bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Textural characteristics and abundance of microplastics in the Nethravati river estuary sediments, south-west Mangalore beach, India
Authors:   Department of Marine Geology, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore University, Mangalore, M S Darshan , Siddaraju K ,   Faculty, Department of Studies in Earth Science, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore, Mahadesh P ,   Professor, Department of Studies in Earth Science, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore
Published: December 2023

Microplastics commonly enter the world's sea through rivers and estuaries. Yet somehow, very little is known about what happens to plastic waste in estuaries. This study provides important information on the Microplastics (MP's) distribution and features in the Nethravati estuary. The present level of knowledge on microplastic trash dispersal in estuaries and their intertidal ecosystems. The MPs identified in this were classified as: source (Primary and secondary MPs), size < 1000 ?m (78%), followed by >1000 ?m (22%), color (coloured plastic (32%) and white plastic (68%), shape (fibre (96%), beads (3%), fragment (1%). The polymer types detected are Polyamide (60%), polyethylene (33%), followed by polypropylene (5%) and polystyrene (2%). We observed that secondary MPs were the most often recovered microplastics in 22 samples, indicating that primary microplastics had been destroyed by photo-degradation, chemical degradation, and biological degradation. According to the FTIR study, polyamide and polyethylene were the most common microplastics, followed by polystyrene and polypropylene. Future research to track MPs abundance along the Netravati estuary's shoreline can utilize the results of this study as guidelines. The best methods to prevent the abundance of MPs in estuary sediments are to manage solid wastes properly, implement laws, and spread awareness about the cause of MPs to the ecosystem.
Tectonic setting of Kaladgi-Badami basin and its possible connection with adjacent Proterozoic basins, Karnataka, India
Authors:   Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, Goswami Sukanta , Das Suman ,   Geological Survey of India, CHQ, Kolkata, West Bengal, Samant Prathamesh S ,   Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, Kumar T Vijaya ,   Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, Chakrabarti Kalyan ,   Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, Prakash B G ,   Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka
Published: December 2023

Sedimentary rock types and basin geometries are interrelated with characteristic tectonic settings. In fact, sedimentation pattern at central stable cratonic areas are not same as that on continental margins. Kaladgi-Badami (KB) basinal feldspathic arenite (i.e., arkose) dominated rocks contain more plagioclase than potassium feldspar unlike the opposite scenario of Phanerozoic sandstones. Tectonic history of the KB basin has been interpreted since basin development, sedimentation through interrupting hiatus, tectonic reworking, redeposition at later developed depocenters and later exhumation, erosion, tectonism till Deccan volcanism and finally latest configuration. As per the International commission of Stratigraphy (ICS), principles of stratigraphic classification and usages of terminology of fundamental lithostratigraphic unit ‘Formation’ is reexamined in this paper. The definition of Formation as “smallest mappable rock unit with a definite lithologic characteristic that allow it to be distinguished from other such units” is improperly used because without mentioning a specific scale every unit is mappable or traceable. Therefore, the minimum mappable unit means the unit which can be at least visible in a scale in which entire basin can be seen. Based on this slight modification is proposed in the stratigraphy of KB basin. Geochronology based radiometric stratigraphy is best tool for determination of time sequence of geological events. However, it is always a matter of concern that dating methods and materials are often not suitable in sedimentary geology. In case of passive rifted sedimentary basins like Kaladgi, Badami and Bhima of the Dharwar Craton, there is negligible igneous events and indirect dating methods are mostly available. Detrital zircon dating can give maximum age or provenance age, which cannot be of much use. However, there are other indirect tools, which are already utilized by several workers earlier and based on the reviews and present observation and mapping compilation it is proposed that KB and Bhima basins used to be a single basin, and later tectonism followed by Deccan volcanism affected the present geographic continuity. Since the distance between westernmost Bhima basinal rocks and easternmost KB basinal rocks near Mudhebihal is nearly around 15km, it is logical to consider that these were geographically connected, because there is an intense faulting near to these basin margins.
Using AI in Agriculture
Authors: Ужинский А.
Published: December 2023

Использование технологий искусственного интеллекта уже сегодня позволяет увеличить объемы производства и снизить издержки в сельском хозяйстве. Определенные успехи на этом пути уже достигнуты, однако до промышленных решений еще далеко.

According to forecasts, by 2050 the Earth's population will achieve 10 billion. It would be impossible to feed that many people without using cutting-edge smart farming technologies. High hopes are laid upon smart farming with AI seen as a foundation to handle the tasks of planning, forecasting, monitoring, analysis, and optimization.
Desenvolvimento regional e políticas públicas: abordagens interdisciplinares e soluções integradas
Authors: Fontgalland Isabel Lausanne , Brito Higor Costa de
Published: December 2023

