bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social engineering as a component of professional competence in information security of future computer science teachers
Authors: Oliinyk Bohdan M. , Oleksiuk Vasyl P.
Published: September 2024

The article considers the actual problem of information security - social engineering. The authors investigate what social engineering is and its main methods, including phishing, vishing, baiting, and pretexting, and analyze the educational programs of the speciality "014.09 Secondary Education (Informatics)" regarding the availability of relevant competencies. The article analyzes data on the components of professional competencies in information security and social engineering of the leading educational institutions of the USA, the EU, and Ukrainian higher education institutions; based on the analyzed data provided in general, the relationship between training in cyber security and social engineering. The authors also explore the role of future computer science teachers in protecting students from the threats of social engineering. They note that a critical factor in this protection is teaching students to recognize and eliminate social engineering threats and how to protect their sensitive information.
A Review: Study on Students Learning Disabilities Based on Education System Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Alahmari Adhwaa Ali
Published: September 2024

The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques has grown significantly across all disciplines in recent years as a result of ever-increasing volume of data as well as changing demands of higher education, such as those related to digital education. In many countries around the world, learning disabilities (LD) are becoming a major problem that can even hinder performance progress. The endeavor of this work is to assist the specific program with systems administration in their assignment to accompany the norm. Nowadays, many different fields use machine learning to predict future outcomes. Predicting children's learning disabilities, as well as determining actual disability and how early it is detected, are among most useful applications of machine learning. This review article aims to comprehend work done on this field previously, up to this point and attempt to comprehend the holes in execution of the different AI models and the review depends on intelligent school system by artificial reasoning. Countless examinations validate that learning is worked with assuming showing systems are as per understudies learning styles, making the growing experience more compelling and further developing understudies exhibitions.
Domestication and Foreignization in two Translations of Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending
Authors: Alwan Afaf , Shamsan Baleid Taha , Alaghbary Gibreel Sadeq
Published: September 2024

The present study aims at exploring the translation strategies used in translating culturally loaded expressions in two translations of Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending. In particular, the study seeks to ascertain the extent to which cultural content is retained by the translators or domesticated to cater the target language audience. To attain this objective, translation units are purposively selected and compared across the two translations. Analysis has revealed that Masaud’s translation is ST-oriented and characterized by an overreliance on literal translation. The translator either avoids translating cultural content, specifically religious references and taboo expressions, or offers a translation that respects the ST more than the TL audience, resulting in a translation that sends the reader abroad (Venuti 1995). In comparison, Faisal’s translation is TT-oriented and brings the author back home. It domesticates the foreign text to target-language cultural values. The study concludes that Faisal’s translation is more fluent and natural because it minimizes the foreignness of the source-text, while Masaud’s translation, which champions accuracy at the expense of acceptability, doubles the cognitive demands on the reader by offering translations that fail to fit in comfortably with the established cultural reference framework.
Interacciones alimento-medicamento
Authors: Murillo Cubero Josué , Villalobos Madriz Jorge Arturo
Published: September 2024

Las interacciones entre medicamentos y alimentos pueden producir efectos nocivos sobre la salud de un paciente al provocar fallas en la seguridad o la eficacia del medicamento. Sumado a esto, se debe tomar en cuenta el estado nutricional del paciente, puesto que juega un rol importante en este tipo de interacciones. Estas se pueden clasificar en función de la afectación de un sustrato sobre el otro (medicamento sobre alimento o alimento sobre medicamento); así como del tipo de mecanismo por el que se producen, según lo cual pueden ser fisicoquímicas, farmacodinámicas o farmacocinéticas. La labor de los profesionales en salud es la de abordar de manera interdisciplinaria al paciente con el fin de evitar o disminuir las posibles interacciones de este tipo que puedan afectar la salud del paciente durante el consumo de su medicamento, y así lograr la recuperación satisfactoria y segura.
Diferentes clases de agentes hipoglucemiantes en Diabetes Mellitus 2
Authors: Rojas Christopher , Villalta Marcos
Published: September 2024

Resumen Avances en la terapia de DM2 en las últimas décadas han generado agentes hipoglucemiantes que actúan sobre diferentes procesos fisiopatológicos. Metformina es el agente de primera elección en todas las guías internacionales a menos que existan contraindicaciones para su uso o este presenten indicaciones para el uso inicial de insulinas. Es esencial conocer las bases farmacológicas de cada una de las clases de medicamentos debido a que esto, junto con características clínicas del paciente como comorbilidades, presentación inicial de la enfermedad, glicemia, niveles de Hba1c, son los factores que se utilizan para escoger la terapia múltiple o de segunda elección en DM2.
El Alcance de la Acción de Protección Frente al Principio de Autotutela de la Administración Pública
Authors: Castillo Naranjo Luis Homero , Gamboa Ugalde Alex Bayardo
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La Acción de Protección garantiza la defensa inmediata de los derechos constitucionales frente a acciones u omisiones de autoridades públicas. Por su parte, el Principio de Autotutela permite a la Administración revisar y anular actos administrativos que vulneren estos derechos.
Objetivo: Resaltar el ejercicio del principio de autotutela de la administración pública para corregir actos administrativos emitidos fuera del marco legal, con especial enfoque en los actos administrativos internos, la contratación ocasional, su terminación y los proyectos de inversión.
Métodos: Enfoque mixto, se aplicaron encuestas a abogados en libre ejercicio de la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo.
Resultados: El 100% de los encuestados reconoce que la autoridad ejerce el principio de autotutela administrativa, mientras que el 45% resalta la importancia del principio de juridicidad. En cuanto a los contratos ocasionales, el 37% señala que no garantizan el ingreso al sector público, y el 50% destaca la obligación de respetar la seguridad jurídica.
Conclusiones: El principio de autotutela administrativa es fundamental para la eficiencia de las administraciones públicas, pero debe estar equilibrado con controles que protejan los derechos ciudadanos. Los contratos de servicios ocasionales, aunque útiles en situaciones urgentes, deben manejarse con cuidado para evitar la precarización laboral.
Digital Transformation and its Impact on Organizations
Authors: Schilirò Daniele
Published: September 2024

