bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cultural Aspects in Learning Arabic; Analysis of Learning Media "Aljazeera Learning Arabic"
Authors: Mahmudah Umi , Fata Khoirul , Rahmawati Fitra Awalia
Published: January 2025

This study aims to capture the extent to which cultural elements play a role in the media "Aljazeera Learning Arabic" and the portion of its use at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This study is qualitative descriptive research aimed at analyzing the educational media "Aljazeera. learning. Arabic" from a cultural perspective. The research object is the media "Aljazeera.learning.arabic," with data collected through participatory observation and written documents from the website. The analysis techniques employed include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that this media consists of three main levels: "al-mubtadi'" (beginner), "al-mutawassith" (intermediate), and "al-mutaqaddim" (advanced). Each level includes several learning themes, which incorporate cultural elements to help students improve their language skills. These cultural aspects are proportionally varied across the levels. At the "al-mubtadi'" level, cultural themes constitute only 36%, while at the "al-mutawassith'" level, they account for 47%. At the "al-mutaqaddim" level, cultural themes dominate, comprising 55% of the total themes. This indicates that cultural content becomes more prominent as the learning level progresses.
Strategy for Implementing Inclusive Education at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Rupinis Rupinis , Hariyati Nunuk , Suryanti Suryanti
Published: January 2025

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the practice of inclusive education at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur (SIKL). This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Information sources were gathered from teachers, parents, and the school principal through semi-structured interviews. Observations were conducted using a non-participatory method, where the researcher acted as an observer of the implementation of inclusive education at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur, encompassing the diversity of student practices. Documentation was collected from data on student diversity, supporting facilities for inclusive learning activities, and records of inclusive education evaluation results. Data analysis techniques employed triangulation, involving data collection, data reduction, verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that inclusive education at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur is implemented through various strategies that support student diversity, including differentiated learning, multicultural classrooms, and innovative learning technologies. The positive impacts of inclusive education include students’ social development and increased student participation. This study recommends strengthening collaboration with external parties, enhancing teacher training, and developing policies that support the sustainability of inclusive education at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur.
La Idealización y la Desilusión como Procesos que Inciden en la Elección de Objeto de Amor en el Adolescente
Authors: Álvarez Chaca Carlota Carolina , Gonzabay Ortíz Johan Andrés , Colmont Martínez Marcia Ivette , Álvaro Andrés Rendón Chasi
Published: January 2025

La idealización y la desilusión como procesos que inciden en la elección de objeto de amor en el adolescente, es un tema central en esta etapa. El crear una imagen idealizada de la persona amada, puede llevarlo a enfocarse en la visión enaltecida de las cualidades, tomando en cuenta lo positivo y pasando por alto los defectos. En el momento que aparece un desajuste de ese ideal y se presente lo inadmisible de la pareja, puede causar desilusión en el adolescente al enfrentarse con la alteridad presente en el objeto de amor. El objetivo fue analizar la incidencia de los procesos de idealización y desilusión en la elección de objeto de amor en el adolescente. La investigación se realizó a partir del enfoque cualitativo por medio del método descriptivo y las técnicas elegidas fueron la revisión bibliográfica y las entrevistas semiestructuradas a profesionales en psicología clínica. Los resultados obtenidos responden a que la idealización influye en el adolescente al momento de elegir el objeto de amor, en la medida en que se sostiene alrededor de la fantasía que se ha creado del otro, apartándose por completo de la carencia existente en el otro que al igual que él, le permite desear. Y que la desilusión es lo que aparece en cada desencuentro con la pareja.
Examinando la Malformación Arteriovenosa Cerebral: Hallazgos Radiológicos Destacados y el Signo de la Bolsa de Gusanos. Reporte de Caso
Authors: Freire Sosa Jonathan Cristian , Claudio Pombosa Gabriela Fernanda , López García Marlon Andrés , Mariño Jara Andrea Carolina , Guerrón Revelo Daniela Karina
Published: January 2025

Las malformaciones arteriovenosas cerebrales son conexiones vasculares anormales dentro del cerebro. Constituyen una conexión entre los sistemas arterial y venoso careciendo de una red capilar intermedia; su origen es genético. Existen varios subgrupos siendo el más común el tipo glomerular, mientras que los MAV tipo fístula son menos frecuentes. Los síntomas de presentación más comunes son las convulsiones y la hemorragia. Varios hallazgos en los distintos métodos de imagen impactan en la toma de decisiones al permitir realizar un diagnóstico diferencial pertinente con el respectivo manejo clínico como lo es el riesgo de hemorragia futura. Es necesario incluir en el informe radiológico otros hallazgos que pueden causar déficits neurológicos no hemorrágicos, como congestión venosa, gliosis, hidrocefalia o secuestro arterial. La angiografía cerebral es el estándar de oro para el diagnóstico de MAV, pero el avance de técnicas de imagen no invasivas ha aumentado el diagnóstico de MAV no rotos.
Agricultura de precisión de un invernadero a través de virtualización y comunicación IoT
Authors: Morales Villegas Hernan Vinicio , Orozco Morocho Douglas Joel Orozco Morocho , Morales Barreno Alexis Sebastian , Pinto Muñoz Flavio Paúl , Duque Fernandez Ian Saúl
Published: January 2025

