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Digital Supply Chain Model for Humanitarian Management in Thailand
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: April 2023

The purpose of paper were to study and to evaluate digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand. The samples in the research study consisted of ten purposively selected experts consisted of ten experts on supply chain management, five experts on Digital Technology, Data were analysed by arithmetic mean and standard deviation. The research findings model eight elements namely main components, Donors, Beneficiaries, Suppliers , Humanitarian organizations, Consumers aid Recipients Satisfaction and Feedback. The ten experts agree that digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand was high suitability that mean digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand to may be appropriately applied in support the tasks.
Supply Chain Management Information System for Vaccines Management in Thailand
Authors: Chansamut Artaphon
Published: April 2023

An academic article title is supply chain management information system for vaccines management in Thailand aim to present for vaccines management in Thailand for better effective The vaccines management needs need to be injected boost immunity. The processes consisted of Seller, Manufacture, Distribution, and Customers ,All component connect with information communication technology in the Thailand with the supply chain. This truly added the immunity in Thailand. The supply chain and information system may be used to manage vaccines.
Odtoky z lesů v době klimatického sucha v povodí řeky Svratky
Authors: Švihla Vladimír , Šach František , Černohous Vladimír
Published: April 2023

Runoff from forests predominates above runoff from adjacent agricultural and other land-use types during longer periods of climatic drought. The predominating forest runoff is 180 days per year, in average. There are streamflows of 180–366-day by 10-year average. To practical proving this hypothesis, the runoff study was done for upper part of the Svratka catchment with measuring profile in Dalečin, the Czech-Moravian Highlands. The catchment was segmented into four land-use types: 43% of forest stands, 29% of agricultural crops, 20% of permanent grasslands, and 8% other lands. Besides forest influence on streamflow directly in the Svratka River, the runoff from other land-use types of the agriculturalforestry catchment was also calculated. It was proved that greater runoff drained from the forest than from the remaining land uses of the catchment. The 43% share of the forest in the upper Svratka catchment increased during climatic drought mean runoff in by 6.2%.
Standards and indicators of academic accreditation in general education schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the secondary stage: an analytical study
Authors: Al-Harbi Menahi
Published: April 2023

The current study aimed to reveal the standards and indicators of academic evaluation and accreditation in the United States of America and Singapore, as well as identifying the stages and requirements for the application of accreditation standards in public education schools. The descriptive approach was used, by reviewing the criteria and indicators of evaluation and academic accreditation. The study reached several results, the most important of which are: Countries are similar in accreditation systems in terms of standards and visits to schools to determine the extent of their commitment to the specified standards, as well as to monitor their application, steps for granting accreditation and the duration of grants. There is also similarity in terms of objectives where accreditation aims to achieve quality in educational institutions according to a group The study also found that in terms of the origin and development of accreditation, the experience of the United States of America in the field of accrediting educational institutions began a century ago, while the concept of accreditation in Singapore began a short time ago. The study presented several recommendations and suggestions that may be useful in determining the criteria and indicators of academic evaluation and accreditation.
The Executive Authority in Morocco in the Light of the 2011 Constitution: Between the Dominance of the Royal Institution and the Participation of the Government: Analytical Study
Authors: Nhari Omar
Published: April 2023

This study deals with an approach of the nature and role of the two sides of the executive authority in the Moroccan political system. In drawing, directing and framing the general policies of the state, which necessitated the extrapolation of a group of the chapters of the last constitutional document and its comparison afterwards with previous constitutional experiences. It has become clear that the Royal Institution kept its pivotal role as a dominant actor via formulating, managing and evaluating the strategic directions of the state, and sometimes the decisive matter is even referred to With the exception of detailed management decisions. This is despite the privileged constitutional position Relatively enjoyed by the institution of government with the Constitution of 2011 Accordingly, the executive monarchy continues after the constitution of July 1, 2011, as it was before, and the bets on the separation of powers have been dropped by the reality of the actual management of the various aspects of the political, economic and social decisions.
Bioactivity and biocompatibility of bioceramic sealers in endodontics: an integrative review.
Authors: Ferreira de Menezes Pedro Henrique , De Sousa Reis Magda , Krabbe Wesley Misael , Chitolina Pradebon Marieli , Helena Wagner Márcia
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Bioceramic sealers have been gaining prominence in endodontics, meaning a great advance for endodontic therapy, mainly due to their biocompatibility and bioactivity. Objectives: research and discuss the literature about the bioactivity and biocompatibility of bioceramic sealants. Materials and methods: An integrative review was performed. The systematic plan consisted of four steps. In the first stage, a bibliographic survey was carried out in the Capes Periódicos Portal database. The search criteria were articles published between 2017 and 2022, found in the “advanced search” mode, using cross-references with the following keywords: bioceramics sealers AND endodontology AND root canals AND endodontic sealer AND bioactivity AND biocompatibility. Only documents found and published in full were evaluated. In the second stage, the titles and abstracts of the articles were read. In the third stage, a selection was made of those containing 3 to 5 keywords and a wording equal to or close to the proposed keywords. The fourth step consisted of reading the texts in full, followed by checking for duplicity and building a table with the collected information. Results: In view of the research carried out, 23 articles were obtained in the first stage. After reading the titles and abstracts, 21 articles were obtained. After selecting those containing 3 to 5 keywords, 10 articles met the criteria. One article was deleted due to duplicates. 9 articles met the exclusion and inclusion criteria and were selected to be part of the integrative review. Discussion: The selected studies in this literature review showed that bioceramic endodontic sealants perform well in endodontic therapy. Conclusion: To advance in its clinical application, more in vivo and in vitro studies with precise methods are needed to obtain more reliable data about its properties.
Root perforating internal replacement resorption: a case report clinical with 10-year follow-up
Authors: Krabbe Wesley , Brum Porto Luiza , Foster Almeida Bárbara , Wagner Márcia Helena , Abreu da Rosa Ricardo
Published: April 2023

