bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling of Moisture Adsorption Isotherm of Selected Commercial flours of Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Md Wadud , Aziz Mohammad Gulzarul , Islam Md Nazrul
Published: March 2019

The moisture adsorption behavior is a fundamental knowledge in the processing and storage of food materials. In this paper, the experimental adsorption behavior of wheat, rice and corn flours were compared with five widely recommended adsorption models (BET, GAB, Oswin, Smith and Halsey) in the literature. From the sorption data, monolayer moisture content of wheat, rice and corn flours were estimated as per BET and GAB models. For all flours, GAB model gave higher monolayer moisture content compare to the BET model. Linear regression analysis was done to determine the model constants where all models were compared using regression coefficient and standard error of the estimate. It was observed that there is no single model that could describe accurately the sorption isotherm over the whole range of water activity (aw) and for all types of flours. BET model was found as the best model for the prediction of equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of the most stable region (i.e. EMC corresponding to aw range below 0.52) but it was not suitable at aw above 0.52. The GAB model was found to be the most suitable to predict the EMC for wide range of water activity (0.11 to 0.93).

The Agriculturists 2018; 16(2) 35-42
Nutrients Content in Some Vegetables Grown in South-Central Coastal Regions of Bangladesh
Authors: Azam AKM Faruk E , Rahman Md Taifur , Maniruzzaman Muhammad , Zabir Abdullah Al , Uddin Md Nizam
Published: March 2019

Soil salinity is one of the most important abiotic stresses for crop production. A study was conducted to analyze the relationship between salinity level and nutrient contents in some popular vegetables grown in some selected tidal areas of Barguna and Patuakhali districts of Bangladesh. Samples of six different vegetables such as bottle gourd leaf (Lagenaria siceraria), sweet gourd leaf (Cucurbita maxima), radish leaf (Raphanus sativus), bean (Lablab niger), red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) and spinach (Spinacia oleracea) were collected along with soils from different locations of the study areas and were analyzed for phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulphur (S) contents. Soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC) were determined. In saline areas, comparatively lower amounts of P, K, Ca, Mg and S were detected in most of the collected vegetables than those of non-saline areas. Conversely, bottle gourd leaf, radish leaf and bean accumulated comparatively higher amount of Ca at higher salinity levels. The uptake of P by bottle gourd leaf and radish leaf, Mg by bottle gourd leaf and red amaranth was also higher in the saline soil. The inconsistent uptake of Ca, Mg and P were found in some vegetables due to the differences of fertilizer application and intercultural operation. The vegetables could tolerate moderate soil salinity (soil EC up to7.9 dSm-1) and might be recommended to grow in the tidal saline areas of Barguna and Patuakhali districts of Bangladesh.

The Agriculturists 2018; 16(2) 43-57
Efficacy of Trichoderma against Colletotrichum capsici Causing Fruit Rot Due to Anthracnose of Chili (Capsicum annum L.)
Authors: Rahman MA , Ansari TH , Alam MF , Moni JR , Ahmed M
Published: March 2019

Five Trichoderma species/strains, Trichoderma virens IMI-392430, T. pseudokoningii IMI-392431, T. harzianum IMI-392432, T. harzianum IMI-392433 and T. harzianum IMI-392434 were tested against anthracnose and fruit rot of chilli. Effect of Trichoderma species in suppressing anthracnose and fruit rot as well as the growth and yield of chilli were evaluated. Seven treatments consisting of five Trichoderma strains, one Colletotrichum capsici and control were used as seed treatments. Chilli seeds were treated with spore suspension or secondary metabolites of each Trichoderma species/strain and C. capsici separately. Mixture of suspension of each Trichoderma species/strain with C. capsici was also used as spore suspension or secondary metabolites. Percent fruit infection in the control treatment was found almost similar to the treatment that contained T. viridae and T. pseudokoningii spore suspension or secondary metabolites. T. harzianum strains alone suppressed fruit infection (%) significantly. Further all the Trichoderma species/strains reduced the fruit infection (%) than the diseased control even when seeds were treated with Trichoderma separately mixing with C. capsici. Spore suspension of T. harzianum IMI-392433 was found much more effective against C. capsici which suppressed 95.8% and 79.6 % fruit infection respectively under natural (without C. capsici) and high inoculum pressure of C. capsici. All the tested Trichoderma species/strains showed higher plant growth and increased fruit yield irrespective of rest of the treatments. It was found that Trichoderma strains control chilli fruit rot significantly but high inoculum pressure of C. capsici reduced fruit yield drastically. Among the treatments, spore suspension of T. harzianum IMI-392433 increased the fruit yield 83.6% and 76.5% per plant compared to spore suspension of C. capsici and control treatments, respectively. These results implied that T. harzianum IMI-392433 can effectively control fruit rot of chili caused by C. capsici through host resistance and antifungal metabolite activity. The fruit yield was increased due to the influence of T. harzianum IMI-392433 on vigorous physiological growth of plants as well as efficacy against the disease.

The Agriculturists 2018; 16(2) 75-87
Demographic Characteristics of Diabetic Neuropathy Patients Attended at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Mashudur , Rizvi Abu Nasir , Uddin Mohammad Nazim , Khanam Rashida Akter , Khan Muhammad Abdul Momen , Khanam Shafia
Published: March 2019

Introduction: Diabetic neuropathy is one of the early complications of diabetes mellitus patients which is very difficult to face in the daily living activities. The purpose of the present study was to see the demographic characteristics of diabetic neuropathy patients.

