bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La rehabilitació bioclimàtica de l’alqueria tradicional de l’Horta del Millars
Authors: Badal i Peres Francesca
Published: July 2023

L’alqueria tradicional de regadiu a l’Horta del Millars  (Plana de Castelló) és un element central en l’organització de l’espai agrícola històricament regat amb les aigües del riu Millars. Les alqueries han sigut utilitzades com a vivenda temporal i/o auxiliar de les feines agrícoles i formen part del paisatge cultural que s’estén a banda i banda del riu gràcies al sistema de reg per gravetat. Aquestes vivendes rurals inclouen elements d’adaptació al clima i als recursos locals que es poden resseguir a través de les diferents tipologies constructives disseminades pel territori. Per altra banda, el paradigma de la Revolució Verda ha permès augmentar els rendiments productius i la rendibilitat econòmica de la citricultura a la Plana però alhora ha malmès el paisatge cultural tradicional a través de la fragmentació, l’abús dels biocides i del monocultiu . L’objecte d’anàlisi són tres alqueries que romanen en peu i que mostren elements de disseny sostenible i de connexió verda amb els sistemes naturals, com exemples del coneixement adaptatiu i cultural de gestió del territori.
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Authors: Tofte Finn
Published: July 2023

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Cidades Inteligentes: desigualdades, gentrificação e os desafios da implementação dos ODS
Authors: Rutowitsch Beck Cesar Augusto Moacyr , Manzoni Boff Murilo , Rubens Cenci Daniel
Published: July 2023

Este artigo se debruça acerca dos desafios da implementação das cidades inteligentes frente as desigualdades socioeconômicas, o processo social de gentrificação e obstáculos para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Nesse panorama, indaga-se: como as cidades inteligentes podem e devem promover o desenvolvimento por meio dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS)? A hipótese apresentada é que uma vez esse desenvolvimento não ocorra, corre-se o risco para a formação de muros tecnológicos com a acentuação das desigualdades. Os objetivos específicos analisam, num primeiro momento, as desigualdades sociais, o processo de gentrificação nas cidades e os desafios socioespaciais das cidades inteligentes para, num segundo momento, salientar a inclusão das pessoas, a redefinição do paradigma econômico e quais as atitudes que devem servir como vetores para a promoção de cidades inteligentes sustentáveis por meio dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS). A metodologia aplicada nesta pesquisa é de natureza dedutiva, a partir de uma revisão bibliográfica de materiais disponíveis na rede de internet, artigos científicos publicados, dissertações e livros.
Régimen de la responsabilidad extracontractual del Estado por la actividad administrativa
Authors: Villacreses Valle Jaime Andrés
Published: July 2023

Es conocido que los casos de responsabilidad extracontractual del Estado son muy complejos y merecen mucha reflexión. Además, es incorrecto pensar que esta institución constituye un seguro universal para todos los casos. El ordenamiento jurídico incluye obligaciones de las Administraciones Públicas para con los ciudadanos entre las cuales está la de respetar y hacer respetar sus derechos. Estas obligaciones, deben ser cumplidas a cabalidad, con eficiencia, calidad, en el tiempo oportuno. Si esto no es así, y, por ejemplo, hay una falta o deficiente prestación de un servicio público o una acción u omisión de un funcionario público, que cause un daño a una persona y que esta no tenía la obligación de soportar, la Administración Pública está en el deber de reparar a la víctima. La ley establece un procedimiento a seguir para reclamar esta reparación y los requisitos para hacerlo, los cuales son analizados en el presente trabajo.
Sugrįžusi atmintis : Kauno bernardinių istorija ir vienuolyno ansamblis XVI a. pab. – XIX a.
Authors: Kamuntavičienė Vaida , Vasiliauskienė Aušra
Published: July 2023

Mokslo monografijoje išsamiai išanalizuota Kauno Švč. Trejybės bažnyčios ir bernardinių vienuolyno istorija nuo XVI a. pabaigos iki XIX a. II pusės, aptartos fundacijos aplinkybės, bernardinių regula, sudarytos 148 vienuolių biogramos, pateiktas jų kolektyvinis paveikslas, išryškinta ekonominė situacija ir kasdieninis gyvenimas, atskleisti dvasingumo bruožai, reikšmė visuomenei. Taip pat nustatytos ansamblio meninės ypatybės, aptarti išlikę kūriniai. Tyrimas leidžia geriau suvokti Lietuvos Didžiosios Kunigaikštystės bernardinių savitumus bei reikšmę europiniame monastinio gyvenimo kontekste.
Desmitificando la inteligencia artificial: entre alarmas y realidades
Authors: Adell Ferran
Published: July 2023

Este artículo examina qué es la IA generativa, cómo funciona y cuáles son las problemáticas éticas reales que deberían centrar el debate filosófico actual. Plantea el origen histórico y conceptual de esta tecnología, mostrando que la idea es tan antigua como la WWW. A la vez, establece una diferenciación entre lo que encubre el alarmismo.
ХОМОГЕНЕ И ХЕТЕРОГЕНЕ ГРУПЕ У ДИФЕРЕНЦИРАНОЈ НАСТАВИ У ПРВОМ РАЗРЕДУ ОСНОВНЕ ШКОЛЕ
Authors: Лазић Александра , Матић Катарина
Published: July 2023