This study aims to report a root perforating internal replacement resorption treated and followed up for ten years. A 19-years female showed in periapical tomography enlargement of the entire length of the root canal of tooth 11. The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed a hypodense area with jagged edges involving the pulp cavity space and communication with the periodontium. After being accessed and prepared, the canal and its resorption defect were obturated with mineral trioxide aggregate. The cervical third was sealed with glass ionomer, and the tooth was restored with composite resin. Ten years later, the tomography showed intact root canal filling and periapical and periodontal injury absence. The use of repair cement for root canal obturation with perforating internal replacement resorption is an alternative for these cases, being fundamental to have a clinical, radiographic and tomographic follow-up to evaluate the treatment success.
Protocol Build by the Chaotic Map and Magic Square for Exchange Key Share
Authors: Ibrahim Dr. Abdul-Wahab Sami , Sameer Majed Ismael
Published: April 2023

In order to reach the level of security between the two parties or a group of parties in the communication channel, the inputs of the protocol algorithm must be characterized by the sensitivity of the initial parameters and conditions involved in the chaotic functions with great ability to change in any very slight manipulation of the inputs by the attacker or intruder because there will be Much of the fundamental change in the values of the shared keys of the two parties or participants in the system, as well as the prime numbers and primitive roots, is hidden rather than public. Use the magic square system algorithm to find the magic constant from the values of the Defy protocol algorithm with the chaotic values of three dimensions, and this magic constant will give us the long values of the shared keys between the parties participating in the group or the server used to distribute the shared keys to the parties, ensuring that this protocol is not attacked by a third party trying to enter the communication channel. The performance of the algorithm was analyzed by conducting and measuring the efficiency of protocol implementation, analyzing key length and sensitivity, and finding the speed of algorithm performance within the acceptable range of the number of participants in the system. A protocol algorithm in Matlab R2013b was used to implement the algorithm and perform the analyses.
A relação entre as características organizacionais e a capacidade absortiva nas pequenas empresas pernambucanas
Authors: De Souza-Pinto Helma , De Oliveira Marcos Roberto Gois , Pedrosa Felipe Santana Garrido
Published: April 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a relação entre as Características Organizacionais e a Capacidade Absortiva das pequenas e médias empresas participantes do programa ALI (Agentes Locais de Inovação) desenvolvido pelo SEBRAE. A Capacidade Absortiva foi mensurada pela variação do GIS (Grau de Inovação Setorial) antes e após a implementação das ações propostas pelos Agentes Locais de Inovação. A relação entre as Características Organizacionais e a Capacidade Absortiva foi mensurada pelo modelo DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis). Os resultados apontaram que “Gestão de processos” e “Gestão do relacionamento com a sociedade” apresentaram correlação negativa com as variações do GIS das empresas inicialmente pouco dedicadas à inovação. Assim, tais características foram as maiores limitações da Capacidade Absortiva das empresas analisadas. Os resultados também indicaram que as empresas do comércio apresentaram maior Capacidade Absortiva em relação às da indústria e que há heterogeneidade de importância das dimensões da inovação para cada segmento estudado.
Cidades inteligentes e mobilidade urbana: atores e práticas na cidade de Recife/PE
Authors: Nogueira Pablo Renan Rodrigues , De Paula Silvio Luiz , Santana Stefany Barbosa de Lima , Pinto Jananda da Silva , Braz Marcia Ivo , De Aquino Leonardo Mohandas Pantoja
Published: April 2023

O debate sobre cidades inteligentes está presente em diferentes áreas, promover a discussão sobre a mobilidade urbana, tecnologia e formas de interação voltadas para as cidades torna-se relevante. Assim, o objetivo geral deste trabalho é discutir, a partir dos pressupostos de cidades inteligentes, a experiência da cidade do Recife/PE relativamente à formação de um ecossistema de inovação que contribui para o desenvolvimento de inovações para mobilidade inteligente. De abordagem qualitativa, para coleta de dados utilizou-se de entrevista semiestruturada e pesquisa documental. O caso escolhido para análise foi a cidade do Recife/PE, local em que soluções de mobilidade urbana tem sido realizada, mostrando-se um lócus que articula ações e atores protagonistas da temática. Portanto, a cidade de Recife/PE está em desenvolvimento para tornar a cidade mais inteligentes e com cidadãos inteligentes para contribuir com as práticas de inovações e tecnologias para a Mobilidade Urbana.
Gestão da exposição ocupacional a vibrações de corpo inteiro em operadores de máquinas portuárias de movimentação de contêineres
Authors: Da Silva Ricardo Luís Alves , Alves Kleber Gonçalves Bezerra , Villa Álvaro Antônio Ochoa , Da Costa José Ângelo Peixoto , Passos Robson Silva
Published: April 2023

