bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Genomic Epidemiology Analysis of Circulating Virus Of Nepal.
Authors: Jha Bimalesh , Manandhar krishna
Published: March 2023

Introduction Influenza viruses, due to rapid evolution, lead to great
variability. There are 18 highly variable hemagglutinins (H1 to H18) and
11 distinct NAs (N1 to N11) for type A.Influenza type B has no subtypes
due to fixed on small antigenic variabilities.Due to rapid evolution and
diversification, it is essential to understand genomic epidemiology to
detect emerging strains and track their transmission. Methods Samples of
the strain were cultivated in the MDCK cell lines for the preparation of
neat virus. viral genome after extraction from the neat virus was sent
to the National Institute of Infectious Disease, Japan for whole genome
sequencing in 2016. The sequences were submitted to GISAID. The H1N1
virus genomes(n=18), from this study, were investigated against the
reference genome A/California/07/2009 (GenBank: CY121680). Similarly,
the Influenza type B virus genomes(n=27) were investigated against
reference genome B/Brisbane/60/2008 (GenBank: KX058884) and
B/Wisconsin/01/2010 (GenBank: JN993010). The mutational analyses were
performed using Nextclade. The mutations present in the sequences
were,subsequently, investigated. Finally, the phylogenetic analysis was
done using the Nextclade and CLUSTAL Omega. Out of the 18 HA genome
segments, of H1N1, all (n=12) except 6 isolates were of clade 6B, while
the rest were of clade 6B.1.For Influenza Type B, out of the 27 HA
genome segments, all of the genomes were of clade V1A when compared to
B/Brisbane/60/2008. Similarly, when compared to reference genome
B/Wisconsin/01/2010 (GenBank: JN993010), all (n=22) except 5 isolates
were of clade Y3, while the rest were of clade Y2
The Transcriptome Induced by Bazhen Decoction and its Function in G-quadruplex Resolving and Telomere Maintenance in Progeroid Cells
Authors: Li Chuanbiao , Tian Jie , Yang Jun , Wang Qianqian , Guo Bing , Huang Liming , Hu Ying , Luo Ying
Published: March 2023

Background and Purpose: The Bazhen decoction is one of the most
extensively used Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescriptions for
anti-aging. However, due to the complicity of the components, the
pharmacological mechanism of Bazhen decoction is still limited.
Experimental approach: We applied RNA sequencing and transcriptome
analysis to get the full view of the signaling pathways regulated by
Bazhen decoction in the wild type cell background. By using the
progeroid cells derived from Werner syndrome mice, we applied Western
blot, Immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and telomere FISH to verify the
transcriptome data. Key Results: The transcriptome profile revealed that
Bazhen decoction might systematically regulate multiple anti-aging
pathways, including stem cell regulation, protein homeostasis,
cardiovascular function, neuronal function, anti-inflammation, anti-DNA
damage induced stress, DNA helicase activity and telomere lengthening.
We found that multiple DNA helicases and telomere regulating proteins
were up-regulated by Bazhen decoction, which promoted the resolving of
G-quadruplex (G4) structure, and facilitated DNA replication and
telomere elongation. These improvements also endowed the cellular
resistance to DNA damages induced by replication stress. Together these
data suggest that Bazhen decoction facilitate G4 resolving and telomere
maintenance, which might contribute to the longevity sustaining
properties revealed by transcriptome profile. Conclusions &
Implications: Our data revealed a new strategy for recovering the
pharmacological signature pathways for TCM, which could help the
clinical precision medicine of TCM. By applying transcriptome in
TCM-treated normal cell, we tried out a systematic analysis for
dissecting the molecular mechanism of complicated TCM prescription in
the normal genetic background.
Leader-Synchronization Non-Cooperative Game Strategy with Time-delays and SCP
Authors: Yuan Yuan , Shi Min
Published: March 2023

The paper addresses the non-cooperative game leader-synchronization
problem with time-delays and gain perturbations. In the non-cooperative
game, a stochastic communication protocol (SCP) is implemented to
prevent the data collisions among agents. Coping with time-delays, SCP
and gain perturbation simultaneously makes it extremely hard to get the
accurate payoff value. Then, we resort to an explicit upper bound of
payoff value as an alternative optimization objective. By using the
linear matrix inequality (LMI)-constrained method, the
leader-synchronization strategies form the J~̵̄ -Nash Equilibrium ( J~̵̄
-NE) solution of non-cooperative game. Sufficient conditions are
established in the infinite-horizon with hope to guarantee the stability
behavior. Finally, a simulation example is used to illustrate the
validity of the proposed methodology.
Differences in fatigue crack growth between L-T and S-T orientations in an aluminium 7050-T7451 plate
Authors: FV Antunes , Borges M.F. , J Jesus , Branco Ricardo , P Prates , Neto Diogo
Published: March 2023

This study is focused on the anisotropic fatigue crack growth (FCG)
behaviour of an aluminium AA7050-T7451 plate. L-T and S-T orientations
were studied in M(T) samples with W=50 mm, in mode I loading, with
R-ratio of +0.05. A numerical approach was used, assuming that crack tip
plastic strain is the crack driving force. A purely kinematic
elastic-plastic model was calibrated using experimental data from low
cycle fatigue tests of smooth specimens in L and S orientations. The
predicted FCG rates agree well with experimental trends in the Paris’
regime, suggesting that cyclic plastic deformation is the main damage
mechanism. The numerical model was used to estimate the stress ratio
effect for both orientations, which was found to be linked with crack
closure variations. However, the closure free predicted trends for both
microstructural orientations at R=0.05 are not overlapped, suggesting an
effect of microstructure not linked to crack closure.
Anti-Amyloid-β Monoclonal Antibodies against Alzheimer’s disease may be a potential breakthrough for cataract treatment
Authors: Rahmani Ali , Dahaghin Maedeh
Published: March 2023