The paper discusses the topic of digital transformation, starting from its definition and examining the literature focusing on several theoretical aspects. The paper argues that digital transformation is not just about technology, but also about people, their mindset, and skills. It is also about rethinking business models and processes to leverage technology for better outcomes. In sum, digital transformation is a complex and multidisciplinary phenomenon that requires a holistic approach. Additionally, this paper aims to address these fundamental questions: What are the factors that impact organizations, and what factors appear to determine the failure of digital transformation in organizations, considering that the majority of organizations seem to struggle in achieving successful digital transformation? Consequently, many organizations find themselves unable to implement a genuine and effective digital transformation, despite their efforts in digital investments.

This contribution aims to enrich the literature and enhance knowledge regarding the important issue of digital transformation failures across organizations, also considering the limited research on the factors determining the failure of digital transformation. The originality of the study lies in the metadata analysis carried out, which allows for an efficient and deeper insight into the problem at hand.
AI-Driven Risk Management for Sustainable Enterprise Development: A Review of Key Risks
Authors: Guo Zhenglong , Li Runshuai
Published: September 2024

The proliferation and application scope of artificial intelligence (AI) have witnessed a gradual expansion in the last several years, marking a substantial leap in quality when compared to the landscape a decade ago. Its permeation into every industry is undeniable, yet it concomitantly poses a multitude of challenges that are inherently difficult to fully mitigate across various domains. By harnessing the power of AI, enterprises can significantly augment their risk identification and management capabilities, ultimately fostering sustainable development. The implementation of AI technologies facilitates automated analysis of complex data sets, rapid identification of potential risk points, and offers precise early warning systems along with invaluable decision support. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that AI itself is not without risks. The rapid pace of its development has been accompanied by a proliferation of incident reports, highlighting the wide range and intricate nature of the risks involved. The unfortunate instances of technology companies succumbing to bankruptcy further underscore the fact that the development and utilization of AI are not devoid of vulnerabilities, thereby posing latent threats to the sustainable development of enterprises. Consequently, this paper adopts a rigorous literature review method, carefully selecting 82 highly pertinent articles, to comprehensively synthesize and analyze the drawbacks and risks associated with AI applications in recent years. The ultimate aim is to provide insightful guidance for the sustainable growth of enterprises and the efficient harnessing of AI technologies.
Pasados perennes, futuros inciertos
Authors: Díaz Arias David
Published: September 2024

Este libro explora el estado de salud de las instituciones estatales y la democracia en la América Latina contemporánea. En los tres primeros capítulos, se evalúan diversas dimensiones de los derechos humanos, el medio ambiente y la política; particularmente, se revisa la situación de las democracias latinoamericanas, señalando algunos temas centrales en el impasse democrático, como el debilitamiento de las instituciones, la polarización y el avance de las políticas disruptivas en los casos de México, Guatemala, Perú y Argentina. En los capítulos 4, 5 y 6, se desarrolla un análisis comparado de varias experiencias sobre migraciones, seguridad y crisis democrática que incluyen a Estados Unidos, México, Centroamérica, Venezuela y Bolivia (2006-2019). Los capítulos 7, 8 y 9 se concentran en el caso específico de Bolivia. El capítulo 10 consiste en una conversación sobre Nicaragua y la rebelión de 2018. Finalmente, el libro concluye con un epílogo que se enfoca en observar el problema de la decadencia de las democracias en todo el mundo.
Desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais de enfermagem para o atendimento à criança autista
Authors: Almeida Bianca Mendes , Almeida Carolaine Azevedo de , Franco Eduardo Mestriner , Martins Wesley
Published: September 2024

