bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of Chronic Urticaria and Itch: Beyond Histamine Blockade
Authors: Maurer Marcus
Published: October 2024

Urticaria is a skin condition characterized by the presence of wheals (also known as hives), angioedema, or both. Wheals are swollen areas of variable size that are often surrounded by reflex erythema (called a flare). They typically cause itching or burning and disappear within 24 hours or less. Angioedema involves an area of pronounced swelling, sometimes accompanied by pain, and takes longer to resolve (up to 72 hours) than the wheals.

Urticaria, while not generally dangerous, significantly impacts quality of life and warrants medical attention. Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can last several years.
The pathophysiology of CSU involves skin mast cell degranulation and release of histamine and other proinflammatory mediators including platelet-activating factor (PAF).
The treatment algorithm for CSU begins with second-generation antihistamines, which can be confidently increased up to four-fold the standard dose if needed.
Rupatadine is the only second-generation antihistamine that inhibits both histamine and PAF, making it a suitable first-line choice for urticaria.
Rupatadine has an excellent efficacy and safety profile in the treatment of both adult and pediatric CSU.
 

Urticaria falls into two distinct categories: inducible urticaria, which arises under specific environmental conditions such as heat, cold, or sun, and spontaneous urticaria, which has no known definite trigger. Both inducible and spontaneous urticaria can be acute or chronic (lasting more than 6 weeks).
Asthma and Pregnancy: When You Have to Think of Two (Or More) Instead of One
Authors: Olivenstein Ronald
Published: October 2024

Asthma is the most common chronic disease in pregnancy affecting 3 to 12% of women.Poor asthma control is associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and child. Unfortunately, nearly half of asthmatics discontinue or alter their asthma medication during pregnancy leading to diminished asthma control, and increased risks for mother and fetus from asthma exacerbation, manifesting most often in the middle-to-latter third of gestation. The triggers for asthma exacerbation are the same with or without pregnancy, mainly non-adherence to medications and viral infections. A significant association exists between severe asthma exacerbations in the first trimester and congenital malformations in the fetus as demonstrated in a 2015 publication in which the prevalence of any congenital malformation was 19.1%, 11.7% and 12.0% among women with severe, moderate and no such exacerbations during the first trimester, respectively. The adjusted OR for all malformations in this retrospective cohort study was 1.64 (95% CI 1.02 to 2.64) including cleft lip or palate, heart malformations and spina bifida when women with severe exacerbations were compared with those in the reference group, while no association was seen for moderate exacerbations. Asthma exacerbation can lead to maternal hypoxia which in turn affects fetal development and has been linked to congenital malformations. Accordingly, appropriate treatment in this patient population is essential.
Errors of immunity for the community allergist: identification and investigation
Authors: McCusker Christine , Saker Sarife
Published: October 2024

Investigation of immune function is essential for accurate diagnoses in patients with recurrent and/or unusual infections as well as those with features of immune dysregulation. Many new diagnostic tools have been added to our medical armamentarium in recent years yet the diagnosis of IEI still relies on the combination of clinical acumen to identify patients at risk, leading to appropriate laboratory and genetic tests. The early evaluation of immune function provides not only critical diagnostic information, but also guides clinical decisions regarding appropriate therapies and prevention of disease-associated morbidity and mortality. As illustrated in this article and by the clinical vignette, infection may not be the significant presenting feature for IEI. Patients for whom there are clinical suspicions for IEI should be evaluated with screening tests followed by directed protein/cellular and genetic testing. As this remains an evolving field, patients may need to be re-evaluated as our understanding progresses.
Systemic Management of Atopic Dermatitis: New and Emerging Therapies
Authors: Jack Carolyn
Published: October 2024

Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema (hereafter referred to as eczema) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease worldwide and, together with associated allergies, asthma, allergic rhinitis (with or without nasal polyposis), and eosinophilic esophagitis, atopic disorders represent a growing source of patient morbidity and health care cost globally. The incidence of eczema spans all age groups, but in over 80% of cases it manifests during infancy or early childhood; interestingly, there is now recognition that a significant number of patients suffer from adult-onset, chronic-persistent, and/or late-relapsing disease. Eczema is a complex disease with extreme heterogeneity, including highly variable penetrance, clinical phenotypic presentations (ethnicity, age and temporal factors), and natural history across the lifespan. The term endotype has been introduced to describe potential variance in therapeutic responsiveness and etiology, particularly with respect to genetic and immunologic profiling, as well as environmental triggering. Notably, the range of treatment options available for patients with atopic disorders is changing rapidly, especially for eczema. In this review, we provide a brief overview of targeted systemic therapeutic options for patients with eczema and atopy.
Severe Asthma Phenotypes: Challenges and Options for Control
Authors: Nair Parameswaran
Published: October 2024

The practice of medicine has evolved from “arm-chair medicine” through “evidence-based medicine” to “precision medicine”. Medical literature has seen a proliferation of the use of the phrases “precision medicine” and “personalized medicine,” with little distinction made between the two. While both strategies promote individualizing patient care, precision medicine is guided by information based on the genes, proteins, metabolites, and other biomarkers in the human body. In addition to these biological markers, personalized medicine would consider various social, economic, behavioural, and environmental factors that might be specific to a particular individual in planning a treatment strategy unique to that individual. The term P4 Medicine (Predictive, Preventive, Personalized and Participatory) has also been proposed to reflect the increased understanding and implications of the pathobiology of disease on management strategies.1 The use of biologics and cell-based therapies, particularly in cancer therapeutics, has demonstrated the power of these strategies.2 This brief review will focus on how this strategy is currently being applied in the management of severe asthma.
Políticas do autismo
Authors: De Jesus Sena Isael
Published: October 2024

