bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
التكيف الأكاديمي وعلاقته بالضغوط النفسية لدى طلاب قسم التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضية
Authors: Abdel Amir Hayder Abbas
Published: July 2024

هدف البحث الى : معرفة التكيف الاكاديمي والضغوط النفسية والعلاقة بين المتغيرين لدى طلاب قسم التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة – كلية التربية الأساسية -جامعة ديالى للعام الدراسي 2023 -2024 واستعمل الباحث المنهج الوصفي بطريقة العلاقات الارتباطية لملائمتها لطبيعة البحث وتم تحديد مجتمع البحث طلاب قسم التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة – جامعة ديالى وهم يمثلون مجتمع وعينة البحث (90) طالب اختارهم الباحث عشوائيا واستعمل في البحث مقياس التكيف الاكاديمي ومقياس الضغوط النفسية والمعالجة احصائيا عن طريق الحقيبة spss واستنتج الباحث إن الطلاب لديهم ضغوط وكلما زاد التكيف الاكاديمي كلما قل الضغط النفسي ويوجد ارتباط بين المتغيرات على الرغم من تفاوت مستويات الطلاب وأوصى الباحث بضرورة الاهتمام بالناحية النفسية لدى طلاب الجامعة من قبل الأساتذة والمدربين اثناء المشاركة في الرياضات
حماسة مدرسي التربية الرياضية نحو التدريس وعلاقتها بالأبداع في مكان العمل ضمن المدارس التي ينتمون لها
Authors: Nassif Latif Ghani
Published: July 2024

هدف البحث إلى التعرف على طبيعة العلاقة بين حماسة مدرسي التربية الرياضية وبين ابداعهم في مكان العمل، استعمل الباحث المنهج الوصفي عبر كلّ من أسلوب المسح، وأسلوب العلاقات الارتباطية ، وللحصول على البيانات المرتبطة بمتغيرات البحث ذهب الباحث إلى إعداد مقياسين، المقياس الأول لقياس مستوى حماسة مدرسي التربية الرياضية وبعدد فقرات بلغ (15) فقرة، والمقياس الثاني لقياس مستوى الابداع في مكان العمل وبعدد فقرات بلغ (15) فقرة، وبعد الانتهاء من عملية الإعداد تم تطبيق المقياسين على عينة التطبيق النهائي واستخراج النتائج، واستنتج الباحث ما يلي:-  يمتلك مدرسو التربية الرياضية في المدارس التابعة لمديرية تربية بغداد الكرخ الأولى مستوى مرتفع من الحماسة نحو تدريس المادة, وأوصى : يوصي الباحث مدرسي التربية الرياضية بشكل خاص وباقي المدرسين بأهمية التشجع على تفعيل المرونة والتجديد في أعمالهم، عبر تطبيق أساليب تعليمية جديدة للمهارات والمعلومات الرياضية
الالعاب الصغيرة التعاونية ودورها في الحد من ظاهرة التنمر المدرسي لطلبة الاعدادية
Authors: Rashid Ahmed Obaid , Abdel Rahman Muhammad Abdel Qader , Saleh Muhannad Abdel
Published: July 2024

هدف البحث للتعرف على ظاهرة التنمر المدرسي ومعرفة أثر الالعاب الصغيرة التعاونية في الحد منها بين طلبة المرحلة الاعدادية، واستعمل الباحثون المنهج التجريبي وكانت عينة الدراسة عينة الدراسة على طلبة الصف الرابع العلمي لإعدادية السلام للبنين في قضاء الرمادي والبالغ عددهم (52) طالبا قسموا بطريقة القرعة الى مجموعة ضابطة واخرى تجريبية، طبقت المجموعة الضابطة المنهاج المعد من قبل مدرس التربية الرياضية اما التجريبية فطبقت الالعاب الصغيرة التعاونية المعدة ولمدة (8) اسابيع وبواقع وحدتين تعليميتين في الاسبوع، واستنتج الباحثون ان للألعاب الصغيرة التعاونية تأثير ايجابي في الحد من ظاهرة التنمر المدرسي في الاختبارات البعدية بين المجموعتين الضابطة والتجريبية ولصالح المجموعة التجريبية ، واوصى الباحثون ان لجميع ادارات المدارس عليهم الاهتمام بدرس التربية الرياضية ولكافة المراحل السنية.
Peluang dan Ancaman: Penggunaan Chat GPT (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) Terhadap Praktik Akuntansi
Authors: Hadi Shofyan , Diantoro Femba Akris
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan sudut pandang perkembangan teknologi informasi yang semakin maju dan menuntut berbagai macam jenis profesi untuk terus berkembang dan berinovasi dalam dunia kerja. Salah satu bidang yang terkena dampak perkembangan teknologi adalah akuntansi. Dengan semakin majunya teknologi yang canggih akuntansi dituntut untuk bisa lebih memanfaatkan teknologi informasi. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan munculnya Artificial Intellegence (AI)  Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) yang sedang marak diperdebatkan didalam akuntansi. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah literarature review. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah peluang Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) adalah analisis data, pengoptimalan proses, pendukung keputusan serta pembelajaran dan update pengetahuan. Sedangkan untuk ancaman Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) pada praktik akuntan bisa berakibat pada ketergantungan terhdapat teknologi, ketidak akuratan data, masih kurangnya konteks serta kerentanan terhadap keamanan data. Maka dari itu penggunaan Chat GPT harus dilakukan dengan tanggung jawab yang didasari dengan nilai etika yang kuat dan  perlu adanya kebijakan dari lembaga profesi yang mengatur syarat tertentu agar tidak melanggar etika profesi dalam praktik akuntansi dan bisnis.
Evaluando la viabilidad de la integración del CBD en el tratamiento de pequeñas especies: Estudio de la percepción de veterinarios en la Ciudad de Quito
Authors: Jiménez-Carrillo Luis Fernando , Rubio-Arias Pablo Giovanny
Published: July 2024