Considerando a expansão da movimentação mundial de cargas marítimas que cresce exponencialmente nos portos e para viabilizar essas demandas no uso crescente de máquinas portuárias, este trabalho visa avaliar como a operação de máquinas portuárias de movimentação de contêineres estão afetando seus operadores no que concerne as vibrações ocupacionais. Foram realizadas avaliações quantitativas de vibrações com base na norma de higiene ocupacional 09 nos postos de trabalho do operador de portêiner e tractor em um porto situado na região nordeste do Brasil. Os resultados obtidos apontaram para um contexto limítrofe, visto que tivemos a aceleração resultante de exposição normalizada - AREN com os níveis de alerta ultrapassados em sua maioria (86,2%) o valor da dose de vibração resultante -VDVR  da mesma forma teve o nível de alerta ultrapassado na maioria dos casos (96,6%). Em relação ao limite máximo estabelecido pela legislação brasileira o AREN não chegou a ser ultrapassado, enquanto que o VDVR teve o limite máximo ultrapassado em 20% dos casos. A extrapolação dos níveis máximos de VDVR gera necessidades de intervenção imediata visto que a situação pode gerar doenças e desconforto aos operadores. Enfim sugere-se ações de prevenção e controle para mitigar as exposições nocivas as vibrações ocupacionais.
Idiopathic Gastric Fundal Perforation in a Young Male
Authors: Rajguru Siwach Rajguru Siwach , Paruthy Shivani B , Mohan Sajith K , Appat Tulsi , Das Anirban
Published: April 2023

Gastric perforation is a life-threatening condition encountered in surgical emergency. Common conditions that cause gastric perforation requiring emergency exploration include peptic ulcers, trauma, iatrogenic injuries and corrosive burns. Gastroduodenal region is the most common site of perforation but perforation in fundus of stomach is unusual. Acute Gastric Dilation (AGD) is a rarely encountered condition that leads to vascular compromise of stomach wall causing ischaemia and necrosis. Hereby reporting the case of a 26-year-old male, who presented with complaint of abdominal pain following heavy meal. Erect skiagram of chest was diagnostic of hollow viscous perforation peritonitis and the patient underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy. A perforation was noted over the posterior aspect of fundus of dilated stomach. Gastric fundectomy and feeding jejunostomy was done. The surgeon should be aware of such cases of AGD, with fundal perforation for active and appropriate management.
Factors Affecting Intraoperative Blood Loss in Scoliosis Surgery: An Observational Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Rajanigandha V , Saranya S , Anoop P
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Significant intraoperative blood loss may be associated with scoliosis surgery. To know about the quantity of blood loss and risk factors associated is imperative in limiting the blood loss as well as to plan transfusion strategies like blood conservation techniques. Aim: To evaluate the quantity of intraoperative blood loss in scoliosis surgery and to study the various factors contributing to blood loss. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional prospective observational study conducted at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India, from January 2019 to January 2020. Thirty-five (ASA I and II) consecutive patients were scheduled to undergo surgery for correction of scoliosis, and consecutive sampling was done. Age, gender, weight, height and body mass index were noted. During surgery, intraoperative blood loss was measured by gravimetric method from the suction drain and by numerically assessing the quality of the surgical field by the operating surgeon using fromme’s ordinal scale. All these data were entered into structured proforma and analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. Results: The mean age of subjects was 13.69±1.43 years. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 645.60±143.26 mL {20.11±11.7 % of Estimated blood volume (EBV)}. Mean duration of surgery (r=0.890, p<0.001),Cobb’s angle (r=0.829, p<0.001), number of fused vertebra (r=0.694, p<0.001) correlated with intraoperative blood loss, expressed as a percentage of EBV. The quality of the surgical field, using Fromme’s ordinal scale by visual assessment, correlated with the mean intraoperative blood loss (p=0.001). Conclusion: Duration of surgery, number of fused vertebrae, and preoperative cobb’s angle are the most important factors predicting intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing scoliosis surgery.
Implications of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Reductive Stress in Health and Diseases- A Narrative Review
Authors: Mishra Sanjukta , Sarangi Rajlaxmi , Das Swarnalata
Published: April 2023

