bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTASI KESESUAIAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN BARANG DAGANG PADA SAKTHU MART DENGAN STANDAR COSO
Authors: Erlando Devianto Nielson , Oktalina Gayatria , Zamhari
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the implementation of internal control of merchandise inventory at Sakthu Mart with internal control components according to the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of Treadway Commission (COSO). The importance of this research is to make Sakthu Mart better understand and be able to implement control over merchandise inventory that supports Sakthu Mart operations.

      Case studies are a type of this research. This study uses a comparative descriptive method with a qualitative approach, namely comparing with theories and then describing the results of the analysis in the form of words and language. The technique of collecting data is by interviewing the participants (employees of Sakthu Mart) and the owner of Sakthu Mart.

       The results of interviews from the study indicate that the internal control of Merchandise Inventory implemented by Sakthu Mart is appropriate and some is not in accordance with the theory components of internal control of trading inventory based on the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of Treadway Commission (COSO). The COSO components, namely internal control, risk assessment, activities, as well as information and communication, are almost perfect because most of them have been implemented by Sakthu Mart, while the monitoring component is in accordance with and running according to COSO standards.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI BISNIS DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KINERJA PEMASARAN (Studi Kasus Sari Teknik Motor Yamaha di Koba)
Authors: Lovely Savira Hakim Brenda , Shinta Lestari Deara , Novika
Published: October 2023

This research was entitled: “Analisis Pengaruh Komunikasi Bisnis dan Promosi Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran (Studi Kasus Sari Teknik Motor Yamaha di Koba)”. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of business communication and promotion on marketing performance either partially or simultaneously. This research was conducted from February 2022 to June 2022.

          This study aims to analyze the effect of business communication and promotion on marketing performance, using a descriptive method with a quantitative approach with a view to finding the relationship between the independent variables (Business Communication and Promotion) and the dependent variable (Marketing Performance) using statistical formulas. While the statistical formula used to test the hypothesis is Multiple Regression Analysis. The sample in this study amounted to 85 respondents.

The results of the study prove that:

Business Communication has no positive and significant effect on Marketing Performance (Sari Teknik Motor Yamaha). This is evidenced by the analysis of the tcount value of 0.372 and the ttable value of 1.663. So the value of tcount 0.372 < from ttable of 1.663, so it can be concluded that the Business Communication variable affects Marketing Performance.

Promotion has a positive and significant effect on Marketing Performance (Sari Teknik Motor Yamaha). This is evidenced by the analysis of the tcount value of 17,382 and the ttable value of 1,663. So the value of tcount is 17,382 > from ttable of 1,663, so it can be concluded that the Promotion variable does not affect Marketing Performance.

Business Communication and Promotion have a positive and significant effect simultaneously on Marketing Performance. This is evidenced by the analysis of the Fcount value of 151,272 and the Ftable value of 3.11. So the value of Fcount, so that it can be concluded that the variable of Business Communication and Promotion on Marketing Performance.

Based on the results of the coefficient of determination seen from the adjusted R2 value of 0.782. This means that Marketing Performance is influenced by Business Communication and Promotion by 78.2%, while the remaining 21.8% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
PENGARUH AKUNTABILITAS, TRANSPARANSI DAN PARTISIPASI TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DI YAYASAN SANTA FAMILIA (PANTI BHAKTI KASIH SITI ANNA)
Authors: Irma Abi Maria , Maharani Yunita , Shinta Lestari Deara
Published: October 2023

The foundation is a non-profit company, and financial management within the company is the main key to the company's operational activities. Foundations have an obligation to disclose information about the source and use of the funds that have been obtained so that accountability, transparency, and participation are maintained. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of accountability, transparency, and participation on financial management at the Santa Familia Foundation (Panti Bhakti Kasih Siti Anna).

The approach used in this study uses a quantitative approach with the sampling technique used is purpose sampling. Methods of data collection with 46 respondents. Data analysis used multiple regression analysis.

The results of the study indicate that accountability, transparency, and participation together have a positive and significant effect on financial management. The test results are proven by the F test where F count 15,068 > from F table 2.82 and partially accountability and participation have a positive effect on financial management as evidenced by the T-test where t count 2,129 > t table 1,682 for accountability variables and t count 5,132 > t Table 1.682 for the participation variable.
Flexicurity på fremtidens arbejdsmarked - kontraktfleksibilitet og øget ulighed?
Authors: Larsen Trine Pernille , Ilsøe Anna
Published: October 2023

