bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RURAL WOMEN IN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTION SYSTEM: SOCIO-PERSONAL PROFILE, CONSTRAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS WITH EXTENSION STRATEGIES
Authors:   Navsari Agricultural University, Patel Maulika , Bhatt M. R. ,   Navsari Agricultural University
Published: August 2022

Rural women are the invisible lifeline of the agrarian rural community. They are not only the pioneer of the home but they give incomparable contribution in agriculture also. To study the socio personal profile, constraints faced by rural women during their participation in household production system, suggestions to develop extension strategies, a study with ex post facto research design was conducted in three talukas named Vansda, Chikhali and Khergam of Navsari district. The interview schedule was prepared and pre-tested to collect the data. Total 120 respondents were surveyed through personal interview technique from their home, farm, office or any other workplace. Majority of the rural women were found in middle age groups belonged to joint and medium size of family, had education up to middle school level and medium level of farming experience with marginal size of land holding. They had medium level of social participation, extension participation, utilization of source of information with medium level of risk orientation, innovativeness, market orientation and self-confidence. It was found that the prescribed roles of women in society was perceived by the respondents as main constraint followed by Higher time consumption for household work, Child care and agricultural work at same time were increase work load, Poor educational background, Dominance of male members in family. Out of all suggestions to overcome the constraints mentioned by rural women, majority of them said that Transformation of society through awareness programmes on gender issues followed by Family members should give support and guidance, Due importance should be given to women in decision making, should be appointed that provide all the information about government schemes.
FARMERS' PROSPERITY THROUGH SOLAR DRYING OF DATES
Authors:   Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Desai N. N. , Modi V. M. ,   Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Patel J. K. ,   Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
Published: August 2022

Drying is an essential process in the preservation of agricultural products. Various drying methods are employed to dry different agricultural products. Each method has its own advantages and limitations. Choosing the right drying system is thus important in the process of drying agricultural products. Care must be taken in choosing the drying system. Study comparing traditional drying and other drying methods for the reduction of the drying time and to a significant improvement of the product quality in term so color texture and taste. Drying reduces the possibilities of the contamination by insects and microorganisms so that product is prevented. An experimental study was performed to determine the drying characteristics of dates halves using hot air dryer, solar dryer and open sun drying methods. The date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) are as a food of high energy value. It is very popular both nationally and internationally. Date fruits are perishable fruit crop grown in coastal region of kutchh of Gujarat state. The date fruits are harvested at ripening stage so the fresh fruits have not longer shelf life. The date halves were dried under hot air flow dryer at temperature level of 50, 60 and 70oC under pre-treatment of blanching and un-blanching. The rate of moisture of blanched sample should only 7.5 % reduction at 54hr drying period while un blanched sample should 13.9 % reduction at 102 hr. In case of date halves drying, the constant weight of sample was achieved at 56 h of drying period in solar cabinet dryer as compared to 320 h for open sun drying. The moisture content was reduced from 69.5 to 8.7 % (w.b.) under solar cabinet dryer for drying of 56 h, while the moisture content was reduce 69.5 to 12.3 % (w.b.) under open sun drying for drying period of 320 h. It was found that the highest moisture removal was 67% for the drying time of 54 h. under hot air flow dryer at 70 oC while minimum moisture removal was 63.6 % for drying time of 320 h. under open sun drying method. In hot air flow drying method, the drying rate for date halves was found to be 32.54, 46.37 and 62.03 g/h at temperature level of 50, 60 and 70 oC respectively for blanched samples, while it was 31.56, 45.53 and 60.93g/h at same temperature levels for unblanched samples.
PENGARUH BUDAYA KERJA DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR KEMENTERIAN AGAMA KABUPATEN KAPUAS
Authors: Ali Artom , Abdurahman Akhmad
Published: August 2022

Abstract: This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of: (1) work culture and (2) organizational climate on the performance of the employees of the Kapuas Regency Ministry of Religion. The type of research used is the explanatory method. The population to be studied includes all employees of the Kapuas Regency Ministry of Religion, totaling 57 people. The sampling technique used "proportional stratified random sampling". as many as 50 people. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation. Based on the data obtained, it is analyzed quantitatively.The results showed: Partially, (1) work culture and (2) the organizational climate has an influence on the performance of the employees of the Ministry of Religion in Kapuas Regency.

