bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Video Materi Bagian Tubuh Tumbuhan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS Kelas 4 SDN 15 Sungai Raya
Authors: Aprilia Nadila , Setyowati Dessy , Farisi Salman Al
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of using video media on student learning outcomes in science and science learning for grade 4 students at SDN 15 Sungai Raya. The research approach is quantitative, while the type of research is quasi experimental design. The independent variable (X) is video media, while the dependent variable (Y) is learning outcomes. The population in this study were students in class 4 A and class IV B. Class IV A consisted of 30 students consisting of 16 boys and 14 girls. Meanwhile, class IV B has 30 students consisting of 18 boys and 12 girls. The samples in this research were students in class IV A (experimental class) and IV B (control class). The technique used is Clear Sampling. The collection technique uses tests. Hypothesis testing uses the Independent Sample T-test formula which is preceded by a normality test and a homogeneity test. The research results showed that there was a significant difference in student learning outcomes in science learning between the experimental class which used animated video media and the control class which used Power Point media. This is shown by the T-test results, namely Sig with a value of 117 < 0.05. The average post-test score for the experimental class was 80.00, better than the average post-test score for the control class, which was 61.67 at the specified KKM, namely 70
Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Aplikasi Canva Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi di MTsN 3 Kuningan
Authors: Kurniawan Ade , Gustiana Eva
Published: September 2024

This research aims to find out the learning using the Canva application in the subject of Information and Communication Technology in grade VIII MTsN 3 Kuningan. This study is experimental research, with a classical experimental design Classical Experimental Design. The subjects of the study were 30 students in grade VIII of MTsN 3 Kuningan. Research data was taken by questionnaire and observation sheet. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were tested using Corrected Item-Total Correlation. The normality test was used the Shapiro Wilk test because the samples studied were less than 50. The results showed that there was an influence of the canva application on the learning outcomes of grade VIII students of MTsN 3 Kuningan in the subject of Information and Communication Technology, as evidenced by the significance value of 0.032 for the learning outcome variable
Gestión del Bienestar y Felicidad Laboral como medio de desarrollo personal y grupal
Authors: Salazar - de Lemos Jaffet
Published: September 2024

The abrupt change that people and organizations face, as a result of the need to survive in the market in this new industrial era, requires the establishment of new business management models that do not focus solely on the need to comply with the indicators of performance. productivity and quality, leaving aside everything that benefits and enhances the integral growth of people.

This dissertation aims to focus on the discussion, based on the review of various literature of interest, the importance of leadership in the constitution, promotion and implementation of actions that enhance environments that promote well-being, to achieve it. goal. It must be based on a genuine interest in the integral development of the person in all their areas of interaction, which facilitates the increase in their motivation, commitment, and generation of value propositions in favor of the sustainable development of the organization in the market.

In general terms, the research results suggest that the conscious and proactive implementation of practices that stimulate quality of life are decisive for health and psychological well-being.
Drug-eluting stent and drug-coated balloon for in-stent restenosis: A meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Wen-Hao , Sun Run-Lu , Chen Qian , Li Hong-Wei , Zhang Hai-Feng , Cai Zhao-Xi
Published: September 2024

The optimal strategy for patients with in-stent restenosis (ISR) is controversial. We aimed to compare the effects of a drug-coating balloon (DCB) and drug-eluting stent (DES) in ISR treatment. Clinical trials were extensively collected, and retrieved items were screened for inclusion. Both clinical (major adverse cardiac event (MACE); myocardial infarction (MI); and target lesion revascularization (TLR) and angiographic (minimal lumen diameter (MLD), and stenosis relative to reference lumen diameter (SRLD) endpoints were extracted and compared. MACE and MI were not significantly different between the groups. Pooled results of TLR showed a marginal effect that DES was superior to DCB (13.50% for DCB vs. 11.17% for DES, RR = 1.256, 95% CI: 0.997 to 1.583, P = 0.053), with heterogeneity across studies (I2 = 42.0%, Cochrane Q-test = 0.069). Meta-regression identified bare metal stent (BMS) or drug eluting stents (DES) implanted in the previous intervention and proportions of diabetes in the DCB group as sources of heterogeneity. DES implantation also significantly improved angiographic outcomes (WMD for MLD: −0.318, 95% CI: −0.424 to −0.213, P < 0.001; WMD for SRLD: 6.164%, 95% CI: 4.915% to 7.412%, P < 0.001). All DES, including everolimus-eluting ones, did not benefit BMS-ISR patients compared with DCB treatment. DES implantation, which is superior to DCB angioplasty only in DES-ISR patients, should be preferred in the DES-ISR population to reduce TLR. DCB may be preferred in BMS-ISR to avoid increasing stent layers.
Impact of reduced fertilizer application on the yield and non-point source pollution from Yongyou rice cultivation
Authors: Mao Qian , Zhou Jiangming
Published: September 2024

