bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlations and path analysis of second-crop corn hybrids for maximum grain yield performance
Authors: Zuffo Alan Mario , Oliveira Augusto Matias de , Aguilera Jorge González , Ratke Rafael Felippe , Steiner Fábio , Abreu Caique Menezes de , Fonseca Wéverson Lima , Santos Adaniel Sousa dos , Martínez Leandris Argentel- , Aranibar Luis Morales- , Gonzales Hebert Hernán Soto
Published: October 2023

The aim was to estimate the correlation coefficients and their direct and indirect effects through path analysis between agronomic traits that modulate the grain yield of second-crop corn hybrids. The hybrids SYN7G17 TL, 30F53VYHR, B2433PWU and AG 8700 PRO3 were employed. The following agronomic traits were evaluated: leaf nitrogen content, ear height, ear length, ear diameter, number of rows of grains per ear, number of grains per row, mass of a thousand grains, grain yield and grain protein content. Estimates of phenotypic correlation of all combinations of traits were calculated, and then the development of phenotypic correlations in direct and indirect effects was evaluated through path analysis, where grain yield was considered the main variable and the others were considered explanatory variables. Grain yield correlated strongly and positively with thousand-grain mass (0.83) and ear diameter (0.72). In the path analysis to tested conditions, no significant indirect effect was observed. However, the mass of a thousand grains and the ear diameter had a significant direct effect on the grain yield of corn, indicating that the selection of these characteristics can help to improve the grain yield in lines of corn
Minor root and tuber crops in Africa: Cocoyams (Colocasia esculenta and Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
Authors: Muthoni Jane , Shimelis Hussein
Published: October 2023

Cocoyams [taro: Colocasia esculentum (L.) Schott and tannia: Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott] are staple tuber crops in many countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. This review aims to present the value of cocoyam as a minor tuber crop and the extent and challenges of its production in Africa. Cocoyams are primarily grown for their edible corms or cormels, although other parts, such as stalks, leaves and inflorescence, are used for human consumption. Cocoyams are categorized as neglected food crops mainly grown for subsistence use. Taro is more widely grown than tannia globally. Taro is cultivated all over Africa, although West and Central Africa are the main producing regions. Tannia is mainly grown in West Africa where it is still less common than taro. Production of tannia is generally minimal and rarely appears in cocoyam output statistics for the continent. Africa is the main producer of cocoyam, accounting for over 70% of the global output; the bulk of production occurs in the West and Central African region. Despite the high production, food value and economic opportunities, African cocoyam is rarely sold in the international markets. The crop is cultivated to meet food security at small-scale and family farms. It is mostly consumed and marketed locally in fresh state. Cocoyams are commonly produced by resource-limited smallholder farmers who are mostly women. The crop is cultivated on marginal lands where primitive technologies with little inputs are employed. The crop receives little attention from mainstream research organizations in Africa. Other constraints limiting cocoyam production in Africa include a shortage of planting materials, lack of improved high-yielding cultivars, and paucity of information on the proper agronomic practices, and insect pests and diseases, among others. Industrial use and new product developments of cocoyam in Africa should be explored to enhance the crop's economic value, and by extension attract research attention
Chemical composition and bioactivity of essential oils from Piper nigrum L. and Piper retrofractum Vahl. against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.)
Authors: Wanna Ruchuon , Bunphan Darika , Wongsawas Mongkol
Published: October 2023

Plants containing substances with insecticidal properties can be used for pest control. Essential oils of Piper nigrum L. and Piper retrofractum Vah. from dried seeds and fresh leaves extracted by hydrodistillation was determined using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The fumigation toxicity and bioactivity bioassay were investigated using vapor-phase test. Experiment was performed under completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 replications. Adult mortality, number of eggs and adult emergence of F1 progeny of C. maculatus were recorded. Chemical compounds of essential oils from dried seeds and fresh leaves of P. nigrum and P. retrofractum were determined at 22-27 components (90.34-93.27%). Major compounds in dried seeds and fresh leaves of P. nigrum and P. retrofractum were alpha-bergamotene, caryophyllene, beta-selinene, germacrene D, naphthalene, undecane, 5-octadecene, cyclohexene, limonene and 2-beta-pinene. Both essential oils contained limonene, linalool, caryophyllene and naphthalene in seeds and leaves. These four components showed insecticidal properties. Essential oils at concentrations of 5 µL/L air P. nigrum and 10 µL/L air P. retrofractum extracted from dried seeds were more effective in oviposition inhibition and adult emergence of C. maculatus than essential oils extracted from fresh leaves. P. nigrum essential oil from dried seeds at a concentration of 5 µL/L air was the highest efficiency of oviposition inhibition with 55.17% and adult emergence inhibition of 71.09% of C. maculatus. This suggested that P. nigrum essential oil extracted from dried seeds could be used for protection on C. maculatus in stored grain.
Role of Helper, Cytotoxic T-cells and Interleukin-6 amongst Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Post Exposure to Tobacco or Tuberculosis in Yaoundé Cameroon
Authors: Ngah Yayah Emerencia
Published: October 2023