 

Keywords: Influence of Work Culture, Influence of Organizational Climate and Performance

 

Abstraks:.  Penelitian ini bertujuan   untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh dari :  (1) Budaya Kerja  dan (2) Iklim Organisasi terhadap kinerja pegawai  Kantor Kementerian Agama  Kabupaten Kapuas. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Explanatory Populasi yang akan diteliti meliputi seluruh Pegawai   Kantor Kementerian Agama  Kabupaten Kapuas yang secara keseluruhan berjumlah 57 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan â€œproporsional stratified random samplingâ€. sebanyak 50 orang. Data dikumpulkan  melalui angket dan dokumentasi.  Berdasarkan data yang diperoleh maka dianalisis secara kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: Secara parsial  (1) Budaya Kerja  dan (2) iklim organisasi memiliki pengaruh terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Kantor Kementerian Agama  Kabupaten Kapuas 

Kata Kunci : Pengaruh Budaya Kerja, Pengaruh Iklim Organisasi , Kinerja
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN REKTOR TENTANG SYARAT KELULUSAN DALAM MENYELESAIKAN STUDI S-1 PADA UNIVERSITAS TRIBHUWANA TUNGGADEWI DI KOTA MALANG
Authors: Hardianto Willy Tri , Ferdinand S Marshell , Sasmito Cahyo
Published: August 2022

Abstract : The Test of English as A Foreign Langauge (TOEFL) has become a main necessity in Academic sector. Almost all universities in Indonesia, private and  government set the TOEFL score standard as one of the requirements for taking the thesis exam and passing requirements. This research used qualitative approach by using the data collecting technique, such as: interview, observation and documentation. The informants in this research were Rector, the first assistant rector, the second assistant rector also the third assistant rector. To get the data validation the writer used Triangulation Technique. The data analysis used data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusion. The result of this research was the policy of rector’s policies were still not optimal. It needed much support acyually in the implementation and action.
Keywords: Implemetation, Policy and TOEFL
 
Abstrak : Test of English as A Foreign Language (TOEFL) telah menjadi sebuah kebutuhan pokok di dunia akademis. Hampir semua perguruan tinggi di Indonesia, swasta maupun pemerintah menetapkan standar skor TOEFL sebagai salah satu syarat untuk mengikuti ujian tesis dan dinyatakan lulus. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rektor, Wakil rektor-1, Wakil Rektor-2 dan Wakil Rektor-3. Untuk menguji keabsahan data, peneliti menggunakan teknik triangulasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Kebijakan Rektor masih belum optimal, perlu dukungan aktual dari semua pihak dalam penerapan dan pelaksanaannya.
Kata Kunci : Implementasi, Kebijakan, TOEFL
A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON PARENTS OPINION ON EARLY INTERVENTION AMONG DOWN SYNDROME CHILDREN
Authors: Kamath Ms. Anusuya , B.K Ms. Veena , D’mello Dr. Laveena
Published: August 2022

Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. There is no cure for Down syndrome as it is chromosomal disorder; education and proper care have been shown to improve quality of life. The study is to understand the early intervention with children of Down syndrome are interviewed and studied in order to summarize the conclusion that early intervention is very effective for overall development of their personality. Case study method was used. Twenty respondents below the age of 10 years were selected using convenient sampling. Self-prepared questionnaire and interview method were used to collect data. Therefore children who are identified with development disabilities i.e., Down syndrome are suitable and eligible to receive early intervention service.
Digitalisierung als Herausforderung
Authors: Koch Carmen , Klopfenstein Nadine
Published: August 2022

Die vorliegende Studie präsentiert Ergebnisse einer Befragung von FreiwilligenkoordinatorInnen und Freiwilligen von Schweizer NPOs. Im Fokus stand die voranschreitende Digitalisierung, die kommunikative Herausforderungen mit sich bringt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass NPOs vielfältigen Ansprüchen gerecht werden müssen, wenn sie für alle Freiwilligen kommunikativ inklusiv sein wollen. Eine kritische Einstellung gegenüber digitaler Kommunikation resultiert vor allem aus der Angst vor Überforderung. Festgestellt wird auch eine sinkende Verbindlichkeit bei digitalen Absprachen. So stellt sich deutlich heraus, dass Live-Treffen einem Bedürfnis der Freiwilligen entsprechen. Die Bedeutung digitaler Kanäle liegt vor allem in der Abwicklung administrativer Prozesse. Kommunikationsregeln bieten dabei einen Rahmen, der hilft, Erwartungshaltungen einzugrenzen.
Electrocardiogram and Its Interpretation of Cardiac Diseases in Cattle
Authors: Devadevi N. , Vijayalakshmi P. , Rajkumar K. , Abiramy Prabavathy A.
Published: August 2022

Electrocardiogram is a non-invasive method and applied easily to determine the cardiac functions and its abnormalities in cattle. This chapter deals with the anatomy and position of the heart in the thoracic cavity in cattle. Describes the indications, precautions and requirements for ECG in cattle. Positioning of the animals and methods to be followed for ECG examination. Guidelines to be followed to read the ECG graph, normal waves and values of ECG and interpretation of ECG in different diseases conditions. ECG is an aid in the diagnosis of diseases like atrial enlargement, ventricular hypertrophy, anemia, mineral and electrolyte imbalance, myocardial infarction and classification of cardiac arrhythmias.
Repurposing Drugs as Potential Therapeutics for the SARS-Cov-2 Viral Infection: Automatizing a Blind Molecular Docking High-throughput Pipeline
Authors: Herrera-Rodulfo Aldo , Andrade-Medina Mariana , Carrillo-Tripp Mauricio
Published: August 2022

