bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact, benefits and challenges of IoT for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Authors: Akyuz Goknur Arzu , Bıcer Buse
Published: December 2022

Smooth flow, integrity, and traceability of the processes in supply chain (SC) and logistics management is vital for Supply Chain Management (SCM). Companies are looking for and utilizing new technological applications for end-to-end management of the entire set of SC processes and assets to ensure on-line and real-time monitoring across processes and partners. Therefore, this article comprehensively addresses the role and impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on SCM via a comprehensive literature review. The applications of the IoT term in the SC are examined in detail, and its benefits and challenges are discussed from SCM perspective. The findings reveal the dramatic impact that IoT has on SC processes as one of the most essential technologies of the twenty-first century.
PHYTO-CONSTITUENTS OF CROTON BONPLANDIANUS AS ECO-FRIENDLY BIO-WEAPON AGAINST HUMAN VECTOR MOSQUITOES
Authors: RAJALAKSHMI RENGASWAMY , VAIDEHI JEGADEESAN , KRISHNAPPA KALIYAMOORTHY
Published: December 2022

The Croton bonplandianus various leaf extracts were assessed the presence of phytochemical in which predominant numbers occupied by high polarity solvent (methanol extract). ‘+’ denoted as presence of phytochemical group and ‘-’ denoted as absence of phytochemical group. The major phyto-compounds of Dihydro-pseudosolasodine and Methylsulfonic acid, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl ester were identified from C. bonplandianus leaf methanolic extract by using GC-MS analysis. The major phyto-constituents were tested by standard protocol with various concentrations (4-250μg/mL) against 3rd instars larvae of different vector mosquitoes Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus By GC-MS analysis, confirmed the presence of 15 phyto-compounds in which, Dihydro-pseudosolasodine (15.03%) and Methylsulfonic acid, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl ester (17.72%) were noticed as major phyto-constituent. The lethal toxicity (LC50/LC90) of C. bonplandianus leaf methanol extract and Dihydro-pseudosolasodine and Methylsulfonic acid, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl ester tested against 3rd instar larvae of Ae. aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus values were 78.48/178.68, 80.33/180.32, 11.46/19.90, 11.72/19.66, 10.66/19.06 and 10.71/19.78 µg/mL, respectively. C. bonplandianus leaf methanol extract and selected phyto-compounds were exposed with juvenile stage of medical vector which found the hyper toxicity at lower concentration. Our results, the C. bonplandianus phyto-pesticides achieved many folds topper toxic effects on medical vectors which provided eco-friendly approaches to environment.
REPELLENCE EFFECTS OF RED CHILI AND BLACK PEPPER OLEORESINS AGAINST AGRICULTURALLY IMPORTANT SUCKING PESTS
Authors: RAMAKRISHNAN R. , SELVAMUTHUKUMARAN T. , IQBAL NUSRAT
Published: December 2022

A study was carried out to evaluate red chili and black pepper oleoresins’ repellence against Citrus psyllids (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama), Red spider mites (Tetranychus urticae Koch), Cotton aphids (aphis gosippi Glover) and Cotton mealy bug (Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley) at laboratory conditions. In filter paper half of the portion was treated with one ml of respective solution using pipette and air dried under room condition. After they placed into 80 mm petriplates.  Then the insects (15 nos ) were released into it and the repellency was recorded at 6 hrs interval. The results revealed that at 1% concentration, the red chili oleoresin possessed the highest repellence against aphids (100%), followed by red spider mites (86.66%) and psyllids (69.33%). The highest repellence (51.20%) in mealybugs was noticed only at the maximum concentration tested (5%).At 1% concentration, repellence was very minimal (25.33%). A similar trend was recorded in black pepper oleoresin also. Both the spice oleoresins had the highest repellence against cotton aphids. Phytotoxicity studies on 25 and 45 days old cotton plants revealed no symptoms at concentrations from 0.1 to 1%. At higher concentrations tested, some minor leaf and boll injuries appeared, and later, the plants recovered.
ANTI-DIABETIC EFFECT OF Acacia catechu MEDIATED SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES
Authors: ANUSE SOMAJI SHANKAR , SUMATHI V. , UMA C. , SANGEETHA D. , SIVAGURUNATHAN P. , KUMAR D. J. MUKESH
Published: December 2022

Selenium nanoparticles have made their way into the field of biomedicine through their application as antioxidants, antidiabetic agents, anticarcinogenic agents, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical supplements. The objective of the current study is to assess any potential antidiabetic effects of selenium nanoparticles using Acacia catechu. The solution of the nanoparticles was centrifuged at 8000 rpm for 10 minutes, collected, twice rinsed with distilled water, dried at 600 ºC, and stored. Se NP concentrations of 100, 200, 300, and 400 L were preincubated at room temperature for 30 min with 400 L of an alpha-amylase solution (1 U/mL). Equal amounts of the enzyme and extract were swapped out for a sodium phosphate buffer that was kept at a pH of 6.9. At 540 nm, the reading was recorded. Three times the experiment was run. In order to calculate the percentage of inhibition, acarbose was utilized as a positive control. The findings of the present investigation showed that Se- NPs exhibited anti-diabetic effects that were comparable to those of the reference standard. At a concentration of 100 l, the alpha amylase enzyme was inhibited by 57.2%, which was noticeably equivalent to the usual acarbose employed. According to the results of the current study, selenium nanoparticles have an inhibitory effect on alpha amylase, which unintentionally treats diabetes mellitus by regulating blood glucose levels. They exhibit significant alpha-amylase inhibition in relation to acarbose. Se NPs could thus offer a potential replacement for traditional antidiabetic medications in the future. According to the research, the synthesized selenium nanoparticles were spherical and small. According to in vitro antidiabetic functions research, the particles exhibit increased levels of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory actions. Additionally, it was less cytotoxic and had stronger antioxidant activity. The greenly synthesised selenium nanoparticles have shown promise as a natural treatment for diabetic mellitus.
SACRED GROVES: A NOVICE IDEA FOR CARBON SEQUESTRATION
Authors: Malsatar Alpesh , Mehta P
Published: December 2022

