bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A influência da cultura de aprendizagem no desempenho de equipes em escritórios de advocacia
Authors: Moura Franciele de , Silva Givanildo , Leite Maurício , Jacoski Claudio Alcides
Published: April 2024

A pesquisa examinou como a cultura de aprendizagem impacta o desempenho em escritórios de advocacia competitivos. Resultados destacam a importância da cultura de aprendizagem, colaboração, comunicação, liderança e incentivos coletivos para melhorar o desempenho em ambientes legais desafiadores. Este estudo destaca que fortalecer a cultura de aprendizagem, confiança, comunicação, liderança estratégica e resultados coletivos pode melhorar o desempenho das equipes jurídicas, beneficiando clientes e reforçando a competitividade dos escritórios. Enfatiza a importância da cultura de aprendizagem, adaptabilidade e inovação em ambientes mutáveis, oferecendo orientações cruciais para a gestão de escritórios de advocacia. O estudo usou abordagem exploratória para analisar a relação entre cultura de aprendizagem, trabalho em equipe, capacidade dinâmica e desempenho em 123 escritórios de advocacia em Santa Catarina. Utilizou questionário com 38 questões, testes estatísticos (teste t, ANOVA, regressões), análises descritivas, correlações, e avaliou a consistência dos dados. A metodologia cuidadosa busca compreender a fundo a relação entre os construtos, oferecendo insights valiosos e análise robusta.
Impactos da indústria 4.0 sobre as práticas da armazenagem enxuta: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Nogueira Junior Denio , Mergulhão Ricardo Coser , Silva João Eduardo Azevedo Ramos da
Published: April 2024

A indústria 4.0 passou de um slogan potencial com um futuro incerto para uma ideia de manufatura séria que está sendo adotada por um número cada vez maior de empresas em apenas alguns anos. Além da manufatura, as novas tecnologias introduzidas com o advento da indústria 4.0 encontraram outras potenciais aplicações em outras fronteiras. Uma delas é na logística. Mais especificamente nos armazéns de produtos acabados, semi-acabados ou de matérias-primas. O presente estudo visa capturar e entender o impacto dessas novas tecnologias quando aplicadas naqueles armazéns geridos com base nas práticas da armazenagem enxuta. Para tanto, uma revisão sistemática da literatura foi executada. Entretanto, não foram encontrados resultados efetivos dos impactos da indústria 4.0 sobre a armazenagem enxuta. Percebe-se então que estudos adicionais são necessários para abordar os impactos das tecnologias da indústria 4.0 sobre os armazéns enxutos.
A etnografia na construção de estudos organizacionais: uma análise bibliométrica entre 2013-2023
Authors: Guimaraes Ana Paula , Costa Alexandre Marino , Silva Gilmar Chagas da , Fiates Gabriela Gonçalves Silveira , Becker Michel
Published: April 2024