El cannabidiol (CBD) forma parte del grupo de cannabinoides, que son obtenidos de la planta cannabis sativa L. la cual tiene propiedades terapéuticas, en veterinaria ésta ha ido avanzado en los últimos años, pero a veces por razones éticas, legales o de desconocimiento no se utiliza de manera rutinaria, por lo que se realizó una encuesta a 116 médicos veterinarios con el objetivo de evaluar la percepción y conocimiento.
Se evaluó la percepción, el conocimiento y las correlaciones entre estos resultados con las variables demográficas como sexo, edad, nivel de estudio, tiempo ejerciendo utilizando la prueba de hipótesis Chi2 (valor P).
Encontrándose un nivel alto de percepción positiva en médicos veterinarios con un 64,66% de veterinarios que estaban totalmente de acuerdo, por parte del conocimiento los veterinarios encuestados tuvieron un conocimiento moderado con un 87,07%, y la percepción de uso como medida terapéutica que tuvo una percepción positiva moderada con un 72,41%.
Se encontró que la percepción general está asociada con la edad de (Chi-cuadrado=57,216; p=0,000) y tiempo de ejercicio profesional entre 6 a 10 (Chi-cuadrado=14,984; p=0,020) contrastando con el sexo y el nivel de estudio. El conocimiento general estuvo asociado con el nivel de estudio (Chi-cuadrado=28,366; p=0,000), y la percepción del uso como medida terapéutica tuvo una relación con la edad (Chi-cuadrado=15,487; p=0,050).
El presente estudio resalta la importancia de que los médicos veterinarios tengan una percepción positiva general, como medida terapéutica y que conozcan, ya que con estas bases se podría incluir como medicina en la práctica diaria en pequeñas especies.
Problemas Relacionados Con La Lactancia Materna En Las Madres Lactantes Del Sector San Pedro
Authors: Solis-Gutiérrez Betty Karina , Chávez-Ruiz María Lisbeth , Vite-Solórzano Franklin Antonio
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio analiza la lactancia materna y cómo repercute en el desarrollo físico y emocional de los niños, destacando la importancia y beneficios de la lactancia materna. Los principales beneficiarios son los niños, ya que una alimentación adecuada desde el primer día de vida garantiza un buen desarrollo y una mejor calidad de salud. Este estudio no solo interesa a mujeres embarazadas o madres de niños lactantes, sino a toda la comunidad en general, ya que la información puede compartirse con amigos, familia y futuras generaciones. La lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) consiste en que el bebé reciba solo leche materna y ningún otro alimento sólido o líquido, salvo excepciones médicas. Está científicamente comprobado que la LME ofrece numerosos beneficios al lactante desde el nacimiento hasta los primeros años de vida y después del destete. Es esencial promover la LME y ayudar a las madres lactantes a conocer técnicas y desarrollar habilidades para evitar o solucionar problemas relacionados con la lactancia materna, permitiendo así prolongar y mantener la lactancia hasta los dos años o más.
PROJETO POLÍTICO PEDAGÓGICO: A PERMANÊNCIA DO CORPO DOCENTE COMO INDICADOR DE ÊXITO
Authors: Lages Rita Cristina Lima , Sant’Ana Rivânia Maria Trotta , Cruz Valéria Salgado dos Santos
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar e analisar resultados de uma intervenção pedagógica realizada em uma escola pública municipal, instituição que possui um Projeto Político Pedagógico pertinente à sua realidade, por meio do qual se criam condições para os docentes efetivarem um trabalho democrático. Entretanto, enfrenta dificuldades para alcançar as metas propostas, por apresentar uma grande rotatividade de profissionais durante um mesmo ano letivo. Nesse sentido, traz-se aqui a discussão de que o Projeto Político Pedagógico necessita da permanência do grupo idealizador, para o alcance e a efetivação das metas nele descritas. Em uma abordagem de cunho qualitativo, por meio da pesquisa-ação, realizou-se a coleta de dados, com registros da intervenção, que se desdobrou em reuniões, entrevistas questionamentos e narrativas, de modo que os professores participantes pudessem avaliar suas próprias ações.
DESMISTIFICANDO DA RESPONSABILIDADE CIVIL DOS ESPONSAIS
Authors: Barbosa Adriana dos Santos , Cury Eduardo
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho aborda a falta de regulamentação do noivado no Código Civil Brasileiro e explora os danos decorrentes da quebra da promessa de casamento, tanto de natureza material quanto moral. Analisa a responsabilidade civil pela ruptura do noivado, com enfoque na responsabilidade subjetiva, destacando a importância do consentimento livre dos noivos e a ausência de obrigatoriedade ao casamento. Discute-se a possibilidade de reparação por dano moral em caso de término injustificado do noivado, embasada na responsabilidade civil e na análise sob a perspectiva da boa-fé objetiva. O estudo se justifica pela carência de disposição expressa no Direito Civil brasileiro acerca do noivado, e o trabalho é estruturado em sete capítulos. Conclui-se que a lacuna legal demanda reflexão e discussão sobre a responsabilidade civil em casos de rompimento do noivado, visando preservar os direitos das partes envolvidas e a dignidade humana. A metodologia utilizada para a realização deste trabalho foi embasada em revisões de literaturas, se pautando em pesquisas bibliográficas, como também pesquisas realizadas em sites que discutem esta temática.
HIDROTÓRAX HEPÁTICO: UMA REVISÃO ACERCA DE SUA PATOGÊNESE, MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E DIAGNÓSTICO
Authors: Tristoni Marineuza , Aquino Jean Lucas Lopes de , Freire Rodrigo José Bumussa , Martins Petrus Bezerra , Ribeiro Mirian Parolo , Ribeiro Francisco Juniele Soares , Barros Marina de Sousa , Medeiros Nalyanna Costa de , Melo Larissa de Paula , Oliveira Felipe Delano de Arcoverde , Sales Laécio Trajano de , Benjamin Isabel Danielly Cavalcanti Pinto , Martins Lívia Maria Bezerra , Souza Luiz Eduardo Oliveira Forte Ferreira de , Castro Marcelo dos Santos , Barros André Nunes Lopes , Benez Rafaela Rodrigues , Amaral José Makary Paiva do , Lira Mateus Gomes de , Silva Francisca de Assis , Vieira Victoria Cabreira , Vieira Yago Magrini dos Santos , Oliveira Barbara Nunes Luiggi de
Published: July 2024