Metarials & Methods: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Neurology including Neuropathy Clinic and in collaboration with department of Endocrinology at Banghabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from January 2012 to December 2013 for a period of two (2) years. Adult diabetic patients presented with neuropathic pain with symmetrical involvement of distal limbs from indoor and outpatient department of Neurology including Neuropathy clinic as well as indoor and outpatient department of Endocrinology, BSMMU were enrolled in the study population. Data was collected by face to face interview. Information was collected by taking medical history and clinical examinations and subsequent laboratory investigations.

Results: A total number of 102 cases were recruited for this study who were clinically diagnosed as painful diabetic polyneuropathy. Female was predominant than male 55(53.9%) cases and 47(46.1%) cases respectively. The male and female ratio was 1:1.2. Majority were in the age group of more than 55 years which was 55(53.9%) cases. The mean age with SD of the study population was 52.79±9.42 years. Among 102 patients type II DM was predominate than type I patients which were 95(92.2%) cases and 8(7.8%) cases respectively. The mean duration of DM with SD was 6.51±3.6 years. However the mean duration of neuropathic pain was 1.68±1.155 years.

Conclusion: In conclusion majority of the diabetic neuropathy patients are female suffering from type II DM in the middle age.

Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 27-30
Risk Factors Analysis for Abnormal Semen Characteristics in Sub-Fertile Male
Authors: Akhter Afroza , Chowdury Liza , Akhter Mahbuba , Haque Samira
Published: March 2019

Introduction: This study aimed to identify the risk factors for abnormal semen parameters in male partner of sub-fertile couples.

Materials & Methods: This was a prospective study of 100 diagnosed infertile & sub-fertile couples in the age group between 23-58 yrs old male were from 1st March 2013 to 28th Feb 2014 treated in Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH). On the basis of sperm count the cases were grouped as follows. normozoospermia, oligozoospermia & azoospermia. Semen analysis was done in all the cases, The results were described with arithmetic mean and standard deviation. Male partners with normal semen parameters was undertaken among the sub-fertile couples attending the General Outpatient Department (GOPD) of CMH Dhaka. The history was taken from selected individual and it includes personal, socio-economics, occupational, medical, surgical history and drug intake to find out risk factors for abnormal semen parameters.

Results: In Normozoospermia mean and SD of sperm count, sperm abnormally, sperm motillity were 65.98±5.05, 24.44±1.57 and 45.5±2.94 respectively. In 0ligozoospermia the mean and SD of sperm count, sperm abnormality, sperm mtility were 7.74±1.23, 41.1±3.78, 14.54±2.77 respectively. In azoospermia the mean and SD of sperm count, sperm abnormality, sperm motility were absent.

Conclusion: Here data statistically showed person with normozoospermia having good sperm morphology & motility than oligozoospermia and azoospermic subjects thereby causing male infertility which was responsible for hindrance in achieving pregnancy clinically. Using tight undergarment or working in hot atmosphere depresses spermatogenesis. Mumps orchitis permanently damage spermatogenesis. Bacterial or viral infection depresses the sperm count. Diabetes, malnutrition, heavy smoking reduces spermatogenesis. β-blocker, antihypertensive were likely to hinder spermatogenesis. The efferent ducts might be obstructed by infection like tubercular, gonococcal or by surgical trauma.

Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 31-35
Volume Preload versus Ephedrine Infusion for Prevention of Hypotension Due to Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section
Authors: Anam Md Ashraful , Rahman Mohammad Mizanoor , Rahman Md Aminur , Huda Syed Md Nurul , Rahaman Md Mostafijur , Sina Md Mohim Ibn
Published: March 2019

Introduction: Spinal anesthesia is used for 95% of planned cesarean sections in Bangladesh. It provides a fast and profound sensory and motor block. However, hypotension is a very common complication of spinal anesthesia during cesarean section, causing significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It could be associated with severe nausea, vomiting and even unconsciousness and pulmonary aspiration in the mother and for the baby hypoxia, acidosis and neurological injuries may result.

Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized comparative study was conducted in the Department of Anesthesiology at Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH) from July 2017 to December 2017, on 110 adult pregnant women who underwent caesarean delivery. All study patients were randomly allocated into two groups. Group I (F group) patients received volume preloading with 15 ml/kg Ringer lactate solution before induction of spinal anesthesia and group II (E group) patients received IV ephedrine (5 mg in 1st minute after spinal anesthesia, 5 mg in 2nd minute and thereafter 1 mg in every minute for 15 minutes).

Results: A statistically significant difference in the incidence of hypotension between group F (48%) and group E (24%) was found (p = 0.03). Regarding side effects, statistically significant (p = 0.23) incidence of nausea and vomiting was found in group F (20%) in comparison to group E (12%).

Conclusion: We conclude that prophylactic IV ephedrine infusion is more effective than fluid preload to prevent spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension during caesarean section without causing significant tachycardia or hypertension.

Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 39-41
CINEMATIC POINT OF VIEW OF "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" FILM ON 1995 TELEVISION SERIAL FILM AND 2005 MOVIE THEATER
Authors: Tarmawan Irwan , Amalina Rima Nur
Published: March 2019

Film is communication and entertainment media comprising artistic and aesthetic elements. The source of stories in the film can be inspired by various sources, one of them is novel. Pride and Prejudice is one of Jane Austen’s works in which its stories have been adapted in various artworks, such as film. Popular adaptation of Pride and Prejudice with similar title is the feature length film version published in 2005 and tv serial published in 1995. Film has two main elements of film making, namely: narrative and cinematic elements. Both elements related to each other for create cinematic point of view and aesthetic film.
Pertumbungan Penjualan terhadap Harga Saham pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2013-2017
Authors: Hayati Keumala , Simbolon Antonius KAP , Situmorang Sonya , Haloho Iyuslina , Tafonao Iman Kristiani
Published: March 2019

This research was conducted to test whether net profit margin, liquidity, and sales growth significantly influence stock price in manufacturing companies in 2013-2017. The population in this study are all manufacturing companies listed on the indonesia stock exchange. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Selected sample in certain criteria as many as 36 manufacturing companies listed on the IDX. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression through the SPSS version 23.0. in this study the effect is only the net profit margin variable that has a significant effect on stock price.
CEREBRAL ENERGYMETABOLISM REACTION TO COLD STRESS IN YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN THE ARCTIC REGION
Authors: Gribanov A V , Anikina N Yu , Kozhevnikova I S , Malyavskaya S I , Pankov M N
Published: March 2019

The purpose of the work is to determine the features of the reaction of brain energy processes to cold stress in young people -residents of the Arctic zone. Methods. The study of energy processes of the brain, using "Neuro-KM" hardware and software complex to record the distribution of the level of constant potential (SCP) in 97 people (49 boys and 48 girls) aged 18-19 years. Registration of the level of constant potential was carried out at rest and after the cold test. The analysis of the constant potential level was carried out by mapping the values of SCP obtained by monopolar measurement and calculating the deviations of SCP in each of the leads from the mean values recorded in all areas of the head, which makes it possible to estimate the local values of SCP in each of the areas with the exception of the effects coming from the reference electrode. Factor analysis with Varimax-rotation was used to study the relationship between the indicators of energy supply of the brain. Results. Cold stress caused in both groups an increase in the level of permanent potential for all leads: an average of 6,7 % in boys and 10,6 % in girls. Throughout the recovery period, the level of permanent capacity continued to increase across all leads. By the end of the tenth minute in the group of boys the maximum value of the level of constant potential was recorded in the Central lead, in the group of girls in the Central and occipital parts of the brain. Conclusions: Neurophysiological mechanisms that provide energy processes in the cerebral cortex, with cold stress in boys and girls in the climatic and geographical conditions of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, have a different character. Girls have adaptive neurophysiological processes, associated with energy supply brain, proceed more intensely and require big energy costs, compared with boys.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN EEG RHYTHMICAL COMPONENTS IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARATION TO VISUAL RECOGNITION IN STUDENTS WITH SLEEP DISORDERS
Authors: Yakovenko I A , Petrenko N E , Cheremushkin E A , Dorokhov V B
Published: March 2019

The aim of the study is to identify the features of fast and slow rhythmic components of EEG in preparation for visual identification in students with sleep disorders, compared with the control group of well - sleeping students. Methods. Twenty three (12 of them with poor quality of sleep) students comprised the sample. We studied associations of theta, low-and high - frequency alpha and beta rhythms in the process of listening to the instructions for the activity, in a state of working rest and in pre - tuning to the identification of the emotional expression. Multi-channel EEG was recorded. Distributions of the values of the modulus of the coefficient wavelet transform (CWT) for characterizing the amplitude of the potentials were studied. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated. Results. Both groups of students showed the connection of almost all studied pairs of rhythms during listening to the instruction. Students with sleep disorders were characterized not only by a lack of communication alpha 1-and beta rhythms, but also theta and beta rhythms during the state of rest after instructions listening. We see the only one significant coupling alpha 1-and beta rhythms (r = - 0,56; P. = 0,048) in students with sleep disorders in the presentation of two faces with different expressions. Students with sleep disorders revealed a significant relationship of alpha 1-and theta rhythms (r = 0,71, P. = 0,006) in the pre-stimulus period at the stage of the experiment, when two identical faces were presented. Summary. 1. Significantly fewer links alpha and theta rhythms with beta rhythm revealed in preparation for visual recognition in students with sleep disorders. 2. Students with sleep disorders in the performance of tasks committed identification errors in the presentation of pairs of faces with different expressions and the same. Whereas students without sleep disorders at presentation of faces with different expression didn't make mistakes of recognition.
Reaproveitamento de água pluvial: estudo de caso na Universidade Presidente Antônio Carlos-Teófilo Otoni-MG
Authors: Salomão Pedro Emílio Amador , Almeida Thiago Gomes de , Rhis Arnon Roberto , Coelho Sandro Sofia Figueredo
Published: March 2019