Este proyecto se centra en la agricultura de precisión mediante el control de la humedad en un invernadero virtualizado, integrando la tecnología de Internet de las Cosas (IoT) para optimizar el crecimiento de los cultivos. A través de sensores, se realiza un monitoreo constante de la hu-medad, proporcionando datos en tiempo real en un servidor que servirá para la ejecución de un sistema de riego automatizado. Además, se ha incorporado un sistema de fumigación automati-zado que recolecta los datos y los retransmite a un servidor que los almacena y los analiza para poder controlar de manera precisa y proteger los cultivos contra plagas y enfermedades, mante-niendo así su salud y calidad. Con esto se logra reducir la necesidad de una intervención huma-na constante. La virtualización del invernadero permite simular distintas condiciones ambienta-les, lo que ayuda a determinar las mejores configuraciones de humedad para diversos tipos de cultivos eliminando errores y a la vez optimizando recursos.
REPRESENTASI BRAND AMBASSADOR LAKI-LAKI PADA PRODUK KECANTIKAN
Authors: Indinabila Yunita , Ulyan Nasri  , M. Gufran  , M. Mizanul Haq  , Nurdiah
Published: January 2025

Representasi tradisional perempuan dalam produk kecantikan sering kali berfokus pada penampilan mereka yang menarik perhatian, sedangkan laki-laki biasanya diasosiasikan dengan penampilan yang lebih sederhana dan maskulin. Namun, wacana ini berkembang seiring semakin banyaknya merek kecantikan yang menggunakan duta merek pria. Pergeseran ini disebabkan oleh semakin diterimanya laki-laki dalam menggunakan produk kecantikan, meskipun ada penolakan yang berakar pada stereotip masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana duta merek laki-laki menantang norma gender tradisional, khususnya terkait maskulinitas dan feminitas. Dengan menggunakan analisis wacana, penelitian ini mengkaji iklan-iklan yang menampilkan duta merek laki-laki dan mengeksplorasi bagaimana iklan-iklan tersebut secara bersamaan memproyeksikan maskulinitas dan feminitas. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa iklan-iklan tersebut mencerminkan perubahan persepsi terhadap peran gender, di mana laki-laki digambarkan tidak hanya sebagai sosok yang maskulin tetapi juga berhubungan dengan feminitas, sehingga mengaburkan batasan antara keduanya. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pemahaman tentang bagaimana pemasaran kecantikan mencerminkan dan memengaruhi perkembangan identitas gender dan perubahan lanskap budaya standar kecantikan.
Development of Coconut Palm Wood Seasoning Schedules
Authors: Anoop E. V. , Mukundan Gayathri , Shibu Comath , Chathoth Anish Mavila
Published: January 2025

Coconut palm is a versatile and commercially important palm in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. This study attempts to standardise moisture content-based kiln seasoning schedules for high-density and medium-densitycoconut palm wood and also understand relationship between Pilodyn Penetration Depth (PPD) and basic density for three density classes (high, medium and low). Quick drying test was conducted to study the degree and type of drying defects viz., surface cracking, end splitting, honeycombing and deformation. Defects were graded according to the Terasawa (1965) scale. The baseline parameters such as initial dry bulb temperature, final dry bulb temperature and the wet bulb depression for high and medium-density coconut palm wood were chosen by considering the major seasoning defects. The samples were subjected to different seasoning schedule treatments in a convection kiln to determine the best treatment based on grading of defects. The ideal drying period obtained for high-density coconut palm wood was 11 days, whereas for medium-density coconut palm wood it was 12 days. The schedule developed has good potential for industrial application in seasoning of coconut palm wood lumber with reduced defects in coconut growing regions of the world.
Keywords: Coconut palm wood, seasoning schedule, kiln drying, Terasawa scale
Optimizing soilless growing media for compact growth of Philodendron xanadu
Authors:   Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Chaitra K. , Sankar Mini ,   Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sreelatha U. ,   Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Anupama T.V. ,   Department of Post Harvest Technology,, Prameela P. ,   Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur-680656, Kerala, India.
Published: January 2025