Introdução: O hidrotórax hepático é definido como a presença de uma efusão pleural significativa em pacientes com cirrose hepática, sem outras causas subjacentes para a efusão, como doenças cardíacas, pulmonares ou pleurais. Esta condição acomete cerca de 5 a 15% dos pacientes com cirrose e está associada a complicações como ascite, encefalopatia hepática e aumento da mortalidade. Objetivo: avaliar detalhadamente a patogênese, manifestações clínicas e diagnóstico do hidrotórax hepático. Metodologia: Essa revisão integrativa da literatura, foi realizada por busca em base de dados de artigos que correspondessem ao tema proposto. Incluiu-se avaliação dos artigos elegíveis na íntegra, excluindo aqueles que não se enquadram nos objetivos do estudo, teses e dissertações, sem contabilizar duplicatas.  Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados da revisão indicam que o hidrotórax hepático resulta da passagem de líquido ascítico da cavidade peritoneal para a cavidade pleural através de pequenos defeitos no diafragma. Este processo é facilitado pela pressão intratorácica negativa gerada durante a inspiração, combinada com o aumento da pressão intra-abdominal. Clinicamente, os pacientes podem apresentar sintomas respiratórios significativos mesmo com pequenos volumes de efusão pleural, incluindo dispneia, tosse não produtiva e dor torácica pleurítica. A infecção do líquido pleural, conhecida como empiema bacteriano espontâneo, é uma complicação frequente e grave. O diagnóstico do hidrotórax hepático requer a documentação da efusão pleural e a exclusão de outras causas. A toracocentese é fundamental para a análise do líquido pleural, e estudos de imagem, como a tomografia computadorizada e a ecocardiografia, são essenciais para excluir outras patologias e confirmar a presença de comunicação entre as cavidades peritoneal e pleural. Conclusão: o hidrotórax hepático é uma complicação séria da cirrose hepática que requer uma tomada de conduta precoce. A compreensão de sua patogênese, manifestações clínicas e critérios diagnósticos permite intervenções mais eficazes, reduzindo a morbidade e melhorando a qualidade de vida dos pacientes afetados.
Osporavanje reproduktivnih prava žena pravnom mobilizacijom antirodnog pokreta u Republici Hrvatskoj
Authors: Petričušić Antonija , Delić Danica
Published: July 2024

Unatoč političkim i aktivističkim rezultatima feminističkog pokreta koji su doveli do priznavanja seksualnih i reproduktivnih prava kao ljudskih prava u drugom dijelu 20. stoljeća, danas diljem svijeta svjedočimo derogiranju već stečenih prava žena, kao i uskraćivanju i otežavanju (reproduktivnog) samoodređenja žena i parova. Ovaj radistražuje na koji se način taktika pravne mobilizacije i unutarinstitucionalno djelovanje, kojim se antirodni pokret u Hrvatskoj služi za promicanje uskraćivanja reproduktivnih prava žena, koriste za osporavanje i ograničavanje prava žena. Naime, znanstvena je literatura utvrdila transnacionalni karakter antirodnog pokreta i identificirala podudarne taktike u mnogobrojnim državama, a jedna od taktika je pravna mobilizacija. Korištenjem kritičke analize diskursa prikazano je na koji način hrvatski antirodni pokret koristi pravnu mobilizaciju tako što unutarinstitucionalno djeluje pokretanjem postupaka za ocjenu suglasnosti propisa s Ustavom, a istovremeno i izvaninstitucionalno poduzima niz aktivnosti, poput okupljanja i prosvjeda, kojima nastoji ograničiti seksualna i reproduktivna prava žena. Rezultati pokazuju da hrvatski antirodni pokret u korpusu analiziranih tekstova djeluje u kontekstu triju temeljnih diskurzivnih okvira: zaštite svjetonazora većine postignutog oblikovanjem scenarija prijetnje, diskreditiranja pravana prekid trudnoće tako što se to pravo prikazuje kao nasljeđe prethodnoga socijalističkog političkog sustava bivše Jugoslavije i prijetnje “rodnom ideologijom”.
Socio-economic Challenges Deterring Sustainable Pastoralism Among Women Pastoralists in the Sahel Region of Northern Nigeria
Authors: Balogun Verere , Dudu Johnson
Published: July 2024

