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Strategic Culture of India and Pakistan and its implications for Strategic Stability
Authors: Saba Kiran
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the strategic cultures of India and Pakistan, their development through time, and their relative effects on South Asia’s strategic stability. It explains the distinctive components that make up each nation’s strategic culture, influenced by historical events, political processes, national identities, and geopolitical circumstances, via in-depth research. The research highlights essential contrasts in the strategic cultures of Pakistan and India and attributes these differences to the divergence in their distinct national trajectories and political evolutions. The historical non-alignment, democratic ethos, economic objectives, and geopolitical factors are used to examine the Indian strategic culture. The paper also considers how these different strategic cultures affect the intricate connection between these nuclear-armed neighbors by building on this basis. It broadens the discussion to consider how Pakistani and Indian strategic cultures may affect South Asia’s regional stability. The research highlights strategic cultures’ crucial role in determining regional dynamics and interstate interactions.
The Bilateral Engagement of India and Pakistan at Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Sarwat Rauf  , Maira Tariq
Published: January 2024

This article examines the complex relationship of Pakistan and India in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It points out cooperation pathways through steady advances in economic and security sectors. New Delhi and Islamabad have entered a puzzling state of affairs where both work for regional cooperation with serious bilateral frictions. In this context, the emphasis lies in highlighting the SCO as a favored platform for mitigating the rift between India and Pakistan, following thorough assessments of various alternatives. The argument is developed on the conjecture that establishing cooperation between rival states sometimes seems impossible, yet governments could enter into cooperative relations and collaborate through institutions. The central research question revolves around understanding how the SCO alleviates tensions between Pakistan and India.  It is discerned that the SCO’s gradual advances toward regional integration hold the potential to facilitate collaboration among member states. The study further examines various instances wherein India assumes responsible roles within the SCO, agreeing to take concerted actions for regional security and stability alongside other partners, including Pakistan.
Reduced low-prevalence visual search detriment with increasing age: Implications for cognitive theories of aging and real-world search tasks
Authors: Goodhew Stephanie C. , Edwards Mark
Published: January 2024

When performing multiple successive visual searches, low-prevalence targets are at elevated risk of being missed. This has important implications for real-world visual search tasks, such as diagnostic medical imaging (e.g., searching for a cancer) and airport baggage security screening (e.g., searching for a weapon), which are characterized by low-prevalence targets and potentially dire consequences of target misses. Previous work on low-prevalence visual search indicates that individuals who spontaneously respond more slowly miss fewer targets, which has been attributed to higher quitting thresholds predicting better performance. Previous aging research indicates that older adults typically respond more slowly across multiple task contexts. This has been attributed to both intrinsic limitations in processing speed and a strategic trade-off to prioritize accuracy with increasing age. Synthesizing these two separate lines of research, here we tested whether older adults had a higher quitting threshold and/or slower processing speed in low-prevalence visual search, and the consequences of these for the magnitude of the low-prevalence visual search detriment. We recruited a large sample (N = 380) across a range of ages (20–80 years) and had them search for targets under low- and high-prevalence conditions. Older adults had both slower processing speed and higher quitting thresholds. Older adults were moderately less susceptible to the low-prevalence detriment, and this relationship was mediated by countervailing effects: slower processing speed exacerbated older adults’ low-prevalence detriment, whereas elevated quitting threshold mitigated it. Theoretical implications for cognitive aging and practical implications for professional visual search tasks are discussed.
Metal-catalyzed coupling/carbonylative cyclizations for accessing dibenzodiazepinones: an expedient route to clozapine and other drugs
Authors: Moutayakine Amina , Burke Anthony J
Published: January 2024

A sequential strategy to access 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepinones (DBDAPs) is disclosed in this article through a palladium and copper-catalyzed amination (Buchwald–Hartwig (B–H) or Chan–Lam (C–L)) followed by a palladium-catalyzed intramolecular aminocarbonylation with Mo(CO)6 as CO surrogate (to avoid toxic CO handling) of readily available o-phenylenediamines and either 1,2-dibromobenzene or 2-bromophenylboronic acid. The 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[b,e][1,4]diazepinone could be synthezised in good yield using a sequential catalytic procedure, using both C–L and B–H approaches. Gratifingly, the use of the C–L reaction was more impressive, and afforded the dibenzodiazepinones in good yields (up to 45%; 2 steps) and much milder conditions using copper as the catalyst. The synthetic utility of this novel strategy was showcased by demonstrating a formal synthesis for the antipsychotic drug clozapine and to an anticancer triazole–DBDAP hybrid.
Developing a Typology of Hostel Visitors Using the Bagged Clustering Approach
Authors: Paunović Zoran , Prebežac Darko
Published: January 2024

This article is the first study to present a nuanced analysis of hostel visitors. Using the bagged clustering approach, a typology of hostel visitors was developed, involving four distinctive types of hostel visitors: (i) Hostel lovers, (ii) Landing point visitors, (iii) Flashpackers look-alikes, and (iv) Classical backpackers.
Choosing the Right Recovery Marketing Strategies for Future Tourism Crises
Authors: Avraham Eli , Vidić Gabrijela
Published: January 2024