A água é uma substância preciosa, limitada e indispensáveis a vida, atualmente muitas campanhas de preservação cresce no mundo. Diante disso surgem várias propostas de utilização das águas como uma solução para amenizar os impactos causados as reservas hídricas, uma técnica que vem crescendo são as de aproveitamentos de águas da chuva coletadas pelas coberturas, que além de diminuir enchentes, diminui sua escassez e preserva as reservas hídricas. Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar um estudo da economia obtida por meio do método de utilização das águas da chuva, com a finalidade de alcançar uma redução no uso de água potável na instituição de ensino Unipac-Faculdade Presidente Antônio Carlos de Teófilo Otoni Foram feitos uma sárie de levantamentos na UNIPAC/Teófilo Otoni, onde pôde obter dados de contas presente nas faturas, dados pluviométricos, áreas de coberturas, tipos de aparelhos sanitários e a população que freqüenta a universidade, com esses dados foram possíveis calcular o consumo real de água mensal e estimados. Com base nos dados obtidos pelos usuários por meio de entrevistas foi possível realizar a média de frequência e tempo de uso dos aparelhos existentes na universidade. Após foram comparados o volume de água estimado com a média feita com as faturas da companhia de saneamento (COPASA), pode se verificar uma diferença entre o consumo estimado do real, desta forma houve a necessidade de correções dos valores. As correções foram feitas em todos os aparelhos, e assim foi possível obter o volume de água da chuva que poderia ser utilizado. O método de aproveitamento da água das chuvas na UNIPAC/Teófilo Otoni mostrou-se um sistema viável gerando uma redução significativa de água tratada.
A evolução das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação na perspectiva de Touraine, Bell e Castells
Authors: Rocha Paulo César da Silva , Jucá Sandro César Silveira , Silva Solonildo Almeida da
Published: March 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo fazer um resgate histórico das transformações que ocorreram ao longo do tempo no que diz respeito às Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação, (TIC’s), e como elas implicam na vida dos sujeitos de origem trabalhadora. A partir dos estudos, percebe-se, que há uma grande relevância da comunicação e do desenvolvimento das mídias pelos humanos, a partir dos seus esforços, que levaram ao desenvolvimento das tecnologias de comunicação e informação, as TIC’s.  Para esta discussão, recorreu-se a autores consagrados no que diz respeito a discussão entre tecnologia e sociedade, como por exemplo, Alain Touraine (1971), que traz a teoria da “Sociedade Programada”, assim como Manuel Castells (1999), que traz a “Sociedade em rede”. Além desses autores, destaca-se aqui os estudos de Daniel Bell (1973), que fomenta discussões a respeito da “Sociedade pós-industrial”. A escolha por esses autores, inicialmente, se deu por sua relevância frente aos assuntos que tratam da sociedade e suas relações com a tecnologia. Conclui-se que para esse caráter “flexível” da força de trabalho, a qualificação prévia importa menos do que a adaptabilidade, que inclui tanto as competências cognitivas, práticas ou comportamentais, como a competência para aprender e para submeter-se ao novo. Vê-se de forma bastante negativa as consequências da sociedade atual baseada na informatização, e na flexibilidade de mercados, entre outros aspectos que trazem danos a parcelas cada vez maiores da população, principalmente com as mudanças advindas no mercado de trabalho que explora e mutila capacidades físicas e intelectuais.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SHAHPURA LAKE, BHOPAL (M.P.) INDIA USING BENTHIC MACRO-INVERTEBRATES
Authors: WANI M. ANIECE , DIXIT MUKESH
Published: March 2019

Shahapura Lake is manmade perennial situated in Bhopal (M.P.) India. The main source of water to this lake is rain water and sewage water from residential colonies. Samples were collected and analyzed to check the pollution status of Shahpura Lake. Present study deals with quantitative and qualitative analysis of macro-zoobenthic invertebrates of the lake together with the assessment of physicochemical parameters. The water quality was assessed by using BMWP and ASPT scoring index and physicochemical parameters as per APHA. During investigations total 34 genera were found belonging to 24 families respectively. The presence of higher number of oligochaetes and chironomids (pollution indicating species) alongwith the scores obtained by BMWP and ASPT index indicated that the water body was polluted. The detailed study was further carried out and correlated with the findings of physicochemical parameters like DO, BOD, COD, TDS, Alkalinity, Chloride, Carbonate, Bicarbonate, Calcium and Total hardness etc.
ANALYSIS OF FOUR DIFFERENT METHODS OF DNA EXTRACTION FROM THE TRUE WEEVIL (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
Authors: SHARMA DIVYA , KUMAR DALIP , CHOUDHURY RHITOBAN RAY
Published: March 2019

PCR-based markers have been widely used for the analysis of genetic diversity and to avoid ambiguity, molecular characterization is very effective tool for accurate discrimination and identification of a species in insects. Because these studies require analysis of large number of samples, a DNA extraction method that is fast, inexpensive and yields high quality DNA from the preserved samples, needs to be evaluated. A comparative analysis of four methods for DNA extraction from a single specimen of rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae preserved in 90% alcohol has been communicated. Significantly higher DNA yields were obtained by using SDS-Potassium acetate method followed by CTAB, DNA XPress and Bioline Isolate II genomic DNA kit. Maximum purity (A260/A280- 1.8) was obtained with Bioline Isolate II genomic DNA kit method. The Absorbance ratio was appreciably low with DNA Xpress kit showing the presence of proteins. Bioline Isolate II genomic DNA kit was time efficient and yielded good quality DNA but at a high cost. Based on DNA yield and quality, these evaluations provide a guide for choosing Bioline Isolate II genomic DNA kit method of DNA extraction for rice weevils and optimizing the extraction conditions for rice weevils.
EFFECT OF PHOTOPERIOD ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, FEED UTILIZATION AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CHANNA PUNCTATUS
Authors: KAPUR SUMAN
Published: March 2019