O atendimento à criança autista é um desafio para todo profissional da saúde, sobretudo ao enfermeiro, que atua diretamente na assistência ao indivíduo. Dessa forma, é importante que o profissional esteja preparado para lidar com as diferentes características da criança diagnosticada como Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar na literatura os desafios enfrentados pelos profissionais de enfermagem para o atendimento à criança autista. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada entre fevereiro a junho de 2023. A coleta de dados foi realizada pela busca de artigos científicos publicados nos últimos cinco anos na Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), Pubmed e Bireme, via Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Foram encontrados seis artigos que abordaram diferentes aspectos em relação tema. Foi observado a importância da equipe de Enfermagem em oferecer cuidado, acolhimento e auxílio as crianças e familiares, sendo imprescindível este acompanhamento, pois possibilita a descoberta precoce do TEA. Estes pacientes são crianças que requerem tratamentos especializados, portanto é fundamental que o enfermeiro possua um suporte educacional apropriado para realização de um bom atendimento, evidenciado por uma postura humanizada, tendo empatia e escuta qualificada dos profissionais. A empatia é um componente básico de todas as relações terapêuticas e faz parte do atendimento de qualidade ao paciente. Faz-se necessário a promoção de estratégias para que os profissionais se dediquem buscando mais conhecimentos sobre o assunto para prestar cuidados adequados e competentes às crianças.
In-service training as a correlate of teachers' productivity in Nigeria
Authors: Sasere Oluwasola Babatunde
Published: September 2024

Teachers are the final mediators of the school curriculum, and their competence level largely impacts students' learning outcomes. This quantitative study aimed to explore the mediation of teacher productivity with the instrumentation of in-service training (INSET) while adopting Social Learning Theory (SLT) as the theoretical framework. A descriptive survey research design was adopted while a multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select samples from a population of 7538 public secondary school teachers and 203 principals in secondary schools in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The sample for this study consisted of 396 participants which comprised of 360 teachers and 36 school principals. Data were gathered and analysed through In-service Training Experience and Impact Questionnaire (ITEIQ) and Teachers' Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ) and Pearson Product Moment Correlation respectively. The study revealed that INSET moderately enhances teacher productivity. The study recommends providing continuous and regular in-service training to teachers in Nigeria to improve their productivity. In addition, such training programs could be designed based on the principles of Social Learning Theory through the instrumentation of collaborative learning, peer mentoring, and feedback mechanisms.
De terapia à religião / espiritualidade: teoria e prática de Mokichi Okada no âmbito da saúde pública
Authors: Tomita Andréa Gomes Santiago , Graciani Juliana Santos
Published: September 2024

Na primeira metade do século XX, Japão, Mokichi Okada (1882-1955) abriu a Casa Ojin-do onde aplicava o “tratamento espiritual de Shiatsu estilo Okada”. Posteriormente, criou a Associação Japonesa de Saúde e apresentou princípios e práticas de uma medicina japonesa, a partir de revelações divinas. Atualmente, os entusiastas da visão de Okada buscam transmitir sua mensagem salvífica tanto por meio de instituições religiosas, como por meio de um estilo de vida livre de “doença, miséria e conflito" com foco na prática do Johrei (religioso), do johrei terapêutico, da agricultura/alimentação natural, da socialização do belo/arte ou ainda do movimento de transformação do mundo pelo cultivo/distribuição de flores e da construção de solos sagrados. Este artigo se pauta em revisão bibliográfica, disponível em língua japonesa e portuguesa, além de incluir relatos de praticantes e/ou estudiosos da teoria de saúde de Okada. O conteúdo está dividido em dois blocos: a) da passagem de terapia à religião, em que discorremos sobre o contexto sócio-histórico em que se constituiu o johrei - método de purificação espiritual criado por Okada; b) da passagem de religião à espiritualidade messiânica sobretudo no exterior, após a morte de Okada. Dentre as narrativas correntes, nos interessa lançar luz aos discursos sobre a teoria okadiana em que a saúde é vista de forma integral e promovida de forma integrativa. Espera-se visibilizar estudos recentes sobre religiosidades/espiritualidades de matriz oriental presentes no Brasil e sua contribuição no âmbito da saúde pública e da promoção da cultura de paz.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS OF TETRACYCLINE DRUGS BY DIGITAL COLORMETRIC METHOD USING A SMARTPHONE AND SOFTWARE PHOTOMETRIXPRO®
Authors: Amelin Vasily G. , Beschastnova Galina M. , Shogah Z.A.Ch. , Tretyakov Alexey V. , Kish Leonid K.
Published: September 2024

A non-destructive analysis of tetracyclines in drugs by their own fluorescence using a smartphone and a device printed on a 3D printer is proposed. The possibility of using chemometric methods, which reduce the analysis time and visualize the obtained data, is shown. The dataset was processed by principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), partial least squares regression (PLS), and least squares using PhotoMetrix PRO® software. The use of chemometric methods of analysis to determine the concentration of the active substance and identify the manufacturer of medicinal products is considered.
REDUNDANT METHODS FOR INCREASING THE RESILIENCE OF ACTION CHAIN
Authors: Kawalerski Paweł
Published: September 2024

Resilience has become an important topic on the safety research agenda and in organizationalpractice. A particularly important issue from the security point of view of any chain of actionis to increase the reliability of the security chain. At this point, it is possible to apply methodscharacteristic of the theory of reliability of technical devices in the phases: composition,implementation and application. The subject of this research is the phase of application (operation)of the chain of action and methods of increasing its resistance to anomalous situations using theprinciple of redundancy. The main research problem is expressed by complementary questionof a praxeological nature: what methods of increasing the resilience of the chain of action in theapplication phase can be distinguished in the application of the principle of redundancy? Theauthor used the strategy of theory prior to research and deductive reasoning based on inference andthe classical principle of analogy, opposites and completeness. The following types of redundancywere distinguished and described by the author: structural, functional, parametric, informational,strength, temporal and elemental.
Taxation of technical equipment by property tax –diagnosis of the problem and postulates de lege ferenda
Authors: Grzybowski Paweł
Published: September 2024