The pro-inflammatory cytokine Interleukin-6 (IL-6) –and T- T-cells play a major role in the pathogenesis and prognosis of many respiratory tract infections. Our study aimed to evaluate the role of T-Lymphocyte and IL-6 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients post-exposure to Tobacco or Tuberculosis. A cross-sectional prospective study was carried out from February 2021 to July 2022. Participants were enrolled at the Yaoundé Jamot Hospital. The intervention group comprised patients with post-TB/AFO (Tuberculosis/Airflow obstruction) and those with COPD related to tobacco, healthy subjects served as control. Spirometry results were obtained from the medical records. T-lymphocyte and IL-6 concentrations were measured by flow cytometry and ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent Assay) respectively. 150 participants were enrolled, 90 COPD patients and 60 healthy people. The COPD patients consisted of 50 with a history of smoking (COPD/tobacco) and 40 with a history of tuberculosis (post-TB/AFO). The level of IL-6 and CD4 cells (cluster differentiation) was higher in COPD patients compared to the control group (p-value 0.0001 and 0.0006 respectively). CD8 counts were higher in COPD/tobacco than in post-TB/AFO (p = 0.0043). IL-6 and CD4 were not statistically different between COPD/tobacco and post-TB/AFO. There was an inverse and non-significant correlation between IL-6 and CD8; and a non-significant positive correlation between IL-6 and CD4 with r = -0335, p = 0.087; R = 0.355; P = 0.069 respectively. IL-6 and CD8 T cells are involved in the pathogenesis of both COPD related to tobacco and post-TB airflow obstruction, with higher counts of blood CD8 cells in COPD/tobacco. Keywords: COPD, Inflammation, IL-6, T-lymphocyte, Tobacco, Tuberculosis.
Analysis of Quality and Quantity of Complementary Feeding and Nutrition among Children of 6 to 36 Months in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria
Authors: Yakubu Nyeapa
Published: October 2023

This paper provides a cross sectional analysis of the quality and quantity of complimentary feeding and nutrition among children of 6-36 months in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. The role of health workers and parents in contextualities in driving, constraining or otherwise influencing complimentary feeding practices is explored through a review of the essential literature. Though this literature is found to have considerably expanded the scope of understanding around health and nutrition, research in the area is found to be lacking in methodological coherence and theoretical substance. Future efforts are needed to systematically bring together the array of insights, methodological approaches, and recommendations in this literature, as well as better bound, differentiate and systemize health and nutrition research in the area going forward. Two initial objectives are advanced through this paper in relation to this dual research imperative. They employed the survey research method. It revealed that knowledge of complementary feeding amongst women in emergencies are poor and government need to scale up support through local enlightenment programs that will boost good health and nutritional practices. Keywords: Complementary Feeding, Nutrition, Quality of complimentary feeding, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Nigeria.
Perceived Quality of Health Care Provided to Mothers during Immediate Postpartum Period at Health Facilities in Kakamega County, Kenya
Authors: Ronniey Obulemire Edriey
Published: October 2023

Health care workers are essential in averting the high infant and mortality rates in Kenya. The immediate postpartum period is a delicate period when the mother and infant's health is in danger with evidence indicating the majority of deaths occurring during this period. The aim of the study was to assess mothers' perception of quality of care during the immediate postpartum period in selected facilities in Kakamega County in Kenya. Socio-demographic factors, knowledge and health services provided during the immediate postpartum period were evaluated. A cross-sectional descriptive study design to collect quantitative data was adopted. Self-administered questionnaires were utilized to collect data. The study participants were 257 postnatal mothers who were systematically sampled from facilities within Kakamega County. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. Descriptive statistics were used to present quantitative data in frequency tables, charts, and graphs. Inferential statics were done using Chi-Square tests at a 95% confidence interval (p<0.05). The results revealed majority of the women perceived the quality of postpartum care as slightly above average at 3.18(63.6%). 58.1% of participants had high knowledge on immediate postpartum care. Knowledge level (p = 0.018) had a significant association with the perceived postpartum care quality. Socio-demographic factors such as age (p=0.014), education (p=0.001), and parity (p=0.029) were associated with the perceived quality of postpartum care. Availability of family planning (p=0.050), immunization (p=0.001), and nutritional counseling services (p=0.012) was associated with the perceived quality of postpartum care. In conclusion the perceived quality of postpartum care was slightly above average with availability of health services positively influencing perception. Keywords: Perception, Quality, and Immediate postpartum care.
Assessing the Impact of Universal Test and Treat Implementation Strategy on Retention to Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Care: A Retrospective Cohort Review
Authors: Magumba Caeser
Published: October 2023