A proposta deste artigo é analisar a evolução da pesquisa qualitativa nos moldes etnográficos considerando a ciência da administração (especificamente dos estudos organizacionais) por meio de análise bibliométrica de citação e periódicos com maior publicação dos artigos que foram  publicados  de  2013  a  2023  sobre  a  etnografia,  visando  identificar quais os trabalhos mais relevantes que suportaram as pesquisas neste período. A metodologia empregada na condução desta pesquisa foi uma análise documental de publicações através da plataforma scopus. Os  trabalhos  (POLDNER, etc al,2019) com  o  artigo Fashioning ethical subjectivity: The embodied ethics of entrepreneurial self-formation e o artigo Clash of the Titans: Temporal Organizing and Collaborative Dynamics in the Panama Canal Megaproject de (VAN MARREWIJK, 216) tiveram o maior número de citações por parte de  pesquisadores  interessados  em  estudos  etnográficos  e,  portanto,  são  os autores que têm maior proximidade e formaram o principal grupo em relação ao tema central deste trabalho (etnografia). Observa-se, nos últimos anos, o número de publicações sobre o tema sugere que o tema passa  a  ser  mais  explorado  pela  comunidade  acadêmica e que vem se mantendo.  No que se refere às limitações deste estudo, ocorrem por meio da percepção dos pesquisadores, é possível destacar ainda o recorte temporal e a base de dados escolhidos para realização do estudo.
Correlation Between Portal Vein Diameter and Clinical Prognostic Scores in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Garg Aman , Singh Kamal , Bhardwaj Nidhi , Kaur Narinder
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Patients with liver cirrhosis develop portal hypertension, which leads to complications like splenomegaly, ascites, and oesophageal varices. Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) measurement, the best available method to measure portal hypertension, is invasive and difficult to perform. Some studies suggest that an increased Portal Vein Diameter (PVD) on ultrasonography indicates portal hypertension and correlates with oesophageal varices. Studies correlating PVD with other complications of portal hypertension, like ascites and spleen size, are scarce. Aim: To correlate ultrasonographically measured PVD with clinical prognostic models: Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score and Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD), as well as with platelet count, in patients with liver cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of General Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Radiodiagnosis at Government Medical Collge, Chandigarh, India, from February 2021 to September 2021 over an eight-month period in a tertiary healthcare centre in North India. A total of 97 patients with cirrhosis, identified based on clinical features supported by laboratory tests and ultrasonography, were included in the study. A 6 mL of blood sample was collected from each patient for haemogram, biochemical tests (liver function tests and renal function tests), and coagulogram. Ultrasonography assessment of PVD, spleen size, and ascites was performed in a supine position using a right subcostal approach, after overnight fasting. The collected data were analysed using relevant statistical tests. Results: The mean age of the study population was 47.39 ± 12.64 years, with 73 (75.3%) males and 24 (24.7%) females. The most common aetiological factor for liver cirrhosis was alcohol, present in 52 (53.6%) patients. The mean PVD was found to be 12.31±2.71 mm. The correlation coefficient of PVD with spleen size was 0.3 with a p-value of 0.004, suggesting a positive correlation. The correlation coefficient of parameters like thrombocytopenia, CTP score, and MELD score was -0.2 (p-value=0.066), 0.1 (p-value=0.463), and 0.0 (p-value=0.725), respectively. Conclusion: Sonographically measured PVD cannot be used as a substitute for the clinical grading and staging of cirrhosis. Only a weak positive correlation was found between PVD and spleen size.
Effect of Smartphone Usage during Night Time on Sleep Patterns of Young Adults: A Cross-sectional Observational Study
Authors: Hyder Safa , Mane Sudhir Shankar , Hazari Mohammed Abdul Hannan , Arifuddin Mehnaaz Sameera
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Excessive smartphone usage among adolescents and young adults has been consistently linked to poor sleep. Moreover, smartphone overuse has been associated with daytime tiredness, longer sleeps latency, and reduced sleep duration. The significance of addressing poor sleep among adolescents and young adults is underscored by recent research linking it to adverse physical and psychological health outcomes, such as mood disturbances, impaired cognitive function, and increased risk incidence of hypertension and diabetes. Aim: To evaluate the effects of smartphone usage on sleep quality among individuals using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and hypnogram data. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional observational study, sleep patterns were assessed using the PSQI questionnaire and Prime Nap sleep tracker app (version 1.1.4). The study was conducted by Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The data was collected in the form of a hypnogram and the study was conducted in the participants’ homes (under domicile conditions) in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India from March 2020 to April 2020. A total of 60 participants (both male and female) in the age group of 15-25 years were recruited and divided into two groups: one comprising 30 individuals with regular prolonged exposure to smartphone screens at night, and the other consisting of 30 individuals who experienced minimal or no smartphone exposure once they prepared to sleep. Descriptive statistics were applied to the collected data using Microsoft Excel and IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows version 25.0. Results: Adding up the average scores of the seven factors gives a global PSQI score from 0 to 21, with 0-4 indicating good sleep and 5-21 indicating poor sleep. Among those who used smartphones regularly at night time, 20 participants (66.67%) had PSQI score >5 and poor sleep quality, 24 participants (80%) had prolonged sleep latency, 18 participants (60%) had poor sleep duration, 27 participants (90%) had sleep disturbances, and 22 participants (73.33%) had increased daytime dysfunction. Hypnogram abnormalities were seen in >15 participants (50%) of subjects. Conclusion: The prevalence of smartphone addiction is widely acknowledged in the medical literature, highlighting the need for its assessment, especially among adolescents and young adults. The study reveals that poor sleeping habits among participants were attributable either to a lack of awareness or neglect. By recognising the importance of adequate sleep, improvement in the quality of daily activities can be made by reducing daily screen time, consequently alleviating both physical and mental stress. Furthermore, the findings have implications for individuals whose work involves prolonged exposure to computer screens, especially during night time.
Design and Retrofitting of Irrigation Pumping System for the Middle Ogun Irrigation Project Using Hydrokinetic Technology
Authors: M.A. Babatunde, , J.O. Ojediran, , P.O. Okekunle,
Published: April 2024

High cost of irrigation pumping by use of fossil fuel has negatively impacted irrigation efficiency on the Middle Ogun Irrigation scheme. Efficient irrigation pumping would improve agricultural productivity and food production on the irrigation scheme.  Many attempts have been made by stakeholders to seek alternative energy sources for powering irrigation pumping. This study aimed at the design and retrofitting of the irrigation water pumping system on the Middle Ogun Irrigation scheme using hydrokinetic technology. Hydrological modelling of the catchment was carried out using MapWindow Soil and Water Assessment Tool to determine the annual gross and recoverable hydrokinetic potential of the water resource from the river. A Savonius hydrokinetic turbine system was developed and tested on the river.  The mean voltage output at selected streamflow depths were determined to derive a power curve. Results showed that retrofitting the irrigation pumping system with an array of twenty units (20) of selected submersible irrigation pumps powered by twenty-two (22) units of an array of Savonius hydrokinetic turbines would satisfactorily deliver irrigation water into night storage and irrigate the pilot field of 100 ha of farmland on plot 2 and 5 on the scheme.
Extension & Technological Needs of South Goa District Vegetable Growers to Accomplish Socio Economic Development
Authors: Jadhav Shreyas Subhashchandra , Dessai Pragati Prasad
Published: April 2024