Cataracts are considered the underlying cause of blindness globally.
When the average age of the earth’s population is on the rise,
cataract-induced blindness and visual dysfunction will increase
dramatically. (1) Currently, the only viable treatment for cataracts is
surgery, including removing the opaque lens and replacing it with an
artificial one which has a huge impact on improving the patient’s
quality of life. Undoubtedly, cataracts have far-reaching repercussions
for countries in terms of social and economic burdens, for example, the
increasing rate of automobile accidents due to reduced visual acuity.
(2) Nonetheless, due to the lack of facilities, ophthalmologists, and
funds, surgery is not a choice in developing countries. (3) It should be
noted that posterior capsular opacification is a common complication of
cataracts, and sometimes, a second intervention is necessary. (4)This
research has thrown up many questions in need of further investigation
to find medications that restore full transparency of the lens.
How much multiple paternity should we expect? A study of birds and contrast with mammals
Authors: Dobson Stephen , Correia Hannah , Abebe Ash
Published: March 2023

Parentage analyses via molecular markers have revealed multiple
paternity within the broods of polytocous species, reshaping our
understanding of animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. In a
meta-analysis of multiple paternity in bird and mammal species, we
conducted a literature search and found 138 bird and 64 mammal
populations with microsatellite DNA paternity results. Bird populations
averaged 19.5% multiple paternity and mammals more than twice that
level (46.1%). We used a Bayesian approach to construct a null model
for how multiple paternity should behave at random among species, under
the assumption that all mated males have equal likelihood of siring
success, given mean brood size and mean number of sires. We compared the
differences between the null model and actual probabilities of multiple
paternity. While a few bird populations fell close to the null model,
most did not, averaging 34.0-percentage points below null model
predictions; mammals had an average probability of multiple paternity
13.6-percentage points below the null model. Differences between bird
and mammal species were also subjected to comparative phylogenetic
analyses that generally confirmed our analyses that did not adjust for
estimated historical relationships. Birds exhibited extremely low
probabilities of multiple paternity, not only compared to mammals, but
relative to other major animal taxa. The generally low probability of
multiple paternity in birds might be produced by a variety of factors,
including behaviors that reflect sexual selection (extreme mate guarding
or unifocal female choice) and sperm competition (e.g., precedence
effects favoring fertilization by early or late matings).
Potato Peel Waste Fermentation by Rhizopus oryzae to Produce Lactic Acid and Ethanol
Authors: Uyar Gülsüm Ebru Ozer , Uyar Basar
Published: March 2023

Potato peel waste (PPW), a zero-value byproduct generated from potato
processing, is a promising fermentation substrate due to its large
quantity of starch, non-starch polysaccharide, lignin, protein, and
lipid. Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungus that is mainly
known as a lactic acid producer and can ferment various agro-wastes.
This study aimed to use R. oryzae for the fermentation of PPW. A
series of batch fermentations were conducted to investigate the effects
of different PPW loading rates (2 – 8%) and particle sizes (0 – 4mm).
Under an initial PPW loading rate of 8% and particle size of 1 – 2mm,
the maximum ethanol (23.9 mL/L) and lactic acid (2.60 mL/L)
concentrations, the highest ethanol (11.93 mL/L•day) and lactic acid
(1.56 mL/L•day) maximum production rates were obtained. Under these
conditions, the yield of ethanol and lactic acid were 298 mL/mgPPW and
33 mL/mgPPW, respectively. R. oryzae was shown to utilize PPW as
a substrate to produce value-added bioproducts such as ethanol (major
product) and lactic acid.
Impact of Volatility on Firm Sales Growth Some Insights from Pakistan
Authors: Rauf Rashid , Rashid Abdul
Published: March 2023

This paper empirically investigates how firm level, industrial level, market level and macroeconomic volatilities influencePakistani non-financial firms’ sales growth. It also examines how interactions between different kinds of volatilities affect sales growth. The empirical analysis is carried out using unbalanced annual panel data set covering the period 1988-2017.The results indicate that although all types of volatilities assert negative impacts, the intensity of the impact is quite different across different volatilities. Macroeconomic volatility has the highest adverse impact followed by firm volatility. Unexpectedly, the results provide evidence that one type of volatility significantly reduces the adverse impact of other type of volatility. These findings imply that firms may design and implement more effective sales growth strategies in periods when they face more than on type of volatility.
The Effect of Meeting Technology on Self-Efficacy, Employee Loyalty, and Job Commitment of MICE Industry Workers
Authors:   The Convergence Tourism Contents Society, Kang Hyeri , Yoon Yeong-Hye
Published: March 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to focus on how the characteristics of meeting technology affect workers in the MICE industry when the importance of meeting technology is emerging and activated in the MICE industry, and to suggest expected effects and activation measures accordingly. In addition, by using meeting technology, the purpose of exploring the influence relationship between self-efficacy, employee loyalty, and job commitment of workers in the MICE industry is to contribute to the efficient use of meeting technology by workers in various fields in the MICE industry.
Methods: For empirical research, a survey was conducted on MICE industry workers and analyzed using a total of 165 effective samples. The statistical analysis of this study was based on the frequency analysis of demographic characteristics, and the influence relationship between each variable was identified by conducting multiple regression analysis.
Results: The effect of satisfying technology on self-efficacy of MICE industry workers was partially adopted, and the effect of satisfying technology on employee loyalty of MICE industry workers was also partially adopted. In addition, it was confirmed that the effect of self-efficacy of workers in the MICE industry on job commitment, the effect of self-efficacy on employee loyalty, and the effect of job commitment on employee loyalty were all adopted.
Conclusion: A study was conducted on the perception of importance and degree of use of meeting technology by workers throughout the MICE industry. It is significant in that it conducted and analyzed research on various ranges of MICE industry workers further from the convention industry at the time when human resources become important.
Geographical Proximity and Trade Impacts in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Region
Authors: Samad Ghulam , Masood Amjad , Ahmed Junaid
Published: March 2023