Namibia has an adult HIV prevalence of 12.6% according to the Namibia population-based HIV impact assessment survey of 2017 making it one of the highest in the world. Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has excellent outcomes for both morbidity and mortality. The National Strategic Framework for HIV and the Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) rolled out the WHO 2015 UTTS guidelines making Namibia one of the first African countries to implement UTTS. With UTTS guidelines, rolled out in October 2016, clients who test HIV positive are initiated on ART immediately preferably the same day or within seven days regardless of their HIV clinical stage or CD4 count. Retention in care is required for optimal clinical outcomes in patients with HIV infection. However, after two years of adopting the strategy, it is not well understood whether UTTS affects the retention to care. We therefore sought to establish any emerging differences in retention of ART care after the implementation of UTTS. We used a retrospective cohort review study design that employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. 879 client records were reviewed, 678 clients were initiated on treatment two years prior to the UTTS and 201 were initiated after January 2017 when the UTTS was fully rolled out and had been on treatment for at least 12 months. Data analysis was done using Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 software. The overall retention after 12 months of follow-up was (822/879) 93.5% (95% CI: 91.3% to 95.7%). The retention rate at 12 months among clients in the UTTS cohort was 95.5% (95% CI: 93.5% to 97.5%) and somewhat higher than that in the pre-UTTS cohort 92.9% (95% CI: 90.6% to 95.2%). At the end of the review period, attrition was higher in the pre-UTTS cohort 251/678 (37.0%; 95% CI 34.8 to 39.2) versus 42/201 (21.0%; 95% CI 19.0 to 23) during UTTS. Retention on ART was nearly 5% higher after UTTS implementation but young adults and men between 31 and 40 years of age had higher chances of attrition at the time of ART initiation. We recommend that all facilities in Namibia and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa should embrace the UTTS strategy to benefit their clients. Keywords: Antiretroviral therapy, Retention, Retrospective cohort review, Universal test & treat.
The Prevalence and Causes of Musculoskeletal Pain among Farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Cudjoe Armstrong
Published: October 2023

Musculoskeletal pain (MSK) disorder is considered one of the prime causes of severe long-term pain and physical disabilities acquired globally. Ghanaians especially, farmers have to go through vigorous physical farm activities to achieve desired output of farm activities. In the Volta Region, MSK pain has ranked among the top three reported cases at the Ho Teaching Hospital. Whilst, the quantum of reported cases is known, and treated at the hospital, the actual causes are not. Coupled with the fact that prevalence and probably the causes would differ from profession to profession the proposed research is aimed at addressing this among farmers. The overall goal of the study was to determine the prevalence and causes of MSK pain among farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana. 212 farmers were randomly selected for the study. Cross-sectional surveys were carried out to obtain the demographic and socio-economic status of the patients consenting to participate in the studies. Both, qualitative and quantitative statistical methods were employed to determine any association between the farming methods, tools used and the type of MSK pains. The most prevalent locations of MSK pain among farmers were the lower back, upper back, right and left knees. The possible causes of MSK pain reported by farmers in the Volta Region were by walking or by other transportation (riding bicycles and motorbikes) or using implements such as cutlass, hoe and spraying machine. Keywords: Ghana, Farmers, Farming practices, Lower Back Pain, Disability-Adjusted Life Years, Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder, Musculoskeletal pains.
The Impact of Musculoskeletal Pain on the Quality of Life of Farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana
Authors: Cudjoe Armstrong
Published: October 2023

The incidence of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among farmers in Ghana is high. In the Volta Region, where the proposed research was conducted, MSK pain is among the top three most reported cases at the Ho Teaching Hospital. While the number of cases is known and treated at the hospital, the root causes are not. The proposed study investigated the effects of MSK pain on the quality of life (QoL) of farmers in the Region, to determine whether the age and sex of farmers in the Volta Region have any relationship with QoL, and to determine whether their knowledge about MSD and QoL was adequate to inform on its management. A total of 212 farmers were selected for the study without any particular order. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted to obtain the demographic and socioeconomic status of the participants. Both qualitative and quantitative statistical methods were used to determine the impact of MSK pain on QoL, the relationship between age/sex and QoL and if the farmers in the Volta Region think they have enough knowledge about their MSDs and are confident in managing them. The study found that the QoL among the farmers was very low. The farmers' QoL was below the average grouped quality of life and about 26.5% can be said to be clearly above the average grouped quality of life. MSK pains have had a huge toll on the quality of life of Volta Region farmers affecting about 73.5% of the respondent farmers. Keywords: DALY, HRQoL, NMQ, MSK-HQ, MSK, Musculoskeletal pain, Quality of Life, Farmers in Ghana.
COVID-19 Infections and Deaths between Rural and Urban Provinces of Zimbabwe, 2020: A Spatial Variations Analysis
Authors: Silwangani Blessing
Published: October 2023