A obra “Desenvolvimento Regional e Políticas Públicas: Abordagens Interdisciplinares e Soluções Integradas” é uma jornada que percorre o diversificado terreno do desenvolvimento regional e das políticas públicas no Brasil. Este livro reúne quatro capítulos que montam um quadro dos múltiplos aspectos e desafios inerentes a este tema. Nesse contexto, cada capítulo deste livro é uma porta aberta para um aspecto diferente do desenvolvimento regional e das políticas públicas no Brasil. A obra convida os leitores a uma exploração dessas temáticas, oferecendo um convite não só ao estudo, mas à reflexão e ao diálogo sobre o futuro do desenvolvimento no Brasil.
ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF ABIOTIC ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BY STATISTICAL METHODS
Authors:   Chernyshevsky Saratov National Research State University, MOROZOVA S. V. , POLYANSKAYA E. A. ,   Chernyshevsky Saratov National Research State University, ALIMPIEVA M. A. ,   Chernyshevsky Saratov National Research State University
Published: December 2023

The paper address the impact of an increase in the carbon dioxide concentration, surface air temperature and a change in a degree of climate continentality on the yield of spring wheat for the territory of Russia and for three grain-producing regions: the Saratov and Chelyabinsk oblasts and the Altai krai. The studies were based on the correlation, variance, and multiple regression analyses. The significance of the influence of the selected factors on the spring wheat is determined both for the territory of Russia and for individual regions. The influence of the degree of climate continentality on the spring wheat grain quality (protein content) in the Saratov oblast is assessed.
LONG-TERM CHANGES IN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GROWING SEASONS IN THE CIS-URAL REGION DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Authors:   Perm State University, SHKLYAEV V. A. ,   Ekologiya Ural Research Institute
Published: December 2023

The peculiarities of the variations in the growing season characteristics in the Cis-Ural region over the 20th and early 21st centuries were studied. The information on average daily air temperature and precipitation at four weather stations was used. It was found that, against the background of a general increase in air temperature, there was a positive trend in the length of growing seasons due to the changes in the dates of spring warming and autumn cooling. Starting from 1936, three periods of changes in the growing season length were revealed, and the last one, which started in 1990, has been the longest. The sum of active temperatures, as well as total precipitation, insignificantly changed during the study period, which was confirmed by a small positive trend. The average daily temperature in growing seasons has almost not changed over 85 years. The comprehensive assessment of the weather conditions affecting the growth of grain crops was performed based on the analysis of the hydrothermal coefficient. The coefficient was used to estimate the frequency of droughts having different intensity. Some increase in the coefficient, as well as the positive trends in the amount of precipitation (especially in the Perm krai), indicate the improvement of the conditions for spring grain crop cultivation in this part of the Cis-Ural region.
AGRICULTURAL RISKS OF THE WINTER SEASON IN A MODERN CHANGING CLIMATE
Authors:   Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, BELOLUBTSEV A.I. , DRONOVA E.A. ,   Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, ILINICH V.V. ,   Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, AVDEEV S.M. ,   Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, ASAULYAK I.F. ,   Russian State Agrarian University-Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Published: December 2023

The paper reveals the causes and consequences of unfavorable conditions for overwintering of winter grain crops on the example of the Moscow region. Unstable winter periods in the recent decades resulting from climate change have often led to the damage or loss of winter grain crops (winter wheat, winter rye, and triticale). Using the difference integral curve of average annual temperatures for the entire year, the growing season (May-September), and the period from September to April, including the winter season, it is shown that warm years and warm seasons have been generally observed since 1987. The sum of negative temperatures, snow depth, frost depth, the number of days with snow cover, the duration of cold periods with air temperatures below 0, -5, -10°C, etc. are analyzed for assessment of the changes in overwintering conditions.
A ROLE OF ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION CHANGES IN THE INCREASING FREQUENCY OF SUMMER DROUGHTS IN EUROPEAN RUSSIA
Authors:   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, CHERENKOVA E.A. ,   Obukhov Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2023

According to the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), most extensive summer droughts in European Russia south of 55°N in 1950-2021 were observed during the extremely negative phases of the Eastern Atlantic/Western Russia (EAWR) and West Pacific (WP) atmospheric circulation patterns characterized by abnormal high atmospheric pressure and an increased frequency of the number of days with atmospheric blocking over European Russia. It is shown that the frequency of droughts in the study area in the years of the negative phases of both circulation indices and their extremes in the summer months as compared to other years was higher by five droughts per decade in the Volga and Central Chernozem regions and by three droughts per decade in the northwestern Caspian region. A statistically significant correlation was found between the EAWR in summer and the multidecadal variability of sea surface temperature in the North Atlantic. It was revealed that the increase in the drought frequency in the study area in recent decades has been caused by the restructuring of atmospheric circulation in the Euro-Atlantic sector accompanying the transition of the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) to a positive phase. An increase in the stability of the EAWR and WP atmospheric circulation patterns was observed, as well as a related significant increase in the frequency of extensive droughts in the study area in 2010-2021. They were accompanied by the weakening of zonal atmospheric circulation in the Northern Hemisphere, the combination of the positive AMO phase and the effects of anthropogenic warming on the atmospheric circulation in the
Sytuacja gospodarcza klasztoru paulinów w Łęczeszycach do 1819 roku
Authors: Szpak Jacek Antoni
Published: December 2023