This study explores to what extent reducing delays and costs at border crossing points can facilitate bilateral trade flows among Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program countries. The results indicate that delays at borders significantly hinder trade flows and that the costs incurred are even more restrictive. However, digitization measures such as electronic sanitary and phytosanitary certification help reduce these delays and costs.
Once Weekly Basal Insulin Fc (BIF) Demonstrated Similar Glycemic Control to Once Daily Insulin Degludec in Insulin-naïve Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, A Phase 2 Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Bue-Valleskey Juliana M. , Kazda Christof M. , Ma Chenchen , Chien Jenny , Zhang Qianyi , Chigutsa Emmanuel , Landschulz William , Haupt Axel , Frias Juan P
Published: March 2023

  

Objective

Basal Insulin Fc (BIF; insulin efsitora alfa; LY3209590), a fusion protein combining a novel single-chain insulin variant with a human IgG Fc domain, is designed for once weekly basal insulin administration. This Phase 2 study assessed safety and efficacy of BIF versus degludec in insulin-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) previously treated with oral antihyperglycemic medications.

Research Design and Methods

During this randomized, parallel, open-label study, 278 insulin-naïve patients with T2D were randomized (1:1) to receive BIF once weekly or degludec once daily over the 26-week treatment period. Both groups were titrated to fasting glucose of 80-100 mg/dL (4.4 to <5.6 mmol/L). The primary endpoint was HbA1c change from baseline to Week 26 (non-inferiority margin=0.4%). Secondary endpoints included fasting blood glucose (FBG), 6-point glucose profiles, and rate of hypoglycemia.

Results

After 26 weeks of treatment, BIF demonstrated non-inferior HbA1c change from baseline versus degludec with a treatment difference of 0.06% (90% CI= -0.11, 0.24; p=0.56).. Both BIF and degludec treatment led to significant reductions in FBG from baseline; at Week 26 the between treatment difference for BIF versus degludec was 4.7 mg/dL [90% CI=0.1, 9.3]; p=0.09). The rate of Level 2 hypoglycemia was low and not significantly different between treatment groups (BIF=0.22; degludec=0.15 events/pt/yr; p=0.64); there was no severe hypoglycemia. The occurrence of treatment-emergent adverse events was also similar between BIF and degludec.

Conclusions

Once weekly BIF achieved excellent glycemic control similar to degludec with no concerning hypoglycemia or other safety findings.
Julkaisufoorumi-luokituksen päivitysarviointi 2022
Authors: Pölönen Janne , Pylvänäinen Elina
Published: March 2023

Vuoden 2023 alusta julkaistiin uusi Julkaisufoorumi-luokitus. Tässä raportissa kuvataan luokituksen toteutus ja pääpiirteet. Raportissa kuvataan JUFO:n tausta, ylläpito ja toiminta, vuonna 2022 toteutetun tasojen 2 ja 3 uudelleenarvioinnin kriteerit ja -prosessit, vuoden 2023 luokituksen ominaisuudet, sekä yliopistojen julkaisutoiminnan keskeiset muutokset 2016−2021.
Shoreline Changes for 20 Years (2001-2021) and 2041 Predictions and Adaptation of Coastal Communities
Authors: Amalia Febrianti
Published: March 2023

Shoreline alteration in Semarang continues to increase, causing abrasion, accretion, and tidal flooding yearly. Coastal damage has resulted in significant ecosystems in coastal areas losing their role in maintaining the stability of the coastline during the last two decades. This study aimed to analyse shoreline alterations from 2001 to 2021 and predict shoreline alterations over the following 20 years, together with alternative coastal community adaptations.
The analytical method employed DSAS 5.0 with an End Point Rate statistical approach for shoreline alterations; on the other hand, Linear Regression Rate analysis was utilised for 2041. Concerning coastal community adaptation, specifically through interviews. The study’s findings indicated that Semarang City experienced abrasion of approximately 10,31 m/year and accretion of approximately 20,95 m/year between 2001 and 2021. Abrasion and accretion will be slightly lower in 2041, at around 10,15 m/year and 19,69 m/year, respectively. The Protective and Accommodative Strategy is the proposed adaptation strategy for future changes.
The American Indian Agent, 1791-1861 Questioning the Literary and Cinematic Stereotype as well as Historical Narratives to find the real Indian Agent
Authors:   , Fayles Ann
Published: March 2023