The article concerns the taxation of technical devices. The current regulation raises doubts. Its scope is not precise.In individual cases, it is not certain whether a given facility should be taxed as a free-standing device, onlyin its building parts, or as a construction device. Doubts also arise from divergent case law. Describing the problemof taxation of devices and proposing possible new regulations is currently particularly important becausework is underway on a new definition of buildings.
Tracker para la enseñanza de la Física I: una experiencia con estudiantes de educación superior
Authors: Villacreses-Zambrano José Paúl , Rosado-Cusme Kelvin Agustín , Cevallos-Reyes César Bernabé
Published: September 2024

Este estudio analiza el impacto del uso de Tracker Video Analysis en la enseñanza de la física, específicamente en colisiones, en estudiantes de educación superior. En el contexto ecuatoriano, la integración tecnológica en el aula sigue siendo limitada debido a la falta de recursos y capacitación docente. Para abordar esta problemática, se realizó un estudio cuantitativo experimental con 48 estudiantes de ingeniería en la asignatura Física I. El grupo experimental utilizó Tracker, mientras que el grupo de control empleó el método tradicional de enseñanza.  Los resultados mostraron un mejor rendimiento en el grupo experimental en la comprensión de conceptos, con diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las evaluaciones finales. Tracker facilitó una experiencia de aprendizaje más interactiva, permitiendo a los estudiantes analizar visualmente las colisiones y desarrollar habilidades analíticas críticas. Los hallazgos demuestran que Tracker es una herramienta accesible y efectiva para mejorar la enseñanza de la física, fomentando una comprensión conceptual profunda y duradera.
Análisis Forense en un Caso de Homicidio por Estrangulamiento: Investigación en la Escena del Crimen
Authors: Sancan-Soledispa Elvis Leonardo , Vinces-Peralta Eduardo Sebastián
Published: September 2024

Este estudio forense aborda un caso de homicidio por estrangulamiento. La investigación se llevó a cabo mediante la recolección de evidencia en la escena del crimen, el análisis de muestras biológicas y el examen exhaustivo del cuerpo de la víctima. Los hallazgos revelaron que la causa de muerte fue asfixia por compresión externa en el cuello, utilizando un cable telefónico. El uso de tecnologías de imagen médica, como la tomografía computarizada (TC) y la resonancia magnética (RM), fue crucial para detectar lesiones internas no visibles. Las pruebas de ADN y huellas dactilares vincularon directamente al sospechoso con el arma homicida. Este estudio refuerza la importancia de un enfoque multidisciplinario para la resolución de crímenes de estrangulamiento.
PREVALÊNCIA DE INTERNAÇÕES E MORTALIDADE POR TUBERCULOSE NO BRASIL: UMA ANÁLISE DE DADOS SECUNDÁRIOS
Authors: Santos Paula Julianna da Silva , Sales Maria Luciely Reis , Melo Neto Bernardo
Published: September 2024

A tuberculose (TB) continua a ser um grave problema de saúde pública no Brasil, com altas taxas de internação e mortalidade, agravadas pela pandemia de COVID-19. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a prevalência de internações e mortalidade por TB no Brasil. A metodologia adotada incluiu uma revisão sistemática de dados secundários e a análise de informações sobre internações e mortalidade por TB, com ênfase nas variações regionais e temporais. Realizada no período de março a abril de 2024 utilizando dados de 2019 a 2023. Os critérios de inclusão foram definidos para considerar apenas dados dos últimos cinco anos, provenientes do DATASUS. Os resultados revelaram uma redução nas internações por TB no período estudado, mas um aumento preocupante na mortalidade, especialmente durante os anos de maior impacto da pandemia de COVID-19. Estados como São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro e Minas Gerais apresentaram as maiores taxas da doença. A análise destacou as desigualdades regionais significativas e a necessidade de estratégias integradas para o controle da TB. As considerações finais sugerem a urgência em aprimorar as políticas de saúde pública, focando na melhoria dos cuidados hospitalares e no manejo de casos graves. Recomenda-se também a realização de futuras pesquisas para explorar a eficácia das estratégias de integração dos serviços de saúde e o impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 no controle da TB no Brasil.
Effectiveness of Tea Leaf (Camellia sinensis) Liquid Smoke as an Antiseptic
Authors: Rohmah Fitriani Nurhidayati , Alamsyah Muhamad Thamrin , Nurjana Siti , Fadhila Feldha , Mayuri Nindya Sekar , Rumidatul Alfi
Published: September 2024