Tematem niniejszego tekstu jest sytuacja ekonomiczna klasztoru paulinów w Łęczeszycach w latach 1639-1819. Tekst jest kolejnym w ramach badań nad dziejami gospodarczymi polskiej prowincji paulinów w dobie nowożytnej. W pracy zastosowano metody: opisową, analityczną oraz porównawczą.
Eksplorasi Karung Goni dengan Teknik Chenille untuk Material Alternatif Elemen Estetis Interior
Authors: Tsulutsullayli Royhan , Andriana Yunita , Kurniawan Oki
Published: December 2023

Utilization of gunny sack waste is still very limited and not proportional to the amount of gunny sack waste produced, even though gunny sacks have characteristics that have the potential to be used as an alternative material for interior aesthetic elements. Its characteristics include, woven fibers that are strong, mildew resistant, textured, stiff and hairy. In addition, gunny sacks have a brown color that gives a natural impression. This research tries to explore and optimize the character of the gunny sack using the Chenille Technique. This technique produces a unique hairy texture with a variety of colors resulting from layering with the additional fabric. The Chenille technique is a textile manipulation technique that is rarely used, thus making the output of this study potentially have good novelty value. This research is a qualitative research with an experimental method. The designed product is an interior aesthetic element in the form of a decorative 3D panel.
Design a Realtime Datalogger on a Simple House KWH Meter with a Capacity of 1300 VA
Authors: . Suparmono , Sitepu Trahman , Sitorus Nobert
Published: December 2023

At this time, monitoring tools that directly monitor electricity usage in the home are very necessary, because in this era of global warming, it requires us to be a little careful in order to use electricity effectively. Where if we do not control electricity usage, the costs charged per month could increase and become burdensome in the payment process. This research designs a KWH meter monitoring tool with output estimates of usage costs so that the tool created can minimize costs in the field of electricity usage. Design a circuit where the tool can display the values ​​of voltage, current, frequency and cos phi flowing through the KWH, then also display the usage costs for a week which is indicated by a buzzer sound if usage has exceeded normal limits. The next step is the validation or calibration process for the designed tool which is planned to be able to test the tool that has been made. The results obtained from designing a realtime datalogger tool on this KWH meter can monitor household electrical energy usage with a capacity of 1300 VA where the monitoring aspects that can be displayed include voltage, current, power factor, usage power and usage costs while this tool is installed. The main system of this tool is driven by an Arduino UNO microcontroller which is programmed so that it can display voltage, current, power factor, usage power and usage costs. In the tool system that has been created, the error rate of voltage measurements is <1%. The error rate in reading current and power factor (PF) is <3%. Meanwhile, the error rate in reading power and usage costs is <9%.

Keywords: Monitoring, KWH, Data Logger
The Effect of Profitability, Liquidity, Asset Structure, and Sales Growth on Capital Structure with Firm Size as a Moderating Variable in Automotive Sub-Sector Companies and Their Components Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: . Jeffry , Br Bukit Rina , Bulan Siregar Narumondang
Published: December 2023

The research aims to determine the effect of profitability, liquidity, asset structure and sales growth on capital structure and whether firm size can moderate the effects of profitability, liquidity, asset structure and sales growth on capital structure in automotive and components sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
The research population is all automotive and components sub-sector companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange, namely 13 companies. The research samples are taken using purposive sampling technique, and 12 companies are selected over 5 periods, from 2018 – 2022. The research employs Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) method with the aid of EViews 10 software.
The research results indicate that liquidity is the only variable which has a positive and significant effect on capital structure. Meanwhile, profitability has no effect on capital structure, asset structure has no effect on capital structure, and sales growth has no effect on capital structure. Company size can moderate the correlation between liquidity and capital structure, but it cannot moderate the correlation between profitability and capital structure. In addition, company size cannot moderate the correlation between asset structure and capital structure, and it cannot moderate the correlation between sales growth and capital structure.

Keywords: profitability, liquidity, asset structure, sales growth, capital structure, firm size
Strategic Design for Improving the Performance of the State Civil Apparatus at BKPSDM Tangerang District
Authors: Arifianto Mohammad , Maarif M. Syamsul , Yulianto Budi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to design a strategy to improve the performance of the state civil apparatus at BKPSDM Tangerang Regency. The main factors that can be used as references in this research are competence, leadership style, and knowledge management. These factors can impact the performance of the state civil apparatus of BKPSDM Tangerang Regency. Structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS) is used to analyze primary data. Strategy formulation was processed and interpreted using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method. The data processing results explain that the first factor, namely competence, influences the performance of the state civil apparatus. The application of the competence of the state civil apparatus causes this influence. The second factor is the leadership style that influences the performance of the state civil apparatus. The effect occurs because the state civil apparatus already accepts the leadership style. The third factor, knowledge management, does not influence the performance of the state civil apparatus. The lack of influence of this knowledge management factor occurs because the state civil apparatus has not fully implemented the knowledge management process. Therefore, this application requires further socialization and self-awareness of each state's civil apparatus's importance in implementing knowledge management. Strategies for improving the performance of the state civil apparatus can be formed into a hierarchical structure using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Therefore, AHP has several elements: focus, actors, factors, objectives, and alternative strategies. The Head of the Agency is the actor element that plays an important role in improving performance. Competence is the element that plays an important role in improving performance. The objective component of BKPSDM is to prioritize increasing regional innovation. Implementing alternative strategies that can be applied in optimizing training, education, and development for state civil apparatus.

