bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Log-normal and Negative Binomial Distributions of DONUT Data
Authors: KAMIŞCIOĞLU Çağın
Published: June 2022

There are several parametric models to describe the charged particle multiplicity distributions in literature. Among them, log-normal distribution and negative binomial distribution are the most well-known parametric models. In this study, negative binomial and log-normal distributions are compared and tested in neutrino interactions produced in DONUT experiment. This analysis was carried out using the real experimental results of the DONUT Collaboration. The results of the analysis show that the neutrino data, reported by DONUT collaboration, is well described by negative binomial and log-normal distribution. In terms of fit parameters, the χ/ndf value of the both distribution NBD and LND are close to unity but log-normal distribution data slightly better than negative binomial distribution.
Chemical Inferences Drawn From Volcanic Pumice
Authors: BENLİKAYA Ruhan , KAHRIMAN Mehmet
Published: June 2022

The idea to conduct this study suggested itself amid attempts to respond to a question concerning the Kula Geopark. The question was whether the samples taken from the site could be used to teach Physical Chemistry and Nanoscience in laboratory. With this end in view, firstly the pumice samples were characterized by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy analyses. Next, after observing superhydrophilic nature of the pumice with porous structure containing various metal oxides, the samples were coated with copper stearate dispersion using a spraying method. And then the wettability properties and contact angles of the copper stearate-treated samples were determined. Given the structure of the pumice samples and other findings, it was discussed which models would apply to the wettability of these samples
Comparative Analyses of Impact of Varying Germination Periods on Malt Quality and Wort Characteristics of Sorghum Bicolor (L) Moench and Sorghum Vulgare Varieties
Authors: CI Owuama , OT Apanpa , MA Mbahi , PM Owuama
Published: June 2022

Three Sorghum bicolor [L] Moench and two Sorghum vulgare varieties were steeped for 20 h at 30 ℃ and germinated for 2 to 6 d. The varieties differed in 1000-grain weight, germination energy, germination capacity, water sensitivity, nitrogen, protein, tannin and moisture contents. Sprouts length increased with germination days and varied with sorghum varieties. Malting loss increased with germination days and differed with cultivars. Cold water extract and hot water extract increased from 2-day to 4-day malts and thereafter decreased. Tannin content varied among cultivars, grains>malts>worts. Diastatic power (DP) and amylase activities increased in both sweet and non-sweet sorghum cultivars from day-2 to day-4 malts and then declined. Sweet sorghum malts revealed higher DP (ca 142.1 ºL) than the non-sweet malts (ca 119.6 ºL). Malts of sweet sorghum varieties had -, β- and γ-amylase activities while non-sweet cultivars indicated only - and β-amylase activities. Sweet sorghum worts had more reducing sugars than non-sweet sorghum varieties. Wort-yields (43.9-68.7%) and reducing sugars differed and increased from day-2 to day-4 malts and then decreased. Worts pH (5.1-6.7) varied with cultivars and the sweet generally had higher pH than non-sweet sorghum cultivars. Generally, the 4-day sweet sorghum malts yielded the best quality malts.
Time from Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) to Reconstruction Has an Important Role in Saving Meniscus, a Commentary on an Article by Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi et al.
Authors: Moazen Jamshidi Mir Mansour , Moharrami Alireza , Nezhad Tabrizi Behzad
Published: June 2022

Complete article title: Time from Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) to Reconstruction Has an Important Role in Saving Meniscus, a Commentary on an Article by Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi et al. “Time from Injury Is the Key Predictor of Meniscal Injury in ACL-Deficient Knees”
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Severely Comminuted Transolecranon Fracture Fixation with the Help of Medial Humerus Anatomical Plate: A Case Report and Educational Corner
Authors: Mirghaderi Seyed Peyman , Sharifpour Sadula , Ghaseminejad Raeini Amirhossein , Salimi Maryam , Moharrami Alireza , Kalantar Seyed Hadi
Published: June 2022

Background: Transolecranon fracture is an unstable intra-articular injury in the elbow caused by high-energy trauma. Here, we introduce a medial humerus plate for severely comminuted transolecranon fracture.
Case Report: This article presents the case of a 29-year-old man who had a severely comminuted transolecranon fracture due to a motorcycle accident. A dorsal longitudinal approach was used in order to reach the fracture site. An olecranon anatomical plate and a medial humerus plate were applied for fixation, a new treatment method. The range of motion (ROM) was complete at a two-month follow-up, and the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) was obtained 100 with no signs of complications.
Conclusion: Despite the several methods available for fixing transolecranon fractures, using the medial humerus plate, especially in severe comminution, can yield acceptable results. It should be considered in future studies to prove its efficacy in this type of fracture.
Parameter for Process Validation of Sevelamer Hydrochloride Film Coated Tablet
Authors: Thakur Aditya , Joshi Deshbandhu , Singh Bhadauria Raghvendra
Published: June 2022