The study on optimizing soilless growing media for compact growth of Philodendron xanadu was conducted at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, India. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with five different growing media, viz., M1: cocopeat (50%) + vermicompost (30%) + perlite (10%) + vermiculite (10%), M2: cocopeat (50%) + vermicompost (20%) + neem cake (10%) + perlite (10%) +vermiculite (10%), M3: coco chips (50%) + vermicompost (30%) + perlite (10%) + vermiculite (10%), M4: coco chips (50%) + vermicompost (20%) + neem cake (10%) + perlite (10%) + vermiculite (10%) and M5: cocopeat (60%) + vermicompost (20%) + perlite (20%). The study revealed that plants grown in media M2 and M4 showed significant variations and superior performance in vegetative and root parameters. These media also exhibited the highest chlorophyll content and favorable physical and chemical properties, enhancing nutrient uptake and plant growth cost-effectively. The inclusion of cocopeat in M2 and coco chips in M4, along with organic amendments such as vermicompost, perlite, and vermiculite, provided excellent water retention, aeration, and nutrient content, promoting root and vegetative growth. Additionally, the neem cake amendment contributed to the superior performance of plants in these media. Conclusively, these growing media M2 and M4 are recommended for achieving the compact growth of Philodendron xanadu, emphasizing the potential of optimized soilless growing media for sustainable and efficient Ornamental Horticulture.
Evaluation of physico-chemical and organoleptic properties of breadfruit papad incorporated with green leafy vegetables
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj - 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India., Dessai U. Sawant , Joseph A.V. ,   Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj - 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: January 2025

Breadfruit is a large, starchy fruit rich in nutrients and complex carbohydrates while being low in fat and cholesterol. Green leafy vegetables are the treasure house of nutrients and constitute a vital part of a balanced diet. Papad is a traditional food item with a thin, crispy wafer-like texture, which is consumed as an accompaniment to meals and snacks. The experiment aimed to develop value-added breadfruit papad incorporated with spinach, coriander, mint, curry (Bergera koenigii), fenugreek, drumstick and dill green leaves. The objective was to assess the physico-chemical and organoleptic properties of the breadfruit papad. The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with eight treatments and three replications. Based on the results of the experiment, it was observed that treatment T6 (breadfruit + drumstick leaves) was found best in terms of physico-chemical properties, viz., moisture, ash, fat, protein, carbohydrate and energy. Based on sensory evaluation, treatment T3 (breadfruit + mint leaves) was found most acceptable in terms of organoleptic properties, viz., colour, taste, flavour, texture and overall acceptability. The present study demonstrated the successful incorporation of green leafy vegetables into breadfruit papad, offering a promising avenue to enhance the utilization and popularity of both breadfruit and green leafy vegetables.
The functional properties of four cassava varieties as affected by fermentation time
Authors:   College of Horticulture, Mojerla, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, India., Shankaraswamy J. , Okechukwu-Ezike N.C. ,   Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
Published: January 2025

Freshly harvested cassava varieties (NR 8082, TMS 419, TMS 4(2) and TMS 30572) were each divided into 5 portions, peeled, washed, soaked and fermented for different times (0, 24, 48, 72, 96 hours) in water. The water was regularly changed at 6-hour intervals. Both the fermented and unfermented (fermented for zero hours) tubers were mashed, bagged, de-watered (with a hydraulic press), oven-dried, milled, sieved and packaged. The zero-fermented or unfermented cassava flour represented high-quality cassava flour (HQCF). The flours obtained (HQCF and fermented odourless cassava flours) from the four cassava varieties were used to study the effect of fermentation time on quality characteristics of odourless flours from four cassava varieties comparatively. Most of the measured quality characteristics of cassava flour were affected by varietal differences. The results showed that fermentation, irrespective of cassava variety, influenced progressive increases in foaming capacity (3.76 - 4.19%), water absorption capacity (1.27-1.53g/g), oil absorption capacity (2.99~3.23g/g), emulsion capacity (40.65-46.68%), The longer the period of fermentation, the higher the level of increases for the above-stated quality parameters. However, beyond 48 hours of fermentation, the quality parameters started decreasing with an increase in fermentation time. And there were decreases in bulk density (0.74-0.72g/cm3), swelling index (1.18-1.07%), gelation temperature (71.33-68.67°C), viscosity (0.182-0.176Pa.s), wettability (11.59-7.49s) and photometric colour index (7.71-5.84) as time of fermentation increase from 0-96 hours. Therefore, cassava tubers should be fermented for 48 hours to obtain cassava flours with good functional properties.
Problems and prospects of Kinnow cultivation for sustainable livelihood: A case study of Sirsa District, Haryana, India
Authors:   Discipline of Geography, School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (HQ), New Delhi-110068, Chahal Disha , Kumar Krishna ,   Discipline of Geography, School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (HQ), New Delhi-110068
Published: January 2025

