizational culture, unlike the humanistic paradigm, which was assigned a human-oriented type of culture.
Deep Learning Techniques for Liver Tumor Recognition in Ultrasound Images
Authors: Mitrea Delia , Nedevschi Sergiu , Socaciu Mihai , Badea Radu
Published: October 2023

Cancer is one of the most severe diseases nowadays. Thus, tumor detection in a non-invasive and accurate manner is a challenging subject. Among these tumors, liver cancer is one of the most dangerous, being very common. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most frequent malignant liver tumor. The golden standard for diagnosing HCC is mainly the biopsy, however invasive and risky, leading to infections, respectively to the spreading of the tumor through the body. We conceive computerized techniques for abdominal tumor recognition within medical images. Formerly, traditional, texture-based methods were involved for this purpose. Both classical texture analysis methods, as well as advanced, original texture analysis techniques, based on superior order statistics, were involved. The superior order Gray Level Cooccurrence Matrix (GLCM), as well as the Textural Microstructure Cooccurrence Matrices (TMCM) were employed and assessed. Recently, deep learning techniques based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), their fusions with the conventional techniques, as well as their combinations among themselves, were assessed in the approached field. We present the most relevant aspects of this study in the current paper.
Genetics and Epigenetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Prakash Goud Ponnam Surya , Paul Adity
Published: October 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinological and reproductive disorders in women of reproductive age with a global prevalence rate of 5–20%. It is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorder. There have been multiple reports from independent research groups from different ethnicities that a variety of factors, including genetics and epigenetics, significantly contribute to the etiopathogenesis of PCOS. GWAS, twin studies, and genotype-phenotype association studies have resulted in the identification of more than a dozen candidate genes/loci with PCOS. In the proposed book chapter, we aim to provide insight and discuss the role of various genetic and epigenetic elements that are responsible for PCOS globally and in India. This book chapter should serve as a reference to all the basic researchers and healthcare professionals on the genetics and epigenetics of PCOS.
(Re)lire les textes poétiques de Guy Goffette au prisme d’autres œuvres
Authors: Grommerch Eloïse
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Christine Dupouy (dir.), Guy Goffette. Éloge pour une poésie de province, Paris : Hermann, 2021, 178 p., EAN 9791037008787.
Gauvain retrouvé
Authors: Besson Florian
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Laurence Mathey-Maille & Damien de Carné (éd.), L’Âtre périlleux. Roman arthurien du xiiie siècle, édition bilingue, Paris : Honoré Champion, coll. « Champion Classiques – série Moyen Âge », 2022, 560 p., EAN 9782380960327.
Les puissances de l’imagination littéraire (& les choses qui passaient par là)
Authors: Poltier Vivien
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Pascal Durand, La leçon des choses. Techniques imaginaires de Daniel Defoe à Georges Simenon, Bruxelles, La Lettre Volée, 2021.
La vie est un roman
Authors: Scuro Giulia
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Peter Brooks, Balzac’s lives, New York: New York Review Books, 2020, 280 p., EAN 9781681374499 / Peter Brooks, Vite di Balzac, Roma, Carocci, 2022, EAN 9788829012800.
Ce que le cinéma de Bruno Dumont doit aux mystiques
Authors: Parisse Lydie
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Luc Vancheri, Bruno Dumont. Cinema mysticum, Paris : Classiques Garnier, coll. « Recherches cinématographiques », 2022, 168 p., EAN : 9782406131113.
Repenser les frontières coloniales
Authors: Lotz Camille
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Mohit Chandna, Spatial Boundaries, Abounding Spaces. Colonial Borders in French and Francophone Literature and Film, Leuven, Leuven University Press, 2021, 302 p., EAN 9789462702738.
La construction de la vérité
Authors: Rosi Rossano
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Sémir Badir, Les Pratiques discursives du savoir. Le cas sémiotique, Limoges : Éditions Lambert-Lucas, 2022, 306 p., EAN 9782359353389.
Fraternités croisées, Arguments et l’école de Francfort
Authors: Premat Christophe
Published: October 2023

Cet article est un compte-rendu du livre : Thomas Franck, Adorno en France, La constellation Arguments comme dialogue critique, Presses universitaires de Rennes, 2022, EAN : 9782753583313.