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists worldwide have been looking for ways to stop it using different approaches. One strategy is to look among drugs that have already proved safe for use in humans and tested for other illnesses. Several components from the virus and the infected cell are the potential therapeutic targets from a molecular perspective. We explain how we implemented a cavity-guided blind molecular docking algorithm into a high-throughput computational pipeline to automatically screen and analyze a large set of drugs over a group of SARS-CoV-2 and cell proteins involved in the infection process. We discuss the need to significantly extend the conformational space sampling to find an accurate target-ligand complex. Our results identify nine drugs with potential multi-target activity against COVID-19 at different stages of the infection and immune system evasion. These results are relevant in understanding the SARS-CoV-2 drug’s molecular mechanisms and further clinical treatment development. The code developed is available on GitHub [https://github.com/tripplab/HTVS].
Emerging Immunotherapy: Liver Cancer Microenvironment for Treatment
Authors: Liu Shihai
Published: August 2022

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly prevalent primary liver carcinoma and the main cause of deaths (linked with cancer) across the globe. Despite advancements in prevention strategies, testing, and technological advances in diagnosis and treatment, the occurrence and fatality rate of HCC continue to rise. In recent decades, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has transformed palliative treatment for liver cancer. However, the majority of patients with liver cancer do not respond to these treatments. Herein, we elaborated the microenvironment of the liver cancer and candidate immunotherapies based on activating the antitumor activity of myeloid, NK and T cells, chimeric antigen receptors-T or -NK cells, vaccines, oncolytic viruses, and combination therapies, as well as the challenges and opportunities of immunotherapies in liver cancer. This review also explores the rationale, molecular foundation, and supporting preclinical evidence for immunotherapies in HCC, available clinical evidence, and current immunotherapeutic clinical studies.
Interferon and HPA Axis: Impact on Neuroimmunological Perturbations
Authors: Sharma Apoorv , K. Singh Abhishek , Kumar Vijay , Prakash Hridayesh
Published: August 2022

The interplay between the central nervous system (CNS) and the enteric nervous system (ENS) constitutes the gut-brain axis. This represents a dynamic and bidirectional network of signaling pathways involving the vagus nerve, the immune system, and the molecules released by various microorganisms thriving in our gut. Since humans and bacteria have evolved together and learned to live together in a symbiotic relationship, which is decisive for physio/immune homeostasis of the body. Disruption in this (also known as dysbiosis) is associated with various pathological consequences including several neurological disorders. Out of several pathways that are associated with neurological manifestation, the inflammasome pathway is associated with the progression of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease, depression, schizophrenia, and autism. A growing body of evidence now suggests a reciprocal influence of microbiota and inflammasome activation in the brain. In this chapter, we discuss the cross talk between human gut microbiota and the key immunological signaling processes and their role in CNS development and neurological diseases.
Low-Emission, Cementless Binders and Concrete: Future Proof Materials
Authors: Rajczyk Krystyna , Kurdowski Wiesław , Pichniarczyk Paweł , Janus Grzegorz
Published: August 2022

In the chapter, the results of testing the possibility of obtainment of the high-performance binder and concrete based on alkali activated fly ash and other aluminosilicate wastes or industrial wastes are presented. The discussed topic is framed in terms of requirements and actions taken by the cement industry, which lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide emissions. In terms of carbon footprint, cementless, geopolymer concrete is determined as a more advanced material for civil engineering because of its ability to not contain the clinker component and still be able to reach, by its properties, the level of high-performance cementitious materials. In the presented paper, some of the properties of hardened geopolymer composite material are improved. It was established that the addition of thermally processed waste material, containing metakaolin, radically increases the strength and durability of geopolymer concrete. By means of completed research methods, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy X-ray dispersion spectroscopy (EDS) and thermal analysis DTA-DTG, the influence on changes in the structure of hardened geopolymer material due to the increase in its strength and durability during low-temperature exposure is explained.
Hepatic Progression of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Rossetto Anna , Rosignoli Alessandro , Tatani Brunilda , De Re Valli , Uzzau Alessandro
Published: August 2022

Hepatocellular carcinoma constitutes an ongoing challenge due to its incidence and the high mortality related to it. Metastases and relapses even after treatment with curative intent are frequent. The liver is a common site for metastasis because of anatomical and physiological reasons; its position, the particular cytoarchitecture and cell populations, and its peculiar immunologic properties make it a favorable and tolerogenic environment; the inflammatory state with the alteration of the cytoarchitecture and of the microcirculation associated, and gut permeability and metabolic diseases cause the development of a liable site to progression of hepatocellular carcinoma. The difficulty of always having an early diagnosis and the lack of therapeutic flow charts including the biological behavior of the disease have always posed great difficulties in dealing with it. In the last few years, mechanisms involved in the onset and in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma are a source of great interest; the discovery of pro-neoplastic and pro-metastatic conditions, of the cross talk between organs and cells, of progression pathways, of mediators contributing to proliferation and metastasis and of modular check points, of miRNAs, all potential therapeutic targets, appear promising for transforming the approach to hepatocarcinoma, offering the possibility of earlier diagnosis, customizable treatments, and better outcome.
ECMO Predictive Scores, Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Shah Neel , Said Ahmed
Published: August 2022