The American Indian Agent is a known figure in the national drama. Originally defined by nineteenth century political opponents, settlers, frontier business interests, the American military, Indian policy reformers and even Indians, the Indian agent ranges from inept to cupidinous; cruel to inhuman. Western fiction writers, screenwriters and episodic television dramatists of the twentieth century took the agent’s tarnished reputation and created a stereotype stock character for Westerns emphasising all his malevolent attributes. The historical profession has largely perpetuated the cultural and literary perception of the Indian agent, until some historians began to identify individualized exceptions to agent perfidy. As examples of benevolent agents grew, the profession revised its analysis allowing that some agents assisted Indians while most remained obdurately delinquent.Most historical research on Indian agents has focused on the period from 1861–1888, the Civil War to the end of the Apache Wars. Large swaths of history remain lightly explored as the Indian agent existed from 1791–1908. This thesis examines the Indian agent in the early years of the Republic, from 1791–1861, interacting with Indians from New York to Puget Sound, from Georgia to New Mexico and the vast Great Plains in between. Crucially this thesis places the agent in the world of the Indian agency as well as the competing worlds of politics, business, religion, settlement, and government administration of which he was also a part.The results are surprising. Although there were a few criminals and several men overwhelmed by conditions, most agents of Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and Antebellum America were honest, sincere public servants, many coming to favor the Indians and spending their own money, and in a few cases, their blood to aid Indian development and freedom.This conclusion runs counter to both popular and historical perceptions. It seems almost everyone has adopted the old Aristotelian idea of petitio principii or “begging the question”. The bad and inept Indian agent must be bad and inept. No longer. These are the real Indian agents of 1791–1861.
PENGARUH LARUTAN DAUN KERSEN (Muntingia calabura)TERHADAP KUALITAS KUNING TELUR ASIN RENDAH SODIUM
Authors: Pradila Adhe Rani , Septinova Dian , Riyanti Riyanti , Nova Khaira
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi larutan daun kersen terhadap indeks kuning telur, warna kuning telur, dan pH kuning telur serta konsentrasi daun kersen terbaik untuk telur asin. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada 25 Februari--01 Maret 2022, bertempat di Laboratorium Produksi Ternak, Jurusan Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung. Metode yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), dengan 4 perlakuan konsentrasi daun kersen (0%, 10%, 20%, dan 30%) dengan 5 ulangan. Setiap satuan percobaan menggunakan 7 butir telur ayam sehingga total 140 butir telur dan 60 butir dijadikan sampel penelitian. Selanjutnya data yang didapatkan dianalisis dengan ragam taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh tidak nyata (P<0,05) terhadap indeks kuning telur, warna kuning telur, dan pH kuning telur. Daun kersen konsentrasi 30% menunjukkan perlakuan nilai indeks kuning telur dan pH kuning telur sebesar 0,85 dan 6,85 sedangkan, pada warna kuning telur sebesar 10,93.
PENGARUH UMUR POTONG DAN PENAMBAHAN ZAT ADITIVE YANG BERBEDA PADA KUALITAS SILASE RUMPUT PAKCHONG (Pennisetum purpuruem X P. americanum)
Authors: Zuliansyah Fandi , Muhtarudin Muhtarudin , Sutrisna Rudy , Liman Liman
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh umur potong dan penambahan zat aditif yang berbeda terhadap uji organoleptik serta kadar air.  Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap  pola faktorial 4x3, dengan 3 ulangan.  Sehingga tedapat 36 petak pecobaan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini adalah: 1. U40 (umur potong 40 hari), U50 (umur potong 50 hari), U60 (umur potong 60 hari), U70 (umur potong 70 hari), 2. A1 (tanpa zat aditif), A2 (Penambahan Molases) dan A3 (Penambahan Dedak Padi). Variabel yang diamati yaitu kadar air dan uji organoleptik (warna, tekstur, keberadaan jamur dan pH).  Hasil analisis ragam perlakuan umur potong berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap kadar air silase rumput pakchong. Silase rumput pakchong menggunakan berbagai jenis zat aditif dengan pemotongan 40 hari, 50 hari, 60 hari, dan 70 hari diperoleh hasil rata rata warna silase hijau kecoklatan, pada umur potong 70 hari memiliki tekstur yang kasar dan mudah dipisahkan, dan rata rata terdapat sedikit jamur. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian bahwa perlakuan umur potong dan penambahan zat aditif yang berbeda tidak berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap pH silase rumput pakchong.
JUMLAH ERITROSIT, HEMOGLOBIN, DAN HEMATOKRIT DARAH AYAM KAMPUNG BETINA (Gallus-gallus domesticus) PADA PEMBERIAN VITAMIN E, SELENIUM, DAN ZINK
Authors: Candra Wijaya I Kadek Dwi Agus , Suharyati Sri , Erwanto Erwanto , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian kombinasi vitamin E, selenium, dan zinc terhadap jumlah eritrosit, hemoglobin dan hematokrit pada ayam kampung betina.  Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Januari-Maret 2022 di unit kandang Laboratorium Lapang Terpadu, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung.  Pemeriksaan sampel darah dilakukan di Balai Besar Laboratorium Kesehatan Palembang.  Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan.  Perlakuan yang diberikan melalui air minum dengan P0 (kontrol); P1 0,015 g/kg BB (Vitamin E 0,6 IU, Selenium 0,06 mg, dan Zinc 2,4 mg); P2 0,03 g/kg BB (Vitamin E 1,2 IU, Selenium 0,012 mg, dan Zinc 4,8 mg); P3 0,06 g/kg BB (Vitamin E 2,4 IU, Selenium 0,024 mg, dan Zinc 9,6 mg).  Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis ragam dengan taraf nyata 5% dan dilanjutkan dengan uji polinomial ortogonal.  Hasil penelitian didapatkan pemberian Vitamin E, Selenium dan Zinc tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap total eritrosit, hemoglobin dan hematokrit.  Hasil uji polinomial ortogonal menunjukkan dosis pemberian Vitamin E, Selenium dan Zinc optimum pada eritrosit, hemoglobin dan hematokrit berturut-turut adalah 0,04 g/kg BB; 0,05 g/kg BB dan 0,04 g/kg BB.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN TEPUNG MAGGOT BLACK SOLDIER FLY TERHADAP PERFORMA PUYUH JANTAN (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Authors: Pratama Agil , Fathul Farida , Nova Khaira , Sutrisna Rudy
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tepung maggot black soldier fly (BSF) dan untuk mengetahui level penambahan tepung maggot BSF yang terbaik terhadap konsumsi ransum, pertambahan berat tubuh, dan konversi ransum pada puyuh jantan Coturnix coturnix japonica.  Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada April-Mei 2022, di Kelurahan Gunung Agung, Kecamatan Langkapura, Kota Bandar Lampung.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), dengan 4 perlakuan dan 5 ulangan yang masing-masing ulangan terdiri dari 5 ekor puyuh.  Perlakuan yang diberikan yaitu P0 : PAR-L 100% tanpa tambahan tepung maggot (kontrol), P1 PAR-L 100%  + tepung maggot BSF 5%, P2: PAR-L 100%  + tepung maggot BSF 10%, P3: PAR-L 100%  + tepung maggot BSF 15%.  Data yang diperoleh dianalisis ragam pada taraf 5% dan uji lanjut yang digunakan adalah uji BNT.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian ransum dengan penambahan tepung maggot berpengaruh nyata (P<0,05) terhadap konsumsi ransum dan income over feed cost (IOFC).  Namun pemberian ransum dengan penambahan tepung maggot tidak berpengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap pertambahan berat tubuh dan konversi ransum.  Pemberian ransum dengan penambahan 10% tepung BSF lebih baik digunakan daripada penambahan taraf 5% dan 15% terhadap konsumsi ransum.  Namun tidak memberikan hasil yang terbaik pada pertambahan berat tubuh, konversi ransum dan income over feed cost (IOFC) puyuh jantan.
PROFIL HEMATOLOGI (ERITROSIT, HEMOGLOBIN, DAN PCV) PADA AYAM KAMPUNG BETINA YANG DIBERI SAMBILOTO
Authors: Atmaja Yohanes Narendra Darma , Siswanto Siswanto , Erwanto Erwanto , Hartono Madi
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian sambiloto terhadap eritrosit, hemoglobin, dan PCV pada ayam kampung betina. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Januari— Maret 2022, bertempat di Laboratorium Lapang Terpadu, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Lampung. Pemeriksaan sampel darah dilakukan di Balai Besar Laboratorium Kesehatan Palembang, Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian eksperimental menggunakan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan. Perlakuan diberikan melalui air minum dengan P0; (kontrol), P1;3 ml/kg BB/hari, P2; 6 ml/kg BB/hari, P3;12 ml/kg BB/hari. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian sambiloto pada ayam kampung betina dapat mempertahankan jumlah sel darah merah, hemoglobin, dan PCV pada kisaran normal pada semua perlakuan.
The Application of Different Technologies for Removal of Rifampicin From Aquatic Environments: A Recent Review
Authors: ERDEM Hatice
Published: March 2023