The daily anthropogenic advancements of humans have led to an increase in global carbon emissions. Every year, there has been an increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide. One of the least expensive ways to minimize this gas is by biological carbon sequestration in plants. Ecosystems of forests are the most significant carbon sinks among terrestrial ecosystems and have long-term sustainable impacts on limiting climate change. Sacred groves are less disturbed due to religious and mythological beliefs. It can serve as a model for effective carbon sequestration. Sacred groves are known as the small patches of conserved forests protected by man’s spiritual beliefs and cultural practices.  These sacred forest patches were studied from the ecological, environmental and floristic points of view by several research workers. Due to their religious and mythological myths and beliefs, sacred groves and sacred plants are conserved well. Apart from being conserved, these sacred plants can also have a higher potential for carbon sequestration. Using a non-destructive method, the total biomass and carbon stored in the sacred tree species have been calculated. The main focus of the current article is on estimating the carbon sequestration of sacred tree species in sacred groves found in selected areas Abdasa Taluka of Kachchh District. Total 51 sacred groves were recorded from 33 villages which cover approximately 23.64 hectares of land area. Carbon sequestration of 537 individuals of 23 tree species was estimated through the standard method. Ficus benghalensis L.is dominated in carbon i.e., 7.36 tones followed by Tamarindus indica L. (5.77 tones), Ficus religiosa L. (5.22 tones), Delonix regia (Boj.) Raf (3.02 tones). Lowest carbon sequestration was recorded in Prosopsis cineraria (L.) Druce, Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub and Punica granetum L. less than 1 tons respectively.
Molecular docking and ADMET studies of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors from the leaves of Paederia foetida L.
Authors: Duong Quang-Huan , Pham Minh-Quan , Pham Thi Hong-Minh , Le Thi Thuy-Huong , Ha Viet-Hai , Nguyen Ngoc-Linh , Tran Thi-Mien , Panyakeo Yuenf  , Nguyen Van-Dung , Nguyen Anh-Hung
Published: December 2022

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Although many efforts have been made in the drug discovery and development process through decades, the number of approved drugs has been declining. In the recent years, soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) has been considered as promising target for drug development since inhibiting sEH function would prevent the formation of arterial thrombosis. Paederia foetida L. is a folk medicine distributed commonly in Vietnam which is well known for its uses in the treatment of various diseases. This study conducted in silico assessment of 21 isolated compounds from leaves of Paederia foetida L. against sEH enzyme for potential inhibition activity. Obtained results demonstrated that compound 4 and 9 could be potent, safe and novel inhibitors based on docking conformation and druglikeness properties.
Da agenda de desenvolvimento do milênio ao desenvolvimento sustentável: oportunidades e desafios para planejamento e políticas públicas no século XXI
Authors: Jannuzzi Paulo de Martino , Carlo Sandra de
Published: December 2022

As agendas internacionais de desenvolvimento vocalizadas pelas Nações Unidas e suas agências são referências importantes na constituição das agendas de políticas públicas prioritárias em diversos países. Pela abrangência programática e a articulação institucional em nível global, a Agenda dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável representa um grande avanço nesse sentido, advogando por princípios e metas de indissolubilidade do crescimento econômico, do desenvolvimento social e da sustentabilidade ambiental para todos os países. Este texto discorre sobre o contexto de formação dessa pauta e os desafios que ela traz para seu monitoramento – em termos de indicadores – e para sua efetivação – em termos de políticas públicas. Propõe que essa agenda representa uma “tábua de salvação” para a sociedade brasileira diante do quadro de instabilidade político-institucional e das restrições orçamentárias do gasto público para os próximos anos. Palavras-chave: Agenda 2030. Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Políticas públicas.
Rejeição das prestações de contas de seis municípios da Bahia: um estudo entre os anos 2010 e 2013
Authors: Freitas Anderson Santos de , Lucena Laís Elaine Lima de , Silva Maria Valesca Damásio de Carvalho , Silva Marcelo Santana
Published: December 2022

