bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pengelolaan Limbah Medis Padat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr.H.L.M. Baharuddin Kabupaten Muna
Authors: La Ode Sailendra  , Marsidin  , Said Asbath
Published: August 2023

Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. L.M Baharuddin yang berdiri sejak tahun 2003 banyak permasalahan dalam pengelolaan limbah di rumah sakit tersebut baik limbah medis dan non medis. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan pengelolaan limbah padat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah DR.H.L.M. Baharudin. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 128 Petugas Kesehatan, dengan perhitungan sampel sebanyak 57 responden dengan teknik penarikan sampel secara random sampling. Metode analisis menggunakan uji statistik Chi-Square dan menggunakan SPSS versi 16 dengan tingkat kemaknaa =0,05 Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan petugas kesehatan tentang pengelolaan limbah padat memiliki p-value=0,000 (α<0,05) masa kerja petugas kesehatan dengan pengelolaan limbah padat dengan p-value=0,000 (α<0,05) dan waktu pengangkutan sampah oleh petugas kesehatan dimana p-value=0,000 (α<0,05). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan petugas kesehatan, masa kerja petugas kesehatan dan waktu pengangkutan sampah oleh petugas kesehatan di TPS dengan pengelolaan limbah medis padat di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah dr. L.M Baharuddin Kabupaten Muna. Diharapkan bagi rumah sakit agar lebih memperhatikan lagi dalam proses pengelolaan limbah rumah sakit dengan pertama memperbaiki manajemen rumah sakit itu sendiri.
The Influence of Digital Media FOMO in terms of Interpersonal Communication
Authors: Shabbir Taha
Published: August 2023

The major purpose of this research is to explore how our interpersonal interactions are changed by social media. The primary purpose of this investigation is to determine whether or not the use of social media has an impact on the quality of education we get. The descriptive and mixed methods of study are the types of research that we have decided to do. Our family, our friends, our fellow employees, and our fitness (mental and physical) make up our variables. We decided on a sample size of one hundred and used both convenience sampling and questionnaires. In order to test our hypothesis, we utilized SPSS to analyses the data we collected. We found that 60% of our respondents used social media for 3-5 hours, and 46% of our respondents did not agree that social media had worsened their personal relationships. This indicates that social media has a much more positive effect on relationships than is commonly believed. In addition, we found that 60% of our respondents used social media on a daily basis.
Distinguishing The False Gospel And The True Gospel
Authors: Valentine Ririn , Wijaya Hendi
Published: August 2023

The gospel is a message of good news that originates with God and is directed toward his glory. Paul warned the Galatians in Galatians 1:6–9 not to trust in the false gospel in order to save them from destruction. What false gospel is that, and what is its difference from the true Gospel, he questioned after stating the fundamental issue? The purpose of this study is to clarify the differences between the true and false gospels (Gal. 3:1). The method of research used is exegesis, which involves analyzing text through its syntax and semantics. The results of the author's research that the fake Bible is a false gospel is a gospel that turns away from grace, is human - centered (v. 6-7), and is cursed (v. 8-9). However, the true gospel is one that is based on grace in order to please God and lead to salvation through faith.
Peniel Maiaweng's View on Divorce and Remarriage
Authors: Irawati Chandra Wahyuni
Published: August 2023

There are different views on divorce and remarriage. First, agree to divorce and remarriage. Second, agreeing to divorce and not agreeing to remarriage. Third, do not approve of divorce and remarriage. One of the writers who also gave his views on this topic is Peniel Maiaweng. This paper will discuss the concept of divorce and remarriage through a theological exegetical approach, especially in the text of Matthew 19:9. Through these exegetical results, the author will also present a response to Peniel Maiaweng's views.
 
Ada berbagai pandangan yang berbeda mengenai perceraian dan pernikahan kembali. Pertama, menyetujui perceraian dan pernikahan kembali. Kedua, menyetujui perceraian dan tidak menyetujui pernikahan kembali. Ketiga, tidak menyetujui perceraian dan pernikahan Kembali. Salah satu penulis yang turut memberi pandangan mengenai topik tersebut adalah Peniel Maiaweng. Tulisan ini akan membahas konsep perceraian dan pernikahan kembali melalui pendekatan eksegetis teologis khususnya pada teks Matius 19:9. Melalui hasil eksegetis tersebut, penulis juga akan memaparkan respons terhadap pandangan Peniel Maiaweng.
Inner-Biblical Exegesis as a Form of Reception
Authors: Tjin Yohanes
Published: August 2023