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) takes part in cellular energy metabolism by accepting hydride equivalents to form reduced NADH, which furnishes reducing equivalents to mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain (ETC). Usually, NADH (H for hydrogen)/NAD+ (redox couple is crucial for cellular redox homeostasis and healthy physiological condition. Reductive Stress (RS) denotes a stable alteration of redox homeostasis due to overexpression of the antioxidant enzyme system, which could deplete Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This might potentially switch the redox couple from an oxidative state to a reduced state. Notably, it navigates the cell to RS. Emerging evidence recommends that RS might be even more detrimental than its counterpart oxidative stress. Contemporary perception on fundamental mechanisms of RS, due to perturbation of redox couple, is limited. This review is based on recent comprehension on the biochemical and metabolic role of NADH/NAD+ redox couple and its title role in promoting diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, Diabetes Mellitus (DM), neurodegenerative diseases. Besides, insight into the evolution of NAD+ redox signaling will augment the perspective on cellular redox homeostasis. Upcoming coveted analyses are desired to establish and explore metabolic transformation to RS. Moreover, the anti-reductant approach to hinder RS will be noteworthy.
Outcome Analysis of En-bloc Excision and Endoprosthetic Replacement among the Cases Operated for Distal Femoral and Proximal Tibial Giant Cell Tumour around the Knee: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Avasthi Sachin , Mahapatra Swagat , Aggarwal Pankaj , Kumar Vineet , Aslam Ammar , Kumar Prabhat , Mishra Madhusudan
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Giant Cell Tumour (GCT) around the knee joint is the most common site for this locally malignant bone tumour and, in advanced stages, requires excision of the tumour mass. Current recommendations promote joint salvage procedures in allograft or mega prosthetic replacement. Patients undergoing this surgery need massive changes in their lifestyle to cope with their activities of daily living. The psychological and social impact following these procedures has not been extensively studied. Aim: To observe the long term functional results as well as the impact on quality of life in patients undergoing endoprosthetic replacements in GCT around the knee with emphasis on any difference in results among the cases operated for distal femoral and proximal tibial GCT. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow from June 2015 to June 2019 with a total sample size of 21 cases. The two groups formed were; one having GCT of distal end femur and the other group with GCT of proximal end tibia. The evaluation was done for outcome measures by Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and Musculo Skeletal Tumour Society score (MSTS) for their functional outcome and Short Form Health Survey (SF12) for their quality of life effect at two years postoperatively. Students unpaired t-test was performed for intergroup analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was done for within the group analysis for subsequent follow-up visits. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Results: The mean age of study population was 33.67±8.674 years. The male-female distribution was insignificant (p=0.673), providing us with a homogenous study group. Recurrent GCT was found significantly more commonly in the proximal tibia group than in the distal femur group (p=0.031). Comparison of OKS and MSTS preoperatively, at six months, at one year, and two years showed statistically significant improvement in successive follow-ups in both the distal femur and proximal tibia groups (p<0.001 in both groups). Intergroup analysis also showed significantly better scores in the distal femur group compared to the proximal tibia group in the preoperative period and all successive follow-ups. On intergroup analysis at 2 years, both the OKS (p=0.020*) and MSTS score (p<0.0001) were found to be statistically significant. SF-12 mental and physical scores preoperatively also showed statistically significant improvement in all cases (p<0.001 for mental and physical components. Conclusion: Early functional outcomes of en-bloc excision and reconstruction with modular endoprosthesis are good in terms of joint function and the patient’s overall mental and physical well-being.
Prevalence and Factors Causing Road Traffic Accidents in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Fowode Kayode Valentine , Nwaogazie Ify Lawrence , Anyanwu Brilliance Onyinyechi
Published: April 2023

This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and factors causing road traffic accidents in Lagos State, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was adopted to select a total of 384 commercial drivers in Lagos State. The primary sources of data were structured questionnaire. Out of the 384 drivers, 337 responded correctly to the questionnaire showing a response rate of 87.76%. Data were analysed using Mean, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation. Mean score of 2.50 was used as a criterion to accept or reject results. Findings of the study showed that; there was a high prevalence (68%) of road traffic accident among the commercial drivers in Lagos State. More so, age was an important demographic characteristic in contributing to RTAs. In addition, driver factor, vehicle factors and environmental factors all contributed to RTAs with the driver factors being responsible for more than 58% of the road traffic accident reported in the study. It is recommended amongst others that; safety measures should be put in place to mitigate the effect of the identified factors that contribute to the prevalence of RTAs among drivers in Lagos State.
Perception of Youth about Substance Abuse: The Case of Ghanaian Youth on Alcohol Usage
Authors: Arhin Benjamin
Published: April 2023

Substance abuse, namely alcohol abuse, has been one of the primary concerns of governments and public health professionals across the globe. Abuse, whether physical, emotional, or social, is a worldwide epidemic that can be defined as the intentional infliction of misery on another individual. To accomplish this objective, a systematic review methodology was employed. The type of systematic review used was the rapid review, which draws new conclusions from extant research documents and data. The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate the views of young Ghanaians on substance abuse, specifically alcohol abuse.

The majority of Ghanaian adolescents abuse alcohol for a variety of reasons, according to this study. Using perspectives from psychology, sociology, economics, medicine, culture, and sexuality, the youth characterised drinking as a coping mechanism for numerous negative emotions, such as stress, anxiety, melancholy, difficulties, broken relationships, low self-esteem, and excitement. This study indicates that a comprehensive strategy that includes restrictions on marketing alcohol to children, increased police presence to reduce alcohol-related car accidents, more accessible counselling for patients with problematic drinking habits, and stricter pricing policies for the cheapest varieties of alcohol would have the greatest impact on preventing alcohol abuse.
Total Polyphenols, Total Flavonoids, Condensed Tannins, and Antioxidant Activity of Borassus aethiopum (Arecaceae) ripe fruits’ Peels, and Peel-Pulps, Dried at Different Temperatures
Authors: Yao Kan Adonise , Tiho Tagouèlbè , Silué Nahoulé , Assidjo Nogbou Emmanuel , Koné Kisselmina Youssouf
Published: April 2023

Aims: To measure their possible beneficial contributions on the rabbits’ health, Borassus aethiopum ripe fruits’ peels and combined peel-pulp were dried at 60, 65, 70 and 75oC.