Over the five decades since the first successful reports of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use, ideal patient selection has been an ongoing question. This has led to the development of several prognostication tools aimed at identifying risk factors associated with poor outcomes. These have spanned neonatal, pediatric and adult patients supported on ECMO for cardiac or respiratory failure. The majority of these scores have focused on mortality as an objective poor outcome with only 2 adult scores looking at long-term neuropsychological outcomes in ECMO survivors. In the development of these scores the authors have mainly relied on registry style data with limited granularity and focused on immediate pre-ECMO data points without incorporation of the evolving patient trajectories leading up to ECMO cannulation. While such scores can be useful in both prognostication and as risk stratification and quality assessment tools, they all lack practicality on an individual patient level with regards to decision making, as these scores have all been developed on data from patients already supported on ECMO without a comparable control cohort, to truly mimic decision making at the bedside. In this chapter we review the currently available ECMO prognostication scores, their limitations and potential future directions.
Development of Better Wheat Plants for Climate Change Conditions
Authors: Akram Saba , Ghaffar Maria , Wadood Ayesha , Abdur Rehman Arif Mian
Published: August 2022

Wheat is a staple food of about 40% of the world population, and continuous improvement is vital to meet the increasing demands of the world population. Climate change, a serious concern of the present time, could strongly affect the wheat crop. To mitigate the climate change effects on wheat, scientists are developing wheat germplasm tolerant to the number of stresses and for this purpose different strategies have been adopted. In this chapter, the effect of climate change on wheat and strategies to develop a better wheat plant for climate change using advance breeding and molecular techniques have been discussed. Conventional breeding including hybridization, mutation breeding and shuttle breeding are some classical approaches which have led to the development of some high yielding wheat varieties but it’s a time taking task, the advancement in science has opened the new window for making a better crop for changing climate. Recent achievements in genetic engineering are expected to augment conventional breeding to further increase production. Advances in genome sequencing and molecular breeding have increased the rate of gene discovery. The use of advance genomic technique is a key to overcome the food security issue related to climate change.
Models of Hepatotoxicity for the Study of Chronic Liver Disease
Authors: Rodríguez-Fragoso Lourdes , Rodríguez-López Anahí , Sánchez-Quevedo Janet
Published: August 2022

Chronic liver disease affects globally and has a high morbidity and mortality rate. It is histopathologically characterized by the presence of inflammation, and the progressive destruction and regeneration of the hepatic parenchyma, which can lead to the development of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Most liver diseases tend to become chronic and can be therefore studied in animal models, as it is possible to quickly develop pathological processes in animals with a high degree of reproducibility and obtain predictive data regarding the different hepatopathies. The development of animal models in the field of hepatology has been geared toward the search for new knowledge meant to favor human well-being and proved useful in translational medicine focused on liver disease. Like any other methodological tool, animal models provide valuable. Obviously, a single model cannot reproduce the complexity and spectrum of all liver diseases, which is why a wide variety are currently employed: they include chemically, immune, diet, surgically, and genetically modified damage in animals and involve biological agents or the use of humanized livers in rodents. This chapter surveys some of the main animal models used in the study of chronic liver disease and the disease characteristics they mimic.
Indigenous Cultural Expressions and Methodological Frameworks: Some Thoughts
Authors: Alonso-Bolaños Marina
Published: August 2022

Within the contemporary global world, there appears to be an inevitable lag between the changing factual reality and the concepts and categories scholars use to analyze it, i.e., “indigenous peoples,” “traditional oral expressions,” “ethnicity,” “cultural identity,” and “cultural heritage.” But are these discrepancies insurmountable? This article delves into such mismatches, examining the relentless search for heuristic instruments to deal with the diverse indigenous artistic expressions in their socio-historical and political contexts. It presents some thoughts about the methodological frameworks used to ponder indigenous cultural expressions. The main argument is based on ethnographic research among Zoque and Mayan peoples in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas in Southern Mexico, while establishing a dialog with ethnographies by other authors on different indigenous regions.
Recent Advances in Flavonoid Metabolism: An Updated Review
Authors: Theja Indireddy , Ramya Kuber Banoth
Published: August 2022