There are certain assumptions with inner-biblical exegesis which, in light of reception theory, can not be maintained. Reception theory stresses the social context and function of the act of reading which is also present in inner-biblical exegesis and must be analyzed. Hence, a proper methodology is needed to study inner-biblical exegesis. Through comparative analysis between reception theory and inner-biblical exegesis, in this article, I argue that inner-biblical exegesis can be seen as a form of reception. Two distinctive features of inner-biblical exegesis—directionality and intentionality—fit nicely with the concept in reception theory—the first- and second-degree texts. Furthermore, seeing inner-biblical exegesis as a form of reception necessitates an understanding of its social function as it is influenced by and seeks to influence its social-historical context. Therefore, studying inner-biblical exegesis is not only limited to identifying strategies of interpretation but also its social-historical context and, hence, its social function.
Looking at the Family Stress Model in the Asian Context: A Scoping Review
Authors: Petersen Jacob B. , Matsunaga Lucas Heiki
Published: August 2023

Family background or home environment can be an indicator of how people’s engagement with the community is manifested. Using the Family Stress Model (FSM) as a lens to evaluate external and internal family impact on a child can be a useful tool in supporting children from different social and economic backgrounds. There has been a growing body of work demonstrating the impact of home stress on youth, specifically via the FSM and children from different cultural groups, but there has not been such a review for Asian communities. This paper is a scoping review following PRISMA standards that describes all current research that has been conducted on Asian communities in relation to the FSM.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN BELGIUM
Authors: Benoit Van Keirsbilck  , Gavriloaia Deborah
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Belgium.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN ANGOLA
Authors: Quinta Lu´ísa
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the InternationalAssociation of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participationin family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and proceduralaspects of child participation in the Justice System in Angola.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN BOLIVIA
Authors: Villa Gómez Ana Maria
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Bolivia.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN GUINEA (CONAKRY)
Authors: SYLLA N'faly
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Guinea (Conakry)
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors: Ristova Olja , Deanoska Trendafilova Aleksandra
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in the Republic of North Macedonia.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN PANAMA
Authors: Ponce Kathia
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Panama.
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS IN PERU
Authors: Tello Gilardi Janet
Published: August 2023

The paper is part of a collaborative research organized by the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF/IAYFJM) on child participation in family and protection matters. The article explains the legal, institutional and procedural aspects of child participation in the Justice System in Peru.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child – Does Size matter?
Authors: Winter Renate
Published: August 2023

The Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrated its 30th birthday in November  2019. All Member States to the United Nations but one, have ratified the Convention during the  thirty years of its existence. Three Optional Protocols were added to the Convention. In order to  monitor progress, a treaty body was created, the Committee on the Rights of the Child, based in  Geneva. This treaty body is regularly evaluating the reports of States Parties. The Committee  published concluding observations regarding each State Party on the basis of the country report  as well as the constructive dialogue with the Committee in order to assist Member States in  implementing the Convention holistically. Another instrument that the Committee has used  extensively concerns the issuing of General Comments on specific provisions of the Convention  and/or specific children’s rights issues. Under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the  Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, the Committee has the competence to  receive individual communications coming from children or persons acting on their behalf.
The Intersection of Law and Health: Safeguarding
Public Welfare
Authors: Gupta Dr. Shipra
Published: August 2023

The intersection of law and health is a critical aspect of safeguarding public welfare. This article explores the multifaceted relationship between law and health, emphasizing the key areas where legal principles and regulations contribute to protecting the well-being of individuals and communities. Effective health legislation and regulatory frameworks establish guidelines and standards for healthcare services, ensuring their safety, equity, and quality. Public health laws enable disease control measures, vaccination programs, and health promotion initiatives, reducing preventable illnesses and improving public health outcomes. Medical ethics and legal considerations guide healthcare professionals in upholding principles such as informed consent, patient confidentiality, and end-of-life decisions, safeguarding patient rights and trust. Law also plays a significant role in promoting healthcare access, equity, and human rights. Medical malpractice laws are also discussed in this paper which establish standards of care, deter negligence, and provide compensation for patients harmed by medical errors, promoting accountability and patient safety.
Sludge dewatering with geotextile refill in a draining container: case study in a water treatment plant
Authors: Müller Matheus , Vidal Delma , Guanaes Eduardo Andrade , De Freitas Márcia Regina
Published: August 2023

Population growth culminates in the generation of a significant amount of waste, including waste generated by water treatment processes, which results in a wet waste called effluent. This effluent must be treated and cannot be released directly into nature. One of its treatment steps is the separation of the solid and liquid phases, through dewatering techniques. This work presents a case study that uses a dewatering technique with geotextile tubes, on a mobile cradle composed of a roll on roll off container, an innovative technique that can significantly contribute to the sustainability and safety of the process. This case evaluates the operation of this technique in a complete cycle water treatment plant with an equalization tank, generating 20 m³ of sludge daily. Filtration and dewatering efficiencies are addressed, as well as increasing of the solids content by cake mass. Still, the ecosystem service of the water body in providing raw water is discussed and environmental valuation by indirect replacement cost method is briefly approached. Through the use of the dewatering technique in a special draining container, its effectiveness in separating the solid from the liquid phase can be seen, obtaining filtration efficiency greater than 90%, dewatering efficiency greater than 2000% and satisfactory solids contents for correct disposal at the authorized landfill. It is also noticed the environmental feasibility of using the dewatering technique, where the cost of its use represents less than 6% of the environmental value attributed to the water body in providing raw water for the station.
Fixação biológica de nitrogênio em feijão-caupi em resposta á inoculação com bradyrhizobium e diferentes doses de molibdênio
Authors: Andrade Mateus Ferreira , Siqueira Tânia  da Silva , De Souza Jamiles Carvalho Gonçalves , Carvalho Lucas Henrique Maciel , Da Silva Monalisa Alves Diniz , Simplício Josimar Bento
Published: August 2023