Validation is a tool of quality assurance which provides confirmation of the quality in equipment system, manufacturing process, software and testing methods. Validation of the individual step of manufacturing processes is called the process validation. The concept of validation was first proposed by two Food and Drug Administration(FDA) officials, Ted Byers and Bud Loftus, in the mid-1970s in order to improve the quality of pharmaceuticals Assurance of product quality is derived from careful attention to number of factors including selection of quality parts and materials, adequate product and process design, control of the process, and in process and end product testing. Process Validation has now become a part of Current Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations (cGMP), it is mandatory for manufacturer to go through Process Validation much more rigorously than earlier. Coating process proven as validated from the weight build up data of tablets as validation data provided for after 50%coating, 75% coating and 100% coating and found in accordance with process validation protocol. Finished product result was evidence of Weight gain while the inspection activity as this material is in very high hygroscopic in nature. However results found within specified limit
Anti-Diarrhea Effects of OGI Produced Using Saccharomyces Boulardii As Starter Culture
Authors: Musibau Adeleke ADIGUN , Bukola Jelilat IBIKUNLE
Published: June 2022

The antidiarrhea effect of 96 hr fermented ‘Ogi’ (Corn slurry) using Saccharomyces boulardii as starter culture against Escherichia coli was investigated in-vitro and in-vivo using Wistar rats. The pH and titratable acid of the slurry were determined, while the antimicrobial effect on diarrhea causing organisms, Escherichia coli was also determined. Using well diffusion method, 0.1 ml of the slurry effectively inhibited the growth of E. coli with zones of inhibition ranging from 2.4 (±0.14)a mm at 24hr of fermentation to  8.4(±0.11)d mm at 96hr of fermentation. The zones of inhibition increased with increasing period of fermentation of the filtrate which is Ogi. The titratable acidity of the fermenting Guinea corn increased with increasing period of fermentation and reached a peak at 96hr of fermentation (0.25 (± 0.02)c %). The pH however decreased with increase in the period of fermentation from 5.65 (± 0.01)a at 0hr to 3.54 (± 0.02)e at 96hr of fermentation. The antidiarrheal activity of Guinea corn slurry was investigated in-vivo using E. coli to induce diarrhea. The infected test groups of rats were fed orographically with fermented slurry of Guinea corn (Ogi), whereas positive control group was neither being infected nor fed with ogi while negative control group was infected with E. coli but not fed with Ogi. In test groups fed with fermented ‘Ogi’ recovered from diarrhea infection. The obtained results of the present study confirm the possibility of using fermented guinea corn slurry (Ogi) produced using Saccharomyces boulardii as starter culture for the treatment of diarrhea rather than the organisms in drug presentation which reduces compliance in diarrheal patients most especially children.
Android-based fashion terms digital dictionary application development
Authors: Aini Nurul , Hery Supadmi Irianti Agus , Kusumawardhani Hapsari , Endah Purwaningsih Nur
Published: June 2022

There is no digital dictionary application in the fashion sector. There are books for fashion terms that cannot be carried since they are printed. An Android-based digital dictionary application can be carried easily. Hence, this research developed a digital dictionary for fashion terms based on Android. This research was conducted using the ADDIE (Analysis, Development, Design, Implementation, and Evaluation) development model. The validity test from material experts, media experts, and trials results were declared feasible. Thus, the Android-based digital dictionary application for fashion terms was feasible and can be used for teaching purposes in the fashion area.
Web-based Library Information System at SMK PGRI Sukodadi Lamongan
Authors: Annas Susanto Fajar , Herlambang Teguh , Yudianto Firman , Wulan T D , Ningsih P R , Permatasari A I
Published: June 2022

The purpose of school library as a place to read is now less and less desirable by students to read books and search for scientific literature, this is because it is defeated by information media such as the internet which is easier to use in searching for various kinds of knowledge and reading sources. The impact of the information media is also experienced by the SMK PGRI Sukodadi Library which has a large collection of books that should be used by students to support learning activities but students are less interested in reading and borrowing books from the library in addition to having certain assignments from the teacher that require students to borrow books. from the library. Seeing the problems above, a website-based library information system design is made and the development of a library management information system at SMK PGRI Sukodadi Lamongan.
Development of innovative learning media based on video applications in the introduction to the usage of sewing tools course for fashion students in the state university of malang
Authors: Hadijah Idah , Supadmi Irianti Agus Hery , Aini Nurul , Yulianingrum Pradani Rizky , Sapitra Wahyu Ilyasari Nurlaila  Indra , Septiana Dwi Anggraini Wimma
Published: June 2022