Flavonoids are polyhydroxylated natural chemicals that have been shown to improve human health. These are a type of bioactive molecules that can be found in abundance in plants. These polyphenolic chemicals are naturally generated from plant metabolites. Before entering the intestine, flavonoid glycosides are deglycosylated, while aglycones can readily pass-through cell membranes. They are absorbed and transferred to the liver, where they undergo substantial metabolism, resulting in glucuronides, sulfates, and methylation compounds. These conjugates are responsible for the health-promoting possessions of flavonoids. The flavonol subclass was the first to be researched, with quercetin as the most common dietary flavonol, and information on other flavonoid subclasses is still developing. Cellular signaling pathways mediate the antidiabetic benefits of dietary flavonoids in the pancreas, liver, and skeletal muscle. Flavonoids modulate distinct signaling pathways in pancreatic cells, hepatocytes, adipocytes, and skeletal myofibers via acting on various molecular targets. Flavonoids may help people with diabetes firstly by improving hyperglycemia through glucose metabolism regulation in hepatocytes and secondly by reducing insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress in muscle and fat and by increasing glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue. A greater understanding of the flavonoid pathway’s regulatory mechanisms would likely favor the progress of novel bioprocessing techniques for the production of value-added plants with optimal flavonoid content.
Current Developments in Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy: A Brief Review
Authors: Giarola Benedito Bartholazzi Mariana , de Morais Lodi Tatiana , Lima Tavares Machado Olga
Published: August 2022

Immunotherapy is a treatment for patients with type I-mediated allergic diseases. Molecular forms of allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT), based on inducing immunological tolerance characterized by increased IL-10, TGF-β, and IgG4 levels, and Treg cell are continuously emerging to improve the efficacy of the treatment, shorten the duration of protocols, and prevent any side effects. This review covers the recent progress in AIT and routes of antigen administration. Classical immunotherapy uses allergen extracts obtained from natural sources. Limitations of the uses of these extracts, such as sensitizations with nonspecific agents, can be avoided using purified components, hypoallergenic recombinant proteins, and vaccines based on peptides (epitopes). However, these molecules have low immunogenicity requiring new carriers or more effective adjuvants. Vaccines based on carrier-bound B-cell epitope-containing peptides and the constructions of allergens coupled to virus-like particles (VLPs) are under evaluation. The possibility of vaccinating with DNA encoding the allergen to obtain an allergen-specific Th1 and IgG response is in development and the success of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 must encourage as well the re-exploration of mRNA vaccine platform for innovative AIT.
Development and Applications of Aluminum Nitride Thin Film Technology
Authors: L.A. Cunha Cícero , C. Pimenta Tales , Amorim Fraga Mariana
Published: August 2022

Aluminum nitride (AlN) thin films have aroused the interest of researchers due to their unique physicochemical properties. However, further studies on these semiconductor materials are still necessary to establish the manufacturing of high-performance devices for applications in various areas, such as telecommunications, microelectronics, and biomedicine. This chapter introduces AlN thin film technology that has made a wide range of applications possible. First, the main physicochemical properties of AlN, its wurtzite crystalline structure, and the incorporation of oxygen during the thin film deposition process are presented. Furthermore, the growth of AlN films by different techniques and their applications as a buffer layer and sensing layer are summarized. Special attention was given to the sputtering deposition process and the use of sputtered AlN films in SAW sensors.
From Empathy to the Aggression–Compassion Continuum
Authors: E. Grunberg Neil , S. Barry Erin
Published: August 2022

Empathy is relevant to but not sufficient to fully understand relationships. Recent research has proposed that empathy is part of a continuum—from pity to sympathy to empathy to compassion—and that compassion is the key to building good relationships because it includes actions. We offer an extension of this concept to include neutrality (apathy) and add four constructs of opposition—from antipathy to animosity to hostility to aggression. We describe all nine constructs with regard to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral support or opposition. Further, we propose that it is useful to consider these constructs in terms of character, competence, context, and communication at four psychosocial levels—personal, interpersonal, team, and organizational. We believe that relationships can be best addressed with these concepts in mind and that application of the support versus oppose poles of the aggression-compassion continuum are not equivalent to good and bad.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Obesity
Authors: Dewa Nyoman Wibawa I , Wayan Wina Dharmesti Ni
Published: August 2022

The global rise of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) prevalence makes it one of the most common diagnoses performed in a daily practice. Obesity significantly contribute to GERD development, accordingly, it has accounted for the increasing cases of GERD. Obesity can disrupt the esophagogastric junction integrity, which promote the development of GERD and its complication. The frequency of GERD symptoms and its mucosal complications also found more often in obesity. The parallel increase of both condition has initiated numerous studies to determine the most beneficial therapeutic options in managing this challenging condition. Current available therapy for GERD in obesity including weight reduction, pharmacotherapy, and surgery.
Evelyn Underhill and the Franciscan Tradition
Authors: Greene Dana ,   Marquette University Press
Published: August 2022

The Anglican religious writer, Evelyn Underhill, (1875-1941) is best known as a scholar of mysticism and an advocate for the practical mysticism for ordinary people. What is less well-known is that in her own spiritual crisis she sought out the assistance of the Catholic, Baron Friedrich von Hugel. However, before she requested his counsel she was greatly influenced by her work on a biography of the thirteenth century Italian poet and mystic, Jacopone da Todi who wrote in the vernacular. This essay details how Jacopone and his predecessor Francis of Assisi, brought Underhill to her contemporary, von Hugel, who himself was influenced by the Franciscan tradition.
For an anthropology and archaeology of freedom
Authors: Wengrow David
Published: August 2022