Place and Duration of Study: On January and February 2023, Borassus aethiopum ripe fruits were collected within the graduate school of agronomy at the National Polytechnic Institute Felix Houphouët Boigny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

Methodology: The unspoiled fruits were peeled. One sample was composed of peels without the pulps, and a second was composed of peel and pulp combined. Following, they were dried during 5 days in ovens. Then, the products were crushed, and sieved. Thereafter, the products were extracted with distilled water through maceration and decoction for 1 hour. Afterwards, total phenols (TP), total flavonoids (TF), condensed tannins (TC) contents, and antioxidant activity (AOA) were assessed.

Results: The best extracts were obtained through decoction. Moreover, the peels presented the highest TP extract for 0.082+/-0.001 mg GAE/g at 70oC. Whereas the lowest TP extract was observed in the combined peel-pulp dried at 70oC for 0.067+/-0.001 mg GAE/g. However, concerning the TF, the peel-pulp dried at 75oC gave the best extracts through maceration, for 0.0450+/-0.007 mg QE/g. Globally, results revealed that the peels contain higher flavonoid contents than the combined peel-pulp. Regarding AOA, the extracts had much higher free radical scavenging capacity in the peels than in the combined peel-pulp parts. The highest antioxidant activity was observed with the peels dried at 70oC for 6.653+/-0.075 μmol TE/g, while the lowest value was observed with the combined peel-pulp dried at 70oC for 1.996+/-0.075 μmol TE/g. With condensed tannins, the best output was obtained with the peel dried at 60oC for 0.468+/-0.003 µg CatE/g.

Conclusion: Borassus aethiopum ripe fruits’ parts can be dried between 65 and 70oC. So, they could be good sources of fibres and phytochemicals for rabbits’ diets.
Statistical Analysis of Rainfall Pattern and Trend of Chhattisgarh State, India
Authors: Kurrey Devendra Kumar , Pathak Hulas , Choudhary V. K.
Published: April 2023

To analyze, the present rainfall status and trend, the long term weather data (1980-2020) viz., gridded annual rainfall data was analysed which was obtained from the department of Agrometeorology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur, Using linear trend, the long-term change in rainfall has been evaluated. It is obsered that the state receives the maximum amount of rainfall from the southwest monsoon, around 87 percent from June to September, the state receives 15 percent in June and the state receives 29,26 and 16 percent rainfall in the Month of July, August and September, respectively. Long term weather data of state rainfall, it is seen that rainfall in June and September is less consistent since the coefficient of variation is around 33 and 30 percent, respectively; we would conclude that rainfall in June has more variability than in monsoon months, SW monsoon and annual rainfall. Average Monsoon and Annual rainfall variability are less than monsoon months. District-wise minimum rainfall variability of June, July, August, and September is around 37 percent (Kanker) and 22 percent (Jashpur). Kabirdham district has a 25 percent variability in August and September. District Kanker and Raigarh varied around 14 percent for monsoon and annual rainfall. As the linear regression in southwest monsoon and annual rainfall in the state of Chhattisgarh is increasing in order, but from 1980 to 2020 it shows more fluctuation in trend line, then if a system is developed for agrometeorology station at cluster level or block level and for forecasting, it will be able to account for these changes.From this, farmers will receive timely information about the monsoon and rainfall, allowing them to conduct agricultural activities at the appropriate time.
Development of Microbial Inoculants for Green House Gases Mitigation under Irrigated Rice Ecosystem
Authors: Bharathi M. Jeya , Bharani A. , Rajappan K.
Published: April 2023

Our earth releases several types of green house gases into the atmosphere viz., carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbon etc. Rice is a prime food crop in the Asian countries which fulfil the food security. Methane is one among the greenhouse gases which usually emitted from low land rice field. Methanogen survive in the absence of oxygen and usually releases methane from irrigated rice ecosystem.  Methanotroph are aerobic group of organism that require minor amount of oxygen to survive. Rice ecosystem is the ideal ecosystem for the survival of methanogens and methanotrophs. With this background methanotrophs were isolated from four different location of cauvery delta zone. Cultures were confirmed through methane monooxidase activity. Methanotroph isolates were mass multiplied and bioinoculants were developed.
Impact Assessment of Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLDs) on Popularization of Toria Cultivation in Majuli District of Assam, India
Authors: Borah S. R. , Dey P. C. , Bora P. , Bhattacharjya S. , Konwar M. J. , Barua P. , Dutta P. , Saikia R. , Baruah M. , Saikia R.
Published: April 2023