The media make it easier for students and lecturers in the student-centered online teaching and learning process, in sewing equipment courses. it is necessary to develop learning media based on video tutorials for operating high speed sewing machines to facilitate online learning. The purpose of this research is to develop three applicable video tutorial products (VTA) namely (overlock sewing machine operation, overdeck sewing machine operation, and buttonhole machine operation). The method used is the ADDIE learning media development model. The results from expert's validation related to media  73.8%, related to material  category  96. 8%, and  feasible category 89.01%.. The discussion of applicative video tutorials for the operation of overlock sewing machines, overdeck sewing machines, and buttonhole machines begins with the initial display/opening, presentation of sewing machine operation material, ends with assignments/practice. Video displays are made to facilitate and improve students' understanding and motivation in learning. This is because video is one of the efforts to increase understanding and interest in learning for students, which is a technology for capturing, recording, processing, transmitting and rearranging moving images, which are related to vision. and hearing, so that the video is suitable to be used for learning the introduction/use of sewing machines in sewing equipment courses.
Analysis of Cognitive Process Dimensions by Problem-Based Learning on Globalization Theme
Authors: Ernawati Ninik , Masyhud M. Sulthon , Dyah Prastiti Tri
Published: June 2022

Globalization brings changes to the behavior of human life. One of the benefits of globalization is that students are easy to get learning material. Students are easy to complete learning material for factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge. The negative impact of globalization can cause changes in negative behavior of students. Problem-Based Learning is an innovative learning model. The purpose of the study was to analyze Problem-Based Learning as its impact on cognitive processes dimensions. The research design is qualitative descriptive. The study was conducted on students of Madrasah  Ibtidaiyah public school/ elementary schools with the theme of Globalization by applying Problem-Based Learning. The study involved as many as  Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. Dimensions of cognitive processes that are measured are the dimensions of knowledge (C1), the dimensions of understanding (C2), the dimensions of application (C3), the dimensions of analysis (C4), the dimensions of evaluation (C5), and the dimensions of creating (C6). Data analysis was performed by using method with statistical analysis t-test to see differences in trends of each dimension of the cognitive process under study and qualitative descriptive analysis through interviews and image analysis. The results showed that there were differences in each dimension of cognitive processes and there was a significant increase from the dimensions of low cognitive processes to medium and high cognitive processes in the application of Problem-Based Learning.
Strategic Human Resource Management Framework for State Universities and Colleges in the Philippines
Authors: Adrias Ana Flor
Published: June 2022

State Universities and Colleges (SUC) in the Philippines are governed by their own Board of Regents while being mandated to comply with the guidelines set by Civil Service Commission (CSC). Despite CSC’s efforts to implement varied HR programs, SUCs still face major challenges in recruitment, selection and placement, and performance management.  Being exploratory in nature utilizing Grounded Theory methodology, in-depth interviews with ten human resource management officers were conducted. Results from the qualitative data showed that an HRMO’s role in addressing any strategic challenges was not optimized due to strategic, leadership, management, organizational value, and culture constraints. This paper concludes that HRMOs are compliance-oriented and that an HRMO’s initiative is an important enabling competency. Furthermore, this paper concludes with a Strategic Human Resource Management Framework for SUC that will enable HRMO to create better HR services for its stakeholders.
The Effect of Industry 4.0 Maturity on Company Performance in Manufacturing Companies
Authors: KARADEMİR İLKER , OZGELDI Murside
Published: June 2022

The business world is changing rapidly, business models, products, services, customer expectations and the market are affected by this change. Undoubtedly, the manufacturing industry is also affected by this rapid change in technology and industry. It is clear that companies need to adapt to the environment where this technology and digitalization are developing so rapidly. If the companies how better adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), they will be permanent in this environment of uncertainty and they will gain a performance advantage over their competitors. In this study, the effect of Industry 4.0 maturity level of companies in the production sector in Turkey on firm performance was examined.
High School Students in Architecture and Construction Management University Summer Camp Program
Authors: Wao Joel Ochieng , Huie Dixon Emile , Hunt III Rogers , Rodgers Charner
Published: June 2022

Recruiting high school students to join undergraduate educational programs can be challenging for many universities. Alleviating the challenges may require approaches that attract and retain interested quality students. Some programs go through rigorous screening processes requiring students to take, pass and submit their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, high school Grade Point Average (GPA) scores, and/or even interviewing applicants to evaluate their capabilities before admission. Others have extension or specific programs that invite potential applicants to gain theoretical and practical aspects of certain educational programs thereby aiding students in making informed decisions before applying. This latter approach may prove better as it provides the platform for admission team to interact with students beforehand. Thus, an educational summer camp program was conducted targeting high school students who would be interested in pursuing Architecture and/or Construction Management (CM) undergraduate education. Survey questionnaire was administered to students at the beginning, middle and end of the program. The aim was to investigate the factors that made them choose the program, their prior knowledge of the two disciplines and how their interests in the disciplines changed over time after exposure to the summer program. All students were in the same environment from the beginning to the end where they had a chance to choose architecture or CM. Data were gathered and analyzed with MS Excel owing to the non-complexity of the data that did not require sophisticated analysis software. Results showed greater interest of students with clear understanding and distinction of architecture and CM, and demonstrating steadfast attitude to join the disciplines after high school. The research provided potential factors that recruiters and students may consider for undergraduate admissions as well as importance of active learning as a strategy for efficient educational mastery and excellence.
Non-Teaching Staff in the Education System of Tanzania: A Review Paper on Training Practices and Service Delivery
Authors: Garaba Athanas
Published: June 2022