In the major grain production regions of China, agricultural non-point source pollution and the eutrophication of adjacent surface waters due to the excessive use of chemical fertilizers continue to be significant issues. To address the irrational traditional fertilization practices of farmers and to mitigate agricultural non-point source pollution, a fertilization reduction project was initiated in Jiangshan City. This project aimed to investigate the impact of reducing fertilizer application by 10% to 30% on the yield of Yongyou 15 rice variety and the loss of nutrients (total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and total potassium) in the surface runoff from paddy fields, relative to the farmers' standard fertilization practices. The findings indicated that reducing the conventional fertilizer dosage by 10% to 20% did not lead to a significant decrease in rice yield, with the yield being highest at a 10% reduction. Following fertilization, the nutrient concentration in the paddy field drainage rapidly reached a peak within one hour, after which nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium concentrations decreased sharply by 25.9% to 66.0%, 70.1% to 88.3%, and 25.0% to 52.5%, respectively, within 24 hours. Subsequently, all nutrient levels continued to decline gradually until the end of the experiment. This suggests that the risk period for nutrient loss, which also corresponds to a high-risk period for non-point source pollution, occurs within a few days after fertilization, particularly if the paddy field is drained due to heavy rain or artificial means. The reduction in chemical fertilizer significantly influenced the nutrient content in the paddy field drainage. One hour after fertilization, reducing the conventional fertilization rate by 10% to 30% resulted in decreases in the concentrations of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and total potassium in the drainage by 3.7% to 68.2%, 26.3% to 64.8%, and 5.8% to 57.5%, respectively. This approach holds significant potential for enhancing economic benefits and safeguarding the ecological environment in rice cultivation.
The application of microbial immobilization technology in the cleanup of soil contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons
Authors: Li Jiantao , Zheng Zeqi , Li Fayun
Published: September 2024

Petroleum hydrocarbons represent a challenging global pollution issue, with their degradation presenting a significant for environmental scientists. Microbial immobilization technology (MIT) offers a promising solution due to its efficiency, stability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits, making it a highly promising approach for soil cleanup. Over recent years, the research on using MIT to remediate petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil has surged in popularity. This technology has emerged as a potent means to enhance the microbial breakdown of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil. The paper reviews the advancements in microbial immobilization technology, outlines the distinct attributes of carrier materials, microorganisms, immobilization techniques, and factors affecting the process, along with their influence on the immobilization outcome. It also discusses the current state and future directions of this technology in the remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soil.
The advancement and future outlook of bioremediation techniques for locations contaminated with petroleum and petrochemicals
Authors: Zhou Qixing , Zhan Haiyin
Published: September 2024

The exploitation of petroleum assets fuels economic and societal progress, but it also leads to extensive contamination of land with oil and petrochemicals, which increasingly threatens the environmental integrity of these areas.  Bioremediation has emerged as a favored approach for addressing this issue due to its environmentally benign nature and absence of secondary pollution.  This discourse encapsulates the latest advancements in bioremediation strategies, particularly those involving microbial and phytoremediation techniques for tackling petroleum and petrochemical contamination.  It also examines the constraints of current bioremediation practices and envisions future research directions.  The objective is to enhance the efficacy of bioremediation for contaminated sites and to establish a scientific foundation that will support the evolution and comprehensive application of bioremediation technologies.
Investigation into the enhancement of microbial remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil through chemical oxidation techniques
Authors: Xu Kewei , Gu Lei , Zheng Xuying , Wang Biao , Guo Peng
Published: September 2024

This research utilized a bioreactor approach for the remediation of petroleum-contaminated soil, enhancing the process with chemical oxidation to investigate its efficacy. Additionally, the study employed the BIOLOG ECO board and high-throughput sequencing techniques to delve into the mechanisms behind the microbial community's response. The findings indicated that after 240 days of bioremediation, the treatments involving standard bioremediation (NP) and bioremediation enhanced with oxidants (NP_O) reduced the soil's total petroleum hydrocarbons from an initial 30,649 mg·g−1 to 5889 mg·g−1 and 2351 mg·g−1, respectively. The soil concentration of petroleum hydrocarbons following oxidation-enhanced bioremediation was found to be below the national risk control threshold (GB 36600-2018). Further analysis using BIOLOG ECO micropore tests and high-throughput sequencing revealed that microbial activity in the oxidant-treated soil was promptly rejuvenated. The study identified potential bacterial markers for petroleum hydrocarbon degradation in the treatment with chemical oxidation-enhanced bioremediation, including Genus Microbacterium, paracoccus, pseudomonas, stenotrophomonas, and Porticoccaceae_C1.B045.
Investigation into the correlation between agricultural non-point source pollution and economic expansion in Xinjiang: A Kuznets Curve analysis
Authors: Zhang Xiao-li , Xia Yire , Xiao Kaiti
Published: September 2024