Over the years 2020-2022, as more and more countries recover gradually from the COVID-19 pandemic, the question arises as to which image repair strategy marketers will choose to re-attract tourists anew. Choosing the right image repair strategy is a topic that has been neglected so far. The COVID-19 tourism crisis is an opportunity to bridge this theoretical gap, as several surveys in assorted countries asked potential consumers about their future travel plans. Analyzing these surveys provided a valuable look into the selection process of recovery marketing strategies. Combining twenty recovery marketing strategies used in past crises with recent surveys examining planned consumer behavior in the post-COVID-19 era will allow us to recommend the most valuable strategies to be adopted by DMOs. Out of the twenty recovery marketing strategies, we discovered six image repair strategies for the post-COVID-19 era. These strategies were found suitable according to three criteria: the practicality of implementing the strategy considering the COVID-19 crisis’ characteristics, proof of the strategy’s effectiveness in previous crises, and the results of surveys regarding future tourism consumption in the post-COVID-19 era. In addition to the study’s theoretical contributions, its findings can also be helpful for practitioners.
Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants on Foreign Portfolio Investment in Nigeria
Authors: Tyoga Mgbangun Samuel , Lawani Ene Amanda , Gambo Nasamu , Abbas Umar Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Foreign capital inflows, including foreign portfolio investments (FPI), significantly contribute to filling Nigeria's domestic saving gap and are important sources of capital formation, technological development, innovative capacity, skills building, and organizational improvements. However, exchange rate fluctuations have controversially impacted FPI flows. Some studies found exchange rate changes increased Nigerian FPI, while others determined a negative relationship. This study examined macroeconomic determinants of FPI in Nigeria from 2011-2022 using quarterly data. Applying OLS modeling after confirming variables were integrated at levels and first differences, results showed exchange rates, inflation, and GDP significantly influenced FPI flows. Specification tests validated model stability. Analysis revealed exchange rate fluctuations substantially drove capital inflow and divestment decisions. Suggesting exchange rate uncertainty discourages long-term FPI, findings imply the need for fiscal policies supporting security and business environment certainty to attract foreign investors. Additionally, raising benchmark interest rates above inflation could ensure positive real returns and promote investments. Overall, creating macroeconomic stability through coordinated fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate policies appears critical for Nigeria to reap the development benefits of sustained foreign portfolio inflows. It therefore, suggested that, Fiscal Authority should create an enabling environment, especially by providing adequate security in the country in order to attract and retain foreign investors in Nigeria. Also, the monetary authority should increase the interest rate (MPR) which is the anchor rate in order to have positive rate of return after considering the rate of inflation in the country. In conclusion, the study recommended for further study especially on foreign direct investment in Nigeria.
Development of Physico-chemical and Technological Parameters for the Production of Dairy Products for Sports Nutrition in Pavlodar Region
Authors:   Innovative University of Eurasia, Temerbayeva M.V. , Komardina L.S. ,   Innovative University of Eurasia, Uryumtseva T.I. ,   Innovative University of Eurasia, Diusenalin B.K. ,   Innovative University of Eurasia
Published: January 2024

Main problem:The article considers the results of research and design of basic formulations of dairy products for sports nutrition in Pavlodar region. The authors analyzed the problems in the field of development of modern food technologies of a specialized orientation. Purpose: To develop physical, chemical and technological parameters for the production of dairy products for sports nutrition in Pavlodar region. Methods: structural-mechanical, physico-chemical, organoleptic. Results and their significance: Reliable research results have been obtained: the fatty acid composition of goat and cow's milk for the production of a new product has been determined, the physico-chemical and structural-mechanical characteristics of goat and cow's milk (raw materials) have been studied. The authors concluded that in the protein composition of goat's milk in the spring and summer period, there is a slight excess of total protein by 0,27 %, whey and casein proteins by 0,07 % and 0,2 %, respectively, non-protein nitrogenous substances by 0,01 % compared with cow's milk. A comparative analysis of the physico-chemical composition of the research objects (goat and cow's milk) was carried out and it was concluded that the mass fraction of solids in the milk of Zaanen goats is 12,8 %, respectively, and significantly exceeds the same indicator of cow's milk – 12,41 %. In the milk of Altai and Alpine goat breeds, the mass fraction of solids ranges from 11,85 % to 11,94 %, which is significantly lower than in cow's milk. The study found that the dry matter content in goat's milk is 8,59 %, which is 0,19 % more than the dry matter in cow's milk. There is a greater amount of protein, respectively, by 0,1 %, while the amount of fat is less than in cow's milk, by almost 1 %.
Transformation of the planning system as a management function in the digital economy
Authors:   Toraigyrov University, Arynova Z.A. , Kazybayeva R.K. ,   2Innovative University of Eurasia
Published: January 2024