O feijão-caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp), é uma Fabaceae herbácea comestível que possui alto teor proteico e grande importância socioeconômica, principalmente nas regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil. A média nacional atual de produtividade da cultura é baixa, devido principalmente, a falta de manejo adequado de adubação e do baixo nível tecnológico dos produtores. Com o intuito de aumentar a produtividade da cultura, vários pesquisadores vêm estudando novas tecnologias sustentáveis para aumentar o rendimento produtivo da cultura, entre estas, destaca-se a fixação biológica de nitrogênio (FBN), processo realizado por bactérias específicas que trabalham em simbiose com plantas da família Fabaceae. Contudo, para que o processo da FBN possa ocorrer é necessário que a planta tenha disponibilidade de molibdênio. Esse micronutriente é constituinte de duas enzimas responsáveis pela assimilação do nitrogênio atmosférico. Neste sentido, esse trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a magnitude da contribuição de diferentes dosagens de molibdênio na presença ou não de rizóbios, para a fixação biológica de nitrogênio e nodulação do feijão-caupi. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 2x5, com a presença e ausência do inoculante rizobiano e cinco doses de molibdênio (0, 50, 100, 150 e 200 g. ha-1), com quatro repetições, totalizando 40 unidades experimentais. Ao fim do experimento constatou-se que as crescentes doses de molibdênio associadas à inoculação das sementes com Bradyrhizobium japonicum influenciou positivamente no comprimento da raiz do feijão-caupi. O número de nódulos e o teor de nitrogênio das plantas não sofreram influência dos tratamentos.
Características morfogênicas e estruturais de palma forrageira com diferentes configurações de plantio em consórcio
Authors: Fonsêca Glícia Rafaela Freitas da , Henrique Jamiles Carvalho Gonçalves de Souza , Alves Cleber Pereira , Jardim Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz , Araújo Júnior George do Nascimento , Da Silva Thieres George Freire , Carvalho Lucas Henrique Maciel , Da Fonseca Agnes Camila Nascimento
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a influência do consórcio e dos diferentes espaçamentos nas características estruturais e no comportamento morfogênico da palma forrageira cultivada em ambiente semiárido. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com esquema fatorial 4x4 referentes a densidades de plantio (50.000; 40.000; 33.333 e 28.571 plantas ha-¹) e quatro espaçamentos entre linhas de cultivo (1,00; 1,25; 1,50 e 1,75 m), com quatro repetições. Houve diferença significativa para as características morfogênicas TAC e Filocrono, apresentando maiores valores nos adensamentos 40.000 e 28.571 plantas. ha-1, respectivamente. As características estruturais da palma forrageira não são afetadas pela adoção do consórcio com sorgo em diferentes densidades, exceto para a característica IAC.
Uma análise hierárquica para escolher o local de instalação de uma microrrede de carregamento rápido de VEs
Authors: Da Paixão Joelson Lopes , Abaide Alzenira da Rosa
Published: August 2023

Este artigo apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma metodologia para avaliar locais candidatos à instalação de uma microrrede de carregamento rápido (MCR) de VE, composta por estação de carregamento, conexão à rede elétrica, garagem fotovoltaica e uma pequena geração eólica. A metodologia proposta foca na avaliação de pontos pré-definidos em doze diferentes critérios, tais como: fluxo de veículos, proximidade da rede de média tensão, disponibilidade de geração eólica e solar e dados socioeconômicos do local e da população. O objetivo geral é classificar hierarquicamente esses pontos para encontrar as melhores opções de locais para instalar a MCR. O estudo de caso é aplicado no leste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, e os pontos pré-definidos estão situados ao longo de importantes rodovias que ligam o Brasil ao Uruguai.
O ensino de probabilidade e estatística na educação superior: o caso da Universidade Federal de Goiás
Authors: Rosa Chaiane de Medeiros , Milani Amanda Buosi Gazon , Milani Eder Angelo , Dos Santos Fabiano Fortunato Teixeira
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tratou do ensino de Probabilidade e Estatística na educação superior a partir de dados sobre a oferta de componentes curriculares dessas áreas na Universidade Federal de Goiás, no período de 2009 a 2022. Para tanto, foi feita consulta no Sistema Integrado de Gestão de Atividades Acadêmicas da referida universidade a respeito da oferta de componentes curriculares que contivessem em seus nomes os termos Probabilidade e/ou Estatística, ofertados na modalidade presencial. Foi feita uma análise estatística dos dados considerando as seguintes categorias de análise: unidades que contêm componentes curriculares de Probabilidade e/ou Estatística em suas estruturas curriculares; número de turmas ofertadas por ano; carga horária; formação dos docentes que ministram os componentes curriculares; vínculo de trabalho dos docentes; e presença ou não de carga horária prática nos componentes curriculares. Além disso, foi feita pesquisa bibliográfica, fundamentada em autores que discutem principalmente a Educação Estatística. Como resultado, verificou-se que se torna necessária uma valorização das áreas de Probabilidade e Estatística na Universidade Federal de Goiás, o que passa pela ampliação da oferta dos componentes curriculares na universidade, bem como pela formação adequada dos docentes e carga horária mínima adequada dos componentes ofertados.
Mechanistically transparent models for predicting aqueous solu¬bility of rigid, slightly flexible, and very flexible drugs (MW<2000) Accuracy near that of random forest regression Alex Avdeef
Authors: Avdeef Alex
Published: August 2023