У уводном делу рада дате су теоријске основе групног облика рада и диференциране наставе у првом разреду основне школе. Наглашен је значај постепености у усвајању основних математичких појмова кроз диференцирану наставу у хомогеним и хетерогеним групама. У другом делу рада анализирани су резултати заступљености групног облика рада и ефикасности диференциране наставе математике у првом разреду основне школе, са посебним нагласком на ефикасности усвајања почетних математичких појмова у хомогеним и хетерогеним групама. У истраживању је учествовало 12 просветних радника и 180 ученика са простора општине Лозница и Драгинац.
VIRTUAL EXCURSIONS
Authors: Поповић Наташа , Ђурђевић Горица , Матић Јована , Татомировић Весна
Published: July 2023

The modern century is characterized by a high level of development of technology and science, and conditions the improvement of the educational process and adaptation to a new way of life. One form of modernization is virtual excursions, which represent an imaginary visit to objects that are studied using modern information and telecommunication technologies. The purpose of this research is to determine the presence of virtual excursions in the teaching process and their impact on children of primary school age. The research was carried out in the area of the town of Krupanj. The research was conducted in the Elementary School "Borivoje Ž. Milojevic". The assessment of this research was carried out on a sample of 80 students from the above-mentioned elementary school. The age structure included in this research is 9+1 years. Based on the obtained data collected by the research, an analysis was performed and it was concluded that virtual excursions are represented in educational institutions and that both genders of students of this institution are equally subjected to virtual excursions.
INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFICULTIES IN REGULAR PRESCHOOL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Билић Сара
Published: July 2023

The development of a preschool child is an unfinished, constant process in which there are changes in physical, intellectual and social functions, and in the child's personality.Inclusion of children with developmental difficulties in a regular educational program, implies equal rights to education for every child. The basic idea of an inclusive approach in education is based on the expectation that this approach will have positive effects on the development of children belonging to different social groups. A key factor in inclusive education is the continuous partnership between the preschool institution and the family, as well as changing the consciousness of individuals, acceptance of differences and adapting the educational program to the needs and capabilities of each child in the group. Accordingly, the aim of this studies is to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion for the development of children with disabilities and inclusion in regular educational institutions from early childhood, as a guide for all parents of children with disabilities, future parents, educators and all those who work with children.
RELACIJE MORFOLOŠKIH KARAKTERISTIKA I MOTORIČKIH SPOSOBNOSTI UČENIKA 4. RAZREDA
Authors: Pantić Milovan
Published: July 2023

Postoji veza između fizičke aktivnosti i zdravlja čoveka/deteta i ona je neraskidiva. Međusobno su povezani i u velikoj meri uslovljeni jedno drugim. Potrebno je da aktivnosti usmeravamo u cilju održavanja i poboljšavanja zdravstvenog stanja. Odatle i termin “zdravstveno usmerene fizičke aktivnosti” koji se koristi širom Evrope. Bilo koji vid aktivnosti koristi zdravlju i funkcionalnim kapacitetima bez rizika ili oštećenja. Možemo razlikovati fizičku aktivnost umerenog inteziteta i fizičku aktivnost visokog inteziteta, koje u različitoj meri deluju na organizam i metabolizam. Uglavnom, govori se i preporučuje fizička aktivnost umerenog inteziteta.
РИТМИЧКЕ СПОСОБНОСТИ УЧЕНИКА IV И V РАЗРЕДА
Authors: Трипуновић Ана Ж. , Јовић Драгана И. , Панић Продановић Катарина С. , Лазаревић Бранкица Д.
Published: July 2023

The research was conducted to determine the rhythmic abilities of 4th and 5th grade students of the Elementary School "Stevan Nemanja" from Dragaljevac Gornji and its regional departments. A descriptive method was used for the research, and a questionnaire and a test of reproduction of rhythmic motives were used for the students. A total of 40 students were included in this study, 22 boys and 18 girls. The data were processed statistically, and then presented textually, tabularly and graphically.With the questionnaire, we found out what is the general success of students in the previous semester, success in music culture, what kind of music they listen to, whether they attend music school, a section, whether they play an instrument and whether they went to kindergarten. Then the students did a test of reproduction of rhythmic motives, which contained five tasks. Analyzing the results of the reproduction of given rhythmic motives, we can conclude that students can largely deduce lighter rhythmic motives, while the number of students who can detect heavier motives is smaller.The conclusion is that rhythmic abilities in children are developed, but that there is still a small, objective difference in the rhythmic abilities of children of different genders and ages.
REPRESENTATION OF THE CALENDAR OF NATURE IN THE TEACHING OF NATURE AND SOCIETY
Authors: Томић Александра
Published: July 2023

Practically applied knowledge and development of skills that are useful in everyday life, but also in mastering materials from nature and society, is possible by using calendar of nature. Through the calendar of nature, students in a fun and interesting way critically and actively participate in learning about the world, or the environment and the nature that surrounds them. The basic characteristics and the applied nature calendar in the lower grades of primary school are the subject of processing and research in the paper. The goal of the research is to determine whether the nature calendar is applied in the younger grades of elementary school. The research was conducted on a sample of 58 respondents, where the respondents were primary school teachers in primary schools in Bijeljina. The obtained research results indicate an insufficiently applied calendar of nature in the lower primary school age, and we should certainly work on the frequency of the applied calendar of nature in the teaching of nature and society. More frequent use of nature calendars would lead to increased independence and creativity of children, and easier acquisition of knowledge about thematic units and teaching units that are planned for processing within the subject of nature and society that should work in the future within the process of building and developing society.
Analiza posebnog trenažnog vježbanja na motoričke sposobnosti kod djece
Authors: Gluvić Dajana , Vujićić Miloš
Published: July 2023