The main problem: In the context of the rapid development of the digital economy, where technological innovations become the engine of progress, the role of planning in the management function acquires new dimensions and comes to the fore. Digital transformation not only redefines business models, but also requires organizations to reconsider their approaches to strategic and operational planning. Planning, as an integral part of management, is becoming a key tool for enterprises to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions inherent in the digital age. In this context, effective planning does not just foresee the future, but is a catalyst for innovation, risk management and achieving strategic goals in the context of digital dynamics. The purpose of the article is to study the transformation of the planning function in modern management in the digital economy. Methods: The research is based on a thorough analysis of the works of both domestic and foreign scientists devoted to the problems of choosing and using intra-company planning tools in the context of digitalization of the economy. To achieve the goals of the research, systematic and functional approaches of scientific cognition, as well as various methods of scientific analysis and synthesis were applied. In particular, modeling methods were actively used, which made it possible to explore in more depth the interrelationships and the impact of selected intra-company planning tools on the efficiency of enterprises in a new digital context. Results and their significance: The article examines the key aspects of changes in planning caused by the introduction of digital technologies, automation and data analytics. The authors analyze the impact of the digital economy on decision-making processes, long-term and short-term planning, and also emphasize the need to adapt management methods for effective navigation in the modern business environment.
Gestión Estratégica de Costos y Toma de Decisiones en Posadas Turísticas en el Paraguay
Authors: Ramírez Azcona Nora María Liz , Arce Corrales Pamela Leticia
Published: January 2024

Las posadas turísticas en Paraguay forman parte del Programa de Desarrollo de Alojamientos Turísticos implementado por la Secretaría Nacional de Turismo para el empoderamiento de las familias en áreas con potencial turístico, pero en estos emprendimientos no existe una cultura de control de costos ni de gestión de procesos que enmarquen las decisiones de negocio dentro un todo planificado. En este contexto, el objetivo del estudio fue analizar la gestión estratégica de costos para la toma de decisiones en el rubro de posadas turísticas en el Paraguay. Se realizó una investigación bibliográfica de tipo cualitativa y se enmarcó en el nivel descriptivo de diseño no experimental. La investigación se centró en la identificación de las actividades que generan costos en las posadas turísticas, en la caracterización de la gestión estratégica de costos y en la determinación de sus efectos en la toma de decisiones. El análisis permitió concluir que la gestión de costos en las posadas turísticas se realiza en base al registro de los desembolsos en concepto de gastos e inversiones del negocio; pero es crucial procesar información adicional sobre las actividades y los procesos productivos e incorporar controles para la mejora de la gestión empresarial.
Effect of edible coating and perforated packaging on the quality and storability of mango (cv. Cat Chu) at suboptimal storage temperature
Authors: Nguyen T.T , Karmakar B , Rathod K.H , Mitra S
Published: January 2024

Mango fruit (Mangifera indica cv. Cat Chu) is generally susceptible to chilling injury (CI), and postharvest deterioration induces limits in its commercial potential. This study aimed to find the effects of edible coating and perforated packaging on the quality and storability of mango fruit stored at a suboptimal temperature of 8 oC for 35 days and ripening for five days at 20 oC of each seven days of storage. The edible coatings (chitosan (0.5 %) combined with lemongrass essential oil (0.025 %) (chitosan) and carnauba wax (0.5 %) (carnauba)), perforated packaging (Low-density polyethylene (25 µM) needle-perforated ten holes (0.5 mm diameter) (LDPE); LDPE perforated eight holes (0.4 cm diameter) (control)), and combination between the coating and perforated packaging (Chitosan and LDPE (needle-perforated) (Chi-LDPE); carnauba wax and LDPE (needle-perforated) (Car-LDPE)) investigated in this study. The results showed mango cv. Cat Chu in needle-perforated packaging and combination with coating had the lowest weight loss, followed by control, chitosan, and carnauba wax with the highest weight loss. The CI symptom was white-corky in the pulp of ripened mango, which appeared in all treatments except chitosan coating for 35 days at 8 oC and ripening fruit at 20 oC. The chitosan coating inhibited the respiration rate and electrolyte leakage and decreased the disease index in mango fruit during storage. The quality of ripening mango fruit was highly maintained during the extended duration of cold storage. This result revealed that the chitosan coating improved chilling tolerance and prolonged the shelf life of mango at the suboptimal temperature of 8 oC for 35 days. This application might be a green means of fruit preservation, but further enhancement of disease control is needed.
Study of the effect of consortia of PGPR on the growth of Trichosanthes cucumerina in a hydroponic system
Authors: Shukla V , Shaikh N
Published: January 2024