The objective of the present study was to elaborate a matrix for assessing the socio economic development for vegetable cultivators. To measure this prospect, a questionnaire was constructed up and used as provision for face-to-face interviews piloted at the level of the South Goa district. Along with sustainability approach, acquaintance objectives of present study were to determine the extension & technological needs of vegetable growers in South Goa. The findings showed relations between different components of the dimensions deliberated, revealing their synergy in farm activity, later with the manifestation of certain variances in the levels of socio economic dimensions and sub-dimensions, which vary as a function of the precise types of vegetable production (conventional, ecologic, natural, mixed). Knowledge desires to be conveyed by vegetable growers have frequently been implicit as extension needs. Nevertheless, the obligation of extension services was more than just providing information about agricultural inputs and its supply chain. It was evident from the study that the foremost restraints like dearth of technical knowledge on IPM and INM, deficiency of innovativeness, absence of entrepreneurial ability, deprived marketing and storage services, less opportunity for post-harvest technologies, lack of operative supervision and monitoring by extension personnel were confronted by the vegetable growers of south Goa.
Constraints and Improvements Suggestions Proposed in Adopting Recommended Cultivation Practices by Mandarin Growers
Authors: Satapathy Bhagyalaxmi , Kale N.M. , Katole R.T. , Todkar Ajay M.
Published: April 2024

The present study was conducted  in Amravati district of Maharashtra. It was purposively carried out in two talukas i.e. Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji on the basis of maximum area under mandarin. From Achalpur and Anjangaon Surji talukas, 12 villages were selected purposively having area under mandarin. Again from each selected village, 10 mandarin growers were selected purposively having bearing orchard for the present study constituting a sample size of 120 respondents. An exploratory method of research design was used. The objective of the study was to to identify the constraints faced by mandarin growers and obtain suggestions. Findings revealed that majority of respondents (93.33%) faced the problem of unavailability of proper information about chemicals to control pests and diseases followed by the those (91.66%) who are facing the problem of fruit drop in recent years along with some other constraints. While in case of suggestions, guidance by concerned department to farmers at different levels by organizing field visits gained highest frequency followed by availability of inputs at affordable price and arrangement of training programes for the areas found with higher training need respectively.
The Influence of Supply Chain Integration, Agility, and Innovation on Company Performance
Authors: Faturrahman Muhammad Akbar , Nursyamsiah Siti
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine and investigate the role of supply chain integration, agility, and innovation in the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the food and beverage sector. By optimizing these factors, companies can enhance the value and profitability generated across the supply chain, encompassing value addition from suppliers to manufacturers, manufacturers to distributors, and ultimately to consumers. This value is created from the service value and price of a finished product, with the total costs borne by the entire supply chain system. The study focuses on MSMEs in the Yogyakarta region, employing random sampling techniques to gather data from various stakeholders, including owners, managers, and operational staff. Questionnaire-based data collection is followed by Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis using AMOS software. The results of this research indicate that integration, agility, and innovation have a positive effect on company performance, both in terms of financial performance and operational performance. This study contributes to the supply chain literature, specifically in the food and beverage industry, by expanding the understanding of supply chain dynamics. To enhance supply chain integration, managers can implement broader strategies and utilize information technology for better collaboration. To improve supply chain agility, the focus should be on developing flexibility and partnering with agile businesses. Supply chain innovation can be promoted through investments in technology and prioritizing innovation in products, processes, and business models.
The Effect of Dividend Policy, Liquidity and Profitability on Company Value
Authors: Serlindawati . , Chairunisa Mariyam
Published: April 2024

Aims: This research aims to analyze the influence of dividend policy, company liquidity and company profitability on company value in manufacturing companies
Place and Duration of Study: This research uses a sample of manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017 - 2021 period.
Methodology: Researchers use causal quantitative methods with secondary data sources. The method used is the purposive sampling method. The total population in this study was 72 manufacturing companies in the sub-food and beverage consumer goods industrial sector and 18 companies were selected as samples with observation data of 90 samples. This research uses descriptive analysis techniques, classical assumption tests, model feasibility tests and multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 25 statistical software as a tool to process data and provide conclusions.
Conclusion: The results of this research show that dividend policy and profitability have a positive effect on company value, while liquidity does not have a positive effect on company value.
Drivers of Carbon Emissions in Kenya: The Perspective of Technology
Authors: Mose Naftaly , Fumey Michael , Kipchirchir Edwin
Published: April 2024

The empirical studies have portrayed from a different perspective that technology, foreign direct investment (FDI), and economic growth have diverse outcomes on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. African economies specifically Kenya are currently threatened with more CO2 emissions for which proper strategies need to be adopted to reduce and mitigate this situation. To address this issue, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique was utilized, differentiating between the long-term and short-term effects of drivers of CO2. Granger causality was applied to analyze the causality between the series. The study uses time series data for Kenya from 1990 to 2022. The short-run and long-run results indicate a negative relationship between technology and carbon emissions. Specifically, an increase in technology reduces carbon emissions while an increase in economic growth and FDI inflow increases carbon emissions. The study has identified the negative nexus between technology and carbon emissions in Kenya. This means that technological innovation can increase labour productivity and utilization of resources, thereby reducing carbon emissions. Therefore, Kenya should increase research and utilization of low and efficient carbon technologies to decouple economic growth from environmental pollution. Based on the result, various strategies have been proposed, including using different clean technologies to produce renewable fuels. FDI that complies with environmental regulations, and the use of advanced green and clean technologies can help mitigate the negative impact of technological progress on the environment. Additionally, technological progress, particularly in information and communication technology, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental quality.
Studies on Phytochemicals and Bioactivities of Methanolic Extract of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit Fruit Pods
Authors: Odekanyin Oludele Olayemi , Abioye Oluwatayo Emmanuel , Fajobi Adeniyi Oluwadare , Ogundepo Gbenga Emmanuel , Shittu Taofeeqat Titilope , Mustapha Ibrahim Olashile
Published: April 2024