Microbes are often the cause of infectious diseases; one method of prevention is to use antiseptics. Excessive use of antisep- tics can cause mild to severe side effects, so an alternative antiseptic is needed. Liquid smoke is an alternative raw material to produce antiseptics because its main component can be used as an inhibitor of microbial growth. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of tea-leaf liquid smoke as an antiseptic against microbial growth in vivo and in vitro. The method for producing liquid smoke via pyrolysis involves distilling grade 3 liquid smoke to generate grade 1 and grade 2 liquid smoke. The in vitro test uses a microbial growth inhibition test with grade 1 and 2 liquid smoke concentrations of 35%, 50%, and 75%. The microbes used were Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Candida albicans ATCC 10231, and Aspergillus flavus ATCC 9643. The in vivo test uses the swab test method on the palm of the hand. The results of the invitro test showed that the largest inhibition zone of tea leaf liquid smoke was obtained using grade 2 liquid smoke with a concentration of 75%.The results of the in vivo test showed that the effectiveness of tea leaf liquid smoke was 80% against bacteria and 85% against fungi. Based onthe results of the study, it can be concluded that tea leaf liquid smoke (Camellia sinensis) has potential as an antiseptic.
The Effect of Photoperiod on the Growth of Stevia rebaudiana in vitro
Authors: Ramadhan Muhammad Syah , Esyanti Rizkita Rachmi , Iriawati Iriawati , Rahmawati Andira
Published: September 2024

Stevia rebaudiana, the source of non-caloric natural sweeteners in the form of steviol glycosides, is a plant with a poor germi- nation rate.Therefore, micropropagation is a potential alternative method to propagate the plants in a large number. Light is an important factor for photosynthesis, so changing the intensity, quality, and duration of lighting can affect plant growth. Photo- period, the duration of light within 24hour period, has been known to influence the growth of S. rebaudiana grown in ex vitro conditions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of various photoperiod (8, 12, and 16 hours) on the growth of S. rebaudiana in vitro. The node segments from ex vitro grown S. rebaudiana plants were cultured on solid MS media supple- mented with 1.13mg/L BA and 0.35 mg/L IAA. The shoots were rooted on solid half-strength MS media containing 0.1 mg/L IAA. For acclimatization, therooted shoots were grown on a mixture of fertile soil, burnt rice husk, cocopeat, and manure. The photoperiod treatment was applied from the beginning to the end of the experiment. Our results showed that the highest shoot length was found under 16 hour photoperiod. On the otherhand, root number and root length were not affected by photoperiod. Additionally, a 16 hour photoperiod increased shoot length (5.9 cm) compared to a 12-hour (3.48 cm) and 8-hour photoperiod (3.08 cm) after 5 weeks of acclimatization. A 16 hour photoperiod also producedhighest total leaf fresh weight (0.2 g). Howev- er, different photoperiods did not significantly affect leaf number and leaf area. In conclusion, 16 hour photoperiod is the best condition for S. rebaudiana micropropagation.
Relationship of Land Cover Heterogeneity and Insecticide Use with Arthropod Community Structure in Rice Agroecosystems
Authors: Dewina Restu Utari , Choesin Devi N.
Published: September 2024

Rice agroecosystems generally experience two kinds of environmental stresses, i.e., a decrease in the heterogeneity of land vegetation types due to the development of settlements in the border zone and the excessive use of insecticides. Both of these factors are known to affect the structure of the arthropod community in rice agroecosystems. However, studies related to the effects of these two stresses in shaping the structure of arthropod communities have not been widely carried out, especially during the planting period in the rainy season. This study aims toanalyze the relationship between land cover heterogeneity and insecticide use with the taxonomic and functional diversity of arthropods in thealpha, beta, and gamma dimensions. The study was conducted during the rainy season (October–March) on four rice agroecosystem sites in Bandung, West Java. Data was collected 30 and 50 days after planting (DAP). Arthropod samples were identified, and their taxonomic andfunctional diversity was calculated using the Shannon entropy formula (D). In general, land cover heterogeneity was positively correlated withthe value of arthropod taxonomic and functional diversity, especially in the early vegetative phase of rice plants (30 DAP). In con- trast,insecticides (g/m2) were negatively correlated with the value of arthropod diversity. The composition of arthropod species locally was relativelythe same except in the rice agroecosystem with the lowest land cover heterogeneity and the highest use of insecticides. Additionally, thecoefficient value of the insecticide variable has more influence on the value of arthropod diversity than the variable coefficient of land coverheterogeneity.
Optimizing the Wet Fermentation of Ateng Coffee (Arabica) with the Addition of Yeast R1-TKSU and LAB (Leuconostoc suionicum) Inoculum
Authors: Sabatina Grace , Astuti Dea Indriani , Purwasena Isty Adhitya
Published: September 2024

Ateng coffee is an Arabica coffee that generally has a high selling value because of its better taste compared to other coffees. However, ateng coffee has poor post-harvest processing, resulting in low coffee quality and an impact on low coffee selling prices. In this study, optimization ofwet fermentation using yeast R1-TKSU and LAB (Leuconostoc suionicum) inoculums was used to improve the quality of ateng coffee. Treatment variations were fermentation with the addition of yeast, LAB, yeast : LAB 1:1, and there is also a control without the addition of inoculum. Sensory assessment showed that the best cupping score was the sample added by LAB with a total score of 86.5. The contents of malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, sucrose, fructose, and glucose and ethanol which were analyzed by HPLC were found to be relatively stable ingreen coffee beans. Fermentation added inoculum affects the concentration of acetic acid. Amino acid analysed showed that overall the highest concentration of amino acids in green coffee beans was in the yeast : LAB 1:1 treatment. It can be concluded that controlled wet fermentation with the addition of yeast R1-TKSU and LAB (Leuconsotoc suionicum) inoculums can improve the quality of ateng coffee.
Prevalencia de depresión en adultos de la ciudad de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Flies Ellen Prates
Published: September 2024