Det danske arbejdsmarked har vist sig succesfuldt på en række områder med lav arbejdsløshed, voksende beskæftigelse og høj jobmobilitet. Dette skyldes ikke mindst den såkaldt danske flexicuritymodel. Imidlertid udvikler fleksibiliteten på arbejdsmarkedet sig, og der er meget der tyder på, at hyre/fyre-fleksibiliteten ikke får samme dominerende position på fremtidens arbejdsmarked. Siden årtusindeskiftet har der i Danmark været en stigende brug af atypisk beskæftigelse. I artiklen undersøger vi, hvordan kontraktfleksibiliteten, dvs. atypisk beskæftigelse i henhold til de tre parametre: beskæftigelsesstatus, kontraktens varighed og timetal, har udviklet sig i Danmark, og hvilke konsekvenser det har for beskæftigedes adgang til flexicuritymodellen. Analytisk tager vi afsæt i flexicurity- og segmenteringslitteraturen og trækker på data fra Arbejdskraftundersøgelsen og en ny survey med svar fra 3.120 atypisk beskæftigede på kanten af arbejdsmarkedet. Afslutningsvis diskuteres, om flexicuritymodellen kan tilpasses den voksende kontraktfleksibilitet på fremtidens arbejdsmarked.
Using Mannitol as Drought Stress Agent on Globe Artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.) Fiori]
Authors: OZSAN KILIC Tugce , TONGUR Timur , ONUS Ahmet Naci
Published: October 2023

The globe artichoke [Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus (L.) Fiori], one of the special members of the Asteraceae family, has been consumed by people for their culinary and health advantages since ancient times. Global agricultural output and production efficiency are both hampered by adverse environmental conditions, notably drought. In order to promote breeding studies, it is crucial to use plants that are adaptable to drought stress, which negatively impacts plant productivity. It is crucial to understand the changes taking place in plants under drought stress. In the present study, artichoke seeds were initially kept in mannitol, which is a commonly used drought stress agent, in three different concentrations (50, 100, and 250 mg L-1) for 8 hours and later on obtained seedlings were subjected to same mannitol concentrations with 15 days intervals. Later on some seed germination and vegetative growth parameters, such as number of leaves, root length, stem height, plant height, chlorophyll, proline, leaf-related water contents, and total phenol-antioxidant contents in three globe artichoke cultivars (Sakız OP, Bayrampaşa OP, and Olympus F1) were investigated under drought stress. Results revealed that the impact of drought stress on artichoke seeds and seedlings varied depending on cultivars and pre-treatment and treatment concentrations.
Fesleğen (Ocimum basilicum L.)’de Zamana Bağlı Kütle Kayıpları Üzerine Kurutma Metotlarının Etkisi
Authors: AKGÜN Mithat , KARA Şevket Metin
Published: October 2023

Fesleğenin hasat dönemi nemli ve yağışlı geçen bölgelerde güneşte kurutma tercih edilmez, bunun yerine yaygın olarak konveksiyonel kurutucular kullanılır. Bu çalışmada yeni bir kurutma yöntemi olan LED’li (Light Emitting Diode; ışık yayan diyot) kurutma ilk defa fesleğen bitkisinde denenmiştir. Ayrıca karşılaştırmak için fesleğen yaprakları tünel tipi konveksiyonel kurutucuda, güneşte ve gölgede kurutulmuştur. LED’li kurutucu 3 renk sıcaklığında (3000 K, 4000 K ve 6500 K) doğal taşınımla kurutma yaparken, konveksiyonel kurutucu 3 hava hızında (0, 0.6 ve 1.2 ms-1) ve 40 oC sıcaklıkta çalıştırılmıştır.

3000 K renk sıcaklığında yapılan kurutma ile 4000 K renk sıcaklığındaki kurutma eğrileri yaklaşık aynı olup, 6500 K renk sıcaklığındaki LED’lerden kurutma süresi %22 daha kısadır. LED’li kurutucularda kabin iç sıcaklığı maksimum 52 oC’ye çıkmıştır. Tünel tipi konveksiyonel kurutucuda, hava hızının artması kurutma süresini kısaltmış ancak hava hızı artış oranına (%100) göre kurutma süresinin kısalması (%15) yetersiz kalmıştır.

Gölgede kurutmaya göre güneşte kurutma, konveksiyonel kurutma (1.2 ms-1) ve LED’li kurutma (3000 K renk sıcaklığı) karşılaştırıldığında sırasıyla %48, %71 ve %85 daha kısa sürede tamamlanmıştır. 3000 K renk sıcaklıklı LED’li kurutma doğal taşınımla olmasına rağmen, kuruma süresi 1.2 ms-1 hava hızındaki kanal tipli konveksiyonel kurutucudan (T=40 oC sıcaklıkta) %50 daha kısa olmuştur.

Bu çalışma, verilen kurutma şartlarında, LED’li kurutmanın konveksiyonel kurutuculara, güneş ve gölgede kurutmaya göre zaman ve buna bağlı olarak enerji tasarrufu yönünden daha avantajlı olduğunu göstermektedir.
Impacts psychosociaux de la crise sanitaire et travail en milieu documentaire : mise en perspective
Authors: Koenig Marie-Hélène
Published: October 2023