The review aims at determining the perceptions of non teaching staff on training and service delivery in education system of Tanzania and to explore the needed trainings for non teaching staff in handling students in education system of Tanzania.  This paper is an internet and library-oriented. The study used secondary literature review in which the documentary review applied. Also other data were collected from published articles, books, published documents, magazines, and published dissertations/thesis related to the subject matter to achieve the specific objectives highlighted. The review informs that majority of the studied schools lacked enough non-teaching staff.  There is a perception that non-teaching staff are not key players in a school and are just pillars of the school functioning. Also, it was noticed that, school leaders see as if is not the priority for taking non-teaching staff for training and hence giving them less opportunities to attend training as it is done to teaching staff who sometimes attend the in-service training from different stake holders of education.
It is in this regard that, leaders are not committed to maximize the opportunities for training for non-teaching staff. Even though, non-teaching staff blame that no refreshers course to make them adopt the environment of serving students. The government leaders should look on the priorities of the government and school else well when taking non-teaching staff for further training.
Towards Economic diversification by Enhancing Inflow of International Students to Oman
Authors: Fida Dr.Bashir
Published: June 2022

The higher education in the GCC region in general and Oman in particular has shown tremendous growth in internationalization of higher education since late 1990s as private universities and colleges were permitted to establish affiliation with foreign universities and higher education institutions (HEIs). The government has been proactively investing in improvising its human capital through higher education. Furthermore, the country enjoys many advantages over other GCC countries with respect to foreign policy, political stability, global competitiveness index and global peace index. Despite its established advantages, the rate of inflow of foreign students is not encouraging. This paper overviews the globalization of higher education in terms of inbound and outbound ratios in the GCC region and attempts to provide an outline for enhancing the inflow of international students to Oman. The inflow of international students will contribute to the economic growth of Oman economy as well.
Analyzing Explicit and Implicit accidents workplace costs
Authors: Hadi OMID
Published: June 2022

Accidents are one of most important phenomena in the production industries and treat the health of the factory workers. Work accidents are a burden for many parties in many ways. Accidents and incidents lead to costs for companies, individual workers, and society. The economic effects of accidents and injuries are not only as financial expenditures, damages or loss of resources, but also there are adverse effects (such as grief ,Loss of major body organs ,…) that are difficult to express in terms of money. Work-related accidents are a major safety and health topic. Every year, workers are faced to accidents in their workplace. This is a huge cost for businesses and a huge cost in terms of human suffering for the victims and their families. Workplace accidents can mean pain and disability and can affect the worker’s life, both in and out of work. According to the contents, it is very important to review and evaluate accidents and their costs. Some researchers have divided costs into, direct and indirect categories. In this study, costs have classified and described as: Explicit and Implicit costs, next has introduced regression model , analyzed and calculated workshop accident.
Relationship Between Competitiveness and Social Progress Indicators
Authors: Pereira Munhoz Junior Joel , Luiz Dalazen Luciano , Santos Costa Vieira da Silva Luciana , Nogueira Silva Bruno , Silva Soares de Lima Joyce , De Faria Silva Robson , Kaczam Fabíola
Published: June 2022

This research aims to evaluate the existence of empirical evidence on the relationship between the competitiveness index and the social progress index of the countries considered in the sample in the year 2019. To this end, we use indicators that seek to portray in detail their methodologies found in the “Report Social Progress Index”, published in 2019 and in “The Global Competitiveness Report”. The investigated population refers to all countries included in the WEF (World Economic Forum) ranking and those countries included in the IPS (Social Progress Index) ranking in 2019, making a total of 151 and 133 countries, respectively. The sample used refers to 133 countries that had complete data in both databases. The analysis methods used were Exploratory Factor Analysis and the Root Cause function. Empirical results suggest that social convergence reflects the way in which economic performance produces asymmetries in the income distribution of the researched nations, guaranteeing access to certain goods and services considered relevant to the quality of life in order to ensure security functions. facing certain risks. It was found that this work is in line with the findings developed by (Arruda et al., 2009), with regard to the relationship between the competitiveness index and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its main contribution is to be able to provide subsidies to public policy makers when considering competitiveness indicators as beacons for improving the quality of life and social progress of the analyzed nations.
ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE TO PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 IN MKUSHI DISTRICT
Authors: Katete Daniel
Published: June 2022