To study the effect of photoperiod on growth performance in C. punctatus, the fish were exposed to three combinations of day length i.e. LD 14:10, LD 12:12 and LD 9:15 at 25°C. Variables tested were weight gain, length gain, condition factor, FCR, body composition, VSI and HSI. Fish exposed to long photoperiod showed high growth performance followed by equal and short photoperiod. Significantly low concentration of ammonical nitrogen and orthophosphate in holding water were observed in fish exposed to LD 14:10 as compared to LD 12:12 and LD 9:15. VSI values were significantly high (P0.05) in group of fish exposed to LD 14:10, followed by LD 12:12 and LD 9:15. On the other hand, HSI was significantly decreased in fish exposed to LD 9:15, while HSI values under LD 14:10 and LD 12:12 were equal.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER IN KOTA REGION, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Authors: SINGH NITU , SULTANA FATIMA
Published: March 2019

India is a developing nation and is dependent on its natural resources for growth and development. Water, being one of the vital natural resource, must be used judicially for the sustainable development. Present study focuses on the analysis of physicochemical parameters (pH, Turbidity, Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Total dissolved solids, Conductivity, Chloride, Sulfate, Fluoride contents) of ground water and surface water in Kota City (Rajasthan). The study shows the adverse impact of exploitation and urbanization on water resources of Kota City (Rajasthan). Some physicochemical parameters exceed the desirable limits as defined by WHO and Indian Standards in the selected sites. The level of pollution in ground water and surface water of Kota City is increasing due to urbanization.
CORRELATION OF BLOOD SUGAR WITH BMI IN TYPE 2 DIABETES SUBJECTS
Authors: SINGH ARCHANA , LEENA LEENA
Published: March 2019

People have greater risk of diabetes due to improper dietary practice, unhealthy life style, lack of physical exercise. The present study was conducted to correlate the blood sugar level with BMI in type 2 diabetes subjects. Multistage stratified sampling technique was used for selecting 100 samples in both males and females and an interview scheduled was evolved to collect information regarding socio-economic profile, dietary pattern etc. Dietary intake between male and female diabetics was very highly significant but age , BMI, nutrients intake etc. between male and females diabetics were insignificant.
BIODIVERSITICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF NATURALIZED SHRUB, ATI BALA (ABUTILON INDICUM) IN AGRA (UP) INDIA
Authors: TIWARI ATUL
Published: March 2019

For the study of Biodiversity characterization and Biochemical analysis, the natural herb was transplanted at Botanical Garden, R.B.S. College, Agra. For the study of species diversity at four natural sites of Agra district, four formulae were used to study the maximum and minimum diversity of species at its natural sites. Shannon Wienner’s Index, Menhinick’s Index, Margalef’s Index value at four different sites was given in Table -1. These values determined the biodiversity variation at natural sites in Abutilon indium. The values of Moisture contents (%), Oil content (%) and Protein concentration (μ”/ml) in Abutilon indicum were also determined with variation at biochemical level Table -2. With the help of SDS-PAGE, in four samples of seeds of Abutilon indicum from four natural sites ( Bichpuri site -Lane 1, Kailash site -Lane 2, Kheria site - Lane 3, Chhalesar site - Lane 4). The total no. of protein bands showed diversity in Abutilon indicum plant in Table: 3. Shannon- Wiener’s Index, Menhinick’s Index, Margalei’s Index and Similarity Index (S) were applied to determine the distribution patterns and concentrations of wild species to pinpoint the diversity built-up and variation in the gene pool and identifying sites for in-situ conservation. The present work determined the status of diversity of experimental herb at particular four sites the need to conserve this diversity for current and future use.
HIGH YIELDING VARIETY OF TORIA (BRASSICA COMPESTRIS SYN. RAPA L.): RAJ VIJAY TORIA-1
Authors: TIWARI VIMLESH KUMAR , BABELE JITENDRA KUMAR
Published: March 2019

Toria variety RVT-1 (RMT-08-7) has been developed from JT-1xT-9 and evaluated for seed yield, oil yield and reaction to insect pest and diseases under AICRP-R&M trials and on farmers’ field. Morphologically plants were erect, spreading in nature and matured in 98-105 days and had more number of primary and secondary branches and more number of seeds/siliqua than checks. It showed its superiority over checks in IVT and AVT trials by 19.20%, 23.63%; whereas, seed yield (1240 Kg/h and 1240 Kg/h) was obtained on farmers field indicated that recorded an increase of 28.50% % and 34.59 % over farmer’s own seed during two successive years respectively. In IVT and AVT, RVT-1 showed 21.33% and 23.49% increase oil yield (kg/h) over checks PT-303 and Bhawani. DNA finger printing profile indicated that primers PUT-3, PUT-181, PUT-171, PUT-154 and PUT- 173 were found useful in generating unique profile for Raj Vijay Toria-1 variety. On this basis of developed 30 bands, this variety could be identified from other variety.
WEED FLORA OF KHARIF CROPS OF BALLIA DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Authors: PANDEY RAHUL , PANDEY KAUSHAL KUMAR
Published: March 2019

Ballia is one of the important district of Uttar Pradesh bordering Bihar and surrounded by rivers Ganga and Ghaghara. Soil is fertile and the living mode completely depends upon the agricultural practices. Majority of crops are affected by weeds. The common weeds of kharif crops are Bergia ammannioides, Eclipta prostrate, Ipomea aquatica, Sida acuta and Tridex procumbens etc. The present communication is a survey report about weed flora associated with kharif crops. During investigation 77 weed species of angiospermic plants were found. The botanical names, families and flowering and fruiting periods of each species were studied.
ALLELOPATHIC EFFECT OF EUCALYPTUS TERETICORNIS CLONES ON GERMINATION AND GROWTH OF ZEA MAYS
Authors: TRIPATHI V. D.
Published: March 2019