Plus de trois ans après la crise sanitaire, des évolutions profondes ont eu lieu dans les milieux professionnels, quel que soit le secteur d’activité, et quel que soit le cadre, public ou privé. Les changements et transformations ont été plus subis que choisis, et certains retours en arrière ne sont plus envisageables. Le présent article veut explorer les types de changements et de transformation, en général et dans l’activité des milieux documentaires, et les appréhender dans leurs conséquences sur le travail, les collectifs de travail et les individus. La grille d’analyse des risques psychosociaux (RPS), permet toutefois d’envisager une trajectoire qui intégrerait la qualité de vie au travail, via le bien-être psychologique. Enfin, les conséquences pour les gestionnaires et encadrants (pour la fonction publique) seront identifiées. En conclusion, on envisagera de quoi les RPS peuvent être le signe.
Characteristics of red wines depending on the applied maceration method
Authors: Jovanović-Cvetković Tatjana , Savić Aleksandar , Starčević Danijela , Grbić Rada , Sefo Semira
Published: October 2023

Wine is an alcoholic beverage created as a product of alcoholic fermentation. It is a complex compound consisting of a large number of components (water, alcohols, acids, sugars, mineral substances, phenols, esters, glycerol, etc.). The chemical composition and quality of wine largely depend on the variety, wine type, production, and storage methods. Maceration is an essential part of the red wine production process. During maceration, numerous compounds are separated from the solid parts of the grape and berry and they are extracted into wine, and thanks to this process, red wine acquires most of its characteristics. It is considered that temperature and duration are the most important maceration factors that affect the quality of red wines. This paper aims to determine the influence of different maceration regimes on the quality of red wines of the Vranac and Merlot varieties. Vinification was carried out in 2021 in the Microbiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Technology in Banja Luka, where maceration regimes for 6 and 12 days were applied, at temperatures of 16 and 25°C. Wine quality analyses were done in the Laboratory for Ampelography and Winemaking at the Faculty of Agriculture in Banja Luka. Differences in wine quality were observed depending on the maceration regime. The highest alcohol content was observed after 6 days of maceration at 25°C, while prolonged maceration led to reduction in the alcohol content. The increased temperature had a positive effect on the total extract, as well as on the wine chromatic characteristics of both varieties. The wines of the Merlot variety had lower total acidity at longer maceration, while the wines of the Vranac variety had lower total acidity at shorter maceration. All analyzed wines had a satisfactorily low volatile acidity, as well as pH. The Merlot wines had the highest ash content after 12 days of maceration at 25°C, and the Vranac wines after 6 days of maceration at 25°C.
Allelopathic effect of ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) on seed germination and early seedling growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.)
Authors: Maksimović Tanja , Cvijetinović Mile , Hasanagić Dino
Published: October 2023

Allelopathy is a unique phenomenon in nature that refers to direct or indirect, positive or negative, impact of one plant (including microorganisms, insects, and herbivores) on another plant through chemical secretions (allelochemicals). Ambrosia artemisiifolia (ragweed) is a well-known invasive plant possessing allelochemicals that have been found to inhibit the growth and development of plants in their immediate environment. This study aimed to determine the allelopathic impact of the aqueous leaf extract isolated from ragweed leaves (concentrated extract, 1:2, 1:4, and 1:8) on seed germination and early seedling growth of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.). The examined aqueous extract of ragweed had a higher inhibitory effect on the germination of white clover seeds compared to barley. The germination of barley seeds was the lowest at the concentrated leaf extract (up to 70%), while the same process in barley seeds was not determined at this concentration. In the other treatments, germination was significantly lower in both examined species compared to the control. Shoot and root growth of both researched species was inhibited in all treatments compared to the control. The obtained results indicate that the aqueous ragweed extract significantly inhibits the growth of roots and shoots of both tested species, which increases the need for more intensive research on this topic.
Transformation of the principles of remuneration of workers and employees in the Soviet metallurgy during 1922 – 1928 period (based on collective agreements and tariff agreements of the Sickle and Hammer plant)
Authors: Chudinov Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Published: October 2023

Solving the tasks of restoring Soviet industry during the NEP years was accompanied by the formation of a new system of labor relations and the search for effective forms of labor stimulation, among which wages were the main one. The main objective of the study was to identify and characterize the key principles of remuneration of workers and employees of the metallurgical industry, their changes and impact on wage differentiation in 1922-1928. On the basis of collective agreements and tariff agreements of the Sickle and Hammer plant, which in the period under review was experimental, new forms of remuneration were worked out. As a result, it was this company that had to demonstrate the effectiveness of the state's salary policy. Collective agreements during the NEP years reflected most aspects of labor activity. The duration of collective agreements gradually increased, they began to regulate a greater number of controversial issues in the field of remuneration. Due to high inflation, the terms and forms of salary payments were standardized. During the NEP period, there was an increase in wage differentiation at the Sickle and Hammer plant, both between different groups of workers and within them. However, this trend was partially offset by the actions of trade unions and the government aimed at equalizing earnings. Wages declined in the period 1923-1928, as workers faced tougher and more systematic requirements for defective products and their payment, with an increase in the production plan. Trends in time-based payment are determined mainly by the difference between tariff rates and minimum wages, which grew during the NEP period for all categories of workers. Bonus payments characterized the highest—paid group of factory workers - high-level employees. Their earnings were formed with the help of bonuses, earnings and the tariff rate, which made it consistently high.
Afecto, confianza y autoridad pedagógica en los procesos de transversalización de la Educación Sexual Integral en las escuelas en Argentina
Authors: Romero Guillermo
Published: October 2023