Objectives: The study was designed to screen for the phytochemical constituents, and investigate the antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities of Leucaena leucocephala fruit pods methanolic extract (LLFPME).

Materials and Methods: Matured and dried fruit pods were pulverized and extracted with methanol using maceration method. The filtrate was concentrated in a rotary evaporator under reduced pressure to obtain powdery form termed LLFPME. The LLFPME was tested for the presence of phytochemicals using TLC and GC-MS technique. The phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extract were quantified; the antioxidant potential of the extract was examined using DPPH and H2O2 radical scavenging, metal chelating, FRAP and TAC assays. The anti-inflammatory potential was evaluated using the membrane stabilizing and lipoxygenase inhibitory activities while the antibacterial activity was investigated by determining the zone of inhibition, minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of extract against the test bacterial isolates.

Results: TLC revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, and others while the GC-MS analysis also showed the presence of 27 compounds. It was shown that the LLFPME displayed measurable antioxidant activity by exhibiting DPPH and H2O2 free radical scavenging potential and dose dependent metal chelating ability. FRAP and TAC were estimated to be 14.88 ± 0.04 and 25.53 ± 0.21 mgAAE/g of extract, respectively. The extract protected the RBC membrane integrity of RBC subjected to heat and hypotonic stress; and inhibited the activity of lipoxygenase. The extract inhibited the growth of some bacterial strains but had no visible effect on Pseudomonas aeuroginosa growth. The zone of inhibition, MIC and MBC exhibited by the extract against susceptible test bacteria ranges between 13 - 17 mm, 2.5 - 20 and 20 mg/ml, respectively..

Conclusion: It was concluded that LLFPME exhibited antioxidant potential through various mechanisms that possibly aided its ability to stabilize stressed cell membrane and similarly inhibited the growth of some bacterial strain.
Effect of Organics on Yield and Yield Components of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)
Authors: Rashmi Tiwari , Prasad B. N. Maruti , Gontia A. S. . , Shankarappa T. H. . , Patil, S. V. . , Umesha K. .
Published: April 2024

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a new emerging crop as functional food. Its seeds are richest source of omega-3, antioxidant, calcium and are known to prevent heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Owing to its nutraceutical and therapeutical values, the studies on its organic production are very essential under Indian condition. Therefore, an experiment to determine the influence of organic fertilization on growth and yield of chia was done at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh during 2018-19 and 2019-20. The recommended fertilizers dose (RDF) 57.5:40:24 NPK kg ha-1 with FYM 10 t ha-1 was compared with fourteen treatment combinations of organic manures viz., vermicompost (V), bio gas spent slurry (BSS) and Neem cake (Nc) at 25% or 50%N equivalent dose of RDF and organic supplements namely, microbial consortia (M), Jeevamrita (J) and humic acid (H).

The maximum plant height, number of branches per plant, number and weight of spikes per plant, spike weight, dry matter, seed yield per plant and seed yield per hectare were higher under RDF which was at par with FYM50V25BSS25MJH, RDFM, RDFJ. During first year, RDF recorded the higher yield (835.67 kg ha-1) followed by RDFMJH (680.93 kg ha-1), RDFJ (665.84 kg ha-1), FYM50V25BSS25H (616.19 kg ha-1) and FYM50V25BSS25 (603.57 kg ha-1). During first year, chia resulted in lower yield in comparison to second year in all the treatments. The reproductive phase, blooming to seed filling was found sensitive to frost. During second year RDFMJH gave higher yield (1201.65 kg ha-1) and was at par to FYM50V25BSS25M (1186.28 kg ha-1), FYM50V25BSS25J (1165.71 kg ha-1) and RDF (1165.43 kg ha-1). Therefore, the RDF can be substituted by organic manures combination viz. FYM 10.7 t + vermicompost 1.07 t + biogas spent slurry 1.68 t ha-1 along with microbial consortia or with Jeevamrita.
Yield Performance of Some White Maize Varieties in Response to Planting Spacings at Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University Farm in Bangladesh
Authors: Biswas Md. Mahirul Islam , Ullah Md. Jafar , Begum Hasina , Laila Lutfunnaher
Published: April 2024