Trata-se da resenha do livro Políticas do autismo: Efeitos sobre o lugar da criança no imaginário social. Sua autora, Leticia Vier Machado, mostra que há um excesso de circulação discursiva do significante “autismo” no campo social. Destaca que as práticas discursivas que configuram o campo do autismo carregam ideais de infância e moldam os contornos de uma criança ideal, presente no imaginário social. Aponta que a bandeira de luta política do autismo está marcada por proposições que se materializam no plano das políticas públicas indicando desse modo o lugar fabricado e reservado hoje às crianças. O livro nos convida a tomar certa “distância” dessa pulverização discursiva em torno do diagnóstico do autismo que se sobrepõe à criança, para assim compreendermos que a dominância do modo como a sociedade se relaciona com o autismo e os autistas amplifica a maneira como idealizamos e criamos as crianças.
Entre criminalização e medicalização
Authors: Melli Mariana , Rodrigues de Almeida Melissa
Published: October 2024

Considerando as disputas sobre o consumo de drogas ser uma questão de saúde e não de segurança pública mediante os efeitos nefastos da guerra às drogas, esse estudo teórico-conceitual de base marxista tem o objetivo de avaliar a intersecção entre criminalização e medicalização do consumo de crack que corrobora para manutenção do controle sobre setores da classe trabalhadora. Recuperando a origem da medicalização dos consumidores de drogas, como resultado, observou-se uma aliança histórica entre criminalização e medicalização na individualização da questão das drogas.  Ademais, revelou-se como a visão de desvio moral convive com a patologização do consumo de drogas, com destaque para o modo como as comunidades terapêuticas e o modelo biomédico despontam como soluções para fenômenos sociais complexos como o consumo de crack.  Assim, concluiu-se que, mais do que tratar os indivíduos, faz-se necessário construir uma política intersetorial antiproibicionista que considere a determinação social do consumo de drogas.
КОГНИТИВНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ КОНЦЕПТА «ЦЕННОСТЬ» НА ОСНОВЕ АССОЦИАТИВНОГО ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТА
Authors: Жунусова Т.Б. , Рыспаева Д.С.
Published: October 2024

В исследовании представлены результаты ассоциативного эксперимента, направленного на когнитивный анализ концепта «ценность» по данным опроса респондентов. Цель данного исследования: изучить представления о концепте  «ценность» у современных казахстанцев и выявить некоторые когнитивные особенности данного концепта. Когнитивные аспекты концепта наиболее объективно могут быть получены посредством анкетирования как инструмента, позволяющего выявить индивидуальные и коллективные представления о ценностях. Проведенный ассоциативный эксперимент как инструмент выявления когнитивных признаков концепта основан на ассоциативной связи между стимулом и реакцией. Когнитивные признаки концепта «ценность» выявляются  посредством определения смыслового наполнение концепта. Анализ полученных данных на основе эксперимента, в котором приняли участие более 100 респондентов, с применением статистического метода кластерного анализа, позволил выявить какие ценности наиболее значимые для современных казахстанцев. Результаты исследования могут способствовать лучшему пониманию ценностных ориентаций современных казахстанцев и могут быть полезны при разработке программ и стратегий, направленных на поддержку и развитие ценностных ориентаций в обществе.
Karakteristik Kejadian Perdarahan Post Partum di RSUD Chasan Boesorie Tahun 2020-2023
Authors: Albaar M. Fahrandi A , Bahri Syamsul , Anwar Mawardi
Published: October 2024

Satu permasalahan vital dalam bidang obstetri ialah perdarahan, karena memiliki dampak yang sangat fatal bagi ibu, apabila tindakan yang diberikan kurang sesuai atau terjadi keterlambatan dalam tindakan, sehingga sarana dan ketepatan dalam menangani hal tersebut merupakan syarat mutlak untuk pemberian layanan obstetri dengan layak. Mengetahui karakteristik ibu dengan kejadian perdarahan post partum di RSUD Dr. H. Chasan Boesoerie Ternate Tahun 2020-2023. Penelitian merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan retrospektif untuk mengetahui terjadinya karakteristik kejadian perdarahan post partum yang bertempat di RSUD Dr. H Chasan Boesorie pada tahun 2020-2023. Pada 44 sampel, karakteristik pasien perdarahan post partum paling banyak pada usia 20-35 tahun (68,2%), pendidikan paling banyak adalah SMA (70,5%) jumlah paritas paling banyak adalah multipara (50.8%) dan jumlah kunjungan ANC paling banyak <4 kali (75,0). Karakteristik perdarahan post partum berdasarkan usia 20-35 tahun, pendidikan paling banyak SMA, paritas paling banyak multipara, dan jumlah kunjungan ANC paling banyak adalah <4 kali.
Evaluasi Kinerja Excavator Caterpillar 395 dan Dump Truck Caterpillar 773e Pada Pengupasan Overburden Pit 4
Authors: Sugandi Deli Apri
Published: October 2024