The paper suggests that, cost-effective measures, which are not psychologically scary are likely to be more frequently adopted by the public than those that punctuate a dystopia especially social distancing, which was regarded to be at variance with socialization norms. The study was informed by hermeneutic survey and concludes that, handwashing hygiene was the most popular preventative measure with swab testing being the least sort after.
The correct derivation of the relativstic Doppler effect
Authors: Gimsa Andreas
Published: June 2022

In the present publication it shall be shown that the derivation of the relativistic Doppler effect is based on the fact that every object at high velocity experiences not only an increase of mass compared to its resting state, but also an increase of frequency of all its oscillating systems. This topic, which has already been treated in source [01], is deepened in the present publication.
Effectiveness of Parents’ Workshop on Home-School Partnership and Students’ Mathematics Performance. The Case of a Public Secondary school in Botswana
Authors: Thabologo Fine
Published: June 2022

It is undisputable that an effective home-school partnership has an impact on their children’s learning and subsequent academic performance. However, the extent of parental involvement is found to be lacking due to various reasons according to the literature. This paper reports on the effectiveness of utilizing workshops as an intervention strategy to facilitate a home-school partnership that could enhance student mathematics performance in a public senior secondary school in Botswana. Parents from one, purposively selected public senior secondary school, participated in this study. The study used a pragmatist paradigm to draw on a mixed-methods approach and employ a quasi-experimental research design with experimental and control groups. Questionnaires for parents and their children, parents’ interviews, and tests in mathematics were the main data collection instruments for this study and were used as pre and post-interventions. The parents’ workshops intervention was implemented for a period of three weeks on the experimental group. Parents were provided with knowledge and skills through presentations on parental involvement. The results demonstrated that the parents’ workshops intervention improved home-school partnership. The results showed that the intervention had a large positive impact on   Home-school communication with an effect size difference of 2.260 between pre-test and post-test mean scores for the parents in the experimental group. Consequently, children’s mathematics performance positively changed after the intervention. The difference between pre-test and post-test within the control group showed a small effect size (0.308) while a large and practical effect size (2.215) was found between pre-test and post-test within the experimental students.
RELEVANCE OF LABORATORY FUNCTIONS ON GRADUATES’ TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY: A NON- EXPERIMENTAL DESCRIPTIVE CORRELATIONAL APPROACH
Authors: G. Micabalo Kingie , Abella Ily E.
Published: June 2022

The advent of laboratory functions inside an institution greatly affects the technological literacy among students' approach to real-life situations. The study aims to determine laboratory functions' relevance to the graduates' technological literacy. The 181 graduate respondents participated in the study on a snowball method in data gathering. Frequency and simple percentage, weighted mean, Chi-Square Test of Independence, and One-way ANOVA were used to treat and interpret the data. The findings revealed that the graduate respondents perceived laboratory functions to a Moderate Extent. It also revealed that graduates' technological literacy in the aspects of knowledge, capabilities, and ways of thinking and acting was perceived to a Moderate Extent. A genuinely huge connection between the degree of selection of laboratory facility capacities and the degree of innovative education was uncovered. Statistical significant differences in the extent of the adoption of laboratory functions, when grouped by its extent of contribution to these functions to attain graduates' technological literacy, were also identified. The study concluded that laboratory functions greatly affect and provide a significant role in graduates' literacy in technology. If more empowerment is given to the institution's laboratory functions, it will create an efficient and effective student resilience in the ever-changing environment of technology approaches.
Role of Technology in Driving Financial Inclusion in Indian Banking Sector
Authors: Bhat Vidya , K.T. Dr. Srinivas
Published: June 2022

Digitalization is a new buzz world today. Over the past few years, India has been witnessing an extraordinary level of digitization and digital disruption, which has completely transformed the way in which public services are delivered. Technology has become a prominent theme which is driving inclusion across the financial services, education and healthcare ecosystem for all the citizens of India. As a result of the powerful JAM trinity of Jan Dhan Bank Accounts, the biometric Aadhar Card and hundreds of millions of mobile phones, financial inclusion has become a reality for the citizens of India. This has been speeding up by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) which has witnessed incredible adoption. UPI recorded over 22.33 billion transactions worth over ₹ 41.03 trillion at the end of FY 2020-21. The platform approach taken by the government in conceptualizing UPI has resulted in supreme payments products being developed on top of it, as a result of which payments can be made with the click of a mobile phone not just at retail outlets but also peer to peer, completely redefining the way in which money is transferred between individuals. Before UPI, the banking system is severely depending on different card system, the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system and transactions through National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system to have the inclusive financial growth. The present research article discusses about the technology revolution in different payment infrastructure, tools and techniques adopted by the Indian banking sector and recognised the challenges faced by Indian banking system to have a digital financial inclusion in the country.
Main characteristics of urban markets in Africa
Authors: Zoma Vincent , Dahani Issaka
Published: June 2022