Kao što nam je već poznato, predškolski i mlađi školski uzrast odlikuje intenzivan razvoj motoričkih sposobnosti. Prve se razvijaju brzina i koordinacija, a nešto kasnije snaga, izdržnjivost, preciznost, fleksibilnost i tavnoteža. U ovom radu biće riječi o procjeni motoričkih sposobnosti kod djece predškolskog uzrasta. Uzorak ispitanika je izdvojen iz populacije djece uzrasta (od 6 do 7 godina) koja nisu uklјučena u dodatne programe fizičkih aktivnosti sportske specijalizacije. Ukupan uzorak činilo je 50. djece koja su ravnomjerno polno raspoređena. Ispitanici su u trenutku procjene motoričkih sposobnosti bili polaznici Dječijeg vrtića „Naša radost“ iz Zvornika i polaznici Dječijeg vrtića ,,Naša radost“ iz Kozluka, ravnomjerno raspoređeni po 25. u eksperimentalnoj i 25. u kontrolnoj grupi. Istraživanje je sprovedeno 25.3.2022. godine do 25.5.2022. godine, sa po tri termina sedmično u trajanju od 45 minuta. Velika pažnja je usmjerena na motivaciju kako bi djeca ostvarila maksimalne rezultate u testiranim varijablama. Primjenjeno je 7 testova za procenu motoričkih sposobnosti prema modelu Bala, Stojanović i Stojanović (2007).
Ritmos de actividad del lince ibérico (Lynx pardinus) en cautividad
Authors: Penabad Lucía , Rivas Antonio , Calzada Javier
Published: July 2023

Ethological studies are essential for proper husbandry of wild animals in captivity. In this paper we analyze the patterns of activity throughout the day (circadian rhythm) and throughout the year, of 25 Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) belonging to the Captive Breeding Program. The annual circadian rhythm in lynxes reaches two maximum peaks: one at dawn and another at sunset (with average activity levels of 60 and 76%, respectively). Between these two peaks we found two minimums of activity, one during the night (43 %) and another during the day (25 %). We also found that the circadian pattern closely resembles the pattern described for the wild population. Rainfall and hour of light do influence on activity, whereas the moon phase does not. The average daily activity for the whole year was 47.8 ± 16.8%. The months presenting less activity were July, August and September coinciding with the warmest period of the year and the most active months were November, March and April. The sex of the lynxes do not influence the average daily activity, however CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and the interaction between sex and CKD, does. CKD affected animals are less active than the healthy individuals, that is more evident in males than females. Activity levels in males were similar to those of females when they are healthy, but decrease greatly when they are ill.
Packaging style design based on visual semantic segmentation technology and intelligent cyber physical system
Authors: Wang Jiahao
Published: July 2023

The integration of image segmentation technology into packaging style design significantly amplifies both the aesthetic allure and practical utility of product packaging design. However, the conventional image segmentation algorithm necessitates a substantial amount of time for image analysis, rendering it susceptible to the loss of vital image features and yielding unsatisfactory segmentation results. Therefore, this study introduces a novel segmentation network, G-Lite-DeepLabV3+, which is seamlessly incorporated into cyber-physical systems (CPS) to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of product packaging image segmentation. In this research, the feature extraction network of DeepLabV3 is replaced with Mobilenetv2, integrating group convolution and attention mechanisms to proficiently process intricate semantic features and improve the network’s responsiveness to valuable characteristics. These adaptations are then deployed within CPS, allowing the G-Lite-DeepLabV3+ network to be seamlessly integrated into the image processing module within CPS. This integration facilitates remote and real-time segmentation of product packaging images in a virtual environment.Experimental findings demonstrate that the G-Lite-DeepLabV3+ network excels at segmenting diverse graphical elements within product packaging images. Compared to the original DeepLabV3+ network, the intersection over union (IoU) metric shows a remarkable increase of 3.1%, while the mean pixel accuracy (mPA) exhibits an impressive improvement of 6.2%. Additionally, the frames per second (FPS) metric experiences a significant boost of 22.1%. When deployed within CPS, the network successfully accomplishes product packaging image segmentation tasks with enhanced efficiency, while maintaining high levels of segmentation accuracy.
Predicting the unemployment rate and energy poverty levels in selected European Union countries using an ARIMA-ARNN model
Authors: Popirlan Claudiu Ionut , Tudor Irina-Valentina , Popirlan Cristina
Published: July 2023

This article analyzes the correlation between energy poverty percentage and unemployment rate for four European countries, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, comparing the results with the European average. The time series extracted from the datasets were imported in a hybrid model, namely ARIMA-ARNN, generating predictions for the two variables in order to analyze their interconnectivity. The results obtained from the hybrid model suggest that unemployment rate and energy poverty percentage have comparable tendencies, being strongly correlated. The forecasts suggest that this correlation will be maintained in the future unless appropriate governmental policies are implemented in order to lower the impact of other aspects on energy poverty.
Perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 in Tennessee, USA: a retrospective study
Authors: Chavez-Lindell Tamara L. , Cahill Katie A. , Kintziger Kristina W. , Odoi Agricola
Published: July 2023

Background

Despite high incidence and mortality risks associated with COVID-19 during the pandemic, stay-at-home orders and vaccination recommendations were met with varying levels of acceptance in Tennessee. Understanding perceptions of individuals regarding the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 is necessary to address public concerns while ensuring appropriate public health response. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (a) investigate differences in opinions among residents of Tennessee regarding the impacts of COVID-19; and (b) identify socioeconomic and demographic predictors/determinants of these opinions.

