bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El impacto del multiculturalismo en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje
Authors: Corella Arroba Patricio
Published: May 2024

El estudio del impacto del multiculturalismo en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje revela la complejidad y la riqueza que la diversidad cultural aporta al ámbito educativo. Investigaciones recientes destacan que la implementación de prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas y sensibles a la diversidad cultural conlleva beneficios significativos tanto para los estudiantes como para los docentes. La formación docente en competencias interculturales emerge como un factor crucial para promover un ambiente educativo inclusivo y equitativo, capacitando a los educadores para abordar las necesidades diversificadas de los estudiantes y fomentar un sentido de pertenencia en el aula. Además, la integración de la tecnología en el proceso educativo se muestra como una herramienta poderosa para facilitar la adaptación a la diversidad cultural, promover la participación activa de los estudiantes y mejorar el rendimiento académico en entornos multiculturales. Se resalta la estrecha relación entre el respeto a la diversidad cultural y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, subrayando la importancia de promover un ambiente escolar que celebre la diversidad y promueva el respeto mutuo entre estudiantes de diferentes orígenes culturales. En esa misma línea, comprender y abordar el impacto del multiculturalismo en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje es fundamental para garantizar una educación de calidad y equitativa en una sociedad cada vez más diversa. Para complementar esta metodología, se adoptará un enfoque cualitativo, el cual permitirá un análisis profundo y contextualizado de la literatura seleccionada, identificando patrones, tendencias y relaciones significativas para comprender mejor el impacto del multiculturalismo en la dinámica educativa.
El papel de la inteligencia artificial en la personalización del aprendizaje
Authors: Cobos Velasco Juan Carlos
Published: May 2024

La integración de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la personalización del aprendizaje ha emergido como un área de investigación y aplicación con el potencial de transformar radicalmente la educación. Esta integración se aborda mediante una metodología cualitativa que se centra en la revisión exhaustiva y sistemática de la literatura existente. El objetivo general de este estudio es analizar el impacto de la IA en la personalización del aprendizaje y sus implicaciones en la educación. La IA ofrece herramientas poderosas para adaptar la enseñanza a las necesidades individuales de los estudiantes, mejorando así la eficacia y la experiencia educativa en general. Estudios recientes destacan que la IA en las aulas virtuales de educación superior puede facilitar un seguimiento continuo del progreso del estudiante, permitiendo una retroalimentación más rápida y la identificación temprana de dificultades de aprendizaje. Asimismo, se ha observado que la IA en la personalización del aprendizaje promueve la creación de entornos educativos más inclusivos, atendiendo de manera más efectiva las necesidades de diversidad de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, este avance tecnológico también plantea desafíos éticos y de privacidad, especialmente en cuanto a la recopilación y uso de datos personales. Es crucial garantizar la formación docente adecuada para utilizar de manera efectiva las herramientas de IA en el aula y abordar de manera proactiva los posibles sesgos algorítmicos que podrían perpetuar desigualdades existentes. En este contexto, se requiere una colaboración interdisciplinaria entre educadores, diseñadores de tecnología y responsables de políticas para garantizar que la implementación de la IA en la personalización del aprendizaje promueva la equidad, la inclusión y el desarrollo integral de todos los estudiantes.
El impacto de la enseñanza híbrida en la adquisición de habilidades técnicas en estudiantes de ingeniería: Un estudio longitudinal
Authors: Martínez Guevara Juan
Published: May 2024

El objetivo de este estudio longitudinal es investigar el impacto de la enseñanza híbrida en la adquisición de habilidades técnicas en estudiantes de ingeniería. Para alcanzar este objetivo, se emplea una metodología cualitativa, enfocada en la revisión exhaustiva de la literatura pertinente y la síntesis cualitativa de los hallazgos encontrados en estudios previos. Los resultados preliminares revelan tendencias emergentes en la literatura, destacando la importancia de la flexibilidad y la adaptabilidad de la enseñanza híbrida en el desarrollo de habilidades técnicas en estudiantes de ingeniería. Además, se identifican desafíos y oportunidades clave asociados con este enfoque educativo, proporcionando insights relevantes para la mejora continua de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en entornos híbridos.
La inminente integración de devOps en el futuro de la programación
Authors: Oña Chichande John Grent , Carrillo Machuca Jonathan Alexis
Published: May 2024