�Freedom� has been characterised as a �weird, Western concept� of little relevance to a broader understanding of human societies. Accordingly, it is sometimes suggested that anthropology, and its sister discipline of archaeology, have had little to say about freedom. Drawing on a collaboration with the late David Graeber, and reflections on the anthropology of A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, I will argue to the contrary that an ethnography of freedom � with its main locus in the colonial milieu of 17th-century North America � lies close to the disciplinary foundations of anthropology, and also has something to say about the modern development of our supposedly weird, supposedly Western concept.
Technical Efficiency of Cassava Female Farmers in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Folayimi Olapade-Ogunwole, , Oluwafemi Nathaniel Akanbi, , Olufemi Solomon Okunola,
Published: August 2022

The study analyzed the technical efficiency of female cassava farmers in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study specifically determined the technical efficiency of the respondents, examined the factors affecting technical efficiency and estimated the profitability of female cassava farmers in the study area. The study showed that majority of the female cassava were in their active year, most of the farmers were literate, most of the female cassava farmers were married, majority had 4 – 6 members, most of the female cassava farmers were experienced and they were small scale cassava farmers. The study also showed the variable representing farm size, agrochemical, herbicide, fertilizer, planting material and labour were found to be factors that significantly affect production. The result of the inefficiency model showed that the variables educational status and membership of farmer’s association were factors that significantly affect farmers’ inefficiency. The mean technical efficiency is 0.744 (or 74.4%). This implies that, on the average, the farmers were 74% technically efficient; hence their observed output was about 26% less than the maximum frontier output.The total variable cost, total fixed cost and the total cost were found to be ₦93,500.63, ₦40,806.25 and ₦134,306.88 respectively. Also the total revenue, gross margin and profit were found to be ₦462,373.50, ₦368,872.87 and ₦167,596.66 respectively. This indicates that cassava production is profitable in the study area.
Economics and Financial Feasibility of Major Pulpwood Trees Cultivation in Tamil Nadu
Authors: Sivaraj B. A. , Senthilnathan S. , Saravanakumar V. , Kannan Balaji
Published: August 2022

The main raw material for manufacture of paper is wood pulp which are mainly obtained from the pulpwood trees like Casuarina, Eucalyptus and Meliadubia. In Tamil Nadu, the cultivation of these pulpwood trees was promoted by two leading paper manufacturing industries viz., Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Paper Limited (TNPL) and Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB).This study aims at estimating the cost, returns and financial feasibility of major pulpwood tree species cultivated in Tamil Nadu. The study found that the cost of cultivation of casuarina, eucalyptus and Meliadubia were Rs.1,76,939, Rs.1,60,593 and Rs.1,52,672 and the net income obtained from these trees were Rs.1,58,473, Rs.1,37,028 and Rs.1,33,831 respectively. Among these trees, Casuarina is more profitable and the results of the study concluded that the cultivation of these three major pulpwood trees are profitable and financially viable.
Standardization of Rose Apple (Syzygium jambos) Syrup with Different Concentrations of Sugar
Authors: Mathew Jeeva Sara , Mishra Saket , Vishen Gaurav Singh
Published: August 2022

The experiment was conducted on “Standardization of rose apple (Syzygium jambos) syrup with different concentrations of sugar” during the period November 2021 to February 2022 at Post Harvest Technology Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). The experiment was planned in completely randomized block design, seven treatments with three replication. The observations were recorded on various characteristics like acidity, TSS, pH, ascorbic acid content and organoleptic qualities. The results obtained from the experiment shows that the treatment T6 (rose apple juice + 55% sugar syrup) was found best in terms of the quality attribute as compared to other treatments. It shows the highest mean score in sensory evaluation like colour and appearance (8.85), taste (8.6), aroma (8.45), overall acceptability (8.7) and the chemical parameters like titratable acidity (0.458), T.S.S (64.66˚Brix), pH (4.427) and ascorbic acid (26.73%). Therefore on the basis of above findings it is concluded that the treatment T6 (rose apple juice + 55% sugar syrup) is the most promising and best syrup in terms of their physico-chemical and organoleptic test of rose apple syrup.
Application of K-means Clustering Algorithm in Rice Production of Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Abirami B. , Selvi R. Gangai , Kannan Balaji , Vanitha G. , Thavaprakaash N.
Published: August 2022

Aim: (i) To Cluster the Rice data using K-Means clustering algorithm. (ii) To helps the study of crop yield prediction.

Study Design: K-Means clustering technique is one of the most common exploratory data analysis used to get an intuition about the structure of the data.

Place and Duration of Study: Time Series crop data were collected from the season and crop report, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Chennai for the period of 2015-2020.

Methodology: The machine learning algorithm of big data analytics method such as K-means clustering algorithm helps to predict the paddy yield accurately in Tamil Nadu. The performance of the technique is examined through the determinable value of k by Elbow method and Silhouette method which helps in the crop yield prediction.