Methods

This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using survey data collected in nine waves during 2020. Distributions of survey-weighted sociodemographic characteristics and respondent perceptions of the impact of COVID-19 were computed. Weighted logistic models were used to investigate predictors of a number of perceptions: whether the health or economic impact was greater, concern for respondent’s health, concern for family’s health, and willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccine.

Results

The study included a total of 9,754 survey respondents. Approximately equal percentages considered COVID-19 to have a greater economic (48.4%) versus health impact (51.6%). Just 40.1% of the respondents reported that they would definitely accept a COVID-19 vaccine. Age group, race, educational attainment, and household composition were significant (p < 0.05) predictors of all investigated perceptions regarding COVID-19. Lack of prior infection was the strongest predictor of the perception of COVID-19 having a greater impact on health (OR = 2.40, p < 0.001), concern for respondent’s health (OR = 1.86, p = 0.002), and concern for family members’ health (OR = 1.90, p = 0.001). Compared to males, females had higher odds of identifying the health impact of COVID-19 as greater (OR = 1.09, p = 0.041) and reporting concern for family health (OR = 1.14, p = 0.003). However, they had lower odds (OR = 0.63, p < 0.001) of willingness to accept vaccine than males.

Conclusion

These findings improve our understanding of the drivers of health behaviors, including vaccine hesitancy, and are useful for guiding public health outreach/education programs.
Comparative analysis of quantitative phosphoproteomics between two tilapias (Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis aureus) under low-temperature stress
Authors: Yang Changgeng , Fan Hua , Ge Liya , Ma Qian , Jiang Ming , Wen Hua
Published: July 2023

As an important farmed fish, tilapia has poor tolerance to low-temperatures. At the same time, different tilapia strains have apparent differences in low-temperature tolerance. In this study, using the iTRAQ method, the phosphorylated proteomics of two tilapia strains (Oreochromis niloticus and Oreochromis aureus) with different tolerances to low-temperature stress were quantitatively and comparatively analyzed, to clarify the physiological mechanism of tilapia’s response to low-temperature stress. Through the GO and IPR analyses of differentially phosphorylated proteins, a number of similarities in physiological activities and regulatory effects were found between the two tilapias in response to low-temperature stress. Many differentially phosphorylated proteins are mainly involved in lipid metabolism, cell proliferation and apoptosis. However, the difference in endurance of low temperature of these two tilapias might be related to the differences in categories, expression and modification level of genetic products which were involved in the aforementioned physiological processes. And meanwhile, the enrichment results of KEGG showed the changes of multiple immune-related and growth-related phosphorylated proteins in the cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathway in O. aureus are more prominent. Furthermore, the significantly enriched pathway of carbohydrate digestion and absorption in O. niloticus may indicate that low-temperature stress exerts a more severe impact on energy metabolism. The relative results would help elucidating the molecular mechanism by which tilapia responds to low-temperature stress, and developing culture of tilapia species.
RESISTENCIAS, INSURGENCIAS Y (RE)EXISTENCIAS EN COSTA RICA
Authors: Leme Garcez Maria Cecilia , Calvo Campos Priscila , Méndez Méndez José Mario
Published: July 2023

O artigo objetiva apresentar a resistência social e educativa observada em grupos e movimentos de Costa Rica, para indagar sobre uma possível relação entre práticas educativas locais, resistências e espiritualidades. Realiza-se uma abordagem crítica e com sensibilidade educativa de temas recorrentes na cotidianidade dos grupos e movimentos participantes do projeto de extensão “Educações, Espiritualidades e Resistências: vivências pedagógicas e sociorreligiosas libertadoras para a infância e adolescência”, pertencente à Escola Ecumênica de Ciências da Religião da Universidade Nacional, Costa Rica. A resistência nas comunidades e coletivos de Costa Rica é percebida como uma oportunidade para revisar a educação e promover reflexões e metodologias mais comprometidas com a justiça social e cultural. Trata-se de um trabalho baseado na análise histórico-textual em diálogo com os contextos dos movimentos e grupos que integram o projeto.
The Effect of Population Level and Technology toward the Oyster Mushroom Production
Authors: Verma Hem Prakash , Sukdeve Eshant Kumar , Khaparde Rupesh
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted during the year 2018-19 in Raipur and Dhamtari district of the Chhattisgarh state. The reason for selecting the districts because Front Line Demonstration of particular oyster mushroom production was conducted in these districts. The stakeholders like researchers, progressive growers, business personnel and self-help group of oyster mushroom production were selected, in this way the total 60 stakeholders were selected for the study. The data were collected by personally interview with the help of pre-tested interview schedule. A list of variables to be dealt with was prepared based on Adoption Diffusion Outcome Prediction Tool which having four quadrants that were considered for analysis are as follows: (1) Relative advantage for the farming population, (2) Learnability characteristics of the innovation, (3) Population-specific influences on the ability to learn about the practice, and (4) Relative advantage of the technology [1] and collected data were classified, tabulated and analysed using descriptive statistics like mean, frequency, and percentage. Majority of respondents were oriented towards income increment and profit maximization. oyster mushroom production enterprise is coming under the 'easily trialable' category (60.00%) followed by 'moderately trialable’ category (25.00%). With regarding to ease and convenience, the results from highlights that oyster mushroom production considered under ‘small increase in ease and convenience’ category (38.33%) followed by ‘large increase in ease and convenience’ category (30.00%).
Market Channels Analysis of the Chickpea in Bemetara District of Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Sharma Shashank , Verma Anjali , Yogeshwari  , Pandey Sneha
Published: July 2023