Las organizaciones buscan constantemente innovar mediante la creación de aplicaciones o servicios que resuelvan problemas empresariales, ya sea internos, como la optimización de sistemas de gestión de relaciones con los clientes, o externos, como el desarrollo de nuevas aplicaciones móviles para sus clientes. Sin embargo, la mayoría de estos proyectos de software enfrentan desafíos significativos que obstaculizan su éxito. Muchas empresas, a pesar de reconocer la importancia crítica del desarrollo y entrega de software, carecen de programas de inversión para optimizar y mejorar sus equipos, lo que resulta en pérdida de oportunidades comerciales. Una posible solución a estas problemáticas se encuentra en la implementación de prácticas DevOps, las cuales constituyen un conjunto de herramientas, prácticas y una filosofía cultural que automatizan e integran los procesos entre el desarrollo de software y los equipos de TI. Estas herramientas ponen énfasis en el empoderamiento del equipo, la comunicación y colaboración entre los mismos, así como en la automatización de la tecnología. Un equipo de DevOps está compuesto por desarrolladores y operaciones de TI que colaboran durante todo el ciclo de vida del producto para aumentar la velocidad y la calidad de la implementación del software. Bajo este modelo, los equipos de desarrollo y operaciones ya no están separados, sino que a menudo se fusionan en uno solo, donde los ingenieros trabajan en todas las etapas del ciclo de vida de la aplicación, poseyendo habilidades multidisciplinarias que les permiten abordar diversos aspectos del desarrollo y despliegue de software de manera más eficiente.
Charakter działań zbrojnych powstania styczniowego na przykładzie Kurpiowszczyzny
Authors: Dobroński Adam
Published: May 2024

Kończą się obchody Roku Powstania Styczniowego, przybywa publikacji, odbywają się sesje naukowe i popularnonaukowe, kontynuowane są cenne działania w celu upamiętnienia bohaterów zrywu niepodległościowego lat 1863-1864. Od dłuższego czasu brakuje jednak nowych analiz historyczno-wojskowych. Widać to i na przykładzie szeroko rozumianej Kurpiowszczyzny, zwłaszcza Puszczy Kurpiowskiej (Zagajnicy). Podjąłem się jedynie przypomnienia tylko niektórych kwestii, postawienia nowych pytań, a wszystko z przekonania, że i po 2023 r. będą prowadzone badania w tym zakresie.
Bitwa ostrołęcka 26 maja 1831 r. w historii Polski i miasta Ostrołęki
Authors: Kasparek Norbert
Published: May 2024

Bitwa pod Ostrołęką stała się momentem zwrotnym wojny roku 1831. Nie zdecydowały o tym jej bezpośrednie następstwa strategiczne. Nie zaważyły następnie tak decydująco i straty materialne, tak dotkliwe zresztą. Doniosłość przegranej ostrołęckiej leżała w dziedzinie moralnej. Odebrała naszemu dowództwu naczelnemu wiarę w siebie. Znaczenie bitwy ostrołęckiej czuli już współcześni stąd częste odnoszenie się wielu bohaterów do tych wydarzeń.
Métodos pedagógicos innovadores: Una revisión de las mejores prácticas actuales
Authors: Santander-Salmon Erika Stephania
Published: May 2024

In the contemporary era, education faces the challenge of adapting to the changing demands of the 21st century and the rapid integration of technology. This review highlights the importance of adopting pedagogical approaches that not only transmit knowledge, but also foster essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. Methodologies such as project-based learning are discussed and the relevance of technology as a complementary tool in the educational process is highlighted. However, it is emphasized that technology should not replace the human interactions essential for learning. In addition, the need for continuous training for educators and the importance of research and collaboration in the educational field are highlighted. In conclusion, while innovative pedagogical methods offer significant opportunities to improve education, it is crucial to approach them with a clear understanding of their benefits and challenges, ensuring effective implementation in the classroom.
Анализ сводного каталога картографических материалов ХVII – начала ХХ веков по истории Казахстана
Authors: Ксенжик Галина Н. , Карин Ерлан Т.
Published: May 2024

The article contains analysis of the consolidated catalog of Russian cartographic materials on the history of Qazaqstan (17th – early 20th centuries). The funds of cartographic materials in archives and libraries have been listed and their characteristics given. The functional values of the developed consolidated catalog of the so-called “old” maps have been discussed and substantiated. We see the consolidated catalog of cartographic materials as a kind of a “guide” for potential users, providing the answer to the following question: ‘’In which archive, library, or museum the needed cartographic materials are available, and where are the cartographic bibliographies of the “old” maps on history of Qazaqstan available to be viewed?’’ During the process of cataloging of the cartographic materials, we have used the territorial and chronological approaches for systematization. When creating a consolidated catalog, a unified catalog description of cartographic materials primarily related to the purpose and objectives of the study has been developed. Methodologically, the implementation of the research tasks was based on an interdisciplinary approach. The identified cartographic materials have been subjected to source analysis, evaluation, and description. It has been established that these cartographic materials should be studied not in isolation, but as a part of the cartography of a certain era in all its relationships and interdependencies with the development of the related fields of knowledge (such as history, geography, geodesy, etc.). The accumulated cartographic materials can become a solid basis for creating interactive maps and modelling the processes of the historical past of Qazaqstan.
Examination of Study Skills, Emotions, Engagement, and Academic Performance of Mechanical Engineering Students of CIT-University Taking Online Courses: Bases for Student and Faculty Development Program
Authors: Acenas Angelo , Alia Shiela Marie , Lucero Ronnel
Published: May 2024