Zimbabwe continues to record new COVID-19 cases as is the case in other countries. Although the Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe continues to publish daily situation reports (SitRep), and regular surveillance updates, no review of existing data has been done to establish the regional trends of the disease over time. This desk review study seeks to analyze the trends (province by province) of the COVID-19 in Zimbabwe for year 2020 in order to establish if spatial variations in infection rates and deaths exist. Ultimately, the aim is to come up with appropriate context-specific prevention and control measures. The study also seeks to establish whether or not there is a difference in COVID-19 infection rates and deaths between urban and rural provinces of Zimbabwe. A historical research design that made use of available secondary data on COVID-19 in Zimbabwe was used. COVID-19 statistics for year 2020 as provided by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care were accessed from the website and reviewed. A hypothesis test to determine if there was a difference in COVID-19 attack rates between urban and rural provinces of Zimbabwe was also done. An independent samples t-test using Microsoft excel was done on cumulative COVID-19 cases data for the entire year 2020. The study revealed that spatial variations in COVID-19 infections and deaths between urban and rural provinces of Zimbabwe existed. Urban provinces recorded more COVID-19 cases in 2020 compared to rural provinces. Keywords: COVID-19, Infection rate, Psychological distress, Spatial, Variations, Vaccine hesitancy.
Navigating Merdeka curriculum in first grade: teacher challenges and strategies
Authors: Asmahasanah Salati , Chairunnissa Irma Cintya , Hakim Nurman
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the difficulties encountered by first-grade teachers in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum and analyzes the techniques used to overcome these obstacles. A qualitative research methodology with a descriptive approach was utilized to gather data via observation, interviews, and documentation, followed by a thorough analysis of data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal various challenges, including the lack of familiarity with the new terminology for learning outcomes, objectives, lesson plans, and modules related to the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5). Furthermore, students demonstrate inadequate preparation for the Pancasila Student Profile Project. Educators respond by seeking official information on the Merdeka Curriculum through Ministry of Education and Culture resources, participating in relevant webinars, discussing with colleagues, and embracing new pedagogical approaches and media. Additionally, collaboration with students and parents is emphasized for the productive implementation of lesson plans and project modules. This study suggests implementing ongoing support mechanisms such as continuous training and resource sharing to improve teachers' competencies in implementing Merdeka Curriculum effectively in first grade.
Computer analysis of the differential equation of the model of the synchronous electric motor that does not include electric currents
Authors:   Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Konosevich Boris I. , Konosevich Yuliya B. ,   Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics
Published: October 2023

Phase portraits of the well-known equation of the no-current model of the synchronous electric motor are obtained with use of computer, and some properties of its solutions are noted, which are imperceptible at the phase portraits, obtained analytically. With use of computer, a graph is built for the curve, representing the critical value versus the principal stationary value of the angular variable. Linear and sinusoidal approximations are proposed for this curve, maximum absolute and relative errors of these approximations are calculated.
Stationary reversibles processes MA and ARMA
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Tovstik Tatiana M.
Published: October 2023

The term mathematical diagnostics was introduced by V. F. Demyanov in the early 2000s. The simplest problem of mathematical diagnostics is to determine the relative position of a certain point p and the convex hull C of a finite number of given points in n-dimensional Euclidean space. Of interest is the answer to the following questions: does the point p belong to the set C or not? If p does not belong to C, then what is the distance from p to C? In general problem of mathematical diagnostics two convex hulls are considered. The question is whether they have common points. If there are no common points, then it is required to find the distance between these hulls. From an algorithmic point of view, the problems of mathematical diagnostics are reduced to special problems of linear or quadratic programming, for the solution of which there are finite methods. However, when implementing this approach in the case of large data arrays, serious computational difficulties arise. Infinite but easily implemented methods come to the rescue, which allow obtaining an approximate solution with the required accuracy in a finite number of iterations. These methods include the MDM method. It was developed by Mitchell, Demyanov and Malozemov in 1971 for other purposes, but later found application in machine learning. From a modern point of view, the original version of the MDM method can be used to solve the simplest problems of mathematical diagnostics. This article gives a natural generalization of the MDM-method, oriented towards solving general problems of mathematical diagnostics. The equivalence of the general problem of mathematical diagnostics and the problem of linear separation of two finite sets with the largest width of the margin is established.
Inequalities for the derivative of rational functions with prescribed poles and restricted zeros
Authors:   Central University of Kashmir, Ahanger Uzma M. , Shah Wal M. ,   Central University of Kashmir
Published: October 2023

In this paper, instead of assuming that a rational function r(z) with prescribed poles has a zero of order s at origin, we suppose that it has a zero of multiplicity s at any point inside the unit circle, whereas the remaining zeros are within or outside a circle of radius k and prove some results which besides generalizing some inequalities for rational functions include refinements of some polynomial inequalities as special cases.
SARS-CoV-2 post-vaccination adverse reports: A review
Authors:   Research Centre for Medical Genetics, Proskurnina Elena , Ivanov Denis ,   Institute of Biomedical Research, Vladikavkaz Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Redko Alexander ,   St. Petersburg Professional Association of Medical Workers
Published: October 2023