PT Dizamatra Powerindo pada operasi penambangan batubara terdapat beberapa jenis lapisan tanah yang harus dibongkar, lapisan pertama yaitu top soil dan sub soil. Lapisan kedua pasir dan overburden dan lapisan terakhir adalah batubara. Pada salah satu aktivitas pengupasan overburden yang dilakukan PT Dizamatra Powerindo yaitu land clearing, pengupasan top soil, pengupasan overburden, penimbunan dan perataan pada disposal. PT Dizamatra Powerindo memiliki potensi sumber daya batubara yang dapat ditambang sebesar 205 juta ton. Dengan luas sekitar 971 (Sembilan Ratus Tujuh Puluh Satu) Ha. Penelitian ini mengamati satu front penambangan tepatnya pada pit 4 Highwall tengah di PT Dizamatra Powerindo dengan kombinasi 1 alat gali muat excavator Caterpillar 395 dan 5 unit alat angkut dump truck Caterpillar 773E. Alat gali muat excavator dan alat angkut dump truck yang digunakan pada pengupasan overburden adalah excavator Caterpillar 395 dan dump truck Caterpillar 773E. Dari hasil eval_uasi dan perhitungan productivity pada excavator Caterpillar 395 adalah 465.23 Bcm/jam dan plan productivity yang direncanakan adalah 500 Bcm/jam. Perhitungan productiviy dump truck Caterpillar 773E perunit adalah 88.84 Bcm/jam dengan jarak 2000 m. Faktor penyebab tidak tercapainya pada plan productivity excavator yaitu kondisi material tanah yang keras dan kurangnya ripping pada area loading point serta waktu kerja tidak efektif, dan kondisi hujan yang tidak dapat dihindari.
Optimalisasi Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis melalui Metode Mind Mapping
Authors: Ammar Habib Moch Naufal
Published: October 2024

Increasingly rapid global developments raise complex problems that require effective and innovative solutions. Mathematical reasoning is the key to solving the problem. But on the other hand, learning in schools is still a lot of conventional learning and the development of the students' mathematical reasoning skills is not optimal. The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of using mind map-based learning methods that were judged to be effective in developing mathematical reasoning skills. With a qualitative approach to literature studies, research results were obtained which showed that the method of mind mapping had a significant influence on the mathematical reasoning ability of the students. Library study sources are derived from previous research that had the same focus of study. Library reviews are used to analyze several studies related to the use of mind mapping-based learning methods and their influence on mathematical reasoning capabilities. This research is expected to provide an understanding of the importance of developing mathematical reasoning skills to form intelligent and critical generations
Karakteristik Pasien Akut Abdomen Berdasarkan Foto Polos Abdomen 2 Posisi di Bagian Radiologi RSD Tidore Kepulauan
Authors: Firly Mohammad Zeid , Darmayanti Dewi , Masrika Nur Upik En
Published: October 2024

Akut abdomen atau nyeri akut abdomen merupakan kasus kegawatdaruratan abdomen yang ditandai dengan adanya keluhan nyeri abdomen yang datang secara tiba-tiba dan berlangsung kurang dari 24 jam. Beberapa kasus dapat mengancam jiwa yang berujung kematian. Melihat kasus akut abdomen yang tinggi dengan penyebab yang beragam dan bisa berpotensi untuk mengancam jiwa, serta dari studi literatur yang dilakukan oleh peneliti di mana tidak ditemukan adanya penelitian mengenai gambaran karakteristik akut abdomen di kota Tidore, maka dari itu peneliti ingin melakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui kondisi akut abdomen di Tidore kepulauan melalui gambaran karakteristik foto polos abdomen 2 posisi di Instalasi Radiologi RSD Tidore Kepulauan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien akut abdomen berdasarkan foto polos abdomen 2 posisi di RSD Tidore Kepulauan. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif retrospektif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jenis data yang dikumpulkan adalah data sekunder berupa rekam medik pasien akut abdomen di bagian radiologi RSD Tidore Kepulauan periode Januari hingga Desember tahun 2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa dari 72 kasus akut abdomen hasil terbanyak didapatkan di kelompok usia lansia (37,5%), jenis kelamin laki-laki (68,1%), dan ekspertise foto mengalami dilatasi usus (48,6%). Kasus akut Abdomen berdasarkan foto polos abdomen 2 posisi terbanyak dialami pada lansia, laki-laki, dan hasil ekspertise yang didapat berupa gambaran dilatasi usus.
The Impact of Forensic Accountant Characteristics on Reducing Tax Evasion from the Perspective of External Auditors Working in Audit Firms and Companies in the Republic of Yemen: A Field Study
Authors: Al-Manhouri Abdullah Hassan Al-Raimi , Al-Sorihi Sultan Ali Faraj , Al-Dahab Sawsan Salah Ahmed Salah
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to identify and measure the impact of forensic accountant characteristics on reducing tax evasion from the perspective of external auditors working in audit firms and companies in the Republic of Yemen. To achieve the study's objectives, an electronic questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from a population of 384 external auditors in audit firms and companies using a complete enumeration method. The number of retrieved questionnaires was 329, and the number of questionnaires valid for analysis was 260. The data were analyzed using the SPSS, where multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The results of the field study showed a positive impact of forensic accountant characteristics (skills and qualifications) on reducing tax evasion. Skills had a high positive impact on reducing tax evasion, followed by qualifications, especially those holding a CFA certificate. The results also showed no impact of forensic accountant characteristics (experience and behaviors) on reducing tax evasion according to the study population's opinion. The study revealed that the most related dimensions to reducing tax evasion, according to the study population's perspective, are the justifications for tax evasion, followed by tax evasion opportunities, tax evasion capabilities, and then tax evasion pressures. The study recommends the need to establish a specialized professional association concerned with organizing the forensic accounting profession in the Republic of Yemen, adopting the forensic accounting subject within accounting curricula, and activating field training for those performing the duties of forensic accountants.
The Role of Innovative Marketing in Achieving Competitive Advantage of Yemeni Pharmaceutical Companies
Authors: Tawwaf Abdul Khaleq H. , Al-Oudi Hanan Thabet
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to identify the role of innovative marketing in achieving competitive advantage for Yemeni pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. It employed a descriptive-analytical approach, and to achieve the study's objectives and test its hypotheses, a questionnaire was constructed to collect primary data from the study population of 140 employees in Yemeni pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. A comprehensive sampling method was chosen for all marketing managers, their supervisors, and sales representatives. The questionnaires valid for analysis were 112, and the data were statistically processed using SPSS. The study revealed that there is a significant interest among the studied companies in practicing innovative marketing across its various dimensions. The studied companies also show a high interest in achieving competitive advantage in all its dimensions. It was found that there is a positive role for innovative marketing in achieving competitive advantage. Furthermore, the study revealed a significant interest from the studied companies in offering innovative products and products with different shapes and packaging. The study recommended the necessity of investing in the influential relationship of innovative marketing in achieving competitive advantage, which contributes to enhancing their performance and sustainability by strengthening their innovative marketing capabilities and skills, and thus positively impacting their competitive advantage.
Body mass index and joint mobility in a group of elderly people from Romania
Authors:   Francisc I. Rainer’ Institute of Anthropology, PETRE LĂCRĂMIOARA
Published: October 2024