Amidst the disruptive backdrop of the pandemic, faculty members are required to exhibit heightened awareness and adaptability in response to the challenges posed by the evolving academic landscape. Concurrently, students are tasked with cultivating resilience to effectively navigate their educational pursuits. To bolster the capacities of both faculty and students, a comprehensive exploration of various factors becomes imperative to grasp the intricacies of academic performance within the framework of online distance learning for undergraduate mechanical engineering courses. Scholarly literature suggests that academic performance is influenced by study skills, emotional well-being, and levels of engagement. By employing the revised Online Student Engagement Scale survey, data gathered from 243 students underwent meticulous analysis through Spearman rank-order correlation. This scrutiny unveiled a robust and affirmative correlation between students' study skills, emotional states, engagement levels, and academic accomplishments. Significantly, among these factors, student engagement emerged as the most influential predictor of elevated academic achievement. The research outcomes culminate in the formulation of a strategic intervention strategy. This strategy aims to augment the adeptness of both educators and learners in effectively navigating the realm of online learning. In conclusion, the upheaval caused by the pandemic underscores the urgency for faculty and students to adapt. Through an in-depth investigation, this study underscores the pivotal role of student engagement, alongside study skills and emotional well-being, in determining academic success. These insights guide the formulation of a targeted plan of action, poised to enhance the competence of both stakeholders in embracing the demands of online education.
DISINFORMATION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ALGORITHMIC SOCIETIES:AN ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL LEADERS
Authors: Önder Begüm Aylin , Koç Nur Emine
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT
This study analyses the propaganda visuals produced by governments and extremist groups with artificial intelligence, big data, and algorithms in the propaganda activities of algorithmic societies, especially during election periods when social turmoil plays a leading role. The focus of the study is on the contribution of these visual models to disinformation processes. In this context, the sample consists of disinformative images and videos produced with artificial intelligence image models for Donald Trump, the former President of the United States of America. Furthermore, it consists of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the former leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), a center-left political spectrum in Turkey, and disseminated on social media. The visual contents produced in question were analyzed by the researchers with descriptive analysis method and these artificial intelligence-supported visuals were evaluated in terms of ethics and privacy by determining the accuracy of these visuals. The study aims to understand how the visuals produced with artificial intelligence have an impact on the selection processes and to reveal the benefits and harms of these technologies. It also aims to make a new contribution to the literature by contributin.
Bovine Renal Lipofuscinosis in a Tanzanian Crossbred Yearling Male Calf: A Case Report
Authors: Masola Seleman Nasib
Published: May 2024

Aim: To report a rare case of bovine renal lipofuscinosis (BRL) that was encountered incidentally at necropsy.
Presentation of the Case: In June 2023 an yearling male calf was found dead in one of the dairy cattle farms in Mbeya city, Tanzania; after being sick for about a week. The owner requested a necropsy service to establish the cause of the death of the animal.  Necropsy revealed significant gross pathological changes in a liver that was cooked-like and shrunken, with flabby consistence and large pale necrotic foci. Furthermore, dark blue discoloration of both kidneys with normal morphology was evident. Based on the history and gross pathological findings, the animal was diagnosed to have died from acute hepatitis. Differential diagnosis for kidney discoloration included hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis, BRL, and melanotic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC). After ruling out hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis and MRCC in the list of possible causes of kidney discoloration based on the lack of gross pathological findings, particularly hepatic fibrosis, pallor, and a mass of tumor tissue in the kidneys that are characteristic of hemachromatosis, renal hemosiderosis and MRCC, respectively; the cause of kidney discoloration was diagnosed as BRL.
Discussion: In this necropsy, the history and gross pathology suggested that the animal’s death could be attributed to acute liver failure, which is one of the sequelae of acute hepatitis. Kidney discoloration was not considered an attribute factor to the animal’s death because, with the exception of discoloration, the kidneys did not have gross pathological changes. Moreover, to date there has been no report of a clinical disease in cattle associated with BRL. However, BRL is an important disorder because it leads to condemnation of the affected kidneys as unfit for human consumption.  
Conclusion: The case of BRL reported here was an incidental finding at necropsy, and is not associated with the death of the animal.
Analysis of Beef Cattle Farmers Income in Dusun IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Munthohari Rafiki , Asmaq Nur , Marisa Julia , Sitepu Sukma Aditya
Published: May 2024

Aims: Business analysis is very important to determine beef cattle farmers' income and the business's feasibility.
Study Design:  This descriptive and quantitative research focuses on the variable income conditions of beef cattle breeders in Hamlet IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Place and Duration of Study: The population of this study consisted of beef cattle breeders in Hamlet IV, Pergulaan Village, Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Between April 2024 and May 2024, a census comprised ten farmers.
Methodology: Analysis of income and business feasibility.
Results: The analysis results show that the beef cattle farming business is economically profitable. The results include an annual profit rate of Rp. 280,000,000 and an average net income of Rp. 108,525,000. Because the revenue-cost ratio value is 1.6, this type of business is worth pursuing in terms of business feasibility.
Conclusion: The beef cattle farming business in Hamlet IV Pergulaan Village has an economic profit and is worth developing and pursuing.
Blended Teaching Approach in the Eyes of Filipino Teachers: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Talite Ellen P. , Napil Melissa C.
Published: May 2024