The experiment were conducted at the Agronomy Field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Bangladesh to investigate the effect of white maize variety and planting spacing on growth, yield and yield attributes. The treatments were two hybrid white maize variety viz. V1 = PSC-121 and V2 = KS-510 and three planting spacing viz. S1 = 50 cm x 25 cm, S2 = 60 cm x 25 cm and S3 = 70 cm x 25 cm. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Results revealed that variety and plant spacing had significant effect on the studied characters and yield. The highest plant height, longest cob, highest number of kernel cob-1, the highest 100-grain weight, maximum grain yield and stover yield were observed in hybrid white maize PSC-121. On the other hand, the shortest plant, lowest number of grains cob-1, 100-grain weight, grain yield and stover yield were observed in hybrid white maize KS-510. The longest plant, highest number of kernel cob-1, the highest 100 grain weight was recorded in the spacing of 70 cm × 25 cm but lowest grain yield (7.52 t ha-1) and stover yield (9.362 t ha-1). In contrast, the spacing 50 cm × 25 cm produced the lowest values of the above mentioned plant parameters but showed the highest grain yield (9.20 t ha-1) and stover yield (11.64 t ha-1). In regard to interaction effect of variety and spacing, V1S1 (PSC-121 with 50 cm x 25 cm) interaction produced the highest grain yield (9.60 t ha-1), biological yield (21.621 t ha-1) and harvest index (46.01%). On the other hand, V2S3 (KS-510 with 70 cm x 25 cm) interaction achieved the lowest grain yield (7.36 t ha-1), biological yield (16.94 t ha-1) and harvest index (43.151%). Based on the experimental results, it may be concluded that maize (cv. hybrid white maize PSC-121) can be cultivated with a spacing of 50 cm × 25 cm for appreciable grain yield due to higher number of plant per unit area.
Do We Listen or Ignore Indigenous Practices? The Machobane Farming System - An Indigenous Farming Practice of Lesotho
Authors: Mekbib Sissay B. , Olaleye Adesola O. , Johane Masia , Wondimu Taddese
Published: April 2024

Aim: To evaluate the adaptive capacity of the Machobane Farming System, an indigenous practice to improve soil fertility and maize productivity compared to other non-Machobane farming practices.  
Study design: The study was conducted in four agroecological zones of Lesotho: Mountain, Foothills, low lands and Senqu river valley. Soil samples were collected at random from the non-Machobane farming practicing fields and Machobane farming practicing fields and the soil physicochemical and microbiological analyses were conducted to evaluate the soil quality. Structured and non-structured questionnaires were used to gather information from Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the type of farming practices used and other demographic data.
Results and Discussion: The MfS were found to be less affected and resilient to climate change with multiple benefits such as moisture conservation, slow release of nutrients and cross migration of microorganisms to the intercropping plants in the field unlike other farming practicing fields. An increased number of soil fertility indicator microorganisms such as Bacillus spp and Nitrogen fixing bacteria were seen to have increased the production of food crops (P>0.05) almost all the year round. An intensive relay cropping of one acre would be sufficient to ensure food security for an average family of 5 members.
Conclusion: Currently, the Machobane Farming System (MfS) is adopted by many households in Lesotho using biochar and compost.
The Impact of Religious Diversity on Socio-Ethical Behaviour: Case Study of the Kotei Community in Ghana
Authors: Adam Konadu , Tayviah Margaret Makafui , Bismark Obeng-Asare
Published: April 2024

The influence of religious diversity on the socio-ethical behaviour of the Ghanaian society is the subject of the research. The study aims at exploring how Ghana’s religious variety has impacted the  socio-ethical behaviour of the people in Ghana with a particular reference to the people in the Kotei community in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The study highlights the fact that the Ghanaian people’s way of life is defined and informed by their respect and tolerance of the religious other. Thus, recognition and tolerance for different religions is be found in nearly every area of the people’s lives. There are three main religious groups situated in the Kotei Community:  African Indigenous adherents, Muslims and Christians. These religious groups are pluralistic with several divisions and denominations. This study therefore explores how the prevalence of several religions have affected the people’s way of life. It also discusses how religious tolerance and cooperation among the various religious groups in the area has gotten positive and negative effects on the people. The study does so using primary data derived from fieldwork in the said community and secondary data from the intern, published and unpublished literature in the form of books, newspapers and journal articles. The researchers adopted the qualitative method of research for the study. It is the expectation of the researchers that, after reading this material, readers will get to have an overview of the nature of religious diversity evidenced in Ghana and its effects on the socio-ethical behaviour of Ghanaians. The study will serve as precedence for future research on the nature of Interfaith relations and encounters in Africa especially in Ghana and the resourceful means of ensuring interreligious peace and harmonization in Ghana.
An Overview of Iweobodo-Mamadu-Njoseh Wavelet (IMNW) and Its Steps in Solving Time Fractional Advection-Diffusion Problems
Authors: D. C Iweobodo , I. N Njoseh , J. S. Apanapudor
Published: April 2024