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat conducted five hundred fifty Cluster Front Line Demonstrations (CFLDs) on toria covering 577 nos. of beneficiary in 32 villages at two development blocks of Majuli district of Assam during 2015-16 to 2020-21. The study was conducted to study the impact of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations conducted by KVK, Jorhat on socio-economic condition, technology adoption and technology gap, adoption pattern of the improved technology among beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the district. The results showed that the Cluster Front Line Demonstrations of the new technologies increased crop yield and net income of the participating farmers from toria cultivation. The average yield of toria varieties under the demonstration was 1007 kg/ha as compared to 674 kg/ha in the farmers practices. The highest mean yield of toria under the technology demonstrated was 1057 kg/ha and the lowest was 956 kg/ha. The mean technology gap (TG), extension gap (EG) and technology index (TI) was 1.93 q/ha, 3.32 q/ha and 16.12 percent respectively which indicates need for improvement of the extension services in educating the farmers for dissemination and adoption of the improved technologies. Lower technology index in the study indicates the efficient performance of the technology. The technology index has reduced from 17.67% to 12.67% from the year 2016-17 to 2020-21 which indicates the adoption as well as feasibility of the technology demonstrated at location specific farmers’ field. The mean gross return (Rs.32, 617.60/ha), net return (Rs. 16,636.00/ha), additional return (Rs. 10,764.52/ha) and benefit cost ratio (1.97) were found higher under improved technology demonstrated as compared to farmers practice. Thus, higher benefit cost ratio proved economic feasibility of the improved technology demonstrated in both the blocks of Majuli district of Assam.
Indicators of Spousal Support for Good Pregnancy Outcome among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Deniran Igbagboyemi A. , Ladokun Olusola A.
Published: April 2023

Aims: Spousal support in prenatal care is an important factor in promoting both maternal and infant health This study assessed the indicators (physical, financial, emotional and social support) that is considered to be important for good pregnancy outcome among  pregnant women.

Study Design: The study was a descriptive cross sectional design which involved women attending antenatal clinic at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Place and Duration of Study: Women attending antenatal clinic at Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo, State, Nigeria were sampled for this study, between December 2020 and January, 2021.

Methodology: A total of three hundred and ninety-eight (398) pregnant women were randomly sampled for the purpose of this study. Data were collected from the respondents through the use of semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.

Results: Findings reveals that the mean age of respondents was 30±5.6years and 90.7% of them were married. In respect to occupation, 62.3% of the respondents were business women. Findings showed that 53% of the respondents specified that their pregnancy were multiparous while 47% stated that their pregnancy were primiparous. Result showed that 7.3%,8.1%,4.2% and 7.8% considered physical support only, financial support only, emotional support only and social support only as important indicators for spousal support. However, 72.6% of the respondents specified that all the indicators (physical, financial, emotional and social support) are considered to be important for good pregnancy outcome support with pregnancy outcome.

Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that physical, social, financial and emotional support were considered important for good pregnancy outcome. It is recommended that spouse should give their wives necessary supports required during pregnancy and child birth.
A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Non-suicidal Self Injury and Reasons for that Behaviour among Adults and their Coping
Authors: Kataria Lakhan , Balas Rohit , Raval Dhruv , Bhatt Jahnavi , Shah Dharmin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Non-Suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is both highly comorbid with suicidality among

adolescents and a significant predictor of suicide attempts (SAs) in adolescents.A broad variety of different functions can underlie acts of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).

Aims: To study prevalence and characteristics of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and functional purpose of that behaviour among Adults and their level of coping.

Study Design: Cross-sectional Analytical study.

Place and Duration of Study: The study is conducted in central medical university, Gujarat, India over a period of 30 days.

Methodology: Study was conducted among students of Central Medical University.195 participants were enrolled by consecutive random sampling. They were given a Google form to fill out Demographic details. The form also has an Inventory for NSSI (ISAS) to assess their NSSI behaviour and Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS) to assess coping.

Results: Out of 195 participants, prevalence of NSSI behaviour is 49(25.12%).  Among these 20(40.82%) are male & 29(59.18%) are female. Among sociodemographic data type of family is statistically significant(P value- 0.039). Mean age at which participants start self-harming is16.6 ± 2.89 years. During NSSI behaviour 51.02% of participants always feel pain and 16.32% of participants do not feel pain. Prevalence of NSSI behaviour is higher in 3rd or higher birth order (33.33%) compare to 1st(28.31%) and 2nd (19.67%).The most common method of self-harm was cutting (65.3%), followed by banging (61.22%) or hitting self. The most common functional reason for self-harm was affect regulation followed by self-punishment. of participants who are having NSSI behaviour. In this study we found that there is a statistically significant difference between various resilience coping and NSSI behavior.(P- 0.0008).

Conclusion: The most common method of self-harm is cutting and functional purpose for this behavior is affect regulation. Individual with low resilient coping have higher chances of NSSI behavior and similarly high resilient coping is protective for NSSI behavior.
Role of Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Stunting
Authors: Siagian Forman Erwin
Published: April 2023

Aim: To review recent findings in the context of the relation between intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) induce the host’s chronic immune activation and systemic inflammation that contributes to stunting.