This research aims to describe the experiences of Filipino teachers in implementing blended teaching methods. Employing a qualitative phenomenological research design with purposive sampling, the study was conducted in private schools in Panabo City. Eight participants each were engaged in in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussion (FGDs), focusing specifically on teaching the Filipino subject. Through these interviews, the study aimed to uncover themes related to the teachers’ experiences, challenges, and perspectives on blended learning. The findings revealed three main themes. Firstly, Filipino teachers encountered various challenges in blended teaching, including concerns about content knowledge and preparation, connectivity issues, technological difficulties, and challenges in monitoring and mentoring students. Secondly, the study identified coping mechanisms employed by Filipino teachers during the pandemic, such as peer sharing and consultation, resourcefulness and innovation in teaching, and enhanced monitoring of student performance. Lastly, the research highlighted the implications of blended teaching during the pandemic, including the development of independent learning among students, strengthened student monitoring and teaching practices, and the recognition of unguaranteed learning outcomes. Blended teaching, integrating traditional face-to-face methods with technology and distance learning, is increasingly becoming integral to the current education system.
Effect of Mnemonics in the Teaching of Araling Panlipunan 9 on Students’ Written Assessment Scores: A One-Group Study Design
Authors: Marcos Ruselle Jane U. , Asuncion Christine Joy A. , Agbayani Liezel Joy A. , Mabborang Francis Dave N.
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the effectiveness of mnemonics in teaching Araling Panlipunan 9 on students’ written assessment scores. It used a one-group pretest-posttest design, a quasi-experimental design of the quantitative research methodology. The study was conducted at a National High School in Apayao, Philippines. Purposive sampling was used to select 40 Grade 9 students as participants. The researchers used a validated assessment instrument adopted from the Department of Education modules. The results showed that the students improved their scores significantly after using mnemonics in teaching, as indicated by the increase in the mean average score, the rejection of the null hypothesis, and the positive correlation between mnemonic usage and performance. The study recommended continuing to use mnemonic techniques in teaching Araling Panlipunan 9, providing remedial support to low-performing students, and promoting active student engagement in the learning process.
Neurological Basis in Schizophrenia
Authors: Arora Prathham , Tripathi Kaushlendra Mani
Published: May 2024

The aim of the article is to investigate the neurocognitive basis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders in which personal, social, occupational functioning of the individual deteriorate. Schizophrenia is characterized by having Positive, Negative and Psychomotor symptoms. The previously known casual factors include Hormone Imbalances, Physical Deprivation, Pregnancy or delivery complications, Psychological Stress, Faulty Learning patterns etc. The research was undertaken as a secondary research measure wherein 15 published research articles were reviewed to understand and analyse the various precipitating and neurological basis that may lead to schizophrenia. In order to investigate the various causal factors, a variety of neuroimaging techniques including EEG, fMRI, MRI, Post-mortem analysis were undertaken. The findings revealed that various sub-domains including Prenatal, Genetics generally provide the huge understanding that the disorder will be developed.
Determination of Liquid Paraffin Emulsions’ Stability Parameters Using Spans as Emulgent
Authors: Bunmi Kutelu Aderemi
Published: May 2024

Aims: To prepare liquid paraffin emulsions using spans of different grades as emulgent in extensively different concentrations and then determine the formulations’ stability parameters.
Study Design:  The study consulted some literatures to have the basic knowledge before laboratory experiments were conducted.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Nigeria laboratory between 2023 and 2024.
Methodology: The characteristic properties of different formulations of liquid paraffin emulsions prepared using spans of different grades as emulgent has been studied. The influence of emulgent of various concentrations (2.5- 30%) on the properties of w/o emulsions containing 30% aqueous phase was examined using dilution, dye-solubility, cobalt chloride tests and Rion viscotester VT-04 to determine melting point and softening determination, creaming profile, viscometric and emulsion type.
Results: The result revealed Span 20 and Span 80 to be light yellowish in colour and hydrophobic in nature while Span 60 was miscible with water when heated to 75 oC. Liquid paraffin emulsions formulated via Spans 20, 80 and 85 were all noticed to be physically stable liquid emulsion products at room temperature. The values of the softening and melting point of the Span 85 based creams were lower (32-33 and 35-36 oC) than those of Span 80 based products (35-36 and 41-43 oC) respectively. The yield values of Spans 20 and Span 80 solid emulsions were observed to be relatively high in the range 3500-4000 P when compared with those of Span 85 based creams having 500-1050 P. Two layers of different densities of the dispersed phase were observed by the emulsion phase. Rapid dispersion of the Spans 20, 80 and 85 stabilized samples 1, 2 and 3 emulsion drops that were placed into distilled water was observed. The other Span based formulations which contain higher concentrations (15-30%) of the emulgent (samples 4, 5, 6 and 7) were also observed to be miscible with water.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the emulgent at various concentrations has positive influence on liquid paraffin emulsions at some friendly conditions.
Application of Panchagavya, a Cow-based Liquid Formulation, as a Lever for Sustainable and Enhanced Vegetable Crop Production: A Review
Authors: Behera Swagat Ranjan , Pandey Riya , Golui Krisanu , Sahoo Swapnashree , Jakhwal Riya , Pal Riti
Published: May 2024