This study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic effect of various concentrations of an aqueous extract of Eucalyptus tereticornis clones (C3, C6, C7 and C10) plant parts viz., leaves, twigs and roots on Zea mays (maize) seeds. Different plant part extracts of E. tereticornis clones were used to run the experiment under laboratory condition. The aqueous extracts of leaf showed significant inhibitory effect on germination, root and shoot elongation of Zea mays. The inhibitory effect was proportional to the concentrations of the extracts and the higher concentration (15%) had the strongest inhibitory effect. In plant part leaf extract had more inhibitory effect compared to twig and root extract. From the obtained results, it can be concluded that, Eucalyptus seems to be a potential threat to the cereals industry under small-scale farming condition. Therefore, it could be recommended that different remedial practices (like removal of excess leaf litters) should be done before sowing maize, in land previously planted with Eucalyptus in order to reduce the potential risks.
Invention of product and communication in tourism enterprises
Authors: Beresecká Janka , Hudáková Monika , Hamadová Veronika
Published: March 2019

Purpose - the tourism sector is faced with the great challenges posed by globalization, technological development, shrinking geographical distances, faster transport options, etc. There is also a strong pressure on innovation in this area to expand and improve not only product but also communication policy. The aim of the paper is to highlight the importance of product innovation and to evaluate tourism communication and its transfer to practice, which results in the company's sustainability in a competitive market. Design/methodology/approach - the goal of the contribution was met by two partial goals. The object of the survey was a travel agency with an important position on the Slovak market. The time period was the period of 2012-2018. Several quantitative and qualitative processing methods were used in the thesis, namely group interview, questionnaire survey, Delphic method, Likert scale, comparative method. We worked with the three expert groups on the Delphi method. For the sake of comprehensive knowledge, the tourism market research was carried out by both supply and demand. Findings - there is a change in foreign tourism products from last minute to first minute, to the preference of domestic holidays due to the negative effects of tourism from several areas, most political. Research limitations/implications - the results of the phenomenon examined can be generalized marginally. Since the qualitative data would be appropriate to supplement basic economic data, which is sensitive to the legal form and ownership of the object under investigation. The investigated object operates in the private sphere and did not provide all the data that would assist in wider research and deeper understanding of the subject under consideration. Practical implications - the results have indicated that targeted work with the structure and scope of tourism products, communication tools used by the enterprise can lead to sustainability, positive image creation or prestige. Originality/Value - the results reported in the contribution are the results of field research, obtained and compared, with the relevance of the data being highlighted by identical unchanged entities operating this activity, established on a long-term basis in the tourism market. Keywords: product in tourism, communication in tourism, levels of product. Research type: research paper. JEL classification: Z32
KOMPENSASI SEBAGAI PENENTU KEPUASAN KERJA
Authors: Mellasanti Ayuwardani , Ingsih Kusni
Published: March 2019

Meskipun keadaan ekonomi di Indonesia melambat di tahun 2015, industri ritel masih diprediksi akan terus berkembang hingga tahun 2017. PT Matahari Department Store Tbk (Matahari atau Perseroan) adalah salah satu perusahaan ritel terkemuka di Indonesia. Setiap eksekutif sadar betul akan pentingnya kepuasan pelanggan setia. Namun, tidak semua eksekutif memahami pentingnya menciptakan kepuasan dan loyalitas di tingkat karyawan. Kepuasan kerja juga memiliki kaitan dengan kinerja organisasi. Kasus yang terutama terjadi di industri jasa, di mana para pekerja yang tidak puas kerap memicu ketidakpuasan banyak pelanggan. Para manajer dapat secara potensial meningkatkan motivasi para karyawan melalui berbagai usaha untuk meningkatkan kepuasan kerja.. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah metode explanatory research. Pemilihan sampel menggunakan puposive sampling. Sampel yang digunakan adalah 86 orang karyawan Matahari Departement Store cabang Paragon kota Semarang. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Studi menunjukkan bahwa ada tiga cara untuk meningkatkan kepuasan kerja para karyawan: pertama, bahwa kompensasi merupakan faktor terkuat yang secara langsung berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja mereka, kedua, faktor lingkungan kerja yang baik akan mampu menciptakan motivasi mereka yang akan berdampak pada kepuasan kerjanya, dan ketiga, faktor yang dapat meningkatkan kepuasan kerja adalah desain kerja yang jelas akan mampu menciptakan motivasi kerja mereka, yang pada akhirnya akan berdampak pada kepuasan kerja mereka. Kata Kunci:          Kompensasi; Desain Kerja; Lingkungan Kerja; Motivasi Kerja; Kepuasan Kerja
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KONSUMEN BERBELANJA DI MINIMARKET (Studi pada Indomaret dan Alfamart di Semarang)
Authors: Hariyadi Guruh Taufan
Published: March 2019