This study employs the output coefficient method to estimate the agricultural non-point source pollution load in Xinjiang and further analyzes its Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) characteristics.  The objective is to conduct empirical research on the relationship between livestock, planting, rural living, and economic growth.  The results indicate that: (1) The agricultural non-point source pollution load in Xinjiang, in terms of total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP), is ranked from highest to lowest as follows: animal husbandry, planting industry, and rural life.  The non-point source pollution from animal husbandry is predominantly attributed to cattle and sheep, while the planting industry's pollution mainly stems from wheat, corn, and cotton crops.  The pollution associated with rural life is largely due to the increasing rural population;  (2) The relationship between agricultural non-point source pollution and economic growth in Xinjiang is not only an inverted "U" type but also an inverted "N" type, "U" type, and linear type.  This suggests that as the economy grows, the pollution load may initially increase, reach a peak, and then decline, or it may rise continuously or show a linear trend.  The findings provide insights into the complex relationship between agricultural non-point source pollution and economic growth, which can inform policy-makers in developing strategies to balance economic development and environmental protection in the region.
Investigation into the electro-microbial approach for the remediation of soil contaminated with oil
Authors: Li Tingting , Wu Di , Xin Liang , Wang Enbiao , Zhao Ziyu , Peng Pai
Published: September 2024

A graphite electrode was placed at each end of the soil contaminated with oil, and a direct current (DC) voltage of 24 V was applied to decrease the electrical potential across the soil between the electrodes to 1 V/cm. The study examined the impact of the combined electrokinetic and microbial remediation method on various soil parameters such as pH, soil temperature, organic carbon content, and the availability of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in petroleum-contaminated soil. The findings revealed that after the combined treatment, the degradation rate of the simulated soil contaminated with 2% petroleum reached an optimal level of 67.5%. Additionally, the availability of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium increased by factors of 1.5, 1.4, and 1.2, respectively. The integration of electric remediation also demonstrated its ability to maintain the soil's pH and temperature within a stable range, thus creating a favorable environment for microbial activity and enhancing the rate of oil degradation.
Research Summary on Water Pollution in China Port Area for Green Port Construction
Authors: He Linlin , Jia Rui , Jiao Yuqi , Liang Yue
Published: September 2024

Water transport has become one of the most important transport modes in many countries in the world due to its large carrying capacity, low transport cost and low energy consumption. As a hub for land-water transfer, due to frequent trade between ships and land, a large number of domestic sewage and oily sewage are discharged, as well as suspended pollutants generated during construction, etc., as a result, the problem of water pollution in port area becomes more and more serious. In order to carry out the strategy of sustainable development and the concept of green port development, it is imperative to carry out the research and prevention of water pollution in port area. Firstly, the sources and harms of the main water pollutants during the construction and operation of the port are summarized, then the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of these water pollutants are expounded, finally, the water pollution in the port area is summarized on the basis of the literature analysis, in this paper, the author suggests to introduce ecological engineering to treat the sewage in port area, compares the gap between domestic and foreign ports in drawing up water pollution prevention plan, and points out the defects and deficiencies of the existing water pollution research and prevention in port area.
Monitoring and studying rainfall runoff pollution from urban impervious surfaces
Authors: Zhao Shuqi , Wang Zhongzheng , Zhou Yuwen , Yang Weiming , Gao Lin
Published: September 2024

Urban impervious surface rainfall runoff pollution is a significant component of non-point source pollution, with pollutants accumulating on these surfaces during dry periods being the primary source of contaminants in rainfall runoff. Using the first ten rainfall events of 2015 as a case study, impervious surfaces such as the roofs of teaching buildings, campus roads, and nearby main traffic roads within the university campus in southeastern Beijing were selected for field sampling and analysis of natural rainfall and rainfall runoff pollution. The findings indicate that the initial rainfall runoff pollution following winter is severe, with water quality falling below Class V. Subsequently, the pollution levels decrease; however, the severity of water pollution varies at different sampling locations. Notably, ammonia nitrogen concentrations are higher near building toilet exhaust outlets, and the presence of pervious surface facilities can mitigate runoff pollution. Based on the analysis and research findings, several recommendations for controlling and managing urban rainfall runoff pollution are proposed.
Effect of the application of composted manure on the mobility of Cu chemical fractions in a soil contaminated with mining waste
Authors: Mendoza-Jiménez Mayumi Noemí , Quintero-Soriano Rosa Isela , Duarte Zaragoza Victor Manuel , Carrasco-Hernández Violeta
Published: September 2024

The weathering of mining wastes with a high content of metallic sulfides is involved in the release and mobility of heavy metals, being one of the main risk factors for the environment and public health. In this work, two types of manure were used to evaluate their effect on the mobile or bioavailable chemical fractions of Cu in a soil contaminated with mining waste. An experiment was conducted using a soil artificially contaminated with 25% mining waste from Zimapán, to which increasing doses of composted cow and pig manure (0, 3, 6, 12 and 24%) were added. The pseudo-total Cu concentration was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry after acid digestion, while the Cu chemical fractions were determined from sequential extractions. The results obtained showed a high pseudo-total Cu concentration in the mining residues and low in the soil and in both types of manure. In the treatments with greater application of pig manure, there was a decrease in the concentration of soluble-interchangeable Cu and an increase in the concentration of Cu strongly bound to the organic fraction. While with cow manure there were higher concentrations of soluble-interchangeable Cu and an increase in the fraction of Cu weakly bound to the organic fraction.
Systematic review of pollutants in Santiago de Cuba Bay
Authors: Morell-Bayard Alina de la Caridad , Beyris-Mazar Alberto de las Mercedes , Bergues-Garrido Pedro Siboney , Campos-Castro Axel , Costa-Acosta Jainer
Published: September 2024