The present study was conducted for assess the Economics of Marketing of Chickpea in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh. The multistage sampling design was used for selection of district, block, villages and chickpea growers. In all 225 chickpea growers were selected to collect the data. These farmers were further classified into different categories based on their land holding i.e., marginal, small, medium and large farmers for the present study The data were collected for the year 2018-19 and analyzed marketing cost, margin and price spread in marketing of chickpea was achieved through tabular analysis. There are 3 channels of marketing, in channel-I the product was directly sold to the consumers in field. The most used channel of marketing by all sample farms was channel-II and channel-III. In channel II the produce reached to the consumer by wholesaler to retailer and in the third marketing channel the produce reached to the consumer by village trader. The goal of the study was to fill the knowledge gap that existed on the topic, contribute to a proper understanding of the difficulties and enhance market development strategies for the benefit of producers, traders and other market participants. The study focuses on expanding farmers' educational levels, improving finance and extension services, constructing transportation infrastructure to provide producers more negotiating power, and gaining access to improved production techniques as a tool to select the optimal marketing outlet.  Government agencies and relevant parties must step in to address the issues by disseminating current market data on the chickpea industry, enhancing market connectivity and supplying the market with their goods at competitive prices.
Calcium and Magnesium Rich Cookies, Fortified with Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) and Sunflower Seed (Helianthus annus L.)
Authors: Ray Vimixa , Singh Sury Pratap
Published: July 2023

The study of cookie development was carried out at the Department of Food Technology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Vadodara. The main objective of the study was to develop cookies. The main goal of the study was to develop cookies which provide enough calcium and magnesium which are found in pumpkin and sunflower seeds and which are rich in antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and rich in protein. Cookies were developed by using pumpkin and sunflower seed flour which was first ground and ground into powder and combined with wheat flour and other ingredients where butter and sugar were used. The pumpkin and sunflower flour and wheat were taken into different variations during dough preparation. The dough was prepared first and sheeting of dough and making shapes with shaper and cookies were made. Five different formulations T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T0 were prepared. T4 was found to be the best formulation after sensory evaluation with 9 Point Hedonic Scale. Then developed cookies were further analyzed for sensory evaluation. The cookies showed 14.2 % of moisture content, 2.4% Ash content, 13.62g protein content , 36.25 g fat content, 46.97 % carbohydrates content, 0.76 g fiber and energy value 563.57 kcal/ 100 g. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) of developed cookies shows spectra 3301.74 cm-1 which represent O-H group, 2927.81 and 2859.54 cm-1 are observed which shows C-H group in developed cookies. The developed cookies were packed in polyethylene pouches (PEP), and stored under ambient (18-38oC) and refrigeration temperature(4oC) conditions for 3 months. The moisture content of the cookies significantly increased from 14.2 to 14.44 per cent. Ash, fat and protein decreased to 2.4 to 2.24 per cent, 36.25 to 36.11 per cent and 13.62 to 13.51 per cent, respectively. At refrigeration temperature, the rise in moisture from 14.2 to 14.27 per cent. In addition, the amount of fat, protein, and ash fell from 36.25 to 36.19 per cent, 13.62 to 13.13.56 per cent, and 2.4 to 2.36 per cent, respectively. Thus, it shows that refrigeration temperature is best storage temperature and it retains nutrients.
Blatticomposting: A Sustainable Approach for Organic Waste Management
Authors: Gowrisankar Reddi , Sumithramma N. , Mulimani Vidya , Pradhan Sanjay Kumar , Gundreddy Rajareddy
Published: July 2023

Most chemically produced fertilisers emit methane and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which are toxic to humans, composting is a great alternative to artificial fertilisers. Half of the organic waste generated by mankind is compostable. Blatticomposting is an innovative method for managing organic waste using cockroaches as bio converters in sustainable waste management. It is an eco-friendly strategy and an efficient method for nutrient recycling and organic waste decomposition. Overall blatticomposting presents a unique opportunity to transform waste management practices and contribute to a more sustainable future. This review paper aims to provide an overview of blatticomposting and its process, its benefits, challenges and prospects. Furthermore, we explore the potential applications of this technique and its contribution to waste reduction, resource recovery, and sustainable agriculture which leads to the upliftment of mankind leading to a healthy life.
Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Fruit Yield and Fruit Quality of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Amrapali
Authors: Kundu A. , Tarai R. K. , Pradhan S. , Nayak A. , Naik P. , Senapati B.
Published: July 2023