Yalkowsky’s General Solubility Equation (GSE), with its three fixed constants, is popular and easy to apply, but is not very accurate for polar, zwitterionic, or flexible molecules. This review examines the findings of a series of studies, where we have sought to come up with a better prediction model, by comparing the performances of the GSE to Abraham’s Solvation Equation (ABSOLV), and Random Forest regression (RFR) machine-learning (ML) method. Large, well-curated aqueous intrinsic solubility databases are available. However, drugs may be sparsely distributed in chemical space, concentrated in clusters. Even a large database might overlook some regions. Test compounds from under-represented portions of space may be poorly predicted, as might be the case with the ‘loose’ set of 32 drugs in the Second Solubility Challenge (2020). There appears to be still a need for better coverage of drug space. Increasingly, current trends in predictions of solubility use calculated input descriptors, which may be an advantage for exploring properties of molecules yet to be synthesized. The risk may be that overall prediction approaches might be based on accumulated uncertainty. The increasing use of ML/AI methods can lead to accurate predictions, but such predictions may not readily suggest the strategies to pursue in selecting yet-to-be-synthesized compounds. Based on our latest findings, we recommend predictions based on both ‘grouped’ ABSOLV(GRP) and ‘Flexible Acceptor’ GSE(Φ,B) models with the provided best-fit parameters, where Φ is the Kier molecular flexibility index and B is the Abraham H-bond acceptor strength. For molecules with Φ < 11, the prudent choice is to pick the Consensus Model, the average of ABSOLV(GRP) and GSE(Φ,B). For more flexible molecules, GSE(Φ,B) is recommended.
Facteurs de variation de la production laitière par traite journalière des chèvres locales allaitantes.
Authors: Atoui Ahlem , María Jesús Carabaño , Laroussi Aicha , Abdennebi Mouldi , Ben Salem Farah , Najari Sghaier
Published: August 2023

Le présent travail vise à évaluer les performances laitières de la chèvre locale et leurs facteurs de variation. La base de données regroupe le suivi de 34 chèvres du troupeau caprin expérimental de la station d’El GORDHAB.  Les résultats montrent qu’en général, la production laitière par traite journalière des chèvres locales allaitantes est 620g/j, elle varie amplement entre 250 et 1200g/j. Le pic de lactation est observé en moyenne à 21 jours après la mis bas. La production journalière moyenne atteint à cette date est 840g/j. Les résultats soulignent l’importance de la variation la production journalière de lait par traite en fonction de la taille de la portée à la naissance et de l’âge à la mise bas. Egalement les facteurs naturels comme le mois de mise bas, peuvent varier considérablement le résultat définitif de la production journalière de lait à travers l’action sur les ressources pastorales disponibles à la chèvre. Les résultats obtenus portent un complément précieux quant aux connaissances relatives aux caractéristiques phénotypiques et génétiques de la population caprine et sa variabilité. De telles connaissances permettront une meilleure gestion ainsi qu’une amélioration des performances de la population caprine locale adaptée aux conditions arides et exploitées dans une zone menacée par la désertification.
COVID-19 Pandemisinde Doğum Yapan Annelerin Çocukluk Dönemi Aşıları Hakkındaki Farkındalıkları
Authors: AYYILDIZ Seda , KOLCU Merve
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmada Covid-19 pandemisinde doğum yapan annelerin çocukluk çağı aşıları hakkındaki bilgi durumunun incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Tanımlayıcı tipte olan bu araştırmaya toplam 206 anne dahil edilmiştir. Verilerin toplanmasında anket formu kullanılmıştır. Annelerin %48,5’i 20-29 yaş aralığında, %29,1’i lise mezunu olup, %36,4’ü de doğum öncesi aşılar ile ilgili bilgi almadığını ifade etmiştir. Araştırmada, Covid-19 pandemisinde doğum yapmanın aşı düşüncelerini etkileme durumu ile yaş, çocuk sayısı ve çocukluk çağında aşı gerekliliği arasında anlamlı farklılık olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır (p=0,045; p=0,007; p=0,049). Araştırma grubunda yer alan annelerin yarısı Covid-19 pandemisinde doğum yapmanın aşı düşüncelerini etkilemediğini belirtmiştir.
Decoding the DNA of Customer Relationships: the Role of Marketing Diagnostics in the Digital Age
Authors:   Marketing Department, University of Economics – Varna, e-mail: ivelina.kadiri@ue-varna.bg, IVANOVA-KADIRI Ivelina
Published: August 2023