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants using soil-less cultivation systems. Plant growth-promoting bacteria are the rhizosphere bacteria that help plant growth and suppress plant diseases. In this study, we have isolated PGPR from the hydroponic systems and tested the efficacy of a consortium on the growth of Trichosanthes cucumerina. Ten organisms were isolated from a pre-set hydroponic system, of which three were selected based on their plant growth-promoting abilities. The isolated strains were identified as Chryseobacterium jejuense, Pseudomonas oryzihabitans and Sphingomonas paucimobilis. These isolates produced high levels of indole-3-acetic acid as well as other plant growth-promoting factors such as cellulase, pectinase, and siderophore production. All three isolates showed biofilm formation and growth in nutrient solutions with high EC values, indicating their ability to adhere to plant root surfaces and survive in nutrient solutions to promote plant growth. A consortium of these organisms used in the deep-water hydroponic system of T. cucumerina showed a significant increase in the number of leaves and root mass compared to control plants. Since these PGPR isolates exhibited multiple traits beneficial to the host plant, it has opened new possibilities for commercial application of these isolates in the hydroponic systems.
Physical, nutritional, functional, and thermal properties of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) seeds and flours
Authors: Mehra Manika , Ojha Ankur , Meghwal Murlidhar , Chauhan Komal , Pareek Sunil
Published: January 2024

Food sustainability and waste reduction have gained considerable importance in recent years. Despite being rich in nutrients and functional characteristics, by-products like seeds from fruits remain underutilized. The decorticated seeds and seeds flour of muskmelon and watermelon were analyzed for their physical, nutritional, functional, and thermal properties to aid in designing systems for storage, processing, and incorporation as functional ingredients in food products. Standard methods estimated the seeds’ dimensional, frictional, gravimetric, nutritional, and functional properties. The seeds’ flour was defatted to assess thermal properties using the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry). The seeds of muskmelon and watermelon were rich in proteins (29.21 %, 29.56 %) and fats (39.07 %, 44.31 %), respectively. Both the seeds’ flour exhibited a similar range of porosity (68.8 %). The static coefficient of friction (0.78) was the highest for thermocol among all tested surfaces for both seeds. The foaming capacity (39.39 %) and oil absorption capacity (1.26 g/g) of muskmelon seeds flour were higher than watermelon seeds flour (36.36 % and 1.00 g/g, respectively). The thermal denaturation temperature of defatted watermelon seeds flour (66.4 °C) was higher than defatted muskmelon seeds flour (63.8 °C). Reports on these seeds’ properties, especially the thermal properties of seed flour, are very scarce. This research work would aid in effectively utilizing seeds and their flours as functional ingredients in the food processing industry.
Antifungal activity of Citronella essential oil against stem-end rot of mango
Authors: Virrey Enrico C
Published: January 2024

Stem-end rot caused by Diplodia natalensis is one of the significant postharvest diseases causing setbacks in the mango industry. Essential oil shows excellent potential as an alternative method in controlling postharvest diseases, which are considered safe and biodegradable with no residual effect. Hence, the study was conducted to determine the antifungal activity of Citronella essential oil against Diplodia natalensis (Pole Evans), to identify the effective concentration of Citronella essential oil to control D. natalensis in vitro and to evaluate the potential of citronella oil as treatment against stem-end rot disease of mango fruit. Results showed that citronella oil at 30% - 80% concentration exhibits fungistatic activity. At the same time, Citronella at 90% concentration showed fungicidal activity, which was most effective, showing complete inhibition of mycelial growth in the in vitro experiment. Furthermore, a significant reduction in fruit decay and percent fruit decay was noted with the 90% concentration of Citronella essential oil compared with the control in the in vivo experiment. However, no significant differences were observed between treatments regarding the length of exposure at 90% concentration of the essential oil. These results suggest that Citronella essential oil can potentially control stem-end rot in mangoes.
Influence of 4-CPA and GA3 on physiological, biochemical and yield attributes of tomato under high-temperature conditions
Authors: Bhatia J , Ghai N , Jindal S.K.
Published: January 2024

The present research investigated the impact of plant growth regulators in mitigating the effects of heat stress in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) genotype LST-6 and cultivar Punjab Varkha Bahar-4. In north India, the temperature in the summer season ranges between 25-45 ?C and temperature above 28?C leads to heat stress in plants and negatively affects the reproductive stage of plants. Considering this, we subjected the plants to varying concentrations of GA3 (10, 20, 30 µg/mL) and 4-CPA (15, 45, 75 µg/mL). GA3 application took place three weeks after transplanting, while 4-CPA was administered during the anthesis stage. We recorded observations from both control and treated plants, with a 10-day gap between each spray treatment. The application of plant growth regulators (PGRs) enhanced the plants’ ability to withstand high temperatures by improving photosynthetic efficiency, as evidenced by increased chlorophyll and carotenoid levels in the leaves. The level of different biochemical constituents (total protein, starch, total soluble sugars, phenol and proline content) also increased in PGRs treated plants. Application of GA3 and 4-CPA also enhanced the membrane thermostability and reduced lipid peroxidation. The PGRs treated plants exhibited increased plant height, leaf area, pollen viability, fruit set, number of fruits per plant and fruit weight, ultimately improving yield. GA3 and 4- CPA application also increased the total soluble solids, lycopene content and titratable acidity in tomato fruits. Thus, overall improvement was observed with the application of PGRs; however, 75µg /mL 4-CPA was most effective in imparting thermo tolerance.
Influence of wicking bed system characteristics on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) growth and yield
Authors: Greeshma U , Bindhu J.S , Pillai P. Shalini , Jacob D , Sarada S
Published: January 2024