Results: The observed results show that there is a positive relationship between area, production, area under irrigation, minimum temperature, and relative humidity and a close negative relationship with moisture and wind speed. Additionally, two clusters were identified with cluster 2 having the highest mean value, followed by 1. The identification of the highest mean clusters will guide farmers on where best to concentrate on when planting their crops in ordered to improve productivity and crop yield.

Conclusion: This study reveals a scalable, simple, and reduced method for correctly assessing rice production over a large area using publicly released multi-source data, which may have been used to calculate crop production in areas with rarely observed data and all around the world.
Effect of Different Colour Mulches on Water Use Efficiency in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) under Protected Cultivation
Authors: Nagarajan K. , Lakshmi I. Geetha , Ramya S. , Harinarayanan M. N. , Vidya K. N.
Published: August 2022

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different colour mulches on Water use efficiency under protected cultivation a field experiment was carried out during April–June 2021 in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus).

Study Design: Split plot design statistical design.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, between April to June 2021.

Methodology: Different coloured Plastic mulches (black-M1, silver-M2, yellow-M3, red-M4, white-M5) and no cover M6 (control) with different irrigation levels (I1-100% PE, I2-75% PE and I3-50% PE) was adopted with split plot design.

Results: The observed data revealed that using mulches decreased irrigation requirements of cucumber crop with comparing to no cover (without mulch). The data shows that Black Mulch M1 with I3-50%PE recorded the highest values of WUE (31.30 kg/m3) followed by White Mulch M5 with I3-50% PE (30.03kg/m3).

Conclusion: Increasing irrigation level up to I2-75% improved yield with different coloured plastic mulch treatments, while the yield decreased with increasing irrigation level to I1-100%PE. Though using 50% PE with black plastic mulch increased WUE compared to using 75% PE or 100% PE without plastic mulch (control).
Indication, Contraindication, Complication and Monitoring of Isotretinoin
Authors: Alyamani Nawal Rajeh , Alharbi Abrar Saleh , Alghamdi Theyab Abdullah , Althagafi Ohud Awwadh , Alsenadi Yasser Jabah , Abdulrahman Abdulrahman Ali , Almomen Farah Abdulkareem , Mahmood Kawthar Abdulghaffar , Aljawder Mayyasa Shawqi , Alamer Arwa Mohammed , Alharbi Waleed Fawaz
Published: August 2022

Acne is the most prevalent skin disorder affecting primarily adolescents and young adults. Side effects of acne, such as scarring, dyspigmentation, and low self-esteem, can cause severe morbidity. Isotretinoin is a medication that is used to treat severe acne. The medicine was licensed by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982 to treat severe nodular acne that had been resistant to other treatments, including systemic antibiotics. Other indications of isotretinoin include moderate acne, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, neuroblastoma, and the prevention of squamous cell carcinoma in high-risk patients. Rosacea, folliculitis, and pyoderma faciale have all been treated with isotretinoin. Some side effects are also associated with the use of isotretinoin including teratogenicity the most severe one. The purpose of this research is to review the available information about indication, contraindication, complication and monitoring of Isotretinoin. Various dermatological conditions are also treated with isotretinoin apart from the common indication of acne. Complete blood count along with the lipid profile, and liver function test are monitored in patients on isotretinoin therapy. Dry lips and dry skin are among the common side effects of isotretinoin. Due to the severe complication of teratogenicity isotretinoin is contraindicated among pregnant women. Evidence from the literature suggests that isotretinoin is the effective medication in treatment of acne and low dose of isotretinoin does not cause any complication. Evidence-based guidelines and strategies for safety and efficacy of isotretinoin can be developed by further clinical research and trials.
Chemical Injury Due to Pain Balm: Case Series
Authors: Namdeo Neha , Wairagade Nikhilesh , Tekade Pradeep
Published: August 2022

Ocular chemical injuries accounts for 11.5% to 22.1% of ocular injuries. Ocular chemical burns are an ophthalmic emergency and requires immediate treatment. We report a series of three cases of chemical injury secondary to accidental exposure to red balm used as local application for headache. In our cases menthol, cajuput oil and capsaicin might have contributed to chemical injury and nerve damage. Nerve damage might have lead to delayed epithelial healing. All three patients improved completely within 1 to 3 week.
UM VERGER, DOIS OLHARES: a construção da africanidade brasileira por um estrangeiro
Authors: Castro Mauricio , Santos Myrian
Published: August 2022