Antibiotics are a group of drugs widely used as human and veterinary drugs and in aquaculture and agriculture. Recently, parent compounds and their metabolites are constantly excreted and released into environmental matrices, due to the fact that antibiotics cannot be completely metabolized after consumption by humans and animals and cannot be completely removed by conventional wastewater treatment plants. The accumulation and persistence of antibiotics in environmental matrices can lead to harmful effects on ecosystems, even at concentration levels as low as ng/L to μg/L. Rifampicin (RIF), which belongs to the macrocyclic antibiotic class, is the most important antibiotic widely used in the tuberculosis treatment. Lately, the RIF was detected in aquatic environments and needs to be removal effectively. This review considers the current state of knowledge regarding the sources, fate, effects and removal processes of the antibiotic RIF. In this review, the different treatment techniques such as adsorption, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and other technologies (membrane process and moving bed biofilm reactor) for RIF removal were evaluated and compared. A comparison between these techniques was made focusing on performance and efficiency. As a result, it was found that adsorption and AOPs were the most studied method and almost all of the studied RIF removal methods were also to be successful.
The size of portlandite crystals in ITZ and its relation with ratios of ingredients and properties of LWAC
Authors: GÖNÜL İsmail Ağa , ÇİÇEK Hatice
Published: March 2023

In this experimental study, nine different lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) specimens - in which natural lightweight scoria aggregate was used as coarse aggregate - were prepared for investigating the size of portlandite crystals in their interfacial transition zone (ITZ). Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was used to determine the size of portlandite crystals in ITZ of LWAC specimens. The size of portlandite crystals in ITZ of these LWAC specimens was determined quantitatively in order to identify its relation with ratios of ingredients and properties of LWAC that were investigated. It was determined that the size of portlandite crystals in ITZ of nine LWAC specimens is in the range of (0.91-2.047) µm. The size of portlandite crystals in ITZ is found to be increased when the water/cement (W/C) and coarse aggregate/total aggregate (Ac/A) ratios of LWAC get increased. On the other hand, the compressive strength and the oven-dry density of LWAC are found to be decreased when the size of portlandite crystals in ITZ gets increased. The best way to make portlandite beneficial from mechanical, physical and durability points of view is to transform it into so-called secondary hydration products by making it react with materials that have proper chemical properties for this transformation. In this case, the small portlandite crystals dissolve entirely, and the large portlandite crystals become smaller. Lightweight scoria aggregate used in this study is thought to have chemical properties to assist such a transformation in ITZ.
Yumuşak Kil zeminlerde Basınçlı ve Basınçsız Gömülü Çelik Boruların Davranışının Karşılaştırılması
Authors: KHAN BABA ZADEH Hadi
Published: March 2023