Panchagavya, a fermented liquid bio-formulation derived from cow-based products such as dung, urine, milk, curd and ghee, has recently gained importance in agricultural practices due to its reported effectiveness in enhancing vegetable crop production. Its formulation involves a fermentation process that harnesses the diverse microbial communities present in cow-derived substances, resulting in a potent nutrient-rich solution that is believed to possess plant growth-promoting properties. One of the primary mechanisms underlying its efficacy lies in the diverse array of microorganisms present in the formulation. These microorganisms, including beneficial bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes, play crucial roles in nutrient cycling, disease suppression and soil conditioning. Additionally, Panchagavya contains plant growth-promoting substances such as hormones, enzymes, vitamins and amino acids, which contribute to enhanced nutrient uptake, root development and overall plant vigour. Furthermore, application of Panchagavya has been shown to improve soil health by enhancing microbial activity, increasing organic matter content and improving soil properties. These soil improvements not only benefit the current crop but also have long-term positive implications for soil fertility and sustainability. This multifaceted approach to crop management offers a holistic solution to enhance crop productivity while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. This review aims to comprehensively analyse the literature on the effects of Panchagavya on vegetable crops, highlighting its mechanisms of action and potential benefits for increased vegetable crop production.
Study On Evaluating Genetic Variability of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) Cultivars under Agro-Climatic Conditions of Prayagraj
Authors: Srinidhi Ronanki , Singh Devi
Published: May 2024

Aim: An experiment to Study on genetic variability of Gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus L.) 20 Cultivars. Based on the present investigation it was concluded that the high magnitude of heritability (in broad sense) coupled with high genetic gain was observed for most of traits exhibiting additive genetic effect. The analysis of variance for different quantitative characters reviled significant differences among the varieties for parameters like Growth, Spike yield and Vase life with Corms weight/plant (g) of gladiolus.
Study Design: Randomized block design with three replications.
Place and Duration of study: Experiment was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, during September, 2023 to March, 2024 to find out the best performing variety for this region.
Results: The highest corms yield/plant (g/plant) of genotype was observed in Friendship (106.72) followed by Chandini and Sunayana.  It was observed that PCV was higher than GCV for all the traits studied highest GCV and PCV is recorded as weight of daughter corm (21.30 and 22.17). In the present study the heritability estimates in broad sense were classified into 3 groups such as high (>75%), moderate (60% - 75%), low (<60%). The heritability estimates were found to be high (more than 75%).  In the present study the heritability estimates in broad sense were classified into 3 groups such as high (>75%), moderate (60% - 75%), low (<60%). The heritability estimates were found to be high (more than 75%).
Conclusion: Genotypic and phenotypic correlation coefficient analysis revealed that Corms weight/plant (g) showed positive significant association with  plant height, number of leaves per plant, number of shoots per plant, rachis length (cm), no. of floret per spike, no. of spike per plant, floret diameter (cm), spike length (cm), vase life, corm weight per plot (g), weight of mother corm per plot, weight of daughter corm, corm diameter (cm), no. of corm per hectare, no. of cormels per hectare and  corm yield/plant at both levels genotypic and phenotypic.
In vitro Evaluation of Fungicides against Anthracnose of Betelvine (Piper betle L.)
Authors: Mouna H. N. . , Ekabote Suresha D. , Ramesh A. N. . , Anagha G. . , Ravichandra .
Published: May 2024

Background: Betelvine is important commercial crop and the most profitable among all cultivated crops, which plays a vital role in the overall livelihood security of farm families. Diseases are the major yield constraints of crop plants. One of the most serious fungal diseases of dragon fruit is anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum species. Since less information available on anthracnose of betel vine, this study was undertaken.
Methods: The efficacy of non-systemic, systemic and combination fungicides were tested against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides using poisoned food technique (Vincent 1947) under in vitro condition. Six non-systemic fungicides  Chlorothalonil 75% WP, Captan 50% WP, Mancozeb 75% WP, Copper oxychloride 50% WP, Propineb 70% WP and Copper hydroxide 53.8% at (250 ppm, 500 ppm and 1000 ppm), six systemic fungicides Hexaconazole 5% EC, Propiconazole 25 % EC, Azoxystrobin 25% SC, Tebuconazole 25.9% EC, Difenaconazole 25% EC and Picoxystrobin 22.5% SC at (100ppm, 150ppm, 250ppm) and six combi fungicides Propiconazole 13.9% + Difenoconazole 13.9% EC, Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG, Fluropyram 200 g/L + Tebuconazole 200 g/L SC, Fluxopyroxad 250 g/l + pyraclostrobin 250g/L, Fluopyram 250 g/L + Trifloxystrobin 250 g/L SC, Azoxystrobin 16.7% + Tricyclazole 33.3% SC at  (150 ppm, 250 ppm, 500 ppm) were evaluated.
Results: Among six non-systemic fungicides evaluated against C. gloeosporioides which was obtained from the isolated sample and results revealed that the Copper hydroxide gave 69.90 % inhibition which was superior over all other fungicides evaluated and least inhibition was recorded with Mancozeb 40.30%. Difenconazole, Tebuconazole were the best systemic fungicides found best with inhibition % of 98.28 and 95.17 when evaluated against C. gloeosporioides. Out of the six evaluated combination products, propiconazole + difenconazole exhibited the highest inhibition rate at 99.78 %. Following closely, Fluopyram 200 g/L + Tebuconazole 200 g/L SC and Tebuconazole 50% EC + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG displayed inhibition rates of 89.47% and 87.50 % respectively.
Standardization, Physico-chemical and Organoleptic Evaluation of Value added Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Beverage from Starfruit
Authors: Pillai Sreejitha S. , Topno Samir E. , Bahadur Vijay
Published: May 2024