The study evaluated the current situations and emerging issues of Kinnow farming for sustainable livelihood within the Sirsa district of Haryana, India. The quantitative SWOT-QSPM approach was utilized to analyze the factors influencing Kinnow cultivation and to estimate interrelated strategies. A total of 29 factors encompassing 14 internal (7 strengths(S) and 7 weaknesses(W)) and 15 external (8 opportunities(O) and 7 threats(T)) were recognized by examining data collected through personal interviewing and using questionnaires from 100 farming households located across 10 different villages of district Sirsa with the help of purposive random sampling. Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrices identified that favorable climatic conditions of the region for kinnow farming (S1, 3.8) and Phytophthora infection, pests attack, diseases and lack of knowledge in the specific identification of symptoms in kinnow orchards (W6, 3.6) were the most listed internal strength and weaknesses. At the same time, potential opportunities for the establishment of food processing industries (O5, 3.6), organized cold storage to deal with the perishable nature of the product (O7, 3.4) and unfair pricing/ price crash in times of bumper production (T3, 3.2) encompassed the most concerning external opportunities and subsequent threats in the region. The results further revealed that the revitalization of kinnow export (WT1, 130.85), launching of cold storage chains (WT2, 124.9) and control of diseases (WT3, 101.15) may become the competent action plans to cope with the negative aspects. The establishment of citrus estates with post-harvest facilities (SO3, 96%) and developing food processing industries within the district to enhance local employment and income opportunities (SO1, 94%) may be considered the most appropriate positive (SO) strategies to ensure prosperity and sustainable development of Kinnow farming in the Sirsa region.
In vivo and in vitro propagation of bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) in Northern Morocco
Authors:   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 93002 Tetouan, Morocco., Ibtissam Boussaoudi , Ousman Brahim Mahamat ,   Biology, Ecology and Health Laboratory (code: UAE/U08 Faculty of Sciences, BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco), and the National Federation Associations of Healers and Practitioners of Medicine, The Ministry of Public Health of Chad, N’Djamena, Republic of Chad., Rajae Benkaddour ,   Laboratory of Biology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 93002 Tetouan, Morocco., Youssra Belhadj ,   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 93002 Tetouan, Morocco., Ahmed Lamarti ,   Laboratory of Biology and Health, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 93002 Tetouan, Morocco., Noureddine Elmtili ,   Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences BP. 2121, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, 93002 Tetouan, Morocco.
Published: January 2025

The study explored seed germination and propagation through cutting in Laurus nobilis L. with a focus on in vitro and in vivo regeneration techniques for multiplication and sustainable conservation of diversity in the species. Seed germination was achieved through pre-soaking for 7 days, followed by cold stratification at -4 °C for 50 days. The results showed that seed imbibition greatly increased germination rates (65%), however, germination in sand (14%), and peat (12%) was less successful. Imbibed seeds had a greater seedling survival rate (40%) in peat attaining better plant height. The in vitro germination of wild Moroccan L. nobilis was accomplished by scarification of kernels with sulphuric acid (34 N). Seedlings from whole fruits had the best survival rate (33.33%), followed by kernels (25%). Micropropagation of twigs using MS media with kinetin and indole-3-acetic acid proved efficient, providing useful methods for the domestication and conservation of L. nobilis .
Identification of virulent isolate of Fusarium oxysporum infesting tomato and exploring its disease severity in the presence of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana -500030,, . Sameena , Bharathi V. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Seed Research and Technology Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana-500030, Sagar B. Vidya ,   Department of Plant Pathology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Telangana -500030,, Meena K. Sankari ,   Department of Nematology, ICAR- Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, Telangana-500030.
Published: January 2025

The present study focused on identifying the native virulent Fusarium sp. associated with tomato (Solanum lycopersicon Mill) cv. ArkaVikas and to investigate its synergistic interaction with root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in inducing wilt complex in tomato under pot culture conditions. The virulent isolate was identified as F. oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici through molecular characterization. TF-4 isolate was the most virulent strain among five tested isolates, exhibiting highest wilt incidence (85%) in tomato plants. Sequential inoculation of M. incognita followed by F. oxysporum exacerbated plant damage, with maximum wilt incidence recorded at 72.50%. It’s imperative to study the role of nematodes as a predisposing factor in increasing Fusarium wilt severity in tomato.
Genetic diversity and correlation analysis of Indian date palm (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.): Insights into an underutilized native fruit crop
Authors:   Department of Horticulture and Postharvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan - 731236, West Bengal., Deb Prahlad , Kumar Madhu ,   Department of Horticulture and Postharvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan - 731236, West Bengal., Mukherjee Pradipto Kumar ,   Department of Horticulture and Postharvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan - 731236, West Bengal., Halder Agniva ,   Department of Horticulture and Postharvest Technology, Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati, Sriniketan - 731236, West Bengal.
Published: January 2025