An experiment on “Effect of Plant growth regulators on fruit yield and fruit quality of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Amrapali” was conducted at the research plot, College of Horticulture, Chiplima during the year 2020-21 by using Randomized Block Design with three replications and ten treatments. Three concentrations of NAA i.e. 10, 20 and 30 ppm, three concentrations of GA3 i.e. 10, 20 and 30 ppm and three concentrations of 2,4-D i.e. 10, 20 and 30 ppm were applied at pea and marble stage of fruit. Research work was held on 07 years old plants of mango cv. Amrapali. Highest fruit weight (263.21g), and total yield of 18.34 kg per plant were recorded under T7. The minimum yield (4.41 kg per plant) was recorded under T1 (Control). The highest number of fruits per plant(69.67) and fruit yield (18.34 kg per plant ) was recorded under treatment T7 (30 ppm foliar application of GA3). The maximum TSS: acid ratio (115.81) was obtained with T10 (30 ppm concentration of 2,4-D) which was known to be superior from all other treatments. The minimum TSS: acid ratio (55.00) was estimated under T1. Ascorbic acid content of mango cv. Amrapali ranged from 39.34 mg/100g (T10) to 55.97 mg/100g (T1). The highest total sugar content (14.99 %) was estimated in T10 (2,4-D at 20 ppm) while the lowest total sugar content (10.42 %) was estimated in T1 (Control). T10 (30 ppm foliar applications of 2,4-D) showed maximum ascorbic acid content (55.97 mg/100g), while lowest (39.34 mg/100 g) was recorded under T1 (Control). It is concluded that the foliar application of 30 ppm GA3 (Gibberellic acid) and 30 ppm 2,4-D were found to be optimum concentrations which showed best results by increasing yield and fruit quality of mango cv. Amrapali.
Real-Time Contingency Measures as a Sustainable Strategy for Managing Biotic Stress in Rice Crop
Authors: Babu G. Chitti , Amarajyoti P. , Mounika B. , Naidu D. Chinnam , Rao P. Venkata
Published: July 2023

Rice is grown in 2.0 lakh ha in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Unpredictable weather conditions, low socio-economic status of farmers and various nutritional imbalances are the factors affecting the agricultural productivity in rain-fed agriculture in North coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh. With the effects of climate change, crops are sometimes affected by floods and sometimes by drought. Under such flood conditions, biotic stress including many fungal, bacterial, viral, nematode and non-parasitic diseases and among such diseases, blast, sheath blight are major and a limiting factors for the rice production. Considering these bottlenecks, KVK, Srikakulam assessed the realtime contingency measures against the biotic stress in rice crop at Kondavalsa and Ponnam villages of Srikakulam district in 2020 and 2021. Integrated pest and Disease management practices were implemented in real time against Blast, Sheathblight and BPH. The results showed that 70-75 per cent reduction in the incidence of blast among the management measures adopted plots in both the selected locations during 2020 and 2021. But only a 50% reduction was noted in the farmers approach. Similarly, PDI of Sheath blightwas reduced 78%. Also Brown plant hopper population was brought under control by using the management practices. In 2020, the grain yield of Kondavalasa and Ponnam villagesin the demo plots were 5580 and 5690 kg/ha at, respectively, while grain yield in farmers practice were 5090 and 5210 kg/, respectively. During 2021, demo plots at Kondavalasa and Ponnam also, recorded highest grain yields of 5630 and 5850 kg/ha, respectively. The higher severity of diseases like Blast, Sheath blight and pests such as, BPH has lead to poor yields in case of farmers approach. This study clears that adoption of certain measures viz., sowing of tolerant varieties, Seed treatment, Alleyways formation, optimized Nitrozen fertilizer application which promotes the better crop growth and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. Additionally, the timely spraying of highly efficient chemicals to control biological stresses such as Blast, Sheath blight and BPH will minimize crop yields and improved grains quality and quantity.
Study the Phyisco-Chemical Properties of Value-Added Papaya Candy from Different Herbal Extracts in Term of Quality and Shelf Life
Authors: Pradeep  , Prasad V. M. , Yadav Archana , Atrey Sanjeev , Maurya Aman Kumar , Singh Dinesh
Published: July 2023

The present experiment was carried out during June 2022 to September 2022 in post- harvest laboratory of Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in (CRD) completely randomized design, with thirteen treatments which were replicated thrice. The treatments were T0 Control (standard recipe), T1 Cardamom syrup (1.0%), T2 Cardamom syrup (1.5%), T3 Ginger syrup (1.0%), T4 Ginger syrup (1.5%), T5 Tulsi syrup (1.0%), T6 Tulsi syrup (1.5%), T7 Lemongrass syrup (1.0%), T8 Lemongrass syrup (1.5%), T9 Rose syrup (1.0%), T10 Rose syrup (1.5%), T11 Mint syrup 1.0%) T12 Mint syrup (1.5%). The Papaya candy was stored for 45 days at ambient temperature. From the present investigation it is found that treatment T4 is superior in respect of phyisco-chemical parameters like total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, PH, total sugar. Treatment T4 is also found superior in organoleptic scoring of Papaya candy. In terms of benefit cost ratio the net return, was also found T4 and minimum was recorded in T0 in all the parameters.
Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices by Charland Farmers in Charfasson, Bangladesh
Authors: Hoque Muhammad Ziaul , Mahmud Abdullah Al , Haque Md. Enamul , Afrad Md. Safiul Islam , Hossain Md. Farhad , Yeasmin Farhana , Prodhan Foyez Ahmed , Rahman Md. Sadekur , Hasan Shahriar , Saha Soumitra
Published: July 2023