Pertumbuhan industri ritel nasional mendorong peritel lokal untuk mengembangkan industri ritel di daerah mereka. Minimarket Berpartisipasi meramaikan industri ritel di Indonesia. Saat ini, industri ritel untuk membangun sebuah pusat perbelanjaan di dekat perumahan. Bagi masyarakat Indonesia, hal ini menjadi fenomena. Seringkali masyarakat melihat pemandangan di mana jika setiap outlet Indomaret maka tidak jauh dari itu ada outlet Alfamart. Jika di suatu tempat telah Berdiri minimarket, kemudian menggoda memiliki potensi untuk tumbuh ke bisnis lain. Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen di minimart. Para peneliti menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, MO, dan MSA sebagai metode analisis. Responden adalah konsumen yang membeli di pasar ini. Selain itu, peneliti menggunakan accidental sampling sebagai sampling. Hasil penelitian ini adalah 15 faktor yang Mempengaruhi keputusan konsumen dapat dikurangi dengan faktor 5 item item, yaitu: layanan cepat, barang bervariasi, lokasi perumahan terdekat, pengaruh keluarga, dan harganya lebih murah dibandingkan pesaingnya . Kata kunci : Inudstri Ritel; Minimarket; Analisis Faktor; Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen
PENGARUH INFORMASI AKUNTANSI DAN NON AKUNTANSI TERHADAP UNDERPRICING KETIKA INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Saifudin Saifudin , Rahmawati Dia
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti empiris tentang pengaruh informasi akuntansi yang terdiri dari ROE, DER, ukuran perusahaan (size), dan EPS dan non akuntansi yaitu reputasi underwriter, reputasi auditor, umur perusahaan, dan inflasi terhadap underpricing. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua perusahaan go public yang melakukan Initial Public Offering yang terdaftar di Bursa efek Indonesia (BEI) pada 2009-2013. Data yang dikumpulkan dengan metode purposive sampling.Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 75 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan Debt Equity Ratio (DER), reputasi underwriter, reputasi auditor, umur perusahaan dan inflasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap underpricing. Sedangkan Return On Equity (ROE), Earning Per Share (EPS),Umur Perusahaan, Ukuran Perusahaan (Size) dan Inflasi tidak berpengaruh pada underpricing. Kata Kunci: IPO; Underpricing; Informasi Akuntansi; Informasi Non Akuntansi
STUDI EMPIRIS WIRAUSAHA PEREMPUAN DI SURAKARTA : FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MOTIVASI, HAMBATAN DAN KEBERHASILAN USAHA
Authors: Prasetyani Dwi , Purusa Nanda , Hasbianto Indra
Published: March 2019

The role of women entrepreneurs has been growing and contributing significantly to economic growth. However, understanding common problems and success factors can help women entrepreneurs in developing their business. Many women entrepreneurs have begun to experience problems, which due to socio-economic factor. This research examines factors affecting motivation, obstacle, and success of women entrepreneurs in Surakarta. Data was collected using a self administered questionnaire that was distributed directly to women entrepreneurs, therefore goodness of data determined through reliability test and validity test. Linear regression analysis was used as a more suitable methodology to identify the important determinants of motivation, obstacles, success of women entrepreneurs. The result shows that level of education significanly affects women's entrepreneurial motivation and obstacles which they have to face. The existence of social relationship positively influences both in motivations and business success. On the other hand family supports only affect on business success of women entrepreneurs.Keywords: Women Entrepreneur; Motivation; Obstacle; Success
IMPLEMENTASI AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN BERBASIS SAK ETAP (STUDI KASUS PADA UMKM BATIK DI KOTA SEMARANG)
Authors: Septriana Ira , Vitriyani Eva
Published: March 2019

This study was to determine how the application and understanding of the accounting method for MSMEs Batik Semarang and whether in accordance with the standards set by the government. Because of FAS EWPA set with the purpose of facilitating entities without public accountability like MSMEs in presenting the financial statements to be more relevant and informative in order to monitor the performance of business units within a single accounting period. There are 30 units of MSMEs Batik Semarang as research sample selected by convenience sampling method using qualitative descriptive analysis method. The results indicate that the perception and understanding of MSME entrepreneurs Batik Semarang on Financial Accounting Standards for Entities Without Public Accountability (FSA EWPA) was still very simple, due to the lack of entrepreneurs knowledge regarding the technical preparation of financial statements based FSA EWPA. MSMEs feel that income statement is enough, and there is a lacking sosialization by the related department like Department of Cooperatives and MSMEs Semarang in applicating the Financial Accounting Standards Entities Without Public Accountability.Keywords: MSMEs; FAS EWPA; Financial Statements
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT BELI ULANG PRODUK YOU C 1000 SERTA DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN
Authors: Sartika Dewi
Published: March 2019

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi minat beli ulang produk You C 1000 serta dampaknya terhadap loyalitas konsumen. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian yang berjenis sintesa, yaitu penelitian yang menggambarkan obyek-obyek yang berhubungan melalui jurnal-jurnal yang sesuai. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 115 orang yang pernah mengkonsumsi produk You C 1000 lebih dari sekali di kota Semarang dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).Hasilnya menunjukkan kualitas produk, promosi, harga, dan minat beli ulang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas konsumen, kualitas produk juga tidak berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas konsumen. Efek dari kualitas produk terhadap minat beli ulang ditunjukkan dengan nilai estimate sebesar 0,300 ; efek dari promosi terhadap minat beli ulang ditunjukkan dengan nilai estimate sebesar 0,285 ; efek harga terhadap minat beli ulang ditunjukkan dengan nilai estimate sebesar 0,373 ; efek minat beli ulang terhadap loyalitas konsumen ditunjukkan dengan nilai estimate sebesar 0,457.Kata kunci : Kualitas Produk; Promosi; Harga; Minat Beli Ulang; Loyalitas Konsumen
RASIO KEUANGAN DAN PREDIKSI FINANCIAL DISTRESS
Authors: Assaji Jenny Pratiwi , Machmuddah Zaky
Published: March 2019