Discussion: To some extent, based on the parasite species (with the account of the condition of co-infections), combined with its timing (when was the initial infection took place), the duration of the disease, its intensity, and also must be considered the patho-physiology effects, can cause serious effect to their host. Prolonged IPI contributes to the formation of stunting. Active IPI can cause direct dysregulation of growth factors which are important for prenatal and postnatal growth. Furthermore, IPI opens the door for the entry of secondary infections, bacterial and viral, and allowed them to established definite co-infection which can cause prolonged inflammation, locally and systematically. Several potential interrelated mechanistic routes also could be connected through the host’s imbalanced nutritional status, possible environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) due to persistent IPI and prolonged inflammation, hormonal derangement and perhaps also due to metabolic disturbances, immune dynamics, the consequences of  definite anaemia, changed microbiota composition, and also changes in epigenetic signature.

Conclusion:  Persistent and prolonged IPI induced both chronic immune activation and systemic inflammation that contributes to the formation of stunting, directly and indirectly.
PENGARUH ORIENTASI PELANGGAN DAN ADOPSI MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP KINERJA UMKM DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 (Studi pada UMKM Binaan Dinas Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil Jawa Barat Tahun 2021 Sektor Kuliner)
Authors: Febriansyah Rifqi Yudanta , Prabowo Fajar Sidiq Adi
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh orientasi pelanggan dan adopsi media sosial terhadap kinerja UMKM sektor kuliner binaan Dinas Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil Jawa Barat selama masa pandemi Covid-19 serta pengaruh media sosial sebagai variabel moderasi dalam hubungan orientasi pelanggan terhadap kinerja UMKM. Data penelitian diperoleh dari 350 responden yang merupakan UMKM binaan Dinas Koperasi dan Usaha Kecill Jawa Barat sektor kuliner tahun 2021. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menyebarluaskan kuesioner melalui  Google Forms dan data diolah dengan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan orientasi pelanggan dan media sosial berpengaruh terhadap kinerja UMKM sektor kuliner selama masa pandemi Covid-19. Pada penelitian ini juga didapatkan bahwa media sosial tidak memoderasi hubungan antara orientasi pelanggan terhadap kinerja UMKM selama masa pandemi Covid-19.
PERAN MEDIASI BRAND IMAGE PADA PENGARUH CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION PRODUK SKIN CARE NATURE REPUBLIC
Authors: Alessandro Lavenia Calista , Japarianto Edwin , Kunto Yohanes Sondang
Published: April 2023

Penelitian terdahulu menunjukkan bahwa celebrity endorsement berpengaruh terhadap purchase intention konsumen.  Walaupun demikian, mekanisme yang menghubungkan kedua variabel tersebut sering kali tidak menjadi topik bahasan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti brand image sebagai variabel intervening pada pengaruh celebrity endorse­ment terhadap purchase intention. Skin care Nature Republic dengan group vokal NCT 127 asal Korea sebagai celebrity endorser menjadi obyek penelitian ini. Data berasal dari penyebaran kuesioner secara purposive sampling kepada 170 responden pengguna produk skin care Nature Republic selama 3 bulan terakhir (Januari-Maret 2021), yang mengenal brand Nature Republic, dan familiar dan paham karakter NCT 127. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa brand image memiliki peran mediasi pada pengaruh signifikan celebrity endorsement terhadap purchase intention.
The MIR34B/C genomic region contains multiple potential regulators of multiciliogenesis
Authors: Cavard Amélie , Redman Elisa , Mercey Olivier , Abelanet Sophie , Plaisant Magali , Arguel Marie‐Jeanne , Magnone Virginie , Ruiz García Sandra , Rios Géraldine , Deprez Marie , Lebrigand Kévin , Ponzio Gilles , Caballero Ignacio , Barbry Pascal , Zaragosi Laure‐Emmanuelle , Marcet Brice
Published: April 2023

The MIR449 genomic locus encompasses several regulators of multiciliated cell (MCC) formation (multiciliogenesis). The miR‐449 homologs miR‐34b/c represent additional regulators of multiciliogenesis that are transcribed from another locus. Here, we characterized the expression of BTG4, LAYN, and HOATZ, located in the MIR34B/C locus using single‐cell RNA‐seq and super‐resolution microscopy from human, mouse, or pig multiciliogenesis models. BTG4, LAYN, and HOATZ transcripts were expressed in both precursors and mature MCCs. The Layilin/LAYN protein was absent from primary cilia, but it was expressed in apical membrane regions or throughout motile cilia. LAYN silencing altered apical actin cap formation and multiciliogenesis. HOATZ protein was detected in primary cilia or throughout motile cilia. Altogether, our data suggest that the MIR34B/C locus may gather potential actors of multiciliogenesis.
Effects of Mdivi‐1 on Extending the Golden Treatment Time following Hemorrhagic Shock in Hot Environment in Rats
Authors: Wu Yue , Li Qinghui , Zhu Yu , Zhou Yuanqun , Liu Liangming , Li Tao
Published: April 2023