Keywords: Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Competence, Human Resource, Knowledge Management, Leadership Style, Performance, Strategy, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Partial Least Squares (PLS).
Effectiveness of Psychosocial Intervention on Selected Psychological Problems of Post Menopausal Women
Authors: Joseph Treesa , C Shriharsha , Natekar Deelip S
Published: December 2023

Background: Women are the vital set up and heart of the family. The menopausal problems of women always make them so tired. So they need menopausal care and prevention of problems. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of a psychosocial intervention on selected psychological problems of post-menopausal women at B. V. V. Sangha's Akkanabalaga, Bagalkot.
Methodology: This was a randomized controlled trail with pre-test post-test control group design. A Simple Random sample of 60 post-menopausal women was selected from B. V. V. Sangha’s Akkanabalaga, Bagalkot. Socio demographic information of post-menopausal women was gathered using structured socio demographic profile and depression and anxiety were assessed using Center for Epidemiological Research Studies- Depression Scale and the General Anxiety Disorder- 7 Scale respectively. Data were analyzed in terms of objectives of the study.
Findings: Result indicates that majority of the post-menopausal women of both experimental group (73.33%) and control group (70%) were mild depressive and the majority of post-menopausal women of both experimental group (63.33%) and control group (73.33%) had moderate anxiety. A statistically significant difference was found between post-test depression scores of experimental group and control group subjects [t=6.01, p<0.05]. Similarly, there was a statistically significant difference found between post-test anxiety scores of experimental group and control group subjects [t= 6.72, p<0.05]. No significant association was found between pretest depression and anxiety scores with selected socio demographic variables of post-menopausal women of both experimental group and control group.
Conclusion: The finding of the study concluded that the post-menopausal women had psychosocial problems. The implementation of Psychosocial Intervention Programme to the experimental group has decreased their anxiety and depression effectively as compared to control group.

Keywords: Post menopausal women, selected psychological problems, Effectiveness, Psychosocial Intervention and Socio-demographic variables.
Quality of Life and Perceived Symptom Burden Among Caregivers of Chronic Liver Disease: A Review
Authors: P Pavithra , Mathew Bindhu , Koshy Sherina
Published: December 2023

Chronic liver disease is the 11th leading cause of mortality and the 15th leading cause of morbidity across the world. The World Health Organisation records deaths due to liver diseases as 3.17% in India. It is a progressive deterioration of liver functions as it is a continuous process of inflammation, destruction, and regeneration of liver parenchyma. Caregivers, who are often family members or close relatives, play a crucial role in supporting and providing care to these patients who might also be critically ill due to the diagnosis of various chronic liver diseases. They often experience exhaustion of mental, physical, and emotional arenas of health while taking care of critically ill CLD patients; this in turn affects their quality of life and also contributes towards the symptom burden experienced by the caregivers. Marital status, age, gender, social habits, employment status, economic status, etc. have been shown to significantly affect the quality of life and symptom burden experienced by the caregivers. This abstract provides a brief overview of existing research on quality of life and perceived symptom burden among caregivers of chronic liver disease. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental and physical health needs of caregivers.
Design: A thorough literature search was undertaken which included major online databases (PUBMED, SPRINGER, SCIENCE DIRECT, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR).

Keywords: Quality of life, Symptom burden, Chronic liver disease
Community Participation in Ecotourism Development in the Gambia: Case Study of Pirang Forest Park
Authors: P.M. Ibol , B.T. Amina
Published: December 2023

Ecotourism is a major source of revenue in The Gambia. This study investigates Community Participation in Ecotourism Development in the Gambia; A Case Study of Pirang Forest Park. Examining the level of community participation, benefits and threats to ecotourism are the objectives of the study. Group discussion, interviews and fieldworks are the data sources, and it was analyzed with frequencies and percentages. Results showed that the community has knowledge of the ecotourism project and they are involved as stakeholders on planning and managing the forest park. Birdwatching is the major reason for visits to the park and ecotourism has contributed to community development; it has increased source of livelihood and it has created more employment opportunities. The forest park is under threats of wild fruit and firewood collections, hunting, tree felling, biodiversity loss, coastal erosion, and finance. There is a need for introduction of flagship species and provision of basic amenities.
Appraisal of Leadership Styles on the Organisational Performance of National Agricultural Seeds Council, Abuja Nigeria
Authors: D.J. Daniel , E.J. Chukwuemeka
Published: December 2023