Este artigo tem o objetivo de apontar as principais variáveis que provocam a rejeição das prestações de contas das prefeituras da cidade do Salvador e de sua região metropolitana pelo Tribunal de Contas dos Municípios do Estado da Bahia (TCM-BA). Baseado em pesquisas bibliográfica e documental, além de um vasto estudo empírico, a partir da análise de dados primários e secundários coletados no próprio TCM-BA, este estudo pesquisou particularmente seis prefeituras, quais sejam: Camaçari, Candeias, Feira de Santana, Lauro de Freitas, Salvador e Simões Filho, cidades de grande expressão no estado baiano. Trata-se de uma pesquisa analítica que pretende apontar fragilidades na gestão dos recursos públicos na contemporaneidade. Como aparato teórico, este estudo contou com uma vasta revisão da literatura, bem como leis e normas específicas que tratam do tema, além da Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal e do Manual de Contabilidade Aplicada ao Setor Público (MCASP), que vem renovar a taxonomia contábil da área pública (BRASIL, 2012b). Nas prestações de contas, foram analisados os fatores preponderantes que ocasionaram a não aprovação das contas municipais. Os resultados da pesquisa apontaram como fatores primordiais das rejeições das prestações de contas: a não aplicação de verba mínima para a manutenção e o desenvolvimento do ensino público pré-escolar e fundamental; a não aplicação do mínimo exigido da receita municipal nas ações e serviços públicos de saúde; a prática de atos de improbidade administrativa. Constatou-se que um dos fatores predominantes para a rejeição das prestações de contas municipais pelo TCM-BA foi a não aplicação de, no mínimo, 25% da receita resultante de impostos em ensino público pré-escolar e fundamental, a não aplicação de, pelo menos, 60% dos recursos do Fundo de Manutenção e Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica e de Valorização dos Profissionais da Educação (Fundeb) na remuneração dos profissionais do magistério; a não aplicação do mínimo exigido da receita municipal nas ações e serviços públicos de saúde; e a admissão de pessoal sem prévio concurso público. Palavras chave: Prestação de contas. Administração pública. Controle externo. Contabilidade.
Municipal urban wasteto-energy business model in Mexico: a study of three companies
Authors: Hernandez José Guadalupe Vargas , Otiveros Jesús Iván Gonzáles
Published: December 2022

O principal objetivo desta pesquisa é identificar os aspectos centrais de três empresas de geração de energia, a partir do biogás produzido em aterros sanitários, em três cidades do país: “Benlesa” em Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León; “Ylem Energy Limited” em Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes; e “Biogás Juárez” em Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. A análise dessas empresas e do seu modo de operação e ambiente de negócios permite identificar oportunidades de comercialização nesta área. Conclui-se que existe um grande potencial de mercado inexplorado, que trabalha através de mecanismos e alianças estratégicas com entidades públicas, como uma opção mais viável para reduzir o risco de investimentos e viabilizar projetos. O uso de tecnologias de ponta, a composição dos resíduos urbanos e a infraestrutura disponível são fatores-chave na produção de bioenergia. O estudo dessas três empresas em operação permite a identificação de fatores que podem auxiliar na implementação de mais iniciativas de geração de energia a partir de resíduos sólidos urbanos, em mais áreas do país que sejam bem-sucedidas e lucrativas, tanto para o capital privado quanto para o interesse social. Palavras-chave: Biogás. Bioenergia. Aterro sanitário. Resíduo-energia. Negócio.
Políticas públicas no Brasil em período recente: balanço e perspectivas
Authors: Vieira Danilo Jorge
Published: December 2022

Este artigo tem como objetivo principal discutir as transformações que vêm ocorrendo nas políticas públicas brasileiras em período recente. A partir do acompanhamento dos gastos efetuados pelos governos central, estaduais e municipais entre 2000 e 2017 nas áreas sociais e econômicas mais diretamente vinculadas ao desenvolvimento da cidadania, o texto chama a atenção para as mudanças em curso na forma de atuação do Estado e no padrão de políticas públicas. Com base em algumas das mais importantes reformas econômicas e institucionais realizadas nos últimos anos, são propostos alguns desafios de regulação e legitimação perante esse novo padrão de ação governamental que se encontra em plena construção. Palavras-chave: Políticas públicas. Análise de políticas públicas. Estado.
Migração intermunicipal na Bahia: mercado de trabalho, seleção e diferenciais de rendimento
Authors: Silva Filho Luís Abel da
Published: December 2022

A busca por inserção ocupacional e retornos financeiros no mercado de trabalho tem sido importante motivação à migração do capital humano e vem sendo objeto de estudo em investigação científica na ciência econômica. Diante disso, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os componentes socioeconômicos e demográficos da dinâmica migratória intermunicipal na Bahia e testar se o migrante intermunicipal baiano é positivamente selecionado. Recorre-se ao modelo de Heckman em dois estágios, com correção de viés de seleção amostral. As estimativas do modelo Probit (primeiro estágio de Heckman) indicam que as características observáveis, como idade, sexo, escolaridade, condição marital, afetam a decisão de migração. Além delas, a significância estatística do inverso da razão de Mills confirma que o migrante intermunicipal baiano é positivamente selecionado, ou seja, há características não observáveis (entusiásticas) que afetam a decisão de migração da força de trabalho. Adicionalmente, a partir da construção de contrafactuais, foi possível constatar que as características não observáveis que influenciam a decisão de migração também corroboram diferenciais de rendimentos do trabalho em favor dos migrantes em ambos os anos em análise, elevando-se os efeitos nos diferenciais de rendimentos. Ademais, tanto as características observáveis quanto as não observáveis e os efeitos da seletividade atuaram em favor de maiores rendimentos do trabalho para os migrantes nos dois anos em análise.
Alternativa para a economia baiana? A zona de processamento de exportações de Ilhéus como fator de desconcentração regional e reativação econômica
Authors: Carvalho Julia Santana , Pessoti Fernanda Calasans Costa Lacerda , Pessoti Gustavo Casseb
Published: December 2022