Multiple factors are responsible for changes in mobility and health with aging. Chronic pain, fractures or injuries, sarcopenia, obesity, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or neuro-muscular diseases decrease the ability to walk or move in order to function independently. Obesity is one of the comorbidities that decrease the quality of life in old population for both men and women.
Material and methods. The research was carried out online and 224 respondents over the age of 51 were selected for this study. Data were statistically analyzed.
Results. The most common diseases affecting the joints in our study group are arthrosis (14.72%), osteoporosis (12.12%) and lumbosciatics (10.82%). 27.84% of women declared that they suffer from osteoporosis and only 6.67% of men. 36.61% of the subjects are overweight and 30.80% of them suffer from obesity, with a general BMI range between 14.2 and 50.00.
Discussion. In our study group, as in scientific literature, elderly people’s mobility is affected mostly by conditions associated with high values of BMI and endocrine disorders.
Dental anthropology on two skeletons of early bronze age from congaz (gagauzia autonomous territorial unit, republic of moldova): dental wear and non-metric traits
Authors:   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, POPOVICI MARIANA , POPOVICI SERGIU ,   Moldovan National Agency for Archaeology, Chisinau, GROZA VASILICA-MONICA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, BEJENARU LUMINITA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, CIORPAC-PETRARU OZANA-MARIA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research
Published: October 2024

The morphological description of the permanent dentition belonging to two skeletons of Early Bronze Age (Jivotilovka Culture) from Congaz, (Găgăuzia Autonomous Territorial Unit, Republic of Moldova) is realized in this article. The work is focused on the nonmetric traits according to the ASUDAS scoring system, and the dental wear. The occlusal wear and antemortem fractures observed in the dental material indicate the consumptions of abrasive and hard foods. Ten nonmetric dental traits were identified. Also, some characteristics of the skeletons were highlighted in this study as possible indicators of stress, such as the asymmetry in the occurrence of the traits on the antimer teeth (pattern groove of the second mandibular molar, and interruption groove of second maxillary incisor).
Preliminary odontometric study on a sample of human second molars of 16th -19th centuries, from the city of Iași (Romania)
Authors:   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, CIORPAC-PETRARU OZANA-MARIA , GROZA VASILICA-MONICA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, PÎRNAU-BACUMENCO LUDMILA ,   “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Faculty of Biology, BILAVSCHI GEORGE ,   “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Faculty of Biology, BEJENARU LUMINIȚA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research, POPOVICI MARIANA ,   “Olga Necrasov” Center of Anthropological Research
Published: October 2024

Owing to their excellent postmortem preservation, teeth are particularly important in archeological and forensic contexts. Teeth have been studied in several bioarchaeological research areas including crown morphology and size. Although odontometrics received attention in the last decades, there are few studies regarding tooth crown dimensional variability in past human populations from Romania. This study refers to the metric variability assessment of the second molar (M2) crown belonging to human skeletons of 16th -19th centuries discovered during archaeological excavations in the city of Iași (Romania). Variables such as buccolingual (BL) and mesiodistal (MD) diameters, crown index (CI), crown area (CA), and sexual dimorphism index (SDI) were subjected to univariate and multivariate statistical analyses. The results show that the maxillary second molar (M2) in male has the higher variability for the both BL and MD diameters. No significant differences were obtained between male and female series in four variables (i.e., BL, MD, CI, CA). The discriminant analysis highlighted new aspects regarding the implication of the CA and CI variables in the discriminant functions of the sexual dimorphism, although not statistically supported. This study represents a new contribution to the knowledge of dental variability in medieval and premodern human populations from Iași city.
Anthropological analysis of a padea-panaghiurskii-kolonii incineration grave from letca veche, Giurgiu county, Romania
Authors:   Francisc I. Rainer’ Institute of Anthropology, ȘENDROIU COSTIN , ILIE ANA ,   ”Curtea Domnească” National Museum Complex Târgoviște
Published: October 2024