Indian date palm (Phoenix sylvestris Roxb.) is one of the important nutritious, naturally abundant, potentially underutilized rain-fed fruit of the western dry tract of West Bengal available in the natural vegetation. Considering the diversity of the crop under this region, the present study aimed to study genetic diversity using multivariate analysis based on fruit physico-chemical and antioxidative properties of fifteen wild date palm accessions (P-1 to P-15) from natural vegetation of different locations from Bolpur Sriniketan Block under the Birbhum district during the year 2022 and 2023. The Indian date palm accessions exhibited wide ranges of variation in different fruit physico-chemical and antioxidative properties. The significant and high positive correlation of fruit weight with fruit size (length, diameter), pulp weight, seed weight, seed length and seed diameter were noted within Indian date palm accessions. A fairly positive correlation was observed between fruit weight, spadix girth, TSS, and total sugar. Similarly, fruit diameter was positively correlated with spadix girth, TSS, total sugar and reducing sugar. Pulp weight had a high positive correlation with TSS and total sugar. UPGMA clustering of date palm accessions has shown three major clusters. The eigenvalue and Eigenvector have exhibited five major principal components, of which the first principal component (PC1) contributed a maximum of 49.5% towards total variability. Bi-Plot also confirms the variability and the association of different characteristics within Indian date palm accessions.
Influence of rootstocks on yield, fruit and wine quality of Cabernet Sauvignon in Western region of Maharashtra
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (India) - 474001., Ausari P.K. , Somkuwar R.G. ,   ICAR- National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra (India) – 412307., Sharma A.K. ,   ICAR- National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra (India) – 412307., Thutte A.S. ,   MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra (India) – 413722., Kakade P.B. ,   MPKV, Rahuri, Maharashtra (India) – 413722., Gharate P.S. ,   VNMKV, Parbhani, Maharashtra (India) - 431402.
Published: January 2025

The present study was conducted at ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, during the fruiting season of 2022–2023, and the experiment was laid out using a Randomized Block Design with 8 rootstocks. Research findings revealed that yield and quality are affected by rootstocks. Yield/vine (7.24 kg), number of bunches (78.41), TSS (23.88 oBrix), phenol content (0.250 mg/g), reducing sugar (398.98 mg/g) and flavonoid content (5.85 mg/g) was higher in Cabernet Sauvignon grafted on 110R rootstock. A higher number of berries/bunch (133.67), juice recovery (64.07%) and anthocyanin content (2304.12 mg/L) were recorded in Dogridge grafted vines. The vines grafted on Gravesac rootstock had a higher 50-berry weight (53.67 g) as compared to other rootstocks. A higher bunch weight (110.23 g) was recorded in grafted vines on SO4. Cabernet Sauvignon grafted on 140 Ru recorded higher acidity (6.67 mg/L), colour intensity (0.680) in juice, total acids (7.5 g/L) in wine and better wine colour (8.7). Higher tannins (2.52 and 2.641 mg/g in juice and wine, respectively), proline content (2.196 mg/g), alcohol content (13.53%) and volatile acids (0.44 g/L) were estimated in wine prepared from Cabernet Sauvignon grafted on 1103P rootstock. Higher anti-oxidant (51.57 µ.moles/g) and acidity (1.50%) of wine were recorded in Fercal grafted vines. Higher glucose content (2.65 g/L), mallic acid (2.48 g/L), aroma, taste, flavour and overall acceptability of wine (7.3) was found in Cabernet Sauvignon grafted on 101.14 Mgt.
Effect of sulphur dioxide (SO2) enrichment on growth attributes and its biochemical basis in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Authors:   Amity Institute of Environmental Science, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India., Gupta Anshul , Dhupper Renu ,   Amity Institute of Environmental Science, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India., Singh Bhupinder ,   Division of Environmental Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.
Published: January 2025

Sulphur dioxide (SO2), belongs to a group of highly reactive gaseous pollutants “oxides of sulphur,” that are emitted into the air upon fossil fuel burning and other sulphur-containing discharges from the industry. SO2 is known to cause damage to plantations and crops by adversely affecting the productivity and the quality of the economic produce. We hypothesize that there exists an inter and intra-species variation with respect to the SO2 response, which can be exploited. To understand the SO2 tolerance of crop plants, an experiment was, thus, conducted with three varieties of tomato (Solanum lycoperscium), var. H-414, H-445, and H-226, developed by IARI, New Delhi to assess their SO2 response in terms of the growth, yield and biochemical attributes under the ambient (~7 to 25µg SO2 m-3) and enriched SO2 (ambient SO2 + ?10 to 15µg SO2 m-3). An assessment of crop utilization of SO2-S as a nutrient source suggests that the variety H-445 was the most potent, H-414 slightly able to absorb and H-226 was the least efficient. The SO2-mediated damage was observed to increase gradually following the ESO2 exposure duration in the var. H-414 as against the response in var. H-445 which showed a higher initial ESO2 damage at 0 DAE but later showed a greater recovery from 0 to 14 DAE. The SO2 enrichment of the air environment under tomato cultivation was also found to contribute towards the plant’s S-requirement in variety H-445, which promoted its vegetative growth even under the stressful environment. Besides genetic variation in SO2 tolerance in tomatoes, the results also indicate greater adaptability and tolerance in var. H-445 to an elevated SO2 stress when compared to the other experimental tomato cultivars. Identification of air pollutant tolerant cultivars across crops may help protect the productivity and quality of the major dietary crops, which are likely to be threatened by climate change in the near future.
Development and evaluation of hand-injector for bark-eating caterpillar (Indarbela quadrinotata; Indarbela tetraonis) control in litchi crop
Authors:   ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, MP, India, 462 038, Kumari Sweeti , Sahni Ramesh Kumar ,   ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, MP, India, 462 038, Kumar Manish ,   ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, MP, India, 462 038, Kumar Amrendra ,   ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application, Research Institute, Patna, Bihar, 800 014,, Singh Sanjay Kumar ,   ICAR-NRC Litchi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, 842 002.
Published: January 2025