Deprem sonrası can damarı sistemlerinde oluşan hasarlara bağlı ortaya çıkan maddi ve manevi kayıplar toplumun yaşam kalitesini olumsuz etkileyen önemli durumlardan biri olarak bilinir. Deprem kaynaklı fay hareketleri gömülü boru hatları için önemli tehlikelerden biridir. Bu çalışmada, yumuşak kil zeminde gömülü basınçlı ve basınçsız çelik boru hattının doğrusal olmayan sayısal modellenmesi yapılmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, gömülü boru hatların uygulamasında yaygın olarak kullanılan X80 çelik sınıfından olan ve tipik çap-kalınlık oranı (D/t) 57.6 olan boru çeşidi ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmada, 90o, 70o, 45o ve 30o olmak üzere dört farklı fay boru hattı kesişme açısı modellenmiştir. Analiz aracı olarak sonlu farklar yöntemini kullanan FLAC3D yazılım kullanılmıştır. Sayısal modellemelerden elde edilen sonuçlar, kesişme açısının 90o olduğu durumda hem basınçlı hem de basınçsız borularda yerel bükülme sınır durumunun baskın olduğunu göstermektedir. Basınçlı borunun yerel burkulması basınçsız boruya göre yaklaşık %20 daha büyük fay hareketinde meydana geldiği görülmektedir. Ayrıca, sonuçlar, basınç altına olan boru hattının sınır durumları basınçsız duruma göre daha büyük fay hareketlerinde meydana geldiğini göstermektedir. Fayla 30o açıyla kesişen basınçlı boru %3 sınır durumuna ulaşamamış iken, 70o ve 45o kesişme açılarında fay hareketinde basınçsız boruya göre sırasıyla yaklaşık %8 ve %33 artış meydana geldiği görülmüştür. Sunulan sonuçlar, kalıcı zemin kaynaklı yer değiştirmeye maruz gömülü boru hatlarının performansa dayalı tasarım çerçevesi geliştirilmesinde önemli olacağı düşünülmektedir.
Convergence studies for static analysis of thin plates on Pasternak Foundations
Authors: ÇALIK KARAKÖSE Ülkü Hülya
Published: March 2023

Convergence studies for the static analysis of thin plates resting on Pasternak foundations is performed. The plates are discretized using two different finite elements, the formulations of which are based on the Kirchhoff and Reissner-Mindlin plate theories. The shear locking problem which arises when full integration is used in the finite element implementation of Reissner-Mindlin plate theory is eliminated with selective integration. The Pasternak foundation is accounted for by adding the parameter matrices of an existing soil finite element to the stiffness matrix terms of the plate finite elements corresponding to deflections. Convergence rates for different boundary conditions, plate thicknesses and soil parameters are obtained and given comparatively through numerical examples.
Güneş Enerjisi Destekli Vakum Distilasyon Yöntemi İle Deniz Suyundan Tatlı Su Eldesinin Enerji Analizi
Authors: MUNGAN Mükerrem Sinem , ARPA Orhan
Published: March 2023

Günümüzde tüm dünyanın sorunu haline gelen temiz su ihtiyacını karşılamak için yeni çözümler bulunması gerekmektedir. Bu çözümlerden bir tanesi de deniz suyundan tatlı su elde edilmesidir. Üç tarafı denizlerle kaplı olan ülkemiz hem bu açıdan hem de bu sistemler için gerekli olan enerji göz önüne alındığında yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarından olan güneş enerjisini kullanmak açısından da oldukça şanslı bir konumda bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada güneş enerji destekli vakum destilasyon yöntemi kullanılarak deniz suyundan tatlı su elde edilmesinin teorik analizi yapılmıştır. Sistem için gerekli olan enerji ihtiyacı da yine güneş enerjisi kullanılarak PV paneller tarafından sağlandığı düşünülmüştür .Sistemden vakum altında ve atmosferik basınçta üretilecek olan su miktarları hesaplanarak kıyaslama yapılmış ve vakum altında üretim yapılmasının avantajları ve dezavantajları değerlendirilmiştir. Sistemin maliyet analizi de yapılmış olup yaklaşık olarak üretilecek suyun metreküp fiyatı belirlenmiştir. Bu çalışmada İzmir ili iklim koşulları ve Ege denizi değerleri kullanılmıştır.Yapılan çalışma sonucunda 100,30,20,10 ve 5 kpa basınç altında elde edilen su miktarları, sistemin enerji ihtiyacı hesaplanmış ve maliyet analizi yapılarak m3 su maliyeti hesaplanmıştır. Hesaplamalar sonucunda en yüksek su üretimi 5 kpa basınç altında elde edilmiş olup maliyeti yıllık üretime göre 19.50₺ olarak hesaplanmıştır.
Cevherden Flotasyon Yöntemiyle Baritin Zenginleştirilmesi
Authors: DOLAK İbrahim , KEÇİLİ Rüstem
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada, Eskişehir ili sınırları içerisinde bulunan ve ülkemiz açısından ekonomik değeri oldukça yüksek olan bastnasit cevherinde bulunan Barit (BaSO4) mineralinin flotasyon tekniği ile seçici olarak cevherden ayırımı ve yüksek saflıkta barit elde edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. İlgili bölgeden tekniğe uygun olarak alınan cevher numunesi kırıtıcı-öğütücü yardımı ile öğütülmüş ve uygun tanecik boyutuna getirilmiştir. Uygun tanecik boyutundaki cevher numunesine eleme işlemi uygulanmış ve bu sayede uygun tanecik boyutlu ve homojenize edilmiş numune elde edilmiştir. Homojenize edilmiş numune içerisinde bulunan mineral analizi için uygun çözünürleştirilme işlemi yapıldıktan sonra analizler yapılmış, cevher bünyesinde bulunan, bastnasit, barit ve fluorit gibi minerallerin numune içerisindeki miktarları tespit edilmiştir. Ön flotasyon işlemleri ile baritin flotasyon verimleri incelenmiş ancak istenilen düzeyde zenginleştirilme yapılamamıştır. Flotasyon veriminin düşük olmasının cevherin minerolojik yapısından kaynaklandığı düşünülmüş ve cevherin kristal yapısını değiştirmek amacıyla flotasyon işleminden önce sülfürleme prosesi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sülfürleme prosesinden sona gerçekleştirilen flotasyon çalışmalarında baritin flotasyon veriminde ciddi oranda artış olduğu yapılan deneyler sonucunda görülmüştür. Tespit edilen optimum flotasyon koşullarında yapılan deneylerde cevher bünyesinde yer alan baritin % 92.04 flotasyon verimi ile cevherdeki tenörürünün % 31,13’den % 91.14’e yükseldiği tespit edilmiştir.
Net Zero Energy Buildings in Bangladesh: An Investigation of Solar Panel Feasibility and Potential
Authors: Alam Md. Ziaul , Masrafy Sahriar Emon
Published: March 2023