Introducción. La depresión es cada vez más frecuente en distintos grupos de la sociedad. Al afectar sus capacidades, perjudica al ser humano en varios aspectos que interfieren en la vida cotidiana. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue establecer la prevalencia de depresión en adultos residentes en la ciudad de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.Metodología. De forma presencial, durante los meses de abril y mayo de 2023, se recolectaron datos de cien personas que asisten regularmente a una Iglesia adventista en Montes Claros. El estudio fue descriptivo, retrospectivo y de corte transversal. El instrumento utilizado fue el inventario de depresión de Beck. También se preguntaron los siguientes datos sociodemográficos: edad, género, grado de educación y estado civil. Resultados. De los cien participantes del estudio, el 30 % tiene depresión leve a moderada, el 17 % tiene depresión moderada a severa, el 4 % se encuentra con depresión severa y el 49 % no está deprimido. Las mujeres presentaron una prevalencia de depresión mayor que la de los hombres. Conclusión. A partir de la evaluación precedente, se pudo cuantificar el nivel de salud mental de un grupo poblacional en relación con síntomas marcadores de depresión y sus grados. Los datos obtenidos indicaron que el 49 % de los encuestados no está deprimido y que el 51 % se encuentra con algún grado de depresión, de leve a severo. Esto nos lleva a concluir que todavía hay mucho que se puede hacer para bajar las cifras de prevalencia. Es necesario crear más programas de intervención, así como brindar ayuda especializada de fácil acceso a las personas de las comunidades religiosas.
Relación entre el consumo de fibra, ejercicio y riesgo cardiovascular en adultos que asisten a gimnasios en Crespo
Authors: Otero Jesica , Fontana Verónica Beatriz
Published: September 2024

Introducción. El consumo de fibra en nuestro país es inferior a lo recomendado por las guías alimentarias. Se debe promover su consumo, ya que este reduce el riesgo cardiovascular y previene la obesidad. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la relación entre el consumo de fibra, el ejercicio y el riesgo cardiovascular en adultos que asisten a gimnasios.Metodología. El estudio de diseño descriptivo retrospectivo transversal fue realizado en Crespo, Entre Ríos, durante los meses de julio a septiembre del año 2022. La población estuvo constituida por adultos que asistían a gimnasios, y el muestreo fue no probabilístico, por conveniencia. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 180 personas. La información recogida fue cargada en el paquete estadístico SPSS. Las principales variables analizadas fueron las siguientes: consumo de fibra, ejercicio y riesgo cardiovascular según la circunferencia de la cintura y el índice de masa corporal.Resultados. El 73,3  % de los participantes eran de sexo femenino. En promedio, los participantes consumían a diario 22,78  g de fibra; el 69,4  % mostró un inadecuado consumo de fibra. El 63,9  % era físicamente activo. El 73,9 % tenía riesgo cardiovascular según el índice de masa corporal, mientras que el 48,3 % tenía riesgo según la circunferencia de cintura. Además, se halló una relación estadísticamente significativa al asociar la edad y el riesgo cardiovascular, así como también al relacionar el grado de escolaridad y el riesgo cardiovascular según la circunferencia de cintura. También se observó una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el nivel de actividad física y el consumo de fibra. Conclusión. Se concluyó que no hay relación entre el consumo de fibra y el riesgo cardiovascular. El consumo de fibra sigue siendo inadecuado. Más de la mitad de las personas presentó un nivel de actividad física activo.
SCREENING OF DIFFERENT WHEAT VARIETIES UNDER RAINFED CONDITIONS
Authors: Ali Abbas  , Ashfaq Muhammad , Muhammad Ali  , Muhammad Shahjahan Bukhari  , Qurban Ali  , Muhammad Asrar
Published: September 2024

Triticum Aestivum L. is a major cereal crop grown worldwide. Wheat is staple diet for billions of people and animals feed in all over the world. This study used yield trial data from various sources to evaluate wheat cultivars under rainfed conditions. wheat has sown 1st October to 1St December. The study examined 10 wheat cultivars from three locations in one season. Some cultivars yielded consistently high across locations and seasons, while others yielded differently. The analysis also showed that soil type, sowing time, and cropping season weather affected cultivar yield performance. The study emphasizes the importance of choosing wheat cultivars that suit rainfed conditions and sowing time. RCBD design and three replications were used in this experiment. Different parameters were collected such as days to heading, days to maturity, number of tillers, no. of spikelet per spike, plant height, germination percentage, yield g/plot, and disease rust data in rainfed conditions. Randomized Complete Block design and LSD test were used for this experiment. Total 25 wheat genotypes were sown under rainfed conditions. 10 varieties perform better production under rainfed conditions. These varieties like Barani-17, Ehsan-16, Fakhar e Bhakkar, Bhakkar Star and Zincol, Akbar-19, Ujala-16, Inqlab-91, Anaj-17, Attock-19, and Ghazi-19 show better perform under rainfed condition. The findings can help wheat growers, seed companies, and policymakers choose the best rainfed wheat cultivars to boost wheat yields and food security.
SCREENING OF RICE GERMPLASM AGAINST DROUGHT STRESS USING MORPHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS
Authors: Abbas Ali , Ashfaq Muhammad , Javed Muhammad Arshad , Ali Muhammad , Ali Qurban , Tabassum Javaria , Anwar Alia , Bukhari Mukhdoom Shahjahan
Published: September 2024