Litchi (Litchi chinensis S.), a major fruit crop in India, faces severe threats from the bark-eating caterpillar (Indarbela quadrinotata and Indarbela tetraonis), which can cause significant damage to trees and reduce fruit yield. Traditional control methods, such as manual removal or chemical injection using a syringe, are often labour-intensive and inefficient. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a manual hand-injector tool for effective caterpillar control in litchi orchards. The hand-injector, designed at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, features a flexible wire and extended nozzle that enables precise application of insecticides directly into caterpillar boreholes, minimizing operator exposure and improving safety. Field testing in litchi orchards at ICAR- National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, demonstrated the tool’s effectiveness in significantly reducing caterpillar infestation across multiple litchi varieties within seven days of application. The tool proved to be highly efficient, safe, and time-saving, offering substantial drudgery reduction for farmers. This innovation represents an important advancement in mechanized pest management for litchi cultivation, providing a practical and sustainable solution to improve orchard productivity and protect crops.
Physico-chemical characterization of kiwifruit grown in different parts of India
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102, India., Sharma Laxuman ,   Department of Horticulture, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim – 737102, India.
Published: January 2025

The present study was carried out to investigate the physico-chemical parameters of five cultivars of Kiwifruit (Abbott, Allison, Bruno, Hayward and Monty) grown in different states of India (Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh). Physico-chemical analyses such as fruit weight, fruit diameter, fruit length, fruit volume, fruit density, fuzziness, TSS, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, reducing sugar, non-reducing sugar and total sugar were determined. The physico-chemical properties of the fruits showed significant variations amongst cultivars and the locations of cultivation. Fruit weight was in the range of 42.38g in cv. Abbot grown in Himachal Pradesh to 95.84 g in cv. Bruno grown in Arunachal Pradesh. Fruit diameter was as high as 168 mm in cv. Hayward grown in Sikkim. Fruit length of 112 mm was observed as the highest in Cv. Bruno grown in Arunachal Pradesh. TSS was in the range of 11.16 oB in Cv. Monty collected from Himachal Pradesh to 17.03 oB in cv. Allison collected from Arunachal Pradesh. The variations in ascorbic were in the range of 80 mg (cv. Abott grown in Himachal Pradesh) to 112.26 mg/100g (cv. Bruno grown in Himachal Pradesh). All the cultivars under study had a narrow range of total sugar (11.26%- 12.99 %). Overall, the results revealed an appreciable quality of fruits grown in North East India at par with the commercially known kiwi-growing state of Himachal Pradesh. Almost all the physico-chemical parameters taken during the present studies were found to be at par with reported data of marketable fruits from different parts of the world, which reveals the standard quality of kiwifruits grown in India. More studies can be undertaken to establish the physico-chemical markers to identify the source of fruit.
Improving yield and heat use efficiency of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var italica) grown under abiotic stresses in the mid-hill of Himachal Pradesh
Authors:   Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP), India., Meena Pooran Mal , Aggarwal R.K. ,   Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP), India., Mehta Purnima ,   Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP), India., Sharma H.C. ,   Department of Environmental Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, (HP), India.
Published: January 2025

A field experiment was conducted in the mid-hill zone of Himachal Pradesh representing the sub-humid zone to study the phenological behaviour and heat use efficiency of broccoli crop under abiotic stresses. The broccoli variety, Sakata was evaluated under three thermal environments (T1- 8th October, T2 -28th October and T3- 18th November). To expose the crop to different thermal environments, two mulching levels (M1-with black mulch and M2- without mulch) and two irrigation levels (I1- Irrigation at different phenological stages I2- rainfed conditions), during rabi season of 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized complete block design with three replications. Different agroclimatic indices were computed viz., accumulated growing degree days, helio-thermal units, photothermal units and heat use efficiency. The regression models were developed between the agroclimatic indices, yield and dry matter accumulation of crop. It was found that the broccoli crop sown on 28th October (the normal date of transplanting) took maximum (132) days to reach maturity. The number of days required to attain different phenological stages decreased with delayed sowing. The accumulated growing degree days requirement at the harvesting stage (921.4 ºC day) was observed maximum in timely transplanted (28th October) crop resulting in a higher yield per plot (10.4 kg) and decreased with late transplanted (18th November) crop. The crop utilized heat more efficiently under a timely sown crop. The highest heat use efficiency (HUE) was observed in the crop sown on 28th October and 8th October (27.37 and 25.35 kg/ha/°C/day), respectively. The regression models were developed between curd yield, dry matter accumulation and thermal units of the crop. The model explained 0.50, 0.44 and 0.47 variations in curd yield whereas 0.69, 0.58 and 0.63 variations in dry matter accumulation with different agroclimatic indices under different transplanted dates, mulching and irrigation levels respectively. Broccoli cultivation yielded a profit of ?5.17 lakhs/ha, demonstrating its profitability for farmers. The study highlighted that timely sowing, black mulch, and optimal irrigation significantly improved heat utilization efficiency in mid-hill sub-humid regions. Black mulch improved soil moisture and temperature, creating ideal conditions for broccoli, a thermo-sensitive crop.
Statistical analysis of market cointegration and price dynamics for garlic in key northern Indian markets
Authors:   Department of Basic Sciences, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan (HP), India., Shankar S. Vishnu
Published: January 2025