Female pastoralists exhibit great strength in the drive to make a dependable livelihood from livestock tending. This is not without challenges that are gender- specific. This paper examines the socio-economic and environmental challenges faced by women pastoralists in the Sahelian Region of Northern Nigeria. Primary data were derived from an interview of 2,290 adult female household members in 6 local government areas in Bauchi and Gombe States in Nigeria. A stepwise regression analysis determined that amongst 23 socio-economic variables, 14 were significant explanatory or predictive variables (p < 0.05) for the socio-economic status of women, as a measure of their capacity to sustain pastoralism. The results indicate that the length of time or experience in pastoralism had the most predictive power (β = 0.31; p < 0.05), and contributed 13% (R 2 = 0.13) in enhancing the socio- economic status of pastoralist women. This was followed by other socio-economic factors such as the level of formal educational attained, participation in household livestock raising, ownership of large livestock, climate change awareness, prevalence of out-of-school children within the household, availability of household transportation means, category of health care facility accessed, involvement in non- agricultural economic sectors, involvement in food crop farming, ownership of small livestock, amount of rest/sleep affordable, membership of community development groups, and age. The paper recommends support for female education in pastoral communities, access to health care in remote areas, and upgrading community development groups to cooperative or self-help groups that can provide affordable loans to assist pastoralist women in thriving better in a supposedly male-dominated profession.
Legal Protection of Registered Marks given Law Number 20 of 2016 concerning Brands and Geographical Indications
Authors: Habib Yahya Abdul , Nurwati Nurwati
Published: July 2024

This research examines the legal protection of registered trademarks based on Law Number 20 of 2016 and handles registered trademark disputes in legal protection initiatives. Even though this research is descriptive and analytical, the author uses normative legal techniques. Article 35 of Law Number 20 of 2016 states that brand protection only applies to registered marks. Ten (10) years are allowed to protect a registered trademark upon receipt, and this period may be extended. The purpose of protecting a registered trademark is to give the owner of the trademark exclusive (special) rights and specific legal remedies that he can take. If there is substantial similarity or malicious intent behind the trademark issue,
MENELISIK KONSEP PENDIDIKAN ISLAM MULTIKULTURAL MELALUI POTRET SIRAH NABAWIYAH
Authors: Agustina Mardhiya , Fatimah Siti
Published: July 2024

Indonesia sebagai negara majemuk dengan keberagaman suku, agama, ras dan budaya memiliki kemiripan dengan kondisi yang dihadapi Rasulullah SAW saat berdakwah di tanah Arab. Penelusuran melalui sirah nabawiyah terkait konsep pendidikan multikultural yang telah beliau terapkan merupakan hal yang urgen jika melihat kondisi saat ini dimana perlu adanya eksplorasi lebih dalam tentang konsep ideal pendidikan Islam multikultural bagi dunia pendidikan Indonesia demi mecegah perpecahan dan menjaga kesatuan dalam kemajemukan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kepustakaan dengan mengumpulkan data dari kitab sirah nabawiyah karya Syeikh Shafiyurrahman Al-Mubarakfuri, kemudian menganilis dan menyimpulkannya. Penelitian ini menemukan 3 konsep pendidikan Islam multikultural ala Rasulullah SAW., yaitu: (1) konsep toleransi beragama, yang meliputi: toleransi hidup berdampingan, saling menyayangi, menciptakan aturan yang tidak memihak, mencintai dan menghormati di dalam perbedaan; (2) konsep kesamaan, yang meliputi: persamaan derajat, hak asasi, solidaritas; (3) konsep keadilan, yang meliputi: melaksanakan hak dan kewajiban, merawat keseimbangan antara hak dan kewajiban, membela keadilan. Konsep ini dapat dijadikan acuan dalam pengimplementasian pendidikan Islam multikultural.
EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE USE OF SHADOWING TECHNIQUE ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Arbain M , Ramadani Fitra , Novika Hartatya , Revas Andrea , Haq Muhammad Fikri
Published: July 2024

The study’s focus on EFL students’ perceptions of shadowing technique for improving listening comprehension is valuable. This study aimed at exploring EFL students’ perceptions towards the use of shadowing technique on the improvement of listening comprehension in EFL context. This study addresses research questions regarding perceived effectiveness of shadowing; The participants were 36 Islamic university students of Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari of the first year who were asked to complete a written questionnaire containing 5 items at the end of the study period. The study employs descriptive approaches, to analyze the results and findings. The results indicate that the majority of participants perceive shadowing as effective for improving listening comprehension. However, individual differences were found in how they favor the shadowing speed in relation to their comprehension of the content.
The Medium is the Message: How Secure Messaging Apps Leak Sensitive Data to Push Notification Services
Authors: Samarin Nikita , Sanchez Alex , Chung Trinity , Juleemun Akshay Dan Bhavish , Gilsenan Conor , Merrill Nick , Reardon Joel , Egelman Serge
Published: July 2024