The article explores a set of institutional dynamics that emerged in a secondary school in the city of La Plata, Argentina, following the creation and implementation of a specific curricular space for Comprehensive Sexual Education. This educational policy challenges traditional approaches to sexuality and gender in schools. The analysis is based on ethnographic research conducted in 2019, which included individual and group interviews with students, teachers, and management staff. The research also included participant observation of classes, events, and other school activities such as festivals, political demonstrations, and student center meetings. Content analysis was conducted on curricular programs, institutional documents, regulatory frameworks, and other texts considered relevant based on the research objectives. Unlike other works that focus solely on the curricular dimension, this study emphasizes the significance of intergenerational bonds of affection, trust, and pedagogical authority in the process of mainstreaming this policy. The article provides an opportunity to question a prevalent notion in schools that tends to frame a dilemma between creating a specific space for the implementation of this policy or mainstreaming it across various subjects. The analysis also highlights the pedagogical dimension concerning gender and sexuality throughout the entire school experience, not solely in relation to the content covered in sexual education classes. As such, it contributes to considering the importance of complementing the approach to Comprehensive Sexuality Education across different subjects in the school curriculum with an institutional mainstreaming of its focus, oriented to pedagogical intervention in the diverse dynamics and folds of the institutional fabric as a whole.
The Role of Social Forgiveness and Non-Forgiveness in Shaping the Political Discourse Around Gustavo Petro during the 2022 Colombian Presidential Elections
Authors: Treisch Constantin
Published: October 2023

Objective/context: This article examines the use of emotional argumentation patterns of social forgiveness and non-forgiveness regarding Gustavo Petro’s past in the M-19 movement in the context of the 2022 Colombian presidential elections. Methodology: An inductive media framing analysis of selected Colombian newspapers was carried out. The frames analyzed exemplify the relevance different newspapers have attributed to Petro’s past in their pre-election coverage. Conclusions: This analysis demonstrates that those frames that project a negative view of Petro’s past carried especially marked patterns of non-forgiveness and an accompanying delegitimization of his person and political ambitions. The negative portrayal in a particular newspaper presented clear patterns of emotional argumentation of politically ideological opposition to Petro in contrast to the media landscape in general. The other newspapers analyzed, however, revealed a predominantly neutral pattern of argumentation that paid attention to Petro’s past but did not use it judgmentally against him. In relatively few cases, the argument of social forgiveness was even used in his favor. The results show that, especially for the ideological opposition to Petro, reference to his past in the M-19 was considered a legitimate means to undermine his political ambitions. However, considering the general overall coverage of the newspapers, Petro’s past was of marginal importance. Originality: This analysis provides insights into how Colombian media framed the past of the current Colombian president in the M-19 during the 2022 presidential campaign, potentially influencing public opinion-making processes. The results can serve as a reference for more comprehensive analyses to better understand the role of forgiveness and non-forgiveness in the context of political discourses in post-conflict states.
Automatic pulmonary artery-vein separation in CT images using a twin-pipe network and topology reconstruction
Authors: Pan Lin , Yan Xiaochao , Zheng Yaoyong , Huang Liqin , Zhang Zhen , Fu Rongda , Zheng Bin , Zheng Shaohua
Published: October 2023

Background

With the wide application of CT scanning, the separation of pulmonary arteries and veins (A/V) based on CT images plays an important role for assisting surgeons in preoperative planning of lung cancer surgery. However, distinguishing between arteries and veins in chest CT images remains challenging due to the complex structure and the presence of their similarities.

Methods

We proposed a novel method for automatically separating pulmonary arteries and veins based on vessel topology information and a twin-pipe deep learning network. First, vessel tree topology is constructed by combining scale-space particles and multi-stencils fast marching (MSFM) methods to ensure the continuity and authenticity of the topology. Second, a twin-pipe network is designed to learn the multiscale differences between arteries and veins and the characteristics of the small arteries that closely accompany bronchi. Finally, we designed a topology optimizer that considers interbranch and intrabranch topological relationships to optimize the results of arteries and veins classification.

Results

The proposed approach is validated on the public dataset CARVE14 and our private dataset. Compared with ground truth, the proposed method achieves an average accuracy of 90.1% on the CARVE14 dataset, and 96.2% on our local dataset.