India ranks as the second-largest country in land area and garlic production globally, following China. The study attempted to investigate the price transmission of garlic between the major north Indian markets of India. Attempts were also taken to determine the extent of integration between the markets. The Granger causality test confirmed the presence of bidirectional and unidirectional relationships between markets such as Chandigarh, Delhi, Dehradun, and Shimla. The results showed that garlic price in Shimla mostly depend on the price in neighbouring markets. Both tests of Johansen cointegration confirmed the presence of long-run relationships among the markets. The vector error correction model revealed a positive relationship between Chandigarh - Delhi, and Chandigarh - Shimla markets. Chandigarh and Dehradun markets achieved short-term equilibrium quickly, while the Shimla market attained it more slowly. No short-run equilibrium was observed in the Delhi market. This research will help to understand the interdependencies and equilibrium dynamics among garlic markets, offering insights for market participants and policymakers.
Development and evaluation of a machine vision system for coconut harvesting and collection
Authors:   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Rathinavel S. , Kavitha R. ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Surendrakumar A. ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Saiprasanth Ravuri ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India, Suwathiga M. ,   Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to develop and analyze a machine vision system for real-time coconut detection to enhance robotic harvesting and collection. Images of healthy and defective coconuts, both green and brown, were captured from Coimbatore and Tirupur districts in Tamil Nadu. These images were processed using a Faster R-CNN model integrated with necessary hardware and software. The system successfully identified the class and grade of coconuts, demonstrating potential applications in robotic harvesting and grading. The model achieved 88% precision and 85% accuracy. Limitations and proposed solutions for the system’s operation are discussed with recommendations for operation-specific measures to improve future robotic developments.
Analyzing the relationship between harvest timing and storage on the physico-mechanical properties of mangoes
Authors:   ICAR -Central Institute of Post -Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana -141004, India., Kairam Narsaiah , Jaiswal Pranita ,   ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India., Choudhary Poonam ,   ICAR -Central Institute of Post -Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana -141004, India., Arora Mehak ,   ICAR -Central Institute of Post -Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana -141004, India., Jha Shyam Narayan ,   Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India.
Published: January 2025

This study shows the effect of harvesting stage and storage on the changes in weight, volume, dimensions, peel firmness, beta carotene, and color values for Dashehari and ‘Banganapalli’ cultivars. The percentage weight loss and volume loss increased with the storage period and harvesting stage and the maximum decrease was reported in the late harvested fruits of both cultivars. The color parameters (L, a, b) also increased with an increase in the storage period and harvesting stage. The size and sphericity of mangoes decreased due to shrinkage and water loss during the storage period. The maximum reduction in size and sphericity was observed in fruits harvested at the early stage. The fruit diameter, sphericity and overall acceptability were recorded maximum in the mid-stage harvested ‘Dashehari’ mangoes. The peel firmness of the fruits decreased during the storage and was observed maximum in early harvested fruits. The amount of ?-carotene content was reported highest during storage in the late harvested ‘Dashehari’ mangoes. These specific parameters could predict the ideal harvesting and storage time for mangoes.
Más allá de las notas: Salud mental y suicidio en el ámbito universitario
Authors: Rosero Sandra
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo analiza el fenómeno de la presión académica en estudiantes universitarios de Bogotá y su impacto en la ideación suicida y el bienestar emocional. La justificación del estudio radica en la creciente preocupación por la salud mental en el ámbito académico. Los objetivos consideran explorar la percepción de la presión académica y su efecto en la salud mental. La metodología se basó en un enfoque cualitativo y el método fenomenológico, utilizando entrevistas semiestructuradas con 30 estudiantes, grupos focales y un cuadro de factores clasificados según las tipologías A y B. Los resultados revelan que el 55% de los encuestados experimenta un impacto negativo significativo en su salud mental a consecuencia de la presión académica, y el 40% ha tenido ideación suicida. Las conclusiones destacan la necesidad urgente de implementar estrategias educativas para abordar la presión académica y promover el bienestar psicológico.
Faire voir l’histoire, voir le passé: histoire d’un plaidoyer à transformations (Antoine Le Maître, 1631–62)
Authors: Ribard Dinah
Published: January 2025