Acute respiratory infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was the cause of the pandemic announced in March 2020. To prevent this disease, various vaccines have been developed and introduced into mass use, including on an innovative gene platform. The aim of the review is to analyze foreign literature on post-vaccination complications with the use of foreign vaccines, as well as whole-virion vaccines for the period 2021 — January 2023. The sources used in the publication were obtained from the Medline database, as well as articles in peer-reviewed journals and official reports. Post-vaccination complications are associated with specific damage to organs or systems either directly by the vaccine itself or indirectly as a result of exacerbation of the chronic process. The pathogenesis of post-vaccination complications depends on the composition of the vaccine. All complications were grouped by organs and systems. Vaccines containing SARS-CoV-2 antigens can activate autoimmune reactions due to homology, as well as activation of existing reactions in predisposed patients, which is confirmed by the effectiveness of immunosuppressive therapy. Innovative platforms using gene technologies are so complex and profoundly active that they can be introduced into broad medical practice only after a thorough and comprehensive study of the effects and mechanisms. Scientific achievements should follow the ethical principles of healing, and above all primum non nocere. Experts around the world emphasize the need for continued monitoring of people’s condition in order to protect their health and assess the long-term safety of drugs.
Establishment and application of the health evaluation system for rain-sourced rivers and lakes in coastal cities
Authors: Wang Sihai , Li Yan , Pan Xingying
Published: October 2023

Conducting a health assessment of rivers and lakes is a technical approach that enables the accurate diagnosis of water health status and scientific analysis of aquatic ecological environments. This paper focuses on studying the typical rain-sourced water bodies of Huangrigang River and Dishui Lake (DSL) in Lin-gang, Shanghai. The Australian Stream Condition Index and the Analytic Hierarchy Process were used to establish a typical river and lake health evaluation index system. Expert scoring and least-squares methods were used to determine the weights of each index, and a quartile method was used to establish the evaluation criteria. The evaluation results indicate that the health status of the Huangrigang River is sub-healthy with a score of 72.1, whereas DSL is healthy with a score of 75.7. The low flow velocity of the regional river and the weak mobility of the water body are the main issues affecting the health status of the HRGR. Additionally, the density of phytoplankton in the river is significantly high. Dripping Lake is faced with two major problems: a high risk of eutrophication and a high density of phytoplankton in the lake. This article provides theoretical support for the sustainable use of regional water resource.
Un sueño de gloria
Authors: Miranda Benites Ignacio , Blanco Jiménez Alberto Camilo , Ponce Lozano Moisés , Lacera Rúa Armando Alfredo
Published: October 2023

Un sueño de gloria
De la tarantela al caimán. Inmigración italiana en la Provincia de Santa Marta
Authors: Moscarella Javier
Published: October 2023

De la tarantela al caimán. Inmigración italiana en la Provincia de Santa Marta
Budaya
Authors: Parto Hilarion Gerri
Published: October 2023

Indonesia merupakan negara yang kaya akan adat, budaya, dan tradisi. Kekayaan ini merupakan suatu kebanggan bagi bangsa Indonesia. Hal ini menjadi sarana untuk menambah wawasan antara budaya yang satu dengan budaya yang lain dan menciptakan sesuatu yang baru. Kekayaan budaya ini pada akhirnya membentuk bangsa Indonesia menjadi bangsa yang sadar akan jati dirinya. Kemajemukkan adat, budaya, dan tradisi ini dapat pula menjadi pemecah kesatuan Indonesia. Sila ketiga yaitu sila persatuan tercerminlah nilai-nilai falsafah budaya bangsa Indonesia yang di dalamnya termuat berbagai cara hidup yang berbeda namun kaya akan keberagaman. Nilai persatuan menjadi konsep yang paling tinggi dalam babukuk’ng.  Metodologi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kepustakaan. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa Babukuk’ng memiliki nilai yang kaya akan falsafah kesatuan dan persatuan yang terikat erat dengan pancasila dan masih relevan untuk kehidupan kaum muda masa kini. Pancasila sebagai Falsafah perlu diaktualisasikan dengan cara kesediaan untuk saling menerima dalam perbedaan dengan kekhasan masing-masing.
KODE DAN MITOS DALAM CERPEN ADA KUPU-KUPU, ADA TAMU KARYA SENO GUMIRA AJIDARMA
Authors: Devi Zalzabila Tania
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskrisikan kelima kode Roland Barthes dan mitos dalam cerpen Ada Kupu-Kupu, Ada Tamu karya Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu dengan teknik baca catat. Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut. Kode teka-teki yang ada yaitu tentang siapa tamu yang akan datang, apakah semua yang indah akan membawa keberuntungan, dan pernyataan tokoh utama “Kenapa tidak? Tamu memang tidak harus manusia.” di akhir cerita. Kode konotatif yang ditemukan yaitu tentang pergrseran makna dari frasa kupu-kupu jelek yang diartikan sebagai pembawa bencana. Kode simbolik dalam cerpen ini adalah warna biru yang menjadi simbol ketenangan. Kode aksian ditemukan enam bagian yang saling berkaitan. Kode budaya yang muncul dalam cerpen ini berkaitan dengan nilai-nilai kehidupan dan kebiasaan masyarakat perumahan. Mitos ditemukan pada bagian judul dan beberapa percakapan antar tokoh. Mitos tersebut berkaitan dengan kepercayaan tentang kupu-kupu dan kehadiran tamu.
WACANA MANTRA UPACARA WIWIT (KAJIAN ETNOLINGUISTIK)
Authors: Saputri Ines Ika
Published: October 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan wujud, komponen, dan nilai budaya wacana mantra pada upacara wiwit. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan wujud wacana mantra yang khas dari desa Wonokerto dan tidak ada di desa lain. Komponen tutur diantaranya, waktu dilaksanakannya upacara tersebut adalah Minggu Legi, Minggu Kliwon, dan Rebo Pon, bertempat di sawah yang akan dipanen, peserta tuturnya adalah pemilik sawah atau orang yang dituakan di desa tersebut, pokok tuturannya berisi permintaan dan terimakasih, sarana tuturnya monolog berbahasa Jawa, tidak ada norma atau aturan tutur yang berarti dalam pembacaan mantra, kode ujaran menggunakan bahasa Jawa. Nilai budaya pada mantra upacara wiwit adalah hubungan manusia dengan alam dan hubungan manusia dengan dirinya sendiri. Mantra tidak hanya sebagai bentuk ucapan, tetapi juga ucapan terima kasih, permohonan, dan harapan pembicara. Oleh karena itu, tradisi lisan ini perlu dilestarikan dalam budaya modern.
Consequences of Excessive Application of Pesticides and Impacts on the Environment and Human Healt
Authors: Ucker Fernando Ernesto , Kalaoun Tarek Chaher , Matias Renan Krupok , Gerônimo Fábio Henrique Casarini , Ucker Leticia Chaves Fonseca , Silva Dhiene Leão
Published: October 2023