Urban markets influence socially and economically in cities around the world, and imprint an obvious dynamic of development. However, their characteristics very often differ from one geographical area to another. Thus, this article, based on a literature review, aims to study the characteristics of markets in African cities. This research reveals that the characteristics of these markets on the African continent depend on their typologies and the arrangements made there. In terms of spatial distribution, each market is the center of a circle whose radius varies according to its importance and may be, depending on its size, a distribution or collection market. In general, they are characterized by two main types of market infrastructure, namely markets and shopping centers. In addition, the mismatch between the available space and the growth of the markets is at the origin of a remarkable spatial pressure and the interventions of the municipalities are generally very limited by the lack of technical and financial means.
Influence of trimetazidine on myocardium energy balance during chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide
Authors: Avagimyan A. A.
Published: June 2022

Aim of the study was to assess the degree of myocardial ischemia in rats on chronic in vivo model, with a simultaneous assessment of justification for the use of trimetazidine. Material and methods. The object of the study was 120 male inbred Wistar rats, randomly divided into 4 equal groups: group 1 – control (administration of 0.9% sodium chloride solution 3 times a week); group 2 – simulation of the AC chemotherapy regimen by intraperitoneal administration of doxorubicin hydrochloride at a single dose of 2.5 mg/kg and cyclophosphamide monohydrate at a single dose of 25 mg/kg 3 times a week; group 3 – simulation of the AC chemotherapy regimen with additional administration of trimetazidine dihydrochloride daily by intragastric gavage at a single dose of 3.0 mg/kg; group 4 – administration of trimetazidine dihydrochloride. The study has been carried out for two weeks. An Olympus IX51 microscope was used to assess the changes. Staining was carried out by the HBFP method (hematoxylin + basic fuchsin + picronic acid). Results and discussion. In group 2, on the background of AC chemotherapy, the level of fuchsinophilia in myocardial tissue was 87.2 and 90.9 % higher (p < 0.05) than in groups 1 and 4, respectively, the specific area of damage was 170.8 and 167. 5 %, respectively (p < 0.05). In group 3, the severity of fuchsinophilia and the specific area of myocardial damage were statistically significantly less (by 26.3 and 36.5 %, p < 0.05) than in group 2. Conclusions. Trimetazidine is a pathogenetically effective drug that protects the myocardium from damage associated with AC chemotherapy.
A New Species of Parahadronchus Mulvey, 1978 from Mizoram, India
Authors: Sushilkumar S. , Mexico S. , Mohilal N.
Published: June 2022

Background: Order mononchida represents predatory nematodes feeding on phytophagous nematodes and bacteria. The present study is aimed to know the diversity of mononchid nematodes in Mizoram. Methods: Various soil samples were collected from various parts of Mizoram. The samples were processed by sieving and decanting method followed by funnelling technique. Specimens were fixed and dehydrated using glycerine method. Result: Analysis of the soil samples revealed the diversity of mononchid nematodes in Mizoram. A new species of the genus Parahadronchus Mulvey, 1978 was identified after thorough analysis of the samples. Parahadronchus divendentus sp.n. could be distinguished from P. siroii and P. marami with its smaller body (female body length= 2.19-2.48 mm), two ridges of ventral buccal wall with two ventral denticles, group caudal glands with subterminal spinneret. Tail is long, filiform and about 10-12 anal body width. Male have a body length of 2.19 mm, spicule length= 68.02 µm, supplements= 11, lateral guiding piece= 12.35 µm in the new species.
Impact of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Restoring Soil and Crop Attributes
Authors: Singh Anshika , Srivastava Rajani
Published: June 2022

Background: To evaluate the effect of selected plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) (Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas putida and Azospirillum brasilense) and Trichoderma sp. in the restoration of selected attributes of soil fertility and the crop productivity in Indian Vindhyan semi-arid region. Methods: An experiment was conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University, with test crop brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). Fourteen treatments: four mono-inoculants (T1 to T4), six bi-inoculants (T5 to T10), two tri-inoculants (T11 and T12), one tetra-inoculant (T13) and control (T14) were included in the present study. Paenibacillus polymyxa, Pseudomonas putida, Trichoderma sp. and Azospirillum brasilense were used in single or in combination in all treatments. Result: The results showed a positive increment in organic C and total N in all treatments. This increase was maximum in T13 (Paenibacillus polymyxa + Pseudomonas putida + Trichoderma sp. + Azospirillum brasilense) treatment followed by T11 greater than T12 greater than T8 greater than T9 greater than T5 greater than T6 greater than T10 greater than T2 greater than T3 greater than T4 greater than T1 compared to control. Positive increment in plant height, number of leaves and flowers were also noted in T13, T11 and T12 treatments. Maximum above-ground biomass and below-ground biomass were recorded in tetra inoculant treatment. Improved nutrient acquisition in T13 (tetra-inoculant) and T11 and T12 (tri-inoculant) treatments is due to increasing nutrient uptake of N from nitrogen-fixing bacteria and uptake of P from phosphate mineralizing. Thus, for restoration of selected soil and crop attributes through PGPR and Trichoderma sp. especially through tetra-inoculants or tri-inoculantsis considered to be a good technique.
Effect of Different Tillage, Nutrient Management Practices and Foliar Application of KNO3 and Borax on Yield Attributes and Yield of Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)]
Authors: Suresh Gurrala , Nagavani A.V. , Sumathi V. , Krishna T. Giridhara , Sudhakar P. , Sagar G. Karuna
Published: June 2022