Wicking bed systems have gained significant attention in the context of small-scale and urban horticulture as a result of their capacity to effectively mitigate water constraint and promote sustainable crop output. To further our comprehension of these systems, a research study was conducted during the summer of 2020-21 to evaluate the efficacy of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in a wicking bed system.The experimental design followed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a total of eight different treatments, replicated three times. The treatments consisted of several arrangements of wicking bed systems, which involved variations in reservoir depths (100 mm and 150 mm), soil bed depths (200 mm and 300 mm), and the inclusion of coir geotextile as interlayers. Based on the conducted experiments on the results of various wicking bed configurations, it is advisable to utilize a reservoir depth of 150 mm and a soil bed depth of 300 mm, together with the inclusion of a geotextile interlayer, in order to maximize tomato yield inside a wicking bed system. The aforementioned study enhance our understanding of urban agriculture, sustainable water management and crop cultivation techniques.
Effect of pre-harvest fruit bagging on biotic stresses and postharvest quality of banana
Authors: Imran M.A. , Rahman M.H. , Islam M.T. , Hossain M.S.
Published: January 2024

A study was conducted to determine the impact of pre-harvest fruit bagging on banana maturity, pest and disease management, and postharvest quality. The bunch was wrapped in a variety of bags, including white polythene bag, blue polythene bag, muslin cloth bag, gunny bag, brown paper bag and non-bagging (control). The study was designed as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. The results showed that banana bunch covered with brown paper bags were ready to harvest 16 days earlier than those in the control. In addition, bagging increased fruit length, diameter, weight, and pulp weight in comparison to non-bagged fruit. Moreover, the brown paper bag treatment significantly reduced pest infestation (15-fold), disease infection (12-fold) and physiological disorder (6.5-fold) compared to control. The firmness, total soluble solids, and total sugar content were found maximum with brown paper bagged fruit, while Vitamin C content was higher in control fruits. Brown paper bagged fruit exhibited the longest shelf life (12 days) as compared to the control (09 days). Bagging presented a significant effect on the color and overall expression of the fruit, although it did not influence the flavour of the fruit. In conclusion, brown paper bags can help to prevent diseases and insect infestation and improve the fruit quality of bananas.
Comparative efficacy of priming treatments and storage periods in overcoming seed dormancy in round gourd (Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks) Pangalo)
Authors: Singh Tavisha , Bedi Seema , Singh Rajinder
Published: January 2024

Owing to its hard seed coat, the seeds of Praecitrullus fistulosus exhibit dormancy which impairs the germinability and subsequent seed establishment. To overcome this dormancy, the seeds are required to be stored for a minimum of 45 days after harvest (DAH). In north Indian plains, round gourd seeds are harvested in mid-June and are required to be sown immediately in June-July. Therefore, priming treatments were employed to overcome seed dormancy in a short interval. To assess the effect of various priming treatments in overcoming dormancy, the seeds were stored at room temperature for various durations and at the end of the storage period, the seeds were primed by soaking in solutions of GA3 (150 µgmL-1, 500 µgmL-1,1000 µgmL-1 gibberellic acid), cytokinin (150 µgmL-1, 500 µgmL-1,1000 µgmL-1kinetin), ethylene (150, 500, 1000 ethrel), KNO3 (150 and 500 µgmL-1), HNO3 (150 and 500 µlL-1) and water, at 250C for 12 hours and 24 hours, respectively. Among all the priming treatments, 500 µgmL-1 KNO3 for 24 h enhanced percentage germination to more than 60 per cent in freshly harvested seeds to more than 80 per cent in seeds stored for 15 DAH. It also enhanced the length of seedling, vigour index (SVI-I and SVI-II), and coefficient of rate of germination (CRG) with a reduction in the mean days taken for germination (MDG).
valuation of nitrate levels in tomatos collected from leading production regions of Khorasan Razavi province, Iran
Authors: Abbaszadeh Mahdi , Salari Amir , Maroosi Ali , Jamali Babak
Published: January 2024

Nitrate accumulation is a common problem in agriculture. To determine the factors contributing to nitrate accumulation in tomato fruits, the present study investigated the accumulated nitrogen content in tomatoes harvested in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province (Mashhad, Neyshabur, Torbat-Jam, Fariman, and Chenaran regions) in four consecutive years. At least 30 samples were collected from each growing area and analyzed. Our findings showed that nitrate accumulation was absent in areas where fertilizer application met crop and soil needs. The highest nitrate accumulation in fresh fruits was 487 mg/kg in fields where the plants received 207 kg/ha of nitrogen fertilizer; the nitrate content of the samples was above the standard critical concentration in 71.67% of the regions studied. Nitrate accumulation in tomatoes from Khorasan Razavi province was high, which can adversely impact the quality of this crop in this region.
Impact of plant growth regulators on okra seed quality and storability under ambient conditions
Authors: Dhal Preetilagna , Dash Sunil Kumar , Mohanty Simanta , Tripathy Pradyumna , Sahu Gouri Shankar , Mohanty Anita , Dhal Arabinda
Published: January 2024