With the increasing increase in the world population there was a need for a greater supply of food for consumption. In order for farmers to have greater productivity, more profits and exports, they started to use pesticides on their plantations, making excessive use of this product. Knowing the damage that this product can cause, the objective of this work was to compare the research published to date on the possibility of the presence of pesticides in food and natural resources, in addition to their possible influences on the environment and the health of the population. The method used to develop this work was a bibliographical review on the topic of pesticides, the damage to the environment and human health due to their intensive use. The results obtained from the authors cited on the intensive use of pesticides are the risks of diseases in men such as cancer, infertility, impotence, miscarriages, among others. There is also a risk of contamination of breast milk and the birth of babies with autism. In the environment, there is contamination of soil, water, air, food and malformations and death of animals. In order to minimize the impacts of pesticides on the environment and human health, the correct use of this product is necessary, using them according to the leaflet, in the correct dosage, in addition to the correct disposal of packaging and aerial spraying at the limit according to the relevant law. This way you can have a better quality of life and thus preserve the environment for current and future generations.
Domesticating and Reinventing Identity and Space in Bharati Mukherjee’s Jasmine
Authors: Borgohain Indrani Atul
Published: October 2023

harati Mukherjee’s novel, Jasmine, discusses gender discrimination and Jasmine’s docile integration into a new culture. Mukherjee expresses the unpleasant realities of the immigrant diaspora, such as identity breakdown, homelessness, and displacement. In Indian patriarchal culture, where males are the narrators and voices are heard, women are blamed for a variety of traditions and rituals. The complicated social structure controlled by Indian patriarchal society, which may also be a significant driver of her economic well-being and therefore affect identity development, is one facet of the protagonist’s experiences. This limits the protagonist’s ability to express herself freely. Jasmine, the protagonist, challenges the concept of gender and reinvents her life to become more American by attempting to adopt a new identity in America. As Jasmine embarks on a voyage of self-discovery, each change in her personality is accompanied by a new moniker that a male character gives her. This article contends that Jasmine, the primary character, depicts a strong immigrant woman who battles marginalization in India and by mainstream white American culture and is compelled to move between identities. She bravely and tenaciously searches for a new self and identity in America until she discovers a way of living that fulfils her.
Dissident Self-Writing in Malayalam: Reading Autobiographical Dissonance as Protest
Authors: Mathew Anju
Published: October 2023

My paper attempts to study the autobiographical ‘slips’ of Nalini Jameela’s Njan Laingikathozhilali (Trans. Autobiography of a Sex Worker) through the conceptual framework of war-machine proposed by Deleuze and Guattari. My paper focuses on the role of colonial modernity in establishing the genre of autobiographical writing in Kerala and reads how Nalini Jameela’s work significantly alters the genre by subverting the dominant notions of ideal woman, cheap woman and autobiographical language. Colonial modernity had a significant role in establishing stabilised characteristics to gender categories and accordingly an ideal woman is supposed to be subservient, family-centric and should function in society-approved manner for the progress of her nuclear family. Nalini Jameela’s work questions these suppositions. I explore the following questions in my paper - What was the impact of colonial modernity in establishing autobiography as a genre in Kerala? By challenging hegemonic modes of ‘telling’, how does the work establish a conflicted political subjectivity ? Does Nalini Jameela’s autobiography subvert the established understandings of veshya(prostitute)? How does the work de-consecrate the ‘respectability’ notions of angelic domestic woman?
Synthesis & Pharmacological Activity of Cytotoxicity Assay of Coumarins SVCM1-SVCM7
Authors: Verma Swapnil , Jain Priya
Published: October 2023