Concentração espacial e setorial é uma característica secular da estrutura produtiva da Bahia. Por décadas, a economia cacaueira, agrupada no sudeste do estado, foi um importante pilar da economia estadual, até o fim dos anos 1980, quando a produção foi atingida por uma profunda crise. Desde então, na ausência de atividades econômicas alternativas que sustentassem o crescimento, a região tem perdido importância. Nesse contexto, este trabalho tem como principal objetivo determinar se a Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE) de Ilhéus tem potencial para desencadear a reativação econômica do território Litoral Sul da Bahia (TLS) e contribuir para a desconcentração da economia do estado. Para tanto, fez-se necessário revisitar teorias econômicas de desenvolvimento regional e comércio internacional; sintetizar lições aprendidas a partir das experiências de outros países que implementaram empreendimentos semelhantes; e considerar a história econômica do TLS, suas atuais condições sociais e estrutura produtiva. O estudo apontou que o potencial da ZPE de Ilhéus de revitalizar a economia do TLS é condicionado, principalmente, por dois fatores: a capacidade da ZPE de se articular à economia do território e a disponibilidade de infraestrutura para receber e escoar produtos. As informações levantadas demonstraram que, se atendidas estas condições, a ZPE de Ilhéus tem potencial para trazer novo impulso de desenvolvimento à economia do território Litoral Sul, mas que, se considerada isoladamente, esta ZPE não é economicamente viável, dependendo, em primeira instância, da concretização do complexo formado pela Ferrovia de Integração Oeste-Leste (FIOL) e pelo Porto Sul.
Necessidades habitacionais: uma análise sobre o déficit habitacional básico na microrregião Ilhéus-Itabuna nas décadas de 2000 e 2010
Authors: Reis Suzana Santos dos , Costa Omar Santos
Published: December 2022

O processo de urbanização no Brasil provocou, em certa medida, a migração campo-cidade e o inchaço dos centros urbanos. Esse processo, que envolve o começo da industrialização no país, acarretou insuficiência de moradia para a população urbana (em sua maioria) e rural, resultando em um problema público identificado em todas as regiões brasileiras e seus municípios. Com a confirmação da questão relacionada ao setor de habitação, surge o termo “necessidades habitacionais”, envolvendo o déficit de moradias. Assim, buscou-se identificar e caracterizar o déficit habitacional na microrregião Ilhéus-Itabuna nas décadas de 2000 e 2010. A pesquisa utilizou dados (Censo IBGE) organizados pela Fundação João Pinheiro, e, para análise, foi usada a metodologia desenvolvida pela mesma instituição no que tange à definição e à métrica de déficit habitacional. A partir dos resultados, observa-se que os programas habitacionais criados, em distintos governos, para suprir a demanda habitacional surtiram efeito, havendo a redução do déficit habitacional básico e de seus componentes. Consequentemente, o estoque de moradias também foi aumentado. Apesar disso, o déficit habitacional persiste e afeta principalmente as famílias com renda baixa e/ou nula.
Participação social no licenciamento ambiental de obras de utilidade pública em área de preservação permanente
Authors: Silva Renato Silva da , Agra Filho Severino Soares
Published: December 2022

Um dos pilares do Estado democrático de direito é a participação social nas decisões públicas, como nas questões que envolvem o meio ambiente, por meio do licenciamento ambiental (LA). O licenciamento tem como função primordial regular as atividades potencialmente impactantes. No conjunto de normas regulamentadas para sua operacionalização foram estabelecidas condições de excepcionalidade para intervenções classificadas como de utilidade pública, incluindo a possibilidade de suprimir a vegetação de locais protegidos, como as áreas de preservação permanente (APP). Entretanto, ocorrem alguns desvirtuamentos no uso dessa flexibilização. Diante disso, torna-se relevante discutir a participação social no licenciamento de obras de utilidade pública que apresentem intervenções em áreas de preservação permanente. Com esse propósito, o procedimento metodológico adotado neste trabalho envolveu a análise de processos de licenciamento ambiental, utilizando pesquisa documental, bibliográfica e entrevista semiestruturada com os agentes gestores do órgão ambiental. Os resultados obtidos permitiram identificar fragilidades e deficiências quanto à participação popular no LA em APP, destacando-se, entre outras, as dificuldades de acesso aos documentos referentes aos processos e os problemas existentes nas audiências públicas relativas ao licenciamento ambiental. Palavras-chave: Participação popular. Flexibilização. Áreas protegidas.
Impacto do escoamento transitório nas perdas de água em sistemas de distribuição da cidade de Salvador (BA): análise numérica
Authors: Bulhões Jamile Leite , Simões André Luiz Andrade
Published: December 2022