During kharif 2020 and 2021, an investigation was conducted to investigate the role of plant growth regulators as foliar spray on okra seed yield and quality. The experiment was laid out in RBD with three replications and eleven treatments. Foliar sprays were done at 15 and 30 DAS. Observations on various plant growth parameters, yield attributing characters, seed yield, seed storability and quality were recorded. Harvested seeds were stored in poly bags for a period of twelve months to study the storability of seeds. Results revealed that treatment with Cycocel 250 ppm recorded highest germination percentage (83.37%) followed by GA3 150 ppm (80.50%) whereas control plot recorded (73.00 %) of germination one year after storage. The rate of decrease in germination was (8.09%) with Cycocel (250 ppm) as compared to control (15.02%). The lowest increase in seed moisture content was recorded with Cycocel (250 ppm) ( 3.43%) followed by GA3 (150 ppm) as compared to control (4.98%). Up to twelve months of storage the progressive decline of Vigour Index -I and Vigour Index -II was demonstrated with Cycocel (250 ppm), GA3 (150 ppm) and NAA (200 ppm) with a decreased rate which expressed their potentiality as effective growth regulators . The electrical conductivity increased with a very decreased rate in Cycocel (250 ppm) (255.77%) followed by GA3 (150 ppm) (324.11%) and NAA (200 ppm) (384.31%) as compared to control ( 583.98%). Hence Cycocel (250 ppm) may be considered as best plant growth regulators increasing yield, seed quality and storability of okra.
Increasing greenhouse cucumber growth and yield with nano calcium and silicon
Authors: Mahdy Hayam A.A. , Abdelmawgoud A.M.R , Fawzy Z.F , Ibrahim Huda A
Published: January 2024

Trials were carried out in plastic greenhouses at a private farm in the Qaha region, Qalubia Governorate, Egypt (30.288 N; 31.198 E), during two consecutive spring seasons (2020 and 2021). The objective was to investigate the impact of nano compounds, spray specifically nano calcium and nano silicon, on the growth characteristics, yield, and quality of cucumber plants (Cucumis sativus L.) under protected cultivation conditions. The study used two foliar sprays of Lithovit® (nano calcium carbonate 80.2 %) at 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 g/L and nano silicon (SiO2 25 %) at 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mL/L. Nano elements (calcium or silicon) were applied to cucumber seedlings in the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth weeks after transplantation. All monitored attributes increased with both nano-element treatments. Plants receiving nano calcium had higher plant height, fresh and dry weights, and branch counts than those receiving nano silicon. However, growth was best with 1.0 g/L nano calcium. Compared to control, nano elements boosted cucumber plant N, P, K, Ca, and Si. In both nano calcium and nano silicon treatments, fruit length, diameter, average weight, and total weight rose. Yield increases may outweigh nano nutrient costs.
Fruit physicochemical and antioxidant properties of wild date palm (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) accessions under the western part of West Bengal
Authors: Kumar Madhu , Deb Prahlad , Mukherjee Pradipto Kumar
Published: January 2024

The date palm is regarded as one of the most nutritious fruits of the arid zone. Fruits are eaten fresh as hard, ripe, or soft dates and are high in calories, iron, magnesium, vitamins, and antioxidants. There is a high potential for expanding the area, production, and processing of date palm as a rain-fed fruit crop in the Western dry tract of West Bengal, where wild types grow abundantly without human intervention. Thus, the current study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical and antioxidative properties of fifteen wild date palm (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) genotypes (P-1 to P-15) from various locations in the Bolpur Sriniketan Block of the Birbhum district during the year 2022 in order to identify superior genotypes for commercial exploitation through a future breeding programme. The majority of the genotypes showed early-to-mid season fruiting with consistent fruit bearing. Date palm genotypes P-6, P-2, P-15, and P-12 had larger fruit sizes, higher pulp content, and higher TSS. The P-1 accession had the highest fruit productivity value (27 bunches/tree). Notably, at the rutab stage, accessions P-1, P-6, P-2, P-15, and P-12 had significant sugar content, indicating excellent fruit quality and antioxidant richness. These genotypes are recommended as ideal candidates for propagation and subsequent cultivation due to their outstanding characteristics.
KAMPANYE PENCEGAHAN STUNTING MELALUI DETEKSI DINI ANEMIA DAN SOSIALISASI LITERASI DIGITAL KESEHATAN BAGI REMAJA DI KARANG TARUNA DESA BANYURADEN
Authors: Rosida Luluk , Rahman Taufiqur
Published: January 2024