The study examined leadership styles on the organisational performance of the national agricultural seeds council, Abuja. The focus of the study is to get rid of the market of fake and adulterated seeds and to see how leadership style could influence organisational performance optimally considering various leadership styles available and which of them could motivate the employees to work enthusiastically in achieving the desired result in National Agricultural Seeds Council, Abuja (NASC). The study adopted survey research design and with a structured questionnaire as the research instrument. The population of the study was 176 respondents. And the whole population was adopted since it was not too large. Out of 176 copies of questionnaire administered, 156 were returned which represented 88.6% of the return rate and was used for analysis. It was analysed using frequency distribution and simple percentages, while the multiple regression and correlation were used to test the hypotheses formulated. The results revealed that there exists a positive relationship between leadership styles and organisational performance. This showed that there is a significant positive effect of leadership style on the performance of the organisation. The study concludes that all leadership styles show a positive relationship to performance. Based on the findings, the study recommended that organisations should rather use a combination of different leadership styles depending on the organisation as no one leadership style is superior to the other.
PENGARUH STRES KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PT. BANK XYZ KANTOR CABANG TANJUNGPINANG
Authors: Rizki Muhammad , Adhithara Firman
Published: December 2023

Industri perbankan adalah industri yang penuh tekanan sehingga dapat menyebabkan pegawai bank merasakan stres. Stres yang dirasakan dapat memengaruhi kinerja pegawai bank, termasuk pegawai PT. Bank XYZ Kantor Cabang Tanjungpinang.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh stres kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai PT. Bank XYZ Kantor Cabang  Tanjungpinang. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stres kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai Bank X Kantor Cabang Tanjungpinang dengan arah pengaruh positif. Manajemen PT. Bank XYZ Kantor Cabang Tanjungpinang perlu mengelola stres pegawai agar pegawai tetap menunjukkan kinerja baik.
EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM SEBAGAI MEDIA PROMOSI PADA UMKM CHACHA FLOWERS
Authors: Haryani Dwi Septi , Fauzar Selvi
Published: December 2023

Pemberdayaan UMKM di tengah arus globalisasi dan tingginya persaingan membuat UMKM harus mampu menghadapi tantangan global, seperti meningkatkan inovasi produk dan jasa. Untuk menumbuhkan minat konsumen membeli dan tertarik pada produk yang dijual UMKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas promosi produk UMKM Chacha Flowers di media Instagram. Efektivitas promosi diukur dengan konsep AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action). Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah  30 orang  pemilik akun Instagram aktif yang sudah memfollow akun Instagram Chacha Flowers bidang kerajinan tangan yang berpromosi  di  media Instagram. Teknik pengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner sebagai data responden. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa efektivitas  media sosial Instagram sebagai media promosi  pada UMKM Chacha  Flowers  bermanfaat menarik minat  konsumen untuk mengetahui produk yang tersedia.
Linguistic Conventions or Open-Ended Reasoning
Authors: Pagin Peter
Published: December 2023

This short paper has the character of a critical notice of Una Stojnić’s book Context and Coherence: The Logic and Grammar of Prominence (Stojnić 2021). It is mainly concerned with Stojnić’s strong claim that linguistic phenomena related to prominence and coherence, in particular the interpretation of pronouns, are governed by linguistic conventions and are not pragmatic in nature. On these matters, my views are opposite to Stojnić’s.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Antenatal Care Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Rural Area, at Wankaner
Authors: Siapi Taranabanu , Jayashudha Rani , Justin Doss K. Jeenath
Published: December 2023

The improvement of knowledge regarding Antenatal care among primigravida mothers in antenatal care unit has an important role in enabling the effectiveness of structured teaching programmed as an independence nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding Antenatal care primigravida mothers in antenatal care units.
A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding use of Glasgow Coma Scale in Critical Care Units among Staff Nurses at selected Hospitals
Authors: Tupere Mayavati , Gaikwad Sukanya , Garje Krishnali
Published: December 2023

Glasgow Coma Scale is a dependable and unprejudiced neurological evaluation kit applied for evaluating and recording the level of consciousness of a person. Evaluation of consciousness level using Glasgow Coma Scale is a tool necessitating knowledge which is vital in identifying immediate worsening of level of consciousness. Critical thinking used with skill and knowledge in Glasgow Coma Scale is the groundwork of nursing practice to avoid delay in clinical worsening and treatment. The aim of this study was to find out the knowledge score of Glasgow Coma Scale among nurses working in hospital. Objectives: 1. Assess the demographic data. 2. Assess the knowledge score regarding use of Glasgow coma scale in critical care units among staff nurses of selected hospitals. 3. To find out the association between existing knowledge score and demographic variables. Methodology: A Descriptive study design was used for the present study. Evaluative approach was used and sampling technique was used for this present study was simple random technique. The total population was 40 staff nurses at selected hospital. Tool used to collect the data was demographic data and modified self-structure questionnaire. Result: Total sample was 40 in that 65% of the staff nurses had good knowledge regarding GCS and 35% staff nurses had poor knowledge about GCS. Conclusion: The findings from this study showed that nurses had good knowledge regarding GCS.
West Syndrome: A Case Report
Authors: S Shinde Sanjay
Published: December 2023