This paper revisited the newly constructed wavelet-based Galerkin finite element technique by Iweobodo et al (2023) and reiterated the steps in seeking approximate solutions to time-fractional advection -diffusion problems with the method. Orthogonal polynomials, Mamadu-Njoseh polynomials and finite element method were discussed in relation to Iweobodo-Mamadu-Njoseh wavelet (IMNW) and the step-by-step application of the wavelet-based Galerkin finite element technique using the (IMNW) as a basis function was iterated. It was easy to achieve a system of linear equations which is solved for the unknown parameters. Also, a convergence investigation of the IMNW wavelet-based Galerkin finite element technique was undertaken, and the resulting evidence exhibited uniformity in convergence.
Evaluation of the Effect of Organic and Liquid Manures on Growth and Yield Attributes of Urdbean in Semi-Arid Region
Authors: Ram Verma Singh , S.S. Yadav , Singh Umesh Kumar , Khangarot Anju Kanwar , Hritik Srivastava , Joshi Disha
Published: April 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Agronomy farm, S.K.N. College of Agriculture, Jobner (Rajasthan) during kharif season of 2020 on loamy sand soil. It comprised four treatments of organic manures (control, 100% RDP through FYM, through vermicompost and through poultry manure) and two foliar spray each of four liquid manures (control, panchgavya @ 5%, vermiwash @ 10% and cow urine @ 5%) thereby making sixteen treatment combinations. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with three replications. ‘Krishna’ as a Urdbean variety was used as a test crop and sown was done on 13th July, 2020 at a row spacing of 30 cm. Results revealed that two foliar sprays of 5% panchgavya was the most superior liquid manure treatment in increasing plant height(56.9cm), number of branches/plants(9.35), dry matter accumulation/plant(128.6g), number and weight of nodules/plant(33.01),(69.4g), CGR, RGR at 50 DAS(1.66gcm-2day-1) and at harvest, chlorophyll content(2.58mg.g-1), LAI(3.44%) being at par with two foliar spray of 10% vermiwash.
Tuberculous Pericarditis: A Case Report in South-east Nigeria
Authors: Chukwubuzo Okpara Titus , Chibuike Okoli Paul , Ekpunobi Chime Peter , Gerald Eze Uchenna , Uchechukwu Agu Grace , Ugwu Anike Raphael , Chukwudi Ekwo Jude , Obumneme Ozougwu Augustine , Onyinye Ngwoke Anthonia , Ifeoma-Ossy Ogu Rita , Nkiru Enukora , Cephas Magaji Nyamaai
Published: April 2024

Tuberculosis is a chronic infection and a common cause of chronic pericardial effusion. Approximately 1-2% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) develop tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) and it is less common in the developed world than in developing countries where active tuberculosis is endemic. In these countries with high endemicity, TBP is the most common form of pericarditis and is often associated with HIV. The clinical picture is usually that of a chronic systemic illness in a patient with pericardial effusion. The index case is that of a 24 year old male, who had presented to our medical outpatient clinic with a history of cough and chest pain of 9 and 2 days duration respectively. Diagnosis was made following echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), Chest X-ray (CXR) and culture findings which showed features in keeping with tuberculous pericarditis. His clinical condition improved significantly following pericardiocentesis and TB treatment was subsequently instituted. He was discharged for outpatient follow-up 5 days after pericardiocentesis. TBP can be difficult to diagnose and often goes undetected especially in resource poor countries. Accurate and early diagnosis is important as it is a dangerous disease if left untreated.
Impact of Bio and Organic Adamants and Per-sowing Seeds Magnetic Field Together with Mineral Nitrogen Fertilizer on Some Soil Physical and Chemical Properties and Faba Bean Productivity under Saline Soil Conditions
Authors: Kamel Gihan H. , Shaban Khaled A. H. , Mohaseb Mohamed, I. , El-Sayed Hala A. M.
Published: April 2024

Two filed experiments were conducted at Sahl- El-Hussinia , agricultural research station, El-Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, 31o - 8' – 12.461" N and  31o  - 52' – 15.469 E. during two successive winter seasons 2020/2021 and 2021/ 2022 , for studying the effective  of used bio-fertilizer (Rhizobium radiobacter Sp.strain (Salt Tolerant PGPR),humate potassium and pre-sowing seeds faba bean magnetic field different times (5, 10 and 15 min) combined with mineral N fertilizer at rates (15, 30 and 45 N kg/fed) on  some soil chemical and physical properties and faba bean quality and productivity . The studied treatments were arranged within the experimental units in a split split plot design in three replicates. Results indicated that the all treatments had improved soil properties decreased soil salinity and soil pH soil and EC values decreased related to different treatments using foliar application reporting EC decreased value from (11.88 to 11.28) dS/m, pH soil decreased slightly this maybe inverted to the activity of microorganisms .were achieved increased OM% from (0.57 to 0.54)  related to  application of bio fertilizer and humates as compared mineral fertilizer and control,CEC from ( 43.92 to 41.84) Mol/kg, respectively application. the superior impact was increased the soil total porosity values compared to other treatments and control, moreover, the Data obtained that the values of drainable pores (DP) and water holding pores (WHP) were higher than the other pores in different treatments. The results also found that the effect of physical properties on magnetic field strength (MFS) has a marked influence on the magnetization effect, the optimal magnetizing condition was the magnetic field was maximized in a time of 15 minutes. The data explained that the application of all amendments decreased soil HC (cm h-1) values when compared to the control. The improvement perwise the pronounced decrease in hydraulic conductivity of the studied soil may be attributed to the creation of QDP point, and the dominance of SDP point and QDP point compared with other pore sizes and the value of bulk density is decreased by adding the application of all amendments as Bio-fertilizer and humate potassium as compare with all treatments and control, while the total porosity and capillary porosity increased in the plow layer of soil and other yield components as affected with humate potassium combined with 45 kg mineral N fertilizers under magnetic field at 15 min compared other treatments. Finally, The superior influence   faba bean quality was bio-fertilizer and potassium humate as will as presowing seed magnetic field at 15 min.
Marker-Assisted Breeding Techniques for the Development of Gluten-Free Wheat Varieties: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Bennur Sanjay V , Ram Mukh , Shalini .
Published: April 2024