Remaja putri pada umumnya memiliki karakteristik kebiasaan makan yang tidak sehat. Antara lain kebiasaan tidak makan pagi, malas minum air putih, diet tidak sehat karena ingin langsing, kebiasaan ngemil makanan rendah gizi dan makan makanan siap saji. Sehingga remaja tidak mampu memenui keaneka ragaman zat makanan yang dibutuhkan oleh tubuhnya untuk proses sintesis haemoglobin (Suryani dkk., 2016). Pola diet dan pola makan yang salah ini    juga banyak dipengaruhi oleh kurangnya literasi Kesehatan digital pada remaja. Tujuan pengabdian adalah untuk meningkatkan keikutsertaan remaja pada kampanye stunting melalui deteksi dini anemia dan peningkatan kemampuan literasi digital Kesehatan. Metode pelaksanaan KKM “Kampanye pencegahan stunting melalui Deteksi dini anemia dan Sosialisasi Literasi digital Kesehatan Bagi Remaja di Karang taruna desa Banyuraden” dilakukan secara bertahap dan sesuai dengan prosedur yang berlaku. Kegiatan ini juga membantu meningkatkan  keterampilan mitra melalui pelatihan penggunaan alat untuk pengecekan kadar Hb dan darah sederhana seperti glukosa darah, kolesterol dan asam urat  serta gambaran  derajat Kesehatan Mitra melalui Pemeriksaan Kadar hemoglobin. Hasil dari pengabdian didapatkan gambaran kondisi anemia remaja Dimana 27,7% remaja mengakami anemia ringan, selain itu didapatkan peningkatan persepsi remaja terkait literasi digital Kesehatan sebanyak 56,8%. Pencegahan anemia merupakan salah satu upaya pencegahan stunting yang cukup efektif.
Kata Kunci : Remaja, Stunting, Anemia, Literasi Digital
Interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, “Sfanta Maria” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Groseanu Laura ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: January 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder mainly involving joints but almost 50% of the patients develop extra-articular manifestation, one of the most common being lung involvement. While essentially any of the lung compartments can be involved, interstitial lung disease (ILD) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this review, we discuss main current concepts in the screening, diagnostic and monitoring strategies of RA-ILD as well as therapeutic recommendations.
Las monedas provinciales hispano-romanas en la colección Sánchez Jiménez del Museo de Albacete
Authors: Alberola Belda Antonio , Sanz Gamo Rubí , Abascal Palazón Juan Manuel
Published: January 2024

Joaquín Sánchez Jiménez, primer director del museo de Albacete, reunió a lo largo de su vida una importante colección numismática que en 1954 legó en vida a la citada institución. Parte de aquella colección es de la que se ocupa este libro, que cataloga e ilustra un conjunto de 270 ejemplares procedentes de talleres monetarios de diferentes lugares de Hispania.
Some features of frequency identification of axial load in beam specimens
Authors: Азаров А.А. , Попов А.Л. , Челюбеев Д.А.
Published: January 2024

Оценка усилий и жёсткости соединений имеет важное значение для контроля стержневых элементов. Существующие методы оценки подразделяются на статические и динамические. В работе рассмотрена методика динамической оценки продольного усилия в закреплённом стержне по спектру его изгибных колебаний путём сравнения экспериментально зарегистрированных частот колебаний с теоретическим спектром частот, полученным на основе модели балки Тимошенко. Для согласования результатов по теоретической модели с набором экспериментальных частот использован алгоритм basin-hopping. Выявлена особенность разнонаправленного изменения собственных частот изгибных колебаний при растяжении стержня в области слабо нелинейной зависимости напряжения от деформации.

The evaluation of forces and joint stiffness is important for the inspection of rod elements. The existing evaluation methods are divided into static and dynamic methods. The paper considers a method of dynamic evaluation of longitudinal force in a fixed rod based on its bending vibration spectrum by comparing the experimentally recorded vibration frequencies with the theoretical frequency spectrum obtained from the Timoshenko beam model. The basin-hopping algorithm is used to harmonize the results of the theoretical model with the set of experimental frequencies. The peculiarity of multidirectional variation of the natural frequencies of bending vibrations during rod stretching in the region of weakly nonlinear stress-deformation dependence is revealed.
On determining the position of the neutral line in the case of extremely elastic bending of multilayer physically nonlinear concrete rods
Authors: Немировский Ю.В. , Тихонов С.В.
Published: January 2024

В данной работе рассматривается задача изгиба многослойного стержня поперечными нагрузками при наличии зон упругого и нелинейно-неупругого деформирования, получены соотношения для определения границы раздела упругой и нелинейно-неупругой областей деформирования стержня. Полученные численные расчеты для случаев совпадения и не совпадения нейтральной линиии с осью стержня. Приведены чиссленные расчеты предельных нагрузок: первой (деформация достигает значения предельной неупругой) и второй (деформация достигает значения деформации предразрушения).