Like most modern software, secure messaging apps rely on thirdparty components to implement important app functionality. Although this practice reduces engineering costs, it also introduces the risk of inadvertent privacy breaches due to misconfiguration errors or incomplete documentation. Our research investigated secure messaging apps' usage of Google's Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) service to send push notifications to Android devices. We analyzed 21 popular secure messaging apps from the Google Play Store to determine what personal information these apps leak in the payload of push notifications sent via FCM. Of these apps, 11 leaked metadata, including user identifiers (10 apps), sender or recipient names (7 apps), and phone numbers (2 apps), while 4 apps leaked the actual message content. Furthermore, none of the data we observed being leaked to FCM was specifically disclosed in those apps' privacy disclosures. We also found several apps employing strategies to mitigate this privacy leakage to FCM, with varying levels of success. Of the strategies we identified, none appeared to be common, shared, or well-supported. We argue that this is fundamentally an economics problem: incentives need to be correctly aligned to motivate platforms and SDK providers to make their systems secure and private by default.
Exploring the Anti-diabetic Properties of Edible Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Reddy H.Rama Subba , Kumar M.Vijaya , Lakshmaiah G. , Babu K.Harish , Aruna C. , Kumar D. Veera Nagendra , Kiran V.Uday
Published: July 2024

Mushrooms, part of the “Fungi” family is well-known for their medical benefits and accessibility globally. Diabetes has become more commonplace worldwide in recent times, which has made the search for alternate treatment approaches necessary. Because of their possible anti-diabetic effects, edible mushrooms—a natural source of bioactive compounds—have drawn interest. This research assesses the possible anti-diabetic benefits of edible mushrooms, concentrating on their bioactive constituents and mechanisms that modulate insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, and emphasises their potential significance in diabetes prevention. The review concludes that EM can predict insulin resistance through active chemicals like polysaccharides and vitamin D, as well as preventative activities like β-glucosidase and β-amylase. The therapeutic benefits of many mushroom types have not been thoroughly researched, and the mechanism remains unclear. More study on edible medicinal mushrooms is needed to fully utilise their therapeutic promise in preventing noncommunicable diseases.
Cadmium Toxicity: Sources, Mechanisms and Human Health Implications: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Purushottam B. , Reddy R. Adhinarayana
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This comprehensive review thoroughly explores cadmium toxicity, covering its detection methods, sources, biological pathways, health risks, related challenges, and strategies for prevention and treatment.
Methodology: literature analysis on the toxicological effects of Cadmium on human health by utilizing databases like PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, which include reputable publications and peer-reviewed journals (2019-2024). Keywords such as "Cadmium toxicity," "Cadmium exposure," "human health effects," and others were used to gather relevant studies.
Results: Cadmium, a harmful metal, is a significant environmental pollutant that leads to oxidative stress, cell harm, hemolytic anemia, and disruption of neurotransmitters, causing severe health problems and organ damage, which can be fatal in severe cases.
Discussion: Cadmium's adverse impacts on human health are substantial, resulting in renal dysfunction, bone demineralization, respiratory problems, and carcinogenesis. Children and pregnant women are among the most vulnerable demographics. Strategies include stringent legislation, public education, and effective treatment regimens.
Conclusion: Cadmium poisoning offers a health risk, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, healthcare professionals, politicians, and public health advocates to detect, prevent, and treat contamination efficiently.
A SCALE TO MEASURE ENTREPRENEURIAL TRIATS OF MUSHROOM GROWERS
Authors: Singh Priti ,   SKUAST- Jammu, Manhas J. S. , Parihar Poonam ,   SKUAST- Jammu,   SKUAST- Jammu
Published: July 2024

In the absence of a suitable scale to measure the entrepreneurial traits of mushroom growers in relation to mushroom production technology in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (UT), there was a need to construct an entrepreneurial traits scale. Therefore, effort was made to construct a scale to measure the entrepreneurial traits of mushroom growers in relation to mushroom production technology. For the same, 39 statements covering eight traits namely, achievement motivation, decision making ability, economic motivation, risk taking ability, self-confidence, locus of control, planning ability and cosmopoliteness were put together. These statements illustrated the entrepreneurial traits of mushroom growers. Thirty statements were concluded in the final scale. The developed scale will be useful in identifying and studying mushroom entrepreneurs, in shaping government policies and in designing training and seminars through educational and research institutions. This scale will be very advantageous and convenient for researchers, to examine the entrepreneurial characteristics of mushroom growers. This scale can be useful to various financial institutions such as NABARD, MANAGE, govt. of India in setting criterion while grating loans to entrepreneurs.
ASSESSMENT OF LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF FARMERS IN COASTAL AREA
Authors: Chovatia J. V. ,   JAU, Junagadh, Jadav N. B. , Khunt K. R. ,   JAU, Junagadh,   JAU, Junagadh
Published: July 2024