Ingestion of gluten proteins from wheat, barley and rye poses a significant health risk. The sole treatment for various disease is a lifelong adherence to a strict gluten-free diet. Conventional breeding methods have limitations in producing wheat varieties that maintain baking quality due to the complexity of the wheat genome and the multitude of gluten genes. This review explores the use of RNA interference (RNAi) silencing and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing techniques. Efficient screening and selection processes for identifying lines with reduced celiac disease epitopes at both the DNA and protein levels, as well as maintaining baking quality, are discussed. The integration of gene editing for the production of wheat products holds significant potential in meeting the growing demand for safer dietary options while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and addressing the complex challenges associated with disease management. Marker-assisted selection (MAS) offers several advantages over conventional selection methods in plant breeding, including timesaving, cost-effectiveness and goal-oriented outcomes. This review aims to delineate various molecular markers, encompassing sequence-tagged sites (STS), simple sequence repeats (SSR), genotyping by sequencing (GBS), single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays, exome capture, Competitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP), cleaved amplified polymorphic sequences (CAPS), semi-thermal asymmetric reverse PCR (STARP), and genotyping by target sequencing (GBTS). Additionally, we compile quantitative trait loci (QTL)/genes and their associated markers, which hold potential utility in MAS applications. The rapid advancement of wheat genomics is poised to expedite marker development, QTL mapping, gene cloning, and wheat breeding processes.
Blood Plasma Biochemical Changes and Conception Rate in Anoestrus Buffaloes Treated with Various Hormone Protocols
Authors: Panchal Janak , Jadav Ravindra , Kalaswa Sachin , Solanki Vipul , Keshav . , Suthar B.N.
Published: April 2024

To study certain blood biochemical parameters (total cholesterol, total protein, calcium and inorganic phosphorus) at various periods of treatment. Total 40 anestrous buffalo heifers with history of anoestrus were selected from the semi-arid area of Banaskanth and randomly divided into four equal groups. (1)Group-I:Heatsynch protocol (n=10), (2)Group-II:Ovsynch protocol(n=10), (3)Group-III: Doublesynch protocol (n=10) and (4)Group-IV: Control(n=10) followed by fixed time artificial insemination in treated buffalo heifers and insemination at spontaneous estrus in buffalo heifers of group-IV. The overall conception rate following 3 consecution services was maximum in Group II (50%) followed by Group III (40%), Group I (30%) and Group IV (30%). The blood plasma was collected at the time of initiation of treatment (P1), at the time of inj. PGF2α (P2), at the time of 1st FTAI (P3) and day 21st post insemination (P4) for the estimation of biochemical parameters. The blood biochemical profiles include total protein (range: 4.54± 0.19 to 6.11± 0.52 g/dl) which in all group did not show any significant difference during the different period but significant (P<0.05) difference between the groups was noticed. Similarly calcium and phosphorus found ranging between 5.73± 0.20 to 9.53± 0.95 mg/dl and 5.46± 0.22 to 6.95± 0.30 mg/dl, respectively in all four groups. The cholesterol estimated values (range: 34.12 ± 1.75 to 41.97± 2.43 mg/dl) were found not-significantly varying between the groups as well as among the different periods. Heatsynch, Ovsynch and Doublesynch protocol can be successfully used for the induction of estrus in true anoestrus buffalo heifers with Better conception rate would be achieved following Ovsynch protocol in buffalo heifers.
Common Fixed Points of Dass-Gupta Rational Contraction and E-Contraction
Authors: Singh Deepak , Ughade Manoj , Yadav Sheetal , Kumar Alok , Shukla Manoj Kumar
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we establish some common fixed-point theorems in supermetric space for Dass-Gupta Rational Contraction, E-contraction, generalized E-contraction and rational Dass-Gupta E-contraction. Additionally, these theorems expand and generalize several intriguing findings from metric fixed-point theory to the supermetric setting. Furthermore, an example is provided to support our results.
Effect of Sulphur and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Baby Corn (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Varsha Chilka Vandhana , Singh Rajesh , Indu Thakur
Published: April 2024