Infantile spasms (IS), formerly known as West syndrome, are a type of seizure associated with the epileptic disorder known as West syndrome. Infants and children are affected by West syndrome. Mental deficits are associated with infantile spasms. A particular kind of seizure that starts in the first year of life is known as infantile spasms. Loss of developmental milestones or developmental regression. However, an electroencephalogram is required to confirm the diagnosis of west syndrome (EEG). We describe the unusual West syndrome case.
Effect of zinc and boron foliar application on tomato growth and yield under protected structure
Authors:   Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Gauradaha Campus, Nepal., Banjade Dhurba , Khanal Dipak ,   Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, USA., Shrestha Aman ,   Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Gauradaha Campus, Nepal.
Published: December 2023

In modern agricultural practices, enhancing crop growth and yield has become a pivotal focus for ensuring food security and economic sustainability. One promising approach involves the utilization of foliar application techniques, which allow for the targeted delivery of essential nutrients directly to plant tissues. Tomato is the one of most important promising vegetables worldwide which is rich in minerals, vitamins, essential amino acids, sugars and dietary fibers. An experiment was conducted in 2023 at Kernel Agro Farm in Buddhabhumi municipality, Kapilvastu, Nepal. The aim of the study was to optimize the concentration of zinc and boron foliar application on tomato growth and yield related attributes.A randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment with five treatments and four replications was set up to explore the "Effect of zinc and boron foliar application on tomato growth and yield under protected structures." Treatments included control (no foliar spray), zinc 0.5%, zinc 1%, boron 0.25%, and boron 0.5%. A variety of observations were made, including plant height (cm), flower and fruit numbers, yield (ton/ha), and quality indicators (Total Soluble Solid, Titratable Acidity, and pH). The results revealed a noticeable difference between the treatments in terms of contributing features. Zinc 1% showed significantly superior outcomes for plant height (177 cm), flower and fruit production (63.1), number of fruit(61.3), and yield(40.57 tons/ha). Similar outcomes were also seen for boron at 0.25 percent as compared to zinc1% for yield and yield-attributing features.Boron0.25% showed significantly outcomes for plant height (176cm),flower and fruit production(53.8), number of fruit per plant(50.7) ,and yield(31.32tons/ha). The results for quality parameters were not significant. Therefore, tomato development and production can be improved by applying a foliar spray with 1% zinc and 0.25% boron. Taken together, these results offer valuable insights for tomato growers and agricultural practitioners seeking to optimize crop production in protected structures. Further research could delve deeper into the underlying mechanisms driving these effects and explore potential variations in application rates or timings for even greater outcomes.
Türkiye'nin Politik Küreselleşmesinde Demir Çelik Sektörünün Rolü: Yapısal Kırılmalı Zaman Serisi Analizi
Authors: ERGÜN Ümit Remzi
Published: December 2023

Türkiye’nin ithal ikameci sanayi politikalarından ihracata dayalı kalkınma politikalarına geçişi benimsediği 1980 yılı sonrasında, özellikle 1989 yılında çıkarılan 32 Sayılı Karar ile dış ticaret ödemeleri ve sermaye hareketleri için serbestleştirme yönünde önemli politik kararlar uygulamaya alınmıştır. Bu nedenle 1989 yılı Türkiye’nin dış piyasayı ve pazarları daha yakından izlemeye başladığı dönemin başlangıcı olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Çalışma, 1989-2020 dönemi için Türkiye özelinde demir çelik sektörü dış ticaret rakamları ile KOF Politik Küreselleşme Endeksi değişkenlerini kullanarak, demir çelik sektörünün Türkiye’nin politik küreselleşme sürecine etkisi var mıdır, sorusuna yanıt aramaktadır. Çalışmada yöntem olarak veri setine uygun biçimde LS 2003 iki yapısal kırılmalı birim kök testi, iki yapısal kırılmalı Hatemi-J eşbütünleşme testi ile Hacker ve Hatemi-J simetrik nedensellik testi tercih edilmiştir. Çalışmada Türkiye’nin demir çelik sektörü üretim ve dış ticaret yapısına uygun olarak demir çelik ithalatından politik küreselleşmeye doğru tek yönlü nedensellik ilişkisi olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Beliren Yetişkinlik Dönemindeki Bireylerin Algıladıkları Ebeveyn Kabul-Red Düzeyi ile Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısı Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: SET Bengü Dilara , EPLİ Hatice
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada ebeveyn kabul-red algısının toplumsal cinsiyet algısını anlamlı olarak yordayıp yordamadığı araştırılmıştır. Araştırma nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden genel tarama modelindedir. Örneklemi 2021-2022 yılında Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi’nde öğrenim gören öğrenciler oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini çalışmaya katılmada gönüllü olan 247 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada “Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Yetişkin Ebeveyn Kabul Red Ölçeği-Kısa Form ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algısı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Pearson Korelasyon Analizi, hem anne hem baba ölçeklerinin alt boyutları ve toplumsal cinsiyet algısı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Regresyon analizine göre sıcaklık/şefkat, düşmanlık/saldırganlık ve ayrışmamış red alt ölçeklerinin toplumsal cinsiyet algısını anlamlı bir şekilde yordadığı; kayıtsızlık/ihmal alt boyutunun ise toplumsal cinsiyet algısını anlamlı olarak yordamadığı görülmektedir.
RESEARCH ON WEED CONTROL ON ALBIC LUVISOL OF NORTHWESTERN ROMANIA IN AUTUMN WHEAT CROP
Authors: MONDICI Susana , ÁCS Péter-Balázs , GOGA Nicolae , BUTNAR Lucian , GIURGIULESCU Liviu
Published: December 2023