The bay of Santiago de Cuba is the second in importance and contamination in the country. Aggressive waste discharges with organic and inorganic materials, heavy metals, masonry residues, grease, oils and hydrocarbons, among others, are discharged into the bay. A systematic review of databases, publications, web pages and other documents was carried out in order to find out more about contamination. Eighty-five percent of the main reports refer to organic matter contamination and waste characterization, followed by hydrocarbon contamination (15%). This makes the work related to sustainable management in the bay insufficient.
Use of biochar as an alternative material for the treatment of polluted wastewater
Authors: Présiga-López Deiby , Rubio-Clemente Ainhoa , Pérez Juan F.
Published: September 2024

Biochar is the product of biomass decomposition, whose physicochemical characteristics are associated with its origin and the combustion method used. Among these properties, the surface area, the formation of macro and micropores, and the presence of functional groups stand out. Due to these characteristics, biochar becomes an alternative material with high adsorption capacity of toxic compounds present in contaminated wastewater. This work provides information on the generation mechanisms of biochar and how they interfere in its physicochemical characteristics. It also describes the parameters involved in the pollutant removal processes and mentions the treatments under which biochar can be subjected to improve its adsorption capacity. Finally, the possible uses or the appropriate final disposal of biochar in order to contribute to the circular economy strategy are indicated.
Physical-chemical contamination in fracking areas
Authors: Guerrero Useda María Eugenia
Published: September 2024

Despite the scientific consensus on the need to limit global warming, the urgency for the autonomous provision of energy resources has led many States to authorize projects that apply non-conventional fossil fuel extraction techniques, such as horizontal drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing of shale. Although few studies present conclusive evidence, these techniques are accused of causing dangers to the environment and to the health of the people who work and live in fracking areas, so that the States are faced with the dilemma of extending their energy autonomy for a few years, squeezing their natural gas and oil reserves to the end, or seeking a balance with the planet by moving towards more sustainable energy sources. Based on the review of studies that present evidence of physical and chemical contamination and other impacts on the environment in areas where the fracking technique has been developed, a panorama of risks for people living near extraction platforms and the dangers of developing fracking projects in tropical climate zones is presented.
High Aluminum content in the aquifer of Camaçari industrial pole, state of Bahia, Brazil: Correlation with natural and anthropogenic environmental factors using multivariable analysis
Authors: Oliveira Iara Brandão de , Rocha Raysa Paula Rosa
Published: September 2024

This work used multivariable analysis to correlate groundwater high aluminum content in the area of the Liquid Effluent Treatment Center—CETREL of the Camaçari Industrial Pole, with natural environmental factors: geology, hydrogeology, precipitation, soil and vegetation; and anthropic: equipments of treatment and disposal of industrial waste from CETREL. This company made available data from 99 monitoring wells, period 2006–2016, with aluminum content above (0.2mg/L) the limit established by the Ministry of Health Ordinance Nº 888, 5 April 2021. Previous studies have indicated that there is no correlation of aluminum in groundwater of the Camaçari Industrial Pole with other metallic contaminants; also, that aluminum in the studied region is disseminated in the geological matrix, clayey soils, and poor and leached Cerrado soils. The Kruskal-Wallis test indicated significant correlation of high aluminum content with the treatment/disposal areas, geology, soil and vegetation; and no correlation with precipitation and hydrogeology. The four environmental factors indicating the highest average aluminum content (±C95%), in descending order, are: Clayey Soils, Organic Sludge Farm I, Marizal Formation, and Herbaceous-Subshrub Vegetation. The multivariable analysis indicated that, the most influential factors on the high aluminum content in groundwater of the CETREL region, are all ultimately associated with the leaching of aluminum present in the solid matrix. As CETREL processes are not correlated with aluminum residues, the results were an important information for the company environmental managers.
Personal Meaning and Landscape in Mrs. Dalloway: An Ecocritical Study
Authors: Jawad Khan Niazi  , Muhammad Ali
Published: September 2024

This research paper applies an ecocritical perspective to Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs. Dalloway and studies how nature has been used to describe personal feelings of the characters, both major and minor in the context of industrialization and post-World War 1 era in London. Through the ecocritical lens, this paper explores how Woolf links natural elements like flowers, trees and sky with her writing techniques of the stream of consciousness and inner monologue to echo the psychological self of different characters. The ideas presented by the theorist Richard Kerridge, that of a possible ‘poetic engagement’ of literature with the natural world in an industrialized era, and Britain’s nature as a common self-referent have been taken as the framework for this research. The major research questions are: How does Woolf use nature to describe the emotional states of different characters? What role does nature play in the process of pain and healing of the characters? Why does Woolf feel the need to incorporate nature imagery while describing her character’s innermost thoughts? The paper carries out a close textual analysis of the novel, focusing on all the statements that link nature with the characters’ emotions, and draws to a conclusion claiming that this recurrence of nature in Mrs. Dalloway is a deliberate act on the author’s part to at least figuratively preserve nature in a time period that has destroyed as well as pushed nature into the background.
Marabar Caves as a Symbol of Native Identity: An Ecocritical Analysis of A Passage to India by E.M. Forster
Authors: Hameed Farrukh , Aslam Amina
Published: September 2024