The present study was carried out to develop a ready-to-serve (RTS) beverage from starfruit value added with ginger, mint, aloe vera, lemon grass, basil and rosemary with the objective of assessing the physico-chemical and organoleptic properties. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with seven treatments and three replications. Based on the results of assessment, it has been concluded that treatment T1 (Starfruit Juice + Ginger Juice 2%) performed best in terms of physico-chemical properties viz. pH, acidity, TSS, vitamin C, reducing sugar and total sugar. On the basis of sensory evaluation, treatment T1 (Starfruit juice + Ginger Juice 2%) was found most acceptable in terms of organoleptic properties viz. colour, taste, flavour and overall acceptability.
Forecasting U.S. Fossil Energy Consumption: Advancing Accuracy with Multilayer Perceptron and Residual Learning
Authors: Hao Yiwu , He Qingping
Published: May 2024

Accurate midterm forecasts of fossil fuel consumption are essential for effective energy planning, economic management, and resource allocation. While machine learning models have demonstrated their efficacy in handling large-scale nonlinear datasets, many, including Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs), suffer from performance degradation with increased depth. Fortunately, recent studies have revealed that Residual Networks (ResNets) can mitigate or even overcome this challenge. In this paper, we propose a Weighted Residual Network based on MLP to enhance predictive performance. We employ the Adam algorithm for model training and utilize the Gridsearch algorithm for hyperparameter tuning. In the application section, we develop predictive models using three case studies: natural gas, petroleum, and total fossil fuel consumption. We validate the effectiveness of our proposed model and compare it with ten other machine learning models. Our findings demonstrate that our proposed model consistently outperforms others in all three cases, underscoring its superior performance in midterm forecasting of fossil fuel consumption.
The Relationship between Smoking and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Students at the Faculty of Law, Indonesian Christian University Class (2018-2021)
Authors: Marlina Lina , Poluan Fransiskus Harf
Published: May 2024

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition of obstruction/narrowing of the upper airway during sleep, which results in cessation of breathing for some time. OSA can be experienced in all age groups, and as many as 56% reported having symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Smoking can cause abnormal changes in the upper respiratory tract, both histologically and physiologically. Several mechanisms have been hypothesized to explain how smoking increases the risk of developing OSA. This study aimed to determine the relationship between smoking and OSA in law faculty students at the Indonesian Christian University Class of 2018-2021. The method used in this research is analytic observational with a cross-sectional study design. The sampling technique used simple random sampling of 94 respondents. The primary data was obtained using the ESS questionnaire and smoking history, and then the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test. Statistical test results obtained p value = 0.214. There is no relationship between smoking and OSA in law faculty students at the Indonesian Christian University class 2018-2021, which is the conclusion of this study.
Evaluation of Water Vapour Permeability of Some Food Grain Packaging Materials
Authors: Sahu Rahul , Khokhar Dharmendra
Published: May 2024

The properties of any packaging material are essential parameters to know before storage of any kind of food materials. Physical properties are prerequisites for selecting proper packaging materials to obtain the desired shelf-life during the storage and distribution chain of food commodity. At the village/household level for packaging of food grains and other Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) commodities, generally used packaging materials namely, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), earthen pot (EP), polypropylene woven sack (PPWS), and gunny sack (GS) were evaluated for their physical properties such as strengths (grammage and thickness) and water vapour permeability using the standard gravimetric method. The thickness was determined to be 0.065 mm, 0.056 mm, 0.168 mm, 3.530 mm, and 0.849 mm for LDPE, PP, PPWS, EP, and GS respectively. Similarly, grammage was found to be 6.03 x 10-5 g m-2, 4.94 x 10-5 g m-2, 9.59 x 10-5 g m-2, and 3.70 x 10-4 g m-2 for LDPE, PP, PPWS, and GS respectively. Results revealed a significant difference between the permeability of packing materials. The highest water vapour permeability of 7.26 x 10-5 kg m-2 day-1 Pa-1 was obtained for GS, whereas the lowest 1.81 x 10-5 kg m-2 day-1 Pa-1 was for LDPE at 40 ± 1°C temperature and 90 ± 1% relative humidity. The water vapour permeability of other packaging materials viz., PP, PPWS, and EP was 2.18 x 10-5 kg m-2 day-1 Pa-1, 3.63 x 10-5 kg m-2 day-1 Pa-1, and 5.03 x 10-5 kg m-2 day-1 Pa-1 respectively.
Effect of Different Levels of Foliar Spray of Water Soluble Fertilizer NPK on Growth, Yield and Quality of Prickly Lettuce
Authors: Sangma Aima Dingsame .A. , Topno Samir E. , Thomas T. , Bahadur Vijay
Published: May 2024