Os elevados índices de perdas nos sistemas de distribuição de água são um problema recorrente no Brasil e têm como causa múltiplos fatores. Uma fonte de esforços comumente dispensada em projetos de redes de distribuição é a análise dos regimes transitórios. Este artigo tem o objetivo de estudar a influência do escoamento transitório nas perdas de água em zonas de abastecimento (ZA) do Sistema Integrado de Abastecimento de Água (SIAA) de Salvador (BA). Para isso, as linhas-tronco de quatro ZA foram simuladas com o software Allievi, sendo avaliados os regimes permanentes e transitórios, bem como o uso de mecanismos de proteção contra transitórios. As análises em regime permanente apontaram, para algumas ZA, pressões elevadas que podem justificar seus altos índices de perdas, e as avaliações do regime transitório, especialmente considerando um cenário de menor consumo, resultaram em oscilações de pressão significativas. Os mecanismos de proteção foram adequados para reduzir as oscilações de pressão. Os resultados permitiram concluir que os transitórios hidráulicos devem ser considerados na elaboração dos projetos porque podem estar contribuindo para os elevados índices de perdas do SIAA, além de se inferir que existe um risco à saúde pública devido à possibilidade de sujeitar a rede a pressões negativas. Palavras-chave: Transitório hidráulico. Golpe de aríete. Perdas de água.
Indicadores de sustentabilidade ambiental urbana: uma análise comparativa com os indicadores nacionais propostos para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS)
Authors: Agra Filho Severino Soares , Marinho Márcia Mara de Oliveira , Santos Rejane de A. Santana dos
Published: December 2022

Os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) preconizados pela Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) estabelecem diversos indicadores de progresso para o acompanhamento dos 17 temas priorizados, entre os quais se destaca o Objetivo 11, relativo às cidades e comunidades sustentáveis, visando “tornar as cidades e comunidades inclusivas, seguras, resilientes e sustentáveis”. Este artigo, baseado em análise documental, tem o propósito de contribuir com a discussão em curso apresentando uma análise comparativa dos indicadores nacionais elaborados pela Comissão Nacional para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CNODS), sob a coordenação do Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA), e dos indicadores de sustentabilidade ambiental urbana (ISAU) resultantes da pesquisa de mestrado de Santos (2009). Trata-se de uma proposta elaborada pela Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), em parceria com a Superintendência de Estudos Econômicos e Sociais da Bahia (SEI), visando identificar a aderência ou a convergência possível para um mesmo propósito. O artigo conclui que, embora haja convergência entre as propostas, constata-se a existência de algumas lacunas, sendo necessário aprimoramento para atender às metas dos ODS. Palavras-chave: Indicadores de sustentabilidade. Cidades sustentáveis. Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável.
Applications of Information Communication Technology in Education
Authors: Muhammad Akram Shah  , Maryam Hussain  , Abdul Jabbar
Published: December 2022

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have influence on the areas of human existence. They are playing (an important role in the workplace working organization, point of trade, educational institutions, and places of entertainment. Moreover, the public thinks ICTs as change agents, affecting changes in a working situation, information handling and discussion teaching methodology, learning strategies, scientific procedures, and access to information and communication technologies In this digital world, utilizing ICT in the classroom is essential for giving students a chance to learn and apply 21st-century skills.. ICT improves the teaching-learning process, and its significance for teachers in their role as creators of pedagogical environments cannot be overstated. ICT allows teachers to present their teaching to students in an attractive and convenient way at all levels of education. In our country, ICT is playing a key role in making useful and attractive training programmes. Teaching and learning, especially in institutions that prepare teachers, must more effectively incorporate the use of technology such as the internet and interactive multimedia.
Forecasting Cotton Whitefly Population Using Deep Learning
Authors: Abdul Majid Soomro  , Awad Bin Naeem  , Khuram Shahzad  , Abdul Mustaan Madni  , Armado Dacalap Del Mundo  , Muhammad Sajid  , Muhammad Ashad Baloch
Published: December 2022

Agricultural is the primary source on which a country's economy depends. Pakistan is the world's fourth-largest cotton producer, making it one of its top cash crops. They can't figure out what sort of cotton is best for their climate because of government regulations, crop risks, and a low literacy rate among the general public and farmers. Using a model that considers temperature, this system attempts to describe the different types of plants. More than anything else, the pest's population is concerned with its diversity, how the weather affects its population, and when it is high or low. The primary purpose of this study was to develop a framework that can handle the complex process of the population of cotton white fly. Our main aim was to know the population of insects with their eggs and with their parents. And another purpose is to find out information about the variety with a low population of insects. To get early knowledge about the people against the temperature. So, cotton yield could be increased, and fewer chemicals should be used. Therefore, farmers' income could be improved. So, we will make the best model for predicting whiteflies on cotton ARIMAX. This model's accuracy was nearly on par with the statistical forecasting models. Because ARIMAX is a statistical model, it may also be used for forecasting.
An Empirical Study of Affecting Social Responsibility on Corporate Value through Social Environment
Authors:   Global Convergence Research Academy, Kim Taeyeon
Published: December 2022

The social responsibility of a company is to make a social contribution through its management activities by socially responsible companies. Businesses should strategically build a practical link between business and society through social contribution. This is another way in which companies contribute to society. If companies have a vision of contributing to society, business activities themselves should be able to create value in society. Efforts to strengthen social contribution activities by enhancing value are critical. Because corporate social responsibility is a channel for realizing corporate values and visions. Thus, corporate social responsibility and social contribution activities are strategically linked together. The purpose of this study is to analyse the relationship between the social environment and the social responsibility of an enterprise in its corporate value. This study established a research model through a prior study and the results of the study were derived through empirical analysis.
The main results of this study are as follows: First, it has been shown that corporate social responsibility has a significant impact on the social environment (economy, politics, society and finance). Second, the social environment in the economic, political and financial aspects had a significant impact on entrepreneurship, but the social environment in the social aspect did not have a significant impact on entrepreneurship. This has been empirically demonstrated by this paper that corporate social responsibility is not an investment in the vague value of the social environment on the society. Thus, an entity can enhance its value in an economy, politics and finance of social environment by routinely performing its social responsibilities on the basis of profits generated by its management activities.
A Study on the Effects of Unified Perspective of Technology Readiness Index and Adoption: A Case of Digital Pills
Authors:   Global Convergence Research Academy, Ambi Pupah Lesley , Elvis Tabe Ekouka
Published: December 2022