It is found that a hot environment aggravates hemorrhagic shock‐induced internal environment and organ dysfunction. Meanwhile mitochondria show over‐fission. Whether inhibition of mitochondrial fission benefits from the early treatment of hemorrhagic shock under a hot environment is unclear. An uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock model in rats is used, and the effects of mitochondrial fission inhibitor mdivi‐1 on mitochondrial function, organ function, and survival rate of rats are measured. The results show that 0.1–3 mg/kg mdivi‐1 antagonizes hemorrhagic shock‐induced mitochondrial fragment. In addition, mdivi‐1 improves mitochondrial function, and alleviates hemorrhagic shock‐induced oxidative stress and inflammation under a hot environment. Further studies show that 0.1–3 mg/kg Mdivi‐1 reduces blood loss, and maintains a mean artery pressure (MAP) of 50–60 mmHg before bleeding‐stops after hemorrhagic shock, compared with single Lactate Ringer's (LR) resuscitation. Notably, 1 mg/kg of Mdivi‐1 extends the time of hypotensive resuscitation to 2–3 h. During 1 or 2 h of ligation, Mdivi‐1 prolongs survival time and protects vital organ function by rescuing mitochondrial morphology and improving mitochondrial function. These results suggest Mdivi‐1 is suitable for the early treatment of hemorrhagic shock under a hot environment and can extend the golden treatment time to 2–3 hour for hemorrhagic shock under a hot environment.
Recruiting T‐Cells toward the Brain for Enhanced Glioblastoma Immunotherapeutic Efficacy by Co‐Delivery of Cytokines and Immune Checkpoint Antibodies with Macrophage‐Membrane‐Camouflaged Nanovesicles
Authors: Xu Xiaoxuan , Zhang Zhiqi , Du Jiawei , Xue Yonger , Chen Xin , Zhang Jianqiong , Yang Xue , Chang Di , Xie Jinbing , Ju Shenghong
Published: April 2023

Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) shows promising prospects for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) but with restricted results, mainly attributed to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and the limited antibody permeability of the blood–tumor barrier (BTB) in GBM. Here, nanovesicles with a macrophage‐mimicking membrane are described, that co‐deliver chemotactic CXC chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10), to pre‐activate the immune microenvironment, and anti‐programmed death ligand 1 antibody (aPD‐L1), to interrupt the immune checkpoint, aiming to enhance the effect of GBM immunotherapy. Consequently, the tumor tropism of the macrophage membrane and the receptor‐mediated transcytosis of the angiopep‐2 peptide allow the nanovesicle to effectively cross the BTB and target the GBM region, with 19.75‐fold higher accumulation of antibodies compared to the free aPD‐L1 group. The CPI therapeutic efficacy is greatly enhanced by CXCL10‐induced T‐cells recruitment with significant expansion of CD8+ T‐cells and effector memory T‐cells, leading to the elimination of tumor, prolonged survival time, and long‐term immune memory in orthotopic GBM mice. The nanovesicles, that relieve the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment by CXCL10 to enhance aPD‐L1 efficacy, may present a promising strategy for brain‐tumor immunotherapy.
Dual Role is Always Better than Single: Ionic Liquid as a Reaction Media and Electrolyte for Carbon‐Based Materials in Supercapacitor Applications
Authors: Sheoran Karamveer , Kaur Harjot , Siwal Samarjeet Singh , Thakur Vijay Kumar
Published: April 2023

The burgeoning energy demand necessitates the demand for alternative sources of energy worldwide. The development and enhancement of energy storage devices are the main focus of researchers for sustainable energy production. Carbon supercapacitors have the potential applicability as a commercial source of power. Carbon‐based materials have been synthesized by utilization of ionic liquids (ILs). ILs exhibit unique properties, making them valuable materials to be utilized as a precursor, template, reaction media, and electrolytes for forming carbon‐based materials and enhancing supercapacitors (SCs) performance. This review article provides detailed information about ILs in the field of SCs. First, different attractive properties are illustrated, and then the role of ILs in producing carbon‐based materials in the SCs field is described. The next part provides detailed information regarding the utilization of ILs as electrolytes in carbon‐based SCs. Further, the implementations of ILs as electrolytes in different carbon‐based materials (such as activated carbon, graphene carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanofibers) in SCs are listed. Lastly, the importance of IL‐based materials from other materials and future prospects are provided to the readers, which helps further improve the sustainable development of SCs.
Algebraic surrogate‐based process optimization using Bayesian symbolic learning
Authors: Forster Tim , Vázquez Daniel , Guillén‐Gosálbez Gonzalo
Published: April 2023

Here, we propose a strategy for the global optimization of process flowsheets, a fundamental problem in process systems engineering, based on algebraic surrogates that are built from rigorous simulations via Bayesian symbolic regression. The applied method provides a closed‐form expression that can be optimized to global optimality using state‐of‐the‐art solvers, where BARON or ANTIGONE were the solvers of choice. When predicting unseen test data, the algebraic models show a similar accuracy level compared to traditional surrogates based on Gaussian processes. However, they can be more easily optimized to global optimality due to their analytical closed‐form structure, which allows the user to apply well‐established global deterministic solvers. We show the capabilities of our approach in several case studies, ranging from process units to full flowsheets. The performance of our approach is assessed by comparing the CPU time for model building, the prediction accuracy of the identified model, and the CPU time for the subsequent optimization with a proven benchmark.