India is a developing nation where the vast majority of people rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. The means by which people maintain, thrive, and survive is known as their livelihood. A person’s ability to support himself is a result of how and why they organize to use labor, technology, power, knowledge, and social relationships to change their environment and meet their needs. In the state of Gujarat, coastal salinity is and will remain the biggest threat to sustainable crop production. The main causes of improved livelihood security are issues with the salinity of the soil and water. A study was conducted in Porbandar, Junagadh and Gir Somnath district to assess the livelihood security of coastal area farmers and to ascertain the relationship between livelihood security and profile of the coastal area farmers. A sample of 120 respondents were selected from 12 different villages on the basis of 5 km from the coastal belt of three districts by applying multistage purposively random sampling technique. Majority (61.67 per cent) of the farmers had medium level of overall livelihood security index, followed by 20.00 per cent of them had low level of livelihood security index and 18.33 per cent of them were with high level of livelihood security index.There was positive and highly significant relationship between education, size of land holding, occupation, annual income, economic motivation, resource use management behavior and their livelihood security and also had positively and significant relationship between management orientation and credit orientation with their livelihood security.
UTILIZATION PATTERN OF ICT TOOLS AMONG POTATO GROWERS TO FACILITATE APPROPRIATE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Authors: Samadder Shruti ,   Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Panday Sanjay P , Lal Sudhanand Prasad ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar,   Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa
Published: July 2024

In the heartland of Banaskantha, Gujarat, a digital revolution is quietly unfolding as potato growers embrace the transformative power of ICT tools, paving the way for enhanced agricultural practices and a promising future in farming. The study highlights the promising role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in enhancing agricultural practices for potato growers. The study was purposively conducted in the potato-growing region, comprising 150 respondents. Out of 9 independent variables six were significant. Education and Landholding were significant at a 1% level, where p=0.002 and p =0.005, respectively. Attitude towards ICT was significant at a 5% level, and Extension participation, Laggard, and Debt were significant at a 10% level. There was no severe multicollinearity issue. Creating a favourable atmosphere for ICT tool acceptance among potato growers can significantly improve agricultural practices. Using ICT technologies in potato farming has enormous promise for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices, resulting in higher yields and improved farmer livelihoods. Most farmers used ICT tools for weather information, Market information, Various Govt. Schemes, Latest Package of Practice and Disease and Pest Management.
A SCALE TO MEASURE PERCEPTION OF FARMERS ABOUT AGRITECH STARTUP- FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATION INTEGRATION FOR IMPROVED EXTENSION ADVISORY SERVICES
Authors: Praneeth Machapathri ,   IGKV, Raipur, Kumar Arun , Sharma M. L. ,   Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar,   IGKV, Raipur
Published: July 2024

To measure the perception of farmers about Agri-Tech startups - Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) integration for improved Extension Advisory Services a scale was developed with Likert’s summated rating technique. A list of 45 items regarding Agri-Tech startups - Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) integration was sent to 200 experts for their relevancy using google forms and personal follow up. Based on 75 expert’s ratings, the relevancy percentage (RP), Relevancy Weightage (RW) and Mean Relevancy Scores (MRS) were estimated. 37 items with RP > 70, RW > 0.70 and overall MRS > 2.31 were considered for item analysis. These items were administrated to 60 farmers for item analysis and items with ‘t’ value equal or greater than 1.75 were selected and those with ‘t’ value below 1.75 were rejected. Out of 37 statements, 28 statements were retained on the final scale through t-test item analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.77 and Guttman split half method was 0.72 which showed high reliability. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient calculated 0.68. The scales demonstrated precision and consistency, as evidenced by their validity and reliability measures. The scale developed to measure perception of farmers about Agri-Tech startups - Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) integration for improved Extension Advisory Services is deemed reliable and can be utilized by researchers in similar studies.
IMPACT OF FARMER FIRST PROGRAMME ON LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS
Authors: Kemekar Pavankumar ,   NAU, Navsari, Salunkhe S. R. ,   NAU, Navsari
Published: July 2024

Directorate of Extension education, Navsari has implemented FFP in the year 2017. The total number of modules implemented were six. The objectives of the study wereto measure the impact of ensuring livelihood security on small and marginal farmers. Total three villages and two talukas of Navsari District were purposively selected for the study. From each module beneficiary farmers were proportionally randomly selected. Total 120 beneficiary and 120 non beneficiary farmers were selected comprising total of 240 respondents. Ex-post facto research design was used. Twelve independent and three dependent variables were chosen. The impact was measured by comparing the change in livelihood security of 120 beneficiary with 120 non-beneficiaries of FFP by using structured schedule of impact. Majority of the beneficiary farmers had medium level of impact on livelihood security, followed by high and low, respectively. Whereas, more than half of the non-beneficiary farmers had medium level of impact on livelihood security, followed by low and high, respectively. The Two sample Z test for livelihood security was found significant at 1 per cent level of probability. Further, education, social participation,extension contact,innovativeness and scientific orientation were found positive and highly significant with livelihood security of beneficiary farmers.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE OF FARMERS AND THEIR PERCEPTION ABOUT ORGANIC FARMING
Authors: Desai J. D. ,   AAU, Anand, Patel S. R. , Patel H. K. ,   AAU, Jabugam,   AAU, Anand
Published: July 2024

The study was carried out in Gujarat state. Total 160 farmers practicing organic farming and registered under Gujarat Organic Products Certification Agency were selected randomly for the study. Ex-post facto research design was used. The coefficient of correlation was computed to find out the relationship between the variables and the step-wise regression (multiple regressions) analysis was employed to envisage the extent of variation caused by independent variables on perception towards organic farming. Amongst the sixteen selected variables in the study, education, agricultural mass media exposure, scientific orientation, risk orientation, achievement motivation and knowledge about organic farming had positive and highly significant relationship with the perception of farmers towards organic farming. Out of sixteen independent variables, five variables viz. risk orientation, knowledge about organic farming, cropping intensity, annual income and agricultural mass media exposure were found to be influencing on perception towards organic farming which were together contributing 28.70 per cent variation.
ATTITUDE OF AGRICULTURE STUDENTS TOWARDS AGRIPRENEURSHIP: DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A SCALE
Authors: J. Jayasudha ,   NAU, Navsari, Naik R. M. , Chaudhary K. L. ,   NAU, Navsari,   NAU, Navsari
Published: July 2024