This paper considers the problem of bending a multilayer rod under transverse loads in the presence of zones of elastic and nonlinear-inelastic deformation, and relations are obtained to determine the interface between the elastic and nonlinear-inelastic deformation regions of the rod. The resulting numerical calculations for cases of coincidence and non-coincidence of the neutral line with the axis of the rod. Numerical calculations of the limiting loads are presented: the first (the deformation reaches the limiting inelastic value) and the second (the deformation reaches the value of the pre-fracture strain).
Strike ballots in present-day South Africa
Authors: Greenhalgh Bradley P
Published: January 2024

The amendments introduced by the Labour Relations Amendment Act 8 of 2018 (LRAA) saw what was widely held as the reintroduction of compulsory secret and recorded strike ballots into the South African collective labour relations system. This was until the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) affirmed the status of prestrike ballots, grounded in deference to the constitutional right to strike, and the statutory protections afforded to unions in terms of sec. 67(7) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA). This contribution examines the impact of the LAC decision, along with two further judgments that saw the respective consideration of the role to be played by the Registrar of Labour Relations (the Registrar), and the setting aside of the Guidelines on Balloting for Strikes and Lockouts. This assessment is set against the reasons why balloting was initially excluded from the LRA, and what the LRA now provides for in terms of balloting. The aforementioned flows into examining how the Registrar could hold unions to account for repeated non-compliance with the provisions of sec.95 through the de-registration mechanism contained in sec. 106, read with secs. 99 and 100 of the LRA. It is accordingly argued that the Registrar is best placed to act without infringing the right to strike, and to simultaneously uphold both union democracy and the constitutional principles of accountability, transparency, and openness. This is a duty owed to union members by the Registrar. Ultimately, it is concluded that members will benefit from greater protection against violent intimidation that so frequently accompanies industrial action, thereby resulting in improved industrial relations’ stability in South Africa.
The Role of Disaster Communication Against Disaster Mitigation Programs at Mega Bangsa Vocational High School
Authors: HIRAM Taqwa Putra Budi Purnomo Sidi , BONGSOIKRAMA Justin , Pratama Jeremy Putra
Published: January 2024

The current high intensity of disasters in Indonesia is a topic of conversation in various circles today natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and fires as like they are time bombs that cannot be controlled by humans, can explode at any time, and humans can only try to reduce the risk impact of these disasters. This is a concern for parents about the condition of their children while at school during a disaster. To prepare for future disasters, we need to raise awareness of and develop strategies. Mega Bangsa Vocational High School conducts a Disaster Mitigation program that aims to convey information related to disaster communication. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with research techniques focused on Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted by involving School Principals, Teachers, Educators, and Students of Mega Bangsa Vocational High School. This study states that the role of disaster communication in the implementation of the Disaster Mitigation program at Mega Bangsa Vocational High School is very necessary to prepare themselves to face disasters in the school environment.
When TAM is Unable to Build SMEs Passion to Rise Up During the Covid Pandemic
Authors: KUSUMA Agung
Published: January 2024

Measuring the ability of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) variable; perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) of digital media to stimulate the passion (P) of SMEs through creating satisfaction in utilizing digital technology. This type of research is quantitative, using a pre-existing measurement scale related to PU, PEOU, satisfaction (S), and passion (P). Involving a sample of SMEs during the Covid pandemic, using the PLS SEM model as an analysis tool. The results of this study indicate that two elements of TAM, namely PU and PEOU, are not significantly able to stimulate SMEs passion. The success of TAM to stimulate passion is determined by its ability to create satisfaction in using digital media. Satisfaction has played a significant role as a full mediation on the influence of PU and PEOU on SMEs passion to use digital media. Apparently, SMEs passion to use digital media is largely determined by the evidence or tangible results that satisfy them. If digital technology has not been proven to provide satisfaction, it is difficult for SMEs to accept digital media to market their products. This research offers new insights, filling gaps in studies measuring TAM's ability in creating passion. Previously it has not been adequately explored.
An Episode of Occultation Events in Gaia21bcv
Authors: Hodapp Klaus W. , Gaidos Eric , Kenworthy Matthew A. , Tucker Michael , Shappee Benjamin J. , Payne Anna V. , Do Aaron
Published: January 2024

A previously unremarkable star near the Canis Major OB1/R1 association underwent an episode of multiple deep brightness minima. Light curves based on archival Gaia, Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), and NEOWISE data and additional observations from the Las Cumbres Observatory and UKIRT show that the star was not variable prior to 2019 August 18 (MJD 58700), and on that date started showing brightness dips of up to 3 mag in the Gaia G and ZTF r bandpasses. After MJD 59500, ≈800 days after the onset of these dipping events, the star returned to its previous brightness, and no significant dipping events have been recorded since. Compared to the stable phase, NEOWISE IR photometry in the W1 and W2 bands indicates a generally redder color, and both decreases and increases in brightness at different times during the dipping episode. The spectrum of Gaia21bcv taken after the end of the dipping episode shows several neutral and ionized metal absorption lines, including Li, indicating a spectral type of ≈K5. Variable emission from [O i] was observed. The Hα absorption in Gaia21bcv is too faint and irregular for this spectral type, indicating that the line is partly filled in by variable emission, a signature of weak episodic accretion. Gaia21bcv lies above the zero-age main sequence, but is much fainter than typical R CrB stars. We interpret the light curve of Gaia21bcv as being similar to the occultation events in ϵ Aurigae, i.e., occultation by a disk around a companion object orbiting the primary star.