Korea's The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized digital tablets, which are pharmaceuticals with a sensor that may notify doctors whether or not patients are taking their medication. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the proper usage of digital pills, by highlighting the main ethical and social challenges it raises and providing solutions. The purpose are as follows. (1) to prepare a good perception for users to accept the digital pills revolution that is changing our lives health-wise, (2) to develop, test, and validate TRI and TAM for the adoption of digital pills, (3) to strengthen the user's understanding of the digital pill's adoption and continue to use, this study's methodology is appropriate for gathering data and addressing the research questions via an online survey. The methodologies are conceptually and practically linked with previous research, with the goal of building on them while minimizing the limitations of previous work. The TRI and TAM formulated from the literature review were empirically validated from data acquired in an online survey conducted on Amazon Mechanical Turk. ln total 319, samples were gathered and 310 valid responses were analyzed after eliminating 9 invalid responses. This study used the structural equation modeling technique, which allows for simultaneous analysis. SmartPLS 3.0 and TBM SPSS version 23.0 were used for the analysis. Moreover, this study investigates TRI and TAM, however, the primary purpose is to examine the relationship between antecedents' (TRI) technological readiness index and Adoption Intention. The results of the analyses show that optimism, innovativeness, discomfo1t, and Insecurity have positive impacts on perceived ease of use. The majority of the given hypotheses are supported by a satisfactory overall model fit index. The empirical findings of this study add to our understanding and explanation of the critical mechanism underlying digital pill users' adoption intention decision-making process.
The Effect of SNS Characteristic Factors on Purchase Intention: Focusing on Chinese Beauty Industry Consumers
Authors:   Global Convergence Research Academy, Son Jin-Young
Published: December 2022

With the development of the Internet and smart terminal technology, SNS has gradually developed into the most important channel for consumers to obtain information. Users are more willing to search and share infmmation on SNS. Consumers make use of the infmmation on SNS before purchasing, and then share their own purchasing experience on SNS after purchase, and reputation from consumers themselves will effectively complement the information already available on SNS. In situations where consumers do not have sufficient information and attributes over a product, brand trust as a signal to infer the product can largely influence Consumer purchase intention. The characteristics of SNS are the underlying factors that influence brand trust and Consumer purchase intention. This thesis examines the impact of SNS features on Chinese consumers' purchase intentions, by reviewing and analyzing interactivity, access convenience and recency. The study was empirically analyzed through SPSS 23.0 and Smart PLS 3.0 (Structural Equation Package) to test the hypotheses. The findings of this thesis are as follows: Firstly, the interactivity of SNS positively influences brand trust. Secondly, the access convenience of SNS positively influences brand trust. Third, the recency of SNS has a positive impact on brand trust. Fourth, brand trust positively influences Consumer purchase intention.
Effect of Methyl Chavicol on the Candida albicans Intracellular Glutathione
Authors: Jabbi, A.M.  , Sani, Z. R.  , Yusuf, B.R.
Published: December 2022

Herbs, have long been recognized for their medicinal values. Ocimum sanctum belongs to the family Labiatae and is known as Tulsi in Hindi and Holy Basil in English. Tulsi constituents are chiefly femchol, methyl chavicol, linalool, eugenol and ß-caryophyllene, responsible for its anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-fungal action.  Inhibitory effects of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Tulsi have been observed on enteric pathogens by Agar diffusion method. Tulsi is also known to have numerous pharmacological activities, such as antidiabetic, antistress, immunomodulatory, analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory, antiulcerogenic, antihypertensive, CNS depressant, hepatoprotective, radioprotective, antitumor and antimicrobial activities. Methyl chavicol a major constituent of Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) essential oil has been evaluated against the effect of methyl chavicol on the intracellular Glutathione. Cytosolic reduced glutathione was determined by the method of Jollow with slight modifications. In this method 1.0 ml of the cell free extract was precipitate with 1.0 ml of 4 % sulphosalicylic acid. The samples were then kept for 1 hour at 4ºC and centrifuged at 1200 g for 15 minutes at 40ºC. The assay mixture consisted of 0.1 ml of above supernatant, 2.7 ml of Phosphate buffer (0.01 M, pH 7.4) and 0.2 ml of freshly prepared 5, 5’- dithiobis-2-nitrobenzene (DTNB) in a total volume of 3.0 ml. The colour developed due to the formation of a yellow colored complex, 5-thio-2-nitrobenzoate, was measured immediately at 412 nm at 25ºC. It has been found in our study that the levels of glutathione were found to be 144μmole/gm at zero hours i.e. in yeast uninduced cells. Post 2 hours induction shows that levels of reduced glutathione in control untreated cells were found to be 124.4375μmole/gm cells. It went down as the induction period increases; at the end of 24hours induction the GSH levels were found to be 86.56775μmole/gm. These results in agreement with the previous studies.  All treated cells showed decreased levels of GSH as the induction period increases. Decrease in GSH was found to be in dose dependent manner. A subsequent fall in the value of reduced glutathione was observed with the increasing concentrations of MC with the lowest being 28.452μmole/gm cells at 50µg/ml concentration of MC after 24 hrs inducton. This result is in coordination with the assumption that methyl chavicol may also affect the glutathione metabolic enzymes and may have affected the cell defense armory.
Functional Outcome of Intramedullary Tibial Nail in Distal Femur Shaft Fractures
Authors: Ashraf Raja Adnan , Asghar Kamran , Sohail Saba , Sohail Zara , Waris Waleed Bin , Sibghatullah Qazi Muhammad , Sohail Muhammad Imran
Published: December 2022