In March 2023, in a field outside Letca Veche, Giurgiu County, Romania, some metal detector users discovered a cremation burial from the La Tène period (Ist century BC). After the discovery was announced, a team led by Ana Ilie from the Curtea Domnească National Museum Complex in Târgoviște excavated the burial, which had an inventory typical of this type of cremation grave, consisting of a small vessel, a belt buckle, a fibula, two spears and two sicas. The bones were taken to the Francisc I. Rainer Institute of Anthropology in Bucharest, where they were subjected to an anthropological analysis by Costin Șendroiu. The purpose of this article is firstly to present the results of the anthropological analysis of the cremated human bones and secondly to integrate the find into the context of the La Tène cremation burials in this area.
Flow and procrastination in the academic realm: a pilot study
Authors:   Independent Researcher, TURCU DIANA MIHAELA
Published: October 2024

Procrastination is a widespread phenomenon among students and it has been increasingly studied lately. As it has been shown to have an impact on one’s wellbeing and academic performance, finding elements that could help predict or manage it is of great importance. Therefore, exploring relationships between procrastination and other elements from a student’s life can reveal helpful insights. In this sense, this pilot study aimed at investigating a potential relationship between flow and procrastination in academic contexts, as academic activities should be flow-inducing, exciting and fulfilling for students. In order to examine the correlations between the two, a questionnaire was conducted among a small group of university students. The results indicate no significant correlations between flow and procrastination in academic contexts, therefore occurrence of flow did not show a potential of lowering the likelihood of procrastinating behavior.
Assessment of the spatial configuration pattern in Tiruchirappalli city for energy studies through generative urban prototype models: A case for warm and humid climate
Authors: Madhavan G.R. , Kannamma D.
Published: October 2024

Developing countries with complex urban spatial configurations strive to control urbanization and its impact on energy consumption. The current study has used Tiruchirappalli city in India as a study area to demonstrate the impact on cooling energy consumption by complex urban spatial configurations. To comprehend the complexity, sixty-five urban prototypes were generated through permutation and combination using local climatic zones scheme. The image-based binary classification model was used to categorize the morphologies in the city. The study aims to investigate the cooling energy consumption of a heterogeneous urban spatial configuration through prototype models. The urban prototypes were grouped using the unsupervised machine learning approach. The validation for the prototypes was conducted through the RMSE method, and the errors lie between 0.45 and 0.68. The results indicated that increasing the green cover ratio on the combination of high and mid-rise spatial configurations is ineffective in reducing the cooling energy. In contrast, the combination of low-rise and mid-rise spatial configurations consumed less energy for air-conditioning when the green cover ratio was increased. The results conclude that the combination of high-rise with open low-rise spatial configuration is unsuitable for warm and humid climate. The high frequency of the cooling energy was between 120Gjs to 250Gjs which explains that the complexity of the spatial configuration in the city helps to reduce the energy utilized for air conditioning. This research aids planners and energy policymakers in the decision-making process of city spatial planning.
Determinants of corruption in the global financial order
Authors: Stevanović Miroslav , Pavlićević Predrag
Published: October 2024

In this article, we look into segments of the contemporary global financial order as a framework inherently supportive for corruptive behavior. By analysing secondary sources and normative instruments, we mark the financial operations and mechanisms that can support the realisation of the lucrative aspect of corruption, induce the risks for the development of corruption generated by various financial operations, and indicate the problem of the normative articulation of these risks in anti-corruption acts are. The goal of the work is to contribute to the effective normative suppression of this phenomenon, as a threat to national security. The presented findings provide a basis for the conclusion that the normative confrontation with corruption requires a critical approach to the legality of money circulating through operations in the financial order, and special control of the origin of capital at the level of the central bank.
Studies of the effect of Carbofuran Inbosting kidney of the Channa punctatus (Bloch.)
Authors: Pooja Kumari  , Himanshi Goswami  , Shivendra P. Chauhan  , Prem Sagar  , Vishan Kumar  , Anand Pratap Singh  , Surendra Singh
Published: October 2024