As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of effective customer relationship management, building a rich database and managing it sustainably becomes a crucial factor for success. Digital transformation has altered consumer behavior, necessitating the transformation of strategic frameworks for managing customer relationships and precise management of customer data. To implement effective marketing approaches, it is necessary to conduct a CRM system diagnostics that identifies critical customer interaction areas through adequate metrics. This paper examines the main aspects of marketing diagnostics and their contribution to customer relationship management. The research focuses on the nature and development of three main diagnostic tools as fundamental to the diagnostic process in customer relationship management: the RFM-method, the customer lifetime value (CLTV) and the Customer churn prediction model. The possibilities of using machine learning and artificial intelligence in marketing diagnostics and their impact on customer relationship management are discussed. The purpose of the present study is to contribute to a better understanding of the importance of marketing diagnostics for customer relationship management and to highlight the importance of the effective application of diagnostic tools in organizations.
Brand Image, Customer Satisfaction and Consumer Purchase Intentions in the Banking Sector of Nigeria: Can Service Quality Strengthen the Relationship
Authors:   Department of Business of Administration, ABU Business School Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, OJELEYE Calvin Y. , MUSTAPHA Abdullahi H. ,   Department of Business of Administration, ABU Business School Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, UMAR Salisu ,   Department of Business of Administration, ABU Business School Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, BAKARE Mutiu ,   Department of Business of Administration, ABU Business School Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Published: August 2023

The marketing concept holds that the key to realizing the goals of the organization lies in the ability of the organization in creating, delivering and communicating customer value to the target market more effectively compared to the competitors. This research examined brand image, and customer satisfaction as determinants of purchase intention with the moderating role of service quality. A quantitative research which employed both survey and cross-sectional research designs. The study has an infinite population with a sample size of 422. Purposive sampling techniques were employed in the process of administering the copies of questionnaires to respondents. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was utilised to ascertain the hypothesised relationship. The findings of the study suggested that brand image, customer satisfaction and service quality have a positive and significant effect on purchase intentions. In addition, service quality significantly moderated the relationship between brand image and purchase intentions and customer satisfaction and purchase intentions. The study recommends that managers should improve service quality in clients' views, such as improving banking facilities, commitments to the customer, the interaction between the staff and the client, being ready to listen to the concerns of customers, and being prepared to solve the problems of customers.
Crude Oil Price Fluctuations and Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria (1981 - 2019)
Authors:   Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye ,Ogun State, Nigeria, OKUNEYE Babatunde , OLUWO Peter ,   Department of Economics, College of Management and Social sciences, Education, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Lagos State, Nigeria
Published: August 2023

Nigeria’s high import of manufactured products and the weak export of processed goods are indications of the palpable weakness of the sector. The paper examines the response of manufacturing performances to crude oil price fluctuations in Nigeria and considered annual data in Nigeria from 1981 to 2019. The paper evaluates fluctuation in crude oil price in relation to manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria. Hence, the need to find solution to the crude oil price fluctuations becomes inevitable. The data set was estimated using dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS) as the series is a mixture of me (0) and me (1). However, ex post facto research design was employed to realize the first objective. Phillips Perron and Bounds test were carried out to evaluate the F-statistic against the critical values. The results show that physical investment had negative value (-0.0466) and was significant at (1%) on manufacturing performance; also oil price fluctuations had negative value (-0.1399). Therefore, policy makers need to engage the Governments to create enabling environment and regulate the distortions in the crude oil price for manufacturing sector.
Risk factors associated with sero-positivity to Johne’s disease in Indian dairy herds
Authors: GARG RAJNI , PATIL PRASANNA KUMAR , SHARMA SHUKRITI , SINGH SHOOR VIR , SANDHU KULBIR SINGH , GUPTA SAURABH , TIWARI RUCHI , DHAMA KULDEEP
Published: August 2023