Background: Pigeonpea productivity is low as it is grown in low fertility soils under inadequate fertilizer applications that has led to emergence of several nutrient deficiencies. The lower yield of pigeonpea is not only due to its cultivation in sub marginal lands, but also due to poor management, flower dropping and subsoil compaction that leads to restricted water infiltration, there by bringing many chemical and biological changes which affect the plant growth. It is important to adopt appropriate tillage practices in combination with proper nutrient management practices that avoid degradation of soil structure, reduce flower drop, maintain crop yield as well as ecosystem stability. Methods: A two year field experiment was conducted during two consecutive kharif seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21 at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh to study the effect of different tillage, nutrient management practices and foliar application of KNO3 and borax on yield attributes and yield of pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)] in a split-split plot design, consisting of three tillage practices in main plots, three nutrient levels in sub plots and three foliar sprays in sub-sub plots on sandy loam soil which was low in available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and available potassium. Result: Our investigations concluded that among combinations higher number of pod bearing branches plant-1, number of pods branch-1, total number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1, hundred seed weight and seed yield of pegonpea was recorded with vertical tillage with subsoiler upto 60 cm deep at 1 m interval coupled with application of 125% RDF and with foliar application of KNO3 1% twice with 15 days interval at 50 per cent flowering stage.
Assessment of Physiological and Biochemical Traits of Ricebean [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohashi] Seedling in Response to Equimolar Concentration of Copper and Lead Stress
Authors: Atta Kousik , Pal Apurba , Karmakar Snehashis , Dutta Debjani , Jana Kalyan , Pal Anjan Kumar
Published: June 2022

Background: Heavy metal stress has an adverse effect on crop growth and productivity. The present experiment was undertaken to study the physiological and biochemical effects of two heavy metals, viz., copper and lead, at their equimolar concentrations, on seedling growth of ricebean [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi and Ohashi] cv. Bidhan 1. Methods: The seedlings grown in sand culture were subjected to 50, 100 and 200 µM of Cu and Pb. The experiment was done in the laboratory of Department of Plant Physiology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal in the year 2017-18 and 2018-19. Result: The total dry weight, chlorophyll, relative water as well as proline content in leaf significantly decreased in most of the cases of metal stress, but the lipid peroxidation increased. The mild and medium stress induced substantial increase in the activities of APX, GPOX and SOD. In general, lead was found to be more detrimental in comparison to copper.
Effect of Inclusion of Legumes in Cropping System and their Residue Incorporation on the Yield of Maize
Authors: Shukla Monika , Sadhu A.C. , Patel Pinal , Mevada K.D.
Published: June 2022

Background: Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the important cereal crops of world. Its multiple uses in food industry made it most demanded crop, but the productivity in India is still low. Inclusion of legumes in the cropping system can help in restoring soil fertility in incredible ways hence, enhancing the crop productivity. Methods: A field experiment was conducted at B. A. College of Agriculture, AAU, Anand during summer-kharif seasons of years 2017 and 2018 to examine the impact of legume crop residue and nitrogen levels on maize crop. Experiment comprised of three legume crops grown in summer season viz., green gram, groundnut and cluster bean, two residue management treatments viz., residue removal and incorporation and three nitrogen levels in kharif maize viz., 100%, 75% and 50% recommended dose of nitrogen. Result: Cluster bean-maize cropping system followed by groundnut-maize cropping system observed for the highest improvement in growth parameters, yield attribute and grain and straw yield. Residue incorporation of summer legumes and full dose of nitrogen in maize was found significant for increasing growth and yield parameters and grain yield of maize. Study indicate that residue incorporation had positive effects on maize growth and yield, however incorporation was not able to reduce the nitrogen requirement through chemical means.
Erratum to: Should we prescribe oral metronidazole or probiotics for acute gastroenteritis in dogs?
Authors: Moore Emily , Gordon-Evans Wanda J
Published: June 2022

The original version of the article has been corrected, please see the full text for details of the correction.
EVALUATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ELEMENTS IN SAIDINA ABU BAKAR AS SIDDIQ MOSQUE ON SOCIAL INCLUSION
Authors: Ng Alenxander , Han Ching Wee , Rasdi Mohd Tajuddin Mohd , Keong Teoh Chee , Samsudin Intan Liana , Zulkifli Yusra
Published: June 2022