The therapeutic properties of natural and synthetic compounds against human illnesses have attracted a lot of interest. The pharmacological and biological effects of coumarins are widely exploited in medicine; they include anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antihypertensive, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, antibacterial, and neuroprotective properties. Signaling pathways affecting many cellular functions may also be modulated by coumarin derivates. Whether or not a coumarin has pharmacological, biochemical, or therapeutic characteristics is dependent on the nature of the replacement surrounding the coumarin core structure. The capacity to kill, repel, or otherwise impact the development of Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes was evaluated using seven synthetic halogenated coumarins (SVCM1-SVCM7). The compounds SVCM1-SVCM7 were evaluated for their bactericidal and fungicidal activities using the disc diffusion method.
Synthesis & Pharmacological Activity of Flow Cytometry Evaluation of Apoptosis
Authors: Verma Swapnil , Jain Priya
Published: October 2023

The specific morphological and biochemical hallmarks of an apoptosing cell are very context- and stimulus-dependent. Flow and image cytometry can quickly analyze the vast majority of the conventional apoptotic markers. As a result, cytometry evolved became a go-to method for several investigations of cell death. Over the last two decades, several cytometric techniques have been developed to detect apoptotic cells and investigate the processes involved in this kind of cell death. Treatment of UACC62 (Melanoma) cells with the synthesized coumarin was followed by analysis of morphological alterations, membrane change, mitochondria membrane potential, and caspase-3 activity using a flow cytometer and Annexin V-PI staining, JC-1, and caspase-3 enzyme kits. Doxorubicin, a common chemotherapy drug, was used as a benchmark.
Diego Velázquez y la historia de los dos retratos de El Primo, entre calcos y prototipos
Authors: Fernández Castro Roberto
Published: October 2023

Este artículo analiza los motivos por los que Diego Velázquez podría haber pintado dos retratos del enano llamado El Primo, y cuya identidad hasta hace muy poco se había confundido con Sebastián de Morra. Se trata de un trabajo que se inscribe en la historia del coleccionismo, que trata de rastrear el origen y la procedencia del retrato que poseyó el marqués del Carpio, así como del uso de calcos y prototipos por parte de Velázquez y su taller. El artículo no contiene un análisis técnico de éste, pero sí propone posibles líneas de investigación para la pintura española del siglo XVII, desde los conceptos de colección de arte, hasta los de pintura original y copia.
Real-Time Stroke Disease Prediction System Based on Multiple Bio-Signals from ECG and PPG
Authors: Keerthana Marati , Reddy Dr. G Venkata Rami , Maruthiram Mr. K. Balakrishna
Published: October 2023

Abstract: To stop stroke illness, which as a rule prompts passing or serious loss of motion, it is essential to take solid countermeasures and track down early advance notice signs. To treat ischemic or draining strokes, thrombolytic or coagulant drugs should be given quickly. The main piece of finding support from an unbiased commission in the right case is to utilize a fanlight to search for stroke sign reactions that are going on leisurely. Various individuals have various reactions to these things. In any case, past examination has for the most part centered around how to let know if a stroke side effect is an indication of a change plan for an upsetting or quiet circumstance after a stroke has occurred or is going to occur. CT and MRI are imaging techniques used to analyze and predict future events. As well as continuously attempting to gain for a fact, these strategies have limits, for example, long examination times and high trial costs. In this survey, we attempt to duplicate a fake information based technique for foreseeing what's to come impacts of a stroke in more established individuals by utilizing multiassumed biomarkers from an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a photoplethysmogram (PPG) similarly. We made and ran a gathering building that consolidates CNN and LSTM to make strokes stay something similar while individuals walk together. From the three ECG cathodes and the PPG pointer, the biosignals were recorded while the individual was sleeping at a model speed of 1,000 Hz per second. This was finished by the arranged technique, which considered the humility that accompanies more established individuals wearing biosignal screens. The precision of the forecasts that more established stroke patients made progressively was great.
Exploring Esterification and Pyrolysis Pathways for Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass Production
Authors: A Walunj Ankita , A Wagh Snehal , M Varhadi Shritej , N Shinde Abhishek , Shubham Pate
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The recent Years Increase the demand of the biofuels along with need of reduce the production cost of Improving the environmental sustainability of the biomass production or the biofuels. Biomass is on area of importance to reduce the overall uses of fossil fuels. In which the focusing the kinetic properties or the optical property of the production of the Biofuel or Biomass production. Process optimization and reaction kinetic model development were carried out for two stage esterification transesterifications... reactions of waste biomass. This study focused on these traditional processes due to their techno- economic feasibility- Which is an important factor before deciding on a type of Feedstock for Industrilisation.Since esterification reactions are acid catalyzed the synthesis of an efficient acidic catalyst will be very helpful for pretreatment. esterification of acetic acid which was used model reaction in Stabilization of biomass. The esterification is a potential route to remove the organic acid in biomass reacting them with alcohol Present in biomass with added alcohol. Water is a product of the esterification reaction. The concentration of acetic acid used to acidification; acetic acid is a common chemical species in biomass & was used as the model compound. The research compared the quality of slow pyrolysis produced. biomass collected. by condensing pyrolysis vapor using atomized ethanol (EtOH).Were also carried out for the analysis of biomass produced.
Fastai-Powered Lung Cancer Classification Model
Authors: Vannala Sai Durga , K Vineela
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Utilising Fastai and PyTorch, a deep learning model for classifying lung cancer was created. The model, which is based on the ResNet-30 architecture, was trained using a dataset that included the classes "lung_aca," "lung_n," and "lung_scc." Rotation and scaling were added to the dataset as enhancements. The training and validation sets each had 30 samples, and the model attained a high level of accuracy. Loss plots were employed to display the outcomes and the Fastai library was utilised for simple model construction and training. The Fastai and PyTorch versions of this model have been modified for best performance, and it is a potent tool for precise lung cancer categorization.
Identical Product of Graphs
Authors: Haridas Parvathy
Published: October 2023