Water contamination is a big issue on a global scale. It has been stated that it is the leading cause of death and disease on a global scale, responsible for the deaths of thousands of people every day. Numerous pesticides are also a cause of pollution in agriculture, as they are sprayed on crops to protect them against pests and insects. They have an effect on the soil's structure and fertility. The purpose of this study is to determine the toxicity of the pesticide carbofuran on the fish Channa punctatus. The investigation will be conducted in the kidney and will include histopathological and biochemical examinations. The criteria chosen include urea, uric acid, calcium, potassium, sodium, and creatinine, which can result in catastrophic consequences in many fish diseases. Channa punctatus is a common freshwater fish that was gathered from September to October. It is a robust fish that adapts well to aquarium conditions. Carbofuran is a white, crystalline, powdered insecticide that was used for this study. The elevated serum urea, uric acid, and creatinine concentrations in Channa punctatus at different time intervals of 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours in comparison to the control group reflect compromised kidney functions caused by carbofuran poisoning.
PERFORMANCE OF MUNGBEAN WITH ELEVATED NPKS NUTRITIONS UNDER WATER STRESS
Authors:   Deputy Director, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Bangladesh, Siddiqui Shafayet Ahammad , Mahmud Apple ,   Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Khaliq Qazi A. ,   Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Haque Md. Moynul ,   Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Solaiman ARM ,   Department of Soil Science, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, Hoque Mohammad Moziball ,   Solidaridad Network Asia, House# 32, Road 10A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh, Akter Rinki ,   Solidaridad Network Asia, House# 32, Road 10A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh, Karim Md. Abdul ,   College of Agricultural Sciences, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Published: October 2024

Drought is one of the most serious environmental stresses that hinders mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) production seriously. Improvement of soil nutrition is one of the effective measures to enhance drought tolerance of upland crops like mungbean. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of higher levels of macro nutrients on growth and yield performance of mungbean. Recommended dose, and two, three and four folds of the recommended dose of major fertilizers (N-P-K-S) were applied on two popular mungbean varieties namely, Binamoog-5 and BU mug4 under water stress. The effect of the higher levels of fertilizer on stressed plants was evaluated by examining different morphological parameters of growth such as plant height, parameters of growth analyses, yield attributes and grain yield. Water stress in general had a negative effect on plant growth and development. However, the enhanced levels of nutritions lessened the water stress effect. Increased plant height, leaf area, CGR, RGR, NAR, and grain yield and yield attributes were measured in plants that received elevated nutrients. In general Binamoog-5 showed higher water stress tolerance than BU mug4 in relation to the production of grain yield and yield attrbutes. Under water stress the highest number of pods plant-1 was recorded in T4 where Binamoog-5 produced 15.33 plant-1 and BU mug4 had 13.33 plant-1. The highest 100-seed weight was recorded in Binamoog-5 (4.65 g) and BU mug4 had 4.29 g with the three-fold increased doses of N-P-K-S fertilizer (T4 ). The highest grain yield plant-1 was also recorded in T4 where Binamoog-5 produced 4.95 g plant-1 and BUmug4 produced 3.95 g plant-1. It was concluded that higher levels of NPKS enhanced productivity of mungbean, than the recommended.
DENGUE MANAGEMENT THROUGH MOSQUITO CONTROL: ASPHYXIATION TECHNIQUES AND HOMEMADE REPELLENTS FOR SKIN PROTECTION
Authors:   Fellow, Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Bangladesh, Miah Md. Abdul Hamid
Published: October 2024

Mosquito-borne diseases pose significant health challenges globally, particularly in regions such as Bangladesh where chikungunya and dengue have been prevalent in recent years. These diseases are transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water. Common mosquito-borne diseases include chikungunya, dengue, malaria, and Zika virus, among others. Efforts to control mosquito populations have included the destruction of breeding sites, the application of larvicides, and more recently, the use of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI) in Dhaka. While these measures have helped manage chikungunya, dengue remains a persistent issue despite ongoing control efforts. This paper explores innovative mosquito control strategies, focusing on asphyxiation techniques to reduce mosquito populations and the use of homemade repellents for personal protection against mosquito bites. The effectiveness of these methods in the context of dengue management is critically examined.
SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT ACROSS VARIOUS GEOMORPHIC UNITS IN MANGROVE FOREST: A CASE OF DUBLAR CHAR, SUNDARBANS
Authors:   Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hossain Md. Omer , Ahmed Asib ,   Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nafee KM ,   Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Al Fahad Md. Shakib ,   Department of Geography and Environment, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ahmed Anik ,   Post-graduated, National University of Bangladesh.
Published: October 2024

Lying at the tidally active region of the Bengal Delta, the Sundarbans act as a terrestrial carbon sink and play a crucial role in climate change mitigation. However, this forest is underrepresented in term of soil organic carbon research. The purpose of this study was to investigate the Soil Organic Carbon dynamics across various geomorphic units within a small area of mangrove forest ecosystem of Dublar char of Sundarbans. Salinity and pH trends were also examined across geomorphic units to understand their interplay with soil organic carbon dynamics. Soil samples from 25 locations across various geomorphic units were collected and analyzed to determine soil organic carbon, salinity and pH levels. The Walkley-Black wet oxidation method was employed to determine the organic carbon content. Results indicate varying degree of organic carbon concentration across geomorphic units with Highland areas having high level of soil organic carbon concentrations with average concentration level of 2.05%, followed by Creeks with 1.55%. Salinity levels also varied across different geomorphic units with values ranging from 4.8 ppt to 12.7 ppt, with creek area having high level of salinity due to its close proximity to seawater. Fringe forest areas had the highest pH levels with average value of 7.4 and the lowest average pH value (6.86) was observed in Beach areas of the study area. The study holds immense significance in understanding the organic carbon dynamics of mangrove ecosystem in the Sundarbans, providing essential insights for long term climate resilient land management and biodiversity conservation efforts.
INFESTATION RATE OF RICE WEEVIL ON SELECTED INDIGENOUS STORED GRAINS
Authors:   Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh, Kabir Dilruba Shahrin , Anam Mehedi ,   Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh, Hasan MAA Zakiul ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh, Nasiruddin Munira ,   Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh
Published: October 2024

Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae Lin. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is economically significant and known as a ubiquitous pest in Bangladesh as well as throughout the world. In this study, the infestation rate by this pest was assessed throughout the year on twelve common indigenous cereal grains and pulses, namely boiled and nonboiled rice, wheat, barley, maize, felon, pea, grass pea, lentil, chickpea, black gram and mung bean. There were significant differences in the infestation rate among the months and in the susceptibility among grains over the year. The highest percentage of weight loss over the year was found in chickpea (84.56%) and the lowest percentage of weight loss was found in black gram (7.09%). The chronological position of the experimental grains according to their percentages of weight loss was chickpea > wheat > barley > maize > nonboiled rice > pea > boiled rice > grass pea > lentil ≥ mung bean > felon > black gram. The highest infestation occurs at the temperature range of 32-35o C and during the month of April-June.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa di SMAN 2 Mengwi
Authors: I Komang Sukendra  , Ni Putu Andria Wedayanti
Published: October 2024

Pendidik matematika di sebagian besar sekolah telah menggunakan berbagai model pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika siswa mereka. Namun, hasil belajar siswa relatif rendah, jadi pendidik memilih model yang sesuai dengan materi yang diajarkan. Salah satu model seperti itu adalah model pembelajaran kooperatif STAD, yang didasarkan pada teori konstruktivisme yang ada pemberian materi, pembelajaran siswa dalam kelompok kecil, kuis, skor dari perkembangan individu dan tentunya penghargaan kelompok. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dengan pembelajaran kooperatif. Pembelajaran kooperatif yang dilakukan adalah tipe STAD. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas terdiri dari dua siklus dan dimulai dengan pra-siklus. Setiap siklus mencakup pengamatan, refleksi, perencanaan, dan pelaksanaan. Penelitian dilaksanakan di kelas XI.I SMAN 2 Mengwi Badung dengan 35 orang siswa sebagai subjek. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen tes dan non-tes berupa lembar observasi, wawancara, dan tes hasil belajar siswa. Hasil dari penelitian pada Siklus ke-I persentase siswa yang tuntas adalah 54% kemudian meningkat di Siklus ke-II dengan persentase ketuntasan 77%, dikarenakan sudah memenuhi ketuntasan klasikal yang ditetapkan maka penelitian dihentikan pada Siklus ke-II. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa kelas XI.I SMAN 2 Mengwi Badung tahun pelajaran 2023/2024 menunjukkan hasil belajar matematika yang lebih baik ketika metode pembelajaran kooperatif STAD diterapkan.
Pengenmbangan PENGEMBANGAN E-LKPD BERBASIS KONSTEKTUAL DENGAN MEDIA Liveworksheets PADA MATERI LINGKARAN DIKELAS VIII SMP 05 LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Tiara Fadila  , Maria Luthfiana  , As Elly
Published: October 2024

Penelitan ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan E-LKPD berbasis Kontekstual dengan media Liveworkhseets dengan materi lingkaran yang valid, praktis, serta memiliki efekpotensial terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Metode penelitian yaitu pengembangan dengan model 4D terdiri dari 4 tahap yaitu, Define (pendefinisian), Design (Perancangan), Development (Pengembangan) dan Dessemination (Penyebaran). Subjek penelitian ini adalah kelas VIII SMP Negeri 05 Kota Lubuklinggau. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan tes hasil belajar. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan yaitu analisis data lembar validasi, analisis data lembar kepraktisan, serta analisis tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa (1) Kualitas media pembelajaran dilihat dari aspek kevalidan bahasa termasuk dalam kategori sangat valid dengan skor 0,87, aspek kevalidan media termasuk dalam kategori sangat valid dengan skor 0, 82, dan aspek kevalidan matri termasuk dalam kategori sangat valid dengan skor 0,81; (2) Kualitas bahan ajar E-LKPD dilihat dari aspek kepraktisan (small group) dikategorikan praktis dengan skor 78,33 dan aspek kepraktisan guru dikategorikan praktis dengan skor 70% dari seluruh aspek kepraktisan tergolong dalam kategori praktis dengan skor 77,17%. (3) Bahan ajar E-LKPD memiliki efek potensial terhadap hasil belajar siswa dimana sebanyak 24 siswa (77,4%) termasuk dalam kategori tuntas. Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) yang ditetapkan sekolah sebesar 70.
AfD-Verbot und strikte Staatsfreiheit
Authors: Holterhus Till Patrik
Published: October 2024

Nach den jüngsten Ereignissen um die konstituierende Sitzung des Thüringer Landtags nimmt die Debatte um ein Verbot der Partei „Alternative für Deutschland“ (AfD) erneut Fahrt auf. Dass die Antragstellung nun unter Umständen allein durch den Bundestag erfolgen soll, ist deshalb von besonderer Bedeutung, weil sie in eine komplizierte verfassungsprozessuale Problemlage führt. Denn „falsch gestellt“ könnte die alsbald im Bundestag zu erwartende Vorlage das gesamte Parteiverbotsverfahren gleich zu Beginn konterkarieren.
Growth, nutrient uptake and yield ofdirect seeded rice as influenced by weed management practices
Authors: M Ameena
Published: October 2024