A trial was conducted to evaluate the foliar application of fertilizer on growth, yield & quality of prickly lettuce at Vegetable Research farm, Department of Horticulture, SHUATS. The objectives  of this study were to find out suitable combination of water- soluble fertilizer of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus for growth, yield and quality of prickly lettuce and to estimate the economics of the various treatments. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design (R.B.D) with 3 replications and 8 treatments.
Results revealed that treatment T4 performed best in terms of growth parameters viz;  plant height, leaf area ,  number of leaves per plant, plant spread, leaf area , yield parameters viz; yield per plant, yield per hectare and quality parameters viz; TSS  and ascorbic acid.
Assessment of Gastrointestinal Propulsive Activity Using Three Different Models of Peristalsis In Vivo in the Mouse
Authors: Poli Enzo , Pozzoli Cristina
Published: November 2010

The protocols described in this unit are designed to assess the acute effects of drugs on the propulsive activity of the gastrointestinal muscles in the conscious mouse. These protocols are currently applied to investigate the pharmacological activity of novel compounds undergoing preclinical development and to obtain predictive data needed to advance drugs into clinical trials. Moreover, these methods could be useful in evaluating the functional toxicity by environmental or alimentary pollutants, like xenobiotics and naturally occurring toxins endowed with noxious activity in the control of physiologic peristalsis. The three models detailed—the measurement of gastric emptying, ileal transit, and colonic propulsion—are substantially non‐invasive and do not require analgesic pretreatments or the induction of general anesthesia. In contrast to an in vitro approach, these in vivo studies provide a unified understanding of drug effects on gut functionality, in particular when the central nervous system, the extrinsic nerves, or the (neuro)endocrine system is targeted by the test drugs.Curr. Protoc. Toxicol. 46:21.9.1‐21.9.20. © 2010 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Myocardial Morphological Characteristics and Proarrhythmic Substrate in the Rat Model of Heart Failure Due to Chronic Volume Overload
Authors: Benes Jiri , Melenovsky Vojtech , Skaroupkova Petra , Pospisilova Jana , Petrak Jiri , Cervenka Ludek , Sedmera David
Published: November 2010

Chronic volume overload leads to cardiac hypertrophy and later to heart failure (HF), which are both associated with increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias. The goal of this study was to describe changes in myocardial morphology and to characterize arrhythmogenic substrate in rat model of developing HF due to volume overload. An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) was created in male Wistar rats between the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta using needle technique. Myocardial morphology, tissue fibrosis, and connexin43 distribution, localization and phosphorylation were examined using confocal microscopy and Western blotting in the stage of compensated hypertrophy (11 weeks), and decompensated HF (21 weeks). Heart to body weight (BW) ratio was 89% and 133% higher in AVF rats at 11 and 21 weeks, respectively. At 21 weeks but not 11 weeks, AVF rats had pulmonary congestion (increased lung to BW ratio) indicating presence of decompensated HF. The myocytes in left ventricular midmyocardium were significantly thicker (+8% and +45%) and longer (+88% and +97%). Despite extensive hypertrophy, there was no excessive fibrosis in the AVF ventricles. Distribution and localization of connexin43 were similar between groups, but its phosphorylation was significantly lower in AVF hearts at 21st week, but not 11th week, suggesting that HF, rather than hypertrophy contributes to the connexin43 hypophosphorylation. In conclusion, volume overload leads to extensive eccentric hypertrophy, but not to myocardial fibrosis. Increased vulnerability to arrhythmia in this HF model is possibly related to gap junction remodeling with hypophosphorylation of connexin43. Anat Rec, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Aussagekraft von Chloridwerten aus Betonbauwerken hinsichtlich der Korrosionsgefährdung
Authors: Schöppel Klaus
Published: November 2010

In diesem Beitrag werden die Einflüsse der Probennahme, der Aufbereitung der Proben sowie der chemischen Analysen auf die Ergebnisse der Chloridwerte dargestellt. Des Weiteren wird auf die Parameter, die die Chloridkorrosion der Bewehrung beeinflussen, Bezug genommen. Die Missverständnisse hinsichtlich “kritischer Grenzchloridwerte” werden erörtert. Zum Schluss wird der Umgang mit den Chloridwerten und der Korrosionsgefährdung der Bewehrung unter Berücksichtigung der maßgebenden Parameter aus Sicht des Sachverständigen dargelegt.

Significance of Chloride Contents in Concrete Structures in Terms of Corrosion Risk

This report illustrates the impact of sampling and the treatment of the samples as well as the chemical analysis on chloride content. Furthermore, parameters that influence chloride corrosion are discussed. Misunderstandings concerning critical chloride content are also clarified. Finally, the handling of chloride content, impacting parameters and the possibility of corrosion are demonstrated from an expert perspective.
Selective screening for nongynecologic cytology specimens: Modifying the screening process for improved efficiency and practice
Authors: Marks‐Jones Deborah A. , Sutkowski Beverly A. , Schoedel Karen E. , Ohori, N. Paul
Published: November 2010

Nongynecologic (NG) cytology cases usually generate multiple slides. In cases showing overtly malignant or neoplastic cells, the cytotechnologist (CT) may not need to screen all slides. We test the hypothesis that selective screening of a subset of slides by the CT is as effective as “routine screening” of all slides.