Abstract: A new graph product called identical product is introduced in this paper.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS MEDIDAS PROTETIVAS DE URGÊNCIA E DO PROGRAMA COOPERAÇÃO SINAL VERMELHO NO ENFRENTAMENTO DA VIOLÊNCIA DOMÉSTICA E FAMILIAR CONTRA A MULHER
Authors: Júnior Júlio Alves Caixêta , Gonçalves Sabrina Mendes
Published: October 2023

Domestic violence against women within the family is a very old act in society, it is a global phenomenon and has tragic implications not only for women's lives, but for society as a whole. The Covid-19 pandemic, announced in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO), led to a considerable increase in cases of domestic violence against women. As cases rose, bulletin filings declined. Furthermore, the impact on violence is highlighted due to the need for women to remain in their homes longer due to the pandemic, further aggravating cases of violence and directly affecting the reduction in reports. Due to the high rates of domestic violence, the Red Signal against Domestic Violence cooperation program was created; The central idea is that women can ask for help in pharmacies, public agencies and bank branches with a red sign drawn on the palm of their hand. Therefore, the research is based on the following problem: How have urgent protective measures and the Sinal Vermelho Cooperation Program contributed to the reduction of violence against women during social isolation? To resolve the problem, the article's central objective is to present how urgent protective measures and the Sinal Vermelho Cooperation Program have contributed to the reduction of violence against women during social isolation. The research also aims to address mechanisms capable of contributing to the reduction of domestic violence against women; Among these mechanisms, a bibliographic and historical study will be carried out on law 11,340/2006, better known as the Maria da Penha Law, with an emphasis on urgent protective measures, presenting its main advantages and criticisms, as well as Federal Law no. 14,188, of July 28, 2021, which defines the Red Light Cooperation Program against Domestic Violence provided for in Law 11,340/2006. It is noted that protective measures are important, and with the creation of the Red Signal Campaign, it is expected to achieve greater effectiveness and reach in protecting women and punishing the aggressor.
Experimental Communication Through Superposition of Quantum Channels
Authors: Pang Arthur O. T. , Lupu-Gladstein Noah , Ferretti Hugo , Yilmaz Y. Batuhan , Brodutch Aharon , Steinberg Aephraim M.
Published: October 2023

Information capacity enhancement through the coherent control of channels has attracted much attention of late, with work exploring the effect of coherent control of channel causal orders, channel superpositions, and information encoding. Coherently controlling channels necessitates a non-trivial expansion of the channel description, which for superposing qubit channels, is equivalent to expanding the channel to act on qutrits. Here we explore the nature of this capacity enhancement for the superposition of channels by comparing the maximum coherent information through depolarizing qubit channels and relevant superposed and qutrit channels. We show that the expanded qutrit channel description in itself is sufficient to explain the capacity enhancement without any use of superposition.
The Creative Potential of the City in the Context of Digitalization
Authors: Bardin Andrei L.
Published: October 2023

Limited resources, multiple crises, socio-political tensions, development imbalances, and other challenges encourage cities to search for new development resources, especially intangible ones, and policies to tap into their potential. The research considers the creative potential of the city as an intangible development resource of this kind. The study aims to analyze the significant aspects and identify the mechanisms that are promising for cities to develop their creative potential in the context of digital transformations. The author analyzes several cases, numerous program and strategic documents, reports, and publications, paying particular attention to the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global crisis demonstrated that organizations in the creative sector are highly vulnerable and need substantial government support. However, it also contributed to the creation of innovative products, gave impetus to the emergence of new forms of self-organization, and tailored support measures coined by the city administrations. The crisis also highlighted the crucial role of ICT tools and digital strategies in the survival and competitiveness of many organizations from the cultural and creative sectors. In this context, and considering the key industry trends, the article discusses possible points of growth and promising formats of interaction between the industry and the city administrations. In conclusion, the author suggests specific tools significant for the development of the industry, such as digital development strategies, as well as organizational practices that can contribute to the realization of the creative potential of the city.