Johne’s disease of domestic livestock has high economic significance. Environmental factors and farm level management practices are associated with the incidence and occurrence of disease in farm and farmers herds/ flocks. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the dairy herds (315) maintained in different geographical regions and management practices in the Punjab state to determine ‘herd level’ risk factors associated with Johne’s disease. Of 16 factors studied, univariate analysis showed that 6 factors were significantly associated with sero-positivity. Multivariate analysis showed contamination of feed and water with adult manure (OR=3.97) and history of chronic diarrhoea in the herd (OR=2.04) as the factors significantly associated with positive status of animals in the herd. It is the first report on ‘risk factors’ analysis for Johne’s disease in India.
Management of foot and mouth disease in a dairy farm: By ethnoveterinary practice
Authors: RANJAN RAJEEV , BISWAL JITENDRA KUMAR , SHARMA AJAY KUMAR , KUMAR MANOJ , PATTNAIK BRAMHADEV
Published: August 2023

Gruel feeding remitted in rapid recovery of foot and mouth disease (FMD) affected dairy cows. The gruel was prepared by cooking equal proportion of whole rice, wheat flour and finger millet flour in adequate quantity of water, jaggery (10%) and mineral mixture. Four organized dairy cattle farms, affected with FMD were selected, where animals at first and second dairy farms were fed gruel @ 2 kg/day for 20 days, at the third dairy farm 2 kg/ day/animal for 10 days and in the fourth farm no gruel was given. Wounds were sprayed with 1% KMnO4 solution and then applied with paste of honey (50%, v/v) and finger millet flour. Topical application of honey- finger millet flour paste, remitted in observation of pain relief in cows having tongue lesions and healing of the tongue/mouth wounds in 3 days thereby enabling the cows to resume eating. The per cent drop in milk yield in FMD affected cows in the first, second, third and fourth dairy farms was 85, 67, 45 and 81 respectively, regain by 80– 100 % in the treatment group after 16 to 20 days post infection, while in untreated animals, only 50% milk yield could be achieved at day 30–35 post infection. Therefore, gruel being low cost, locally available and easy to apply at farm level for rapid relief to the affected cows and faster improvement in daily milk yield helps in improving economic status of small, marginal farmers or livestock holders.
Characteristics and freezability of Gir bull semen
Authors: SONAR B P , TIWARI R P , POYAM M R , MISHRA G K , PANDEY A K , NAIR A K , SAHASRABUDHE S A
Published: August 2023

The present research was undertaken to study the characteristics of fresh and cryo-preserved semen of elite pure breed Gir (Bos indicus) bulls. The mean values of fresh seminal parameters in neat semen viz. seminal volume (ml), sperm concentration (millions/ml), progressive sperm motility (%), live sperm (%), intact acrosome (%), total morphological sperm abnormalities (%), hypo osmotic swelling (HOS %) and sperm penetration distance (SPD- mm) were 4.99 ± 0.26, 895.33 ± 82.68, 69.10 ± 0.75, 72.16 ± 0.64, 84.42 ± 0.77, 15.96 ± 0.44, 60.12 ± 1.19 and 31.32 ± 0.70, respectively. Sperm concentration, individual motility, live sperm, total sperm abnormalities and sperm penetration distance differed significantly between bulls. The semen was extended, filled and sealed in 0.25 ml straws maintaining 20 million spermatozoa/straw and cryo-preserved using programmable bio freezer (IMV). Cryo-preserved semen was assessed 24 h after freezing and immediately after thawing. Freezing significantly lowered progressive sperm motility (69.10 ± 0.75 vs 53.81 ± 0.61), intact acrosome (84.42 ± 0.77 vs 75.69 ± 1.10), HOST (60.12 ± 1.19 vs 55.71 ±1.33) and CMPT (31.32 ± 0.70 vs 27.97 ±0.72). Whereas, significantly higher percentages of sperm abnormalities (15.96 ± 0.44 vs 16.92 ± 0.57) were observed after freezing.
Expression of stem cell biomarker aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1) in canine mammary tumor
Authors: GAVHANE D S , SINGH A , SOOD N K , GUPTA K
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted to investigate the immunohistochemical expression of a stem cell biomarker, ALDH1 in CMTs. ALDH1 is a cytosolic enzyme responsible for oxidizing intracellular aldehydes leading to the oxidation of retinol to retinoic acid, a key step involved in early stem cell differentiation. It was noticed that the cells expressing this marker possess ability to self renew. In present investigation, we assessed the expression of ALDH1 by immunohistochemistry on paraffin embedded tissue sections from 31 confirmed clinical cases of canine mammary tumors (CMT). The results of immunohistochemistry were analyzed semiquantitatively by calculating percentage score and staining intensity using light microscope and comparing it with the histological types. ALDH1 expression was detected in 26 (83%) of CMTs and it was observed in benign lesions, invasive cells and cells undergoing epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). The high expression patterns of ALDH1 in various histological types of CMT indicated poor prognosis.
Epidemiological, clinical, haemato-biochemical and therapeutic evaluation of canine trypanosomosis in Mumbai
Authors: LAVANYA K V , GUDEWAR JAGDISH G , PEDNEKAR RIDDHI P , GATNE MUKULESH L
Published: August 2023