The secret to success for the country's stability is a harmonious religious relationship, which calls for the importance of uniting all groups, regardless of ethnic religion and ethnicity. This research's objective is to evaluate architectural design elements in mosques on social inclusion. This study reviews the literature regarding race relation issues and religious conflicts in Malaysia and evaluates the architectural design elements of Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque as the focus of social inclusion. A field analysis of the mosque was conducted by observing the internal and external spaces and interviewing Encik Shukran Bin Noh, one of the mosque administrators. The data collection was recorded based on a few criteria: perception of the building material concerning the surrounding; scale massing; iconic historical imagery; gates fences; level of visual access; and furniture landscape. The analysis result shows minor setbacks on the elements in the territoriality of buildings regarding the parking spaces reserved and unoccupied. Nonetheless, the other aspect of the criteria has proved that Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque has shown social inclusion in its architectural elements, which are friendly to the public.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SITIHINGGIL OF THE PALACES IN CIREBON WITH MAJAPAHIT ARCHITECTURE BASED ON SHAPE AND SPATIAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors: Herwindo Rahadhian Prajudi
Published: June 2022

There is an important old element in Kasepuhan and Kanoman Palaces called Sitihinggil. The Sitihinggil complex refers to Majapahit relics located deep in East Java. This research aims to recognize Majapahit architectural patterns in Sitihinggil Keraton in Cirebon, so it is expected that architectural relationships from the Pre-Islamic-Majapahit to the Islamic period will be identified, especially in residential buildings. The research method is carried out through a typological comparison between relics of Majapahit buildings and Sitihinggil in their architectural transformation. The study has been conducted by examining the shape transformation and the spatial pattern of the mass-spatial arrangement, figure, and ornamentation through the real form of reconstruction results and the relief picture of the Majapahit temple. This study shows a strong architectural relationship between the Sitihinggil in Kasepuhan and the architectural patterns of Majapahit era. At the same time, the Kanoman palace has changed more dynamically. Both show an architectural transformation, but Majapahit traces can still be recognized by persistent patterns such as mass patterns, figures, ornaments, and gates. This phenomenon illustrates the spirit of preservation of the past, even though the religious orientation has changed.
THE EXISTENCE OF WAQF IN ESTABLISHING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNAL SPACE
Authors: Rochani Agus , Yuliastuti Nany , Sudarwanto Budi
Published: June 2022

In Indonesia, the number of urban settlements continues to grow, while the paucity of communal space in urban areas persists. Therefore, it is vital to support local potential to achieve long-term success. Waqf generosity is one form of social development that has been institutionalized in society. Waqf, or benevolent generosity in surrendering personal possessions for the public good, is practiced by almost the entire Muslim community worshiping Allah SWT. This research aims to uncover the role of waqf in the formation of public spaces from a long-term viewpoint. This study employs a case study method to comprehend the real life of the waqf spatial entity in the urban village. The research location is Tugurejo Village, Tugu District, Semarang City. The study deviates from the grand theory to investigate the events at the study site. Interviews, observation, and secondary data are used to acquire data; descriptive methods are used to analyze the data, and the research findings are fed back into the grand theory. The research found that sustaining communal ownership rights and productivity advantages between generations ensures the sustainability of waqf as a communal space, resulting in a sustainable community structure.
Women’s Leadership and Political Agency in Fragile Polities
Authors:   Institute of Development Studies, Nazneen Sohela
Published: June 2022

Recent evidence from Afghanistan shows that even in the most difficult contexts, women will still protest for their rights. This paper draws on evidence from the Action for Empowerment and Accountability (A4EA) research programme to show how women express their political agency and activism and seek accountability in repressive contexts. A4EA research looked at cases of women-led protest in Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Pakistan, and explored women’s political participation in Nigeria and Pakistan. The research shows that despite some success in claim-making on specific issues, ‘sticky norms’ and male gatekeeping prevail and govern women’s access to public space and mediate their voice in these contexts. The paper concludes by calling on donors to go beyond blueprints in programming, and to work in agile and creative ways to support women’s rights organising.
Indicators of the behavior of social entrepreneurs at the individual level
Authors: Bezerra Vasconcelos Tárcila , Macário de Oliveira Verônica , Érica Nóbrega Correia Suzanne
Published: June 2022

This research aims to identify the indicators of the behavior of social entrepreneurs at an individual level to propose a conceptual framework associated with the subject. It adopted a descriptive and exploratory qualitative-quantitative approach, consulting databases used were the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus. The research sample consisted of articles published between the years 2000 to 2020. It found three main research lines: entrepreneurial social intention, behavioral characteristics, and entrepreneurial social orientation. Among the indicators, the most prominent are: entrepreneurial self-efficacy, social support, previous experience, moral obligation and empathy.