Oryza sativa L. is a staple diet for billions of people in the world. Different rice varieties' drought stress responses and their effects on both qualitative and quantitative variables. Rice is the second main exportable product of Pakistan and the agriculture sector has shown remarkable growth, with the crop sector posting a growth of 6.58% in Fiscal year 2022. Drought have a bad effect on the vegetative and reproductive stages of crops. Drought stress can reduce crop yield production. The RCBD design, two-way ANOVA factorial analysis, Tukey test, Genetic advance and Heritability were used for this experiment. This study specifically focuses on the response of rice genotypes to drought stress and its effect on morphological parameters such as plant height, panicle length, stem diameter, flag leaf length and width, number of panicles per plant, and 1000-grain weight. Drought tolerance genotypes were screened out and used to the standard Index of IRRI to identify morphological processing in Rice Research Institute Kala Shah Kaku, Pakistan. Total 35 rice genotypes were sown under drought stress with checked variety. Six varieties perform better production under drought stress conditions. These varieties like Pokkoli, Vehari, Nonabokra, Kalomonk, PK10683, and Basmati 375 show better perform under drought stress. The findings of this research can contribute to the development of drought-tolerant rice varieties and enhance food security in drought-prone areas. The importance of qualitative parameters, such as panicle curvature and awning, is also explored, with potential implications for the visual appearance and market preferences of rice grains. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the genetic basis and potential breeding strategies for improving drought tolerance in rice.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF PRECISION GROUNDNUT DIGGER-INVERTER
Authors: Husain Muzammil , Haq Zia Ul , Mahmood Hafiz Sultan , Jahanzaib Muhammad , Islam Muhammad Adnan , Niazi Badar Munir Khan , Ali Muhammad Mohsin , Saad Abu , Khan Aksar Ali , Nawaz Qamar
Published: September 2024

Conventional groundnut digger blades are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and have high yield losses (up to 30%). The objective of this study was to adopt a precision groundnut harvesting technology in the country to reduce groundnut harvesting losses and to compare its performance with the conventional digger blade. Agricultural Engineering Institute, NARC, PARC imported a precision groundnut digger-inverter from the USA. This machine was tested at farmer’s fields and its performance was compared with the conventional digger. Data from both machines were collected for total digging losses, viz exposed pod losses, unexposed pod losses, damaged pod losses, and undug pod losses from different locations in the  Pothohar region of Punjab, Pakistan. Results revealed that total pod losses using an imported precision digger shaker harvesting machine were 4.76%, whereas the total losses of a conventional digger were 28.26%. The operational cost using a conventional digger was Rs. 4,400/a, which was reduced to Rs. 2,350/a using a precision digger-inverter. The net benefit in terms of recoverable losses was Rs. 14,050 per acre. It is concluded that a significant amount of losses is reduced and farmer profit increases by adopting precision groundnut digger-inverter.  There is a need to upscale this technology in the country's groundnut growing areas to reduce harvesting losses.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Farming System for Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria
Authors: Adamu Ahmed Aminu , Rilwanu Sulaiman  , Nasiru Adamu  , Yusuf Musa
Published: September 2024

The agricultural sector in Nigeria faces pressing challenges, including food insecurity, land degradation, and climate change impacts. To address these issues, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern farming practices presents a transformative opportunity for achieving sustainable agricultural development. This paper explores the role of AI technologies in enhancing productivity, optimizing resource use, and minimizing environmental impacts within the Nigerian agricultural landscape. Through a semi-systematic literature review (SLR), the study examines the historical context of agriculture in Nigeria, current AI applications such as precision agriculture, crop monitoring, and pest detection, as well as the associated benefits of increased yield and economic returns for farmers. The semi-SLR methodology incorporates structured search strategies, established inclusion and exclusion criteria, and systematic data extraction techniques to synthesize existing knowledge and identify gaps in the current understanding of AI's impact on sustainable farming in Nigeria. The findings reveal that while AI can significantly contribute to sustainable agricultural transformation, several barriers hinder its widespread adoption, including infrastructural deficiencies, technological illiteracy, and socio-economic constraints. By analyzing these aspects, this research underscores the importance of a structured approach to literature reviews in agricultural research, ultimately aiming to inform policy and encourage the adoption of AI innovations in the sector. The findings indicate that concerted efforts from stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and farmers, are essential to overcome existing challenges and fully realize the potential of AI in fostering a resilient agricultural system in Nigeria.
Honey: A Facilitating Medicine for Dermatological Wound Care
Authors: M Bhushanam , S Madhusudan , P N Dakshayini , Mathias Arun Jyothi , I D Abhinandini
Published: September 2024