Cet article propose une analyse politique de ce qui se voit dans les écrits. Il s’intéresse à une plaidoirie célèbre d’Antoine Le Maître, prononcée au début des années 1630, publiée à plusieurs reprises dans les années 1650, et commentée dans les différentes éditions de celle de l’avocat qui avait été son adversaire dans la cause en question. Dans une de ses éditions, toutes postérieures à la fameuse retraite de Le Maître à Port-Royal, ‘La Fille désavouée’ attribue à l’avocat la mission historique de faire voir la présence de Dieu dans les histoires humaines. Le brio de cette théorisation, dont l’ajout est noté par l’adversaire de Le Maître en 1662, attire l’attention sur ce que fait d’autre cette réédition des œuvres du grand avocat retiré du monde: faire voir des noms importants, réécrire un passé de la justice française qui s’était inscrit dans les éditions précédentes de ses plaidoyers.
Shock Breakouts from Compact Circumstellar Medium Surrounding Core-collapse Supernova Progenitors May Contribute Significantly to the Observed ≳10 TeV Neutrino Background
Authors: Waxman Eli , Wasserman Tal , Ofek Eran O. , Gal-Yam Avishay
Published: January 2025

Growing observational evidence suggests that enhanced mass loss from the progenitors of core-collapse supernovae (SNe) is common during  ~1 yr preceding the explosion, creating an optically thick circumstellar medium (CSM) shell at  ~1014.5 cm radii. We show that if such mass loss is indeed common, then the breakout of the SN shock through the dense CSM shell produces a neutrino flux that may account for a significant fraction of the observed  ≳10 TeV neutrino background. The neutrinos are created within a few days from the explosion, during and shortly after the shock breakout, which produces also large UV (and later X-ray) luminosity. The compact size and large UV luminosity imply a pair production optical depth of  ~104 for  > 100 GeV photons, naturally accounting for the lack of a high-energy gamma-ray background accompanying the neutrino background. SNe producing  >1 neutrino event in a 1 km2 detector are expected at a rate of  ≲0.1 yr−1. A quantitative theory describing the evolution of the electromagnetic spectrum during a breakout, as the radiation-mediated shock is transformed into a collisionless one, is required to enable (i) using data from upcoming surveys that will systematically detect large numbers of young,  <1 day old SNe to determine the preexplosion mass-loss history of the SN progenitor population, and (ii) a quantitative determination of the neutrino luminosity and spectrum.
DRAFTS: A Deep-learning-based Radio Fast Transient Search Pipeline
Authors: Zhang Yong-Kun , Li Di , Feng Yi , Tsai Chao-Wei , Wang Pei , Niu Chen-Hui , Chen Hua-Xi , Zhu Yu-Hao
Published: January 2025

The detection of fast radio bursts (FRBs) in radio astronomy is a complex task due to the challenges posed by radio-frequency interference and signal dispersion in the interstellar medium. Traditional search algorithms are often inefficient, time-consuming, and generate a high number of false positives. In this paper, we present DRAFTS, a deep-learning-based radio fast transient search pipeline. DRAFTS integrates object detection and binary classification techniques to accurately identify FRBs in radio data. We developed a large, real-world data set of FRBs for training deep-learning models. The search test on Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope real observation data demonstrates that DRAFTS performs exceptionally in terms of accuracy, completeness, and search speed. In the re-search of FRB 20190520B observation data, DRAFTS detected more than 3 times the number of bursts compared to Heimdall, highlighting the potential for future FRB detection and analysis.
The Radial Extent of [O iii] Outflows in AGN
Authors: Burross Colton M. , Smith Krista Lynne , Fischer Travis C.
Published: January 2025

In this report, we examine the radial and total extents of ionized gas in a sample of 23 Seyfert galaxies from the Swift-BAT Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) sample. We compare the radial extent of the ionized outflow to the AGN power measured by X-ray luminosity and total [O iii] luminosity, for comparison to a previous study that measured only the total, rather than radial, extent of the ionized gas and did not consider X-ray luminosity. We find that the radial size does not provide a tighter relationship with either measure of AGN luminosity. We also find that the X-ray luminosity is slightly better correlated with ionized gas extent than total [O iii] luminosity, but with high uncertainty. Type 1 AGN tend to have less scatter in these relationships than Type 2 AGN, as expected.
A case of extraskeletal chondroma in the left inguinal region
Authors: Shabunin Alexey , Lebedinsky Ivan , Dolidze David , Bagatelia Zurab , Solomonova Ekaterina , Bumbu Anna , Covantsev Serghei
Published: January 2025

Extraskeletal chondromas are rare benign neoplasms comprising mature hyaline cartilage. A distinctive feature of these tumors is that they develop in soft tissues away from bone and cartilage. Extraskeletal chondromas account for 1.5% of benign soft tissue tumors. They occur predominantly at 30-60, in males, and in the hand or foot. In only 4% of cases, the tumor is located not on the extremities. Patients predominantly complain of increased mass, rarely on pain or a pulling sensation. The literature on the chondromas of the anterior abdominal wall is scarce. We present a rare case of a large extraskeletal left inguinal chondroma in a 71-year-old patient. The mass was over 6 cm large, and this is the only case of inguinal chondroma described in the literature. The mass was resected with surrounding tissues (a surgical margin of 1 cm) under combined endotracheal anesthesia and the histology confirmed the tumor to be a chondroma.