Evaluation of 20 confirmed clinical cases of canine trypanosomosis caused by Trypanosoma evansi in Mumbai from June 2012 to May 2013 was done to compile the basic information on parasitological, epidemiological, clinical, clinico-pathological and chemotherapeutic aspects. The disease was predominantly found in the localities having substantial equine and bovine population thus underlining the potential source for canine cases. Molecular analysis of few representative samples also confirmed the ability of the organisms to crossover from one species to other species of host. The disease was characterized by clinical signs such as depression, anorexia, anaemia, fever, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly and oedema of legs and paraclinical findings such as low levels of TEC, Hb and PCV indicating anaemic trend, elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT and hyperglobulinaemia associated with reversing of albumin: globulin ratio. Hypoglycaemic trend noted in the study was found positively correlated with intensity of parasitaemia. Blood glucose levels were inversely related to degree of parasitaemia. The chemotherapeutic options, diminazeneaceturate and antrycideprosalt although cleared parasitaemia but failed to provide complete recovery, as 50% of cases eventually died in spite of specific chemotherapy suggesting some secondary involvement in the disease entity.
Influence of propylene glycol on conception rate in cows
Authors: ERISIR ZEKI , YILDIZ ATILLA
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate effect of propylene glycol (PG) drenched during the first 7 days after fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) on plasma progesterone (P4) and insulin levels, and on pregnancy rate in Holstein cows in summer. Ovsynch program was performed in 40 healthy Holstein cows. Cows were distributed randomly into two groups as propylene glycol (group PG) (20) and control group (group C) (20). Group PG and group C were daily administered with 500 ml of PG and water , respectively for 7 days from day 0 to 7 post insemination. Pregnancy diagnosis was carried out 60 days after insemination via rectal examination. Cows exposed to moderate heat stress due to temperature-humidity index (74.4 ± 1.9 mean THI). Conception rate for cows in group PG increased 2.9 fold when was compared with group C. On day 7, the insulin levels were higher in group PG than group C. It was concluded that PG administered once daily from day 0 to 7 after FTAI increased insulin and P4 concentrations and the conception rate in Holstein cows. The rise in insulin and P4 levels depending on the drenched PC are likely related with the increases of conception rate.
Effect of non-genetic factors on voluntary and involuntary culling in Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle
Authors: DASH SHAKTI KANT , GUPTA ASHOK KUMAR , SINGH AVTAR , MOHANTY TUSHAR KUMAR , UPADHYAY ARPAN , GUPTA RAVI KANT , M MANOJ
Published: August 2023

The present study focused on analysis of annual disposal pattern and identification of non-genetic factors affecting the incidence of culling in Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle. Data on disposal pattern of 1988 Karan Fries (Holstein Friesian crossbred) cows, spread over a period of 34 years (1978 to 2012), were utilized for the study. Culling was classified into 2 groups viz. voluntary (low milk production) and involuntary culling. Reasons of involuntary culling were categorized into locomotory problem (LP), poor health and weakness (PHW), teat and udder problem (TUP) and reproductive problem (RP). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the effect of various non-genetic factors viz. number of normal lactations completed (NLC), calving type (CT), season of calving (SC) and period of calving (PC) on incidence of culling in various parities. The analysis of annual disposal pattern of the Karan Fries cows, revealed that the average annual replacement index, annual culling rate and annual disposal rate in the herd was 1.46, 24.40 and 29.80% per annum, respectively. Odd ratio estimates indicated that young calvers which did not complete atleast one normal lactation were 1.83 times more prone to culling because of PHW and were 0.95 and 0.33 times lesser prone to culling due to RP and LMP, respectively. Moreover, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis indicated that the role of non-genetic factors in prediction of culling increased with parities and the logistic regression was efficient in predicting the incidence of parity wise culling, due to different involuntary causes, in Karan Fries cattle.
Morphological characterization with special reference to color variations in domestic geese (Anser anser domesticus)
Authors: HAMADANI HENNA , KHAN A A
Published: August 2023

A study was planned to record and document the morphological characteristics with special reference to color variations in domestic geese. Knob, dewlap and paunch were present in 44.71, 3.07 and 13.59 % of birds respectively. No curled feathers in the tail were seen in any of the geese studied. Ample color variation was observed in the plumage, eye and bill but not in shanks. Color of the plumage along the body, head, neck, abdomen, and across the wings varied from all cinnamon to all white through all intermediate gradations. Bill color also varied from all black to all yellow through all intermediates. Color of eyes was either grey or brown. No variation was noted in the shank color. It was orange in adults and yellow in goslings. The peculiar colour pattern and markings in domestic geese might be useful in identification of individual birds as is done in horses. Sexual dimorphism on the basis of plumage color and presence of curved tail feathers was absent.
Utilization of decorticated cottonseed meal with or without protease in diets of broiler chicken
Authors: SHEIKH SAJAD A , ROKADE J J , WANI M A , SHINDE A S , TYAGI PRAMOD K , TYAGI PRAVEEN K , MANDAL A B
Published: August 2023