The study explores the Marabar Caves as a symbol of native identity under the perspective of Ecocriticism in E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India. The phrase ‘Ecocriticism’ was initially coined by William Rueckert in 1978 in his essay “Literature and Ecology.”  It refers to the perspective of examining writers’, researchers’, and poets’ works in the context of the environment and the natural world. Additionally, the research analyzes the Ecocritical elements involved in the Marabar caves’ scenery and incident as portrayed and described in A Passage to India. The Caves prove to be substantial for Aziz and other natives like Mahmoud Ali, while for Mrs. Moore, it proves to be meaningless and absurd. The Caves do not embrace the outsiders/intruders to be part of it. Adela Quested's hostile treatment of Caves is the central evidence of the argument. Moreover, the current study explores the effects of environment and culture on humans. It motivates people to find the affiliation between nature and ourselves. The objective of the study is to understand the influence of a homeland or birthplace on one’s life under the domain of Ecocriticism. Ecocritical elements help to explore the significance of the place in our lives. The echo of the Marabar Caves determines the identity of the natives and distinguishes them from outsiders as separate and independent human beings. It represents the inner anxiety of the oppressed. It further pushes the natives to stand up for their rights and raise their voices against colonial powers. The study is exploratory and interpretive.
Deconstructing Radiant Inventory: Christopher Dewdney's Representations of the Natural World in Radiant Inventory
Authors: Ali Khan Asad
Published: September 2024

This article presents an analysis of Christopher Dewdney’s “Radiant Inventory” using the literary theory of deconstruction. The purpose is to try and understand the poem through Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction. The article will further examine how the deconstruction of the poem can bring the traditional notion of reading a text into application and how the perception of reality can be challenged to show multiple perspectives using language and imagery. The analysis sheds light on the poem’s questioning of the relationship between object and identity and the role of language in shaping our understanding of reality. It will strictly adhere to Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction. The purpose is to demonstrate how the deconstructive approach can offer a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances present in the poem.
A Corpus-Based Analysis of Interactive Markers in English Editorials of The News and Dawn News
Authors: Qasim Hafiz Muhammad , Feroza
Published: September 2024

The use of interactive markers characterises the language of newspapers, as the newspapers aim to appeal to the audience. Such markers enhance the reading ability and make the text more reader-friendly. The study aimed to explicate two interactive markers used in Pakistani English Newspaper Editorials (PENE). It examined the use of frame and transitional markers in editorials of Pakistani English newspapers. The study followed the mixed-method technique, as it was both qualitative and quantitative. The data for the analysis consisted of editorials of THE NEWS (TN) and DAWN NEWS (DN). The corpus comprised 250 editorials from each newspaper published during the previous four years. The data was inspected through AntConc 3.4.4.0 by following the interpersonal model of Hyland (2005). The frequencies of interactive markers in the editorial of THE NEWS and DAWN NEWS were identified, and the functions served by using interactive discourse markers were explained. The results indicated that DAWN NEWS contained more frame and transitional markers than THE NEWS. Frame markers were being used as a tool to shape and frame the discourse in the writing. The use of frame markers also depicted that helped establish the meaning contextually in the minds of the readers. The transitional markers were used to refer to the categories of contrasts and resemblances.
Consumerism in Modern Times: Necessity and Significance
Authors: Kanwal Rimsha , Malik Dr Abdul Aziz
Published: September 2024

Consumerism and literature have a complex relationship. Literature often critiques and reflects on consumer culture, revealing its impact on individuals and society. Works like "Fight Club" and "American Psycho" satirize excessive materialism, while "The Great Gatsby" and "The Catcher in the Rye" portray the emptiness of wealth and status. Other authors, like Don DeLillo and Thomas Pynchon, explore the effects of consumerism on human relationships and identity. Literature also explores the commodification of art and culture, as seen in "The Secret Life of Things" and "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao". Additionally, authors like Dave Eggers and George Saunders examine the consequences of consumerism on individuals and society, highlighting issues like inequality and environmental degradation. Through these works, literature provides a platform for critique and reflection, encouraging readers to reevaluate their relationship with consumer culture and its values. By exploring the complexities of consumerism, literature inspires critical thinking and sparks important conversations about the role of material goods in our lives.
Modern Trends in Western Criticism
Authors: Bano Dr Fazeelat , Ali Muhammad Tahir
Published: September 2024

Westren New Criticism was a formalist movement in literary theory. New criticism developed as a reaction to the older philological and literary history that dominated literary criticism in the middle decades of the 20th century, which focused on the history and meaning of individual words and their relation to foreign and ancient languages, comparative sources, and the biographical circumstances of the others.  The new critics felt that this approach tended to distract from the text and meaning of a poem and entirely neglect its aesthetic qualities in favor of teaching about external factors. New criticism believed the structure and meaning of the text were intimately connected and should not be analyzed separately. In order to bring the focus of literary studies back to analysis of the texts. The new critics also looked for paradox, paradox, ambiguity, irony, and tension to help establish the single best and most unified interpretation of the text.
Reference:

Sajjad Baqir Rizvi, Dr, Critical Principles of the West, Islamabad: Moqtadra Qaumi Language, 2002, p: 7
Atiqullah, Professor, The Tradition of Criticism in the Maghreb, Lahore: Haqq Publications, 2018, p: 402
Ibid
Asghar Ali Baloch, Dr, Essay, A Brief Review of Some Important Critical Schools, Content: Criticism Past, Present and Future, Author: Dr. Mushtaq Adil, Sahiwal: Farogh Zaban Publishers, p: 84
Atiqullah, Professor, The Tradition of Criticism in the West, pp. 243-244
Ibid
Jameel Jalbi, Ph.D., Eliot's Essays, Contents, From Aristotle to Eliot, Islamabad: National Book Foundation, 2015, P.: 178
Salim Akhtar, Dr, Creative Personalities and Criticism, Lahore: Milestone Publications, 1989, p: 513
. Zirmunskij, Voprosy Teorie, Literary {Leningrad}1928, pp.8-9
Hamid Kashmiri, Dr, Tafheem wa Naqeed, Critical Essays, Lahore: Famous Book Depot, S.N, p:621
North Roop Fry, Objections to New Criticism, Lahore: Modern Publications House, 2020, p: 34
Roland Barthes, Objections to New Criticism, Preston University Press, p.71
Bano Qudsias’ Novel “Moom ki Galian”. A study
Authors: Kallu Dr Parveen Akhtar , Iqbal Dr Saima , Iqbal Zanib
Published: September 2024

"Moom ki Galian" is an allegorical novelit. Bano has done justice to the analogy of human society and the Honeycomb. Especially the points of Apiology have been presented with great precision and skill. This novelit is meaningful and interesting from start to finish. This novel will be considered an important milestone in the history of fictional literature. She narrates examples of animals mocking humans at many points. This style of Bano Qudsia is unique and quirky. Due to which he has a prominent position in Urdu literature. The main purpose of this novel is to correct the evils found in our society, so Bano Qudsia narrates two stories and by giving a light romantic color, she is comparing the human society and their organization, arrangement, lifestyle. But while doing this, she has also conveyed his extensive knowledge and deep observation to us through this novelit.
Reference:

Mumtaz Mufti, Bano Qudsia. Pati Bhagat, mashmoola: Aur Okhe Log, Lahore: Feroze Sons, 1991, p. 155
Mumtaz Mufti, Ashfaq Ahmed. Storyteller, mashmoola: Aur Okhe Log, Lahore: Feroze Sons, 1991, p. 118
Zaka-ur-Rehman, Syed Javed Akhtar, Jaan Pehchan, mashmoola: Adab Latif, Monthly, Lahore: February March, 1966
Bano Qudsia, Towajha ki Talib (flap), Lahore: Sang-e-Mail Publications,
1985Mumtaz Mufti, aak almia.Bano Qudsia, mashooma: Four hundred, Monthly, Rawalpindi, 1993, pp. 65-66.
Bano Qudsia, Moom Ki Galian, Lahore: sang e meel Publications, 2010, p.20
Ibid,P:24
Ibid,P:28
Ibid,P:28
Ibid,P:30
Ibid,P:36
Ibid,P:30
Ibid,P:41
Ibid,P:38-42
Bano Qudsia, Chaharchaman, Lahore: Milestone Publications, 1999, pp. 56-255.
Banu Qudsiyya, moom ki galian, ibid., p. 254
Ibid,P:265-266
Ibid,P:260-261
Ibid,P:261
Ibid,P:261-262
Mir Gul Khan Naseers’ Urdu Poetry: Unveiling hid Poetic Brilliance
Authors: Aziz Tariq , Khan Saqlain Ahmad
Published: September 2024

The Balochistan region is home to speakers and understanders of numerous languages. The inhabitants of Balochistan are not fully conversant in Urdu, even in this day and age of print and electronic media. About 80 years ago, Mir Gul Khan Naseer brought the scent of Urdu language to the people living in this desolate region. In the color of Urdu poetry, Balochistan was rather a boring tone before him. He may not be a native speaker, yet his poetry in Urdu has a unique fluidity and elegance. His works accurately capture the circumstances and happenings around him. His use of similes and details writing has elevated his poetry’s elegance. He has a whole system of tips and tricks and a jingle of Hindi words can also be heard in his expression.
References:

Shah Muhammad Marri, (Foreword) with Caravan, Contents: Gul Khan Naseer, Quetta: Mir Gul Khan Naseer Chair, Univ. of Balochistan, 2015, p.: 13
Wahid Bakhsh Buzdar, Mir Gul Khan Naseer, Personality and Art, Islamabad: Akademi Literature Pakistan, , P: 34.35
Agha Muhammad Nasir, Urdu Poetry in Baluchistan, Maqam Darhid, 2000, p.98
Abid Mir, Nasir Khush Kalam, Quetta: Mir Gul Khan Nasir Chair, University of Balochistan, 2015, p:21
With reference to: Sheikh Noor (compiled), Mir Gul Khan Naseer, Personality, Poetry and Politics, Karachi: Awami Adabi Anjuman, 1993, P: 67
Abid Mir, Nasir Khush Kalam, p. 62
Ibid
Ibid
Behavior of Bare, Cr3C2-20NiCr, and NiCrAlY coated Fe-Ni Based Superalloy Under Hot Corrosion in a 75 wt.% Na2SO4 + 25wt.% NaCl film at 9000C
Authors: Septianissa Selly , Chandrasari Ayu Zahra
Published: September 2024