This research aims to investigate the feasibility and potential of using solar panels to achieve net zero energy consumption in buildings in Bangladesh. The study will focus on the technical, economic and environmental factors that influence the implementation of solar panel systems in residential buildings in Bangladesh. The findings of this research will provide valuable insights for architects, engineers, building owners and policy makers in Bangladesh, in their efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels and carbon footprint of buildings and promote energy sustainability. The research will also contribute to the ongoing efforts to develop cost-effective, reliable and sustainable energy solutions for buildings in Bangladesh. This study will include a proposed design of a building that has been integrated with solar panels to achieve net zero energy consumption. This model design will provide a detailed analysis of the installation, cost calculation, performance and maintenance of the solar panel system. Additionally, the research will also examine the potential of energy storage systems, such as batteries and thermal storage, in enhancing the performance of the solar panel systems and achieving net zero energy consumption.
A Morpho-Syntactic Study of The Acquisition of Participle Forms of Verb Among Yoruba-English Speaking Primary School Pupils
Authors: Ayoola Moses O. Ayoola , Ogunleye Gladys A.
Published: March 2023

This research work studied the acquisition of participle forms of verb by selected nursery and primary school pupils in Ekiti State Nigeria. The study was set out to find out how Yoruba ESL pupils show variability in their realization of inflectional morphology of English verb participle forms and to explain how the morphosyntactic features of the L1 and L2 interact to affect the learners’ acquisition of English participle inflectional morphemes. One hundred (100) pupils were selected at random from five public primary schools. It was revealed from the findings that pupils have little know of participle form of verb inflections. Findings show that of all the verb inflections of participle form by pupils, 0nly 37% was correctly used and 63% was misused. Out of the 63% misused, 31% was a misuse of –ing form, 6% was a misuse of –ed form and 26% was a misuse of –en form. Pupils mostly overgeneralized rules of regular verbs for irregular verbs. From the research data, pupils misuse past –ed for –en and –en for –ed. The findings revealed that the pupils often exhibit variability with respect to the realization of verb-participle inflectional morphemes by either making wrong substitution of a particular kind of inflection for another or omitting inflections outrightly.
Phylogenetical Identification of Trichoderma species; an Antagonistic Isolate from South-East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria
Authors: Akomah-Abadaike Onyinyechi Ndimele , Chim-Makwa Ayooluwa Somba
Published: March 2023

The most significant food crops in West Africa are edible yam types (Dioscorea spp.). Farmers have been extremely worried about yam rot brought on by a fungal infection. The objective of the study was to discover environmentally friendly Trichoderma species from yam tubers using a phylogenic technique and to assess their biocontrol capabilities. Thirty samples of both healthy and diseased yam tubers were taken aseptically from farms in the Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, and sent to the laboratory for microbiological investigation. The samples were analyzed using conventional microbiological techniques, and dual culture assay method was also used to test antagonistic response. Fusarium sp., Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium sp. were the fungi isolated and identified as pathogens, while Trichoderma strains, Trichoderma asperellum (JN004180.1), and Trichorderma koningiopsis (MF5087061) were identified as the isolated biological control agent. A. Niger’s growth was inhibited by the biological antagonist T. asperelleum by 78.6%, Penicillium sp. by 51.2%, and Fusarium sp. by 69.2%, whereas A. Niger’s growth was inhibited by the antagonist fungus T. koningiopsis by 76.6%, Penicillium by 46.1%, and Fusarium by 61.5%. This study demonstrated the ability of two strains of the fungus Trichoderma, Trichoderma asperellum (JN004180.1) and Trichorderma koningiopsis (MF5087061), to biocontrol the common pathogenic fungi that destroy yam in South-Eastern Nigeria and other parts of the world. It is crucial that Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa commercialize the Trichoderma sp. biological control agent since doing so will make it easily accessible to low-income farmers.
ASSISTÊNCIA ESTUDANTIL E EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR: avanços e desafios em uma universidade pública na Amazônia
Authors: Gomes Helana Miranda da Cruz , Brasileiro Tania Suely Azevedo , Gomes Luís Alípio
Published: March 2023

Este artigo tem como questão problematizadora: quais os desafios e/ou avanços da política de assistência estudantil (AE) por meio do Programa Nacional de Assistência Estudantil (PNAES) no contexto de uma universidade federal no interior da Amazônia? E devido esta pergunta se buscou saber: Qual o perfil dos beneficiários atendidos pela AE no período de 2017 a 2020? Qual a percepção de estudantes sobre a AE em seu desempenho acadêmico? E quais os desafios e avanços da AE na implementação do PNAES a partir dos estudantes e dos documentos institucionais? A investigação é descritiva, do tipo estudo de caso, desdobrada em bibliográfica, documental e empírica, cujo lócus foi a Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (UFOPA), Campus sede em Santarém. No estudo empírico foi aplicado questionário eletrônico (survey) aos estudantes que receberam auxílio permanência entre 2017 a 2020, sendo que 75 questionários respondidos compuseram a amostra do estudo. Quanto aos resultados, o perfil dos estudantes indica tratar-se de um grupo com prevalência do gênero feminino (68%), com a maioria na faixa dos 19 a 25 anos (64%) e (68%) deles se auto identificam pardos. Dentre os participantes da pesquisa, 77% concordam que sem os auxílios estudantis teriam dificuldades para se manter estudando. Quanto aos avanços do PNAES na instituição, estes se revelam nas normatizações dos documentos oficiais e os desafios estão, principalmente, no acompanhamento e na avaliação dos auxílios disponibilizados aos estudantes.
El diseño de una vida, María de Jesús Tomellín, el “Lirio de Puebla”. Libros, devociones y agentes culturales, siglos XVII y XVIII
Authors: Loreto López Rosalva
Published: March 2023