The study was conducted in Charfasson upazila of Bangladesh to assess the farmers’ perception on climate change, adoption of climate smart agricultural (CSA) practices, and food security condition. The primary data were collected from 120 sample respondents through face to face interview using a pretested interview schedule. Findings revealed that the farmers of Charland exhibited extensive individual disparities in terms of their socioeconomic circumstances. Respondents identified cyclones, storm surges, sea level rise, salinity intrusion, erosion, and drought as the most significant climatic catastrophes threatening agricultural production. In order to cope with the climate change effects, respondent adopted different CSA practices such as saline tolerant rice variety, raised seedbed, planting large size amon rice seedlings, sorjan  system, agroforestry, bottle nut, low lift pump, pheromone traps, urea deep placement, mulching, seed storage, napier grass as fodder along roadside/ails, flood resistant crops, drought resistant crop varieties, organic fertilizer, pulses, sunflower, soybean, and watermelon production, respectively. Even though very few people in the study area can't afford to eat a regular meal, there is a severe lack of sufficient nutritious foods and dietary diversity. In the event of a sudden cyclone or storm surge, people are more concerned about the availability of food as they are required to evacuate to safety in shelter centers. Since rice and vegetable cultivations are major farming practices, good agricultural practices should be ensured to make these farming more climate smart and sustainable. In addition, the government's development planning can urgently include coastal embankment or dam construction and deep irrigation in coastal areas to make agricultural farming profitable and sustain food security.
Surface-Decorated Nanocarrier as a Targeted Drug Delivery Cargo to Folate Receptor-Overexpressing Cells for Enhancing Anti-cancer and Anti-inflammatory Activity
Authors: Gabr Yomna Adel , Girgis Germeen N. S. , EL-Sabbagh Hassan Mohamed
Published: July 2023

Aims: Folate receptor (FR) is overexpressed in most cancer cells and activated macrophages entailed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of the current study was the fabrication of FR-targeted nanocarrier loaded with methotrexate (MTX) to magnify its therapeutic efficacy and limit its toxicity.

Methodology: Folic acid-chitosan (FA-CS) conjugate was synthesized and characterized. MTX loaded poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared, optimized and coated with different concentrations of FA-CS conjugate. The selected FA-CS coated MTX NPs formulation (F10) was evaluated via in vitro and in vivo studies.

Results: F10 had satisfactory encapsulation efficiency (76.2%), homogenous particle size (278.6 nm) and positive zeta potential (34.0 mV) and displayed biphasic drug release pattern in different pH media. Further characterization of F10 cinched MTX incorporation in the polymeric matrix of the targeted nanocarrier. In vitro cytotoxicity assay to FR-positive and FR-negative cancer cells revealed the improved anticancer effect of F10 to FR-positive cancer cells, which was absent in FR-negative cells, compared to free MTX or uncoated MTX NPs (F2). F10 showed appropriate storage stability at refrigerated temperature up to 3 months.  Moreover, oral administration of F10 in the treatment of complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced RA in BALB/c mice conferred prodigious therapeutic outcomes and declined systemic toxicity compared to oral treatment with conventional pure MTX or commercial MTX tablets.

Conclusion: The fabricated targeted nanocarrier could enhance the anticancer activity of MTX to FR-overexpressing cancer cells and could be a promising novel approach for oral administration of MTX in the treatment of RA or other inflammatory conditions associated with FR-overexpressing activated macrophages.
Commercial Health Plan and Enrollee Out-of-Pocket Spending on Accelerated Approval Products in 2019
Authors: Jazowski Shelley A. , Vaidya Avi U. , Donohue Julie M. , Dusetzina Stacie B. , Sachs Rachel E.
Published: July 2023

This cross-sectional study examines spending by health care plans and enrollees on products with accelerated approval.
Peroxisomes undergo morphological changes in a light‐dependent manner with proximity to the nucleus
Authors: Midorikawa Keiko , Numata Keiji , Kodama Yutaka
Published: July 2023

The size and shape of organelles can influence the rate of biochemical reactions in cells. Previous studies have suggested that organelle morphology changes due to intra‐ and extracellular environmental responses, affecting the metabolic efficiency of and signal transduction emanating from neighboring organelles. In this study, we tested the possibility that intracellularly distributed organelles exhibit a heterogeneous response to intra‐ and extracellular environments. We detected a high correlation between peroxisome morphology and distance to the nucleus in light‐exposed cells. Moreover, the proximity area between chloroplasts and peroxisomes varied with distance to the nucleus. These results indicate that peroxisome morphology varies with proximity to the nucleus, suggesting the presence of a nucleus–peroxisome signal transduction cascade mediated by chloroplasts.
Vapor Exchange Induced Particles‐Based Sponge for Scalable and Efficient Daytime Radiative Cooling
Authors: Qin Mulin , Han Haiwei , Xiong Feng , Shen Zhenghui , Jin Yongkang , Han Shenghui , Usman Ali , Zhou Jiawei , Zou Ruqiang
Published: July 2023