The main aim of this research is to assess the resistance to hot corrosion of untreated Fe-Ni-based superalloys compared to those coated with Cr3C2-20NiCr and NiCrAlY. These superalloys are strengthened through precipitation with ɣ’ Ni3(Al, Ti) and further fortified using high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coating. The evaluation is performed under harsh conditions consisting at a temperature of 900°C for a duration of 25 cycles in a mixture containing 75 wt.% Na2SO4 and 25 wt.% NaCl. An optical microscope (OM) is utilized to determine the coating thickness of the coated specimens. Corrosion kinetics are evaluated by measuring changes in mass at the conclusion of each cycle during the investigation of hot corrosion. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are employed to investigate the chemical composition, ascertain phases, and scrutinize the surface morphology of the corrosion products. The findings reveal that the Fe-Ni superalloy, coated with precipitation-strengthened layers, demonstrates enhanced resistance to hot corrosion compared to the uncoated substrates, as evidenced by reduced weight gain per unit area. The coated substrates are enveloped by protective oxide layers consisting of chromium, nickel, aluminum, and their respective spinels, effectively shielding the substrate surfaces. In contrast, The superalloy without coating, which underwent precipitation hardening within the substrate, showed instances of microspalling and sputtering of the oxide scale. Findings suggested that both Cr3C2-20NiCr and NiCrAlY coatings substantially improved resistance against hot corrosion. Noteworthy was the superior protective efficacy of the NiCrAlY coating over the Cr3C2-20NiCr layer, attributed to the development of protective oxide scales containing Cr2O3 and NiCr2O4.
Study of physiochemical parameters and identification of zooplankton in estuary and coastal area of Mela vanjur in Nagapattinam district
Authors:   Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College for women (Autonomous), Thanjavur-613007, Tamil Nadu, India, B Divyadharshini , Radhakrishnan Kaliyaperumal ,   Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College for women (Autonomous), Thanjavur-613007, Tamil Nadu, India, A Radha ,   Kunthavai Naacchiyaar Government Arts College for women (Autonomous), Thanjavur-613007, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: September 2024

Assessment of estuary and marine water quality is essential to check the suitability of a water source for the designated use. Therefore, the present study focuses on preliminary aspects of Physio-chemical parameters and identification of Zooplankton in the estuary and coastal area from Mela Vanjur, Nagapattinam, District, Tamil Nadu, India for this period of January 2023. Physico-chemical parameters like Smell, Flavour, Odour, Colour, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity, Temperature, Electrical Conductivity, pH, Salinity, Total alkalinity, Total hardness, Nitrite, Nitrate, NH3, Phosphate, Iron, Total Suspended Solids, COD, BOD, DO, were varied in both sample in the same month. The present study revealed that all the Physico-chemical parameters were more low, normal and high value, which may be due to the industrial effluents mixing up with the estuary. Suitable remedial measures should be taken to prevent the mixing of domestic sewage and discharge of effluent into the river to maintain the quality of the Vettar estuary. The present study revealed 15 genera of zooplankton from the estuary and marine water belonging to the four groups namely, 1. Cladocere: Daphnia sp. Ceriodaphnia sp, Alonella sp, Diaphanosoma sp, Moina sp, 2. Copepoda: Cyclops sp, Tropocyclops sp, Nauplius sp, Diaptomus sp, Heliodiaptomus sp, 3.Rotifera: Brachionus sp, Conochilus sp, Filinia sp, 4.Ostracoda: Cypris sp, Stenocypris sp. The present work provides substantial evidence that water quality analysis from Vettar estuary and marine water. From the study, it is evident that zooplankton may be a promising non-polluted depending on the ecological condition.
Damage associated with the african rice gall midge (AFRGM), Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagne (Diptera : Cecidomyiidae) in an integrated cropping system at Bama, Western Burkina Faso
Authors:   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Station de Recherche de Farako-Bâ,B.P. 910 Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso, Ouattara Delphine , Simdé Rabiéta ,   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Station de Recherche de Farako-Bâ,B.P. 910 Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso, Tiendrébéogo Fabien Kis-Wend-Sida ,   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Station de Recherche de Farako-Bâ,B.P. 910 Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso, Latevi Kossi ,   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Station de Recherche de Farako-Bâ,B.P. 910 Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso, Yaméogo Innocent Sibiri , Thio Bouma ,   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Station de Recherche de Farako-Bâ,B.P. 910 Bobo-Dioulasso Burkina Faso, Nacro Souleymane ,   Institut de l’Environnement et de Recherches Agricoles (INERA), Centre Régional de Formation et de Recherches Environnementales et Agricoles de Kamboinsé, 04 B.P. 8645 Ouagadougou 04, Burkina Faso.
Published: September 2024