Objective: Assessment of the functionality in patients with supracondylar fracture of femur managed with intermedullary tibial nails. Study Design: Case Series Study. Place and Duration of Study: We conducted a prospective cohort study for 6 months, from September 2021 to February 2022. Materials and Methods: 25 adult patients presented in the accidents and emergency department of Railway General Hospital, Rawalpindi. They were managed using tibial nail and their functionalities after the operations were managed using the Tegner-Lysholm Criteria measured at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks till union achieved. Results: Five of our patients were females and twenty males. Average healing time was calculated at 15 weeks and 6 days approximately (2.646 SD) 24% (n=6) showed excellent healing, 48% (n=12) had good results and 28% (n=7) had fair results. We did not observe any complications. Conclusion: Tibial nails are convenient and effective to manage the patients with supracondylar fracture of ffemur and show good functional outcomes.
Ophthalmic Complications Associated with Atopic Dermatitis: A Review
Authors: Ahmad Adnan
Published: December 2022

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a long-lasting dermatological disease that is associated with ophthalmic complications in the long run. Those having AD are more likely at risk of developing comorbidities in eye as compared to normal persons. This review encompasses the clinical manifestations, pathophysiology and treatment of common ophthalmic complications presented with AD i.e., blepharitis, kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal ectasias, glaucomatous eyes, lens opacification, detachment of retina, herpetic eye disease (HED) and dupilumab associated eye toxicities. It is necessary for dermatology colleagues to be vigilant enough not to miss ophthalmic problems associated with AD, as an early detection and management can save the vision.
Effects of Microwave and Light Emitting Diode as Disinfection Methods on the Dimensional Stability of Polymethyl Methacrylate and Polyamide Denture Base Resin
Authors: rehman Hina
Published: December 2022

Objective: To compare the effects of microwave and light emitting diode disinfection on the dimensional stability of two denture base materials; polymethyl methacrylate and polyamide. Study Design: In-vitro study Place and Duration of Study: Peshawar Dental College and Material Research Laboratories, University of Peshawar from 10 June 2021 to 8 December 2021. Materials and Methods: Fifteen specimens each for polymethylmethacrylate and polyamide were divided into three groups, control, microwave & light emitting diode. The specimens for microwave group were irradiated at 1000W for 3 minutes, thrice a week. The specimens for light emitting diode group were disinfected in a device for 30 minutes, thrice a week. The control group specimens were placed in distilled water for 4 weeks. Dimensions were measured before disinfection, and four weeks after the assigned disinfection. The mean and the standard deviation of the differences between three groups were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and after obtaining significant values, through post hoc Tukey HSD. Results: For polymethylmethacrylate highest dimensional difference (-9.02mm) was noted for microwave disinfected group while the control group showed the lowest value (-6.99mm). For polyamide, the highest dimensional changes were recorded for light emitting diode group (8.66mm) and the lowest (-7mm) for the control group. Statistical analysis showed that the differences were significant for both polymethylmethacrylate and polyamide when compared with the control (p<0.05) but insignificant when microwave disinfected group was compared with light emitting diode group (p>0.05) Conclusion: No significant difference in dimensional stability of both the denture base resins was observed after disinfection with microwave and light emitting diode.
Verbal Autopsy of Maternal Mortality in Rawalpindi District
Authors: Khizar Mahum , Hafeez Aimen , Saif Khan Ayesha , Awais Kinza , Rashid Komal
Published: December 2022