Passive daytime radiative cooling technology (DRCT) has recently gained significant attention for its ability to achieve sub‐ambient temperature without energy consumption, making it an attractive option for space cooling. The cooling performance can be further improved if radiative cooling materials also exhibit high thermal insulation performance. However, synthesizing radiative cooling materials that possess low thermal conductivity while maintaining mechanical durability remains a challenge. Here, a vapor exchange method is developed to prepare particles‐based poly(vinylidene fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene) sponge materials for scalable and efficient daytime radiative cooling. By tailoring the particle diameter distribution, high solar reflection (94.5%), high infrared emissivity (0.956), and low thermal conductivity (0.048 W m−1 K−1) are achieved, resulting in a sub‐ambient cooling of 9.8 °C under direct solar irradiation. Additionally, the sponge material exhibits good mechanical durability, sustaining deformation with a strain up to 40%, making it adaptable to diverse scenarios. A radiative cooling material with mechanical durability and thermal insulation can thus pave the way for large‐scale applications of DRCT.
Interactive Twin Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonds Enable Bright, S‐Blue Emissive, Environment‐Insensitive Single‐Benzene Fluorophores
Authors: Sarkar Sourav , Shil Anushree , Jun Yong Woong , Yang Yun Jae , Choi Wanuk , Singha Subhankar , Ahn Kyo Han
Published: July 2023

Small‐molecule dyes that emit blue fluorescence, particularly those that emit in the S‐blue region, are limited in number. Functionalization of benzene with electron‐donating and ‐accepting groups generates single‐benzene fluorophores (SBFs) with tunable emission properties. By exploring the unprecedented, interactive twin intramolecular H‐bonds, a novel type of SBFs that exhibits several notable features for bioimaging applications is developed. Specifically, aniline derivatives bearing two carbonyl/carboxyl groups at ortho‐positions have interactive H‐bonds, which lead to conformational restriction, suppressed solvation, and increased HOMO‐LUMO energy gaps from those of the conventional SBFs that have non‐interactive H‐bonds. The interactive H‐bonds are manifested by notable photophysical properties among the new SBFs, such as S‐blue emissive, bright, photo‐ and chemo‐stable, solid‐state‐emissive, and environment (pH, polarity, and viscosity)‐insensitive. The use of the highly faceted dye system to develop a reliable fluorescent probe, organelle‐staining dyes, and a fluorescence‐resonance‐energy‐transfer probe for hydrogen sulfide demonstrates its potential in bioimaging applications.
Carbonized Oligomer‐Like Dots: Efficient Persistent Room‐Temperature Phosphorescent Materials with Superior Mechanical Strength
Authors: Lin Xiaofeng , Shi Daxiang , Luo Beichi , Ye Zecong , Mu Yingxiao , Yang Zhiyong , Yi Guobin , Chi Zhenguo , Huo Yanping , Yang Bai
Published: July 2023

The development of persistent room‐temperature phosphorescence (pRTP) materials has been rapid in recent years; however, producing pRTP materials with high luminescent characteristics, mechanical strength, and processability is a difficult issue. Herein, a new class of pRTP materials named carbonized oligomer‐like dots (CODs) is reported, which have injection molding capacity and high mechanical strength in castings. The luminescence and mechanical properties of the CODs (PN1‐PN4) may be altered by altering the quantity of phosphoric acid and diethylenetriamine using a microwave‐assisted heating technique. Among them, the longest lifetime of PN3 attains 1.21 s with an afterglow time of over 20 s, while the maximum Young's modulus of PN1 is up to 2.36 GPa. The existence of n–π* transition is beneficial to promote the intersystem crossing, and multiple hydrogen bonds in the aggregates play a crucial role in the formation of pRTP with mechanical and hot melt adhesive properties. This study may pave the way for the development of pRTP materials with superior mechanical strength in the fields of information encryption and flexible displays.
Yellow and Orange–Red Room‐Temperature Phosphorescence from Amorphous Nonaromatic Polymers
Authors: Deng Junwen , Bai Yunhao , Li Jingyun , Jiang Junyao , Zhao Chen , Xie Wendi , Guo Yidan , Liu Haiqi , Liu Deyu , Yu Linxuan , Wang Huiliang
Published: July 2023

Many nontraditional luminogens (NTLs) without any large π‐conjugated structures are reported to exhibit room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP). Unfortunately, the reported NTLs mostly emit blue or green RTP. Achieving more redshifted RTP from NTLs remains a great challenge. Herein, a series of nonaromatic polymers exhibiting yellow and orange–red RTP are reported. Poly(itaconic anhydride) (PITA) does not exhibit RTP, its hydrolyzed product poly(itaconic acid) (PITAc) exhibits weak yellow RTP, but the ionized product poly(sodium itaconate) (PITANa) can emit stronger and redshifted RTP. Moreover, the ionized copolymers poly(vinyl pyrrolidone‐co‐sodium itaconate) (PIVPNa) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone‐co‐sodium maleate) (PMVPNa), the mixture of PITANa/poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP), and the full hydrolyzed product of poly(vinyl caprolactam‐co‐sodium itaconate) (PIVCNa) all exhibit strong orange–red RTP emissions at ≈600 nm. Structural characterizations and theoretical calculations prove that hydrogen bonding and ionic bonds lead to the rigidification of polymer chain conformations, and more importantly, both intra‐ and interchain nonaromatic electron donor–acceptor (nDA) structures and hence through‐space charge transfer are formed between carboxylate and lactam groups in proper conformations, which facilitates the occurrence and redshift of RTP in NTLs. This work provides a novel strategy to design NTLs with redshifted RTP and improves the understanding of the photoluminescence mechanism of NTLs.