The research was carried out in the 2022-2023 agricultural year, the experience being located on an albic luvosol with a pH of 5.1, a clay content of 20.9% and a humus content of 1.8, the Glosa wheat variety being sown. The present work presents the effectiveness and efficiency of herbicide treatments on wheat production on an albic luvisol in Livada township, Satu Mare county, and implicitly the weed control strategies. The dominant species in the wheat culture on the albic luvosol are: Matricaria inodora, Raphanus raphanistrum, Sinapis arvensis, Cirsium arvense, Viola arvensis, Apera spica-venti, Gypsofila muralis, Sclerantus anuus, Elymus repens, Convolvulus, Galeopsis tetrahit. The effectiveness of the treatments was different depending on the herbicide used and the degree of weeding. The effective fight against weeds in the field requires a good knowledge of the pedoclimatic conditions that influence the effectiveness of herbicide treatments applied pre-emergence or post-emergence due to the different floristic composition depending on these conditions. It is noted that the fight against weeds in the wheat crop and beyond is an important link without which a profitable crop cannot be achieved. Herbicides remain one of the most effective means of combating weeds in the wheat crop.
THE GRASSLANDS AND SHRUBLANDS FROM THE CORCOVA HILLS, MEHEDINTI COUNTY, ROMANIA: OPTIMAL HABITATS FOR THE TESTUDO HERMANNI SPECIES
Authors: BALESCU CARMEN DANIELA , BUȘE–DRAGOMIR LUMINIȚA
Published: December 2023

The studies were conducted in the hills located within the Corcova commune, an area with a significant Testudo hermanni population. The climate, with subtle sub-Mediterranean influences, along with a food source comprising wild shrub fruits and other vegetative organs, provided favourable conditions for the reproduction and survival of this species.

The meadows in this region are predominantly characterized by plant associations such as Festuco-Brometea and Danthonio-Brachypodion. In some areas, the meadows are invaded by shrubs like Prunus spinosa and species from the Crataegus, Rosa and Rubus genera.  One advantage for this species is the sandy substrate in the higher hills, which facilitates egg laying. As a result, approximately 100 young turtles begin their livesin this area each year.  Recent climate changes, marked by very dry summers and autumns, the negative influence of zooanthropogenic factors in the area, etc. have determined the degradation of habitats. This resulted in the movement of turtles to other regions, including household areas and the Motru river meadow. Currently, the future distribution area of the Testudo hermanni species is uncertain, but it is expectedthat a reduction in the number of individuals in the population will be reached.
Pengaruh Reputasi Auditor, Net Interest Margin Dan Sentimen Investor Terhadap Harga Saham Sektor Perbankan Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2020-2022
Authors: Dewi Ni Luh Anggita , Sinarwati Ni Kadek , Yudiaatmaja Fridayana
Published: December 2023

Saham merupakan salah satu produk investasi dalam bentuk surat berharga yang memiliki risiko yang cukup tinggi tetapi banyak diminati kalangan investor. Salah satu saham yang memiliki tingkat likuid yang baik adalah saham sektor perbankan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh reputasi auditor, Net Interest Margin (NIM) dan sentimen investor terhadap harga saham sektor perbankan di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2020-2022. Jumlah sampel perusahaan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 35 perusahaan sehingga diperoleh 105 data pengamatan. Teknik analisa data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda. Sebelum dilakukan uji hipotesis terlebih dahulu dilakukan uji asumsi klasik. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t dan uji F. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan reputasi auditor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham. Net Interest Margin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham. Sentimen investor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham. Secara simultan reputasi auditor, net interest margin dan sentiment investor berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap harga saham sektor perbankan di BEI tahun 2020-2022.
The Relationship Of Capital Structure To Profitability: Eviden Of Power Companies In G-20 Countries
Authors: Puspitasari Feti
Published: December 2023

Net Zero Emissions (NZE) have become a major concern for many countries because of their impact on global business and corporate capital structures, especially in the electricity sector. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of capital structure on profitability. The object of this study is companies in the electricity sector in G-20 countries for 5 (five) years from 2018-2022. The method used in this study was linear regression panel data with observation companies as many as 267 observation data totaling 1,335. The results of this study show that DAR has a negative and significant influence on ROA and ROE in electricity sector companies (electric utilities) in G-20 countries. The findings of this study indicate that companies are better off relying on internal funding first and if the company needs additional funds, it can use the option of issuing new shares.
SABAT DALAM PERJANJIAN LAMA DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DI DUNIA KERJA KAUM MILLENNIAL
Authors: Tumarar Telly
Published: December 2023