Orseolia oryzivora is a major insect pest of rice in Burkina Faso. This study aimed at assessing the incidence of this pest on an integrated irrigated rice cropping system in Bama, western Burkina Faso. The work was carried out during two consecutive wet cropping seasons, 2020 and 2021. The experiment was conducted using a randomized split-plot design in a latice design. The main plots (MP) were divided into secondary plots, made up of a combination of two factors: two rice varieties (FKR64 and Orylux6) and four types of crop management before rice (Mucuna, cowpea forage, organic matter and a no-crop control); the third factor, mineral fertilization (F0, F1, F2, F3) was distributed in secondary plots (SP). Weekly entomological assessments were carried out from day 28 after transplanting (DAT) to DAT 84. Symptoms of O. oryzivora damage were assessed during the vegetative and reproductive phases of rice and examined in the laboratory. Results showed that all rice varieties were infested with O. oryzivora. The higher amount of NPK, the higher the damage caused by the insect pest. The FKR64 variety recorded the highest average rate of pre-imaginal O. oryzivora populations. The results of this study could contribute effectively to the sustainable management of O. oryzivora in Bama.
Influence of non-genetic factors on milk production traits of Gangatiri cattle in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh
Authors:   Department of Animal Husbandry, College of Agriculture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of  Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Singh Yashesh , Singh Rishabh ,   Department of Animal Husbandry, College of Agriculture, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of  Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Shivahre Pushp Raj ,   Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Faculty of Agriculture, Udai Pratap (Autonomous) Collage, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Published: September 2024

Research was carried out to examine the influence of non-genetic factors on the milk production characteristics of Gangatiri cows. The study was analyzed from 1254 Gangatiri cows across three tehsils (Pindra, Rajatalab, and Sadar) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The objective was to ascertain the effects of a number of variables on lactation duration, daily milk production, and lactation milk production including the area, calving season, farmer's economic background, parity, and age at first calving. The overall average means for lactation milk production, daily production of milk, and lactation period were discovered to be 794.6413 kg, 3.956 kg, and 203.8327 days, respectively. The comparison of different parameters indicated that non-genetic factors had a significant impact on milk production. These factors include the region where the survey was conducted, the calving season, the financial context of the farmer, parity or lactation, and first calving age. By analyzing the mean of these parameters, we could determine their impact on milk yield potentials. Given the influence of external variables and differences in the qualities under investigation, the study indicates that significant improvements in the population of Gangatiri cattle can be accomplished by improved management.
Species diversity of Molluscan fauna of Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors:   Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre, 168-169, Scheme No-5, Vijay Nagar, Jabalpur- 480 002, Priyadarsini Pallabi
Published: September 2024

The present study is based on the Molluscs samples present in National Zoological collection of Central Zone Regional centre, Zoological Survey of India, Jabalpur and the available Literatures. The Samples were collected back in the year from 1970 to 2017 by different tour parties surveying Madhav National Park and its vicinity over the years. The current study reveals the occurrence of 21 species of freshwater and Land mollusks belonging to 18 genera, 10 families, 7 orders of 2 classes of Phylum Mollusca. This is the first report of the mollusks species from this area which will help in evaluate the mollusks diversity of Madhav NP, Shivpuri.
Development and Evaluation of IPM modules against fruit borer (Helicoverpa Armigera) infesting tomato crop
Authors:   Department of Entomology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana-125004, Kharia Pooran M , Kumar Rajesh ,   Department of Entomology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana-125004, Kumar Vinod ,   Department of Nematology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana-125004
Published: September 2024

Field studies on the “Development and evaluation of different management schedules against fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera infesting tomato crop" were carried at farmer’s field, village Surajgarh, Jhajjar, Haryana. The observations on infestation of fruit borer in tomato fruits at the time of each picking, %reduction of the fruit borer infestation, total marketable yield in different schedules over control and benefit cost ratio were calculated. The maximum larval reduction over control was observed in S6 i.e. spray of fenvalerate 20 EC @ 188 ml/ha (79.91%) followed by spray of nimbecidine 300 ppm @ 2.5 l/ha (79.04). On number basis, highest fruit damage reduction over control was observed in S6 (50.23%) followed by S5 (43.83%) and lowest (21.72%) in S4 i.e. African yellow marigold + yellow sticky trap + Trichogramma chilonis Ishi @ 50000 parasitised eggs/ha (2 releases at 4 days interval). On weight basis, %fruit damage reduction over control was maximum in S6 (57.47%) followed by S5 (53.10%) and minimum in S4 (25.06%). The highest benefit cost ratio (22.81) was recorded in S6 due to lowest cost of plant protection (Rs.3628.34/ha) and highest increased yield over control (72 q/ha). Although schedule S4 was next to S6 in term of total cost of plant protection but showed lowest benefit cost ratio (3.46) due to minimum increased yield over control (20 q/ha) among all the management schedules. Benefit cost ratio in remaining schedules were 8.97, 5.40, 3.71 and 3.58 in S5, S1, S2 and S3, respectively.