A field experiment was conducted during the rainy (Kharif) seasons of 2018 and 2019 at the Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, to evaluate the effect of herbicides and herbicide combinations on the weed management and growth, nutrient uptake and yield of direct seeded rice (DSR). The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. Nine weed control treatments were used, including sole application of three herbicides (cyhalofop butyl @ 80 g/ha, bispyribac sodium @ 25 g/ha, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl@ 60 g/ha), five herbicidal combinations (penoxsulam + cyhalofop butyl commercial formulation @ 150 g/ha, cyhalofop butyl @ 80 g/ha + carfentrazone ethyl @ 200 g/ha, bispyribac sodium @ 25 g/ha + cyhalofop butyl @ 80 g/ha, bispyribac sodium @ 25 g/ha + fenoxaprop-p-ethyl @ 60 g/ha and stale seedbed followed by (fb) glyphosate @ 800 g/ha + oxyfluorfen @ 150 g/ha at 15-20 days after land preparation + cyhalofop butyl @ 80 g/ha + carfentrazone ethyl @ 200 g/ha), and hand weeding twice at 20 and 40 days after sowing. Weeds removed 27.72, 4.61 and 67.95 kg of N, P and K/ha respectively at 45 days after treatment application (DATA) under unweeded conditions in direct seeded rice. Herbicidal treatments enhanced grain yield by 23.89 to 58.84 % and herbicide combinations increased grain yield by 56 to 59 % compared to the unweeded control in direct seeded rice. Tank mix combination of bispyribac sodium @ 25 g/ha + fenoxaprop-p-ethyl @ 60 g/ha and bispyribac sodium @ 25 g/ha + cyhalofop butyl @ 80 g/ha and premix combination of penoxsulam + cyhalofop butyl @ 150 g/ha recorded higher nutrient uptake and grain yields (5.03, 4.76 and 4.79 t/ha, respectively) and were on par to hand weeding twice. Unweeded control recorded the lowest pooled grain yield (2.07 t/ha) and uncontrolled weed competition resulted in 59.95 % reduction in grain yield.
Keywords: Crop competition, Herbicide combinations, Herbicide interactions, Nutrient removal, Nutrient uptake, Yield reduction
Herbicidal weed management options for pigeon pea(Cajanus cajan) grown in southeastern Rajasthan
Authors: Narolia Ram Swaroop , S.C. SHARMA  , RAJESH KUMAR  , VERSHA GUPTA  , S.L. YADAV  , KHAJAN SINGH  , PRATAP SINGH
Published: October 2024

A field experiment was carried out during the kharif seasons of 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23 at Kota, Rajasthan, to study the effect of post-emergence herbicides on productivity of pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp]. The results indicated that the minimum weed density and dry weight, and the highest yield attributes, yields, and net return of pigeonpea were obtained under weed free plot. All the herbicidal treatments significantly reduced the weed density and biomass compared to the weedy check. However, application of pendimethalin 30 EC @ 0.75 kg /ha (PE) fb Imazethapyr 10 SL @ 100 g/ha at 20–25 DAS + one inter-cultivation at 50 DAS recorded significantly higher plant height (1.82 m), pods/branch (22.96), pods/plant (206.3), weed control efficiency (84.39% at 60 DAS), grain yield (1,868 kg/ha), net return (` 87.66 x 103 /ha) and B: C ratio (3.35) over weedy check. This leads to the 61.73% higher pigeonpea grain yield over the weedy check plot. Hence it can be inferred that the ap- plication of pendimethalin 30 EC @ 0.75 kg /ha (PE) fb Imazethapyr 10 SL @ 100 g/ha at 20–25 DAS + one inter- cultivation at 50 DAS is an efficient weed control method for profitable cultivation of pigeonpea in south eastern Rajasthan.
Effect of seed priming and seed rate on the performance of wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Authors: Ajay Kumar Serohiya  , Dhirendra Kumar Roy  , Shivani Ranjan  , Sumit Sow
Published: October 2024

A field experiment was carried out to determine the impact of different seed rates and priming strategies on germination percentage, growth attributes and yield of wheat. The experiment comprised of twelve treatments i.e. dry seed surface seeding; 12 hour soaked seed surface seeding; seed priming with 1% KNO3 and seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 100, 125 and 150 kg/ha seed rate. The results indicated that highest final germination percentage (84 %) at 10 DAS was found with seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 100 kg/ha seed rate. The tallest plant was observed with seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 150 kg/ha seed rate. However, number of tiller/m2 and dry matter accumulation was recorded maximum with seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 150 kg/ha seed rate, which was 7.27% and 20% higher compared to number of tillers/m2 and dry matter accumulation under dry seed surface seeding with 100 kg/ha seed rate respectively. Among different treatments, highest grain yield (4662 kg/ha) and straw yield (5694 kg/ha) were found with seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 150 kg/ha seed rate. Similarly, maximum gross (₹114851/ha) and net (₹76884/ha) returns were obtained in seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 150 kg/ha seed rate but highest B: C ratio (3.09) obtained with seed priming with 1% CaCl2 at 125 kg/ha seed rate. Hence, adopting seed priming strategies at different seed rates can improve growth and yield of wheat.