Sabat tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan kehidupan orang Kristen, Sabat telah mejadi hari sakral yang perlu untuk diperhatikan dan dijalani. Sejak masa Perjanjian Lama sampai pada masa Perjanjian Baru, Kesakralan hari Sabat sangat dijaga karena hal ini adalah perintah dari Allah. sejalan dengan perkembangan zaman pemahaman akan makna dari hari sabat tidak lagi sekuat masa-masa awal gereja. Terutama pada generasi millineal. Dalam tulisan ini penulis membahas tentang pandangan Perjanjian Lama terhadap Sabat dan bagaimana makna tersebut dapat diimplementasikan dalam generasi millineal dan dunia kerja mereka.
Evaluation of the Opinions of Teachers Working in Different Branches on How Effective Classroom Management Should Be
Authors: EŞİYOK Sedat , SARIKAYA Okan , KARAASLAN Caner , TAŞAR Yavuz , TÜRK Mesut , DİNÇ Kerim
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the opinions of different branch teachers on how effective classroom management should be. In the study group of the research, face-to-face interview technique was used with 20 different branch teachers working within the Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of National Education and on a voluntary basis. In the research, the interview method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used and the data obtained was analyzed by the content analysis method. As a result of the research, teachers for effective classroom management; They stated that classroom discipline should be maintained and one should be open to innovation and development. In addition, it has been stated that creating a democratic and free environment, ensuring cooperation with students and involving students in the decision-making process will contribute to effective classroom management. In the classroom environment of the teachers participating in the research; It has been determined that increasing the student's motivation, focusing on the use of equipment and planning the lesson will increase success. In addition, it was concluded that teachers' following innovations in their fields, improving themselves and having effective communication skills will create a positive classroom environment.
Dynamic Hybrid Reversible Data Hiding Based on Pixel-value-ordering
Authors: Fang Ren Fang Ren , Fang Ren Yi-Ping Yang , Yi-Ping Yang Zhe-Lin Zhang
Published: December 2023

Reversible data hiding (RDH) using pixel-value-ordering (PVO) is a well-established technique for embedding data in a cover image by modifying the maximum and minimum in each block. This paper proposes a dynamic hybrid RDH method based on PVO. Specifically, a 3×3 block according to its complexity and two thresholds T1 and T2 is classified as three levels: extremely smooth, smooth, and rough. Different processing algorithms are used for different levels. For rough blocks, they are ignored to avoid reducing the peak signal-to-noise ratio. For smooth blocks, the proposed method employs a block subdivision algorithm that can embed up to 6 bits of data. For extremely smooth blocks, no subdivision is done and a median pixel prediction algorithm is used to predict the remaining eight pixels, which can embed up to 8 bits of data. Moreover, this paper presents a new method that computes complexity by dynamically selecting relevant pixels to enhance block classification accuracy. Extensive experiments demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms existing PVO-based methods, offering larger embedding capacity while maintaining low distortion.

 
中高級日語學習者的中介語階段性探討—綜觀「語言情境」與「視覺聯想」的語言解析研究計畫—
Authors: 佐古恵里香 佐古恵里香 , 佐古恵里香 山内信幸
Published: December 2023

基於中高級日語學習者的「語言使用情境」與「所繪的插畫（視覺資訊）」等綜合語言解析方式，本研究目的在於評估中介語圖像聯想的輔助學習成效。首先，我們以村上春樹小說中的部分內容為題材，請中高級日語學習者畫出敘述小說情節的插畫。從日語學習者畫的插畫中，可以觀察到「滲透性、語言遷移、石化現象」等類似中介語的現象。本研究結果顯示，中介語體系的形成也涵蓋了圖像聯想。其次，我們也以民間故事為素材，以定量的觀點來證實中介語的普遍性，作為創新的語言現象解析途徑。本研究以日語母語者所做出的平均評價為基準，將日語學習者所繪製的插畫評價作為連續型分布數據，進行分析。就結論而言，本研究結果顯示，隨著第二語言的習得過程，能同時強化圖像聯想與語言技能，透過語言學習的各個階段，讓語言學習者逐步活用目標語言。

 

This study aims to propose a comprehensive approach that utilizes both linguistic information and illustrations (visual images) created by intermediate- to advanced-level learners of Japanese and to examine the complementary role of visual images in interlanguage. First, by using a selection of Haruki Murakami’s novels as material, we identified characteristics of interlanguage such as permeability, transitionality, and fossilization in the learners’ illustrations. We argued that visual images also form an integral part of the interlanguage system. Next, introducing a novel approach to examining the universality of interlanguage from a quantitative perspective, using a folktale as material, we analyzed the illustrations drawn by learners as continuous-type distribution data, based on the average evaluation scores of native Japanese speakers. We concluded that learners’ images evolve similarly to linguistic items and approach the target language incrementally, with each stage intermingled with common features.

 