The selective screening process (SSP) was performed by having the cytotechnologist (CT) screen and mark overtly malignant or neoplastic cells on up to three slides. Cases requiring more slides to be screened were not included in SSP. For each SSP case, the total slide count, number of slides screened, final diagnosis, and cytologic‐histologic correlation (CHC) data were collected over 10 months and compared to the data from routinely screened cases.

SSP was performed on 191 cases during a 10‐month period. An average of 1.9 slides per case was screened by the cytotechnologist using the SSP. The average number of unscreened slides passed to the pathologist was 6.3 per case. On average, SSP resulted in 83.6 min of CT's time saved per day. Quality control by CHC demonstrated no false‐positive cases in either the SSP or “routinely screened” groups. The diagnostic accuracy of the specific cytology diagnoses was 98% by SSP and 100% by “routine screening.”

SSP provides a mechanism for the cytotechnologist to “screen” fewer slides and pass the cases to the pathologist more efficiently without compromising overall patient care. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Fine needle aspiration cytology of malignant endovascular papillary angioendothelioma
Authors: Banik Tarak , Sinha Anil Kumar , Rai Manoj Kumar , Prasad Janardan
Published: November 2010

Here we described a rare case of malignant endovascular papillary angioendothelioma (Dabska tumor) in an adult female. On fine needle aspiration, the smear showed many small clusters of tumor cells with rosettoid arrangement alongwith papillary fragments with fibrovascular core and hobnail like arrangement of the cells. Histopathological examination revealed a vascular tumor in the form of papillary projection into the vascular lumina, lined by atypical endothelial cells. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Conserved early expression patterns of micromere specification genes in two echinoid species belonging to the orders clypeasteroida and echinoida
Authors: Yamazaki Atsuko , Furuzawa Yousuke , Yamaguchi Masaaki
Published: November 2010

The micromere gene regulatory network (GRN) has been extensively examined using sea urchins belonging to the order Echinoida. To examine whether the network of Echinoida species is conserved in Scaphechinus mirabilis, an irregular echinoid of the order Clypeasteroida, the genes micro1, hesC, alx1, ets1, and delta were isolated from S. mirabilis and their expression patterns were compared with those from Hemicentrotus pulcherrimus, a species belonging to the order Echinoida. Data from this study suggest that the early GRN architecture had been largely established in a common ancestor of these two species. On the other hand, we found vegetal shifts in expression domains of some GRN members in H. pulcherrimus embryos compared to S. mirabilis embryos. Developmental Dynamics 239:3391–3403, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Structure and Conformational Properties of Azido(difluoro)phosphane, F2PN3
Authors: Zeng Xiaoqing , Beckers Helmut , Willner Helge , Berger Raphael J. F. , Hayes Stuart A. , Mitzel Norbert W.
Published: November 2010

Azido(difluoro)phosphane, F2PN3, is a colorless gas, which freezes to a glassy solid at ca. –120 °C, and the boiling point obtained by extrapolating the vapor‐pressure curve is 8 °C. It has been characterized by IR (gas phase, Ar matrix), Raman (liquid, amorphous, and crystalline solid), and 19F, 31P, 14N, and 15N NMR spectroscopy. The conformational properties of F2PN3 have been studied by vibrational spectroscopy, gas electron diffraction (GED), and quantum chemical calculations. An almost equimolar mixture of two conformers was identified in the gas and neat liquid phases, as well as in Ar matrix, for which the N3 group adopts a syn and anti orientation with respect to the bisector of the FPF angle. The syn conformer was found to be slightly more stable than the anti conformer by 2.4 ± 0.6 kJ mol–1 (ΔH°) determined by gas–phase temperature‐dependent IR spectroscopy, but in the crystalline state at low‐temperature only the anti form is observed. The very different conformational properties of F2PN3 relative to that of the previously investigated F2PNCO are discussed, guided by a natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis of electron delocalizations and steric exchange repulsions.
Synthesis of Inorganic Fullerene‐like Nanostructures by Concentrated Solar and Artificial Light
Authors: Levy Moshe , Albu‐Yaron Ana , Tenne Reshef , Feuermann Daniel , Katz Eugene A. , Babai Dotan , Gordon Jeffrey M.
Published: November 2010

A track record of generating novel fullerene‐like and nanotubular inorganic nanostructures from Cs2O, SiO2‐x, WS2, and MoS2 by photothermal ablation with highly concentrated sunlight and ultra‐bright lamp light is reviewed, and augmented with new results for exfoliated MoS2 and carbon as well as carbon nanotubes.
A note on the Chow groups of projective determinantal varieties; an appendix to the paper by Grzegorz Kapustka and Michal Kapustka on “A cascade of determinantal Calabi‐Yau threefolds”
Authors: Pragacz Piotr
Published: November 2010

We investigate the Chow groups of projective determinantal varieties and those of their strata of matrices of fixed rank, using Chern class computations (© 2010 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)