En este artículo proponemos un acercamiento al complejo proceso de beatificación de la religiosa María de Jesús Tomellín a partir del estudio de la edición de sus cuatro hagiografías. Esto permitirá analizarlas como agentes culturales tanto por sus intenciones como por las redes sociales y políticas que se articularon en cada una de sus impresiones en Nueva España y en Europa. En cada uno de estos textos se expresaron las adecuaciones asociadas a las políticas que sobre las beatificaciones fue imponiendo la Santa Sede a lo largo de ochenta años. Por otro lado, el estudio comparativo de las impresiones permite analizar su organicidad interna y mostrar las adecuaciones que el formato editorial experimentó, así como la importancia de su circulación y su paso de libro promocional a devocional. En este sentido es posible percibir los avances introducidos en el diseño y la impresión de estas obras entre un siglo y otro. Como resultado de esta “empresa divina”, se le otorgó un rostro al personaje y se le dotó de una iconografía específica a la venerable religiosa angelopolitana.
Los religioneros contra la República Restaurada ¡Viva la religión y mueran los protestantes!
Authors: Íñiguez Mendoza Ulises
Published: March 2023

Se aborda en este trabajo una poco conocida rebelión de naturaleza religiosa ocurrida entre 1873 y 1876, bajo la presidencia de Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, tras la constitucionalización y rigurosa aplicación de las Leyes de Reforma. Examinamos de manera muy sucinta los aspectos bélicos más relevantes del movimiento armado, localizado en el estado de Michoacán y en su región limítrofe con Guanajuato. Hemos tratado de establecer las conexiones entre el movimiento de los religioneros –como se les conoció en su momento, si bien ya a fines del siglo XIX les llamaron también cristeros, en una aparente anticipación a los cristeros del siglo XX– y otras rebeliones conservadoras que lo precedieron, y se revisa la ideología profesada por estos rebeldes católicos rurales, que terminarían incorporándose a la triunfante rebelión de Tuxtepec.
Las ideas políticas de Pablo García Montilla, el educador (1879-1882)
Authors: Laris Pardo Jorge Alejandro
Published: March 2023

En este artículo se exponen las ideas políticas de Pablo García Montilla en sus años en el exilio en Mérida, y se contextualizan en el panorama intelectual de su época. En específico, interesa el periodo en que fue director del Instituto Literario y presidente del Consejo de Instrucción Pública de Yucatán. Se estudian los numerosos ensayos sobre la humanidad, la ciencia y la política que publicó en El Libre Examen entre 1879 y 1881, periódico de avanzada liberal que dirigió junto a Antonio Cisneros y en el que colaboró con importantes liberales de la época. En la primera parte se contextualizan las ideas de García en el panorama intelectual de su época, y en la siguiente se exponen a profundidad.
De cuerpos y contiendas: el cadáver como reliquia, desecho y fetiche en México (siglo XIX)
Authors: Bermúdez Hernández Luz del Rocío
Published: March 2023

Se analiza la evolución del tratamiento póstumo durante el siglo xix en el territorio del actual México (y particularmente desde el obispado de Chiapa y Soconusco), a partir de antecedentes tanto del pasado  mesoamericano, como del régimen colonial español. Fuentes bibliográficas y algunos documentos de archivo permiten examinar el concepto de “cadáver” según tres distintos aspectos: como objeto reverencial de sacralización (reliquia), como temida fuente de impureza y contaminación (desecho) y como símbolo patriótico cada vez más festivo (fetiche). ¿De qué manera intervinieron esas fases conceptuales en los procesos de conquista, colonización y formación del Estado-nación mexicano? ¿Qué papel jugó en cada una de ellas la noción de “piedad”?
En búsqueda de la utopía nacional. Representaciones de Estados Unidos en los libros de viajes de Domingo Faustino Sarmiento y Justo Sierra O’Reilly
Authors: España Paredes Romina Abigail
Published: March 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las representaciones de los Estados Unidos realizadas en dos libros de viajes latinoamericanos de mediados del siglo XIX, Viajes por Europa, África y América, 1845-1847 del argentino Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (1811-1888), e Impresiones de un viaje a los Estados Unidos de América y al Canadá del mexicano Justo Sierra O’Reilly (1814-1861). Atendiendo el conflictivo contexto de la consolidación de las nuevas naciones independientes que enmarca a estas obras y sus viajes, en este trabajo se profundiza en los modelos políticos de nación que ambos intelectuales proyectaron en sus libros. Para ello observaré la configuración de sus utopías políticas, ambivalentes y contradictoras, que en estas obras se identifican con la nación estadounidense.
Contra el execrable e ignominioso Tratado McLane-Ocampo. La reacción conservadora frente a las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y el gobierno liberal
Authors: Suárez Argüello Ana Rosa
Published: March 2023

El reconocimiento otorgado por el gobierno de Washington al gobierno de Benito Juárez durante la Guerra de Reforma y, sobre todo, la celebración y firma del Tratado McLane-Ocampo causaron gran alarma entre las autoridades conservadoras y sus seguidores. Con base en documentos procedentes de los Archivos Nacionales de Washington y del Archivo General de la Nación, así como de periódicos de esos años, este texto se acerca a las medidas tomadas por el gobierno de Miguel Miramón para afrontar lo que era percibido como un grave peligro y valora la reacción de la prensa, las corporaciones y la población de las regiones que dominaban sus ejércitos.