Conclusions

The method can effectively separate pulmonary arteries and veins and has good generalization for chest CT images from different devices, as well as enhanced and noncontrast CT image sequences from the same device.
The podcast as a sound experimentation tool for brands: The immersive narrative in Endesa's Sonidos que nos transforman
Authors: Fitó Carreras Maria , Méndiz Noguero Alfonso , Vidal-Mestre Montserrat
Published: October 2023

The podcast has become an emerging audio format for advertising usage through the branded content technique, which uses content to transmit brand values ​​without intrusive messages. The technique applied to the sound medium represents added value for brands because of the sound’s sensory power. In this unisensory context, sound immersion narratives can further enhance the listening experience by making the listener an integral part of the storytelling. Through the study of Sonidos que nos transforman (Sounds that transform us), the first and only immersive branded podcast produced in Spain to date by Endesa, we will analyse how the brand integrates into the narrative. We will also study to what extent the podcast is configured as an appropriate format to transmit the brand message through sound immersion. The methodology is completed with exploratory interviews with those responsible for the project. The results confirm that immersive sound techniques are not mere technical-sound ornaments applied without casuistry, and that they contribute to increase engagement with the brand due to the intensity with which the listener lives the experience. In addition, the podcast highlights the existence of its own narrative, which finds its methodology and production sources in the radio, the sound medium par excellence, but opening up possibilities thanks to the absence of space-time limits and to its recorded nature.
Resistencia visual en los muros de Santiago: protestas de Chile en 2019
Authors: Sebastián Aravena-Ortiz Sebastián
Published: October 2023

Este artículo se enmarca en el estallido social de octubre de 2019 en Chile, una serie de protestas masivas en diferentes ciudades del país que demandaban cambios políticos, económicos, sociales y culturales. A través de una recolección fotográfica (298 fotos) de las imágenes (n=1211) plasmadas en los muros del epicentro de las protestas de la ciudad de Santiago de Chile durante las primeras dos semanas de las movilizaciones, y utilizando el método de análisis de contenido, este artículo busca definir los principales temas representados en las demandas populares y explorar la participación pública en este contexto. El análisis evidencia que las principales cuestiones expresadas visualmente por los protestantes fueron el rechazo a la estructura política chilena y la denuncia al excesivo uso de la fuerza pública, y se concentraron principalmente en cuatro grupos: violencia, política, identidades y amor. Asimismo, muestra la adhesión a nuevas temáticas ajenas a los principales detonantes de las protestas, como la defensa de los derechos de minorías identitarias y las denuncias de violencia en la misma protesta, la reproducción de signos preestablecidos y el surgimiento de nuevos imaginarios alineados con los discursos populares. Finalmente, este estudio visibiliza el rol de las expresiones visuales que, independiente de su calidad gráfica, participan de todas formas en la construcción de sentido de la contingencia política.
A Retrospective Study of Puerperal Infection and its Aftermath: Current Scenario from a Tertiary Healthcare Centre, Telangana, India
Authors: Kodali Sindhu , Devi Sundari Lakshmi , Sri Chintapally Udaya , Laasya Ravula Sri Kusuma , Shah Sangeeta
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Even after decades of the development of lowcost and effective antibiotics, puerperal infections remain an important cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the present study was to determine the risk factors, morbidity, and mortality associated with puerperal infections. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from March 2021 to October 2021, at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Gandhi Hospital in Telangana, India. The study included all women who delivered in this hospital and were referred within 42 days after delivery with fever and any of the following symptoms: pain abdomen, malodorous lochia, abdominal distention, subinvolution of the uterus, pelvic abscess, peritonitis, any system/organ failure, or shock. Various risk factors such as age, parity, socioeconomic status (according to the modified Kuppuswamy scale), BMI, rupture of membranes, mode of delivery, and comorbidities associated with puerperal infection were assessed. Complications following puerperal infection were also studied. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.0, and the results were presented in frequency and percentages of categorical variables. Results: During the study period, there were 161 cases of puerperal infection. The majority of cases were between the age group of 26-30 years, constituting 72 (44.7%) cases. Among them, 86 (53.4%) cases were multiparous, 50 (31%) cases were primiparous, 10 (6.2%) cases were second gravida, and 15 (9.3%) cases were third gravida. Lower middle-class women accounted for 67 (41.6%) cases, and 85 (52.7%) cases were in the overweight range. Prolonged premature rupture of membranes for more than 24 hours was observed in 78 (48.4%) cases. Caesarean section was the mode of delivery for 90 (56%) cases of puerperal infection cases. The most commonly associated comorbidities were anaemia in 63 (39.1%) cases, severe preeclampsia in 47 (29.1%) cases, abruption in 31 (19.2%) cases, and diabetes in 20 (12.4%) cases. Prolonged hospital stay was observed in 144 (89.4%) cases, wound gaping in 26 (16.1%) cases, and disseminated intravascular coagulation in 24 (14.9%) cases. A total of 31 (19.2%) cases of women succumbed, mostly due to multi-organ failure. Conclusion: Early diagnosis, proper ICU facilities at all levels of healthcare, timely referral to tertiary facilities, health education, and strict aseptic measures would be crucial in tackling this menace.
Dorsal Lingual Lipoma (Yellow Epulis): A Case Report
Authors: Gandhi Jignesh , Shinde Pravin , Shetty Tarun , Gajjar Aarsh
Published: October 2023