Honey is a nutritional food with health-promoting properties. Antiseptics are topical agents that act to prevent growth of microorganisms. A range of Apis florea bee honey from Karnataka was used to investigate the prevention of infection and promote healing of wounds in rat models as honey is a tissue-regenerative agent. It contributes to all stages of wound healing, and thus has been used in direct topical application and also in dressings. Most honey samples with various dilutions have proved to possess, significant antibacterial potency against selected bacterial isolates by disc diffusion assay. The Coorg honey of Apis florea species showed highest antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) with 19.26±0.23 mm and the least susceptibility was recorded for bacterial strain Erwinia nigrifluens (ATCC 21922) with 8.97±0.48 mm. The Kolar honey of Apis florea species showed highest antibacterial activity against Bacillus cereus (ATCC 31443) with 8.79±0.16 mm and least susceptibility was recorded for Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) with 7.01±0.55 mm. The Bengaluru honey of Apis florea species showed highest antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) with 9.95±0.23 mm and least susceptibility was recorded for E. coli (ATCC 25891) with 6.27±0.22 mm. The present study also checked the wound healing ability of honey when applied topically in several rat models. The control rats were healed by 20 ± 1.07 days. The Kanamycin treated rats were healed on 10±1.45 days. 13 ±1.07days were recorded to heal the wounds by Apis florea honey samples of Abbe Falls, Coorg regions. 18 ±1.54 days and 17 ±1.03 days were recorded against Champion Reef regions of Kolar district and Varthur regions of Bengaluru district.
Pengaruh Penerapan Good Corporate Covernance Terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2019-2022
Authors: Rosita Situmorang  , Ardin Dolok Saribu  , Audrey M Siahaan
Published: September 2024

The objectives of this study are as follows: 1) To determine the effect of an independent board of commissioners on company performance in the company. 2) To determine the effect of institutional ownership on company performance in the company. 3) To determine the effect of managerial ownership on company performance in the company. 4) To determine the effect of the audit committee on company performance in the company. The sample of this study was 10 companies. The results of the study are 1) An independent board of commissioners has a positive effect on company performance in the company. 2) Institutional ownership has a positive effect on company performance in the company. 3) Managerial ownership has a positive and significant effect on company performance in the company. 4) The audit committee does not have a significant effect on company performance in the company.
La suspensión condicional de la pena aplicada dentro del procedimiento abreviado: análisis desde su admisibilidad
Authors: Briones Enríquez María de los Ángeles
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación de carácter cualitativa está orientada al análisis de la admisibilidad de la suspensión condicional de la pena dentro del procedimiento abreviado. El objetivo del estudio es comprender la procedencia de esta excepción a la privación de la libertad dentro de este procedimiento especial, situación que es posible desde la Sentencia No. 50-21-CN/22 y acumulado, emitida por la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador, misma que tiene como antecedente el planteamiento de una duda respecto a la constitucionalidad de una resolución emitida por el máximo órgano de justicia ordinaria -la Corte Nacional de Justicia del Ecuador-, en donde se establecía que en el procedimiento abreviado la sentencia de condena que priva de su libertad a una persona procesada no era susceptible de suspensión condicional; en virtud de ello, se elevó a consulta este punto en específico del cual devienen aspectos generales, implicando en esta investigación un método inductivo en su mayoría, sin descartar el método deductivo. Más allá de existir limitaciones para la aplicación de la suspensión condicional de la pena de conformidad con el artículo 630 del Código Orgánico Integral Penal, pensar en que esta podía darse dentro de un procedimiento abreviado era una idea lejana, principalmente porque se consideraba -o se sigue considerando que implica- un doble beneficio. Por lo tanto, una vez estudiados los aspectos señalados en la presente investigación, se podrá comprender la admisibilidad y aplicabilidad de esta garantía de excepcionalidad del uso de la prisión en los casos señalados como permitidos para tal efecto.
Non-native shrimps in Polish coastal waters: first record of Palaemon longirostris H. Milne Edwards, 1837 and new sites for P. macrodactylus Rathbun, 1902
Authors: Spich Katarzyna , Witalis Bartosz , Gromisz Sławomira , Szymanek Lena , Woźniczka Adam
Published: September 2024

Two non-indigenous species of shrimps (Palaemon longirostris and Palaemon macrodactylus) were recorded in the Gulf of Gdańsk (Baltic Sea) during surveys of macrozoobenthos. Three individuals of Palaemon longirostris were found in the port of Gdynia in July 2018, and two more outside the port, in the Outer Puck Bay and the Puck Lagoon in September 2019. Palaemon macrodactylus introduced to Polish waters, was recorded in the ports of Gdynia and Gdańsk in June 2021. Of the 25 P. macrodactylus individuals, 8 were ovigerous females. This article aims to record the first appearance of P. longirostris in 2018 and confirm the occurrence of P. longirostris and P. macrodactylus in the Gulf of Gdańsk in the years that followed.