The purpose of this research is to understand the effect of financial ratios in predicting the possibility of financial distress on companies listed on Sri Kehati index in a row of 2009-2016. This study uses the financial ratios proxied by return on assets, return on capital, net profit margin, P / E ratio, and asset turnover as independent variables. Meanwhile, the financial distress proxied by Z-score is a dependent variable. The population of this study is all companies listed on the index of Sri Kehati in 2009-2016 and listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample of this study took nine companies with purposive sampling method and the study period is for eight years in a row (2009-2016). Logistic regression method used in this research. The results show that ROA, ROE and PER have a significant effect on financial distress. Meanwhile, NPM and ATO have no significant effect on financial distress.Keywords: Financial Ratio;Financial Distress
PENGARUH KONFLIK PERAN DAN AMBIGUITAS PERAN TERHADAP STRES KERJA DAN KINERJA PEGAWAI DINAS PENERANGAN JALAN DAN PENGELOLAAN REKLAME KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Triyono Agus Joko , Prayitno Agus
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh konflik peran dan ambiguitas peran terhadap stres kerja serta dampaknya terhadap kinerja pegawai Badan Penerangan Jalan dan Pengelolaan Reklame (PJPR) Semarang. Responden penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai PJPR Semarang yang berjumlah 111 orang, Teknik analisis data menggunakan model persamaan struktural. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa: konflik peran dan ambiguitas peran berpengaruh positif terhadap stres kerja. Konflik peran memiliki pengaruh lebih tinggi dibanding pengaruh ambiguitas peran. Penelitian ini juga menyimpulkan konflik peran, ambiguitas peran dan stres kerja berpengaruh negatif terhadap kinerja karyawan. Ambiguitas peran paling besar dalam menurunkan kinerja karyawan. Konflik peran memiliki pengaruh tidak langsung lebih besar, sedangkan ambiguitas peran memiliki pengaruh langsung lebih besar. Sehingga baik konflik peran maupun ambiguitas peran perlu diperhatikan secara berimbang.Kata kunci : Konflik Peran; Ambiguitas Peran; Stres Kerja; Kinerja Karyawan
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN PERSEPSI HARGA TERHADAP KEPUASAN NASABAH MELALUI KEPERCAYAAN NASABAH ASURANSI JIWASRAYA CABANG KUDUS
Authors: Wijaya Vernando Satria , Wismantoro Yohan
Published: March 2019

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Persepsi Harga terhadap PT. Asuransi Jiwasraya di Kudus. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan teknik analisis menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling kepada 203 responden. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan AMOS versi 22. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dan teknik pengujian data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi validitas dan uji reliabilitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel kualitas produk dan persepsi harga adalah positif dan signifikan terhadap kepercayaan dan kepuasan pelanggan.Kata Kunci: Produk Berkualitas; Persepsi Harga; Kepercayaan; Kepuasan Pelanggan
ANALISIS PENGARUH SOSIALISASI PERPAJAKAN TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK DENGAN KESADARAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI
Authors: Boediono G. Tegoeh , Sitawati Riana , Harjanto Sri
Published: March 2019

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis pengaruh sosialisasi perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi dengan kesadaran wajib pajak orang pribadi sebagai variabel mediasi. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi yang telah terdaftar di Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama Semarang Tengah Dua yang berjumlah 10.661 wajib pajak. Perhitungan jumlah sampel menggunakan rumus slovin, sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 100 kuesioner yang disebarkan langsung di KPP Pratama Semarang Tengah Dua atas izin pejabat yang berwenang dalam KPP tersebut. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Square (PLS) dengan menggunakan program WarpPLS 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel sosialisasi perpajakan dapat mempengaruhi kesadaran wajib pajak sebesar 50,4% dan sosialisasi perpajakan, dan kesadaran wajib pajak dapat mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak sebesar 58,5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sosialisasi perpajakan berpengaruh positif terhadap kesadaran wajib pajak orang pribadi, sosialisasi perpajakan berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, kesadaran wajib pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi, serta kesadaran wajib pajak memediasi pengaruh sosialisasi perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi.Kata kunci : Sosialisasi Perpajakan; Kesadaran Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi; Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN BUDAYA KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA TENAGA KEPENDIDIKAN DENGAN MOTIVASI KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (STUDI PADA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI WALISONGO SEMARANG)
Authors: Shodikin Ali
Published: March 2019

Penelitian ini untuk menguji pengaruh kepemimpinan dan budaya kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai melalui motivasi kerja tenaga kependidikan pada Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh tenaga kependidikan yang berjumlah 186 orang, namun hanya 127 observasi yang bisa dianalisis. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan survey dengan data primer dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Hasil studi menemukan bahwa dari lima hipotesis yang diajukan, ada tiga hipotesis yang ditolak, sehingga hanya ada dua hipotesis yang diterima. Kepemimpinan dan motivasi ditemukan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai, demikian juga budaya kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap motivasi kerja. Kinerja pegawai dicapai dari budaya kerja.Kata Kunci : Kepemimpinan; Budaya Kerja; Motivasi Kerja; Kinerja