Lipoma is a common soft tissue tumour. Its occurrence in the oral mucosa is rare, accounting for 1% to 5% of all benign oral tumours. Typically, it presents as an asymptomatic yellowish mass. The overlying epithelium remains intact, and superficial blood vessels are often visible on the tumour's surface. The present report presents a case of tongue lipoma in a 50-year-old man who was referred to the department due to a tongue mass. The duration of the mass's presence was unknown. Clinical examination revealed a yellowish nodular lesion. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of classic lipoma, showing mature adipocytes and vessels of varying sizes within the adipocyte lobules. The lesion was surgically excised, and no recurrence was observed during the one-year follow-up period.
Inferring interspecific killing of Red Fox by Dingo from wounds and inter-canine distance measures – and a call for more data
Authors: Jordan Neil R , Campbell-Ward Michelle , Vandersteen James , Colman Nicholas , Alting Brendan , Gamage Dushmantha , Cairns Kylie M , Bell Mathew , Altuna Jose , Pitcher Benjamin J
Published: October 2023

The role of the Dingo (variously Canis familiaris, C. familiaris dingo or C. lupus dingo, and hereafter C. dingo) in suppressing Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) populations in Australia has been investigated, with various data tending to show an inverse relationship between densities of the two species (e.g. Letnic et al. 2012; Johnson and VanDerWal 2009). There are very few examples in the literature where direct killing was either observed or inferred (but see Moseby et al. 2012), making each a valuable datapoint. Here, we present a short description of a young adult female Red Fox presumed to have been killed by Dingo in Myall Lakes National Park on the basis of: (1) the close proximity of a Dingo pack (within approximately 20m) to the carcass; (2) the overlap between recorded values of inter-canine distance in Dingo and the wounds on the Red Fox; and (3) the location of those wounds on the body.
Farmer’s Perception towards Adoption of Eco-Friendly Natural Farming System in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Thakur Riya , Sharma Subhash , Laishram Chinglembi , Negi Anmol
Published: October 2023

Over the past three decades, farming in India has become more and more unsustainable through the conventional farming system. The system had been set up for maximum output with little regard for the environment or the individual's existence. To overcome this, the best alternative is eco-friendly natural farming, which is economical and has been embraced by several Indian states. The objective of this research is to study the resource use efficiency, factors affecting adoption, and problems faced by farmers under the natural farming system in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Out of 12 districts, the Mandi district has been selected purposively due to a large number of farmers switching to the conventional farming system. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the farmers in the study area where a sample of 60 farmers was selected to analyse the Cobb-Douglas production function, Logit, Chi-square, and Garett ranking techniques were used. The study highlighted that out of the total cultivated area, the maximum area was under natural farming i.e., 64.83 per cent as compared to 35.17 per cent under a conventional farming system. The factor affecting the adoption of natural farming were chemical input cost, decreased pest attacks, health benefits, and quality yields with significant values of 0.006, 3.82, 4.16, and 3.94, respectively. It shows the rate of change in the adoption of natural farming systems with a 1 per cent change in the value of these factors. Besides this, there were some major constraints reported by farmers which hindered its widespread among farmers in the state.
In vitro Propagation of Lagenaria Siceraria: A Plant of the Cucurbitaceae Family with High Medicinal Value
Authors: Kabiru Theophilus , Njenga Peter K.
Published: October 2023

Background and Objective: Lagenaria siceraria is extensively grown as a vegetable crop in tropical and subtropical regions of the world as a source of food and for it’s medicinal potential. The purpose of this research was to determine the optimal conditions for plantlet regeneration of Lagenaria siceraria microshoots on various concentrations of benzyl amino purine and naphthalene acetic acid in vitro.

Materials and Methods: The research was designed as a completely randomized design. Shoot tips of Lagenaria siceraria were surface sterilized with sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) at different concentrations (0,3,4,5,6 and 7 mg/L) and cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) solidified medium supplemented with 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP) at different concentrations of (0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0,2.5 and 3.0mg/L) for shoot induction and the obtained shoots were transferred to MS medium containing naphthaleneacetic Acid(NAA) at different concentrations (0,0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0,2.5 AND 3.0mg/L) for root induction.

 Results: Surface disinfection was optimal after immersion of shoot tips and/or nodal explants in cleaning detergent (5 min), ethanol 70% (1 min), and sodium hypochlorite 5mg/L (15 min).  MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/L BAP was most effective in inducing shoot multiplication (100%), with an average of 4,33 shoots per explant after 4 weeks. MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/L NAA was most appropriate for rooting (100%) with an average of 5.33 roots per shoot after 4 weeks.