The present study was conducted to evaluate the feeding value of decorticated cottonseed meal (DCSM, non- detectable free-gossypol) with or without supplemental protease on the basis of growth performance, nutrient utilization and feed-cost of production in broiler chicken. Accordingly, a six weeks (0 to 6 weeks of age of broiler chickens) feeding trial was conducted following 5 × 2 factorial design involving five dietary levels (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%) of DCSM, with (0.035%) or without protease in a standard broiler chicken diet. Day-old chicks (320) were divided into 40 groups of eight birds each (replicate) and each dietary treatment was offered to four replicated groups. There was no significant difference in body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio, protein and energy utilization efficiency due to levels of decorticated cottonseed meals in diets replacing soybean meal of control diet and protease supplementation. Nitrogen retention was not influenced either by cottonseed meal or by protease in diet. There was no adverse effect on cellular as well as humoral immunity on addition of cottonseed meal in diet. Addition of protease in diet did not improve the above mentioned performance parameters. Feed-cost of production decreased significantly and linearly on addition of cottonseed meal at graded levels. The present study revealed that incorporation of DCSM up to 20% level in diet, either with or without enzyme supplementation, did not affect growth performance of broiler chicken during 0–6 weeks of age. Therefore, decorticated cottonseed meal can safely and effectively be included up to 20% level without enzyme supplementation in maize-soybean based diets of broiler chickens replacing soybean meal for profitable broiler production.
Development of an alternative low-cost cereal-based weaning food fortified with iron and vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Authors: SIHAG MANVESH KUMAR , SHARMA VIVEK , GOYAL ANKIT , ARORA SUMIT , SINGH A K , LAL DARSHAN
Published: August 2023

The main objective of the study was to develop an alternative low-cost pearl millet-based weaning food followed by the fortification with iron and vitamin A (retinol acetate). The product was formulated as per the guidelines of Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2010 and prepared by using extruded pearl millet flour, extruded wheat flour, skim milk powder, whey protein concentrate-70 and sucrose in the ratio of 35, 25, 15, 5 and 20%, respectively. Electrolytic iron and vitamin A acetate were fortified at the level of 12mg/100g and 360 µg/100g of the product to meet 100 and 98.25% of the RDA for iron and vitamin A, respectively. The developed weaning food was analyzed for proximate composition and physicochemical properties. The average moisture content was 3.73±0.02% and average protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash and crude fiber content (on dry weight basis) was 15.32±0.06, 1.96±0.07, 79.58±0.06, 2.02±0.02 and 1.12±0.10%, respectively. The iron, vitamin A and ß-Carotene content were found to be 15mg, 393µg and 30.62µg per 100g of the product, respectively. Physical properties namely flow-ability, water absorption index, water solubility index were analyzed and values were observed to be 33.80±0.27, 9.28±0.17, 9.12±0.35%, respectively. The lightness (L*), redness (a*), yellowness (b*) values of color for the developed product were 77.87±0.26, 2.15±0.12 and 17.43±0.08, respectively. Overall, it can be concluded that the well- developed product could serve as a potential delivery system of iron and vitamin A and could be an effective tool to deal with the micronutrients deficiency in infants.
Methodological principles of development of information and analytical support of law enforcement efficiency
Authors: Zakhozhai Valerii , Vasyechko Olga
Published: August 2023

The urgent problems related to the deepening socio-economic crisis, numerous challenges in the field of national security, hostilities and occupation of the territory of Ukraine threaten the security of citizens and demonstrate the necessity to revise the key principles of reforming the modern law enforcement system, in particular in the context of its information and analytical support. In this regard, the purpose of the research is to substantiate the system of relevant indicators, rules, techniques and methods that determine the level of a particular structure, unit or system in general, provided that their potential is effectively developed. The methodological tools are based on dialectical, structural and logical methods, a systematic approach, and a statistical method. It is recommended that, based on reliable information support, an analysis of the effectiveness of law enforcement activities should be conducted focusing on further development of proposals for appropriate preventive measures. To implement these approaches, the author highlights the principles of effective law enforcement and proposes to develop a comprehensive monitoring system for tracking and forecasting the dynamics of offences using modern policy instruments, monitoring, control and response. It is proved that the quality of the law enforcement system is conditioned upon the improvement of its efficiency, provided that high results are achieved at the lowest cost of living and embodied labour. The author defines the effect and efficiency of law enforcement activities and based on these indicators, proposes a methodology for factor analysis of the effect, efficiency, and intensity of law enforcement agencies. The practical value of the work lies in the fact that the conclusions presented in it, due to the prescriptive presentation, will allow developing of an optimal model for making managerial decisions on the implementation of specific tasks facing law enforcement agencies and will guarantee a creative approach to the development of algorithms and measures to improve the level of efficiency in this area