Agripreneurship is doing business in agriculture or taking entrepreneurship in agriculture. Attitude is defined as the degree of positive or negative affect associated with some psychological object. The main objective of the study was to develop a scale on Attitude of agricultural students towards agripreneurship. In present study 'Scale Product Method' was used which is combination of Thurston's technique of equal appearing interval scale for selection of the items and Likert's technique of summated rating for ascertaining the response on the scale as proposed by Eysenck and Crown (1949). The statements, thus selected were edited on the basis of the criteria suggested by Edward (1969) and finally, 60 statements were selected. A schedule of 60 items was sent through 'Google forms' via email and whatsapp as well as through direct personal contacts to 140 experts working in the discipline of Agricultural extension of SAUs of Gujarat and other states. The judges were requested to sort out 60 statements on 11 point continuum from 'most unfavorable' to 'most favorable'. Out of them, 75 judges were responded. Based on Thurstone and Chave (1928) criteria in addition to Q as a basis for rejecting the statements in scales constructed by equal appearing interval scale method. Accordingly, when two or more items had the same scale values, those items having lowest Q values were selected. Thus, 24 statements were finally selected to constitute the attitude scale. A split-half technique was used to measure the reliability of the scale and the reliability coefficient was 0.82. The validity of the scale was also proved as per experts' judgments.
FACTORS INFLUENCING DOUBLING FARMERS' INCOME: A CASE STUDY APPROAC
Authors: Patil K. V. ,   SVKM NMIMS, Shirpur, Rao I. S. , Kumar M. Sampath ,   PJTSAU, Hyderabad,   PJTSAU, Hyderabad
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted in Karnataka State with a purposive sample of 100 farmers. An exploratory research design with a case study approach was adopted and used to document cases on progressive farmers to determine the variables influencing the farmers income. The respondents were personally investigated, and their cases have been documented. Data analysis was done by using logistic regression model. Totally 47 factors contributing to doubling farmers' income have been identified from all the progressive farmers' cases using thematic analysis. Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors such as hard work, achievement motivation and getting daily income contribute to a larger extent towards doubling farmers' income, hence should judiciously be addressed while planning the development of programs for the farmers.
INSTAILITY ANALAYSIS OF GROUNDNUT CROP IN GUJARAT: BEFORE AND AFTER Bt-COTTON
Authors: Patel V. P. ,   JAU, Junagadh, Shitap M. S. , Patel D. V. ,   JAU, Junagadh,   JAU, Junagadh
Published: July 2024

The time series data on area, production and productivity of groundnut crop for 31 years were collected for major groundnut growing districts and Gujarat state for the period 1985-86 to 2015-16 from Directorate of Agriculture, Gandhinagar, Gujarat State. The entire study period was divided into two sub-periods on the basis of introduction of Bt- cotton as pre Bt-cottoni.e.period I (1985-1986 to 2001-2002) and post Bt- cottoni.e.period II (2002-2003 to 2015-2016).Instability in the area, production and productivity of groundnut was analyzed using the Cuddy Della Valle Index (CDVI).The results revealed that the majority of the districts showed medium level of variability for area except Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Kheda and Surat (High variability), Rajkot (Low variability), all the districts showed high level of variability for production and high level of variability for productivity except Kheda, Surat and Surendranagar which showed medium level of variability.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND MAIZE YIELD IN APA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ikpe Elisha ,   Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, Nigeria, U. D. Omede , Y. J. Alhassan ,   Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, Nigeria,   Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the relationship between rainfall variability and maize yield in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. The specific objectives were to analyse the trend in rainfall distribution and its impact on maize yield and to provide recommendations to improve maize productivity in the study area. Rainfall data was sourced from the archives of the Nigerian Meteorological station, Oshodi, Lagos; the maize yield data was collected from the archives of Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (BNARDA). The rainfall and maize yield data for 33 years (1988-2021) were used to characterise the maize yield response to rainfall pattern (increase or decrease). Trend-line equation was used to show the trend of rainfall, while Pearson's Correlation Coefficient (r) showed the degree of relationship between rainfall and maize yield. The results of the trend-line regressions showed an increase in total annual rainfall (y = 7.1873x + 1106.4) and an increase in maize yield (y = 0.0319x + 2.3239). The correlational trend chart showed a positive relationship between total annual rainfall and maize yield (r = 0.19), indicating that rainfall positively influenced yield. The study recommended that early warning weather information and climate-resilient varieties are needed to improve maize productivity. Extension services should also be provided to enhance farmers' knowledge on rainfall variability and its effects on maize yield.
ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION NEEDS OF FARMERS: TRIANGULATING RELIABILITY OF STANDARDIZED INFORMATION NEED INDEX
Authors: Shukla Gyan ,   BHU, Varanasi, Ansari M. N. , Lal Sudhanand Prasad ,   DRPCAU, Pusa,   DRPCAU, Pusa
Published: July 2024