Conclusion: shoots sterilized with 5mg/L NaOCl and inoculated in MS medium supplemented with 2.0 mg/LBAP and 2.0 mg/L NAA were optimal conditions for the surface sterilization, shoot and root induction of Lagenaria siceraria shoots.
Effect of Vermicompost, Biofertilizers and in Organic Fertilizers on Nutrient Uptake and Physico-chemical Properties of Soil: A Case Study of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Kaur Gurvinder , Vats Akshay Kumar , Singh Ram , Behl R. K. , Singh Amit
Published: October 2023

A field trial was conducted during Rabi 2020-21 in randomized block design with three replications and seven treatments comprising individual and combined application of various organic and inorganic nutrient sources at Research Farm, MMU Sadopur (Ambala), Haryana. The experiment was intended to evaluate the effect of vermicompost, biofertilizers and inorganic fertilizers applied in chickpea on nutrient uptake and physico-chemical properties of soil pH (8.24). The highest organic carbon (0.58%), electrical conductivity (0.51 dS m-1), particle density (2.50 g/cm3) and porosity (48.47%) along with maximum available N (126.5 kg ha-1), P (23.2 kg/ha) and K (98.33 kg/ha) were observed in the treatment of T6 i.e., 3 t/ha Vermicompost + Rhizobium + PSB. Similarly, the nutrient content (N, P and K) was maximum in seed and stover of chickpea harvested from the plots receiving 3 t/ha Vermicompost + Rhizobium + PSB, which was statistically at par with T7 i.e., 2.5 t/ha Vermicompost + Rhizobium + PSB. The highest net return was recorded in plots treated with 50% RDF (Recommended dose of fertilizer) + Rhizobium + PSB and 75% RDF + Rhizobium + PSB with a benefit cost ratio (B: C) of 3.2 and 3.1, respectively. However, the seed yield in integrated nutrient management was comparable to recommended dose of chemical fertilizers
Evaluation of System of Wheat Intensification on Growth Parameters and Yield Attributes of Wheat
Authors: Gudem Sadhana Reddy , Debbarma Victor , Sankathala Arun Kumar
Published: October 2023

An experiment was carried out in the field during rabi season 2022-23 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.). The experiment was conducted to determine the response of wheat crop to different planting methods and biofertilizer application. There were nine treatments in the experiment, each replicated thrice and it was laid out in Randomized Block Design. The results showed that System of Wheat Intensification in combination with Azotobacter and Azospirillum recorded significant and higher plant height (101.93 cm), number of tillers / hill (12.91), plant dry weight (24.53 g), number of effective tillers / hill (9.78) and number of grains / spike (58.76). Whereas, Raised bed in combination with Azotobacter and Azospirillum significantly increased Leaf area index (3.66) and Crop growth rate (17.42 g/m2/day) compared to other treatments.
Interventions to Improve Potassium Availability in Light Textured Alfisols Supporting FCV Tobacco
Authors: Meghana K. , Bindu J. Poorna , Reddy D. Damodar , Rani I. Usha , Madhav M. Sheshu , Sreenivasulu K. N.
Published: October 2023

Aim: To investigate the effect of soil inversion in conjugation with combined application of SOP with cheaper potassium supplements like tobacco stalk biochar (TS biochar) and barn wood ash (BWA) on potassium fractions in light textured sandy loam soils supporting FCV tobacco.

Study Design: Split plot design

Place and Duration of Study: ICAR-CTRI RS, Jeelugumilli, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Methodology: A field experiment was conducted with two main plots and seven sub-plots which are replicated thrice. The two main plots are consisting of soil inversion practices i.e., (i) soil inversion with MB plough (ii) without soil inversion and seven sub plot treatments viz., one without potassium, two sulphate of potash treatments at the rate of 100 % and 75 % of recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), two TS Biochar treatments along with SOP and two BWA treatments along with SOP at the rate of 100 % and 75 % RDK each. Soil Samples were collected at 60 DAP to study various potassium fractions in the soil.

Results: Results indicated that mean water-soluble potassium has been increased from 17.90 mg kg-1 in without soil inversion to 27.61 mg kg-1 in with soil inversion respectively and among the potassium input management practices highest mean water-soluble potassium of 26.60 mg kg-1 was observed in S4 [100% K through SOP + Tobacco Stalk Biochar (1:1)] treated plots which is on par with S2 [100% K through SOP]. An increase in soil mean exchangeable potassium from 40.07 mg kg-1 without soil inversion to 58.79 mg kg-1 with soil inversion was observed and among the potassium input management practices the highest available potassium was observed in S4 [100% K through SOP + Tobacco Stalk Biochar (1:1)] treated plots with a mean value of 60.14 mg kg-1 which was on par with S6 [100% K through SOP + Barn wood ash (1:1)].

Conclusion: Both soil inversion and potassium input management has improved the water soluble, exhangeable K in soil while no much influence on non-exchangeable and total K were observed.
Effect of Compost Coated and Blended Phosphatic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Nutrient Uptake by Maize under Alfisols in India
Authors: Varalakshmi V.  , Bhagyalakshmi T.  , Prakash S. S.  , Roopashree D. H.
Published: October 2023