Objective: To identify the causes and risk factors leading to maternal mortality through verbal autopsy in the District of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Study Design: A retrospective, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Community Department of Foundation University Medical College Islamabad from January 05, 2019, to December 25, 2019. Materials and Methods: Data of 105 women died of causes related to death during pregnancy/ delivery between 01 April 2013 and 30 April 2018 was retrieved from the office of District Health Officer (DHO) Rawalpindi. A Verbal Autopsy was conducted to determine cause of death and the possible risk factors, through a structured questionnaire that was filled by close relatives of the deceased women. Analysis of data was done using SPSS version 25.0. Results: The Mean age of the patients was 31 years, and it ranged from 15 to 49 years. In 26.7% of mothers cause of death could not be determined. Overall, the major and most obvious cause of maternal death was delivery related hemorrhage in 58% cases. Out of these, antepartum hemorrhage was the commonest cause occurring in 43.8% of the total cases. Postpartum hemorrhage occurred in 11.4% cases, while fatal hemorrhage during the delivery occurred in 2.8% mothers. Eclampsia was the next common cause that occurred in 11.4% mothers. Difficult and prolonged labour was found to be cause of death in 2.8% cases, while 0.95% died of Sepsis. Among the risk factors, lack of antenatal care emerged as the leading risk factor, present in 62% mothers, followed by anemia being present in 46.6% mothers. Multi-parity was found to be the next common risk factor being present in 26.6% mothers. Reduced interval in successive pregnancies was found in 21% cases. Systemic medical disorders like hypertension, renal disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Pneumonia, hepatic failure, were found in 6.66% mothers. History of complications in previous pregnancies was present in 3.8% cases. History of lack of proper medical services in the hospital as possible factor leading to death was present in only 5 (4.8%) cases. Conclusion: Hemorrhage related with delivery, especially the antepartum hemorrhage emerged as the commonest cause of maternal mortality, followed by eclampsia. At the same time, lack of antenatal care and anaemia emerged as the commonest risk factors in this regard.
Level of Stress Among Health Care Workers in COVID-19 Dedicated Setup
Authors: Azeem Asif
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the co-relation between perceived social support and stress among nursing staff working in a COVID-19 dedicated hospital setup. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health (AFIMH), Rawalpindi from 30 Aug 2020 to 02 March 2021. Materials and Methods: We consecutively sampled 128 subjects. All participants were requested to complete a brief demographic sheet, Urdu version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) to assess the level of severity of stress among nursing staff and the Urdu version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.0. Results: The mean duration of stay of nursing staff in ward was 4.86 ± 2.28 weeks. Sixty-two (48.44%) nurses had duration of 2 to 4 weeks while 66 (51.56%) nurses had duration of more than 4 weeks of stay in the ward. The mean total stress score was 6.86 ± 5.80. The mean multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) score was 47.29 ± 22.53. There was significant negative correlation between MSPSS score and stress score (r= -0.396, p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: Results of this study highlighted that a significant negative co-relation is present between perceived social support and stress among nursing staff working in a COVID-19 dedicated hospital setup.
A STUDY ON THE GROWTH OF GENERALISED ITERATED ENTIRE FUNCTIONS - I
Authors: Dutta Ratan Kumar
Published: December 2022

In this paper, we study the growth of generalised iterated entire functions which improve and generalise some earlier results.
OPTIMIZATION OF FUZZY ASSIGNMENT PROBLEM USING R
Authors: Khandelwal Anju , Saxena Suneet , Kumar Avanish
Published: December 2022

IDistributed Computing refers to the solution of a problem by distributed systems of autonomous and heterogeneous computers that are used in communication, networking, and workstation. Distributed computing is a computing technology that allows multiple computers to solve the same problem. Here problem-solving is achieved by communicating and executing the tasks in a distributed environment. Distributed Computing helps in performing computational tasks much faster than single computers. The objective of the problem present in this paper is to optimize the Processor Execution Cost and find the optimum combination which gives the reduced processor execution cost in the distributed computing environment and further provides the reduced program service cost as well as reliability. The algorithm for the present problem is executed in the open-source R programming language for optimization.
TIME TRUNCATED ACCEPTANCE SAMPLING PLAN FOR ODDS EXPONENTIAL LOG-LOGISTIC DISTRIBUTION
Authors: Singh Navyodh
Published: December 2022

In this paper, the multiple deferred state repetitive acceptance sampling plan (MDSRASP) is proposed and designed for assuring a 50th percentile lifetime of the products under odds exponential log-logistic (OELL) distribution. The optimum parameters of the proposed plan are determined based on satisfying various blends of producer’s risk and consumer’s risk for definite quality levels in light of 50th percentile. The aim is to minimize the average sample number (ASN), though the constraints are connected with the lot acceptance probability at the acceptable and limiting quality levels. The efficiency of the proposed plan is compared with single sampling plan using ASN. Tables are formed to present the outcomes and comparison of the proposed plan with existing sampling plan is done in terms of ASN.
A SCHAUDER TYPE HYBRID FIXED POINT THEOREM IN A PARTIALLY ORDERED METRIC SPACE WITH APPLICATIONS TO NONLINEAR FUNCTIONAL INTEGRAL EQUATIONS
Authors: Bapurao C. Dhage
Published: December 2022

In this paper we prove some hybrid fixed point theorems for the monotonic nondecreasing mappings in a partially ordered metric space which includes the Schauder type fixed point theorems in an ordered Banach space proved by Dhage (2013,2014) and Dhage et al. (2022) in a partially ordered Banach space as the special cases. As an application, we discuss a nonlinear functional integral equation of Fredholm type and a nonlinear functional boundary value problem for proving the existence and approximation of solution by constructing the algorithms via Dhage monotone iteration method under some natural condtions.
CERTAIN RESULTS OF GENERALIZED BARNES TYPE DOUBLE SERIES RELATED TO THE HURWITZ-LERCH ZETA FUNCTIONS OF TWO VARIABLES
Authors: Kumar Hemant
Published: December 2022

In these researches we introduce a generalized Barnes type double series and then, discuss its convergent conditions. We obtain some of its results related to the known and new Hurwitz -Lerch zeta function of two variables and also derive Eulerian and Mellin- Barnes type integral representations of these functions and analyze various properties these functions