As reflexões sobre o olhar estrangeiro têm sido frequentes nas últimas décadas, principalmente a partir da crítica à formação de um imaginário repleto de exotismo e sensualidade associado aos trópicos. Não é, portanto, exagero afirmar que o problema das representações, usos e abusos da imagem dos afrodescendentes no Brasil, ao longo dos séculos, permanece como foco importante para se entender a história das relações raciais no país. Nem sempre, contudo, procura-se o exótico nos trópicos. Este artigo procura analisar o impacto do olhar de Pierre Verger sobre a construção do legado africano no Brasil. Palavras-chave: Pierre Verger. Afrodescendentes. Relações raciais. ONE VERGER, TWO LOOKS: the construction of Brazilian africanity by a foreigner Maurício Barros de Castro Myrian Sepúlveda dos Santos Over the last decades a reflection upon the foreign look has become frequent, mainly from the point of view of critics to the creation of an imaginary filled with exoticism and sensuality associated to the tropics. So it is not an exaggeration to state that the problems with the representations, uses and overuses of the image of Brazilian afro-descendants throughout the centuries is still an important focus for understanding the history of racial relations in the country. However, it is not always that the exotic is sought in the tropics. This article analyzes the impact of the look of Pierre Verger on the construction of the African legacy in Brazil. Keywords: Pierre Verger. Afro-descendants. Racial relationships. UN PIERRE VERGER, DEUX REGARDS: la construction de l’africanité brésilienne par un étranger Maurício Barros de Castro Myrian Sepúlveda dos Santos Les réflexions faites sur le regard étranger ont été fréquentes au cours des dernières décennies, surtout si l’on prend en considération les critiques sur la formation d’un imaginaire rempli d’exotisme et de sensualité associé aux tropiques. Il n’est donc pas exagéré de dire que le problème des représentations, de l’utilisation et des abus faits de l’image des descendants africains au Brésil, tout au long des siècles, constitue toujours un élément important pour la compréhension de l’histoire des relations raciales dans le pays. On n’est cependant pas toujours à la recherche de l’exotisme sous les tropiques. Cet article essaie d’analyser l’impact du regard de Pierre Verger sur la construction de l’héritage africain au Brésil. Mots-clés: Pierre Verger. Ascendance/Descendance africaine. Relations raciales. Publicação Online do Caderno CRH no Scielo: http://www.scielo.br/ccrh  Publicação Online do Caderno CRH: http://www.cadernocrh.ufba.br
O ESPAÇO METROPOLITANO NO BRASIL: nova ordem espacial?
Authors: Andrade Luciana Teixeira
Published: August 2022

O texto tem como objetivo principal analisar as recentes mudanças na ordem espacial das regiões metropolitanas brasileiras e, em particular, na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte. Inicia-se com um diálogo com a literatura internacional sobre o tema, para, em seguida, mostrar os debates nacionais. Tem, como referente empírico, uma série de estudos e índices construídos a partir dos resultados do Censo Demográfico de 2010. Mostra como o modelo dual centro versus periferia é limitado para a compreensão da atual ordem socioespacial das metrópoles brasileiras; identifica mudanças significativas ocorridas nas últimas décadas, mas chama a atenção também para várias continuidades no que se refere às desigualdades socioespaciais. Palavras-chave: Ordem espacial. Metrópoles. Desigualdades espaciais. Centros. Periferias. METROPOLITAN SPACE IN BRAZIL: a new spatial order? Luciana Teixeira de Andrade The goal of the text is to analyze the recent changes in the spatial order of Brazilian metropolitan areas and, particularly, the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte. It begins with a dialogue with the international literature on the issue, and, after that, discusses the national debates. The empirical reference is a series of studies and indices built from the results of the Demographic Census of 2010. It shows the dual system downtown vs outskirts is too limited for comprehending the current sociospatial order or Brazilian metropoles. It identifies significant changes occurred over the last decades and calls attention to several continuums regarding socio-spatial inequalities. Keywords: Spatial order. Metropoles. Spatial inequalities. Downtown. Outskirts. L’ESPACE MÉTROPOLITAIN AU BRÉSIL: un nouvel ordre spatial? Luciana Teixeira de Andrade L’objectif de ce texte est d’analyser les changements récents qui ont eu lieu dans l’ordre spatial des régions métropolitaines brésiliennes et en particulier dans la région métropolitaine de Belo Horizonte. L’analyse commence par un dialogue avec les publications internationales sur ce thème pour en arriver ensuite aux débats nationaux. La référence empirique est constituée par toute une série d’études et d’indices construits sur la base des données du recensement de 2010. On y montre comment le double modèle centre versus périphérie est limité pour comprendre l’ordre sociospatial actuel des métropoles brésiliennes. On identifie aussi les changements importants qui ont eu lieu au cours des dernières décennies, mais on attire également l’attention sur la permanence de nombreuses inégalités socio-spatiales. Mots-clés: Ordre spatial. Métropoles. Inégalités spatiales. Centres. Périphéries. Publicação Online do Caderno CRH no Scielo: http://www.scielo.br/ccrh  Publicação Online do Caderno CRH: http://www.cadernocrh.ufba.br
Acute Hospital Care at Home in Medicare—Will a Pandemic Policy Be Sustained?
Authors: Adashi Eli Y. , Cohen I. Glenn
Published: August 2022

This Viewpoint discusses the genesis of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program and the legislative odds of the program continuing.