During kharif 2020 a field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, V. C. Farm, Mandya, India to study the effect of compost coated and blended phosphatic fertilizers on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of maize. There were eight treatments that include 100, 75 and 50 per cent of compost coated DAP (T3, T4 and T5, respectively) and compo blended rock phosphate (T6, T7 and T8, respectively) along with recommended dose of nitrogen and potassium, keeping 100% recommended dose of fertilizers (using uncoated DAP) as check. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The results revealed higher growth parameters viz., plant height (222.75 cm), no. of leaves plant-1 (12.98 plant-1), leaf area (6387.55 cm2 plant-1) and total dry matter accumulation plant-1 (167.20 g plant-1) were recorded with application of 75 per cent RDP through compost coated DAP with recommended dose of N and K (T4) which was on par with T7, T3 and T6, respectively. Similarly, significantly higher yield parameters like cob length (21.87 cm), cob girth (20.76 cm), no. of rows cob-1 (16.56 cob-1), no. of kernels row-1 (36.03 row-1) and test weight (35.73 g) were recorded in T4 when compared to T2, T5 and T8, respectively. Kernel and stover yield (82.19 and 91.44 q ha-1, respectively) was observed to be higher in T4 coupled with higher uptake of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn which clearly indicated that application of 75% RDP through compost coated DAP is optimum for obtaining higher growth, yield and nutrient uptake by maize.
A Comparative Study between Pleural Fluid Cholesterol and Light’s Criteria in Differentiating Exudative and Transudative Pleural Effusion
Authors: Majmundar Aarjuv , Nouni Harshita H. , Mehta Vaibhav , Lakhani Sucheta J. , Lakhani Jitendra D. , Darda Shubham
Published: October 2023

Background/Aims: When the production and buildup of pleural fluid overwhelm its absorption, pleural effusion develops. Pleural effusions are classified as either exudates or transudates based on their pathogenesis. In order to treat the patient rationally, it is critical to make an appropriate etiological diagnosis. Discrimination between transudates and exudates using Light's criteria may require additional testing, however employing pleural fluid cholesterol makes diagnosis possible with only pleural fluid analysis.

Materials and Methods: This comparative study included 140 patients with pleural effusions. Pleural effusions were determined to be transudative or exudative based on etiological diagnosis. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive values of each test for the diagnosis of an exudative effusion were assessed.

Results: The pleural fluid cholesterol levels showed a sensitivity of 97.95%, a specificity of 95.23% (P < 0.0001), a positive predictive value of 97.95% and a negative predictive value of 95.23%. The ROC curve analysis (receiver operating characteristic curve) of pleural fluid cholesterol with a cut-off of 45 mg/dl showed an area under the curve of 0.986.

Conclusions: The pleural cholesterol level can be utilized as a biomarker to identify an exudative effusion and replace Light’s criteria. It also eliminates the need for simultaneous blood sampling.
Adherence to CPAP Treatment and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events
Authors: Sánchez-de-la-Torre Manuel , Gracia-Lavedan Esther , Benitez Ivan D. , Sánchez-de-la-Torre Alicia , Moncusí-Moix Anna , Torres Gerard , Loffler Kelly , Woodman Richard , Adams Robert , Labarca Gonzalo , Dreyse Jorge , Eulenburg Christine , Thunström Erik , Glantz Helena , Peker Yüksel , Anderson Craig , McEvoy Doug , Barbé Ferran
Published: October 2023

Importance

The effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on secondary cardiovascular disease prevention is highly debated.

Objective

To assess the effect of CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in randomized clinical trials.

Data Sources

PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Current Controlled Trials: metaRegister of Controlled Trials, ISRCTN Registry, European Union clinical trials database, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were systematically searched through June 22, 2023.

Study Selection

For qualitative and individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis, randomized clinical trials addressing the therapeutic effect of CPAP on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in adults with cardiovascular disease and OSA were included.

Data Extraction and Synthesis

Two reviewers independently screened records, evaluated potentially eligible primary studies in full text, extracted data, and cross-checked errors. IPD were requested from authors of the selected studies (SAVE [NCT00738179], ISAACC [NCT01335087], and RICCADSA [NCT00519597]).

Main Outcomes and Measures

One-stage and 2-stage IPD meta-analyses were completed to estimate the effect of CPAP treatment on risk of recurrent major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) using mixed-effect Cox regression models. Additionally, an on-treatment analysis with marginal structural Cox models using inverse probability of treatment weighting was fitted to assess the effect of good adherence to CPAP (≥4 hours per day).

Results

A total of 4186 individual participants were evaluated (82.1% men; mean [SD] body mass index, 28.9 [4.5]; mean [SD] age, 61.2 [8.7] years; mean [SD] apnea-hypopnea index, 31.2 [17] events per hour; 71% with hypertension; 50.1% receiving CPAP [mean {SD} adherence, 3.1 {2.4} hours per day]; 49.9% not receiving CPAP [usual care], mean [SD] follow-up, 3.25 [1.8] years). The main outcome was defined as the first MACCE, which was similar for the CPAP and no CPAP groups (hazard ratio, 1.01 [95% CI, 0.87-1.17]). However, an on-treatment analysis by marginal structural model revealed a reduced risk of MACCEs associated with good adherence to CPAP (hazard ratio, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.52-0.92]).

Conclusions and Relevance

Adherence to CPAP was associated with a reduced MACCE recurrence risk, suggesting that treatment adherence is a key factor in secondary cardiovascular prevention in patients with OSA.