A field study was conducted at Crop Research Farm Department of Agronomy SHUATS Prayagraj, (U.P). During zaid season 2023 with the objective of influence of sulphur and zinc on growth and yield of baby corn .Data on growth and yield components of the crop were recorded.The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with 10 treatments and replicated thrice The Treatments consisted of 3 levels of Sulphur (15, 30, 45 kg/ha) and zinc (10, 20, 30 kg/ha) With Baby corn var SYNGENTA (G-5414). The results reported that the application of Sulphur 45 kg/ha along zinc 30 kg/ha recorded maximum plant height (108.7cm), Maximum plant dry weight (49.08 g/plant), Number of cobs per plant (2.07), cob yield with husk (10.06 t/ha), cob yield without husk (3.91 t/ha), green fodder yield (28.43 t/ha). Maximum gross return (92,087.17 INR/ha), net return (61,352 INR/ha) and B:C ratio (2.00) were recorded in (treatment-9) that is with 45 kg of Sulphur+30 kg Zinc. With application sulphur and zinc morphological characters increased which might be attributed to a stronger role of zinc in cell division, cell expansion, and enlargement which ultimately lead to the improved vegetative growth. The interaction effect between sulphur and Zinc was found significant in respect of green and dry matter yield.
Zinc Nutrition in Rice Based Cropping Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Archana Boddu , J.S Bindhu , Pillai P Shalini , John Jacob , A.V Meera
Published: April 2024

Rice-based cropping systems being the most practiced cropping system in India, it suffers zinc deficiency as majority of the Indian soils are deficient in the Zn micronutrient. Zn is considered the fourth most important yield limiting nutrient of Agricultural crops. Apart from plant nutrition Zn also plays crucial role in human nutrition. Zn plays a vital role in the physiological function of plants and it is associated with phytohormone activity, protein synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism. To understand better zinc nutrition and its associated benefits from optimum nutrition and ways to manage Zn in rice-based cropping systems, the present review critically examines nutrient mobilization and transformation of Zn in rice-based cropping systems of India.
The multimode resource constrained multiproject scheduling problem: Alternative formulations
Authors: Zapata Juan Camilo , Hodge Bri Mathias , Reklaitis Gintaras V.
Published: July 2008

Tactical management of development pipelines is concerned with the allocation of resources and scheduling of tasks. Though these decisions have to be made in the presence of uncertainty, to make the problem solvable it is customary to use deterministic MILP formulations of the multi‐mode RCMPSP that are reevaluated after important uncertainties are realized. In spite of the major simplifications attained by down‐ playing the stochastic nature of the problem, the curse of dimensionality limits the exact solution of the formulations to very small systems. The curse is mainly caused by 3 factors: the indexing of the task execution modes the indexing of time periods, and the discrete character of the resources. Three models that attempt to overcome these limitations are proposed and compared. Results show that despite the theoretical advantages of the strategies used, the alternative formulations are limited to problems in the same range of applicability of the conventional multi‐mode formulation. © 2008 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2008
Brief communication: State of preservation of tissues from ancient human remains found in a glacier in Canada
Authors: Monsalve Maria Victoria , Humphrey Elaine , Walker David C. , Cheung Claudia , Vogl Wayne , Nimmo Mike
Published: July 2008

Ancient remains preserved in glaciers present a unique opportunity for us to advance our knowledge of human origins, diversity, and health, a central focus of anthropological studies. Cellular components of hard and soft tissue from frozen human remains dated between 1670 to 1850 cal AD recovered from a glacier in Canada were studied. Despite the expected ice crystal damage in some samples, regions of recognizable structure and ultrastructure were observed. We found that the state of preservation was tissue specific and that in some tissues the organelles were better preserved than in others. Skeletal, connective, nervous, and epithelial tissues were recognizable in some of the samples. DNA had been previously extracted from these remains and this study illustrates that the ability to successfully extract DNA may correlate with good preservation of histology. Am J Phys Anthropol, 2008. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Biobased is real
Authors: Stevens Christian V.
Published: July 2008

Let's all explain to the general public why we are convinced that the transition to a biobased economy is important and necessary. © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Highly Sensitive and Fast Responsive Fluorescence Turn‐On Chemodosimeter for Cu2+and Its Application in Live Cell Imaging
Authors: Yu Mengxiao , Shi Mei , Chen Zhigang , Li Fuyou , Li Xinxin , Gao Yanhong , Xu Jia , Yang Hong , Zhou Zhiguo , Yi Tao , Huang Chunhui
Published: July 2008

A rhodamine B derivative4containing a highly electron‐rich S atom has been synthesized as a fluorescence turn‐on chemodosimeter for Cu2+. Following Cu2+‐promoted ring‐opening, redox and hydrolysis reactions, comparable amplifications of absorption and fluorescence signals were observed upon addition of Cu2+; this suggests that chemodosimeter4effectively avoided the fluorescence quenching caused by the paramagnetic nature of Cu2+. Importantly,4can selectively recognize Cu2+in aqueous media in the presence of other trace metal ions in organisms (such as Fe3+, Fe2+, Cu+, Zn2+, Cr3+, Mn2+, Co2+, and Ni2+), abundant cellular cations (such as Na+, K+, Mg2+, and Ca2+), and the prevalent toxic metal ions in the environment (such as Pb2+and Cd2+) with high sensitivity (detection limit ≤10 ppb) and a rapid response time (≤1 min). Moreover, by virtue of the chemodosimeter as fluorescent probe for Cu2+, confocal and two‐photon microscopy experiments revealed a significant increase of intracellular Cu2+concentration and the subcellular distribution of Cu2+, which was internalized into the living HeLa cells upon incubation in growth medium supplemented with 50 μMCuCl2for 20 h.