Agriculture, pivotal to India's economy, hinges on timely and relevant information for sustainable practices and rural livelihoods. This study delves into the intricate fabric of farmers' information needs across diverse demographics and regions to craft targeted strategies for information dissemination and capacity building. Employing an ex-post facto research design, this study surveyed 90 respondents from Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Utilizing a structured interview schedule, respondents' information needs were assessed using a modified information need index. Reliability testing via reliability triangulation using Spearman-Brown, Guttman split-half coefficients and Cronbach's alpha affirming the robustness standardised information need index (SINI). The prioritized information needs unveiled Integrated Disease/Pest Management as paramount (SINI = 91.94), reflecting concerns about crop health and yield preservation. Market-related information (SINI = 87.22) and credit accessibility (SINI = 84.44) followed closely, underscoring the importance of profitability and financial support. Weather forecasting and government schemes, placed at fourth and fifth ranks with the SINI score 78.61 and 73.33 respectively, signifying risk mitigation and support avenues for farmers. These findings offer critical insights for policymakers and extension services to tailor interventions, enabling informed decision-making, fostering sustainable agricultural practices, and advancing rural development.
JOB SATISFACTION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS OF STATE AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Neware S. S. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar, Pandya S. P. ,   SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar
Published: July 2024

The present study was undertaken to determine the level of job satisfaction of agricultural scientists of state agricultural universities of Gujarat state. The results regarding main indicators of job satisfaction revealed that majority of the agricultural scientists were found in medium to high level categories with respect to all the main indicators viz., compensation, promotion, training & development, career development, leadership style, welfare facilities, recognition/rewards, communication, working condition workload, working facilities job security and status indicating importance of all the indicators in contributing job satisfaction. The study explains that a large number (71.15 per cent) agricultural scientists moderately satisfied with their job in the university followed by highly satisfied (20.77 per cent) and less satisfied (08.08 per cent), respectively.
ORAL COMMUNICATION APPREHENSION AMONG POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Danu Nikita ,   PAU, Ludhiana, Gupta Ritu Mittal ,   PAU, Ludhiana
Published: July 2024

The communication apprehension is the anxiety or fear experienced by an individual before or during communicating and is one of the major barriers in communication among youth in their academics and professional growth. Therefore, the present study was conducted to study communication apprehension among postgraduate students of Punjab in English language. Data was collected through questionnaire from 200 postgraduate students drawn from four oldest and well-established universities of Punjab state. It was found that majority of students had moderate level of oral communication apprehension (OCA) in English. Further, it was found that majority of respondents had moderate level followed by low level and high level of apprehension during group discussions, interpersonal conversations and public speaking whereas in meetings most of the students had moderate level followed by high level and low level of apprehension. It was also found that on the average, students were most apprehensive in meetings followed by public speaking, interpersonal conversations and group discussions. As the communication apprehension restricts the overall growth of the studentshence, it is recommended that more communication opportunities should be provided to students and focus should be laid upon the overall development of student's personality in order to decrease their apprehension.
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE VALUE CHAIN OF PADDY AND CARROT VARIETY OF IARI
Authors: Nath Rajat Kumar ,   ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute, New Delhi, Sharma Nishi , Yadav V. K. ,   ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute, New Delhi,   ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute, New Delhi
Published: July 2024

The arrival of COVID-19 was no less than any apocalypse for the global economy. The growth of global GDP spiralled down to a very low point. The condition in India was no exception to it. Almost all the sectors of the economy were severely affected. Notwithstanding this, agriculture emerged as a bright spot in the dark horizon. Even though the growth rate was positive, there were serious impediments in the commodity value chain and agricultural marketing. Paucity in input supply, restriction in movement, closure of market, reduced demand of food products brought challenges that existed never before. In this backdrop, a study was conducted to find out the effects of COVID-19 on the value chain and marketing of Paddy Commercial variety Pusa Basmati 1121 and Carrot Commercial variety Pusa Rudhira. The research design was ex-post facto in nature and a total number of 160 farmers and 50 stakeholders including exporters, commission agents, wholesalers, and millers were consulted for the study. The locale of the study was Soodhna (U.P), Sangohi (Haryana), Khwajpur (U.P) and Nizampur (New Delhi). From extant review of literature, pilot study and discussion with experts, several constraints faced by the value chain stakeholders were identified and rank ordered using Rank Based Quotient Method (R.B.Q). Results showed that in case of farmers "difficulty in getting buyer, price fluctuation and wastage" were among the top constraints, and for stakeholders such as millers, wholesalers and retailers, "unavailability of labour and price fluctuations" were the causes of concern. Moreover, for exporters "hike in freight charges" was the most severe constraint. The findings of the study could highlight the vulnerable areas in the commodity value chain which ought to get due attention in policy making and better preparedness for future events of similar nature.
DEVELOPMENT OF A SCALE ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF SARPANCHES
Authors: Sangada B. J. ,   NAU, Vyara, Pandya R. D. , Bhuva R. M. ,   NAU, Navsari,   NAU, Navsari
Published: July 2024

This study presents the development of an Emotional Intelligence (EI) scale using the Scale Product Method, integrating Thurston's equal appearing interval scale and Likert's summated rating scale. Methodologically, indicators were selected, items collected, and judgments obtained from experts to construct the scale. The final 18-item scale demonstrated high reliability and content validity, categorized Sarpanches into low, moderate, and high EI levels, and was administered using a five-point continuum. Results indicate significant correlations with independent variables. The study concludes by discussing the implications for enhancing emotional competencies among rural leaders, facilitating effective decision-making, and fostering community development in grassroots governance.